2024 CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers
The concept of ‘herstory’ tracking how girls have changed the world is innovative and intriguing, providing the opportunity to inspire readers as they follow Ming in the third title in the series. In this book, […]
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A beautiful exploration of the process of grief, the magic of nature, and life going on after loss. The death of a husband and father prompts a family to make a tree change to a
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Three stories in one volume, each with a predictable pattern, characterisation, and format make this book supportive of neurodiverse readers whilst simultaneously informing the wider audience of neurodiversity. The protagonist, 8-year-old Harriet, has a superpower
A moving and sensitive story of Mia, a Jaru girl from the Kimberley, who battles homesickness and bullying while attending boarding school in the city. The book’s delicate exploration of code switching and Mia’s deep
The third book in the Bored series, this book is a skilfully-crafted read that stands alone and offers something for all ages within the Younger Readers category. Needing her own space, Evie is determined to
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This book is a triumph of writing and illustration for younger readers. Aggie has a big imagination but she’s not a liar! Is Aggie’s new neighbour a vampire? Aggie’s a fan of the Princess Zombie
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Friendship, family and feelings collide in this sparkling middle-grade debut from Matilda Prize winner, Samera Kamaleddine. Evie Hart likes rules. A lot. But as she embarks on her very last year of primary school, it
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A celebration of community, adventure, kindness and, above all, dogs! The summer holidays have finally arrived and Scout can’t wait for her adventure in the big rig with Dad. They’re on a mission to deliver
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A missing father. A drowned town. A buried secret. Three friends on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth. Seven years after Old Scarborough was drowned, a house is emerging from the water. Will and
Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts! The Real Pigeons love flapping around the city and fighting crime. But when lunches
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