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This title is usually read by students in Years 9, 10 and above.
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715561
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Battle born
Anders and Rayna, along with their expanding group of dragon, wolf and human friends, get to the truth of their mother's fate and find a way that just might work to rebuild a united Vallen. But it will take a lot of courage and a little bit of luck for a group of kids to get the grown ups listen. ISBN 9780062458049
Series
Elementals trilogy
(3 of 99)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2020
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Kaufman, Amie |
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40528
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100% wolf
Freddy Lupin is from a noble family of werewolves, but his first transformation ends in disaster when he turns into a yapping poodle instead of a fierce wolf. Now Freddie's Uncle want to turn him into minced meat! Just when he thinks things cant get any worse he goes into dog prison. Who is the sinister man following him and his doggy friend? Can Freddy prove that he is 100% wolf and save the werewolf pack from disaster? ISBN 9781761040207
Publisher Penguin, 2020
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Lyons, Jayne |
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7013
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12 Screams of Christmas, The
The infamous, Most Wanted Goosebumps characters are out on the loose and after you. For the first time ever, it's a Goosebumps Christmas! Kate Welles doesn't want to be special. She just wants to play the lead in her school's Christmas play. Her annoying "friend" Courtney is constantly getting in the way of that. Can you even call someone a "friend" if all they do is make fun of you and ruin everything all of the time? But Kate has to get along with Courtney or else neither of them will be allowed to take part in The 12 Screams of Christmas. Kate and Courtney's teacher decides they need to find a special place to rehearse. A certain house with a special history. The kind of place that Kate would normally be pretty frightened to go into. The kind of place that gives new meaning to the term: Christmas Spirit. ISBN 9780545627771
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2014
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Stine, R L |
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A Tale of Fontania series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
A Tale of Fontania series
(4 books)
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Various |
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6682
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Adventures of Scarygirl, The
Abandoned on a remote peninsula, Scarygirl is rescued by Blister, a large friendly octopus. Blister and Scarygirl become best friends. But no one knows where Scarygirl came from, or who she really is, and her dreams are full of strange and disturbing visions. ISBN 9781742372938
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2012
Topics /
Graphic novels /
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Jurevicius, Nathan |
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871548
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Alex and the alpacas ride again
Alex thought she'd saved the world last summer, but it turns out she only completed half the job. This time around she is battling not one, but two evil spirits, determined to destroy life as we know it. Alex will need all the help of the alpacas and more to meet the challenge. ISBN 9781760991739
Publisher Fremantle Press, 2022
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Lefroy, Kathryn |
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6491
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Alex and the alpacas save the world
Alex is expecting a pretty boring summer. But when Mum takes her to visit her cranky old grandfather on his farm in Tasmania, weird things start to happen. The weirdest of all? Her grandfather's alpacas can talk! Then things go from strange to scary, and Alex must use all her brilliance and bravery to survive the sinister forces threatening life as she knows it. ISBN 9781925815412
Publisher Fremantle Press, 2018
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Lefroy, Kathryn |
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846231
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Alice in wonderland graphic novel
When Alice follows a white rabbit into his burrow, she enters a fantastic world of weird and wonderful characters. Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy story is faithfully retold in this gorgeously illustrated comic book adaptation. ISBN 9781474952446
Publisher MacMillan, 2020
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Punter, Russell & Bursi, Simona |
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7210
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All-day nightmare
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. You had terrible dreams last night. And when you wake up, you're not in your bed -- or your room. You're stuck in some creepy old house, and you can't remember your own name! Your nightmares have only just begun... ISBN 9780439135306
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2000
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Stine, R L |
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7167
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Alone in Snakebite Canyon
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. Want to be an eagle? Or a bear? Or a fish? Then check out the souvenir shop in Snakebite Canyon. They've got a pair of dried-up snake eyes with the power to turn you into a real animal. Maybe you'd like to buy a map of the lost gold mine. You could strike it rich. Or you could get attacked by a giant kid-eating spider! The choice is yours in this scary adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings. ISBN 9780590399975
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1998
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Stine, R L |
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Amulet series
Any five titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top of the screen. Series
Amulet series
(8 books)
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Various |
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13750
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Ancient machine, The
Georgie and Thomas are summoned to Allegoria to stop a machine that is ticking down to the end of the world. They enlist the help of a troupe of travelling daredevils. ISBN 9780958074414
Series
Magician's daughter series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Multimedia Interface, 2003
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Walker, Justyn |
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1019831
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Andromache between worlds
Andromache Peters wants a normal life but this is almost impossible when your parents were famous adventurers who saved the world and nobody will let you forget it. Add to this the fact that her father has been missing for twelve of her fourteen years, her mother has retreated into her grief and Andromache has been expelled from yet another school. But when a mysterious stranger reveals to her that her father is not only still alive but trapped in a parallel world, Andromache is thrown into a daring journey across other universes to find and save the father she never knew. It's a journey so strange and dangerous that it will forever transform Andromache's life into anything but normal. ISBN 9781460759103
Publisher Angus & Robertson (HarperCollins), 2024
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Bergmoser, Gabriel |
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Animal stars series
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Animal stars series
(6 books)
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French, Jackie |
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15481
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Apprentice witch, The
Arianwyn fails her witch's assessment. To the delight of her arch-rival, Gimma, Arianwyn is awarded the dull bronze disc of an apprentice and, in disgrace, sent to protect the remote, dreary town of Lull. But, Arianwyn's new life is far from boring. Dark spirits and strange creatures creep out of the wood. And just as Arianwynn starts to get her feet under her, shadows start to creep into her own magic. ISBN 9781910655153
Publisher Chicken House, 2016
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Nicol, James |
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7536
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Archie Greene and the magician's secret
On his twelfth birthday, Archie Greene receives a mysterious present, an old book, written in a language he doesn't recognise. It comes with a Summoning - Archie must travel to Oxford to return the book to the Secret Library. But, the magical book under Archie's protection is dangerous, and dark spirits hunt it out. In this magical world, bookshelves are enchanted, librarians are sorcerers and spells come to life. ISBN 9780571309054
Publisher Faber & Faber, 2014
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Everest, D D |
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1019865
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Artezans: The forgotten magic
Edward Crane has always feared he won't have any magic at all. Sure, he's part of a powerful magic Artezan family, but he's adopted. His twin sister, Elodie, isn't so worried, but then everything always seems to work out perfectly for her. So when Ed discovers he does have an Artezan power after all, he's relieved. And it's more than he ever could have imagined - in fact, it's a dream come true. But the problem with dreams is that sometimes they twist themselves into nightmares. And with Ed's new abilities growing by the day, there's a chance that this nightmare will become all too real. ISBN 9781510113015
Publisher Orion, 2024
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Lapinski, L.D. |
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803816
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As old as time
When Belle touches the Beast's enchanted rose, memories flood through Belle's mind -- memories of a mother she thought she would never see again. And, stranger still, she sees that her mother is none other than the beautiful enchantress who cursed the castle and all its inhabitants. Shocked and confused, Belle and the Beast will have to unravel a dark mystery about their families that is 21 years in the making. ISBN 9781484707289
Series
Twisted tales series
(11 books)
Publisher Disney Press, 2016
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Braswell, Liz |
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21059
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Ash Rover: keeper of the phoenix
Ash Rover stumbles across a phoenix egg, but this magical bird is going to bring danger to his village. Ash is soon on a desperate quest to save his family and friends. ISBN 9781922179029
Publisher Walker Books Australia Pty Ltd, 2014
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Darlison, Aleesah |
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846123
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Astonishing chronicles of Oscar from elsewhere
The magical fourth book in the rich and whimsical world of the Kingdoms and Empires about a non-magical boy called Oscar who finds himself caught up in a surprisingly urgent quest in an even more surprising world. ISBN 9781760526368
Series
Kingdoms and Empires series
(4 of 3)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2021
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Moriarty, Jaclyn & Canby, Kelly (ill) |
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886456
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Astonishingly good stories
A lovestruck merpig, a peppermint-stick Parthenon, a vegetarian spider and so much more! From R.A. Spratt, bestselling author of Friday Barnes and Shockingly Good Stories, comes this collection of twenty terrific stories featuring Greek myths and fractured fairytales as told by Nanny Piggins (the world's most glamorous flying pig), a mystery investigated by Friday Barnes (girl detective) and a series of tales so tall they will give you altitude sickness. This book will delight children from four to one hundred and four. Just the thing for reading at bedtime, when you're supposed to be doing your homework or when you've been chased up a tree by an escaped rhinoceros and you're waiting for the zookeeper to arrive. ISBN 9780143779261
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2022
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Spratt, R A |
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7098
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Attack of the Jack
A Goosebumps SlappyWorld story. Devin and his sister Violet are visiting their Uncle Jack for the summer. He lives in an old house by the seashore. Devin and Violet discover a locked trunk. A pirate's chest. They lift the lid slowly-and see that it's filled with antique jack-in-the-boxes. Huh? One box is hidden under the others, covered in dust. It plays an odd unpleasant song. Up pops a very ugly, mean-looking puppet. "Thanks for letting Sailor Jack out!" he rasps, bouncing on his spring. Devin and Violet now face new and troubling questions: Will Jack return them to their uncle? Just how much is a pirate's promise worth? ISBN 9781338068368
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2017
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Stine, R L |
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Averil series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Averil series
(3 books)
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Barwick, John |
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648922
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Averil The beast of Dreyon
In the fast-moving second instalment of the stunning Averil trilogy. Averil, returning from a trading expedition, is horrified to find that the Wise Woman Warrior Metria and Averil's sister, Ludella, have been kidnapped. Averil and a smal band of warriors set out to rescue them. They find the wider world again thrown into chaos. The evil sorcerer Malidon has emerged stronger than ever, and this time not even the master sorcerer Panay is strong enough to defeat him. Will Averil be able to convince the reclusive and mysterious Beast of Dreyon to help them? ISBN 9781925675184
Series
Averil series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Big Sky Publishing, 2018
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Barwick, John |
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648925
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Averil The master of Callus
Averil discovers a world of wonder, sorcery and evil and is drawn into a battle between malevolent powers that threaten to change the world forever. ISBN 9781925675177
Series
Averil series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Big Sky Publishing, 2018
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Barwick, John |
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648920
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Averil The winged spear of Iraz
The stirring final book of the Averil trilogy finds the Taalian Alliance again threatened by evil. The sorcerer Malidon has captured the iron forges of Suther, stemming the flow of weapons to the rest of the world. Averil, now Aum's Chief Trader-Diplomat, knows of an ancient magical weapon that might be used to finally defeat Malidon- the Winged Spear of Iraz. But the spear is lost. Its custodian, the Beast of Dreyon, helped Averil once. Will it help her again? And what will happen in the final dramatic battle? Fourteen-year-old Averil has never been far from the small desert town of Aum. But all that is about to change. Chosen as a novice Trader-Diplomat on her first expedition, she finds a world full of surprises. But Evil is stirring, and Averil is drawn into a battle between malevolent powers that threatens to change the world forever. In a world of war and sorcery, Averil finds strengths and qualities she didn't know she possessed. ISBN 9781925675207
Series
Averil series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Big Sky Publishing, 2019
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Barwick, John |
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1096796
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Batthew Aromascent and missing corpse flower
Batthew has a nose for trouble, and when the world's smelliest flower goes missing, he and best friend Lavender are on the case! Sent as a seed by his parents before they vanished on a scent expedition, the Titan Arum is a link to his family and his past. Now Batthew and Lavender have just three days to locate the flower before it withers and dies - along with any clues to the whereabouts of his parents. Will they find the flower or will the scent be lost forever? ISBN 9781761212635
Publisher Hardie Grant Children's Publishing, 2024
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Mulvey, Ella & Roebuck, John |
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9066
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Battle for Rondo, The
Peril awaits Leo and Mimi on their return to Rondo. With the help of Rondo's best witches and wizards, their friends plan to combat the Blue Queen's attacks. But defence is no longer enough. The queen has a dragon and is plotting a terrible revenge on those who defied her. A daring plan, a reckless quest and a mysterious prophecy test the friends' wits and courage as they plunge into danger and battle. ISBN 9781862918306
Series
Rondo series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2009
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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4408
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Battle of the heroes
Quinn, Sebastian, Elanor and Tom have defeated the black witch, Githa, and found the last crucial piece of the prophecy, the sea serpent's scale. Back now at Wolfhaven, they search desperately through the castle crypts for the sleeping heroes, whom they hope will save them all, before the dark moon rises and they lose everything. ISBN 9781743624104
Series
The impossible quest series
(5 of 5)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Forsyth, Kate |
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7455
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Beast of Blackmoor Bog, The
After escaping the bog-men in the wilds of the Witchwood, Sebastian, Quinn, Elanor and Tom journey south on their impossible quest. Sebastian and Elanor seek help from Crowthorne Castle but both allies and enemies will reveal themselves. Tom and Quinn venture into the mysterious moors where a hideous beast lies in waiting. ISBN 9781743624081
Series
The impossible quest series
(3 of 5)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Forsyth, Kate |
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660612
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Beast of Buckingham Palace, The
The year is 2120. Prince Alfred, a sickly boy of twelve, has never known life outside Buckingham Palace, but evil forces are at work and he must do battle with the king of the beasts, the Griffin... ISBN 9780008385644
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2019
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Walliams, David |
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871645
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Beatryce prophecy, The
One night a bedraggled girl is discovered in a stable by a monk. She only remembers her name is Beatryce and that she can read and write. In a time when only the monks and nobles were permitted to do this, the monk knows she is special and dangerous. Hunted by the king's men, will she find her way home to fulfil her destiny? ISBN 9781529503623
Publisher Walker Books, 2022
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DiCamillo, Kate & Blackall, Sophie (ill) |
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5392
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Begone the raggedy witches
Mup was an ordinary girl, so she thought, until the day her aunty died. That night she sees witches following the car home from hospital, and the next morning there are reports of a helicopter disappearing, which later reappears with one of its passengers missing - her dad! Now Mup, Tipper (her little brother) and Mam must set off on a rescue mission. Mup's life is suddenly turned upside down as she enters another world full of rhyming ravens, colour, witches, and wild magic. What other adventures await her as she begins this quest to find her father? ISBN 9781406366020
