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My Best Mate: Tales of a Young Australian's Walk with Jesus    by Bruce David Prewer
Price: $4.99 USD. 35460 words. Language: English. Published by Published by Westview, Inc.  on April 8, 2013. Fiction » Children’s books » People & Places / Australia & Oceania.

A skillfully woven story that makes the experience of a personal relationship with Jesus understandable for the young people to whom it is addressed, "My Best Mate" is told from the point of view of an eleven-year-old Australian and addresses perennial issues of doubt and faith along with contemporary social issues such as peer pressure and racism. Includes a glossary of Australian expressions.
The Coachman    by Peter Rake
Price: $1.99 USD. 2670 words. Language: Australian English. Published by MetaPlume  on December 16, 2012. Fiction » Children’s books » People & Places / Australia & Oceania.

A colorful and touching tale that anyone who has ever loved a grandparent, or felt connected to family history, will lap up and let it sit with them forever. This is the sort of yarn that can be enjoyed alone and also a great one to share with the family.
Outback Aboriginal Stories    by Richard Eastwood
Price: $3.00 USD. 3610 words. Language: English. Published by Springwood Emedia  on November 5, 2012. Fiction » Children’s books » People & Places / Australia & Oceania.

Out of this deep respect for nature Aborigines have learned to live in remarkable harmony with the land and its animals. Here are a few stories, which relate to a culture we can all learn from. If we try harder we can all live in harmony with planet earth.
Courtney Case and the Pobblebonk    by Jeannie Meekins
Price: $0.99 USD. 5750 words. Language: English. Published by LearningIsland.com  on September 7, 2012. Fiction » Children’s books » People & Places / Australia & Oceania.

My name is Courtney Case. I live in Australia. In my spare time, I’m a Private Detective. I’ve got my best friend and trusty sidekick, Laura, to take notes, and my cat, Maggie. Together, we form the Courtney Case Detective Agency – No Case Too Small. Being a Private Detective isn’t always about crime. Things can get lost or go missing by accident. That’s where I’m happy to help, like in this case.
Flashing Pedals    by Kylie Reynolds
Price: $2.99 USD. 3850 words. Language: English. Published by Kylie Reynolds on June 21, 2012. Fiction » Children’s books » People & Places / Australia & Oceania.

A one teacher school, a dusty paddock for a sports/rodeo ground, an artesian borehead, a collection of close knit families whose kids love thrashing through the scrub on BMX bikes. And that is West Siding, a small settlement in the dusty outback of Australia. Join Rodney, Scott, Kevin, Christine, Jack, their bushmen Dads and long suffering Mums as the West Siding BMXers take on the townies.
A Tree Tale Collection: 2 books in 1! Book 1: Jerry and the Orange Tree Book 2: Hanna and Toby’s Travel Adventures: Ants in pants in Australia!    by Kevin Peter Lee
Price: $3.99 USD. 9900 words. Language: English. Published on May 8, 2012. Fiction » Children’s books » Animals.

A Tree Tale Collection presents 2 favorite children's books by environmentalist author Kevin Peter Lee. Both books discuss the importance of looking after the environment through caring for trees. Funny, informative and thought provoking. Children of all ages will love to read these classics over and over again.
Joey in the Outback    by Richard F. Challis
Price: $0.99 USD. 6700 words. Language: English. Published by Steve Challis  on January 28, 2012. Fiction » Children’s books » Animals.

A collection of 5 short stories for children with Joey, a little boy living in outback Australia. The 5 stories: "Joey’s New Job", "Joey and the Boomerang Tree", "Joey and the Didgeridon’t", "The Dog That Lived On Paper" and "Joey and Tyrannosaurus Rex" total 4700 words. There is also a brief explanation of a few of the many Australia references in the stories. Illustrated with colour pictures.
A Bunch of Battlers    by Kylie Reynolds
Price: $2.99 USD. 15620 words. Language: English. Published by Kylie Reynolds on July 2, 2011. Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays.

Three Australian bush kids are alarmed by a plan the Welfare have for their future. By 'flying beneath the radar' of the authorities, they avoid being noticed as missing. On bicycles they explore the western outback of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia in search of a home where they can live together. Humorous, true to life incidents with plenty of ups and downs. Suit all the family.