Belinda Murrell

Four of the most fantastic Lulu Bell stories to make you smile! Adventures are more fun with friends! Celebrate with Lulu and her friends as they rescue a fairy penguin, prepare for the Moon Festival, have fun at Harmony Day, and save the school's garden after a storm! Lulu Bell's Best Friends Ever includes four bestselling Lulu Bell stories: Lulu...

She didn’t know why she felt the urge to wear the old necklace. It just seemed to have a magnetic pull on her. When Sophie wears the heart-shaped locket, she magically travels back to 1858 to learn the truth about her ancestor. Charlotte Mackenzie and her sister, Nell, live a wonderful life on a misty Scottish island. Then disaster strikes,...

Aussie Kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers aged 6-8 years. From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep farm in WA to a beach in QLD, this junior fiction series celebrates stories about children living in unique places in every state in Australia. Eight characters, eight stories, eight authors and illustrators from all...

Daredevil Princess and the Fire Dragon by Belinda Murrell is a royally fun junior fiction series filled with magic, adventure, and daring... and a very sassy unicorn. Princess Tillie and Honey Blossom are ready for another magnificent adventure when a greedy fire dragon causes endless trouble in the Queendom of Blumenfeld. First, it dries up the river, then causes trouble...

A royally fun junior fiction series filled with magic, adventure and daring . . . and a very sassy unicorn. Daredevil Princess and the Grumpy Giant takes readers on a thrilling escapade with Princess Tillie and her unicorn companion, Honey Blossom. The excitement is palpable as it's time for the mid-winter Eistfest, a celebration that enlivens all the townsfolk of...

Let me tell you a story. A story about friendship and sisters, about grief and love and danger, and about growing up... When Chloe visits her grandmother, she learns how close war came to destroying her family. Could Poppy's experiences help Chloe face her own problems? In 1941, Poppy lives in Darwin, a peaceful paradise. But when Japan attacks Pearl...

Georgie’s sad. She wants me to help her. Can’t you see her, Jemma? She’s right there. Jemma has just landed her first babysitting job, in one of the famous Witches Houses. Sammy says it’s haunted, but Jemma doesn’t know what to believe. One day, Jemma discovers an ivory rose charm. As she touches it, she sees a terrifying flashback. Is...

Performing dogs and trick riders on beautiful ponies — Lulu Bell can't wait to see this circus show! There's a circus setting up near Lulu's house. How exciting! But as Lulu and her family walk past, they see a young girl crying. Stella tells them that Spangles, the performing dog, is missing. Lulu is determined to help Stella find the...

Meet Lulu Bell. Where there's Lulu, there's family, friends, animals and adventures galore! Lulu Bell and the Cubby Fort takes Lulu and her family to their uncle's farm for the Easter holidays. There are horses to ride, a creek to swim in, and they can even sleep outside in a tent. What fun! Lulu loves being a cowgirl on the...

Lulu Bell and the Koala Joey is a delightful story where Lulu Bell's beach holiday is about to begin! Lulu can't wait for her holiday at Tarni Beach to start. She has a new pink surfboard, and her dad is going to teach her how to surf. Lulu and her friend Zac enjoy spotting wildlife in the nearby bush. However,...

Summer's here, and Lulu Bell is ready to do some gardening! A summer storm has arrived, and the Bell family are eating their dinner and playing games by candlelight. What fun! But the next morning a disaster is revealed. The school garden is ruined! Can Lulu and her best friend Molly save the day?

The best kind of bedtime story is a Lulu Bell story! Molly and Sam and Ebony the kitten are staying the night for a pyjama party. Yay! Lulu is looking forward to stories and games and snacks. But it's a busy night for Dad's vet hospital. An orphaned wallaby joey needs care and a mother dog arrives at the vet...

Everyone loves a trip to the zoo - especially Lulu Bell! Year Three are going on an excursion to the zoo. Luckily the zoo vet is one of Dad's best friends, so Lulu and Molly and their friends get special treatment! When a tiger cub gets into trouble and hurts its leg, the zookeepers have to take it to the...

