Summer Reading Guide: Kids

Anemone is not the Enemy
All Anemone wants is a friend, but friends are hard to make when you accidentally sting everyone who comes near you.
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The Dragon Ark
Join the Dragon Protector and meet the magnificent beasts already aboard her ark, then travel the world together, seeking out these secretive creatures to observe and protect them in their natural habitat.
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The F Team
Meet Tariq Nader, leader of ‘The Wolf Pack' at Punchbowl High, who has been commanded by the new principal to join a football competition with his mates in order to rehabilitate the public image of their school. When the...
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At the Dog Park
In lively rhyming prose, Moira Court captures all the fun and diversity of the dog park
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The Left-Handed Booksellers of London
A girl's quest to find her father leads her to an extended family of magical fighting booksellers who police the mythical Old World of England when it intrudes on the modern world. From the bestselling master of fantasy, Garth...
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Glassheart
An enchanting magical adventure set in the wild moors of Dartmoor - the second middle-grade novel from the bestselling author of Nevertell.
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The Loop
Luka Kane has been inside hi-tech prison the Loop for over two years. A death sentence is hanging over his head, but his dayto- day routine is mind-numbingly repetitive. Then everything changes. Soon, Luka has to face a new...
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Bindi
Meet 11-year-old Bindi. She's not really into maths but LOVES art class and playing hockey. Her absolute FAVOURITE thing is adventuring outside with friends or her horse, Nell.
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The Grandest Bookshop in the World
Pearl and Vally Cole live in a bookshop. And not just any bookshop. In 1893, Cole's Book Arcade in Melbourne is the grandest bookshop in the world, brimming with every curiosity imaginable.
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None Shall Sleep
Eighteen-year-olds Emma Lewis and Travis Bell, recruited by the FBI to interview juvenile serial killers, must turn to a notorious teenage sociopath to help track down a new murderer.
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The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures
Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids.
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The Other Side of the Sky
Two worlds, two hearts and a choice that will shape their fate forever.
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Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow: Nevermoor 2
Wunder is gathering in Nevermoor ...
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Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
Enter the Wundrous world of Morrigan Crow and Nevermoor - the most fantastical children's debut of the year. Featuring a 'hidden' illustration beneath the stunning cover, both sprinkled with gold, this is the perfect gift for all...
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Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, Book 3)
Morrigan Crow faces her most dangerous challenge yet in her latest Wundrous adventure. The highly anticipated third book in the award-winning Nevermoor series from one of Australia's best selling and most loved authors.
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The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker
A sharp thriller with a twist of the supernatural from a masterful sci-fi writer.
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Catch Me If I Fall
A brilliant and timely middle-grade novel from the bestselling author of My Life As An Alphabet and A Song Only I Can Hear.
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If I Was Prime Minister
The Prime Minister's job is to make our country as good as it can be. But every Prime Minister Australia has ever had has been a grown-up! What if the grown-ups weren't in charge? What would kids do if they ran the country?
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This One Is Ours
Sixteen-year-old Sofie is a dreamer, an artist and a romantic. So when she goes on exchange to Paris, she is expecting magnificent adventures of the heart and mind. Yet France isn't what she imagined. It's cold and grey, and...
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Infographic Guide to the Globe
What is the most popular pet in the world? Where is the hottest place on Earth? When was the first country formed? Learn these and dozens of other fascinating facts about the planet and its people with this dynamically-illustrated...
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The Midnight Guardians
Sometimes at the darkest hour, hope shines the brightest...
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The Silver Arrow
Kate wasn't expecting much when she wrote to her wealthy estranged uncle to ask for a birthday present. Certainly she wasn't expecting a colossal steam train called the Silver Arrow to arrive on her doorstep.
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Little Lion
The extraordinary true story of survival that became an international bestseller and was made into the award-winning film, Lion, starring Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel.
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The 130-Storey Treehouse
Prepare for more out-of-this-world adventure in Andy and Terry's new 130-storey treehouse!
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The 130-Storey Treehouse
Prepare for more out-of-this-world adventure in Andy and Terry's new 130-storey treehouse!
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Sing Me the Summer
Splash into summer with this glorious love letter to the seasons.
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The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales
Thirteen engaging tales exuding originality, whimsy and humor among them Great Claus and Little Claus, The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes, Thumbelina, and the title story.
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Pierre’s Not There
Lara had always wished she was a dog, and one day, just for a short time, she actually became one. This is how it happened.
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Skunk and Badger (Skunk and Badger, Book 1)
No one wants a skunk. They are unwelcome on front stoops. They should not linger in Rock Rooms. Skunks should never, ever be allowed to move in. But Skunk is Badger's new roommate, and there is nothing Badger, who prefers to be...
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Madame Badobedah
A timeless story celebrating friendship and imagination, from an exciting new voice in children's literature.
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Pirate Stew
Meet LONG JOHN McRON, SHIP'S COOK . . . and the most unusual babysitter you've ever seen.
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This Small Blue Dot
A young girl introduces the newest member of her family to the small wonders, big lessons and other important stuff that makes being a child so special.
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Took the Children Away
Took the Children Away is a moving indictment of the treatment of indigenous children from the Stolen Generation' and a song which struck a chord' not only among the wider Aboriginal community, but also nationally.
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Windows
Windows is an uplifting story of how humanity has pulled together during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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The Unwilling Twin
The new picture book from the seven-time CBCA Book Of The Year winner Freya Blackwood.
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Wolfred
A mesmerising new story and instant classic from the beloved author of the best-selling Very Cranky Bear books.
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We Are Wolves
Sometimes it's good to be wild. Sometimes you have to be wild.
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The Wolves of Greycoat Hall
A family of wolves leaves their mansion in Moravia, returns to their Scottish homeland where they fight for their right to live among society and save the castle that has been in their family for generations from a crooked...
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What We’ll Build
A spectacular new title from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, creator of the million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are!
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Wreck This Picture Book
What if there were a book that changed every time you read it?
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Whose Bones?
Can you guess the animal by looking at its bones?
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You Matter
For fans of Jon Klassen, this sensitive and impactful picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Christian Robinson is all about seeing the world from different points of view, and the perfect entry point for parents to...
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Amazing World Atlas
Bringing planet earth to life, this colourful and fun addition to Lonely Planet Kids takes you on a trip around the world that you'll never forget.
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Australia’s Wild Weird Wonderful Weather
In Australia's Wild Weird Wonderful Weather, readers are introduced to the wide range of weather in Australia, with bite-size pieces of information presented alongside graphic illustrations to entice young readers.
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Explore Your World: Deep Dive into Deep Sea
The second book for children from renowned explorer and scientist Professor Tim Flannery, this time exploring the most fascinating creatures hiding in the ocean deep!
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Exploring the Elements: A Complete Guide to the Periodic Table
Science meets design in this comprehensive introduction to the chemical elements that make up our universe
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The Human Body Survival Guide
What's the biggest organ in the human body? Does your hair continue to grow after you die? What does a healthy poo look like? Don't worry, The Human Body Survival Guide has the facts and advice you need to survive living in your...
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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals
Dangerous animals get a bad rap, but this beautifully illustrated encyclopaedia helps us appreciate the incredible features of some of our more hair-raising animal species.
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The Mysteries of the Universe
From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page will captivate young readers as they journey through the vastness of the Universe.
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