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1 Nest Egg Alison Lloyd , 2021 single work short story
— Appears in: Newcastle Short Story Award : Anthology 2021 2021;
1 y separately published work icon The Upside-down History of Down Under Alison Lloyd , Terry Denton (illustrator), North Sydney : Puffin , 2018 14772197 2018 single work information book children's

'Read the un-put-down-able history of Down Under – unexpected, heroic and sometimes tragic. But never ever boring.

'The true story of Australia starts with a piece of land that went for a swim. About 200 million of years ago it floated away from Africa. Very, very, slowly. It was home to dinosaurs and giant animals, then the first Australians showed up and got comfortable. And for a long time this wild and wonderful land was a mystery to the rest of the world. Until the English decided to make it the biggest jail ever . . .

'Funny, heroic and tragic - the story of our country from prehistory to federation. ' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Dragons, Devils and Rebels Alison Lloyd , Melbourne : Penguin , 2017 10991213 2017 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction fantasy

'When an unknown girl marries the Emperor of China, can she take control and stay in power? Could you? Imagine you were faced with- Dragons, Emperors who had run China for two thousand years, Devils, strange foreigners invading with guns and ships, and Rebels, Chinese bandits and warriors with supernatural powers ...Enter the dragon empire and explore the epic, true story of Empress Cixi. By the creators of Wicked Warriors and Evil Emperors : The True Story of the Fight For Ancient China.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Letty Stories Alison Lloyd , Melbourne : Viking , 2015 9158221 2015 selected work children's fiction

'It's 1841 . . .

'Letty's older sister Lavina is leaving England for Australia by ship. But Letty ends up stuck on board too, much to her sister's dismay. Can Letty cope with the long sea voyage, as well as building a new life for herself in a strange far-off land?

'Journey with Letty across all four exciting stories about a free-settler girl making her own way.

'Shy, brave and kind, Letty is an extraordinary Australian girl.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon 1841 - Do You Dare? : The Bushranger's Boys Alison Lloyd , Melbourne : Penguin , 2014 7179541 2014 single work novel young adult children's historical fiction

'Do you dare . . .

'Confront a bully?

'Steal to protect someone?

'Hide a bushranger?

'It's an adventure in history.

'Do You Dare? ' (Publication abstract)
1 y separately published work icon The Letty Stories Alison Lloyd , Melbourne : Penguin , 2014 6861202 2014 selected work children's fiction
1 3 y separately published work icon Battle of the Jade Horse Alison Lloyd , Camberwell : Puffin , 2012 Z1870389 2012 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction Far from the capital a group of bandits challenge the Emperor's rule. At stake are hundreds of priceless war horses and the power of the mighty Chinese empire. Even best friends, Hu and Ren, find themselves on opposite sides, torn apart by family loyalties. Ren and Hu must make terrible choices that could destroy them all...Or can they overcome all odds and find a way to bring peace to northern China? (Libraries Australia).
1 The Price of a Sword Alison Lloyd , 2012 single work prose
— Appears in: Things a Map Won't Show You : Stories from Australia and Beyond 2012; (p. 49-62)
1 y separately published work icon Letty's Christmas Alison Lloyd , Camberwell : Puffin , 2011 Z1811753 2011 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction 'Letty's journey concludes in this, the last of four exciting books about a free-settler girl in a new land. When times turn bad on the land, Letty must return to Sydney, leaving the Grey family behind. But what will she do once she gets there? Letty could never have imagined the surprises that await her... This captivating tale of love and adventure will have fans of Letty bursting with happiness. A memorable and satisfying end to this charming character's story.' (Trove record)
1 y separately published work icon Letty on the Land Alison Lloyd , Camberwell : Puffin , 2011 Z1811748 2011 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction 'Letty's journey continues in this, the third of exciting four books about a free-settler girl in a new land. Letty is finally making a life for herself in New South Wales when her world is thrown into turmoil again. ' (Trove record)
1 1 y separately published work icon Letty and the Stranger's Lace Alison Lloyd , Camberwell : Puffin , 2011 Z1799316 2011 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction Letty and Lavinia have arrived in Sydney as free settlers. They've made the long ship's journey from England, but with no friends, no family, no jobs and only a hope chest between them, how will they survive so far from home? When Lavinia gets a job in the posh end of town, Letty is left alone, feeling sad and worthless. But a series of events leads her to a mysterious stranger who helps Letty realise that she is not as useless as she fears (Libraries Australia).
1 y separately published work icon Letty Alison Lloyd , 2011 Camberwell : Puffin , 2011- Z1758688 2011 series - author children's fiction children's historical fiction

