Fiction

'Don't hope that events will turn out the way you want, welcome events in whichever way they happen' How can we cope when life's events seem beyond our control? These...

Women so empowered are dangerous Written with a 'black woman's anger' and the precision of a poet, these searing pieces by the groundbreaking writer Audre Lorde are a celebration of...

'One swallow does not make a summer; neither does one day. Similarly neither can one day, or a brief space of time, make a man blessed and happy' How can...

When the last fire goes out, time too will be finished Taken from his Collection of Sand, these marvelous essays are not great ideas in themselves but commentaries on great...

'We have left dry land and put out to sea! We have burned the bridge behind us - what is more, we have burned the land behind us!' Nietzsche's devastating...

'Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life' The Decay of Lying includes two of Wilde's most comprehensive - and witty - explorations of his aesthetic philosphy- 'The Decay...

The electrifying instant number one bestseller from Tom Fletcher - now available in paperback! The electrifying number one bestselling adventure from the author of The Christmasaurus and The Creakers, Tom...

Clarice Lispector's revelatory third novel, now in English for the first time Written in flight from Lispector's 'shipwreck of introspection' it is a book unlike any other in the Lispector...

A fun, thriller of an adventure told in words and pictures from master storyteller, Philip Pullman. Illustrated by Peter Bailey and David Mostyn. Rose and Lily and their little brother...

The eighth Murder Most Unladylike mystery from bestselling, award-winning Robin Stevens. Daisy and Hazel are finally back at Deepdean, and the school is preparing for a most exciting event- the...

Illustrated by Peter Bailey Tick, tick, tick, tock. Once you've wound some things up nothing can stop them . . . It is a cold winter's night when Karl enters...

A brilliantly funny and moving tale of friendship, sumptuously repackaged with new illustrations from Peter Bailey. Featuring wonderful new illustrations from Peter Bailey, this brilliantly funny and moving tale by...

A homeless loner haunted by his past is found murdered in this murky tale When a socially isolated vagrant is found dead in the condemned building where he had been...

An old woman's cries for help are left unanswered in this gripping story A kind but seemingly paranoid old lady turns to Inspector Maigret for help. Against the judgement of...

While on holiday Maigret gets involved in a local murder case Maigret and his wife takes a much needed holiday to Vichy, where they quickly become used to the slower...

Maigret loses his composure when a suspect plots to tarnish his reputation During a quiet spell in June Maigret is called to investigate the disappearance of a reputable businessman. When...

An old acquaintance of Maigret's reappears on the streets of Paris and the inspector finds himself caught up in her fate once more Maigret's attitude came as a surprise to...

Maigret takes on a complex undercover investigation in the heart of Paris What he thought he had discovered, in place of the joyful candour that she usually displayed, was an...

The funny and moving story of a boy and his friends never losing heart in a sometimes heartless world. *SHORTLISTED - REAL Children's Choice Awards 2019 *NOTABLE BOOK - CBCA...

A thought-provoking and compassionate novel from the award-winning author of Boy Overboard, Girl Underground and the Felix stories- Once, Then, Now, After, Soon and Maybe. "A serious message wrapped up...

Elliot Perlman's first book for children is a tail-spin of a tale that will have you howling with laughter! When a pampered cat has to share her home with a...

A lyrical story about waiting for the rain to come to an isolated Aboriginal community. Tension in the community builds as the rain clouds thicken and grow dark. Everybody waits....

Limpy returns in the latest hilarious wart-tingling Toad story from Morris Gleitzman. 'Hilarious, but with a lot of heart' Better Reading Notable Book - Younger Readers - CBCA Book of...

A collection of short stories in the popular style of Morris Gleitzman's Give Peas a Chance and Pizza Cake - except, of course, even funnier! STORIES THAT DIG DEEP! Stop...

Get ready for a comedic and thought-provoking journey with Aristotle's Nostril from multi-award-winning children's author Morris Gleitzman. 'A brilliantly funny writer' Sunday Telegraph Aristotle just wants to be happy. And,...

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....

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...

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...

Pizza Cake is a new collection of 10 funny short stories for kids from one of our bestselling authors, Morris Gleitzman. STORIES WITH THE LOT! Save ten lives with 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...