Books - Children & Young Adult
Hocus Pocus and the Giant Fairy, Gog
Once upon a time, a young witch called Lucy lived on a floating elephant-shaped island called Hocus Pocus. Hocus Pocus is the most magical place to live in the entire world. Until it’s invaded by a mysterious (and very stinky!) …
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Hocus Pocus Jellypoo Blues
Giant Gog and his string dog have mysteriously disappeared. Who could be wreaking havoc on magical Reindeer Island? Will Wizard Oldpopper, Lucy and Joe find the clues at the ice caves that can save the Island and their giant friend …
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Hocus Pocus Versus the Stinky Pong
Once upon a time, a young witch called Lucy lived on a floating elephant-shaped island called Hocus Pocus.
Hocus Pocus is the most magical place to live in the entire world. Until it’s invaded by a mysterious (and very stinky!) …
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Hunted
The action-packed sequel to the sci-fi adventure Unwanted.
Desperation makes people irrational. And that makes them dangerous.
Bea Azaeli and the other survivors of the resistance have escaped the human prison that was their city, but how will they survive …
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I Do It
A little girl decides she can do everything – and she doesn’t need help from anyone.
This charming picture book for the very young perfectly captures a child’s determination to be independent – at all costs. Andrew Daddo’s beautiful story, …
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Illumination – Book 3 of The Curse of the Bond Riders
Talented candlemaker. Intoxicating courtesan. Lethal assassin. Must Tallow become what she has always denied . . . or is it too late? Against a backdrop of bloodshed and turmoil, Tallow flees a city on the brink of war to enter …
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Jump Over the Puddle
Panda, Owl and Sheep together again. This time their playtime is shared outdoors with the simplest childhood pleasures, playing with a puddle! Just one of the delightful books in the children’s series Friends for Keeps.…
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Just Breathe
Hendrix’s father has a vision – to see Hendrix run for Australia at the Olympics. His days are completely mapped out – what he eats, when he trains, when he sleeps, even the air he breathes.
There was never room …
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Just One More Time
With her pups on the way, Jessie the dog is full of surprises. But when her family think they’ve had the last of them, there’s just one more!…
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Just the Way We Are
A celebration of families of every kind!
Meet Anna, Chiara, Henry, Izzy and Jack.
their families might not look like your family, but that’s okay … they’re perfect, just the way they are!
From bestselling author Jessica Shirvington and much-loved …
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Lest We Forget
My granddad says there are two types of days: those you want to remember and those you want to forget …
A young boy visits his granddad and thinks about the important days in his life: his first day of …
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Let’s Go Camping
Join in with Panda, Owl and Sheep and their camping adventure.…
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Let’s Go Wild: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
A tummy-rumbling look at what’s on nature’s menu. Learn all about the wacky things some animals eat and the extraordinary ways they find food to fill their bellies.
Did you know… Baby blue whales drink around 200 litres of milk …
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Let’s Go Wild: Just for the Record
If you think the Olympics are fantastic, just wait till you read about the incredible achievements of the animal kingdom. In this world there are even prizes for coming dead last!
Did you know… Cheetahs can reach speeds of 100km/hr …
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Let’s Go Wild: Skin Deep
In the animal kingdom, it’s what’s on the outside that counts! Discover everything there is to know about animals and their skin – how they use it to attract or repel, hide or stand out, and stay cool or warm.…
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Let’s Play House
Come and play with Panda, Owl and Sheep! Three friends play together using their imagination to create their own adventures. Just one of the delightful books in the children’s series Friends for Keeps.…
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Letters to Santa
Time is running out! Santa is getting ready for his big trip, and animals from all over the world are writing to let him know what they hope to receive. It’s your job to open the envelopes and pull out …
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Liberator
The battle continues as the Filthies take over the juggernaut Worldshaker and rename it Liberator. A world of deception and betrayal ensues as the revolution turns radical. With Col now in the minority with his Swank friends, what will …
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Magic Tricks
Melody is up to her magic tricks again and her big brother Matt always seems to be the one to get busted. But no-one wants to listen to him until Melody gets herself into the kind of trouble that even …
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Mariella and the Stars
When the world around Mariella suddenly turns dark, she feels small and lost and alone. But then, in a moment of magic, she starts to dance……
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