Years 5&6

Twisted Tales

Have you ever found yourself wondering about the back story behind your favourite Disney heroines? What if things weren’t really as they seemed? This series turns the classic fairy-tales on their heads. Disney's Twisted Tales take our favourite heroines: Ariel, Belle, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Mulan and Princess Jasmine and imagines a very different story unfolding for each of them. A very popular series.

Our latest is "Almost There", based on the story "The Princess and the Frog" .

I Survived - Graphic Novel Series

When disaster strikes- heroes are made.

Lauren Tarshis" very popular series is now in Graphic novel format.

The I SURVIVED Series:

Each book in this series tells a terrifying and thrilling story from history, through the eyes of a kid who lived to tell the tale.

Take a look on the Graphic Novel Shelf -F TAR

The "Murder Most Unladylike" Series by Robin Stevens

There's been a rather shocking murder at Deepdean School for Girls - but luckily, young detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are on the case!

When Hazel discovers Science Mistress Miss Bell lying dead in the Gym, she thinks it must have been a terrible accident - but when she and Daisy return a few moments later, the body has completely disappeared. The girls realise a murder must have taken place, and soon discover that there's more than one person at Deepdean with a motive. Determined to get to the bottom of the crime, Hazel and Daisy put their detective skills to the test - but can they uncover the truth before the killer strikes again?

You will find this series in the Mystery section of our Fiction library F STE

Spirit Animals

Book 1 of this Fantasy series, - Wild Born, introduces the four main characters Connor, Abeke, Rollan and Meilin and the land of Erdas. Here, when children reach the age of eleven, commoners and nobles alike must attempt to call up their spirit animals. Not everyone can. But these four children of different social standing and situated in different parts of Erdas, succeed.

They must now learn to harness their spirit animals’ powers and use them for good. In this instance, their quest is to save the warring land of Erdas against its enemies.

You will find this series in the series boxes under the windows of our Fiction library under "S" for Spirit Animals.

David Walliams

Have you read any books by David Walliams? If you like Roald Dahl books, David Walliams says that he loved Roald Dahl books when he was growing up and his books have a similar style.

Walliams' books have memorable characters, are easy to read, have funny illustrations and are just plain silly at times! He's fast becoming one of the most popular childrens' authors of our time.

You will find his books in the Fiction section of our library : HUMOUR F WAL

Countdown to Danger/ Choose Your Destiny

Thirty endings per book—choose wisely!

An action-packed series by author Jack Heath. Choose your own path , make your own decisions as to where the story takes you.

You'll find these books on the series shelves in the "Minutes of Danger" box ( another series by Jack Heath)

Two new books also by Jack Heath

Wings of Fire

This is a very popular Fantasy series by Tui T. Sutherland about 7 Dragon tribes of Pyrrhia, a world ruled by dragons. Dragons are everywhere, from the depths of the sea to the mountain peaks, from the icy arctic to the tropical rainforest. Each tribe has adapted to their habitat and is fiercely hostile to outside dragons. For instance, SeaWings can breathe underwater, but they can’t produce fire like the SkyWings. SandWings have poisonous tails like scorpions, but they’d die quickly of the cold in the frozen caves of the IceWings .The dragons of each tribe share unique strength and magical powers as well as human-like behaviours, traits and emotions. A great series for Fantasy lovers. Some of the books in this series are available in Graphic Novel format too.

Look for these books in - Fantasy : F SUT & Graphic Novels : F SUT

Click on the image to take a look at the Wings of Fire website!

World's Worst Pets

David Walliams has a new book in his "World's Worst" series. You'll find it on our "New Books" display near the service desk or in Humour F WAL.

BE WARNED! AWFUL ANIMALS LURK INSIDE…

These ten tales of the world’s craziest creatures will have you shaking with laughter. You’ll never look at pets in the same way again!

Marvel at Houdini, the magician’s rabbit. Take a trip around the world with Zoom, the supersonic tortoise. Gasp at the chaos created by Griselda, a grizzly bear with a big secret. And RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! It’s Furp, the monstrous goldfish!

Good pets, bad pets, supervillain pets, pets as big as a house and pets that could eat you in one gulp – these are the most hilarious and horrendous animals around.

The Wingfeather

A new series to arrive in our library.

This is a series of 4 Fantasy-Adventure novels written by Andrew Peterson.

They are about 3 children who live in a world called Aerwiar. The children are about to discover that the ordinary little town where they live is anything but ordinary, in fact the family is in the centre of a great mystery that will change their lives- and their world forever! They will have to flee the evil Fangs of Dang who are occupying the country and make a stand against the ruler behind the Fangs, Gnag the Nameless.

