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"I have been accused of whitewashing the Nazi leadership in my memoirs. Some people say I make them seem human. But therein lies the problem. I saw these men up close. They were human. If we think of them only as monsters and demons we may lose sight of the fact that they were very much like you and I. They had the same number of eyes, ears and limbs. If we forget what humans are capable of, we risk it happening all over again." In Spycraft, Falkner's masterful telling of the astonishing journey of Joseph St George (Katipo Joe) continues. A teenage boy recruited by MI5, is this time on a mission to infiltrate an elite group of Hitler Youth. Joe travels to Germany, to the very heart of the Nazi spider web, where Adolf Hitler is making plans that will change the course of the war, and the course of Joe’s life. In a world where one wrong word could bring catastrophe, he must compete with the other young people for a prize beyond his wildest dreams. But the consequences of failure are torture and death. From the war-torn skies over Germany, to the heights of the Eagle’s Nest, this is Joe’s story. Set amidst actual events, Joe’s story is once again a tale of incredible heroism, unlikely romance and unbearable tragedy.

Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighbourhood, school and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room ... her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to get Max to sleep at night, navigating changes in her friendships and working on an art entry for the fair. And when Avery finds out that her family might move across the country, things get even more complicated. Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter have once again teamed up to tell a funny, heartfelt, and charming story of family, friendship, and growing up.

Star Cat In the deepest depths of space, there is only one crew brave enough to take on the universe's most dangerous villains . . . Unfortunately, they weren't available for this book, so you'll have to make do with the crew of the . . . STAR CAT! Join Captain Spaceington and his team as they blunder across the universe getting into all sorts of hilarious hi-jinks and escapades as Captain Spaceington tries to prove that he is worthy of the Bravest Captain Medal. Space has never been this silly!

Space has never EVER been so silly, so join Captain Spaceington and Co at the final frontier of laughter! From the space slugs wreaking havoc at the Space Prettiest Flower competition, to the flativerse where everything is two-dimensional (top tip: you can only enter the flativerse when flattened by a giant mallet), life onboard the SS Star Cat is never dull!

Star Cat 3: Unicorns In Space! After destroying a highly advanced civilization by littering, Robot One is taken to meet his match - space unicorns, bursting with unbearable loveliness!What will Robot One's selfishness do to the galaxy's sweetest creatures? Will he see the error of his ways? Will either emerge unscathed? Will you ever stop laughing at what happens?!

<p> RELIVE THE ACTION of the galaxy's favourite duo! Join the Mandalorian, Grogu and the heroes and villains of the Star Wars universe in this graphic novel collection that retells the first three seasons of the award-winning television show. Experience the adventure as you never have before! </p><p> THIS IS THE WAY ... </p>

It's been 140 years since the Wolf swallowed the Sun, so why are all the cats in the dark, fog-shrouded town of Starspill bothering Zac about it now? He just wants to stay warm, listen to stories, and work hard for his brother as an apprentice starsmith.But the cats have other ideas. They want Zac to steal one of the three legendary Embers of the Sun from the town museum for them, and they've taken his precious secret map to make sure he'll agree! Together with best friend Alys, mysterious bookseller Aurelian and precocious black kitten Jinx, Zac sets out on an adventure none of them will ever forget. But what will be waiting for them at the far end of the journey - could it be the Wolf himself?

From the creatorsof the New York Times–bestselling Ivy + Beancomes a fun and funny new series about two small sisters with very big imaginations. Generations of readers have fallen in love with Ivy + Bean, which has sold over 8 million copies and been adapted into a popular Netflix Original Film series. Now, bestsellingauthor Annie Barrows and illustrator Sophie Blackall are back with the first book in a bright new series about a pair of sisters named Stella and Marigold. Stella, who's seven, is kind, a good storyteller, and ponders big questions like, what do animals think of people? Marigold, at four, tells imaginative stories (her mother calls them fibs) and likes to wear her favorite Halloween costume year-round.Stella and Marigold do all the regular things—like going to school, playing, getting sick sometimes, and visiting the zoo—but even the most regular things have a secret side. Sure to delight fans of Ivy and Bean, these adventure tales—animated with full-color illustrations of the sisters' encounters with magical bathrooms, snow monkeys, dream lions, howling wolves, a lost Vice President, and much more—are filled with vibrant characters, creative storytelling, and a whole lot of laughs. BELOVED CHILDREN'S BOOK CREATORS: Annie Barrows is the author of numerous award-winning and New York Times–bestselling books for children and adults, including The Magic Half, The Best of Iggy Series, and The Truth According to Us. Sophie Blackall is an award-winning illustrator of over 50 books for children, including the 2016 Caldecott Medal winner Finding Winnie and the 2019 Caldecott Medal winner Hello Lighthouse, which she also wrote.