'It's 1841 and Letty is farewelling Lavinia, her older sister who is embarking on a long sea voyage to Australia. There's a mix-up and Letty stays on board and finds herself setting sail for NSW as well. Lavinia doesn't want her little sister on the ship and Letty's frightened - what will become of her?

'During this period of history, Britain sent fewer convicts to Australia but also paid people like Lavinia to come as free settlers. In four years, from 1838 - 1841, 40,000 men, women and children emigrated to NSW. Letty's adventures, which unfold in four exciting instalments, [are] the imagined story of one of them.'

Source: Our Australian Girl website, http://www.ouraustraliangirl.com.au/
Sighted: 08/02/2011
1 6 y separately published work icon Meet Letty Alison Lloyd , Camberwell : Puffin , 2011 Z1758685 2011 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction

'It's 1841 . . .

'and Letty is on the docks in England, farewelling her bossy older sister who is about to take a long sea voyage to Australia. But then there is a mix-up,and before she knows it Letty finds herself on the ship too, travelling to New South Wales! How will Letty manage when her sister doesn't even want her on the ship? And what will it be like on the other side of the world?

'Meet Letty and join her adventure in the first of four exciting stories about a free settler girl and her new life in a far-off land.' (From the publisher's website.)
1 1 y separately published work icon Wicked Warriors and Evil Emperors : The True Story of the Fight For Ancient China Alison Lloyd , Camberwell : Puffin , 2010 Z1822688 2010 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction

'Imagine you're made king at the age of twelve. You have plenty of enemies. You have a million soldiers armed with all kinds of awesome weapons, you have tons of gold and a network of spies. What would you do with all that power?

'It happened to a real boy, who made himself China's first emperor. He was brilliant and brutal. His legend, and the stories of his wicked warriors, have lived on for thousands of years. You might call him evil, but when empires are at stake, people do incredible things.'

(Source: Publisher's website)
1 Fairly Story Alison Lloyd , 2009 single work short story children's
— Appears in: Kids' Night In 3 : A Sea of Stories and Oceans of Other Stuff 2009; (p. 325-350)
1 1 y separately published work icon Year of the Tiger Alison Lloyd , Camberwell : Puffin , 2008 Z1589069 2008 single work children's fiction children's 'Two very different boys, both dreaming of glory. One year in their lives will be more dangerous than they ever imagined ... Where the Great Wall meets the Yellow River, Hu's family struggles on the edge of starvation. The arrival of an imperial battalion in Beicheng brings new money to the town, but also new risks. The battalion's Commander has brought with him his unhappy son, Ren. The two boys meet under strange circumstances and combine forces to train secretly for an archery tournament: for Hu the competition offers an escape from poverty, for Ren an escape from his strict Confucian tutor and recognition from his father. Just as they seem to have a chance of winning, the tournament is suspended. A barbarian spy has been found, hit by a stray arrow from the contest! Fearing imminent barbarian attack, the Commander requests reinforcements and authority to attack from the Emperor. And things for Ren and Hu go horribly wrong. Ren is sent away and Hu is arrested under suspicion of stealing supplies. But then Ren discovers his tutor has been undermining the Commander and escapes back to Beicheng. But before he can warn his father, Ren tries to rescue Hu and they stumble across the barbarian army - waiting just outside the wall, ready to attack. Together, Ren and Hu race through the night to recover the Commander's orders ... But can they escape the barbarian soldiers? And get back in time? Or will the Commander lose the Battle for Beicheng?' (Source: Publisher)
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