Title: Hazel’s Treehouse Author: Zanni Louise, illustrated by Judy Watson Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 1st November 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 160 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Acclaimed author, Zanni Louise and illustrator Judy Watson have created "an Australian Winnie-the-Pooh" with a collection of warm and whimsical stories in a beautifully produced hardback edition.Hazel is nine years… Continue reading Hazel’s Treehouse by Zanni Louise, illustrated by Judy Watson
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Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story by R.A. Spratt
Title: Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story Author: R.A. Spratt Genre: Humour Publisher: Penguin Published: 15th October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Charming, funny and absurdly good - find out where it all began in the prequel to The Adventures of Nanny Piggins. PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE GREATEST STORY ABOUT A FARMYARD ANIMAL… Continue reading Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story by R.A. Spratt
Eleanor Jones Can’t Keep a Secret by Amy Doak
Title: Eleanor Jones Can’t Keep a Secret Author: Amy Doak Genre: Crime Publisher: Penguin Published: 2nd July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Eleanor Jones stirs up more mystery and danger in this fast-paced YA mystery. Things have settled down in Cooinda and Eleanor Jones is getting used to her new normal –… Continue reading Eleanor Jones Can’t Keep a Secret by Amy Doak
The Outback Court Reporter by Jamelle Wells
Title: The Outback Court Reporter Author: Jamelle Wells Genre: True Crime Publisher: ABC/HarperCollins Publishers Published: 14th February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: One of Australia's most experienced court reporters goes on a judicial road trip. Outback Court Reporter is a sometimes funny, sometimes tragic look at the comings and goings on inside the… Continue reading The Outback Court Reporter by Jamelle Wells
31 and a Half Things to Know as You Grow by Meg McKinlay, illustrated by Nicky Johnston
Title: 31 and a half Things to Know as You Grow Author: Meg McKinlay, illustrated by Nicky Johnston Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st November 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: From how to make a friend - and be one - standing up for yourself, the importance of looking up, award-winning… Continue reading 31 and a Half Things to Know as You Grow by Meg McKinlay, illustrated by Nicky Johnston
Dog Beach by Julie Murphy, illustrated by Annie White
Title: Dog Beach Author: Julie Murphy, illustrated by Annie White Genre: Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st November 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Look who’s at the dog beach!Strong dogs, long dogs,Playing dogs, staying dogs,Black dogs, brown dogs, go-to-town dogs, Bit-of-a-clown dogs, upside-down dogs, Mopey dogs, dopey dogs, Shaggy dogs, waggy dogs … Going to… Continue reading Dog Beach by Julie Murphy, illustrated by Annie White
18,000 Holes in the Universe: Snack Attack by Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley, and illustrated by James Hart
Title: 18,000 Holes in the Universe: Snack Attack Author: Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley, and illustrated by James Hart Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 30th October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A brand-new and hilarious illustrated series for children aged 7+ from the creators of the bestselling Fartboy series! Noah, Jordie and… Continue reading 18,000 Holes in the Universe: Snack Attack by Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley, and illustrated by James Hart
We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord
Title: We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord Author: Garth Nix Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: From master storyteller Garth Nix comes the thrilling tale of a strange object with the potential to destroy the world, and what happens when it falls… Continue reading We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord
Thunderhead by Sophie Beer
Title: Thunderhead Author: Sophie Beer Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Captivating, memorable and deeply funny, Thunderhead is a heart-squeezing and hopeful illustrated middle grade novel about music, disability, friendship and fandom - beautifully told with humour, art and joy. Perfect for fans of Wonder and Lenny's Book of… Continue reading Thunderhead by Sophie Beer
Into the Ice: Reflections of Antarctica by Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch
Title: Into the Ice: Reflections of Antarctica Author: Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 96 Price: $35.00 Synopsis: Bestselling creators Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch share their fascination with Antarctica through a personally selected mix of their own and others' work, from the… Continue reading Into the Ice: Reflections of Antarctica by Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch
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