CHILDREN ' S FICTION
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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 .