Even though she loves the family of her best friend, Griffin Silk, especially grandmother Nell, Layla Elliott, who no longer has a grandmother, determines, despite many difficulties, to find an old person of her own to bring to the school's Senior Citizens' Day.
Griffin Silk feels responsible for the absence of his mother and baby sister, but he and his new friend Layla find the perfect way to make everyone feel a little bit better.
In the new novel by the award-winning author of "A Small Free Kiss in the Dark, " beautiful, lyrical prose, told in two voices, lifts up a poignant story of two traumatized teens who find each other in a small riverside town.
Will is desperate to cheer his grandpa up, but how? When Will's Grandpa Jack has a stroke and can no longer live on his beloved farm, it seems like nothing interests him except causing trouble, or planning his escape from the nursing home where he now lives. Will is desparate to cheer his grandpa up, but how? then Will meets the motor-bike riding tansy and her mysterious angels! Ages 6+.
The fourth book in the award-winning Kingdom of Silk series. Ages 10-14. Since his arrival at the Kingdom of Silk, Perry Angel has learned a lot about love. Apart from dressing up as Superman, Perry's favourite thing in the entire universe is drawing. But then something happens, and his friends are worried that he might never draw again. Mr Kadri from the Colour Patch Cafe understands that sometimes there are no words to describe our feelings. So when he announces a new category at the annual art exhibition, he gives Perry all the colours of Paradise, just in case he needs them ... the Naming of tishkin Silk was shortlisted in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and was an Honour book in the CBCA Children's Book of the Year Awards. Layla, Queen of Hearts was shortlisted in the CBCA Awards and won the Queensland Premier's Children's Book Award. Perry Angel's Suitcase was shortlisted in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and the CBCA Awards. All the Colours of Paradise, the fourth book in the Kingdom of Silk series, will enchant readers all over again. Ages 10-14.
An extraordinary and enchanting story of friendship, hope, and joy about a young boy who wants to find something special for his grandfather, and finds a fallen duck in need of care Grandpapa's eyes shine when he remembers the beauty of the world, long-ago. Peterboy wants to find something wonderful to bring to light to Grandpapa's eyes and keep it there. What he finds is a duck, wounded and broken, and Grandpapa mends her from top to tail; quack, waddle, and wing! This is a triumphant story about the coming of hope in dark days, the warmth of friendship, and the splendor of a new dawn.
In a treeless world, a boy inherits a wooden tiger called Tiger. He takes it for walks, listens carefully to what it says, and discovers the secrets that lie deep in its heart. But in order to experience the wonders that Tiger describes, the boy must sacrifice something he dearly loves.
The fifth book in the multi-award-winning and much-loved Kingdom of Silk series Ages 9+ It's almost Christmas in Cameron's Creek and it's a time for wishes, big and small. But Scarlet, the oldest of the Rainbow Girls, is not so sure if wishes can come true. the kitchen at the Kingdom of Silk is warm and sweet with the smell of buttery shortbread and steamed plum puddings. And in the kitchen of the Colour Patch Cafe, Scarlet has made a new friend, Anik. When Anik tells Scarlet about his home far away and of all the things he has lost, Scarlet is determined to make a difference. And so she decides to declare peace on Cameron's Creek, and maybe even the world ... the Naming of tishkin Silk was shortlisted in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and was a CBCA Honour Book. Layla, Queen of Hearts was shortlisted in the CBCA Awards and won the Queensland Premier's Children's Book Award. Perry Angel's Suitcase was shortlisted in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and the WA Premier's Literary Awards and won the CBCA Book of the Year Award for Younger Readers. All the Colours of Paradise was shortlisted in the Queensland Premier's Literary Awards, and now, with Plum Puddings and Paper Moons, another chapter in this multi award-winning series is ready to be discovered. Ages 9+ REVIEWS 'this is a book about making new friends, finding out if wishes can come true, and discovering that even a small change is still a step in the right direction. 'Kingdom of Silk' is a wonderful series for young readers who are just discovering the joys of independent reading. It has the power to transport the reader to a land of whimsy and to connect with them on a deeper level. Plum Puddings and Paper Moons will be read and loved by readers who have followed the series from the beginning, and those who have only just discovered it.' BOOKSELLER +PUBLISHER 'What a gem! A Christmas story beyond compare ... Highly recommended.' MAGPIES 'this book about wishes is a wish in itself - a wish for a peaceful world where individuals can make a difference.' tHE AGE
When Sam Tully sees the free-spirited horse Lightning Jack, he dares to ride him. Together they muster a herd of steers into their stable, escape a grazier's deal and fly into the air with Pegasus wings. Then when they are ambushed by the notorious outlaw Ned Kelly, Lightning Jack leaps out of trouble and back to the wilderness. But then Sam can't resist a race and rides Lightning Jack against the ghost of Phar Lap at breakneck speed ... Sam's horse is a gallant horse, a midnight horse, a horse in every dream.