Series
The wild magic trilogy
(1 of 3)
Publisher Walker Books, 2018
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Kiernan, Celine |
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10695
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Beyond the knock-knock door
After ruining a classmate's costume party, the Bowman triplets are chased into the city sewers. Locked inside, they discover a gateway to another world where sharks fly, swashbucklers scheme and party costumes become real. The triplets are mistaken for famous heroes and must fight the biggest trouble of all. ISBN 9781741664072
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2009
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Monk, Scott |
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846157
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Bird singers, The
Sisters Laylah and Lizzy always loved the ancient myths, legends and fairy tales of Poland told to them by their grandmother. But when sinister things start happening on their holiday, they discover that some myths are more real than they could ever have imagined .... ISBN 9781444963328
Publisher Hachette Australia, 2022
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Wersocki Morris, Eve |
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3585
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Black Lotus, The
Ghost, Cormac and Kate are junior recruits of the Black Lotus, an underground school for ninjas. When a powerful weapon is stolen, the three of them must battle through sixteenth-century Japan and present-day New York to stop a power-hungry shogun from destroying the city. Betrayal and the testing of friendships combine in a battle for world supremacy. ISBN 9781909489929
Publisher Chicken House, 2015
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Fanning, Kieran |
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9152
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Black warrior
Everyone close to Roxy has been cursed and the monster Tigon has been unleashed on her hometown. Lanternwood's only hope is for the ninja and samurai clans to join forces. Among the chaos, Roxy can't shake the urge to find the father she has never met. ISBN 9780732294557
Series
Roxy Ran series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Angus & Robertson (HarperCollins), 2014
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Hall, Tiffiny |
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10406
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Blood brothers
The year is 325 and the powerful Han Dynasty is no more. Kai is 465 years old, a teenager in dragon years. His search for the person predestined to be his dragonkeeper leads him to a Buddhist novice, Tao. But, Tao, believing his path lies elsewhere, has no interest in caring for a difficult dragon. Tao must listen to the voice within himself and learn that no journey ever reveals its true purpose until it's over. ISBN 9781742031897
Series
Dragonkeeper series
(4 of 6)
Publisher Black Dog Books, 2012
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Wilkinson, Carole |
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72774
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Book from Baden Dark, The
Marcel, his cousin, Fergus, and Bea, the half-elf, must travel into the forbidden underground world of Baden Dark on a rescue mission. The compelling conclusion to the Book of lies trilogy takes you on a journey deep into yourself, as Marcel and his friends struggle with the meaning of life and death, and make decisions that involve huge personal sacrifice or vanity as they witness loyalty and betrayal. ISBN 9780732287672
Series
Book of lies series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Angus & Robertson (HarperCollins), 2009
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Moloney, James |
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5432
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Book of answers, The: An Ateban Cipher novel
Gabe and his companions journey to a remote mountain citadel where they learn the secret of the mysterious encrypted book that he has been tasked with protecting. But their enemies are close behind them, and new dangers lie ahead. ISBN 9780734417695
Publisher Hachette Children's Books, 2018
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Tait, A L |
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Book of lies series
Any five titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top of the screen. Series
Book of lies series
(3 books)
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Moloney, James |
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13259
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Book of lies, The
In the dead of night, a boy is delivered to an orphanage in a remote village. Lord Alwyn descends from the tower of the orphanage and begins reading to the unconscious boy from a special book, a mysterious book. ISBN 9780207198311
Series
Book of lies series
(1 of 3)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2004
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Moloney, James |
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43476
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Book of secrets, The: An Ateban Cipher novel
Gabe has lived at the Abbey, learning the skills of the monks, since he was left on the doorstep as a baby. When he is plunged into catastrophe following the discovery of a dying monk who then vanishes, Gabe has to leave the Abbey for the first time in his life. Lost in the forest and unsure of what to do, he is found by a group of misfits who defy all expectations. Together, they come up with a plan that will lead them all towards their ultimate goal of being able to live normal lives. ISBN 9780734417671
Publisher Hachette Children's Books, 2017
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Tait, A L |
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864220
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Book of Stolen Dreams, The
Plunged into danger when they help their father steal a forbidden book, Rachel and Robert are forced to go on the run. To save their father from prison, they must discover the truth about The Book of Stolen Dreams. But the cruel and powerful President Malstain knows its secret and will stop at nothing to snatch the book's magic for himself. The hunt is on. ISBN 9781665922579
Publisher Simon & Schuster, 2023
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Farr, David |
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9284
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Book of wizards, The
Stories in this collection include Aladdin, Jack and the Wizard, Silver Penny and Two Wizards with many more. ISBN 9780416218909
Publisher Methuen, 1982
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Manning-Sanders, Ruth |
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877868
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Book of wondrous possibilities, The
With only books for comfort and a mouse as his only friend, when Arlo meets Lisette he is thrust into a world of danger and magic, kidnappers and cliff hangers. Arlo discovers that when people you trust believe in you, you can find the courage you need to face your fears and help your friends and yourself. ISBN 9781761044021
Publisher Penguin, 2022
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Abela, Deborah |
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944242
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Bookseller's apprentice, The
Loaded with tricks, riddles, magic and mayhem this race-against-time adventure is set in Melbourne in 1871. Twelve-year-old Billy Pyke has a talent for sorting things out, whether it's his chaotic family home or the busy book stall at Paddy's Market, where he works for Mr Cole. When his new friend Kezia warns him of a sinister magician called the Obscurosmith, Billy is shocked by her stories of magical deals gone horribly wrong. Then, on the night of the fire, Billy realises that if the Obscurosmith is to be stopped, he'll have to do it himself. The duel begins but, even with Kezia help, will Billy's magic be enough? ISBN 9781922400871
Publisher Affirm Press, 2022
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Mellor, Amelia |
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101052
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Borrowers afield, The
Having lost their home, the family must start a new life in a lost boot. Arrietty finds the outdoors exhilarating, while Homily finds it dangerous and dirty. They believe there must be other 'Borrowers' or little people out there but they don't know where. ISBN 9780152101664
Series
Borrowers series
(2 of 5)
Publisher Harcourt Children's Books, 1955
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Norton, Mary |
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6802
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Borrowers afloat, The
Pod, Homily and Arrietty must leave the safety of their new house and venture out into the great, big world. On the way to Little Fordham, a miniature model town, they discover the world is a dangerous place for someone as small as a Borrower. ISBN 9780152047337
Series
Borrowers series
(3 of 5)
Publisher Odyssey Books, 2003
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Norton, Mary |
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101053
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Borrowers aloft, The
The Clocks are starting their new life in Little Fordham. Unknown to them, the greedy Mr. Platter has built a rival model village. He kidnaps them for his own model. These little people must escape or remain the prisoners of huge human 'beans'. ISBN 9780152105334
Series
Borrowers series
(4 of 5)
Publisher Harcourt Children's Books, 2001
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Norton, Mary |
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101054
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Borrowers avenged, The
The Clocks have escaped and moved from the lovely miniature village to the rectory at Little Fordham, finally reunited with relatives who are also 'Borrowers'. The terrible Platters return, as desperate as ever to capture Arietty and her family. ISBN 9780152105303
Series
Borrowers series
(5 of 5)
Publisher Harcourt Children's Books, 1982
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Norton, Mary |
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Borrowers series
Any five titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top of the screen. Series
Borrowers series
(5 books)
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Norton, Mary |
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54
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Borrowers, The
The Borrowers are human-like but only a few centimetres tall. They live under the floorboards, borrowing what they need from the 'human beans' above and sometimes placing themselves in great danger doing so. ISBN 9780140364514
Series
Borrowers series
(1 of 5)
Publisher Penguin, 1993
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Norton, Mary |
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660620
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Boy giant: Son of Gulliver
"We were the truth of our own story. Me, and the two tiny people on my shoulder, in the middle of the sea..." War has forced Omar and his mother to leave their home in Afghanistan and venture across the sea to Europe. When their boat sinks, and Omar finds himself alone, with no hope of rescue, it seems as if his story has come to an end. But it is only just beginning. Because in the end, a little hope makes a big difference... ISBN 9780008347925
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2019
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Morpurgo, Michael & Foreman, Michael |
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803472
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Boy who stepped through time, The
When Perry steps into a crumbling ruin while on holiday in France, he is not expecting to be transported back 1700 years to Roman times. While he hunts desperately for a way home, he must blend in as a slave, even if it means eating mice for dinner! Gradually, Perry is caught up in the fascinating world of grand Villa Rubia and a life he could never have imagined. But when he makes a new friend, he thinks he might already know her terrible fate. Perry is faced with an impossible choice: to find his way home or stay and guard his friend's life and risk being trapped in the past forever! ISBN 9781760526443
Publisher Murdoch Books Australia, 2021
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Ciddor, Anna |
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750998
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Boy, the wolf and the stars, The
In the land of Ulv, stars no longer exist. Legend says they were devoured by a greedy wolf. When night falls, the shadow creatures are free to roam, and the villagers must stay home and light candles to keep safe. Bo is a loner, shunned by the villagers because they don't understand how he survived a whole night in the woods, when his mother abandoned him as a baby. Mads the woodcutter is his guardian, but when he unexpectedly dies, Bo is sent on an epic quest. Accompanied by his only friend, Nix the fox, he must solve the riddles to find three magical keys, then find the wolf who stole the stars, and set them free. And if he manages to set them free, he can make a wish. ISBN 9781760893453
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2020
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Plozza, Shivaun |
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41497
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Brambleheart
Twig is looking for who he will be in life. In the Hill, everyone studies a craft and becomes a Master's apprentice, but first you have to be good at something. Twig tries very hard in all his classes, but his imagination wanders to his favourite books or the delicious mayapples growing beyond the scavenge yard...and then, well, he loses his focus. Unsure if he'll ever amount to anything, Twig sets out on a journey to discover himself. However, instead of finding answers, he stumbles upon a dragon's egg which soon hatches. But when he learns that his secret might hurt others, he's forced to make a choice between his place in the world and the feelings in his heart. And will protecting his new friends help him discover who he is meant to be? ISBN 9780062245441
Publisher HarperCollins US, 2016
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Cole, Henry |
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751219
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Brightly woven
Extraordinary things just don't happen to fourteen-year-old Sydelle Mirabil, a talented weaver who dreams about life outside of her tiny village. But that all changes when a mysterious young wizard named Wayland North appears and asks for Sydelle's help. He's got a shocking secret that could stop a war between kingdoms-if he can reach the capital with the news in time. North needs a navigator who can mend his magical cloaks, and Sydelle is perfect for the job. As Sydelle and North race against the clock to deliver their message, they must contend with unusually wild weather and a dark wizard who will do anything to stop them. But the sudden earthquakes and freak snowstorms may not be a coincidence. As Sydelle discovers more about North's past and her own strange abilities, she realizes that the fate of the kingdom may rest in her fingertips. ISBN 9781786541567
Publisher Quercus Children's Books, 2021
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Bracken, Alexandra |
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4021
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Bronze bird tower
Tao and Kai's journey has been long and at last they have arrived at the Dragon Haven but what they find is not the sanctuary Kai has described. Will they be unwelcome or made to leave. It seems they will be forced straight back into the clutches of the murderous nomad leader Jilong, who is intent on vengeance. They need to Kai safe. Being a Dragonkeeper is so much more difficult than Tao could have imagined. But when things are at their worst, help can come from the most unexpected places. And the least powerful can become a mighty force. Perhaps there is a place for dragons in this world after all. ISBN 9781922179586
Series
Dragonkeeper series
(6 of 6)
Publisher Black Dog Books, 2017
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Wilkinson, Carole |
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2963
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Bureau of Mysteries
George Feather lives an uneventful life. That is, until he falls down a chimney and discovers the Bureau of Mysteries, an eccentric group of investigators and codebreakers who live between the floors of a hotel. George is recruited and with his partner, Imp, must follow trails of evidence and try to crack the codes left behind by the suspects. The tricky cryptic clues must be solved in time to save the city. ISBN 9781742752143
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2012
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Harper, H J & Ziersch, Nahum (ill) |
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18484
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Carbonel: the prince of cats
A young girl buys a broom that belonged to a witch and a black cat, Carbonel, comes along as part of the deal. With the help of a little boy, they try to break a spell to help Carbonel reclaim his position as king of cats. ISBN 9780141319735
Publisher Penguin, 2005
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Sleigh, Barbara |
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1019793
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Casander Darkbloom and the threads of power
When Cas meets a girl named Warrior, he enters a magical world that is waiting for Cas to save it. But first, Cas must master his magical abilities at Wayward School. ISBN 9781529506280
Publisher Walker Books, 2023
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Staff, PA |
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1111
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Cavern of fear
Any one, but only one title from the Deltora Shadowlands quest series can be read using this PRC Book ID number. One Deltora series book can be read using PRC Book ID 2529, Forests of Silence using PRC Book ID 140, others as personal choices. ISBN 9781865043876
Series
Deltora Shadowlands series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2002
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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587746
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Centre of magic, The
A power-hungry wizard has let loose the Wild Magic, and every creature in its path is transformed. An earl becomes a cat, a coachman turns into a ferret, the chancellor is suddenly a hobgoblin, even King Max begins to change. Will Floramonde ever be the same again? Princess Betony and Prince Basil are determined to find the wizard and rescue their country, braving wolves, giants and other dangers along the way. But they need help, and it comes from a surprising source. ISBN 9781864488548
Series
Victor series
(4 of 2)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 1998
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Freeman, Pamela & Gamble, Kim (ill) |
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1128
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Charlie and the chocolate factory
Willy Wonka, the eccentric chocolate-maker, opens his doors to the public. Young Charlie Bucket and four unworthy fellow winners, have the opportunity to discover some extraordinary secrets. For Charlie, life will never be the same again. ISBN 9780141311302
Publisher Puffin UK, 2002
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Dahl, Roald |
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4599
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Charlie and the great glass elevator
Charlie Bucket has won Willy Wonka's chocolate factory and is on his way to take possession of it, in a great glass elevator. When the elevator makes a fearful whooshing noise, Charlie and his family find themselves in splendid orbit around the Earth. A daring adventure has begun, with Willy Wonka leading the way. ISBN 9780141322698
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2007
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Dahl, Roald |
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7168
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Checkout time at the Dead-End Hotel
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. You've just checked into a crummy old hotel on a deserted highway. The problem? You can't check out -- ever! ISBN 9780590399982
