The higher power of Lucky

Lucky is 10 years old and living with her guardian in theMojave Desert town, well actually it isn't even a town called Hard Pan in the desert of California. Can it be a town when there are only 43 residents and only 3 of them have jobs? Can the higher power that others talk about while they attend the various self help groups on the porch help Lucky? Is Brigitte her beautiful French guardian planning to leave her and return to France, who will care for Lucky then?

Winner of the American Newberry award for 2007, written by a librarian Susan Patron (illustrated by Matt Phelan) and causing controversy in the USA over the use of one little word in a story that old Short Sammy relates.

Killer McKenzie

Killer McKenzie

Alexandra is determined not to enjoy her summer holidays with her father in outback Australia..
London based Alexandra has some hilarious experiences adjusting to farm life.Slowly she begins to enjoy her time on the farm and the people around her.
I really enjoyed this book- I laughed at Alexandra's experiences and the names of the animals given. I also felt frustration and happiness as Alexandra begins to realize the things around her aren't that bad....

Girlosophy: Real Girls Eat- Anthea Paul (non fiction)

Girlosophy: Real Girls Eat- Anthea Paul
Great cook book that not just have yummy recepies but has healthy tips for mind and body. This book gives you simple healthy delicious recipes and is easy to use. It encourages healthy eating and less dieting..for us to stop worrying about what we eat and enjoy food!

Lift up you spirits with some yummy cooking!

Don't call me Ishmael! - Michael Gerard Bauer

Barry Bagley is an intimidating school bully until James Scobie comes along to defend his friend, the unfortunately-named Ishmael Lesur - the narrator of this comical book. Scobie's tics, twitches, quick wit and lack of fear help put Barry in his place. But the fun starts when Scobie starts up a Year 9 debating team with the most hilarious results.

I'm being stalked by a moon shadow - Doug MacLeod

A hilarious story of Seth Parrot and his misadventures in learning about first love, weird siblings and problem parents. His father has declared all-out war with the local council officer... All with comical results!

Tomorrow, When the War Began By John Marsden

Imagine you go bush for the weekend with a group of mates. You hear planes flying overhead. You return home to find your family and neighbours locked up. Your country has been invaded. Ellie and her friends are suddenly at war.

Heroes

An inspiring book inviting readers “on a journey from the ordinary to the
extraordinary”. It presents positive messages in motivating ways: case studies of heroes - Jesse Martin, Bryce Courtenay, Martin Luther King, Russell Crowe, Kieren Perkins and others.