Fiction - Fantasy PET

Timmy Failure

If you love the" Diary of a Wimpy Kid "series ( and most of you do), then you might enjoy the "Timmy Failure" series by Stephen Pastis.

This is a graphic novel series similar to "Wimpy Kid" about a boy ,Timmy Failure. He owns the best worst detective agency in the world. He makes so many mistakes but doesn't even realise it!

A very funny series. You'll find it in the Humour section of our Fiction shelves- F PAS.

Real Stories

Two great books about the lives and achievements of some amazing Aussie men and women, past and present.

Each book has colouful illustrations by Australian artists and each biography is only a page long.........so it's easy to read.

These are true, inspirational stories about real people, so you would find them in the NonFiction section of our library.

Some of the amazing Australians that you’ll discover inside High Five to the Boys are Adam Goodes (AFL player and charity founder), Akira Isogawa (fashion designer), Harry Seidler (architect), Waleed Aly (social commentator), Victor Chang (cardiac and heart transplant surgeon), Ben Quilty (artist) and so many more.

Shout-outs to 50 awesome Australian women with easy-to-read biographies of their incredible achievements. From Cathy Freeman to Turia Pitt, Edith Cowan to Julia Gillard, Mum Shirl to Vali Myers, plus rally car drivers, molecular biologists and more, this book is a celebration of women in all fields, from all walks of life, and from Australia's past and present.

Animal Stories by author Sarah Lean

Best -selling author Sarah Lean has always had a love for animals. Her stories have been described as :

" inspiring", "compelling" and "touching"

A Dog called Homeless

Cally Fisher saw her mum bright and real and alive. But no one believes her, so Cally's stopped talking.

A mysterious wolfhound always seems to be there when her mum appears and now he's started following her everywhere. But how can Cally convince anyone that Mum is still with them, or persuade Dad that the huge silver-grey dog is their last link with her?

Harry and Hope

Some friendships are meant to be... A story about family, friendship and belonging, from bestselling author, Sarah Lean.

Hope lives with her artist mum in the Pyrenees. It's always been just the two of them... until Frank - a free-spirited traveller - arrives with his donkey, Harry.

Hope and Frank form a close bond, so it's hard for both of them when Frank decides it's time to move on.

Hero

A story about a little dog with the heart of a lion. From the bestselling author of a 'A Dog Called Homeless'.

Leo dreams about being a hero. In his imagination he is a fearsome gladiator, but he wants to be a hero in real life.

The Forever Whale

Hannah's grandad loves telling stories from his past, but there's one that he can't remember... one that Hannah knows is important.

When a whale appears off the coast, clues to Grandad's secret begin to surface. Hannah is determined to solve the mystery but, as she gets closer to the truth, Grandad's story is more extraordinary than she imagined.

Tom Weekly- by Tristan Bancks

Have you ever been kissed by a dog? Eaten 67 hot dogs in ten minutes? Had a job delivering teeth? Tom Weekly has. These are his stories…

Tom Weekly’s notebooks are filled with unbelievable stories, and other stuff he’s made up.

Look for this serries in the Humour section of our Fiction Library - F BAN

Babysitters Club Graphic Novels

The much-loved series by Ann B Martin about a group of friends who form a baby-sitter's club is now available to enjoy in full-colour graphic novels.

Kristy's Little sister Karen has her own spin-off series too! Check them out.

The Peski Kids by RM Spratt

The author of Friday Barnes and Nanny Piggins has released another great mystery series.

Available in our library now!

Matilda

Our school musical Matilda is finally going to be presented soon.

Do you know the story this musical was based on? Have you seen the movie?

The movie and the musical were based on the book "Matilda" by author Roald Dahl.

We have many copies of this book in our library. Why not refresh your memory of the story and read it again or read it for the very first time. It's awesome!

A new series by Anh Do- Sky Dragon

We all know the talents of Anh Do, author, artist, comedian!

He has written so many books for kids such as the series:

Weirdo, Hotdog, Wolf Girl, E-Boy and now his latest series........Skydragon.

Amber knew she'd been given an incredible power, but was it a freak accident, or was there something she was supposed to do with it?

Controlling her new ability might be the hardest thing Amber has ever done. Especially when she is running for her life.

Who is her mysterious enemy? What connection does he have to Amber's past? And, most importantly, does Amber have what it takes to truly become . . . Skydragon?

Ages 8-14.

Meet Eric Vale

This series by Michael Bauer is about a boy called Eric Vale who got a nickname—Eric Vale Epic Fail. He got it because he was always doing things wrong.

