Author: Deb Fitzpatrick
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1921361999
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Australians eat 150 million packets of instant noodles every year - that's about 7 packets each. But Joel is a teenager who goes to extremes, and 90 packets may not be enough. Joel and Craggs are in it together. They drink booze together, they flirt with petty theft together and, when Craggs turn violent, they face the consequences together too. That's when Joel's Dad makes a deal with the police. Craggs is off to juvenile detention and Joel to solitary confinement. 90 days of fending for himself in a remote bush shack. 90 days of his own company and his own cooking. 90 days of instant noodles...
90 Packets of Instant Noodles
Author: Deb Fitzpatrick
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1921361999
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Australians eat 150 million packets of instant noodles every year - that's about 7 packets each. But Joel is a teenager who goes to extremes, and 90 packets may not be enough. Joel and Craggs are in it together. They drink booze together, they flirt with petty theft together and, when Craggs turn violent, they face the consequences together too. That's when Joel's Dad makes a deal with the police. Craggs is off to juvenile detention and Joel to solitary confinement. 90 days of fending for himself in a remote bush shack. 90 days of his own company and his own cooking. 90 days of instant noodles...
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1921361999
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Australians eat 150 million packets of instant noodles every year - that's about 7 packets each. But Joel is a teenager who goes to extremes, and 90 packets may not be enough. Joel and Craggs are in it together. They drink booze together, they flirt with petty theft together and, when Craggs turn violent, they face the consequences together too. That's when Joel's Dad makes a deal with the police. Craggs is off to juvenile detention and Joel to solitary confinement. 90 days of fending for himself in a remote bush shack. 90 days of his own company and his own cooking. 90 days of instant noodles...
90 Packets of Instant Noodles
Author: Deb Fitzpatrick
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1921696338
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Combining an engaging and confrontational story about growing up with a twist of adventure, this novel centers on Joel and Craggs, two loyal friends who drink together, commit robbery together, and, when Craggs turns violent, face the consequences together as well. When Joel's dad finally makes a deal with the cops, his son ends up in solitary confinement while Craggs is sent off to juvenile detention. Contending that the past is never truly buried, this tale portrays the influence of peer pressure on teenagers and both the positive and dangerous choices they must face.
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1921696338
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Combining an engaging and confrontational story about growing up with a twist of adventure, this novel centers on Joel and Craggs, two loyal friends who drink together, commit robbery together, and, when Craggs turns violent, face the consequences together as well. When Joel's dad finally makes a deal with the cops, his son ends up in solitary confinement while Craggs is sent off to juvenile detention. Contending that the past is never truly buried, this tale portrays the influence of peer pressure on teenagers and both the positive and dangerous choices they must face.
Teacher, Teacher
Author: Megan Daley
Publisher: Affirm Press
ISBN: 1922930857
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The power of an exceptional teacher cannot be overestimated. Sometimes it is not about what they taught you, but about how they made you feel as a person. Teacher, Teacher is an anthology of stories showcasing those brilliant educators who have nurtured, inspired, championed or created change - in one student or in a community. Edited by award-winning teacher-librarian Megan Daley of Children's Books Daily and the Your Kid's Next Read podcast, these are authentic accounts focusing on both light and more sombre educational journeys of contributors including Jessie Tu, Tony Birch, Rick Morton, Jacqueline Harvey + many more. Defying the usual stereotypes, Teacher, Teacher provides insight into what makes an exceptional teacher and is a celebration of great educators everywhere.
Publisher: Affirm Press
ISBN: 1922930857
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The power of an exceptional teacher cannot be overestimated. Sometimes it is not about what they taught you, but about how they made you feel as a person. Teacher, Teacher is an anthology of stories showcasing those brilliant educators who have nurtured, inspired, championed or created change - in one student or in a community. Edited by award-winning teacher-librarian Megan Daley of Children's Books Daily and the Your Kid's Next Read podcast, these are authentic accounts focusing on both light and more sombre educational journeys of contributors including Jessie Tu, Tony Birch, Rick Morton, Jacqueline Harvey + many more. Defying the usual stereotypes, Teacher, Teacher provides insight into what makes an exceptional teacher and is a celebration of great educators everywhere.
