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A KINGDOMS AND EMPIRES BOOK

Jaclyn MoriartyIllustrations by

Kelly Canby

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LENNY'S BOOK OF EVERYTHINGKaren Foxlee

ALLEN & UNWIN9781760528706 | $19.99 | | PB | MIDDLE FICTION

A book about finding good in the bad that will break your heart while raising your spirits in the way that only a classic novel can

“I knew my brother. I knew when he talked too much about Timothy his imaginary pet eagle. He was scared. 'Whatever you do,' I said to Davey on the walk to school, 'Do not tell people about your eagle. Do not tell Miss Schweitzer about your eagle.' He looked crestfallen. His shoulders slumped. He looked to make sure Timothy hadn't fallen off.”

Lenny, small and sharp, has a younger brother Davey who won't stop growing—and at seven is as tall as a man. Raised by their single mother, who works two jobs and is made almost entirely out of worries, they have food and a roof over their heads, but not much else. The bright spot every week is the arrival of the latest issue of Burrell's Build-It-at-Home Encyclopedia. Through the encyclopedia, Lenny and Davey experience the wonders of the world—beetles, birds, quasars, quartz—and dream about a life of freedom and adventure, visiting places like Saskatchewan and Yellowknife, and the gleaming lakes of the Northwest Territories. But as her brother's health deteriorates, Lenny comes to accept the inevitable truth; Davey will never make it to Great Bear Lake. An outstanding novel about heartbreak and healing by an award-winning author. For ages 10-14.

Karen Foxlee is the award-winning author of Ophelia and the Marvellous Boy and A Most Magical Girl. She lives in Queensland.

ALLEN & UNWIN 9781760528706 $19.99 PB MIDDLE FICTION NZ$22.99

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THE SLIGHTLY ALARMING TALE OF THE WHISPERING

WARSJaclyn Moriarty

ALLEN & UNWIN9781760297183 | $22.99 | | HB

An enchanting and whimsical spell-filled fantasy novel of unlikely friendship, unexpected magic

and competitive athletics

The town of Spindrift is home to the Orphanage School where Finlay lives. Just outside town is the painfully posh Brathelthwaite Boarding School, home to Honey Bee. When the two schools compete at the Spindrift Tournament, stakes are high, tensions are higher, and some people are out to win at any cost. And then Whispering Wars break out, and Spindrift is thrust onto the front lines. Children are being stolen. Witches, sirens and a deadly magical flu invade the town. Finlay, Honey Bee and their friends must join forces to outwit the encroaching forces of darkness and turn the tide of the war. But how can one bickering troupe outwit the insidious power of the Whisperers? And who are the two mysterious figures watching them from the shadows? For ages 10-14.

Jaclyn Moriarty is the award-winning author of The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone, Feeling Sorry for Celia and A Corner of White. She lives in Sydney.

ALLEN & UNWIN 9781760297183 $22.99 HB NZ$24.99

NONI THE PONY RESCUES A JOEY

Alison Lester

ALLEN & UNWIN9781760293123 | $24.99 | | HB | PICTURE BOOK

Come on another adventure with Noni the Pony in this totally delightful rhyming story by the

much-loved author

Noni the Pony heads out for the day, to roam the green hills behind Waratah Bay. As she and her friends wander down a green trail, they meet someone small with a very long tail. Can they help the lost baby wallaby find the way home? Alison Lester's books are favourites with children and adults around the world. Magic Beach, Imagine, My Farm, Noni the Pony and Noni the Pony Goes to the Beach are Australian classics. For ages 1-4.

Alison Lester was one of Australia's first Children's Book Laureates in 2012.

ALLEN & UNWIN 9781760293123 $24.99 HB PICTURE BOOK NZ$27.99

A KINGDOMS AND EMPIRES BOOK

Jaclyn MoriartyIllustrations by

Kelly Canby

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BIG BASH SUPERSTARSDaniel Lane

ALLEN & UNWIN9781760528591 | $29.99 | | PB | NON-FICTION

This year’s Big Bash book focuses on the star players of the game including profiles of big name former players, such as Brad Haddin, Adam Gilchrest and Ricky Ponting, as well as some of the best current players in the BBL: Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell, Joe Burns, Ben Laughlin, Dan Christian, Rachel Haynes, Alyssa Healy and Elyse Villani. Big Bash Superstars also includes more in-depth interviews with star players, a bulked-up trivia section as well as all the statistics, lists and team information needed to be a T20 expert!

Daniel Lane is an award-winning sports journalist who covered the BBL05 tournament.

