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SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2006
The new novel from Australia’s
bestselling author – an epic
tale of a Europe torn by
religious intolerance.
A highly anticipated follow-up
from the bestselling author
of Looking for Alibrandi
and Saving Francesca.
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COVER
You can take ’em anywhere
In this busy world of ten-second grabs and predictive text are we losing
our ability to listen, simply listen? Or worse – is it that we just can’t hear
for all the noise? Bolinda audio books are an invitation, a re-introduction
to the pleasures of storytelling. Switch them on and switch off, let your
ears get carried away by bards of the digital age.
Bolinda audio books are journeys in themselves. They transport you from
wherever you are to wild and wonderful places – places that may shock
and surprise, and places that exist only in the imagination.
You could be sitting in the back seat of a car heading for Sydney,
Detroit or LA. Perhaps Mum’s at the wheel, or Dad or an alien invader.
You’re playing ‘I-spy’. Something beginning with ‘g’: a gas station,
a gate, a guardian angel, Gulf War Syndrome. Could be that you
round a bend and find yourself in Marrakech, or on Mars.
You might be on a road-trip with your buddies, on tour with your
band, or on the run. If you are hauling a load from coast to coast
it can be pretty boring, unless your load is top secret: a crashed UFO,
covert weapons, or a delivery of toxic popcorn.
A Bolinda audio book is a ticket to suspend belief, a licence to daydream,
a passport to the unreal. Bolinda audio books can carry you away and
you can also take them anywhere.
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Seven Ancient Wonders Matthew Reilly
SEPTEMBERJULY
Hit Tara Moss
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The latest thriller from the world’s hottest action writer, Matthew Reilly.
Features Reilly’s new action hero – Australian-born Jack West.
In print by Pan Macmillan: www.panmacmillan.com.au
Makedde’s back in the new bestseller from Australia’s No.1 crime writer.
Tara’s crime novels are now available in ten countries in six languages.
Expertly crafted psychological thriller: she does get better and better.
In print by HarperCollinsPublishers: www.harpercollins.com.au
Thousands of years ago, a magnificent golden capstone sat atop the Great
Pyramid of Giza. It was a source of immense power, capable of bestowing
upon its holder absolute global rule for a thousand years …
She’s beautiful, street-smart, and hoping to leave her troubled past
behind her ...
But then, in 323 BC, the capstone was broken into seven pieces and
spread to the corners of the Earth, hidden within the Seven Ancient
Wonders of the World. Now, with the coming of a rare solar event,
the time has come to locate the pieces and rebuild the capstone.
Makedde Vanderwall has finished her studies and is ready to start practising
as a forensic psychologist. She’s also starting a new life in Australia with her
detective boyfriend Andy Flynn ...
Hoping to scrape together some extra cash, Mak begins doing part-time
work for an infamous Sydney PI. With a knack for investigation and bending
the law, Mak might just have stumbled across her true calling … and the
career choice that could finally bust up her relationship once and for all.
Then she is hired to investigate the murder of highflying PA Meaghan Wallace.
The police believe it’s an open and shut case: a junkie street-kid is guilty. But
Mak discovers that the case is a lot more complicated … and if the boy didn’t
kill Meaghan, then who set him up? And how far will they go to keep their
guilt a secret?
“A novel that grabs readers by the hand and pulls them along until they’re out of breath. It is impossible
(even for hard-core cynics) not to love this big, boisterous, action-filled adventure.” — Booklist (starred review)
“More action, hair-raising stunts and lethal hardware than you’d find in four Bond movies.
Reilly is the hottest action writer around.” — Evening Telegraph (UK)
“An epic quest.” — Aussie Reviews
“A nonstop roller-coaster ride that lurches around the globe”
Ruddy Gore Kerry Greenwood
— Publishers Weekly
Praise for previous Tara Moss thrillers:
“[Bolinda Audio’s edition of Split is a] ... gripping psychological suspense story. Tara Moss’s narration
is lively, spirited, and exceptionally pleasant to hear …
Her distinction between psychopathy and antisocial personality disorders is spot-on, while being
flawless and tightly integrated into the plot.” — AudioFile Magazine
“Covet is a racy and entertaining thriller that contains a villain every bit as sinister as Hannibal Lecter.”
— The Age
“Sexy, smart thriller.” — Publishers Weekly
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Ruddy Gore Kerry Greenwood
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April Fool’s Day Bryce Courtenay
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D-E-D Dead! Geoffrey McGeachin
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Bryce Courtenay’s moving tribute to his son, Damon.
A tragic yet uplifting story narrated by Audie-Award winner, Humphrey Bower.
In print by Penguin Australia: www.penguin.com.au
Geoffrey McGeachin has established himself as one of Australia’s most readable –
and enjoyable – authors.
This sexy, fast-paced spy novel with a dash of knockabout humour is a hugely
entertaining audio book.
Narrator Peter Hosking perfectly brings to life Australian secret agent Alby Murdoch.
In print by Penguin Australia: www.penguin.com.au
In the end, love is more important than everything and it will conquer and
overcome anything. Or that’s how Damon saw it, anyway. Damon wanted
a book that talked a lot about love.
Damon Courtenay died on the morning of April Fool’s Day. In this tribute
to his son, Bryce Courtenay lays bare the suffering behind this young
man’s life. Damon’s story is one of life-long struggle, his love for Celeste,
the compassion of family, and a fight to the end for integrity.
A testimony to the power of love, April Fool’s Day is also about
understanding: how when we confront our worst, we can become our best.
“April Fool’s Day is one of those rare, wholly beautiful books that lets life speak for itself.”— The Australian
Praise for Bryce Courtenay and Humphrey Bower: “One of the most amazing performances
this reviewer has heard, and a gripping yarn, too.” — AudioFile Magazine for Brother Fish (Earphones Award Winner
GEOFFREY MCGEACHIN
‘McGeachin is fast-paced,
sexy and very, very funny’
complete
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Read by
Peter Hosking
From the moment Alby drops his gun on a St Kilda tram he knows he’s in for a bad day.
Then his partner Harry is gunned down in a Double Bay coffee shop. By lunchtime Alby
realises someone wants him dead – and they want him dead now.
All Alby wants is some pasta, a good bottle of wine and to know more about the
mysterious Grace Goodluck … long dark hair, legs up to there, and piercing slate-grey
eyes … sniper’s eyes. But he also has to figure out who shot Harry and who wants him
dead. And why.
