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3 5 y separately published work icon Waiting for It Christine Keighery , ( trans. Karen Vad Bruun with title Sandhed eller konsekvens ) Copenhagen : Carlsen , 2013 Z1883761 2012 single work novel young adult 'There's something wrong with Hazel Atherton she just knows it. She's not a kid anymore, but she's not grown-up either. Hazel hasn't even kissed a boy and she's not sure she ever will. Although that doesn't stop her from thinking about Leo in the year above... Hazel wishes she could talk to her mum about it - but these days her mum is too busy hanging out with her new boyfriend. Does anyone understand what's going on with Hazel?' (From the publisher's website.)
2 6 y separately published work icon The Friendship Matchmaker Randa Abdel-Fattah , ( trans. Lea Carlsen Ejsing with title Ven(ne)skaber ) Copenhagen : Carlsen , 2012 Z1766441 2011 single work children's fiction children's 'Lara Zany is Potts Court Primary School's offcial Friendship Matchmaker. She is certain her Friendship Rules work. She can take the Loneliest Loser (LL) and help them make a best friend. Until Emily Wong shows up and breaks all the Rules. Now Emily has challenged Lara to a competition and Lara's rules are about to be tested... ' (Trove record)
11 10 y separately published work icon Stolen : A Letter to My Captor Lucy Christopher , ( trans. Lene Ewald Hesel with title Stjålet : et brev til min bortfører : roman ) Denmark : Carlsen , 2011 Z1624558 2009 single work novel young adult 'Told in a moving letter to her captor, sixteen-year-old Gemma relives her kidnapping from Bangkok airport while on holiday. Taken by Ty, her troubled young stalker, to the wild and desolate Australian Outback she reflects on a landscape from which there's no escape. A story of survival, passion and darkness, Gemma reveals how she had to deal with the nightmare, or die trying to fight it.' (From the publisher's website.)
5 5 y separately published work icon Dragon Dawn Carole Wilkinson , ( trans. Bente Kastberg with title Dragemåne ) Copenhagen : Carlsen , 2008 22607972 2007 single work novel young adult fantasy

'Danzi is not yet 1,000 years old - a youngster in dragon terms. There is much unrest in the provinces. Soldiers are everywhere and the people are uneasy. It is a dangerous time for a dragon to be without a keeper.' (Publisher's blurb)
8 13 y separately published work icon Dragon Moon Carole Wilkinson , ( trans. Unknown with title Dragemane ) Copenhagen : Carlsen , 2008 Z1365380 2007 single work children's fiction children's fantasy (taught in 1 units)

'Ancient China. Han Dynasty. Ping and Kai have travelled far, but their journey is not yet over. Danger stalks them. Ping must find Kai a safe place. But how?

'When a hidden message from Danzi makes the way clear, Ping knows that once again the journey of a thousand li begins with a single step.' (Publisher's blurb)
2 7 y separately published work icon The Trouble With Dogs! Bob Graham , Bob Graham (illustrator), ( trans. Sophie Birkenstädt with title Jupp Springinsfeld ) Hamburg : Carlsen , 2008 Z1358015 2007 single work picture book children's

Call in the dog trainer Don't-Care Dave, the high-energy destructive dynamo, is definitely out of control. But when the Brigadier turns up to teach this pup a few things, Dave is not the only one who learns something new. In a hugely satisfying sequel to the award-winning "LET'S GET A PUP", Bob Graham creates a funny, warmhearted story to remind us that when it comes to dogs -- and their humans -- it's affection and trust, loyalty and love (and of course those silky soft ears) that really matter.
11 8 y separately published work icon Garden of the Purple Dragon Carole Wilkinson , ( trans. Unknown with title Den Lilla Drage ) Copenhagen : Carlsen , 2007 Z1216449 2005 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'This story is set in Ancient China, during the Han Dynasty. Ping thinks she is safe hiding in the shadow of the Tai Shan mountains. Here she struggles to care for Kai, the baby dragon she is responsible for. But even in her remote mountain hideout, Ping's enemies find her. It is Kai they want. Who can Ping trust? It is impossible to distinguish friend from foe. The easy road beckons. Will they find sanctuary in the Garden of the Purple Dragon? Will Ping embrace her true destiny?'The Dragonkeeper trilogy. (Source: Author's website)
13 13 y separately published work icon Dragonkeeper Carole Wilkinson , ( trans. Unknown with title Pigen og Dragen ) Copenhagen : Carlsen , 2006 Z1059200 2003 single work children's fiction children's fantasy (taught in 2 units) In Ancient China during the Han Dynasty a slave girl saves the life of an ageing dragon and escapes her brutal master. Pursued by a ruthless dragon hunter, the girl and the dragon cross China, carrying with them a mysterious stone that must be protected.
3 4 y separately published work icon Starry Nights Judith Clarke , ( trans. Ida-Marie Rendtorff with title Stjernenætter ) Denmark : Carlsen , 2003 Z933642 2001 single work novel young adult thriller mystery fantasy Jess was happy when they lived by the bay, but something is wrong with their new house. Since they moved, Vida is wild and furious and believes in all kinds of strange magic. Clem hasn't even unpacked, and their mum is lying sick and silent in the room upstairs. And Jess can feel someone following her, invisible legs quietly keeping step... Starry Nights is a mystery about a family caught in a twilight zone. (Source: Trove)
8 13 y separately published work icon Let's Get a Pup Bob Graham , Bob Graham (illustrator), ( trans. Sophie Birkenstädt with title Wir Brauchen Einen Hund! ) Hamburg : Carlsen , 2003 Z925189 2001 single work picture book children's