Ever had a STUPID nickname? A rotten run of bad luck? A best friend who just looks on the bright side even when the bright side looks black? Well Eric Vale’s got all three, and they’re pushing him towards the EPIC-EST of all EPIC FAILS!

If you are a fan of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" you might enjoy this series.

Ella at Eden

If you loved reading about the character Ella in the Ella & Olivia series by Yvette Poshoglian and the Ella Diaries by Meredith Costain, you might enjoy a more grown up Ella In this new series by Laura Sieveking

Ella is in High School now and has left home to go to Eden boarding school.

She is getting to know her new friends and enjoying everything Eden has to offer. Until things start to get complicated. She accidentally insults Saskia, the school diva, there could be a ghost in the dorm and items have started to mysteriously disappear.

A great series for ages 9+

Infinity Ring Series by James Dashner

A series of Science Fiction/ Adventure/ Mystery novels you are sure to enjoy.

Book 1 "A Mutiny in Time".

When best friends Dak and Sera stumble upon the key to Time Travel- a handheld device known as The Infinity Ring - they discover that history has gone off course and they must travel back in time to fix it

There are 8 action packed books in this series!

The Diamond Brothers by Anthony Horowitz

Meet the two brothers. who are the world's worst detectives!

Herbert Timothy "Tim" Simple (known as Tim Diamond) is the older brother of Nicholas Simple and the main character of The Diamond Brothers series.

Book 1 is called "The Falcon's Malteser".

When a mysterious figure enters the Diamond brothers' office and offers them big money to guard a box of Maltesers, they think it will be easy money BUT when the man is killed, the boys find themselves being chased by criminals.

The Maltesers are somehow linked to diamonds!

Can they figure out how and claim the multi-million dollar fortune ?

A funny series by the author of the Alex Rider books.

Jedi Academy

The first book in the series introduces Roan Novachez, a young boy living on the planet Tatooine whose dream is to attend Pilot Academy Middle School, just like his brother, father, and grandfather before him. There’s only one problem: His application gets rejected. Instead, Master Yoda invites Roan to attend Jedi Academy, a school he knows nothing about and that typically only recruits toddlers who are destined to one day become Jedi knights.

These books are similar in style to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and are very popular!

It's Footy Season!

This is a great series, not just for AFL Football lovers , but just about anyone!

Each book in this series called "Crawf's Kick it to Nick" by Shane Crawford & Adrian Beck , references a well-known AFL player, a very exciting game of AFL takes place AND a puzzling mystery is solved!

A new Tom Gates Book.....number 18!

This series by Liz Pichon is very popular with students in our library!

Tom Gates is a master of excuses, expert doodler, comic story writer extraordinaire – and the bane of his grumpy teacher, Mr Fullerman.

This funny, highly-illustrated, fiction series follows life’s ups and downs of chaotic but loveable Tom, Delia, his old sister, his parents and of course his best friend Derek and his arch enemy, Marcus.

The latest book in the series called "Ten Tremendous Tales" is now available to borrow.

If you haven't already tried this series, book 1 is called "The Brilliant World of Tom Gates".

If you like the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, you'll love Tom Gates!

Kensy & Max - an action-packed spy series for kids by Jacqueline Harvey.

BOOK 1 : Breaking News

What would you do if you woke up in a strange place? If your whole life changed in the blink of an eye and you had no idea what was going on?

Twins Kensy and Max Grey’s lives are turned upside down when they are whisked off to London, and discover their parents are missing. As the situation unfolds, so many things don’t add up: their strange new school, the bizarre grannies on their street, the coded messages they keep finding and the feeling that, all around them, adults are keeping secrets . . .

Things can never go back to the way they were, but the twins are determined to uncover the truth!

Deltora Quest by Emily Rodda

For centuries, the evil Shadow Lord has been plotting to invade Deltora and enslave its people. All that stands in his way is the magic Belt of Deltora with its seven gems of great and mysterious power. The three friends, Leif, Barda and Jasmine must find the seven gems of the fabled Belt of Deltora: the topaz, the ruby, the opal, the lapis lazuli, the emerald, the amethyst, and the diamond. The gems each have a special power and are hidden in dangerous locations around Deltora. The three friends must face numerous perils to reach them and save Deltora.

BOOK 1 The Forests of Silence

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

The One and Only Ivan is a bestselling novel about hope and friendship. It was inspired by a real silverback gorilla named Ivan who was held captive for 27 years. Narrated by Ivan himself, a beautiful story of friendship unfolds between Ivan, an elephant named Stella, and a stray dog named Bob.

