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Discover new middle grade books available at Readings, great for ages 9-13.
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.
In stock at 7 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 7 shops
Kate Temple
This is the dangerous story of Trilby Moffat, who took on one of the most treacherous jobs of all time. Well … outside of time, to be precise.
In stock at 6 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 6 shops
Polly Ho-Yen
An out-of-this-world middle-grade adventure about finding friendship in the most unlikely of places.
Available to order, ships in 10-14 daysAvailable to order
Alexandria Rogers
Perfect for fans of The School for Good and Evil and A Tale of Magic…, this Barnes & Noble Children’s Book Award finalist and Amazon Best Book of the Month…
Available to order, ships in 5-9 daysAvailable to order
Craig Silvey, Sara Acton (illus.)
A heart-warming, funny, beautifully told story for readers of all ages from the bestselling author of Jasper Jones and Honeybee.
Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Tom de Freston (illus.)
Come with an Arctic fox on a breathtaking journey … an enthralling story from the bestselling, award-winning creators of Julia and the Shark. With dazzling blue and black illustrations and…
Kyle Lukoff
'A gentle, glowing wonder, full of love and understanding'
Available to order, ships in approx 2 weeksAvailable to order
Neridah McMullin, Astred Hicks (illus.)
A young girl with a tragic past and a rhinoceros facing life in captivity form an unlikely and magical bond after a fateful storm and a shipwreck bring them together.
In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops
Rhiannon Williams
An enchanting new adventure. An unforgettable land. And the perfect read for young fans of Ottilie Colter, by beloved Australian author Rhiannon Williams.
Available to order, ships in approx 4 weeksAvailable to order
Reece Carter, Simon Howe
A dazzling debut about a lonely kid ghost who goes searching for answers about her past in a forgotten coastal town that fizzes with secret magic. ‘I loved it!’ said…
Melanie La'Brooy
A wildly fun debut about not quite belonging, forging your own path and finding your true home.
Maryam Master
A uniquely narrated, moving story about a young refugee trying to find his place in the world - from the author of Exit Through the Gift Shop.
In stock at 8 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 8 shops
A.F. Harrold
An extraordinary story about friendship and betrayal. Of revenge and retribution but also redemption. Perfect for 11+ readers who enjoy Stranger Things.
Available to order, ships in 3-5 daysAvailable to order
Sean Williams
A suspenseful middle-grade fantasy full of mystery, twists and skulduggery from the author of the critically acclaimed Her Perilous Mansion.
Ash Harrier
Twelve-year-old Alice England is curious, truthful and smart, but when you work in your father’s funeral home and you get messages from the dead, it can be difficult to make…
In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops
David Almond
A stunning new story from the bestselling, prize-winning David Almond, unfolding the magic of the everyday. Mina, from the unforgettable Skellig and My Name is Mina, journeys to Japan and…
Carla Fitzgerald
Imagine your dad gets the top job but isn’t exactly up to it. Then he sneaks off on holiday, leaving the country without a leader. What would you do?
Deborah Abela
From bestselling author Deborah Abela, comes a middle grade adventure for 8-12-year-old heroes (even if they don’t know it yet).
In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops
Sophie Anderson
A timely quest infused with magic. The Times, Children’s Book of the WeekThe hugely-anticipated, brand-new fairytale adventure from Sophie Anderson, the bestselling author of The House with Chicken Legs.The Island…
Julie Kagawa
Shinji Takahashi is just an ordinary kid. An ordinary, home-schooled, smart-alecky, orphan kid being raised by his globe-trotting aunt, Yui. But when a magical guardian decides to use him as…
M. T. Khan
A magical adventure rooted in Muslim culture and tradition, Nura and the Immortal Palace follows a young girl’s journey from modern-day Pakistan into the world of the jinn.
Nura has…
Pip Harry
From the CBCA Award-winning author of The Little Wave comes the story of two extraordinary kids who discover the life-changing power of friendship and teamwork.
