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Explore the new junior fiction books available at Readings, perfect for ages 5-8.
James Foley
Max is a mole on a mission. With Helen Hippo and June Bug by his side, Max must stop the evil Goldfish-Finger from stealing a priceless, solid gold fishfinger.
In stock at 5 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 5 shops
Emma Carroll, Lauren Child
It only takes one strike: A powerful feminist reworking of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, from bestselling and award-winning creators Emma Carroll and Lauren Child.
Available to order, ships in 10-14 daysAvailable to order
Maggie O'Farrell
The new children’s book from multi-award-winning author of Hamnet, Maggie O'Farrell, paired once more with Daniela Terrazzini’s stunning illustrations.
When Jem and his family move to the countryside, he…
Hiroshi Ito
A comic-style chapter book about sibling rivalry and a child’s impulse to run away from home-and come back again!
In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops
Andy Griffiths,Terry Denton
The world’s most famous Treehouse is getting festive! With lots of laughs at every level in The 156-Storey Treehouse, from the bestselling series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.
In stock at 7 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 7 shops
Danny Katz (Author)
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 Manny’s…
In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops
At Little Lunch Tamara…
In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops
At Little Lunch we…
At Little Lunch Mrs…
Kim Kane
Ginger Green is BRIMMING with excitement, BURSTING to dance and BUSTING to play with her friends.
But will she ever have a drama-free play date? There’s no such thing, but…
Available to order, ships in approx 4 weeksAvailable to order
Lana Spasevski
The most exciting kid to hit the junior fiction space since Billie B Brown!
Say hello to Sadie … a superstar baker with a big heart!
Katrina Nannestad
The right book might just change your life …
Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called Flossy. Flossy leads…
In stock at 6 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 6 shops
Sam Kerr, Fiona Harris
Sam Kerr is an Aussie Rules fan through and through.
Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey
Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and exciting new illustrated series about school, sport, friendship and family.
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Elys Dolan
A comedy of errors starring the instantly-loveable Rex - the first book in a fantastically funny series for 7+ readers, from Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator Elys Dolan.
Sibeal Pounder
Get ready to discover the real story behind unicorns in the first in a brilliant new series from Sibeal Pounder, bestselling author of the Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids series.
Available to order, ships in 3-5 daysAvailable to order
Gladys Milroy
A beautiful story about conservation, working together and hope.
Anita Heiss
An insightful and humorous story of a young girl’s determination to be who she wants to be.
Briony Stewart
Briony Stewart's bestselling Kumiko series has been refreshed with eye-catching cover designs to appeal to a new generation of readers.
Perfect for all young dragon-lovers, Briony Stewart's bestselling Kumiko series has been refreshed with eye-catching cover designs to appeal to a new generation of readers.
Katherine Rundell, Sara Ogilvie
‘A writer of boundless gifts and extraordinary imaginative power’ - Observer
Mink doesn’t believe in rules. She loves running wild and free. So, when a zebra appears in the square…
Available to order, ships in approx 2 weeksAvailable to order
Jack Henseleit
A rollickingly raucous junior fiction series set on the high seas.
Alice Pung
OUR STORIES is a funny, relatable and engaging new early-chapter book series that celebrates Australia’s multicultural society with authors and illustrators from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Available to order, ships in 5-9 daysAvailable to order
Anna Branford
Delightful and insightful story from the author of the Violet Mackerel series.
Kallie George
Crimson Twill is an adventurous young witch excited for her first trip to Broomingdale’s, a magical shop with lots of surprises in store.
Jacqueline Wilson
Discover the Magic Faraway Tree and explore the amazing lands it can take you to, in an irresistible new story by bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, set in this much-loved world.
Michael Rosen
Rigatoni is a pasta cat. He loves pasta, any kind of pasta: spaghetti, penne, fusilli, with pesto, in soup, in lasagne, any whichever way his owners, Ruth and Tina, will…
Jacqueline Harvey
From the bestselling author of Alice-Miranda comes this humorous and heartfelt series about eight-year-old Willa and her best four-legged friend, Woof!
Adventure, imagination and loads of fun.
Willa has the perfect solution for kids who don’t have someone to bring to Grandparents’ Day at school - hire an oldie from the…
Adventure, imagination and loads of fun.;
Willa’s best old-age-friend Frank hates birthdays, but that’s not going to stop her from throwing him the greatest surprise party ever!;;Willa plunges headlong into…
Sara Pennypacker
The moving story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his fox and their epic journey to be reunited. Beautifully illustrated by multi-award winner, Jon Klassen.
Martine Murray
Meet Henrietta P. Hoppenbeek the First - she’s one of a kind. Four charming and hilarious full-colour stories together in one big book, including CBCA Honour Book Henrietta and the…
Eddie Woo,Dave Hartley
Eddie Woo Super Sleuth is ready for action and mystery. With a mind for maths and a nose for adventure, he is about to skateboard into … danger.
Eddie Woo,Jess Black
