CHILDRENS BOOKS

The Spectacular Spencer Gray is an exciting Australian junior fiction with a central theme of fighting local crime.Spencer Gray is just an ordinary kid, but he manages to get into some pretty extraordinary situations. When Spencer stumbles upon a sinister operation in the bush, his life goes into overdrive - midnight rescue missions, super-endangered animals, hair-raising adventures. To survive, Spencer will need to pull off something spectacular.

Song Of A Thousand SeasA lyrical verse novel of homecoming and friendshipby Zana Fraillon, the multi-award-winning authorof The Bone Sparrow and The Way of Dog.All day long we can hearthat Sea howl prowling wildinside our brains and every part of us is strainingto feel it taste it twirl it whirl it swirl itinside our bodyagain.Houdini the octopus lives in an aquarium,but she misses her home in the wild Sea.She doesn't like the visitors who bang on her tank.Or the way she can't feel the sun on her skinor the wind rippling the water.It's a dull existence for a creature with nine brains. Then one day she meets someone who is differentto the other visitors. Juno's busy brain buzzeswith so many questions and thoughtsthat Houdini's skin tingles with wonder.But the singing of the Sea is growing strongerand harder to resist. Can Houdini make Juno understandwhat she needs before it's too late?

Maisy Hayes Is Not For Sale From the award-winning author of Selfie comes the story of Maisy, whose life is shaped by financial hardship.'A warm, reassuring hug. Allayne Webster is Australia's answer to Judy Blume.' Pip HarryI often sit and dream with all my might but nothing's happened. Yet. Maybe I'm not wishing hard enough. Maybe I'm not very good at believing it. It feels like I spend all my time dreaming, waiting for the life I was supposed to have to appear.Maisy Hayes is doing it tough. There's never enough money, even for the simple things like having a decent breakfast. Her friends have given up inviting her out. And then there's her sister's serious illness, her overwhelmed mum, and her latch-key kid brother. It's a lot. Maisy never hears from her dad - not now that he's got a fancy life in a different city with his new wife and kids. Why would he care?Maisy's angry. She feels ripped off. And she's a first-class expert at hiding it - at making excuses, at covering her shame, pretending it doesn't exist. But pretending will only get you so far...When Maisy's dad insists she go and stay with him and then lavishes her with spending money and extravagant gifts, it's everything she always wanted. So why doesn't it feel right?Maisy is forced to question what she really wants - and she must find the power within herself to make it happen.Maisy Hayes Is Not For Sale is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about hardship, coping with anger and frustration, and being true to yourself.PRAISE-'Unputdownable. Pulls no punches in shining a light on poverty and one girl dreaming of a different life.' Rebecca Sparrow

Lessons In Power is the second book in an addictive YA thriller duology by the bestselling author of The Inheritance Games. For Tess Kendrick, a junior at the elite Hardwicke School, fixing comes naturally as it runs in the family. But she also has a legacy involving power and political dynasties. When asked to run a classmate's campaign for student council, Tess agrees, unaware that even a class election at Hardwicke can uncover life-altering secrets. As a terrorist attack shakes the capital, Tess's guardian takes on a challenging case, testing who can be trusted in Washington's power-driven world. Power is currency, and Tess is about to learn firsthand that power always comes at a price.

ChildishMe and Dot believe it's just a word for being a child.And trying to solve a big problem with nothing but a strong friendship, the best dumplings in the world, and a ton of plasticine.Just like we're doing now.'Childish... is another fantastic book that is sure to become a classic and win awards.' - Sue Warren'This is a heartwarming and humorous novel.' - Good Reading

Locked Up! (Worst Pets Ever! Book 1)Captain Fluffykins, Nickers and Brutus are the newest recruits locked up at the Worst Pets Ever Obedience School. There are so many rules! The daily schedule is a nightmare. The teachers are terrible. Don't even mention the food! And the other students are all kinds of disturbing. The only option for the trio is to team up and make a great escape!

Baby-Sitters Club Graphix 11-Book Boxed SetKristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, Stacey and Dawn are members of The Baby-sitters Club! Whatever comes up—cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbours, prank calls—you can count on them to save the day. This gorgeous box set of the first eleven bestselling graphic novels captures all the humour and drama of the original novels by Ann M. Martin. Makes a great gift! Features the first eleven bestselling Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels!

Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novel 11-Book Boxed SetJoin Karen on her adventures in Stoneybrook in this ultimate box set of the bestselling graphic novels. Whether she’s spying on a neighbor who she thinks is a witch, telling spooky stories at her first sleepover, or adopting another grandmother from the local retirement home, life with Karen is always exciting! These full-color Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix titles are perfect for both newcomers and long-time fans. Features the first eleven best-selling Baby-Sitters Little Sister graphic novels!

Boys With Sharp TeethSeventeen-year-old Marin James has spent her entire life living in the shadow of the exclusive Huntsworth Academy. So when her cousin's dead body is found in a creek on school property, Marin knows exactly who's to blame: Adrian Graves and Henry Wu, the enigmatic, yet dangerous leaders of the school's ecosystem. Swapping her ragged T-shirts for a crisp prep school uniform, Marin infiltrates Huntsworth to exact her revenge. But her quest for vengeance is quickly muddied by a confusing attraction to her new life, and to the two dysfunctional and devastating boys who understand her better than anyone ever has. When Marin uncovers a dark, eerie secret hiding behind Huntsworth's ivied gates, the lines between justice and vengeance, love and hate, and the real and supernatural begin to crumble—and nothing is as it seems. Part supernatural thriller, part murder mystery, Jenni Howell’s debut tale is full of chills and scares.

Cat Kid Comic Club: Five-Book Collection. Join the Cat Kid Comic Club for five hilarious and heartfelt stories featuring mini-comics, action, and more by the worldwide bestselling author and artist of the Dog Man graphic novel series, Dav Pilkey.

Hunger Games 5-Book Boxed Set (Paperback) In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV ... And the odds are against all who play. With all five of Suzanne Collins’s Hunger Games novels in one box set, which includes the latest and exciting long-anticipated second prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, you can step into the world of Panem with the 10th annual Hunger Games, and continue all the way to the electrifying conclusion.

The Haunted House (Sweet Valley Twins: The Graphic Novel #4)Everyone at Sweet Valley Middle School is going to the biggest concert ever…everyone except twins, Jessica and Elizabeth! Their favourite band is back in town but no matter how much they beg their parents, they can’t get permission to go.Elizabeth is ready to sulk and stay home, but Jessica refuses to give up hope. She’ll see this band even if it means lying or leaving her sister behind. Caught between her parents and her twin, will Elizabeth sneak out with Jessica? Or will she blow the whole plan out of the water?

Wings Of Fire The Graphic Novel: The First Seven BooksThis full-colour seven-book box set will truly excite all fans of the Wings of Fire series. These epic stories are guaranteed to hook your child into reading!

The Horse DreamerThe horse arrives in the storm, when Merryn needs him most, following the loss of her father. Sorrel is a dreamlike creature, seemingly made from the woods and the sea. Perhaps she wished him into existence. He becomes her friend and confidant.Throughout the summer and autumn, they ride and play, but as Christmas approaches, it will require all of Merryn’s new-found strength to help her mum and her sisters heal too.A beautiful jacketed hardback with blue ink interior printing. Explores themes of grief, family, and healing in an accessible way for young readers.