Young Adult Contemporary

Meet the coolest new superhero team on Burlap Beach in the first in a series of graphic novels for young readers. Raina the rhino, Nigel the narwhal, Shu the horseshoe...

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...

Should Phoebe put her values and friends above parties and cute boys? It's up to you to choose her fate in this lively pick-a-path-book about life, first crushes and friendship....

The sixth book in the international bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Harry Potter, Rick Riordan and Amari and the Night...

Go Girl is back! Celebrating 20 years in 2024, these timeless stories return in all their 2000s glory! Holidays are almost over and Chloe's excited to go back to school....

Meet Orla, Pearl, Mig, Boo and Oops - they are THE MONSTIES! The Monsties are five best friend monsters . . . who are a bit hopeless at being scary....

Meet Orla, Pearl, Mig, Boo and Oops - they are THE MONSTIES! The Monsties are five best friend monsters . . . who are a bit hopeless at being scary....

In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown makes a new friend! In The Copycat Kid , the new girl at school won't stop copying Billie!...

Join Spot and his friends as they go on an adventure in the park in this fun lift-the-flap tale. Join Spot and his friends as they go on an adventure...

A wild chase that takes the Queen, the King, the Admiral, the Captain, the General, the Sergeant and even the little dog through the night.Pamela Allen is a phenomenon in...

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...

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...

From bestselling author R.A. Spratt comes this savagely silly collection of Greek myths. Featuring sword-happy heroes, badly behaved Gods, a monstrous minotaur, a narcoleptic dragon and more nymphs than you...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! It's Dad's turn to get Bluey and Bingo ready for bed. Will the daddy putdown go to plan? Bluey is an award-winning...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Bluey and Bingo love their mum and she loves them! Discover all of Chilli's special mum skills in this touching and humorous...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Everyone loves Bandit, especially Bluey and Bingo! Find out what makes this true blue dad so special in this hilarious and heartwarming...

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...

A thrilling adventure story for children and young adults by Ruth Park, Playing Beatie Bow follows Abigail as she is swept back to the Sydney of a hundred years ago...

The BRAND-NEW Diary of a Wimpy Kid BOOK from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney In Big Shot, book 16 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1...

A beautiful and distinguished family. A private island. A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy. A group of four friends whose friendship turns destructive. A revolution. An accident. A...

An empowering story about finding your identity and the courage to fight for it. Aaliyah is an ordinary thirteen-year-old living in the Midlands - she's into her books, shoes, K-pop...

The highly anticipated sequel to the bestselling Five Nights at Freddy's: The Silver Eyes. It's been a year since the horrific events at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, and Charlie is just...

She turns to the future in a world that's falling apart.The No. 1 New York Times bestseller DIVERGENT - also a major motion picture. For sixteen-year-old Tris, the world changes...

The epic and heart-rending jungle adventure from a master storyteller 'One of those novels that you know from the start is going to break your heart' The TimesAfter his father...

The terrifying impact of global warming on vulnerable lives is laid bare in this gripping tale of survival from internationally bestselling author Steve Cole. Gayla is trapped when floodwater pours...

A heartwarming tale of courage, set against the backdrop of the Second World War, about a deserted village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat! 'A master storyteller at...

Three unlikely detectives, one BIG mystery: the second book in the laugh-out-loud, illustrated mystery series from award-winning journalist and television presenter Nick Sheridan. Scooby-Doo for a new generation, perfect for...

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and the mega-selling Dork Diaries series - now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide! After a bump on the head, Nikki has...

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and the mega-selling Dork Diaries series - now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide!Nikki and her BFFs are all counting down to...

Six Muslim teens are falsely accused of a deadly attack in this timely and harrowing examination of America's justice system, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Samira Ahmed.As fireworks...

'Blazes with searing honesty and unflinching emotional truth' Becky Albertalli, award-winning author of SIMON VS. THE HOMO SAPIENS AGENDAFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Internment comes a timely...

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and the mega-selling Dork Diaries series - now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide! OMG! Nikki's birthday party is going to be...

Author: Eileen BrowneFormat: Paperback, 216mm x 260mm, 160g, 32 pagesPublished: Walker Books Ltd, United Kingdom, 1995Handa puts seven delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend, Akeyo. But...

Author: Coral VassFormat: Paperback, 129mm x 198mm, 80 pagesPublished: Wombat Books, Australia, 2024Amanda and her two best friends, Lucia and Mai, are the Dolphin Squad. They live by the beach,...

Author: Christopher EdgeFormat: Paperback, 129mm x 198mm, 208 pagesPublished: Nosy Crow Ltd, United Kingdom, 2016When Albie's mum dies, it's natural he should wonder where she's gone. His parents are both...

Author: Ying CompestineFormat: Hardback, 229mm x 254mm, 48 pagesPublished: Abrams, United States, 2022Award-winning author Ying Compestine reimagines the classic fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood," from a Chinese perspectiveBy now,...

Author: Aden PolydorosFormat: Paperback, 130mm x 200mm, 294g, 400 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd, Australia, 2024Magic, monsters, and much political upheaval abound in this dark fantasy about a girl...

A seemingly ordinary park transforms into somewhere new and wonderful in this enthralling ode to first adventures from acclaimed author Robie H. Harris and fine artist Armando Marino.Somewhere is where...

Kyrie McCauley, author of the William C. Morris YA Debut Award winner If These Wings Could Fly, delivers a powerful contemporary YA novel about the lasting bonds of friendship and...

Cameron Carson has a secret. A secret with the power to break apart his friend group. Cameron Carson, member of the Geeks and Nerds United (GANU) club, has been secretly...

From debut author Tamika Burgess comes the captivating and empowering story of Sicily Jordan-a Black Panamanian fashionista who rocks her braids with pride-who learns to use her voice and take...

On a hot day, people come from all over the city to spend the day at the pool in this joyful picture book that's a love song to summer, the...

YOUNG XING XING IS BOUND. Bound to her late father's second wife and daughter. Bound to a life of servitude as a young girl in ancient China, where a woman...

"All girls [should read] The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis." -- Malala Yousafzai, New York Times The first book in Deborah Ellis's riveting Breadwinner series is an award-winning novel about loyalty,...

NOTABLE BOOK: 2025 CBCA Book of the Year, Older Readers SHORTLISTED: Children's Book of the Year, BookPeople Awards Selected as one of the Best Middle Grade Books for 2024 -...

The ninth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series - told from the alternating POVs of shy Emmie and class-clown Joe as they embark on a...