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If you dream of being published, this book will teach you the nuts and bolts of what it means to be an author.Georgia Richter and Deborah Hunn look at the business of becoming an author. In a friendly, informative and practical way they share all you...

Two women separated by time and place but connected by a mystifying illness. This beautifully written novel will appeal to fans of literary historical fiction. In 1860s London, Arthur sees his wife Emily suddenly struck down by a pain for which she can...

All Nick Chester wants is to enjoy a quiet life, but there's something brewing in the valley that threatens to destroy his tranquil life and change the landscape of the town for forever. This second Nick Chester crime novel is as thrilling as its...

With over 40 years experience in both conventional and complementary veterinary medicine, Dr Clare Middle has created a practical and easy-to-follow guide to help you give your pets the nutrition they need for a happy, healthy and long life. Real Food...

A doggy art book, an arty dog book, and a crowd-pleasing picture book for all ages, At the Dog Park features the real-life hounds of Western Australia, including those of local authors Dianne Wolfer and James Foley as well as some of Fremantle Press's...

Described by reviewers as a 'gritty fast-paced ride', Whish-Wilson's favourite character Frank Swann is back in a crime thriller that's far too close to the truth for comfortable reading.When an American navy ship docks in Fremantle it brings a wave of...

Sally Tinker, the world's foremost inventor under the age of 12, is back with a new adventure in invention. When Sally's nemesis hatches a fowl and poultry plot, there's no room for the lily-livered. Sally and co will need all their pluck to return the...

A fresh and funny take on an old Chinese legend, this fast-paced, page-turning adventure for middle readers is full of heart. Mei Ling Pang was born at an inauspicious time on an inauspicious day, so wherever she goes, misfortune follows. When Little...

Death Leaves the Station brings the cosy country-house intrigue of crime fiction's Golden Age to the Australian wheatbelt.Set in 1927, the story takes all the classic elements of an interwar murder mystery and gives it a distinctive Australian flavour. A...

Delve into the dark history of Western Australia in this collection of true crime stories. From searches for serial killers and missing persons to the persecution of migrants and Aboriginal people, David Price takes us back to a time when the line...

Sally Morgan's Australian classic My Place, abridged and published in a new edition for younger readers. Since its publication in 1987, Sally Morgan's My Place has sold more than half a million copies in Australia, been translated and read all over the...

A stunning picture book by award-winning author and illustrator Kelly Canby that is a timeless message about building bridges, not barriers.When bricks start to go missing from the town's four walls, the mayor whips his citizens into a frenzy of...

A vibrant picture book featuring Australian animals that explores the concept of perception.Koala has a question for her friends - what colour is the sea? But they all give her different answers, and Koala doesn't know who to believe. Owl suggests she...

Full-colour illustrated book of works by internationally recognised botanical artist Philippa Nikulinsky spanning from the 1970s to today.Artist Philippa Nikulinsky, AM, is a nationally and internationally recognised botanical illustrator. This book...

A contemporary collection of women-focused poetry that explores expressions of female embodiment and sexuality, LGBTIQA+ experiences, maternal subjectivity, mental health and abuse.Of Memory and Furniture is described by Julienne van Loon as 'a deeply...

Lonely Planet has just named the Margaret River Region the best destination to visit in the Asia-Pacific.The unique region of Margaret River in Australia's south-west is captured with charm and intimacy through the lens of Frances Andrijich.Frances is...

The politics, art and culture of Perth's Workers Art Guild are detailed in this comprehensive history, as well as the personal and professional lives of some of the movement's key figures.The Workers' Art Guild was a left-leaning political force and...

Told in the style of traditional teaching stories, these animal tales take young readers on adventures of self-discovery and fulfilment.From a falling star to a lonely whale, an entertaining lizard to an enterprising penguin, these Indigenous stories are...

The poems in Maling's third collection, Fish Song, explore the effects of climate change in the Western Australian coastal sites of Cervantes and Grey.Maling's new work is rich and diverse, exploring physical landscapes as well as historical and...

Violet is a girl with big ideas. She is always thinking. One day she starts thinking about nothing. What is nothing? Where is nothing? Is it real? And if nothing is real, is anything real? A thought-provoking picture book for curious kids.

Dedicated to all those boys who carried their scars into manhood, Boy on a Wire is about an underdog who bites back.Dedicated to all those boys who carried their scars into manhood, Boy on a Wire is about an underdog who bites back.Sent to boarding...

An intimate portrayal of the experiences of Anzac legends.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...

Deep in the heart of the city, Frankie dreams of a thousand trees . . . over them, under them, through them, above them.Award-winning artist Kyle Hughes-Odgers takes readers on a journey of imagination and discovery, exploring the art of nature and the...

Harry's perfect life does not include spending an entire weekend tramping around a stinking-hot, snake-filled scrub. But doing it without a phone? That's a big mistake. As it turns out, it was only the beginning . . . City kid Harry is doomed to spend...

