Kids
The 9 Lives of Alexander Baddenfield by John Bemelmans Marciano & Sophie Blackall
Alexander Baddenfield is a dreadful and cruel young boy from a family of rich yet historically ill-fated villains. He manages to steal his cat’s nine lives and, emboldened by his improved odds, he embarks on a series of reckless adventures…
The Pilot and the Prince by Peter Sis
Peter Sis is one of the most extraordinary and talented author–illustrators working today. Born in Czechoslovakia and now residing in the US, Sis is an artist with a penchant for incredible detail who writes from real life. His stunning Caldecott…
The Jolley Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon
The small town of Dull-on-Sea is ransacked by pirates every full moon, baffling the police force and throwing its inhabitants into panic. Matilda enlists the assistance of her best friend, Jim Lad, a pirate from the Jolley-Rogers, to put an…
A Year in the Life of A Total and Complete Genius by Stacey Matson
Arthur Bean is no shrinking violet. The exceptionally bright 13-year-old boastfully broadcasts his extraordinary abilities, especially his outstanding literary talents. If you think he sounds like a challenging personality, you’d be right. He has one friend and is too blunt…
Leroy Ninker Saddles Up by Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Husen
Leroy dreams of being a cowboy; he’s got a hat, a lasso and boots – everything except something to ride! So when Maybelline, an old horse with few, yet specific, needs (lots of love, compliments and food) comes into his…
Beyond the Laughing Sky by Michelle Cuevas & Julie Morstad
This is a small gem of a novel which, with graceful, sensitive prose, opens up the possibilities that come with difference. It champions being true to yourself and learning to live your one precious life.
Nashville hatched from an egg…
Anders and the Comet by Gregory Mackay
This charming book describes a school holiday filled with excitement as Anders and his friends spend their days hanging out, building forts and having unexpected encounters with the ‘green grabber’ in the nearby woods. The story cleverly includes fun details…
The Map to Everywhere by Carrie Ryan & John Parke Davis
Carrie Ryan is the New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Forest of Hands and Teeth trilogy. In collaboration with John Parke Davis, The Map to Everywhere is their first title in the epic new saga of Fin,…
Eren by Simon P. Clark
This is a compelling story about the origins of storytelling itself. Oli and his mother go to the country to stay with his aunt and uncle, who he’s never met before. His mother explains nothing but bursts into tears regularly…
Goodnight Already! by Jory John & Benji Davies
This is a tale that parents in particular will identify with.
A very tired bear settles down for some serious sleeping but a pesky duck neighbour is very much awake and desirous of company. This is not a great combination…
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