Young Adult Contemporary

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...

A powerful story of love and loss, secrets and revelations - and making sense of a past that once seemed perfect. A powerful story of love and loss, secrets and...

A boy and his beloved budgie are thrust into an epic adventure that could change everything. Absolutely everything. Birds. Lots of birds. The people of the world are puzzled. Their...

It's midnight and I'm alone in the kitchen eating a cold potato scallop. Coach O'Call would say something like, 'That's not what I expect from a scholarship girl!' because I...

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...

WINNER: 2024 MARION ACT Book of the Year, Books for Older Readers WINNER: 2024 Readings Young Adult Prize S HORTLISTED: 2024 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Ethel Turner Prize for Young...

Imagine that a few years from now England is covered by water, and Norwich is an island. Zoe, left behind in the confusion when her parents escaped, survives there as...

One kiss could be enough to kill in the first book in the fan-favourite Dark Elements trilogy, from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Blood and...

A poignant coming-of-age tale about a mountain-village girl and a bear - a tale of love, sacrifice and the challenge of making the right choices 'Incredibly poignant . . ....

A creative and fun picture book about the world's most beloved animals!Meet four-legged, two-finned, and webbed-toe friends in this word-as-image introduction to the animal world, chock-full of interesting facts. In...

In the fall of 1991, Zooey Orson transfers to the Blackfriars School for Boys hoping for a fresh start following a scandal at his last school. However, he quickly learns...

In this irresistible spin on a timeless holiday tale, debut author Heather Pierczynski and artist Skylar Hogan's reveal why only a mouse is singled out within The Night Before Christmas....

The importance and meaning of home is explored in this thought-provoking new novella from Carnegie Medal winning author Katya Balen. Juno's furious about being sent to stay with her grandfather...

Fall into the lives of the city's filthy rich with Juno Dawson's deliciously dark and intoxicating London Collection.WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE 2020Jana Novak's history sounds like a classic...

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, and standing...

"Ho now creates a beautiful book about family: what makes individuals and what connects us to one another. This book is a perfect addition to any children's shelf, whether aimed...

A funny, heart-shattering novel about a fierce parrot, a big-hearted boy and a spirited elderly widow, all learning to live fully-fledged lives. Born in the back of a pet store,...

Combining the warmth and heart of Ross Welford's The 1,000 Year Old Boy with the epic adventure and inseparable friendship of Frank Cottrell Boyce's Cosmic comes an otherworldly new middle...

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....

Yirra's mum's sick of vacuuming up fur balls, the neighbours are fed up with having their undies nicked from the clothesline, and her step-dad just wants his slippers back.If Yirra...

Author: Merrill WyattFormat: Paperback, 130mm x 194mm, 202g, 288 pagesPublished: Simon & Schuster, United States, 2023Sloane and Amelia clash with rival detectives when they travel to a secluded mansion in...

Author: George JreijeFormat: Paperback, 130mm x 194mm, 256g, 384 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, United States, 2023 You are invited to the Alexandria Academy . . .Twelve-year-old Shad Hadid has never...

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...

A thoughtful middle-grade novel about caring for others and for yourself--and what it truly means to be kind and vulnerableThirteen-year-old Ivy Campbell has always been a good kid: She supports...

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...

Rock on with Pete the Cat in this groovy storybook about keeping calm and rocking on by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over thirty...

Classic Richard Scarry: Discover the seasons with Nicholas the bunny.I am a bunny. My name is Nicholas. I live in a hollow tree.In the spring, Nicholas picks flowers and chases...

A fresh new board book edition of the very first Mr McGee adventure - a hilarious romp for the very young. I wonder if you want to fly, to float...

Glorious artwork combines with lyrical poetry in this Christmas-themed celebration of storytelling. Set in a sleepy town on Christmas Eve, the story begins with a conversation between a girl and...

An incredible and unputdownable YA thriller, with incredible twists and turns that will have you guessing until the very last page, from the author of Silent Sister - perfect for...

"I wish I didn't know that I was marching my sisters into a boiling pot of trouble cooking in Oakland..." Eleven-year-old Delphine is like a mother to her two younger...

In this second picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and acclaimed picture book author Phuc Tran's bestselling Cranky series,...

Lauren St John's White Giraffe series has become internationally beloved. This is the perfect time to discover - or rediscover - this bestselling series. After Martine rescues an orphaned lion...

Bear can't find his glasses. He must have left them at Giraffe's house. On the way over, Bear sees all kinds of animals he didn't notice last time: an elephant,...

Longing to fly, a near-wingless paper bird puts her creativity to work in this visually stunning follow-up to Lonely Bird . One night, Lonely Bird has a dream. She wakes...

Welcome to the joyous world of Mina and best friends Reema and Mobeen. Bursting with friendship, family and fun adventures - and perfect for reluctant readers! 'Highly entertaining!' - Guardian...

He's dead. She's deadly. The bad guys don't stand a chance. The seventh book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series. Magic is a disease. Across the land, normal people are...

Bursting with color and charm, this pumpkin-themed finger puppet book lets inquisitive babies and toddlers touch, feel, and explore a lively pumpkin patch! With its irresistible plush character, adorable illustrations,...

A lyrical, soothing story about new beginnings, even in the darkest times, Mouseboat is a powerful tribute to finding your way home again. A lyrical, soothing story about new beginnings,...

From the New York Time s bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners , Joanna Ho, comes a fun and festive holiday story about a little girl's enthusiastic...

Newborns will love learning about Halloween with Little Ghostie! Count along in this Halloween finger puppet book with a cute little ghost who shares a night of spooky fun with...

The second exciting book about Millie and her superpower of making everyday objects into something beautiful and useful. Millie Mak is now ten, and often feels shy and awkward. But...

If you could live your life again and again, what would you do differently? After a near-fatal family catastrophe and an unexpected romantic upheaval, Adelaide Buchwald finds herself catapulted into...

Don't miss the last episode of international bestseller Robert Muchamore's ROCK WAR series! The Rock War TV show has come to a dramatic finale, but its contestants still have everything...

Read the HILARIOUS books that inspired the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films! Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief...