Young Adult

The first in a terrible, terrific, funny and heartwarming new series by award-winning children’s author, Swapna Haddow, hilariously illustrated by Minky Stapleton. In a world where all animals have superpowers, café workers Zeb the zebra, Margarine the penguin and Barry...

Meet Theo, the only dinosaur in a school full of humans—or so he thinks! Theo is a dinosaur, which came as a shock to his human parents. Nevertheless, they love him dearly. On his first day at school, Theo refuses...

'Right now, the end of civilisation is the least of my problems.'Nick is a little different — nervous, timid and socially awkward, absolutely the wrong person to be caught in a deadly spy game of cat and mouse. But when...

The Case of the Angry Ghost: Violet and the Velvets Book 2 by Rachael King follows Violet and her band as they make it to BandChamps! Armed with their own songs, they're competing alongside their school rivals, The Alphas, for...

Dragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul, meals magically appear based on your mood and dreams literally come to life... Nevermoor meets Pokemon in New Zealand author Graci Kim's thrilling new middle-grade fantasy series! Dare to enter a world...

Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventure in this fifth book in the Starless Clan arc. Warriors: A Starless Clan #5: Wind sees Frostpaw returning to the lake just in time to reveal all she knows...

In this very funny and irresistibly silly junior fiction book, The Bad Guys meet The Treehouse series, but in a brilliantly invented submarine. Readers, be warned! This book is set on Monkey Island and contains a super-smart gorilla called Harold,...

Bluey: Wackadoo! and Other Best Mum Sayings is based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Make good times with Bluey, Bingo, and Mum by checking off Chilli's best sayings. Let's do this! This is a gorgeous hardback book for...

A 72-page sticker book packed with fun facts and more than 1,000 My Hero Academia stickers. Join Izuku Midoriya, All Might, and the heroes and villains from the hit series My Hero Academia in this sticker book. Packed with more...

“As the final book in the beloved Mercy Watson universe, this will lure fans like a certain pig sniffing out buttered toast.” —Booklist (starred review) When Mercy Watson the pig goes missing, all of Deckawoo Drive is in an uproar....

Join Danny and Dino on a POOPTASTIC trip to the zoo in this hilarious lift-the-flap story! Join Danny and Dino at the zoo in this pooptastic lift-the-flap story! With rip-roaring rhyme and laugh-out-loud silliness, the Dinosaur that Pooped has sold...

Moana 2: Movie Novel (Disney) takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui, and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania...

An ancient prophecy is in play... Dark forces are at work in Hunter’s Reach. Strange dragons lurk in the catacombs of Howling Rock, and signs of ancient sorcery have left their mark upon its walls. Prince Lyricon is no longer...

A perfect story to read with Dad, from multi-award-winning author Michelle Robinson. Following in their daddies' gigantic footsteps, will the baby dinosaurs find their own feet? Baby dinosaur wishes he could follow in his dad's giant footsteps, and grow up...

Enter an extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate, and finding the courage to be truly yourself – perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Lemony Snicket, and The Swifts. ‘An adventure overflowing with magic’ Beth Lincoln, author of The Swifts ‘A wild...

Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own . . . The fourth book in the enchanting Hedgewitch series, perfect for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison....

InvestiGators: Case Files is a special solve-along edition of the laugh-out-loud, full colour comic book series. Find clues, spot suspects and crack six new cases alongside the InvestiGators! Mango and Brash are back, and this time they're asking you to...

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Overworld, the zombies have returned! Bobbie is on a mission. She's already survived one encounter with Logan, the zombie-herding jerk who attacked her village and turned her brother...

In the tradition of Just Tricking!, Just Annoying!, Just Stupid! and Just Crazy!, Andy Griffiths has written nine highly original, humorous new stories about Andy G. Includes a terrible agonising death by flesh-eating zombies, a battle with brussel sprouts (the...

The hilariously funny full-colour graphic novel series from award-winning author and illustrator of the Pizazz series, Sophy Henn. Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Dogman and Donut Squad! You won't be able to contain your giggles! – Harriet Muncaster,...