Unfortunately for Alby, the answer lies over the razor wire and past the anti-personnel
mines protecting Bitter Springs, a top-secret US military facility deep in the central
Australian desert. Now that can really ruin your day …
and 2006 Audie Award Finalist)
“McGeachin dishes up a wonderfully entertaining tale, rich with humour, an abundance of thrills
and a pace that never flags.” — Sunday Tasmanian
Ruddy Gore Kerry Greenwood
“A rollicking yarn with some sly humour” — Sydney Sun-Herald
“Alby Murdoch … is a genuine action hero, with a truly Australian irreverence.” — The Sunday Age
The Truth About Lies Andy Shea & Steve Van Aperen
OCTOBER
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This compelling audio book will change the way you look at people forever.
Two well-respected experts examine how to distinguish fact from fiction in a
wide range of contexts.
In print by ABC Books.
Who lies more easily — men or women? Why does anyone lie in the first place?
How can you tell? What do you look for? The Truth About Lies will help you
separate fact from fiction. It will help you tell who’s lying and who’s telling the truth.
It will show you how to detect a liar from what people say, how they say it and from
their body language.
Ranging from medieval witch-ducking to state-of-the-art truth serums, Andy Shea
and Steve Van Aperen use examples from history and from modern-day celebrity
cases to spin a tale about lies and lie detection through the ages. They pull apart
written and spoken words to show how lies are so hard to carry off because our
bodies betray us and, if you know what to look for, how easy they are to spot.
The Truth About Lies provides compelling insight into why people lie – and how
to make sure you don’t get taken for a ride.
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Goodoo Goodoo Robert G. Barrett
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A classic Les Norton adventure from Robert G. Barrett, the master of political incorrectness.
Robert G. Barrett shows again why he is Australia’s biggest-selling contemporary author,
a hit with both men and women readers.
In print by HarperCollinsPublishers: www.harpercollins.com.au
What should have been a quick gig on a radio station followed by a whitewater rafting holiday
in Cairns finishes up a mud-soaked four-wheel drive trip to Cooktown with Norton looking for
two missing scuba divers. The army, the air force and half the Queensland water police couldn’t
find the two missing divers – so what chance does Les have? Along the way Les bumps into
a kooky little space cadet who spends her time chasing UFO’s and predicting the future,
man-eating crocodiles, heat and humidity, and strangers everywhere out for his blood.
Then, in a place of indescribable beauty, Norton uncovers unimaginable terror.
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The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet –
Audio companion to Australia’s #1 Diet Book
Dr Manny Noakes with Dr Peter Clifton
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This special audio edition reinforces the principles of Australia’s #1 diet
book and incorporates all updated information included in the new CSIRO
Total Wellbeing Diet Book 2.
A perfect companion to the print edition of this bestselling diet book, and can
be used while you exercise or travel.
Boost your health and vitality while losing weight.
A proven weight-loss program written by two highly qualified health professionals.
In print by Penguin Australia: www.penguin.com.au
How many diets have you tried that haven’t worked for you? The Total
Wellbeing Diet, developed by Australia’s CSIRO, is not just another diet,
it’s a long-term healthy eating plan that can make you feel great.
Rider on the Storm Robert G. Barret
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Robert G. Barrett is a self-confessed antagoniser of the ‘literary elite’ and a master
of political incorrectness.
In print by HarperCollinsPublishers: www.harpercollins.com.au
This special audio edition offers an introduction and understanding of the
CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, as well as a section on maintaining your new
low weight and healthy lifestyle.
It’s the perfect companion to the print edition of this bestselling diet book,
and can be used while you exercise or travel.
For more than a decade now, Robert G. Barrett has been entertaining Australians with
the cocky Queenslander Les Norton and his outrageous exploits. In this collection, as well
as more great Les Norton stories, Robert G. Barrett offers his views on getting published,
getting famous, getting the dole and getting a date.
Barrett on acting: ‘You get instant fame and recognition: drunks want to fight you
everywhere you go.’
On getting published: ‘If you are seriously thinking of making a living out of writing in
Australia, make sure the people in your local dole office read your books. And hope
to Christ they like them.’
Rider on the Storm and Other Bits and Barrett is Les Norton at his worst and
Robert G. Barrett at his best – as a columnist, feature writer and short-story teller.
The Wind and the Monkey Robert G. Barrett
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“If you’re serious about losing weight and staying healthy, check out the CSIRO Total Wellbeing
Diet … more a way of living than an exercise in deprivation.” — Herald-Sun Sunday
OCTOBER
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A gripping Les Norton adventure with a dash of romance!
In print by HarperCollinsPublishers: www.harpercollins.com.au
Ruddy Gore Kerry Greenwood
A week’s holiday in Shoal Bay, courtesy of Price Galese. All Les had to do was help Eddie
Salita get rid of a crooked cop. Why not? Les always wanted to visit Port Stephens. And
nobody liked Fishcake Fishbyrne that much anyway. The first night in town, Les gets arrested
by the federal police then collared by a drug-crazed, feminist author. The hit turned out to be a
complete nightmare. Next thing, it’s a night drive into Newcastle with Eddie to sort out a team
of local heavies. Somehow in the middle of all this Les meets Digger – a sweet Christian girl
from the Church of the Peaceful Sea. Digger is a fiery little enigma wrapped in a burning secret.
Digger found God. Les finds Elvis. Together they journey to Virgin Island, discover love and
solve a mystery.
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The Valley Di Morrissey
NOVEMBERJULY
The Naked Husband Mark D’Arbanville
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From Australia’s Queen of Fiction comes a page-turning story of
family secrets and lies …
Di Morrissey is the international bestselling author of thirteen novels
including The Reef, Kimberley Sun, Barra Creek, Tears of the Moon
and The Songmaster (all available from Bolinda Audio).
In print by Pan Macmillan Australia: www.panmacmillan.com.au
A raw and candid audio book about an affair that goes horribly wrong.
Mark D’Arbanville is the bestselling author of over thirty books of fiction and non-fiction.
He also writes as Colin Falconer and Colin Bowles.
In print by Random House Australia: www.randomhouse.com.au
By all accounts Mark D’Arbanville has the ‘perfect life’: a successful writer, he is happily
married with a teenage son. But when he falls in love with another woman, Mark’s life
unravels, exposing regret, estrangement and heartache. Yet as his marriage falls apart
Mark still can’t let go. Nor can his lover, Anna, who won’t leave her husband. When Mark
finally does make the break, the effect is catastrophic – his wife commits suicide. The
circuit breaker comes when Mark finds his dead wife’s journals, and in their pages
discovers a man – himself – he can barely recognise. He is forced to take stock of who
he is and how men and women live their lives.