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1998
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Stine, R L |
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616952
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Children of the dragon: The race for the red dragon
On their way to the Wudang Mountains to discover the fate of Qing's father and sisters, Qing and Harley make an unscheduled stop after they hear rumours of an ancient vase emblazoned with a red dragon. Enemies are everywhere, and Harley and Qing must race evil forces across Hong Kong and Southern China to find the legendary vase. Qing's magic is growing in power, but is it enough to counter the human and otherworldly forces that are determined to stop them at all costs? ISBN 9781760297374
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2019
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Lim, Rebecca |
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571053
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Children of the dragon: The relic of the blue dragon
Harley Spark is just an ordinary thirteen-year-old kid who lives with his mum, Delia. Rumour has it that his dad, Ray, is an international crime figure with a talent for nicking old, valuable things. So when Harley finds an antique Chinese vase on the footpath, something compels him to stuff it under his school jumper and run for home. Little does he know he's about to reignite a centuries-old war between two ancient, supernatural families... ISBN 9781760297367
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2018
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Lim, Rebecca |
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846141
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Chime seekers, The
Yanni resents being a big brother but when his baby sister is stolen by an evil faerie, Yanni must race against time before she is lost forever. Battling goblins and dodging potentially fatal faerie trickery, Yanni, with the help of his cousin Amy, discovers that courage, trust and love can be powerful weapons against the darkest evil. ISBN 9781406391190
Publisher Walker Books, 2021
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Montgomery, Ross |
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Chronicles of Krangor series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Chronicles of Krangor series
(3 books)
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Pryor, Michael |
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Chronicles of Narnia series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Chronicles of Narnia series
(7 books)
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Lewis, C S |
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36171
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Cicada summer
Two years ago, Eloise's mother died and, over time, sadness has taken her voice. Her father, preoccupied with grandiose schemes that allow him to run from his own grief, ignores what is happening with Eloise's quietness. When Eloise meets Anna, a girl from another time, things begin to change as Eloise finds the peace and safety she needs to heal. ISBN 9781741758283
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2009
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Constable, Kate |
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751162
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Cinders and sparrows
Orphaned housemaid Zita Brydgeborn receives a letter delivered by a scarecrow and discovers that she has inherited a castle and a magical legacy as a witch. Her new guardian, Mrs Cantanker reluctantly begins teaching Zita charms & spells. She soon forms friendships with the servants and some of the castle's more friendly supernatural occupants, including a talking statue and the ghost of a dog. As Zita explores the castle's quirky changing landscape and embraces her newfound magical skills she becomes determined to solve the mystery of what has really happened to her family. ISBN 9780063060562
Publisher HarperCollins US, 2020
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Bachmann, Stefan |
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89141
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City of Ember, The
Endless darkness is threatening the underground city of Ember. Food is in short supply, corruption is spreading and the lights keep failing. Soon Ember could be engulfed by darkness. Lina and Doon must find a way to escape before the lights go out forever. ISBN 9780552559980
Publisher Corgi Books, 2008
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DuPrau, Jeanne |
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4758
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City of lies
The Keeper Trilogy - Book 2. Goldie Roth is a trained thief and a skilled liar. She's supposed to be one of the Keepers of the mysterious Museum of Dunt but she will not leave her sick parents. But, when Toadspit's sister is stolen, he and Goldie follow the child-stealers. She discovers some dangerous secrets that the child-stealers will kill to protect. Goldie needs all her skills as a thief and a liar if she is to survive and save her friends. ISBN 9781742379999
Series
The Keepers trilogy series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Delacorte Press, 2011
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Tanner, Lian |
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35556
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City of secret rivers, The
Hyacinth is not at all pleased to move to London with her mother, partly because she still hopes her parents might get back together. Even her love of history does not make London more appealing, even less so when she opens her grandmother's farewell gift of a book titled A History of the Sewers of London (which she is bored enough to actually read), although she is puzzled, intrigued and a little anxious when the accompanying card foretells terrible danger, with no clue as to what it might be. She soon discovers a world of magic and strange creatures and places. All is definitely not what it seems and it is not at all certain whom she can trust. With her mother's life at stake Hyacinth must use all her skills to find the right path to prevent a catastrophe. ISBN 9781406368857
Publisher Walker Books, 2017
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Weinstein, Jacob Sager & Cook, Euan (ill) |
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1201
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City of the rats
Lief, Barda and Jasmine - companions with nothing in common but their hatred of the enemy - are on a perilous quest to see the seven lost gems of the magic Belt of Deltora. ISBN 9781741697735
Series
Deltora Quest series
(3 of 9)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2010
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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18361
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Clemency Pogue: fairy killer
When Clemency is attacked by a mean fairy, she shouts, 'I don't believe in fairies' and accidentally kills six of them. This funny story describes her efforts to put things right. ISBN 9780689872365
Publisher Simon & Schuster, 2005
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Petty, J T & Davis, Will (ill) |
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888
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Cloud road, The
Adventure and danger follow Bily, Zluty, Redwing and the Monster as they cross a desert and journey through high stony mountains in search of a new home. ISBN 9780670075188
Publisher Penguin, 2013
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Carmody, Isobelle |
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660797
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Cloud searchers, The
Emily, Navin, and their crew of resistance fighters charter an airship and set off in search of the lost city of Cielis, which is believed to be located on an island high above the clouds. The mysterious Leon Redbeard is their guide, and there's a surprising new addition to the crew: the Elf King's son, Trellis. But is he ally or enemy? And will Emily ever be able to trust the voice of the Amulet? ISBN 9780545208857
Series
Amulet series
(3 of 8)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2010
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Kibuishi, Kazu |
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60376
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Cloudchasers, The
In the grey streets of Bankertown, Alice dares to rebel, escaping into the clouds in a hot air balloon. She is determined to restore imagination and freedom to Bankertown, but the terrifying Catcher is on her trail. ISBN 9780733322259
Publisher ABC Books, 2009
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hunt, Steven (ill) & Richardson, David |
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68863
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Cloudchasers, The: the east wind
Alice, Thomas and Spinner are being pursued by the Catcher through many terrifying and fantastic cloud lands, in their search for the Banker's father and to expose secrets to save Bankertown. ISBN 9780733325687
Publisher ABC Books, 2009
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hunt, Steven (ill) & Richardson, David |
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3642
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Cogheart
Lily's dad, the inventor, has gone missing. He may even be dead! But Lily doesn't believe it and her mechanical fox, Malkin, has heard whispers about a new invention her dad was working on before he vanished, that may hold the key finding him. But the mission to return Lily's father won't be easy or safe and just who are those creepy mirror-eyed men? ISBN 9781474915007
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2016
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Bunzl, Peter |
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47444
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Comet in Moominland
Moomintroll learns that a comet is heading towards Moominvalley. So, he and Sniff, the small animal, set out for the observatory on the Lonely Mountains to seek advice from the Professor. On the way, they meet interesting people and have some narrow escapes. ISBN 9780141328614
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2011
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Jansson, Tove; Portch, Elizabeth (trans) |
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18037
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Corby Flood
Corby Flood and her large family are aboard a shabby cruise ship on their way to a new school. Armed with her trusty travel advisory, Corby learns about all the exotic ports along the coast while keeping an eye on the other passengers, the sinister Brotherhood of the Clowns, the unintelligible Hattenswillers, the mysterious man from Cabin 2 and the smarmy lieutenant. Most worying, though, is the creature in the crate. ISBN 9780385750905
Series
Far-flung adventures series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2006
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Stewart, Paul & Riddell, Chris (ill) |
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6973
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Creature teacher: The final exam
The infamous, Most Wanted Goosebumps characters are out on the loose and they're coming after you! Catch them all, undead or alive! It doesn't take long for Tommy to find out he's in big trouble. His whole family is obsessed with winning and he's being sent off to a special camp to help make him into a "winner." When Tommy gets there, he sees that something isn't right. All of the kids are so competitive. It's almost like their lives depend on it. Can Tommy survive The Final Exam? ISBN 9780545627733
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
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Stine, R L |
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6677
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Crow country
Sadie has moved to the country with her mum, although she would have preferred to stay in Melbourne with her friends. Life takes an unexpected turn when Sadie has an unusual encounter with a crow on a dried-up lake, and then meets Lachie Mortlock. Living in the country takes on new meaning, especially when Crow gives Sadie a secret to keep and a mystery to solve. ISBN 9781742373959
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2011
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Constable, Kate |
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9785
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Crystal run, The
When Joe accidentally runs through a portal, he lands in a camp training teenagers to become Runners. Each cycle, three Runners are sent to place the power sources that will secure the shield that protects their land and keeps the enemy away. Once this is done, a toxin is released into their bodies and the Runners die. No one is permitted to return through the shield and nobody can remain in enemy territory. It's Joe's turn on the next Run. He is desperate to return to Earth. ISBN 9781444927061
Publisher Hodder Children's Books (UK), 2016
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O'Flanagan, Sheila |
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7246
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Curse of the cave creatures, The
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. In this special "Power Play" edition, readers choose unique power objects to take with them on a hiking adventure through a wild wilderness that is home to the spirit of Evil Bear! ISBN 9780590187343
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1999
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Stine, R L |
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6845
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Curse of the creeping coffin, The
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story You're off to visit your grandmother, whose house backs up to a graveyard. At first the tombstones seem far away. But every day they move a little closer. Then you discover the headstones are disappearing. But the dead aren't gone -- their ghosts are moving. Right into your grandmother's house! If you decide to stay, you must battle a warrior ghost. If you decide to run, one of the kid ghosts follows you home. Will you be haunted...for the rest of your life? The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings! ISBN 9780590847650
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1996
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Stine, R L |
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7206
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Danger time
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. You should've never gone into the creepy clock store. But it's too late to change your mind -- and the owner, Chronos, needs your help. Can you figure out how to get back to your own time...and away from the Time Police? ISBN 9780439121866
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2000
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Stine, R L |
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7738
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Darkmouth
THEY ARE COMING! Legends (also known as terrifying, human-eating monsters) have invaded the town of Darkmouth and aim to conquer the world. But don't panic! The last remaining Legend Hunter - Finn - will protect us. Finn, twelve-years-old, loves animals, he's not a natural fighter, but he tries really, really hard, and we all know good intentions are the best weapons against a hungry Minotaur, right? On second thoughts, panic. PANIC NOW! ISBN 9780007545773
Series
Darkmouth series
(1 of 4)
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2015
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Hegarty, Shane |
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Darkmouth series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Darkmouth series
(4 books)
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Hegarty, Shane |
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41507
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Darkmouth: Chaos descends
The adventures of Fin the unlikely, uncertain and completely reluctant monster hunter continue and things just keep getting worse. Not only are people disappearing but it looks like a full scale monster invasion is on the way. Will Fin and his friends be able to halt the monster attack or are we all doomed? ISBN 9780007545636
Series
Darkmouth series
(3 of 4)
Publisher HarperCollins US, 2017
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Hegarty, Shane |
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24629
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Darkmouth: Hero rising
Finn's world just keeps getting more and more dangerous. Being a monster hunter is in the family after all and in this fourth book of the Darkmouth series Finn is finally accepting this fact. But now that he has been cast out of Darkmouth as a traitor and the people he thought he could trust are turning out to be as treacherous as the monsters he hunts, Finn has other things on his mind. Not least of all, the rise of an ancient power that is threatening to end the entire universe. ISBN 9780007545629
Series
Darkmouth series
(4 of 4)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2017
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Hegarty, Shane |
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30694
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Darkmouth: Worlds explode
The adventures of the most unfortunate Legend Hunter ever to don fighting armour and pick up a Dessicator continues. On a list of things Finn never thought he'd wish for, a gateway bursting open in Darkmouth was right up there. But that's about his only hope for finding his missing father. He's searched for a map, he's followed Steve into dead ends, but found nothing. And he's still got homework to do. But soon Finn and Emmie must face bizarre Legends, a ravenous world and a face from the past as they go where no Legend Hunter has gone before. Or, at least, where no legend Hunter has gone before and returned with their limbs in the correct order. ISBN 9780007545674
Series
Darkmouth series
(2 of 4)
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2017
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Hegarty, Shane |
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7860
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David and the scavenger prince
It's the last week of school term and David can't wait to return to Hydrenia for the Easter holidays. But when Dad forces him to see accomplished therapist Uncle Darius, David soon learns therapy is the last thing on his uncle's mind. Unlike his parents, he actually believes David's stories are true ... and he has the evidence to prove it. He blackmails David to steal mythril from Esmorde in exchange for the safety of his family and friends. Finally presented with the chance to get his uncle off his back, David unwittingly sets off a chain of events that threatens the peace of Esmorde, and possibly the universe itself ... ISBN 9780987111340
Publisher Zeus Publications, 2017
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Timmis, R J |
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1019794
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Deadlands, The: Hunted
When the Fallen Star struck, some dinosaurs survived, but grew alert. They learnt to speak. To dream. To wage war. As the last dinosaur kingdoms continue to fight, Eleri, the disgraced son of a prince, is banished to the merciless Deadlands for saving an enemy soldier. To survive the dangers of the scorched desert he joins a herd of other young exile. But when Eleri and his fellow misfits discover the horrific truth behind the war, the unlikely heroes must do all they can to save their kingdom from a secret plot that could destroy them all. ISBN 9781529516241
Publisher Walker Books, 2023
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Melki-Wegner, Skye |
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6852
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Deep in the jungle of doom
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story It's Really a Jungle out There!! You're headed to a South American jungle with your nature-study class. Everything seems pretty cool at first, but then you start to get bored. Where's the beach? Where's the excitement? So you and your friend decide to do a little exploring on your own. That's when you see something so freaky, all you want to do is get out of there! If you run screaming down one trail you'll end up at a waterfall with a creepy underground cave. If you choose the other trail you'll eat some fruit that turns you into a crazy-looking sea monster. Will you get back to normal before things start to get really fish?!! The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings! ISBN 9780590847681
