CHILDRENS BOOKS

The thrilling conclusion to the global bestselling, BookTok sensation, Inheritance Games trilogy, where Knives Out meets One of Us is Lying.Avery's fortune, life, and loves are on the line in the game that everyone will be talking about. To inherit billions, all Avery has to do is survive a few more weeks in Hawthorne House. The paparazzi are dogging her every step. Financial pressures are building. Danger is a fact of life. And the only thing getting Avery through it all is the Hawthorne brothers. Her life is intertwined with theirs. She knows their secrets, and they know her. But as the clock ticks down to when Avery will become the richest teenager on the planet, trouble arrives in the form of a visitor who needs her help-and whose presence in Hawthorne House could change everything. It soon becomes clear that there is one last puzzle to solve, and Avery and the Hawthorne brothers are drawn into a dangerous game against an unknown and powerful player. Secrets upon secrets. Riddles upon riddles. In this game, there are hearts and lives at stake - and there is nothing more Hawthorne than winning.

Phizzwhizzing new cover look for this iconic story by the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller!Willy Wonka is the most extraordinary chocolate maker in the world and he's given five children golden tickets to visit his famous chocolate factory. Augustus Gloop - a great big greedy nincompoop. Veruca Salt - a spoiled brat. Violet Beauregarde - a repulsive little gum-chewer. Mike Teavee - a TV addict. And Charlie Bucket - the hero of the story! But what mysterious secrets will they discover inside?

I stuck my finger under the edge of the paper and jerked it under the tape. 'Shoot,' I muttered when the paper sliced my finger. A single drop of blood oozed from the tiny cut. It all happened very quickly then. 'No!' Edward roared ... Dazed and disorientated, I looked up from the bright red blood pulsing out of my arm - and into the fevered eyes of the six suddenly ravenous vampires.<p></p><p></p>For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in love with a vampire is more dangerous than Bella ever could have imagined. Edward has already rescued Bella from the clutches of an evil vampire but now, as their daring relationship threatens all that is near and dear to them, they realise their troubles may just be beginning ...<p></p>

It's here! Number one bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly-anticipated companion; the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view.<p></p><p></p>When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, MIDNIGHT SUN.<p></p><p></p>This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger? <p></p><p></p>In MIDNIGHT SUN, Stephenie Meyer transports us back to a world that has captivated millions of readers and brings us an epic novel about the profound pleasures and devastating consequences of immortal love.

'Bella?'<p></p><p></p>Edward's soft voice came from behind me. I turned to see him spring lightly up the porch steps, his hair windblown from running. He pulled me into his arms at once, and kissed me again. His kiss frightened me. There was too much tension, too strong an edge to the way his lips crushed mine - like he was afraid we had only so much time left to us.<p></p><p></p>As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob - knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which?<p></p><p></p>Following the international bestsellers TWILIGHT and NEW MOON, ECLIPSE is the much-anticipated third book in Stephenie Meyer's captivating saga of vampire romance.

TWILIGHT tempted the imagination . . . NEW MOON made readers thirsty for more . . . ECLIPSE turned the saga into a worldwide phenomenon . . . And now - the book that everyone has been waiting for . . . BREAKING DAWN.<p></p><p></p>In the much anticipated fourth book in Stephenie Meyer's love story, questions will be answered and the fate of Bella and Edward will be revealed.

Cold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.<p></p><p></p>Three casinos. Three bodies. Three days.<p></p><p></p>After a string of brutal murders in Las Vegas, Cassie Hobbes and the Naturals are called in to investigate. But even with the team's unique profiling talents, these murders seem baffling: unlike many serial killers, this one uses different methods every time. All of the victims were killed in public, yet the killer does not show up on any security feed. And each victim has a string of numbers tattooed on their wrist. Hidden in the numbers is a code - and the closer the Naturals come to unraveling the mystery, the more perilous the case becomes.<p></p><p></p>Meanwhile, Cassie is dealing with an equally dangerous and much more painful mystery. For the first time in years, there's been a break in her mother's case. As personal issues and tensions between the team mount, Cassie and the Naturals will be faced with impossible odds - and impossible choices.<p></p><p></p>Born smart. Born tough. Born FBI.<p></p><p></p>'The Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page' - Ally Carter, New York Times bestselling author

<strong>A delightful Australian classic written by Sheena Knowles and illustrated by Rod Clement.</strong> <p>Tired of his life as an emu, Edward decides to try being something else for a change. He tries swimming with the seals, he spends a day lounging with the lions, and even slithers with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may be the best thing after all.</p><p><strong>Sheena Knowles's upbeat, rhyming text and Rod Clement's expressive illustrations are sure to make readers laugh out loud in this whimsical picture book by the creators of <em>Edwina the Emu</em>.</strong>AWARDSShortlisted - 1989 CBCA Picture Book of the Year</p>

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Intrigue, riches, and romance abound in this thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Inheritance GamesIntrigue, riches, and romance abound in this thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Inheritance Games, perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.The Inheritance Games ended with a bombshell, and now heiress Avery Grambs has to pick up the pieces and find the man who might hold the answers to all of her questions - including why Tobias Hawthorne left his entire fortune to Avery, a virtual stranger, rather than to his own daughters or grandsons.As the mystery grows and the plot thickens, Grayson and Jameson, the enigmatic and magnetic Hawthorne grandsons, continue to pull Avery in different directions. And there are threats lurking around every corner, as adversaries emerge who will stop at nothing to see Avery out of the picture - by any means necessary.With nonstop action, aspirational jet-setting, family intrigue, swoonworthy romance, and billions of dollars hanging in the balance, The Hawthorne Legacy will thrill Jennifer Lynn Barnes fans and new readers alike.

One little rockpool.Two little eyes.Three little urchins, bobbing with the tide. Little people love to explore little worlds! Dive into the rockpool with this glittering and gorgeous board book for our smallest nature-lovers, from the CBCA award-winning creators of Jetty Jumping, Andrea Rowe and Hannah Sommerville. <ul><li> A 2024 CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year: Notable Book </li><li> A Bookstagram Best Board Book of 2023! </li></ul>

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What does the B in Billie B Brown stand for? Ball! Join soccer star Billie B Brown in her favourite soccer stories, with a bonus Hey Jack! football story! This collectible hardback contains: <ol reversed><li>The Soccer Star</li><li>The Grumpy Neighbour</li><li>The Winning Goal</li></ol> Written by the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, Billie B Brown is the perfect first chapter-book series. Every down-to-earth story follows bold, brilliant Billie as she uses her imagination to tackle a new challenge, whether it’s about friends, family or feelings. With her best friend, Jack, by her side, there’s nothing Billie can’t do! Hey Jack! shows new stories from Jack's perspective. Jack's adventures are designed to help support the reader in developing emotionally literacy, with each story focussing on a specific emotion. Whether happiness, excitement or disappointment, Jack can work through it all with the help of his friends! With more than ten million books in print around the world, Billie B Brown and Hey Jack! have helped a generation of readers love learning to read. Each book is carefully designed with short chapters, decodable vocabulary and lots of illustrations, and there are no mountains of text or super-tricky words to intimidate the early reader. And there’s plenty of books in the Billie B Brown and Hey Jack! series to explore! For more wonderful series by Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, check out the School of Monsters and Polly and Buster series.