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Just 19 km off the coast of Fremantle in Western Australia, Rottnest Island – fondly known as ‘Rotto’ – is visited by over half a million people each year.

Award-winning artist Brian Simmonds brings one of Australia’s iconic islands to life with his oils and mixed media colour paintings and sketches. Simmonds’ beautiful works accompany uniquely local poetry and prose from well-known Australian writers such as Tim Winton and Craig Silvey.

$24.95

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Award-winning artist Brian Simmonds brings Australia’s waterways to life with his oils and mixed media colour paintings and sketches.

Eighty-four beautiful illustrations accompany uniquely local poetry and prose from well-known writers such as John Kinsella, T.A.G. Hungerford and Elizabeth Jolley.

The perfect contemporary souvenir book that captures the spirit of the Australian shoreline.

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Fay lives alone with her father on bleak, windswept Breaksea Island, but her isolated life takes a dramatic turn with the outbreak of World War I.

Based on the true story of Fay Howe, this gentle tale brings to life the hardships of those left at home during the war — waiting, wondering, hoping. Drawing on fascinating archival material, and interweaving fact with fiction, award-winning author Dianne Wolfer deftly recreates this period in Australian history from the perspective of a young girl.

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK

‘Full of evocative illustrations, sepia photographs and news clippings, Wolfer’s book transports. A great one for early and older readers alike,’The Sunday Age‘.

This lovely book is based on the real Fay Howe and her life as a lighthouse keeper’s daughter … Fay’s reflections on her life and her relationship with the far-away soldier bring the moment keenly into our time. Highly recommended for middle years.’ Reading Time.

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In 1914 Jim and Charlie abandon the Australian outback for the excitement and adventure of the war to end all wars. But in the Light Horse they quickly discover the brutal realities of life on the frontline. And nothing will ever be the same again.

Featuring stunning charcoal sketches by Brian Simmonds alongside primary source documents and historical photos, Light Horse Boy goes behind the scenes of the great Anzac legends for an intimate look at their experience of World War I.

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK

‘This is a fine book that will add much to our understanding of the Australian spirit as it engages in war. Should be compulsory reading for all upper grade students.’ Reading Time

’Wolfer’s latest foray into historical fiction is a successful one.’ Magpies

‘This is a powerful and moving book, highly recommended for ages 9 to 14 years.’ Child Magazines.

‘… a fabulous picture book for older readers, just in time for Anzac Day.’ Scoop Magazine

‘The book is full of photographs, letters, telegrams and illustrations, which make this an engaging narrative non fiction text for primary-aged children.’ Junior Books+Publishing.

$26.99

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