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Join a bridesmaid's hilarious journey to the altar in this sharp-witted story of family, friendship and embracing your true self, no matter what you’re forced to wear. Miri is fourteen and in the last year she’s been mugged by puberty. She’s grown six...

Welcome to the secret diary of future tennis star Ash Barty and her adventures at Tennis Camp! By Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin - the team behind the bestselling Little Ash series! TOP SECRET! This is the PRIVATE diary of Ash Barty,...

With an irresistible enemies-to-lovers romance, and perfect for fans of Alice Oseman and Becky Albertalli, Lover Birds is a beautifully-written, inclusive and heart-pounding LGBT+ romance. When Isabel Williams moves to Liverpool, she criticises...

Eight years ago, tragedy struck. Eight years ago, Lucy Michaels’ life changed forever. But under the surface of her small town lies a secret that could pull her under.No one expected it to rain that much. But the rain kept coming, the dam broke, and...

A gorgeous full-colour coming-of-age novel, perfect for fans of Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Katie Kirby’s The Mega Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks and The Babysitters Club graphic novels‘READING THIS WAS LIKE A WARM HUG’ –...

A magical coming-of-age story about a boy spending his first weekend without his parents . . . and the lion who comes to babysit him. Get ready to fall in love with this instant classic. ‘Beautiful, adventurous, powerful’ Phil EarleOscar is a little...

It is a truth universally acknowledged that every bookworm secretly wishes to be Lizzy Bennet from Pride and Prejudice.A less acknowledged truth is that Mary Bennet might be a better fit.For Marnie Barnes, realizing she’s a Mary Bennet is devastating...

Sharp and subversive, this delightfully messy YA rom-com offers a sly wink to the classic Little Women, as teenage Jo Porter rebels against living in the shadow of her literary namesake.Lit’s about to hit the fan. Jo Porter has had enough Little...

Debut author Tobly McSmith delivers a coming-of-age teen love story about a transgender boy who’s going stealth at his new Texas high school and a cisgender girl who is drawn to him, even as she’s counting down the days until graduation. Perfect for...

Can a list save a life? Xander Maze loves lists, and his grandmother is #1 on his list of People I Love Most in the World. But now that Nanna has stage 4 cancer, can a new list of 100 Remarkable Feats really save her?Particularly when his list contains...

The unmissable first novel from bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS and TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN. “In the dark beside me, she smelled of sweat and sunshine and vanilla and on that thin-mooned night I could see little more than...

A SUNDAY TIMES TOP 5 CHILDREN’S BESTSELLERA short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series. From the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize...

WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE 2021LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI CHILDREN’S & YA BOOK PRIZE 2022A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe fourth novel from the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, author of Solitaire and the graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a...

Celebrate life’s ups and downs in this perfectly pocket-sized edition of the bestselling Dr. Seuss classic, just right for gifting. Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!For more than thirty years, this...

Join Dr. Seuss and let your imagination run wild in this classic story to encourage the most out-there thinkers! Think left and think right, think low and think high! Learn to explore the fantasy world of the imagination with a little help from Dr...

My name is Harriet Manners and I’ll be a geek forever…The FINAL book in the bestselling, award-winning GEEK GIRL series is here! Harriet Manners knows almost every fact there is.Modelling isn’t a sure-fire route to popularity. Neither is making endless...

“My name is Harriet Manners, and I am still a geek.”MODEL MISFIT is the sequel to award-winning No. 1 UK debut GEEK GIRL. Harriet Manners knows a lot of facts.She knows that humans have 70,000 thoughts per day.She knows that Geek + Model = a whole new...

The second novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, author of Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series. What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong?Frances has always been a study machine with one...

'MY BEST FRIEND IS A GODDESS IS A SINCERELY SWEET AND SERIOUSLY SMART STORY WITH A LOT OF HEART!'-- Danielle Binks - YA author and reviewer Sixteen-year-old Emily and Adriana have been besties since Year One. Way back when Adriana had a gap between her...

Fancy Nancy is back in this magical new story about a very exciting sleepover with a very special little sister… Nancy and JoJo are having a sleepover – and it’s JoJo’s first one ever!JoJo’s a little nervous about sleeping away from home, but luckily...

“My name is Harriet Manners, and I will always be a geek.”The fifth book in the bestselling, award-winning GEEK GIRL series. Harriet Manners knows almost every fact there is.She knows duck-billed platypuses don’t have stomachs. She knows that fourteen...

“My name is Harriet Manners, and I have always been a geek.”The fourth book in the award-winning GEEK GIRL series. Harriet Manners knows many things.She knows that toilet roll was invented by the Chinese in 600 AD.She knows that a comet’s tail always...

“My name is Harriet Manners, and I’ll always be a geek.”It’s the hilarious third book in the bestselling award-winning GEEK GIRL series! Now in paperback. Harriet Manners knows more facts than most.She knows that New York is the most populous city in...

