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TEEN FICTION

Side Streets

Tattoo Heaven - Side Streets

160 pages PB A$16.95 rrp .More...

Grade 8-12 Teen fiction novels looking at complex issues on the dark side - Each story has multiple threads reflecting a normal teen's life, but each also has a core story line making these novels accessible and rewarding.

Tattoos, Alcoholism, Gambling, Genetics, Self Harm, Sports Drugs, Depression, Risk Taking, Teen Prostitution, Runaway, Homelessness, Fast Cars & Motorbikes, Suicide, Shoplifting, Stalking......

A Terrible Secret - Something is troubling Maggie and she doesn't even want to think about. Is it the gang, or her ex-friend or her brother's mysterious death.

Scarred - Becky was once a promising skating star, but these days she feels numb and lonely - and she relives the pressure by cutting herself - until she coaches a young girl on the same path

Klepto - Kat's scarey sister is coming home and Kat turns to shoplifting to escape.

Ceiling Stars - Danelle has dived into wild and reckless moods, one minute up and the next deep in despair - Christine has to find out what has gone wrong before disaster strikes.

All In - Todd has street smarts, but the weekly poker game turns bad and he is drawn into a world of crime.

Every Move - Emily has two boys interested in her, but Michael starts to send her letters and gifts and wont stop - is he a real danger in his obsession.

Tattoo Heaven - Jackie's dad has a new girlfriend - a tattoo artist - and her art opens up a new world for Jackie.

Runner - 14 year old Meghan has run away and Kyle's search for herleads him into the world of homeless people and street kids.

On the Game - Yolande's new boyfriend asks her to date another guy and she finds herself paying a terrible price.

Racing Fear - Trent's injuries in the car crash have teamed him up with a drug dealer and Adam has to sort it out fast.....

Truth and Lies - Erin's gay friend has been badly beaten up - and she finds herself in exploring strange and dangerous places when she tries to find out who did it.

Out of Time - Some of Eileen's circle of "losers" at school have made a suicide pact and she must frantically search to find out who and why to save them.

Wild Ride - the new border has a great Kawasaki ZX-10R, but she's also a computer hacker and may be killing animals on the nature reserve.

Adrenaline High - budding journo Darcy is looking for a missing woman, but the drug dealing boyfriend does not want her found, with dangerous consequences.

Lightning Rider - January's brother is in hospital and accused of stealing motorbikes - she finds herself up against the real bike criminals as she looks for evidence.

Split - Sandra is left with an alcoholic father after her mother splits. So why should she get hassled to find her. And why bother?

Strange Beauty - Delving into her families past, Penny uncovers amazing stories about her grandmother and learns a lot about beauty.

Dream Racer - Zoe just wants to be a rally driver, but her mum has other ideas.

At Risk - Tia is trying to work with street kids, but when money goes missing she finds it tough to keep faith with Sage.

Extreme Edge - Jay is determined to climb the tough rock face, but Brad's plan to do an equally dangerous ski jump with no experience proves to be more difficult.

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Front Street

Mark of the Horse Lord - Rosemary Sutcliff

280 pages PB A$17.95 rrp each .More...

Grade YA - Bearing an uncanny resemblance to the now blind King of the Scots, a former gladiator and slave impersonates the Horse Lord to regain the kingdom from the Picts.
...extraordinary scholarship..her imagination never fails to bring the past to life..
Read more about the lives in ancient times on the Scottish border.

Bruises - Anke de Vries

133 pages PB A$17.95 rrp each .More...

Grade YA - Judith is always coverd in "explained" brusies, but Michael's own problems at home helps them find strength and hope to grow beyond their families in crisis

Crusade in Jeans - Thea Beckman

311 pages PB A$17.95 rrp each .More...

Grade YA - A time traveller becomes a hero in the C13th Childrens Crusade - historical fiction that contracts two world's, times, and beliefs

The Emporer's Winding Sheet

- Jill Paton Walsh

251 pages PB A$17.95 rrp each .More...

Grade YA - Centred on the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, a young man is the unwitting talisman of the Emporer and subject to treachery, heroism and the vision of a city in decline.

Stone Water - Barbara Snow Gilbert

175 pages PB A$17.95 rrp each .More...

Grade YA Grants grandfather is dying and his letter asks Grant to do something to help him along that path. A poignant story of love and obligations.

Broken Chords - Barbara Snow Gilbert

160 pages PB A$15.95 rrp each .More...

Grade 8-10 Clara must decide if a music career is really worth the relentless practice and disruption to her teenage life.

Paper Trail - Barbara Snow Gilbert

160 pages PB A$15.95 rrp each .More...

Grade YA - A chilling survival story against antigovernment militarist extremists - links to Waco & the Oklahoma bombings.

Stone Faced Boy - Paula Fox

120 pages PB A$12.95 rrp each .More...

