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A Cage Went in Search of a Bird

Ali Smith, Tommy Orange, Naomi Alderman, Helen Oyeyemi, Keith Ridgway, Yiyun Li, Charlie Kaufman, Elif Batuman, Leone Ross

A collection of brand-new short stories written by prize-winning, bestselling writers and inspired by Kafka - published to commemorate the centenary of his death.

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The Rose Bird

Helen Davies

The Rose Bird is a personal account of what goes on behind closed doors in a family coping with severe mental illness. Told as only a mother can, this is…

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Bush Birds

Helen Milroy

Bush Birds by bestselling author Helen Milroy is the perfect book for young readers who love the natural beauty and diversity of our bush.

Showcasing First Nations illustrations by writer-illustrator…

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The Rose Bird

Helen Davies

The Rose Bird is a personal account of what goes on behind closed doors in a family coping with severe mental illness. Told as only a mother can, this is…

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And the Birds Fled to the Bush

Helen Mae Innes

A researcher arrives in a post-disaster town to study the local birds. He is regarded with ire or indifference by most except a weird loner who talks to birds.

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Party Time

Helen Orme,Helen Bird

In Party Time, Rachel goes to a party with new boy Wil and all of his mates. She feels like a bit of an outsider until one of the boys…

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Lost!

Helen Orme,Helen Bird

It’s a real pain having to look after younger brothers and sisters, but that’s just what happens when both your parents have full-time jobs. Siti’s day goes from bad to…

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Boys!

Helen Orme,Helen Bird

Nothing has ever come between the Sisters, until now that is. There’s a new kid on the block, and he’s a real hunk! Rachel and Donna both fancy him like…

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Trouble with Teachers

Helen Orme,Helen Bird

It’s Book Week, and writer Lola Leigh has come to visit the school. The visitor must be given a good impression of the school, so the Sisters are put in…

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Odd One Out

Helen Orme,Helen Bird

It’s Donna’s birthday in a few days, but her parents just can’t afford to throw her a big bash. To make matters worse, people are acting strangely around her. Her…

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Stalker

Orme Helen,Helen Bird

Walking home alone at night, Kelly hears footsteps following her.

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Taken for a Ride

Orme Helen,Helen Bird

Lu gets riding lessons for her birthday, but she lets Donna use them.

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Backyard Bugs

Helen Milroy

From beautiful butterflies to kaleidoscopic Christmas beetles, First Nations author and illustrator Helen Milroy returns to the backyard with a picture book designed to teach kids (and their handlers) all…

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A Great Day Out

Helen Orme

A first-person account of a great day out at the seaside. A Great Day Out is a book-banded reading book for early readers, carefully levelled at Blue Book Band. Beautifully…

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Penguins

Helen Orme

How do penguins keep warm in winter? How do they move? Where do they live? How do penguins feed their young? It’s all in this book! Penguins is a book-banded…

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Who Cares? (Sharp Shades 2.0)

Helen Orme

Tara hates her situation and everyone around her. Most of all, she hates her special school, the Unit, which she feels is essentially a dumping ground for misbehaving kids who…

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Fighting Back

Helen Orme

Amita and her family relocate to a new town after her father’s business is destroyed in a fire. Hoping for a better life in her new home, Amita is sad…

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What About Me (Sharp Shades)

Helen Orme

Lisa’s family has fallen apart, with her mum appearing to have killed her violent father.

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Ouch! That Hurts!: Set 4

Helen Orme

This is a book all about surgery past and present. It covers stone-age surgery, surgery in the time of Nelson, body snatchers and operating theatres today. Then you can read…

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All Wrapped Up: Set 4

Helen Orme

It’s nearly the end of term, and the girls are thinking about presents. Donna is really hard up. She just doesn’t know what to do, until one of her teachers…

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I Know Something: Set 4

Helen Orme

A new girl at school is being bullied.

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Kitchen Chaos

Helen Orme

Cooking a meal for Rachel’s mum’s birthday turns to chaos.

