New Books!

The Special Ones by Em Bailey 

Find it on the fiction shelf - F BAI

A great read, suspenseful and a bit scary! Em Bailey wrote Shift, another stand alone terrific read. The special ones are four virtuous teenagers whose lives are followed by many. The problem is that they are kept in captivity by 'The Master' who tells them that he is saving them from the dangerous world outside. Esther understands what is happening, but how can she escape and will she endanger the other three if she does? The 'followers' have no idea that the three girls and one boy are being held captive.

Frankie by Shivaun Plozza

Find it on the fiction shelf - F PLO

Shivaun Plozza has written short stories, essays and poetry, but this is her first novel. It is extremely brave and Frankie is a feisty teenager with lots of problems. Set in Melbourne the story is about how Frankie is coping with her difficult life when someone turns up and says that he is her half-brother. The trouble is that he stirs memories that Frankie has pushed away. What is the truth and will she be able to deal with it when she finds it!

Special by Georgia Blain

Find it on the fiction shelf - F BLA

In this dystopian tale we meet Fern who has been wiped from all data and must survive by working to earn enough to stay alive. She used to be Halston, an exclusive school for those who have enough money to have been genetically designed. Who should she believe? The ones who rescued her and then left her? Her mobile that tells her she is not Fern? or her own beliefs?

Nginingawila Ngirramini: Our Story by Tiwi College Alalinguwi Jarrakarlinga

Find it on the biography shelf - BIO NGI

This is a collection of mini autobiographies of nine Tiwi girls. It is beautifully produced with the help of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and tells of their heroes, sacred places and some of the happy moments in their lives.

Protest in Australia: What Do We Want? by Sue Lawson

Find it on the non-fiction shelf - NF 303.48LAW

An interesting topic not often written about, Protest in Australia: What Do We Want? covers lots of past protests with many photos and illustrations. Sue Lawson has done extensive research in this accessible book.