Recommended Books (Ages 9 - 12)

Enjoy this new DETECTIVE BEANS adventure in the bestselling and award-winning graphic novel series by Li Chen! Your favourite kitten detective is back with a new mystery to solve . . . and treasure to find! When Captain Scuttlebeard gives Beans a treasure map, Beans is determined to find the prize at the end. The clues take him all over...

In this hilarious full-colour graphic novel, Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat by Li Chen, readers are introduced to Cat Town's best kitten detective on a new and exciting adventure. When Detective Beans realises his favourite hat has gone missing, he quickly jumps into action to crack the case. Armed with his wit, determination, and a love...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan is the highly anticipated, brand-new adventure following the number one bestseller, Chalice of the Gods. The original hero. A brand-new adventure. Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times—battling monsters, Titans, even death himself—so graduating high school should be a breeze, right? Wrong. Percy needs three recommendation...

The next hilarious new story in the number one bestselling Lottie Brooks series. From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new story from the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series! Lottie's done with embarrassing herself. There can't possibly be any more ways to do it! Right? Have her annoying little brother announce her bra size while shopping? Done. Get her...

Dragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul, meals magically appear based on your mood and dreams literally come to life... Nevermoor meets Pokemon in New Zealand author Graci Kim's thrilling new middle-grade fantasy series! Dare to enter a world of secrets and spells, where your wildest dreams—or your darkest nightmares—come to life before your eyes... Fourteen-year-old Aria Loveridge lives...

A hotel opening, a budding romance, a missing locket and . . . a ghost. Josephine Eloise Thomas and her family are getting ready for the grand opening of their hotel. And with the surprise gifting of a beautiful tabby kitten from Josephine's next-door neighbours, the Martins, things are looking up. Until chaos strikes. To start, the criminal mastermind Anastasia,...

For every villain, there is a hero ... Turtle isn’t one of the heroes he reads about in stories. If he were, he’d use his animus powers to help Pyrrhia - instead of keeping his abilities a secret, even from his own sister. Now that Darkstalker, the sinister and impossibly old dragon from Pyrrhia’s most notorious legends, has returned, Turtle...

Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town is back to solve all the mysteries that you need solved, and even the ones you don't need solved. He's that good. In between playing Scrabble, having sleepovers, and trips to the beach, there's always time for crime solving. Whether it's who ate Mum's donuts, who has lost their handbag in the park, which...

International bestselling author Jeff Kinney serves up heaps of laughs in Partypooper, the 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. You're Invited - RSVP for Fun! Greg Heffley is planning the ultimate party-for himself. But when the guest list grows, the decorations flop, and the surprises backfire, this birthday bash turns into a total blowout-just not the...

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. Fantastic Mr Fox "On a hill above the valley there was a wood. In the wood there was a huge tree. Under the tree there was a hole. In the hole lived Mr Fox and Mrs Fox and...

Eleven-year-old Lonasei is lonely — she wishes her older sister Eva Grace wasn't so mean, and that her mum Aria didn't have to work so much. But when Aria inherits her childhood home, Lonasei discovers she can enter her late Aunt Malia's paintings and experience the memories within. Through them, she discovers that her mother had another sister, Agnes, who went...

The #1 New York Times best-selling series is back with a brand new tale! Discover what happens next in this thrilling addition to the Wings of Fire saga, where one of its biggest secrets will be revealed. In the and highly-anticipated sixteenth book, beloved author Tui T. Sutherland will answer the question her fans have been asking her for years....

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times best-selling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! Three dragons. One unavoidable, unpredictable destiny. This is the beginning ... of the end. In the SeaWing kingdom, a young prince learns he is an animus—capable of wonderful magic that comes with a terrible price. In the mind...

A question of loyalty… Peril has always been loyal. First to Queen Scarlet, even when she used Peril’s fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in her violent SkyWing arena. Now Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy and everything Clay cares about, Peril sets off to...

You can't fight time, or love... A coming-of-age love story with a twist! When Theodore Brown looks into a person's eyes, he sees a number: the exact number of days he'll spend with them. It's hard to make friends when there's a literal countdown! He's kept everyone at a safe distance since his dad died. But now that he's in...

Includes: Percy Jackson and the Lighting Thief Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth Percy Jackson and the Titan’s Curse Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian Available in paperback with enchanting cover arts, all the five books of the Percy Jackson series are included in this box set. The book follows the...

