Young Adult Contemporary

Iconic best hippo friends George and Martha discover that, among other things, pouring split pea soup into your loafers to spare the chef's feelings is not the best-laid plan in...

The first picture book collaboration from bestselling husband-and-wife team Tony and Angela DiTerlizzi is the charmingly irreverent tale of a very cranky book . . . who might not be...

Author: Sarah HollowellFormat: Paperback, 135mm x 203mm, 274g, 368 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, United States, 2023 In this "stunning and atmospheric"* contemporary fantasy and 2022 Locus Award Top Ten Finalist,...

Author: Veronica RothFormat: Paperback, 129mm x 198mm, 340g, 496 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, 2024She turns to the future in a world that's falling apart.The No. 1 New York Times...

Six teenagers. An empty shopping centre. No Wi-Fi. And ... a baby? Acclaimed author Tegan Bennett Daylight's first novel for young adults reconceives Lord of the Flies for Gen Z.Shortlisted,...

Packed with superheroes, supervillains, and epic showdowns between good and evil, The Unforgettable Logan Foster from debut author Shawn Peters shows that sometimes being a hero is just about being...

A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION! A boy who underestimates his power . . . A girl with a gift long thought lost . . . A Land ready...

Perfect for readers of Stuart Gibbs's Spy School series, this is the first book in an epic series filled with gadgets, secret codes, and clandestine adventures from debut author Max...

A charming domestic comedy for readers of 8+, with a dash of magic, and the occasional moment of mayhem! These are the continued memoirs Holly Hopkinson, aged ten, except without...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Luna learns how to use her voice! No-one likes to be left out This makes Luna scream and shout! Luna's a...

Meet Nikki Maxwell (aka Queen of the Dorks!) in the first book in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series - now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide! New school....

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don't miss this sequel to Waterstones Children's Book of the Year 2022 Skandar and...

"Achingly lovely and luminous...left me completely enthralled." -Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows Uprooted meets The Grace Year in this dark young...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! It's sleepytime at the Heeler house. Come on a dream-filled adventure with Bingo and Bluey. A gorgeous hardback book for kids of...

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....

The perfect recipe for children's picture book classic - a mischievous mutt and bathtime. Harry is a black and white dog who hates having a bath - so when he...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! On a family trip to Hammerbarn, will Bluey and Bingo find everything they've ever wanted? A gorgeous board book for kids of...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! At Nana's house, Bluey and Bingo play a game of Charades. Can they help the littlies stick to the rules? A gorgeous...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Join Bluey on a dreamy night-time adventure. What will you see in the dark? Not wanting to go to bed, Bluey wishes...

In Hot Mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with...

Jeff Kinney's 8th book of this hilarious and highly successful series, and Greg Heffley and his friends now have a whole new set of adventures. Greg Heffley's on a losing...

Do it yourself; think for yourself; be yourself. The iconic, free-spirited, rebellious and bestselling YA graphic novel series, Emily the Strange is a cult classic: perfect for fans of Wednesday...

The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!Don't miss the sixth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series that's ripe with humor from Jory John and...

Mr. and Mrs. Puddleduck have found the perfect place to nest: a cosy planter by a theatre in a sunny seaside village. While Mrs. P is warming the eggs, Mr....

The blast of laughter echoes across the bay, sounding almost melancholy in the desolation of the cove.And I realise with a strange chill, there's no one here but us. Spring...

From the two-time Newbery Medal-winning author of Number the Stars and The Giver comes a novel about how even the smallest of dreams can break through the darkest of nights....

Author: Nita TyndallFormat: Paperback, 135mm x 203mm, 236g, 320 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, United States, 2023 "A heartbreaking and bittersweet novel about the need for queer joy even in the...

Author: Joanna HoFormat: Hardback, 229mm x 279mm, 456g, 40 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, United States, 2024 "Ho now creates a beautiful book about family: what makes individuals and what connects...

Author: Dave EggersFormat: Paperback, 148mm x 200mm, 104 pagesPublished: Pushkin Children's Books, United Kingdom, 2018'Don't you worry, son. Whatever it is that's been killing the sailors, I will kill it.'In...

Author: HergeFormat: Hardback, 224mm x 301mm, 460g, 64 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, 2011One of the most iconic characters in children's literatureHerge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of...

How far would you go to find yourself? The lyrical, life-affirming novel from the nation's favourite storyteller 'Michael Morpurgo's best book in years' Observer When six-year-old Arthur is shipped to...

Go Girl is back! Celebrating 20 years in 2024, these timeless stories return in all their 2000s glory! When Casey tells Tamsin her biggest secret, she is sure it's safe...

When an unlikely pair of female samurai join forces, what begins as your run-of-the-mill quest for glory and revenge evolves into something much more complicated. Turns out fighting actual demons...

Longlisted for the National Book Award From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a fantasy perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli. When a girl who's never longed for adventure...

'A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small' Ruth Jones 'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong 'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans on...

In this special volume, Paul has personally selected 30 tales from his entire collection to mark the occasion of the 30th anniversary of his first book. The Paul Jennings phenomenon...

From Chelsea Ichaso, author of Dead Girls Can't Tell Secrets, comes a propulsive new thriller! Twenty years ago, a shocking murder closed down Fairport Village. This year, the ruins will...

From the award-winning Indigenous author-illustrator Ambelin Kwaymullina comes an uplifting tale about self-worth and the importance of helping others while honouring your unique strengths. There was once a crow who...

'Lynette Noni is a masterful storyteller. A must-read for any fantasy lover!' SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author From bestselling Australian author Lynette Noni comes a dark,...

The much-anticipated final journey in the story of Felix, hero of Morris Gleitzman's multi-award-winning Once, Then, After, Soon, Maybe and Now. Notable Book - CBCA Book of the Year Awards...

The fourth book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. The fourth book in the...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! When Bluey is on a family camping trip, she meets a new friend, Jean Luc. Join them as they plant a tree,...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Meet the Heelers - there's Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli! Learn all about the family, explore the Heeler home and discover the...

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,...

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...

Emily the Strange stands for: do it yourself; think for yourself; be yourself.In her third highly original and wildly improbable adventure, Emily travels back in time to the 18th Century...

Amanda and her two best friends, Lucia and Mai, are the Dolphin Squad. They live by the beach, hang out in HQ and solve all sort of problems. Amanda Commander...

Some cats really do have nine lives: after a stay at the legendary Savoy hotel, Kaspar the cat sets sail - on none other than the Titanic . . ....