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Aidan versus the Ocean by Dannika Patterson, illustrated by Heidi Cooper Smith

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Title: Aidan versus the Ocean Author: Dannika Patterson, illustrated by Heidi Cooper Smith Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 1st August 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 130 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: All Aidan thought he'd have to survive during the summer school holidays was yet another game of Fortnite with his mates. But his plans are suddenly… Continue reading Aidan versus the Ocean by Dannika Patterson, illustrated by Heidi Cooper Smith

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The Lost Island by Samantha Wheeler, illustrated by Anke Noack

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Title: The Lost Island Author: Samantha Wheeler, illustrated by Anke Noack Genre: Fantasy Publisher: UQP Published: 4th August 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Bestselling and award-winning Australian author Samantha Wheeler returns with this thrilling desert island survival story full of action, mystery and adventure.Theo thinks there’s nothing worse than being stuck on… Continue reading The Lost Island by Samantha Wheeler, illustrated by Anke Noack

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Millie Mak Makes Her Mark (Millie Mak, #3) by Alice Pung, Sher Rill Ng

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Title: Millie Mak Makes Her Mark (Millie Mak, #3) Author: Alice Pung, Sher Rill Ng Genre: Contemporary Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 26th August 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 240 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The final title in the series about Millie Mak - the clever maker and problem-solver. Millie Mak and her friends are trying to start… Continue reading Millie Mak Makes Her Mark (Millie Mak, #3) by Alice Pung, Sher Rill Ng