New Releases by Victor Kelleher

In a reimagined future Antarctica, the ''Great Southland'', a vicious war is raging between fiercely determined clans of small farmers and a ferocious band of eco-warriors called the Wilders, whose aim is to eradicate all human presence in the Great Southland and return it to wilderness. But Evan, son of a farming family, dreams of finding a middle way between the warring factions, an unpopular idea on both sides which will lead him into great danger. After rescuing a little girl who''s the sole survivor of an attack on a neighbouring family, he is confronted by a Wilder, a ruthless young woman named Reyne, and only just manages to escape with the child. But now Reyne is on his trail¿and what happens next will set the scene for an extraordinary chain of events that will reach across time to change the fate of the Great Southland. Only the Wild is a brilliant mix of exciting adventure and thought-provoking themes, by one of Australia''s greatest writers for children.

Irian and Ulana and their clan have made the cave their home since they drove off the savage sabre-toothed tiger they know as the Beast, with fire granted to them by the Sky Spirit one wild stormy day. That fire has burned bright at the cave mouth for a long time, protecting them from the depredations of the Beast. But one dark night, that protection fails?and what happens then destroys the young people''s firelit world and drives them, wounded and traumatised, as far away from the cave as they can. But in a prehistoric landscape haunted by soft-footed predators who consider humans their prey, it is a dangerous undertaking. Then they meet a solitary, prickly old woman named Trug who has precious gifts of healing and fire, and plans that don''t necessarily include an injured girl and a boy who''s lost all power of speech. But with her somewhat reluctant agreement, Ulana and Irian join her on a journey that will not only take the two young people to very different worlds than the one they have known but also full circle, back to the cave, and unexpected revelations?An exciting story set in a richly-recreated Paleolithic past, this novel for middle-grade readers is both an extraordinary adventure and a moving exploration of loss, survival and courage.

Goblin in the City Gibblewort the goblin thinks he is on the way home to Ireland . . . until he gets thrown out of a mail van into the middle of a busy, bustling city. Blither and blather! Where are the grey clouds? Where is the squelchy rain? And where is the icy breeze a goblin loves so well? Yikes! Gibblewort is lost in the big city . . . and he soon finds himself in all sorts of trouble. Goblin in the Rainforest Gibblewort the goblin is filled with joy when he crawls out of his postbag to find damp earth, falling rain and the sound of the wind through the trees. He''s made it home to Ireland at last! Except it''s not Ireland, it''s the Australian Rainforest, and Gibblewort soon finds himself being stung, squeezed, sucked, nipped and pecked by all sorts of strange and unusual creatures . . . Another hilarious adventure from everyone''s favourite grouchy goblin.

The great dome of the sky, black, star-sprinkled, arched above him, appearing at that moment so limitless, so vast and free, that the fences and cages of Taronga were dwarfed, reduced to the point where they barely seemed to exist . . . Every so often, there comes a story so brilliant and lively and moving that it cannot be left in the past. Rediscover the magic of our country''s most memorable children''s books in the Penguin Australia Children''s Classics series of stories too precious to leave behind.

When the label on his package home is smeared, Gibblewort the goblin finds himself lost in the city and in all sorts of trouble.

When the nasty goblin Gibblewort wakes up in the Australian rainforest, he thinks he has returned to his native Ireland, but soon finds himself being stung, squeezed, nipped, and pecked by strange and unusual creatures.

From the spiky Australian bush to the ski slopes of the Snowy Mountains to the rainforests of Far North Queensland - and everywhere in between - Gibblewort the goblin has blundered, crawled and whinged his way through Australia''s vast landscape. So surely a relaxing day somewhere in Australia would be possible. But wherever Gibblewort goes this vast land of ours remains his nemesis. Will he EVER get back home to rainy ol'' Ireland?

Blither and Blather! Gibblewort is a nasty little Irish goblin who can think of nothing better than playing horrible tricks on his friends and snacking on mothballs. But when he desperately wants to leave sunny Australia and return to boggy old Ireland, his plans are turned upside down. Whether he''s cuddled by a python in the rainforest, caged with a love-struck chimp in the Zoo or strapped to a runaway snowboard in the Snowy Mountains, trouble sticks to Gibblewort like toe fungus. Enjoy more of Gibblewort''s capers in this new collection of three of his memorable adventures in Australia- GOBLIN IN THE RAINFOREST, GOBLIN AT THE ZOO and GOBLIN IN THE SNOW.

Tim''s birthday present from his Aunt Ethel is a kitten. A very LARGE kitten.

Peter has heard a lot about God and is convinced He must live somewhere. But where? Nobody seems too sure. So Peter sets out on a search of his own.

Gibblewort, the horrible Irish goblin is driving his goblin mates crazy. So they pack him off to Austria for a winter holiday. But at the last minute, they change the address on his postbag from ''Austria'' to ''Australia''. He''s coming here again! This time he''s headed for the Snowy Mountains in ski season. He''s soon battling speeding snowboards, angry brumbies, talking fish and hungry eagles. Everywhere Gibblewort goes, trouble follows. Can Gibblewort really become the snowboarding champion of Australia? 7 yrs+

Gibblewort the Irish goblin is as nasty as ever. When his goblin friends get tired of his wicked ways, they teach him a lesson by packing him off to a damp part of Australia. The place he ends up in couldn''t be damper - the Great Barrier Reef! Delight in the adventures of Gibblewort and the creatures he meets there.

