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1 y separately published work icon Everyman 1929 London : J. M. Dent , Z1038951 1929 periodical (2 issues)
Pennant Books J. M. Dent (publisher), series - publisher
1 Isis Series J. M. Dent (publisher), series - publisher
1 The Wayfarer's Library J. M. Dent (publisher), series - publisher
1 Outward Bound Library J. M. Dent (publisher), series - publisher
1 3 y separately published work icon A Monstrous Story Nette Hilton , Donni Carter (illustrator), Fitzroy : Five Mile Press , 1989 Z835330 1989 single work picture book children's Late one night, a great big monster rose from the deep and started munching his way through the townsfolk of a tiny seaside village.
1 3 y separately published work icon Dirty Dave the Bushranger Nette Hilton , Roland Harvey (illustrator), Fitzroy : Five Mile Press , 1987 Z914989 1987 single work picture book children's Members of an outlaw family gain acceptance from the public because of the fine clothes their father makes for them.
1 8 y separately published work icon John Pat and Other Poems Jack Davis , Ferntree Gully : J. M. Dent , 1988 Z193231 1988 selected work poetry 'This...volume of poems takes up many of the themes and concerns found in his earlier work. Whether describing a bush creature with gentle irony and a twinkle in his pen, observing the mysteries of human behaviour, evoking with lyrical grace the Aboriginal love of land, or reaching out for mutual understanding across barriers of prejudice and ignorance, these poems speak simply and openly, sometimes poignantly, always with sincerity and a delight in language'. (Source: back cover, 1988 edition)
1 y separately published work icon Ainslie Roberts and the Dreamtime Charles E. Hulley , Melbourne : J. M. Dent , 1988 Z1100894 1988 single work biography
1 7 y separately published work icon Jack Davis : A Life-Story Keith Chesson , Melbourne : J. M. Dent , 1988 Z109336 1988 single work biography

Chesson had first met Jack Davis in 1970 through his wife, when she was a member of the Executive Committee of the Aboriginal Advancement Council. It was in the late 1970s, that Jack Davis was approached by a publisher to write his own biography, Davis been too shy, had asked Chesson to write it. Chesson had transcribed the conversations with Jack on tape during social occasions, and wrote this fascinating history of Davis's life and his work in the literary and dramatic fields; in which the Chesson hope that this book helps to make Jack Davie's life and work better known and appreciated. (source: Chesson, 1983)
1 y separately published work icon A False Alarm Pam Sheldrake , Jane Burrell (illustrator), Melbourne : J. M. Dent , 1988 Z857763 1988 single work picture book children's
2 12 y separately published work icon Wiggy and Boa Pirate Trouble for Wiggy and Boa Anna Fienberg , Melbourne : J. M. Dent , 1988 Z832501 1988 single work children's fiction children's When she inadvertantly frees four evil pirates from their magical entrapment, Boa, a young Australian girl, enlists her best friend's help to escape the pirates when they come looking for revenge.
1 2 y separately published work icon Aldita and the Forest Thelma Catterwell , Derrick Stone (illustrator), Melbourne : J. M. Dent , 1988 Z832246 1988 single work picture book children's Aldita is a butterfly recently emerged from the pupa case. The butterfly explores the forest meeting the creatures and learning about the environment. The story is a plea for careful management and conservation of the environment.
1 1 y separately published work icon Loveleaves Returns to the Bush Pixie O'Harris , Melbourne : J. M. Dent , 1988 Z832228 1988 single work children's fiction children's
1 8 y separately published work icon Walk to Kulentufu Gail Morgan , Melbourne : J. M. Dent , 1988 Z453954 1988 single work novel
7 5 y separately published work icon Seashores and Shadows Colin Thiele , Glebe : Walter McVitty Books , 1985 Z288100 1985 single work novel young adult adventure

'Fourteen-year-old Joe had never heard of Wayward Island before he came to live with his cousin, Meg, and her family at Cockle Bay. Nor had he ever heard of Scarface! Wayward Island, out to sea, is a spellbinding place of windswept hills and beckoning seashores. Scarface is a huge, white pointer shark, a fearless killer, an ever-present yet elusive shadow. Terrible events carve the names of both Wayward Island and Scarface into the memories of Joe and Meg of seashores and shadows they will never forget.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Zoo Day Leonie Keaney , John Brennan , John Brennan (illustrator), Melbourne : J. M. Dent , 1987 Z1182716 1987 single work picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon The Lucky Country Revisited Donald Horne , Melbourne : J. M. Dent , 1987 Z1005766 1987 single work non-fiction
1 3 y separately published work icon Muddy Footprints Mary Small , Melbourne : J. M. Dent , 1987 Z831739 1987 single work children's fiction children's

'Easter Day begins very badly for Lucy and Sam.

'Going out into the wet garden to look for Easter eggs, all they can find are worms and snails. But where are the eggs?

'When Mum finds muddy footprints on her clean kitchen floor, Sam and Lucy’s egg hunt turns into a puzzling mystery — a mystery which eventually leads them to a happy discovery.'

Source: Publisher's blurb (2016 ed.)
1 3 y separately published work icon There's a Crocodile There Now Too Eleanor Nilsson , David Pearson (illustrator), Knoxfield : J. M. Dent , 1987 Z871016 1987 single work picture book children's Tim's rich night time dreams develop from being a source of considerable consternation to an accepted and pleasurable aspect of his nocturnal life.
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