The sixth book in the much-loved and multi-award-winning KINGDOM OF SILK series. Ages: 7+ Flame-haired Saffron is the youngest of the five Silk sisters. Her family know that she has a talent for becoming Anne of Green Gables or Cleopatra, and that she loves reading myths and legends. But they don't know about the firebirds that come to warn her of terrible headaches. And Saffron doesn't know how to tell them. In a big family, it's easy to be overlooked. But when Saffron is sent to the city to see a specialist, she learns that her family's love for her is deeper than she ever imagined. And that when you're a Silk, miracles are never far from home ... Another heart-warming story in Glenda Millard's multi-award-winning Kingdom of Silk series. Ages: 7+ Shortlisted for the 2013 Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Awards Shortlisted for the 2013 NSW Premier's Literary Awards
A lyrical picture book which explores the growth and continual change that goes on in Isabella's garden. Told with great warmth, this is a comforting story about the cycle of life in its many forms. Following the well known structure of The House That Jack Built, Isabella's Garden tells the tale of growth and seasonal change, beginning and ending with 'the seeds that slept in the soil all dark and deep' and how they bloom, flourish and ultimately lead to new growth. Told with great warmth, this is a comforting story about the cycle of life in its many forms.
The third instalment in the award-winning KINGDOM OF SILK series. It has taken Perry Angel almost seven years to find the place where he belongs. He arrives at the Kingdom of Silk one day on the ten-thirty express, carrying only a small and shabby suitcase embossed with five golden letters. What do those letters mean? And why won't Perry let go of his case? This is a gentle and moving story about finding your place in the world - and there could be no better place than with Griffin Silk, his family and his best friend, Layla. Following on from the success of the Naming of Tishkin Silk and Layla, Queen of Hearts comes this third instalment in Glenda Millard's award-winning Kingdom of Silk series. The Naming of Tishkin Silk was shortlisted for the 2004 NSW Premier's Literary Awards and was an Honour book in the CBCA Children's Book of the Year Awards. Layla, Queen of Hearts was shortlisted in the CBCA Children's Book of the Year Awards and won the 2007 Queensland Premier's Literary Award for best children's book. Perry Angel's Suitcase was shortlisted in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and the WA Premier's Literary Awards and won the CBCA Book of the Year Award for Younger Readers. JUDGES' COMMENTS 'this heart warming story of a young orphan boy who finally finds a home is depicted with beautiful use of language. Millard offers young readers moving insights into the business of being family, and how 'belonging' can be a wide and generous experience. Neatly sidestepping overt sentimentality, much of the charm of this work lies in the gentleness and goodness inherent in the people who inhabit the book' - WA Premier's Literary Award judges, 2008 'together the individual characters in this story nurture and encourage each other, revealing a heart-warming picture of how delightfully rewarding fostering can be for all concerned. this third book in the Kingdom of Silk series is as engaging as the first two titles. Like the previous stories, it is wonderfully written and can be read as a stand-alone book which is not always the case for books in a series. Millard has a wonderful way of developing her characters, drawing the reader into the context of the story' - NSW Premier's Literary Award judges, 2009
Tiranamba Adesimbo Mbobo grew. She danced with the villagers at births and weddings and wept with them at wakes, but she never spoke a word. Her silence did not trouble the villagers. She would speak, they said, when she had something important to say.' The magical and mysterious story of a little girl, found under a tree as a baby, who saves her village - and their life-giving tree - through her bravery.