The valley is nestled between rugged peaks, divided by a magnificent
river. Within its peaceful green contours are held the secrets of generations
of tribes, families and loners who have come under its spell.
But some secrets are never shared, never told.
Until one woman returns and begins asking questions … and discovers
the story of a forgotten valley pioneer whose life becomes entwined with
hers. But in looking into her own family’s history she uncovers more than she
ever expected – and what her mother hoped would always remain a secret …
In response to The Bride Stripped Bare, The Naked Husband takes a candid look at the
way men think, act and feel inside a relationship. Shocking, disturbing but impossible to
put down, it’s a novel for every woman who ever found the reality of sex and marriage
so different to the fairytale, and wondered why.
The Waddi Tree Kerry McGinnis
NOVEMBER
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A new novel from the bestselling author of Pieces of Blue.
An evocative and beautifully written account of a childhood in the Australian bush.
In print by Penguin Australia: www.penguin.com.au
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Two branches of the McAllister family lead very different lives on cattle stations
in Central Australia. Rob, a stickler for correctness, manages a wealthy,
company-owned property while his easygoing brother Sandy struggles to support
his wife and son on an impoverished leasehold. When tragedy throws the families
together, ultimately driving them even further apart, it’s Sandy’s young son Jim who
suffers the most. Left to rebuild his shattered world, he falls back on the larger-than-life
station characters and the comfort of horses.
This is tough country, where personal hardship is kept in perspective by drought,
fire and isolation. The times are just as unforgiving, and as the years pass, Jim
discovers that he must pay for his father’s mistake as well as his own. Yet this harshly
beautiful land is full of promise, a source of strength to Jim on his road from innocence
to independence.
“The most evocative and moving account of a childhood in the Australian bush since
The Road to Coorain.” — Australian Country Style Magazine
“Engrossing” — Townsville Bulletin
“McGinnis has the eye of a painter; she writes as she sees and the land comes alive.” — Weekend Australian
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The Walker Jane R. Goodall
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Sylvia Bryce Courtenay
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Classic crime fiction in the tradition of Elizabeth George, Nicci French,
Barbara Vine and Minette Walters.
In print by Hachette Livre Australia: www.hha.com.au
The new novel from Australia’s bestselling author.
Sylvia is a departure in setting for Bryce but it is utterly
Bryce in character and style – his fans will be delighted.
An epic tale of a Europe torn by religious intolerance.
In print by Penguin Books Australia: www.penguin.com.au
Detective Briony Williams is a rookie appointed to an all-male team investigating a bizarre
murder at an anatomy college in England. Her superiors constantly make her feel left
out. But a killer obsessed with following Jack the Ripper soon changes that. The killer
is a practised anatomist with a theatrical streak. He arranges his victim’s bodies in cruel
parodies of famous satirical engravings by Hogarth. As the summer and the swinging 60s
wind to a terrible climax, this multi-layered thriller brings the startling and terrible strands
of the story together. The Walker is an unforgettable crime debut that heralds a major
new voice in crime writing.
From master storyteller Bryce Courtenay comes a colourful, lusty story set
in the thirteenth century. The story of Sylvia Honeyeater, who sings like an
angel and can literally charm the birds from the trees, this epic tale of a
Europe torn by religious intolerance also features the Pied Piper of Hamelin,
Francis of Assisi, the Muslim Sultan and his harem, as well as the fervour that
became the Children’s Crusade and then later the Crusades …
“This is real edge-of-the-seat stuff, deadly and dramatic.” — Woman’s Day Magazine
“… a taut terrific thriller.” — The Australian Women’s Weekly
“… an original and suspenseful read … it deserves great success.” — Australian Bookseller and Publisher
Death Before Wicket Kerry Greenwood
NOVEMBER
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The sassy Phryne Fisher travels to Sydney in her tenth classic mystery.
An appealing mystery series with a fascinating 1920s setting.
Phryne Fisher is an independent, unconventional PI with competence,
unflappability and flamboyance in equal measures.
In print by Allen & Unwin: www.allenandunwin.com.au
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Phryne Fisher has plans for her Sydney sojourn, but they begin to go awry when Phryne’s
maid discovers her thoroughly respectable sister Joan has left her family for the murky
nightlife on the Cross, and then postponed again because Phryne is definitely not the
woman to say ‘no’ when two delightful young men are on their knees, begging for her
help in finding their friend innocent of theft. It all sounds simple enough as Phryne sets
investigations into motion. But when greed and fear are the motivating factors, people
become ruthless and Phryne quickly finds herself enmeshed in blackmail, secrets, lies
and the dangerous influences of deep magic.
“Pure indulgence … a fast and elegant read.” — Who Weekly
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18 Hours: The True Story of an SAS War Hero Sandra Lee
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The Google Story David Vise
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In the inspiring tradition of Black Hawk Down, this is the riveting real-life story of
how an Australian SAS signalman’s courage under fire saved more than 80 lives.
An enthralling eyewitness account of the war on terror.
In print by HarperCollinsPublishers: www.harpercollins.com.au
The inside story of the hottest Business, Media and Technology Success of our time.
An international bestseller.
Here is the story behind one of the most remarkable Internet successes of our time.
Based on scrupulous research and extraordinary access to Google, the book takes
you inside the creation and growth of a company whose name is a favorite brand
and a standard verb recognized around the world. Its stock is worth more than
General Motors’ and Ford’s combined, its staff eats for free in a dining room that
used to be run by the Grateful Dead’s former chef, and its employees traverse the
firm’s colourful Silicon Valley campus on scooters and inline skates.
Jock Wallace was pumped. It was the start of Operation Anaconda, the US-led military
offensive to flush out al Qaeda and Taliban from their last stronghold in the Shahi Kot Valley
in Afghanistan. If intelligence reports were correct, there were between 100 and 250 enemy
fighters holed up in the extensive cave systems in the mountain ridges around the beautiful
valley. But reports can be wrong.
Minutes after the combat-ready troops stormed down the back ramps of the Chinook
helicopters, Jock’s company was under fire. Eighteen hours of hell was just beginning.
The Google Story is the definitive account of the populist media company powered
by the world’s most advanced technology that in a few short years has revolutionized
access to information about everything for everybody everywhere.
“Narrated with classy restraint by Stephen Hoye, this story is so exciting it’s inescapable.”
Your Kids’ Money Anita Bell
DECEMBER
— AudioFile Magazine
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How to earn it, save it and set them up for life.
Help set your kids on the path to a secure financial future.
