CBCA Younger Readers Notables 2024

Uncle Xbox

Jared Thomas

A coming-of-age story for young gamers, that offers gentle insights into growing up, family and finding your place not only in a digital world, but in the messy soup of…

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The Unlikely Heroes Club

Kate Foster

A fun, frolicking adventure about five kids with a mystery to solve!

Eleven-year-old Oli is spending his school holidays at Heroes Club, where kids can build friendships and learn about…

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The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart

Samera Kamaleddine

Friendship, family and feelings collide in this sparkling middle-grade debut from Matilda Prize winner, Samera Kamaleddine.

Evie Hart likes rules. A lot. But as she embarks on her very last…

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The Power of Being Odd (The Odds, #3)

Matt Stanton

Two worlds collide in this conclusion to The Odds trilogy!

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The Mud Puddlers

Pamela Rushby

What lies hidden in the mud? What might happen if you look at it too long? And what will happen if you let it go?

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The Great Gallipoli Escape

Jackie French

Renowned for her historical fiction titles, Jackie French now tells the story of the brilliant and famous evacuation of Gallipoli.

Sixteen-year-old Nipper and his Gallipoli mates Lanky, Spud, Bluey and…

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Sunshine on Vinegar Street

Karen Comer

A sweet and emotional novel about friendship, family and accepting change from a fresh new voice.

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So That Happened … But Maybe You Already Knew That

Tami Sussman

This hilarious and heart-warming middle-grade debut tackles how to be a good friend (and realise when you’ve been a bad one), leaving childhood behind, and, most importantly, how to get…

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Scout and the Rescue Dogs

Dianne Wolfer (Author)

A celebration of community, adventure, kindness and, above all, dogs!

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Scar Town

Tristan Bancks

A missing father. A drowned town. A buried secret. Three friends on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth.

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Saving Charli

Di Walker

From Di Walker comes a story of loss, the importance of friendship and the transcendence of love, even if it is sometimes hard to see.

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Running With Ivan

Suzanne Leal

From award-winning author Suzanne Leal comes a gripping timeslip novel inspired by true stories.

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Real Pigeons Flap Out (Real Pigeons, Book 11)

Andrew McDonald, Ben Wood (illus.)

Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!

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Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan

Sue Whiting (Author, Freelance Editor)

A fast-paced adventure series perfect for readers 8+, from award-winning author Sue Whiting.

Pearly Woe is a worrier.

But there is no room for worries when you are trying to…

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Ming and Hilde Lead a Revolution (The Girls Who Changed the World, #3)

Jackie French

The third book in the best-selling Jackie French historical series that places girls centre stage.

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Meet Me at the Moon Tree

Shivaun Plozza

A tender Australian story about searching for the impossible in the places where magic and science meet.

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Huda Was Here

H. Hayek

Huda hatches a bold plan to help her dad get a job - which lands her and her brother in all kinds of trouble. A delightful and hilarious story from…

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Dirrarn

Carl Merrison, Hakea Hustler

The dirrarn (black cockatoo) is Mia's totem animal. It provides her with the strength and freedom to stay connected to her world, even when she is a long way from…

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Evie Dreams Big (Bored, #3)

Matt Stanton

Sometimes feeling bored is just the beginning.

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Being Jimmy Baxter

Fiona Lloyd

A gently funny yet powerful coming-of-age middle grade novel about surviving the odds, unlikely friendships and the magical music of Elvis.

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Aggie Flea is Not a Liar! (Aggie Flea #1)

Tania Ingram, A. Yi (illus.)

Meet Aggie Flea – a girl with a big imagination ... that lands her in even bigger trouble!

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CBCA Younger Readers Notables 2024

Uncle Xbox

The Unlikely Heroes Club

The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart

The Power of Being Odd (The Odds, #3)

The Mud Puddlers

The Great Gallipoli Escape

Sunshine on Vinegar Street

So That Happened … But Maybe You Already Knew That

Scout and the Rescue Dogs

Scar Town

Saving Charli

Running With Ivan

Real Pigeons Flap Out (Real Pigeons, Book 11)

Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan

Ming and Hilde Lead a Revolution (The Girls Who Changed the World, #3)

Meet Me at the Moon Tree

Huda Was Here

Dirrarn

Evie Dreams Big (Bored, #3)

Being Jimmy Baxter

Aggie Flea is Not a Liar! (Aggie Flea #1)