Whether you're stuck in a leaky boat, caught in a conflict of mythical creatures, or haunted by your dreams, the predicament is real. Grab your best friend – or maybe find a new best friend! – and join the fun and adventures created by this year's writers in our annual Short Tales anthology. Suitable for kids 8-12 years.With stories and poems from Jacinta Lou, Elizabeth Klein, Pat Simmons, Debra Williams, Sam Blake, Carole Lander, Li Mitchell, Bobby Cohen and Kristoff Verdun.

It's Open House in the... Yes, some of our characters have really put themselves in the Dog House. But who's really in there? Is it a ghost from the past or a prospect for the future? A new friend or a vengeful enemy? There's lots of fun and adventure, heartbreak and hope, and farewells and new beginnings in this collection of short stories.With stories from:Ebony WhitelawLeigh RoswenCarole LanderElizabeth KleinSteven ThomasDebra Williams

It's Open House at the autumn house and the winds of change are upon us.Change can be a good or a bad thing. It can be joyous and uplifting; it can be sad and tragic, or simply different from the norm.The only thing that is guaranteed is that nothing will be the same again.Join our writers as they take you from the humour to the tragedy of real life, the modern dystopian to the not so distant space operatic future, and explore the myths and legends of the past that see...

It's Open House at the Summer House. Put your feet up, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the warm days with a good book.A collection of short stories from a variety of writers.

A collection of stories from a collection of writers. Suitable for boys and girls 8-12 years.Whether you enjoy fun and adventure, exploring new and old worlds, or a trip down the dark side of life, there's sure to be something for you. Some of your favourite writers return and there's some new ones to discover.

It's Christmas. That time of year when the turkeys are stuffed, the Tree is decorated and the presents are wrapped. When family and social get-togethers are memorable – often for the wrong reasons. So whether your family lives in a bottle or a caravan park, has guests of the emu or fairy variety or extend to your whole neighbourhood or school, join the fun-filled adventures of this year's writers.With stories/poems from: Adam Benz, Dot Stute, Kerry Gittins, Elizabeth Klein, Kesta Fl...

From the bottom of the deep blue sea to the realms of fairies and fairy tales, open up your imagination and join the fun filled adventures of kids being kids in our latest anthology. A collection of short stories and poems for kids 8-12 years.With stories/poems from:Kane JohnsonSam BlakeAdam BenzElizabeth KleinLucy MarbeloneCarole LanderBobby CohenPete GaleaKarleen Peters

Whether your Christmas is touched by joy or sadness, you're wrangling kids or elves (is there much difference?), fending off dragons or sharing dinner with your woodland friends, or simply looking for that quiet time, there's sure to be something in here for everyone.With stories and poems from Jo Mularczyk, Debra Williams, Elizabeth Klein, Jill Barlow, Bobby Cohen, Jacqui, Hewlett, James Jesse, Sam Blake and Lucy Marbelone.A Christmas-themed collection of short stories and p...

It's Open House in the Bee House and some of our writers have really put a sting in their tales. They've been busy collecting material from the worlds of reality and imagination and turning them into a honeycomb of sweet – or maybe not so sweet – stories. If you've lost love, are struggling to maintain it, or are still looking for it, then this collection is for you. With stories from John Phillips, Zak Brown, Wendy Adams, Lucy Marbelone, Pete Galea, Karleen Peters, Carole Lander, Elizabet...

It's Open House at the lake house. Good and evil, highs and lows, life and death; it seems this year is a year of opposites.Grab your favourite drinks and snacks, settle into your deck chair, cast a line into the water or listen to the ducks swim by as you enjoy another selection of stories from some of your favourite writers.With stories from Jo Mularczyk, Peter Considine, Carole Lander, Lucy Marbelone, Ebony Whitelaw, Elizabeth Klein, Zak Brown, Pete Galea and Anne Chantel....

It's Open House in the Butterfly House, where the tiniest flutterings of ideas take flight and spread their wings into the world.Whether you lose your true love in a swamp or find it in a hot air balloon, drift about in dark places, or take solace in a famous person, favourite movie or a game with friends, there's much to explore in our latest anthology.With stories from: Lucy Marbelone, Carole Lander, Garrett Wilder, Peter Considine, Elizabeth Klein, Karleen Peters, Ebony Wh...

It's Open House in the Lemur House and this little guy's popped out looking for his new favourite read. Whether you're a time traveller, collector, sports enthusiast, lost soul, or just need a little motivation to get up in the mornings, there's probably a story in here for you too.With stories from: Elizabeth Klein, Pete Galea, Jordan Anais, Brendan Brennan, Kristoff Verdun, Jack Tucker, Peter Considine, Garrett Wilder and Lucy Marbelone.