Girls being treated differently to boys is not a new concept, but what if the boys took action? My Shadow is Blue is a gentle and beautiful book that empowers children to stand up for what is right. This book...

From the adored bestselling author, Fiona McIntosh, comes this picture book celebration of family, food and fun! Harry and Gran Bake a Cake Harry and Gran are going to bake a cake. What could possibly go wrong? A funny and...

A tiny talking mouse sets off a giant adventure to save his friend in this fun, heartwarming illustrated adventure. The beloved talking blue mouse is back in the sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller. Free from the lab...

Join Peppa and George on a prehistoric adventure in this roar-some magnet book! It's time to take Peppa and George on a prehistoric adventure in this roar-some magnet book. Dig for bones, make dino friends, slide down the back of...

In this brand new, explosive adventure in the number one bestselling series, Never Say Die, Alex Rider is trying to get his life back on track after the traumatic events of his last mission. But even Alex can't fight the...

From the punk rock stars of Australian children's literature comes the fastest-selling Australian book in a decade and the no. 1 bestselling book of 2015. Brilliantly silly - The Daily Telegraph Hilariously clever - Australian Women's Weekly Andy and Terry's...

Tao is learning to be a dragonkeeper. With no one to teach him, it is not easy. He must keep Kai safe, but there is danger at every turn. They are pursued by a gang of murderous nomads, tricked by...

The year is 325. The powerful Han Dynasty is a distant memory, and tribes of barbarian soldiers fight over what was once the Empire. It is a dangerous time. Kai is 465 years old — a teenager in dragon years....

If you're like most readers, you're probably wondering just how Andy and Terry met. Well, it's a long story, but a pretty exciting one, and it's mostly true! Come on up, choose a hammock, and they'll tell you all about...

One day Grug was daydreaming when he saw the top of a very large tent. It was a circus! See what happens when Grug starts his own circus! Grug and the Circus by Ted Prior is a delightful tale of...

Who is dashing through the snow on a homemade sleigh? Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

Danzi is not yet 1,000 years old – a youngster in dragon terms. There is much unrest in the provinces. Soldiers are everywhere, and the people are uneasy. It is a dangerous time for a dragon to be without a...

From Australia's bestselling author, Anh Do, comes the latest adventure in this smash-hit series about an ordinary girl with extraordinary powers. Amber paused. When she spoke again, it was almost a whisper. 'What if we could be a family again?'...

From the mega-bestselling author of Wolf Girl and Ninja Kid comes this hilarious series about four unexpected heroes who are going to save the world ... they just have to get there first.Hello, it's Pow Pow Pig!Me and the Z...

Eid for Nylah by Nizrana Farook invites readers into the bustling world of a street where preparations for a special celebration are underway. Nylah the cat is making her usual visits to the homes on her street, but something is...

Hello, it's me - Pow Pow Pig! Me and the Z team are on a mission to save the world! But first we need to rescue the Loch Ness Monster. It's a good thing Ninja Kid and his buddy H-Dude...

'Okay, okay!' said Mr Hosking. 'Fine, JJ can come on school camp. But he has to be on his absolute best behaviour!' 'Deal!' promised JJ. JJ the genius pup has Lily and her teammates rolling around with laughter at his...

A tear rolled down Amber's cheek. If PetrolCo was allowed to drill on Bird Island, it wouldn't just be the rainbow parrots that were wiped out. It'd be everything. Amber is in a race to save the endangered Rainbow Parrot....

Six books in Nancy Springer's cryptic Enola Holmes series, beautifully packaged in one slipcase, including the popular Netflix movie tie-in edition of The Case of the Missing Marquess. Slipcase contains: The Case of the Missing Marquess, The Case of the...

The first title in a new series full of magic, charm, mischief, and mayhem from Edwina Wyatt, author of the Magnolia Moon series, and Lauren O'Hara, co-creator of Frindelswylde. Fur, Tip, and Nug live in a chipped, china teapot at...