Anita Bell is one of Australia’s leading financial authors.
In print by Random House Australia: www.randomhouse.com.au
Bestselling author Anita Bell purchased her first long-term asset as a 10-year-old using pocket
money earned from her backyard business. By 16, she had bought her first block of land! This
book – developed from extensive feedback from students, parents and education professionals –
shows you how to educate your children to appreciate the value and uses of money. Starting with
finances for the unborn Anita works us through the expenses of pre-school, primary, secondary
and tertiary education expenses. And yes, the vexatious question of pocket money – how much,
when do you start and how to stop paying – are all covered. Your Kids’ Money will ensure your
children enter adulthood financially literate and perhaps even financially independent.
“The only book in Australia that brings all the major topics for financial literacy into one place
for easy reference ... funny, helpful and concise ...” — Jude Thompson, Teacher Librarian
What Men Don’t Talk About Maggie Hamilton
DECEMBER
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Surprising, illuminating and at times shocking, What Men Don’t Talk About
reveals how real men and boys view their world.
In print by Penguin Books Australia: www.penguin.com.au
What do men and boys long for, agonise over, aspire to? Why are men often silent in dark and
difficult situations? Why do so many find it hard to express how much they care? What do they
look for in women? What do they want from committed relationships, from friendships? How do
they feel about kids? What motivates them? What do they worry about? How do they see their
bodies? What is life like for them as they age? Why do so many resort to suicide?
Everyday we read articles about men – men at home, men at work, men in bed – but still the
confusion and frustration between the sexes remain. Can we put the differences between men
and women down to the influence of Venus and Mars, or are there more intricate dynamics
at play?
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Dreamhunter Elizabeth Knox
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Book One of the Dreamhunter duet.
A new book from a highly original and talented author.
A rich novel filled with beauty, danger, politics, and intrigue.
In print by HarperCollinsPublishers Australia: www.harpercollins.com.au
Fast-paced and dazzlingly imaginative, Dreamhunter will draw the listener into an
extraordinary fictional world in which dreams are as vividly described
as the cream
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cakes in the tea shop, the sand on the beach or teenage first love.
Set in 1906, Dreamhunter describes a world very similar to ours, except for a special place,
known simply as The Place, where only a select group of people can go. These people are
called Dreamhunters and they harvest dreams which are then transmitted to the general
public for the purposes of entertainment, therapy – or terror and political coercion.
Fifteen-year-old cousins Laura Hame and Rose Tiebold both come from famous
dreamhunting families, but only Laura proves to be blessed with the gift and once inside
The Place she finds out what happened to her missing dreamhunter father and reveals
how the government has used dreams to control an ever-growing population of convicts
and political dissenters.
“Pure indulgence … a fast and elegant read.” — Who Weekly
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On the Jellicoe Road Melina Marchetta
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Aliki Says Irini Savvides
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Simultaneous release with the print edition.
A highly anticipated follow-up from the bestselling author of Looking
for Alibrandi and Saving Francesca, both highly acclaimed productions
available from Bolinda Audio.
In print by Penguin Australia: www.penguin.com.au
If you liked Looking for Alibrandi you’ll love Aliki Says.
From the acclaimed author of Willow Tree and Olive, winner of the
2001 CBCA Book of the Year for Older Readers.
A captivating audio book that will appeal to teenage and adult listeners alike.
In print by Random House Australia: www.randomhouse.com.au
Taylor Markham is now a senior at the Jellicoe School, and has been made
leader of the boarders. She is responsible for keeping the upper hand in the
territory wars with the townies, and the cadets who camp on the edge of
the school’s property over summer. She has to keep her students safe and
the territories enforced and to deal with Jonah Griggs – the leader of the
cadets and someone she’d rather forget. But what she needs to do, more
than anything, is unravel the mystery of her past and find her mother – who
abandoned her on the Jellicoe Road six years before. The only connection
to her past, Hannah, the woman who found her, has now disappeared too,
the only clue Taylor has about Hannah and her mother’s past is a partially
written manuscript about a group of five kids from the Jellicoe School, twenty
years ago…
A girl,
her cousin
and a tragic
family secret
Irini Savvides
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Read by
Edwina Wren
Aliki and Liza are friends as well as cousins. They share everything – friends, ideas,
dreams and school. They’re more like sisters than anything else. When Liza flies
to Greece with her mother to bring her grandmother (Yiayia) home to Five Dock,
everything changes forever. Secrets that have long been hidden are dragged into the
light of day, Aliki’s family is on the move, pieces of the puzzle are thrown up in the air
and settle to form a new picture. Both girls find new directions in their lives and have
to reassess the bonds that hold them together.
“A moving tale of family, memories and forgetting … a beautifully woven story which holds much
to ponder not just for teen readers but also for adults.” — aussiereviews.com
With the same strengths of wonderful characterisation, a strong story and
sensitive exploration of family relationships, On the Jellicoe Road will be
another favourite among teenagers and adults alike.
Praise for previous Bolinda Audio Melina Marchetta releases:
“Marcella Russo performs Josie’s sassy first-person narrative with such dexterity and ease that
her character blossoms before us.” — AudioFile Magazine for Looking for Alibrandi
“Saving Francesca deals with family, friends, school problems, and romance in an appealing way …
Macauley does an excellent job.” — Kliatt
“The universal story of a young woman finding her way translates in all cultures.”
— AudioFile Magazine for Saving Francesca (Earphones Award Winner)
Guitar Highway Rose Brigid Lowry
NEW TO CD
OCTOBER
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TEENAGE FICTION
Part love story, part road story, Guitar Highway Rose is a witty novel of first love,
adventure and being fifteen.
Winner of WA Hoffman Young Readers Choice Award.
Shortlisted, Book of the Year Older Readers, CBC Awards.
In print by Allen & Unwin: www.allenandunwin.com.au
Sometimes we know we shouldn’t and that’s exactly why we do.
Rosie Moon is restless. She wants to do something, be someone, be someone else.
Asher is the new boy in her class. He has dreadlocks, a guitar and a case of the
lonesome gypsy blues.
Also available:
Some ideas are not born of logic and good sense. They sprout from nowhere and feed
on excitement, sprinkled with adventure juice and the sweet flavour of the forbidden.
Brigid Lowry’s Guitar Highway Rose freewheels through the darker and lighter sides
of life with wit, charm and compassion.
