Hybrid Publishers imprint: 102 books

An expose of contemporary life seen from the perspective of an eleven-year-old boy. Shaun, a country boy, is orphaned after a bushfire and must now live in the city where he meets many lonely, mixed-up residents. Can his world of benign nature and theirs of dispirited culture, be reconciled? It...

The Poet' is a tale of obsession, art, and the thresholds between day and night. Manfred is a nondescript insurance clerk, inflexibly honest and imbued with a profound sense of order. He is also a prolific poet, but has never tried to publish - until now. The novella traces the events and experiences...

What is the nature of human love? Burt enters his office one day to find a large handwritten folder marked "CONFIDENTIAL". The unexpected package has come from an old university mate: a charming, successful, and well-loved Australian man named Ted Harris. Twenty-five years post-university,...

"These brilliant writers, through their works, never fail to exert their power in spadefuls, and soar to heights of grace and excellence in confronting the great existential dramas of life." In a collection of passionate, sparkling essays, one of Australia's leading literary critics...

If there's doubt, I can't help but worry. It's life or death. It's not as simple as the flick of a coin.' Stephanie dreams of being accepted into art school but questions her talent. She has a major crush on the hottest boy in school and is desperate for him to notice her. But when Steph's...

Australian Arnold Rosen is celebrating his 70th birthday with his family aboard a cruise ship in the Mediterranean. By coincidence, on the same cruise ship, the American Gus Smith and his family are also celebrating his 70th. The two men meet. They are identical in appearance but clearly...

Fox and BC travel through time from the distant future to 1901. Elite cadets in the Imperial Army, they are young, handsome, well-mannered ... and now, mutineers. They have journeyed into the past to save the opening ceremony of Australias first parliament from being bombed. If the cadets fail, thousands will die, sparking a century of total war.

Toocool is planning to master his drum playing these school holidays. But his mum has news for him. Soon Toocool and his best friend, Spike, will be up at Uncle Buck’s farm riding around like real jackaroos! And plenty more surprises await Toocool along the dusty trail . . . His name is Toocool, and he’s a legend!

When Bad Billy Brown challenges Toocool to a game of 20/20 cricket, Toocool swings into action. Toocool and his team, the Legends, are soon in training. But will Toocool’s famous leg spinner be enough to win the day? Or will the Legends need some help? His name is Toocool, and he’s a legend!

Marcy is excited. There’s going to be a class quiz on Friday. Best of all, it’s boys versus girls. With facts to remember and amazing prizes up for grabs, who will win the class quiz? Anything you need to know? Just ask me. I'm Marcy!

Jamie Brown and his family have no money. None. Zip. Zilch. Zero. Nada. Nix. Nachos. Then, when a letter from the mysterious Barnaby Von Barnabus arrives, everything changes. The question is ... can the Browns handle their newfound fortune? Only time, and maybe the words in this book, will...

How much do you really know about Toocool? You will find out all his secrets when Toocool is interviewed for a very special television show. Discover what Toocool really thinks about his musical talents, his legendary sporting skills, his dog and his friends – especially Marcy. His name is Toocool, and he’s a legend!

In the garage at the back of the family home sits Primo’s father’s pride and joy; a red Fiat 500 Classic. Bambino. It waits amongst the dust motes for Primo’s father to recover, to come out of his paranoia and delusions. It waits and teases, like nothing else can – least of all the demands...

Trust Me Too comprises work from over 50 of Australias leading childrens authors and illustrators. Separated into genres such as crime, adventure, romance, science fiction and fantasy, it truly covers all aspects of the classical anthology. It contains fiction, illustrations, poetry and graphics....