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1 y separately published work icon Barons Reach Jan Reid , Catalina Heights : Jan Reid , 2016 9467952 2016 single work novel

'Libby once loved visiting the beautiful country property of Barons Reach, with her grandmother and aunt, tagging along as they conducted historical tours. But, that was when she had been a child. Before Roger appeared, her aunt refused to believe her, and her best friend, Jimba, let her down. Ten years later though, the past is catching up to her. She now has no other option. She must return to Barons Reach, to face her ghosts, and discover the truth about what really happened, all those years ago. *Includes non-fiction historical information pertaining to the largest Indigenous Australian group of New South Wales.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Grace Jan Reid , Australia : Jan Reid , 2015 9163502 2015 single work novel

On her tenth birthday Grace Taylor discovered she was not only adopted, but the daughter of a Aboriginal woman.  On searching for her mother, she wondered if finding her  bring an end to her confused feelings? She discovered that she must make a choice, between proudly accepting her Aboriginality or turning her back and walking away from the one man who will bring her lasting happiness and peace.

 
1 y separately published work icon The Dreaming Series Jan Reid , Australia : Jan Reid , 2015- 9163474 2015 series - author novel
1 y separately published work icon Deep Water Tears Jan Reid , Australia : Jan Reid , 2015 9163404 2015 single work novel

'Rachel cannot imagine a life away from 'Binda', her home in the bush, where the Macquarie River flows alongside her back door. Her childhood days are spent with her neighbour and biracial best friend, Darel; exploring and learning about the Australian bush and the Wiradjuri (Aboriginal) culture.. 

'Meanwhile, Rachel's mother, Betty Winton, looks to the future and will go to any length to separate her only daughter from an 'unsuitable' relationship. Rachel is sent to boarding school, and a few years later the family home is sold to Darel's parents, the Rutherfords. Rachel struggles to come to terms with losing Binda and her best friend, but later, when Darel re-enters her life with a woman by his side, she finally decides she must let go of the past, once and for all. However, could what she thought to be her greatest loss, actually be to key to finding her greatest joy?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon The Ant and the Butterfly Jan Reid , Australia : Jan Reid , 2015 9163346 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'James visits his grandfather one day and makes an amazing discovery, not only about an ant and a butterfly, but about himself as well.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Morris Jan Reid , Australia : Jan Reid , 2015 9163302 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'Children all over the world will be able to identify with Morris, the teddy bear; a most special friend of childhood.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Emily Jan Reid , Australia : Jan Reid , 2015 9163250 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'What do you see when you gaze into a mirror? Your own reflection or something extraordinary? Giggle along with Emily as she takes you to the moon and back.'

Source: Back-cover blurb.
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