WINNER, Silver Ledger: 2024 Comic Arts Awards of Australia 'A charming story of unexpected friendships and endless wonder.' TIM PROBERT, creator of Lightfall 'Stunningly unique' Books+Publishing Fitting in can be hard, especially when you're as small as Ember. He's hoping...

Highly and hilariously illustrated, three stories of the antics and adventures that kids can get up to in the 15 minutes that is Little Lunch! At Little Lunch we played Chinese whispers, Melanie ran an INSECT HOSPITAL, and Rory kicked...

Eleven-year-old Parvana lives with her family in one room of a bombed-out apartment in war-torn Afghanistan during the Taliban era of the late 1990s. When soldiers burst into her home and drag her father off to prison, it becomes Parvana's...

The Dragonkeeper series has been extraordinarily successful both in Australia and internationally. Ancient China. Han Dynasty. Ping and Kai have travelled far, but their journey is not yet over. Danger stalks them. Ping must find Kai a safe place. But...

Ancient China, Han Dynasty. Ping thinks she is safe hiding in the shadow of the Tai Shan mountains. Here she struggles to care for Kai, the baby dragon she is responsible for. But even in her remote mountain hideout, Ping's...

All Kim wants to do is play Dungeons & Dragons with his friends and ride his bike around the local lake. But he has always lived in the shadow of his younger sister. Eila is a prodigy, and everyone talks...

The 169-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton introduces readers to their biggest and most astonishing treehouse yet! It has everything you could wish for, including an electric pony stable, a Santa Land, a noisy level, a kangaroo-riding range,...

When I listen to music it speaks to me, fills up my soul until I'm bursting with the rainbow-sprinkled, breathless, blush-red joy of being ALIVE. Meet Thunderhead: awkward, music-obsessed, and a magnet for bad luck. Their favourite things in life...

The ultimate extraordinary conclusion! After nearly causing a devastating catastrophe under the influence of the evil Robot 23, Freddy and Alex's lives will never be the same again. Evil plans are coming to fruition, and the grand schemes of the...

Ahoy, me hearties! It's Pow Pow Pig. Me and the Z team are on a mission. We're trying to save the world! But somehow we've ended up on the high seas instead... It's going to take a swashbuckling effort to...

Set during the turbulent segregation era, Kwame Alexander weaves a spellbinding story of struggle, determination, and the unflappable faith of an American family. Twelve-year-old Charley is set on becoming the first female pitcher to play professional baseball, even if that’s...

Grand adventures often begin where you least expect. Iris knows this because she's read them all. But when she and her best friend, Sam, stumble upon an unusually dry riverbed on the outskirts of town, they make a discovery beyond...

Amber walked along the beach and saw thousands of dead beetles, bees and butterflies strewn along the sand. What could possibly have killed so many at once?It's not just the insects that are suffering; dolphins and whales are in trouble...

Age range 7 to 12'Nooooo,' I yelled and then Mum ran into the room in panic.'What is it, what is it?!' she yelled, shaking me by the shoulder.'Mum, Marcus took the Xbox,' I cried.'Good!' Mum said, 'Maybe now you can...

The complete collection of the bestselling children’s fantasy adventure trilogy, in this beautiful slipcase edition. Believing is just the beginning … When Arthur and Rose were little, they were heroes in the Land of Roar, an imaginary world that they...

A NEW illustrated adventure series created by Australian Cricket Captain Pat Cummins, Dave Hartley and Serena Geddes! I'm Pat Cummins and I love playing cricket. I love it so much that I sleep with my bat! There's BIG NEWS in...

Holly Black spins a thrilling tale of intrigue and magic in her newest novel... Unmissable for fans of Sarah J. Mass and the Grisha trilogy. - Buzzfeed UK Of course, I want to be like them. They're beautiful as blades...

A new heart-wrenching, impeccably researched historical novel for middle-grade readers The Nazis want everyone to be the same. If you're different, you don't belong. Not belonging is dangerous ... Anna's little sister, Eva, is frail and needs time to learn...

Empowering and fun picture books from the cool musician mums everyone loves to sing along with ... You've got my back, and I know that I've got this, I'll show you how brave I can be. 'Cause I had you...

