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I Am Jack

By: Susanne Gervay

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The best-selling I AM JACK is regarded as the go-to book about the issue and the award-winning play has been performed to sell-out audiences in Australia and the US. Jack likes going to school. He enjoys learning new things. George Hamel calls Jack 'Bum Head'. All the kids at school call Jack 'Bum Head'. Jack's in Big trouble ... school is getting dangerous. Nobody seems to want to listen. Until one day ... Endorsed by Life Education Australia, the best-selling I AM JACK addresses bullying in schools, while remaining accessible and entertaining for younger readers.

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0730444643

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9780730444640

Heroes of the Secret Underground

By: Susanne Gervay

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Heroes of the Secret Underground

By: Susanne Gervay

A timely and powerful time-slip story inspired by the author's family in Budapest during the Holocaust Louie lives with her brothers, Bert and Teddy, in a hotel run by their grandparents. It is one of Sydney's grand old buildings, rich in history ... and in secrets. When a rose-gold locket, once thought lost, is uncovered, it sends Louie and her brothers spinning back in time. Back to a world at war: Budapest in the winter of 1944, where their grandparents are hiding secrets of their own ... From bestselling author Susanne Gervay comes a heart-racing timeslip story inspired by her own family's escape from Budapest during the Holocaust. AWARDS Longlisted - ARA Historical Novel Prize 2021 (Children's and Young Adult Category) PRAISE 'Impossible to stop reading' -- Jackie French 'A story of light and love and exceptional courage' -- Ursula Dubosarsky 'Riveting, encouraging, and authentic, Heroes of the Secret Underground introduces the topic of World War II in a fresh and enlightening way. My heart was left racing after each page turn, and I'm sure you'll feel the same way too.' --Better Reading

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130

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HarperCollins

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146071203X

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9781460712030

Always Jack

By: Susanne Gervay

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Always Jack

By: Susanne Gervay

Jack's life is pretty good - he has brilliant friends, everyone loves his funny jokes and he's a great inventor. But things are getting complicated. Why does his face now go red when he sees his best friend Anna? And to top it off Mum and Rob's wedding seems to be taking over the world. Something really scary has also happened to his mum.

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HarperCollins Australia

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0732290201

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9780732290207

Heroes of the Secret Underground

By: Susanne Gervay

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That's Why I Wrote This Song

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That's Why I Wrote This Song

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From bestselling author, Susanne Gervay, comes a coming-of-age story about an all-girl rock band in search of love, life and independence. Girls, boys, music - great mix! And who hasn't dreamed of being in a rock band? And what could be better than hooking up with your besties and forming an all-girl band. that's what Pip, Irina, Karen and Angie did when they formed their band Not Perfect. these are four different girls lead very different lives, but when they come together and play, they are as one. these girls rock. Bestselling author Susanne Gervay wrote tHAt'S WHY I WROtE tHIS SONG, and her musician daughter tory wrote the lyrics. the book explores the lives of four very different teenage girls and their relationships with their fathers, boys and each other. All this is set around the music scene and the girls' passion for and involvement with it, from rock concerts, weekend music festivals and the girls' own band. A recording of two songs by tory is available to download from Susanne Gervay's website. Ages 13+

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HarperCollins Australia

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073044418X

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9780730444183

The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses

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The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses

By: Susanne Gervay

Sam doesn't like his new glasses. They make his ears hurt. His parents say he looks handsome in them. But Sam just wants to look like himself. His teacher doesn't recognize him; she says he must be a new superhero. But Sam doesn't want to be a superhero. He just wants to be himself. At least his best friend George recognizes him and thinks he looks okay. Sam does everything he can to lose his glasses but they keep being found. And then things get even worse, and Sam has to cope with googly-eyed turtles and giant penguins! Eventually, with a bit of confidence and a lot of humour, Sam finds out that wearing glasses isn't so bad - and people still like him just the way he is after all.

