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What Zola did on Tuesday by Melina Marchetta, Illustrated by Deb Hudson

Title: What Zola did on TuesdayAuthor: Melina Marchetta, Illustrated by Deb HudsonGenre: FictionPublisher: Puffin AustraliaPublished: 4th August 2020Format: PaperbackPages: 96Price: $12.99Synopsis: From the author of Looking for Alibrandi comes this gorgeous series to engage and entertain newly independent young readers.Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and her nonna. Every day of the… Continue reading What Zola did on Tuesday by Melina Marchetta, Illustrated by Deb Hudson

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Toffle Towers: The Great River Race by Tim Harris, James Foley

Title: Toffle Towers: The Great River Race Author: Tim Harris, James Foley Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 7th January 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The second book in Tim Harris's ridiculously entertaining Toffle Towers series that will make kids laugh out loud – and get their imaginations soaring. Chegwin's adventures at Toffle… Continue reading Toffle Towers: The Great River Race by Tim Harris, James Foley

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Edie’s Experiments #2: How to Be the Best by Charlotte Barkla

Title: Edie’s Experiments #2: How to Be the Best Author: Charlotte Barkla Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd July 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Edie's experiments in how to win at life continue . . . but how will she cope with a new rival? I'm Edie and I'm obsessed with science.… Continue reading Edie’s Experiments #2: How to Be the Best by Charlotte Barkla

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The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke

Title: The Unadoptables Author: Hana Tooke Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd July 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The amazing humour and world-building of Nevermoor meets the wisdom and warmth of Rooftoppers in this most un-ordinary adventure about five amazing children . . . 'Milou,' Lotta said softly. 'We need adoption papers to leave.… Continue reading The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke

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Aussie Kids: Meet Mia at the Jetty by Janeen Brian and Danny Snell

Title: Meet Mia at the Jetty Author: Janeen Brian and Danny Snell Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd July 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Aussie Kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 6-8 years. From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep farm in WA to… Continue reading Aussie Kids: Meet Mia at the Jetty by Janeen Brian and Danny Snell

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League of Llamas #4: Rogue Llama by Aleesah Darlison

Title: League of Llamas: Rogue Llama Author: Aleesah Darlison Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Books Australia Published: 2nd July 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $9.99 Synopsis: High-action, high-adventure and high-humour – the League of Llamas series is perfect for fans of Diary of a Minecraft Zombie and The Bad Guys. League of Llamas secret agent… Continue reading League of Llamas #4: Rogue Llama by Aleesah Darlison

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League of Llamas #3: Undercover Llamas by Aleesah Darlison

Title: League of Llamas #3: Undercover Llamas Author: Aleesah Darlison Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Books Australia Published: 2nd July 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $9.99 Synopsis: High-action, high-adventure and high-humour – the League of Llamas series is perfect for fans of Diary of a Minecraft Zombie and The Bad Guys. After failing to apprehend… Continue reading League of Llamas #3: Undercover Llamas by Aleesah Darlison

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Kensy and Max: Freefall by Jacqueline Harvey

Title: Kensy and Max: FreefallAuthor: Jacqueline HarveyGenre: AdventurePublisher: PuffinPublished: 3rd March 2020Format: PaperbackPages: 400Price: $16.99Synopsis: Where do you draw the line when your family and friends are in grave danger? Do you take action even though it means ignoring the rules?Back at Alexandria, with their friend Curtis Pepper visiting, Kensy and Max are enjoying the… Continue reading Kensy and Max: Freefall by Jacqueline Harvey

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Toffle Towers: Fully Booked by Tim Harris and James Foley (illustrator)

Title: Toffle Towers: Fully Booked Author: Tim Harris and James Foley (illustrator) Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 6th August 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Fawlty Towers meets Treehouse in Tim Harris’s brand-new series to make kids laugh out loud – and get their imaginations soaring. Toffle Towers is about to… Continue reading Toffle Towers: Fully Booked by Tim Harris and James Foley (illustrator)

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Alice-Miranda in the Outback by Jacqueline Harvey

Title: Alice-Miranda in the Outback Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd June 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A dusty desert adventure beckons! Alice-Miranda and her friends are off to the Australian Outback! They’re going to help an old family friend who’s found himself short staffed during cattle mustering season.… Continue reading Alice-Miranda in the Outback by Jacqueline Harvey