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STOP the Bully 27/05/2014

by Karen Tyrrell

$3.99

Eleven year old Brian is hiding something. His life is falling apart. Dad abandoned the family. Brian hates his new school. And now an aggressive bully attacks him every day.
Can Brian STOP the Bully without revealing his shameful secret?
STOP the Bully is a riveting junior novel to empower girls and boys with assertive solutions. The mystery reveals the bullying dilemma from all perspectives.
Endorsed by Kids Helpline to Help Kids in Crisis 1800 55 1800
'STOP the Bully offers specific strategies for dealing with bullying at school.'
— Kids Book Review
Download FREE teacher notes and FREE kids activities. www.karentyrrell.com

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Jo-Kin Battles the It (Super Space Kids Book 1) 01/10/2015

by Karen Tyrrell , Trevor Salter

( 7 )

$3.99

Super Space Kid, Josh Atkins aka Jo-Kin wins the Super Space Kid contest alongside nerdy Sam Jones aka Sam-Wich. Their first Super Space Kid mission is to save the galaxy from deadly alien, called IT. When the IT kidnaps Captain Astra, it's a race against time. Can Josh save Captain Astra and the galaxy ... before it's too late? Blast off with Jo-Kin in this hilarious space adventure. Download FREE teacher notes and FREE kids activities. www.karentyrrell.com Themes: humor, science/ astronomy, resilience, teamwork, brain power, self-esteem, family, friendship. *5 STAR REVIEWS: teachers, school counselors, parents, children, sci-fi writers, authors, and. Aligned with Kids Matter & Science curriculum.

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Me and Her: A Memoir Of Madness 12/09/2014

by Karen Tyrrell

( 25 )

$5.14

How did I recover from bipolar disorder, PTSD and bullying?
A Teachers journey into madness, mayhem and mania AND out into recovery and wellness.
FINALIST in Mental Health Week Achievement Awards, Won Mentorship: Society of Editors (QLD)
*5 STAR Reviews from Mental Health CEOs, Mental Health Association Aus, ABC Radio, Psychologists,
Appeared on TV Today Tonight, in Courier Mail, The Reporter, Al Watan newspaper, Healthline USA
"Brisbane teacher who cared too much, ended up in psychiatric facility. A warning to all. Make a great movie!" Spencer Howson: ABC Radio
"Karen’s story of courage and inspiration. The impact of mental illness and the joy of recovery." Richard Nelson, CEO of Queensland Alliance of Mental Health
ME AND HER: A Memoir Of Madness reveals how Karen Tyrrell, a dedicated Australian teacher repeatedly harassed by parents at her school to breaking point and beyond. In a fit of desperation, she escapes and runs. Police and medical professionals discover her hiding in a lonely motel, forcing her into the frightening world of the psychiatric system.
The reader is taken back to the classroom, discovering how the harassment affected Karen as we journey through her gradual decline and disintegration leading to her incarceration. Later Karen performs an ‘experiment’, purposefully stressing over a disturbed student, keeping herself awake at night – all in order to kick-start the creative ideas she craves.
Karen reveals her psychic relationship with her psychologist, her pitch-black manic dreams and her two personas. ME ─ wife, mother, writer and teacher. HER ─ manic, psychic, healer to the living, telepathic to the dead, and she’s very psychotic.
Why did she become so crazy?
How did she claw her way back from Insanity?

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Great Barrier Reef Rescue (Song Bird) 28/04/2019

by Karen Tyrrell

( 5 )

$5.67

SONG BIRD SUPERHERO… REEF DEFENDER
Rosie aka Song Bird, superhero must save the Great Barrier Reef. Something weird is happening on Green Turtle Island. Marine creatures have been dying, and now her friends are disappearing. Rosie travels through a time portal to unlock a secret.
Can Song Bird rescue the Great Barrier Reef before it’s too late?
Valuable resource to empower children to become eco warriors and reef defenders caring for the Great Barrier Reef and marine creatures. Three protagonists, one bullied, one with a disability, one nerdy use STEM science to solve problems. Great Barrier Reef Rescue supported by Australian Marine Conservation Society and Brisbane City Libraries. Kid’s activities at www.karentyrrell.com. Kid’s activities. Aligned with Kids Matter & STEM science. In consideration for NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge and other awards

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Ready. Set. Discover Logan 06/03/2018

by Karen Tyrrell , Aaron Pocock

( 5 )

$3.99

Yana, a refugee, arrives in the City of Logan with her family, feeling alone. She’s not sure what children can do in Logan. Yana meets Bunji, an Aboriginal boy at a Logan City library. Bunji shows Yana the best places for kids to explore and play. Join Yana as she discovers Logan for the first time. This is an Australian story, full of fun and innovation.
Ready. Set. Discover Logan! is an inspiring guide for children and families to explore the City of Logan. It promotes pride, awareness and recognition of Logan City.
The book characters, Yana and Bunji, bring Logan to life with pro-active themes of innovation, technology, urban green environment, literacy, assimilation, multi-culturalism, resilience, health, diversity, and acceptance.
Karen has dedicated Ready. Set. Discover Logan! to the children and families of Logan, our new arrivals and the original people of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. She hopes that we all thrive in our urban green community. Free Teacher notes and kids activities. KarenTyrrell.com
"Ready. Set. Discover Logan! is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Ready. Set. Discover Logan! is sponsored by Logan City Council.”

