In 1914, Tom Stott falls in love with Gracie O’Donnell, but their love is thwarted by circumstance and war. Tom finds himself part of the blood-soaked landings at Gallipoli, while Gracie marries another. A deception, born in a place and time on the brink of war, traverses the world as successive generations seek freedom in a century of change. It isn’t until American teen Noah Cliford joins his mother Deborah, his grandfather Will and his great-grandmother Gracie in Australia that the secrets of the past are revealed, secrets that will take them back to the beaches of Gallipoli… From multi-award winning author, Richard Yaxley, comes a story of connectedness, family and the power of truth.
Malt’s life is turned upside down when his mother announces they are moving yet again. But this time, it’s to her home town of Pembrooke. And Malt will be meeting his grandmother for the very first time. But things aren’t all that they seem in Pembrooke, leaving Malt with many questions. Like, who is his father really? Who is the mysterious girl who keeps appearing in the trees? Why does a beautiful white owl keep coming to his window? And what sinister things lie within Bushman’s Valley? Will Malt ever find out the truth and a place to truly belong?
Micky Chambers lives in Hobart, Tasmania, with his parents, brother Cam and beloved sister Millie. Life is slow and predictable until a terrible accident occurs, leaving an impact on Micky which is profound and far-reaching. Micky seeks reconciliation within the community of his football club and through the twin agencies of mateship and love, however it is the dilemma that swells within him that will eventually determine his fate. As he seeks to understand how is it that men can be both gentle and brutal, both musician and murderer, Micky fails to see what he himself has become and how close he is to initiating a second needless, destructive tragedy.
Tom, the hero of 'Drink The Air', lives in the coastal whale-watching town of Hervey Bay in Australia; Zooey lives further west, in the country town of Kingaroy. When separate tragedies bring them together, they are forced to leave their childhood lives behind in order to develop new understandings about how to cope with grief, love, friendship and, most importantly, family. Written with grace and wisdom, 'Drink The Air' is a verse novel which provides an affirmation of the need to give and accept love in order to better understand the truths of our lives. Winner of the Queensland Premier's Literary Award for Young Adult Book in 2010.
The innovative, award-winning Shakespeare Unplugged workbook series promotes activity-based learning within the study of Shakespeare's plays (A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet) in an engaging and user-friendly full-colour format. Written by a team of highly-experienced authors, the text offers students the opportunity to approach their studied play through logically-ordered sequences of creative tasks.
Two of the most unlikely people meet in the most unlikely place. Joyous calls her Moonbeam. When you're fifteen life can make you angry; and families can get seriously messed up. But Joyous has the knack of working things around a little. He is about to teach Moonbeam what family is really all about and it will transform her in every possible way.
In the summer of 1465, fourteen-year-old Annalisa de Torriano reluctantly travels with her family to her father’s new estate near the village of Vinci. Although she misses her privileged life, and the wealthy Matteo, in magnificent Florence, Annalisa is soon entranced by the freedom the countryside offers—and by the brilliant and charming young King of the Forest, Leonardo da Vinci, who, alongside his beloved companion Dante, quickly befriends her. Mesmerised by Leo’s intelligence and beauty, an infatuated Annalisa starts to dream of a different life. But her dreams are an illusion, and as her relationship with Leo unfolds, it is Dante who will change all their lives forever.
This is my blood, this is my song. In the early 1940s in Czechoslovakia, Rafael Ullmann and his family are sent to Terezin, the so-called model ghetto for Jewish artists. In the 1970s in Canada, Annie Ullmann lives a predictable, lonely life on a prairie with her reclusive father and deaf-dumb mother. Thirty years later, in Australia, Joe Hawker is uncertain about himself and his future. Told across three continents and time-lines, This Is My Song is a symphonyencouraging us to find our own music.
