Dragon Blood Pirates Series Three, by Dan Jerris (Lothian, 2009)
Arrrrr!Big Book of Verse for Aussie Kids, edited by Jim Haynes (Allen & Unwin, 2009)
A wonderful collection.
Lessons for a Werewolf Warrior, by Jackie French (Angus & Robertson, 2009)
First in the new School for Heroes series.
Morgassa's Folly, by Paul Collins & Danny Wills (Five Mile, 2009)
The third in the World of Grrym series.
Battle Boy book 1 & 2, by Charlie Carter (Pan Macmillan, 2009)
An action-packed new series.
The Wicked War on the Planet of Whimsy, by L. M. Moriarty (Pan Macmillan, 2009)
A new adventure for the Space Brigade.
Howzat! by Brett Lee and Michael Panckridge (Angus & Robertson, 2009)
Toby Jones is back!
A History of Cricket, by Catherine Chambers (black dog, 2009)
Cricket from the beginning...
The Pony Patch Collection, by Bernadette Kelly (black dog, 2009)
A new bind-up edition.
Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children, by Jen Storer (Penguin, 2009)
A wonderful gothic novel.
The Whisperer, by Fiona McIntosh (Harper Collins, 2009)
Riveting.
Big Stories from Little Lunch, by Danny Katz (Black Dog, 2009)
Five books in one.
Stink-off: Battle of the Century, by Felice Arena (Scholastic, 2009)
Farticus Maximus is back.
Cicada Summer, by Kate Constable (Allen & Unwin, 2009)
Picture this.
40 Superhuman Body Tricks, by Ruben Meerman (ABC Books, 2009)
Move over Superman!
Funny Little Dog, by Kyle Mewburn (Little Hare, 2009)
A dog for Flyn.
The Visconti House, by Elsbeth Edgar (Walker Books, 2009)
Solving a mystery brings two friends together.
Australian and World Records 2010 (Scholastic, 2009)
More than 250 amazing records.
Pilot and Huxley, by Dan McGuiness (Omnibus, 2009)
Hop aboard for a wild ride
Captain Congo and the Maharaja's Mnkey, by Ruth Starke (Omnibus, 2009)
Captain Congo’s new adventure.
Dog Squad, by Meredith Costain (Walker, 2009)
A new Lightning Strikes title.
The Locket of Dreams, by Belinda Murrell (Random House, 2009)
A gold link to the past.
By the Picking of My Nose, by Martin Chatterton (Little Hare, 2009)
A wacky take on Shakespeare's childhood.
Robot Riot, by Andy Griffiths (Pan Macmillan, 2009)
A new ‘Schooling Around’ story.
The Smartest Dog of All, by Ian Horrocks (Omnibus, 2009)
A boy and a dog.
Yikes! by Alison Lester (Allen & Unwin, 2009)
In Seven Wild Adventures Who Would You Be?
The Land of Mirthful, by Sally Morgan (Walker Books, 2009)
Book two in the Stopwatch series.
Uncle Eddie Books, by Lucy Farrer (Black Dog, 2009)
Set in southern Africa.
The Battle for Rondo, by Emily Rondo (Omnibus, 2009)
An exciting adventure.
Chook Shed Snake, by Phil Cummings (Omnibus, 2009)
Part of the Mates series.
Thorpey, by Ruth Starke, ill by Katie Jardine (Omnibus, 2009)
Part of the Mates series.
The Toilet Kid, by Pat Flynn (UQP, 2009)
A sequel to The Tuckshop Kid.
Mostly Sunny With a Chance of Storms, by Marion Roberts (Allen & Unwin, 2009)
A sequel to the glorious Sunny Side Up.
Don't Breathe a Word, by Marianne Musgrove (Random House, 2009)
A gentle exploration of some difficult topics.
The Hottest Boy Who Ever Lived, by Anna Fienberg (Allen & Unwin, 2009)
A heart warming story.
Edsel Grizzler, by James Roy (UQP, 2009)
Book One Voyage to Verdada.
All the Colours of Paradise, by Glenda Millard (ABC Books, 2009)
The fourth title in the Kingdom of Silk series.
The Great Cold, by Gladys Milroy (Fremantle Press, 2009)
A new traditional tale.
Waterfight Frenzy, by Felice Arena (Scholastic, 2009)
A 'Stick Dudes' adventure.
Jake's Gigantic List, by Ken Spillman (Fremantle Press, 2009)
The longest birthday wish list ever.
Tracey Binns is Lost, by Sherryl Clark (UQP, 2009)
Tracey has new adventures.
Sarindi and the Lucky Buddha, by Janine Fraser (Harper Collins, 2009)
Sarindi needs some good luck.
Clearheart, by Edrei Cullen (Scholastic, 2009)
A second Flitterwig tale.
Bush Secrets, by Tjalaminu and Jessica Lester (Fremantle Press, 2009)
Modern indigenous fiction.
The Puzzle Ring, by Kate Forsyth (Pan Macmillan, 2009)
An absorbing fantasy.
Ramose - Valley of the Tombs, by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog, 2009)
A bind-up of the Ramose series.
The Python Problem, by Darrel & Sally Odgers (Scholastic, 2009)
The fourth title in the Pet Vet series.
The Wombat and the Grand Poohjam, by Jackie French (Omnibus, 2009)
Part of the new Mates series.
Inspector Jacques, by Darrel & Sally Odgers (Scholastic, 2009)
Jack Russell Dog Detective, book number 11.
Monkey Fist, by Sandy Fussell (Walker Books, 2009)
New in the Samurai Kids series.
502 More Great Aussie Jokes(Scholastic, 2009)
The Trouble With Sauce, by Bruno Bouchet (ABC Books, 2009)
An exciting story.
Untangling Spaghetti, by Steven Herrick (UQP, 2009)
A wonderful collection.
The Chimpanzee Book, by Dr Carla Litchfield (Black Dog, 2009)
Our closest animal relatives.
The Great Barrier Reef Book, by Dr Mark Norman (Black Dog, 2009)
Visible from space.
The Gorilla Book, by Dr Carla Litchfield (Black Dog, 2009)
2009 is Year of the Gorilla
The Crocodile Book, by Malcolm Douglas (Black Dog, 2009)
Not a good pet
Firesong, by Libby Hathorn (ABC Books, 2009)
Set in 1950’s Blue Mountains.
Just Macbeth! by Andy Griffiths (Pan Macmillan, 2009)
Double, Double, Toil and Trouble
Lighthouse Girl, by Dianne Wolfer (Fremantle Press, 2009)
An amazing blend of diary, narrative, picture book and scrapbook.
The Blue Stealer, by Darrel & Sally Odgers (Scholastic, 2009)
The tenth title in the Dog Detective series.
The Wand and the Sword, by Mike Zarb & Robin Gold (Random House, 2009)
The second Belmont and the Dragon story.
The Adventures of Nanny Piggins, by RA Spratt (Random House, 2009)
A nanny like no other.
My Sister Has a Big Black Beard, bu DUncan Ball (Harper Collins, 2009)
Quirky verses.
The Greatest Sheep in History, by Frances Watt (ABC Books, 2009)
A third adventure featuring trainee superheroes Extraordinary Ernie and Marvellous Maud.
Great Aussie Inventions, by Amy Hunter (black dog, 2009)
Loos, utes, you beaut!
Sting, by Raymond Huber (Walker Books, 2009)
Ziggy is the oddbee out.
The Big Dig, by Meg McKinley (Walker Books, 2009)
Dig. Put some water in. Swim.
The Donley Who Carried the Wounded, by Jackie French (Angus & roberston, 2009)
The tale of Simpson and his donkey.
Polar Boy, by Sandy Fussell (Walker Books, 2008)
Wonderful historical fiction.
Out of the Blue, by Michael Panckridge & Pam Harvey (Angus & Robertson, 2009)
Flashing lights in the night – UFOs?
Dinosaur Knights, by Michael Gerard Bauer (Omnibus, 2009)
A tale in three times.
The Little One, by Katie Afrika Litchfield (Black Dog, 2009)
The story of a Red-tailed Monkey.
The Floods - Better Homes and Gardens, by Colin Thompson (Random House, 2009)
The final installment.
Bad News for Milk Bay by Moya Simons (Walker Books, 2009)
Title 4 in the WRIDA series.
The Shocking Trouble on the Planet of Shobble, by L. M. Moriarty (Pan Macmillan, 2009)
A new mission for the space brigade.
Freak Street on Holiday, by Knive and Packer (Scholastic, 2009)
Everyone's on holiday in Freak Street.
The Gimlet Eye, by James Roy (Ford Street, 2009)
Third in the Quentaris: Quest of the Lost City series.
Star Jumps, by Lorraine Marwood (Walker Books, 2009)
Exquisite.
Silas and the Winterbottoms, by Stephen M. Giles (Pan Macmillan, 2009)
A tale of intrigue.
Mascot Madness, by Andy Griffiths (Pan Macmillan, 2009)
A hilarious book.
Darius Bell and the Glitter pool, by Odo Hirsch (Allen & Unwin, 2009)
A delight.
The Zoo fo Magical and Mythologiczal Creatures, by Sam Bowring (Pan Macmillan, 2009)
A zoo like no other.
Sprite Downberry, by Nette Hilton (Angus & Robertson, 2008)
Nothing is going right for Sprite.
Spider Lies, by Jen Banyard (Fremantle Press, 2009)
Are you afraid of spiders?
A Book for Kids, by C. J. Dennis (black dog, 2009)
A new edition of an old favourite.
Four Great Aussie Stories (all published by Aussie Schoolbooks)
Four titles in the Aussie Schoolbooks series.
Victor's Challenge, by Pamela Freeman (Walker Books, 2009)
A test for cleverness is enough to make Victor's knees wobble.
The Land of Kur, by Sally Morgan and Ambelin, Blaze & Ezekiel Kwaymullina (Walker Books, 2009)
The first in a new fantasy series.
Haunted, by Lorraine Orman (Walker Books, 2009)
Another in the Lightning Strikes series.
Shaolin Tiger, by Sandy Fussell (Walker Books, 2009)
The third in the the Samurai Kids series.
The Remarkable Secret of Aurelie Bonhoffen, by Deborah Abela (Random Hosue, 2009)
A quirky tale.
Belmont and the Dragon: The Forest of Doom and Gloom, by Mike Zarb & Robin Gold (Random House, 2008)
The first in a gorgeous new series.
Atomic Testing, by Alan Tucker (Scholastic, 2009)
Part of the My Australian Story series.
Theodork, by Jessica Green (Scholastic, 2009)
A dork in serious denial.
Motorbike Bob, by Darrel & Sally Odgers (Scholastic, 2009)
The third in the Pet Vet series.
Pippa's Perfect Ponytail, by Julie Nickerson (Penguin, 2009)
Sure to resound with young readers.
