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Copy Rats! (Guinea Wigs #2) by Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

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Title: Copy Rats! (Guinea Wigs #2) Author: Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon Genre: Humour Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 29th September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The silliest superheroes in town are back for an even wackier new adventure, using the power of their magical wigs to save the day! Once again,… Continue reading Copy Rats! (Guinea Wigs #2) by Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

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Fight for the Franklin by Jane Jolly, illustrated by Lois Bury

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Title: Fight for the Franklin Author: Jane Jolly, illustrated by Lois Bury Genre: Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: ‘So what did you do, Grandpa?’ asked Fern.  ‘We set up a protest camp right in the middle of these towering giants. We hung rainbow flags, and… Continue reading Fight for the Franklin by Jane Jolly, illustrated by Lois Bury

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Joey Gets His Wings by Catherine Bauer, illustrated by Jennifer Horn

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Title: Joey Gets His Wings Author: Catherine Bauer, illustrated by Jennifer Horn Genre: History Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Published: 7th September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Inspired by the real stories of Australian soldiers who carried small mascots from home to bring comfort during the First World War. Beneath the vast blue… Continue reading Joey Gets His Wings by Catherine Bauer, illustrated by Jennifer Horn

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The Epically Awesome Odyssey by R.A. Spratt

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Title: The Epically Awesome Odyssey Author: R.A. Spratt Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 16th June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: 'An imaginative retelling that will spark the interest of the child in a most engaging way. Hilarious, very clever and educational.' – Wendy Jeffrey, ReadPlus Finally, Nanny Piggins sets the record straight and… Continue reading The Epically Awesome Odyssey by R.A. Spratt

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Witless Protection (Mega Rich Guinea Pigs #2) by Kate Temple and Jol Temple

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Title: Witless Protection (Mega Rich Guinea Pigs #2) Author: Kate Temple and Jol Temple Genre: Humour Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A new wacky adventure delivers laugh-out-loud fun as this gaggle of cashed-up guinea pigs (and one silly capybara) become involved in a new ridiculous crime caper. The… Continue reading Witless Protection (Mega Rich Guinea Pigs #2) by Kate Temple and Jol Temple

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Nowhere House by Adrian Beck

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Title: Nowhere House Author: Adrian Beck Genre: Thriller Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A cursed house. A decades-old mystery. A brother and sister on the edge. Nate is furious that he's had to leave his school, break up his band and move to the middle of… Continue reading Nowhere House by Adrian Beck

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Alice-Miranda Keeps the Beat by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Alice-Miranda Keeps the Beat Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 4th June 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: And a one, two, three, hit it! After a disastrous fire in the village leaves a family without a home, Alice-Miranda and her friends pitch in to help. They decide to hold… Continue reading Alice-Miranda Keeps the Beat by Jacqueline Harvey

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Alice-Miranda in Scotland by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Alice-Miranda in Scotland Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 17th September 2019/28th May 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Reunions and rivalries in the land of the brave! Alice-Miranda and her friends have been invited to attend the Queen's Colours inaugural leadership program in Scotland, and they just might be… Continue reading Alice-Miranda in Scotland by Jacqueline Harvey

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The Prime Minister Problem by Brenton Cullen

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Title: The Prime Minister Problem Author: Brenton Cullen Genre: Fiction Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 28th April 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: When a lonely boy’s mission to save his grandmother goes viral, it sparks a movement that reshapes his country town — and everyone in it. Ten-year-old Wren has always felt invisible.… Continue reading The Prime Minister Problem by Brenton Cullen

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Alice-Miranda in the Alps by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Alice-Miranda in the Alps Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 17th September 2019/ Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Snowy escapades in stunning Switzerland! Alice-Miranda and her friends are off to Switzerland to ski, sightsee and experience the unique White Turf racing event. St Moritz is as glamourous as they expected… Continue reading Alice-Miranda in the Alps by Jacqueline Harvey