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This Camp is Doomed: A Dennith Grange Misadventure

‘A deliciously spooky mystery that will have readers giggling one minute and gasping with shock the next.’ SUE WHITING, author of the Pearly and Pig series

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Hamlet is Not OK

Funny, shocking and brilliant: from bestselling author R. A. Spratt, a whip-smart take on Shakespearean moral dilemmas

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Scar Town

A missing father. A drowned town. A buried secret. Three friends on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth.

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Being Jimmy Baxter

A gently funny yet powerful coming-of-age middle grade novel about surviving the odds, unlikely friendships and the magical music of Elvis.

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Monster Island

Jurassic Park meets Stranger Things in a story where the creatures are out of this world!

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The Boy, the Wolf and the Stars

The Boy, the Wolf and the Stars is a sweeping, timeless adventure, an introduction to a brilliant new world with the feel of an instant classic.

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The Tree at Number 43

A warm, inspirational story about determination, conservation, the magic of nature . . . and grandads.

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Terry Denton's Really Truly Amazing Guide to Everything

A mini book of facts packed with maximum humour!

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Frankie and the Fossil

A sweet and funny picture book for anyone who loves dinosaur fossils, friends and cheese sandwiches, by the acclaimed creator of Fly and The Lost Library.

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Born To Run

A gorgeous picture book that will inspire girls and boys everywhere to chase their dreams.

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Dirt By Sea

Explore our wonderful coastline and the joy of a family road-trip with Dad and Daisy! Along the way, they will discover all about Australia and much, much more.

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Football Fever Series

Everyone’s got football fever!

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A Friend For George

A charming and heartwarming story about finding a friend and discovering what friendship and being a truly good friend is all about.

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When I'm Big

'Sometimes you pick up a book that has the power to take you well beyond its pages - and this book is one of those.' Barbara Braxton, The Bottom Shelf 'A perfect book for any child about to welcome a new baby into the family . . . beautifully told . . . and lots of fun.' Good Reading A CBCA Notable Book.

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Ratbags 1: Naughty for Good

The fun new series you don't want to miss! From award-winning bestselling author and funnyman, Tim Harris, comes this stupendously rat-tastic new series. These are the Ratbags. They have pizza, and they are NOT afraid to use it.

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Super Sidekicks 1: No Adults Allowed

Can the SIDEKICKS start their own SUPER team?! New York Times bestselling Australian cartoonist Gavin Aung Than delivers caped crusaders, dinosaurs and goo in this hilarious graphic novel series, perfect for fans of CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS!

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Willa and Woof 1: Mimi is Missing

Adventure, imagination and loads of fun.

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Willa and Woof 3: Grandparents for Hire

Adventure, imagination and loads of fun.

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Willa and Woof 2: Birthday Business

Adventure, imagination and loads of fun.

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Meerkat Christmas

Pure Christmas rhyming fun from the creator of the popular Meerkat Splash.

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Digging Up Dad

Another winning set of short stories from one of our best-loved authors, on a theme for our times - kids helping adults to be their best selves. Funny hopeful stories just when we need all the hope and humour we can get!

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Zola and the Christmas Lights

Celebrate community, kindness, hope and all the wonder of the festive season in a heartwarming Christmas picture book from the bestselling author of Looking for Alibrandi Melina Marchetta and joyous illustrator Deb Hudson.

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Neverlanders

Neverland has become a war zone and it’s up to a new group of lost teens to set things right in this gritty YA graphic novel series from #1 New York Times bestselling Australian author Tom Taylor and powerhouse Australian comic artist Jon Sommariva!

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Prometheus High 2: The Books of the Dead

All aboard the airship Atet and full steam towards the ancient pyramids of Giza in the second hugely inventive, action-packed, fun and quirky – and occasionally dark – adventure in the Prometheus High series!

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