“Has a delightful tranquility that persists all the way to a realistic, satisfying ending. An unassuming,
charming book.” — Booklist
“This is a romantic, entertaining, and thoughtful novel.” — School Library Journal
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Sink or Swim Kate Cann
OCTOBERJULY
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Circle of Flight: The Ellie Chronicles John Marsden
NOVEMBERJULY
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GENERAL FICTION
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The final book in the Diving In trilogy which began with Diving In and In the Deep End
(both also available from Bolinda Audio).
The dramatic conclusion to Coll and Art’s story.
Kate Cann perfectly captures the dilemmas and emotions of teenage life.
In print by Scholastic UK.
Australia’s most popular young adult author John Marsden delivers the much
anticipated third title in The Ellie Chronicles, the post-war series featuring the
immensely popular Ellie Linton, heroine and narrator of the Tomorrow series.
Bolinda Audio’s edition of While I Live (the first title in The Ellie Chronicles)
was shortlisted for a 2006 Audie Award.
In print by Pan Macmillan Australia: www.panmacmillan.com.au
Everyone keeps telling Coll she should be over Art by now. However passionate
the relationship, however devastating the split – it’s time to move on. Sick of suffering,
Coll sets out to make a real change in her life.
“You jam on the brakes and stop the ute right at your front door. You jump
out. Not for the first time you run into a house that could be full of guns, with
death waiting for you. You don’t even think of that until you’re crossing the
threshold … You already know what you’re going to find. Underneath the
fear and horror and panic there’s a cold realisation that Gavin’s body will be
somewhere in the house. You can picture what those bullets will have done
to his little body.”
And just as she does – Art comes back. Telling her he wants to be “friends”. What game
is he playing with her? Coll knows he wants more, and when she’s around him, she does
too. It’s anger versus attraction, logic versus longing – and Coll must make her choice.
Praise for the Diving In trilogy:
“A good meaty read – an intelligent book with intelligent characters” — The Times
It is a time of profound change for Ellie Linton. Enemies are everywhere.
Some come crawling over the hills, others drive in and knock on the front
door. Sometimes her friends are there and sometimes they are not. Ellie
fights every inch of the way. But when courage and imagination are not
enough, when she is trapped and helpless, Ellie must face the end of life
as she knows it … standing alone, sustained only by her own strength.
“Some of the best writing about love and sex that I have ever read in a book for young
people – both emotionally stunning and morally unshakeable” — Books for Keeps
The Cunning Man Celia Rees
OCTOBER
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Praise for the Ellie Chronicles:
“Marsden is a master storyteller. He is capable of writing with both versatility
and considerable emotional range. Ellie Linton is feisty, fair and honest.” — The Age
From the bestselling author of Pirates!, #3 in the American Library Association
Teen’s Top Ten 2004.
A gripping supernatural thriller from acclaimed author Celia Rees.
In print by Scholastic UK.
Finn’s not at all sure about the Salt House. Overlooking Westwater Bay, it brings back
all her nightmare fears of drowning. Of the ghosts of the dead reaching for her … And
Westwater is dangerous. Countless seafarers have drowned here, their ships lost – broken
on the vicious Viper Rocks. Lured by the wrecker’s false lights, summoned by the dark
enchantments of cunning men – masters of storms and tides. Or so the legends say …
Praise for Bolinda Audio’s edition of City of Shadows by Celia Rees:
“Davey’s voice is given a fearful quality, which encourages the listener to empathise with this character …
a well-written story, engagingly told” — Fiction Focus
Also available:
Please see order form
for other available titles
in the Tomorrow series.
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Silver Brumbies of the South Elyne Mitchell
NOVEMBERJULY
Beast Ally Kennen
DECEMBERJULY
NEW TO CD
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A gripping and original new young adult book set to become a monster hit.
Beast is a teenage novel with bite – a dark and compelling story that will draw you into
the life of Stephen, a boy struggling with the ghosts of his past and a dangerous secret
that’s getting harder to keep.
A classic audio book that will delight horse lovers.
The bestselling Silver Brumby series was adapted into a successful feature film
starring Russell Crowe.
A silver brumby is special but he will be hunted by man and horse alike, and must be
stronger than both … Every horse raised its head and stood staring unbelieving. Three
magnificent silver stallions cantered along the ridge of the hill, outlined against the fiery
Australian sunset. Who were they and what brought them here? Danger and death
face all the wild horses before one of them can become the Silver Stallion of the South.
In the caged depths of an urban reservoir lives a monstrous creature. Its existence
is unknown to anyone except the teenage boy who feeds it. Six years ago it was
a vicious little baby, now it has grown enormous, and its rusting pen can’t hold
it much longer.
Stephen has kept the Beast a secret against all the odds. He’s got other painful secrets
– like why he never sees his mother, or mentions his brother Selby, and wishes his father
was dead. Stephen’s life in foster care, always bad, is getting worse, and he’s not a boy
who plays by the rules. But his extraordinary efforts to free himself of the Beast make
him a hero that readers will never forget.
This thrilling teenage novel, which presents physical and psychological danger with
masterful skill, and human relationships with warmth and wit, launches the career
of an outstanding new writer.
Praise for Bolinda Audio’s Silver Brumby series:
“Caroline Lee enthusiastically and energetically narrates this recording … Lee’s voice walks, trots,
canters, and gallops through the story, as appropriate to the action. Young horse lovers will relish
this story.” — School Library Journal
Queen Kat, Carmel and St Jude Get A Life
Maureen McCarthy
NEW TO CD
NOVEMBER
Does My Head Look Big in This? Randa Abdel-Fattah
DECEMBER
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Winner Australian Book Industry Awards 2006 – Australian Book
of the Year for Older Children.
Childrens Book Council Notable Book 2006.
In print by Pan Macmillan Australia: www.panmacmillan.com.au
A compelling story of three unforgettable young women, in the tradition of Sisterhood
of the Travelling Pants.
In print by Penguin Books Australia: www.penguin.com.au
The slide opened and I heard a gentle, kind voice: What is your confession, my child?
This is a wonderfully passionate and absorbing novel exploring the lives of three very
different girls in their first year out of school, who share an inner city house. All three girls
come from the same small country town. Katrina, privileged, beautiful, and sophisticated,
is the daughter of a wealthy medical family; Carmel, from a struggling farming family is
overweight and inhibited, but has a gift for music, and Jude, a medical student, is the
daughter of a Chilean doctor who was murdered when she was two.
“McCarthy makes the reader’s heart hurt with compassion.”— Herald Sun
I was stuffed. The Priest would declare me a heretic; my parents would call me a traitor …
The Priest asked me again: What is your confession, my child?
I’m Muslim. I whispered.