Lauren Wolk
Sequel to the Newbery Honor winner Wolf Hollow.
Shirley Marr
Eleven-year-old Peijing and her family are adapting to their new life in Australia, but when cracks in her family life start to appear, she must find a way to cope…
Shivaun Plozza
Kiki’s Delivery Service meets Cressida Cowell in this funny, quirky middle-grade fantasy about a non-magical girl who discovers she does, indeed, have magic–and she must choose between two warring witch…
Tristan Bancks
If your mum was a cop and your dad was a crim who needed your help to commit a crime, would you do it to save him? At what cost?
In stock at 5 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 5 shops
Jack Henseleit
A rollickingly raucous junior fiction series set on the high seas.
Paula Hayes
Packed full of adventure, magic and a little bit of history, The Vexatious Haunting of Lily Griffin will entertain and engage children from start to finish.
When Lily Griffin finds…
Ashleigh Barton
Solomon Macaroni is the sweetest vampire you’ve ever met. Can he survive one hundred years staying with his naughty prankster cousins?
You’ve never met a vampire like Solomon Macaroni before…
Soman Chainani
THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL will soon be a major motion picture from Netflix - starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie…
Jordan Gould,Richard Pritchard
Meet Wylah: warrior, hero and friend. Her adventures have been 40,000 years in the making!
Xiran Jay Zhao
Percy Jackson meets Yu-Gi-Oh in this hilarious, action-packed fantasy adventure.
Emi Watanabe Cohen
In this middle grade fantasy set in Japan, ten-year-old Kohei teams up with his new neighbour to search for the truth, both about Kohei’s family history and the disappearance of…
Lily Bailey
12-year-old Ben has a bully in his brain who tells him what to do. It makes dealing with a new school, new town and parents who are falling apart seem…
Gabrielle Wang
Meet Zadie Ma, a girl who writes magical stories that sometimes come true. Can Zadie bring to life her most important story of all … the one where she finds…
Kelly Yang
Based on her own lived experience, New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang spins a heart-warming tale of courage, hope and resilience in the face of unprecedented times.
Elizabeth Hutchins
When your cat is a precious reminder of your mother, it’s a shock to hear your new friend’s father urge the visitors to his wildlife sanctuary. ‘Get rid of your…
Trent Roberts
The Stunt Kids must find action hero Tom Von Strongberg before he unleashes a hypnotic computer virus … a virus that will turn hundreds of millions of kids into mindless…
Karen Foxlee
Miss Mary-Kate Martin might be anxious, but she’s not scared of monsters. Travelling the globe with her famous archaeologist mother, Mary-Kate helps solve legendary problems in this fun fantasy adventure…
Bec Hill
Welcome to Horror Heights: can the children who live here conceal the strange goings on behind closed doors? GOOSEBUMPS for a new generation, by award-winning comedian and CITV presenter, Bec…
Zana Fraillon
A powerful, inventive, sweet and deeply moving novel from the bestselling author of The Bone Sparrow
Dhonielle Clayton
New York Times-bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton makes her middle-grade debut with a fantasy adventure set in a global magic school in the sky, perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, Soman…
Jackie Merchant
A touching novel about finding your home, even if it doesn’t look the way you expected.
Gregory Maguire, David Litchfield (illus.)
A lavishly illustrated woodland tale with a classic sensibility and modern flair-from the fertile imagination behind Wicked
Lin Thompson
A heart-warming adventure starring a non-binary six-grader and written by a debut non-binary author on the rise
L.D. Lapinski
Pack your suitcase for a magical adventure! Perfect for fans of The Train to Impossible Places and Pages & Co. At the Strangeworlds Travel Agency, each suitcase transports you to…
A.H. Blade
First in an epic, action-packed new adventure from the creators of Beast Quest - perfect for boys and girls aged 10+.
Fiona Hardy
From the award-winning author behind How to Make a Movie in 12 Days and How to Write the Soundtrack to Your Life comes a warm and funny celebration of following…