Grade 8-11 - A stray dog and Great Aunt Hattie's strange visit breaks the wall Gus has built around himself.

How Many Miles to Babylon - Paula Fox

120 pages PB A$12.95 rrp each .More...

Grade 8-11 - James fantasy world is invaded by a gang of dog kidnappers and he is forced to travel with them, in their particular world, before his escape.

DC Comics - Chapter Books

Superman - The Stolen Superpowers

56 pages PB A$11.95 rrp each .More...

Grade 4-7 - Original DC Comics Super Hero stories rewritten as illustrated chapter books. Careful attention to language makes these ideal for reluctant readers.

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HIP Senior Fiction

Street Scene - HIP Senior

90 pages PB A$15.95 rrp each .More...

Grade 5-12 - A series of carefully structured books of High Interest and lower level literacy. Each book has a teachers guide of activities and teaching notes. But each book stands on its own as an exciting and gripping novel.

HIP Junior Fiction

I Didn't Do It! - HIP Junior

90 pages PB A$15.95 rrp each .More...

Grade 4-7 - A series of carefully structured books of High Interest and lower level literacy. Each book has a teachers guide of activities and teaching notes. But each book stands on its own as an exciting and gripping novel.

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Vortex Chapter Fiction - Series

Rock Art Rebel - Vortex Books

112 pages PB A$12.95 rrp each .More...

Grade 5-9 - Sophisticated stories with clear text
and chapter illustrations, ideal for reluctant readers.

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Boyds Mills Press

Ash Road - Ivan Southall

180 pages PB A$17.95 rrp each .More...

Grade 8-10 - An Australian classic story of reiliance and courage set against a raging bushfire in outback Australia.

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Bee and Jackie - Carolyn Coman

140 pages PB A$15.95 rrp each .More...

Grade YA - a critical weekend in the lives of a brother and sister in an incestuous relationship. Complex images and insights.

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The Gods in Winter - Patricia Miles

148 pages PB A$12.95 rrp .More...

Grade 8-10 - the kidnapping of Persephone retold in an ordinary English family's home, a harsh winter, and some mysterious comings and goings.

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The Edge - Ben Bo

140 pages PB A$12.95 rrp .More...

Grade 8-10 - an exciting story of unfair accusations and a teen's fight to regain a normal life, set against wild snow fields and a snowboard challenge.

Skullcrack - Ben Bo

160 pages PB A$12.95 rrp .More...

Grade 8-10 - the thrill and danger of surfing bad breaks comes though in this story of finding some-one really important to yourself.

