2024

Natalie or ‘Nutty’ is preparing for her bat mitzvah and hoping she gains the maturity to deal with all the changes in her life. Nutty has a strong and authentic voice that is relatable even […]

This is a moving story about grief, regret, and the support of friends. The book shifts perspectives between friends at the end of the life and then death of Charli’s chronically ill twin Freya. While

A timeslip novel that effectively transports the reader between today’s world and living in Europe towards the end of WWII. The protagonists battle issues that young people encounter in contemporary society, for example, separated parents,

A stand-alone book from the ‘Pearly and Pig’ series set in the jungles of South East Asia. Pearly’s anxiety that she may be hindering her parents’ and grandfather’s quest are voiced but overcome with reference

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,

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

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

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