Title: Dawn of the Dragons Author: Mari Mancusi Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st December 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The dragons are coming ... are you prepared? This thrilling, dystopian adventure story is perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and Impossible Creatures. Lucas isn't having the best summer. While… Continue reading Dawn of the Dragons by Mari Mancusi
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The Wondrous Tale of Lavender Wolfe by Karen Foxlee
Title: The Wondrous Tale of Lavender Wolfe Author: Karen Foxlee Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 18th November 2025 Format: Hardback Pages: 400 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: An inventive and playful fantasy-adventure about an abandoned girl, a friendly ogress and a terrible curse from the multi-award-winning and bestselling author of Dragon Skin and Lenny's Book of Everything. 'A… Continue reading The Wondrous Tale of Lavender Wolfe by Karen Foxlee
Frances Bloom by Katrina Nannestad
Title: Frances Bloom Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 28th October 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Relish in mischief, adventure and the most unusual family ever, with the bestselling and multi-award-winning Katrina Nannestad. Frances Bloom lives all alone in a cottage by the sea. She's having a marvellous time… Continue reading Frances Bloom by Katrina Nannestad
Liam the Chid and the Kangaroo Warriors by Meredith Downes
Title: Liam the Chid and the Kangaroo WarriorsAuthor/illustrator: Meredith DownesPublisher: Bugalugs BooksPublication date: 31 August 2025Price (AUD): $18.99 Page numbers: 250 pagesGenre: children's fiction (ages 8-12)Synopsis: Liam is an echidna destined for trouble. A fierce fire inside him makes him do strange things...crazy things! Like standing up to the wicked Goanna Gang, something no other echidna… Continue reading Liam the Chid and the Kangaroo Warriors by Meredith Downes
New Kid on Deck (Pirate Academy #1) by Justin Somper
Title: New Kid on Deck (Pirate Academy #1) Author: Justin Somper Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th July 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: From Justin Somper, award-winning author of the Vampirates series, comes a fast-paced and exciting fantasy adventure series perfect for readers of How to Train Your Dragon or Artemis Fowl. 'A… Continue reading New Kid on Deck (Pirate Academy #1) by Justin Somper
Sidney of Sydney by Sue Whiting, illustrated by Liz Anelli
Title: Sidney of Sydney Author: Sue Whiting, illustrated by Liz Anelli Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 4th June 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Based on a true story, this is a charming and adorable tale of a little penguin lost in a big city. From award-winning author, Sue Whiting.Sydney is a… Continue reading Sidney of Sydney by Sue Whiting, illustrated by Liz Anelli
Everglade: Rise of the Witch by Kitty Black, illustrated by Rebecca Crane
Title: Everglade: Rise of the Witch Author: Kitty Black, illustrated by Rebecca Crane Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Affirm Press Published: 27th May 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: The first book in an exciting and funny fantasy trilogy in the tradition of Terry Pratchett and Diana Wynne Jones.Everglade loves to hate witches. And as… Continue reading Everglade: Rise of the Witch by Kitty Black, illustrated by Rebecca Crane
Welcome to Miracle by Shara Curlett
Title: Welcome to Miracle Author: Shara Curlett Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Juniper Mayfair is cursed by Chaos. Or so she has been told. And it is well known that children with Chaos may never visit Miracle, the private island that gifts its visitors… Continue reading Welcome to Miracle by Shara Curlett
The Surface Trials by HM Waugh
Title: The Surface Trials Author: HM Waugh Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: An epic page-turner full of twists you won't see coming, set on an alien planet where, under the watch of a galaxy-wide TV audience, Ammy Antares and her fellow competitors… Continue reading The Surface Trials by HM Waugh
Into the Wild by Hayley Lawrence
Title: Into the Wild Author: Hayley Lawrence Genre: Adventure, thriller Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st February 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: There are places in the world so remote, that if you get lost, you may never be found. Olive, Ted, Knox, Birdie and Silas enter a challenge to survive in the… Continue reading Into the Wild by Hayley Lawrence
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