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- The Motherhood Collective
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- 12 Powerful and Inspiring Stories from Mothers Around the World Angela Kelly loved being a mother. But she often felt defeated and out of her depth. Sensing that she’d missed some kind of maternal memo, she set out to connect with other women. She wanted to know one thing: How were they navigating the seemingly unnavigable waters of the Motherhood…
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- Ben Dark and the Rogue Robot Rendezvous
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- Schoolboy Ben Dark is a 13 year old, A minus student and B plus athlete. He keeps a low profile at school, with his friend Mike, a nerdy academic and Amanda, who is aloof and athletic. He spends his time playing the ancient strategy board game Go with Mike and avoiding the unwanted attention of the school bully. Ben’s life is turned…
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- The Urban Escapees
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- A family of possums’ lives and habitat are threatened by urban creep. What will happen to them? Where will they go? Can Louis, the boy who lives in the house at the top of the possums’ garden, save them before it’s too late? An enchanting story of the relationship between a wildlife-loving boy and a Brushtail possum family. The Urban Escapees is…
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- The Man from Talalaivka
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- When Peter forged travel documents during Stalin’s formidable reign to see his parents in a Siberian labour camp before they perished, he knew he was facing the life-or-death challenge of his life. What followed in the years after that journey could not have been foreseen by Peter or his countrymen. In 1941, the Ukraine was invaded by Hitler’s army and…
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We are currently working on these exciting new books which will be released very soon!

If you would like to be the first to receive a copy, place your pre-order now and we’ll ship you a copy as soon as it’s ready. We’ve provided an expected release date for each book but occasionally things don’t go to plan and we may need to delay the release. We’ll let you know if there are going to be any delays but we’re sure you’ll understand.

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- Bolognese Days
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- The Dragon Brothers on an Adventure Down-Under Bolognese Days is the second in a series of whimsical tales of adventure and possibilities for children of all ages to enjoy. Join Rhys, Tomos and Hunter on adventure to a mysterious land with a big red rock and funny animals. Find out what happens when they run out of their favourite food…
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- Brighton Bites
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- Recipes from our table to yours Introduced by George Calombaris, Australian chef, restauranteur and one of the judges of the Network Ten series MasterChef Australia, Brighton Bites is an appetising collection of over 200 recipes from parents and friends at Brighton Primary School, along with recipes from local businesses and eateries. From recipes to ‘Embrace the Day’, through ‘Mid-Morning Munchies’, ‘Luscious Lunches and Light…
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- Wonder: Local Adventures for Kids
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- Melbourne Edition
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Le Pain Quotidien

“You can feast on all these poems at once, or nibble at them, like a box of chocolates. Or enjoy a poem at a time, like fruit from a bowl. This is a good book – in the moral as well as aesthetic sense.”
~ Patrice Newell
The Urban Escapees

There was a great old mulberry tree and some sturdy native trees next door to my family home. Sadly, the trees disappeared when the neighbour’s house was torn down to make way for a block of units.

Fond childhood memories of hunting for mulberries and playing hide-and-seek came flooding back when I read Susan Ramage’s poignant tale, The Urban Escapees, about a suburban boy’s bid to rescue a family of Brushtail possums threatened by urban development at the bottom of his garden.

People need a place to live, but so do the birds and bees that pollinate our lives and…
~ Louise Evans, Journalist and author/documentary maker of ‘Passage to Pusan’
Putting Pen to Paper

“Putting Pen to Paper is clear, practical and easy to understand. It’s the perfect book to guide writers through the practicality of writing and publishing, and gives them the tools to start.”
~ Nellie Flannery, Shanahan Management
Putting Pen to Paper

“Putting Pen to Paper is a practical handbook, encouraging new writers to ask all the right questions about publication. With this book in hand, you will have a well-informed knowledge of the entire book production process as well as many tips for improving your writing – and improving your chances of being published.”
~ Patti Miller, author of ‘Writing your life’ and ‘Whatever the Gods do’
The Urban Escapees

“Educational and entertaining, thoughtful and fun.”
~ Jane Coffey, Director, Peribo Distributors of Fine Books
The Urban Escapees

“In this delightful story, young readers enter the life of the Brushtail family. Possum Way is a joyful haven of bush and colour, where the possums live peacefully. But when bulldozers and cranes arrive, the Brushtails have to find a new home, and Louis, the boy who lives in the house at the top of the garden, needs to think quickly and come up with a plan. Can Louis save the Brushtails? The Urban Escapees invites questions about urbanisation and its impact on nature.”
~ Susan Gervay OAM, Writer and Regional Advisor, Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Australia East and NZ
The Man from Talalaivka

“An enticing and compelling true story of a family’s resilience as they endure the compounding hostilities of first Stalin, then Hitler, before adapting to a new life in Australia.”
~ Anne Lovell, ‘Connie’s Secret’
The Man from Talalaivka

“A brilliant read… about love, loss, separation, tragedy and endurance. Crafted with great clarity and finesse, The Man from Talalaivka will touch the heart of any reader. Swept clean of trivia, Olga Chaplin writes of enduring tragedy with no trace of self pity.”
~ M L Grace, ‘From the Depths: Collected Tanka’

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- The Dragon Brothers
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- Let the Adventure Begin The Dragon Brothers: Let the adventure begin is the first in a series of whimsical tales of adventure and possibilities for children of all ages to enjoy. Join Rhys, Tomos and Hunter on their magical journey in a faraway land and find out what happens when they discover three mysterious eggs.
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- Kokoda Secret
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- Ian Hutchison : Australian Hero Colonel Ian Hutchison was a revered soldier and one of the great figures in Australian military history. As Commanding Officer of the 2/3 Australian Infantry Battalion in the Battle of Eora Creek on the Kokoda Trail, he was thrust unexpectedly into command yet inspired his men to a smashing victory which was the turning point…
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- The Motherhood Collective
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- 12 Powerful and Inspiring Stories from Mothers Around the World Angela Kelly loved being a mother. But she often felt defeated and out of her depth. Sensing that she’d missed some kind of maternal memo, she set out to connect with other women. She wanted to know one thing: How were they navigating the seemingly unnavigable waters of the Motherhood…
- $24.95
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- Ben Dark and the Rogue Robot Rendezvous
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- Schoolboy Ben Dark is a 13 year old, A minus student and B plus athlete. He keeps a low profile at school, with his friend Mike, a nerdy academic and Amanda, who is aloof and athletic. He spends his time playing the ancient strategy board game Go with Mike and avoiding the unwanted attention of the school bully. Ben’s life is turned…
- $14.95
- Add to cart
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- The Urban Escapees
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- A family of possums’ lives and habitat are threatened by urban creep. What will happen to them? Where will they go? Can Louis, the boy who lives in the house at the top of the possums’ garden, save them before it’s too late? An enchanting story of the relationship between a wildlife-loving boy and a Brushtail possum family. The Urban Escapees is…
- $19.95
- Add to cart
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- The Man from Talalaivka
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- When Peter forged travel documents during Stalin’s formidable reign to see his parents in a Siberian labour camp before they perished, he knew he was facing the life-or-death challenge of his life. What followed in the years after that journey could not have been foreseen by Peter or his countrymen. In 1941, the Ukraine was invaded by Hitler’s army and…
- $24.95
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- Putting Pen to Paper
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- The Writing and Publishing Journey Sometimes when you go on a journey you know the route, other times you need a map, but on both occasions you know where you want to get to. You may have decisions to make at every crossroad, and you may make a detour (or two!) but you eventually arrive at your destination. It's just…
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