Myra in the Middle
by Seetha Dodd Peter Cheong

A funny, endearing junior novel about finding your place in your family – and on the soccer field.

Recommended age: 5 - 8

A$14.99

(Paperback)

Ships on 31/03/2026

Overview

Seven-year-old Myra likes maths, football and things staying the same. She lives with her mum, dad, Muthashi (grandma) and big sister, Anya. Her world flips upside down when her family welcomes a new baby. Myra is now a middle child – and everyone knows middle kids always get forgotten. On top of that, Myra tries out for the school’s soccer team, only to be put in the midfield. She can’t show off her skills when nothing exciting ever happens there!

What will it take for Myra to feel marvellous in the middle?

Details

Belinda Murrell, author of the Lulu Bell series

‘A charming and heartwarming story of family and friendship, delicious feasts, and a delightful young heroine whose life is turned upside down by the arrival of a new baby. I absolutely loved it.’

Jasmin McGaughey, author of the Little Ash series

‘Myra in the Middle is such a sweet and beautiful story – it brought a smile to my lips! The wonderful little Myra is funny and warm, and her voice shines off the page. With gorgeous family scenes and some excellent maths and animal facts sprinkled throughout!’

Carla Fitzgerald, author of How to Break a World Record and Survive Grade Five

‘Seetha Dodd writes with compassion, humour and authenticity, crafting a delightful junior fiction story about finding your place in a family when everything changes.’

Seetha Dodd

Seetha Dodd is an emerging children’s author who loves wordplay, humorous rhyme and lyrical prose. Her fiction has been published in The School Magazine and in print and audio anthologies by Spineless Wonders and Hunter Writers’ Centre. Drawing on her Malaysian–Indian heritage, and themes of family, identity and belonging, Seetha writes stories that empower children to challenge stereotypes and to celebrate uniqueness in all forms. She lives on Sydney’s Northern Beaches with her husband and three children.

Peter Cheong

Books have always been a vital part of Peter Cheong’s life. Growing up reading Roald Dahl and having adventures with Calvin and Hobbes, Peter was heavily influenced by the way Quentin Blake and Bill Watterson brought stories to life. After spending several years in the Australian Army, Peter decided to pursue his dream of a career in books. He is the illustrator of I’m a HeroToo, Nothing Alike and Anh Do’s Pow Pow Pig series, and has written and illustrated his own children’s books, Every Night at Midnight and Where We Can Hear the Giants Sing. Peter lives in Perth (Whadjuk Country), Western Australia, with his very understanding wife and sons, and less understanding cat.

Photo credit: Michael Cheong