ANIMAL STORIES

THE GREAT BEAR by GLEESON, Libby & Armin GREDER. (PICTURE BOOK)
Do you believe animals should be kept in captivity and trained to perform? This is the story of a dancing bear who decides to escape the cruelty of his captors by choosing death. He is reborn as the Great Bear constellation. Armin Greder's dark, menacing illustrations challenge readers to reflect on the cruelty of keeping animals in captivity. Read also "THE DELIVERANCE OF DANCNG BEARS" by Elizabeth Stanley.

ZOO YOU LATER by Chris Cheng. (JUNIOR NOVEL)
Do you recall Chris Cheng's visit during Book Week 2000 where he told us of his years working at at Taronga Zoo?. Now read his latest book. Chris tells some funny and amazing, but true stories of resourceful animals which have escaped from zoos around the globe, causing much embarrassment to their keepers.

JAKE & PETE by Gillian Rubinstein (JUNIOR NOVEL)
Follow the crazy adventures of two "kitkids" Jake & Pete and their mouse chasing escapades. Terry Denton's zany illustrations add to the fun!

KOALA FEVER by Justin D'Ath (NOVEL)
Meet Forest Greene, who's stuck in a treehouse with a menagerie of animals including a frozen python which is about to defrost! Terry Denton's illustrations are very funny too!

THE BUTTERFLY LION by Michael Morpurgo (NOVEL)
This story set in Africa tells of a boy's attachment to a white lion.

MY GIRRAGUNDJI by Meme McDonald (JUNIOR NOVEL)
A small Aboriginal boy is afraid of the dark until he finds a new pet - a small green frog!

THE SECRET PONY by Elspeth REID (NOVEL)
Scarlett finds a magnificent white stallion wandering in the orchard. She decides to keep it a secret until she discovers who has been mistreating the is beautiful pony.
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SAVING ABBIE by Allan BAILLIE

HATCHET by Gary PAULSEN (NOVEL)
Brian is a thirteen year old. He finds himself as sole survivor of a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness. The story tells of his incredible adventures as he pits himself against the harsh environment in his efforts to survive. In response to an extra-ordinary response from readers, Paulsen has written three more titles in this classic series. All four titles are held in our library.

THE MUMMY TOMB HUNT by Roy Pond (NOVEL)
Three children set off to explore Egypt with their Aunt who is an archaeologist. Before they leave Cairo they purchase a computer game called The Mummy Tomb Hunt. Thier great adventure is about to start.

DEVIL'S ISLAND by David HARRIS (NOVEL)
This is the first in a series of four adventures in the CLIFFHANGER series. Luke is shipwrecked on Devil's Island where he meets the dangerous Dr Williams a mad scientist with a sinister secret. A fast moving and gripping tale.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTBIOGRAPHY

THE POWER OF ONE: Junior Novelisation by Bryce Courtney. (NOVEL) Mature Readers only.
The story set in South Africa tells the story of Peekay's struggle for identity in the face of bullying.

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Read this true story of a young jewish girl and her family who are in hiding from the Nazis in World War II.

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