Ursula K. Le Guin's haunting epic of survival, selfdiscovery, and hope is third in a sequence that begins with her PEN Award-winning Gifts. Young Gavie sometimes "remembers" the future. But as a slave living among those who feel threatened by the powers of the...

"Listeners will be captivated by the detailed descriptions of the cities within Reino del Sol and the fantastical beings who inhabit them. Santana keeps the tension in his narration taut as Teo wrestles with both physical challenges and his own feelings of...

"It's been five years since the Dragon Realm fell into the Human Realm and both populations are now living side by side. But dangerous magical creatures are threatening to disrupt the peace and it's up to a new group of heart-bonded humans and dragons to...

"To celebrate National Poetry Month, Ella Mentry School will have a schoolwide poem-writing contest, and all the students have to enter. There's just one problem: A.J. has no time for rhymes!"--Container.

The riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone.Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. Lately, though, even that...

Don't miss the sixth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series that's ripe with humor from Jory John and Pete Oswald!The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz (Refugee; Ground Zero) is back, tackling the urgent topic of climate change in this breathtaking, action-packed novel that will keep readers turning pages while making their own plans to better the world. Fire....

Be a smart cookie--and don't miss the fifth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from creators Jory John and Pete Oswald! This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to...

Perfect for fans of Hatchet and the I Survived series, this harrowing middle grade debut novel-in-verse from a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet tells the story of a young girl who wakes up one day to find herself utterly alone in her small Colorado town. When...

Based on the New York Times bestselling sensation The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald present: As Cool as It Gets! When the Cool Bean picks the name of the coolest of the cool beans, Beanadette, out of a hat for the annual gift exchange, he's not feeling...

Twelve-year-old Fern believes she's living a noble life?but what if everything she's been told is a lie? This is a huge-hearted story about a girl learning to question everything?and to trust in herself. Fern?s lived at the Ranch, an off-the-grid, sustainable...

A group of children investigate the threat that prompted large-scale evacuations in this powerful and dramatic companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Alone told in multiple POVs.After an imminent yet unnamed danger forces people across Colorado to...

DON'T WALK ALONE, OR THE STITCHER WILL FIND YOU. Abby Ward lives in a town haunted by disappearances. People vanish, and when they're found, their bodies have been dismembered and sewn back together in unnatural ways. But is it the work of a human killer...or...

Ernesto Cisneros, Pura Belpré Award-winning author of Efrén Divided, is back with a hilarious and heartfelt novel about two best friends who must rely on each other in unexpected ways. A great next pick for readers who loved Ghost by Jason Reynolds or The...

When twelve-year-old Michael Rosario meets a mysterious boy from the future, his life is changed forever. From bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly, winner of the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space, this novel explores...

One girl sets out on a journey across the treacherous Arizona desert to rescue a young pilot stranded after a plane crash in this gripping story of survival, friendship, and rescue from a bestselling and award-winning author. Twelve-year-old Jolene spends...

Discover the history of our lifetime. The epic folloẃ⁰₁up adventure to the bestselling and highly acclaimed Wolf Road, based on real archaeological discoveries, from awardС́⁰₁winning historian and television presenter, Professor Alice Roberts. Winter is...

In this hilarious sequel to the hugely popular Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Sally Stick and her shaggy best friend Fetch discover plenty more mysteries to solve. Like, Is there a beaver loose in the town? Who is the handbag thief? And, most importantly, Why does...

Isaveth Breck is brave, loyal and zealous in the pursuit of justice; especially after her father is wrongfully arrested. Quiz, the eccentric eye patch-wearing street boy who befriends her, swears he can't resist a good mystery. Together they set out to solve...

Ever since Sammy discovered that there are crazier animals in the world than just lemurs and lions, his life has become pretty weird. So when a Mongolian Death Worm turns up at his zoo, he's not that surprised. The Death Worm's best friend, Bert the Yeti...

A flash of lightning illuminates a horrific sight. What his school claims was a tragic accident James Bond suspects was murder. In search of the truth - and revenge - Bond risks his life to learn of a new secret weapon that could change the course of history....

