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The eagerly anticipated sequel to the bestselling The Girl from MunichAfter enduring the horror and chaos of postwar Germany, Lotte Drescher and her family arrive in Australia full of hope for a new l

Best friends Frankie and Drew are desperate to win this year’s Halloween costume parade, and they know exactly what will give them the edge: authentic Viking costumes from olden-day Norway! The plan is simple: use their secret Sonic Suitcase to get in, get helmets, and get out. But they weren’t counting on accidentally bringing back a Viking called Birger with them – plus his angry brother Brynjar, who really has it in for Frankie and Drew. Can the boys round up the vikings, get them back home and win the costume parade before anyone discovers what they’ve done?From Australia’s favourite comedian Peter Helliar comes the third adventure in his hilarious and bestselling Frankie Fish series!

Many years ago something happened to my daughter Isobel, something that broke her from the inside. Our family fell apart that day, and we never could pick up the pieces…When tragedy strikes, sin

Winner AudioFile Earphones Award 2014'Winton's homage to the ocean and his childhood... A book to return to again and again.'The Sun HeraldThe enchanting memoirs from one of Australia's greatest novel

A rich, spellbinding new novel from the author of The Lake House--the story of a love affair and a mysterious murder that cast their shadows across generations, set in England from the 1860s until the

A rich, spellbinding new novel from the author of The Lake House--the story of a love affair and a mysterious murder that cast their shadows across generations, set in England from the 1860s until the

We live in a world of time famine, stuffocation and addiction to entertainment rather than education. So it’s time to eliminate some of the noise and distraction and get back to the basic essent

Britain’s answer to Marley and Me—the hilarious and heartwarming international bestseller about learning to live with a troublesome dog.Like many first-time pet owners, London-based noveli

A fast-paced, hard-edged thriller set in Essex – out east, beyond London, and way outside the law.Daniel Connell is a disgraced ex-City lawyer now scraping a living in Essex. When an old childho

A gripping and explosive psychological thriller about a young woman who disappears after being hounded by a vicious online troll.Years ago, Fortune gave up on his daughter, Sophie, after a troubled ad

The third collection of crazy adventures featuring Jack!The Top Team: Jack wants to win the maths competition at school, but it’s not his best subject. Luckily, he’s been paired with a maths whiz! Can they work together to win?The Playground Problem: Jack's friend Billie is away, so Jack hangs out with Alex instead. They have heaps of fun together! But what will happen when Billie comes back?The Best Party Ever: Jack’s whole class is coming to his birthday party. It’s going to be awesome! But what will he do when his best friend is too sick to come?The Big Adventure: Jack loves camping! Sleeping in a tent, toasting marshmallows and especially going on adventures. But will one of his adventures take him a little further than he planned?The Bravest Kid: When Jack hurts his ankle, he tries really hard not to cry. He's not a baby! Surely he can be braver than that?

The fabulous Billie B Brown and her pals in the Secret Mystery Club solve three more neighbourhood whodunits in their own special way!Strawberry Thief: Someone has stolen all of the ripe strawberries

Join Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, his faithful cat Envelope and his good grey mare in this first collection of the brave, little knight’s adventures!Once upon a time there was a fantastical childre

Ten-year-old Darcy Burdock is one of life's noticers. She sees the extraordinary in the everyday, and the wonder in the world around her.In Darcy's fifth story, it's the summer holidays and Darcy is n

Morris West spins a glowing thread of love lost and regained, woven through a rich tapestry of intrigue, betrayal, suspense and murder.On Bryan Cavanagh's birthday, a sealed letter from Rome arrives,

Can you see him? My kitten? Close your eyes tightHis fur is so soft and all silvery whiteImagine him quick! Have you imagined enough?Oh, good, you can see him! It's Squishy McFluff!When Ava discovers

Can you see him? My kitten? Close your eyes tightHis fur is so soft and all silvery whiteImagine him quick! Have you imagined enough?Oh, good, you can see him! It's Squishy McFluff!When Ava discovers

The second collection of zany adventures featuring Jack!The New Friend: Jack has found a lost puppy! It is so cute. But can he convince his mum and dad to let him keep it?The Worst Sleepover: Jack is

When Mr Bambuckle arrives, laughs, thrills, silliness and imagination are guaranteed to follow!He’s the first teacher to cook us breakfast.Is his spark-maker beetle really that dangerous?I heard

The second collection of zany adventures featuring Jack!The New Friend: Jack has found a lost puppy! It is so cute. But can he convince his mum and dad to let him keep it?The Worst Sleepover: Jack is