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1996
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Stine, R L |
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1408
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Deltora book of monsters, The
A colourful bestiary that depicts the terrifying creatures of Deltora's forests, mountains and deserts. ISBN 9781865043692
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2001
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily & McBride, Marc (ill) |
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Deltora Quest series
Any five titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top of the screen. Series
Deltora Quest series
(9 books)
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Rodda, Emily |
||
Deltora Shadowlands series
Any five titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top of the screen. Series
Deltora Shadowlands series
(3 books)
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Rodda, Emily |
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6849
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Diary of a mad Mummy
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story All Wrapped Up and No Place to Go... While you're on vacation you get a chance to check out an exhibit of Egyptian artifacts and a pretty cool mummy. But when you get to where the mummy is supposed to be all you find is a pile of bandages and a really old diary filled with entries that seem to have been written by Mr. Mummy himself! If you touch the bandages they'll wrap themselves around you and poof -- you're a mummy. If you decide to use the clues in the diary to find the wrapped wonder you'll find yourself searching through the pyramids in Egypt. Will you be stuck there -- forever? The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings! ISBN 9780590847674
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1996
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Stine, R L |
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107
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Dinotopia
This is a pseudo-factual account of the relationship between humans and dinosaurs. ISBN 9780060530648
Publisher HarperTrophy, 2003
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Gurney, James |
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5755
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Dollmaker of Krakow, The
Karolina is a doll, and when the dollmaker of Krakow needs her the most, she leaves her Land of the Dolls to enter the human world and give him what he needs - love, friendship and courage. This a holocaust story that represents Polish fairy tales, kindness and love and the beautifully imperfect magic that only the very best humans have the potential to weave. ISBN 9781406375633
Publisher Walker Books, 2017
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Romero, R M |
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6971
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Dr. Maniac will see you now
The infamous, Most Wanted Goosebumps characters are out on the loose and they're coming after you! Catch them all, undead or alive! The Most Wanted list continues with Dr. Maniac, the strangest doctor of them all. When a group of comic book characters appear in the real world, twelve-year-old Richard Dreezer, must track down Dr. Maniac to save the day. Straight from the comic book of your worst nightmares, this evil genius will make sure you leave sicker than when you arrived. ISBN 9780545418027
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
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Stine, R L |
|
Dragon Blood Pirates series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(18 books)
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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98420
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Dragon blood pirates: dead man's whirlpool
Al and Owen return to the Dragon Blood Islands to find clues to the sabre's magical words and find out more about their ancestors amongst the pirates. But when the boys run into Slitgut who forces them to walk the plank, they uncover more than they could have expected in their wildest dreams. ISBN 9780734411204
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(14 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2009
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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56816
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Dragon blood pirates: death diamond
Al and Owen have suddenly found themselves trapped on a rocky outcrop in the middle of a rising sea in another place and another century. They have to work out how they got there and how to get home, and more importantly, how to survive pirates like Captain Gunner, Snotty Nell and the ghost of Vicious Victor. ISBN 9780734410719
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(1 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2008
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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34126
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Dragon blood pirates: doubloons and disaster
Al and Owen are again back in the world of the pirates and Al is beginning to discover his connection with this earlier time. The boys use their wits to escape some terrifying dangers as they rescue cash-strapped pirates. But, they will need all their resources to escape the evil clutches of Captain Blacktooth. ISBN 9780734410726
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(2 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2008
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Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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79863
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Dragon blood pirates: graveyard diamonds
Al finds Prince Alleric's diary in the sea trunk in his attic and discovers some intriguing connections to his family history. The kids return to the islands in pursuit of Al's ancestors' treasure, visit the plague city and discover the golden key that opens a door to a secret in Dragon Island's hidden city. ISBN 9780734411228
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(16 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2009
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Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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43377
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Dragon blood pirates: idols and ivory
This time Al's little sister, Hal, joins them unwittingly and unwillingly on their adventure. But she turns out to be another clue in their connection with this adventurous time in history. Al and Owen rescue kidnapped baby elephants and Al's decoding skills prove very handy for locating secret treasure. ISBN 9780734410733
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(3 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2008
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Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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55887
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Dragon blood pirates: jewels and jolly rogers
This time, Al and Owen escape to the time of the pirates without Al's annoying little sister. Perhaps it's just as well for they have to battle pirates and escape cannibals to get home, alive and uneaten. ISBN 9780734410757
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(4 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2008
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Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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79864
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Dragon blood pirates: power of the sabre
In their final adventure in the Dragon Blood Islands, the boys find their way through the maze and into the underground city, home of the sorcerer's hidden room. Al finishes reading his grandfather's diary and discovers the word he and his friends have been seeking to empower his sabre. ISBN 9780734411242
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(18 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2009
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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82003
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Dragon blood pirates: power of the scabbard
The Scabbard of Invincibility finally has its four black diamonds in place and this means its powers are back in action. When Al wears it, he is invincible. But, while Al, Owen and Snakeboot, the cat, are away, Gunner sails off with the sabre and scabbard, leaving the boys behind. His plan is to attack Blacktooth and regain Velvetfoot's treasure. ISBN 9780734410986
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(12 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2009
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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89338
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Dragon blood pirates: ransom
The boys return to the Dragon Blood Islands with the key to the secret door. When the girls are taken hostage by Captain Slitgut, the boys come to their rescue. But, they must try to overturn Gunner's rumour that they duped his enemy pirates with a real sabre. ISBN 9780734411235
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(17 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2009
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Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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8987
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Dragon blood pirates: skulls and sabres
Al and Owen are back with the pirates but, in this adventure, they are up against an even scarier enemy, ghosts, and they're still to meet the most terrifying pirate of them all. ISBN 9780734410771
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(6 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2008
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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70445
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Dragon blood pirates: slitgut and emerald eyes
Al and Owen are even more intrigued by the Dragon Blood Islands after Al's dad casually reveals his own father's connections to them. Keen to find out more and uncover the secret words that empower the magical sabre, the boys head back to the islands. ISBN 9780734411198
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(13 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2009
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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73324
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Dragon blood pirates: the deathless pirate king
Carrying the long-lost Dragon Blood Sabre and Scabbard of Invincibility, Al and Owen travel back to the Dragon Blood Islands. When they show them to Grandfather, he notices that the four black diamonds that once decorated the scabbard are gone. The gems are cursed and make their owner deathless. ISBN 9780734410931
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(7 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2009
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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98422
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Dragon blood pirates: the evil pearl
Al, Owen and Hally are in search of more black diamonds for the Scabbard of Invincibility. However, when they travel to the Dragon Blood Islands, instead of landing on Captain Gunner's ship, the children land in the ocean. ISBN 9780734410962
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(10 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2009
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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58154
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Dragon blood pirates: the golden casket
There are more black diamonds to be found for the Scabbard of Invincibility, so Al and Owen return to the Dragon Blood Islands to search for them. The shifty Stanley Spong informs Captain Gunner and the boys that there is treasure to be found and Blacktooth and Snotty Nell are already on their way to finding it. ISBN 9780734410948
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(8 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2009
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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61708
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Dragon blood pirates: the sorcerer's death mask
Back in Alleric Castle, Al, Owen and Mahoot stumble upon a book called 'The History of the Sabre'. The book tells them about a sorcerer who was buried, in a crypt on Dragon Island, with a golden death mask set upon his face and all his treasure. Keen to find more treasure, Captain Gunner accompanies the boys to Dragon Island. ISBN 9780734410955
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(9 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2009
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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54151
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Dragon blood pirates: the zombie's treasure
When Al and Owen travel to the Dragon Blood Islands, they land on a strange boat with only one man on board. It's Velvetfoot, the last of the deathless pirates and possessor of the fourth and final black diamond. ISBN 9780734410979
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(11 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2009
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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52219
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Dragon blood pirates: treasure and trouble
Al and Owen with Al's little sister, Hally, are discovering more of Al's connection to the time of the pirates. An old diary and a mysterious brooch hold the secret to Prince Alleric's missing Dragon Blood Sabre. The modern day adventurers must work out the code and unleash the mystery of Sabre Island. ISBN 9780734410764
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(5 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2008
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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85219
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Dragon blood pirates: voodoo temple
Armed with a copy of Princess Halimeda's treasure map, the boys and Gunner make their way to the infamous Voodoo Caves on Ruby Island, with Snotty Nell and Slitgut in hot pursuit. Find out if they make it to the abandoned city, across crocodile-infested waters and through trees hung with skulls. ISBN 9780734411211
Series
Dragon Blood Pirates series
(15 of 18)
Publisher Lothian Books, 2009
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) |
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41853
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Dragon legends
Look inside the mythical and fantastic world of dragons. A magnificent mixture of heroic myths, stories and folktales from the storytelling traditions of India, Greece, England, Wales, Sweden and China. ISBN 9781843652120
Publisher Pavilion, 2012
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Passes, David |
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101532
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Dragon moon
Ancient China, Han Dynasty. Ping and Kai have travelled far but their journey is not yet over. When a hidden message from Danzi makes the way clear, Ping knows that once again the journey of a thousand li begins with a single step. ISBN 9781742030616
Series
Dragonkeeper series
(3 of 6)
Publisher Black Dog Books, 2008
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Wilkinson, Carole |
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5064
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Dragon with a chocolate heart, The
All Aventurine wants to do is explore the world outside of her family's mountain cave. However, as a young dragon, her tough scales haven't fully developed yet, so the outside is too perilous (or so her family says). She is determined to fly on her own and prove them wrong by capturing the most dangerous prey of all- a human. But when that human tricks her into drinking an enchanted hot chocolate, Aventurine is transformed into a puny human girl- no sharp teeth, no fire breath, no claws. Still she's the fiercest creature in these mountains, and now she's found her true passion-chocolate! ISBN 9781408880319
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2017
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Burgis, Stephanie |
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12551
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Dragon's nest
Four vile creations of sorcery are hidden in the land. The companions must find them and destroy them, their only clue the fragment of an ancient map, their only help the last of Deltora's dragons. ISBN 9781865046136
Series
Dragons of Deltora series
(1 of 4)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2003
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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12352
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Dragonkeeper
A slave girl saves the life of an ageing dragon and escapes her brutal master. Pursued by a ruthless dragon hunter, the girl and the dragon make an epic journey across China carrying a mysterious stone that must be protected. ISBN 9781742030593
Series
Dragonkeeper series
(1 of 6)
Publisher Black Dog Books, 2008
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Wilkinson, Carole |
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Dragonkeeper series
Any five titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top of the screen. Series
Dragonkeeper series
(6 books)
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Wilkinson, Carole |
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Dragons of Deltora series
Any five titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top of the screen. Series
Dragons of Deltora series
(4 books)
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Rodda, Emily |
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1521
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Dread mountain
To find the fifth stone, the heroes must venture almost to the border of the Shadowlands, and plunge into the darkness and terror of the realm of the monstrous toad Gellick - Dread Mountain. ISBN 9781865046778
Series
Deltora Quest series
(5 of 9)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2000
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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18423
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Drift house: the first voyage
Susan and her two younger brothers go to stay with their eccentric uncle on a remote Canadian lake. His house turns out to be a ship and they embark on a voyage across the Sea of Time to stop diabolical Queen Octavia and her plan to banish time. ISBN 9780747580355
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2005
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Peck, Dale |
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7211
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Drowned kingdom, The
Quinn, Sebastian, Elanor and Tom have found a dragon and conquered the dreaded Beast of Blackmoor Bog. Only one item remains on their impossible quest - the scale of a sea-serpent. Now, they must journey to the drowned kingdom, where they will face their deadliest challenge yet. And there, they will uncover the truth behind all that has happened. The truth that will change everything. ISBN 9781743624098
Series
The impossible quest series
(4 of 5)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Forsyth, Kate |
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7136
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Dummy meets the Mummy, The
A Goosebumps SlappyWorld story. After being put back to sleep and abandoned in an old museum, Slappy is brought to life by a curious girl on a school trip. Out for revenge, Slappy uses his powers to raise an army of creatures from the exhibits. But when the museum closes, Slappy and his new friends are locked inside with Arragatis, an ancient mummy with his own plan for revenge. It's dummy versus mummy as Slappy faces his most dangerous and frightening opponent yet! Can Slappy defeat this ancient adversary? Or will it be a wrap for this dummy? ISBN 9781338223057
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
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Stine, R L |
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1019918
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Dungeon Academy: No humans allowed!
