Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow (#2 Nevermoor) by Jessica Townsend

$14.99 AUD

Category: Fantasy | Series: Nevermoor | Reading Level: near fine

Morrigan Crow's adventures in the magical world of Nevermoor continue . . . The most anticipated sequel of the year - a treat for all fans of magic and 'wunder'. A stunningly designed package - with silver foil, hidden artwork under the jacket and beautifully designed interiors - a perfect gift for all young readers. 'An extraordinary story full of magics great and small' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS Imagination, discovery and friendship await Morrigan Crow when she escapes her deadly curse and joins the Wundrous Society. It promises her protection and belonging for life - but then Morrigan doesn't receive the welcome she hoped for... Morrigan is a much-feared Wundersmith. So, instead of the Society helping Morrigan to embrace her power, she is only taught that all Wundersmiths are evil and she must suppress her mysterious ability at all costs. To make things worse, Nevermoor is quickly turning from a place of safety into one of danger. Society members are going missing, someone is blackmailing Morrigan's new friends, turning them against her. And Ezra Squall, the evillest man who ever lived, is determined to lure Morrigan from the Society by promising to reveal the true nature of the Wunder that calls to her, which is becoming ever harder to resist... Has Morrigan's dream of escaping her cursed life ended before it truly began? Perfect for fans of the Harry Potter series and His Dark Materials, this series takes readers into an extraordinary world, setting hope and imagination alive. NEVERMOOR - WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2018 YOUNGER FICTION CATEGORY. ...Show more

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow (#1 Nevermoor) by Jessica Townsend

$14.99 AUD

Category: Fantasy | Series: Nevermoor | Reading Level: very good

A breathtaking, enchanting new series by debut author Jessica Townsend, about a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a magical world-but is then tested beyond her wildest imagination. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she is blamed for all local mi sfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks - and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her eleventh birthday. But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange and remarkable man named Jupiter North appears. Chased by black-smoke hounds and shadowy hunters on horseback, he whisks her away into the safety of a secret, magical city called Nevermoor. It's then that Morrigan discovers Jupiter has chosen her to contend for a place in the city's most prestigious organization: the Wundrous Society. In order to join, she must compete in four difficult and dangerous trials against hundreds of other children, each boasting an extraordinary talent that sets them apart - an extraordinary talent that Morrigan insists she does not have. To stay in the safety of Nevermoor for good, Morrigan will need to find a way to pass the tests-or she'll have to leave the city to confront her deadly fate. Perfect for fans of the Harry Potter series and Neil Gaiman, this fast-paced plot and imaginative world has a fresh new take on magic that will appeal to a new generation of readers. ...Show more

Evie and Pog: Party Perfect (#3 Evie and Pog) by Tania McCartney

$12.99 AUD

Category: Middle Readers | Series: Evie and Pog Ser.

In the bestselling tradition of Ella and Olivia, comes a further book in a new series for early readers about best friends, Evie and Pog. High in a tree house live two very best friends. Evie and Pog. A girl and a dog. Evie is six years old. She likes reading and baking and rolling on the daisy-spot g rass. Pog is a pug. He is two and likes to drink tea and read the newspaper. He also likes fixing things. But most of all, Evie and Pog love to have fun - especially at parties! Join them for three further adventures - Book Parade, Art Show Muddle and Party Time! ...Show more

The Poison Jungle (Wings of Fire #13) by Tui Sutherland

$16.99 AUD

Category: Fantasy | Series: Wings of Fire

The New York Times bestselling series continues with a thrilling revelation -- brand-new tribes of dragons. Some secrets are deadly. It's no secret that Sundew wants to destroy the HiveWings. It's her life's mission to exact revenge on the tribe that tried to wipe out the LeafWings and ripped every tr ee from the surface of Pantala. Every tree, that is, except the wild and dangerous Poison Jungle, where the surviving LeafWings have been hiding since the war. Hiding, plotting, and waiting for a dragon like Sundew, who is uniquely qualified to bring down the Hives. There are dark secrets in the jungle, though-some that Sundew is keeping, and some that she's only just beginning to discover. And now that a new war is upon them, Sundew and her friends must unearth the oldest secret in the jungle-even if what they find has the power to destroy them all. ...Show more

