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Kumiko and the Shadow Catchers
Kumiko and the Sha...
Briony Stewart


From the author of the Aurealis-winning Kumiko and the Dragon comes the final captivating book in the Kumiko and the Dragon trilogy.


Buzzard Breath and Brains
Buzzard Breath and...
James Moloney


When the principal's prized rose garden is vandalised, Rex and his mate Tony cop the blame. But it was a set-up and Rex is determined to find the culprits and clear his name. From a master storytell ...


Swashbuckler
Swashbuckler
James Moloney


'Unhand that innocent young traveller, you blackguard, or I’ll run you through and leave your carcass here for the birds to pick clean.' Meet Anton. Kids think he’s a fruit loop because he talks like ...


Bill Rules
Bill Rules
Elizabeth Fensham


Bill and Matty are the best of friends. Matty is headstrong, willful and entertaining; Bill is loyal, patient and devoted to Matty. They are also neighbours which means their lives are intertwined and ...


Kumiko and the Dragon
Kumiko and the Dra...
Briony Stewart


Danger surrounds Kumiko's family. The sinister Shadow Catchers have kidnapped Kumiko's sister, Arisu, seeking to absorb the dragons' magical powers through the royal human bloodline of Kumiko's family ...


One Perfect Pirouette
One Perfect Piroue...
Sherryl Clark


From popular and award-winning author Sherryl Clark comes a story about the pressure, heartache and determination that it takes to live your dreams. Attending the National Ballet School is every aspi ...


The Trophy Kid
The Trophy Kid
Pat Flynn


There is someone in trouble at Matt's school and for once it's not him! Marcus Wright - the boy all the girls swoon over - is a future tennis star. He has a solid forehand, a strong backhand, but his ...


Matty Forever
Matty Forever
Elizabeth Fensham


An enchanting story of friendship, acceptance and trust from one of Australia's favourite storytellers. Bill is missing his father and having a hard time at his new school. And Matty is realising that ...


The Toilet Kid
The Toilet Kid
Pat Flynn


Matt a.k.a. 'The Tuckshop Kid' is back! And he's smaller than ever! He's lost weight, is sort-of enjoying exercise and is going out with the perfect girl, Kayla. But when Matt uncovers Kayla's secret, ...


Untangling Spaghetti: Selected Poems
Untangling Spaghet...
Steven Herrick


Are toenails a good source of vitamen C? What are ten things you will never hear your parents say? And, more importantly, how do you untangle spaghetti? A collection of humorous, touching and thought- ...



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