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Discover new middle grade books available at Readings, great for ages 9-13.
Skye Melki-Wegner
Dinosaurs fight for survival in book one of this action-packed new middle-grade series. Jurassic Park - from the dinosaurs' point of view!
The last surviving dinosaur kingdoms are waging war.
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Jeremy Lachlan
A dangerous new world. An epic new quest. A thrilling new blockbuster entry in the best-selling middle-grade series, The Jane Doe Chronicles.
Jane Doe is no ordinary girl. A child…
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Claudia Mills
The quest to save the words of a dying language - and to find the words to save what may be a dying friendship - lies at the heart of…
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Claire Legrand
Perhaps they’ve been fighting the wrong monster all along.New York Times-bestselling author Claire Legrand creates an intricate and layered world full of unicorns, witches, mistbirds, grifflets, and unlikely heroes-with an…
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Katie Tsang,Kevin Tsang
Save the universe in the awesome and hilarious new space-themed adventure series from bestselling authors Katie and Kevin Tsang!
Ross Welford
A thrilling new adventure from the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of Time Travelling with a Hamster
Dean Rankine
Laugh-out-loud! When tragedy threatens Emo's gherkin-height chances at the prestigious Battle of the Bands a mysterious encounter with an Elfender Spellcaster might just save his people from a lifetime of…
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Sophie Laguna, Marc McBride (illus.)
A wonderfully spooky novel from one of Australia's finest writers, and beautifully illustrated by Marc McBride.
Tami Sussman
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, and, most importantly, how to get…
David Hill
A nerve-wracking underground adventure from an award-winning storyteller . . .
Caught in a tunnel collapse, Liam and Imogen have to use all their wits to survive in this gripping…
J.J. Arcanjo
13-year-old Gabriel is a brilliant pickpocket, a skill which he uses to keep his often empty belly not quite so empty. And then one day, he’s caught. But instead of…
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Amanda Graham
A delightfully fantastical story for middle-grade readers that sparkles with magic and mystery. Perfect for Emily Rodda fans.
No matter how much Olive longs for a pet rabbit, it’s never…
Jessica Miller
Sometimes the simplest spells are the most powerful.
Sibyl is the apprentice hotel witch at the splendid Grand Mirror Hotel.
She is busy each day drawing useful spell patterns to…
Anthony McGowan
Chernobyl 1986. Those left behind must fight to survive.
Jared Thomas
A coming-of-age story for young gamers, that offers gentle insights into growing up, family and finding your place not only in a digital world, but in the messy soup of…
Peter Lantos
The Boy Who Didn't Want to Die describes an extraordinary journey, made by Peter, a boy of five, through war-torn Europe in 1944 and 1945.
Kate Constable
A wonderful time-slip novel full of secrets, family relationships and quiet magic, from the award-winning author of the bestselling and much-loved novels Crow Country, Cicada Summer and The January…
Kate McGovern
A warm, contemporary classroom story about creative Maple Mehta-Cohen and her dyslexia, perfect for fans of Lisa Thompson, Helen Rutter and R. J. Palacio. A dyslexia-friendly book.
Jeremy Dronfield
A retelling of the Sunday Times bestselling The Boy Who Followed his Father into Auschwitz, a Daily Mail and Sunday Express book of the year
Sue Stauffacher
When Thomas’ mother disappears, he tells himself she must be safe. Somewhere. And sometimes, the stories we tell take on a life of their own …
Maximillian Jones
Second in a new duology set around the Berlin Wall. East Berlin, 1989: Greta feels stifled: she longs for freedom and the truth. Desperate to take a stand, she begins…
Arnee Flores
Arnee Flores spins an exciting and original tale about hope in even the darkest of places, perfect for fans of Shannon Hale.
Rob Biddulph
Superstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Twelve Portals the second magical adventure for boys and girls of 8+, in the series that began with…
Adam Hills
Meet Charley - a totally ordinary 13-year-old, who’s also an international singing sensation.
Meet George - Charley’s best friend, social media whizz, and budding comedian.
Charley and George are in…
Kate Albus
A heartwarming story about three siblings, evacuated from London to live in the countryside, looking for a permanent home - and a new meaning for family. A New York Public…
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Rhiannon Williams
In this captivating middle-grade fantasy-adventure, a young girl must save her brother from a secret order of monster hunters.
Ottilie Colter and her brother, Gully, have always fended for themselves…
In the breathtaking final instalment of the middle-grade fantasy series the Narroway Trilogy, all will be revealed … and not everything is as it seems.
Ottilie and her friends are…
A jaw-dropping middle-grade adventure about a secret hunt - and a secret hero.
Ottilie Colter is the first girl ever to join the secretive, boys-only Narroway Hunt - and she’s…
Meera Trehan
A witty, suspenseful and inventive debut that asks what makes a person a friend and a house a home.
Colin Meloy
A suspenseful and atmospheric horror perfect for younger fans of Stranger Things and Neil Gaiman, from New York Times bestselling author and the Decemberists’ lead singer/songwriter Colin Meloy.
Samantha-Ellen Bound
The second book in the epic portal fantasy adventure that began with Seven Wherewithal Way is edge-of-your seat action and adventure for middle grade readers.
Natasha Farrant
Magical interlinked stories about what one girl learns from talking to trees throughout Time and from around the world.
R L Stine
The untold true story of Slappy in a terrifying new special edition!
This is Slappy’s world– you only scream in it! But where did he come from? And can he…
Christine Day
From the author of I Can Make This Promise comes a tender story about a Makah/Piscataway girl struggling to find her joy again, and the family who will protect her…
Stewart Foster
A profound story about inner strength and perseverance in the face of a life-changing event, from the award-winning author of The Bubble Boy.
Anh Do
Wolf Girl and her trusty pack are in for a really WILD adventure!
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Liz Pichon
A feel-good, laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story! It’s Tidy Up Saturday, but Tom is very busy relaxing and not helping out much. Until he spots the art box of his…
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Sharon Gosling
Katy has always dreamed of the sky and the stars and the sea. So when news reaches London of a meteorite falling in the faraway land of Brazil and an…
Peter Bunzl
The Curse is changed. You’ll never know. The truth is lost. The lie will grow.
The year is 1726 and the Royal Sorcerer of England is on the hunt for…
John Flanagan
John Flanagan gets spooky in the latest adventure in the New York Times bestselling Ranger's Apprentice The Royal Ranger series!
Will and Maddie are sent to the neighbouring kingdom of…
Nick Lake
A startlingly original, stunningly-illustrated modern classic about learning to face your fears from the multi award-winning partnership of Nick Lake and Emily Gravett.
Christian McKay Heidicker
The gripping companion novel to Newbery Honor recipient Scary Stories for Young Foxes, following two new fox kits desperate to survive the terrors of a frightening new world: the City.
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…
Katrina Nannestad
The powerful new novel from master storyteller Katrina Nannestad.
Katharine Orton
From the author of Nevertell and Glassheart comes a story of magic and danger … witches and dragons. It takes courage to find your magic…
Eleven-year-old Erskin is used to…
Robin Stevens
The start of a thrilling new World War Two mystery series from the number-one-bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike.
Nova Weetman
From the bestselling, award-winning author of Sick Bay and The Secrets We Keep, a powerful, life-affirming middle grade novel about grief and roller derby.
Amelia Mellor
See a whole new side to Amelia Mellor’s magical Melbourne in this action-packed prequel to The Grandest Bookshop in the World.
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