Join an hilarious cast of Aussies as they count down to Christmas! Sing along to the bonus CD while you search for surfing Santas, jolly jumbucks and lots more. There are over 150 things to find!
Buchanan Col Books
An Irish writer who found solace in crafting fantastical works from a young age, Col Buchanan's life has been marked by a deliberate departure from the ordinary. His experiences have led him through varied and often unconventional paths, from mountain retreats to periods of homelessness and even brief encounters with the law, each informing his unique perspective. Though he recounts these adventures partly to add color to his narrative, they undeniably shape the distinctive voice found in his writing. Now finding peace in simpler moments, he cherishes quiet gatherings with friends.
Stands a Shadow
- 466 pages
- 17 hours of reading
In Farlander , the first book of the Heart of the World series, readers met Ash, an aging master assassin of the famed order of Roshun, and his apprentice Nico, a boy who always managed to be in the wrong place at the right time. Ash and Nico were sent on a suicidal mission to fulfill a contract against the favored son of the Holy Matriarch, the ruler of Mann. The assassination of the Matriarch's son maintained the honor and reputation of the Roshun, but further destabilized a nation already beset by strife. For Ash, fulfilling the contract came at an enormous personal cost. Now in Stands a Shadow , driven by grief and anger, Ash embarks on a journey that takes him through the Free Ports and toward the embattled city of Bar-Khos. He arrives at the city as the Holy Matriarch of Mann orders her forces to breach the walls of Bar-Khos and bring it under her control. Renouncing the ways of the Roshun, Ash disguises himself among the Mannian soldiers, determined to go to any lengths to have his revenge against the Matriarch.…
Farlander
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
A reissue of the first novel in this brilliantly fantasy series by Col Buchanan.
"Set your other books aside for a day or two and read straight through Man and Boy." --USA Today Some situations to avoid when preparing for your all-important, finally-I-am-fully-grown thirtieth birthday: -Having a one-night stand with a colleague from work. -The rash purchase of luxury items you can't afford. -Being left by your wife. -Losing your job. -Suddenly becoming a single parent. If you are coming up on thirty, whatever you do, don't do any of that. It will f*** up your whole day.
Hey! Ho! What a show! Look at what we made! As we go marching round and round in the Easter Hat Parade!
Aussie Jingle Bells
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! Christmas in Australia on a scorching summer's day, hey! Jingle bells, jingle bells, Christmas time is beaut! Oh what fun it is to ride in a rusty Holden ute. One of the world's best-loved Christmas carols is given an hilarious Aussie twist. This version has become a staple at end-of-year school concerts. Nick Bland's comical illustrations show the whole family enjoying Christmas Day.
Possumm´s Big Surprise
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Flossy the Possum is up and away! Off in a flash and a tumble of grey Flossy the Possum, quick as can be! When all of a sudden ... what does she see? Flossy's friends have a big surprise for her. Will she find out before everything is ready?
The Black Dream
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The third novel from the author of Farlander.
Aussie Jingle Bells
10th Anniversary Edition - Sing Along With Colin Buchanan Includes CD
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Dashing through the bush, in a rusty Holden ute. Kicking up the dust, esky in the boot. Kelpie by my side, singing Christmas songs. It's summertime and I am in my singlet, shorts and thongs. One of the world's best-loved Christmas carols is given an hilarious Aussie twist. This is the 10th anniversary edition of the Aussie classic that has become a staple at end-of-year school concerts! Nick Bland's comical illustrations show the whole family enjoying Christmas Day and are now refreshed for a whole new generation of readers!
Inmitten eines grausamen Krieges zwischen den Herzlanden und dem Heiligen Imperium plant Ash, ein Kriegermönch und Assassine, die Matriarchin für ihre Vergehen zu bestrafen. In der entscheidenden Schlacht wird nicht nur der Mut der Soldaten entscheidend sein, sondern auch Ashs verzweifelte Entschlossenheit nach Vergeltung.