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EK Books

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1925820564

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9781925820560

Ships in the Field

By: Susanne Gervay

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Ships in the Field

By: Susanne Gervay

Australia is an immigrant nation with many stories. Award-winning author Susanne Gervay and award-winning illustrator Anna Pignataro are part of that immigrant and refugee story. Susanne's parents were post-war Hungarian refugees who migrated to Australia. Anna's parents were postwar Italian refugees who migrated to Australia.In a unique collaboration, Susanne and Anna have created a moving and significant picture book, Ships in the Field. It crosses boundaries in a universal recognition that children are part of the journey of war, migration, loss and healing. Through warmth, humour, pathos and story within story, it breaks the silence, engaging children, families and community.

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Ford Street Publishing

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1921665238

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9781921665233

Gracie and Josh

By: Susanne Gervay

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Gracie and Josh

By: Susanne Gervay

Gracie is one of the beautiful characters of this world, as she sings Incy-Wincy dressed in her make-shift spider outfit with its stuffed sausage legs. She works busily finding spider stories for her brother Josh and gets angry at doctors who make Josh take off his beanie. She holds onto her mum as she asks when Josh will come home. Her brother Josh is funny and strong and there for his sister Gracie. Josh is a movie maker and Gracie is a star. Together they make a film that celebrates their relationship and the wonder of every day for every one of us. Endorsed by Variety, the children's charity, helping children live life to the fullest.

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Ford Street Publishing

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1921665858

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9781921665851

SuperJack

By: Susanne Gervay,Cathy Wilcox

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SuperJack

By: Susanne Gervay,Cathy Wilcox

Instead of bullies, Jack must learn how to deal with his new extended family in this sequel to the heartwarming I Am Jack. Jack is going on a family trip. And now family means Nanna, sort-of-stepdad Rob and his son, Leo, and Jack's friend Anna, as well as Mum and Samantha. Blending is hard work!

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Kane/Miller Book Publishers

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1610671295

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9781610671293

I Am Jack

By: Susanne Gervay

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I Am Jack

By: Susanne Gervay

Jack likes going to school until George Hamel starts calling him "Bum Head", and then all the other kids do too. Jack doesn't know what to do or who to turn to for help.

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0369322525

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9780369322524

Super Jack

By: Gervay Susanne

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Super Jack

By: Gervay Susanne

Instead of having to contend with bullies, Jack must contend with his family in this sequel to the bestselling I Am Jack. It?the school holidays and Mum announces to Jack and his annoying younger sister, Samantha, that they are all going on a family holiday to the Gold Coast. And family means Nanna, sort - of - stepdad Rob, and his son, Leo, as well as Jack?friend Anna. Families are made up in all sorts of ways nowadays and it takes this holiday for Jack and Leo to work out their differences and for Jack to realise just how lucky he is to have such a great family.

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1459680170

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9781459680173

Daisy Sunshine

By: Susanne Gervay

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Daisy Sunshine

By: Susanne Gervay

Daisy and her mom have just moved into the Grand Private Hotel belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Papadopolous. It's all new and strange, but Nina, Old Dot, the Colonel, and especially Rainbow Rose are there to help them make a new life for themselves.

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National Museum of Australia Press

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1876944676

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9781876944674

Always Jack

By: Susanne Gervay

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Always Jack

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Jack's life is pretty good - he has brilliant friends, everyone loves his funny jokes and he's a great inventor. But things are getting complicated. Nanna's older and wobblier, and why does Jack's face now go red when he sees his best friend Anna? And to top it off Mum and Rob's wedding seems to be taking over the world. Something really scary has also happened to his mum and it's going to take all of Jack's courage to deal with it.

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9780369322531

Book's by Susanne Gervay

I Am Jack

I Am Jack

Heroes of the Secret Underground

Heroes of the Secret Underground

Always Jack

Always Jack

Heroes of the Secret Underground

Heroes of the Secret Underground

That's Why I Wrote This Song

That's Why I Wrote This Song

The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses

The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses

Ships in the Field

Ships in the Field

Gracie and Josh

Gracie and Josh

SuperJack

SuperJack

I Am Jack

I Am Jack

Super Jack

Super Jack

Daisy Sunshine

Daisy Sunshine

Always Jack

Always Jack

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