The powerful new novel from master storyteller Katrina Nannestad. I don't want to remember the truck, or the night I was taken, or the family I left behind. I am not a sad Polish girl. I am a good and...

Empower young kids with the help of the critically acclaimed Teeny Tiny Stevies You're not the boss of what other people think, what they say and how they exist. You're not the boss of how someone else behaves — the...

From the animator of The Corpse Bride, Coraline, and Isle of Dogs, comes a hilarious, illustrated tale about Gramps's life as a magician. Gramps had what they call a ‘Chequered Career,’ which he insists on regaling to his sceptical grandson....

Sport-mad Patty Mills is a star on the footy field, an ace at athletics, a ripper at rugby. So when he tries out for basketball, it should be a breeze... Patty expects to be a great basketballer straight away, just...

'Rodda is a master storyteller . . . This is a beautiful, compelling story'-- Books+Publishing, four stars When Quil Medway gets on the train, she thinks she knows where and howher journey will end. At camp. With another school holiday...

Fero isn't a spy.But he looks exactly like someone who is: Troy Maschenov - a ruthless enemy agent.But what starts as a case of mistaken identity quickly turns into a complicated and dangerous plan. Fero is recruited to fight for...

Vivienne Small's world is under threat. A Winged Dog has fallen from the sky bearing an ominous note, and vercaka have invaded the City of Clocks. Meanwhile, in the real world, famous writers are turning up far from home, injured...

What happens when happily ever after ...isn't? Delilah hates school as much as she loves books. In fact, there's one book in particular she can't get enough of. If anyone knew how many times she has read and reread the...

Don't Look Now Book 2: A Magician Never Tells and Elephant Bones by Andrew Weldon and Paul Jennings is an exciting tale of an ordinary boy, Ricky, who possesses the extraordinary ability to fly. But there's a catch—he can only...

Tuesday McGillycuddy loves stories — and her mother is a writer. A very famous writer, who has locked herself away in her writing room to finish the final book in her best-selling series for children. But when Tuesday knocks on...

She could tell the woman was watching her through the small window in the door. The girl kept her back against the door and didn't move. 'We can keep you locked up here for a very long time,' the woman...

You're in the Museum now - and ANYTHING can happen! Goldie Roth lives in the city of Jewel, where impatience is a sin and boldness is a crime. But Goldie is both bold and impatient. She runs away to the...

Nim's Island tells the story of Nim, who lives on an island in the middle of the wide blue sea with her father Jack. Alongside them are a marine iguana called Fred, a sea lion named Selkie, a turtle referred...

WINNER: 2020 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's LiteratureWINNER: 2019 QLD Literary Awards, Griffith University Young Adult Book AwardHONOUR BOOK: 2019 CBCA Book of the Year, Older ReadersSHORT-LISTED: 2019 Prime Minister's Literary Award, Young Adult FictionNOMINATED:...

In the city, strange things happen. People disappear, trees sprout overnight. But no one believes in magic. No, to believe in magic would be disloyal... The devious Lord Rump and his granddaughter, Duckling, need a disposable boy, and Pummel, a...

Where can we live if not in each other's shadow? World-renowned artist Shaun Tan applies his unique imagination to a reflection on the nature of humans and animals, and our urban coexistence. From crocodile to frog, tiger to bee, this...

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and get your dork on with the ultimate I Love Dork collection! This DORKALICIOUS set contains books one through twelve in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 57 million copies in...

A swashbuckling adventure from Australia's Children's Laureate Can you still love your father, no matter what his crimes are? Twelve-year-old Ben Huntsmore is the son of a shipowner, an only child who loves the farming life on his mother's family...

From the critically acclaimed ABC TV musical stars, Teeny Tiny Stevies, comes a book to empower young kids. You're not the boss of many things because you're little and still learning. You're not the boss of anyone else, you've got...

A summer in New York City. A case of mistaken identity. What could possibly go wrong? When Elijah Ri arrives in New York City for an internship at his father’s massive tech company, Haneul Corporation, he expects the royal treatment...