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When you dig, will you strike gold... or unearth dangerous secrets? After a scandal, investigative reporter Zara Ellison and her partner, policeman Jack Higgins have moved to Kalgoorlie - each struggling with this fresh start. This wild mining town has its own rules, and its inhabitants - drawn b...

"Shut up in a trunk by a taciturn old sea captain with a secret, five friends--a king, a wolf, a girl, a boy, and an owl--bicker, boast, and comfort one another in the dark. Individually, they dream of song and light, freedom and flight, purpose and glory, but they all agree they are part of a la...

In this twist on the original fairy tale, the miller's son is given two cats by his father. Puss can talk to humans; Kitty is very clever. And Kitty has big plans.

"Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses, or the fact that she has been picking pockets and stealing from the Undying Queen's reservoirs for as long as she can remember. But a secret is like a knot. Sooner or later, it is bo...

The Cruel Prince meets Bridgerton in this captivating fantasy brimming with heart-pounding romance, vicious competition and beautiful, cruel fae, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Haven, Sasha Peyton Smith. "A deliciously dark and romantic fantasy. I absolutely devoured t...

Did the universe start with a Big Bang? Is light a wave, a particle - or both? Is a "Theory of Everything" possible? Explaining the key milestones in the field of science in a clear and simple way, The Science Book answers these questions and more besides. Untangling knotty theories and shedding ...

Murder. Mayhem. And spice. Doctor Fionn Kane is running from a broken heart, one he hopes to mend in small-town Nebraska, far away from his almost-fiance and his derailed surgical career. It’s a simpler life: head down, hard work, and absolutely no romantic relationships. He wants none of the cir...

The island of New Aachen is a hotbed of turmoil, with more than just the enemy in the firing line. In May 1945, as Europe celebrates the end of WWII, the Pacific theatre remains a brutal battleground. On the remote Pacific Island of New Aachen, the site of a massacre of Australian troops three ye...

The book in question offers a concise and accessible overview of fundamental physics concepts, ranging from gravitational fields and momentum to general relativity and quantum uncertainty. It employs straightforward diagrams and clear explanations to elucidate these topics, making it suitable for...

Miss Lila Greer thinks it's time for Grade Two to get a class pet, and she wants the kids to participate in choosing the pet. After all, they will all have to share the responsibility of caring for it. There are seventeen kids in the class. She gets seventeen different suggestions. The class has ...

Elias Westbrook, a newly drafted hockey player for the Toronto Thunder, is facing the challenges of fame and media scrutiny. With a growing fan base and too many expectations on his shoulders, he’s struggling to make his first career goal. The tabloids are reporting on his every move, including w...

Sunny is a lonely Regent Honeyeater. Yearning for others of his kind, he searches high and low but cannot find them. In the recent past, Sunny's kin travelled in flocks and the blossom-filled woodlands echoed with their song. Now only fragments of woodland remain and the flocks of songbirds are g...

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honour of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about ...

Historical fiction. SA Author. A young Australian woman on the battlefields of World War 1 finds her calling through her work as a surgeon - and her legacy in compassion. Based on real-life characters and events this thought-provoking novel is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit ami...

Rumble the dinosaur loves to have fun... but will he get to bed on time? Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of muddy puddles, tropical birds, erupting volcanoes... and one fun-loving little dinosaur. Crashing through the jungle, Rumble the triceratops is off on an adventure! Wea...

In his picture-book debut, contemporary artist Datsun Tran tells his family's story of making a new home after journeying by boat from Vietnam as refugees. In vivid ink paintings and spare, resonant text, Then and Now explores the powerful associations a sound, smell or sensation can carry. "Then...

Daphne's mum and stepdad, Anthony, are throwing a family party. It's going to be so boring! But when a gorilla knocks on the door, a rhino rolls in and a kangaroo pops up, Daphne realises that this party is going to get... Wild! In Daphne's big animal family, everyone is different. But they all l...

It's the day before her daughter's wedding and things are not going well for Gail Baines. First thing, she loses her job - or quits, depending who you ask. Then her ex-husband Max turns up at her door expecting to stay for the festivities. He doesn't even have a suit. Instead, he's brought memori...

Kate Grenville is no stranger to the past. Her success and fame as a writer exploded when she published THE SECRET RIVER, a bestseller based on the story of her convict ancestor, an early settler on the Hawkesbury River. More than two decades on, and following the defeat of the Voice referendum, ...

We live in a bus. She's called Gracie Joy Rufus Bean (we couldn't agree on a name). Gracie Joy Rufus Bean has six wheels and a door that opens when you push a button, tic-shhh! Join one family as they enjoy life on the road - camping under the stars, listening to nature, and making new friends a...

If you meet someone new in the world today, there is a very kind word you can say. "Welcome!" Welcoming somebody shows that you care. You're happy to see them. You're glad they are there. From inviting a friend to play to welcoming a new baby into the world, this sweet book celebrates all the way...

Through the gates there's a chatter and a squeak! What amazing animals will you meet? Join a fun family day out with this lusciously illustrated trip around one of Australia's most iconic places. From majestic giraffes to cheeky chimpanzees, discover the wonderful world of animals at Taronga. Whe...

Fifteen-year-old Emma is woken up by her dad's nightmares. Again. On Friday evenings they go running at East Point Reserve to escape. Escape the ripples of grief that still chase them three years after her mum's death; escape Emma's autism diagnosis; escape her dad's work as an emergency room do...

"Welcome to your new go-to book for fast, no-fuss, healthy weeknight meals. Sarah Pound... is all about making life easier for busy home cooks. Her food is simple and family friendly, using familiar everyday ingredients. As well as nourishing bowls of soup, one-pot gems and drool-worthy salads, t...

Molly the hare, Olive the owl and Dexter the fox love to watch the sun set in the garden. But as night falls, they notice strange shapes in the shadows and hear strange rustlings in their beloved oak tree. And the more they look and listen, the more they wonder and worry.

From DreamWorks Animation comes an adaptation of Peter Brown's award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure stars Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o as Roz, a robot that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must adapt to the harsh surrounds. Gradually Ro...

On a small island off the coast of Scotland, an isolated community is grieving. Eighteen-year-old Alan Ferguson was found at the foot of the lighthouse - an apparent suicide. DIs Georgina Lennox and Richard Stewart are sent to investigate. A raging storm keeps them trapped on the island for four ...

After suffering an injury on the football pitch, Leah is bored of resting at home -- so another journey through time is just what the doctor ordered! Magically transported to 1950's America, Leah and her friends find themselves at the site of a rocket launch! But when the launch ends in a fiery c...

Worms Are Our Friends invites preschool readers into a stunning garden to admire the hard work of one tiny worm, and to marvel at the essential role it plays in nature. Down in the garden, one fine, sunny day, a young little worm gets ready to play. Each book in the bestselling 'Our Friends...

A hilarious new book by bestselling children's author Charlie Higson, perfect for fans of Adrian Mole. Stan is going on holiday to Italy with his (fifth) best friend Felix and a load of strangers. Stan is absolutely terrified. Luckily, his mum's given him an emergency list that includes how to...