In the cleft of a rock, on the crest of a hill, grows a tree that belongs to no-one and to everyone. When a little baby girl is found swinging in the branches of the tree, the villagers name her Tiranamba Adesimbo Mbobo and love her as if she were their own. But Tiranamba never speaks a word. When the life-giving tree is threatened, Tiranamba finds her voice, and her bravery saves the village.
Bones Maloney and the Jazz Doggies are the star attraction at Barker's Cafe every Friday night. But the pay's not so good and they'd settle for one of Tony's raspberry spiders any day. Suggested level: junior.
Two of Perry Angel's favourite people are Grandma Nell and his good friend Jenkins. One night, while listening to Nell play The Tennessee Waltz, Perry has an idea how to make them both happy: he wants to put on a proper dance - with petticoats and posies and a real band.
A poor French farmer named Pierre has nothing but bad luck. Nothing that is except his beloved big black whiskery pig called Jean-Jacques. One autumn afternoon Pierre and his pig are searching for truffles in the forest, hoping to change their luck when Jean-Jacques comes upon something that turns their fortune right around. Glenda Millard's resonant words and Dee Huxley's wondrous illustrations evoke the breath of an angel in this beautiful, lyrical picture book.
Against a very Australian setting of drought and bushfire, a little pig called Applesauce learns that Christmas comes from the heart. Ages 3+ This beautiful tale is a clever and whimsical take on the Christmas story - from the bestselling author-illustrator team of Glenda Millard and Stephen Michael King. Applesauce is convinced that there can be no Christmas this year - her heart, where Christmas comes from, is as small as a gumnut and there was no Christmas in it at all. But then something special happens and Applesauce discovers that Christmas does not need to be all about glitzy decorations, fancy foods and expensive presents. It does indeed come from the heart. This heart-warming, CBC-shortlisted picture book is guaranteed to become a family favourite this Christmas. Ages 3+
Blending a personal approach with a vision of Christianity; unveiling the masks in our lives; exposing the unknown or unseen forces behind them. Do you know what unseen force is lurking behind your door? Do you know why every aspect of your life is a target of this unseen force? NO! Well, LOOK OUT THE ENEMY IS COMING! Is a much needed tool for your use, that you may recognize and expose the works of the enemy, and secure the doors of your heart, mind, and hearing!
West discusses Gods plan to make Christians like Him, to pull believers up to His perspective, to teach what is needed to learn, and to help through difficulties. (Christian)
Even though she loves the family of her best friend, Griffin Silk, especially grandmother Nell, Layla Elliott, who no longer has a grandmother, determines, despite many difficulties, to find an old person of her own to bring to the school's Senior Citizens' Day.
Beautiful, lyrical prose, told in two voices, lifts up a poignant story of two traumatized teens who find each other in a small riverside town. i am the girl manny loves. the girl who writes our story in the book of flying. i am alice. Alice is fifteen, with hair as red as fire and skin as pale as bone. Something inside Alice is broken: she remembers words, but struggles to speak them. Still, Alice knows that words are for sharing, so she pins them to posters in tucked-away places: railway waiting rooms, fish-and-chips shops, quiet corners. Manny is sixteen, with a scar from shoulder to elbow. Something inside Manny is broken, too: he once was a child soldier, forced to do terrible, violent things. But in a new land with people who care for him, Manny explores the small town on foot. And in his pocket, he carries a poem he scooped up, a poem whose words he knows by heart. The relationship between Alice and Manny will be the beginning of love and healing. And for these two young souls, perhaps, that will be good enough.
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