australia

After moving from a small country town to Seattle, Heather Baxter marries Tom, a widowed doctor with a young son and teenage daughter. A working vacation overseas seems like the perfect way to bring the new family together. When they discover remote Island, off-limits to outside visitors, the family talks their way onto the ferry, taking a chance on an adventure far from the reach of iPhones and Instagram. But as soon as they set foot on the island, which is run by a tightly knit clan of locals, everything feels wrong. Then a shocking accident propels the Baxters from an unsettling situation into an absolute nightmare. When Heather and the kids are separated from Tom, they are forced to escape alone, seconds ahead of their pursuers. Now it's up to Heather to save herself and the kids, even though they don't trust her, the harsh bushland is filled with danger, and the locals want her dead.

"It is 2011. You want nothing more than to be a journalist in Somalia like your aunty. But the truth can be dangerous--and when you and your little sister are left alone, you find yourself facing life-and-death choices at every turn. Can you escape a terrorist organisation and find a safe place to call home? You'll be asked to cross a desert on foot, hide below deck in a leaky boat, and put your life in the hands of people smugglers. At every turn, the choice is yours. How far will you go for freedom?"--OCLC.

Presents an illustrated look at the history and traditions of Australia and the Pacific Realm.

The land down under boasts fascinating geography, landscapes, and cultures. Investigate Australia, from its government and history to what life there is like today.

"Eighteen-year-old Brooke is the kind of friend who not only remembers everyone's birthdays, but also organizes the group present, pays for it, and politely chases others for their share. She's the helper, the doer, the maker-of spreadsheets. She's the responsible one who always follows the rules-and she plans to keep it that way during her first year of college. Her student housing only has one rule: 'no unnecessary drama.' Which means no fights, tension, or romance between roommates. When one of them turns out to be Jesse, her high-school nemesis, Brooke is determined she can handle it. They'll simply silently endure living together and stay out of each other's way. But it turns out Jesse isn't so easy to ignore"--Provided by publisher.

Get to know Australia-- its land, animals, people, and way of life.

Abandoned by her drug-addicted mother at the age of eleven, high school student Taylor Markham struggles with her identity and family history at a boarding school in Australia.

In the time since their friend Arie died, new problems have surfaced for Ciana Beauchamp and Eden McLauren of Tennessee--Eden is heading to Australia to rekindle her romance with Garret, while Ciana is being pressured to sell her family's land to a developer and a long buried family secret is threatening to end her relationship with Jon, the man she wants to marry.

"This title highlights major destinations within Australia and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Australia, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index"--OCLC.

"Take a trip to Australia! Start in the city of Sydney, where you'll find an impressive bridge and a famous opera house. Then, head into nature to see the beautiful Uluru rock formation and the Great Barrier Reef. And don't forget to say hi to the kangaroos and koalas! Learn all about Australia as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book"--Provided by publisher.