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  • Powerless

    TikTok Made Me Buy It! The epic romantasy series taking the world by storm!

    by Lauren Roberts ...
    Series series The Powerless Trilogy
    **OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD! THE INSTANT NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENON.‘Nothing short of epic’ Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls**‘A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance’ M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood‘[A] titillating debut’ Publishers Weekly‘A masterpiece’ Goodreads Reader Review‘Ev... ... Read more

    $16.99 AUD

  • Reckless

    TikTok Made Me Buy It! The epic romantasy series not to be missed

    by Lauren Roberts ...
    Series series The Powerless Trilogy
    THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD.Praise for Powerless:**‘Nothing short of epic’ Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls'A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance' M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood‘A masterpiece’ Goodreads Reader Review‘Everyone needs to read it’ T... ... Read more

    $16.99 AUD

  • Fearless

    The epic conclusion to the trilogy taking the world by storm!

    by Lauren Roberts ...
    Series series The Powerless Trilogy
    OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD. THE SIZZLING FINALE TO THE NO 1 BESTSELLING ROMANTASY PHENOMENON!Praise for Powerless:‘Nothing short of epic’ Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls‘A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance’ M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood‘[A] titillating debut’ Publishers Weekly‘A masterpiece’ Goodreads Reader Review<... ... Read more

    $16.99 AUD

  • The Wicked King (The Folk of the Air #2)

    by Holly Black ...
    Series Book 2 - The Folk of the Air
    Second in the bestselling Folk of the Air trilogy. This novel and the sequel The Queen of Nothing - are the winners of/won the Goodreads YA Best Fantasy in 2019 and 2020.An intoxicating and bloodthirsty sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Cruel Prince., nominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019.'Holly Black is the Faerie Queen' - Victoria AveyardI have heard... ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD

  • Lottie Brooks vs The Ultra Mean Girls

    by Katie Kirby ...
    Series Book 8 - Lottie Brooks
    From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new diary in the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series!Today we brainstormed strategies to #GETAMBERBACK. Our top ideas are:Send her flowersHypnotise herKidnap herTell everyone she smells like lasagneEmotionally blackmail her by making a BFF photo montageJust when Lottie thought life ... ... Read more

    $18.99 AUD

  • Once

    by Morris Gleitzman ...
    Series Book 1 - Felix
    Winner - Australian Book Industry Awards 2011Winner - YABBA Children's Choice Awards 2007Winner - KOALA Children's Choice Awards 2007Honour Award - CBC Book of the Year 2006Honour Award - Sydney Taylor (Jewish) Award 2011'Haunting... dangerous and desperate, but also full of courage and hope.' The GuardianOnce I escaped from an orphanage to... ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • Radio Silence

    by Alice Oseman ...
    The second novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless, Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series. Heartstopper Season 2, coming soonWhat if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong?Frances has always been a study machine with one goal, elite university. Nothing will stand in her way; not friends, ... Read more

    $7.99 AUD

  • How to Make Friends with the Dark

    by Kathleen Glasgow ...
    'A BOOK AS FIERCE, TENDER, AND RARE AS ITS APTLY NAMED HEROINE, TIGER.'-- Meg Leder, author of Letting Go of GravityIt's the brightest day of summer and it's dark outside. It's dark in your house, dark in your room, and dark in your heart. You feel like the darkness is going to split you apart.Here is what happens when your mother dies.That's how it feels for Tiger. It's always been Tiger and her ... Read more

    Was $12.99 AUD Now $2.99 AUD

  • Indigo Blue

    by Cathy Cassidy ...
    Indigo Blue by Cathy Cassidy is a powerful, tender novel for girls aged 9+'I need a seriously brilliant daydream . . . because everything is far from OK . . .'When Indigo's mum announces that they're moving - just Indie, Mum and baby Misti - Indie doesn't understand. Why the hurry? Where are they going? Will her best friend, Jo, still be there for her?In a dingy old flat with a grumpy neighbour, ... Read more

    $9.99 AUD

  • Our Subway Baby

    by Peter Mercurio ...
    Illustrated by Leo Espinosa ...
    This gentle and incredibly poignant picture book tells the true story of how one baby found his home."Some babies are born into their families. Some are adopted. This is the story of how one baby found his family in the New York City subway."So begins the true story of Kevin and how he found his Daddy Danny and Papa Pete. Written in a direct address to his son, Pete's moving and emotional text ... Read more

    $13.99 AUD

  • Six Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did)

    by Tess Sharpe ...
    Six fun facts about PENNY and TATE:They've known each other their whole livesTheir moms are best friendsThey are DEFINITELY NOT friendsThey keep almost kissingThey don't talk about itThanks to their moms, they're moving in together ...But when an almost-kiss goes from almost to I am now wearing your lip gloss, Penny and Tate have no choice but to finally face the music ... right?<... ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD

  • Giraffes Can't Dance

    Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees ...
    by Giles Andreae ...
    Number One bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance from author Giles Andreae has been delighting children for over 20 years. Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they?A funny, touching and triumphant picture book story about a giraffe who finds his own tune and confidence too, with joyful ... Read more

    $6.99 AUD

  • Grumpy Darling (The Darling Devils)

    by Alexandra Moody ...
    Series series The Darling Devils
    The deeply romantic sequel to the bestselling Rival Darling – perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Jenny Han and Powerless.Grumpy x SunshineSlow burn romanceSecretly-in-love best friendTouch her and dieDating coachHEASHE’S NEVER BEEN KISSED. HE’S NEVER FELT THIS WAY ABOUT ANYONE.Paige has tic... ... Read more

