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New Releases by Victor Kelleher

Victor Kelleher is the author of The Lastling (2025), The Cave (2024), Wanderer (2022), Gibblewort the Goblin: Get Me Outta Here Collection (2014), Gibblewort the Goblin: The Summer Holiday Collection (2014).

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The Lastling

release date: Jan 01, 2025
The Lastling
Guido, a mild-mannered Android, works as a guide in the Wilderness Park - a last remaining tract of unspoiled country. Verne, a human girl, works as a thief in the city. They are very different beings, living very different lives, but their fates are soon to be entangled. On the day that Guido''s destiny changes forever, he is guiding a family through the wilds when he receives shocking news: Enforcers have been dispatched to eliminate him and all the other Droid guides. Desperate to survive, he does the forbidden thing - he disobeys a direct order - an action that will have dire consequences. Years later, Verne, who knows nothing of Guido, is hired to break into the home of an old Enforcer and retrieve a mysterious weapon. This she does, successfully, and it is here that her and Guido''s stories intersect. What happens next is as compelling as it is unexpected and sets both Verne and Guido on a path that reveals dangerous truths about the world they thought they knew. Their shared journey also creates strong bonds of trust that defy their differences. An extraordinary adventure set in a disturbing future, The Lastling is also a thought-provoking exploration of what it really means to be human.

The Cave

release date: Apr 04, 2024
The Cave
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.

Wanderer

release date: Aug 08, 2022
Wanderer
In a dangerous world where predators both human and animal roam the land and the sea, an orphaned young boatman, Dane, lives by his wits.He wanders alone, doing what he can to survive both the terrors of the water and the violent depredations of the Clan - a group of warriors who raid settlements and hunt down any trace of the old knowledge derived from the mythical ''Golden Years''.Along with his precious kayak and his few weapons, Dane holds another treasure close. It''s a battered old book given to him by his mother, long ago, a book that''s a source of comfort even in the hardest of times. Because of damage to his Kayak, and following a scene of pillage by the Clan, Dane goes in search of an old man named Garth who is reputed to have great boat-building skills. This encounter with the book-loving old man and his fund of stories, but more especially with his extraordinary grand-daughter Lana, will change everything for Dane. And it will set him and Lana on a dangerous and unpredictable quest that will lead them to discover unwelcome truths about their world, and themselves?The first middle-grade novel for over fifteen years by the eminent, multi-award-winning writer Victor Kelleher, Wanderer is not only an exciting, immersive adventure set in a brilliantly-imagined alternative world:it is also a lyrical love song to the power of books and stories.

Gibblewort the Goblin: Get Me Outta Here Collection

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Gibblewort the Goblin: Get Me Outta Here Collection
Gibblewort is a nasty little goblin who loves playing horrible tricks on his friends and snacking on mothballs. But when he decides to mail himself to Australia for some sun, things begin to go very wrong. From being cuddled by an octopus at the bottom of the Great Barrier Reef to being nearly run over by city traffic, trouble follows Gibblewort wherever he goes This hilarious collection features three of Gibblewort''s most memorable adventures: "Goblin in the Bush," "Goblin on the Reef," and "Goblin in the City."

Gibblewort the Goblin: The Summer Holiday Collection

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Gibblewort the Goblin: The Summer Holiday Collection
Gibblewort is a nasty little goblin who loves playing horrible tricks on his friends and snacking on mothballs. But when he decides to mail himself to Australia for some sun, things begin to go very wrong. From being cuddled by an octopus at the bottom of the Great Barrier Reef to being nearly run over by city traffic, trouble follows Gibblewort wherever he goes This hilarious collection features three of Gibblewort''s most memorable adventures: "Goblin in the Bush," "Goblin on the Reef," and "Goblin in the City."

Gibblewort the Goblin: The Winter Escape Collection

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Gibblewort the Goblin: The Winter Escape Collection
GOBLIN AT THE ZOO: When Gibblewort wakes up at the zoo, he thinks he''s in deepest, darkest Africa. So he squeezes his way into a nice, safe cage u only to find he''s become the object of affection for a female chimpanzee! Every time Gibblewort manages to escape her clutches, he finds himself being thrown, kicked, tossed, shaken and even electrocuted back into the chimps'' enclosure . . . and Daisy''s long hairy arms! How is everyone''s favourite nasty little goblin going to get out of this one? GOBLIN IN THE SNOW: Gibblewort the horrible Irish goblin is driving his goblin mates crazy, so they pack him off to Austria for a winter holiday, only at the last minute ''Austria'' becomes ''Australia'' and Gibblewort ends up in the Snowy Mountains in ski season. Speeding snowboards, giant snowballs, talking fish u everywhere Gibblewort goes, trouble is sure to follow!

Taronga: Australian Children's Classics

release date: Mar 20, 2013
Taronga: Australian Children's Classics
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.

Goblin in the City

release date: Jan 01, 2010
Goblin in the City
When the label on his package home is smeared, Gibblewort the goblin finds himself lost in the city and in all sorts of trouble.

Goblin in the Rainforest

release date: Jan 01, 2010
Goblin in the Rainforest
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.

Goblin at the Beach

release date: Jan 01, 2010
Goblin at the Beach
Continuing his journey to find his way back home to Ireland, Gibblewort the goblin experiences a day at the beach in Australia.

Goblin at the Zoo

release date: Jan 01, 2010
Goblin at the Zoo
When the nasty goblin Gibblewort wakes up at the zoo, he thinks he is in Africa, where a lovesick chimpanzee falls in love with him.

