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This is a great adventure story about a boy who inherits a large fortune from his aunt. When he arrives to collect his inheritance he finds there is a mystery surrounding his aunt's death. There are lots of twists and turns in this exciting story. It is suitable for Years 4-6. This is another exciting adventure. When the children who live in the castle reach a certain age they are apprenticed to various masters to learn their trade. This is the story of Will and his friends as they learn their trades. The Rangers are the intelligence gathers and troubleshooters of the kingdom. Once you finish the first story you will be eager to read the rest of the series. The excitement in the stories make them hard to put down. Suitable for Years 4-6. This story is set in the WW2 in Cowra, NSW. It tells the story of Barry who wishes to become a soldier when he is old enough so he can rescue his brother Jack from a POW camp. He sets about getting fit and training so he will be a good soldier. He is excited by war and fighting the enemy. This is based on true events in Cowra. Suitable for Years 4-6. This is the story of an unusual mouse who wanted to be a knight and save a fair maiden. He is banished from his home and sent to the basement because he was seen talking to a human. What happens next is very intresting. Kate DiCamillo uses lots of very descriptive language as the story unfolds. Read the book even if you have seen the movie! Suitable for Years 3-6. This is the story of a young girl who moves to a new town and how she makes friends with the help of a dog. It is a relaxing feel good read about friendship and connecting with people. Suitable for Years 3-6. This is an exciting and at times terrifying story of a brave young girl growing up in Afghanistan under the rule of the Taliban. Parvana risks her life to earn money to feed her family. It is based on real life events that some refugees have suffered.I found this story enthralling and hard to put down. Its follow on //Parvana's journey// is equally well-told. I would recommend this to Years 5 and 6 students. This story took me a while to get into, but then it grabbed me and I really wanted to know how it ended. It tells of a young girl exploring a new neighbourhood and it results in some interesting time-travel. A good read suitabel for Years 4-6. I found this book hard to put down. Kate's father has disappeared in a plane crash. Kate feels if she lights a candle in the hut on the edge of their farm it will guide her father home. She has to find ways to get to the hut each afternnon and here she meets the mysterios Troy. Why is he there and how will his story affect Kate and her dad's rescue? A great read for Years 5 &6.