Jesse Dienstag's favourite sweatshirt says, 'The real world isn't real.' That's the slogan of the vacation-home community in Pennsylvania where his family has always spent every vacation and weekend for as long as he can remember. In the summer of 2019, as Jesse is about to enter his junior year of high school in New York City, he desperately wants to believe the slogan is true. For one thing, the two girls he loves —equally and desperately—are in Pennsylvania and all the stresses and pressures of his daily life and school are in New York. But when his parents stop talking to each other, it gets harder and harder for Jesse to maintain his dream life in Pennsylvania. And when COVID shuts New York City down in March 2020 just days after Jesse’s mother leaves his father, Jesse's worlds collide.

One storm. One winter. One girl's fight for survival. Nature-loving Ava yearns to leave the noise of New York City behind for a real adventure in the great outdoors—that's why she's thrilled when her parents allow her to move in with her Auntie Raven in the Adirondack Mountains! It's a dream come true . . . until her aunt is called away and Ava's stay is cut short. But when wires get crossed, Ava finds herself alone in her aunt's secluded cabin. Winter comes early in the mountains, and one night, a single storm will change everything. With a destroyed cabin, no cell reception, and no neighbours for miles, Ava begins to realise this adventure is more than she ever could have imagined. Surrounded by mountains blanketed with snow and ice, Ava is completely on her own. It's the ultimate test . . . and her newly-developed survival skills may not be enough for her to last through the winter. Ava might not be able to fight the cold and the storms that come her way, but can she work with nature long enough to survive it?

'Fierce and funny by turns, with Steph Bowe's flair for seeing straight to the heart of what makes us tick. What a gift, to have one more tale from this master storyteller.' Amie Kaufman, NYT bestselling author of The Isles of the Gods  A witty and moving YA tale of friendship, survival and acts of courage, told with humour and heart. When a zombie apocalypse destroys the world, Sunny must save what matters most-and discover that the zombies might not be the true enemy. You're not going to like this part. I don't like this part. I don't know how I'm going to explain it to you, and have it make any sense.  In 2018, seventeen-year-old Sunny and Toby are on the run after zombies have destroyed most of the adults in their world. Cut to 2034 when Sunny is being held in an underground facility. What happened? Was it aliens, a genocide, a video game, biological terrorism, a totalitarian takeover? And who can infiltrate the facility and release the surviving prisoners? The tables will be turned more than once in this thrilling and thought-provoking novel. With Steph Bowe's sad passing at the age of twenty-five, in 2020, we lost a truly wonderful author of three smart, funny YA novels. Her mother and sister discovered a manuscript on her computer- the book you have in your hands. Steph was always wise beyond her years, with the power to access other worlds. Somehow, in Sunny at the End of the World, she predicted an 'outbreak' much like the one that changed our world, after she was gone...  With her trademark humour, endearing characters and brilliant storytelling, Steph Bowe has left us a novel that helps to make sense of the rapidly changing world we live in. PRAISE-  'A twisty road trip through a post-zombie apocalypse, Sunny At the End of the World is testament to Steph Bowe's brio, wit and brilliance.' Rebecca Lim, author of Tiger Daughter 'Brutal, tender and fierce, Sunny is ultimately a celebration of love and resilience, from a much-missed voice in Australian YA.' Lili Wilkinson, author of A Hunger of Thorns Â With classic Steph Bowe humour and undertow, this is a post zombie apocalypse to relish. I loved it.' Fiona Wood, author of How to Spell Catastrophe 'Fast-paced action, with lots of humour thrown in.' Books+Publishing PRAISE FOR STEPH BOWE-  'A gentle, heartfelt tale...Bowe works quietly and perceptively through a range of believable situations.' Magpies on Night Swimming 'A tender, quirky love story full of charm and authenticity...' Sydney Morning Herald on Night Swimming

Guess what? Our new puppy FiDo is super weird, like us!Perfect!Weir's back and super weird!Dad's training to become a firefighter, while Weir's busy with Pet Day! Will FiDo and Blockhead freeze up or find fame?It won't be easy ... but it will be FUNNY!