What Dino Saw

release date: Jan 01, 2008
What Dino Saw
Jenny finds a big, egg-shaped thing down by the river. When she brings it home it hatches and out pops a baby dinosaur. It''s very hungry - and that''s when the problems start. A dinosaur is not the best animal to keep as a pet, as Jenny finds out!

The Big Big Book of Gibblewort the Goblin

release date: Jan 01, 2008
The Big Big Book of Gibblewort the Goblin
"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?"--Provided by publisher.

Onde está Deus?

release date: Jan 01, 2008

Where's God?

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Where's God?
Where does God live? Peter asked. His big sister, Janet, pointed to the ceiling. Up there. D you mean in the attic? Peter wants to know where God lives, but no one seems to be able to give him an answer. He s looked everywhere; in the house, in the backyard, in the sky, but he can t see God anywhere. Not even the postie knows his address! When he decides to wander around his neighbourhood to try to find Him, Mrs Patel tells him that there s more than one god, and that confuses him even more! Where s God? is a humorous look at a boy trying to understand the concept of God.

The Return of Gibblewort the Goblin

release date: Jan 01, 2007
The Return of Gibblewort the Goblin
Enjoy more of Gibblewort''s capers in this new collection of three of his memorable adventures in Australia.

Tim & Tig

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Tim & Tig
Tim''s birthday present from his Aunt Ethel is a kitten. A very LARGE kitten.

The Magic Violin

release date: Jan 01, 2006
The Magic Violin
When Jimbo plays the violin, the noise is terrible! In the end the violin decides to take charge . . .

Dogboy

release date: Aug 01, 2005
Dogboy
He is born on a bare hillside near the end of the Dry Time. Abandoned by his mother, cared for and suckled only by a dog, he becomes a creature of the wilds. To the poor villagers, he hardly appears human at all, and they reject him. Yet the dog-boy, as he is called, proves to be a survivor. Against the odds, and in spite of his savage upbringing, he grows into a ''special'' child – someone destined to change the lives of all who cross is path. From a master fantasy writer comes the compelling story of a boy''s strange and perilous journey to manhood. Here is the tale which questions who we are and how we relate to the natural world.

Goblin in the Snow

release date: Jan 01, 2005
Goblin in the Snow
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+

The Grimes Family

release date: Jan 01, 2004
The Grimes Family
The Grimes are a really grimy bunch. Yet they all seem happy enough. Until one day their dog, Rotten Rex, decides they''re too disgusting even for him. So he runs away...and that''s when their problems begin. Ages 6-9.

Spaceman Bill

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Spaceman Bill
Spaceman Bill has been sent to Earth from Planet Zing on a special, secret mission. He must succeed to save Planet Zing. Suggested level: primary.

Goblin on the Reef

release date: Mar 01, 2003
Goblin on the Reef
Gibblewort the goblin is as nasty as ever, and his fed-up friends have shipped him off to a very damp place indeed: a coral reef! Gibblewort meets all kinds of fantastic creatures in the sea, but will he ever make it back home?

Born of the Sea

release date: Jan 01, 2003
Born of the Sea
Novel which revisits Mary Shelley''s ''Frankenstein'' to tell the previously untold story of Frankenstein''s ''bride'' who is cast into the sea. Madeleine Sauvage is born of the sea and her life is characterised by a search for her maker and would-be husband. Her search ends at the deathbed of Mary Shelley, where Madeleine confesses her life, her love, and her need for revenge. By the author of ''Into the Dark'' and ''The Ivory Trail''.

Billy the Baked Bean Kid

release date: Jan 01, 2002
Billy the Baked Bean Kid
Nonsensical children''s picture book for younger readers. Billy loves baked beans and eats them constantly. When Mum gives him four huge helpings for his birthday treat, the consequences are both funny and surprising. Both author and illustrator have produced many children''s books.

Goblin in the Bush

release date: Jan 01, 2002
Goblin in the Bush
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!

The Ivory Trail

release date: Jan 01, 2001
The Ivory Trail
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''.

The Other

release date: Jan 01, 2001
The Other
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.

Red Heart

release date: Jan 01, 2001
Red Heart
Futuristic novel for teenage readers. Nat is journeying to find his uncle, Jack Curtis, who reigns supreme in the Promised Land. The journey is challenging and dangerous, but promises the possibility of finding the truth and release. Prolific author''s previous titles include ''The Red King'' and adult novel ''Into the Dark''.

Beyond the Dusk

release date: Jan 01, 2001
Beyond the Dusk
''What is it, Gran?'' Peter demanded, pulling urgently at her sleeve. ''What''s the matter?'' Meg didn''t answer. She was staring down at the book they had been reading together, a shocked expression on her face. For there on the page she had just turned was a picture of the thing itself. Not a photograph, naturally, that would have been impossible. This was merely an artist''s impression. Still, there was no mistaking what she was looking at: the self same creature she had encountered all those years before, when she had been not much older than Peter. What a long time ago that was! Over forty years, and in all that time she hadn''t mentioned what she had seen to anyone. She had thought about it often enough, though. And now, confronted by the creature once more, here in the pages of a book, she almost felt that the long years had never passed. Those ancient eyes, gazing up at her from the painting, seemed to plunge her back in time, back to the lonely country road which ran between school and her grandmother''s farm. It was as if she were actually there, surrounded by the sounds and smells of the bush; as if she were a fourteen-year-old girl once more, hurrying through the dusk towards that first unsettling moment of contact ... The ''creature'' referred to here is a marsupial leopard. Is it real, or a figment of the imagination?
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