"Pia LOVES pets, but no matter how much she begs her parents for one, the answer is always NO! But Pia doesn't give up easily ... She decides to help her friend Hari train his troublesome puppy, Luna, to show her parents that she can look after one of her own....

Minerva Keen is the absolute best kid detective Chicago has ever seen, and she's hungry for a new mystery to solve with her friends. Standing in her way is the know-it-all new girl, Zoe, who tries to take control of MK's Detective Club. Worse still, the club...

What's that you say? You're off to Bleakley Manor? On Michaelmas eve? But dear child, hasn't anyone told you the legend of Old Bramble Head, who rises once a year to claim another victim from the unfortunate Bleakley household ... Which one will it be this...

Some farms are up in the hills ... or down long, winding lanes ... but Silver Street Farm is different - it's right in the middle of a town! Meera, Gemma and Karl have always dreamed of owning a farm, and when Meera discovers an abandoned railway station, it...

Little Women is an American classic, adored for its charming portrayal of the March sisters: spunky Jo, beautiful Meg, shy Beth, and romantic Amy. Millions have shared in the joys, hardships and adventures of their lives in Civil War New England. Separated by...

Bly has nothing left to lose in her quest to save her sister in this thrilling sequel to The Revenant Games that's perfect for fans of All of Us Villains meets Kingdom of the Wicked. Bly won the Revenant Games, but she lost everything else. In her desperation...

Barney Willow thinks life couldn't get any worse. He's weedy, with sticky-out ears. Horrible Gavin Needle loves tormenting him. And worst of all, Dad has been missing for almost a year, and there's no sign of him ever coming home. Barney just wants to escape,...

A truly inventive, clever and magical story about the power of friendship and the importance of self-belief by debut novelist Nadine Wild-Palmer. On her twelfth birthday Cecilia goes out with her parents and sister to celebrate with a visit to a museum. On...

"A thrilling and beautiful new novel from the best-selling author of The Wolf Princess. Marina's father, a naval captain, has been away for most of her life - certainly since her mother died - and yet Marina feels the pull of an ocean she's never known. When...

Fuzzy and Coco's owners are organising an Easter Fair at the Rescue Centre. They bring home a naughty little bunny called Binny in the hope that she will learn to behave and then they'll find her a new owner. But Binny is determined to cause havoc and her...

Tibben is the potions apprentice, and helps Grandpa make spells to sell in their shop. Along with Wizz, a magical creature with a special gift for finding things, they set off on adventures to help the animals of Arthwen. When the Water Sprites of Lake...

In the centre of the freezing Lake Beluarum stands an inescapable asylum, enclosed by the sheer cliffs of Drop Rock island. When Ambrose Grammaticus, famous inventor and master engineer, viciously attacks his own son, Rex, he is hauled to the island and...

The Kingdom of Thrynne is a place where fairy tales don't behave, and magic can be found in unexpected places. But magic brings danger to Zam, Phoebe and Bathsheba, because it is forbidden. Now, the future of magic itself is under threat from powerful enemies:...

To make extra money for Feral Zoo, Sammy, Red and Donny decide to promote their cryptozoology business--investigating animals that don't exist. Then the friends uncover the terrifying legend of the Hell Hound: anyone who is seen by this terrible beast is...

"Gizmo has been my best friend since the day I was born - he's always been around. But now they're telling me he might not always be around which completely sucks. I'm determined that me and Gizmo will have lots more fun and adventures before he goes - I mean,...

Happyville High may seem like the perfect school, but scratch beneath the surface and there's something really weird going on . . . When the popular kids start growing extra-long spaghetti arms it's time for super nerds - Tyler, Dylan, and Ashley - to put...

Welcome to the Isle of Smile - home of The Mubbles, where the beautiful island runs on SUN, WIND and FLOWER POWER. Like the Wibbles of Wobble mountain, the Earworms and the one-eyed Drib Drabs, everyone on the Isle of Smile lives in perfect harmony - most of...

This is the story of a sleepy town called Suds. A place where stories fill the air of children who keep turning grey and disappearing without a trace... Poppy and Erasmus are certain there's something peculiar going on in Suds, and they're determined to...

