Willow Moss and the Lost Day (Starfell #1) by Dominique Valente

$16.99 AUD

Category: 9-12 Years Middle Readers | Series: Starfell | Reading Level: 8 Kids Middle Readers

Willow Moss, the youngest and least powerful sister in a family of witches, has a magical ability for finding lost things - like keys, or socks, or wooden teeth. Useful, but not exactly exciting . . . Then the most powerful witch in the world of Starfell turns up at Willow's door and asks for her help. A whole day - last Tuesday to be precise - has gone missing. Completely. And, without it, the whole universe could unravel. Now Willow holds the fate of Starfell in her rather unremarkable hands . . . Can she save the day - by finding the lost one? Step into Starfell, a world crackling with warmth, wit and magic, perfect for readers aged 8-12. ...Show more

The Last Painting of Sara de Vos (PB) by Dominic Smith

$14.99 AUD

Category: General

A New York Times BestsellerAn Indie Next PickA New York Times Book Review Editor's ChoiceA rare seventeenth-century painting -- the only known surviving work of a woman who defied the expectations of her time -- links three lives, on three continents, over three centuries in this exhilarating new novel from the critically acclaimed author of The Beautiful Miscellaneous. ...Show more

The Missing of Clairdelune (The Mirror Visitor #2) by Christelle Dabos

$22.99 AUD

Category: Young Adult | Series: The\Mirror Visitor | Reading Level: 9 YA

The compelling second volume of the bestselling French fantasy series The Mirror Visitor Quartet—winner of the 2016 Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire – Roman jeunesse francophone Suddenly Ophelia finds herself thrust into the spotlight: promoted to vice-storyteller by Farouk, the ancestral Spirit of Pole, she must tell him a story every evening. Now that her powers are known to all, she is forced to reveal the nefarious plots that have been brewing beneath the golden rafters of Citaceleste and to throw herself into the political machinations of Pole. The only person she may be able to trust is Thorn, her enigmatic fiancé. Is there more to this man than she thought? As one after another influential courtier disappears, Ophelia again finds herself implicated in an investigation that will lead her to see beyond Pole’s many illusions to the heart of a formidable truth. ...Show more

The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver

$29.99 AUD

Category: Crime/Thriller | Reading Level: 2 Crime

Book Overview Author Info and Events About the Book Escape or die trying… No.1 international bestseller Jeffery Deaver returns with a stunning new thriller – the first in an exciting series featuring enigmatic investigator Colter Shaw. ‘Masterful storytelling - The Never Game is Deave r's most riveting, most twisty, most unputdownable novel yet' Karin Slaughter A killer is changing the rules. One murder at a time . . . You wake up all alone, in the middle of a forest, miles from anywhere. Beside you lie five objects – a lighter, grease, picture-frame wire, a piece of silk, a bottle of water – which you will need to use if you want to survive. You've been taken by the Whispering Man and there is no escape. He makes the rules and nobody ever gets out alive. Enigmatic investigator Colter Shaw is fighting to stop the murders. But another victim has been snatched from her family and he's running out of time. In the darkest corner of Silicon Valley, a new breed of killer is emerging: someone with a deadly obsession, whose twisted game is spiralling out of control. ...Show more

Mr Walker Gets the Inside Scoop by Jess Black & Sara Acton

$14.99 AUD

Category: 6-9 Years Younger Readers

It's all systems go at the hotel as they prepare for an important reviewer to come and stay. Mr Walker has a special role to play and he plans to be at his charming best. Add to the mix a work experience student, and the staff have their hands full. Everything seems to be going smoothly until Mr Walker sniffs a hint of confusion in the air. Will all their good work be undone by a simple mistake? ...Show more

Mr Walker and the Dessert Delight by Jess Black & Sara Acton

$14.99 AUD

Category: 6-9 Years Younger Readers | Reading Level: 7.5 Kids First Reader

There's a special anniversary celebration happening at the hotel and everyone is excited - especially Mr Walker! A famous chef is flown in for the event, and although she is all smiles and sweet delights, Chef Remy is none too pleased about sharing his kitchen. Mr Walker smells trouble, big trouble inde ed. ...Show more

The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri

$29.99 AUD

Category: General | Reading Level: very good

For readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Kite Runner and The Other Hand - a testament to the human powers of survival. In the midst of war, he found love In the midst of darkness, he found courage In the midst of tragedy, he found hope What will you find from his story? Nuri is a beekeeper; his wi fe, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo - until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to escape. But what Afra has seen is so terrible she has gone blind, and so they must embark on a perilous journey through Turkey and Greece towards an uncertain future in Britain. On the way, Nuri is sustained by the knowledge that waiting for them is Mustafa, his cousin and business partner, who has started an apiary and is teaching fellow refugees in Yorkshire to keep bees. As Nuri and Afra travel through a broken world, they must confront not only the pain of their own unspeakable loss, but dangers that would overwhelm the bravest of souls. Above all - and perhaps this is the hardest thing they face - they must journey to find each other again. Moving, powerful, compassionate and beautifully written, The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit. Told with deceptive simplicity, it is the kind of book that reminds us of the power of storytelling. ...Show more

