Terry's Dumb Dot Story: A Treehouse Tale by Andy Griffiths; Terry Denton (Illustrator)

$2.00 AUD

Category: Children's Novel | Series: The Treehouse Books

Andy always narrates the Treehouse stories. That's because Terry is the illustrator and 'illustrators can't narrate-everybody knows that!' Everyone except Terry, that is. He can tell a story too. Just watch what he can do. He begins with a dot. A dot that joins up with some lines. Some lines that join u p with some shapes. Some shapes that go ... KABLAM! And that's just the beginning of the Trouble in the Treehouse. ...Show more

A Case of Grave Danger (#1 The Violet Veil Mysteries) by Sophie Cleverly

$16.99 AUD

Category: Children's Novel | Series: The Violet Veil Mysteries

A breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling Scarlet and Ivy series, beautifully illustrated by Hannah Peck. Violet Veil wants nothing more than to prove her worth and become her father's apprentice at Veil & Sons Undertakers. And one rain-soaked night she gets her chance when she meets a boy, Oliver, who is wandering around the graveyard. Only, the last time Violet saw Oliver, he was indoors and very much dead, waiting to be buried. Victoria has just found her first case, and it doesn't get bigger than this: can she, with the help of her dog, Bones, help Oliver solve his own 'murder'? ...Show more

The Ickabog (HB) by J. K. Rowling

$39.99 AUD

Category: Children's Novel

A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two children’s bravery to the limit. Discover a brilliantly original fairy tale about the power of hope and friendship to triumph against all odds, from one of the world’s best storytellers. The kingdom of Cornucopia was onc e the happiest in the world. It had plenty of gold, a king with the finest moustaches you could possibly imagine, and butchers, bakers and cheesemongers whose exquisite foods made a person dance with delight when they ate them. Everything was perfect – except for the misty Marshlands to the north which, according to legend, were home to the monstrous Ickabog. Anyone sensible knew that the Ickabog was just a myth, to scare children into behaving. But the funny thing about myths is that sometimes they take on a life of their own. Could a myth unseat a beloved king? Could a myth bring a once happy country to its knees? Could a myth thrust two children into an adventure they didn’t ask for and never expected? If you’re feeling brave, step into the pages of this book to find out… A beautiful hardback edition, perfect for sharing and gift-giving. Brought to life with full-colour illustrations by the young winners of The Ickabog competition.   ...Show more

The World Between Blinks by Amie Kaufman & Ryan Graudin

$16.99 AUD

Category: Children's Novel | Series: The\World Between Blinks Ser.

Discover a magical world where lost things are found ... Whenever cousins Jake and Marisol get together, adventure follows. They have their late Nana to thank for that. Her epic trips and treasure hunts were the stuff of family legend. This summer, with the whole family reuniting for one last vacation at Nana's home, the cousins are in for a legendary trip of their own. Following a map Nana left behind, Jake and Marisol sneak out to a nearby lighthouse - then accidentally slip into another world ... The World Between Blinks is a magical place, where all kinds of lost things (and people!) end up. Everywhere they turn, the cousins find real mysteries from history - plus a few they thought were only myths. But the man who holds the key to Jake and Marisol's return journey doesn't want to be found ... and if the cousins don't catch him fast, they could end up lost in this world for good. PRAISE FOR THE WORLD BETWEEN BLINKS:' An inventive, heartwarming first book in a new middle-grade series.'- Kirkus 'A brilliant, heartwarming blend of history, mystery, and adventure. I raced through every page, afraid to blink and miss part of the wonder.'- Shannon Messenger, bestselling author of Keeper of the Lost Cities Series 'A fast-paced fantasy adventure that will appeal to genre fans and reluctant middle grade readers alike.'- School Library Journal, starred review '[an] incredibly inventive story, chock-full of delightful descriptions and fascinating tidbits ... [and] a charming crash course in a host of historical mysteries and figures. Readers will have enormous fun ... all while learning lessons on the power of love, the value of memories, and the wonders that the world holds.' - Booklist, starred review ...Show more

Code Name Bananas by David Walliams

$19.99 AUD

Category: Children's Novel

1940. Britain is at war with Nazi Germany. Eleven-year-old Eric spends his days at the place that makes him most happy: London Zoo. And there’s one animal in particular he loves: Gertrude the gorilla. With bombs falling all over London, Eric must rescue Gertrude. Together with his Uncle Sid, a k eeper at the zoo, the three go on the run. But while hiding out at the seaside they uncover a top-secret Nazi plot… Join David Walliams on this action-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure for all the family! ...Show more

