The second in the Ashe Series. These cartoon books are great for developing literacy skills within a visual context.
Thomas Catt Publisher
Comic/cartoon style book relating the adventures of the intrepid Ashe and his fearless band.
Danny thinks his dad is the most marvellous and exciting father a boy could wish for. Life is happy and peaceful in their gypsy caravan, until one day Danny discovers his dad has been breaking the law. What's more, soon Danny joins his father as they attempt to pull off a daring and devilish plot against horrible, red-faced Mr Victor Hazell...
Penguin Group (Australia)
On Monday night Felix Smith decides he’s a crocodile ... On Tuesday he’s a speeding motor bike ... On Wednesday he’s a front-end loader ... and on Thursday he’s a leaping kangaroo ... This Yellow Level Tadpole (graded reading system) has vibrant illustrations.
Koala Book Co
Mermaids are popularly believed to be creatures of fable and fantasy. They exist only in the imagination – or do they? This book reveals the amazing world of mermaids, from the islands of the Hebrides to the billabongs of Arnhem Land. This book is suitable for adults and teenagers with its artistic layout, glossary and extensive well laid out text in a hardback cover.
Omnibus Books
A magical story about two school friends and their unusual new teacher. This story goes the loop on friendship, dreams and being an orphan when all you want is your dad. Skid Marx had his dream come true or did he? This Orange Level Tadpole graded reader intrigues its readers.
Jason wanted a punk haircut but his Mum said no. Jason did not give up. He went on nagging, but he went too far. One day when he got home from school, there was a punk rocker from hell waiting for him. Great Easy to Read well spaced text.
Reed Books Australia
When commanded to destroy the dragon, bold Sir Joshua sets off at once to do so. Although this dragon can shoot red hot flames from his nostrils, he prefers the quiet life. ‘Unprofessional!’ Sir Joshua calls him. What happens next? This red tadpole graded reader helps young readers move into literacy with only half page text layout & humorous line drawings.
Koala Book Company
These six stories by Queensland authors have been chosen for their suitability for students. They explore the spookiness and natural sounds of the Australian natural environment. The main characters are young teenagers. Line drawings illustrate the story.
Greater Glider Productions
Matt and Brad, two outsiders, team up in this Margaret River surfing classic. When his family first moved to country WA, Matt was not happy. Sure, Margarets might be one of the best breaks in the country, but with his leg, what good’s that to him? This book explores disability, alienation and friendship in an entertaining way. No illustrations.
Fremantle Arts Centre Press
A wonderfully silly story for kids about Skeeta who wakes up and discovers that almost every single backside in Bugalugs has been stolen and 496 bums is a lot of bums to go missing without a trace. It’s up to Skeeta to catch the thief. Very popular with teenagers!
Australian Literary Management
The dog Buck was born in civilisation and transported to the Arctic. To survive he must rely on his most savage instincts and animal cunning.
Macmillan Publishers Ltd
Oliver was fed up living at home so decided to run away and stay in a squat. That night he saw a hold-up. The thug who did it thought Oliver told the police and as a result there was nearly a terrible tragedy for him and his sister Amy.
Great Easy to Read well spaced text in this book.
A very unusual pudding it is indeed. Whistle three times, turn it round and it’s steak-and-kidney if that’s what you fancy, or hot jam roll, or delicious apple dumpling. Its manners are appalling but it tastes so good!
Golden Press
Short listed for a TDK Audio Book Award in 1999. The Reverend Lee is suffering from an acutely embarrassing condition: Back-to-Front Dyslexia. It affects his speech, and he doesn't realise he's doing it, but the parishioners of Nibbleswicke are shocked by his seemingly outrageous comments.
Penguin Books Australia Limited
The adventures of Mole, Rat, Badger and Toad have been enjoyed by countless children. Original illustrations in full colour help to bring this unabridged story alive.
Curtis Brown
The crusher had pushed all the air out of my lungs. It was squeezing me tighter and tighter. I knew I only had seconds to live ... No illustrations.
