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4 y separately published work icon Bear and Rat Chris Cheng , Stephen Michael King (illustrator), ( trans. Knut Krüger with title Bär und Maus - jeden Tag und für immer ) Munich : cbj , 2022 20977946 2021 single work picture book children's 'Bear and Rat are the best of friends who do everything together, but Rat wonders if Bear will always be there to hold her hand, no matter what happens ...' (Publication summary)
5 1 y separately published work icon Only Mostly Devastated Sophie Gonzales , ( trans. Doris Attwood with title Nur fast am Boden zerstört ) Munich : cbj , 2021 18764428 2020 single work novel young adult

'When Ollie meets Will over the summer break, he thinks he's found his Happily Ever After. But once summer's ended, Will stops texting him back, and Ollie finds himself short of his fairy-tale ending.

'A family emergency sees Ollie uprooted and enrolled at a new school across the country - Will's school - and Ollie finds that the sweet, affectionate and comfortably queer guy he knew from summer isn't the same one attending Collinswood High. This Will is a class clown, a basketball jock and, well, a bit of a jerk.

'Ollie isn't going to pine after a guy who isn't ready for a relationship. But as school life repeatedly throws them together, from music class to the lunch table, Ollie finds his resolve weakening.

'With the noisy drama of their friends as the backdrop - from ambitious Juliette and frosty Lara, to big-hearted Darnell and king-jock Matt - Ollie has a decision to make.

'The last time he gave Will his heart, Will handed it back to him trampled and battered. Ollie would have to be an idiot to trust him with it again. Right?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

3 y separately published work icon Ottilie Colter and the Withering World Rhiannon Williams , ( trans. Anne Brauner with title Wild Creatures - Die Hexe aus dem Brackermoor ) Munich : cbj , 2021 18582140 2020 single work single work children's fiction fantasy children's 'Ottilie and her friends are members of the Narroway Hunt, a secret organisation that trains children to kill bloodthirsty monsters called dredretches. Now, the huntsmen are under attack – by something far worse than dredretches. A witch is cursing them one by one, making them unwilling participants in a vengeful scheme. But what, exactly, is she planning, and will Ottilie have to join her to find out? ' (Publication summary)
3 y separately published work icon Ottilie Colter and the Master of Monsters Rhiannon Williams , ( trans. Anne Brauner with title Wild Creatures - Schatten über Fort Fiory ) Munich : cbj , 2020 15638575 2019 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Ottilie Colter is the first girl ever to join the secretive, boys-only Narroway Hunt - and she’s determined that she won’t be the last.

'The Hunt trains children to kill ruthless monsters known as dredretches, but now it’s under threat. Dredretches have invaded Fort Fiory, and no-one is safe - especially not the girls who live there, but aren’t allowed to fight.

'Ottilie must convince the Hunt to train the girls - but with the dredretches getting worse, talk of witchcraft on the rise, and a mysterious hooded figure in the Narroways itself, her time is running out …'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Underdogs Underdogs : die Wolfe-Trilogie Markus Zusak , Munich : cbj , 2019 24843814 2019 selected work novel young adult
3 y separately published work icon Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt Rhiannon Williams , ( trans. Dagmar Schmitz with title Wild Creatures - Die Jagd von Narroway ) Munich : cbj , 2019 14071407 2018 single work children's fiction fantasy children's

'Ottilie Colter and her brother, Gully, have always fended for themselves. So when Gully goes missing one night, Ottilie sets out to find him – and soon makes a horrible discovery. Gully has been forcibly recruited by the Narroway Hunt, a secretive male-only organisation that hunts savage, blight-spreading monsters called ‘dredretches’. 

Disguising herself as a boy, Ottilie infiltrates the Hunt – but quickly realises that taking her brother home won't be easy. Trapped in the heart of the dredretch-infested Narroway, it's impossibly dangerous for them to leave. But as she trains to become a Huntsman alongside her brother, hoping for a chance to escape, how long can she keep her true identity a secret?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

14 2 y separately published work icon A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares Krystal Sutherland , ( trans. Henriette Zeltner with title Es muss ja nicht perfekt sein ) Munich : cbj , 2019 11413230 2017 single work novel young adult

'Ever since Esther Solar’s grandfather was cursed by Death, everyone in her family has been doomed to suffer one great fear in their lifetime. Esther’s father is agoraphobic and hasn’t left the basement in six years, her twin brother can’t be in the dark without a light on, and her mother is terrified of bad luck.

