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Kate Ellen
Following a tragedy that further alters the course of her life, twelve-year-old Lucy Everhart decides to continue the shark research her marine biologist mother left unfinished when she died years…
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Jackie Merchant
The happiness of a young girl and a pony in desperate need of saving depends on the other.
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David Walliams
Millions of young readers have loved the World’s Worst Children tales and revelled in the World’s Worst Teachers with their delightfully dreadful deeds - now prepare for…THE WORLD’S WORST PARENTS…
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Anh Do
Wolf Girl is back in the wild, but that doesn’t mean life is any easier for her and her loyal pack of dogs.
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Lili Wilkinson
I’m Artie. I’m eleven years old. I do not believe in ghosts, or monsters. I do believe in science.
Julianne Negri
A brilliant time-slip novel with a contemporary twist, The Secret Library of Hummingbird House celebrates standing up, speaking out and letting go of the past.
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Jane Godwin
A runaway boy, a baby and a whole lot of questions…
Meg Medina
Winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal, this coming-of-age tale by New York Times best-selling author Meg Medina gets to the heart of the confusion and constant change that defines middle…
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Libby Scott, Rebecca Westcott
Tally is ten years old and she’s just like her friends. Well, sometimes she is. If she tries really hard to be. Because there’s something that makes Tally not the…
Geoff Rodkey
The New York Times -bestselling creator of the Tapper Twins series delivers a topical, sci-fi middle-grade novel that proves friendship and laughter can transcend even a galaxy of differences.
Shannon Messenger
In this riveting debut, a telepathic girl must figure out why she is the key to her brand-new world - before the wrong person finds the answer first.
Matt Stanton
Meet Max: He’s not the smartest kid; he’s not the fastest kid; he’s not the prettiest kid; but he might just be the funniest kid you’ve ever met. Max and…
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Felice Arena
From the author and illustrator of the popular Sporty Kids books comes an exciting new beginner-reader series that celebrates the everyday adventures - at school, at home, in the backyard…
Petra James
A girl. A boy. A great aunt. A mystery! The second book in the exciting House of Heroes series!
Jack Ryder
Join the Secret Summer gang on an unforgettable magical adventure, full of humour and heart - for fans of The Famous Five and Roald Dahl.
Soman Chainani
Beyond Good and Evil. Beyond Ever Afters. The fairy tale of Sophie and Agatha comes to a dramatic conclusion in this sixth and final book of Soman Chainani’s bestselling fantasy…
Greg James,Chris Smith
The epic conclusion to the awesome, award-winning, bestselling, super-charged KID NORMAL series by Greg James and Chris Smith.
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Jackie French
Drawing on her own family history, this is a story from Jackie French about education in Colonial Australia - and how women once had to fight for their right to…
Anita Heiss
Mary lives with the Burkes, but they’re not her real family. She hasn’t seen her real mum and dad since she was taken away from them five years ago. Everyone…
Jacqueline Harvey
Alice-Miranda and her friends are off to the Australian Outback! They’re going to help an old family friend who’s found himself short staffed during cattle mustering season.
Janeen Brian
Left in a pail at an orphanage as a baby, only something magical can save Eloise from a miserable life and give her the one she’s always dreamed of.
Nat Amoore
The outrageous story of three best friends, one greedy mayor and a whole lot of pranking.
Amie Kaufman
The much-anticipated finale to Amie Kaufman’s epic middle-grade trilogy.
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Jennifer Bell
Gaming and time travel collide in this exhilarating middle-grade adventure, from bestselling author Jennifer Bell.
Julie Hunt
A gripping illustrated adventure about a travelling circus troupe, a future-telling macaw and a cursed pair of gloves that Shoestring must conquer once and for all. A companion to the…
Melina Marchetta,Deb Hudson
From the author of Looking for Alibrandi comes this gorgeous series to engage and entertain newly independent young readers.
Michelle Kadarusman
Sixth-grader Alba is strengthening her left leg after a final surgery to correct her congenital clubfoot. Her friendship with intellectual classmate Levi is threatened when he scoffs at Alba’s plans…
Nicole Hayes,Adrian Beck
Packed with footy fun, this hilarious junior fiction series follows the highs and lows of junior footy.
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Sarah Allen
A novel about a young girl with Turner Syndrome who is determined to win a science contest and give the prize money to her big sister, all while surviving school…
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Twelve-year-old Lowen Grover, a budding comic-book artist, is still reeling from the shooting death of his friend Abe when he stumbles across an article about a former mill town giving…
Jonathan Auxier
In nineteenth-century England, after her father’s disappearance Nan Sparrow, ten, works as a climbing boy, aiding chimney sweeps, but when her most treasured possessions end up in a fireplace, she…
Judith Eagle
When Penelope Magnificent’s awful parents tell her they’re taking a trip to Paris, she surprises them by begging to go along.
Patricia Hegarty
When Little Bird is separated from the rest of his flock, he doesn’t know what to do. He has injured his wing and can’t fly! But then he comes across…
Tom Mitchell
Second hilarious novel from the author of the funny, filmic and fast-paced crime-caper HOW TO ROB A BANK.
Thomas Taylor
There’s a storm raging in Eerie-on-Sea. Has the mighty Gargantis come back from the deep…?
Katherine Applegate
Return to the unforgettable world of the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling novel The One and Only Ivan (soon to be a major motion picture) in this…
Wendy Orr
In a palm tree, on an island, in the middle of the wide blue sea, was a girl. Nim’s hair was wild, her eyes were bright, and around her neck…
L.D. Lapinski
Pack your suitcase for a magical adventure! Perfect for fans of The Train to Impossible Places and The Polar Bear Explorers’ Club.
Danielle Binks
One extraordinary year will change them all…
Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys, I mean, Shadow Squad-Ghave saved the world from butt-handed evil and now it’s time to PARTY! But Mr Snake doesnt feel like partying. Ohhh, no. He’s WAY…
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Martin Chatterton
Rey Tanic is not like other 14 year olds. His dad is a mafia boss. His dad is also in jail. When Rey’s life explodes, every decision he makes will…
Sean Williams
In a strange mansion miles from anywhere, an orphan named Almanac and a twelfth daughter named Etta find themselves working - and bickering - side by side in the largely…
The Minotaur will be recognised by his strength. Kelly doesn’t believe in ancient prophecies. Then again, up until recently, she also didn’t believe a horn could grow out of her…
Dominique Valente
The anticipated second book in 2019’s breakout magical fantasy series, Starfell, starring misfit witch Willow Moss. Perfect for readers of 8+ and beautifully illustrated throughout by Sarah Warburton.
Rhiannon Williams
Ottilie and her friends are members of the Narroway Hunt, a secret organisation that trains children to kill bloodthirsty monsters called dredretches.
Andrew McDonald, Ben Wood
Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!
Delphine Perret
Bjorn lives in a cave. The walls are soft, the ground is comfortable, and just in front there is new grass and a rough tree, perfect for back-scratching.
Gabrielle Gloury,Michael Hyde
The Girls Scorpions are up against the in-form team of the comp, the Eastvale Ravens. You can steer the Scorpions to victory by choosing what happens in the game.
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