The first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, follows the adventures of a seemingly ordinary twelve-year-old boy who discovers that he is far from normal. When Percy Jackson learns he is the son of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, his life turns upside down. Suddenly thrust into a...

When Getwin, Lea and Buckle—with the help of Sharp the raven—unearth the trickster Book of Blacke, they embark on a quest to undo the controls on their world, seeking justice for the Scribes who are forced to work and for those who have never been allowed to read or write. The city of Wyle comes alive with danger and intrigue...

Dawn can't wait for her trip to California. Aside from all the sun and fun, it's her first visit since her brother, Jeff, moved back to live with their dad. California is better than Dawn ever remembered it. The beaches are beautiful, the local theme park is a blast, and Dawn is enjoying all her favourite foods. Plus, Dawn's best...

Dragonkind is FREE! Free from the terror of the Blade Wolf. Free to fly the skies and roam across the land.Firefly dragon sisters Dessa and Sacha could not be happier. For them, this is a dream come true. Their happiness is shared by all the other dragons. . . Well almost.Stormy may be the king of the Cliff dragons now,...

The Dangerous Gift is a thrilling addition to the Wings of Fire series by Tui Sutherland. Snowfall didn’t expect to be the queen of the IceWings at such a young age, but now that she is, she’s determined to be the best queen ever. Her plan is simple: keep her tribe within IceWing territory, where it’s safe, while keeping every...

Wings of Fire: the First Fifteen Books by Tui T. Sutherland is a captivating series that brings to life the epic world of dragons and their gripping adventures. This box set includes the first fifteen books of the series, offering readers the complete journey filled with heroism, friendship, and an endless battle between good and evil. Sutherland's storytelling weaves together...

Titles in This Set : Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules The Last Straw Dog Days The Ugly Truth Cabin Fever The Third Wheel Hard Luck The Long Haul Old School Double down Do it Yourself

Dive into the complete New York Times bestselling series The Wild Robot with this beautiful boxset. Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is – but she...

The enchanting new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot series from award-winning author-illustrator Peter Brown, packed full of glorious illustrations. Roz the robot has made an unlikely home for herself on an idyllic island dense with forests, wildflowers, and friendly animal inhabitants - including her own young son Brightbill the gosling. Life on the island...

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. A stodgy parent is no fun at all. What a child wants and deserves is a parent who is sparky Danny has the most marvellous and exciting father anyone ever had. He can repair any car or machine...

The original heroes from The Lightning Thief are reunited for their biggest challenge yet: getting Percy to college when the gods are standing in his way, now in paperback! The instant number one bestseller Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods brings back the beloved characters from Rick Riordan’s mythological universe for an all-new thrilling adventure. Percy...

In Hot Mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with his whole family. The pressure is building for Greg Heffley, who discovers that when you mix heaps of family, a tiny beach house, and sweltering heat, it's a recipe for...

Charlotte's Web by E. B. White is a heart-warming and enchanting tale that delves into the themes of friendship, loyalty, and the inevitability of change. The story transports readers to Zuckerman's farm, where a young girl named Fern nurtures a runt piglet she names Wilbur. Her love and care save Wilbur from an untimely fate, and he is sold to...

The launch of a brand-new series from blockbuster Warriors author Erin Hunter about two orphaned cat sisters who discover a secret world of magical creatures ... and the humans who are out to control them. Willow and Luna have been on their own since they were kittens. After their mother’s death, they settled into a scrappy life in the heart...

A charming graphic novel bursting with first-crush butterflies and the joy of finding your people! Lia is finally feeling settled into her new life. Her friends are amazing, her French is improving, and her periods... ugh, those are still terrible. But Lia's crush, Julien, is noticing her. Lia thinks he likes her, but she can't tell for sure. And while...

The competition heats up, as best friends go after the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars! Hikaru In The Light! (A Graphic Novel: Volume 3) sees Hikaru's dreams of stardom so close ... and yet so far! She's pushing herself to the limit to improve her singing and dancing skills for the Girls in the Light pop idol competition, but...

Deep in the rain forest, danger awaits... Glory knows that the dragon world is wrong about her being "a lazy RainWing.” Maybe she wasn't meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, but Glory is sharp, and her venom is deadly... even if it's also still a secret. So when the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory...

