Title: A Small Collection of Happinesses: A tale of loneliness, grumpiness and one extraordinary friendship Author: Zana Fraillon Genre: Fiction Publisher: Lothian Published: 1st May 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 182 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: An unforgettable story of friendship, hope and happiness from renowned Australian writer Zana Fraillon. Are you ready? Are you listening? Something is about to… Continue reading A Small Collection of Happinesses: A tale of loneliness, grumpiness and one extraordinary friendship by Zana Fraillon
Category: Children’s Literature
A Better Best Friend by Olivier Tallec
Title: A Better Best Friend Author: Olivier Tallec Genre: Fiction Publisher: Gecko Press Published: 1st May 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $7.99 Synopsis: A feel-good picture book about best friendship told with dry comedy and an open ending—squirrel and mushroom are best friends until another best friend (a fly) comes to play.“This morning when… Continue reading A Better Best Friend by Olivier Tallec
Tuckshop Terrors by Leo Baker
Title: Tuckshop Terrors Author: Leo Baker Genre: Horror/Adventure/Thriller Publisher: Loaf Books Published: 1st May 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 260 Price: $24.95 Synopsis: Kip is a 12-year-old country boy trying to fit in to a new town, new school, and find new friends. It’s not easy when he’s struggling with his diabetes, and all the other… Continue reading Tuckshop Terrors by Leo Baker
Brave Kāhu and the Pōrangi Magpie by Shelley Burne-Field
Title: Brave Kāhu and the Pōrangi Magpie Author: Shelley Burne-Field Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: An exciting and action-packed animal story featuring two kāhu sisters who must save their injured baby brother - before a coming flood destroys their home. Poto is the… Continue reading Brave Kāhu and the Pōrangi Magpie by Shelley Burne-Field
How to Measure the Ocean by Inda Ahmad Zahri
Title: How to Measure the Ocean Author: Inda Ahmad Zahri Genre: Education Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th April 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: How DO you measure something as vast and dynamic as the ocean? A poetic invitation to explore the shallows and depths of the ocean, sparking curiosity and wonder while introducing… Continue reading How to Measure the Ocean by Inda Ahmad Zahri
The Apprentice Witnesser by Bren MacDibble
Title: The Apprentice Witnesser Author: Bren MacDibble Genre: Adventure Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Bastienne Scull is nearly twelve years old and lives a simple life as an apprentice to the Witnesser of Miracles in a small village mostly populated by women and girls. Basti… Continue reading The Apprentice Witnesser by Bren MacDibble
The Last Bookwanderer (Pages and Co #6) by Anna James
Title: The Last Bookwanderer (Pages and Co #6) Author: Anna James Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 20th March 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 416 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The final new thrilling adventure in the bestselling bookwandering series for readers aged eight to twelve The Pages and Co. series comes to a thrilling end in this… Continue reading The Last Bookwanderer (Pages and Co #6) by Anna James
Princess of Thieves (Twisted Tales #17) by Mari Mancusi
Title: Princess of Thieves (Twisted Tales #17) Author: Mari Mancusi Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Returning from an extended trip abroad, Maid Marian finds that not much about her beloved England remains the same. Her best friend, Robin, has been banished; her beloved uncle,… Continue reading Princess of Thieves (Twisted Tales #17) by Mari Mancusi
Seven Wherewithal Way: Over the Mountains and Through the Desert by Samantha-Ellen Bound
Title: Seven Wherewithal Way: Over the Mountains and Through the Desert Author: Samantha-Ellen Bound Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Affirm Press Published: 26th March 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 416 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Celeste Barden is about to face her biggest challenge yet.Celeste, Esme, Logan and Ferd are summoned to the Realm of Mountains to answer for the… Continue reading Seven Wherewithal Way: Over the Mountains and Through the Desert by Samantha-Ellen Bound
Urban Legend Hunters: The Dreaded Mr Snipe by Joel McKerrow
Title: Urban Legend Hunters: The Dreaded Mr Snipe Author: Joel McKerrow Genre: Horror Publisher: Larrikin House Published: 1st April 2024 Format: Paperback Graphic novel Pages: 200 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: There is something sinister stirring in the town of Shadow Grove. It’s a problem that requires the talent, training and dedication of professional urban legend (aka… Continue reading Urban Legend Hunters: The Dreaded Mr Snipe by Joel McKerrow
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