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The Elephant
by Peter Carnavas
Release Date: 3/07/2017

Price: AUD $ 14.95

An exquisite first novel from acclaimed picture book author and illustrator Peter Carnavas about Olive, Dad and his elephant.

My Dog Gets a Job
by Elizabeth Fensham
Release Date: 29/05/2017

Price: AUD $ 14.95

From one of Australia’s most-loved and prolific authors comes a funny and endearing tale about a boy called Eric and his dog Ugly.

Too Many Friends
by Kathryn Apel
Release Date: 1/05/2017

Price: AUD $ 14.95

A delightful verse novel rejoicing in the innocence of young friendship.

Wombat Warriors
by Samantha Wheeler
Release Date: 3/04/2017

Price: AUD $ 14.95

From the beloved author of Mister Cassowary, Smooch & Rose and Spud & Charli comes another thrilling adventure about Australia’s native animals.

Mister Cassowary
by Samantha Wheeler
Release Date: 1/10/2015

Price: AUD $ 14.95

Big bird. Big mystery. Can Flynn solve it? New from the author of bestselling Smooch & Rose and Spud & Charli, Mister Cassowary is a thrilling adventure about these unique and dan ...

Spud & Charli
by Samantha Wheeler
Release Date: 27/08/2014

Price: AUD $ 14.95

An action-packed adventure about horses, bats and getting carried away by your imagination.

My Dog Doesn't Lik...
by Elizabeth Fensham
Release Date: 23/07/2014

Price: AUD $ 14.95

A life lesson wrapped up in a beautifully told story that will resonate with kids and parents – and pet lovers.

Bully on the Bus
by Kathryn Apel
Release Date: 25/06/2014

Price: AUD $ 14.95

The bully on the bus taunts seven-year-old Leroy, then silences him with threats of worse to come. To distract him, his teacher introduces him to the adventures in The Big Bad Book of Fairytales.

Chook Chook: Savin...
by Wai Chim
Release Date: 25/06/2014

Price: AUD $ 14.95

From a talented voice in children’s storytelling comes the final heart-warming tale in the humorous Chook Chook trilogy set against the backdrop of China.

Kelsey and the Que...
by Rosanne Hawke
Release Date: 28/05/2014

Price: AUD $ 14.95

A captivating story of adversity, adventure and love from award-winning author Rosanne Hawke.

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UQP is incredibly proud of Mark O'Flynn's The Last Days of Ava Langdon, which is a finalist for the Miles Franklin Literary Award.

Josephine Rowe's A Loving, Faithful Animal was also longlisted for the award. The winner will be announced in September.

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July 2017

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July 2017

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