Disney + has recently released a movie based on this book.

The sequel to this book is called "The One and Only Bob"

Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family.

The 39 Clues

Minutes before she died Grace Cahill changed her will, leaving her decendants an impossible decision: "You have a choice - one million dollars or a clue." Grace is the last matriarch of the Cahills, the world's most powerful family. Everyone from Napoleon to Houdini is related to the Cahills, yet the source of the family power is lost. 39 Clues hidden around the world will reveal the family's secret, but no one has been able to assemble them. Now the clues race is on, and young Amy and Dan must decide what's important: hunting clues or uncovering what REALLY happened to their parents.

Pippa's Island- a series by Belinda Murrell

A great series about about friendships, family and seaside adventures on a gorgeous tropical island.

Pippa’s Island, is about a girl called Pippa, who moves with her family from London, to a small tropical island on the other side of the world. She has to leave her home, her school and all her friends behind her, which is really tough. Her arrival causes ripples at Kira Island Primary School – but Pippa soon starts to make friends with eco-warrior Meg, boho-chick Charlie, and fashionista and cupcake baker Cici. The gang of best friends, form a secret club, who meet after school in a round tower on top of a boat-house.

Diary of a Sixth Grade Ninja by Narcus Emerson

My name is Chase Cooper, and I'm a 6th grade ninja. It's my first day at a different school and the only person I know is my cousin, Zoe (but she might be a little too cool for me). I was just another scrawny kid until a group of ninjas recruited me into their clan. It was a world of trouble I wasn't prepared for, which is why I kept this diary (or "chronicle" as my dad would call it) - to warn other kids about the dangers of becoming a ninja. They say history is destined to repeat itself... well, not if I can help it.

Graphic Novels

A Graphic Novel is a novel that tells a complete story via illustrations.

We have a shelf section completely dedicated to Graphic Novels and they are quite popular. Why not try one of the many titles and genres that our library has available?

Nanny Piggins by R.A Spratt

Nanny Piggins, the world's most glamorous flying pig, runs away from the circus and goes to live with the Greens as their nanny. The Green children, Derrick, Samantha and Michael, fall in love with her instantly. Who could not fall in love with a Nanny whose only job qualifications are her astonishing ability to be fired out of a cannon and her amazing ability to make chocolate cake, sometimes both at the same time?

The books are stand-alone stories , so can be read in any order but it's probably best to start with Book 1 "The Adventures of Nanny Piggins" in order to get the background of the stories.

Aussie Chomps

If you are looking for a short, fast- moving, easy to read book with a great story line, written by a well-known Australian author.......then we have a a great series for upper primary students called "Aussie Chomps"!

We have a great selection of books in this series in our library.

The great news is that most of the books in this series are on The NSW Premier's Reading Challenge.

The interesting thing is that these books have a massive "chomp" taken out of their cover!

The " Danger" series by Jack Heath

Ten linked stories per book, all written in real-time.

Will Tony find a cure to the deadly virus? How will Liliana escape from the burning building? Can Tak outsmart a killer robot? Where can Sally hide from the giant mosquito? Will Ella free herself from the quicksand before the predators in the jungle find her? The Danger series has all this and more.

10 short stories. 10 dangerous situations in each book . 10 brave kids. Minutes to escape!

Time Hunters by Chris Blake

Are you ready for an incredible treasure hunt through time?

Are you ready to meet ancient gladiators, pirates and warriors along the way?

Do you love action and adventure?

What about a mystery to solve?

You might enjoy this time-travelling series by Chris Blake. TIME HUNTERS

When ten-year-old Tom accidentally smashes a statue in a museum he releases Isis, a young Egyptian mummy who has been imprisoned for thousands of years. To break an ancient curse, the duo must travel back in time to find six hidden amulets - battling Gladiators, Knights, Greeks, Vikings, Pirates and Egyptian Warriors!

Middle School by James Patterson

Middle School- The Worst Years of my life is the first book in this funny series by James Patterson.

Rafe is in Year 6 and is not enjoying the year at all until he and his friend"Leonard the Silent" invent operation R.A.F.E ( Rules aren't for Everyone).

Their aim is to break every rule in the middle school handbook!

There are 15 books in this series, the very latest being Middle School- Master of Disaster

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume

This book focuses on 9-year-old 4th grader Peter Hatcher's frustration with the horrendous behavior demonstrated by his annoying 2½-year-old brother, Fudge, who frequently goes unpunished.

Peter's little brother, Fudge proved to be so funny and popular that three more books about his antics followed.