Four of the best Lulu Bell stories about animals big and small! Lulu Bell loves animals. Find out what happens when a rescued pony almost causes a birthday disaster, a calf gets stuck in the mud at the farm, a tiger cub gets in trouble, and Lulu gets a double dose of kitten and puppy cuteness at one unforgettable pyjama...

Four of your favourite Lulu Bell stories about holiday fun! It's holiday time. Join Lulu Bell and her friends and family for summer surfing lessons at the beach, an outback adventure a long way from home, a birthday to remember at the farm, and a dazzling circus surprise. Lulu Bell's Fantastic Holiday Fun includes four bestselling Lulu Bell books: Lulu...

A gorgeous new series about friendships, family and seaside adventures, from our beloved bestselling author Belinda Murrell! Pippa has just arrived at a new school, in a new town, and even living on a gorgeous island isn't cheering her up. Her arrival causes ripples at Kira Island Primary School - but Pippa soon starts to make friends with eco-warrior Meg,...

Four best friends are about to discover that writing news isn't as easy as it looks—especially when puppies, pop stars and photo shoots are involved! Pippa is settling into her island home—she's even learning to surf. School is abuzz when Mrs Neill announces the launch of a new student newspaper. But how will Pippa, Meg, Charlie, and Cici decide what...

Pippa's Island 4: Camp Castaway takes readers on an exciting school camp adventure with Pippa and her friends as they head off to a tiny tropical island. The students in class 5M are thrilled about school camp, but Pippa is a bit anxious as she has never been on camp before, especially not on a deserted tropical island! The Sassy...

The fifth book in the Pippa's Island series is the most adorable story yet! Life can be hard when you're crammed into a tiny caravan with your noisy family. Pippa's looking forward to moving into their new home above the Beach Shack Cafe, but it's taking forever! Money is tight, too, and Pippa has her eye on a gorgeous new...

Magical and exciting, full of wonderful creatures, mysterious codes and puzzles, and with four courageous young heroes and heroines, this series will delight all 8 to 12 year olds. After their village is attacked, a young brother and sister set off on a dangerous quest to save their captured family and friends – and free their land from the Sedah...

Magical and exciting, full of wonderful creatures, mysterious codes and puzzles, and with four courageous young heroes and heroines, the second book in the Sun Sword Trilogy will delight all 8 to 12 year olds. Ethan, Lily, Saxon, and Roana have cracked the code, only to find that the Moon Pearl is being sent by ship to the land of...

The Daredevil Princess and the Goblin King (Book 2) by Belinda Murrell is a royally fun junior fiction series filled with magic, adventure and daring, featuring a very sassy unicorn. Princess Tillie and Honey Blossom go exploring down a secret tunnel in Rosenburg Palace. It leads to Apple Tree Creek Farm, just outside the town walls. However, strange things are...

The Daredevil Princess and the Golden Unicorn (Book 1) by Belinda Murrell is a royally fun junior fiction series filled with magic, adventure, daring, and a very sassy unicorn. Princess Tillie is brave and bold, clever and curious, daring and very determined. Which is just as well because there is trouble in the Queendom of Blumenfeld. A sneaky thief has...

In her wildest dreams, Sophie never thought she might be kidnapped by a cat and taken to a world of flying horses and wonder - but also magic, mystery, and danger! Transported to the land of Tuscia, Sophie accidentally saves the daughter of a wealthy family and is swept along on their journey to the Golden Tower. Now she is...

Meet Lulu Bell. Where there's Lulu, there's family, friends, animals and adventures galore! It's a hot day and the Bell family is going for a swim. But when a runaway dog chases a little penguin that is waddling up the beach, Lulu has to leap into action! Is the little penguin hurt? And as if that's not enough for Lulu...

