New Releases by Wendy Orr

There used to be bush all around Naringalong, but now there''s a housing estate and hardly anywhere to ride. For the kids near the new estate it is a summer of dirtbikes and discovery and the beginning of a new understanding: of friendship, family and freedom.

Science fiction story for young teenagers. Andrew''s mind is linked with that of an alien as her spacecraft approaches earth. But what are her motives in teaching Andrew amazing ways to manipulate matter?.

Simon is busy inventing machines to do his chores for him! Australian.

Katie is furious when her two lazy brothers go off to the billycart race without her - after all, she built the billycart they''ve taken. Enterprise and determination lead her to a triumphant solution.

Megan is sick and can''t go to daycare, so her mother takes her to work with her.

Linda''s class are off visiting old people. She is assigned to visit Mrs Pugh who she finds to be fascinating.

Bad Martha is a witch stuck with ordinary parents. She finds a kindred spirit in Granny who helps out when her spells go wrong.