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Jocelyn Harewood

Fiction

Two novels for grown-up readers. One was filmed on Melbourne's streets. The other goes to Bali looking for answers.

Romper Stomper

Written for Geoffrey Wright's movie, Romper Stomper starring Russell Crowe, this book follows a gang's rampage against the Vietnamese. When the leader gets a woman, events spin out of control. This is a compelling tale of violence, love and intimate betrayal, set on the streets of Melbourne. Hando seeks white supremacy, his gang members just want action, the Vietnamese want revenge.

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Bare Toes in Bali

There are adventures everywhere you go in Bali, many away from the tourist trails. This book also takes you to historical, almost hidden, places that will amaze and tempt you. However there is also a message that will excite you and make you wonder why it's not being yelled, or yodelled from the tree tops.

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YA Fiction

Fast, funny novels about teenagers. Written for teenagers, and for anyone who has ever lived with one.

Voices in the Wash-House

Voices in the Wash-house is set in Melbourne where Peregrine has pranged his mum's car and damaged his leg which is now in a plaster cast. He is seriously worried about his chances of getting his licence and, however he looks at it, his problems are all his mum's fault. His mate, Mono, decides to place microphones around the house so there's something to listen to, since it's pretty boring being stuck in a wash-house.

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Worms in the Night

Through chaotic ups and downs with her father and friends, Penny learns about death, dyslexia, crosswords and how to dye your hair. Then she found that friendship can also hurt, but she hadn't planned to fall in love.

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Spiked

Food allergies send Steven into violent rages which he can't control. But he has to get his act together, now he's met this chick. Then a near-fatal accident changes everything. A vibrant tale about two teenagers and how their problems increase when they fall in love. Steven is haunted by his past. Jenny is determined to not get hurt in this relationship. Then her mother tries to help, but who ends up suffering? An insight into the hearts and minds of teenagers and parents.

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Sci Fi

Two stories that start with an ordinary family problem and end up somewhere much stranger. A new sport in the sky, and a computer that sends you to rescue people (and a dolphin).

Cloud Skiing

There was no snow falling on the Australian ski fields and travelling overseas was not permitted. Then Kadine’s father invented a new sport – skiing on clouds. As the cloud skiing season opens, Kadine has to find solutions to many problems. But maybe, just maybe, her new friend Ambrose will be there for her.

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Flying Colours

When Codey’s dad has problems with his computer colours, Codey decides to help. Unfortunately for him, changing colours on the screen has a bizarre affect on the world around him. Codey and his dog, Buckets get into some very sticky situations. But perhaps they are meant to be there.

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