Break
Author: Deb Fitzpatrick
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1922089648
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
The southwest coast of Australia is the kind of place people escape to. Unless you have lived there all your life, in which case, you long to get away. Rosie and Cray chuck in their city jobs for Margaret River while Liza, Ferg, and Sam have been there forever, working the family farm. Under pressure from developers, the families unite against change. But when a natural disaster strikes, change is inevitable.
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1922089648
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
The southwest coast of Australia is the kind of place people escape to. Unless you have lived there all your life, in which case, you long to get away. Rosie and Cray chuck in their city jobs for Margaret River while Liza, Ferg, and Sam have been there forever, working the family farm. Under pressure from developers, the families unite against change. But when a natural disaster strikes, change is inevitable.
The Amazing Spencer Gray
Author: Deb Fitzpatrick
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1922089338
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This is an adventure tale about resilience and agency—building one and realizing the other—and a survival story that will empower young people &‘We'll be on the ground shortly, Spence,' he said into his headset. &‘Thanks for coming up with me. Can't imagine a better flight companion.' Spencer grinned at him. &‘Don't lose it now, Dad. Get this thing back on the ground safe and sound, okay?' Spencer Gray is 12 and finally old enough to join dad in his glider. His friends are going to be so jealous! Going up is awesome, but when disaster strikes, Spencer will need to be nothing short of amazing.
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1922089338
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This is an adventure tale about resilience and agency—building one and realizing the other—and a survival story that will empower young people &‘We'll be on the ground shortly, Spence,' he said into his headset. &‘Thanks for coming up with me. Can't imagine a better flight companion.' Spencer grinned at him. &‘Don't lose it now, Dad. Get this thing back on the ground safe and sound, okay?' Spencer Gray is 12 and finally old enough to join dad in his glider. His friends are going to be so jealous! Going up is awesome, but when disaster strikes, Spencer will need to be nothing short of amazing.
How to Be an Author
Author: Georgia Richter
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1760990051
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
If you dream of being published, this book will teach you the nuts and bolts of what it means to be an author. In a friendly, informative and practical way, Georgia Richter and Deborah Hunn share all you need to know about inspiration and research, preparing to submit to a publisher, creating an author brand, legal, ethical and moral considerations, pitching, effective social media and much more. Practical advice and top tips from Liz Byrski, Alan Carter, Nandi Chinna, Tim Coronel, Amanda Curtin, Daniel de Lorne, Deb Fitzpatrick, James Foley, Alecia Hancock, Stephen Kinnane, Ambelin Kwaymullina, Natasha Lester, Brigid Lowry, Caitlin Maling, Meg McKinlay, Claire Miller, Brendan Ritchie, Rachel Robertson, Holden Sheppard, Sasha Wasley, David Whish-Wilson and Anne-Louise Willoughby.
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1760990051
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
If you dream of being published, this book will teach you the nuts and bolts of what it means to be an author. In a friendly, informative and practical way, Georgia Richter and Deborah Hunn share all you need to know about inspiration and research, preparing to submit to a publisher, creating an author brand, legal, ethical and moral considerations, pitching, effective social media and much more. Practical advice and top tips from Liz Byrski, Alan Carter, Nandi Chinna, Tim Coronel, Amanda Curtin, Daniel de Lorne, Deb Fitzpatrick, James Foley, Alecia Hancock, Stephen Kinnane, Ambelin Kwaymullina, Natasha Lester, Brigid Lowry, Caitlin Maling, Meg McKinlay, Claire Miller, Brendan Ritchie, Rachel Robertson, Holden Sheppard, Sasha Wasley, David Whish-Wilson and Anne-Louise Willoughby.