The remarkable, unbelievable and provocative story of one woman’s experiences working on death row in Huntsville, Texas.In 12 years, Michelle Lyons witnessed nearly 300 executions.First as a rep

A darkly gripping domestic drama about secrets and lies …When you have everything, you have everything to lose …Alexandra Inglis is a respected family doctor, trusted by her patients to ke

Daphne is off to St Rita’s, an exclusive girls’ boarding school. It sounds awfully respectable and Daphne herself is awfully respectable too. She loves to read, and is delighted to be offe

A haunting and enigmatic tale that will keep you awake and wondering long after you’ve finished this classic Australian mystery.SOON TO BE A MAJOR TELEVISION SERIES STARRING NATALIE DORMER (GAME

Mudrooroo returns to his roots to give us the striking and evocative story of an Australian Black Boy....a boy born long ago in 1938 who was named Balga or Black Boy. He had an Aboriginal mother and a

Is this the right book for you? Take the stupid test and find out.Do you worry about getting sucked into the top of escalators?Do you push doors marked PULL and pull doors marked PUSH?Do you believe a bogeyman hides under the bed?Do you automatically turn around when somebody calls "Hey, Stupid!"?Do you think that being able to stuff your mouth full of marshmallows is a sign of superior intelligence?Score: One point for each "yes" answer.3-5 You are extremely stupid. You will love this book.1-2 You are fairly stupid. You will love this book.0 You think you're really smart but deep down you're as stupid as the rest of us. You will love this book.

Is this the right book for you? Take the stupid test and find out.Do you worry about getting sucked into the top of escalators?Do you push doors marked PULL and pull doors marked PUSH?Do you believe a

The bestselling author of The Ancient Future returns with the final instalment of this compelling series about an ancient and powerful female lineage...Mia Montrose, archaeological linguist, has disco

The bestselling author of The Ancient Future returns with the second instalment of this compelling new series about an ancient and powerful female lineage ... Ashlee Devere, 19th century clairvoyant,

Join Billie B Brown and the Secret Mystery Club as they solve three spooky Billie B mysteries!The fabulous Billie and her pals in the Secret Mystery Club solve three neighbourhood whodunits in their o

Sharply observed, bitter and humorous, The Long Prospect is a story of life in an Australian industrial town.Growing up neglected in a seedy boarding house, 12-year-old Emily Lawrence befriends Max, a

An uplifting story of new and old friendships, letting go of the past and looking to the future...Does one simple act of kindness have the power to completely turn someone’s life around?It’

The third book in the charming Kingdom of the Lost series for younger listeners by award-winning author Isobelle Carmody.Bily and Zluty, the injured Monster and two diggers journey into a land of ice

Join Jack in his first collection of crazy adventures—he might be shy, but he shines in his school musical, builds excellent Lego castles and even makes his own robot costumes out of cardboard boxes!The Crazy CousinsJack’s in the mood for mooching around, not playing with his crazy cousins! But will his bad mood spoil the whole day?The Robot BluesJack is invited to a costume party, and he’s made an awesome robot suit. But what if the other kids at the party think it’s lame?The Winning GoalIt’s Jack’s first day at soccer! He really wants to kick a goal, but the coach has made him goalie. There’s no glory in goal keeping, is there?The Scary SoloJack’s best friend got the solo that he wanted, and he’s a bit mad. But when things go wrong on concert night, can Jack save the day?The Worry MonsterJack hates spelling. He has a test coming up, but he doesn’t want to practise for it. What will happen if he leaves it too late?

Growing up in the modern world, our children can often feel distracted, stressed and anxious. The ancient wisdom of Buddhism, with its emphasis on peace, compassion and mindfulness, is the ideal basis

The unforgettable story of how an Australian bush girl saved the lives of 1,000 Polish and Jewish children in a daring escape from the Nazis.Joice Loch was an extraordinary Australian. She had the ins

A heartbreaking and unputdownable psychological thriller that will keep you guessing right until the end.You lost your daughter. You will never forgive yourself. And now someone is determined to make

Join Andy and Terry in their now 91-storey spectacular treehouse. They’ve added 13 new levels, including the world’s most powerful whirlpool, a mashed-potato-and-gravy train and a human pinball machin

Join Andy and Terry in their now 91-storey spectacular treehouse. They’ve added 13 new levels, including the world’s most powerful whirlpool, a mashed-potato-and-gravy train and a human pi

Award-winning author Isobelle Carmody applies her talent to a contemporary suburban setting and an offbeat, lovable cast of characters.Are Alyzon’s new abilities a blessing...or a curse?Alyzon W