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Don’t Let Go: Set 4

Helen Orme

Kelly is given the job of looking after her mum’s friend’s dog. The problem is - she hates dogs. Floppy, though, loves everybody. That’s part of the problem. The Sisters…

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Open Wide: Set 4

Helen Orme

Lu has toothache but won’t go to the dentist.

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Making Tracks: Set 4

Helen Orme

Rachel finds strange prints in the mud. Is it a dinosaur?

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Who Cares

Helen Orme

Tara hates her situation and everyone around her. Most of all, she hates her special school, the Unit, which she feels is essentially a dumping ground for misbehaving kids who…

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Yucky Food: Set 4

Helen Orme

What is the world’s yuckiest food? What yucky food did the Romans eat? Which fish can kill you if you eat the wrong part? It’s all in here. Then read…

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A Cage Went in Search of a Bird

What happens when Kafka's idiosyncratic imagination meets some of the greatest literary minds writing in English across the globe today? Find out in this anthology of brand-new Kafka-inspired short stories…

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Killer Plants

Bird Helen,David Orme

Plant’s can’t hurt you, right? Wrong. Meet the killer plants. These plants don’t bother with sunlight or water. They eat meat instead. Insects, rats, mice … Remember, you could be…

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Helen’s Birds

Sara Cassidy

For as long as Saanvi can remember, she has been friends with her elderly neighbor Helen. When Helen dies, a For Sale sign goes up, and movers arrive, emptying the…

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Shaping Earth: Explore and Understand how our Earth Works

David and Helen Orme,Helen Orme

Go back to the beginning of time and discover the make-up of the Earth. Learn about how the Earth was formed and came to look how we see it today…

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Arial Earth: Explore and Understand how our Earth Works

David and Helen Orme,Helen Orme

Go back to the beginning of time and discover the make-up of the Earth. Learn about how the Earth was formed and came to look how we see it today…

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Elephants in Danger

Helen Orme

In Elephants in Danger, young readers will follow elephants as they learn about their natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, lifecycle, and behavior. Yet unchecked human activity continues to threaten elephants…

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Lions in Danger

Helen Orme

In Lion in Danger, children will follow lions living on the grassland of Africa as they learn about their habitat, physical characteristics, diet, lifecycle, and behavior. Yet lions are losing…

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Orangutans in Danger

Helen Orme

In Orangutans in Danger, young readers will follow orangutans living in the rain forests as they learn about their natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, lifecycle, and behavior. Yet environmentalists warn…

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Polar Bears in Danger

Helen Orme

In Polar Bears in Danger, young readers will follow polar bears living in the Artic Circle as they learn about their natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, lifecycle, and behavior. Yet…

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Rhinos in Danger

Helen Orme

In Rhinos in Danger, young readers will follow rhinos as they learn about their natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, lifecycle, and behavior in Africa. Yet unchecked human activity continues to…

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Climate Change

Helen Orme

From an increase in Earth s extreme weather to a decline in the Arctic s polar bear population, global warming is already affecting our world. Climate Change pairs clear, easy-to-read…

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Pollution

Helen Orme

Pollution poses a major threat to human health and wildlife. What are the sources of the problem, and how can we keep harmful substances out of the natural environment? Pollution…

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Habitat Destruction

Helen Orme

Animals around the world are losing their natural habitats to industrial development and environmental changes. As a result, many species are now endangered. What can be done to preserve these…

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Garbage and Recycling

Helen Orme

How can kids take action to help protect the environment and preserve natural resources? Recycle! Young environmentalists will be inspired as they learn why recycling is important, which materials can…

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Energy for the Future

Helen Orme

Burning fossil fuels, such as oil and coal, may be accelerating Earth s climate change. How can we develop clean, renewable sources of energy and reduce our dependence on fossil…

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Living Green

Helen Orme

From hybrid cars to energy-efficient light bulbs, the green movement has generated interest in lifestyle changes that help preserve and protect the environment. Living Green pairs easy-to-read text with vibrant…

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