Winners of The Readings Children's Prize

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Wurrtoo

Tylissa Elisara, Dylan Finney (illus.)

Tylissa Elisara draws on classic children's literature in the tradition of Winnie the Pooh and Blinky Bill as well as stories from her own Narungga, Kaurna and Adnyamathanha heritage in…

$19.99

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No Words

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.

$16.99

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The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-bottomed Boat

Charlie Archbold

Middle-grade readers can join the Sugarcane kids as they collect clues and try to solve a mystery in this bright, fun and captivating Australian adventure

$16.99

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As Fast As I Can

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…

$16.99

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The Girl, the Cat & the Navigator

Matilda Woods, Anuska Allepuz (illus.)

An enchanting, charming story of bravery on the ice-tipped ocean, with stunning art by Anuska Allepuz on every page.     

$14.99

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The Peacock Detectives

Carly Nugent

Shortlisted for the 2017 Text Prize, The Peacock Detectives is a delightfully Australian story about self-discovery and dealing with change for upper middle-graders.

$16.99

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Tarin of the Mammoths: The Exile (Book 1)

Jo Sandhu

Tarin of the Mammoths is a thrilling Stone Age epic for ages 8-12.

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A Most Magical Girl

Karen Foxlee

Magical machines, wizards, witches, mysterious underworlds, a race against time - and two most magical girls.   

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Run, Pip, Run

J.C. Jones

Pip Sullivan’s tenth birthday was a disaster – and that was only the beginning. Run, Pip, Run is a warm-hearted story about a small girl on her own in a…

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Rivertime

Trace Balla

A gentle and beautiful book about slowing down and growing up, set on Australia’s Glenelg River and featuring a ten-year-old boy and his uncle. Ages 8-12.

$24.99

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Song for a Scarlet Runner

Julie Hunt

Peat is on the run - forced to flee for her life when she’s blamed for bringing bad luck to her village. She heads for the endless marshes, where she’s…

$17.99

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