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Honeybee
4.5 out of 5 stars based on 299 reviews
2020
EN
The highly anticipated new novel by the bestselling author of Jasper Jones.'Find out who you are, and live that life.'Late in the night, fourteen-year-old Sam Watson steps onto a quiet overpass, climbs over the rail and looks down at the road far below.At the other end of the same bridge, an old man, Vic, smokes his last cigarette.The two see each other across the void. A fateful connection is made, and an unlikely friendsh...
Honeybee
4.5 out of 5 stars based on 299 reviews
2020
EN
The highly anticipated new novel by the bestselling author of Jasper Jones.'Find out who you are, and live that life.'Late in the night, fourteen-year-old Sam Watson steps onto a quiet overpass, climbs over the rail and looks down at the road far below.At the other end of the same bridge, an old man, Vic, smokes his last cigarette.The two see each other across the void. A fateful connection is made, and an unlikely friendsh...
Rhubarb
3.5 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews
2022
EN
Meet Eleanor Rigby: tiny, blind and left behind. Led by her zealous, overprotective guide dog, Warren, she courses constantly through the places she knows. Tired, mired and sequestered from the world, Eleanor can't shirk the feeling she's going nowhere slowly. Until, of course, she recognises something in the sound of Ewan Dempsey, reclusive and compulsive maker and player of cellos, who impels in Eleanor a rare moment of caprice ...
Rhubarb
3.5 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews
2022
EN
Meet Eleanor Rigby: tiny, blind and left behind. Led by her zealous, overprotective guide dog, Warren, she courses constantly through the places she knows. Tired, mired and sequestered from the world, Eleanor can't shirk the feeling she's going nowhere slowly. Until, of course, she recognises something in the sound of Ewan Dempsey, reclusive and compulsive maker and player of cellos, who impels in Eleanor a rare moment of caprice ...
Jasper Jones
4.5 out of 5 stars based on 224 reviews
2010
EN
Late on a hot summer night in the tail end of 1965, Charlie Bucktin, a precocious and bookish boy of thirteen, is startled by an urgent knock on the window of his sleep-out. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in the regional mining town of Corrigan. Rebellious, mixed-race and solitary, Jasper is a distant figure of danger and intrigue for Charlie. So when Jasper begs for his help, Charlie eagerly steals into the night by his side, terribly afraid but desperate to impress.Jaspe...
Jasper Jones
4.5 out of 5 stars based on 224 reviews
2010
EN
Late on a hot summer night in the tail end of 1965, Charlie Bucktin, a precocious and bookish boy of thirteen, is startled by an urgent knock on the window of his sleep-out. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in the regional mining town of Corrigan. Rebellious, mixed-race and solitary, Jasper is a distant figure of danger and intrigue for Charlie. So when Jasper begs for his help, Charlie eagerly steals into the night by his side, terribly afraid but desperate to impress.Jaspe...
Runt
5 out of 5 stars based on 116 reviews
2022
EN
A heart-warming, funny, beautifully told story for readers of all ages from the bestselling author of Jasper Jones and Honeybee.WINNER: 2023 CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers'You don't have to carry the weight of the world in your tool belt.'Annie Shearer lives in the country town of Upson Downs with her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt. The two share a very special bond.A...
Runt
5 out of 5 stars based on 116 reviews
2022
EN
A heart-warming, funny, beautifully told story for readers of all ages from the bestselling author of Jasper Jones and Honeybee.WINNER: 2023 CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers'You don't have to carry the weight of the world in your tool belt.'Annie Shearer lives in the country town of Upson Downs with her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt. The two share a very special bond.A...
Jasper Jones
4.5 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews
2011
EN
A Michael L. Printz Honor BookCharlie Bucktin, a bookish thirteen year old, is startled one summer night by an urgent knock on his bedroom window. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in their small mining town, and he has come to ask for Charlie's help. Terribly afraid but desperate to impress, Charlie follows him into the night.Jasper takes him to his secret glade, where Charlie witnesses Jasper's horrible discovery. With his secret like a brick in his...
Jasper Jones
4.5 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews
2011
EN
A Michael L. Printz Honor BookCharlie Bucktin, a bookish thirteen year old, is startled one summer night by an urgent knock on his bedroom window. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in their small mining town, and he has come to ask for Charlie's help. Terribly afraid but desperate to impress, Charlie follows him into the night.Jasper takes him to his secret glade, where Charlie witnesses Jasper's horrible discovery. With his secret like a brick in his...
Jasper Jones
4 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews
2010
EN
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING TONI COLLETTE AND HUGO WEAVINGSummer, 1965.Late one night, thirteen-year-old Charlie Bucktin is startled by a knock on his window.His visitor is Jasper Jones. Rebellious, mixed-race and solitary, Jasper is intriguing. And he needs Charlie’s help. In the dead of night, the boys steal through town, and Charlie learns of Jasper’s horrible discovery.Burdened by a terrible secret and the weight of a town’s susp...
Jasper Jones
4 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews
2010
EN
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING TONI COLLETTE AND HUGO WEAVINGSummer, 1965.Late one night, thirteen-year-old Charlie Bucktin is startled by a knock on his window.His visitor is Jasper Jones. Rebellious, mixed-race and solitary, Jasper is intriguing. And he needs Charlie’s help. In the dead of night, the boys steal through town, and Charlie learns of Jasper’s horrible discovery.Burdened by a terrible secret and the weight of a town’s susp...
The Amber Amulet
3.5 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews
2012
EN
You're in safe hands - The Masked Avenger and Richie the Power Beagle are here to protect you! A brilliant jewel of a book from the acclaimed, bestselling author of Jasper Jones.*Dear Sir/Ma'am,Please find enclosed this AMBER AMULET. That must sound unusual to a citizen, but you will have to trust me on this count because the science is too detailed for me to outline here. All you need to know is that the AMBER AMULET will eliminate your unhappines...