TEEN FICTION
Side Streets Tattoo Heaven - Side Streets 160 pages PB A$16.95 rrp .More... Grade 8-12 Teen fiction novels looking at complex issues on the dark side - Each story has multiple threads reflecting a normal teen's life, but each also has a core story line making these novels accessible and rewarding. Tattoos, Alcoholism, Gambling, Genetics, Self Harm, Sports Drugs, Depression, Risk Taking, Teen Prostitution, Runaway, Homelessness, Fast Cars & Motorbikes, Suicide, Shoplifting, Stalking...... A Terrible Secret - Something is troubling Maggie and she doesn't even want to think about. Is it the gang, or her ex-friend or her brother's mysterious death. Scarred - Becky was once a promising skating star, but these days she feels numb and lonely - and she relives the pressure by cutting herself - until she coaches a young girl on the same path Klepto - Kat's scarey sister is coming home and Kat turns to shoplifting to escape. Ceiling Stars - Danelle has dived into wild and reckless moods, one minute up and the next deep in despair - Christine has to find out what has gone wrong before disaster strikes. All In - Todd has street smarts, but the weekly poker game turns bad and he is drawn into a world of crime. Every Move - Emily has two boys interested in her, but Michael starts to send her letters and gifts and wont stop - is he a real danger in his obsession. Tattoo Heaven - Jackie's dad has a new girlfriend - a tattoo artist - and her art opens up a new world for Jackie. Runner - 14 year old Meghan has run away and Kyle's search for herleads him into the world of homeless people and street kids. On the Game - Yolande's new boyfriend asks her to date another guy and she finds herself paying a terrible price. Racing Fear - Trent's injuries in the car crash have teamed him up with a drug dealer and Adam has to sort it out fast..... Truth and Lies - Erin's gay friend has been badly beaten up - and she finds herself in exploring strange and dangerous places when she tries to find out who did it. Out of Time - Some of Eileen's circle of "losers" at school have made a suicide pact and she must frantically search to find out who and why to save them. Wild Ride - the new border has a great Kawasaki ZX-10R, but she's also a computer hacker and may be killing animals on the nature reserve. Adrenaline High - budding journo Darcy is looking for a missing woman, but the drug dealing boyfriend does not want her found, with dangerous consequences. Lightning Rider - January's brother is in hospital and accused of stealing motorbikes - she finds herself up against the real bike criminals as she looks for evidence. Split - Sandra is left with an alcoholic father after her mother splits. So why should she get hassled to find her. And why bother? Strange Beauty - Delving into her families past, Penny uncovers amazing stories about her grandmother and learns a lot about beauty. Dream Racer - Zoe just wants to be a rally driver, but her mum has other ideas. At Risk - Tia is trying to work with street kids, but when money goes missing she finds it tough to keep faith with Sage. Extreme Edge - Jay is determined to climb the tough rock face, but Brad's plan to do an equally dangerous ski jump with no experience proves to be more difficult. ----------------------------------	Front Street Mark of the Horse Lord - Rosemary Sutcliff 280 pages PB A$17.95 rrp each .More... Grade YA - Bearing an uncanny resemblance to the now blind King of the Scots, a former gladiator and slave impersonates the Horse Lord to regain the kingdom from the Picts. ...extraordinary scholarship..her imagination never fails to bring the past to life.. Read more about the lives in ancient times on the Scottish border. Bruises - Anke de Vries 133 pages PB A$17.95 rrp each .More... Grade YA - Judith is always coverd in "explained" brusies, but Michael's own problems at home helps them find strength and hope to grow beyond their families in crisis Crusade in Jeans - Thea Beckman 311 pages PB A$17.95 rrp each .More... Grade YA - A time traveller becomes a hero in the C13th Childrens Crusade - historical fiction that contracts two world's, times, and beliefs The Emporer's Winding Sheet - Jill Paton Walsh 251 pages PB A$17.95 rrp each .More... Grade YA - Centred on the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, a young man is the unwitting talisman of the Emporer and subject to treachery, heroism and the vision of a city in decline. Stone Water - Barbara Snow Gilbert 175 pages PB A$17.95 rrp each .More... Grade YA Grants grandfather is dying and his letter asks Grant to do something to help him along that path. A poignant story of love and obligations. Broken Chords - Barbara Snow Gilbert 160 pages PB A$15.95 rrp each .More... Grade 8-10 Clara must decide if a music career is really worth the relentless practice and disruption to her teenage life. Paper Trail - Barbara Snow Gilbert 160 pages PB A$15.95 rrp each .More... Grade YA - A chilling survival story against antigovernment militarist extremists - links to Waco & the Oklahoma bombings. Stone Faced Boy - Paula Fox 120 pages PB A$12.95 rrp each .More... Grade 8-11 - A stray dog and Great Aunt Hattie's strange visit breaks the wall Gus has built around himself. How Many Miles to Babylon - Paula Fox 120 pages PB A$12.95 rrp each .More... Grade 8-11 - James fantasy world is invaded by a gang of dog kidnappers and he is forced to travel with them, in their particular world, before his escape.	DC Comics - Chapter Books Superman - The Stolen Superpowers 56 pages PB A$11.95 rrp each .More... Grade 4-7 - Original DC Comics Super Hero stories rewritten as illustrated chapter books. Careful attention to language makes these ideal for reluctant readers. -------------------------------------- HIP Senior Fiction Street Scene - HIP Senior 90 pages PB A$15.95 rrp each .More... Grade 5-12 - A series of carefully structured books of High Interest and lower level literacy. Each book has a teachers guide of activities and teaching notes. But each book stands on its own as an exciting and gripping novel. HIP Junior Fiction I Didn't Do It! - HIP Junior 90 pages PB A$15.95 rrp each .More... Grade 4-7 - A series of carefully structured books of High Interest and lower level literacy. Each book has a teachers guide of activities and teaching notes. But each book stands on its own as an exciting and gripping novel. -------------------------------------- Vortex Chapter Fiction - Series Rock Art Rebel - Vortex Books 112 pages PB A$12.95 rrp each .More... Grade 5-9 - Sophisticated stories with clear text and chapter illustrations, ideal for reluctant readers. -------------------------------------- Boyds Mills Press Ash Road - Ivan Southall 180 pages PB A$17.95 rrp each .More... Grade 8-10 - An Australian classic story of reiliance and courage set against a raging bushfire in outback Australia. -------------------------------------- Bee and Jackie - Carolyn Coman 140 pages PB A$15.95 rrp each .More... Grade YA - a critical weekend in the lives of a brother and sister in an incestuous relationship. Complex images and insights. -------------------------------------- The Gods in Winter - Patricia Miles 148 pages PB A$12.95 rrp .More... Grade 8-10 - the kidnapping of Persephone retold in an ordinary English family's home, a harsh winter, and some mysterious comings and goings. -------------------------------------- The Edge - Ben Bo 140 pages PB A$12.95 rrp .More... Grade 8-10 - an exciting story of unfair accusations and a teen's fight to regain a normal life, set against wild snow fields and a snowboard challenge. Skullcrack - Ben Bo 160 pages PB A$12.95 rrp .More... Grade 8-10 - the thrill and danger of surfing bad breaks comes though in this story of finding some-one really important to yourself.