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Son of The Sixth

"In a land where a sixth child carries penalty of death, a young woman, alongside two brothers, set out to escape the tyranny of those in...

Jenna's Truth

Jenna's Truth is a "raw, real, and heart-wrenching" YA novella by Nadia L King. King writes honest, contemporary fiction that aims to...

Fergus The Farting Dragon

Fergus The Farting Dragon is a giggle-icious story that celebrates difference, written by Monique Mulligan and Illustrated by Veronica...

Argyle

Argyle is a vampire action-fantasy novel by Western Australia author Martin J King. The world thought it had eradicated the vampire race...

The Cosmic Adventures of Alice & Bob

The Cosmic Adventures of Alice & Bob is a super fun science communication project aiming to provide a free and exciting resource for...

I Am An Artist: Advice, motivation and actions to help you on your artist's journey.

Are you a creative soul who is trying to find your artistic feet, or warring with your self confidence as a creator? This beautiful...

Jack Feels Big!

Jack Feels Big is a brilliant collection of short illustrated stories that help kids learn how to express their emotions. “Having the...

S is for Science

"The completely partially scientifically accurate alphabet book for the children of science and cartoon dinosaur enthusiasts everywhere." -

The Chain

The Chain is a thoroughly page-turning YA novel by Antony Millen. “I will be so surprised if this novel doesn't hit the best seller list....

Phil! The Kraken

In this endearing children's picture book by Adrienne Body, we meet a cheeky kraken named Phil. The story is full of fun and imagination,...

The Goodbye Chair

‘The Goodbye Chair’ is a heart warming family picture book written by Josephine Carson-Barr. In this gorgeous story, a young kiwi lad is dr

The Ghosts of Moonlight Creek

The Ghosts of Moonlight Creek is the third spooky adventure from Sue Copsey, award-winning author of The Ghosts of Young Nick’s Head and...

"I Am An Artist" Picture Book

I Am An Artist is a fantastic picture book by award winning author/illustrator, Nikki Slade Robinson. This labour of love is all about...