Title: A Dash of Adventure Author: Julie Williams & Mitch Oates, illustrated by Caroline Keys Genre: Fiction Publisher: Little Steps Publishing Published: December 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 32 Price: $16.95 – $29.95 AUD Synopsis: A Dash of Adventure is a fun and exciting new children’s book that celebrates imagination, family, inclusion and adventure.Ideal for kids,… Continue reading A Dash of Adventure by Julie Williams & Mitch Oates, illustrated by Caroline Keys
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Alice-Miranda in New York by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Alice-Miranda in New York Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Australia Published: 16th July 2019/1st February 2012 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Alice-Miranda takes a bite out of the Big Apple! Alice-Miranda is in bustling New York City. It's a blur of skyscrapers, hot dog carts, chats with zoo animals and… Continue reading Alice-Miranda in New York by Jacqueline Harvey
Alice-Miranda at Sea by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Alice-Miranda at Sea Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Australia Published: 7th May 2019/1st August 2011 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Mystery and intrigue above deck and below! Alice-Miranda is set for a luxurious cruise aboard the royal yacht Octavia, where Aunty Gee is hosting the wedding of Aunt Charlotte and Lawrence… Continue reading Alice-Miranda at Sea by Jacqueline Harvey
Alice-Miranda on Holiday by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Alice-Miranda on Holiday Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Australia Published: 1st September 2010 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The ever so exciting sequel to Alice-Miranda at School Alice-Miranda Highton-Smith-Kennington-Jones has survived her first term at Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale. And now Jacinta Headlington-Bear, the school’s second-best tantrum thrower, is joining Alice-Miranda’s family for term… Continue reading Alice-Miranda on Holiday by Jacqueline Harvey
The Travelling Bookshop: Mim and the Mother Muddle by Katrina Nannestad
Title: The Travelling Bookshop: Mim and the Mother Muddle Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 5th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The right book might just change your life ... Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called… Continue reading The Travelling Bookshop: Mim and the Mother Muddle by Katrina Nannestad
The Binding Spell by Marisa Linton
Title: The Binding Spell Author: Marisa Linton Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st December 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 464 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: A debut atmospheric fantasy, think dark academia meets Mexican Gothic. Morgan hopes her nightmares are behind her. Meeting Joe Harper helps. His secrets seem as tangled as hers and their time together is… Continue reading The Binding Spell by Marisa Linton
Dawn of the Dragons by Mari Mancusi
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
A Murder Is Going Down by Kate Emery
Title: A Murder Is Going Down Author: Kate Emery Genre: Crime Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th November 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A brilliant and hilarious cosy YA crime from the author of My Family and Other Suspects, with a mystery that will keep readers guessing to the very last page. For… Continue reading A Murder Is Going Down by Kate Emery
Respawn (Villain #2) by Adrian Beck
Title: Respawn (Villain #2) Author: Adrian Beck Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st November 2025 Format: Scholastic Australia Pages: 240 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: The villainous AI entity known as Z is gone for good. Or so Jay thinks. But when his best friend, Leni, locates Z's secret abandoned facility, Jay is thrust into… Continue reading Respawn (Villain #2) by Adrian Beck
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
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