Bøker av Gillian Wells

A SMALL-TOWN BUSHFIRE, RUMOURS OF A MURDER VICTIM, A CHILD ABDUCTED...Isla's recent divorce inspires a desire for change, as she uproots her family from a contented city life to relocate them to a remote country town. She takes a new job and is fortunate that an old house is included with it. Her two young girls, Josie and Mia, do not like the move at all and make settling into the town stressful.No friends or family are close, and Isla and her daughters feel isolated and estranged within the desolate land and alien community. Isla's parents still carry past issues with Isla and her sisters, following the freak death of their brother when they were younger, but present events may heal this rift in the family...A man living in the foreboding ruin beyond the paddock makes an unexpected and shocking appearance.Recently released from jail for murdering his wife, which he furiously denies, he wants Isla and her girls out of the house they occupy for reasons unknown to anyone, and he sets out to instigate their FEAR... "Another finely written and emotional story by my favourite author who seems able to immerse her characters in realistic situations and experiences that I wonder if it is fact or fiction... brilliant reading!" Sharon, Readalot Reviewer

BOOTS AND SCOOTS, two terrier puppies, bring a whole new meaning to the word trouble! Their new home on a cattle farm in the outback brings endless opportunities for mischief and fun, both of which Boots and Scoots continue to find themselves stumbling into. The two pups find plentiful ways to stir up the local community but quickly learn that having fun is not always the best way to stay out of trouble. Then again... being good is not so interesting either!*Age recommended 5 to 8 years old"A funny and entertaining adventure from one of this country's renowned writers... A gem for all ages..." Meredith, Indie Book reviewer

Bub & Tub's adventures continue in this new collection of fun, exciting, and easy to enjoy adventures... Tub is a small rather naughty black and white dog and his best mate, a small grey pony called Bub. They both like exploring and get into all sorts of scrapes.There are other animals too like Mr Roo, the Kookaburra family, and other dogs. Emily whom they belong too, loves them and they her. They all look out for each other, only Emily has the idea she looks after them, though it's the other way round. The animals all talk to each other, but the humans don't understand. They all live in the outback and the country around them is their playground. So, from swimming in the creek to making up a circus, to getting lost and found, the adventures are many and varied.Come along for an experience you will savour as animals show humans how to be the best they can be...especially when they are not looking..."A wonderful array of fresh, fun filled tales by a talented author who has a passion for storytelling and an obvious love of animals...each has a personality that shines through...thoroughly recommend this for all ages..." Patricia, IndieBooks Reviewer"This next series of tales is even more wonderful than I expected and to follow the characters I love into all sorts of laughs...a real treat and charm to enjoy..." Margret, Indiebook Reviewer

Bub & Tub's adventures are fun, exciting, and easy to enjoy. Tub is a small rather naughty black and white dog and his best mate, a small grey pony called Bub. They both like exploring and get into all sorts of scrapes. There are other animals too like Mr Roo, the Kookaburra family, and other dogs. Emily whom they belong too, loves them and they her. They all look out for each other, only Emily has the idea she looks after them, though it's the other way round. The animals all talk to each other, but the humans don't understand. They all live in the outback and the country around them is their playground. So, from swimming in the creek to making up a circus, to getting lost and found, the adventures are many and varied. Come along for an experience you will savour as animals show humans how to be the best they can be...especially when they are not looking..."A wonderful array of fresh, fun filled tales by a talented author who has a passion for storytelling and an obvious love of animals...each has a personality that shines through...thoroughly recommend this for all ages..." Patricia, IndieBooks Reviewer