Fiction

The hilarious tale of two tiny parasites and their very big adventure. Who likes stomach acid and sludge farming and wants to find a friend? Wilton the worm. Who likes...

A funny and moving story about letting go (and not drowning). 'What I need,' said Pearl, as she started to slide off the roof, 'is a grandmother.' But where do...

Experience the hilarious misadventures of Ginger as she tries to navigate the chaos of school, family ... and allergies. 'Another example of Gleitzman's real talent in writing honest stories that...

From the muddy swamp that brought you Toad Rage, Toad Heaven and Toad Away comes Limpy, Charm and Goliath's fourth hilarious adventure. 'Hilarious, but with a lot of heart' Better...

Another hilarious wart-tingling story from Morris Gleitzman! 'Hilarious, but with a lot of heart' Better Reading Winner - Animal Welfare Award 2004 Winner - KANGA Children's Choice Awards 2004 Shortlisted...

In the sequel to Morris Gleitzman's Toad Rage, the story of Limpy and his family continues as they set out on a journey to find a new home where cane...

Another hilarious tale from Australia's funniest children's author . 'Hilarious, but with a lot of heart' Better Reading Winner - Dymock's Children's Choice Awards 2000 Winner - YABBA Children's Choice...

Get ready for a journey of self-discovery and truth-seeking with Gift of the Gab by Morris Gleitzman that will leave you speechless! 'Readers can't get enough of him.' The Independent...

The story of one boy's stand for a better world and a slightly better family. Ben stared at the TV. He had never seen anything like it. Fascinating. Incredible. Awful....

Discover the humour and excitement of becoming a Somebody in Morris Gleitzman's Second Childhood. 'A brilliantly funny writer' Sunday Telegraph If you don't wake up to yourself, Smalley,' Mr Cruickshank...

Another hilarious brain-tingling story from Morris Gleitzman. 'A gently entertaining story about one lonely boy. Highly recommended.' ReadPlus The kitchen was a mess. Packets and jars had been flung around....

Steve Worland brings you the exciting, heartwarming story of Paper Planes, adapted from the award-winning family film that features a cast of Australia's finest actors, including Sam Worthington, Deborah Mailman,...

A funny and moving story from one of Australian's most entertaining authors SHORTLISTED - REAL Children's Choice Awards 2014 When 13-year-old Matt is discovered impressing the livestock in an Aussie...

Winner of the 2011 CBC Book of the Year - Younger Readers. The first book in The Kingdom of the Lost series When a devastating red wind sweeps across the...

What do you do when your mum, your dad and sixteen camels are in trouble and only you can save them? The sometimes sad but mostly funny story of a...

A collection of hilarious stories from Australia's favourite children's author. Surprise your mum with a chainsaw ... be a bigger star than Tom Cruise ... save the world with a...

A wild and hilarious story about best friends, surprising adventures and itchy nipples. WINNER - Speech Pathology Australia Upper Primary 2007 SHORTLISTED - REAL Children's Choice Awards 2008 The truth...

The gripping first instalment in Morris Gleitzman's multi-award-winning Felix series, followed by Then, After, Soon, Maybe, Now and Always. Winner - Australian Book Industry Awards 2011 Winner - YABBA Children's...

Get ready for another thrilling adventure with Girl Underground from multi-award-winning author Morris Gleitzman - a story of friendship, courage ... and a bit of crime! Winner - KOALA Children's...

Maigret is called to testify in court and reveals his doubts on the guilt of the accused Maigret receives an anonymous phone call concerning the brutal murder of a woman...

A new paperback edition with revised art to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this much-loved children's classic. Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction...

with an introduction by Lorna Sage Innovative, startlingly perceptive and aglow with colour, these fifteen stories were written towards the end of Katherine Mansfield's tragically short life. Many are set...

A new translation of this novel set in a tranquil town on the dutch coast, part of the Maigret series 'Just take a look,' Duclos said in an undertone, pointing...

Orwell's vivid memoir of his time among the desperately poor and destitute, in a stunning new cover look for his great works 'You have talked so often of going to...