Von Gobstopper's Arcade, by Alexandra Adornetto (Angus & Robertson, 2009)
The Strangest Adventures Book Three.
Wombat and Fox: Thrillseekers, by Terry Denton (Allen & Unwin, 2009)
Wombat and Fox are back.
Freaky, by Sue Whiting (Walker Books, 2009)
A fun tale.
Dragon Dawn, by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog, 2008)
Danzi's story.
Victor's Quest, by Pamela Freeman (Walker Books, 2008)
A new edition of an old favourite.
A Story of Natural Numbers, by David Demant (Black Dog, 2008)
The story of the evolution of numbers.
The middle Sheep, by Frances Watts (ABC Books, 2008)
Sure to tickle the funny bone.
The Wizard of rondo, by Emily Rodda (Omnibus, 2008)
The second book in this exciting series.
The Camel Who Crossed Australia, by Jackie French (HarperCollins, 2008)
The Burke and Wills expedition from a unique perspective.
Audrey Goes to Town, by Christine Harris (Little Hare, 2008)
Funny sequel to Audrey of the Outback.
The Back Leg of a Goat, by Penny Reeve (Christian Focus Publications, 2008)
Young people pro-active in caring for others.
owl Ninja, by Sandy Fussell (Walker Books, 2008)
The second title in the Samurai Kids series.
Children's Book Review: 501 Great Aussie Jokes (Scholastic, 2008)
In support of Camp Quality.
Hope for Hanna (Pearson, 2008)
Life in an African village.
A Duel of Words, by Dee White (Heinemann, 2008)
Words can be as powerful as swords.
The Sunken Kingdom, by Kim Wilkins (Omnibus, 2008)
Four books in one.
Short Stuff, by Mark Stevens (Working Title, 2008)
A collection of wacky short stories.
Rhyming Boy, by Steven Herrick (UQP, 2008)
A boy's quest to find out about his father.
Puzzles Down Under, by Richard Morden (Black Dog, 2008)
Chock-full of Aussie puzzles.
Pip: The Story of Olive (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
Year Seven can be a tough year.
Passion for Fashion, by Ellie Royce (ABC Books, 2008)
The second title in the Letterbook series.
Mischief Afoot, by Moya Simons (Walker Books, 2008)
No 3 in ‘The Walk Right In Detective Agency’ series.
Heart of Magic, by Penny Matthews (Walker Books, 2008)
The secret of the gold heart pin.
Hat Trick, by Brett Lee & Michael Panckridge (Angus & Robertson, 2008)
Combines the first three Toby Jones time travel adventures into the one book.
The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming, by Laurie David and Cambria Gordnon (Scholastic, 2008)
Global warming in plain language.
Flitterwig, by Edrei Cullen (Scholastic, 2008)
Ella discovers that being different can be a good thing.
Blood Sports, by Jonathan Harlen (Scholastic, 2008)
Intrigue in the world of rugby.
The Mare's Tale, by Darrel & Sally Odgers (Scholastic, 2008)
The second in the Pet Vet series.
The Joke's on Selby, by Duncan Ball (Angus & Robertson, 2008)
Kids will love it.
Alphabet Soup Issue 1 (Alphabet Soup, 2008)
A new children's magazine.
Roland Harvey's Big Book of Christmas, by Roland Harvey (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
An informative offering.
A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, ill by Robert Ingpen (Walker Books, 2008)
A masterpiece
, by Carole Faulkner (Walker Books, 2008)
What a catch!
Octavius O'Malley and the Mystery of the Criminal Cats, by Alan Sunderland (Harper Collins, 2008)
A new Octavius O’Malley mystery.
I Want to be a Cricketer, by Sally Carbon (Fremantle Press, 2008)
One for the cricketing fans.
High Crime in Milk Bay, by Moya Simons (Walker Books, 2008)
Book 2 in the ‘Walk Right In Detective Agency’ series.
Hatshepsut – The Lost Pharaoh of Egypt, by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog, 2008)
A female pharaoh.
Egghead, by Claire Scott (Walker Books, 2008)
Let the pun begin!
Captain Cook - Sailing Off the Map, by Craig Scutt (Black Dog, 2008)
From shopkeeper’s apprentice to his own coat of arms.
Tashi and the Phoenix, by Anna Fienberg, Barabara Fienberg and Kim Gamble (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
The fifteenth Tashi book.
Oddball, by Janeen Brian (Walker Books, 2008)
Another in the Lightning Strikes series.
The Surfing Scientist #2, by Ruben Meerman (ABC Books, 2008)
40 Science Gizmos to make.
The Letterbook 1 - Amy's Secret, by Ellie Royce (ABC Books, 2008)
Jess never imagined what the letterbook would reveal.
The Brain Full of Holes, by Martin Chatteron (Little Hare, 2008)
A new adventure with The Brain and Sheldon.
Open for Business, by Moya Simons (Walker Books, 2008)
Welcome to the ‘Walk Right In’ Detective Agency.
Erasmus James, King of Kid's Paradise, by DC Green (Barrel Books, 2008)
Book 2 in the Erasmus James series.
The Detachable Boy, by Scot Gardner (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
A hilarious novel for primary aged readers.
Perry Angel's Suitcase, by Glenda Millard (ABC Books, 2008)
A simply beautiful story.
Sucked In, by John Parker (Walker Books, 2008)
Another in the new Lightning Strikes series from Walker Books.
Jinxed, by Jill McDougall (Walker Books, 2008)
Part of the new Lightning Strikes series from Walker Books.
Cranky Paws, by Darrel & Sally ODgers (Scholastic, 2008)
The first in the new Pet Vet series.
Black Baron, by Robyn Opie (Walker Books, 2008)
Black Baron is on the run.
The Great Shave, by Clare Scott (Walker Books, 2008)
Dying your hair green isn't always good fun.
Queasy Rider, by James Roy (Walker Books, 2008)
Nobby and his friends are going to be rich. Or are they?
Going for Broke, by Meg McKinlay (Walker Books, 2008)
Nathan will stop at nothing to get a record.
GROW - Under the Southern Cross, edited by Lyn Hurry and Anne Hamilton (Writerlynks, 2008)
Stories and activities for children and young teens.
Moonrunner, by Mark Thomason (Scholastic, 2008)
A special bond between horse and boy.
Farticus Maximus, by Felice Arena (Scholastic, 2008)
A collection of stinky stories.
Extraordinary Ernie & Marvellous Maud, by Frances Watts (ABC Books, 2008)
How to become a superhero.
Every Minute on Earth, by Steve Murrie and Matthew Murrie (Scholastic, 2008)
Fun Facts that happen every 60 seconds.
Captain Clawbeak & the Ghostly Galleon, by Anne Morgan (Random House, 2007)
A pirate adventure.
Wolf Kingdom, by Richard Harland (Omnibus, 2008)
A four-book magical adventure series
The Equen Queen, by Alyssa Brugman (Ford Street, 2008)
The second in the Quentaris - Quest of the Lost City series.
Freak Street Series, by Knife & Packer (Scholastic, 2008)
Meet the families of Freak Street.
Diary of a Wildlife Photographer, by Jan Latta (ABC Books, 2007)
So many animals!
Captain Wetbeard, by Bruno Bouchet (ABC Books, 2008)
An adventure with a pirate-y twist.
Blackthorn, by Elizabeth Pulford (Walker Books, 2008)
In a time long ago, a warrior is born.
The Incredibly Boring Monotonous Family, by Philip Barry (Pan Macmillan, 2008)
Find out what changes the Monotonous family.
Milad - The Voyage to Ophir, by Nazam Anhar (Scholastic, 2008)
Milad finds life at sea more exciting than he ever expected.
Lamplighter, by D. M. Cornish (Omnibus, 2008)
Book Two of Monster Blood Tattoo.
Horse Mad Western, by Kathy Helidoniotis (Angus & Robertson, 2008)
Title 5 in the ‘Horse Mad’ series.
Extreme! by J. A. Mawter (Harper Collins, 2008)
Can BMX bikers and skateboarders share a park?
Blood of the Incas, by David Harris (ABC Books, 2008)
A South American adventure.
A Brief History of the Island Dipsquittite, by Prof Walter Loder-Bull (Omnibus, 2008)
An adventure to an island beyond the storms.
Norton Saves the Day & Norton's Blue Ribbon, by Bernadette Kelly (black dog, 2008)
New in the Pony Patch series.
Ratwhiskers and Me, by Lorraine Marwood (Walker, 2008)
A powerful tale of survival on the goldfields.
Lampo's Circus, by Alexandra Adornetto (Harper Collins, 2008)
Second in the Strangest Adventures series.
White Crane, by Sandy Fussell (Walker, 2008)
First in a great new series.
Thorn Castle & Devil's Lair, by Ian Irvine (Omnibus, 2008)
From the Sorcerer's Tower series.
Audrey of the Outback, by Christine Harris (Little Hare, 2008)
A delightful tale of life in remote Australia.
The Goanna Island Mystery, by Dale Harcombe (Aussie Schoolbooks, 2008)
Interest and suspense.
The Bushfire Brumby, by Delwyne Stevens (Aussie Schoolbooks, 2008)
A sure winner for young readers.
Noodle Pie, by Ruth Starke (Omnibus, 2008)
Life is very different in Vietnam.
Ruby Rosemount and the Doomsday Curse, by Jodie Brownlee (Omnibus, 2008)
The third story in the Ruby Rosemount series.
The Spell of Undoing, by Paul Collins (Ford Dtreet, 2008)
The first in the new Quentaris series.
The Flying Machine of Lombardy, by Bruce Whatley & Rosie Smith (ABC Books, 2008)
The second in the Danny da Vinci series.
Battle for Quentaris, by Michael Pryor (Lothian, 2008)
The final adventure in the Quentaris Chronicles.
The True Story of Stuff, by James Valentine (ABC Books, 2008)
A funny look at how things are made.
Vampires of Quentaris, by Paul Collins (Lothian, 2008)
Can a ragtag army overcome vampires?
A Nation of Swaggies & Diggers, by Jackie French (Scholastic, 2008)
The fifth in this series.
The Vanishings, by Michael Panckridge (Black Dog, 2008)
There is a special bond between twins, even when they are separated by more than distance .
Sunny Side Up, by Marion Roberts
(Allen & Unwin, 2008)
Life is a pizza, topped with variety as well as spice.
The Australia Book, by Eve Pownall (Black Dog, 2008)
An Australian classic brought back to life.
Mahtab's Story, by Libby Gleeson (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
An important book.
The Evil Overlord, by Rowena Cory Daniells (ABC Books, 2008)
The Lost Shimmaron Book 3.
Anna the Goanna, by Jill McDougall (Aboriginal STudies Press, 2008)
An excellent poetry collection.
Jack's Island, by Norman Jorgensen (Fremantle Press, 2008)
Sometimes funny, sometimes sad.