"When Kate and her parents visit the animal shelter, an adorable puppy charms them, but it is very hard to leave an older dog behind." (Source: Trove)
4 2 y separately published work icon The Twelve Princesses 12 Princesses; Twelve Dancing Princesses Gordon Fitchett , Gordon Fitchett (illustrator), ( trans. Suzanne Berendt with title De Tolv Prinsesser ) Bagsvaerd : Carlsen , 1999 Z1067592 1997 single work picture book children's fable

Retells the traditional tale in which the king's twelve daughters wear out their shoes every night while they are supposedly sleeping in their locked bedrooms. The illustrations show the characters depicted as ducks.
3 1 y separately published work icon Revenge of the Three Blind Mice Trevor Todd , Terry Denton (illustrator), Copenhagen : Carlsen , 1999 Z915186 1999 single work picture book children's 'A prose retelling of the nursery rhyme in which the mice take revenge on the farmer and his wife' (Source: Google Books).
4 3 y separately published work icon Mr McGee and the Blackberry Jam Pamela Allen , Pamela Allen (illustrator), Copenhagen : Carlsen , 1994 Z856987 1993 single work picture book children's 'One morning Mr McGee wakes up feeling grumpy. "I want blackberry jam instead!" But his quest to find the blackberries leads him into all sorts of funny situations' (Source: publisher's website).
5 3 y separately published work icon This Baby Julia McClelland , Ron Brooks (illustrator), ( trans. Ilse M. Haugaard with title Den Baby ) Copenhagen : Carlsen , 1994 Z837347 1992 single work picture book children's Andrew's mother is expecting a baby and Andrew is not happy, but eventually he is persuaded that being an older brother might not be so bad after all.
2 6 y separately published work icon The Hottest Boy Who Ever Lived Anna Fienberg , Kim Gamble (illustrator), Copenhagen : Carlsen , 1994 Z792032 1993 single work picture book children's

'The first time Minton saw him, Hector was shooting right out of a volcano! Hector is so very hot that only Minton can be near him, so how will he ever find more friends? This extraordinary tale for young children is from the creators of the Tashi books and the Minton Goes! series. Full colour illustrations throughout.' (Publication summary)
3 8 y separately published work icon Love Me Tender Libby Hathorn , ( trans. Mich Vraa )expression Copenhagen : Carlsen , 1993 Z461035 1992 single work children's fiction children's A young boy, Alan, is forced to live with his bossy aunt who runs a milkbar/cafe when his mother takes off. When the jukebox is put in her milkbar, Alan sees Elvis Presley songs bring love and then a miraculous change to his aunt. Though she wants to adopt him, Alan is hoping his mother may return. (Source: Trove)
4 1 y separately published work icon Crysta Saves the Magic Jessica Parker , ( trans. Unknown with title Crysta og trolddommen ) Copenhagen : Carlsen , 1992 Z1045473 1992 single work children's fiction children's fantasy Crysta, a tiny rainforest fairy, lives in FernGully and now FernGully is threatened. Humans with their huge logging machine have accidently released Hexxus, the forest's ancient enemy. Aided by Pips, her elf friend, Batty Koda, and Magi Lune, the keeper of Old Powers, Crysta sets out to save FernGully from destruction. (Source: Back cover)
5 20 y separately published work icon The Very Best of Friends Margaret Wild , Julie Vivas (illustrator), ( trans. Eva Glistrup with title Verdens Bedste Venner ) Copenhagen : Carlsen , 1991 Z667924 1989 single work picture book children's "Since Jessie has never cared for her farmer husband's cat William, her difficult adjustment period after her husband's death makes William doubt if he is still welcome on the farm." (Source: Trove)
3 7 y separately published work icon Edward the Emu Sheena Knowles , Rod Clement (illustrator), ( trans. Susanne Vebel with title Emuen Egon ) Copenhagen : Carlsen , 1990 Z832117 1988 single work picture book children's fiction children's humour

'Edward the emu was sick of the zoo,

There was nowhere to go, there was nothing to do,

And compared to the seals that lived right next door,

Well being an emu was frankly a bore.

'Tired of his life as an emu, Edward decides to try being something else for a change. He tries swimming with the seals. He spends a day lounging with the lions. He even does a stint slithering with the snakes.

'But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may be the best thing after all. And so he returns to his pen, only to find a big surprise awaiting him. . . .

'Edward is tired of being an emu, so he decides to try being something else for a change. First he spends some time swimming with the seals. Next, he lounges with the lions. He even slithers with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may not be so bad after all. So he heads back to his pen, only to find a big surprise awaiting him . . .' (Publication summary)
3 8 y separately published work icon Kojuro and the Bears Junko Morimoto (illustrator), Helen Smith (translator), ( trans. Peter Gotthardt with title Kojuro og Bjornene ) Copenhagen : Carlsen , 1989 Z832720 1987 single work picture book children's This story describes the hardships and sorrows of a bear hunter. Kojuro comes to regret that he must kill the bears in order to make a living. Eventually, the wheel turns and his life is ended by a bear. (Source:From the book)
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