Vince isn't perfect, but his love for Kaz reveals the best of him. Their coastal farm is an idyllic place to raise their two children, and Kaz ensures that life is easy and full of fun. Here, Vince can indulge both his passions - for words and for his wife.But when an unexpected event shatters their contentment, Vince isn't ready for the responsibilities he must face.In creating the fable of the Rose Leopard - the most beautiful creature in the world - he tries to explain to his children a universe that doesn't always make sense."The Rose Leopard" is a compelling debut novel, a poignant and often funny tale of love, grief and the transformative power of story-telling.
After their father’s reckless death, the Gallagher family must find new directions. Dinny’s mum finds a new form of freedom, but the paths the boys are choosing are pointing them in dangerous directions. Fourteen-year-old Dinny is in danger of repeating his father’s behaviour, and his older brother Carl sees an opportunity for independence. But when Carl becomes involved in the aggressive agenda of an anti-immigration group, a different crisis develops—leading the family to tragedy, insight, and rebirth.
Tillie Bassett is sad, and she doesn't understand why. Her parents and friends suggest very different, allegedly helpful, remedies. But it is the suggestion of her counsellor, Gilbert the Goldfish, that the answer may lie in finding the nature of happiness. As Tillie embarks upon her project she discovers that, when it comes to family and friends, nothing is quite as it seems. Secrets are uncovered, old tensions resurface, relationships tangle and untangle, and Tillie realises that everyone struggles balancing sadness and happiness, and living truthfully.
This exciting Drama text, Dramatexts: Creative Practise for Senior Drama Students, explores the way Drama is 'jumping spaces' from theatre to film to cyberspace, and is now supported by eBookPLUS and eGuidePLUS. Although it is based on the new senior Drama syllabus for Queensland, its cutting edge content will make it a sought-after resource for drama teachers everywhere. Text Features Strong contemporary approach Emphasis on creative behaviours and drama practice Drama in the real world examples Contributions by drama practioners Explores how heritage texts speak to modern texts Case studies, interviews and extracts from plays Dramatexts features eBookPLUS which is provided FREE with the textbook, but is also available for purchase separately. eBookPLUS is an electronic version of the textbook and a complementary set of targeted digital resources. These flexible and engaging ICT activities are available online at the jacarandaPLUS website (www.jacplus.com.au). Your eBookPLUS resources include: An on-line version of the entire text Case studies Weblinks to relevant sites and much more Click here to view Dramatexts: Creative Practise for Senior Drama Students eBookPLUS.
Shakespeare Unplugged: Introduction to Shakespeare is the perfect way for students to begin their study of Shakespeare. Beginning with sections on Context and Language, the workbook also contains six mini-studies of Shakespearean plays. Each mini-study contains a narrative of the play and activities related to the characters, themes, stage, visual and film adaptations. Students can then practice responding to the texts. Promoting activity-based learning with the study of Shakespeare, the series is written by a team of highly-experienced authors, and offers students the opportunity to approach their study through logically-ordered sequences of creative tasks. Plays covered: Much Ado About Nothing Twelfth Night Othello Julius Caesar Taming of the Shrew The Merchant of Venice
Tom lives in Hervey Bay, Zooey in Kingaroy. When separate tragedies bring them together, they are forced to leave their childhood lives behind in order to develop new understandings about how to cope with grief, love, friendship and, most importantly, family. Written with grace and wisdom, Drink The Air is a verse novel which provides an affirmation of the need to give and accept love in order to better understand the truths of our lives.
After their father's reckless death, the Gallagher family must find new directions. Dinny's mum finds a new form of freedom, but the paths the boys are choosing are pointing them in dangerous directions. Fourteen-year-old Dinny is in danger of repeating his father's behaviour, and his older brother Carl sees an opportunity for independence. But when Carl becomes involved in the aggressive agenda of an anti-immigration group, a different crisis develops-leading the family to tragedy, insight, and rebirth.