Goon Town, by John Larkin (Scholastic, 2008)
Survival of the useless!
Stories from Country, by Bob Randall as told to Susan Haworth (ABC Books, 2007)
Sharing a lifelong connection to the land.
Antarctic Close-up, by Hazel Edwards (National Museum of Australia Press, 2007)
Part of the Making Tracks series.
Seams of Gold, by Christopher Cheng (National Museum of Australia Press, 2007)
Another in the Making Tracks series.
The Other Side, by Sally Morgan (National Museum of Australia Press, 2007)
Alex's Gramps is really embarrassing.
The Day I Was History, by Jackie French (National Museum of Australia Press, 2007)
Another in the Making Tracks series.
A Penny to Remember, by Kirsty Murray (National Museum of Australia Press, 2007)
Part of the Making Tracks series.
Allira's Gift, by Paul Collins (Five Mile Press, 2007)
The first in the new World of Grymm series.
The Dragon Companion, by Carole Wilkinson (black dog books, 2007)
Sumptuous.
Archer's Melbourne Cup, by Vashti Farrer (Scholastic, 2007)
Part of the My Australian Story series.
Sam and the Killer Robot, by Judith Rossell (Little Hare, 2007)
A humorous adventure.
the no-minute-noodler, by Richard Glover (ABC Books, 2007)
The dag's dictionary for kids.
Amelia Dee and the Peacock Lamp, by Odo Hirsch (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
A whimsical tale.
The Circus Pony, by Alison Lester (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
The second title in the Bonnie and Sam series.
Harry Highpants and the Salivating Beast, by John Larkin (ABC Books, 2007)
New in the ABC Kids Fiction range.
The Singing Stones, by Margo Lanagan (ABC Books, 2007)
Book two of The Lost Shimmaron
Pirates Buy Buses, by Christopher Morgan (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
Lots of pirate fun.
Eyespy Emily Eyefinger, by Duncan Ball (Angus & Robertson)
A compilation of four of Emily's adventures.
The Team, by David Bedford (Little Hare, 2007)
A bind-up of three 'Team' titles.
Tibbidy Magazine (Produced by Kirsty Gautherton, 2008)
A lovely looking magazine.
Fowl Play, by Darrel & Sally Odgers (Scholastic, 2008)
The ninth book in the Jack Russell series.
The OK Team, by Nick Place (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
Being OK is Super.
Karaoke Kate, by Dale Harcombe (Sunshine Books, 2007)
Where CAN Kate go to sing?
The Kitnapped Creature, by Darrel & Sally Odgers (Scholastic, 2007)
The eighth title in the Jack Russell series.
Love Notes, by Margaret Clark (Random House, 2007)
Who could be sending Laura love notes?
Yin's Magic Dragon, by Lan Siew Mei (black dog, 2007)
For anybody who loves dragons.
The Boot Thief, by John Heffernan (Lothian, 2007)
Who’s taking all the boots?
Laugh Even Louder (Scholastic, 2007)
Great jokes from Great Aussies for Camp Quality.
Cairo Jim and the Stragals of Angkor, by Geoffrey McSkimming (Hachette, 2007)
A new adventure with Cairo Jim and friends.
Thomas Trew and the Klint-King's Gold, by Sophie Masson (Hodder, 2007)
The third title in the Thomas Trew series.
Captain Cal Books 3 and 4, by Jan Dallimore (Black Dog, 2007)
Two cute chapter book offerings.
The Key to Rondon, by Emily Rodda (Omnibus, 2007)
An exciting adventure.
Selby Santa, by Duncan Ball (Harper Collins, 2007)
Selby sets out to prove the existence of Santa Claus.
The Swamp Monster, by Jill McDougall (Era, 2007)
A subtle conservation message.
The Shadow Thief, by Alexandra Adornetto (Angus & Robertson, 2007)
Humorous fantasy.
Aphrodite Alexandra, by Gillian Bouras & Anna Pignataro (Lothian, 2007)
Part of Lothian's Giggles series.
Tashi and the Mixed-Up Monster, by Anna & Barbara Fienberg (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
The fourteenth title in the Tashi series.
Why is Uranus Upside Down? by Fred Watson (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
Can the Great Wall of China really be seen from the moon?
Rebel Girl, by Susan Geason (ABC Books, 2007)
Being sold into slavery is only the beginning for thirteen year-old Su-Yin.
Oom Pah Pah, by Cecily Matthews (ABC Books, 2007)
Rosie joins the school band.
Ghost Granny, by Melanie Guile (Lothian, 2007)
Grumpy Granny to Ghost Granny – better or worse?
Dog Show Detective, by Penelope Love (Lothian, 2007)
Help solve the mystery at the dog show.
Sweetie May, by Lisa Shanahan (ABC Books, 2007)
Two pirates and a baby.
Naughty Norton & Losing Norton, by Bernadette Kelly (black dog, 2007)
The first two titles in the new Pony Patch series.
Tangara, by Nan Chauncy (UQP, 2007)
An Aussie classic.
Launched, by J. A. Mawter (A&R, 2007)
The second in the Freewheelers series.
To The Boy in Berlin, by Elizabeth Honey & Heike Brandt (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
A wonderful collaboration.
Mokey Come Home, by Bernard Gallate (ABC Books, 2007)
It's not every day you find a monkey.
Seacastle, by Tansy Rayner Roberts (ABC Books, 2007)
A Whole Lot of Wayne, by David McRobbie (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
A hilarious comedic anthology.
Thomas Trew and the Horns of Pan, by Sophie Masson (Hodder, 2007)
The second book in the fantastic Thomas Trew series.
Treading the Boards, by Celeste Walters (Little Hare, 2007)
Things are fine. Except when they go wrong.
Yirra and her Deadly Dog, Demon, by Anita Heiss (ABC Books, 2007)
A special collaboration.
King of the Beasts, by Fiona McIntosh (Omnibus, 2007)
The final installment in the Shapeshifter series.
The Surfing Scientist, by Ruben Meerman (ABC Books, 2007)
Learn new tricks, such as how to spear a raw potato with a straw.
The River Sai, by Rebecca Edwards (UQP, 2007)
A young girl finds much more than she expects in a Japanese antique shop.
Captain Cal Books 1 & 2, by Jan Dallimore (black dog, 2007)
Join Captain Cal and his crew as they solve mysteries in the universe.
The Ducktators, by Sally Odgers (Lulu, 2007)
Who is in charge - you or your pets?
The Brain Finds a Leg, by Martin Chatterton (Little Hare, 2007)
Revolting animals. Strange people. Life will never be the same again.
Cool Bananas, by Christine Harris (ABC Books, 2007)
Claudia's grandpa is embarrassing.
The Cursed, by Michael Panckridge (Black Dog, 2007)
High-action intrigue.
Danny da Vinci - The Giant Horse of Milan, by Bruce Whatley & Rosie Smith (ABC Books, 2007)
An artistic adventurer.
Hello God, by Moya Simons (Harper Collins, 2007)
A terrific read.
Wombat and Fox: Summer in the City, by Terry Denton (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
Wombat and Fox return.
Guess Who Just Moved in, by D G Harris (ABC Books, 2007)
The third title in the Snott Henderson series.
The Hairy Legs Heist, by Sue Whiting (New frontier, 2007)
An exciting mystery for primary aged readers.
The Shadow Brumby, by Alison Lester (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
A new series for horse-mad girls.
Shape Shifters, by Golide Alexander (Aussie School Books, 2007)
Part of the Aussie School Books series.
The Copperhead, by Delwyne Stevens (Aussie School Books, 2007)
Songlines and Stone Axes, by John Nicholson (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
Discover how shells from North-western Australia travelled to the Central Desert areas of Australia.
Pearlie and Great Aunt Garnet, by Wendy Harmer (Random House, 2007)
A new adventure with Pearlie in Jubilee Park.
The Mystery of the Golden Crocodile, by Judith Rossell (ABC Books, 2007)
An engaging new maze book set in the Egyptian Valley of the Kings.
Going Bush, by Nadia Wheatley & Ken Searle (Allen & Unwin, 200&)
Promoting harmony between people and their environment.
Gold, Graves and Glory, by Jackie French (Scholastic, 2007)
More history for kids to enjoy.
There's a Worm on My Eyeball, by Dr Adam Taor (Random House, 2007)
Humorous but informative nonfiction.
The Paw Collection, by Natalie Jane Prior (Working Title Press, 2007)
Three classic stories in one book.
The Joke Trap, by Richard Glover (ABC Books, 2007)
Part of a new series from ABC Books.
Run, Kid, Run! by Andrew Daddo (ABC Books, 2007)
First in a new series from ABC Books.
Rotters and Squatters, by Jackie French (Scholastic, 2007)
History which kids can enjoy.
Digger J. Jones, by Richard J. Frankland (Scholastic, 2007)
A diary format book set in 1967.
Severo's Intent, by Fiona McIntosh (Scholastic, 2007)
First title in a new series.
The Buried Biscuits, by Darrel & Sally Odgers (Scholastic, 2007)
The seventh title in the Jack Russell: Dog Detective series.
Ogre in a Toga, by Geoffrey McSkimming (Scholastic, 2007)
Fun poetry for kids.
Freaks Ahoy, by Leigh Hobbs (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
The freaks from 4F are back.
The Big Bazoohley, by Peter Carey (Random House, 2006)
Lots of fun.
Hoosh! by Janeen Brian (ABC Books, 2007)
Camels in Australia.
I Want to Be a Footballer, by Sally Carbon (FACP, 2007)
Suitable for young footy players.
Sixth Grade Style Queen (Not!), by Sherryl Clark (Puffin, 2007)
An outstanding verse novel for upper primary aged readers.
Could You, Would You? by Trudy WHite (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
A wonderful offering.
Snow Play, by Claire Saxby (Hardie Grant Egmont, 2007)
A delightful tale of friendship and fitting in.
Superglued, by Neville Barnard (Lothian, 2006)
Superglue can fix anything.
Summer Tiger, by Wendy Catran (Hachette Livre, 2007)
A story about what can happen when you face what you fear most.
Secrets of Eromanga, by Sheryl Gwyther (Lothian, 2006)
An adventure in the Queensland Outback.
Lab Rats in Space, by Bruno Bouchet (ABC Books, 2007)
The Boy Who Disappeared, by Wendy Milton (Lothian, 2006)
A twisting, turning novel about disappearing and returning.
Elysium, by Catherine Jinks (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
The fourth title in the Ghost Hunters series.
Pearlie and the Christmas Angel , by Wendy Harmer (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
The sixth title in the Pearlie series.
A Ridiculous Story, by Rolf Heimann (Little Hare, 2006)
A collection of quirky tales for children of all ages.
Problem Child, by James Roy (UQP, 2007)
Both funny and important.