Billie Bright's family is pretty big, especially for one that's got somebody missing. There's Billie who is eleven and then there are her three big brothers and her Dad. Life is loud but Billie likes it, even without her mum there anymore. But with a new...

All three stories in this collection deal with young children at a crisis in their lives. Maxy's mum is pregnant and has been taken into hospital with complications; Rose's family life has suddenly become difficult and different and she blames herself; and...

Junior, a budding cartoonist, grows up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, he leaves his troubled school to attend an all-white high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny,...

Seventeen-year-old Marin James has spent her entire life living in the shadow of the exclusive Huntsworth Academy. And when her cousin's dead body is found in a creek on school property, Marin knows exactly who's to blame: Adrian Hargraves and Henry Wu, the...

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind meets Past Lives in this gripping, emotional story of two childhood friends navigating the fallout of one erasing their memory of the other, from acclaimed author Sarah Suk.Seventeen-year-old Yena Bae is spending the...

Ever since Alice was adopted, everything has been perfect, but when she finds out her Mum is going to have a baby, Alice's world turns upside down. Alice doesn't speak at all. She stays silent until six months have passed... Zack has everything. His dad's a...

Maddy can't find her voice. With her grief over Nan's death, her struggle for Mum's attention, and the mystery of the strange woman Dad keeps meeting, it's easier to keep everything locked up inside. But as terrible, tangled secrets bring Maddie's whole world...

Rosie the Not-so-Little Princess has always loved Gilbert, her royal teddy bear. But she feels she's a bit too old for him now and decides to stop playing with him. But then Gilbert goes missing and has a very strange adventure indeed. Will Rosie ever get her...

Katie Cox is used to going unnoticed, by her mum, her dad, even her best friend. But when a video of her singing in her bedroom goes viral, she becomes a superstar overnight. As the views skyrocket and a recording contract beckons, the real world starts to...

"Fuzzy and Coco are guinea pigs who live with their kindly owners, Ben and Henrietta Bliss. When Fuzzy, a passionate cook, spots an advert by glamorous chef Scarlet Cleaver stating 'Guinea Pigs Wanted', nothing will stop him sneaking off to find the restau"

Join Sherlock Bones, the world's greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr Jane Catson on two crime-solving adventures.In The Case of the Crown Jewels, when the crown jewels go missing from Kennel Palace, it's up to super-sleuth Sherlock Bones and Dr...

In Gideon the Cutpurse, an accident with an anti-gravity machine catapulted Peter Schock and Kate Dyer back to 1763. Now a bungled rescue attempt leaves Peter stranded in the 18th century whilst a terrifying villain, The Tar Man, takes his place and explodes...

Sammy Feral's luck has just run out - his entire family has been infected with a werewolf virus! Now his mum, dad and sisters are howling at the moon, craving raw meat and, worst of all, trying to infect Sammy! And with an evil professor determined to take...

The catastrophic consequences of time travel are impossible to ignore. Lord Luxon has set his sights on the ultimate prize: America, while, abducted to 1763, Peter and Kate begin to understand that history has arrived at a tipping point. Transformed into an...

A beautiful collection of four stories, written by Actress Susan Jameson. Each story features a different native breed: Lucy bonds with a Shetland assailed by sweet itch, and Clare is having a hard time with her new pony, a Welsh cob mare. Then there's Wendy,...

Liam doesn't remember what his grandma was like before she became ill. He only knows the old woman who snarls and eats her birthday cards. He wants to fix it, but he can't. Walking his dog one day, Liam discovers an old stone gargoyle in a rundown church, and...

Drake and Worm go on an adventure with the Dream Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series perfect for newly independent readers!Evil wizard Zoltan has entered the Dream World without permission. He is searching...

The daughter of a duke defies the rules of London high society with the help of the resident rake--who just so happens to be her brother's best friend--in this fun teen historical romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Queen Bee."A ridiculously...

Rear Window meets The Ring in this sinister YA thriller, in which a teen girl witnesses the livestreamed murder of a popular online streamer by a paranormal entity . . . and could be its next victim.After surviving a car accident that claimed the life of her...

In this hilarious fantasy adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of the Story Thieves series, a girl strikes a deal with the ancient, cranky dragon she accidentally summoned to teach her the forbidden magic she needs to save her mother.STOP....

