New Releases by Gillian Rubinstein

Aimed at younger readers, this illustrated story tells of two lorikeets, their life in captivity and their adventure with a burglar. The author has written several other children''s books, including the 1989 Children''s Book Council Picturebook of the Year, TBeyond the Labyrinth''.

A video game so absorbs a youngster that his life becomes part of a war aginst the game''s villains, the Demons.

Winner of the 1989 Children''s Book of the Year Award for older readers.

SUMMARY: Eight year old Melanie overcomes her fears of moving to a new house, starting at a new school and making friends.

The collection includes diaries; typescripts; drafts of major fiction works; material relating to poetry and works in compilations; handwritten notes and annotations; correspondence; newsclippings and reviews; and material relating to versions and adaptations. Some material is held on sound tape and on computer discs.