Welcome to my world. I’m Amal Abdel-Hakim, a seventeen year-old Australian-PalestinianMuslim still trying to come to grips with my various identity hyphens.
It’s hard enough being cool as a teenager when being one issue behind the latest
Cosmo is enough to disqualify you from the in-group. Try wearing a veil on your head
and practising the bum’s up position at lunchtime and you know you’re in for a tough time
at school. Luckily my friends support me, although they’ve got a few troubles of their own.
Simone, blonde, gorgeous and overweight – she’s got serious image issues – and Leila’s
really intelligent but her parents are more interested in her getting a marriage certificate
than her high school certificate! And I thought I had problems …
“This is a superb first novel with clever, entertaining dialogue, language and characters.”
— Good Reading Magazine
“A multi-layered story that will have the reader laughing and crying, probably at the same time.”
— West Australian
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Squish! Crash! Chomp! Terry Denton
SEPTEMBER JULY
Doubting Thomas Morris Gleitzman
NEW
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OCTOBER JULY
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A wickedly clever and witty trilogy from award-winning children’s author Terry Denton.
Three side-splitting stories in one hilarous audio book.
Narrated by the irrepressible Stig Wemyss.
The second collection of Gasp! Adventures, following Gasp! Zapt! Splat!
(also available from Bolinda Audio).
In print by Penguin Australia: www.penguin.com.au
Morris Gleitzman reads his funny, clever and poignant new story about
family, travel and telling the truth.
The latest release from the author of Once and Aristotle’s Nostril
(also available from Bolinda Audio).
Morris Gleitzman’s brilliant comic style has endeared him to adults
and children alike and made him one of Australia’s favourite authors.
In print by Penguin Australia: www.penguin.com.au
Just when you thought it was safe to stick your hand in the fish bowl, Gasp returns
in three more hilarious stories in one great volume.
Thomas is eleven and lives with his mum and dad and big sister Alisha.
He was a pretty normal kid until two weeks ago when he discovered he
had developed a startling new ability. Every time anyone tells a lie Thomas
develops a violent itch in his nipples. It’s uncomfortable, embarrassing
and gets Thomas into all sorts of trouble and he just wants it to go away.
So with the help of his two friends, Holly and Kevin, he sets out to find a cure.
Written by the irresistible Terry Denton, these epic fish adventures are brought to life
in audio by Stig Wemyss.
Wickedly clever and witty, these adventures will entertain young and old alike.
Praise for previous Bolinda audio releases by Morris Gleitzman:
“Gleitzman’s reading is precise and lovely … Seldom does a story come along so powerful
in its simplicity.” — AudioFile Magazine for Once (2006 Earphones Award Winner & Audie Award Finalist)
“Morris Gleitzman is an enthusiastic storyteller whose voice radiates a kindness that will attract
young listeners.” — AudioFile Magazine for Toad Rage
Piccolo and Annabelle Vol 3: The Stinky Cheese Gypsies
Stephen Axelsen
SEPTEMBER
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The next magical adventure in the Piccolo and Annabelle series.
In print by Random House: www.randomhouse.com.au
Piccolo Grande’s ordered life has been turned upside down by his competition-crazy
Guardian Angel. His fine old house has become an obstacle course of prizes that
Great Aunt Annabelle has been winning at an alarming rate. Enough is enough! Piccolo
devises a plan to give away, sell or bank all the prizes. But little does he know that
Annabelle’s latest windfall – a bright pink motor scooter and sidecar – is about to lead
them into a gangload of trouble with a very wicked twist …
Also available:
Praise for the Piccolo and Annabelle series:
“A sweet story of magic, friendship and differences … a new series that is great for children
aged 7 and up.” — The Age
“Piccolo and Annabelle are unlikely companions whose exploits … are bound to delight.”
— Magpies Magazine
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The Rod Clement Collection Rod Clement & Sheena Knowles
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Monster Blood Tattoo #1: Foundling D.M. Cornish
NOVEMBER JULY
OCTOBER JULY
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FANTASY
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THE
ROD CLEMENT
COLLECTION
Monster
Five stories from acclaimed children’s authors Rod Clement and Sheena Knowles
on one great audio book.
Bursting with energy, sound effects and music, this is an audio book that will
delight young listeners.
In print by HarperCollinsPublishers: www.harpercollins.com.au
Blood
Tattoo
BOOK ONE: FOUNDLING
by Rod Clement
(and Sheena Knowles)
complete
& unabridged
Read by Dino Marnika
& Rebecca Macauley
Edward the Emu: Edward the Emu relates his exciting adventures in this
Australian classic.
Louisa May Pickett – The Most Boring Person in Class: At her old school, Louisa
was the most interesting person in class. At her new school, she’s determined to keep
her title by bringing the most amazing things to Show and Tell. But she may not have
counted on the other children being interesting too …
Olga the Brolga: No one wants to dance with Olga. So she decides to dance by
herself; and when she does, something absolutely wonderful happens …
Counting on Frank: Frank loves to calculate things. He knows how many humpback
whales would fit in his house. But can Frank guess the number of jellybeans in the jar?
Edwina the Emu: The wonderful sequel to Edward the Emu. Hilarity is bound
to happen as Edwina goes job searching while Edward stays on the nest!
Jocelyn Osgood in Xylophones Above Zarundi
Geoffrey McSkimming
OCTOBER
D.M. CORNISH
complete
& unabridged
The first book in a thrilling new fantasy series that has been a hit
around the world.
Grabs listeners from the first sentence and immerses them in an entirely original
fantasy world with its own language and lore.
In print by Scholastic: www.scholastic.com.au
Set in the world of the Half-Continent – a land of tri-corner hats and flintlock
pistols – the Monster Blood Tattoo trilogy is a world of predatory monsters, chemical
potions and surgically altered people.
Foundling begins the journey of Rossamund, a boy with a girl’s name, who is just
about to begin a dangerous life in the service of the Emperor. What starts as a simple
journey is threatened by encounters with monsters – and people, who may be worse.
Learning who to trust and who to fear is neither easy nor without its perils, and
Rossamund must choose his path carefully.
“Inventive debut novel … Cornish’s world-building efforts show a depth and intricacy reminiscent
of the work of J. R. R. Tolkien … a delightful, refreshing standout” — School Library Journal, starred review
NOVEMBER JULY
Ticklepot: Episodes 11-15 Peter Combe
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ADVENTURE
A new release in Bolinda’s hugely popular Cairo Jim / Jocelyn Osgood series.
Brilliantly narrated by the author.
