The Ickabog (HB) by JK Rowling

$34.99 AUD

Category: Younger Readers

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 on ce 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 130-Storey Treehouse (PB) by Andy Griffiths; Terry Denton

$14.25 AUD

Category: Younger Readers | Series: The Treehouse

Andy and Terry have added 13 new levels to their treehouse and now it's even more out of this world than before! There's a soap bubble blaster, a GRABINATOR (it can grab anything from anywhere at any time), a time-wasting level, a toilet paper factory (because you can never have too much toile t paper), a room full of mechanical grandparents, a super long legs level, an extraterrestrial observation centre and the best bookshop-in-a-treehouse-in-a-tree-in-a-forest-in-a-book in the whole world! Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! ...Show more

Code Name Bananas by David Walliams

$21.99 AUD

Category: Younger Readers

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

Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure (#2 Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid) by Jeff Kinney

$14.25 AUD

Category: Younger Readers

   Adventure awaits! From the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions. Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save Roland's mom from the White Warlock. Will our heroes survive? Find out in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure! ...Show more

The Deep End (#15 Diary of a Wimpy Kid) by Jeff Kinney

$14.25 AUD

Category: Younger Readers

In The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. But things take an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stranded a t an RV park that's not exactly a summertime paradise. When the skies open up and the water starts to rise, the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation-or if they're already in too deep. And don't miss Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure, an all-new fantasy from Greg's best friend-the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid- Rowley Jefferson's Journal.   ...Show more

Kensy and Max: Spy Games: Australia Reads Edition by Jacqueline Harvey

$2.99 AUD

Category: Younger Readers

The annual Pharos Trainee Spy Games competition is being held at Alexandria and Kensy and Max can't wait to participate - and win! The challenges include an obstacle course, driving races, extreme parkour, coding and the big one - a treasure hunt, full of danger and intrigue. The prizes for the games ar e legendary, and with only one champion, the twins are forced to go head to head. When the stakes are raised with news of a saboteur in their midst, Kensy and Max must put all their spy skills to the test. Who is the double agent? And which of the trainee spies has what it takes to emerge victorious? A special Kensy and Max story for Australia Reads. ...Show more

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

$2.99 AUD

Category: Younger Readers

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?  

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

$2.99 AUD

Category: Younger Readers

The World's Worst Parents by David Walliams

$19.99 AUD

Category: Younger Readers

Millions of young readers have loved the World's Worst Children tales and revelled in the World's Worst Teachers with their delightfully dreadful deeds – now prepare for…THE WORLD'S WORST PARENTS! From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and illustrated in glorious colour by the art istic genius, Tony Ross. Are you ready to meet the worst parents ever? Sure, some parents are embarrassing – but they're NOTHING on this lot. These ten tales of the world's most spectacularly silly mums and deliriously daft dads will leave you rocking with laughter. Pinch your nose for Peter Pong, the dad with the stinkiest feet in the world… jump out of the way of Harriet Hurry, the fastest mum on two wheels… watch out for Monty Monopolize, the dad who takes all his kids’ toys… and, oh no, it’s Supermum! Brandishing a toilet brush and a mop, she’s out to save the world! With a very special introduction said to be from David’s own mum, these ten tales of the most madcap mums and deliciously daft dads will leave you rocking with laughter. ...Show more

Planet Weird (Weirdo #15) by Anh Do

$14.99 AUD

Category: Younger Readers | Series: Weirdo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MEEEEE! Not only is it PLANET DAY, its also Weir Dos BIRTHDAY! And his partys going to be so HUGE youll see it from space! It wont be easy... but it will be FUNNY!

The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst (#3 Bronte Mettlestone) by Jaclyn Moriarty

$21.99 AUD

Category: Younger Readers | Series: Bronte Mettlestone / Kingdoms and Empires

A magical tale of mystery and adventure that proves that sometimes even ordinary middle children can be heroes, from the bestselling author of The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone and the award-winning The Slightly Alarming Tale of the Whispering Wars. Long ago, the little Prince of Cloudburst was stolen from the seashore by a Water Sprite. Now, ten years later, the prince has found his way home. The King and Queen are planning the biggest party in their Kingdom's history to welcome him. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Kingdoms and Empires, Esther Mettlestone-Staranise is looking forward to another year at Katherine Valley Boarding School. But she arrives to find a number of strange and unsettling changes. For one, her new teacher is rumoured to be an Ogre. Two mysterious students have joined the school, and one of Esther's classmates is an undercover Spellbinder. Most disturbingly, the mountains surrounding the school - usually a delight of glaciers, teashops, lakes and Faeries - are now crowded with wicked Shadow Mages. As secrets and dangers escalate, Esther must find the answers to several puzzles. Why is her teacher behaving so oddly? Which of Esther's classmates is the Spellbinder, and can they really protect the school from gathering hordes of Shadow Mages? Could the Stolen Prince of Cloudburst be connected? How can Esther - who is not talented like her sisters, nor an adventurer like her cousin, but just Esther - save her family, her school and possibly her entire world? ...Show more

Tilly and the Map of Stories (#3 Pages & Co) by Anna James

$18.99 AUD

Category: Younger Readers | Series: Pages and Co

Third in the modern-classic and bestselling bookwandering series that celebrates all that is best in life: books, adventure, friendship - and cake! Strange things are happening. A man comes into Pages & Co looking for a book... then suddenly can't remember it. Tilly and her family feel like the wor ld is changing - but can't quite put their finger on why. Meanwhile, the Underwoods are expanding their control over bookwandering - and they still have their sights set on Tilly. Leaving the safety of the bookshop, Tilly heads to America to find the legendary Archivists and save bookwandering... ... or at least, that's the plan. Wandering in layers of story, Tilly and her friend Oskar come up against dangers they could never have expected, team up with an unexpectedly familiar face, and ultimately find themselves taking on the biggest threat to stories there has ever been - with only their courage and ingenuity to help them. As well as some of their dearest fictional friends... ...Show more