It's 1956 . . . and Lina dreams of being a writer, but her strict Italian parents have other ideas. Now that she's won a scholarship to an expensive girls school, Lina has other troubles, too. To fit in, she must keep her home life a secret, and even her best friend Mary can't know the truth. But how long can Lina keep her two worlds apart? Meet Lina and join her adventures in the first of four exciting stories about a passionate girl finding a place to belong.

Meet Lina (1) (Our Australian Girl)

Children's Books

Rippin, Sally

Literature & Fiction

Puffin AU

It's 1956 . . . and Lina is working hard on the school newspaper. But mean Sarah Buttersworth isn't making it easy, and when Lina's best friend Mary gets distracted by her new television, things begin to fall apart. Meanwhile, at home, Lina starts to uncover some dark family secrets. Living in two such different worlds isn't easy, and when tragedy strikes, she makes a decision that causes her many lives to collide . . . Follow Lina on her adventure in the second of four exciting stories about a passionate girl finding a place to belong.

Lina's Many Lives (Our Australian Girl)

Penguin Random House, Australia

It's 1956 . . . and the Melbourne Olympic Games have finally arrived! The whole city is buzzing with excitement, and Lina can't wait to go along as a reporter for the school magazine. Now is her chance to prove to everyone that she's a real writer, and nothing could be more important—until Lina makes a new friend, who changes the way she sees the world . . . Follow Lina on her adventure in the third of four exciting books about a passionate girl finding a place to belong

Lina at the Games (Our Australian Girl)

It's 1956 . . . and the Melbourne Olympics are over, but for Lina the excitement is just beginning. She has a new best friend, the school magazine is a huge hit, and her parents have a surprise that will change everything. When Lina has the chance to meet her idol, the famous writer Stella Davis, it seems as if all her dreams have come true—or have they? Follow Lina on her adventure in the final of four exciting stories about a passionate girl finding a place to belong.

Lesson for Lina (4) (Our Australian Girl)

It's 1956 . . . and Lina dreams of being a writer, but her strict Italian parents have other ideas. Now that she's won a scholarship to an expensive girls school, Lina has other troubles, too. But the Melbourne Olympic Games could be an opportunity for Lina to follow her dream of working on the school paper. Journey with Lina across all four exciting stories about a passionate girl finding a place to belong. Includes Meet Lina, Lina's Many Lives, Lina and the Games, and A Lesson to Lina—and a bonus chapter telling readers what happened next for Lina!

The Lina Stories: 4 Books in One (Our Australian Girl)

Education & Reference

What would you do if everyone thought your best friend was dangerous?Polly the witch and Buster the monster shouldn't be friends. And they definitely shouldn't be on the run from almost everyone in town.But when Polly is called to the Hollow Valley Mines - the forbidden, haunted mines - by her magic stones, these two best friends have a big decision to make.Do they stay hidden and safe, or risk it all to save the day?

The Mystery of the Magic Stones (Polly and Buster, 2)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Bolinda Audio

Our Adventure Vacation

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Educators Pub Svc Inc

Meet Billie B Brown! Do you know what the B stands for? It's for Brave, Brilliant and Bold! The Billie B misadventures have quickly become favourites for girls all over the world. This audio collection brings together five favourite Billie B Brown books in one volume.The Bad ButterflyThe Soccer StarThe Midnight FeastThe Second Best FriendThe Extra Special Helper

The Billie B Brown Collection

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Billie B Brown Collection 2, The

Billie B. Brown is back! Do you remember what the B stands for? It’s for Brave, Brilliant, and Bold!
The Billie B. stories have quickly become favorites for girls all over the world. This audio collection brings together five favorite Billie B. Brown books in one volume including "The Beautiful Haircut," "The Perfect Present," "The Secret Message," "The Big Sister," and "The Birthday Mix-Up."

The Billie B Brown Collection 2

Love in the time of the Tiananmen Square. 
 Anna never imagined living in such a foreign place. Fresh out of high school, she has joined her father, who works in Shanghai. She's eager to see China beyond the bicycle-crowded streets between their apartment, her father's expatriate community and the art school she's attending. That's why she's thrilled when her father hires a cute local -- a fellow student named Chenxi -- to be her translator and guide. 
 Too bad Anna seems nothing but trouble for Chenxi. His ideas about art already rankle the authorities, and he could do without the added attention of being with a wai guo ren -- a foreigner. Even so, he is intrigued by Anna's brashness and the freedoms she takes for granted. But when Anna turns their friendship toward passion, her actions have consequences that are intensified by a watchful regime looking to get rid of disruptive artists. 
 Set around the time of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and inspired by the author's time spent in China as a teenager, Chenxi and the Foreigner crackles with emotion, ideas and authenticity.

Chenxi and the Foreigner

Teen & Young Adult

Annick Press

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