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Beautiful WordsSean Riley
An epic chronicle of the refugee experience, Beautiful Words weaves together three very different stories of survival, told through the eyes of three children in different times and place. From the horrors of Auschwitz Concentration Camp in the final days of World War II, to Taliban-ruled Kabul, to present day Australia. $25.99
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The Female of the SpeciesJoanna Murray-Smith
Thirty years ago Margot Mason, pioneer of the 1970s Women's Liberation movement and fearless academic, wrote her groundbreaking work. Now she has writer's block. Molly, an unannounced visitor and committed fan of Margot and her work, offers a potential solution... $25.99
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Hitler's Daughter: the playEva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge, Tim McGarry, Jackie French
Four country children waiting in the rain for the school bus take turns telling stories. In an unusual twist, Anna's story takes the children to Nazi Germany and an intriguing tale about Heidi, a young girl caught in the turmoil of World War II, whose father was one of the most dreaded men in history. $25.99
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Boy Overboard: the playPatricia Cornelius
Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia? $25.99
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HoodsAngela Betzien
Each night two hoods ride a train to a wrecking yard on the outskirts of the city. Here, in this cemetery of stories, they are storytellers with the power to fast forward, pause and rewind. Tonight, they tell the story of three kids left in a car. $25.99
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The Merry-Go-Round in the SeaDickon Oxenburgh & Andrew Ross
Adapted by Dickon Oxenburgh and Andrew Ross from Randolph Stow's classic novel, The Merry-Go-Round in the Sea captures the restless spirit of post-war Australia. $25.99
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HonourJoanna Murray-Smith
What happens when everything you have used to define yourself - every quality, role and affiliation - suddenly abandons you? What happens when a mature, intelligent, responsible and loving woman finds her life disappearing? $25.99
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Greek Tragedy: Three Plays (Antigone, Bacchae, Medea)Euripides, Sophocles
Three of the most famous tragedies from Ancient Greece, all featuring female protagonists - in modern, much-performed translations. This collection includes Antigone, Bacchae and Medea. $24.99
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Ruby MoonMatt Cameron
In Flaming Tree Grove, life appears to be picture perfect. Security and privacy are coveted and seclusion is its own reward. Until the day when little Ruby sets off to visit her grandmother at the end of the cul-de-sac and is never seen again. The neighbourhood fractures into grief and suspicion in the search for answers to a terrible deprivation. $25.99
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Influence and Operator: Two playsDavid Williamson
In Influence, Ziggi Blasco is a talk-back host whose power rests in his influence over his audience. He knows how to turn fear into hate. In Operator, Jake is the ideal candidate for an executive position with a thriving local company. But his skills at exploiting, manipulating and manoeuvring would put Machiavelli in the shade. $29.99
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