No one survived the last battle unscathed. Flint is angry at the world, Jaxon is turning into something I don't recognize, and Hudson has put up a wall I'm not sure I'll ever break through. Now war is coming, and we're not ready. We're going to need an army to...

Morgan Pickford is keen to please his dad. But sometimes the simplest of things are the hardest to achieve. A life-affirming novel exploring masculinity, friendship and family from an internationally acclaimed, bestselling Australian author..Two things that...

Brought to you by Penguin.Return to the hallowed halls of Nevermore Academy with Wednesday Addams in this delightfully dark novelisation of season one of the hit show, Wednesday!Wednesday is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday...

Discover the history of our lifetime through one girl's adventure, in the epic new children's novel from bestselling author and broadcaster, Professor Alice Roberts. 'A fine storyteller' Philip Pullman'A wonderful book - exciting, fascinating, gripping,...

On the brink of discovering who - or what - lies behind her mother's death, Rosie Frost begins a new adventure with a murder to solve, revenge on her mind, and more questions than she has answers. It's a new term at Heverbridge School, and Bloodstone Island is...

Brought to you by Penguin.A heartbreaking and high-stakes story of queer love and survival set against the backdrop of a climate change apocalypse, this book is Station Eleven and The Last of Us meets All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown.The world is...

"On the brink of discovering who - or what - lies behind her mother's death, Rosie Frost begins a new adventure with a murder to solve, revenge on her mind, and more questions than she has answers. It's a new term at Heverbridge School, and Bloodstone Island...

"On a dark and stormy night ... A pair of ghost-hunting journalists arrive at the most haunted house in Britain - the Hollow Hotel. They're here to interview the Dark King of television magic, Romeo Gideon. Instead, they discover the body of a murdered man...

"The Monsties are five best friend monsters ... who are a bit hopeless at being scary. They live in Scaryland, surrounded by scary monsters and scary places (the ScaryMart, the Howlpital, the Shriek Factory) but they much prefer candy and cupcakes to spiders...

Kai Masters is a border guard charged with keeping Earth safe from the beasts of Beastium. Kai and his dogbot battle buddy, B.C., must battle hard if they are to defeat the ever-mutating beasts. Water Beast: Was Kai right to choose the Torpedo Cross Bow to...

There's a new animal joining Bunny and the gang. Ai - a supersonic, super-fast aye-aye! But how will Ai fit in to the Woods? What mischievous schemes is Skunky cooking up? And will Monkey ever stop trying to hit her with a stick?

"When a ghost-eating wraith appears in the forgotten seaside town of Elston-Fright searching for the magical Notes, it's enough to make any kid ghost a bit nervous. Faye de Corail may have the townsfolk under her spell, but Girl, Corpse and their friends are...

Long ago (or maybe it was yesterday?) in the depths of the cool dark bush, under fallen trees and lime green moss, lived an ancient magic. A magic that, despite what you might imagine, did not belong there at all. It especially didn't belong at a 10-year-old's...

There are two things about the Soul Spinners' greatest creation on which everyone agrees - one, that the Notes have the power to grant a single wish, and two ... that the Notes are lost. When a ghost-eating wraith appears in the forgotten seaside town of...

Inspired by the runaway success of Scott Stuart's TikTok and Instagram series, Bedtime Stories for Hard Days will help soothe and repair as children prepare to start tomorrow afresh. With Stuart's characteristic warmth, friendliness and compassion, each story...

Kai Masters is a border guard charged with keeping Earth safe from the beasts of Beastium. Kai and his dogbot battle buddy, B.C., must battle hard if they are to defeat the ever-mutating beasts. Can Kai get past the fire-fly splats? Will his Foam Blaster hose...

Kai Masters is a border guard charged with keeping Earth safe from the beasts of Beastium. Kai and his dogbot battle buddy, B.C., must battle hard if they are to defeat the ever-mutating beasts. Was Kai right to choose the Torpedo Cross Bow to battle the water...