ALLEN & UNWIN 9781760528591 $29.99 PB NON-FICTION NZ$32.99

LET SLEEPING DRAGONS LIE

Have Sword, Will Travel 2

Garth Nix and Sean Williams

ALLEN & UNWIN9781743439937 | $14.99 | | PB | MIDDLE FICTION

Odo, Eleanor and their trusty and talkative swords, Biter and Runnel, are plunged into a quest that will take them (as all good quests must) to unfamiliar lands, where they will fight unseen enemies and unlock unbelievable secrets in order to prevent an unbearable imposter from taking the crown. Also, they will need to keep an eye out for dragons. A funny, exciting fantasy adventure about two friends and a couple of swords with attitude, full of fire, laughs and twists for adventurous readers of all ages. For ages 8-12.

Garth Nix and Sean Williams are the bestselling authors of Have Sword, Will Travel and the Troubletwisters series.

ALLEN & UNWIN 9781743439937 $14.99 PB MIDDLE FICTION NZ$16.99

HAVE SWORD, WILL TRAVEL

Garth Nix and Sean Williams

ALLEN & UNWIN9781760529208 | $14.99 | | PB

From New York Times bestselling authors Garth Nix and Sean Williams, comes this hilarious, action-packed adventure featuring a very unlikely knight, an admirably stubborn girl and a sword with attitude—now with a new cover direction in time for the exciting release of Book 2!

ALLEN & UNWIN 9781760529208 $14.99 PB NZ$16.99

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THE SISTERS SAINT-CLAIRE AND THE ROYAL

MOUSE BALLCarlie Gibson, illustrated by

Tamsin Ainslie


'To all the Saint-Claires, you are hereby invited. To join me this Sunday, I'd be most delighted! Dress in your best for a Royal Mouse Ball. I'll open the palace for mice, one and all!' Queen Julie S. Cheeser has invited the entire village to her glamorous Royal Ball, but not one mouse can attend. What is the Queen to do? Luckily, the Sisters Saint-Claire have a thrifty idea . . . or two! A delightful rhyming tale with 'perfection confection' illustrations starring the five fabulous French mice who love food, family and fashion. For ages 4-8.

Carlie Gibson is the author of The Sisters Saint-Claire. She lives in Canberra.


SANTA CLAUS VS THE EASTER BUNNY

Fred Blunt


The holidays just aren't fair! Santa has it so easy: a workforce of elves to make the presents, a team of reindeer to deliver them, even a factory! The Easter Bunny has to make and wrap all the chocolate eggs in his garden shed and deliver them himself on foot. No wonder you often find them thrown all over your garden! Now Bunny has had enough—he hatches a genius, chocolately plan with unexpected results! For ages 3-5.

Fred Blunt is an illustrator and comic book genius. He lives in the UK.


THE CHAOS OF NOWErin Lange

FABER9780571317479 | $16.99 | | PB | YA

When Jordan Bishop died as a result of internet bullying, new laws empowered teachers to become cyber snoops. For teen hacker, Eli Bennett, the laws put fundamental freedoms at risk. Approached by two mysterious hackers, Eli is recruited into a group that wants justice for Jordan the way Jordan would've wanted it. But what starts as a bit of fun to rile the cyber snoops soon spirals out of control. A thrilling, edge-of-your-seat, highly topical read which exposes the true power of social media and packs a real emotional punch. For ages 14+.

Erin Lange is a TV producer and acclaimed YA author. She lives in the USA.

FABER 9780571317479 $16.99 PB YA NZ$18.99

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LILY AND THE POLAR BEARS

Jion Sheibani

FABER9780571337767 | $14.99 | | PB | PICTURE BOOK

One evening, Lily is playing on the beach. And who should float in, but LOTS of polar bears! Lily is excited to welcome them home for dinner (of fish fingers and ice cream, of course) and to have them stay for a sleepover. Lily has even more fun with the bears when they go swimming, ice skating and visit the fun fair—and it soon turns out that polar bears are really quite good at a lot things! For ages 2-5.

Jion Sheibani won the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Best Up-and-Coming Portfolio Prize in 2012.

FABER 9780571337767 $14.99 PB PICTURE BOOK NZ$16.99

HEROESIncredible true stories of courageous animals

David Long, illustrated by Kerry Hyndman

FABER9780571342105 | $29.99 | | HB | NON-FICTION

For as long as there have been wars, animals have been out there saving lives. Courageous dogs, cats, birds, horses and even a bear have shown courage and devotion, and this glorious full-colour illustrated book tells you their extraordinary stories. These animals help us to remember that not all heroes are human. For ages 9-11.

David Long is the author of the acclaimed Animals' VC and Jet the Rescue Dog. Kerry Hyndman is a London based illustrator.