Welcome to Dungeon Academy, where monsters and creatures train for the dark world that awaits just beyond the dungeon walls! But Zellidora "Zelli" Stormclash is a bit... different. She's the one thing monsters and creatures of the Forgotten Realms fear the most: Zelli is a human! Knowing she'll never be accepted, Zelli's parents disguise her as a minotaur in hopes she'll blend with the academy's monstrous surroundings. Zelli does her work, keeps to herself, and becomes "invisible" to everyone. While in History of Horrible Humans class, Zelli learns of the great human adventurer, Allidora Steelstrike, who oddly resembles her. Could Zelli also be a Steelstrike? Seeking answers to her true lineage, Zelli embarks on a dangerous adventure. ISBN 9780063039124
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2021
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Roux, Madeleine & Probert, Tim (ill) |
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1019919
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Dungeon Academy: Tourney of Terror
Something BIG has come knocking on the gates of Dungeon Academy! The undefeated Waterdeep Dragons have arrived for the Tourney of Terror games, which happens every fifty years and features every monster'ss favorite sport: Goreball! The Dungeon Academy Flumphs are outnumbered, outsized, and outmonstered! But our hero, Zelli Stormclash (a forbidden human, secretly disguised as a minotaur), is no stranger to impossible odds. Just a few weeks ago, Zelli and her crew, the Danger Club, came face-to-face with a maniacal necromancer and his army of undead! If this wasn't enough to raise scales Zelli's reoccurring nightmare of a dark entity annihilating her world may be more than just a bad dream. Something sinister is lurking in the halls of the academy, and only Zelli seems to notice. But when Zelli uncovers a dark past hidden beneath Dungeon Academy, she unlocks something that will concern everyone at school, every dragon at Waterdeep, and everything within the Forgotten Realms. ISBN 9780063039148
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2021
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Roux, Madeleine & Probert, Tim (ill) |
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977705
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E-boy5: Superhuman army
Somewhere deep in the ocean lies the key to superhuman strength. Ethan's powers will be put to the ultimate test when he, Penny and Gemini find themselves in a desperate race to reach the mythical power source before Agent Ferris and his army of androids. Will they make it in time to seize the Grapes of Atlantis? ISBN 9781761065668
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2023
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Do, Anh & Baez, Marcelo (ill) |
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660623
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Eight princesses and a magic mirror
Mirror, mirror on the wall...what makes a princess excellent?' The magic mirror is the thread that connects the worlds of ten very different Princesses after an enchantress flings her magic mirror into the universe. Ten short stories. Ten very unusual Princesses. Ten Princesses who are brave enough to be themselves. The answer to the question is not what you expect it to be. ISBN 9781788541152
Publisher Head of Zeus, 2019
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Farrant, Natasha & Corry, Lydia (ill) |
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Elementals trilogy
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Elementals trilogy
(99 books)
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Kaufman, Amie |
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7184
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Elevator to nowhere
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. On a visit to an eccentric inventor, you discover his newest invention: the Transdimensional Transvator. Rather than going up and down, it travels to other dimensions where it's illegal to be a kid, or where people are the smallest things in the world, or worse. ISBN 9780590516709
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1999
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Stine, R L |
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773007
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Eliza Vanda's button box
Milly is feeling unsettled. Things are changing in her life over which she has no control. When mysterious newcomer Eliza Vanda sets up shop in the sleepy seaside town of Tidgy Bay, Milly is curious. Eliza is a dressmaker with a difference. In every garment she sews magical buttons. The buttons enable their owner to signal Eliza when she is needed. When she asks Milly to run an errand for her, it is not to the corner shop. Buttons three, attend to me! Take me where I want to be! If Milly speaks these words and touches the magic buttons in her pocket, she is whisked away to a fantastical place with intriguing inhabitants who need her help. Will Milly be brave enough to overcome what lies ahead? ISBN 9781460759608
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2021
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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1580
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Ella enchanted
Ella is given a blessing at birth, the gift of obedience, by a very stupid fairy. It proves to be a mixed blessing for Ella who literally has to do what anyone, and everyone tells her. ISBN 9780007171682
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2003
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Levine, Gail Carson |
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15181
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Ella's big chance
An updated version of Cinderella with a surprise ending. ISBN 9780099433095
Publisher Red Fox, 2005
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Hughes, Shirley |
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705674
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Eloise and the bucket of stars
Eloise has spent her life at the orphanage doing chores and being a good example for the younger children, but she cannot win favour with cruel Sister Hortense. Eloise holds on to hope of a family of her own, but she is also becoming aware of the world outside the orphanage and city gates. She feels a connection to something greater than the strict rules and limited experiences of the orphanage; something magical. ISBN 9781760651879
Publisher Walker Books, 2020
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Brian, Janeen |
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569196
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Embassy of the dead
When Jake Green meets a spooky old bloke in a dark alley one evening, a series of unfortunate events is set in motion. Jake is given a box containing a severed finger, which summons a grim reaper to drag him to the Eternal Void, and now they are running for their lives - even though Stiffkey, the spooky old bloke, is already dead. Now that he can see and speak to ghosts, Jake finds himself the leader of a strange little gang - Stiffkey the undertaker, Cora - the hockey stick wielding poltergeist, and Zorro the ghost fox. They have one mission - get the finger to the Embassy before the baddies can find it and use it to unleash hell on earth while keeping ahead of Mawkins, the grim reaper. Will they make it in time and avoid everlasting damnation in the void? ISBN 9781510104556
Publisher Hachette Children's Books, 2018
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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Mabbitt, Will |
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626728
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Emerald child
Far away on a hidden island, smoke rises from an ancient chest buried in the sand. When Indie sees a boy's face in the smoke, she is sure he can help her. But the boy, Kai, has a more desperate motive. He helps Indie escape, knowing she is the only hope for Gort and the tree dwelling Kalika people. ISBN 9780994157911
Series
Kalika magic series
(1 of 4)
Publisher Kalika Magic, 2015
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hughes, Karen |
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9442
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Empty frame
Max, one of the three children spending their holidays with a cousin at The Abbey, hears a woman crying on his first night there. He investigates and discovers that the sixteenth century portrait of Lady Alice is now just an empty frame. ISBN 9780007121540
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2003
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Pilling, Ann |
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7193
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Escape from Horror House
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. Strange things are happening at your house. Furniture moves around, objects disappear, and writing appears on the walls. Poltergeists have moved in, and they're ready to take up residence inside you! ISBN 9780590516822
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1999
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Stine, R L |
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754869
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Escape from Lucien
Navin and his classmates journey to Lucien, a city ravaged by war and plagued by mysterious creatures, where they search for a beacon essential to their fight against the Elf King. Meanwhile, Emily heads back into the Void with Max, one of the Elf King's loyal followers, where she learns his darkest secrets. The stakes, for both Emily and Navin, are higher than ever. ISBN 9780545433150
Series
Amulet series
(6 of 8)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2014
Topics /
Year 3 easy reads /
Year 6 easy reads /
Year 5 easy reads /
Year 4 easy reads /
Graphic novels /
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Kibuishi, Kazu |
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7110
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Escape from Shudder Mansion
A Goosebumps SlappyWorld story. In an old-fashioned "trapped-in-a-haunted-house" story, twins Riley and Scarlett receive an interesting assignment from their teacher, Mrs. Stermon. Everyone in class needs to do a documentary video about an adventure, something exciting that they experienced. Mrs. Stermon gives them a suggestion, along with their friends Carter, Lee, Danitia, and Mia. She shows them a brochure about a scary old house on the edge of town, called Shudder Mansion. "If you six kids and your parents can stay there overnight, you'll all get A's," says the teacher. "I'll even give you extra credit." Just how scary is Shudder Mansion? It's terrifying. ISBN 9781338222999
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2018
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Stine, R L |
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6146
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Escape from Wolfhaven Castle
Tell your lord to beware, the wolves smell danger in the wind. Wolfhaven Castle has been attacked and only four escape. Tom, trained to scrub pots, not fight; Elanor, the lord's daughter; Sebastian, a knight in training; and Quinn, the witch's apprentice. If they are to save their people, they must find four magical beasts from legend and awaken the sleeping warriors of the past. But first, they have to make it out of the castle alive. ISBN 9781743624067
Series
The impossible quest series
(1 of 5)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2014
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Forsyth, Kate |
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705686
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Evie and the animals
Evie is a girl with a special talent! She can talk to the animals! But whens she sets the school rabbit free she gets into big trouble. She promises her dad she won't talk to the animals anymore. But one day 'missing' posters for all the animals in her neighbourhood start popping up all over the streets. With the help of Granny Flora, Evie uses her magical gift to find out who is behind the disappearances. ISBN 9781786894311
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2019
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Haig, Matt & Gravett, Emily (ill) |
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18886
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Extremely inconvenient adventures of Bronte Mettlestone, The
Bronte Mettlestone's parents ran away to have adventures when she was a baby, leaving her to be raised by her Aunt Isabelle and the Butler. Bronte's parents have left extremely detailed (and bossy) instructions for Bronte in their will. The instructions must be followed to the letter, or disaster will befall Bronte's home. After her parents are killed by pirates she is to travel the kingdoms and empires, perfectly alone, delivering special gifts to her ten other aunts. Now, armed with only her parents' instructions, a chest full of strange gifts and her own strong will, Bronte must journey forth to face dragons, Chief Detectives and pirates - and the gathering suspicion that there might be something more to her extremely inconvenient quest than meets the eye... ISBN 9781760297176
Series
Kingdoms and Empires series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2017
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Moriarty, Jaclyn & Canby, Kelly (ill) |
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Fairy realm series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Fairy realm series
(12 books)
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Rodda, Emily |
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1634
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Fairy realm: the charm bracelet
One night, Jessie discovers an amazing secret that leads to a magical Realm. Jessie must learn her grandmother's secret and help save the creatures of Realm. ISBN 9780733327995
Series
Fairy realm series
(1 of 12)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2010
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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5497
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Fairy realm: the flower fairies
The Realm needs her again because the griffins that guard the treasure house are out of control. But when the flower fairies follow Jessie out of the Realm, she is not sure she can protect them from the dangers of her own world. ISBN 9780733328008
Series
Fairy realm series
(2 of 12)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2010
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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7669
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Fairy realm: the last fairy-apple tree
Jessie's grandmother senses something wrong in the Realm, gnomes that grow the fairy-apple trees are in trouble, and not even the Queen can help them. Jessie and her friends must find out what's wrong and help the gnomes. ISBN 9780060095925
Series
Fairy realm series
(4 of 12)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2003
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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2744
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Fairy realm: the magic key
Jessie is chasing a rainbow, she's got to get to the end before it fades, or she may never get home. There are the Rainbow Fairies, who desperately need Jessie's help to find a lost magic treasure or they'll never get back to the secret garden. ISBN 9780060095956
Series
Fairy realm series
(5 of 12)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2004
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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65066
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Fairy realm: the peskie spell
The magical world has a terrible problem, a plague of mischievous Peskies. A wild wind has brought the tiny creatures down from the hills. They're making life in the Realm impossible and eating up all the magic. ISBN 9780733315589
Series
Fairy realm series
(9 of 12)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2006
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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69523
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Fairy realm: the rainbow wand
A human child has become lost in the Realm and it's up to Jessie to find her. With the help of the magical Rainbow Wand, Jessie sets off, only to discover a secret that threatens the peace and safety of the Fairy Realm. ISBN 9780060777685
Series
Fairy realm series
(10 of 12)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2006
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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5498
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Fairy realm: the star cloak
Every year the Realm has a great festival, called the Night of Wishes, when Queen Helena puts on the precious Star Cloak and is able to grant wishes. This year, though, the night before the festival, Giff the elf has accidentally damaged the cloak. ISBN 9780060777586
Series
Fairy realm series
(7 of 12)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2005
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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4418
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Fairy realm: the third wish
Jessie's helped the magical people of the Realm to escape danger. But now her own world is in danger. Forest fires threaten her beloved home, Blue Moon and only the magic of the realm can help her. ISBN 9780733328015
Series
Fairy realm series
(3 of 12)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2010
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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11736
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Fairy realm: the unicorn
The evil creatures of the Outlands are planning an attack. So Jessie must make an impossible decision, either to save the human world, or the Realm. She knows she can't save both but she hasn't counted on the help of the powerful unicorns. ISBN 9780060095987
Series
Fairy realm series
(6 of 12)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2004
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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18420
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Fairy realm: the water sprites
The Water Sprites are angry. Their Moon Stone has been stolen. They won't return anything that floats down to their Finding Pool until their stone is returned. ISBN 9780733315572
Series
Fairy realm series
(8 of 12)
Publisher ABC Books, 2005
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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13124
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Fantastic beasts and where to find them: Hogwarts library book
An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since publication, Newt Scamander's masterpiece has entertained wizarding families through the generations. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable introduction to the magical beasts of the Wizarding World. In this comprehensively updated edition, eagle-eyed readers will spot a number of new beasts and an intriguing new author's note. Scamander's years of travel and research have created a tome of unparalleled importance. Some of the beasts will be familiar to readers of the Harry Potter books - the Hippogriff, the Basilisk, the Hungarian Horntail ... Others will surprise even the most ardent amateur Magizoologist. Dip in to discover the curious habits of magical beasts across five continents. ISBN 9781408880715
Series
Harry Potter universe series
(8 books)
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2018
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Rowling, J K & Scamander, Newt & Tomic, Tomislav (ill) |
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42742
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Fantastic flying books of Mr Morris Lessmore, The
Morris Lessmore loved words. He loved stories. He loved books. But every story has its upsets...Everything in Morris Lessmore's life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds. But the power of story will save the day. ISBN 9780857079442
Publisher Simon & Schuster, 2013
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Joyce, William Edward |
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Fantastica series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Fantastica series
(8 books)
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Various |
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17014
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Fantastica: ghost ship
Orphaned children of the King and Queen must fight to rescue the people of the star lands, now flooded by the evil Emperor Flood. ISBN 9781862916487
Series
Fantastica series
(11 of 8)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2007
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Wilkins, Kim |
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15605
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Fantastica: king of the beasts
Saxten must seek out Coravel, the fearful king of the beasts, and seek his help in destroying Severo. But if Saxton wants Coravel's help he must be prepared to make a huge sacrifice. ISBN 9781862916548
Series
Fantastica series
(24 of 8)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2007
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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McIntosh, Fiona |
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15572
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Fantastica: Saxten's secret
Ferdor, a magician, has been hired to find Saxten and trap him, using his friend Lily as bait. But he has not counted on the loyalty of Dargo, the only wolf among all the creatures of the forest who is deaf to Severo's treachery. ISBN 9781862916524
Series
Fantastica series
(22 of 8)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2007
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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McIntosh, Fiona |
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14804
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Fantastica: Severo's intent
A painting in Saxten's house unsettles him, making him feel watched. He is forced to flee through the painting into another world, the kingdom of Drumminor, where evil is everywhere and he is the only possible saviour. ISBN 9781862916470
Series
Fantastica series
(21 of 8)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2007
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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McIntosh, Fiona |
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17079
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Fantastica: sorcerer of the waves
Asa and Rollo are the royal children of the Star Lands. Emperor Flood, the court magician, has usurped the power of their parents. With loyal friends and their shape-shifting abilities, they must pit themselves against Flood to reclaim the kingdom. ISBN 9781862916562
Series
Fantastica series
(13 of 8)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2007
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Wilkins, Kim |
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17115
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Fantastica: the star queen
Asa and Rollo decide to try to find out the fate of their parents. Flood captures Northseeker and the children are separated. They follow the ship to Flood's Castle Crag, where the final mystery awaits. ISBN 9781862916579
Series
Fantastica series
(14 of 8)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2007
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Wilkins, Kim |
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17078
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Fantastica: tide stealers
Asa and Rollo, are in trouble as pirates called tide stealers raid their stronghold and steal the moonstone star, the royal symbol of the Star Lands. ISBN 9781862916555
Series
Fantastica series
(12 of 8)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2007
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Wilkins, Kim |
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15598
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Fantastica: wolf's lair
Saxten is on a quest to stop the evil Severo from taking over the kingdom. Saxten confronts his enemy, Severo, in his forest stronghold. ISBN 9781862916531
Series
Fantastica series
(23 of 8)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2007
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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McIntosh, Fiona |
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Far-flung adventures series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Far-flung adventures series
(3 books)
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Stewart, Paul & Riddell, Chris (ill) |