It’s 1861, and gold fever is sweeping the world. Otherwise sensible adults have gone mad and will do anything to get their hands on the precious metal. But two children have been caught up in the rush. Michael and Atarangi couldn’t be more different, but they share one thing: each has a remarkable and magical talent. Circumstances conspire to bring...

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. Bigger and bigger grew the peach, bigger and bigger and BIGGER. James and the Giant Peach follows James Henry Trotter as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. James lives with his awful Aunt Sponge and Aunt...

From the punk rock stars of Australian children's literature comes the fastest-selling Australian book in a decade and the no. 1 bestselling book of 2015. Brilliantly silly - The Daily Telegraph Hilariously clever - Australian Women's Weekly Andy and Terry's amazing The 65-Storey Treehouse now has a pet-grooming salon, a birthday room where it's always your birthday (even when it's...

The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire: Special Edition, Book Two) by Tui Sutherland reveals the gripping tale of the SeaWing throne's lost heir, finally making her way home. Tsunami can't believe it's finally happening. Together with her fellow dragonets of destiny, she is journeying under the water to the grand SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery,...

Sunny has always taken the Dragonet Prophecy very seriously. If Pyrrhia’s dragons need her, Clay, Tsunami, Glory, and Starflight to end the war, she’s ready to try. She even has some good ideas on how to do it, if anyone would listen to her. But shattering news from Morrowseer has shaken Sunny’s faith in their destiny. Is it possible for...

The Hidden Kingdom (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #3) by Tui T. Sutherland reveals the true mettle of Glory, a dragon misunderstood by her own kind. Despite being dismissed as 'a lazy RainWing', Glory harbours a sharp mind and a secret, deadly venom. Her story unfolds as the dragonets seek refuge in the rainforest, where she confronts the reality of...

The fourth book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series – now as a graphic novel! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. Honestly, blowing up another school was the last thing I wanted to do. As the son of a Greek God, I've had my share of near-death disaster – and now my arch enemy Luke wants...

Inspired by the wonderful world of Roald Dahl, this is the perfect Mother's Day gift. The perfect gift for your MAGNIFICENT mum this Mother's Day! A read-aloud, read-again rhyming board book that celebrates the brilliance of mums everywhere - ideal for parents and chiddlers to read and share together. Look out for more marvellous board books for titchy toddlers: My...

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. WHOOSH! Inside the Great Glass Elevator, Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket and his family are cruising a thousand feet above the chocolate factory. They can see the whole world below them, but they're not alone. The American Space Hotel...

Andy and Terry's amazing treehouse has 13 new levels including a chocolate waterfall, a non-erupting active volcano, an opera house, a baby-dinosaur petting zoo, Andy and Terry's Believe it or Else! museum, a not-very-merry merry-go-round, a boxing elephant called the Trunkinator, an X-Ray room, a disco with a light-up dance floor, the world's scariest roller-coaster, and a top secret 39th...

Handwriting: An I Know It! Book by Hinkler Pty Ltd is a School Zone Handwriting workbook designed to help children develop legible cursive handwriting. It provides clear instructions and abundant opportunities for practice. At the beginning of the workbook, letters are categorised into groups that share similar hand movements and strokes, aiding in easier learning. The workbook includes practice pages...

A Twisted Tale: Part of Your World the Manga Volume 1 (Disney) by Davide Sarti and Liz Braswell imagines an intriguing 'what if' scenario: What if Ariel had never defeated Ursula? It's been five years since the infamous sea witch overcame the little mermaid and took King Triton's life in the process. Now, Ariel reigns as the voiceless queen of...

Join April Wood on a thrilling Arctic adventure set in the world of the THE LAST BEAR, FINDING BEAR and THE LONE HUSKY. August Wood lives in the far north of the Arctic. His best friend is a husky called Blaze, and he’s the younger brother of April Wood – the girl who once famously rescued a polar bear.But one...

Celebrate the phenomenal, sales-smashing, award-winning Treehouse series with this stunning colour edition of the bestselling The 52-Storey Treehouse. Andy and Terry's incredible, ever-expanding treehouse has 13 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 Training Academy and a high-tech detective agency...

Peace has come to Pyrrhia ... for now. The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all the tribes and teach them to live together, perhaps even as friends. Moonwatcher isn't sure how she feels about school,...