Superfudge, Fudge-a-mania and Double Fudge.

They are are an extremely funny read! There's always something hilarious, weird or embarrassing happening when Fudge is around!

The Mysterious Benedict Society Series

Here's a great series for mystery lovers by Trenton Lee Stewart

The Mysterious Benedict Society is an amazing series of books about a group of children with extraordinary gifts and talents. They are recruited by the Mysterious Mr. Benedict, the society's figurehead who suffers from narcolepsy ( falling asleep anywhere at any time ), to infiltrate an evil institute run by his despicable twin brother.

Book 1

The Mysterious Benedict Society.

Four children with unusual talents are recruited for a top-secret mission. There is only one rule--there are no rules. How can they work together to save the world?

Book 2

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey

Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance, all graduates of the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened and members of the Benedict Society, embark on a scavenger hunt that turns into a desperate search for the missing Mr. Benedict.

Book 3

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma

In the third installment of the Mysterious Benedict Society series, Reynie, Sticky, Kate, Constance, and various loved ones find themselves holed up in Mr. Benedict's house, which is teeming with security. The evil Mr. Curtain is at large and hunting for the Whisperer—now in Mr. Benedict's possession—so he can control minds from afar.

Book 4

The Extraordinary Education of Nicolas Benedict

Nine-year-old Nicholas Benedict, an orphan afflicted with an unfortunate nose and with narcolepsy, is sent to a new orphanage where he encounters vicious bullies, selfish adults, strange circumstances, and a mystery that could change his life forever.

Short Stories.

Sometimes you just feel like something short to read.

We have a few options for just those occasions!

Our latest addition is "Paddy T and the Time-Travelling Trampoline" by Adam France.

Paddy is a normal everyday kid, but what happens to him is anything but ordinary - welcome to the surprising, always entertaining world of Paddy T.

Seven stories to make your heart race and head spin:

A trampoline portal into the future

A magic pencil that can write stories all by itself

A trip down a hill that ends up being a holiday of a lifetime.

For Paddy, being a kid means expecting the unexpected, whether it's in his backyard, at his school or when he's mucking around on his local golf course. Join him and his friends for an action-packed, weird and funny, wild ride!

Don't forget these:

"The World' Worst" series by David Walliams is a series of short stories that have been very popular!

Meet a range of horrible children, each with their own short story to tell.

Be introduced to some awful teachers and now.................read about the World's Worst Parents!

Exploding Endings Series by Tim Harris.

A collection of seriously funny stories.

One thing is for certain.....you will never pick the endings!

Paul Jennings is an Australian children's writer who has entertained children with his short stories for many years.

His stories always lead the reader through an unusual series of events and ALWAYS end with a twist you won't see coming!

Conspiracy 365 by Gabrielle Lord

This thrilling and action-packed series follows the adventures of Callum Ormond, a 15 year old who is forced to become a fugitive as he searches for the truth behind the death of his father. The books in the series align with the twelve months of the year, and Callum must unravel the mystery within 365 days.

Conspiracy 365 is a crime thriller/ mystery for young adults in a unique series of 12 novels published in 12 months. Book 1 is January and Book 12 is December

Rowley Jefferson's new book

Book 2 in the new series by "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author Jeff Kinney is out now.

"Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure.".

It's going to be popular!

I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis

Each book in the I SURVIVED series tells a terrifying and thrilling story from history, through the eyes of a kid who lived to tell the tale.

This series follows children navigating some of the most memorable disasters of our time. The kids take cover in a ditch to avoid burning wind from the Mount St. Helens volcanic eruption, or help orphans escape the Chicago fire, or watch Titanic sink in the freezing ocean.

This series has been very popular and we now have quite a few added to our collection!

They are short and easy to read, recounting real events in history with lots of action!

Selby by Duncan Ball

Selby is an amazing dog. He’s the only talking dog in Australia and, perhaps, the world! He can understand and speak people talk but is keeping it as secret in fear that his owners, Dr and Mrs Trifle, might put him to work. He’s also afraid that if his secret got out, he might be dog-napped, or just turned into a celebrity and never have any peace and quiet. Or he might be sent off to a laboratory to be asked silly questions by scientists. Selby is determined to keep his ability to talk a secret even if it kills him. And in many of the stories about him, it almost does. Selby rings Duncan up and tells him his unbelievable adventures and Duncan just writes them down. Nothing could be easier - or more fun.

WARNING Selby stories are highly addictive: read one and you may have to read them all!

