Prime Minister's Literary Awards 2010 Children's Fiction Shortlist
Cicada Summer
$15.99 – Paperback book / Allen & Unwin
Eloise doesn't speak, but can she see into the past? An exciting and atmospheric mystery, poignant and gripping at the same time, exploring themes of family, friendship and grief.
When Eloise's get-rich-quick dad moves t... Buy or find out more →
Just Macbeth
$14.99$12.99 – Paperback book / Pan Macmillan
Take one Shakespearean tragedy: Macbeth.
Add Andy, Danny and Lisa – the Just trio, whose madcap exploits have already delighted hundreds of thousands of readers for the last ten years.
Mix them all together to create o... Buy or find out more →
Mr Chicken Goes To Paris
$24.99 – Hardcover book / Allen & Unwin
From the creator of Old Tom, Horrible Harriet and Fiona the Pig comes the unforgettable and riotous Mr Chicken! What's in store for Mr Chicken in the City of Love, and how will the Parisians react?
'The world's most beau... Buy or find out more →
Mannie And The Long Brave Day
$22.99 – Hardcover book / Allen & Unwin
'Wait a minute! What's in the box?' In this sparkling story, a little girl going on a big adventure finds just what she needs in her special, magic box.
Mannie is going on an adventure. She's taking her favourite elephan... Buy or find out more →
The Terrible Plop
$24.95 – Hardcover book / Viking
Here is the story
Of the Terrible PLOP,
With a bear and a rabbit
And a hop hop hop.
But what is the PLOP?
And where does it hide?
Open the book
And look inside . . .
From award-winning author Ursula Dubosarsky and illust... Buy or find out more →
Star Jumps
$15.95 – Paperback book / Walker Books
A poignant verse novel depicting the joys and heartbreaks of a farming family as they struggle to cope with the devastating effects of long term drought. Told through the eyes of Ruby, day to day farm life involves playi... Buy or find out more →
Running With The Horses
$29.95 – Hardcover book / Viking
Celebrating the turbulent history of the famous Spanish Riding School, Running With The Horses is a picture book for all ages from an international star.
Nina and her father live in a beautiful riding school famous for t... Buy or find out more →
Harry and Hopper
$15.99 – Paperback book / Omnibus Books
Winner of the 2010 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal.
When the puppy came to live with Harry and Dad, he was as jumpy as a grasshopper. So that's what Harry called him. Hopper. Harry and Hopper do everything together. Hopper he... Buy or find out more →