Books
Age from 12 years
A Bag of Marbles
By Joseph Joffo
Illustrated by Vincent Bailly
Paperback, AUS $15.99, NZ $17.99
A strong story with a personal angle and on a level kids, especially young boys, can relate to.
A Castle in England
By Jamie Rhodes
Illustrated by Various
Hardback, AUS $27.99, NZ $29.99
A collaboration between writer Jamie Rhodes and the National Trust, this unique graphic novel plunges us into the rich and often dark history of Scotney Castle in Kent.
A Certain Strain of Peculiar
By Gigi Amateau
Hardback, AUS $29.99, NZ $31.99
A teenager journeys from shame to strength when she moves to her grandmother’s farm in a story infused with southern spirit and heart.
A Game for Swallows
By Zeina Abirached
Illustrated by Zeina Abirached
Paperback, AUS $15.99, NZ $17.99
Even for adults, the geopolitical situation in the Middle East can be difficult to grasp. This book puts a human face on the strife that has shaped the region and led to the upheavals of today.
A History of Cricket
By Catherine Chambers
Paperback, AUS $16.99, NZ $18.99
For backyard cricketers, aspiring national heroes — and everyone in between.
A Light in the Darkness, a Lock in the Door: Book 2
By Haiko Hörnig
Illustrated by Marius Pawlitza
Hardback, AUS $55.99, NZ $58.99
When flooding threatens to destroy everything around the wizard's house, Henrietta must rally a group of unlikely allies to stop the deluge
A Light in the Darkness, a Lock in the Door: Book 2
By Haiko Hörnig
Illustrated by Marius Pawlitza
Paperback, AUS $17.99, NZ $19.99
When flooding threatens to destroy everything around the wizard's house, Henrietta must rally a group of unlikely allies to stop the deluge
A Monster Calls
By Siobhan Dowd, Patrick Ness
Illustrated by Jim Kay
Trade Paperback, AUS $16.99, NZ $18.99
The bestselling novel and major film about love, loss and hope from the twice Carnegie Medal-winning Patrick Ness.
A Monster Calls
By Siobhan Dowd, Patrick Ness
Paperback, AUS $19.99, NZ $21.99
The bestselling novel and major film about love, loss and hope from the twice Carnegie Medal-winning Patrick Ness.
A Monster Calls: Special Collector's Edition (Movie Tie-in)
By Patrick Ness
Illustrated by Jim Kay
Hardback, AUS $34.99, NZ $37.99
In this special collector’s edition, discover Patrick Ness’s original prize-winning illustrated novel and the remarkable story behind the book and film.