Young Adult Contemporary

The ultimate animal adventure series! From Taronga's two Zoos comes a wild junior fiction series, purrfect for animal lovers aged 7 and up! Join best friends Sophia and Ollie as...

Lulu Bell meets Glee in a charming and hilarious junior fiction series from beloved Aussie actor Ada Nicodemou! Meet Mia! Mia lives above Costa's, which everyone knows is the best...

Words have the power to empower others. In his own words, slam poet and social advocate, Solli Raphael shines a spotlight on the concerns teenagers face today, exploring the powerful...

Follow along with the adventures of a giant elephant and a mischievous baby in this timeless picture-book story, illustrated by Raymond Briggs. Follow along with the adventures of a giant...

Join Spot as he heads to a fancy-dress party in this classic lift-the-flap tale, now available as a board book! Join Spot as he heads to a fancy-dress party in...

From the award-winning author of Cannily, Cannily and Change the Locks . Bon raised his hand as if to say hello to me, but I turned quickly away. I didn't...

When Frank's hiccups just won't STOP, they get him into all kinds of trouble in this madcap caper from comedy genius and bestselling author Jo Simmons. Frank has a big...

A case of missing belongings causes a rift between two brothers in this short mystery, specially designed for seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers. Alex has lost all his things....

Elsie witnesses the rise of antisemitic fascism in 1930s London in this gripping historical drama from award-winning author Tanya Landman. Life has always been tough on the streets of Stepney,...

Bestselling author Vashti Hardy transports us to a world like no other in a steampunk, fantasy adventure with family at its heart. "Warden Griffin at your service. Can I ask...

A touching story of loss and remembrance from Lisa Thompson, the award-winning author of The Goldfish Boy and The Light Jar . Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award 2020...

Amy May knows about webs of worries - so many people she meets are caught in them, from her own artist dad to newly arrived refugee Rima and her family....

A dark YA tale of love, loss and the supernatural from Queen of Teen Juno Dawson, collaborating for the first time with prize-winning illustrator Alex T. Smith. Since the crash,...

Can mother and daughter persist long enough to find a way back to one another? A haunting, powerful drama from Carnegie Medalist Melvin Burgess about a struggle to return to...

Long before they became famous writers, Truman Capote (In Cold Blood) and Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird) were childhood friends in Monroeville, Alabama. This fictionalised account of their time...

A tale about Peter Rabbit, his cousin Benjamin, and the cat in Mr. McGregor's garden.

Are you in the mood for an escape from ordinary life? Seeking tips for a daring getaway? On the lookout for thrilling tales of adventure and evasion? Well, this is...

A delightful celebration of family, plants, and the boundlessness of love told in lively, poetic letters from aunt to niece with bright, irresistible illustrations ! Every month, an aunt mails...

" We Set the Dark on Fire burns bright. It will light the way for a new generation of rebels and lovers." -NPR "Mejia pens a compelling, gripping story that...

With special bonus content - a Q&A between Alice Oseman and bestselling author David Levithan The debut novel from Alice Oseman, author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless...

The second novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, author of Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper - soon to be a major Netflix series. What if everything you set...

How can one dog.... be stubbornly lazy, but persistently adventurous? charm the world, but drive loved ones up the wall?be such a beautiful mess?By being unique.By being Solo.Join Solo and...

Lulu Bell loves animals. Find out what happens when a rescued pony almost causes a birthday disaster, a calf gets stuck in the mud at the farm, a tiger cub...

An Atonement for children-one of New Zealand's bestloved children's writers tells a morally complex story with a powerful ending. Bert wants nothing more than to be old enough to fight...

Perfect for fans of the hit television show, Miraculous, these fiction titles follow the television episodes and are the perfect way to get even the most reluctant readers excited about...

Oge Mora's Saturday meets Carmela Full of Wishes in this touching and whimsical picture book about a mother and child's last trip to their local laundromat before moving away. Every...

Poor Dru Anderson. Her parents are long gone, her best friend is a werewolf and she's just learned that the blood flowing through her veins isn't entirely human. Now Dru...

"Superb road trip novel. By turns introspective and humorous." - Booklist (starred review) In this captivating story about loss, love, and changing your ways, National Book Award -winning author Pete...

Official fiction based on the Assassin's Creed game! Nothing in Owen's life has been right since his father died in prison, accused of a crime Owen is certain he didn't...

A duo of heartwarming tales bringing to life the goings-on at Willow Farm from animal-story maestro, Helen Peters. There are two cute new arrivals down on Willow Farm, but they're...

Gracey's coming home to Cunningham on holidays. But now she's a state athletics champion and a private school student, and everything looks different - even frightening. Part history, part mystery,...

If a butterfly is just a moth in a fancy cardigan, then perhaps we should always expect more than what we see. This is the story of Gary Grey Moth...

Zoom into action and join our hero for a triple wedge of chunky action, freaky horror and crispy laffs! There are terrible toilets to defeat, evil aliens to send packing,...

A joyous picture book celebration of every body from A to Z! Letter by letter, B Is for Bellies is a joyous picture book celebration of every body from A...

Fans of Adib Khorram and Randy Ribay will love this coming-of-age debut about a Filipina American teen drowning under pressure and learning to trust her heart. Corazon Tagubio is an...

A moving story combining war and football: the game with the ability to link nations and generations 'Told with all the author's open-hearted clarity, and richly illustrated' Philip Pullman Billy's...

With his father dead, Martyn has a choice. Tell the police what happened - and be suspected of murder. Or get rid of the body and get on with the...

A futuristic novel. In a future without freedom life is unravelling for Luke until he has a virtual encounter with a girl from beyond the all-controlling grip of E-government. Is...

Who can survive the Shadow storm? Black Witch of prophecy Elloren Gardner Grey has unleashed her powers and embraced her legacy as a Dryad and guardian of the Forest. But...

Age 9 to 12 Take the whole family on a whirlwind tour of Chinese culture and history with this award-winning, delightfully illustrated book complete with stories, activities, and games. This...

One bite and you're smitten! Lulu Baker and her magical cookbook are back! But so, unfortunately, is the dreaded Varaminta le Bone. And this time she's managed to get her...