Young listeners will be captivated by this entertaining mix of history, mystery
and unique characters.
In print by Hachette Livre Australia: www.hha.com.au
complete
& unabridged
Read by
the author
While on a stopover in the mysterious African country of Zarundi, Jocelyn Osgood
– that well-known Valkyrian Airways Flight Attendant and “good friend” of Cairo Jim
– becomes unwittingly embroiled in the theft of a priceless royal tiara. She and her
friend, Joan Twilight, find themselves thrown into a world of subtle chaos which
carries them across an intriguing and colourful landscape as they try desperately
to locate the stolen regalia and two renegade Tropical Xylophonists …
Praise for Geoffrey McSkimming:
“When you tire of stories about the places and people you know,
try the witty word play and over-the-top adventure of Cairo Jim for
an outrageous tonic.” — The Age
Peter Combe is a triple ARIA-winning performer.
Perfect travelling and bedtime entertainment.
This quality audio book will entertain, educate and delight young listeners.
Originally written and performed as a radio program, the Ticklepot episodes are hugely
entertaining 10-minute stories featuring the fun-filled adventures of Monkey and Peter.
It’s the ideal form of entertainment for kids in the car or in bed at night. The stories are
written specifically to include popular songs by kids entertainer, Peter Combe, including
all-time favourite Wash Your Face in Orange Juice.
The radio play of Ticklepot was awarded a Gold Medal for Best Children’s Radio
Programme in the World in New York in 1989 and bronze medals 1990 and 1991.
It was also awarded an International Award for Literacy. Peter Combe has won
three ARIA awards for Best Children’s Recording.
“Peter Combe is Australia’s first kids ‘popstar’ to the pre-teenage set.” —
The Age
“Geoffrey McSkimming is one of Australia’s most popular writers
for children and in Cairo Jim of Egypt he has created one of the
genre’s most endearing and enduring characters.” — The Canberra Times
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The Gypsy Crown Kate Forsyth
NOVEMBER JULY
Philomena Wonderpen is a Very Naughty Teacher
Ian Bone
DECEMBER
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Book 1 in the Chain of Charms series, a brilliant new adventure series set amongst
the gypsies of Cromwell’s England.
From the bestselling author of the Witches of Eileanan series.
In print by Pan Macmillan Australia: www.panmacmillan.com.au
Once there was a gypsy queen who wore on her wrist a chain of six lucky
charms – a golden crown, a silver horse, a butterfly caught in amber, a cat’s eye
shell, a bolt of lightning forged from the heart of a falling star, and the flower of the
rue plant, herb of grace. The queen gave each of her six children one of the charms
as their lucky talisman, but ever since the chain of charms was broken, the gypsies
had been dogged with misfortune.
Book 1: The Gypsy Crown: 9th August – 12th August 1658
The first book in a witty and magical new series from acclaimed children’s author Ian Bone.
In print by Penguin Australia: www.penguin.com.au
Visit the website at www.philomena.com.au
Hi, I’m Philomena Wonderpen. My best friend, George, sometimes calls me Philomena
Daydreamer. I looove daydreams.
Imagine if you could draw your dreams with a magic pen.
What would you draw? A beautiful black horse? A magic carpet? Or even better, would
you make yourself the teacher? Then you could boss the whole class!
If only daydreams could come true …
Maggie has given them the first charm – an old gold coin – but Luka and Emilia
must escape the brutal thief-taker, Coldham. With a horse, a monkey, a dog, and
a huge brown bear in their train, it is hard to travel secretly as they flee across the
Surrey countryside. With a little bit of luck – or, as Emilia believes, magic – they
manage to escape, but Coldham will not give up so easily.
The Silver Horse Kate Forsyth
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NOVEMBER
“An excellent bridge for readers moving on from beginner books …
witty and fast-moving.” — Magpies
The second book in the series, Philomena Wonderpen is a Teeny Weeny Doll, to be
simultaneously released with the print edition in May 2007.
Classic Fairy Tales 3 Peter Combe
DECEMBER JULY
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FAIRY TALES
Simultaneous release with the print edition.
Book 2 in the Chain of Charms series, a brilliant new adventure series set amongst
the gypsies of Cromwell’s England.
From the bestselling author of the Witches of Eileanan series.
In print by Pan Macmillan Australia: www.panmacmillan.com.au
Each classic fairy tale is accompanied by a catchy Peter Combe song.
Peter Combe is an award-winning and highly-respected children’s entertainer.
Classic Fairy Tales 1 & 2 also available from Bolinda Audio.
Book Two: The Silver Horse: 13th –14th August 1658
Emilia and her cousin Luka have the gypsy crown, and are travelling with their
menagerie in search of the Hearne tribe. They hope that this family, to whom they
will soon be related, will surely help release their kin from gaol. Luka and Emilia find
the Hearnes horseracing on the Downs above Epsom. But Emilia must compete
to win their support. Will she have to give up her beloved mare in exchange for the
Hearne family’s charm – a small silver horse? And can they escape Coldham again?
Includes the following classic fairy tales:
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Robin Hood
The Enormous Turnip
The Hare & the Tortoise
… and more.
Praise for Bolinda Audio’s Classic Fairy Tales 2:
“The songs and sound effects are delightful. Kids might even turn off the latest animated game
in favour of Combe’s splendid production.” — AudioFile Magazine
“Peter Combe marvellously breathes new life into four classic fairy tales …
This truly delightful production would find a welcome home in any collection.” — School Library Journal
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Rascal the Dragon Collection 2 Paul Jennings
DECEMBER JULY
The Cat on the Mat is Flat Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton
RECENT
RELEASES
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Four great Rascal stories in one audio book.
These endearing characters and funny stories, from bestselling author Paul Jennings,
will amuse and delight children and their parents.
Boost the confidence and interest of beginner readers when used in conjunction
with the print edition.
In print by Penguin Australia: www.penguin.com.au
Another collection of irresistible mirth and madness from those maestros of mayhem:
Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.
Sure to become an audio classic.
Read by award-winning narrator Stig Wemyss.
In print by Pan Macmillan Australia: www.panmacmillan.com.au
How did the cat on the mat get flat?
Rascal and the Hot Air Balloon: ‘You must not chase planes,’ says Ben. Rascal
wants to fly. Will he do what he’s told?
Rascal at the Show: ‘Poor Rascal,’ says Ben. ‘His tail is itchy.’ Rascal has fleas.
How can he win Best in Show?
Rascal and Little Flora: ‘You must do something nice for Little Flora,’ says Ben.
Rascal is in love with a little dragon. Can he win her heart?
