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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
Explore the new junior fiction books available at Readings, perfect for ages 5-8.
Edwina Wyatt, Lauren O'Hara (illus.)
The first title in a new series full of magic, charm, mischief and mayhem from Edwina Wyatt, author of the Magnolia Moon series, and Lauren O'Hara, co-creator of Frindelswylde.
In stock at 8 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 8 shops
Scott Stuart
Sapphire Sparks wants to prove she’s a brave, clever monster hunter. There’s just one teeeeny problem ... she’s not very good at it! Can Sapphire catch an evil, scary monster…
In stock at 7 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 7 shops
Aaron Blabey
It's the Final Episode ... The Bad Guys, Episode 20.
Kate DiCamillo, Júlia Sardà (illus.)
In a wise and magical follow-up to The Puppets of Spelhorst, Kate DiCamillo revisits the land of Norendy, where tales swirl within tales - and every moment is a…
Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall (illus.)
From the creators of the New York Times–bestselling Ivy + Bean comes a fun and funny new series about two small sisters with very big imaginations.
Kiah Thomas
He's chronically grumpy, but completely lovable. Meet Wolf: the anti-social anti-hero the world's been waiting for.
How many friends does Wolf have? NONE. And that's just the way he likes…
In stock at 6 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 6 shops
Wolf is not a people person. Or an animal person. But he is a…
L.M. Wilkinson, Lavanya Naidu (illus.)
An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Heartstone and save her homeland from destruction?
Andy Griffiths, Bill Hope (illus.)
The funniest, most thrills and spills new adventure series from legendary Andy Griffiths, the author of the bestselling, sales-smashing Treehouse series
Scotty James, Steve Worland, Dave Atze (illus.)
Come on an epic adventure with MOOKi and his best friends Cindy and Ralph.
Adventure has a new name and it is MOOKi!
Join MOOKi and his best friends Cindy…
Kieran Larwood, Joe Todd Stanton (illus.)
An action-packed new adventure series from Blue Peter Award-winning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the world of the…
Alex T. Smith
Blast off on an adventure with the Space Cadets! From beloved children's author-illustrator Alex T. Smith, the bestselling creator of the Claude series and How Winston Delivered Christmas, comes…
David Almond, Lizzy Stewart (illus.)
From Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning author David Almond comes a heartwarming story that shows anything is possible with imagination and trust.
In stock at 5 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 5 shops
Lachlann Carter, Douglas Holgate (illus.)
The first hilarious illustrated adventure about Maddie and Clare, two kids whose surroundings keep trying to kill them!
Kylie Howarth
A hilarious new graphic novel series for early readers from bestselling creator, Kylie Howarth.
Giovanna Zoboli, Mariachiara Di Giorgio (illus.), Denise Muir (trans.)
Life is not about chasing fame and fortune but spending time with those we love.
Sally Murphy
Exploring the true story of the St Kilda merry go round during World War 1, by Australia's most revered verse novelist
If their life was a series, this would be the end. Ready? The multiverse is about to get dark. Real dark ... It’s The Bad Guys, Episode 19.
Cassy Polimeni, Hykie Breeze (illus.)
'Did you know frogs can find their way home? It's called a 'homing instinct' ... no matter where they are, they know where they belong. I think I know how…
Mark Greenwood
Join the History Hunter as he delves into an extraordinary story of shipwreck and treasure and investigates one of Australia's mysterious cold cases.
Are we alone in the universe? The History Hunter examines an unexplained disappearance to find out.
In 1978, a young pilot vanished during a routine flight over a notorious stretch…
Georgia Godwin, Laura Sieveking, Amanda Erb (illus.)
Georgia is 10 years old and loves gymnastics. She wants to be an international gymnastics star and this is her diary.
Vanished! The World's #1 Cat Video Star has disappeared! Or has she? As a diabolical mystery unravels around her, Princess Beautiful is plunged into a terrible world where 'trending' isn't…
Ashleigh Barton, Peter Cheong (illus.)
