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Peter McFarlane Peter McFarlane i(A4047 works by)
Born: Established: 1940 Glenelg, Holdfast Bay area, Adelaide - South West, Adelaide, South Australia, ;
Gender: Male
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1 Country town i "A place", Peter McFarlane , single work poetry
1 Redback i "Had it lost its way", Peter McFarlane , single work poetry
1 Make it a Celebration i "make it joyous like a child's birthday party", Peter McFarlane , single work poetry
1 2 y separately published work icon Kart Girl Peter McFarlane , Camberwell : Puffin , 2003 Z1066008 2003 single work children's fiction children's
1 2 y separately published work icon Bomber Boy Peter McFarlane , Camberwell : Puffin , 2002 Z986227 2002 single work novel young adult
1 4 y separately published work icon Goat Boy Peter McFarlane , Ringwood : Puffin , 2001 Z933346 2001 single work children's fiction children's

'While Jack's dad is checking feral goats in the Gammon Ranges, Gabby, Matt, Jack and Toshiko head off on a hike with Martin, an autistic boy obsessed with feral goats. But Martin disappears and when the others go in search of him, disaster strikes, leaving the four trapped in a chasm with no way out. Ages 10-14.'

(Source: Amazon)
1 9 y separately published work icon More than a Game Peter McFarlane , Ringwood : Penguin , 1999 Z137141 1999 single work novel young adult

'Compelling and original, and set amidst the fortunes and misfortunes of a football team, More Than a Game is the story of Tammy, an intellectually disabled young woman and her passion for her football team. Written in Tammy's voice, this is a warm, humane and arrestingly insightful novel.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 2 y separately published work icon Michaela the Whaler Peter McFarlane , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 1999 Z1089037 1999 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Among Ants, Between Bees Lisa Temple , Peter McFarlane , Melbourne : Macmillan Education Australia , 1998 Z874208 1998 anthology poetry young adult
1 In This Dark Peter McFarlane , 1998 single work drama
— Appears in: Solo Spots : Senior Drama Monologues 1998; (p. 80-93)
1 1 y separately published work icon Barnaby the Barbarian Peter McFarlane , New South Wales : HarperCollins Australia , 1998 Z834466 1998 single work children's fiction children's
1 3 y separately published work icon Personal Best Tessa Duder (editor), Peter McFarlane (editor), Kew : Mammoth , 1997 Z188454 1997 anthology short story young adult
1 Hey Look Mum, I'm on Telly! i "What impulse of excitement", Peter McFarlane , 1997 single work poetry
— Appears in: Doing Bombers Off the Jetty : Models for Writing Poetry 1997; (p. 145)
1 y separately published work icon Doing Bombers Off the Jetty : Models for Writing Poetry Peter McFarlane (editor), Rory Harris (editor), South Melbourne : Macmillan Education Australia , 1997 Z1016012 1997 anthology poetry
1 1 y separately published work icon Max the Man Mountain Peter McFarlane , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 1997 Z834472 1997 single work children's fiction children's

'Max is growing to the max! And he's a natural athlete. Basketball, cricket, football - you name it! When Max's friends persuade him he has to play the giant, Gulliver, in the local production of 'Gulliver's Travels', everyone discovers he's a born actor, stilts and all!

'But Max is finding out that being a natural can be a curse - everyone wants a piece of him. Talent scouts want him - will it be the special training squad for footy or cricket, or a life with the Bizarre Theatre Company. Then Max gets an offer to play basketball in America. When the local media get hold of it, they start a big campaign to keep him in Australia . . . the pressure is on. Max has to make a decision - and soon!' (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon Soula the Ruler Peter McFarlane , New South Wales : Angus and Robertson , 1997 Z833597 1997 single work children's fiction children's

'When her tumultuous class puts sweet Ms. Sparrowlark in the hospital, only to be replaced by the bullying Mr. Marshface, ten-year-old Soula decides to take charge, and her efforts not only increase learning but take the class - and its dogs - in an unexpected new direction. unexpected direction' (Publication summary)

 
1 1 y separately published work icon Betty the Balloon Buster Peter McFarlane , New South Wales : Angus and Robertson , 1996 Z833585 1996 single work children's fiction children's

'A chapter book for young readers, illustrated by Stephen Axelsen

'"The balloon's going up, means a crook is about to pull a job," Ross tells Betty. All Betty's got to do now is figure out what the job is and when!

'All sorts of balloons are going up, including her mum's wedding plans. Betty's not happy - she can't understand what her mum sees in Stencher, and then she finds out she's being sent off to boarding school . . . the balloon simply has to burst, and Betty, with a little help from her friends, is determined to teach Stencher a lesson.' (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon Bruce the Goose Peter McFarlane , New South Wales : Angus and Robertson , 1996 Z833024 1996 single work children's fiction children's

'On Bruce's first day at school he is targeted by the bullies who tag him Bruce the Goose. But Bruce is no goose when it comes to the Bodyboarding Championships and getting back at the bullies!' (Publication summary)
2 10 y separately published work icon The Enemy You Killed Peter McFarlane , Ringwood : Puffin , 1996 Z319352 1996 single work novel young adult
1 y separately published work icon Blue Light, Clear Atoms : poetry for senior students Peter McFarlane , Lisa Temple , South Melbourne : Macmillan Education Australia , 1996 Z10064 1996 anthology poetry
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