(There are 17 in the series)

Friday Barnes

The Friday Barnes series by R.A. Spratt is about an 11 year old girl, Friday, who uses her detecting skills to solve mysteries at her boarding school.

Friday Barnes is the youngest child in her family and is a little overlooked. Being overlooked, however has given her time to develop her detective skills! .When she uses her skills to solve a tricky jewel theft, she uses the reward money to enrol at a very fancy boarding school . When she arrives, she discovers her new school is full of mysteries to be solved—all for the right price.

For ages 9+

Attention Basketball Fans

Sports lovers will really enjoy this series written by David Lawrence in partnership with Basketball Australia........Ball Stars.

Meet the Bench Warmers – Danny, Crystal, Angie, Omyr, Leanne and Cody. They're the new basketball players at Robdale Primary and according to hot shot Greg 'The Goat' McGriffin, they don't have a chance of winning a lunchtime game. But when the gang are picked as part of the school squad things start to look up.

SWISH!

Can the newbies shake off their name in the upcoming interschool comp, or will it be just another reminder of where they really belong?

Book 1- The Bench Warmers.

Book 2- Heat Wave

Book 3-Reppin' It

Book 4- On Tour

A new book coming in June

A new edition to the Big Nate series by Lincoln Peirce .

The Big Nate series follows the life of sixth grader Nate Wright who enjoys drawing comics and doesn't love school too much.

A great mix of text and comic-style illustrations makes this funny series a quick, fun series to read.

Coming this month..... Big Nate Stays Classy.

For ages 9+

Two new series by Anh Do for older readers.... E-Boy & Wolf Girl

Ethan is supposed to be doing regular teenage things - like playing sports and hanging out with friends.

He is not supposed to be in hospital getting a brain tumour removed by Gemini, a high-tech android doctor. But just as the operation begins, the medical facility is hit by an unusual bolt of lightning …

When Ethan wakes up he discovers that things are different. He's always been good with computers, but now his skills are next-level. Ethan almost feels like he's … part of the machine.

And what about the android Gemini? If Ethan is now part robot, does that make the robot part human?

Ethan will need all his new skills just to stay alive.

For ages 10+ You will find this book on the Action & Adventure shelves of our Fiction Collection.

When disaster separates Gwen from her family, she must fend for herself, all alone in the wilderness.

Luckily, she's not alone for long… When a wolf puppy, a Labrador, a Chihuahua, and a greyhound want to make friends, Gwen discovers talents she didn't know she possessed.

It will take all her new skills and strength just to survive. Does Gwen have what it takes to be leader of the pack?

For ages 8-12 years You will find this series on the Action & Adventure shelves of our Fiction Collection.

Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend.

Morrigan Crow,having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, is blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks.Worst of all, Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her eleventh birthday. But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange and remarkable man named Jupiter North appears. Chased by black-smoke hounds and shadowy hunters on horseback, he whisks her away into the safety of a secret, magical city called Nevermoor.

At present there are 2 books in this series, but Book 3 is due to be released at the end of July this year AND.......great news for lovers of this series........there will eventually be 6 books in this series!

A Fantasy series for ages 10+

Scarlet & Ivy by Sophie Cleverly

A spine-tingling mystery set in a creepy boarding school. Ivy must uncover the secrets behind her twin sister Scarlet's disappearance before it's too late. When troublesome Scarlet mysteriously disappears from Rookwood School, terrifying Miss Fox invites her quiet twin sister Ivy to 'take her place' in Book 1 , "The Lost Twin".

This series continues to be popular with readers who love a good mystery!

Book 1 The Lost Twin

Book 2 The Whispers in the Walls

Book 3 The Dance in the Dark

Book 4 The Lights under the Lake

Book 5 The Curse in the Candlelight

Book 6 The Last Secret

I Survived....

Find out what it was like to be at some of history's most memorable — and terrifying — moments.

A Fiction Series set during real historical events!

Author Focus: Paul Jennings

Australian author, Paul Jennings has published over one hundred books and has been claimed as the 'favourite author' over forty times by children in Australia, successfully winning every children's choice award. The top rating TV series Round the Twist and Driven Crazy are based on a selection of his enormously popular short-story collections. They always have a twist!

Short Stories

Ricky is an ordinary boy, who dreams of being famous. And he has a secret that might just help him realise this dream. Because Ricky can fly. Truly. He can really fly. But there's a hitch. He can only fly when absolutely no one is looking. If a person, an animal or a bird sees him while he's flying, he will fall out of the sky and almost certainly die. But Ricky is desperate. Will he risk flying in public, just for a shot at fame?

Paul Jennings' Latest Novels - Available in our library.