The Secret Cave (#3 Wolf Girl) by Anh Do

$15.99 AUD

Category: Middle Readers | Series: Wolf Girl

A wildly exciting adventure series from bestselling author Anh Do. Gwen has been searching for her family for a long time. Just when she feels she is close, the soldiers following her start to close in. Then one of her dogs is injured, and the gang must slow down...Who can Gwen trust? And how will she keep her pack safe from dangerous enemies? Does this spell disaster for the one and only Wolf Girl? ...Show more

Catch a Falling Star by Meg McKinlay

$17.99 AUD

Category: Middle Readers | Reading Level: Younger Readers

This coming-of-age story by multiple-award-winner Meg McKinlay is about loss and grief, dealing with change and fighting to hold on to what you can, while letting go of what you can't. It's 1979 and the sky is falling. Skylab, that is. Somewhere high above Frankie Avery, one of the world's first space s tations is tumbling to Earth. And rushing back with it are old memories. Things twelve-year-old Frankie thought she'd forgotten. Things her mum won't talk about, and which her little brother Newt never knew. Only ... did he? Does he? Because as Skylab circles closer, Newt starts acting strangely. And while the world watches the sky, Frankie keeps her own eyes on Newt. Because if anyone's going to keep him safe, it's her. It always has been. But maybe this is something bigger than splinters and spiders and sleepwalking. Maybe a space station isn't the only thing heading straight for calamity. ...Show more

Children of a Welcoming Australia

$19.95 AUD

Category: Middle Readers

Microbat Mayhem (Eco Rangers #2) by Candice Lemon-Scott; Aska (Illustrator)

$14.99 AUD

Category: Environmental Themes | Series: Eco Rangers Ser.

The Eco Rangers, Ebony and Jay, are having so much fun at the local adventure park. But when they find two abandoned baby bats, they rescue them right away. Then they discover more mocrobats inside an old rollercoaster ride. Can the Eco Rangers save the animals in time before the ride is destroyed.

Peeking Duck (#7 Funny Kid) by Matt Stanton

$14.99 AUD

Category: Humour | Series: Funny Kid

Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. 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 his friends take a road trip to Adventure Park to dare each other to ride The Tower of Dy ing Deathly Doom. But it may be Duck who is the bravest one of all. FUNNY KID is the mega-bestselling series from author-illustrator Matt Stanton that's got everyone laughing!    ...Show more

A Darkness of Dragons (Songs of Magic #1) by S. A. Patrick

$14.99 AUD

Category: Fantasy | Series: Songs of Magic

After playing a forbidden spell-song to save a village from rats, 12-year-old piper Patch Brightwater is thrown in jail. But there he meets Wren a noble girl under a rat-shaped curse and together they befriend Barver, a fearsome dracogriff, and set off on a grand adventure filled with sorcerers, dragons , bandits and one very deadly enemy. ...Show more

Alice-Miranda in the Outback (#19 Alice-Miranda) by Jacqueline Harvey

$16.99 AUD

Category: Adventure

Alice-Miranda and her friends are heading into the Australian outback for a desert adventure. What mysteries will they stumble upon?

Mighty Minotaur (#2 Rise of the Mythix) by Anh Do

$14.99 AUD

Category: Fantasy | Series: Rise of the Mythix

What happens when three ordinary teenagers discover they are destined to be … the Unicorn, the Minotaur, the Griffin? 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 f orehead. Now the Collector is holding her mother hostage, and if Kelly wants to rescue her she needs to learn how to wield all the powers of the Unicorn. She also needs some help. She needs to find... the Minotaur. Minh knows something epic is going on. For the last year, he has been getting stronger and stronger. He can pull a plough as well as any horse. He can lift cars. But he has no idea that this is just the beginning... Kelly and Minh will need to help each other if they are to have any hope of bringing down the Collector and rescuing the people they love. ...Show more