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16183
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Fergus Crane
When a mysterious flying box arrives at Fergus' window with a message from his Uncle Theo, the boy learns that he is in danger and that his uncle is sending help. Help is what Fergus needs when the clipper ship that serves as his school disappears with the other students on board and the teachers are not quite what they seem. Fergus will need to be brave and resourceful to rescue his friends. ISBN 9780385750882
Series
Far-flung adventures series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2006
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Stewart, Paul & Riddell, Chris (ill) |
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19650
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Fetcher's song
Gwin is a Fetcher. With her Papa and blind twin brother, she travels the countryside, bringing joy, through song, acrobatics and story, to the downtrodden people. But, since her mama died, it's been hard to keep the joy alive. Fetchers have always been hunted by the Devouts for preserving the old ways. When the devious Brother Poosk captures her papa, Gwin must do her utmost to rescue him, whatever the cost. ISBN 9781743319420
Series
The Hidden series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2016
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Tanner, Lian |
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942779
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Feylawn Chronicles book 1: Book of fatal errors, The
Without mistakes, there wouldn't be stories. Rufus doesn't make mistakes, he makes fatal errors. But when Rufus and his cousin, Abigail, become dangerously entangled in the world of the mischievous and immortal feylings and their battle against greedy goblins with an evil plan, any move he makes might be his final fatal error - or his most spectacular beginning. ISBN 9780374301194
Publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2020
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Slater, Daska |
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131
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Finders keepers
While playing a computer game, Patrick is transported into a parallel world and invited to participate in a TV game show. ISBN 9781862913608
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1997
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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11675
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Finn family Moomintroll
It is spring in the valley and the Moomins are ready for adventure. Moomintroll and his friends Snufkin and Sniff, find the Hobgoblin's top hat, all shiny and new, and just waiting to be taken home. However, they soon realise that this is no ordinary hat. It can turn anything, or anyone, into something else. ISBN 9780312608897
Publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010
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Jansson, Tove; Portch, Elizabeth (trans) |
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751034
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Fire star, The
Maven and Reeve are maid and squire, teenagers who are committed to their Master and Mistress and drawn together to solve the mysterious disappearance of a magnificent jewel with a cursed history. ISBN 9781760897079
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2020
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Tait, A L |
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13999
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Fire within, The
When David moves in with Liz and Lucy, he discovers hand crafted, clay dragons that come to life and have magical powers. David's personal dragon inspires him to write a story about the adventures of their local squirrel population. ISBN 9781841215334
Publisher Orchard Books, 2001
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d'Lacey, Chris |
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793562
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Firelight
Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood -- knowledge they can use against the Elf King. What they discover is a dark secret that changes everything. Meanwhile, the Voice of Emily's Amulet is getting stronger, and threatens to overtake her completely. ISBN 9780545433167
Series
Amulet series
(7 of 8)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2016
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
Year 3 easy reads /
Year 5 easy reads /
Year 4 easy reads /
Graphic novels /
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Kibuishi, Kazu |
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660710
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Firewatcher: Phoenix
May 1941. The London Blitz is reaching its fiery climax. Christopher Larkham, a Fire Watcher is facing a dilemma. He is trying to untangle the truth of an ancient Roman ring he has found, while confronting the greatest fires in the city's history. Christopher tries to go back to 1666 to find his new friends and learn more about the power of his phoenix ring. Instead , he is transported to a smaller, older river port known as Lundenwic, where the Saxon community faces an invasion by the dreaded Vikings. Why has the ring brought him here, and how can he get back to his own time? Phoenix is the second, thrilling instalment of the Fire Watcher trilogy, blending time-travel, history, mystery, action and adventure. ISBN 9781742994284
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2020
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Gardiner, Kelly |
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88016
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First light
Peter is thrilled to be going to Greenland where his father studies climate change. But, on the ice cap, Peter is troubled by visions that both frighten and entice him. Thea has never seen the sun. Her people, suspected of witchcraft, retreated to a secret world deep within a glacier. As Thea dreams of a way back to the surface, Peter's search for answers takes him to her hidden world. ISBN 9781921758256
Publisher Text Publishing Co, 2011
Topics /
Environment/sustainability /
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Stead, Rebecca |
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135
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Five children and it
When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead, an ancient Sand-fairy. Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But, the children don't realise all the trouble that wishes can cause. ISBN 9780140367355
Publisher Puffin Australia, 1996
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Nesbit, Edith |
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22546
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Five children on the Western Front
The sequel to 'Five children and It' is set on the eve of the First World War. The five children have grown up and the war will change their lives for ever. The sand fairy has become a creature of stories until he suddenly reappears. The siblings are pleased to have something to take their minds off the war but, this time, the Psammead is here for a reason, and his magic might have a more serious purpose. ISBN 9780571310951
Publisher Faber & Faber, 2014
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Saunders, Kate |
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6916
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Five masks of Dr. Screem, The: Special edition
Welcome to the Hall of Horrors, HorrorLand's Hall of Fame for the truly terrifying. It's Halloween and Monica Anderson is out Trick-or-Treating with her younger brother. They knock on the door of an old, creepy house and are met by a strange woman who pleads for their help. Every year she must battle for the control of five sacred masks with the evil Dr. Screem. These artifacts have the power to manipulate the world around them. Monica doesn't want to help at first but then Screem bursts in and steals the masks. This sets her and her brother off on a Halloween mission that will change their lives forever! ISBN 9780545289368
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2011
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Stine, R L |
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18720
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Flight of the evening star
Georgie Tanner must face an enemy that can take form in darkness, pull any weapon from its cloak and once it hits you, there's no hope. They say it can't be killed, unless you can kill a shadow. ISBN 9780980319507
Series
Magician's daughter series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Imagine Publishing, 2007
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Walker, Justyn |
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34750
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Flint heart, The
Enchanting fairytale in traditional format with goodies, baddies, queens, kings, wild and wonderful creatures, and a happy ending. ISBN 9780763647124
Publisher Candlewick Press, 2011
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Paterson, Katherine & Paterson, John & Rocco, John (ill) |
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137
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Flock of blats, A
This is an intergalactic adventure with unexpected characters and events. ISBN 9780207196447
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 1998
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Stephens, Michael |
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35957
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Floods, The: better homes and gardens
After years on the run, the Floods are coming home to Transylvania Waters. And just in time too. Since Nerlin and Mordonna fled, things have gone from worse to much worse. King Quatorze has bled the country dry. He's even sold everyone's shoelaces. It's time for life with a lot less cabbage and a lot more chocolate. But, first, the Floods have to get rid of the old king. ISBN 9781741662559
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2009
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Thompson, Colin |
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1739
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Foggy
Little Bay Village has a gigantic problem and it needs a wizard to solve it. When Meg and Russ are given the desperate mission to find the wizard known as Foggy, they find that he may be more trouble than he's worth. ISBN 9780141310411
Publisher Penguin, 2001
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Baillie, Allan |
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140
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Forests of silence, The
The first in the Deltora Quest series, in which the evil Shadow Lord deposes the rightful ruler from the Kingdom of Deltora. ISBN 9781741697520
Series
Deltora Quest series
(1 of 9)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2010
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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9765
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Fourteenth summer of Angus Jack, The
Since moving to Australia with their father, Angus Jack and his sister, Martha, have moved house constantly. They end up living next door to a peculiar old lady called Reafen, who runs a second-hand shop, full of strange and weird objects. To Angus and Martha, Reafen seems harmless enough. But, Reafen draws Angus into her world of ancient feuds, Wild Magick, the secret dealings of vikings and goblins, and all those who have lived in the Old Realm. ISBN 9780733334436
Publisher ABC Books, 2015
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Storer, Jen & Gifford, Lucinda (ill) |
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660548
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Fowl twins, The
Myles and Beckett Fowl are twins but the two boys are wildly different. Beckett is blonde, messy and sulks whenever he has to wear clothes. Myles is impeccably neat, has an IQ of 170, and 3D prints a fresh suit every day - just like his older brother, Artemis Fowl. A week after their eleventh birthday the twins are left in the care of house security system, NANNI, for a single night. In that time, they befriend a troll on the run from a nefarious nobleman and an interrogating nun both of whom need the magical creature for their own gain . . . ISBN 9780008324810
Series
The Fowl twins series
(1 of 99)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2019
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Colfer, Eoin |
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751121
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Fowl twins, The: Deny all charges
Artemis Fowl has wandered off to the moon but his younger twin brothers can still be found in their family mansion. The Twins get up to their normal adventures as they investigate some interesting events. Join Myles and Beckett as they work to save their friends, their family, and themselves in an adventure that challenges even the genius of Myles Fowl. ISBN 9780008324872
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2020
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Colfer, Eoin |
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6970
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Frankenstein's dog
The infamous, Most Wanted Goosebumps characters are out on the loose and they're coming after you! Catch them all undead or alive! Kat is reluctant to visit her Uncle Vic Frankenstein because of all the rumors about him. People in the small town where he lives say he's a mad scientist like his great-grandfather, Victor Frankenstein, who created a monster that came alive and terrorized the town. But Kat is relieved to find that even though he lives in a dark, old castle-like mansion, Uncle Vic is a quiet, gentle man, a scientist interested in building robots with artificial intelligence. Also, Kat loves Poochie, Vic's small, adorable, fluffy white dog, funny and playful. But after an accident occurs in her uncle's lab, strange things begin to happen. Has Kat created a monster? Or is something else responsible for the horror that is unleashed? ISBN 9780545418010
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
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Stine, R L |
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15432
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Freaky stuff
Brian Hubble becomes the protector of a fairy in the form of his little neighbour, Sebastian, and discovers his talent for writing while starring in a Squeezee commercial. He also discovers how television makes life appear different to reality. ISBN 9780759320314
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2005
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Tulloch, Richard |
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3586
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Frogkisser
Anya and her older sister Morven are the Princesses of Trallonia. But life is not easy for the royal sisters, especially since their evil step-step-father Duke Rikard has arrived with plans of ruling the kingdom for himself. Worse still, he is a clever and powerful sorcerer whose latest spell has turned Morven's boyfriend Denholm into a frog! While Morven doesn't seem to even care about losing her friend, it's now up to Princess Anya, Ardent the talking royal dog and a magically transformed newt to save both Denholm and the Kingdom from the ambitions of the wicked Duke Rikard. Steeped in fairy tale lore, this book is a celebration of fantasy writing. ISBN 9781760293512
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2017
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Nix, Garth |
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1019623
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Game on: Glitched
Discovering another app on their babysitter's phone, Liam sends the brothers travelling through time. Landing in earlier versions of their home town, they find themselves in the Stone Age, Roman times, the Middle Ages and prehistoric times with dinosaurs. To return to their own time , they're going to have to solve riddles whilst dodging woolly mammoths, jousting knights and every kind of disgusting bodily fluid you can think of. Can they survive the dangers, solve the riddles and get back before the phone battery dies, and they're stranded in another time forever? ISBN 9781922539410
Publisher EK Books, 2023
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Snape, Emily |
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9327
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Garden of Empress Cassia, The
Mimi has mysterious and powerful pastels and can draw a garden so beautiful and magical that real people are transported inside it. But, it would be very unfortunate if the ancient pastels were to fall into the wrong hands. ISBN 9780143300274
Publisher Penguin, 2002
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Wang, Gabrielle |
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18405
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Garden of the purple dragon
In this sequel to Dragonkeeper, Ping is entrusted with raising the young purple dragon, Kai. Kai is the last dragon in the kingdom and Ping learns there are many who want Kai for money or the healing properties of his body parts. ISBN 9781742030609
Series
Dragonkeeper series
(2 of 6)
Publisher Black Dog Books, 2008
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Wilkinson, Carole |
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697193
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Gargantis
A ferocious storm is raging in Eerie-on- Sea. An ancient artifact filled with a wondrous light has washed up on the beach and a mysterious hooded stranger has just checked into the Grand Nautilus Hotel. Herbie and Violet know that these events are connected and that they must act fast to save the town. But their investigation may just lead them to the cold, dark bottom of the sea. ISBN 9781406386295
Publisher Walker Books, 2020
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Taylor, Thomas |
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1017767
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Geomancer: in the shadow of the wolf queen
Ysolda has lived her life in the shadow of the wolf queen's tyrannical rule but, safe in her forest haven, she has never truly felt its threat. Until one day when a mysterious earthquake shakes the land and her older sister Hari vanishes in its wake. Accompanied by her loyal sea hawk, Nara, Ysolda embarks on a desperate rescue mission. But when she is forced to strike a bargain with the wolf queen herself, she soon finds herself embroiled in a quest for a magic more powerful - and more dangerous - than she could ever have imagined... ISBN 9781510107854
Publisher Orion, 2023
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Millwood Hargrave, Kiran |
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Ghost club series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Ghost club series
(3 books)
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Abela, Deborah |
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35226
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Ghost club: the haunted school
With the help of Ghost Club, Angeline and Edgar must find out who the ghost at their school is so they can help her but first they have to convince their school principal that kids can be ghost catchers too, and they have to avoid Travis the bully, who is spying on them and causing trouble wherever they go. ISBN 9781742750835
Series
Ghost club series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2012
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Abela, Deborah |
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39329
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Ghost club: the new kid
Angeline and Edgar might be kids, but they're also two of Ghost Club's youngest ghost-catchers. Got a problem with a ghost or poltergeist. Angeline and Edgar are the experts to call. A slightly spooky but mostly funny series about the mischief ghosts can make - and the kids who take care of the mess. ISBN 9781742750804
Series
Ghost club series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2012
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Abela, Deborah |
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14872
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Ghost hunters and the incredibly revolting ghost
Tom's basement is inhabited by Hugo the ghost. The only way to get rid of the ghost in the basement is to remove the incredibly revolting ghost that now inhabits Hugo's house. ISBN 9781905294121
Publisher Chicken House, 2007
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Funke, Cornelia |
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18541
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Ghost of a chance
Ling and her friends find their beach holiday has some mysteries in store. Ling is visited at the same time each night by a girl ghost. When she feels the ghost needs her help, a race begins to solve the ghost's problem. The children soon realise any danger they will face is not with the ghost. ISBN 9780207200632
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2007
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Panckridge, Michael & Harvey, Pam |
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43758
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Ghosts
Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn't happy about leaving her friends for Bahia de la Luna, but Maya has cystic fibrosis and will benefit from the cool, salty air that blows in from the sea. As the girls explore their new home, a neighbour lets them in on a secret: There are ghosts in Bahia de la Luna. Maya is determined to meet one, but Cat wants nothing to do with them. As the time of year when ghosts reunite with their loved ones approaches, Cat must figure out how to put aside her fears for her sister's sake and her own. ISBN 9780545540629
Publisher Graphix, 2016
Topics /
Graphic novels /
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Telgemeier, Raina |
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54945
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Ghostscape
Time is running out for Aisha, the Somali refugee girl, who has found herself transported back to the time of the Blitz in London. Although Aisha is full of fear and horror because she already knows the future of her original school building, she is still compelled to try to save her new friend, Richard, and his aged grandfather, during the terrible bombing of the Second World War. ISBN 9781845077686
Publisher Frances Lincoln, 2008
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Layburn, Joe |
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903326
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Giant
Minnie has never known any other home than her mostly quiet and comfortable community on the island she has lived her whole life. Despite Minnie having to endure some terrible pains due to a mysterious condition, her life is good and made safe by her caring servant who also happens to be a giant. Every child on the island has a giant servant who stays with them until the time comes when they must say goodbye- something Minnie is dreading but her giant, Speck, is dreading even more as this means she will be turned to stone and used for building material. To avoid this, Minnie runs away and sets off a series of events which has giant consequences for all on the island. ISBN 9780008422462
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2023
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Skinner, Nicola & Sorrentino, Flavia (ill) |
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4321
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Giants, trolls, witches, beasts: Ten tales from deep, dark woods
Some fairy tales are about fairies, others are about unicorns, but there's none of those in this book. This beautifully illustrated graphic novel brings together fairy tales of the darker, scarier kind from all corners of the world. Full of monsters, trolls and witches these retellings will enchant those new to the tales and delight returning readers with its full colour pages and lively re-crafting of these classic stories. ISBN 9781760113261
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2017
Topics /
Graphic novels /
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Phillips, Craig |
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903259
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Girl called corpse, A
With a body made of wax, seaweed for hair and polished abalone shells for eyes, Corpse is trapped in the Witches' shack, seemingly forever. But Corpse has questions about who she was and how she died. As she sets off on a dangerous quest to find the answers to these and more questions, she must outwit sinister characters with an evil plan and finds unexpected allies which just goes to show that, even when you're dead, true friends will help you when you need them most. ISBN 9781761066788
