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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
Jerry Spinelli
Before ELEANOR AND PARK, there was STARGIRL. The seminal life-affirming YA novel celebrating first love and self-acceptance - now in a beautiful new edition for the next generation of readers.
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Kate DiCamillo
New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo returns to her roots with a moving yet witty story of an unforgettable summer friendship.
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Lynda Mullaly Hunt
-Ally’s greatest fear is that everyone will find out she is as dumb as they think she is because she still doesn’t know how to read—
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Onjali Q. Rauf
Told through the innocent voice of a child, this is a story that explores the subtle faces and endless impacts of domestic violence and celebrates the power of hope and…
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Penny Tangey
One girl. One dream. A few hurdles. Ten-year-old Vivian is determined to win a medal at the Olympic Games one day. Problem is, she hasn’t found a sport she’s any…
R. J. Palacio
Auggie wants to be an ordinary ten-year-old. He does ordinary things - eating ice cream, playing on his Xbox. He feels ordinary - inside. But ordinary kids don’t make other…
In stock at 7 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 7 shops
Kelly Yang
Recent immigrants from China, desperate for money, ten-year-old Mia Tang’s parents take a job managing a rundown Southern California motel for skinflint Mr. Yao, whose son is the only other…
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Kyle Lukoff
'A gentle, glowing wonder, full of love and understanding'
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Emily Gale
A thoughtful and gentle middle-grade novel about the excitement and apprehension of life on the cusp of change at the end of primary school
Nova Weetman
Two very different Grade 6 girls meet in their school sick bay.
Rebecca Stead
A sensitive and heart-warming middle grade novel exploring themes of love, change and forgiving your own mistakes, from award-winning children’s author Rebecca Stead.
Clem Timmins can’t wait to see her best friends after being apart all summer holidays. But when they get back together, things have changed.
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Rob Harrell
Maybe Batpig can come to the rescue? Based on Rob Harrell’s own real life experience with eye cancer, and including amazing comic-strip artwork, this poignant and authentic novel is unforgettable…
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Jane Godwin
A beautiful coming-of-age story about identity, expectation, class, justice, society, fairness, and, above all, kindness.
Kwame Alexander
From the New York Times-bestselling author Kwame Alexander, Rebound is a stunning coming-of-age novel in verse about basketball, family and staying true to yourself. A prequel to The Crossover, winner…
Dusti Bowling
A novel about a girl born without arms and a boy with Tourette syndrome navigating the challenges of school, disability and friendship.
Zana Fraillon
Subhi’s imagination is as big as the ocean and wide as the sky, but his world is much smaller: he’s spent his whole life in an immigration detention centre. The…
Erin Entrada Kelly
Acclaimed author Erin Entrada Kellys fourth novel for tweens is a humorous and poignant page-turner about family, bullying, art, Scrabble, and the challenges of middle school friendships. Fans of Rita…
Nat Amoore
The outrageous story of three best friends, one greedy mayor and a whole lot of pranking.
H. Hayek
When their parents have to travel to Beirut unexpectedly, twelve-year-old Akeal and his six siblings are horrified to be left behind in Melbourne with the dreaded Aunt Amel as their…
Ingrid Laguna
Bailey Finch Takes a Stand is a moving story about love and loss, about caring for the environment and standing up to make change happen.
Natasha Farrant
[final copy to come] On the top of the hill, overlooking the sea, that’s where you’ll find a magical place… To Bea, Noah and little Flea, Stonebarrow Hall is home…
Alex Miles
Hamsa’s teacher has announced that their class will be doing their very own hackathon.
A hack-a-what? thinks Hamsa. She doesn’t know anything about tech or coding!
Can Hamsa and her…
Katrina Nannestad
He’s the world’s vaguest novelist. She’s a shy and unusual child. Together, they’re travelling the world, one book a time.