FABER 9780571342105 $29.99 HB NON-FICTION NZ$32.99

UNICORN ACADEMY: LAYLA AND DANCER

Julie Sykes, illustrated by Lucy Truman

NOSY CROW9781788001663 | $12.99 | | PB | JUNIOR FICTION

Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island. Layla adores her lively unicorn, Dancer, though she's too nervous to go riding fast like their friends. When the trees around Sparkle Lake start dying, Layla must find her courage and take Dancer on a thrilling adventure to find the cure! Have you read the other Unicorn Academy stories? Sophia and Rainbow, Scarlett and Blaze, Ava and Star and Isabel and Cloud. For ages 7-9.

Julie Sykes has written over 70 books published worldwide. Lucy Truman is one of the UK's leading commercial illustrators.

NOSY CROW 9781788001663 $12.99 PB JUNIOR FICTION NZ$14.99

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LISTEN TO THE NUTCRACKER

illustrated by Marion Billet

NOSY CROW9781788002615 | $18.99 | | BD BK | PICTURE BOOK

The beautiful music of The Nutcracker now for babies and toddlers! Adults and children alike will be enchanted by this stunning new festive addition to the popular Listen to the... board book series. Aimed at the very young, this book has a button on every spread, which triggers one of six different samples of beautiful music from The Nutcracker. For ages 0-4.

Marion Billet has had around 80 children's books published in 11 different countries. She lives in Paris.

NOSY CROW 9781788002615 $18.99 BD BK PICTURE BOOK NZ$21.99

MARGE: 9 STORIES IN 1Isla Fisher

PICCADILLY9781848127975 | $19.99 | | PB | FIRST FICTION

'Isla Fisher is hilarious' DAVID WALLIAMS

'Isla Fisher is hilarious' —David Walliams. Have you met Marge? She has rainbow hair, tells wild stories and she's the best babysitter in the whole world. Marge: 9 Stories in 1 is a bumper edition containing the first three books in the bestselling Marge in Charge series including Marge in Charge, Marge and The Pirate Baby and Marge and The Great Train Rescue. For ages 4-8.

Isla Fisher is a world-famous Hollywood actress originally from Australia.

PICCADILLY 9781848127975 $19.99 PB NZ$22.99

DISTORTIONA Phobos novel

Victor Dixen

HOTKEY9781471407062 | $19.99 | | PB | YA

The second book in a heart-stopping, high-octane new space series. Six girls, six boys: looking for glory and romance on Mars. They are the twelve pioneers of the Genesis programme. They thought they were taking part in the most extraordinary of missions. In fact, they are the victims of the cruellest of plots. Leonor thought she would be able to open her heart there. But what she has done is open up a Pandora's box of her past . . . For ages 14+.

Victor Dixen is the award-winning author of The Strange Case of Jack Spark, Animale and Phobos.

HOTKEY 9781471407062 $19.99 PB YA NZ$22.99

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Mr Chicken has been to Paris and London, but his taste for travel is insatiable—now it's time to visit Rome, a city of ancient wonders and delicious things to eat. From the hilarious mind of the 2016-2017 Australian Children's Laureate. For ages 4-8.

The Diviners are back and facing ghosts in this thrilling and eerie third instalment in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, set against the backdrop of 1920s New York City and the mysterious mental hospital on Ward Island. For ages 14-18.

MR CHICKEN ARRIVA A ROMA

NEW IN PAPERBACK ALLEN & UNWIN 9781760528560 | $15.99 |

BEFORE THE DEVIL BREAKS YOUThe Diviners Book 3

Libba Bray

NEW IN PAPERBACK ALLEN & UNWIN9781760529260 | $ 19.99 |

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OTHEREARTHJason Segel and Kirsten Miller

ONEWORLD9781786074522 | $19.99 | | PB | YA

Simon saved his best friend, Kat, from the clutches of the Company and their high-tech VR gaming experience, Otherworld. Now he, Kat and their friend Busara are on the run. They know too much. About the real-life consequences of playing Otherworld. They need to find Simon's old roommate, who is a tech genius and possibly the only person who can help them reveal the truth about the Company before it's too late and the line between what's real and what's fantasy is erased . . . forever. For ages 12-17.

Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller are the New York Times bestselling authors of Otherworld and the Nightmares! series.

ONEWORLD 9781786074522 $19.99 PB YA NZ$22.99

PLAYING ATARI WITH SADDAM HUSSEIN

Jennifer Roy and Ali Fadhill

ONEWORLD9781786074669 | $14.99 | | PB | MIDDLE FICTION

At the start of 1991, eleven-year-old Ali Fadhil was consumed by his love for soccer, video games and American television. Then, Iraq's dictator Saddam Hussein went to war with thirty-four nations lead by the United States. Over the next forty-three days, Ali and his family survived bombings, food shortages and constant fear. Ali played soccer on the abandoned streets wondering if his medic father would return. Cinematic, accessible and timely, this is the story of one ordinary kid's view of life during war. For ages 10-12.

Jennifer Roy is the acclaimed author of The Yellow Star.