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?, by Camp Quality (Scholastic, 2006)
In support of children with cancer.
Muffin Top, by Andrew Daddo (ABC Books, 2006)
Good fun for upper primary children.
Henrietta the Great Go-getter, by Martine Murray (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
Sure to appeal to readers of all ages.
Two Matilda Mudpuddle Titles, by Gordon WInch (New Frontier, 2006)
Books three and four in this fun series.
Avoid Being a Convict Sent to Australia, by Meredith Costain (Koala Books, 2005)
Great non fiction, brimming with humour.
Take 2, by Philip Blythe (Little Hare, 2006)
A spot the difference puzzle book with a difference.
The Twelve Tasks of Hercules, by Dion Hamill (Little Hare, 2006)
A puzzle book introduction to a famous Greek myth.
The Mystery of the Ruby Glasses, by Lindsay Cripps (Lothian, 2007)
Shey’s holiday at her uncle Ruben’s house becomes anything but boring.
Mokie and Bik, by Wendy Orr (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
Inspired by stories of the author’s father and his twin sister who grew up on a boat.
Al Dentay and the Incredible Spaghetti Machine, by Bruce Atherton (Lothian, 2007)
So you think you know where spaghetti comes from? Think again.
Finding Heroes, by Dr Jon Carnegie and Jim Stynes (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
Heroes are just ordinary people on amazing journeys.
Peril Space Tours, by Richard Morden (Little Hare, 2006)
A space-themed puzzle book brimming with fantastic creatures.
Strictly Stars, by Josie Montana (Lothian, 2007)
For every girl who dreams of being a pop star.
Alexander the Great - Reckless Conqueror, by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog Books, 2004)
A fantastic resource for all ages.
All Stars Series, Various Authors (Black Dog, 2005/06)
Lots of netball action.
Beastly Nights, by Elizabeth Pyle (FACP, 2006)
Jessica is having nightmares.
The Tuckshop Kid, by Pat Flynn (UQP, 2006)
A humorous look at a serious subject.
Tide Stealers (Omnibus Books, 2006)
Book Two in the Sunken Kingdom series.
The Kid Whose Mum Kept Possums in her Bra, by Dianne Wolfer (FACP, 2006)
Harmony just wants to be normal, like her friends.
Laugh Out Loud!, Camp Quality (Scholastic, 2006)
Great jokes from great Aussies, for a great cause.
Pirates Eat Porridge, by Christopher Morgan & Neil Curtis (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
Rollicking good fun.
Star of the Show, by Nette Hilton (UQP, 2006)
A touching read.
Tashi and the Stolen Bus, by Anna & Barbara Fienberg.(Allen & Unwin, 2006)
The thirteenth title in this wonderful series.
Bob the Builder and the Elves, by Emily Rodda (ABC, 2006)
A new-cover edition of a long-time favourite.
The Rainbow Wand, by Emily Rodda (ABC Books, 2006)
Part of the Fairy Realm series.
The Secret Life of Maeve Lee Kwong, by Kirsty Murray (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
The final installment in the Children of the Wind series.
How to Give a Wedgie! by Dave and Joe Borgenicht (ABC Books, 2006)
Fun holiday reading.
Snott Henderson and the Orsom Towers Gang, by D G Harris (ABC Books, 2006)
First in a new series.
The Black Bandit, by Jenny Mounfield (Lothian, 2006)
Why is a crow intent on destroying Dad's car?
The Floods 3 - Home and Away, by Colin Thompson (Random House, 2006)
Laugh out loud funny.
Red Haze - Australians and New Zealanders in Vietnam, by Leon Davidson (Black DOg, 2006)
Red dust, red mud, infrared hot spots in the red haze. Stories from those who were there.
So gross: Christmas (DMag, 2006)
Gross Christmas fun!
Gold Fever, by Susan Coleridge (Lothian, 2006)
An excursion to Sovereign Hill is full of unexpected adventure and mystery.
Goal! How Football Conquered the World, by Catherine Chambers (Black Dog, 2006)
A history of the game the world knows as football.
Maxx Rumble Grand Final Fever, by Michael Wagner (Black Dog, 2006)
Good Fun.
365 Fun Facts, Weird Trivia and Amazing Lists... (Scholastic, 2006)
...on Nearly Everything You Need to Know!
It's a Girl Thing, by Sue Lawson (Black Dog, 2006)
The first title in the Diva series.
It's True! Sport Stinks, by Justin Kemp & Damian Farrow (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
Title 24 in the popular ‘It’s True!’ series.
Team Challenge, by Bernadette Kelly (Black Dog Books, 2006)
Riding High Series – Book Four.
Jack Brown and the Trail of the Python, by Greg Pyers (ABC Books, 2006)
After an adventure in the jungle, all Jack Brown wants is some peace and quiet…
It’s True! Bushrangers Lost Their Heads, by John Barwick (Allen and Unwin, 2006)
Heroes or villains, bushrangers were a busy lot.
Scarecrow Army, by Leon Davidson (Black DOg, 2005)
The Anzacs at Gallipoli.
Little Lunch Four, by Danny Katz (Black Dog, 2006)
The fourth title in this fun kids' series.
Brumby Plains, by Joanne Van Os (Random House, 2006)
A modern adventure and an old mystery collide.
Misha's Treehouse, by Elise Hurst (Lothian, 2006)
Misha needs a space of her own.
A Tyranny of Toads, by Jessica Green (Scholastic, 2006)
Funny sequel to Diary of a Would-be Princess.
Pet Palace, by Adrienne Frater (Lothian, 2006)
The Pet Palace is not as nice as it seems.
Ben the Post-Mouse, by Emily Rodda (Working Title, 2006)
Number 10 Squeak Street.
Granny Adventurer, by Jan Dallimore (Black Dog, 2006)
The third in the Granny series.
It's True! The Vikings Got Lost, by David Greagg (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
Number 19 in the It's True! series.
It's True! You Can Make Your Own Jokes, by Sharon Holt (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
Number 21 in the It's True! series.
Horse Mad Summer, by Kathy Helidoniotis (Harper Collins, 2006)
Number 2 in the Horse Mad series.
Making the Grade, by Bernadette Kelly (Black Dog, 2006)
Now Annie has to learn to ride.
If Wishes Were Horses, by Bernadette Kelly (Black Dog, 2006)
A story for every girl who ever wanted her own horse.
Shirtfront, by Paula Hunt (Black Dog, 2005)
Great for footy lovers.
The Saw Doctor, by Gary Crew (National Museum of Australia Press, 2006)
Another from the Making Tracks series.
River Boy, by Anthony Hill (National Museum of Australia Press, 2006)
From the Making tracks series.
Free Style, by Raewyn Caisley (Lothian, 2006)
Lots of swimming action.
Leaper Lane - Rugby League Rookie, by Stephen Measday & Paul Sirronen (Jane Curry, 2006)
First in a great new series.
Disaster! by Kate McAllen (Working Title, 2006)
A book recording disasters and the stories of those who survived.
Still Kicking, by Cheryl Critchley (Lothian, 2006)
Part of Lothian’s Sports Fiction series.
It's true! Women Were Warriors, by Carol Jones (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
The 20th title in the It's True! series.
Space Dogs, by Justin Ball and Evan Croker (ABC Books, 2006)
A novel with bite.
Caravan Kids, by Libby Hathorn (National Museum of Australia Press, 2006)
Another in the Making Tracks series.
The Hold-up heroes, by Dianne Bates (National Museum of Asutralia Press, 2006)
Part of the Making Tracks series.
Glow, by Kathryn Deans (Pan Macmillan, 2006)
How often do you get a second chance to save the world?
AFL Footy Fan's Handbook, by Tony Wilson (Omnibus, 2006)
Great for young footy fans.
Half the Battle, by Don Henderson (Omnibus, 2006)
Fast moving and funny.
T-Bird and the Island of the Lost Cats, by Tonia Stagherlin (self published, 2006)
Where have all the cats gone?
Flight of the Falcon, by Susan Geason (Little Hare, 2006)
An adventure set in eleventh-century Normandy
It's True! Everest Kills, by Kim WIlson (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
Another fine offering in the ‘It’s True!’ series.
The Freewheelers - Unleashed! by J. A. Mawter (Harper Collins, 2006)
First in a new series.
Octavius O’Malley and the Mystery of the Exploding Cheese, by Alan Sunderland (Angus & Robertson, 2006)
A quirky tale.
Living Next to Lulah, by Nette Hilton (Angus & Robertson, 2006)
A story about growing up.
Three It's True Titles (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
Excellent nonfiction for kids.
Becoming Billy Dare, by Kirsty Murray (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Second in the Children of the Wind series.
Jack Brown and the Labyrinth of the Bats, by Greg Pyers (ABC Books, 2006)
The first in the Jack Brown series.
Ramose - the Wrath of Ra, by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog, New Edition 2006)
The final book in this intriguing children's series.
Ramose - Sting of the Scorpion, by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog, New Edition, 2006)
Ramose continues his journey to regain his rightful place.
Mr Dumby's Duck, by Colin Thiele (Lothian, 2006)
New from Australia's master storyteller.
Ramose and the Tomb Robbers, by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog Books, new edition, 2006)
The second title in the Ramose series.
Ramose Prince in Exile, by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog, new edition 2006)
Step back in time and join Prince Ramose as he fights for his life.
Granny Survivor & Granny Guru, by Jan Dallimore (Black Dog, 2006)
Two fun junior novels.
Open Wide Tooth School Inside, by Laurie Keller (Black Dog, 2005)
A day in the school life of a mouthful of teeth.
Offbeat, by Marlane Ainsworth (FACP, 2006)
An unlikely friendship is tested to the limit.
Wombat Stew Cookbook, by Marcia K Vaughan & Pamela Lofts (Scholastic, 2006)
A fun cookbook.
Crazy Cars for Crazy Kids, by Mark David (Little Hare, 2006)
The wackiest wheels ever devised.
Ruby Rosemount and the Travellers Telescope, by Jodie Brownlee (Omnibus, 2006)
Ruby's adventures continue.
Emily Eyefinger and the City in the Sky, by Duncan Ball (Angus & Robertson, 2006)
The tenth Emily Eyefinger book.
Across the Dark Sea, by Wendy Orr (National Museum of Australia Press, 2006)
Another stand alone title in the Making Tracks series.
One Perfect Day, by Jackie French (National Museum of Australia Press, 2006)
A title in the Making Tracks series.
Ray's Olympics, by Libby Gleeson (National Museum of Australia Press, 2006)
Another in the Making Tracks series.
Layla, Queen of Hearts, by Glenda Millard (ABC Books, 2006)
Sequel to the award-winning Tishkin Silk.
The Peskie Spell, by Emily Rodda (ABC Books, 2006)
Part of the Fairy Realm series.
Robbie and the Dolphins, by Justin D'Ath (National Museum of Australia Press, 2006)
Part of the Making Tracks series.