'The Solars are consumed by their fears and, according to the legend of the curse, destined to die from them.

'Esther doesn’t know what her great fear is yet (nor does she want to), a feat achieved by avoiding pretty much everything. Elevators, small spaces and crowds are all off-limits. So are haircuts, spiders, dolls, mirrors and three dozen other phobias she keeps a record of in her semi-definitive list of worst nightmares.

'Then Esther is pickpocketed by Jonah Smallwood, an old elementary school classmate. Along with her phone, money and a fruit roll-up she’d been saving, Jonah also steals her list of fears. Despite the theft, Esther and Jonah become friends, and he sets a challenge for them: in an effort to break the curse that has crippled her family, they will meet every Sunday of senior year to work their way through the list, facing one terrifying fear at a time, including one that Esther hadn’t counted on: love.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

25 1 y separately published work icon Our Chemical Hearts Krystal Sutherland , ( trans. Petra Koob-Pawis )expression Munich : cbj , 2018 9481130 2016 single work novel young adult romance

'John Hughes meets John Green in this irresistible story of first love, broken hearts and the golden seams that put them back together again.

'Henry Page has never been in love. He fancies himself a hopeless romantic, but the slo-mo, heart palpitating, can't-eat-can't-sleep kind of love that he's been hoping for just hasn't been in the cards for him – at least not yet. Instead, he's been happy to focus on his grades, on getting into an Ivy League college and finally becoming editor of his school newspaper. Then Grace Town walks into his first period class on the third Tuesday of senior year and he knows everything's about to change.

'Grace isn't who Henry pictured as his dream girl – she walks with a cane, wears oversized boys' clothes and rarely seems to shower. But when Grace and Henry are both chosen to edit the school paper, he quickly finds himself falling for her. It's obvious there's something broken about Grace, but it seems to make her even more beautiful to Henry and he wants nothing more than to help her put the pieces back together again. And yet, this isn't your average story of boy meets girl. Krystal Sutherland's brilliant debut is equal parts wit and heartbreak, a potent reminder of the bittersweet bliss that is first love.' (Publication summary)

2 2 y separately published work icon Losing It Julia Lawrinson , ( trans. Silvia Schröer et. al.agent with title Viermal große Liebe mit Sahne ) Munich : cbj , 2017 Z1855276 2012 single work novel young adult

'To avoid Losing It in the bushes with some random guy in a heavy-metal T-shirt after too many tequila shots, four best friends make a bet: to lose it before schoolies week - and preferably in a romantic, sober way that they won't regret.

'What follows is a sometimes funny, sometimes awkward, but always compelling comedy of errors as Abby, Mala, Bree and Zoe each try to find their Mr Right ... or at least get laid.' (From the publisher's website.)

6 8 y separately published work icon When Dogs Cry Markus Zusak , ( trans. Alexandra Ernst with title When Dogs Cry ) Munich : cbj , 2016 Z929602 2001 single work novel young adult

'Cameron Wolfe's life gets very complicated when he falls for his brother's girlfriend in this winning, wise novel from the dynamic author of FIGHTING RUBEN WOLFE. Cameron Wolfe is the quiet one in his family, not a soccer star like his brother Steve or a charming fighter with a new girl every week like his brother Rube. Cam would give anything to be near one of those girls, to love her and treat her right. He especially likes Rube's latest, Octavia, with her brilliant ideas and bright green eyes. But what woman like that would want a loser like him? Maybe Octavia would, Cam discovers. Maybe he'd even have something to say. And those maybes change everything: winning, loving, losing, the Wolfe brothers, and Cameron himself.'

Source: Publisher's blurb (Push ed.).

