World Literatures

This simple story teaches children the Awabakal words for creatures and things they might find on a walk through the Australian bush.

Nov 21, 2009 - Susan Whelan

Estranged from her parents, pregnant, confused and tired, Georgina wants to run away but discovers that there are some things you can't leave behind.

Nov 2, 2009 - Susan Whelan

Farahad Zama once again takes readers to the Indian city of Vizag in this charming story about the complicated nature of love, romance and family responsibilities.

Nov 2, 2009 - Susan Whelan

Moving from the beaches of Sri Lanka in the 1960s to present-day London, Brixton Beach highlights the impact of civil war on individuals.

Oct 22, 2009 - Susan Whelan

When Jaz travels to Abudai to meet his father, he discovers that family life the Middle East is very different to what he expected.

Oct 8, 2009 - Susan Whelan

This collection of short stories challenges readers with vivid depictions of romance, love and affection, highlighting the complex nature of relationships of all kinds.

Sep 26, 2009 - Susan Whelan

This murder whodunnit set in India offers background, motive and evidence for six different suspects, keeping readers guessing until the final pages.

Sep 7, 2009 - Susan Whelan

From Nagasaki during the last days of World War II to Afghanistan and the United States post 9/11, Burnt Shadows takes on themes of terrorism and multiculturalism.

Sep 4, 2009 - Susan Whelan

Set in rural Queensland in the 1970s, this debut novel follows a 12 year old girl as she is challenged by events in her small country town.

Aug 27, 2009 - Susan Whelan

Orphaned sisters Mackenzie and Tahlia make a pact to not let anyone know about their grandfather's strange behaviour, but some promises need to be broken.

Aug 27, 2009 - Susan Whelan

Modern teenager Sam travels back in time to 1854 to the Ballarat goldfields where she becomes part of one of Australia's most significant rebellions.

Aug 10, 2009 - Susan Whelan

Written by an ex-Military and Signals Intelligence operative, this political thriller is based on the disappearance of Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt in 1967.

Jul 29, 2009 - Susan Whelan

One of 10 siblings growing up in a lower class Australian family, Heath Ducker tells the story of how he overcame poverty and sexual abuse to find happiness and success.

Jul 20, 2009 - Susan Whelan

Two teens, one in Australia and one in the US, teamed together for a school assignment think that they have nothing in common, until they have no-one else they can trust.

Jul 13, 2009 - Susan Whelan

This moving family memoir shares the impact of the hardships two world wars on three generations of an Australian family.

Jul 12, 2009 - Susan Whelan

This memoir chronicles the highs and lows of an Australian family living in Beijing with humour, insight and a keen eye for the quirks of human nature.

Jul 6, 2009 - Susan Whelan

From his exile from Slovakia to the ghetto of Kielce, Poland and eventually to Auschwitz at the age of ten, Buergenthal's memoir is a remarkable tale of survival.

Jun 25, 2009 - Susan Whelan

Based on the storyline of Pride and Prejudice, this novel takes a fresh approaches to the novel by considering the action of the story from the perspective of Darcy.

Jun 8, 2009 - Susan Whelan

There are only 100 days until the end of the world and teenager Luke Hunter and his friends Jordan and Peter are the only that can stop the destruction of the human race.

Jun 1, 2009 - Susan Whelan

A twenty-something Sydney party DJ is the central character in this sweet story about life and love.

May 19, 2009 - Susan Whelan

Clare Jay's stunning debut novel explores the complexity of the mother-daughter relationship.

May 11, 2009 - Susan Whelan

A collection of 12 short stories by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie exploring relationships between parents and children, husbands and wives, siblings and Nigeria and the West.

May 10, 2009 - Susan Whelan

Part thriller, part fable, The Messenger tells the story of a young man finding the meaning in life.

May 7, 2009 - Susan Whelan

A naïve Australian woman finds herself embarking on a journey around the world, as mistress to a succession of wealthy and powerful men.

May 4, 2009 - Susan Whelan

Three women move to a remote mining town each looking for something. What they find is friendship and the strength to make changes so that they can achieve their dreams.

May 4, 2009 - Susan Whelan