Cyclone Tracy - the Diary of Ryan Turner, by Alan Tucker (Scholastic, 2006)
Part of the My Australian Story series.
Shipwrecks, Sailors & 60,000 Years, by Jackie French (Scholastic, 2006)
Second in the Fair Dinkum Histories series.
Jack Jones and the Pirate Curse, by Judith Rossell (Little Hare, 2006)
Anchors aweigh for a rollicking ride.
Hoosh! Camels in Australia, by Janeen Brian (ABC Books, 2005)
Camels in Australia.
Who Is It? Australian Animals of the Night, by Julie Murphy (Writers Exchange, 2006)
Captivating.
4F for Freaks, by Leigh Hobbs (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
From the creator of Horrible Harriet.
Sandra Collage and the Fossil Fuel Fiasco, by Tim Levy (Random House, 2005)
Book 3 in the Travel Kids series.
Orson McNeal, 100% Pure, by Tim Levy (Random House, 2005)
Book 4 in the Travel Kids series.
Sassycat, by Richard Harland (Omnibus, 2005)
Can a smart cat save its family?
The Seventh Tower Volumes 1-3, by Garth Nix (Scholastic, 2005)
Enter the world of The Seventh Tower.
Haunted Australia, by John Heffernan (Scholastic, 2005)
Ghosts, spooks and apparitions.
The Truth About Magic, by Dave Luckett (Omnibus, 2005)
School of Magic, Book 1.
Jock and Aramis, by Ewan Battersby and Dianne Speter (Scholastic Australia, 2005)
A fantasy adventure.
Outback, by Christine Harris (Scholastic, 2005)
The Diary of Jimmy Porter - part of the My Story series.
If the Shoe Fits, by Krista Bell (Lothian, 2006)
A delightful story of dancing and self-confidence.
That's the Trick! by Krista Bell (Lothian, 2006)
Commonly confused homophones.
Lucky Clive, by Emily Rodda (Working Title, 2005)
Book 5 in the Squeak Street series.
Leon Stumble's Book of Stupid Fairytales, by Doug MacLeod (Working Title, 2005)
Lots of fun.
So Gross - Over 100 Gross-worthy Facts (Scholastic, 2005)
Can you handle it?
Toby Jones and the Mystery of the Time-Travel Tour, by Michael Panckridge, with Brett Lee (Harper Collins, 2005)
Fantasy and sport combine.
The Book of Changing Things, by Odo Hirsch (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
The adventures of a dreamy young boy.
Howzat! by Max Fatchen & Dave Luckett (Omnibus, 2005)
A celebration of cricket.
The Water Sprites, by Emily Rodda (ABC Books, 2005)
The second book in series two of The Fairy Realm.
The Perfect Princess & the Bog Monster, edited by Jody Lee (ABC Books, 2005)
The best of ABC TV's fairytale competition.
Grim Crims & Convicts, by Jackie French (Scholastic Press, 2005)
The first title in the Fair Dinkum Histories series.
New Gold Mountain, by Christopher W Cheng (Scholastic, 2005)
The Diary of Shu Cheong - part of the My Story series.
A Prayer for Blue Delaney, by Kirsty Murray (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
The third novel in the Children of the Wind series.
Bumageddon, by Andy Griffiths (Pan, 2005)
The final pongflict.
Tales of Deltora, by Emily Rodda (Scholastic, 2005)
The secret history of Deltora.
How to Catch a Fish, by J.D. Thornton (Scholastic, 2005)
99.9% guaranteed guide.
The Slightly Bruised Glory of Cedar B. Hartley, by Martine Murray (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
Cedar B. Hartley is back.
Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine, by DC Green (Ibis, 2005)
An intergalactic adventure.
Squeak - the Boy With No Voice, by Tim Levy (Random House, 2005)
Number 2 in the Travel Kids series.
Mulga Bill's Bicycle and Other Classics, by A.B. Paterson, illustrated by Bruce Whatley (ABC Books, 2005)
A wonderful collection.
Olive and the Grey Water Affair, by Tim Levy (Random House, 2005)
Stories, games and more.
Catastrophe Cat, by Mary Small (UWA Press, 2004)
Set amidst the chaos of Cyclone Tracy.
The Castaway Convict, by Wendy MacDonald (UWA Press, 2005)
Convicts, crimes and colonies.
Naked Bunyip Dancing, by Steven Herrick (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
A warm-hearted novel in verse.
The Anniversary Legends, Books 1-7, by Michael Panckridge (Black Dog, 2004, 2005)
Wonderful sports-focussed series.
Pearlie in the Park, by Wendy Harmer (Random House, 2003)
Pearlie the city fairy.
Malig Tumora, by James Moloney (Angus & Robertson, 2005)
The Doomsday Rats Book 3.
Raising the Bar, by Michael Panckridge (Black Dog, 2003)
The seventh title in the Legends series.
Selby's Shemozzle, by Duncan Ball (Harper Collins, 2005)
Selby's back.
Horse Mad, by Dianne Wolfer (FACP, 2005)
A tale of friendship.
On the Buzzer, by Michael Panckridge (Black Dog, 2003)
The sixth title in the Legends series.
To the Light, by Pat Flynn (UQP, 2005)
Being inside the wave is the ultimate.
Over the Wall, by Michael Panckridge (Black Dog, 2003)
The fifth title in the Legends series.
Clearing the Pack, by Michael Panckridge (Black Dog, 2003)
The fourth title in the Legends series.
Down the Line, by Michael Panckridge (Black Dog, 2003)
The third title in the Legends series.
Against the Spin, by Michael Panckridge (Black Dog, 2003)
The second title in the Legends series.
Chasing the Break, by Michael Panckridge (Black Dog, 2003)
The first in the Legends series.
Death of a Princess, by Susan Geason (Little Hare, 2005)
Mystery set in ancient Egypt.
101 Great Killer Creatures, by Paul Holper & Simon Torok (ABC Books, 2005)
Learn about the world's most fearful creatures.
Maxx Rumble Football Series, by Michael Wagner (Black Dog, 2004)
Eight fun footy stories.
Alexander the Great: Reckless Conqueror, by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog, 2004)
The story of Alexander the Great.
Dog Wars, by Michael Wagner (Black Dog, 2004)
Welcome to Dogland.
Maxx Rumble Cricket Series, by Michael Wagner (Black Dog, 2004 & 2005)
Eight fun cricket tales.
Manners! by Karen Tayleur (Black Dog, 2005)
Staying out of trouble with David Mortimore Baxter.
Promises! by Karen Tayleur (Black Dog, 2005)
Vote 1 David Mortimore Baxter.
Tashi and the Forbidden Room, by Anna & Barbara Fienberg (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
The twelfth book about the magical Tashi.
Secrets! by Karen Tayleur (Black Dog, 2005)
The secret life of David Mortimore Baxter.
The Truth! by Karen Tayleur (Black Dog, 2004)
David Mortimore Baxter Comes Clean.
Excuses! by Karen Tayleur (Black Dog, 2004)
Survive and succeed with David Mortimore Baxter.
Liar! by Karen Tayleur (Black Dog, 2004)
The true story of David Mortimore Baxter.
Little Lunch Three, by Danny Katz (Black Dog, 2003)
The third title in this fun series.
Fire in the Belly, by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog, 2004)
The inside story of the modern Olympics.
Stowaway, by Trudie Trewin (Macmillan Education, 2005)
Running away isn't as easy as it sounds.
The BIG Picture Book, by John Long and Brian Choo (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
See life on Earth unfolding through time.
Amazing Science, by Simon Torok & Paul Holper (ABC Books, 2005)
A bind-up of four fascinating science titles.
$1 Coin Collection, by Julian Gray (Scholastic, 2005)
Collect 12 coins.
The Adventures of Charlotte & Henry, by Bob Graham (ABC Books, 2005)
A charming illustrated offering.
Great White Lies, by Pamela Morrissey (Limelight, 2005)
Ari's lies have landed her in trouble.
Trapeze, by Goldie Alexander (Macmillan Education, 2005)
Ritchie's eyes are playing tricks on him.
The Reef, by David Caddy (FACP, 2005)
Tom and Ellie have stumbled on a mystery.
The Phantom Mudder, by Darrel & Sally Odgers (Scholastic, 2005)
Book two in the Jack Russell: Dog Detective series.
My Uncle Wal the Werewolf, by Jackie French (Harper Collins, 2005)
New in the Wacky Family series.
Licking Lizards (UQP, 2005)
Something strange is happening down at the river.
Hector the Protector, by Janette Brazel (Limelight, 2005)
New in the Little Stirrers series.
Curse of Fire, by Maree Kimberley (Macmillan Education, 2005)
Why is Ralph's family cursed?
The Star Cloak, by Emily Rodda (ABC Books, 2005)
Jessie's adventures continue.
Totally Awesome! Weird! Cool! by Moya Simons (ABC Books, 2005)
Three totally fun books for kids in one volume.
Daisy Street, by Diana Chase (FACP, 2005)
The best street in the whole wide world.
Antarctica, by Coral Tulloch (ABC Books, 2003)
Outstanding nonfiction for children.
The Crazy Creatures Drawing Book, by Robert Ainsworth (Scholastic, 2005)
Crazy fun for budding artists.
Horse Mad Summer, by Kathy Helidoniotis (Banana Books, 2005)
An excellent horsy offering.
Diary of a Would-Be Princess, by Jessica Green (Scholastic, 2005)
All Jillian wants is to be one of the Princess Group.
The Big Toocool Book, by Phil Kettle (Scholastic, 2005)
Four best-selling books in one.
Strom Born, by Jenny Mounfield (Koala, 2005)
New from Koala Books.
The Plum-Rain Scroll, by Ruth Manley (UQP, 2005)
A fantastic tale.
Dog Den Mystery, by Darrel and Sally Odgers (Scholastic, 2005)
The first in a new series.
And the Roo Jumped Over the Moon, Compiled by Robin Morrow (Scholastic, 2004)
Australian stories and poems for children.
They Came on Viking Ships, by Jackie French (Harper Collins, 2005)
A wonderful historical novel.
Reback Mansion, by Lorraine Marwood (Five Islands Press, 2002)
A collection of poems for children.
Dreamstone, by Helene Smith (FACP, 2005)
Sometimes wishing does help.
High Hopes on Sea, by Jenny Wagner (UQP, 2005)
A whimsical tale.
Magwheel Madness, by Jon Doust & Ken Spillman (FACP, 2005)
The Serventy Kids are back.
The Royal Flea, by Rolf Heimann (Little Hare, 2005)
Ten short stories for kids.
S.N.A.G the Sensitive New-Age Gadiator, by Margaret Clark (Puffin, 2001)
Side-splitting fun.
Money-Smart Kids, by Dianne Bates (Ibis, 2005)
The essentials of money for kids.
