Title: Gloam Author: Jack MacKay Genre: Fantasy/Horror Publisher: Rock the Boat Published: 2nd September 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: In a creaky old house on a small, damp island, someone - or something - is waiting...Gwen doesn't want to admit that everything feels wrong since her mum died. There's no time for all these feelings… Continue reading Gloam by Jack MacKay
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The Messy Bath Monster by Tina Wilson, music by Matt Ottley
Title: The Messy Bath Monster Author: Tina Wilson, music by Matt Ottley Genre: Fiction Publisher: One Tentacle Publishing Published: 1st October 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $25.99 Synopsis: Monkey knows there’s a MONSTER hiding in the bathroom because it leaves a HUGE MESS behind. Will Monkey discover who the bath monster really is? Monkey… Continue reading The Messy Bath Monster by Tina Wilson, music by Matt Ottley
Me and You by Ellie Royce
Title: Me and You Author: Ellie Royce Genre: Fiction Publisher: Ford Street Publishing Published: 1st March 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $27.95 Synopsis: Come and join in on a day of joyful discovery, where treasured memories are made, connection is celebrated, and sharing love is as simple as holding hands. A gently humorous book… Continue reading Me and You by Ellie Royce
How To Be Normal by Ange Crawford
Title: How To Be Normal Author: Ange Crawford Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Walker Books Published: 5th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $21.99 Synopsis: Winner of the inaugural Walker Books Manuscript Prize. With themes including coercive control, coming of age, and finding yourself, this debut authentically deals with timely issues with insight, sympathy and well-crafted… Continue reading How To Be Normal by Ange Crawford
Jungle Escape by Nathan Luff
Title: Jungle Escape Author: Nathan Luff Genre: Adventure Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st February 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: From acclaimed author Nathan Luff - new middle grade adventure full of action, danger, creepy crawlies and lots of laughs!Dear Evolution,If the bird you have made is too big to fly, it is… Continue reading Jungle Escape by Nathan Luff
Ella’s World: Big Kids by Yvette Poshoglian and Camilla Frescura
Title: Ella’s World: Big Kids Author: Yvette Poshoglian and Camilla Frescura Genre: Fiction, Readers Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st December 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $9.99 Synopsis: Ella is a big kid. She goes to school. Her bag is on her back. Off she goes! ~*~ The world of Ella and Olivia covers a… Continue reading Ella’s World: Big Kids by Yvette Poshoglian and Camilla Frescura
DAVITTS 2024 SHORTLIST
And now, for the Davitts Shortlist for 2024! There are some great books on the list this year, and the judging team of six people has done an AMAZING job getting this down from 153 books entered to 19 for the shortlist – read more about it here. I was delighted to see Ellie Marney’s… Continue reading DAVITTS 2024 SHORTLIST
Riley’s Failproof Guide to…Breaking a School Record by Dani Vee, illustrated by Jules Faber
Title: Riley’s Failproof Guide to…Breaking a School Record Author: Dani Vee, illustrated by Jules Faber Genre: Humour Publisher: Larrikin House Published: 4th September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Riley Noodle has been trying to break a school record for seven years. There is only one problem: Riley doesn't think she's very at… Continue reading Riley’s Failproof Guide to…Breaking a School Record by Dani Vee, illustrated by Jules Faber
A Teaspoon of Light by Peter O’Connor and Nisaluk Chantanakom
Title: A Teaspoon of Light Author: Peter O’Connor and Nisaluk Chantanakom Genre: Fiction Publisher: Dirt Lane Press Published: May 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.95 Synopsis: A story about making and saving loving memories. Marley’s dream cloth reminds her of the people she loves, and of safe and happy times. When times get tough… Continue reading A Teaspoon of Light by Peter O’Connor and Nisaluk Chantanakom
Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies by Alison D Stegert
Title: Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies Author: Alison D Stegert Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Publisher: Chicken House Published: 1st May 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: At her dull Victorian finishing school, fourteen-year-old Winnie dreams of becoming a top inventor like her father. Then, she’s recruited into a league of young… Continue reading Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies by Alison D Stegert
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