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The first of Zusak’s novels to be promoted as general fiction, rather than for young adults but the book’s protagonists are five young brothers living in a Sydney suburb.
“[This] brilliantly illuminated follow-up [to The Book Thief] is affirmatively full of life.”
Shortlisted for Costa CHildren’s Book Award 2018
“A compelling, darkly thrilling debut – tense, cinematic and brilliant.” Costa Judges
Killer T is a synthetic virus with a ninety per-cent mortality rate, and the terrorists who created it want a billion dollars before they’ll release a vaccine. Terrifying. Romantic. Huge in scope. A story for our times.
“A novella as appallingly riveting as a car crash in slow motion”
Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian
Master storyteller Scott Westerfeld returns with a new series set in the world of his mega-bestselling Uglies-a world full of twist and turns, rebellion and intrigue, where any wrong step could be Frey’s last…
Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week, 14 October 2018
Have you ever wondered what happened to Tracy Beaker?
She’s a mum now – and it’s her daughter Jess who’s telling the story. Jess looks like a mini version of her mum – but she’s not quite as fiery. Well, not often.
Six years ago, Evelyn and Philippa Hapwell were swept from war-torn England and into a woodland fantasy kingdom. Now back in the real world, eldest sister Philippa is relieved, but Evelyn is grieving for the magical place she called home. When she goes missing, Philippa must confront the truth of what happened to them, and the lengths her little sister was willing to go for a chance to return to the kingdom of her heart …
“Assured debut” Fiona Noble, The Observer
Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week, 30 Sep 2018
Susin Nielsen deftly combines humour, heartbreak, and hope in this moving story about people who slip through the cracks in society, and about the power of friendship and community to make all the difference.
“This may be a story about poverty and depression, but there’s hope and humour at its heart.”
Fion Noble, The Observer
“Beautifully wrought, compassionate and entertaining”
Nicolette Jones, The Times
In a remote mountain house, high in the French Alps, an author broods on Shelley’s creation. Reality and perception merge, fuelled by poisoned thoughts. Humankind makes monsters; but who really creates who? This is a book about reason, the imagination, and the creative act of reading and writing. Marcus Sedgwick’s ghostly, menacing novel celebrates the legacy of Mary Shelley’s literary debut in its bicentenary year.
“An ambitious and original take on the gothic” Fiona Noble, The Observer
“This slender, beautifully written novel is probably best read in one atmospheric sitting.” Suzi Feay, Guardian Review
“Award-winning writer Reynolds (Long Way Down, 2017, etc.) offers a letter in the form of a long poem that acknowledges and encourages young people’s dreams and aspirations… Inspirational reading for any occasion.” KIRKUS
” A powerful and affirming book-length poem for teens.” School Library Journal
“This stylistic masterpiece speaks to the dreamer in us all, regardless of where we are on the path to success.” TeenReads