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The Battle of Bug World (Song Bird Book 2) 21/06/2017

by Karen Tyrrell

( 1 )

$3.99

Action packed superhero eco fantasy. Empowers kids to live strong. Can Song Bird STOP the Bully, save her sister, the bees and the environment? "A super storm destroys Rosella Ava Bird’s flower garden. All the bees are disappearing. A giant sinkhole cracks open beneath Rosie’s school bus, and mysterious voices rise up from the depths. A tornado blasts the house of Frank, Rosie’s sinister next-door neighbor, threatening Rosie’s family. And Rosie’s sister, Raven, has gone missing. Should Rosie lead a mission into Bug World to rescue Raven?
Or stay home and save her family?”

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Jo-Kin vs Lord Terra (Super Space Kids Book 2) 24/04/2016

by Karen Tyrrell , Trevor Salter

( 3 )

$3.99

Reluctant hero, Jo-Kin never wanted to be a Super Space Kid. Not until Lord Terra kidnaps his Commander’s little sister and starts destroying the galaxy. Re-united, Jo-Kin leads the Super Space Kids on an inter-planetary hunt for Lord Terra until meeting for a legendary battle on Planet Deelish-us.

Can Jo-Kin defeat Lord Terra face to face?

Blast off with gadgets, robots and funky food in a hilarious outer space adventure showing kids the power of teamwork, problem solving, and resilience.

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Harry Helps Grandpa Remember 05/06/2015

by Karen Tyrrell , Aaron Pocock

( 6 )

$3.99

A powerful story about how Harry Hope helps Grandpa remember using memory boosting skills. On Grandparent’s Day, Grandpa becomes confused and lost. He couldn’t even remember Harry’s name. Then Harry discovers clever ways to boost Grandpa’s memory. How does Harry help Grandpa remember? "Harry" raises awareness of dementia, Alzheimer's and memory loss through humour, compassion and Hope. Includes Teacher Notes on prevention tips to reduce the risk as a well as memory boosting tips. Winner of RADF Grant via Arts Queensland Australia and Logan City Council. *5 STAR Reviews on Goodreads from Teachers, school counsellors, parents and children’s authors. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25514349-harry-helps-grandpa-remember Themes: Alzheimer's, Dementia, memory loss, memory, problem solving, grandparents, family

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Me and Him: A Guide to Recovery 01/03/2014

by Karen Tyrrell

( 5 )

$4.44

How did I recover from bipolar disorder, PTSD and bullying?
Teacher reveals her step by step guide to recovery, wellness and resilience... from the CARERS perspective.
*5 STAR Reviews from Mental Health CEOs, Mental Health Association Australia, Queensland Alliance for Mental Health, ABC Radio, Psychologists,
Appeared on TV Today Tonight, 4BC Radio, in Courier Mail, The Reporter, Her Canberra, Healthline USA, South City Bulletin, Interviewed by Natasha Tracy and Julie Fast.
“Practical framework of experience wrapped around an inspirational story of struggle and success.” Richard Nelson CEO QLD Alliance for Mental Health
“We can all benefit from Karen’s insights into wellness skills promoting good mental health.” Terry Kirkpatrick Manager Mental Health Association Australia
Sequel to Me and Her: A Memoir of Madness, Karen's recovery from INSANITY< Bipolar Disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and parent-teacher abuse. Reveals shock discoveries from carers perspective and resilience skills.
In this self-help memoir, Karen shares practical mental wellness coping skills, explaining how to beat depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, stress and sleep problems.
Karen discloses the dreaded secrets Steve finally revealed to her.
'On that fateful blue-sky day, my life as I knew it fell apart'.
What secrets did Steve finally divulge six years on?
What impact did those revelations have on their marriage and Karen’s recovery?
‘This is a book to turn to when life threatens to overwhelm us. Generous with practical life tips we can all use to maintain our mental happiness.’
– Wendy Johnson, South City Bulletin
'The husband who will stop at nothing to help his wife recover …
a touching story about love and the resilience of the human spirit.'
– Belladonna Took, writer for HerCanberra

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Bailey Beats the Blah 01/09/2013

by Karen Tyrrell , Aaron Pocock

( 2 )

$3.99

Bailey HATES his new school. His tummy aches. He has no friends. His dog Fuzzy slobbers all over him. BLAH! How can Bailey change his BLAH to HA-HA-HA? Empowers children to cope with CHANGE, worry thoughts and sad days. Bailey is an inspirational mental health picture book for children 4-8 years, spring-boarding discussion on emotions and action plans on how to lift a child's mood. Self-esteem and coping skills for children, families, teachers, parents and counselors.
FREE Teacher resources & FREE children's activities available from www.KarenTyrrell.com
Supported by National Education Kids Matter program, Kids Help Line,
*5 STAR Reviews from Mental Health CEO: QLD Alliance Mental Health, Psychologists, School, Counselors, Teachers, Speech Therapists, Schools, Pre-schools and libraries
Kids Book Review...
"Show building friendships and taking an active part in school activities can make a world of difference, both for the child and those around him"
‘The power of friendship can achieve remarkable things even when you’re feeling blah. A must have story for your library shelf, even if you don’t have kids.‘Richard Nelson CEO QLD Alliance Mental Health.
‘Does a great job of pinpointing what mood disturbance in young children look like. And best of all, there is a happy ending with practical ways parents and schools can help … Simple is best.’ … Karen Li, Psychologist

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