The forest is dense and dark.

And the trail full of unexpected perils.

The dog can't move.

The boy can't talk.

And you won't know why.

Or where you are going.

You will put this story down not wanting the journey to end.

The gripping and surprising story of a boy, a dog and a daring rescue.

The orphanage is far behind.

But life as a stowaway is even worse. And nothing is what it seems on this sea of troubles.

Will Anton survive?

Can you guess the shocking truth?

It's a Paul Jennings story, so put on your life jacket - your world might just capsize.

Christopher is twelve thousand miles from home. The pub has a dirty floor and the owner is as rough as guts. The forest hides snakes, feral pigs and a dark secret.

Mysterious, bold and strange.

Expect the unexpected. And watch your step.

Enter this place and you will be different forever

A Stella Montgomery Intrigue by Judith Rossell

High on a cliff above the gloomy coastal town of Withering-by-Sea stands the Hotel Majestic. Inside the walls of the damp, dull hotel, eleven-year-old orphan Stella Montgomery leads a miserable life with her three dreadful Aunts. But one night, Stella sees something she shouldn't have... Something that will set in motion and adventure more terrifying and more wonderful than she could ever have hoped for...

When Stella Montgomery returned to the Hotel Majestic cold and wet but exhilarated by adventure, the Aunts were furious.

Now they are sending Stella away to the old family home at Wormwood Mire, where she must live with two strange cousins and their governess.

But within the overgrown grounds of the mouldering house, dark secrets slither and skulk, and soon Stella must be brave once more if she's to find out who - or what - she really is.....

Orphan Stella has been shuffled around from the dreary Majestic Hotel to overgrown Wormwood Mire and now has ended up at the grim boarding school Wakestone Hall.

The Aunts who look after Stella have sent her to Wakestone Hall, a very strict boarding school that they attended, where young girls are to be seen and not heard. The life mission of the head mistress, Miss Garnet, is to make sure that any spirited or individual behaviour is eradicated ......

Word Clouds

Stage 3 was given a creative Library Task to complete. They had to create an image using words to describe a great book they'd read recently.

Here are some awesome examples! Thanks everyone!

Please keep them coming.

The Last 13- James Phelan

A prophecy is nearing completion. The search is on for the Last Thirteen, a group of people with a special ability to have their dreams come true. Although unaware of it, they will come together to change the world.

13 nightmares.

7 billion souls in danger

1 enemy will stop at nothing to destroy them all!

An exciting series full of action, plot twists and conspiracies.

There are 13 books in this series, Book 1 is called "13" and they count down backwards from there.

Available for borrowing as an e-book from Wheelers books , on this homepage.

Take a look at James Phelan's website : http://www.jamesphelan.com.au/

Extreme Adventures by Justin D'Ath

This fast-paced action series is loved by both boys and girls aged 8-12 years.

It has short chapters, is fast -paced and full of adventure as well as interesting animal facts!

Each book is set in a different country. From anacondas in the Amazon to a volcano in Borneo, the main character, Sam Fox's adventures are extreme!

Available as an e-book through Wheelers. Just go to the homepage of this site.

Copies available in our library.

An old favourite........The Chronicles of Narnia

Plot: Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie are four siblings sent to live in the country with the eccentric Professor Kirke during World War II. The children explore the house on a rainy day and Lucy, the youngest, finds an enormous wardrobe. Lucy steps inside and finds herself in a strange, snowy wood.

C.S. Lewis was a Christian. He wrote the Narnia fantasy series with a christian message behind it. Many comparisons to the gospel can be made if you look for them.

These books have been loved by readers all over the world for many years.

1. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe.

2. Prince Caspian: The return to Narnia

3. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

4. The Silver Chair

5. The Horse and His Boy

6. The Magician's Nephew

7. The Last Battle

They are available for borrowing on Wheelers, via the homepage on this site.

If you love Diary of a Wimpy Kid......try these!

Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce is a Graphic Novel Series. It follows Nate Wright's funny and sometimes dramatic Year 6 adventures. He holds the record for the most school detentions , but that doesn't stop him from dreaming big!

There are 10 books in this series!

The Tom Gates series by L.Pichon is about a kid who tries to avoid too much work at all costs, especially at school! He just wants to focus on the things he loves....drawing, his band(Dog Zombies) and tormenting his sister, Delia.

There are 13 books in this series!

Check out the Tom Gates website:

http://www8.scholastic.co.uk/tomgatesworld/

The Timmy Failure series by Stephen Pastis, is another simple graphic novel series about an 11 year old boy,with a great imagination. He thinks he's a great detective and has started his own detective agency "Total Failure Inc".

