Children's
Storymaze 5: The Minotaur's Maze
Terry Denton
Format: Paperback
The fifth book in the hilarious Storymaze comic adventure series. During a visit to a health farm on the planet Knossus, Claudia falls in love with the fearsome Minotaur. Enlisting the help of her friends Nico and Mikey, she attempts to free the Minotaur from his prison at the very centre of an impenetrable maze.
Storymaze 6: The Obelisk of Eeeno
Terry Denton
Format: Paperback
Like the mythical Tantalus, Nico is always just one good wave away from winning the world surfing championship he so desires. Nico and his friends travel to a competition on far-off Planet Eeeno where he finally surfs himself into an unbeatable position only to be thwarted by the sudden appearance of the Obelisk of Eeeno. The visual and verbal jokes in this high-energy, mad fantasy quest appeal to
Watch Out for Jamie Joel
Mike Dumbleton
Format: Paperback
A courageous novel - honest, compassionate and wry - about what really goes on in a tough high school. Told alternately from the point of view of the most troublesome student (a difficult but astute girl) and the deputy principal (a sympathetic but overworked man), this story explores dangerous boundaries and reveals uncomfortable truths about parents, students and teachers.
How to make a bird
Martine Murray
Format: Paperback
Mannie is escaping - from small town life, from family mysteries, from grief, from her fragile former self; she's heading for the city in search of an elusive 'something' to make herself feel right. A YA novel of rare sensitivity, whimsical humour and revelation.
All This Talk About Careers
Kate Armstrong
Format: Paperback
What are you going to do when you leave school? If you feel that you have to know and the pressure is on, dip into this inspiring book and discover how other people found their way to jobs they like, and how a career path can lead you in unexpected directions. Fifty people from a variety of professions tell their stories.
Frankenstella & the Video Shop Monster
Herbie Brennan
A wonderful modern cautionary tale reminding parents that sometimes their children know more than they think.
Papunya School Book of Country and History
Papunya School
Format: Paperback
Multi-award-winning, The Papunya School Book of Country and History is a unique and fascinating account of the history of Western Desert communities from an Indigenous perspective.
Through the Tiger's Eye
Kerrie O'Connor
Format: Paperback
An exciting fantasy-adventure about twelve-year-old Lucy and her little brother Ricardo, who discover a secret tunnel that leads them to a group of children held prisoner in the jungle.
Hapless Hopeless Horrible
Joshua Wright
Format: Paperback
Funny, irreverent and immensely readable, this romping comic novel for 8-13 yr olds follows the further misadventures of Sir Glame, and his horse, Bill. A sequel to the very popular Plotless, Pointless, Pathetic.;
Infamous
Justin D'Ath
Format: Paperback
Tasmanian Tigers - thylacines - are supposed to be extinct. When Tim hears that one has been seen nearby, he gets an idea to draw tourists to his quiet little town. His secret plan involves painting stripes on his old dog, Elvis, and creeping around at night, tricking motorists. But when he discovers that thylacines are not extinct, after all, Tim has to think of an even better plan - to save thes