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2022
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Carter, Reece & Howe, Simon (ill) |
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682660
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Girl from the sea
Who lives in that cottage by the sea? I wish. I wish. I wish it was me. A ghostly tale of longing. ISBN 9781760524302
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2020
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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WIld, Margaret & Tanner, Jane (ill) |
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750728
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Girl who stole an elephant, The
Chaya can talk her way out of anything, except stealing the Queen's jewels. Even if she had the best reasons the King did not want to know. She ends up escaping on the back of an elephant and leads her friends on a jungle adventure, where leeches lurk and revolution is stirring. This is where Chaya's most dangerous idea takes shape. Maybe she can leave her village a thief but return a hero. ISBN 9781788006347
Publisher Nosy Crow Ltd, 2020
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Farook, Nizrana |
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660369
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Glimme, The
Finn loves to draw. It helps him escape his hard life in the village of Wichant. Finn's imagination comes to life on the pages of his sketchbook where the shapes of dragons, ogres and giants lurk beneath the surface of the rugged cliffs and coastline. Is he drawing what exists beyond the veil? He is soon to find out when his grandfather sells him to the mysterious housekeeper from Edge House and he slips through a magical painting into another world. A mighty fantasy adventure with extraordinary illustrations that will transport you into the wonders and perils of the Glimme. ISBN 9781862919570
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily & McBride, Marc (ill) |
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77417
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Glister and the faerie host
Glister is sad - her mother is missing and Christmas just wouldn't be the same without her. Once Glister has ventured into Faerieland in search of her beloved lost mum, very strange things start to happen and her biggest challenge will be finding her way home again. Graphic novel format. ISBN 9781406320503
Series
Glister series
(3 of 4)
Publisher Walker Books Australia Pty Ltd, 2010
Topics /
Graphic novels /
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Watson, Andi |
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Glister series
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Glister series
(4 books)
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Watson, Andi |
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Glister: the haunted teapot
Strange things happen around Glister Butterworth. One day, a teapot is delivered to her home and when Glister makes a cup of tea to share with her dad, they find they have uninvited company. An unhappy writer, Phillip Bulwark-Stratton, is haunting the teapot and demanding Glister's help to write on his behalf. Graphic novel format. ISBN 9781406320480
Series
Glister series
(1 of 4)
Publisher Walker Books, 2009
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Graphic novels /
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Watson, Andi |
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32610
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Glister: the house hunt
Glister lives in her family home, Chilblain Hall, where the wind squeals through the gaps in the window frames and anything can happen. When the chairman of the village-in-bloom competition insults Chilblain Hall, the house gets in a huff and disappears. Graphic novel format. ISBN 9781406320497
Series
Glister series
(2 of 4)
Publisher Walker Books, 2009
Topics /
Graphic novels /
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Watson, Andi |
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916559
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Glow, The
Megan is obsessed with drawing fantastical creatures, and she shares her drawings with her best friend Li who writes stories to go with the pictures. When everyone in town, except the two girls, is immobilised by a strange glow coming from their devices, Megan and Li, have to overcome their fear and work together in a desperate battle to against the sinister monster that has ensnared everyone else around them. ISBN 9781761066825
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2023
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Laguna, Sofie & McBride, Marc (ill) |
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815038
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Go the distance
After Hercules proves he's a true hero and regains his godship, all seems right in the world. That is, until Zeus tells Meg that she can't be with Hercules because she's, well, mortal. Luckily, Hera has a solution, offering Meg a chance to prove herself worthy of a spot on Mt. Olympus--as a god. All Meg has to do is complete a mysterious quest. The mission? Oh, just to rescue her ex's current wife from the Underworld. The ex-boyfriend she saved by selling her soul to Hades. The ex-boyfriend who immediately moved on to someone else while she was stuck in the Underworld. Can Meg put her past behind her and use her quick-wit to defeat monsters and gods alike, including the nefarious Hades? Will she finally figure out her place and contribution to the world? Or will her fear of commitment have her running away from an eternity of godhood with Herc? ISBN 9781368063807
Series
Twisted tales series
(11 books)
Publisher Disney Press, 2021
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Calonita, Jen |
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3025
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Goblin mafia wars: Wanted dead or deader
Goblin Mafia Wars is action packed, monster filled adventure that will have you hooked from the opening pages. You will laugh and you will squirm as the race to save the world's last dragon's eggs and halt a full blown goblin war gets under way. Can the dragons be saved? And will earth be spared? ISBN 9781925272208
Publisher Ford Street Publishing, 2016
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Green,D C |
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1019877
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Goblin's revenge, The
The evil wizard Darkmoon is hunting down the last few rebels who dare to oppose him.... and the only one who can save them is YOU. In this magically illustrated adventure, every choice is yours, and your survival depends upon the decisions you make. Who to fight? Who to trust? In a book where nothing is as it seems, even the pictures hold secrets that must be unlooked. ISBN 9781803706467
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2024
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Prentice, Andy & Knight, Tom (ill) |
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780139
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Golden tower, The
In her wildest dreams, Sophie never thought she might be kidnapped by a cat and taken to a world of flying horses and wonder - but also magic, mystery and danger! Transported to the land of Tuscia, Sophie accidentally saves the daughter of a wealthy family and is swept along on their journey to the Golden Tower. Now she is the only one standing between sisters Isabella and Bia and the terrible fate their stepmother has planned. Sophie doesn't think she is brave enough, but with the help of a talking cat, a stableboy and some very tiny mischief-makers, she might be able to save the day. ISBN 9781760897093
Publisher Penguin, 2021
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Murrell, Belinda |
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Goosebumps series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
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Various |
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7070
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Goosebumps the movie 2: Haunted Halloween
When Sonny and his friend Sam find a ventriloquist dummy labeled Slappy in an abandoned house, they decide to take him home. What they don't realise is that they've brought him to life... and he's evil. Whoops! ISBN 9781742999395
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2018
Topics /
Year 5 easy reads /
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Stine, R L |
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7034
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Goosebumps the movie: Night of the living monsters
THE GOOSEBUMPS MOVIE captures the chills, thrills, and giggles of Scholastic's original bestselling series. Zach, 16, has just moved from NYC to a creepy small town. He soon realizes his new neighbor, Hannah (also 16), is in danger. When he tries to rescue her, he accidentally unleashes the monsters created and brought to life by her writer father, R.L. Stine. Now it's up to Zach, Hannah, and Stine to get the monsters back in their books where they belong. Can they stop the monsters... for good? Packed with over 45 pictures from the movie! ISBN 9780545822541
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
Topics /
Year 5 easy reads /
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Stine, R L |
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7032
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Goosebumps: The movie novel
They're baa-ack! Make way for the bestselling children's series of all time! With a fresh new look, Goosebumps is set to scare a whole new generation of kids. So reader beware--you're in for a scare! In this retelling of the film, Zach has just moved from NYC to a creepy small town. He quickly becomes convinced his new neighbour, Hannah, is in danger. But when tries to rescue her, he accidentally unleashes the monsters ISBN 9781407158150
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2016
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Stine, R L |
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24635
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Goth Girl and the fete worse than death
Preparations for the Ghastly-Gorm garden party and bake off are under way. Celebrity cooks are arriving at the hall for the big event and, true to form, Maltravers, the indoor gamekeeper, is acting suspiciously. Elsewhere at Ghastly-Gorm Ada's wardrobe-dwelling lady's maid Marylebone has received a marriage proposal. Ada vows to aid the course of true love and find out what Maltravers is up to but, amidst all this activity, everyone, including her father, appears to have forgotten her birthday! ISBN 9781447201755
Series
Goth Girl series
(2 of 4)
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2017
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Riddell, Chris |
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43485
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Goth Girl and the sinister symphony
Lord Goth is throwing a music festival at Ghastly-Gorm Hall, with performances from the finest composers in the land. Ada cannot wait, but it is quite distracting when her grandmother is trying to find her father a fashionable new wife, there's a faun living in her wardrobe and Maltravers is up to his old tricks. Ada must make sure everything goes to plan, and luckily help is at hand from a very interesting house guest... ISBN 9781447277941
Series
Goth Girl series
(4 of 4)
Publisher Pan Macmillan London, 2017
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Riddell, Chris |
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Goth Girl series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Goth Girl series
(4 books)
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Riddell, Chris |
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22461
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Great space race, The
Captain Eric 'Ace' Crankshaw and his robot monkey, Barry, enter a race into space so that Eric's family can be debt free with the ten million dollars in prize money. But, musician Eric ends up having to attempt to save the world instead. ISBN 9781406309379
Publisher Walker Books, 2010
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Mowll, Joshua |
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751133
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Greatest inventor, The
Victor is a boy who loves to take his tortoise to the highest mountain in his village to watch the sunrise each day. On the day he sees a peddler approaching in his wagon, everything changes and Victor is forced to leave behind everything he knows in search of a cure to the magical curse that has been placed on his parents and the whole village. Along the way, he finds a group of friends who help him to see that it takes all kinds of people to make the world go around. ISBN 9781786541123
Publisher Hachette Australia, 2020
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Brooks, Ben |
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Grim and grimmer series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Grim and grimmer series
(3 books)
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Irvine, Ian |
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20076
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Grim and grimmer: the calamitous queen
The time has come. It's now or never for Ike. Will he discover the secret of his missing parents? Will he be able to help Pook free the Collected children? Have Mellie's parents been horribly burnt alive by Emajicka's minions? And will Spleen and Nuckle finally get to eat Ike's innards? All the answers are coming in The Calamitous Queen. Brace yourselves for a wild ride! ISBN 9781862918610
Series
Grim and grimmer series
(4 of 3)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2011
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Irvine, Ian |
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15559
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Grim and grimmer: the desperate dwarf
Mellie has stolen the unluckiest charm in Wychwold and can't get rid of it. Pook, who has an insane plan to rescue the Collected children, is demanding Ike's help. The demons are after Ike's innards and the Fey Queen is coming to tear his worst nightmare out of him. Only Ike can save Grimmery now. But first he has to win a contest with a lying, cheating scoundrel-the desperate dwarf, Con Glomryt. ISBN 9781862918603
Series
Grim and grimmer series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2011
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Irvine, Ian |
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37724
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Grim and grimmer: the grasping goblin
The Nightmare Queen has hidden the Book of Grimmery. Without it, Grimmery will fall and its people will become slaves. To find the book, Ike and Mellie need a goblin spell from the forbidden land of Gobbeloon. To get the spell, Ike must give up his enchanted pen. He has to defeat the queen, outwit the wily, treacherous goblins and escape with both the counter-spell and the pen. ISBN 9781862918597
Series
Grim and grimmer series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2010
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Irvine, Ian |
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31245
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Grim and grimmer: the headless highwayman
If Ike had stayed home that Tuesday, he would not have betrayed a princess or robbed a murderous queen. He would not have been tied to an insane imp desperate to eat his liver. He certainly would not have floated across a strange land on an impossible rescue mission, powered by exploding manure. Nor would he have tried to escape via that disastrous troll door. He still has to escape the Nightmare Queen. ISBN 9781862918580
Series
Grim and grimmer series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2010
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Irvine, Ian |
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1023600
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Grimmelings, The
Be careful what you wish for ... The same evening Josh Undehill went missing, the black horse appeared on the hill above the house. Ella knows that words are powerful. So she should have known better than to utter a wish and a curse on the same day. Who is Gus, the boy with the impish grin, who seems to appear in answer to her wish? What does the black horse want? And what of her grandmother's warning of creatures that dwell in the lake? ISBN 9781991006646
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2024
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King, Rachael |
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40640
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Grimsdon
A group of children, led by the gutsy Isabella and inventive Griffin, are eking out a living in Grimsdon, a flooded city, abandoned due to rising sea levels. When newcomer Xavier arrives, events are set in motion from which none of them emerge unchanged. ISBN 9781741663723
Series
Grimsdon series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2010
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Abela, Deborah |
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Grimsdon series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Grimsdon series
(3 books)
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Abela, Deborah |
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28483
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Halfling
Danny finds caring for his disabled dad very draining. Day to day tasks are repetitive and boring. But, all of that changes when Danny's neighbour goes away and asks him to feed the tropical fish. Danny discovers a secret in his neighbour's house that will change his life forever. He doesn't know much about sea creatures but he's sure that what he finds is extremely rare and magical. ISBN 9781406327298
Publisher Walker Books, 2011
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Lloyd, Rebecca |
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572859
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Hansel and Gretel
Neil Gaiman and Lorenzo Mattotti both remember the horror and fascination with which they read the Grimm Brothers' "Hansel and Gretel." The writer and the artist now join forces for a brilliant reimagining of one of humanity's most enduring tales. ISBN 9781935179627
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2014
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Gaiman, Neil & Mattotti, Lorenzo (ill) |
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2105
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Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets
Harry Potter is in his second year at Hogwarts and it is going to be just as exciting as the first. Harry must find out what is lurking in the Chamber of Secrets, and help defeat it in order to save his friends. ISBN 9780747562184
Series
Harry Potter series
(2 of 7)
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2002
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Rowling, J K |
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181
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Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone
When a letter arrives for unhappy but ordinary Harry Potter, a decade old secret is revealed to him that apparently he is the last to know. His parents were wizards, killed by a Dark Lord's curse when Harry was just a baby, and which he somehow survived. Leaving his unsympathetic aunt and uncle for Hogwarts, a wizarding school brimming with ghosts and enchantments, Harry stumbles upon a sinister mystery when he finds a three headed dog guarding a room on the third floor. Then he hears of a missing stone with astonishing powers which could be valuable, dangerous or both. An incredible adventure is about to begin! ISBN 9780747558194
Series
Harry Potter series
(1 of 7)
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2001
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Rowling, J K |
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2109
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Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban
When Harry goes back for his third year at Hogwarts, the atmosphere is tense. There's an escaped murderer on the loose and the sinister prison guards of Azkaban have been called in to guard the school. Lessons, however, must go on. ISBN 9780747546290
Series
Harry Potter series
(3 of 7)
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2000
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Rowling, J K |
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Harry Potter series
Any two titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Harry Potter series
(7 books)
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Rowling, J K |
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Harry Potter universe series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Harry Potter universe series
(8 books)
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Various |
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916536
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Hats of Marvello, The
No matter how much Olive longs for a pet rabbit. it is never going to happen. Not when she lives in an Australian country town where most people think they are a pest. So imagine Olive's shock when she unexpectedly finds not one, but one hundred and one rabbits. And one of them can talk. How Olive will hide and protect the rabbits will be her greatest challenge and adventure. She is also preparing for the Year 5 play. At least she has her costume ready. But the old top hat she found in the local op shop is very odd and strange. ISBN 9781460714645
Publisher Angus & Robertson (HarperCollins), 2023
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Graham, Amanda & Naidu, Lavanya (ill) |
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3955
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Haunted
When Georgia and her brother, Ned, are sent for a holiday on their relatives' farm, they are not happy. Ned makes friends with his cousin so Georgia explores the farm on her own, discovering an old homestead which she thinks will make a cool hideout. But, Georgia is not alone and is befriended by a mysterious girl, Lily, who is not what she seems. The children soon discover they are playing with fire. ISBN 9781921150821
Series
Lightning strikes series
(19 books)
Publisher Walker Books, 2009
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Orman, Lorraine |
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7075
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Haunted Halloween: Slappy's return
Slappy's back! The demented dummy and all his creepy pals are back for this sequel to the hit 2015 Goosebumps movie. Scholastic's early reader has all the chills, thrills, and laugh-out-loud horror of the new movie. Illustrated with 48 pages of color photos from the movie! Based on the 2018 Goosebumps film. ISBN 9781338315707
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2018
Topics /
Year 5 easy reads /
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Howard, Kate |
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7031
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Haunter, The
Sammy Baker, 12, is a quiet kid who wishes he wasn't so shy and timid. He is frightened but eager to prove he can be brave. On Halloween night, he follows his friends to the Barlow House, an abandoned mansion on the edge of the woods. Just past midnight, he feels a cold tingle at the back of his neck. The cold seeps down, a heavy chill he has never felt before. Sammy doesn't realise that his body has been invaded by a ghost known as The Haunter. The Haunter takes over Sammy's brain and gives him instructions that he has to obey. But The Haunter's commands become more and more dangerous. And then life-threatening. And to his horror, Sammy realises The Haunter's goal-to turn Sammy into a ghost, too! ISBN 9780545825450
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2016
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Stine, R L |
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15081
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Heir of mystery
A cross between Dickens and Monty Python, this is the second book in the Unlikely Explots trilogy chronicling the adventures of the McNally family. Fergal McNally's pickled brain has been stolen. The McNally children must stop fiendish Mr Maggs. ISBN 9780571210947
Series
Unlikely exploits series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Faber & Faber, 2004
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Ardagh, Philip |
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6892
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Help! We have strange powers!
