Random House Australia: 1821 books

Andy and Judd are undercover in Switzerland. Their mission is to find the headquarters of the evil Blaireau Corporation, but why is Judd so freaked out? One thing's for sure, Andy's upgraded powers and hardware are certainly going to get a workout!

When you're half boy, half machine, it's hard not to be a hero. Andy's trying to live an ordinary life, despite his extraordinary powers . . . But when a field trip goes terribly wrong, should he save the day and risk blowing his cover? With the evil Dr Baffi on his trail, it could be the last decision he'll ever make!

Pippa has invited her friends to a perfect spring picnic - and she knows that the secret to a perfect picnic is . . . a perfect surprise!

When IMPACT headquarters are attacked and a fellow agent is kidnapped Kizmet, Gretchen and Detective Spencer are sent to investigate the daring crime. They're plunged into the age-old world of looting pirates and secret treasure. Can the gang solve the ancient riddle before the deadly deadline?

It's 1841 . . . and Letty must leave her job on the sheep-run because drought has brought hard times.� Together, she and the Grey family set out over the Blue Mountains.� When disaster strikes, Letty needs to be stronger than she could have imagined . . . Will Letty ever see Sydney - or Lavinia...

Children all over the world can't resist the special magic of a Paul Jennings story - for over twenty years he has entertained and enthralled young readers. This special collection of Paul's trickiest stories proves yet again that he is the master of unexpected twists and turns!

Our island lies beneath a big blue sky, surrounded by the turquoise sea. Turtles glide through the clear salt water, and dugongs graze on banks of seagrass. � In this lyrical celebration of place, the children of Mornington Island�explore their�home in words and pictures. This is a collaboration...

May you, my baby, sleep softly at night, and when dawn lights the world, may you wake up to birdsong. Part poem, part lullaby, this gentle story celebrates a baby's wonder at our beautiful world. From much-loved Australian Children's Laureate Alison Lester comes a timeless book to share and to treasure.

Stuff Happens is an important series for boys about everyday challenges. Created by Susannah McFarlane, the series editor, the series includes stories by authors Tony Wilson, Andrew Daddo, Philip Gwynne, Will Kostakis, Oliver Phommavanh, Scot Gardner, Pat Flynn, Alex McDiarmid, Justin D'Ath, Adrian...

It's 1956 . . . and Lina dreams of being a writer, but her strict Italian parents have other ideas. Now that she's won a scholarship to an expensive girls school, Lina has other troubles, too. To fit in, she must keep her home life a secret, and even her best friend Mary can't know the truth. But...

An adventure series based around helping animals big and small, fully endorsed by the RSPCA.The Stoppard family are excited about a weekend away, but Florence isn't always the most relaxed dog on holiday. Especially when there are weird noises from the neighbour's yard that are driving her crazy....

An adventure series based around helping animals big and small, fully endorsed by the RSPCA.Cassie and Ben are rehearsing for a school concert and discover that their band mate Sophie has finally been allowed to get the kitten she has always wanted. But there are a lot of choices that need to be made....

There isn't really a word to describe the noise a volcano makes when it erupts. You don't just hear it, you feel it. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM! A class trip to Borneo starts off with a bang - a visit to a real-life volcano! But when Mount Bako erupts, Sam Fox is left stranded with his teacher, Mr Griffin,...

I hate the label Selective Mutism - as if I choose not to speak, like a kid who refuses to eat broccoli. I've used up every dandelion wish since I was ten wishing for the power to speak whenever I want to. I'm starting to wonder if there are enough dandelions.' After losing her best friend that night,...