The third gripping mystery from the author of Murder Most Unladylike, set on the glamorous Orient Express. Shortlisted for the Edgar Award for juvenile fiction 2018! Daisy Wells and Hazel...

A very special, limited edition of the second thrilling mystery in the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series! With a brand-new introduction by author Robin Stevens, and a gorgeous, collectible new...

Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller! A collection of (mainly) grisly beasts out for human blood, ranging from Crocky-Wock the crocodile to Sting-A-Ling the...

One of the bestselling books of the 20th century. Fiver could sense danger. Something terrible is about to happen to the warren - he feels sure of it. And Fiver's...

A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime A tense and compulsive survival story of a young boy and an old man adrift on the ocean, then marooned on...

A Newbery Award winner, A Wrinkle in Time is an iconic novel that continues to inspire millions of fans around the world. When Charles Wallace Murry goes searching through a...

A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime The Borrowers live in the secret places of quiet old houses; behind the mantelpiece, inside the harpsichord, under the kitchen clock....

Celebrating 70 years of Charlotte's Web - the timeless classic story of friendship and acceptance. This is the story of a little girl named Fern who loved a little pig...

The eighth and final novel in the extraordinary Artemis Fowl series, now with a brand-new cover look! *Soon to be a major film!* IS THIS THE END FOR ARTEMIS FOWL?...

The fifth novel in the extraordinary Artemis Fowl series, now with a brand-new cover look! *Soon to be a major film!* TEENAGE GENIUS ARTEMIS FOWL HAS SOMETHING NEW TO PLAY...

The fourth novel in the extraordinary Artemis Fowl series, now with a brand-new cover look! *Soon to be a major film!* CHILD GENIUS ARTEMIS FOWL IS IN TERRIBLE DANGER HE...

The sixth novel in the extraordinary Artemis Fowl series, now with a brand-new cover look! *Soon to be a major film!* FORMER CRIMINAL MASTERMIND ARTEMIS FOWL HAS HOODWINKED FAIRIES AND...

The third novel in the extraordinary Artemis Fowl series, now with a brand-new cover look! *Soon to be a major film!* CAN ARTEMIS FOWL LEAVE HIS CRIMINAL PAST BEHIND? Not...

The first novel in the extraordinary Artemis Fowl series, now with a brand-new cover look! AT JUST TWELVE YEARS OLD, ARTEMIS FOWL IS A CRIMINAL GENIUS. No scheme is too...

A brand-new upsized paperback edition of this classic story. The bad-tempered ladybird picks fights with every animal he meets, but soon learns the importance of friends and turns into a...

The seventh novel in the extraordinary Artemis Fowl series, now with a brand-new cover look!. *Soon to be a major film!* SOMETHING IS SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH ARTEMIS FOWL When he...

Get ready for a wild ride with Boy Overboard by multi-award-winning author Morris Gleitzman ... a story of adventure, ball control and hope! Winner - KOALA Children's Choice Awards 2010...

New to Modern Classics, published alongside The Ballad of Peckham Rye Lise has been driven to distraction by working in the same accountants' office for sixteen years. So she leaves...

The brilliant new thriller from the US best-selling phenomenon In Amsterdam, an Israeli terrorist analyst is murdered. The police believe the killer is a deranged Muslim extremist, but Israeli intelligence...

Eric Carle's classic and much loved picture book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The classic edition of the bestselling story written for the very young. A newly hatched caterpillar eats his...

When the tiny seed is blown away from its parent plant, it travels a very long way - over seas, deserts and mountains. The tiny seed survives the hazards of...

'Stay close, take care,' quacked Alexander's mother. But Alexander was a wayward duckling - he straggled behind ... and disappeared down a deep dark hole ...Pamela Allen is a phenomenon...

What is Old Tom to do? If he cannot catch Belinda, there will be no milk for anyone... Discover how he solves his problem in this hilarious tale. 32 pages...

'Mem Fox's books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier.' Sunday Age There was once a baby koala, so soft...