The Mimosa Tree
Author: Antonella Preto
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1922089281
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
This is a beautifully written, heartfelt look at the effects of breast cancer and the loss of a loved one to the disease. It's the summer of 1987, and Mira is beginning her first year at university. She has a radical new haircut, and an all-black wardrobe: she should be having the time of her life. But, it's hard for her to get excited about anything when she's being smothered by her crazy Italian family, enrolled in a course she's not interested in, and expecting nuclear warfare at any moment. Even a new best friend and the magnetic boy from art class can't wipe away the image of a looming mushroom cloud—her mother has breast cancer. Mira's world is about to explode, but it's not the skies she should be checking.
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1922089281
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
This is a beautifully written, heartfelt look at the effects of breast cancer and the loss of a loved one to the disease. It's the summer of 1987, and Mira is beginning her first year at university. She has a radical new haircut, and an all-black wardrobe: she should be having the time of her life. But, it's hard for her to get excited about anything when she's being smothered by her crazy Italian family, enrolled in a course she's not interested in, and expecting nuclear warfare at any moment. Even a new best friend and the magnetic boy from art class can't wipe away the image of a looming mushroom cloud—her mother has breast cancer. Mira's world is about to explode, but it's not the skies she should be checking.
Say No To Heart Disease
Author: Patrick Holford
Publisher: Piatkus
ISBN: 0748133763
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
We have a 50 per cent chance of dying from heart or artery disease. However, these devastating diseases can be prevented by using a simple yet powerful medicine - food. In Say No to Heart Disease you will learn how eating the right foods and correctly supplementing your diet can eliminate your chances of a heart attack, lower your blood pressure without drugs, reverse artery disease, maximise recovery after a stroke or heart attack, and add twenty years to your healthy lifespan. Informative and practical, it describes the cardiovascular system and what goes wrong with it, the key theories on the major contributors to heart disease, how to work out your own risk, and which areas of your diet and lifestyle to focus on in order to minimise your risk. It also gives advice on maximising recovery from a heart attack or stroke.
Publisher: Piatkus
ISBN: 0748133763
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
We have a 50 per cent chance of dying from heart or artery disease. However, these devastating diseases can be prevented by using a simple yet powerful medicine - food. In Say No to Heart Disease you will learn how eating the right foods and correctly supplementing your diet can eliminate your chances of a heart attack, lower your blood pressure without drugs, reverse artery disease, maximise recovery after a stroke or heart attack, and add twenty years to your healthy lifespan. Informative and practical, it describes the cardiovascular system and what goes wrong with it, the key theories on the major contributors to heart disease, how to work out your own risk, and which areas of your diet and lifestyle to focus on in order to minimise your risk. It also gives advice on maximising recovery from a heart attack or stroke.
The Spectacular Spencer Gray
Author: Deb Fitzpatrick
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1925164683
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Spencer Gray is just an ordinary kid, but he manages to get in to some pretty extraordinary situations. Playing soccer at school with his mates he accidentally uncovers a sinister animal smuggling operation and rescues a super-endangered potoroo. But when the smugglers discover him trying to release the potoroo, he risks becoming super-endangered himself. Trussed up and left in the bush, he needs to use all his inner strength and ingenuity to break free and get help. With good friends and a great family to back him up, Spencer manages to triumph in the end. A page-turning adventure story for middle readers.
Publisher: Fremantle Press
ISBN: 1925164683
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Spencer Gray is just an ordinary kid, but he manages to get in to some pretty extraordinary situations. Playing soccer at school with his mates he accidentally uncovers a sinister animal smuggling operation and rescues a super-endangered potoroo. But when the smugglers discover him trying to release the potoroo, he risks becoming super-endangered himself. Trussed up and left in the bush, he needs to use all his inner strength and ingenuity to break free and get help. With good friends and a great family to back him up, Spencer manages to triumph in the end. A page-turning adventure story for middle readers.
101 Things to Do with Ramen Noodles
Author: Toni Patrick
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1459620569
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Expand your ramen repertoire with an amazingly inventive and unique addition to the million-copy-selling ''101'' series-101 Things to do with Ramen Noodles.
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1459620569
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Expand your ramen repertoire with an amazingly inventive and unique addition to the million-copy-selling ''101'' series-101 Things to do with Ramen Noodles.