Young Adult Contemporary

Return to Wonderland in this extraordinary reimagining of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, by one of our most brilliant storytellers 'Spectacular!' Kiran Millwood Hargrave 'An absolute masterclass' Hannah Gold 'Enchanting' Tamzin...

Friday Barnes is Europe's most wanted in this latest installment of the bestselling detective series. Friday's Mum, the Nobel Prize winning physicist, has been accused of espionage. The police think...

A mermaid and a pirate build a friendship through kindness, empathy, and shared adventure in this heartwarming picture book by New York Times bestselling author Tracey Baptiste, with bright, bold...

Cheryl Blackford's debut novel is set in England during World War II and told from the dual perspectives of ten-year-old Lizzie, a homesick girl evacuated from bomb-blitzed Hull to the...

A beautiful and sensitive exploration of the experience of child poverty from leading author/illustrator, Tom Percival, for fans of Boy at the Back of the Class and Julia and the...

The Ultimate Christmas Family Adventure! "All I want for Christmas is for everyone to read this book." A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief"A gorgeous, heartwarming story full...

An unmissable collection of three How to Train Your Dragon stories, featuring new and exclusive short story WHEN THE WINDWALKER CHANGED. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking...

Of course, Clare made a list. Even when faced with a life-changing, epic, romantic decision, Clare makes a list. That's just how she is. If she and Aidan follow the...

In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown's family gets a little bigger! In The Big Sister , Billie can't wait for the new baby to...

Friendship forms in the midst of war between a young German boy and a Russian bomber-dog, in this poignant and gripping historical adventure. East Prussia, Germany, 1945. War is raging...

From the New York Times bestselling creators author Andrea Beaty and illustrator Vashti Harrison, a sweet and playful bedtime book that reminds young readers just how loved they are I...

A young Sikh footballer reaches out across the generational divide to help a lonely old man in an uplifting story from acclaimed author Bali Rai. Bobby Bains loves football. He...

A heart-lifting story of hope and courage in a time of war, set in the South of France 'The storytelling is, as always, irresistible and the characters clasp your heart'...

" A winning addition to boundary-defying heroines like Alanna of Trebond and Sir Callie." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "An exciting, twisty story packed with everything you want from a...

Perfect for fans of Ace of Spades and The Taking of Jake Livingston , this young adult horror debut follows a group of teens as they visit an abandoned reform...

A smart and funny slice-of-life graphic novel for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Kayla Miller about navigating the ups and downs of middle school-from first crushes to crushing the school's...

Everyone's favorite curious monkey George learns about height and measurement at an amusement park in this Level Two I Can Read based on the Curious George TV show. Curious George...

Another spot-on story of middle school drama and friendship from Terri Libenson, national bestselling author of graphic novel favorites Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy . Friends. Frenemies. Middle school... The...

AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR When Jake Rollins isn't worrying about his dad going ape-sh*t, he's busy creating out-of- this-world manga and hanging out with his best mate. Jake and his mum spend...

A gripping and gruesome retelling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein brought to life for a new generation of readers by Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman. A thrilling gothic tale of...

Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy's romance comes to life once more in a stunning and truly accessible retelling of Austen's beloved classic from bestseller Laura Wood. Witty, intelligent Elizabeth Bennet...

In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown finds treasure on holiday! In The Secret Message , Billie's family is off to the beach! But when...

In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown is learning to swim! In The Deep End , Billie's class starts swimming lessons in the big pool....

Every touch has its price in the second book in the explosive Dark Elements trilogy, from the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of the Blood and Ash series. Layla...

No one survived the party at the penthouse. Except for Athan. Athanasios Athan Bakirtzis has made it far in life relying on his charm and good looks, even securing an...

Grace Mendes a.k.a. Cinderhella is a fierce competitor in the PFF, a pillow fight federation that's part roller derby, part professional wrestling. But in this fresh, coming-of-age YA graphic novel,...

Tia and her mum start an adventurous new life on Gull Haven Island, finding lots of animals who need their help along the way. Tia's mum has a new job...

Life as a half-mortal teenager should be epic. But, for Helen Thomas, it's tragic. She's just moved in with her dorky dad and self-absorbed older siblings - who just happen...

Gwen has been searching for her family for a long time. Just when she feels she is close, the soldiers following her start to close in. Then one of her...

I held onto the bars of the truck and howled to my dogs as they fell further and further behind. Sunrise, Brutus, Zip, Nosey and Tiny all ran as hard...

WINNER: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2012 'Beginning and ending, always the same, always now. The game, the story, the riddle, hiding and seeking. Crow comes from this...

Award-winning author Susan Cooper brings the vivid, magical world of Shakespeare's London to life in this rich and powerful novel. I lay very still, with all my senses telling me...

Enter the World of Graeme Base's Magical Forest Enter the world of Graeme Base's forest, filled with wild and wonderful animals, Uno's unique family and friends - and the elusive...

Blueback is an achingly beautiful story about family, belonging, and living a life in tune with the environment, from Tim Winton, one of Australia's best-loved authors. Blueback is an achingly...

Fifteen-year-old New Yorker Daisy thinks she knows all about love. Her mother died giving birth to her, and now her dad has sent her away for the summer, to live...

A warm, heartfelt story based on an actual journey undertaken by the much-loved, award-winning author and illustrator, Alison Lester. CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL 2005 PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR The year...

A timely and uplifting picture book for 5+, reflecting on what's important for each of us to remember, from the creative team that brought us All Through the Year and...

The next powerful episode in the life of Felix, hero of Morris Gleitzman's multi-award-winning Once, Then, Now, After and Soon. Longlisted - Australian Book Industry Awards 2018 Shortlisted - Speech...

Now a major new TV series on Amazon Prime! If you loved The Kissing Booth and Jenny Han's smash-hit Netflix movie To All The Boys I've Loved Before, you'll adore...

An intriguing and gripping young adult novel by the winner of the David Unaipon award. Remember daughter, the world is a lot bigger than anyone knows. There are things that...

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

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

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

A moving and heartwarming verse novel from CBCA shortlisted author Pip Harry about friendship, new experiences and staying true to yourself. When a Manly school sets out to bring a...

Beloved characters Rowley Jefferson and Greg Heffley are reimagined in an epic quest by internationally bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Jeff Kinney. Adventure awaits! From...

The second book in the Atticus Van Tasticus pirate series from the hilariously funny team of Andrew Daddo and Stephen Michael King. ATTICUS VAN TASTICUS is back. And this time...

A ten-year-old pirate captain? Absurd? Not in the world of Atticus Van Tasticus, a fabulously funny new illustrated junior fiction series from the brilliant and wacky creative minds of Andrew...

The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney. In The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of...