These charming tales share some exciting, happy and even scary times exploring country in bush and beyond.Grandparents are special, and the time you spend with them is special, too. This collection draws together four tales for younger readers from the...

Dan and his Grandpa had a special friendship. 'Don't worry, Dan,' Grandpa said one day. 'No matter what happens I'll always be with you, looking after you.' A gentle story about death, mourning and the very special place of Grandparents.

Depicting a tale of bravery, loss and heartbreak, this much-loved Australian tale captures the Anzac spirit and celebrates the lifesaving work of WWI nurses.Harefield, England. When the war arrives, Rose's life changes dramatically. Far from home,...

Take a look through Australian history and how fences play both a practical and symbolic part in our story. From stone to post and rail, from the utilitarian to the sculptural, a well-built fence is a thing of beauty and a monument to workmanship. These...

This powerful picture book for older readers is a call to hope that cleverly illustrates how the very same situation can be viewed quite differently depending on your perspective.From the masterful pen of multi-award-winning Meg McKinlay and dynamic new...

Sally Tinker - the world's foremost inventor under the age of 12 - is back with a new adventure in invention. When a friend's beloved pet goes on a dung-rolling rampage through her home town, Sally is stuck in the muck - just how much manure can she...

Drawing on the authors' own experiences, these charming tales are illustrated with black-and-white line drawings, and are a great way to introduce young readers to the world of contemporary First Nations storytelling.This collection draws together four...

What's a girl to do, when her house can't find a home? A beautiful story for junior readers about finding where you belong. Bella is very surprised one morning to discover her house has moved in the night - not a lot, just a little. Her parents are too...

As Australia's largest wartime port, Fremantle played a unique role in the nation's story. Featuring extraordinary photographs, this volume is a fascinating account of our homefront during the Boer War, World War I, World War II and more. It records our...

Deliveries usually come in a van. Deliveries are often heavy boxes or oddly shaped padded bags. Deliveries do not come late on a school night. They don't come in a speeding car. And they don't cry.Deliveries usually come in a van. Deliveries are often...

Lucy is in Year 12 and under pressure to succeed. The last thing she needs now is an intense boyfriend.Breaking up with Carl feels like the only way to keep her dreams on track. But good decisions can have bad consequences and leaving Carl is going to be...

A unique celebration of Banksia menziesii - commonly known as Firewood Banksia - by acclaimed botanical artist Philippa Nikulinsky. This series of exquisitely detailed drawings and paintings records the species and its cycles in all their beauty.A...

All monkeys love bananas! For breakfast for dinner for snacks and for lunch they all crave bananas, munch, munch, munch. Well, maybe not all monkeys ... A very funny picture book about one poor monkey who can't stand to see another banana.

Seven leading botanical artists are brought together for the first time in this beautifully illustrated book.Seven leading botanical artists are brought together for the first time in this beautifully illustrated book. Author Janda Gooding shares the...

T.A.G. Hungerford's highly acclaimed, bestselling autobiographical short stories recount his childhood in semi-rural suburbia in the 1920s and 1930s.T.A.G. Hungerford's highly acclaimed, bestselling autobiographical short stories recount his childhood in...

Does the greatest team have the greatest fans? Read Derby and find out for yourself.'The State is divided. It's not life or death, it's more important.'So says a poster on Dennis Cometti's wall - and that's what David Whish-Wilson and Sean Gorman found...

Harley, a man of Nyoongar ancestry, finds himself at a difficult point in the history of his country, family and self.As the apparently successful outcome of his white grandfather's enthusiastic attempts to isolate and breed the 'first white man born',...

This collection draws together three fantastic stories by mother-and-daughter team Gladys and Jill Milroy from the Waarda series of First Nations stories.Told in the tradition of teaching stories, these avian tales take young readers on adventures of...

When Avalon moves to the city her life is turned upside down. Starting at a new high school, she finds herself at the centre of a brutal cyber-bullying campaign. She is inundated with obscene texts, and subject to increasingly vicious posts, as things...

When visiting the zoo, whatever you do, DON'T WAKE THE PANDA! Join in the fantastic fun as one grumpy panda sets off a frenzy of wild partyingWhen visiting the zoo, whatever you do, DON'T WAKE THE PANDA! Join in the fantastic fun as one grumpy panda sets...

Against pink skies kookaburra calls . . .Against pink skies kookaburra calls . . . Acclaimed mother-and-son-team Sally Morgan and Ezekiel Kwaymullina take readers on a journey through a day, celebrating the interconnectedness of people and animals in...

Renowned artist Kyle Hughes-Odgers brings his unique vision to these and many other questions. From the practical to the philosophical, this book is guaranteed to fire young imaginations!How does sound taste? Do colours smell? Why do onions make me...

On 27 January 2015, the world commemorated the 70-year anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. As the last living witnesses of that terrible time pass away, award-winning writer Alice Nelson presents a powerful collection of fourteen...

Superheroes have lots of super attributes - amazing strength, incredible speed, sensational costumes.But this charming book is a celebration of super skills of a quite different kind - the kind that are much closer to home.