Kai Masters is a border guard charged with keeping Earth safe from the beasts of Beastium. Kai and his dogbot battle buddy, B.C., must battle hard if they are to defeat the ever-mutating beasts. Water Beast: Was Kai right to choose the Torpedo Cross Bow to...

Donny is desperate to learn how to breathe fire, but he just doesn't have the spark! While his friends are shooting flames everywhere, Donny can only breathe water. He wishes he was special like them, until the day he encounters a problem that only he can help...

When a mysterious goldfish points them towards a long-lost treasure, Magnus, Daisy, Ed and Spot must set sail on a dangerous jungle cruise. Can the mangy pirates find the legendary treasure cave - or will this latest adventure be their last?

Let me tell you a tale of the stars and the sea, of adventures we'll have as you grow, wild and free. For the days may drift past, but the years will sail by, and we've just 18 summers to share, you and I ...

Big Dog is such a big help when his family goes camping. He can fetch and carry, help with the cooking, and show Little Dog where to find all the best, soggy, muddy treasures. So why is everyone so upset with him? When Little Dog goes missing, though, Big Dog...

Kai Masters is a border guard charged with keeping Earth safe from the beasts of Beastium. Kai and his dogbot battle buddy, B.C., must battle hard if they are to defeat the ever-mutating beasts. Kai must face the beast from the rock world. Will he need more...

Whitney is training for her first-ever footy game, but she's nervous about playing. Will she be good enough? In yarning with her Uncle Jas and Aunty Dawn, she explores the rich history of Marngrook and the inspiring contribution that AFL players have made to...

Henry the Holiday Pony: The best part of Abby's seaside holiday is riding Henry, the only pony among the donkeys on the beach. But one day Abby gets a terrible shock - Henry and the donkeys have disappeared! Will Abby ever see her holiday pony again? Freddie...

On Talisman Day in Arylia, every child receives an object that gives them special powers and reveals their destiny. Every child except for the Wintrish girl, Penn, that is. There's no need for a Talisman to reveal her fate. Penn already knows that she's doomed...

Reuben and his best friend think it's impossible to tell Esmé and Eunwoo apart! They both have the same dark hair, are both short, and they even wear the same school uniform. Except that once Reuben starts to think about it, of course he knows who is who. But...

Big Dog had a good life, with everything that a dog could want ... even if it was a little lonely sometimes. And then, one day, everything changed. Adjusting to a new little dog in the house can be very challenging for some big dogs, but eventually, things...

Rohan loves spending time with his grandmother, making mango pickle and sharing stories. But when he moves to a different country and learns a new language, words from his first language start slipping away until one day there are none left. How will Rohan...

To make a magic potion, you will need these things: A friend (or two or three) A bucket or a pot Or a hole And - ingredients. This dazzling story may seem like a set of instructions on how to brew a magic potion, the ingredients of which are familiar - mud, a...

Welcome to the School of Monsters - the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first listeners, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin! Frank's dad is a farmer, Jess's brother drives a garage truck, and Jack's mum is a firefighter. In this...

Welcome to the School of Monsters - the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first listeners, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin! Sam's mum is a baker, Pete's brother is a librarian, and Dom's nan is a doctor. In this exciting...

There's a new animal joining Bunny and the gang. Ai - a supersonic, super-fast aye-aye! But how will Ai fit in to the Woods? What mischievous schemes is Skunky cooking up? And will Monkey ever stop trying to hit her with a stick?

'Happy slumbers,' whispered Father as he left, but soon they started hearing other sounds - like creaks, a crack, a crunch, and then ... a SHRIEK! Tucked up inside their tree-trunk house, two small snails are too scared to sleep - and their father is running...

Today's a new day, today's a fresh start. I move through this day with open mind and open heart. I release yesterday, letting go of what's done. Today's about joy. Today's about fun! Here is an affirming and calming audiobook to guide young listeners through...

This is our family pledge, a story I give to you, Allow it to evolve, so to you it's always true. And let's try to make this world a better place to be, A place where we can all feel happier and free. This is the perfect audiobook for any family that wants to...

Our Family Pledge: This is our family pledge, a story I give to you. Allow it to evolve, so to you it's always true. And let's try to make this world a better place to be. A place where we can all feel happier and free. This is the perfect audiobook for any...