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10 1 y separately published work icon Mary Poppins and the House Next Door P. L. Travers , London : Lions , 1994 Z1110056 1988 single work children's fiction children's fantasy Luti, whom the formidable Miss Andrew has taken from the South Seas to London in order to civilize, feels the need to go home again, so Mary Poppins helps him get back to his island by way of the Man-in-the-Moon.(Libraries Australia record).
13 y separately published work icon Mary Poppins in the Park P. L. Travers , London : Lions , 1994 Z1109762 1952 single work children's fiction children's fantasy More adventures of Mary Poppins, Michael, Jane, the twins and baby Annabel. (Libraries Australia record).
6 1 y separately published work icon Mary Poppins in Cherry Tree Lane P. L. Travers , London : Lions , 1994 Z964000 1982 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'Mary Poppins, everyone's favourite nanny, takes the Banks children on another unforgettable adventure. On the most magical of nights, Midsummer's Eve, all kinds of strange things can happen--mythical visitors come down from the heavens and animals speak. But Mary Poppins takes it all in stride, drawing everyone, even the trembling Park Keeper, into the spirit of a romantic and magical holiday.' (Source: GoodReads)
3 y separately published work icon Son of the Whirlwind Elyne Mitchell , London : Lions , 1993 Z835762 1976 single work novel young adult

A silver brumby is special ... but he will be hunted by man and horse alike, and must be stronger than both ... The silver foal embarks on a long and hazardous search to find his father, the legendary silver brumby, Thowra. The colt's life is threatened by other horses who fear him, and man who seeks to capture his free spirit. Will his journey ever end?

9 11 y separately published work icon The Silver Brumby Elyne Mitchell , London : Lions , 1992 Z175381 1958 single work novel young adult (taught in 1 units) Thowra, the magnificent silver stallion, is king of the brumbies. He must defend his herd from the mighty horse, the Brolga, in the most savage of struggles. He must also save his herd from capture by man.
6 y separately published work icon Silver Brumby's Daughter Elyne Mitchell , London : Lions , 1992 Z861901 1960 single work novel young adult Thowra's speed and courage have always saved him from the men who want to capture him - until now, when the men come on skis quickly and silently over the mountains. This time Thowra must protect his daughter from the hunters who prize the silver brumbies above any other horse.
1 1 y separately published work icon Five Easy Lessons Sally Odgers , London : Lions , 1992 Z846808 1989 single work children's fiction children's
4 y separately published work icon Silver Brumby Kingdom Elyne Mitchell , London : Lions , 1992 Z863295 1966 single work novel young adult Baringa, grandson of the mighty Silver Brumby, was frantic. The rain had changed the river into a raging torrent and Dawn, his lovely cream filly, had been swept away by the force of the current. He must save her.
4 1 y separately published work icon Silver Brumby Whirlwind Elyne Mitchell , London : Lions , 1992 Z862762 1973 single work novel young adult Wise old Benni, the kangaroo tells Thowra, the great Silver Brumby: 'In the north the whirlwind blows. And you will dance with living light. There, in the north, is the first born daughter of sunlight and moonlight blending over snow ... A whirlwind is the beginning. And a whirlwind is the end.' So Thowra goes to the strange country northwards to discover the meaning of Benni's riddle.
3 1 y separately published work icon The Colt from Snowy River Elyne Mitchell , London : Lions , 1992 Z863318 1979 single work novel young adult
4 y separately published work icon Silver Brumbies of the South Elyne Mitchell , London : Lions , 1992 Z830744 1965 single work novel young adult

Every horse raised its head and stood staring, unbelieving. Three magnificent silver stallions cantered along the ridge of the hill, outlined against the fiery Australian sunset. Who were they and what brought them here? Danger and death face all the wild horses before one of them can become the Silver Stallion of the South.

4 y separately published work icon Moon Filly Elyne Mitchell , London : Lions , 1992 Z830347 1968 single work novel young adult Moon Filly grew up with another young foal and an intense bond developed between the two young horses. But the bond of loyalty is pushed to the limit in a terrible struggle between warring stallions and wild storms, when all the horses must fight to survive.
1 1 y separately published work icon The Curse of the Turtle Thomas Albert Roy , Sydney London : Lions , 1978 Z667610 1977 single work novel young adult

The story of the influence of Aboriginal culture on a cattleman's son in North Queensland. Jimmy Brent is the grandson of the white settlers who built 'Oonaderra' homestead on a sacred Aboriginal site. After a series of tragedies befall the Brent family, Jimmy and his friend, Tajurra, realise the survival of 'Oonaderra' depends on reconciliation between black and white.

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