From Australia's favourite storyteller comes a story, within a story, that shows us the extraordinary power of true love and solves a decades-old mystery."Once upon a time, in a dark city far away, there lived a boy called Walter, who had nothing but his name to call his own ..."The handwritten book, with its strangely vivid illustrations, has been hidden in the old house for a long, long time. Tonight, four kids and their teacher will find it. Tonight, at last, the haunting story of Walter and the mysterious, tragic girl called Sparrow will be read - right to the very end ...From one of Australia's most renowned children's authors, comes an extraordinary story within a story - a mystery, a prophecy, a long-buried secret. And five people who will remember this night as long as they live.
Freddie's Shadow CardsFreddie is the daughter of Dr. Facilier.She's got voodoo in her blood, a deck of Shadow Cards in her hands, and a song in her villain kid heart.When Freddie's dreams of joining the a cappella group at Auradon Prep fall apart, she uses her Shadow Cards to get her way ...But dark magic always comes with a price.Ally's Mad MysteryAlly is the daughter of Alice in Wonderland.She's quirky, she's funny, and she loves solving a tricky mystery.When strange things start happening at Auradon Prep that threaten the school's big Spirit Weekend, Ally is determined to find who's behind the madness.Will she be able to figure it out in time, or will the clock run out on her?
Meet Max-a very special dog with a very important purpose. Here is another irresistible tale in the bestselling series for middle grade readers adapted from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel A Dog's Purpose and A Dog's Journey by W. Bruce Cameron.
As soon as he sets eyes on CJ, Max knows that she's his girl and quickly figures out his purpose: to show her how to navigate the big city. Being a native New Yorker, Max knows how to take charge, even though he's the smallest dog at the park. At the same time, with CJ's help, Max learns that he doesn't always have to be ferocious-sometimes, he can be "gentle Max" and make friends.
Young fans of Ellie's Story, Bailey's Story, and Molly's Story will love Max's Story, the story of a little dog in the big city.
Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Find the Girl by Lucy and Lydia Connell, read by Sophie Shad.
Falling for your best friend's love interest is bad...Falling for your twin's is catastrophic.
As kids, Nina and Nancy were inseparable. As teenagers, not so much...
Where Nancy is popular, an Instagram star, and obsessed with boy band heartthrob Chase, Nina is shy, a talented classical musician, and shuns the spotlight that her sister thrives in.
But when the wrong twin unwittingly ends up at the centre of a romantic social media storm, the bonds of twin-ship will be tested like never before...
Written in collaboration with Katy Birchall, #FINDTHEGIRL is a very modern twist on a Cinderella story.
Matt is a 6-year-old boy who lives in Sydney with his parents. Follow Matt on a week filled with friendship and soccer, as well as the existential questions of life such as science vs religion and the loss of a loved one, explained for a kid. This book would be suitable for kids between 5 and 9
The lovable underdog Lewis Barnavelt and his best friend Rose Rita are at it again-investigating the curious (and possibly supernatural?) goings-on in their town of New Zebedee. They get more than they bargained for when a new family moves into the Hawaii House, one of the oddest-looking houses in town, and Lewis and Rose Rita are drawn into a mystery involving forces far beyond the shores of their imagination. Why are there strange drumbeats emanating from the top floor of the Hawaii House? And why is Lewis having dreams about Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire? Incorporating actual Hawaiian legends with a spine-tingling story of suspense, this is another great addition to the Bellairs canon.
Lewis's hopes for a peaceful summer vacation are shattered as one accident after another plagues him. Is all his bad luck really just a coincidence? Or does it have something to do with the mysterious hooded figure he keeps seeing?
The Big Bad Wolf has escaped and our new superheroes, the Three Little Superpigs, must save Fairyland before it is too late.
After defeating the Big Bad Wolf, the Three Little Superpigs spend their days fighting crime and enjoying their newfound fame. But one day, the Big Bad Wolf escapes from prison and plunges Fairyland into fear. Our curly-tailed friends soon discover that bricks are missing all over town. The Superpigs return to their homes to solve the mystery when they realize it has all been a trap!
Join our new superheroes as they escape from the evil clutches of the Big Bad Wolf and save Fairyland in this first Superpigs adventure. Readers will huff and puff and laugh and laugh.
Wendy K Gray is an American Voiceover Actor, Singer, Songwriter, Author and Creator of Sidewalk Stories; a collection of books, audio stories, coloring books and original music for kids. The Lemonade Landing Mat Book written by Wendy K Gray and Kian Ahmadian.
Illustrated by Kate Shannon.
Sidewalk Stories takes place in a very special world where animals, plants, and people can solve their everyday dilemmas through teamwork, exploration of alternate-ending options, and even singing songs.
Incorporating Bloom’s Taxonomy, these stories are designed around the original Stop-Think-Act song. Readers will join Bethany Butterfly and friends, as they journey down The Magical ABC Sidewalk to assess and eliminate ideas through trial and error and creative problem solving. The series is centered on developing critical thinking and emotional intelligence, while delivering a positive and entertaining storyline that feels worlds away from a lesson.
Sidewalk Stories are perfect reading for classrooms and family story time.
In The Lemonade Landing Mat we embark on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure beginning with a mysterious empty juice box, and ending with a powerful lesson on the value of honesty. Join the Sidewalk Family as they explore their options in this magical version of the ordinary world.
Perfect singing voices aren't necessary, but imaginations are!
www.sidewalkstoriesbywendykgray.com
Born to privilege, called to service, trained for command, Lieutenant Nile Greysik finally gets the chance to prove herself a leader. As she takes command of a captured enemy ship, her orders will take her through hostile waters and stormy seas with a hold full of prisoners, a skeptical crew, and a handsome first mate hell-bent on undermining her confidence.To navigate to safe harbor, Nile must earn the crew's trust...but first she must dare to trust herself.For fans of Sarah J Maas, Tamora Pierce and Naomi Novik, comes TIDES - a seafaring adventure of duty, love, magic, and a princess's quest to protect her kingdom on her own terms.
Through rallies and marches, in polite drawing rooms and freezing prison cells and the poverty-stricken slums of the East End, three courageous young women join the fight for the vote. Evelyn is seventeen, and though she is rich and clever, she may never be allowed to follow her older brother to university. Enraged that she is expected to marry her childhood sweetheart rather than be educated, she joins the Suffragettes, and vows to pay the ultimate price for women's freedom. May is fifteen, and already sworn to the cause, though she and her fellow Suffragists refuse violence. When she meets Nell, a girl who's grown up in hardship, she sees a kindred spirit. Together and in love, the two girls start to dream of a world where all kinds of women have their place. But the fight for freedom will challenge Evelyn, May and Nell more than they ever could believe. As war looms, just how much are they willing to sacrifice?