Squidge Dibley Destroys History (Australian Reading Hour Special Ed) by Mick Elliott

$2.99 AUD

Category: Children's Novel

The 26-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths

$12.99 AUD

Category: Children's Novel | Series: Treehouse

Come on back to the most amazing treehouse in the world You're probably wondering just how Andy and Terry met. Well, it's a long story, but a pretty exciting one, and it's mostly true Come on up, choose a hammock, and they'll tell you all about it. Andy and Terry's newly expanded treehouse now features 13 brand-new storeys, including a dodgem car rink, a skate ramp, a mud-fighting arena, an anti-gravity chamber, and an ice-cream parlor with 78 flavors run by an ice-cream serving robot called Edward Scooperhands. Just keep clear of the Maze of Doom--a maze so complicated that nobody who has gone in has ever come out again. Well, not yet, anyway. ...Show more

Ten Tremendous Tales (#18 Tom Gates) by Liz Pichon

$16.99 AUD

Category: Children's Novel | Series: Tom Gates

The brand new bestseller from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon. A laugh-outloud, fully illustrated collection of stories starring Tom Gates and his friends, family and foes!  

The 52-Storey Treehouse (PB) by Andy Griffiths

$12.99 AUD

Category: Children's Novel | Series: Treehouse

Winner of the ABIA Book of the Year Award Andy and Terry's incredible, ever-expanding treehouse has thirteen new storeys, including a watermelon-smashing level, a wave machine, a life-size snakes and ladders game (with real ladders and real snakes!), a rocket-powered carrot launcher, a Ninja Snail Train ing Academy and a high-tech detective agency with all the latest high-tech detective technology. Which is lucky, because they have a BIG mystery to solve - Where is Mr Big Nose??? Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! The 52-Storey Treehouse is the fourth book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic cartoon-style illustrations. ...Show more

Tashi and the Stolen Forest - Australia Reads by Anna Fienberg; Barbara Fienberg; Kim Gamble (Illustrator)

$2.99 AUD

Category: Children's Novel

In this Australia Reads exclusive story, can Tashi use Much-to-Learn's spell to outsmart the Wicked Baron and stop the old forest from disappearing?  

The Last Bear by Hannah Gold

$19.99 AUD

Category: Children's Novel

Imagine making friends with a polar bear... The Last Bear is perfect for readers of 8+, beautifully illustrated throughout by Levi Pinfold - winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and illustrator of Harry Potter 20th anniversary edition covers. "This is an important first novel, important for us, for pola r bears, for the planet. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite unforgettable." Michael Morpurgo. There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that's what April's father tells her when his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost for six months. But one endless summer night, April meets one. He is starving, lonely and a long way from home. Determined to save him, April begins the most important journey of her life... This moving story will win the hearts of children the world over and show them that no one is too young or insignificant to make a difference. The Last Bear is a celebration of the love between a child and an animal, a battle cry for our world and an irresistible adventure with a heart as big as a bear's. ...Show more

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

$17.99 AUD

Category: Children's Novel | Series: Gilded

"Namina Forna Could Be The Toni Morrison Of YA Fantasy."-Refinery 29 The start of a bold and immersive West African-inspired, feminist fantasy series for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther. In this world, girls are outcasts by blood and warriors by choice.   Sixteen-year-old Dek a lives in fear and anticipation of the blood ceremony that will determine whether she will become a member of her village. Already different from everyone else because of her unnatural intuition, Deka prays for red blood so she can finally feel like she belongs.   But on the day of the ceremony, her blood runs gold, the color of impurity-and Deka knows she will face a consequence worse than death.   Then a mysterious woman comes to her with a choice: stay in the village and submit to her fate, or leave to fight for the emperor in an army of girls just like her. They are called alaki-near-immortals with rare gifts. And they are the only ones who can stop the empire's greatest threat.   Knowing the dangers that lie ahead yet yearning for acceptance, Deka decides to leave the only life she's ever known. But as she journeys to the capital to train for the biggest battle of her life, she will discover that the great walled city holds many surprises. Nothing and no one are quite what they seem to be-not even Deka herself. ...Show more