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RANKIN, Matt

Sep 12, 2024 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Action Adventure, Animals \ Pets Fiction, Australian, Brisbane, Children's Books, Fiction \ Novel, Queensland

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ISBN 978-1-923265-26-4
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Sapphire Millie

 

And the Quest for the Unknown Destiny

Set amongst the spectacular Australian Bush, Sapphire Millie and the Quest for the Unknown Destiny is a heartwarming tale of love, loss,
sacrifice and friendship between a group of young animal friends.

Follow their journey through the bush with all its challenges as they face its dangers, excitement and raw beauty and see whether friendship can ultimately pass the test and help them reach their destiny, Sapphire Falls.

Matt Rankin

About the Author

 

Born and raised in Sydney, first time author Matt Rankin lived a childhood that was dominated by a love of sport, going on to excel in Rugby League and Cricket. Matt discovered his passion for writing in his late 30s after being inspired while watching animated movies with his young family, believing his creative mind, along with being young at heart, was the perfect recipe for creating his own characters for many a generation to love.

CHILOV, Melissa

Apr 18, 2024 | *Featured books, Animals \ Pets Fiction, Australian, Children's Books, Painting & Illustration

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ISBN 978-1-923214-34-7
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The Quoll, the Pobblebonk and the Big Race

For years, the Quoll and the Pobblebonk have been battling to claim ownership of the prized piece of bushland in the cave. They decide to have a Big Race to settle the score, once and for all.

When Quoll’s six pups go missing, she thinks this is one of Pobblebonk’s nasty ploys to throw her off course. Will Quoll find her pups? Who will win the Big Race? 

Melissa Chilov self-published author

About the Author

This is the debut novel written by Melissa Chilov. She was motivated by her love of Australian native animals and her two school-age sons. Melissa’s other pastimes include being an optometrist, gourmet cooking and dining, and caring for her family pets (a cat and an axolotl). 

MOFFAT TAPFIELD, Deborah

Apr 18, 2024 | *Featured books, Animals \ Pets Fiction, Australian, Children's Books, Painting & Illustration, The Arts

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ISBN 978-1-923214-01-9 
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The Perfectly Egg-shaped Egg

Caramel Shortbread was a Golden Pekin Bantam. One perfect spring day, she laid an egg…

A sprawling, vibrant story about a baby chick exploring the garden for the first time under the loving guidance of mother hen.

Full of luscious descriptions, you can almost feel the sun on your back and smell the honeysuckle flowers as you wander through the grassy pages.

Deborah Moffat Tapfield self-published author

About the Author

Deborah Moffat Tapfield grew up a barefoot wanderer on a farm in Willunga. Located on the stunningly beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula, overlooking the sea. She shared the farm with a menagerie of animals, many wild ones, but also horses, cows, ducks, cats, dogs, and, of course, chickens! 

Deborah has always loved to draw and paint and has taken great inspiration from the beauty of nature. She moved back to her family farm when she had her first child and still lives there, in a little hand-built roundhouse, with her loving partner and their two children, a Kelpie, two Guinea Pigs and currently … 16 hens, 2 chicks and a rooster … and a lot of eggs!

NORMAN, Emily

Dec 19, 2023 | *Featured books, Animals \ Pets Fiction, Australian, Children's Books, Painting & Illustration, Queensland, Western Australia

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ISBN 978-1-923088-39-9
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Lily Longnose

Finds a home

A greyhound puppy is imprisoned by the racing industry. She dreams of having a safe home and a family. After losing every race, her future becomes unclear.

Fortunately, she soon discovers kindness and love, and before long she meets her forever family. She is even given a new name!

Emily Norman author photo

About the Author

First-time author, Emily, is a creative and passionate dog mum, who advocates to end greyhound racing. Emily lives in Perth, Western Australia, with her husband, Jakeb. Her weekends involve taking Lily down to the local markets, sewing new outfits or relaxing in her garden with the family. Throughout her career working with children and young people in not-for profit organisations, she has seen the importance of educating and nurturing the next generation. Emily hopes that Lily’s book will play a role in changing public opinion and educating the next generation about the cruelties faced by greyhounds.