CHILDREN ' S FICTION
DUE 1ST MAY
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THE ORCHARD UNDERGROUND
Mat Larkin RRP $ 17.99
What will Pri and Attica do when they discover something magical is about to be destroyed, and the only way to save it could be by destroying their own town? Mat Larkin’ s stunning debut is a big-hearted, surprising and well-plotted mystery about the joy of discovery, and digging just that little bit deeper to uncover the truth.
THE BEST MEDICINE
Christine Hamill RRP $ 16.99
When Mum gives him some seriously bad news, Philip looks to his comedy hero, Harry Hill, for an answer. But what if it’ s impossible to joke his way out of this? The Best Medicine is an unforgettable reminder that laughter is the ultimate remedy.
ELEMENTALS: ICE WOLVES
Amie Kaufman RRP $ 17.99
Everyone in Vallen knows that ice wolves and scorch dragons are sworn enemies who live deeply separate lives. So when twelve-year-old orphan Anders takes one elemental form and his twin sister takes another, he wonders whether they are even related.
BRONTE’ S BIG SISTER PROBLEM SURF RIDERS CLUB: BOOK 2
Mary van Reyk RRP $ 12.99
Whether it’ s learning how to get barrelled, problem parents or annoying boys, Surf Riders Club are there for each other, no matter what. Officially endorsed by Surfing Australia and includes a special message from Tyler Wright.
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WEIRDO # 10: MESSY WEIRD!
Anh Do, Jules Faber RRP $ 14.99
The Do family has a messy new house to clean up! Weir, Bella and Henry decide to do some extra work to earn pocket money. But can they handle wild lawns, dirty dishes and a vacuum cleaner explosion? It won’ t be easy... but it will be FUNNY!
KID NORMAL AND THE ROGUE HEROES
Greg James, Chris Smith RRP $ 12.99
In a maximum security prison, the world ' s most notorious supervillain, Magpie, has just broken a 30-year silence. Magpie ' s special power is draining heroes of their capabilities and taking them for his own. And his first words " Bring Kid Normal to me..." This is the second funny adventure from Greg James and Chris Smith.
BAB SHARKEY AND THE ANIMAL MUMMIES: THE WEIRD BEARD( BOOK 1)
Andrew Hansen, Jessica Roberts RRP $ 14.99
When twelve-year-old Bab Sharkey finds a magical beard in the Egyptian desert, it attaches itself to his face, making him the Pharaoh and granting him strange powers. Bab also finds the friends he’ s always needed … Andrew Hansen, best known for The Chaser, has teamed up with his wife, designer Jessica Roberts, to create their very first hilarious children’ s book series.
THE TREEHOUSE FUN BOOK 3
Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton RRP $ 12.99
Grab your Treehouse passport and hold on tight for an adventure through the bestselling Treehouse series. Join Andy, Terry and Jill as they combine animals, create magical kingdoms, time travel, solve crosswords, search for words, colour and scribble, spot the difference, find the odd one out, crack codes and so much more!
DUE 1ST MAY
SIMON SIDEBOTTOM # 1: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED TO SIMON SIDEBOTTOM
P. Crumble, Dean Rankine RRP $ 9.99
It’ s the final day of school holidays and the only thing Simon Sidebottom wants to do is enjoy his last hours of freedom. But Simon ' s mum has other plans. And then a funny thing happens... A hilarious, gross, laugh-outloud, choose-your-own-adventure book.
KENSY AND MAX 1: BREAKING NEWS
Jacqueline Harvey RRP $ 16.99
Twins Kensy and Max Grey’ s lives are turned upside down when they are whisked off to London, and discover their parents are missing. Things can never go back to the way they were, but the twins are determined to uncover the truth! Introducing Kensy and Max- an action-packed spyadventure series for girls and boys.
" you can find magic wherever
you look. Sit back and relax,
all you need is a book!"
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SAM WU IS NOT AFRAID OF GHOSTS!
Kevin Tsang, Katie Tsang, Nathan Reed RRP $ 14.99
This is the first in a brilliantly funny new series about the bravest scaredy-cat in the world. When a trip to the Space Museum goes terrifyingly wrong, Sam Wu begins a mission to prove to the school bully, and all of his friends, that he is a fearless space adventurer. A laughout-loud, voice-led and madcap story of ghost hunting.