(Paperback)

Based on the true story of the last refugee ship to leave Germany in 1939, the St. Louis, this powerful book tells the story of two of its passengers, Lisa and Sol, who were children on board the ship. They were among the lucky ones to survive.

(Paperback)

A funny, suspenseful novel, bursting with character and ideas: a quirky detective story about righting the wrongs of the past and fighting injustice in the present; a touching story of friendship, football and the power of the Internet.

(Paperback)

Friendship, family, love, work, dreams, clothes, longing, losing and being happy . . . great stories about the lives of teenage girls and women, by the popular and award-winning Brigid Lowry.

(Paperback)

A confronting, intensely moving story about the intricate bonds of friendship, the shock of a brutal death, the slow torment of grief, and the seeds of happiness.

(Paperback)

Another adventure in the Sword Girl series featuring the feisty Thomasina. Tommy is invited to a tournament, but there's just one problem: she has never ridden a horse before.

(Paperback)

An atmospheric collection of stories set amid the oceans, seas and tall ships of the Ship Kings -- from the CBCA shortlisted author of The Coming of the Whirlpool and the Miles-Franklin-award-winning novel, The White Earth.

(Paperback)

Book 1 in an exciting series featuring fantastic trick-riding triplets from the creator of Diamond Spirit.

The Writer begins with a sparkly good idea for a fabulous fairytale. A girl called Glory is sent to work in the Royal Palace, where the queen is planning a grand ball and a bad-tempered princess is sorting through jewels and tiaras. And, unknown to Glory, the threads of her destiny are coming together.

(Paperback)

Based on a true story, this compelling novel tells an incredible tale of courage, resilience and hope, about a Sudanese boy who survives civil war, a treacherous journey and many years in a refugee camp before finding peace.

(Paperback)

Book two of a high-octane thriller series. Dom has five more Herculean tasks to perform . . . or lose a pound of flesh. In this instalment Dom has to turn the power off during Earth Hour - for the entire Gold Coast.

Imagine living 3 seconds ahead of everyone else! This funny, mind-twisting, adventure for 10-14-year-olds tells you exactly what that's like - and plays with Einstein's theory of relativity along the way.

(Paperback)

From the author of Jumping Fences, Rain Dance and the bestselling Diamond Spirit series comes another hugely appealing country romance.

The story of a homeless boy who starts by losing everything, and - through his experience as an evacuee in World War II - finds friendship, vocation and a place to belong.

(Paperback)

A sharply-observed, unflinching story for teenagers about the ins and outs of friendship among girls; a story about individuals and peer groups, about power and freedom, about the painful getting of wisdom and self-knowledge.

A novel about what really goes on in a tough high school. Told alternately from the point of view of the most troublesome student (a difficult but astute girl) and the deputy principal (a sympathetic but overworked man), it explores dangerous boundaries and reveals uncomfortable truths.

Bean is living in a penthouse, but life at the top's a little dull for her. So, when she finds her own life reflected in a book about a princess in peril she's happy to trade monotony for mayhem. A tale of a truly modern princess.

(Paperback)

A time-slip novel in which Madeleine finds herself transported back to 1900 Australia, where she befriends a family of girls and is witness to a family secret and a family tragedy.

(Paperback)

Ten fantasy stories to tease and intrigue from the astonishing Margo Lanagan.

(Paperback)

Anna Fienberg's fabulous new high-seas pirate adventure, with scoundrels and blaggards, devilish treachery, and pirates who long for a bit of comfort - great reading for 8 to 12 year olds from the world of Horrendo's Curse.

(Paperback)

A thrilling and romantic fantasy adventure about a magical family, a kingdom under threat and one very unusual cat from one of the most original and exciting writers for children and young adults.

Money can't buy you love, but sometimes you find one when you think you need the other. Georgia's fifteenth year starts in pursuit of money (for a trip to see her favourite band), and ends with an unexpected pay-off - first love. A funny and engaging novel written in a playful, inventive style.

This second book in the best-selling Viking Magic series combines adventure, magic and authentic historical detail to deliver a riveting junior fantasy in which the young heroes, Oddo and Thora, join forces and make a dangerous journey to foil a greedy neighbour and save their own families from eviction.

These illustrated stories about best friends Fox and Wombat are jam-packed with action, adventure and humour and are perfect for beginner readers.

(Paperback)

A funny, warm, feel-good novel about friends, family, first kisses and finding your way in the world.