'Like Dahl, Bancks is passionate about inspiring a love of reading in the young by placing fun at the centre of his storytelling.'
Andy Griffiths, Sydney Morning Herald
The Children’s Book Council of Australia has named Tristan Bancks's novel as the Book of the Year for Younger Readers in 2024.
Check out the Penguin Random House books that have been shortlisted.
5 Penguin books have made the Notables list this year. Learn more about them here.
Discover some of the best Penguin Random House books of 2023 with this list of award-winning and shortlisted titles this year.
26 books for school libraries that students will love.
We caught up with children's author Tristan Bancks to talk about reaching this exciting milestone, his writing process, and what fans can expect from him next.
If your mum was a cop and your dad was a criminal who needed your help to commit a crime, would you do it to save him?
We recently caught up with Tristan to learn more about Cop & Robber and the influences that shaped his writing.
A new nailbiter from the bestselling author of Two Wolves. If your mum was a cop and your dad was a crim who needed your help to commit a crime, would you do it to save him? At what cost? Nash Hall's dad is a criminal who just can't seem to go straight. He wants Nash to help him commit a robbery. A big one. The trouble is, Nash's mum is a cop. And the robbery is at Nash's school. But Dad owes a lot of money to some very dangerous people and if Nash doesn't help him do the job, it could cost both their lives. Order your copy here - https://www.penguin.com.au/books/cop-and-robber-9781761045943
Author shares story behind Australia’s longest-running comic strip
Bluey masks, Roald Dahl favourites, Friday Barnes, Ginger Meggs and more.
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What is it that makes a book gripping? We investigate story structure with Two Wolves by Tristan Bancks.