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A Belinda Robinson Novel Book 1: Belinda and the Witch's Cat [MultiFormat]
by Margaret Pearce
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Belinda is an only child, and lonely. When her mother has to leave home to recover from her illness, her grandmother arrives to look after her. Belinda discovers to her delight that she has a very unusual grandmother and her grandmother's cat, a superior Siamese called Senna is equally unusual. Belinda's life suddenly becomes full of friends and adventures. She learns to fly a moth eaten carpet to visit her mother, turn a big black bear back into her father and saves Senna from certain death... more info>> (Published: 2011)
Words: 17697 - Reading Time: 50-70 min.
Category: Children's Fiction
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Altar of Shulaani [Altar of Shulaani Series Book 1] [MultiFormat]
by Margaret Pearce
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Mike welcomed the chance to spend his holidays with his father on an archaeological dig. Tracing the ancient caravan routes across the baking desert turned into a completely different kind of adventure, however, when Mike stumbled through a time warp into an ancient world ... (Published: 2007)
Words: 33266 - Reading Time: 95-133 min.
Category: Children's Fiction/Science Fiction
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Belinda and the Missing Will [A Belinda Robinson Novel Book 3] [MultiFormat]
by Margaret Pearce
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Belinda's unusual grandmother, with her unusual cat, Senna, is looking after Belinda while her parents are away. Belinda is thrilled because unusual things always happen when grandmother comes to visit... And this visit is no exception, first the girls learn of the missing Will that will save old Miss Higgins, then the petrified gryphon on Miss Higgins' roof accidentally gets woken. If a hungry, angry gryphon wasn't bad enough, Belinda and her friends learn that they must find the gryphon's m... more info>> (Published: 2011)
Words: 18488 - Reading Time: 52-73 min.
Category: Children's Fiction
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Circus Runaways [Jumping into Trouble Series Book 2] [MultiFormat]
by Margaret Pearce
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Sawdust flying from the hooves of dancing horses, glittering acrobats swinging high up in the trapeze, fanfares and braided jackets--the excitement of the circus was to turn a miserable winter into a season of surprises for runaway John, his dog Blue and his horse Roanie. And life out of the circus ring was to be just as eventful, for circus folk are different, wonderful, funny ... and sometimes dangerous. (Published: 2009)
Words: 20168 - Reading Time: 57-80 min.
Category: Children's Fiction
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Missing! A Horse [Jumping into Trouble Book 3] [MultiFormat]
by Margaret Pearce
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The most dreadful thing that can ever happen to a horse owner has happened to John and Berry. Their horses are lost, strayed or stolen! Perhaps destination knacker-yard! Or have unscrupulous thieves sold them? The two boys stumble from one misadventure after another in their efforts to at last find the stolen horses. (Published: 2009)
Words: 14510 - Reading Time: 41-58 min.
Category: Young Adult
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The Cave of Dreaming [The Altar of Shulaani Series Book 2] [MultiFormat]
by Margaret Pearce
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Mike and Alinea and their alien pet, Beeper, are expected to stay out of trouble during their holiday on an archeological dig somewhere in Central Australia. It is not their fault that they trigger a time gate in the cave of the dreaming. They have to escape being lodged in an intergalactic lost property office until claimed, avoid being eaten by the deadly Kloog who are raiding the protected planets again, and help their new friends before they find their way home again. (Published: 2008)
Words: 30429 - Reading Time: 86-121 min.
Category: Children's Fiction/Science Fiction
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The Mystery of the Third Seal [MultiFormat]
by Margaret Pearce
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James Tadworthy lives in a post holocaust society. It is an ideal society. There are no wars, no crime, no pollution, and not much work. Everyone lives in perfect harmony with their tamed environment, with all knowledge controlled by the Shepherds, a group selflessly dedicated to humanity's welfare and best interests. Shockingly, Tadworthy discovers the Shepherds' horrific and closely guarded secret and uncovers a world of violence and intrigue. He desperately launches on a quest through the dar... more info>>
Words: 30356 - Reading Time: 86-121 min.
Category: Science Fiction/Young Adult
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The Secret of the Kloog [The Altar of Shulaani Series Book 3] [MultiFormat]
by Margaret Pearce
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Mike's father goes missing on a remote island. Mike, Alinea and Beeper travel through a time gate to find him. They find him unconscious. They have to protect him during their desperate search to return home, escaping being dumped at the Intergalactic lost property, and illegal dealers who want them silenced, and still stay away from the Kloog. An odd creature the Quok, that Beeper distrusts, is the only one prepared to help them. When they arrive on the mysterious 'Place of the Call' they reali... more info>> (Published: 2008)
Words: 29337 - Reading Time: 83-117 min.
Category: Children's Fiction
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Wanted! A Horse [Jumping Into Trouble Series Book 1] [MultiFormat]
by Margaret Pearce
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John wants a horse. His parents are unsympathetic. Only Jenny understands, and shares her fat pony with him. As a result of one of their adventures, he gets Roanie, but then his problems really start. How can he earn money to care for his horse, when he is constantly dogged by trouble in the shape of a small blue heeler? (Published: 2008)
Words: 26704 - Reading Time: 76-106 min.
Category: Children's Fiction
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