ONEWORLD 9781786074669 $14.99 PB MIDDLE FICTION NZ$16.99

ALLEN & UNWIN 9781760528560 $15.99 NEW IN PAPERBACK NZ$17.99

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THE LEGEND OF SALLY JONES

Jakob Wegelius

PUSHKIN9781782692331 | $24.99 | | HB | MIDDLE FICTION

This is the story of a gorilla like no other. This is the story of a fantastic voyage across the world, from the Congolese rainforest to the grand bazaar of Istanbul, from Borneo to London, Singapore and beyond. The story of a mysterious jewel thief and a sad sailor with a heart of gold. A story of friendship and adventure on the high seas. This is the story of Sally Jones and the gorgeously illustrated, prizewinning prequel to The Murderer's Ape. For ages 11-15.

Jakob Wegelius is a Swedish writer and illustrator. The Legend of Sally Jones won Sweden's August Prize for Best Children's Book.

PUSHKIN 9781782692331 $24.99 HB MIDDLE FICTION NZ$27.99

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY (STORY ORCHESTRA)Jessica Courtney Tickle

FRANCES LINCOLN (CHILDREN’S)9781786030931 | $27.99 | | HB | PICTURE BOOK

Bring Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty to life by pressing the musical notes on each page of this retelling of the classic ballet story. Join the King and Queen as they throw a party for their new baby, Princess Aurora. Read the story and then turn to the back of the book to read about the music clips. The third title in the Story Orchestra series, following on from The Four Seasons and The Nutcracker. For ages 5+.

Jessica Courtney-Tickle is an illustrator based in London.

FRANCES LINCOLN (CHILDREN’S) 9781786030931 $27.99 HB PICTURE BOOK NZ$32.99

ATLAS OF ADVENTURESWonders of the world

illustrated by Lucy Letherland

WIDE EYED EDITIONS9781786032171 | $35.00 | | HB | NON-FICTION

From the team behind the best-selling Atlas of Adventures comes this awe-inspiring journey of discovery. Travel around the world to scale the Eiffel Tower, trek the Great Wall of China, and raft through the Yosemite Valley. Showcasing the globe’s most impressive landscapes, iconic buildings and evocative antiquities from both the modern and ancient worlds, this is the most wonderful Atlas adventure yet! For ages 7+.

Lucy Letherland is an illustrator based in London.

WIDE EYED EDITIONS 9781786032171 $35.00 HB NON-FICTION NZ$39.99

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EGYPT MAGNIFIEDWith a 3x magnifying glass

David Long

WIDE EYED EDITIONS9781786030962 | $27.99 | | HB | NON-FICTION

Grab your magnifying glass and explore the sights and sounds of ancient Egypt in this fascinating search-and-find adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot. Explore from the Nile to the pyramids and learn what life was life for pharaohs, slaves and scribes. Look inside temples and houses and discover how mummies were made and how the pyramids were built. Use the magnifying glass to spot fascinating details in each eye-boggling illustration. For ages 5-8.

David Long is an award-winning ghost-writer and journalist.

WIDE EYED EDITIONS 9781786030962 $27.99 HB NON-FICTION NZ$32.99

ABC FOR ME: ABC WHAT CAN SHE BE?

Girls can be anything they want to be, from A to Z

Sugar Snap Studioand Jessie Ford

WALTER FOSTER JNR9781633226241 | $19.99 | | BD BK | PICTURE BOOK

ABC What Can She Be? presents a colourful world of possibilities from astronaut to zoologist and everything in between for all little girls with big dreams. Not even the sky is the limit with this fun approach to learning the alphabet. A boldly illustrated, fun family read, ABC What Can She Be? is a great way for parents to introduce their small children to the bright futures before them. For ages from 3-6.

Sugar Snap Studio is led by Jessie Ford, an English illustrator.

WALTER FOSTER JNR 9781633226241 $19.99 BD BK PICTURE BOOK NZ$22.99

ANIMALS IN THE NIGHT (WHAT CAN YOU SEE?)

Ruth Austin

BECKER MEYER9780760363164 | $29.99 | | HB | PICTURE BOOK

A lot happens in the natural world while you sleep! Explore the lives of nocturnal creatures in stunning, fully illustrated detail in this innovative book with special printing that comes to life under the included UV light. Just shine the light to reveal the nocturnal animals hidden in the spreads! Journey to different lands in search of amazing animals like the Samoan fruit bat and our own cuddly koala. On the way, you will learn about the African leopard, the rare luna moth, the sly red fox and many other creatures. For ages 5-7.

Ruth Austin has over 10 years of experience making books for children.

BECKER MEYER 9780760363164 $29.99 HB PICTURE BOOK NZ$32.99

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Cover image: The Slightly Alarming Tale of the Whispering Wars, By Jaclyn Moriarty. P3

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