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Huberte Vriesendorp Huberte Vriesendorp i(A113932 works by)
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10 2 y separately published work icon Old Magic Marianne Curley , ( trans. Huberte Vriesendorp with title De vuurkring ) Houten : Van Goor , 2010 Z971039 2000 single work novel young adult fantasy 'When Kate first sees Jarrod she senses that he is special and that like her, he has magical powers. But she also knows he is completely unaware of his gift. Kate's grandmother realises that Jarrod and his family have an ancient curse placed upon them which they must tackle before Jarrod's life, along with the lives of his parents and little brother, can become happy, peaceful and free of the troubles that have plagued them. He must learn to use his gift. Soon Kate and Jarrod embark on a most remarkable journey, which unravels mysteries that have hung over his family for generations and finds them pitted against immense powers. They have to undo the past to reshape the future. Will they succeed? A fabulous book with the perfect combination of pace, intrigue, suspense, romance and utterly entrancing characters.' (Publisher's blurb)
3 23 y separately published work icon Lockie Leonard, Human Torpedo Tim Winton , ( trans. Huberte Vriesendorp with title Lockie Leonard, de torpedo ) Amsterdam : Van Goor , 1991 Z362664 1990 single work novel young adult humour (taught in 6 units)

'Lockie Leonard, hot surf-rat, is in love. The human torpedo is barely settled into his new school, and already he's got a girl on his mind. And not just any girl: it has to be Vicki Streeton, the smartest, prettiest, richest girl in the class. What chance have you got when your dad's a cop, your mum's a frighteningly understanding parent, your brother wets the bed and the teachers take an instant dislike to you and then you fall in love at twelve-and-three-quarter years old? It can only mean trouble, worry, mega-embarrassment and some wild, wild times ' (Publication summary)
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