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9 1 y separately published work icon The Elephant Peter Carnavas , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2017 11475776 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'An elephant?’ Arthur gasped. ‘In your house? But... is it real?’

'Olive leaned a little closer and lowered her voice. 

'‘Well, that's the thing...’

'Olive’s father has a sadness so big that she imagines it as a large grey elephant following him around. With the help of her cheery grandfather and her best friend, Arthur, Olive sets out to chase away her father’s elephant.

'Beautifully written, this novel from acclaimed author and illustrator Peter Carnavas will stay with you long after you finish.' (Publication summary)
4 4 y separately published work icon Click Margo Lanagan , London : Scholastic UK , 2007 Z1459101 2007 single work novel young adult mystery

'Some of the world's favourite authors each contribute a chapter in the life of the mysterious George "Gee" Keane, photographer, soldier, adventurer and enigma. Under different pens, a startling picture emerges of a man who magically connects the lives and times of young people around the world...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
7 19 y separately published work icon The Running Man Michael Gerard Bauer , Norwood : Omnibus Books , 2004 Z1146253 2004 single work novel young adult "Tom Leyton, a reclusive Vietnam veteran, has been the subject of gossip and rumour for thirty years. When Joseph Davidson, his young neighbour and a talented artist, is asked to draw a portrait of him, an uneasy relationship begins to unfold, one that will force each of them to confront his darkest secrets. This a story about how we perceive others, the judgements we make about them, how we cope with tragedy, and the nature of miracles." (Source: Author's website)
2 3 y separately published work icon Bartlett and the City of Flames Odo Hirsch , New South Wales : Allen and Unwin , 1999 Z835447 1999 single work children's fiction children's adventure

'The explorer Bartlett and his sidekicks, the young Gozo and Jacques le Grand emerge from the Margoulis Caverns only to be captured by guards from the City of the Sun. But when city's leader, the Pasha, lays eyes on Gozo, he is convinced that the young boy is actually his own son, who has been captured by the mysterious Underground people. In order to get Gozo back, Bartlett must get the Pasha's real son back from the underground City of Flames, where the "Ahsap" will only release him if Bartlett brings him his greatest desire, the sun. By using Ingenuity, Perseverance and Desperation, Bartlett and Jacques save the day once again.' (Publication summary)
3 4 y separately published work icon Bartlett and the Ice Voyage Odo Hirsch , Carlton North : Allen and Unwin , 1998 Z823975 1998 single work children's fiction children's adventure

'A young queen who rules seven kingdoms is far too busy and important to leave her palace, so her loyal subjects send gifts from far and wide: monkeys, flamingoes, giraffes, exotic fruits...But the thing she longs for most of all has never survived the journey.

'Who can bring the Queen her heart's desire? Only Bartlett has the inventiveness, desperation and perseverence to complete the task. Does the Queen have patience enough to keep her side of the bargain?

'A flamboyant adventure story, full of atmosphere, wit and suspense, by the author of Antonio S and the Mystery of Theodore Guzman.' (Publication summary)
6 6 y separately published work icon Antonio S. and the Mystery of Theodore Guzman Odo Hirsch , Carlton North : Allen and Unwin , 1997 Z833914 1997 single work children's fiction children's mystery Antonio S. is a boy who knows all sorts of things. He lives at the top of a grand old house with his magician father and doctor mother. But who is Theodore Guzman, the secretive old man who lives downstairs? Antonio explores a secret passage that leads to the very heart of the house where the magical world of Theodore Guzman comes to life.
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