Rascal and the Cheese: ‘Dad,’ says Ben.’The cheese has gone.’ Rascal has
something in his mouth. Is he a thief?
Praise for the Rascal series:
“… effortlessly satisfies the perpetual, pleading mantra of teachers everywhere for ‘high interest, low
ability’ reading books … the author manages to write a short, satisfying twist in every one.” — Magpies
Cairo Jim at the Crossroads of Orpheus
Geoffrey McSkimming
DECEMBER
Why did Ed and Ted and Ted’s dog Fred get spat out of the head of a whale called Ned?
complete
& unabridged
Read by
Stig Wemyss
Where was Harry Black when Jack the Yak stole the snack from his sack?
What happened to Buck the Duck’s brand new muck-sucking truck?
Who else, apart from Andy G and Terry D, was chased up a tree by an evil bee?
The answers to these stupid questions – and many other stupid questions – are
contained in this deeply stupid audio book...
Well, what are you waiting for? Open the book and start listening!
Praise for previous Andy Griffiths releases from Bolinda Audio:
“Stig Wemyss and Bolinda Audio could be accused of being over the top if they weren’t so much fun.
[Stig Wemyss’] crazy delivery and wonderful sound effects enhance Griffiths’s fanciful writing.”
— AudioFile Magazine (Just Stupid – Earphones Award Winner)
JULY
Ticklepot: Episodes 6-10 Peter Combe
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CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT
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ADVENTURE
The very latest Cairo Jim adventure, brilliantly narrated by the author.
Cairo Jim is one of the most endearing and enduring characters in children’s fiction.
In print by Hachette Livre Australia: www.hha.com.au
In the dusty ruins of the ancient House of the Perfumer at Pompeii, astonishing
discoveries are taking place! Long forgotten perfumes are being re-invented and
given new life. But when one of these whiffs of wonderment – believed to have
legendary hypnotic powers – goes missing, it is up to that well-known archaeologist
and little-known poet, Cairo Jim, and his friends to try and stop a rush of evil so
gargantuan that the world could be plunged into a chasm of eternal terror!
Peter Combe is a triple ARIA-winning performer.
Perfect travelling and bedtime entertainment.
This quality audio book will entertain, educate and delight young listeners.
Originally written and performed as a radio program, the Ticklepot episodes are hugely
entertaining 10-minute stories featuring the fun-filled adventures of Monkey and Peter.
It’s the ideal form of entertainment for kids in the car or in bed at night. The stories are
written specifically to include popular songs by kids entertainer, Peter Combe, including
all-time favourite Wash Your Face in Orange Juice.
The radio play of Ticklepot was awarded a Gold Medal for Best Children’s Radio
Programme in the World in New York in 1989 and bronze medals 1990 and 1991.
It was also awarded an International Award for Literacy. Peter Combe has won
three ARIA awards for Best Children’s Recording.
“Peter Combe is Australia’s first kids ‘popstar’ to the pre-teenage set.” —
The Age
Praise for previous Bolinda Audio releases in the Cairo Jim series:
“Grab your pith helmet and join Cairo Jim on a pair of rollicking
adventures sure to tickle the funny bone of young and old alike.”
— AudioFile Magazine
“… superbly produced audiobook adventure story imaginatively written and dramatically narrated by
Geoffrey McSkimming … Cairo Jim and Doris In Search Of Martenarten will prove a welcome and very
popular addition to school and community library collections for young listeners.” — Midwest Book Review (US)
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The Shifting Fog
Kate Morton
It’s All Good
Andrew Daddo
Ruddy Gore
Kerry Greenwood
Knitting
Anne Bartlett
Shot
Jenny Siler
“Full of lovely writing, grand
houses, snobbery, cruelty
and passion … A brilliant
Australian debut.”
“Daddo’s voice is well-paced
and easy to listen to. I also
found benefits in having the
writer as a narrator … no
subtleties were overlooked …
an enjoyable book and
well-suited to audio.”
“The single reader tackles
the task with some of
Phryne’s own competency
and aplomb … the production
was accomplished and
enjoyable, and for this listener
a pleasant introduction to
Phryne’s world.”
“A sweetly winning tale”
“Equipped with quirky
characters, a quicksilver plot
and chase scenes aplenty.”
— Australian Women’s Weekly
— Australian Bookseller & Publisher
— AudioFile Magazine
“An enthralling story”
— Publishers Weekly
— Library Journal
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So Much To Tell You
John Marsden
The Vanished
Celia Rees
Gossip Girl
Cecily von Ziegesar
“Marsden is outstanding”
“The reading by Shirley
Barthelmie is very expressive
and clear … a quality audio
book with wide appeal to
middle secondary students.”
Sharp wit, intriguing characters
and high stakes melodrama!
Please see the order form
for more titles in the Gossip
Girl series.
— Magpies Magazine
Mao’s Last Dancer
Young Readers’ Edition
Li Cunxin
The inspiring true story of one
boy’s dream come true.
— Fiction Focus
In the Deep End
Kate Cann
Rebecca Walshe
Publisher/Marketing Director
T 03 8336 9620
E [email protected]
“Some of the best writing
about love and sex that I
have ever read in a book
for young people – both
emotionally stunning
and morally unshakeable”
Nerida Fearnley
Publishing Executive (Rights)
T 03 8336 9624
E [email protected]
— Books for Keeps
Phil Walshe
Managing Director
T 03 9338 0666
E [email protected]
CHILDREN
Michael Gill
National Sales Director
T 03 9338 0666
M 0409 006 892
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A Fox Called Sorrow
Isobelle Carmody
Jungle Drums
Graeme Base
Lulubelle and her Bones
Vashti Farrer
Two Weeks with the Queen
Morris Gleitzman
Green for Danger
Emily Rodda
“The audiobook is read by
Carmody, who has a pleasant,
gentle-sounding voice …
overall it was excellent. I would
recommend these CDs for
kids aged 8 to 12 … this will
definitely keep the back seat
quiet for a long car ride.”
A glorious audio book
set amidst the sounds
of the African jungle.
“Narrator Nicky Talacko gives
colorful voice to this fun group
of characters. She particularly
excels at capturing the class
differences, through tone
and accents, of the two
main characters.”
“A special book”
Book 6 in Bolinda’s hugely
popular Raven Hill Mysteries
series. Please see the order
form for more titles.
— Publishers Weekly
Hilary Royston
Sales Consultant
T 03 9338 0666
E [email protected]
Bev Hobden
Senior Account Consultant
T 03 8336 9603
E [email protected]
Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
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