    $9.99 AUD

  • Always

    by Morris Gleitzman ...
    Series Book 7 - Felix
    Notable Book - CBCA Book of the Year Awards 2022Shortlisted - NSW Premier's Literary Awards 2022Shortlisted - YABBA Children's Choice Awards 2022‘Haunting... dangerous and desperate, but also full of courage and hope.’ The GuardianThe powerful and emotional conclusion to Felix's story will take you on a journey as he sets out to uncover the truth about his family and his past. Along the way,... ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • Frank is a Big Help

    School of Monsters

    by Sally Rippin ...
    Illustrated by Chris Kennett ...
    Series series School of Monsters
    In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Frank learns how to stand out!Some monsters are short, and others are tall,but Frank is quite clearly the tallest of all!Frank always feels like he's in the way. How will he ever be able to help out at school?Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian ... Read more

    $4.99 AUD

  • Now

    by Morris Gleitzman ...
    Series Book 6 - Felix
    Shortlisted - Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2010Shortlisted - Prime Minister's Literary Award, Children's Fiction, 2011Winner - Speech Pathology Australia Award, Best Book for Language, 2011Once I didn't know about my grandfather Felix's scary childhood.Then I found out what the Nazis did to his best friend Zelda.Now I understand why Felix does the things he does.<e... ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • The Long Sleep

    A Practical Guide to Supporting Young People with Suicidal Thoughts

    by Kate Hill ...
    'This book isn't just a guide; it's a lifeline' Shirley Ballas, head judge, Strictly Come Dancing, and ambassador for CALM and Suicide&CoWorldwide, suicide is one of the leading causes of death among young people, and numbers continue to increase. Many young people have experienced suicidal thoughts, self-harmed or attempted suicide. What makes someone particularly vulnerable? Why do ... Read more

    Was $23.99 AUD Now $8.99 AUD

  • Girl Underground

    the award-winning middle grade companion novel to Boy Overboard

    by Morris Gleitzman ...
    Winner - KOALA Children's Choice Awards 2011 - Fiction for Years 7–9Winner - YABBA Children's Choice Awards 2011 - Hall of FameShortlisted - REAL Children's Choice Awards 2011 - Fiction for Years 7–9Bridget wants a quiet life. Including, if possible, keeping her parents out of prison.Then a boy called Menzies makes her an offer she can't refuse, and they set off on a job of their own.It's a ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • It's Not the End of the World

    by Judy Blume ...
    It's Not the End of the World is a heartfelt story of divorce by internationally bestselling author, Judy Blume.Karen's parents have always argued, and lately they've been getting worse. But when her father announces that they're going to get divorced, it seems as if Karen's whole world will fall apart. Her brother, Jeff, blames their mum. Her kid sister, Amy, asks impossible questions and is ... Read more

    $9.99 AUD

  • Love Me Not (The Valentines, Book 3)

    by Holly Smale ...
    Series Book 3 - The Valentines
    The stunning conclusion to the mega fame-busting 11-13 trilogy from the multi-million bestselling author of GEEK GIRL.Party girl actress Mercy Valentine is nobody’s hero and that’s how she wants it. She’s sarcastic, sharp and always defensive – so no one can hurt her ever again. Mercy’s starring in a major theatre show and hitting the gossip headlines, but her glamorous world is about to come ... Read more

    $23.99 AUD

  • What's Worrying You?

    A Let’s Talk picture book to help small children overcome big worries

    by Molly Potter ...
    Illustrated by Sarah Jennings ...
    Series series Let's Talk
    From Molly Potter, the best-selling author of How Are You Feeling Today?We all have worries now and then, but sometimes worries can feel like they're getting bigger and bigger, like you can't control them any more. What do you do then?What's Worrying You? is a book all about helping children understand their worries, and what to do when they feel overwhelmed by their thoughts and feelings.Each ... Read more

    $11.99 AUD

  • Smile: A Graphic Novel

    by Raina Telgemeier ...
    Illustrated by Raina Telgemeier ...
    Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood!Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth ... Read more

    $17.99 AUD

  • Nobody in Particular

    A scandalous sapphic royal romance from the bestselling co-author of If This Gets Out

    by Sophie Gonzales ...
    Rose is a disgraced princess. Danni is a scholarship student. They're also secretly in love. A scandalous sapphic royal romance, from the bestselling co-author of If This Gets Out. Perfect for fans of Young Royals.'So good. I'm breathless.' - Becky AlbertalliWhen Danni joins an all-girls boarding school on a music scholarship, she expects to be an outcast among her wealthy classmates - especially ... Read more

    $11.99 AUD

  • The Boy At the Back of the Class

    by Onjali Q. Raúf ...
    Illustrated by Pippa Curnick ...
    WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD (UK) 2019WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE (UK) 2019WINNER OF THE SAKURA MEDAL (JAPAN) 2020WINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S COWBELL AWARD (SWITZERLAND) 2021WINNER OF THE PRIX JANUSZ KORCZAK PRIZE (FRANCE) 2022**'There used to be an empty chair at the back of my class, but now a new boy called Ahmet is sitting in it. He's a refugee who's run away from a War ... Read more

    $9.99 AUD