Once upon a time there was a terrible monster called the Ickabog. Or so the story goes... Prepare for a legendary adventure from one of the world’s greatest storytellers, J.K. Rowling, now featuring striking illustrations from award-winning illustrator Ben Mantle. Once upon a time there was a tiny kingdom called Cornucopia, as rich in happiness as it was in gold,...

Percy Jackson: The Demigod Files is the perfect companion to this megaselling series - essential reading for all young demigods! In these top-secret files, Rick Riordan, Camp Half-Blood's senior scribe, gives you an inside look at the world of demigods that NO regular human child is allowed to see. These highly classified archives include three of Percy Jackson's most perilous...

Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller! High up in a tall building lives Mr Hoppy all alone. Downstairs lives Mrs Silver. Mr Hoppy loves her. And Mrs Silver loves her tortoise, Alfie. Oh, if only Mr Hoppy could perform some great feat that would make him a hero in her eyes! Then one day...

The 169-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton introduces readers to their biggest and most astonishing treehouse yet! It has everything you could wish for, including an electric pony stable, a Santa Land, a noisy level, a kangaroo-riding range, a Whatever-Weather-You-Want dome, a 100% edible gingerbread house, and a hall of funhouse mirrors. But Anti-Andy, Terrible-Terry, and Junkyard-Jill, their...

The first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO. Look, I never asked to be the son of a Greek god, I was just a normal kid... until I accidentally vaporised my maths teacher. Percy Jackson...

The enemy grows stronger ... Emily survived the chaos of the Guardian Academy, but Max Griffin has stolen the Mother Stone. With it, the Elf King forges new Amulets that will give him the power to invade and destroy the nation of Windsor. Emily and her friends lead the soldiers of the Cielis Guard in a fight to stop him,...

In the midst of a brutal winter in the unforgiving Snowlands, a famine plagues the wolf pack. As the pack goes hungry, blame falls on Feba, an orphaned wolf cub whose white fur many believe to be a bad omen. When the wolf pack's cubs vanish, the pack leaders vote to banish Feba. She escapes her fate and runs off...

A group of code-busting friends races to find a powerful ring before their rivals can use it for dark magic. Emma Avery has always loved solving puzzles and codes, and now that she’s processing a recent autism diagnosis and facing down seventh grade at a new school, they’re even more important to her. Then Emma meets Nate Lin. He’s popular...

There are dark secrets in the Poison Jungle, some that Sundew is keeping, and some that she's only just beginning to discover. And now that a new war is upon them, Sundew and her friends must unearth the jungle's oldest secret—even if what they find has the power to destroy them all. The Poison Jungle (Wings of Fire #13) by...

The Lost Continent (Wings of Fire #11) by Tui Sutherland Blue the SilkWing is content. Life in his Hive is safe; he loves his family; he has enough to eat. And Pantala has been at peace for as long as he can remember. SilkWings and HiveWings live and work together in harmony, and because they stay vigilant, no one has...

Why is Cricket immune to Queen Wasp's powers? Whenever the queen takes control of all the HiveWings, speaking through their mouths and seeing through their eyes, Cricket has to hide, terrified of being discovered. Now she's hiding again, wanted for stealing the Book of Clearsight along with her new SilkWing friends, Blue and Swordtail, and the fierce LeafWing, Sundew. Can...

Children of the Rush - Book 3 is the third and final book in the Children of the Rush middle grade novel trilogy. It is historical fiction, set in Otago and Hokitika, New Zealand during the gold rushes of the 1860s. Atarangi, Michael, and Siu have crossed the Southern Alps and settled in Hokitika just as a new gold rush...

After her confrontation with Ikol, Emily finally understands the stone's power and what she must do to defend Alledia from the shadows. As she travels to Typhon to help her mum and Navin, Prince Trellis returns to the Kingdom of the Elves to save his countrymen – and confront the fraud who has seized power in the absence of a...

In the shadows, trouble is brewing... When Starflight is stolen by his own tribe, he hopes to at least discover some of the long-held NightWing secrets—what magical powers they really have, who they’re allied with in the war, and where they’ve been living all this time. But the truth about Starflight’s tribe is more terrible than he ever imagined: Not...

The best-selling Wings of Fire series takes flight in this first graphic novel edition, adapted by the author with art by Mike Holmes. Clay has grown up under the mountain, chosen along with four other dragonets to fulfil a mysterious prophecy and end the war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia. So when one of the dragonets is threatened, all...

