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Mika and Max As Happy as Here Three teenage girls from very different backgrounds find themselves sharing a hospital ward. When they witness a crime in the park below their window, they bond over trying to solve the crime and each one undergoes a profound change. This is a beautiful coming-of-age story. Return to Zero: Lorien Legacies Reborn When 13-year-old Mika is forced to attend a music festival with her family, she resigns herself to hippies, heat, and embarrassment. But nothing could prepare her for Max, who’s almost 10 and has autism. When the two of them join forces, a series of unexpected and life changing events unfolds. Rumblestar Abi Elphinstone RRP $14.99 Casper Tock hates risks, is allergic to adventures and shudders at the thought of unpredictable events. So, it comes as a nasty shock to him when he accidentally stumbles into Rumblestar, an Unmapped Kingdom full of magical beasts... Nice Girls Don’t Play Footy Kathy Helidoniotis RRP $16.99 Can Devi convince her family to let her play AFL when nice girls don’t play this football and her mum thinks it will risk her winning BollyOz? With the help of her best friend, Devi needs to come up with a plan so she can play footy like she wants and light the fire in her belly once again. Take a Shot Susan White RRP $16.99 Bug has a lot of secrets. By this point, Bug's secrets have secrets. Bug will do anything to keep his secrets and keep his new team. Because no one can know the biggest secret of all: Bug risks his life every time he steps out onto the basketball court. Due SEPT 1 Pittacus Lore RRP $22.99 Fractured and facing capture or annihilation on all sides, the Human Garde have to sacrifice everything in a war that pitches them against the rest of the world. All bets are off in this third and final book in the epic Lorien Legacies Reborn series! feature TITLES Laura Bloom RRP $16.99 Jane Godwin RRP $16.99 The Secret of the Dark Waterfall Detention Alexander McCall Smith RRP $16.99 Tristan Bancks RRP $16.99 A daring escape. A school lockdown. A thrilling chase. What would you risk to save a life? When they make their escape, a guard raises the alarm. Shouting, smoke bombs, people tackled to the ground. In the chaos Sima loses her parents... In this exciting adventure story, Ben, Fee and their friends realize they are not the only ones searching for the treasure laden shipwreck and must face a ruthless and determined adversary who will stop at nothing to seize the prize. The Brilliant Ideas of Lily Green Lisa Siberry RRP $17.99 A dash of Judy Blume, a spoonful of secrets and a whole lot of fun get mixed up in this big- hearted debut by Lisa Siberry. Beautifully written and full of warmth, this captivating middle-grade novel explores family, friendship and the true meaning of beauty. The Haven: Revolution The Good Thieves Katherine Rundell RRP $14.99 Katherine Rundell's fifth novel is a heist as never seen before - the story of a group of children who will do anything to right a wrong. This is a brilliant new tale packed with adventure and excitement. Due SEPT Simon Lelic RRP $16.99 Our city. Our secret. Our rules. When pupils start going missing from a prestigious boarding school, Ollie Turner knows it's a job for the Haven... This is an adrenaline-fuelled adventure, second in the HAVEN series, by thriller writer Simon Lelic. Shop online at collinsbooks.com.au 3 A Different Land Paul Jennings, Geoff Kelly RRP $14.99 A Different Land is a story of new beginnings in a new land, and a surprising, heartwarming companion to A Different Boy and A Different Dog. Get social with us