Blue Star, by Norma Faulkner (Loranda Publishing, 2004)
A satisfying story for animal lovers.
The Scorpion's Tail, by James Moloney (Angus & Robertson, 2005)
Book two of the Doomsday Rats series.
H20: Stories of Water, compiled by Margaret Hamilton (ABC Books, 2005)
Nine stories from wonderful Australian authors.
Our Enemy, My Friend, by Jenny Blackman (Scholastic, 2005)
The diary of Emma Sheldrake - part of the My Story series.
The Haunted Castle of Count Viper, by Judith Rossell (ABC Books, 2004)
A spooky maze adventure.
How to Draw Deltora Monsters, by Marc McBride with Emily Rodda (Scholastic, 2004)
A step-by-step guide.
Two Interactive Puzzle Books (Little Hare, 2004)
Offerings from Rolf Heimann and Dion Hamill.
The Macmillan Children's Atlas (Pan Macmillan, 2004)
An excellent educational aid.
Nightmare, by Christine Harris (Scholastic, 2005)
The third book in the Spy Girl series.
So Stinky! by J.A. Mawter (Angus & Robertson, 2005)
Beware: Guaranteed to stink you out.
Emily Eyefinger & the Puzzle in the Jungle, by Duncan Ball (Harper Collins, 2005)
An eye on the end of a finger can be handy.
Henrietta, by Martine Murray (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
There's no one better than Henrietta.
Boredom Busters 1 & 2, by Merle Bennett (Ibis, 2004)
Puzzles, quizzes, games and giggles.
The Sister of the South, by Emily Rodda (Scholastic, 2004)
Book four in Deltora Quest 3.
The Lost Ship, by Paul Collins (Macmillan Education, 2003)
What will the children find in the Howling Caves?
Rowan of Rin - The Journey, by Emily Rodda (Scholastic, 2004)
The entire story of Rowan of Rin.
Australian and World Records, by Jennifer Corr Morse and David G. Harris
(Scholastic, 2004)
The ultimate records book.
The Pontiac and the Fairy, by Grace Oakley (Macmillan Education, 2003)
Tim has lost his tooth fairy.
Madoop and the Mountain Mower, by Jonathan Gould (Macmillan Education, 2003)
A delightful fable.
The Xtreme World of Billy Kool - Books 3-8, by Phil Kettle (Scholastic, 2004)
New series for reluctant readers.
The Children of Theatre Place, by Adrian Pensiton-Bird (Macmillan Education, 2003)
Strange things are happening at the shop where Sally-Anne works.
The Cockies of Manatu Island, by Judi Pope (Macmillan Education, 2003)
Marauding cockatoos are trying to ruin the family's holiday.
The Golden Luge, by Gary Underwood (Macmillan Education, 2003)
Fun on a school camp in New Zealand.
Raspberry Rat, by Robert Moore (Macmillan Education, 2003)
Brendon has a new pet.
Thanks a Kazillion, by Nick Place (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Funny sequel to The Kazillion Wish
The Bad Book, by Andy Griffiths (Pan Macmillan, 2004)
Seriously bad.
Jo Berludi, by Liz Flaherty (Macmillan Education, 2003)
Jo is the best private investigator in town.
Watch Out for Bunyips, by Helen Evans (Loranda, 2004)
Will Kylie come face to face with a bunyip in her new town?
The Fox on the Clifftop, by Linda Massola (Macmillan education, 2003)
Can a lonely old man make the difference?
Beware the Gingerbead House, by Emily Rodda (Scholastic, 2004)
The fifth story in the Raven Hill Mysteries series.
Fugitive, by Christine Harris (Scholastic, 2004)
The second title in the Spy Girl series.
Ghost Boy, by Felicity Pulman (Random House, 2004)
Froggy dreams of drowning. But are they his dreams or someone else's memories?
Long Leg Gloption, by Ann Harth (Loranda, 2004)
Jackson is the only wizard in his school.
The XTreme World of Billy Kool, Books 1 and 2, by Phil Kettle (Scholastic, 2004)
A new series from Scholastic Australia.
Mr Chelsea's Greenhouse, by Audrey Griffin (Macmillan Education, 2003)
Eva's dad is making her spend time with crazy Mr Chelsea.
The Magic Telescope, edited by Barrie Carozzi (Macmillan Education, 2003)
Barney and Simon make an amazing find at the beach.
Without Speech, by June Keir (Macmillan Education, 2003)
Emily wants to prove she can communicate.
A Tank of Trouble, by Sonya Bates (Macmillan Education, 2003)
Looking after Fluffy the lizard is not easy.
Babies Bite, by Geoff Havel (FACP, 2004)
More REAL facts of life.
Lighthouse Letters, by June Keir (Macmillan Education, 2003)
There is nothing to do when you live in a lighthouse!
A Marathon of Her Own - The Diary of Sophia Krikonis, by Irini Savvides (Scholastic, 2004)
Part of the My Story series, set in Melbourne in 1956.
101 Great Solar System Facts & Trivia, by Simon Torok & Paul Holper (ABC Books, 2004)
A fascinating trip through the solar system .
Hang Loose, Mother Goose, by V Sterling (Macmillan Education, 2003)
The nursery rhyme characters are not impressed. It's up to Mother Goose to solve the problem.
Something Fishy, by Liz Flaherty (Macmillan Education, 2003)
Lizzie and Nick are determined to catch the poachers by themselves.
The Adventures of Pete Paddock-Basher, by John Heffernan (ABC Books, 2004)
Six great stories about this loveable car.
Cry of the Cat, by Emily Rodda (Scholastic, 2004)
The fourth Raven Hill mystery.
The Ultimate Deltora Quiz Book, by Tamelas (Scholastic, 2004)
Will you pass the test?
Wicked Fun 4 Kids - Games for the Brain, by Kate Booker (ABC Books, 2004)
Guaranteed to keep kids guessing.
Laugh-a-licious - Jokes for Kids, by Tim Trewartha (Ibis, 2004)
Great fun for kids.
50 Cent Coin Collection, by David Harris (Scholastic, 2004)
Great for young coin collectors.
Lost in the Last Frontier, by Tracey L. R. Hawkins (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Sam gets more adventure than he bargained for.
Dog 37, by Johnny Danalis (UQP, 2004)
Boof has had his name taken away from him - now he is Dog 37.
Needles and Patch, by Jane C. Scott (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Needles and Patch have loads of adventures - at school!
Silence the Dragon, by Pamela Graham (Macmillan Education, 2004)
There's someone living in Old Mr Cooper's abandoned house.
Princess Tamsin, by Annette Wickes (Ominbus, 2004)
Tamsin's life is full of unwanted changes.
Life Skills for Kids, by Kim Davis (Ibis, 2004)
Inspiration for children to take control of their minds and emotions.
The Wombat Who Talked to the Stars, by Jill Morris (Greater Glider, 2004)
The journal of a Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat.
The Disappearing TV Star, by Emily Rodda (Scholastic, 2004)
The third title in the Raven Hill series.
It's True! A Bushfire Burned My Dunny Down, by Tracey McGuire (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
A great guide to bushfires.
Rats! by Lian Tanner (Lothian, 2004)
Nicola has declared a change-free zone.
Cow-Pats, by Goldie Alexander (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Why would a stranger want to buy cow-pats?
Code Name Unwanted, by Jacqueline Harvey (Lothian, 2004)
Now she's found Mr Right for her mum, Snot has to deal with life after the wedding.
Angel Fever, by Isobelle Carmody (Lothian, 2004)
Part of the Quentaris Chronicles series.
The Enormous Book of Hot Jokes for Kool Kids, by Andy Jones (ABC Books, 2004)
All the jokes a kid could need.
The Lake, by Roland Mugford (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Caitlin and Jack settle in to life on the farm.
The Island, by Roland Mugford (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Caitlin and Jack witness two people burying a body. Why won't anyone believe them?
Who Says Girls Can't Play Football? by Judi Pope (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Jac just wants to be a great footballer.
The First Potter, by Tony Stone
(Macmillan Education, 2004)
Kiami must prove that he is helpful to the tribe.
Our Don Bradman, by Peter Allen (Scholastic, 2004)
The diary of Victor McDonald, Sydney, 1932. Part of the My Story series.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice, by Emily Rodda (Scholastic, 2004)
The second title in the Raven Hill Mysteries series.
Map, by Robert Moore (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Growing up on a 1950s farm.
Secrets, by Christine Harris (Scholastic, 2004)
The first title in the new Spy Girl series.
Mysterious Eruptions, by Liza Flaherty (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Tom is in a spot of trouble.
The Fortune Seekers, by Audrey Griffin (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Eva and Elliot make an amazing discovery.
The Ghost of Raven Hill, by Emily Rodda (Scholastic, 2004)
The first in the Raven Hill Mysteries series.
Old Johnno Stories, by Barry Carozzi (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Tall tales of a man and his dog.
Harry the Hairy Nosed Wombat, by Jill Morris (Greater Glider, 2003)
Six Australian animal stories.
The Roman Army, by Dyan Blacklock & David Kennett (Omnibus, 2004)
Oustanding nonfiction for children.
Yo Yo Go Maze & Yo Yo Go Spy, by Jeanette Rowe
Full of interactive fun and problem solving.
Carkids Junior - The Little Red Gnome Goes Fishing (ABC Audio, 2004)
Stories, songs and games for kids on the move.
Set Free, by June Keir (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Ben's new friend won't talk and Ben has no idea why not.
The Off-Worlders, by Paul Collins (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Doyle's new friend is unlike any other.
Rooster's Revenge, by Kerri Lane (Macmillan Education, 2004)
The boys' dog is missing. They are on a mission to find him.
Phredde and the Purple Pyramid, by Jackie French (Harper Collins, 2003)
Phaery (NOT fairy) fun, with Phredde and Prudence.
The Girl in the Cave, by Anthony Eaton (UQP, 2004)
Kate's life in a backyard cave is about to change forever.
Starship Q, by Goldie Alexander (Macmillan Education, 2004)
An intergalactic friendship may be stronger than a mutiny.
Caravan Park Kids, by Jane C. Scott (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Holidays on the coast are always exciting.
Alex Jackson Dropping In, by Pat Flynn (UQP, 2004)
Alex is trying to make sense of life.
The Magician and the Fairy, by Grace Oakley (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Funny new title from the Breakers series.
Tropical Dreams, by Sally Odgers (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Are Mum and Dad really regressing, or is it just a bad dream?
Kangaroo Clues, by Margot Finke (Writers Exchange, 2004)
Entertaining new ebook title.
Hitmakers, by Sally Odgers (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Who decides what will be the next big hit?
Deepwater Blues, by Claire Saxby (Macmillan Education, 2003)
Ned is scared of the deep.
Eyes in the Paddock, by Sue Whiting (Macmillan Education, 2003)
Pretending to be brave is hard.
