Cristy Burne

From the creative minds of LEGO Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler comes a LEGO book like no other. The year is 2130. Humanity's reign has ended but the world is recovering—in one brick at a time. LEGO minifigures have risen from the debris to craft intricate civilisations inside discarded objects—each one inspired by the relic they now call...

Beneath the Trees is an adventure story about courage, leadership and leeches. It is for everyone who's ever wanted to see a platypus. Cam and Sophie feel like they've been travelling forever to get to the rainforest, the river, and their cousins. They just want to see a platypus in the wild, but with the rain tipping down and the...

This new adventure story from award-winning children's author Cristy Burne helps readers learn about the importance of honesty and owning your actions. Blair and his cousin embark on an adventurous day out, snorkelling on the wreck of the Omeo, but their excitement turns to panic when Blair loses his brother's cherished GoPro camera on the seabed. No one knows about...

Harry's perfect life does not include spending an entire weekend tramping around a stinking-hot, snake-filled scrub. But doing it without a phone? That's a big mistake. As it turns out, it was only the beginning... City kid Harry is doomed to spend his weekend hiking with his phone-addict Mum, her bossy bestie Ana, and Ana's kid Deepika, a camping fanatic...

Age range 9 to 12 Aussie STEM Stars is an inspiring children's series that celebrates Australia's experts in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. About Suzy Urbaniak 'Many people tend to follow the crowd, but never ask 'Why?' Suzy Urbaniak taught me so many things. This new way of thinking changed how I view the world.' — Year 6 CoRE Student,...

What is leaking from Uranus? How hard is it to hijack a UFO? And what happened to Lord Slayer Omega Freeze-dried Hell Flux? Uncover the truth in this madcap STEM-meets-adventure graphic novel. Ultra Violet: Escape from Uranus is a blend of laugh-out-loud chaos and real science. You will need: A talking hermit crab (Leonardo da Pinchi) A backfiring Butt Blaster...

Shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards 2021: 8 to 10 Years Age range 9 to 14 Aussie STEM Stars: Fiona Wood is a compelling read about Fiona Wood, a plastic surgeon whose expertise in burns treatment gained worldwide recognition following the 2002 Bali bombings. This story reflects her journey from defending the weak and repairing the...

Isaac arrives on Rottnest Island hoping for an awesome holiday adventure, but his mum would rather he stayed inside, where it's safe. Then Isaac meets Emmy. She's allowed to do whatever she wants - and she wants to have fun! With Emmy daring him on, Isaac's life gets more and more exciting. But when things go horribly wrong on their...

Violet is a science genius. Izzy believes in aliens. Leonardo da Pinch is a talking crab. Together, they’re on a mission to save their school, only, today’s the sort of day when ANYTHING could happen (including an outer space invasion and explosions!) It’s time to get DOWN TO BUSINESS with some wacky science in a GRAPHIC NOVEL that will leave...

Wednesday Weeks is just starting to get the hang of this whole magic thing. But Gorgomoth the Unclean is on the loose again and he's out to ruin everything, for keeps. When Gorgomoth steals the Crown of Destiny and turns Grandpa into a frog, it's up to Wednesday and Alfie - with help from Bruce and their new friend Adaline...

Wednesday Weeks just wants to finish Year Six without any more magical mishaps. But Gorgomoth the Unclean has other plans.The tyrannical goblin king is back, and he's hot on the trail of the long-lost Stone of Power. If he finds it, it'll be goodbye school holidays and hello Third Age of Never-Ending Darkness.To beat Gorgomoth to the stone, Wednesday and...

In a world of magic, can science save the day?Wednesday Weeks never wanted to be a sorcerer's apprentice. She'd rather study science than magic. But when her cloak-wearing, staff-wielding grandpa is captured by a power-hungry goblin king, Wednesday must find a way to embrace her magical heritage and rescue him from the dreaded Tower of Shadows.Luckily, she's not alone. Her...

One Day Soon is an emotional verse novel about how, when illness strikes, a few special moments can matter most. What if one day soon never comes? When Alex's parents receive a message that brings shocking news, his whole world is turned upside-down- Alex's uncle has been diagnosed with a genetic form of Motor Neurone Disease. The ripple effect is...