Title: So That Happened…But Maybe You Already Knew That Author: Tami Sussman Genre: Contemporary Middle Grade Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: This hilarious and heart-warming middle-grade debut tackles how to be a good friend (and realise when you’ve been a bad one), leaving childhood behind,… Continue reading So That Happened…But Maybe You Already Knew That by Tami Sussman
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Every Breath by Ellie Marney
Title: Every Breath Author: Ellie Marney Genre: Crime Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th November 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A smart and sizzling YA thriller from the New York Times bestselling Australian author of None Shall Sleep and The Killing Code. What if Sherlock Holmes was the boy next door? Rachel Watts has just moved to… Continue reading Every Breath by Ellie Marney
Need a House? Call Ms Mouse! by George Mendoza, illustrated by Doris Susan Smith
Title: Need a House? Call Ms Mouse! Author: George Mendoza Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st November 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A charming and popular children's classic about an industrious architect mouse, brought to life for a new generation. Welcome to the enchanting world of Henrietta, architect mouse. Her… Continue reading Need a House? Call Ms Mouse! by George Mendoza, illustrated by Doris Susan Smith
Ella at Eden #8: The Shadow Pony by Laura Sieveking
Title: Ella at Eden #8: The Shadow Pony Author: Laura Sieveking Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: When the Eden College equestrian team need an extra member, Ella volunteers. She hasn’t ridden much, but she loves horses and wants to support her best friend, Zoe.… Continue reading Ella at Eden #8: The Shadow Pony by Laura Sieveking
The Rabbit’s Magician by Shae Millward and Andy Fackrell
Title: The Rabbit’s Magician Author: Shae Millward, illustrated by Andy Fackrell Genre: Fiction Publisher: Ford Street Publishing Published: 1st August 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.95 Synopsis: Ziggy’s beloved magician has performed an amazing disappearing trick. But just where is The Amazing Albertino? Ziggy waits. And waits some more. Has something gone wrong with the trick? Key… Continue reading The Rabbit’s Magician by Shae Millward and Andy Fackrell
A Walk in the Dark by Jane Godwin
Title: A Walk in the Dark Author: Jane Godwin Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 31st August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 245 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A gripping and suspenseful rite-of-passage novel about five teenagers and one night that will change them all, from award-winning author Jane Godwin. 'It's just a walk in the dark. What… Continue reading A Walk in the Dark by Jane Godwin
The House on Pleasant Street by Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride
Title: The House on Pleasant Street Author: Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th August 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A spooky, exuberantly funny and hugely entertaining book about a boy who is having trouble making friends in his new neighbourhood… From bestselling author Sofie Laguna.… Continue reading The House on Pleasant Street by Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride
Polly and Buster: The Mystery of the Magic Stones by Sally Rippin
Title: Polly and Buster: The Mystery of the Magic Stones Author: Sally Rippin Genre: Fiction Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont Published: 1st June 2018 Format: Hardcover Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: What would you do if everyone thought your best friend was dangerous? Polly the witch and Buster the monster shouldn’t be friends. And they definitely shouldn’t be… Continue reading Polly and Buster: The Mystery of the Magic Stones by Sally Rippin
Polly and Buster: The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster by Sally Rippin
Title: Polly and Buster: The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster Author: Sally Rippin Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont Published: 1st June 2017 Format: Hardcover Pages: 288 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: From Australia’s best-selling female author, Sally Rippin, comes Polly and Buster – a brand new junior fiction series about the magic of friendship. Who ever heard of a… Continue reading Polly and Buster: The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster by Sally Rippin
Catvinkle and the Missing Tulips by Elliot Perlman
Title: Catvinkle and the Missing Tulips Author: Elliot Perlman Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 29th September 2020 Format: Hardcover Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Award-winning novelist Elliot Perlman’s second book of Catvinkle’s adventures is another wise, wonderful and warm-hearted tale. When best friends Catvinkle and Ula are asked to defend two sheep accused of eating… Continue reading Catvinkle and the Missing Tulips by Elliot Perlman
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