The adventure is far from over as Ethan, Lily, Saxon and Roana ride for the snowy mountains to rescue a prince – and save the kingdom. Even with the Sun Gem and the Moon Pearl safely sewn into the hem of Roana's cloak, the quest is far from over. Lord Lazlac is planning to marry Queen Ashana to secure his...

Lulu Bell and the Sea Turtle is off on the adventure of a lifetime! Lulu and her family are setting off on an adventure a long way from home. Mum has been invited to visit an Aboriginal community to choose paintings for an art exhibition. Lulu, Rosie, and Gus are having lots of fun swimming and fishing with their new...

Lulu Bell is back on the farm for a rainy-day adventure and a party to remember. The farm is one of Lulu's favourite places. It's perfect for a pirate party to celebrate Gus's birthday. If only it would stop raining! Where can the kids build the pirate ship they've promised Gus? Put your gumboots on, everyone, because Lulu has the...

Lulu Bell and the Arabian Nights is about to make a new friend! It's Harmony Day at Shelly Beach School, and Lulu's class is going to star in the school play. What will be the special theme this year? Lulu is sure that the new girl in her class will have good ideas. How can she make Amira feel welcome?...

Meet Lulu Bell. Where there's Lulu, there's family, friends, animals and adventures galore! Lulu's best friend, Molly, is preparing for the Moon Festival. But there's so much to do! There are dragon costumes and paper lanterns to make, and yummy moon cakes to bake, too. Lulu Bell and the Moon Dragon takes you on an exciting journey as Lulu and...

Marli is staying with her dad in Melbourne, and missing her friends. Then she discovers a mystery - a crumbling, abandoned mansion is to be returned to her family after ninety years. Marli sneaks into the locked garden to explore, and meets Luca, a boy who has his own connection to Riversleigh. A peacock hatbox, a box camera and a...

Tilly visualised the ruby pendant, recreating its crimson fire. She felt herself diving into that pool of colour ...down into a deep, vivid dream. Tilly falls asleep wishing she could escape to a more adventurous life. In 1789, Amelie-Mathilde is living in luxury at the Palace of Versailles but her guardians want her to marry the horrible Chevalier. She falls...

The second book in Belinda Murrell's Tuscian series, set in an Italian Renaissance inspired world filled with magic, mystery, mischievous creatures, and danger at every turn! 'You don't understand how dangerous this is. Anyone you see could be a spy. You cannot trust anyone.' Sophie returns to the magical land of Tuscia and is instantly thrown into danger - Nanna...

Cooking, a concert, and cricket on the beach - it's a Lulu Bell Christmas story! The Bell family are preparing for the best Christmas ever. There are presents to wrap, yummy food to cook, and costumes to sew. But Lulu's friends Olivia and Jo are too sad to sing in the school concert because their little cat Bonnie is missing....

Meet Lulu Bell. Where there's Lulu, there's family, friends, animals, and adventures galore! It's almost time for Lulu's little sister's birthday party. But there's a problem! A pony is running loose and Lulu and her dad, the local vet, have to rescue it. Can they find the pony? And what will happen if the naughty pony gets into more mischief...

Could I be anything I want to be? What do I want to be? Maybe just ...brave? Could the ghost girl Millie has painted be her own ancestor? The river pebble charm has an astonishing story to tell ...In 1839, Charlotte Atkinson lives on a grand estate with her mamma and her sisters and brother. But after her father dies,...

The third book in the gorgeously happy and fun Pippa's Island series sees Pippa and her friends competing in the school talent quest! Kira Cove Public School is hosting a talent quest. Cici, Meg and Charlie couldn't be more excited to perform, but Pippa gets butterflies at the thought of singing on stage. After a disastrous audition, the girls get...

Longlisted for the 2021 Indie Book Awards: Non-Fiction In Searching for Charlotte, Forsyth and Murrell tell Charlotte's story along with that of their own journey to discover her. In an intriguing account, the sisters join the reader in reacting to Charlotte's actions: wondering what could have motivated certain choices; admiring the strength of spirit that pushed Charlotte through turmoil in...