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It’s a Twin Thing: The Break Up by Kristin Darrell

Title: It’s a Twin Thing: The Break Up Author: Kristin Darrell Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 3rd February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Being a twin is forever, but for Abigail and Brooklyn, starting grade five is about to test their bond in ways they never expected.Book one in a fun,… Continue reading It’s a Twin Thing: The Break Up by Kristin Darrell

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Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman

Title: Red Star Rebels Author: Amie Kaufman Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th January 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: From the NYT bestselling co-author of Illuminae and Aurora Rising comes a high-stakes, high-chemistry sci-fi romp filled with witty banter and clever high jinks about a stowaway girl and the richest boy in the… Continue reading Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman

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Bowerbird Brood by Aura Parker

Title: Bowerbird Brood Author: Aura Parker Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st November 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: I am a protector. Always watching, guarding ... and shielding. Bowerbird’s nest is full. These fine eggs, whole and smooth ... the perfect three! But will they hatch? From the creator of the… Continue reading Bowerbird Brood by Aura Parker