Check out the website:

https://timmyfailure.com/the-books/

The Mr Gum series by Andy Stanton is based around the character, Mr Gum. He is a complete horror who hates children, animals, fun and corn on the cob. An angry fairy lives in his bathtub, there's Jake the dog, and a little girl called Polly and an evil, stinky butcher all covered in guts.

Take a look at the website:

http://www.mrgum.co.uk/books/

The Treehouse Series by Andy Griffiths is already very popular with our borrowers.

Andy and Terry live in a treehouse. But it's not just any old treehouse, it's the most amazing treehouse in the world! This treehouse has a number of stories( and still growing), a bowling alley, a see-through swimming pool, a secret underground laboratory, and a marshmallow machine that follows you around and automatically shoots marshmallows into your mouth whenever you are hungry.

Check out the website:

https://www.treehousebookseries.com/books/

The Funny Kid series by Matt Stanton.

Big Nate meets Timmy Failure in Funny Kid for President, the first book in an uproarious new middle grade series by , Australian children's book author, Matt Stanton.

Star Wars -Jedi Academy

This is a great series that uses a mixture of comics, journal entries, letters, sketches and more to tell of the exciting adventures of the characters at the Jedi Academy School. You don't have to be a Star Wars fan to love these books . They are funny and very easy to read. They are very popular with our senior primary students.

You can read this series in any order but it might be worth starting with Book 1 in order to meet the characters.

There are currently 8 books in this series, with the ninth to be released this April!

Our Australian Girl Series

Each story in this series is set in a particular era of Australian history, yet reads nothing like a history lesson. All written by highly acclaimed Australian authors, they feature strong plots, colourful and varied characters and terrific heroines.

There are now 10 characters in the series. Each character has 4 books written about them......so 40 books in total! That will keep you reading for some time!

Do You Dare?

This is the companion series to Our Australian Girl.

This series blends Australian history with engaging fiction. They are fast-paced, full of great characters and thrilling adventures!

Why not give one a try?

A Sequel to John Flanagan's very popular series "Ranger's Apprentice".

The "Ranger's Apprentice"series by popular Australian author John Flanagan, follows the adventures of Will, an orphan who is chosen as an apprentice Ranger, ( skilled trackers archers and warriors) in the service of the King of Araluen. Will strives to keep the Kingdom of Araluen safe from invaders, traitors, and threats.

This series has proven to be extremely popular over many years in our library.

"A New Beginning", originally titled "The Royal Ranger" was the twelfth and final novel in "The Ranger's Apprentice " series.

In 2018 it was renamed "A New Beginning" and became the first book in the sequel series, "The Royal Ranger".In this series, we are introduced to Maddie, Will Treaty’s fearless young apprentice.

There are two books in this series at the moment, the third being released in June this year and the fourth in September !

For ages 10+

Author Spotlight : Belinda Murrell

Belinda Murrell has written over 30 books for children and teenagers that are popular in Australia and throughout the world.

Why not try one of her award-winning series?

Slip back in time with this award-winning series of historical adventures. Belinda's historical time-slip series for older readers includes award-winning books such as The Ivory Rose, The Forgotten Pearl and The Lost Sapphire.

The Sun Sword Trilogy.

Four children. A Dangerous Quest. A puzzle to be solved. A kingdom to save.

Pippa's Island.

A new series about friendships, family and seaside adventures on a gorgeous tropical island.

Liars

Liars by Jack Heath is an action-packed thriller series about a kid who invents a lie detector app, accidentally exposing everyone's darkest secrets and making him the target of a criminal mastermind known only as Viper. The series is perfect for readers aged 10+.

Book 1- the Truth App

Book 2- No Survivors

Book 3- The Set Up

Book 4- Lockdown

Book 5- Armageddon.

Emily Windsnap Series

The Emily Windsnap series by Liz Kessler is about an ordinary girl who finds out that when she goes in water, she becomes a mermaid.

We have the series in our library, with some brand new editions having just arrived

For ages 8-12.

Two new books-Action & Adventure

Deadly Adversaries. An Impossible Mission. Tiger Wars.

Saker is on the run from the only life he knows. From India to the Himalayas and China he'll be pursued by hunting dogs, mercenaries, spies, thieves and assassins in his quest to set free the most majestic, lethal and valuable of all the predators - the tiger. With him, on every dangerous step of the adventure, is Sinter, a girl who has her own reasons for running away.

Gripping adventure fiction from Deadly TV presenter Steve Backshall, perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Charlie Higson.

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