The Meltdown: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (13) is the thirteenth book in the phenomenal, best-selling series by Jeff Kinney. When snow shuts down Greg Heffley's middle school, his neighbourhood transforms into a wintry battlefield. Rival groups fight over territory, build massive snow forts, and stage epic snowball fights. In the crosshairs are Greg and his trusty best friend, Rowley...

A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun... unless, of course, you're the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns. Gas station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender, and a runaway pig – not exactly Greg Heffley's idea of a good time. But even the worst road trip can...

Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just better tell Greg's dad that. Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organised sports and other 'manly' endeavours. Thus far, Greg manages to sidestep his father's efforts—then comes the threat of military school and Greg realises he has to shape...

Whatever you do, don't ask Greg Heffley how he spent his summer holidays, because he definitely doesn't want to talk about it. As Greg enters the new school year, he's eager to put the past three months behind him...and one event in particular. Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother Rodrick knows all about the incident. And secrets have a way...

Being a kid can really stink. And no one knows this better than Greg Heffley, who finds himself thrust into high school where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. Luckily, Greg has his best friend and sidekick, Rowley. But when Rowley's popularity starts to rise, it kicks off a chain of events...

The Witches (Colour Edition) by Roald Dahl offers a scarily funny adventure presented in full colour. The witches have a chilling motto: One child a week is fifty-two a year. Squish them and squiggle them and make them disappear. The Grand High Witch of All the World is the scariest of them all, but one boy and the grandmother he...

The no. 1 bestselling Australian book of 2014 "Sublime silliness" - Daily Telegraph "Wildly entertaining" - Books & Publishing Andy and Terry's incredible, ever-expanding treehouse has 13 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 Training Academy, and a high-tech detective...

Join Andy and Terry in their spectacular new 78-Storey Treehouse. They've added 13 new levels including a drive-thru car wash, a combining machine, a scribbletorium, an ALL-BALL sports stadium, Andyland, Terrytown, a high-security potato chip storage facility, and an open-air movie theatre. Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!

The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy — a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice. Five dragonets are collected to fulfil the prophecy, raised...

Discover where it all began in this exclusive limited edition of The Dragonet Prophecy! Five dragonets have been chosen to fulfil a prophecy and end a terrible war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia. But not every dragonet wants a destiny—and when Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny decide to take fate into their own talons, the world will never...

Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth is the riveting fourth instalment in Rick Riordan's bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. With a fresh cover design to captivate new readers and long-time fans alike, this gripping adventure continues the saga that has inspired the Disney+ series. As a demigod, Percy Jackson has faced countless near-death experiences, but the...

This official Amulet colouring book includes more than 90 images to colour! Fill in portraits of your favourite characters, including Emily, Navin, Miskit, Leon, Trellis, Vigo, Elf King, Max and more! Colour in patterned pages full of objects familiar to any Stonekeeper and scenes featuring your favourite locations and moments from the original graphic novels. Each page has beautiful artwork...

Relish in mischief, adventure and the most unusual family ever, with the bestselling and multi-award-winning Katrina Nannestad. Frances Bloom: Dangerous Days transports readers into a world where Frances Bloom's dreams have come true. Her grandparents are a honey-coloured bear and a garden gnome. Nasty Ms Thistle has been taken to Harsh Island Home for Unwanted Teachers and Cats. Her class...

Have you ever wondered what life is like for a Minecraft Zombie? Zombie had one goal—to play the remastered edition of his favourite game with his mates all weekend long. Easy, right? Wrong! Now he's helping plan a surprise 50th birthday for his mum, dodging his little brother's whiny game requests, and trying to keep the party a secret. Oh,...

Journey into the enchanting world of The Lost Defenders, where 11-year-old Jace discovers the real reason he can see monsters that no one else can. Jace Tanner has always been different—he can see monsters no one else can. As if fitting in at school wasn't hard enough! All he wants is to be normal... and maybe make it through his...

If you could have any superpower, what would you choose? Super strength? Invisibility? The ability to fly? Super speed? So many superpowers to choose from. Unfortunately, for Licky Ricky, he didn’t get to choose. He just woke up one day with the most useless, least impressive, socially unacceptable, slightly embarrassing, frankly gross, superpower of all time! Grab your barf bags,...