The English is? series uses a creative approach to learning to inspire students to embrace the English language in all its variations and develop key skills in reading, understanding and creating. It includes structured inquiry into the big ideas or concepts that support English, underpinned by the skills needed for literate citizenship. KEY FEATURES ? Full coverage of the Australian Curriculum: English content descriptions allows students to achieve year level standards ? The text is always at the centre of the learning ? Differentiated activities provide all students with an entry point to the texts through a Getting started, Working through and Going further grading ? Sub-unit structure allows for a dip-in, dip-out approach ? Wordsmiths or mini-workshops drill down to teach key skills in a Tell me, Show me, Let me do it process ? Ready to Read prepares less able readers to engage with the texts ? Asian and Indigenous texts are featured along with classic, world, Australian and contemporary texts ? 'Need to know' explains key terms at point of need so that students learn English's metalanguage ? Language, Literature and Literacy links connect to the Australian Curriculum content descriptions ? Wide variety of assessment options at the end of every unit with rubrics to guide students. FLEXISAVER KEY FEATURES ? 30% cost saving ? Flexible format enables insertion of students and teacher notes throughout ? Lightweight option of only bringing the chapters required to school English is... English for the Australian Curriculum Year 7 Flexisaver and eBookPLUS is a shrink-wrapped, looseleaf student textbook a student binder accompanied by the eBookPLUS. Jacaranda FlexiSavers provide students with a flexible, cost-saving alternative to the student textbook on your booklist. FlexiSavers are priced at 70% of the RRP of a standard textbook. ? Access from any digital device PC/MAC/iPad/Android Tablet. ? Worksheets - Word documents designed for easy customisation and editing. ? Interactivities and games to reinforce and enhance student learning. ? eLessons - engaging video clips and supporting material. ? Weblinks to relevant support material on the internet. ? ProjectsPLUS - unique ICT-based projects that provide opportunities for students to demonstrate creativity, thinking skills and teamwork.
The English is? series uses a creative approach to learning to inspire students to embrace the English language in all its variations and develop key skills in reading, understanding and creating. It includes structured inquiry into the big ideas or concepts that support English, underpinned by the skills needed for literate citizenship. KEY FEATURES ? Full coverage of the Australian Curriculum: English content descriptions allows students to achieve year level standards ? The text is always at the centre of the learning ? Differentiated activities provide all students with an entry point to the texts through a Getting started, Working through and Going further grading ? Sub-unit structure allows for a dip-in, dip-out approach ? Wordsmiths or mini-workshops drill down to teach key skills in a Tell me, Show me, Let me do it process ? Ready to Read prepares less able readers to engage with the texts ? Asian and Indigenous texts are featured along with classic, world, Australian and contemporary texts ? 'Need to know' explains key terms at point of need so that students learn English's metalanguage ? Language, Literature and Literacy links connect to the Australian Curriculum content descriptions ? Wide variety of assessment options at the end of every unit with rubrics to guide students. FLEXISAVER KEY FEATURES ? 30% cost saving ? Flexible format enables insertion of students and teacher notes throughout ? Lightweight option of only bringing the chapters required to school English is... English for the Australian Curriculum Year 10 Flexisaver and eBookPLUS is a shrink-wrapped, looseleaf student textbook a student binder accompanied by the eBookPLUS. Jacaranda FlexiSavers provide students with a flexible, cost-saving alternative to the student textbook on your booklist. FlexiSavers are priced at 70% of the RRP of a standard textbook. ? Access from any digital device PC/MAC/iPad/Android Tablet. ? Worksheets - Word documents designed for easy customisation and editing. ? Interactivities and games to reinforce and enhance student learning. ? eLessons - engaging video clips and supporting material. ? Weblinks to relevant support material on the internet. ? ProjectsPLUS - unique ICT-based projects that provide opportunities for students to demonstrate creativity, thinking skills and teamwork.
The Nelson Queensland English series consists of three books designed for the learning outcomes of the new 1 - 10 Queensland English syllabus. Book 1 covers levels 4 and 5. The series offers a clear and comprehensive approach to critical literacy terms and skills, a commitment to quality pedagogical practices, and stimulating and challenging units of work.
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