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Enthralling children's fiction for everyone who loves Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries and Frances Hardinge's The Lie Tree. Twelve mysteries. Twelve authors. One challenge: can YOU solve the crimes before the heroes of the stories? These are twelve brand-new...

This sweeping, emotionally-resonant fantasy from beloved author Jessica Day George is perfect for fans of Princess Academy and Black Beauty. When orphaned Anthea Cross-Thornley receives a letter from a long-lost uncle, she wonders if she will finally find a true home. But she is shocked to...

She was a beautiful orphaned refugee from western Africa. He was a gangly country boy from the wheatbelt. This is a story of how their worlds collided.

Short story for ages 10+ A story with a twist. Where did the white hunting knife go? Told in the hunter’s lore and language. ‘Dad was a fanatic about his hunting knife and reckons Mum lost it. “You don’t understand, Ella. I’m like an Indian without a bow and arrow, a tribesman without his spear,” he ranted.’

Seventeen-year-old Danny Usborne is killed on his motorbike when a race against his mate's car goes wrong. Danny then finds himself in the School for Lost Angels. Here he meets teacher, Richard, who sends him back to Earth to stop teenager Cassandra from crashing her mum's car on a joyride, and possible...

Lesley Day was born in a small village in Staffordshire, England. As a young girl she always wanted to write but it wasnt until her late forties that she started to write seriously. When she is not writing she enjoys oil painting as a way of relaxing.

Wind is a mysterious force. We cannot see it, but we can feel it and witness its effects. For a child, wind is both a delight and a mystery. And in this book, a child recognizes that behind the delight and the mystery is the personal love of God. I Like Wind! is the fourth book in a series recognizing...

There is a downside to rain, but there is an upside, too. For kids, rain can be an adventure—a chance to experience the mystery of a thunder storm or the joy of testing new boots in a puddle. Rain also gives us water to drink, food to eat, and ponds to swim in. And in all those things we see the...

A short story for readers 6 to 8. Faced with bullies competing for his food, Harry learns a few new evolutionary tricks to improve his life.

Sunshine brightens the world and our lives. Children especially enjoy the delights of warm rays and clear blue skies. I Like Sunshine! sees the world through youthful eyes and celebrates the joy that is experienced because of a loving Creator who has filled the world with light. I Like Sunshine! is...

Astro’s first box set is to celebrate his birthday and Astro’s Adventures five year anniversary. To commemorate five years of publishing, we are offering the first five books. You’ll learn how the Astro’s Adventures began; you’ll meet Stella, the blind dog for the first time; be introduced...

When his best friend in the whole world goes missing, Banjo embarks on a great adventure to find Angel. He searches the farm, the forest, along the coast and even in the big city before he finally sees her, only to discover she is trapped. Banjo must rescue his friend and help her escape and return...

Have you ever wondered what secrets and adventures were waiting for six dogs in the mystical land of India? Have you ever scratched your head and pondered the dietary requirements of a twenty foot python? Have you ever wanted to make a whole cricket team disappear? Well, wonder no more! In...

In this fun children’s book, Rampaging Rats, Melbourne City Airport is being destroyed by monster rats. People think dogs are responsible so Astro and our valiant team not only have to destroy the rats, but they also have to find out who created these terrible creatures and clear the name of The...