The Cinema at Starlight Creek by Alli Sinclair

$29.99 AUD

Category: General

 A heart-stirring novel of loss, love and new hope set against the glamorous backdrop of 1950s Hollywood and a small Australian country town. How far would you go to follow your dream? Queensland, 1994: When location manager Claire Montgomery arrives in rural Queensland to work on a TV mini-serie s, she's captivated by the beauty of Starlight Creek and the surrounding sugarcane fields. Working in a male-dominated industry is challenging, but Claire has never let that stop her pursuing her dreams-until now. She must gain permission to film at Australia's most historically significant art deco cinema, located at Starlight Creek. But there is trouble ahead. The community is fractured and the cinema's reclusive owner, Hattie Fitzpatrick, and her enigmatic great nephew, Luke Jackson, stand in her way, putting Claire's career-launching project-and her heart-at risk. Hollywood, 1950: Lena Lee has struggled to find the break that will catapult her into a star with influence. She longs for roles about strong, independent women but with Hollywood engulfed in politics and a censorship battle, Lena's timing is wrong. Forced to keep her love affair with actor Reeves Garrity a secret, Lena puts her career on the line to fight for equality for women in an industry ruled by men. Her generous and caring nature steers her onto a treacherous path, leaving Lena questioning what she is willing to endure to get what she desires. Can two women-decades apart-uncover lies and secrets to live the life they've dared to dream? ...Show more

Leonard Doesn't Dance by Frances Watts; Judy Watson (Illustrator)

$24.99 AUD

Category: Picture Books (Hardback)

A TOE-TAPPING STORY ABOUT FINDING YOUR OWN RHYTHM FROM THE AWARD-WINNING CREATORS OF GOODNIGHT, MICE! All the birds are excited about the Big Beaky Bird Ball - except Leonard. His warble-warble waltz with the magpies is more wobble-wobble, and his caw-caw can-can with the crows is a can't-can't. The puf fins are prancing, the rosellas are rocking and you should see the flamingo go-go-go! Everyone is jumping and jiving, but not Leonard. Leonard doesn't dance. Then an unexpected encounter changes everything ... From the award-winning creators of Goodnight, Mice! comes a toe-tapping story about finding your own rhythm. AWARDS FOR GOODNIGHT, MICE!Winner - 2012 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's FictionNotable Book - CBCA Book of the Year Award: Early Childhood PRAISE FOR GOODNIGHT, MICE!'utterly flawless use of rich and poetic language ... a bedtime story to read aloud with gusto, to delight in and to savour. Very highly recommended' - Sydney's Child'a charming, funny and reassuring story for littlies ... Recommended' - Magpies'a story which will be read again and again' - West Australian ...Show more

Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall

$15.99 AUD

Category: Picture Books (Paperback)

Winner of the 2019 Caldecott Medal   A lavish new picture book from Caldecott-winner Sophie Blackall that will transport readers to the seaside in timeless, nautical splendor!   Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside, there is wa ter all around. Inside, the daily life of a lighthouse keeper and his family unfolds as the keeper boils water for tea, lights the lamp's wick, and writes every detail in his logbook.   Step back in time and through the door of this iconic lighthouse into a cozy dollhouse-like interior with the extraordinary award-winning artist Sophie Blackall. ...Show more

Miffy Bubble Sticker Book

$7.99 AUD

Category: Activity Books

Matchfit by Andrew May

$35.00 AUD

Category: General

MatchFit is the complete guide to getting your body and brain in the best possible shape for work, and for life. This inspiring book is the culmination of Andrew May's twenty years of experience as an elite athlete and fitness trainer for some of the world's best athletes; studying the body (Exercise P hysiology) and the brain (Coaching Psychology); working with a variety of clients including elite athletes, military, entrepreneurs, business leaders and entire organisations; and life experience. The Matchfit principles will help you better manage your diary and plan for what is important; build your ability to cope with pressure and have more resilience; support you in improving health and fitness levels; learn all about what's new in nutrition; the importance of being connected and building in play; and freeing up time and energy to invest in family, fitness, and personal interests. Matchfit has the capacity to make a real difference to the way you CONNECT, FUEL, MOVE, THINK, RECHARGE and PLAY. And there is a process in the program to keep you accountable and support you along the way. ...Show more