6 4 y separately published work icon The Wrong Boy Suzy Zail , ( trans. Petra Koob-Pawis with title Der Klang der Hoffnung : Die Geschichte einer unmöglichen Liebe ) Munich : cbj , 2015 Z1932006 2012 single work novel young adult historical fiction

'The story of a Jewish girl sent to Auschwitz with her family. She falls in love with the wrong boy - the German son of the camp commander.

'Hanna is a talented pianist, and the protected second daughter of middle class Hungarian Jews. Relatively late in World War II the Budapest Jews were rounded up and sent to Auschwitz. Hanna and her mother and sister are separated from her father. Her mother becomes increasingly mentally ill until she too is taken away somewhere. Her sister Erika is slowly starving to death.

Hanna is quite a naive 15-year-old but when presented with the opportunity to play piano for the camp commander, she is desperate to be chosen. She goes each day under guard to the commander's house and stands waiting in case the commander should want some music.

Also living in the house is the commander's son, Karl. A handsome young man who seems completely disengaged from what is happening around him. Hanna hates him as he sits drawing in the music room. But the longer Hanna goes to the house, the more she realises there are other things going on. Secret things. Karl may not be the person she thinks he is. Before she knows it she has fallen in love with the wrong boy.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

4 3 y separately published work icon Alexander Altmann A10567 Suzy Zail , ( trans. Petra Koob-Pawis with title Was dir bleibt, ist dein Traum Die Geschichte eines Überlebens ) Munich : cbj , 2015 7071723 2014 single work children's fiction children's war literature

'Fourteen-year-old Alexander Altmann doesn't need to look at the number tattooed on his arm. A10567: he knows it by heart. He also knows that to survive Auschwitz, he has to toughen up. When he is given the job of breaking in the commander's new horse, their survival becomes intertwined. Alexander knows the animal is scared and damaged, but he must win its trust. If he fails, they will both be killed.'

Source: Publisher's blurb. 

10 1 y separately published work icon Slaves of Socorro John Flanagan , ( trans. Angelika Eisold-Viebig with title Die Sklaven von Socorro ) Munich : cbj , 2015 6865384 2014 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Hal and his fellow Herons have returned home to Skandia after defeating the pirate captain Zavac and reclaiming Skandia's most prized artifact, the Andomal. With their honor restored, the Herons turn to a new mission: tracking down an old rival turned bitter enemy. Tursgud—leader of the Shark Brotherband and Hal's constant opponent—has turned from a bullying youth into a pirate and slave trader. After Tursgud captures twelve Araluen villagers to sell as slaves, the Heron crew sails into action . . . with the help of one of Araluen's finest Rangers!

'In this fourth book in the Brotherband Chronicles, a new battle unfolds as old rivalries are renewed, peace treaties are put to the test, and the action builds to a pulse-pounding finale. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire series.' (Publisher's blurb)

2 1 y separately published work icon The Monster Garth Nix , Sean Williams , ( trans. Anne Brauner with title Troubletwisters - das Böse erwacht ) Munich : cbj , 2014 Z1857887 2012 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'After The Evil's assault on Portland, everything returns to relative normality...for the moment. The twins continue to work hard to control their Gifts, and at school they make a new friend, Tara. But then the instruments in Grandma X's antique store begin registering Evil activity, and Tara's dad turns out to be the suspicious big-city property developer working on the house next door. Matters turn from bad to worse when the twins discover that Grandma's cats are fighting an important battle of their own. Can the twins solve the mystery of the Living Ward before it's too late?' (Publisher's blurb)
12 3 y separately published work icon The Lost Stories John Flanagan , ( trans. Angelika Eisold-Viebig with title Die Legenden des Königreichs ) Munich : cbj , 2014 Z1830368 2011 single work children's fiction children's Everyone knows the legends of the Rangers of Araluen. But no one has heard the whole story - until now. Has Halt told Will the truth about how Will became an orphan? Did Gilan track down Morgarath's lieutenant after the battle of Three Step Pass? Is there to be a royal wedding - or will tragedy strike first? (Libraries Australia)
5 8 y separately published work icon Troubletwisters Garth Nix , Sean Williams , ( trans. Anne Brauner with title Troubletwisters - Der Sturm beginnt ) Munich : cbj , 2014 Z1778517 2011 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'"Come to us, Troubletwisters, join us ... welcome, most welcome!"