Botanica is the island, but all of Botanica is taken up by the Tree. When Morace and other students set out to walk around the Tree, a five year journey, he has no idea what lies ahead. Little does he know the risks his teacher, Lillah, will have to take...

'You gonna sell your soul for a fist full of diamonds?'David's family think he's come home for the anniversary of his Dad's death. But he's got another reason to return home he's working to broker a deal with a mining company to dig up his own sacred...

It’s 1993. Beth McMaugh is eleven years old and about to start her final year of middle school. Her best friend since kindergarten is Ashlee, but Ashlee is changing. She wears surf brand clothes now, and watches teenage TV and knows all the words to all...

Moving to a new place, or starting a new school, can be overwhelming — more than anything you need a friend. Luckily for Kate, she has the Thing. Kate and the Thing is a story of courage and kindness, and the need to belong.

When 18 year-old Maya leaves Chicago for a six week Australian home stay, she assumes she’s heading to beautiful Barangaroo with its famous Sydney Harbour views—NOT Barangaroo Creek, a stinking hot, fly-ridden, wi-fi dead zone hours from a decent body of...

A delightful story about the magic of both home and other worlds, which will encourage exploration, caring for the environment, and seeing the wonder in everywhere we go.   When Milly and Papa plant a mulberry tree, Milly has no idea how magical and...

A gothic romance-thriller – think Rebecca meets Gossip Girl.Freya Jackson Kramer has done some stupid things before, but this is the first time they've been splashed across Facebook. When she escapes to Vinegar House for the holidays, she thinks she's...

Learn mindfulness and build the confidence to overcome stressful moments through fun, memorable rhyme!   Five things I can see! Four things I can feel! Three things I can hear! Two things I can smell! I’m almost there. I’m feeling...

A gorgeously illustrated and inspiring picture book about confidently navigating "in-between" times and places in life. The perfect gift for grads of all ages and fans of I Wish You More and Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Sometimes you know just where you are...

Do you know what Lobster wants more than anything else in the world? A lobster sweater. With ten sleeves and a long middle that will keep his whole body warm. But everyone tells him LOBSTERS CAN’T KNIT! Everyone just might be wrong, in this story of...

The School of Monsters has begun. Let's learn about PHONICS – just for fun!The School of Monsters: Learn and Play series bridges the gap between school and home to ignite the spark of learning. Kids getting ready for school will love practising...

The School of Monsters has begun. Let's learn about PHONICS – just for fun!The School of Monsters: Learn and Play series bridges the gap between school and home to ignite the spark of learning. Kids getting ready for kinder and school will love...

Imogen Quinn is a chaotic bisexual with dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian and crushing stereotypes about autistic people. When she decides to put on a pride festival that’s accessible for everyone, she enlists the help of the openly gay captain of...

The School of Monsters has begun. Let's learn ABC and 123 – just for fun! The School of Monsters: Learn and Play series bridges the gap between school and home to ignite the spark of learning. Kids getting ready for kinder and school will love...

The perfect introduction to emotions big and small! A simplified version of bestselling How Do I Feel?, this board book covers happiness, anger, excitement, frustration and more. Tucked into the final spread, Big Emotions for Little People is complete...

The beloved characters from the best-selling School of Monsters series are back in this brand-new, super-size look-and-find exploration of what monsters do all day! Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible...

Jack and his friends love to make cubbies, build Lego castles and play soccer. Wherever there's fun to be had, Jack will be there!    From the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin comes this fantastic and beloved first chapter-book...

What does the B in Billie B Brown stand for? Beach holiday!Join Billie B Brown in five favourite school holiday stories! Billie's School Holiday Stack contains: The Midnight Feast  The Perfect Present The Secret Message The Spotty...

When a creative young boy goes to the beach, he sees it as a blank canvas for imagination and adventure. What starts as a sand castle becomes much, much more…

Three Sardines on a Bench is a humorous and petite picture book. The story centres around three eccentric sardines sharing their views on the world; pontificating on strange matters and purporting to know things that the sardines obviously know nothing...

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: The Soccer Star The Grumpy Neighbour The...

From the award-winning creators of How Do I Feel? comes a considered, inspirational and powerful book that highlights the significance and impact of a positive mindset. Throughout the story, Aroha learns to forge positive pathways with her thoughts as a...

From the award-winning creators of How Do I Feel? comes an expertly crafted, calming and reassuring book filled tools to harness the healing power of the natural world, including gardening, tree-planting, composting and more! In Aroha Knows, Aroha and...

From the award-winning creators of How Do I Feel? comes an expertly crafted, affirmative and reassuring book filled with simple tools to help children regulate emotions including exercise, belly breathing, and sharing your worries. Join Aroha on her...