Worms!, by Lyn Uhlman (Macmillan Education, 2004)
Will Jason's family believe him before it's too late?
It's True! Series (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
An innovative new non-fiction series for children.
Isle of the Dead, by Emily Rodda (Scholastic, 2004)
Book 3 of Deltora Quest series 3.
Riding With Thunderbolt, by Allan Baillie (Scholastic, 2004)
The Diary of Ben Cross.
Stormriders, by Anna Ciddor (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
The third title in the popular Viking Magic series.
Dizzy and Me, by Angela Moore (ABC Books, 2004)
A hairy holiday adventure.
Aussie Pony Tales 3, by Sheryn Dee (ABC Books, 2004)
An easy-to-read horse title
Mary, the Big Brown Hairy Spider, by Lyn Lee (Omnibus, 2004)
An easy-to-read Solo for beginning readers.
Aussie Pony Tales 4, by Sheryn Dee (ABC Books, 2004)
Two more pony tales for younger readers.
Mudflat Murder, by Rose Trapnell (Greater Glider, 2003)
What is a body doing in the mud?
Peaches of Panic, by Paul Shaw (Scholastic, 2004)
The fourth adventure of Captain Cat and his sidekick, the Umbrella Kid.
Best of Friends, by Sue Walker (Omnibus, 2004)
Grace doesn't want to share her best friend with anyone.
Tess and the Star Traveller, by Jane McKay (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 2004)
The life of a superhero is not all fun and games.
A Horse Called Elvis, by John Heffernan (Scholastic, 2004)
A horse, a boy and a family in crisis.
Len and Spike, by Wendy Elks (Omnibus, 2004)
A cockatoo who can really talk.
The Rocketship of Dreams, by Moya Simons (Omnibus, 2004)
Hang on for the ride...
The Ballad of Cauldron Bay, by Elizabeth Honey (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
More adventures of Henni and the Stella Street gang.
Catnapped, by Chris McTrustry (Banana Books, 2004)
A fun mystery for kids.
Matt the Mage - First Spells, by Sally Odgers (Banana Books, 2004)
Fun new fantasy.
Shadowgate (Deltora Quest 3), by Emily Rodda (Scholastic, 2004)
More outstanding Deltora action.
Ghost Flames, by Neville Barnard (Koala, 2004)
What can a ghost be scared of?
Battle of the Rats, by Sue Whiting (Koala, 2004)
Moth's life is being ruined - by RATS.
Dead Giveaway, by Janette Brazel (Koala, 2004)
Mystery and humour.
Savannah Zebra, by Peter Simonds (Scholastic, 2004)
A zebra learns about life.
Meet the Monsters, by Max Fatchen (Scholastic, 2004)
Fun poetry collection.
Knight Triumphant, by Sally Odgers (Koala, 2004)
The conclusion to the Reluctant Knight trilogy.
Loz & Al, by Julia Lawrinson (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 2004)
Friendship isn't easy.
Growing Things to Eat, by Janice Marriott (Harper Collins, 2003)
Easy vegetable gardening for kids.
A Box Full of Phaeries, Phreddes and Fruit, by Jackie French (Angus & Robertson, 2003)
Three great books of scrumptious stories.
Captain Angus, the Lighthouse Ghost, by Wendy Laing (Writer's Exchange, 2003)
Great reading.
Ocean Fairies, by Wendy Petersen (Twilight Times)
Enchanting read.
Dragon's Nest (Deltora Quest Series 3) , by Emily Rodda (Scholastic, 2003)
More trouble in the mystical land of Deltora.
Captain Cat & the Umbrella Kid in Cards of Chaos, by Paul Shaw (Scholastic, 2003)
The third book in the Captain Cat series.
Pannikin & Pinta, by Colin Thiele (ABC Audio, 2003)
A touching tale from a master storyteller.
Christmas Stories for Kids AudioBook (ABC Audio, 2003)
Festive fun.
The Dog Sitter, by Sue Walker (Omnibus, 2003)
Jack is determined to do a good job of looking after Samson.
Two TV Spin-Offs from ABC Kids (ABC BOOKS 2003)
Angela Anaconda and Bob the Builder.
The Kazillion Wish, by Nick Place (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A wild, funny adventure.
Hair of the Skeleton, by Pamela Freeman (Koala, 2003)
An electronic mystery.
My Sister's Series, by Gretel Killeen (Random House, 2003)
Three favourites in one volume.
Eloise - A Ghost Story, by Catherine Jinks (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
The third title in Jinks' ghost story series.
Think Smart, Hazel Green, by Odo Hirsch (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Another scrumptious Hazel Green story.
Fords and Flying Machines - The Diary of Jack McLaren
, by Patricia Bernard (Scholastic, 2003)
Diary of an apprentice mechanic.
SuperJack, by Susanne Gervay (Angus & Robinson, 2003)
Jack's back - the excellent sequel to I am Jack
Big Al, by Phil Cummings (Omnibus, 2003)
An easy-to-read Solo title.
Seriously Alex, by Jill McDougall (Banana Books, 2003)
Two great stories in a great new format.
Captain Cat and the Umbrella Kid - Revenge of the Refrigerators , by Paul Shaw (Scholastic, 2003)
The second adventure of this fearless duo.
Bartlett and the Island of Kings, by Odo Hirsch (Scholastic, 2003)
Another gripping Bartlett adventure.
Zero Hour for Zenobia, by Annette Kelleher (Scholastic, 2003)
Zenobia must find her missing aunt.
The Naming of Tishkin Silk, by Glenda Millard
What is Griffin's secret?
Captain Cat and the Umbrella Kid - Fruit of Fury, by Paul Shaw (Scholastic, 2003)
The first amazing adventure of a fearless duo.
The Saddle Club Friendship Book ABC Books, 2003
The book to share with your friends.
Cycle with Brett Aitken and Scott McGrory (Scholastic, 2003)
What does it take to be an Olympic gold medallist?
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Lasseter the Man, the Legend, the Gold, by Kathryn England (Omnibus, 2003)
The quest for a legend.
Zoo Album , by Richard Morecroft & Alison Mackay (ABC Books, 2003)
A snapshot of zoo time.
Totally Horse Mad, by Kathy Helidoniotis (Banana Books, 2003)
Great new horse story for kids.
Scuttle and the ZipZaps, by Ged Maybury
Scuttle, the pet flootle, saves the day.
Aussie Pony Tales (No 2) by Sheryn Dee (ABC Books, 2003)
Two pony stories for the price of one.
Aussie Pony Tales (No 1) by Sheryn Dee (ABC Books, 2003)
Two pony stories for the price of one.
Sniffy the Sniffer Dog, by Krista Bell (Lothian, 2003)
A sniffer dog failure.
Billabong's Daughter, by Mary Grant Bruce (Ward, Lock & Co., 1924)
Another in the classic Billabong series.
The Cockroach War, by Jonathan Harlen (Allen & Unwin, 2000, republished 2003)
Famous Australian Birds, by Gisela Kaplan (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Great non-fiction for young bird-lovers.
Drop Dead, Fred, by Jonathan Harlen (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Ned Kelly, eat your heart out!
Rhyme and Song Singalong, with Matthew Perry (Jane Curry Publishing, 2003)
Musical fun for little ones.
Rainbow Jackets, by Elaine Forrestal (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 2003)
Five delightful stories for littlies.
The Spirit of Barrumbi, by Leonie Norrington (Omnibus, 2003)
Sequel to the popular Barrumbi Kids.
Zombie Bums From Uranus, by Andy Griffiths (Pan MacMillan, 2003)
Sequel to The Day My Bum Went Psycho.
Tashi and the Royal Tomb, by Anna Fienberg & Barbara Fienberg (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
The tenth Tashi title.
The Revognase, by Lucy SUssex (Lothian, 2003)
Another adventure in Quentaris.
The Perfect Princess, by Jenny Pausacker (Lothian, 2003)
An adventure in Quentaris.
Harriet Huxtable & the Trouble With Teachers, by Louise Pike (Omnibus, 2003)
Teacher trouble!
Captain Jim, by Mary Grant Bruce (Ward, Lock & Co, 1919)
A classic children's story.
Lulubelle and Her Bones, by Vashti Farrer (Scholastic, 2003)
A tale of canine love.
Wicked Jokes & Wicked Rhymes and Knock Knocks, by Kate Booker (ABC Books, 2003)
Heaps of jokes from kids everywhere.
Through the Tiger's Eye, by Kerrie O'Connor (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A secret tunnel takes two children on an exciting adventure.
Remember Me?, by Moya Simons (Omnibus, 2003)
Nothing is ever simple when it comes to families.
Pea Brain, by Janette Brazel (Banana Books, 2002)
A bizarre adventure mystery for children.
Gil's Quest, by Damian Morgan (Koala Books, 2003)
A Mesopotamian tale
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Infamous, by Justin D'Ath (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
How can Tim put his town on the map?
Norah of Billabong, by Mary Grant Bruce (Ward, Lock & Co., 1913)
A classic children's book.
Hapless, Hopeless, Horrible, by Joshua Wright (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Funny sequel to Plotless, Pointless, Pathetic
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The Little Bush Maid, by Mary Grant Bruce (Ward, Lock & Co. 1910)
An enduring classic.
Secrets of the Tingle Forest, by Louise Schofield (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 2003)
Sharni has a special bond with the tingle forest.
Vampire Bugs on Callisto, by Jackie French (Koala, 2003)
Pesky predators plague the perfect planet.
A Grave Catastrophe, by Nette Hilton (Lothian, 2003)
Oliver the dog has been wrongly accused of murder.
Drop Kick, by Annette Wickes (Omnibus, 2003)
Duncan is the only one in his family who is hopeless at sport.
What a Goat, by Narelle Oliver (Omnibus, 2003)
Tom's new goat seems to think it's a dog.
Shoo Cat, by Ian Bone (Omnibus, 2003)
A strange cat wants to live in Matt's house.
Mardi Mak Meets the South Pole (almost), by Courtney Lynch (Scholastic, 2003)
Mardi has the solution to Australia's BIG problem.
The Lighthouse Secret, by Penny Garnsworthy (Word Weavers, 2003)
Is there a secret behind the locked door of the lighthouse?
Ferret Boy, by Sue Lawson (Lothian, 2003)
A bet that Joshua doesn't want to lose.
Uncorked, by Archimede Fusillo (Word Weavers,2003)
Lance has found a message in a bottle.
Wacky Tales, by Dianne Bates (Banana Books, 2002)
All girls are dumb. Especially the new girl.
The Giant Scrub Python, by Grace Macdonald Baldwin (Word Weavers, 2003)
The boys had never seen such a big snake.
Clever Sandwiches, by Rowena Cory Lindquist (Word Weavers, 2002)
Can sandwiches make a person smarter?
