Swallowdale by Arthur Ransome
$24.95 AUD
Category: Fiction (8 to 12 years) | Series: Swallows and Amazons Ser.
John, Susan, Titty and Roger return to the lake for another summer camping on their island with their old allies, Nancy and Peggy, otherwise known as the Amazon pirates. But immediately disaster strikes when the Swallows find themselves marooned ashore by the shipwreck of their boat. But if they can't h ...Show more
Midnight for Charlie Bone (The Children of the Red King #1) by Jenny Nimmo
$17.95 AUD
Category: Fiction (8 to 12 years) | Series: The Children of the Red King
The Children of the Red King series of books begins with Midnight for Charlie Bone (June 2002). The stories focus on Charlie Bone, aged ten, one of the many descendents of the Red King and an inheritor of part of his magical powers. Charlie is determined to find his lost father, Lyell, who stood alone a ...Show more
The Burning Bridge by John Flanagan
$16.95 AUD
Category: Fiction (8 to 12 years) | Series: Ranger's Apprentice S.
As the kingdom of Araluen prepares for war against Morgarath, Will and Horace accompany Gilan on a mission to Celtica. But Celtica's villages and mines are silent. It is only when the three find an exhausted and starving girl called Evanlyn that they learn why: Morgarath has sent his foul creatures to e ...Show more
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
$19.00 AUD
Category: Fiction (8 to 12 years)
Welcome to the story of Despereaux, an unforgettable literary hero for our time from the pen of award-winning writer Kate DiCamillo. The Tale of Despereaux takes the reader back to the timeless genre of fairytales, but with a fantastic modern twist and a wryly witty authorial voice. The Tale of Desperea ...Show more
Charlie Bone and the Hidden King: The Children of the Red King Bk05 by Jenny Nimmo
$17.95 AUD
Category: Fiction (8 to 12 years) | Series: The Children of the Red King
Charlie Bone awakes one morning to find the city covered with snow and all the animals gone. Where have they gone - and why? Blessed the dog tells Billy there was a terrible shuddering of the earth and immediately after, he saw a witch with two shadows crossing the hall in the Bloor's Academy. Could the ...Show more
Permanent Rose (Casson Family #3) by Hilary McKay
$16.00 AUD
Category: Fiction (8 to 12 years)
It's a long hot summer - to "Permanent Rose" it seems never ending. Rose misses Tom, Indigo's friend who went back to America. New friend David is not a good enough replacement. Caddy's fiancee, Michael, tries to cheer her up by delivering a rose every day, but that just provides temporary relief. What ...Show more
Seven Little Australians by Ethel Turner; John Lennox (Illustrator)
$34.95 AUD
Category: Fiction (8 to 12 years)
Short excerpt: Without doubt she was the worst of the seven probably because she was the cleverest. Her brilliant inventive powers plunged them all into ceaseless scrapes.
Blood Fever (#2 Young Bond) by Charlie Higson
$16.95 AUD
Category: Fiction (8 to 12 years) | Series: Young Bond
File Note: Strictly Confidential - Authorised Personnel Only. Subject: James Bond. Description: Age 13. Dark hair; blue eyes; tall for age; surprisingly strong; fluent French, good German. Essential components: A Mediterranean mystery. One kidnapped girl - feisty, blond, superfit Amy Goodenough, sister ...Show more
Spirit Walker (#2 Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) by Michelle Paver
$18.00 AUD
Category: Fiction (8 to 12 years) | Series: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness
"Fast-paced and exciting adventure that will enthrall every reader." --Erin Hunter, author of the New York Times bestselling Warriors series The second thrilling book in Michelle Paver's bestselling fantasy series is a must-have for fans of Brandon Mull and Jeanne DuPrau. As the Moon of No Dark looms ov ...Show more
Sir Thursday (Keys to the Kingdom #4) by Garth Nix
$15.95 AUD
Category: Fiction (8 to 12 years) | Series: Keys to the Kingdom 4
This is the eagerly awaited fourth book in Garth Nix's blockbuster fantasy-adventure series, The Keys to the Kingdom, following the best-selling Mister Monday, Grim Tuesday and Drowned Wednesday. Following their adventures in the Border Sea, Arthur and Leaf head for home. But only Leaf gets through the ...Show more
Marigold and the Dark by Annie O'dowd
$16.95 AUD
Category: Fiction (8 to 12 years) | Series: Seadog Adventure
Nearly a year has passed since Marigold first came to live with the Sandburrow family. Everything would be perfect, if only she wasn't so afraid of the dark. One day Marigold begins a journey that leads right into the territory of the strange-looking Mr Many Coats. Ages 7-9 years.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J K Rowling
$19.95 AUD
Category: Fiction (8 to 12 years) | Series: Harry Potter Celebratory Edition
It is the summer holidays and soon Harry Potter will be starting his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry is counting the days: there are new spells to be learnt, more Quidditch to be played, and Hogwarts castle to continue exploring. But Harry needs to be careful - there are ...Show more