Books to Hook You!
Headfirst into history
by Alison Lloyd
The Upside-Down History of Downunder
*Winner NSW Premier’s History Award*
The story of Australia starts with a piece of land that went for a swim… Take a different look at history Downunder. Illustrated by Terry Denton.
Year of the Tiger
Two boys team up to win an archery contest beside China’s Great Wall. But on the other side of the Wall, China’s enemies are closing in…
Letty- Our Australian Girl 1841
It’s 1841, Letty’s big sister is about to sail to faraway Australia. But then there’s a mix-up, and Letty sails too…
Wicked Warriors & Evil Emperors
*CBCA shortlisted*
How does a 12-year-old boy become king, then China’s first Emperor? With a brutal army and a bag of wicked tricks.
Illustrated by Terry Denton.
Dragons, Devils & Rebels
How a teenage girl wrapped her fabulous fingernails around the throne of China. Explore the epic history of Empress Cixi and the dangerous days of China’s last Empress.
[Currently unavailable]
The Bushranger’s Boys
Do you dare – hide a bushranger? Steal to help a friend? Join the bushranger’s boys in convict Australia!
Headfirst into History!
Alison Lloyd writes books about the history of Australia, and the history of China for kids.
History is full of surprises. And fabulous stories. They are our stories, because the past is where we all came from.
Alison Lloyd puts history in your hands. Her books are fun and factual, dangerous and delightful. For readers around age 8-13.