Race of Fear, by Kathy Hoopman (Word Weavers, 2002)
Kent and Brad are running for their lives.
Wrestlefest Fever, by James Roy (Word Weavers, 2002)
Wrestlefest is in town!
The Red Boxing Gloves, by David Mehetzen (Word Weavers, 2002)
Bicky and Miles have nothing in common, except boxing.
So Sick!, by J. A. Mawter (Harper Collins, 2003)
Four sick stories kids are sure to love.
At War With the Tooth Fairy, by Rolf Heimann (Lothian 2003)
Rory is not happy with the work the tooth faries do.
Animal Architects, by John Nicholson (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
How animals design and build their dream homes.
Wolfspell, by Anna Ciddor (Allen & Unwin 2003)
The second book in the Viking Magic series.
Switched, by Jo Coghlan (Fremantle Arts Centre, 2003)
Garry enters the slide in his own world and leaves it in another.
Valley of Gold, by Jackie French (Angus & Robertson, 2003)
One valley's stories of gold through the ages.
Do-Wrong Ron, by Steven Herrick (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Ron does all the wrong things at all the wrong times.
The Black House, by Jackie French (Koala Books, 2003)
Barney and his Dad have come to live in a house with a secret.
Not Nits, by Lucy Treloar (Koala Books, 2003)
Sometimes bugs can really - well, bug you!
Journey to the Dawn of Time, by John Long (Fremantle Arts Centre, 2003)
A dangerous mission to find important crystals.
Warts 'n' All, by Anne Morgan (Koala 2003)
Is there any way to get rid of a wart?
Adventures in the Grove, by Norm Gillam (Writer's Club, 2002)
Three animal adventures.
Runestone, by Anna Ciddor (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
The first book in the spellbinding Viking Magic series.
Grave of the Roti Men, by Geoff Havel (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 2003)
A fun holiday winds up being much more than Aaron bargained for.
Rowan of the Bukshah, by Emily Rodda (Omnibus, 2003)
The final title in the Rowan series.
Rowan and the Zebak, by Emily Rodda (Omnibus, 1999)
The fourth title in the Rowan series.
Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal, by Emily Rodda (Omnibus, 1996)
The third exciting fantasy title in the Rowan series.
Mystery of Devil's Roost, by John Long (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 1997)
Sarah and Peter get to see Devil's Roost from a whole new angle.
Gracie and the Emperor, by Errol Broome (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Gracie's life changes when she crosses the path of Napoleon.
Rowan and the Travellers, by Emily Rodda (Omnibus, 1994)
The second tale about Rowan.
Spook's Shack, by Wendy Orr (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A special fantasy/adventure.
Adrift, by Allan Baillie (Thomas Nelson 1984)
Two children adrift on a crate in the ocean.
Grandma Cadbury's Bikie Gang, by Dianne Bates (Angus & Robertson, 1983)
Fun and adventure with a Gran on a Harley.
The Boy Who Loved Chocolate, and Other Stories, by Dianne Bates (Omnibus, 1990)
Quirky short stories that kids will love.
Pincus Corbett's Strange Adventure, by Odo Hirsch (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Nothing out of the ordinary ever happens in Picus Corbett's life.
Dulcie and Dudd and the Really Secret Secret, by Carol Ann Martin (Omnibus, 2003)
The fourth book about Dulcie and Dud.
Dulcie and Dud and the Really Cool Club, by Carol Ann Martin (Omnibus, 2003)
The third book about Dulcie and Dud.
Knight Protector, by Sally Odgers (Koala Books, 2003)
Second title in the fun Reluctant Knight trilogy.
So Feral, by J. A. Mawter
So feral that kids will love it!The Fairy's Wings
, by Gillian Rubinstein (Puffin Books, 1998)
Who belongs to the pair of wings Tania finds in her garden?
Shipborn, by Pamela Freeman (Koala Books 2003)
Katie longs to visit Earth - but will she ever get there?
Honey Bunch, by Elizabeth Honey (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Three great titles in one volume.
Rowan of Rin, by Emily Rodda (Omnibus 1996)
A fantasy quest by one of Australia's finest.
Walking Home With Marie-Claire, by Kirsty Murray (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Growing up and growing together in 1970s Australia.
Eglantine, by Catherine Jinks (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
An exceptional ghost story.
Storymaze 4: The Golden Udder, by Terry Denton (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Another comic adventure from the storymaze series.
I am Jack, by Susanne Gervay (Angus & Robertson, 2000)
An important story for every child.
Cosmo Cooper and the Lemons of Lockbarrel, by Alan Sunderland
(Scholastic, 2002)
Cosmo Cooper must solve the problem of the lack of lemons in Lockbarrel.
The Barrumbi Kids, by Leonie Norrington (Scholastic, 2002)
A story of mateship and growing up.
The Song of the Casskins, by John Fitzpatrick (Scholastic 2002)
Fantasy tale of a young Japanese boy and his adventures in far-north Queensland.
Ramose -The Wrath of Ra, by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog Books, 2002)
The final book in this intriguing children's series.
So Gross, by J. A. Mawter (Angus & robertson, 2001)
Gross stories that kids will love.
Black Snake, by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog Books, 2002)
The daring of Ned Kelly.
Circus Berzerkus, by Jonathan Harlen (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
A fun new title from a fun Aussie author.
Ramose: Sting of the Scorpion, by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog Books, 2002)
Ramose continues his journey to regain his rightful place.
Dolphin's Dance, by Jutta Goetze (Black Dog Books, 2001)
Nobody knows what it's like to have a brother like Max.
Talk to Me, by Marguerite Hann Syme
(Omnibus Books, 2002)
What can Anna do when everyone is too busy to talk to her?
Little Fingers, by David Johnson (Omnibus, 2002)
Can little fingers be useful in doing things big fingers do?
Endangered, by Rick Wilkinson (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Working to save animals at risk.
Ramose: Prince in Exile, by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog Books, 2001)
Step back in time and join Prince Ramose as he fights for his life.
Ramose and the Tomb Robbers, by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog Books, 2001)
The second book in this gripping series.
Little Lunch by Danny Katz (Black Dog Books 2001)
Cool stories for cool kids.
Little Lunch 2, by Danny Katz (Black Dog Books, 2002)
Hold on to your lunch box - Danny Katz is back with more stories from the playground.
Cry of the Karri, by Errol Broome (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
A spooky adventure story.
Storymaze: The Wooden Cow, by Terry Denton (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Comic children's adventure.
Magpie Mischief, by Jon Doust and Ken Spillman
(Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 2002)
Can kids and magpies live in harmony?
Killer Whale, by David Kennett (Omnibus, 2002)
Informative children's title from the Solo Wildlife series.
Chimpanzee, by David Kennett (Omnibus, 2002)
Informative non-fiction for early readers from the Solo Wildlife series.
Gypsy Magic, by Moya Simons (Omnibus,2002)
Can Becky's babysitter add a little magic to her school holiday plans?
Tashi and the Haunted House, by Anna Fienberg and Barbara Fienberg (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
No one has adventures like Tashi. And no one tells such exciting stories.
Plotless Pointless Pathetic, by Joshua Wright (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Only the noble knight Sir Glame can save the sweet land of Sausagopolis.
Frankel Mouse and the Bestish Lair, by Odo Hirsch (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Perfect for reading aloud.
Astrid Spark, Fixologist, by Justin D'Ath (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
The girl with the incredible magnetic fingers.
Alan The Alien, by Penny Hall (Koala Books, 2002)
A fun 'stranger comes to town' story.
Flytrap, by Meme McDonald and Boori Monty Prior (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
A story about storytelling.
Cooper Riley, by Maureen Edwards(Word weavers press, 2002)
A chill ran through Cooper's body. Winnie the Witch was asking for him.
Intergalactic Heroes, by James Moloney (Word Weavers press, 2002)
Joe and his friends have to defeat the aliens. Will they do it in time to save the Earth?
Jack and the Aliens, by Damien Broderick (Word Weavers Press, 2002)
Stranded on an alien planet, Jack has no way to escape.
A Slimy Secret, by Janette Brazel (Otford Press, 2002)
Only Jake can rescue his twin brother Blake from a slimy future.
Uncle Alien, by Sue Whiting (Otford Press, 2002)
Harry's Uncle Morris isn't like other uncles. At all.
Adeline Adventures, by Jill Turner (Otford press, 2002)
Things are disappearing in Adeline's room. Does it have anything to do with her new carnivorous plant?
Sir Lanceklot
, by Arfa King (Otford Press, 2002)
The apple-munching Lanceklot must defeat a dragon to save a damsel in distress.
Blik, by Sandy McCutcheon (Word Weavers Press, 2002)
Do a boy and a shape-shifter have anything in common?
Sticky Bill, by Hazel Edwards and Christine Anketell (Otford Press, 2002)
StickyBill is working to save his farm from being closed down.
Captain Purrfect, by Jackie French (Koala Books, 2002)
Captain Purrfect can get rid of all sorts of nasties, but he says only humans can beat bullies.
The Thunder Egg Thief, by Sue Cason (Koala Books, 2002)
A quiet family weekend at Mount Perilous may not be so quiet.
Sleepless in Space, by Sally Odgers (Koala Books, 2002)
What do you do when you're the only one awake in space?
Space Pirates on Callisto, by Jackie French (Koala Books, 2002)
Callisto has always been a peace loving planet. Cherry and Sam long for a little adventure.
A Glassful of Giggles, by Elaine Forrestal (Fremantle Arts Centre press, 2002)
A delightful collection of short stories for younger readers.
The Space Bug, by Jackie French (Koala Books, 2002)
A space bug has hatched out of the egg, and now strange things are happening.
Knightfall, by Sally Odgers (Koala Books, 2002)
Simon has found a very unusual job for the holidays.
The Slightly True Story of Cedar B. Hartley, by Martine Murray (Allen & Unwin, 2002
Cedar has hellish red hair and is exasperatingly infamous.
Loopy Locusts, by Jennifer Clutterbuck (Greater Glider, 2002)
First there's a drought, then come the locusts. Can Emma do anything to help save the farm?
Selby's Selection, by Duncan Ball (Angus & Robertson, 2001)
The best of Australia's only talking dog.
The Real Facts of life, by Geoff Havel (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 2001)
Max's weekend is full of fact-finding adventures.
My Story - Who Am I, by Anita Heiss (Scholastic Australia, 2001)
The story of Mary Talence, aged 10, Sydney 1937.
Whoppers, by Moya Simons (Puffun Books, 1998)
A popular Aussie Bites book.
Chloe's Wish, by Diana Chase (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 2001)
Chloe knows that wishes can come true.
Just Crazy, by Andy Griffiths (Pan Books, 2000)
Crazy stories for crazy kids.
Misery Guts, by Morris Gleitzman (Pan Macmillan, 1991)
What do you do when your parents are misery guts?