The Amber Amulet
3.5 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews
2012
EN
You're in safe hands - The Masked Avenger and Richie the Power Beagle are here to protect you! A brilliant jewel of a book from the acclaimed, bestselling author of Jasper Jones.*Dear Sir/Ma'am,Please find enclosed this AMBER AMULET. That must sound unusual to a citizen, but you will have to trust me on this count because the science is too detailed for me to outline here. All you need to know is that the AMBER AMULET will eliminate your unhappines...
Jasper Jones
4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews
2017
EN
It's summer 1965 in a small, hot town in Western Australia. Overseas, war is raging in Vietnam, civil rights marchers are on the streets, and women's liberation is stirring, but at home in Corrigan Charlie Bucktin dreams of writing the great Australian novel. Charlie's fourteen and smart. But when sixteen-year-old, constantly in-trouble Jasper Jones appears at his window one night, Charlie's out of his depth. Jasper has stumbled upon a terrible crime in the scrub nearby, and he knows he's ...
$10.39 USD
Jasper Jones
4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews
2017
EN
It's summer 1965 in a small, hot town in Western Australia. Overseas, war is raging in Vietnam, civil rights marchers are on the streets, and women's liberation is stirring, but at home in Corrigan Charlie Bucktin dreams of writing the great Australian novel. Charlie's fourteen and smart. But when sixteen-year-old, constantly in-trouble Jasper Jones appears at his window one night, Charlie's out of his depth. Jasper has stumbled upon a terrible crime in the scrub nearby, and he knows he's ...
$10.39 USD
Honeybee (Audiobook)
- Narrated by
- Harvey Zielinski
4.5 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews
Unabridged
12 hours 17 min
2020
EN
The highly anticipated new novel by the bestselling author of Jasper Jones. 'Find out who you are, and live that life.'Late in the night, fourteen-year-old Sam Watson steps onto a quiet overpass, climbs over the rail and looks down at the road far below.At the other end of the same bridge, an old man, Vic, smokes his last cigarette.The two see each other across the void. A fateful connection is made, and an unlikely friendship blooms. Slowly, we learn what led Sam a...
Honeybee (Audiobook)
- Narrated by
- Harvey Zielinski
4.5 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews
Unabridged
12 hours 17 min
2020
EN
The highly anticipated new novel by the bestselling author of Jasper Jones. 'Find out who you are, and live that life.'Late in the night, fourteen-year-old Sam Watson steps onto a quiet overpass, climbs over the rail and looks down at the road far below.At the other end of the same bridge, an old man, Vic, smokes his last cigarette.The two see each other across the void. A fateful connection is made, and an unlikely friendship blooms. Slowly, we learn what led Sam a...
The Underdogs of Upson Downs
2024
EN
**A heartwarming and hilarious story about a girl and her dog, and of kindness, friendship, hurdles, tunnels, see-saws, and—most importantly—bringing out the best in yourself and others.A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR**Annie Shearer lives in the country town of Upson Downs with her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt. The two share a very special bond.After years evading capture, Runt is remarkably fast and agile, perfect for herding runawa...
The Underdogs of Upson Downs
2024
EN
**A heartwarming and hilarious story about a girl and her dog, and of kindness, friendship, hurdles, tunnels, see-saws, and—most importantly—bringing out the best in yourself and others.A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR**Annie Shearer lives in the country town of Upson Downs with her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt. The two share a very special bond.After years evading capture, Runt is remarkably fast and agile, perfect for herding runawa...
Jasper Jones (Audiobook)
- Narrated by
- Humphrey Bower
5 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews
Unabridged
12 hours 49 min
2012
EN
Late on a hot summer night in the tail end of 1965, Charlie Bucktin, a precocious and bookish boy of 13, is startled by an urgent knock on the window of his sleep-out. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in the regional mining town of Corrigan. Rebellious, mixed-race and solitary, Jasper is a distant figure of danger and intrigue for Charlie. So when Jasper begs for his help, Charlie eagerly steals into the night by his side, terribly afraid but desperate to impress. Jasper takes him t...
Jasper Jones (Audiobook)
- Narrated by
- Humphrey Bower
5 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews
Unabridged
12 hours 49 min
2012
EN
Late on a hot summer night in the tail end of 1965, Charlie Bucktin, a precocious and bookish boy of 13, is startled by an urgent knock on the window of his sleep-out. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in the regional mining town of Corrigan. Rebellious, mixed-race and solitary, Jasper is a distant figure of danger and intrigue for Charlie. So when Jasper begs for his help, Charlie eagerly steals into the night by his side, terribly afraid but desperate to impress. Jasper takes him t...
Runt (Audiobook)
- Narrated by
- Genevieve Hegney
5 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews
Unabridged
6 hours 13 min
2022
EN
A heart-warming, funny, beautifully told story for readers of all ages from the bestselling author of Jasper Jones and Honeybee.'You don't have to carry the weight of the world in your tool belt.'Annie Shearer likes to fix things. She lives in the country town of Upson Downs with her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt. The two share a very special bond.After years evading capture, Runt is remarkably fast and agile, perfect for herding runaway sheep. But when...
Runt (Audiobook)
- Narrated by
- Genevieve Hegney
5 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews
Unabridged
6 hours 13 min
2022
EN
A heart-warming, funny, beautifully told story for readers of all ages from the bestselling author of Jasper Jones and Honeybee.'You don't have to carry the weight of the world in your tool belt.'Annie Shearer likes to fix things. She lives in the country town of Upson Downs with her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt. The two share a very special bond.After years evading capture, Runt is remarkably fast and agile, perfect for herding runaway sheep. But when...