Gibblewort is a nasty little Irish goblin. Sick of the rainy weather in Ireland, he decides to move to Australia. At first he is delighted with his sunny new home, but then he mets the local plants and animals and things betgin to go very wrong!

Reissue of a novel for teenagers first published in the Viking imprint in 1999. 15-year-old Jamie Hassan has been chosen by a Sufi of old Alexandria to step into the realms of the dead and follow the ivory trail through four continents, six generations, and five diverse cultures. As a channeller, Jamie can speak to the dead and relive their lives, but will he deny his remarkable power? Award-winning author''s other publications include ''Taronga'', ''Slow Burn'' and ''Fire Dancer''.

Who are we, really, and what might we one day become?the seemingly endless war between humans and their robot creations is at a crossroads.A successful military commander, Michael Shaw, changes the stakes for both sides and the bitter conflict enters a new phase. But Michael compromises his career by taking in a Rob ''child'' who bears an uncanny resemblance to his lost daughter, Ellen.Inevitably, the child grows up, and the woman he calls his daughter reverts to her robotic origins. Michael is left with a terrible choice, a choice which leads father to track daughter through a war-torn land, and to question everything he has believed about himself and his world.Victor Kelleher is one of Australia''s finest writers. His books have won numerous awards, including the Ditmar Australian Science Achievement Award and the Peace Literature Award.

Shrugging off his jacket, he grabbed the headstone and began tugging at it. ''Open,'' he wailed. ''Open!''Possession is a chilling phenomenon and Beth''s family are rocked into this nightmare world when her younger brother becomes inhabited by a spirit called Del-Del. Cold, murderous and evil, Del-Del only wants to destroy - and most of all he wants to destroy Sam.This psychological thriller grips like a vice anbd holds the reader taut, on a nerve''s edge, until the final page.

This collection contains two of Victor Kelleher''s powerful books of interwoven stories, The Travellerand Micky Darlin'', as well as previously uncollected pieces. Taken together, they lead us on a journey- one which moves through the guilt-ridden, violent terrain of Central and Southern Africa; then shifts to an Australia which has yet to learn the lessons of pity and compassion; and ends where in a sense it began - in the raw, all-too-human world of the poor expatriate Irish living in London in the forties. Vivid, moving, and always finely crafted, this collection reveals those diverse qualities which have won Victor Kelleher major awards as a writer for both adults and children. ''Uncompromising in their emotional honesty.'' Elizabeth Perkins, Outrider

Fantasy/science fiction novel for teenagers, first published in 1995. Set in the future, it tells of a time when Earth is unpopulated and two off-world humans, Anna and Joe, are sent to Earth to establish a new colony. Sequel to ''Parkland'', this second volume in a loosely linked trilogy is followed by ''Fire Dancer''. The award-winning author''s other publications include ''Forbidden Paths of Thual''.

Devastatingly sinister, and uncomfortably familiar, the truth about Parkland is yet to be revealed ... Parklandis the first title in a loosely linked trilogy (including Earthsongand Fire Dancer) exploring themes of humanity, responsibility and freedom.

Discovering wombats, Johnny became one, moving on all fours and foraging for his dinner in the garden. Johnny''s mum and dad decided to be wombats too but since this was obviously contrary to the rules of the game, Johnny then turned into a cane toad. Picture book format for ages 6-9 years.

The disturbing and awesome Beast of Heaven wanders a ruined Earth, destroyed long before by an atomic holocaust. He shares the land with the Gatherers, a gentle nomadic tribe, sensitive to the spirits of those long dead. Also present is the legacy of the project A2Z, an intricate computer debate with terrifying implications.Winner- Australian Science Fiction Achievement Award.

Reissue of a novel first published in 1992 dealing with a series of incidents in the lives of an unhappy and wild Irish family living in poverty in London, seen through the eyes of a young grandson.

When her father is thrown from their boat during a storm, Claire spends days and night alone at sea, injured and feverish, with only the whales as companions and protectors.

Rabon and his monstrous brother Lal journey to the twin cities to discover their destiny at the hands of the Sun Lord and the Night Lord.

Ramón, hijo de la sacerdotisa Pilar y del Señor del Sol, se entera de la existencia de una monstruosa criatura que vive en la ciénaga: ese monstruoso ser no es otro que su hermano gemelo Lal, hijo del Señor de la Noche y del cual fue separado al nacer. La intensa relación entre Ramón y Lal, los hermanos opuestos, se verá complicada con el anuncio de que el Señor del Sol está llegando a la ciudad. Las aventuras de esta original novela no sólo nos introducen en el fascinante reino de la imaginación, sino que invitan a una reflexión acerca de los valores aceptados como «bueno» o «malo», «oscuro» o «luminoso».

After freeing two ailing baboons from a research station in Africa, David and Jess are unexpectedly caught up in a struggle for survival in the bush.

While his family is visiting a remote Australian valley Kenny, a gentle young man with the mind of a three-year-old, is possessed by a hate-filled, long-dead convict, thus becoming a pawn of vengeful ghosts bent on reenacting an old tragedy.