'When their home mysteriously explodes around their ears, twins Jack and Jaide are sent to stay with a grandmother they have never met, in a town they have never heard of. Portland might seem boring and quiet, but it soon becomes apparent that Grandma X is more than a little eccentric, and there are very strange happenings in the town. Talking cats, swarms of cockroaches, a miniature tornado trashing their room - the twins are about to find out what it means to be a troubletwister!

Something growing
Something read

Something living
Someone dead
.'

(From the publisher's website.)

3 10 y separately published work icon Grimsdon Deborah Abela , ( trans. Kattrin Stier with title Grimsdon : Die Stadt Der Verlorenen Kinder ) Munich : cbj , 2014 Z1719460 2010 single work children's fiction children's adventure fantasy

'Grimsdon is in ruins. Three years ago a massive wave broke its barriers and the sea flooded this grand city. Most were saved, others were lost and some were left behind.

'Isabella Charm and her best friend Griffin live with three other children in the top of an opulent mansion. They've survived with the help of Griffin's brilliant inventions, Isabella's survival skills and their vow to look after each other.

'But what will happen when a thrill-seeking newcomer arrives in his flying machine? When bounty hunters attempt to capture them? When Byron P. Sneddon, the self-appointed protector of the flooded harbour, demands obedience?

'What if the danger is even greater? Something they can't see coming - something below the floodwaters?' (From the publisher's website.)

3 8 y separately published work icon Let Me Whisper You My Story Moya Simons , ( trans. Anne Braun with title Ein Flüstern in Der Nacht ) Munich : cbj , 2014 Z1697165 2010 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction

'Rachel is German and Jewish and living in Leipzig,Germany. Life is good, and revolves around Sabbath meals shared with her happy family.With the outbreak of World War II, their lives are changed. The family are forced to move from their comfortable home into cramped housing, and when the Nazis arrive to finally take the family away they don′t know what is to become of them.

'But Rachel′s father gives her instructions that save her life. He also tells her not to speak. Rachel remains quiet for the rest of the war, but what happened to her family? Will Rachel regain her voice now that she really needs it?' (From the publisher's website.)

36 71 y separately published work icon The Book Thief Markus Zusak , ( trans. Alexandra Ernst with title Die Bucherdiebin : Roman ) Munich : cbj , 2014 Z1214315 2005 single work novel historical fiction (taught in 8 units)

'It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. Liesel Meminger and her younger brother are being taken by their mother to live with a foster family outside Munich. Liesel's father was taken away on the breath of a single, unfamiliar word - Kommunist - and Liesel sees the fear of a similar fate in her mother's eyes. On the journey, Death visits the young boy, and notices Liesel. It will be the first of many near encounters. By her brother's graveside, Liesel's life is changed when she picks up a single object, partially hidden in the snow. It is The Gravedigger's Handbook, left there by accident, and it is her first act of book thievery. So begins a love affair with books and words, as Liesel, with the help of her accordion-playing foster father, learns to read. Soon she is stealing books from Nazi book-burnings, the mayor's wife's library, wherever there are books to be found. But these are dangerous times. When Liesel's foster family hides a Jewish fist-fighter in their basement, Liesel's world is both opened up, and closed down.'

[Source: Libraries Australia. Sighted 30/10/08]

12 7 y separately published work icon The Outcasts John Flanagan , ( trans. Angelika Eisold-Viebig with title Die Bruderschaft von Skandia ) Munich : cbj , 2013 Z1829251 2011 single work children's fiction children's adventure In Skandia, there is only one way to become a warrior. Boys are chosen for teams called brotherbands and must endure three months of gruelling training in seamanship, weapons and battle tactics. It's brotherband against brotherband, fighting it out in a series of challenges. There can be only one winner. When Hal Mikkelson finds himself the unwilling leader of a brotherband made up of outcasts, he must step up to the challenge. The Heron brotherband might not have the strength and numbers of the other two teams, but with inventiveness, ingenuity and courage on their side, they might just surprise everyone. (Publisher website).
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