The film version of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief will be in Australian cinemas 11 February 2010. Visit the Percy Jackson Australian Facebook page to watch the trailer and more.
New Books for Ages 8-14
Halo Zizou Corder
Washed ashore as a baby in ancient Greece, Halo is discovered by a family of centaurs.
TimeRiders Alex Scarrow The first in a mindblowing series.
TimeRiders exist: to protect us. To stop time travel from destroying the world . . .
A Horse Called Darling: Aussie Chomps Delwyne Stephens, illustrated by Cheryl Orsini A Horse Called Darling is an exciting new horse story for girls.
Fool's Gold: Aussie Bites Margaret Clark, illustrated by Andrew McLean
A fun children's story of the Victorian Goldfields at the turn of the 20th Century.
New Books for Younger Readers
Chess Nuts Julia Lawrinson
A light-hearted novel for children about the game of chess.
Rascal Runs Away: A Rascal Story Paul Jennings, illustrated by Bob Lea
Rascal runs away not once, but twice, in a heartwarming adventure with a lovely, big surprise ending.
Night School Isobelle Carmody, illustrated by Anne Spudvilas
A group of children spend the night in a big old school and go on a chilling journey of self-discovery when they decide to play a game.
Joe's Boat: Aussie Nibbles Raewyn Caisley, illustrated by Anne Spudvilas
Childhood, family relations and the seaside all provide the backdrop to Joe's story.
The Littlest Pirate and the Hammerheads Sherryl Clark, illustrated by Tom Jellett
Nicholas may be small, but when Captain Hammerhead steals the family treasure, Nicholas is the only one who can save the day.
Where's the Gold? Pamela Allen
Jeremy, Bellamy and Ted, three pirates brave and bold, set out to find treasure with the help of a very annoying parrot.
Spot's 30th Anniversary 2010
Spot's Birthday Balloon Eric Hill
Spot and his friends are going to Grandma's birthday party and Spot is taking her a special balloon.
