True History of the Kelly Gang is Peter Carey's stunning, Booker Prize-winning novel about Australia's most famous outlaw. As he flees the police, Ned Kelly scribbles his narrative in semiliterate...
A terrific tale of love and redemption that captivates from the first line.' Nicholas Shakespeare, author of The Dancer Upstairs. Betrayed by her husband, Annabelle Beck retreats from Melbourne to...
Jeff is a pretty regular guy. A plumber in Sydney, he shares a house with his widowed dad, Harry. Harry likes a few beers and is actively looking for a...
"Much Ado About Nothing, as part of the Macmillan Modern Shakespeare Series, is a large-format illustrated text which is an ideal and easy introduction to Shakespeares plays. Comprehensive notes appear...
A small miracle of a book...of marvellous intricacy and overwhelming power' - The Washington Post Book World. Coetzee reinvents the story of Robinson Crusoe, directing our attention to the seduction...
Based on the bestselling book by Yann Martel, LIFE OF PI tells the story of a young mans incredible survival at sea against almost impossible odds. A stunning visual spectacle...
With William Shakespeare now a hot commodity at the box office (and his body of work conveniently out of copyright), the usual trickle of film adaptations of the Bard's work...
The Top Notes series has been created to assist HSC students of English in their understanding of set texts. Top Notes are easy to read, providing analysis of issues and...
This series has been created to assist HSC students of English in their understanding of set texts. Top Notes are easy to read, providing analysis of issues and discussion of...
Contents Introduction with background information on Gwen Harwood Detail analysis of poems Additional reading material included Examination-styl questions Complete essays with guidelines Publisher: Pascal Press Year: 2001 Condition: Good paperback,...
The Hobbit is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragon-guarded gold. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is Bilbo Baggins, a...
In the time of the Han Dynasty in ancient China, the last remaining dragon is in danger of being killed by the cruel Emperor. A nameless orphan with no past...
Jon Scieszka introduces some really stupid off-the-wall fairy tales including: ‘Chicken Licken’, ‘The Princess and the Bowling Ball’; ‘The Really Ugly Duckling’, and ‘Jack's Bean Problem’. Chosen by children as...
Winner of the 2009 Miles Franklin Literary AwardWe can absolutely endorse this book. It is an award-winning bestselling title and has been one of Australia's bestselling titles since the publication...
Blake’s Learning Centres are a wonderful, motivating way for students to practise important skills.The activities in Vocabulary Centres help build a rich vocabulary. Each centre is self-contained andportable and includes...
In 2009 Malala Yousafzai began writing a blog on BBC Urdu about life in the Swat Valley as the Taliban gained control, at times banning girls from attending school. When...
Mary Morris, adapted from the novel by Morris Gleitzman
Colin has a mission. He wants to speak to the Queen about his brother Luke who has cancer. Cousin Alistair would like to help but stress brings on his dandruff....
Spelling Matters, 3rd edition brings you stimulating and proven activities designed to enhance spelling skills and strategies. This highly successful spelling series addresses the curriculum and provides teachers and parents...
This book enables advanced level students to practise vocabulary in natural contexts. It is suitable for use in the classroom, for homework, or for self-study. The book develops an awareness...
This series has been created to assist students of English in their understanding of set texts. Top Notes are easy to read, providing analysis of issues and discussion of important...
EACH TITLE FEATURES: An overview of the text for quick reference, including notes on the author’s life and work, a plot synopsis, a character map and brief character summaries Discussion...
In this third book in the series, Building Your Vocabulary Skills Years 5-6, subjects such as place names, geography, weather, occupations, useful verbs and adjectives are covered.In the activities, children...