Did you know that lawnmower racing is a sport? Or that cranberries bounce? How about that Gentoo penguins can bodysurf?
Did you know that a bolt of lightning is five times hotter than the Sun? Or that slugs have four noses? How about that humans share 50 per cent of…
Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey, Jade Goodwin (illus.)
Welcome to the secret diary of future tennis star Ash Barty and her adventures at Tennis Camp! By Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin - the team behind the…
Mackenzie Arnold
Meet Matildas star goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold as a kid and follow her football and friendship adventures.
Macca is in Year 6 and loving life. She plays fullback for her beloved…
Mackenzie Arnold loves playing football with the Seaport Strikers. She's now the team's goalkeeper…
David Walliams, Adam Stower (illus.)
From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes a laugh-out-loud animal space adventure.
David Woodland
Perfect for fans of Bad Guys and the Real Pigeons series, this is a funny, fast-paced, heavily-illustrated story of friendship, power and giant undies.
Stephen Davies
Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda as she visits Tofoten, a fairy village, and uncovers the truth behind her families past.
In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops
Li Chen
In this hilarious full-colour graphic novel, Cat Town's best kitten detective is on the case - of his very own missing hat!
Zana Fraillon, Stephen Michael King (illus.)
An unforgettable story of friendship, hope and happiness from renowned Australian writer Zana Fraillon.
Kate DiCamillo, Carmen Mok (illus.)
From beloved storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes the first book in a warm and funny early-reader trilogy about a misanthropic rat and a naive owl—and the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Deb Fitzpatrick
An uplifting tale of resilience, teamwork and the extraordinary bond between humans and animals.
Katrina Nannestad
Shortlisted for the 2016 Indie Awards, this bookseller favourite is now in paperback!
Olive has always dreamed of attending boarding school, but Mrs Groves’ Boarding School for Naughty Boys, Talking…
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Richard Ayoade
"Laugh out loud funny and full of heart" Noel Fielding
"Funny, bonkers and brilliant" The Stylist
"Very funny, with brilliant illustrations. It should be called The Book That Everyone Wanted…
In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops
Sean E Avery
Laugh-out-loud who-dunnit ridiculousness in this new graphic novel from Sean E Avery
A thief on the farm. A goat kidnapped by a gang of cats. A giant chicken. Ducky the…
Kate Temple, Jol Temple, Shiloh Gordon (illus.)
Step into a top-secret world where frogs don't just eat flies, they eat danger! This is FROG SQUAD!
Anders Sparring, Julia Marshall (trans.), Per Gustavsson (illus.)
The first in a funny chapter book crime series about a well-behaved child who doesn’t fit in to his family of criminals—featuring a prison break, a diamond heist and a…
Dav Pilkey
The twelfth bestselling, full-colour Dog Man book from Dav Pilkey - you'll howl with laughter!
Nat Amoore, James Hart (illus.)
Quantum Leap meets The Magic Faraway Tree in a hilarious junior fiction series where getting in the shower might send you to another world!
May L. O'Brien
From traditional Indigenous teaching stories to stories based on the author's childhood at Mount Margaret Mission, Wongutha Tales is a unique collection bringing together May O'Brien's wonderful work for the…
The right book might just change your life ...
Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called Flossy.
Flossy leads…
Lonely Dragon has made a friend and he loves spending time with his new buddy! He enjoys telling scary stories, cracking funny jokes, and fixing a midnight snack for them…
Katherine Applegate, Gennifer Choldenko
A story of kindness and finding a home. Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them. When two dogs -…
Favel Parrett
A tale of incredible courage and survival, this is the true story of Kimmi, Queen of the Dingoes, told with passion and heart by one of Australia's most beloved storytellers…
Sheena Dempsey
Join time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash on an unexpected adventure to the time of the dinosaurs in this brilliantly funny full-colour graphic novel.
