In 2493 there are two very different civilizations surviving in a world so damaged no-one can go outside in daylight. The Thrallians are a high tech civilization, unaware of the existence of the Centrals, who live in a deserted subway. That is until Derek and Patric discover a girl locked in the Supers' quarter. A girl with blonde hair and blue eyes, unlike anyone in Thrallia.
An ancient prophecy foretells the coming of a beast that will destroy the island of Breeland unless three young people, one from each tribe, journey to the beast's lair and destroy it. Although they appear to have little in common they must learn to put aside their differences and work together for the sake of their homeland. The Brinnies are small but strong and intelligent farmers; the Coasties are a beach dwelling race who spend most of their time relaxing, while the Brooges are cave dwellers and hunters. Red streaks dancing in still water Follow on to pain and slaughter. Daughter earth and son of fire Travel through the sea of mire. Son of air must follow too, Green must join with white and blue.Find the way to mountain lair, Free the river flowing there.
In 1910 in Bendigo, three children were found dead in their home, brutally murdered with an axe and a knife.Their mother, Camellia McCluskey, was a de facto wife at a time when such a position was not socially acceptable. Her partner, George, was considerably older than her. The two lived together happily for a few years before the relationship deteriorated, putting in place a chain of events that finally resulted in the slaying of Dorothy, Eric and Ida.'Not Guilty' tells the story of those events, and the court proceedings that followed them. A storm of newspaper coverage surrounded Camellia as the Australian media struggled to understand the motivations that led her down the path she took.This story is based on Camellia's letters, court records, newspaper coverage, and other historical documents.
On a hot summer evening a group of bored teens decide to have a s ance. It's the sixties and they're country kids just having a bit of fun. Everyone knows it's just nonsense, don't they? If someone is hurt, someone they don't like, it can't be anything to do with them, can it?
In 2493 there are two very different civilizations surviving in a world so damaged no-one can go outside in daylight. The Thrallians are a high tech civilization, unaware of the existence of the Centrals, who live in a deserted subway. That is until Derek and Patric discover a girl locked in the Supers' quarter. A girl with blonde hair and blue eyes, unlike anyone in Thrallia.
When her grandmother dies, Gabby discovers an old letter concealed in a secret compartment in the roll-top desk made four generations earlier. The secrets it reveals belong to an even earlier generation-the first members of Gabby's family to cross the ocean from Britain to Australia, over 150 years ago. In 1855 Sarah and Mary are alone on The Colchester, after their parents are both killed by the deadly disease on-board. The family left their home in Wales in an attempt to find a better life in the colonies but with both parents dead the sisters are devastated, with no idea what to do next. Sarah also becomes ill and, worried about passing her illness to Mary, encourages her to spend the days away from the stuffy cabin, in the fresh air on deck. Befriended by a gentleman, Mary finds herself swept up in a hopeless cycle of shame and lies, with no way out. When the girls arrive in Melbourne they have little hope of finding suitable work and make a drastic decision which could lead either to fortune or disaster.
