Title: Fair Day Fun (Amira Swift #2) Author: Sarah Ayoub, illustrated by Niña Nill Genre: Contemporary Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 28th July 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Amira Swift is a chatty, energetic 7-year-old who loves to dance. A series celebrating friendship, family and Lebanese-Australian culture with highly appealing stories for all… Continue reading Fair Day Fun (Amira Swift #2) by Sarah Ayoub, illustrated by Niña Nill
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Josie Mack and the Mega Division by Bethany Loveridge, illustrated by Jade Goodwin
Title: Josie Mack and the Mega Division Author: Bethany Loveridge, illustrated by Jade Goodwin Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 3rd June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 106 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: One night, a wombat knocks at Josie's window. She thinks her lifelong wish for a pet has come true! But Ursula the wombat is on… Continue reading Josie Mack and the Mega Division by Bethany Loveridge, illustrated by Jade Goodwin
A River I Must Be by Kate Foster
Title: A River I Must Be Author: Kate Foster Genre: Contemporary Verse Novel Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 28th July 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: A compelling and moving verse novel by award-winning author, Kate Foster, who combines her heart-felt writing with an authentic view of autism and the pressure of masking. And… Continue reading A River I Must Be by Kate Foster
Whatever the Weather, We’re In This Together by Jessica Braithwaite and Rebecca Ralfe, art by Laura Bee
Title: Whatever the Weather, We’re In This Together Author: Jessica Braithwaite and Rebecca Ralfe, art by Laura Bee. Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th November 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: Like a warm hug on a cold morning, this beautiful book reassures children that they are loved ... always. I… Continue reading Whatever the Weather, We’re In This Together by Jessica Braithwaite and Rebecca Ralfe, art by Laura Bee
Shakespeare in the Orchard by Danielle Binks
Title: Shakespeare in the Orchard Author: Danielle Binks Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 7th July 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A coming-of-age story inspired by true events in Australia in World War I that explores the things that separate us and those that bring us together, from an award-winning author.… Continue reading Shakespeare in the Orchard by Danielle Binks
Bear Rescue by Hannah Gold
Title: Bear Rescue Author: Hannah Gold Genre: Contemporary Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 24th February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 96 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Join April Wood on a thrilling Arctic adventure set in the world of the THE LAST BEAR, FINDING BEAR and THE LONE HUSKY. August Wood lives in the far north of the Arctic.… Continue reading Bear Rescue by Hannah Gold
Oh Brother: A Graphic Memoir by Georgina Chadderton
Title: Oh Brother: A Graphic Memoir Author: Georgina Chadderton Genre: Memoir Publisher: Penguin Published: 10th February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: In this bright and thoughtful middle-grade graphic memoir, debut cartoonist Georgina Chadderton examines the fun and difficult parts of growing up alongside her autistic brother, Rob. 'Nuanced, empathetic, and beautifully unique.… Continue reading Oh Brother: A Graphic Memoir by Georgina Chadderton
Tomorrow’s Ghost by Tanya Landman
Title: Tomorrow’s Ghost Author: Tanya Landman Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A pacy historical time-slip adventure for middle grade readers, from the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Apache and Buffalo Soldier.Haunted by the past, can Anna rewrite the future?1976: Twelve-year-old Anna, bored and lonely away from her… Continue reading Tomorrow’s Ghost by Tanya Landman
Grand Opening (The Girl and the Ghost #3) by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Grand Opening (The Girl and the Ghost #3) Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Mystery Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 19th May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A hotel opening, a budding romance, a missing locket and . . . a ghost. Josephine Eloise Thomas and her family are getting ready for the grand… Continue reading Grand Opening (The Girl and the Ghost #3) by Jacqueline Harvey
The Clueless Guide to Solving a Mystery (Clueless, #1) by Samera Kamaleddine, illustrated by Hykie Breeze
Title: The Clueless Guide to Solving a Mystery (Clueless, #1) Author: Samera Kamaleddine, illustrated by Hykie Breeze Genre: Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 28th April 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Inspired by personal experience, this is a very fresh and funny MG series by CBCA shortlisted author Samera Kamaleddine. I didn't always… Continue reading The Clueless Guide to Solving a Mystery (Clueless, #1) by Samera Kamaleddine, illustrated by Hykie Breeze
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