Young Adult Contemporary

A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime The Borrowers live in the secret places of quiet old houses; behind the mantelpiece, inside the harpsichord, under the kitchen clock....

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 next crackin' adventure for Atticus Van Tasticus and his brave, if slightly crazy, young crew of The Grandnan. With the Map of Half Maps finally in the hands of...

Book 10 of the phenomenally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, by author-illustrator Jeff Kinney, brings the series back to its roots as Greg starts a new school year...

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...

From critically acclaimed author Corey Ann Haydu and artist Geeta Ladi comes a poetic picture book about what to do when your feelings are just too big to put somewhere-a...

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...

From acclaimed creators Jessica Young and Chelsea O'Byrne comes a heartening picture book about evolving families and enduring love.Two parents, one me. Are we still a familyLiving in two homes...

"An easy reader with a simple plot, packed with all things adorable. Reina Ramos fills a need for representation and brings a metaphorical sliding glass door to classroom libraries" -School...

The Cool Bean faces the super slide in this Level Two I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald!It's a perfect day...

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...

Ross Molloy just wants to be normal. He doesn't want to lose his hair, or wear a weird hat, or deal with the disappearing friends who don't know what to...

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....

The wonderful sequel to the bestselling and widely acclaimed Edward the Emu. Now, we all know what happened after Edward met his mate Edwina ... little emus of course! 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...

An epic and heart-wrenching adventure for animal loves everywhere. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo, Sarah Lean and Hannah Gold's The Last Bear . . . 'With elements of the...

'Powerful, timely and relentlessly compelling. HOLLOW FIRES burns brightly with Samira Ahmed's trademark blend of thought-provoking social relevance, heartfelt coming-of-age and whip-smart plotting' Karen McManus, author of ONE OF US...

'Loved it from start to finish, was hooked all the way.' 'This book deserves to be read by everyone.' 'This book is filled with amazing one liners that I would...

Young readers will love exploring this dinosaur-shaped board book filled with playful rhymes and facts all about the mighty Triceratops! Young readers will love exploring this dinosaur-shaped board book filled...

A trip to Paris and Versailles, an escaped convict, an ancient underground cave network, family mysteries and . . . ghosts. Josephine Eloise Thomas is in Paris receiving a huge...

Bestselling YA author Melinda Salisbury exposes the dark underbelly of new technologies in this gripping thriller. When keen gamer Ivy Finch is sent to the Ash Tree Foundation after an...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Have you seen Bluey and Bingo? There are lots of other hidden items too, so join the fun in this special hardback...

Delve into some of Australian history's most baffling mysteries! In March 1942, an aircraft prepares for a desperate midnight escape, taking refugees to safety in Australia. Just before take-off, the...

An action-packed new adventure series from Blue Peter Award-winning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the world of the...

In the spirit of Judy Blume, this "character-driven, thought-provoking, often funny, and, above all, timely" ( Kirkus Reviews , starred review) middle grade novel celebrates finding yourself, making new friends,...

Turtles All the Way Down meets Love and Luck in this "lively" ( Publishers Weekly ), romantic road trip story about a teen girl's last chance to have an epic...

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...

"I'm once again blown away by Laura Gao's ability to make me relate to someone completely different from myself. Get ready to experience the epic highs and lows of high...

Angelina Mouseling races her friend Alice on her bicycle but bumps into a rock and smashes up her bike! Mr and Mrs Mouseling tell her she must earn some money...

In an extraordinary stroke of luck, six high school students - Luke, Alex, Harriet, Meg, Kye, and outcast Cassie - find themselves thrust into unimaginable wealth after winning a staggering...

The sequel to Kip of the Mountain , an action-packed fantasy adventure series full of heart and fun! Kip lives on a mountain in South Africa. She rides horses at...

"London and Zelinsky have created something unendingly fun but also deeply meaningful: Art takes on a life of its own, no matter how much the artist thinks the work can...

Six books in Nancy Springer's cryptic Enola Holmes series, beautifully packaged in one slipcase, including the popular Netflix movie tie-in edition of The Case of the Missing Marquess . Slipcase...

A Malaysian spin on Little Red Riding Hood from the critically acclaimed author of The Girl and the Ghost, Hanna Alkaf. Courage is the strongest magic there is. On Hamra's...

Trash Truck is back in this second installment of the bestselling picture book series, and he's brought along his friends Donny and Walter! "Whether or not readers are already familiar...

It's a race to the finish as Winchesterfield gets set for the annual show Alice-Miranda has a birthday to celebrate and a village show to look forward to! One of...

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...

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...

See where it all began with the bestselling romance everyone's talking about - every movie you've ever loved in one epic love story. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and...