HARRY'S SECRET - pubished by Scholastic in 2015
Harry has a secret. He loves to draw.
You wouldn’t think that would be a problem but Harry’s friend Gav thinks skateboarding, footy and fishing are cool and art is definitely not.
But when Harry enters the local art competition, his talent is no longer hidden. Or is it?
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Reviews:
"Harry’s Secret is an upbeat novel for junior readers. Harry and his friends are funny, warm-hearted and energetic, always on the go and looking out for each other. Harry’s dilemma is one many kids will relate to – whether it’s an artistic talent or some other hobby or ability that they fear being teased for." Aussie Reviews (read full review here!)
"This book is made outstanding by virtue of its sincerity and warmth, its honest portrayal of life in a small town and its inclusion of old and new histories." Reading Time (read full review here!)
*This title is out of print.
MATTY'S COMEBACK - released 2016
Go, Matty! Go!’ Matty’s mum screams at the top of her lungs from the back of the grandstand. ‘Carn, Matty, run like the wind!’
Matty scores his second try of the day. He has shone since they moved him from centre to fullback. The South Eastern Seagulls are playing the Redfern Razorbacks and they have been competition rivals forever. They need to win this game to get into the semi-finals.
Matty loves rugby, and is the South Sydney Rabbitohs No 1 fan. He’s also the star scorer in his own local team and knows he can help his team to the semi-finals and beyond.
Funny, fresh, fantastic new fiction from award-winning author Anita Heiss.
TEACHERS NOTES FOR MATTY'S COMEBACK can be downloaded here!
Reviews:
"Perfect for any kid who loves rugby, Matty’s Comeback is also a great story about family, friends and overcoming obstacles." - Aussie Reviews (red full revew here!)
"It’s an enjoyable book and should do well in primary school and public libraries.' - Reading Time (read the full review here!)
Rugby League-Themed Books for Children - by Tessa Wooldridge
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KICKING GOALS - released 2016
AFL legends Adam Goodes and Michael O’Loughlin are blood brothers and great mates. They are also two of the best footballers ever to play for the Sydney Swans. Between them, they played over 650 games and kicked over 900 goals.
But what were Goodesy and Magic like when they were kids? What kind of scrapes did they get into at school? And what was it like to go from being normal teenagers to AFL superstars?
Find out all this and much more in Kicking Goals, the story of Adam and Michael’s friendship in their own words, as told to Anita Heiss.
FREE teachers notes downloadable from here!
Reviews:
"This is a fascinating and inspiring book, one that many young boys, and especially many young Aboriginal boys and girls would love to have with them to consult as they set their own goals." - Reading Time, CBCA (read full review here!)
Book review & interview with author Anita Heiss by Lin Wong's Kids View Book Club
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Purchase from:
Readings (Melbourne)
Kiss Library (North America)
OUR RACE FOR RECONCILIATION - released May 2017
It's the year 2000 and the Olympics are going to be held in Australia. In a year of surprises, Mel and her family are heading to Sydney on an unforgettable journey to Corroboree 2000, bringing together all Australians as they celebrate Australia’s Indigenous heritage and acknowledge past wrongs.
Readers: Middle/Upper Primary.
Read more at School Essentials.
Teacher's Notes are available here!
Q&A with Anita Heiss on the Kids Bookshop Blog
Reviews:
"I imagined it would be a book about role models and identity – about a young Indigenous girl, Mel Gordon, who is inspired by Cathy Freeman to aim high and take gold one day, literally. Knowing a little of Heiss’ other writing, I should have realised it was going to be so much more." School News (read full review here)
"...this book is a must read for tweens and the perfect read-aloud in middle years classrooms." - Reading Time, CBCA (read full review here!)
"... an unforgettable journey to Corroboree 2000, bringing together all Australians as they march and sing and celebrate Australia’s Indigenous heritage and also acknowledge past wrongs.' School News (read full review here!)
Purchase from:
Avid Reader (Brisbane)
National Library of Australia bookshop
QBD nationally
Readings (Melbourne)
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