Twelve-year-old twins Jillian and Jackson are startled when they discover they can read each other's thoughts. But that's not all. They can read other people's thoughts, too! The strange new powers are exciting...at first. But soon they discover that somebody else knows their secret. Somebody who will stop at nothing to control their powers. They can't start trusting people in HorrorLand, either. One of the kids might be a traitor. Every time it looks as if they are getting away, the bad guys are waiting for them. Who's to blame? ISBN 9780439918787
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2009
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Stine, R L |
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4976
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Henry and the guardians of the lost
The yellow letter arrived on a Saturday, otherwise Henry would have been at school. The envelope was such a bright, sunny colour, no one would have believed that it contained a bombshell. Less than 10 minutes after the arrival of the mysterious letter, Henry is on the run with his Auntie Pearl, possibly never to return home. Henry has a secret. He is twelve, but he hasn't aged a day since the moment he was thrust a hundred years into the future. Now his secret has put him in danger. His only hope is the protection of the Guardians of the Lost. ISBN 9781405280877
Publisher Egmont Childrens, 2016
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Nimmo, Jenny |
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682621
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Her perilous mansion
In a strange mansion miles from anywhere, an orphan named Almanac and a twelfth daughter named Etta find themselves working - and bickering - side by side in the largely deserted rooms. But soon they realise that the house and its inhabitants are not quite what they seem, and there's more at stake than just their jobs. Can they solve the puzzle of Her Perilous Mansion before it's too late? ISBN 9781760877361
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2020
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Williams, Sean |
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36023
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Heroes of Olympus, The: The lost hero
Jason has a problem. He doesn't remember anything before waking up on a school bus holding hands with a girl. Apparently she's his girlfriend Piper, his best friend is a someone called Leo, and they're all students in the Wilderness School, a boarding school for "bad kids." Piper has a secret. Her father has been missing for three days, and her nightmares reveal that he's in terrible danger. Now her boyfriend doesn't recognize her, and when a freak storm and strange creatures attack during a school field trip, she, Jason, and Leo are whisked away to someplace called Camp Half-Blood. Leo has a way with tools. His new cabin at Camp Half-Blood is filled with them. What's troubling is the curse everyone keeps talking about, and that a camper's gone missing. Weirdest of all, his bunkmates insist they are all-including Leo-related to a god. ISBN 9780141334011
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2010
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Riordan, Rick |
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18645
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Hidden monastery, The
Peng meets Jax after he fell from the stars. Twelve years later, Jax stumbles across a hidden monastery, deep inside an ancient park and begins to discover his destiny, what it means to be a Peng Master. Contains some martial-arts style violence. ISBN 9780143302681
Publisher Penguin, 2006
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Wang, Gabrielle |
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587807
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Hilda and the hidden people
Meet Hilda: explorer, adventurer, avid sketchbook-keeper and friend to almost every creature in the valley! Join our beloved heroine as she encounters her very first troll, negotiates peace with some very persnickety elves, and reunites two lovelorn ancient giants. Fantastic creatures and daring adventures are all just part of another average day for Hilda, but what will she do if she is forced to move to Trolberg city, far away from her beloved valley home? ISBN 9781911171447
Publisher Flying Eye Books, 2018
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Davies, Stephen & Miller, Seaerra (ill) |
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1019853
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Hilda's world: A guide to Trolberg, the wilderness and beyond
Join Hilda whilst she discovers the world of the fantasy land, Trolberg! Explore the city, wilderness and much more. Includes maps, top tips of things to do whilst visiting Trolberg! ISBN 9781913123239
Publisher Flying Eye Books, 2023
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Hibbs, Emily & Chan, Jason (ill) |
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8309
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Hobbit, The: An illustrated edition
Prelude to The Lord of the Rings series in which Bilbo Baggins, at the request of the great wizard, Gandalf, sets off on an adventure fraught with danger. Nasty things adventures, they often make you miss dinner. Bilbo reclaims the dwarves' treasure and discovers the all-powerful ring that binds them all. ISBN 9780345445605
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2001
Topics /
Graphic novels /
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Tolkien & Wenzel, D (ill) & Dixon, C & Deming, S (adapt) |
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7189
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Hocus-pocus horror
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. Snooping around backstage at Mysterio's magic show, you find his Bag of Tricks. The warning label says Do Not Touch! Who cares! You've got to check out cool stuff like Disappearing Powder, Reappearing Spray, and Mysterio's magic wand! ISBN 9780590516730
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1999
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Stine, R L |
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903240
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Honour among ghosts
When Penny's father is arrested for thievery, she is convinced that he has been framed. But by whom? Together with the magistrate's son, a traveller and a magical scribe's apprentice, Penny soon uncovers more crimes - and it's always the rich being burgled and the poor being blamed. The town is in uproar, and a mysterious inspector arrives, but can they be trusted? How will this plucky foursome untangle the truth and put things right? ISBN 9781761065767
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2022
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Williams, Sean |
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2220
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Horse and his boy, The
This horse amuses with his witty observations about human behaviour, and sense of equine superiority. The horse and his boy hope to travel north to Narnia, and encounter numerous adventures and strange characters. ISBN 9780007202294
Series
Chronicles of Narnia series
(5 of 7)
Publisher HarperCollins US, 2005
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Lewis, C S |
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17348
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Horse who bit a bushranger, The
Billy Marks is a pickpocket, transported to the penal colony of NSW. He and his mate reckon they'll become bushrangers, buying a brumby stallion, covered with scars and refusing to bend to any man's will. Jackie French has used, in context, language and opinions of the times which are now unacceptable. ISBN 9780732289287
Series
Animal stars series
(6 books)
Publisher Angus & Robertson (HarperCollins), 2010
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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French, Jackie |
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17912
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Hounds of the Morrigan, The
Set in the west of Ireland, this story tells of the coming of the Great Queen, the Morrigan, who is bent on bringing destruction to the world. Only Pidge and Bridget can stop her and their task seems impossible as they're constantly trailed by the Queen's hounds. But, they're aided in their quest by a host of willing helpers, a glorious array of unforgettable characters from Irish legend and lore. ISBN 9780192728722
Publisher Oxford University Press, 2009
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O'Shea, Pat |
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70026
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House of secrets
When Brendan, Cordelia and Nell move to Kristoff House they have no idea that they are about to unleash the dark magic locked within. Now the Walker family must battle against deadly pirates, bloodthirsty warriors and a bone crunching giant. If they fail they will never see their parents again and a crazed witch will take over the world. ISBN 9780007490141
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2013
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Columbus, Chris & Vizzini, Ned |
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43812
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House of secrets: Battle of the beasts
Brendan, Cordelia and Nell are trying to save the world, but they better be able to fight for their lives. Just when they thought they had defeated the Wind Witch forever, their home is blasted into a crazy world of battles beasts and cyborgs. From the searing heat and clashing swords of the Colosseum, to the snow capped Tibetan mountains and some seriously freaky monks - the stakes have never been higher. ISBN 9780007490172
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2014
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Columbus, Chris & Vizzini, Ned |
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903315
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House that wasn't there, The
As Oak and Alder start school together, they can't imagine ever becoming friends. But the two of them soon discover a series of connections between them -- mysterious, possibly even magical puzzles they can't put together. At least not without each other's help. ISBN 9780062937070
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2022
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Arnold, Elana K |
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6967
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How I met my monster
Night for Noah Bienstock is a scary time. He keeps having the scariest dream that he's being hunted by a monster and can't escape. Daytime isn't much better for Noah, a shy, lonely 6th grader. But then Noah meets Monroe Sternom, the new kid in town. Monroe is assigned the seat next to Noah in school and they instantly hit it off. But there are some strange things about Monroe. Can he trust Monroe with the details of his dream? Noah must do what ever it takes to make sure his nightmares don't come true! ISBN 9780545418003
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
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Stine, R L |
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825564
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How to be a hero: Take up the quest
Whetstone is a wannabe thief. Lotta is a wannabe Valkyrie. A case of mistaken identity will bring the two of them together on a quest that will have you wondering what will happen next and whether they will both achieve their goals. Will one of them become a hero? What is a hero anyway? ISBN 9781529045031
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2021
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Weldon, Cat |
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486
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How to raise and keep a dragon
All you need to know about choosing and raising your dragon. Detailed information on differing breeds, the advantages of one over another as a pet and valuable information on equipment and lifestyle changes that may be required. ISBN 9780732284091
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2006
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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Topsell, John & Nigg, Joseph (ed) |
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626729
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Howling sands, The
When Nima makes a wish on the seeds of the star fruit she releases and evil that should never have been set free. Now with Kai, Indie and Jabar she must travel to the City of Emperors to put things right again. But the journey is long and treacherous and the water spirits are waiting ISBN 9780994157973
Series
Kalika magic series
(4 of 4)
Publisher Kalika Magic, 2017
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hughes, Karen |
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5142
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Hugo Pepper
Hugo Pepper, a foundling raised by reindeer herders, discovers that he is really the child of ill-fated explorers. As Hugo searches for his true identity, he learns that his grandfather has mysteriously disappeared, leaving his Gazette, the Firefly Quarterly in the hands of an unscrupulous gossip slinger. Hugo must piece together the mystery of his grandfather and restore the Gazette to its former glory. ISBN 9780385607254
Series
Far-flung adventures series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2006
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Stewart, Paul & Riddell, Chris (ill) |
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587780
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Hunt for the Yeti skull, The: Nepal
When a skull - believed to be that of a yeti - is stolen by an evil collector of curiosities, Jack Stalwart must brave one of the most inhospitable places on Earth to retrieve it. Jack may be a top rock climber, but no amount of practice can prepare him for the most gruelling climb of all: Mount Everest. ISBN 9781849413060
Series
Jack Stalwart, secret agent series
(13 of 12)
Publisher Red Fox, 2011
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Singer Hunt, Elizabeth & Wiliamson, Brian (ill) |
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7105
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I am Slappy's evil twin
A Goosebumps SlappyWorld story. Luke Harrison's dad makes horror movies. It's very fun to be around such scary stuff-especially when you have your own monster museum at home. But when two ventriloquist dummies join the collection, things get real creepy. Real-life creepy! Slappy and Snappy can walk and talk on their own. And they can make you scream on their own. They have a plan to make everyone's lives miserable. Will Luke be able to stop this terrible twin twosome? ISBN 9781338068399
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2017
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Stine, R L |
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7017
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Ice breaker
Circling the Antarctic is an ancient ship with a divided crew, an orphaned girl living amongst rats and a boy discovered on an iceberg, all guarding their own secrets. ISBN 9781743314340
Series
The Hidden series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2013
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Tanner, Lian |
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587820
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Ice monster, The
When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious Ice Monster - a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole - she's determined to discover more... A chance encounter brings Elsie face to face with the creature, and sparks the adventure of a lifetime - from London to the heart of the Arctic! ISBN 9780008297244
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2018
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Walliams, David & Ross, Tony (ill) |
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5557
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Ice wolves
In Vallen, Ice Wolves and Scorch Dragons are sworn enemies. So when twelve-year-old twins, Anders and Rayner, transform into one of each of these magical creatures, they are suddenly thrown into an age-old conflict that they never wanted to be a part of, but must now learn how to resolve. An exciting adventure as we follow Anders trying to navigate the world of the Ice Wolves, as he also desperately tries to find out who he can trust in order to find his sister. ISBN 9781460755273
Series
Elementals trilogy
(1 of 99)
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2018
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Kaufman, Amie |
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21272
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Imaginary, The
Rudger is Amanda's best friend. He doesn't exist but nobody's perfect. Only Amanda can see her imaginary friend. That is, until the sinister Mr Bunting arrives at Amanda's door. Mr Bunting hunts imaginaries. Rumour says that he eats them. And, he's sniffed out Rudger. Soon, Rudger is alone and running for his imaginary life. A boy who isn't there will have trouble surviving without a friend to dream him up. ISBN 9781408852460
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2014
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Harrold, A F & Gravett, Emily (ill) |
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1019754
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Impossible secret of Lillian Velvet, The
Lillian Velvet lives a lonely life with her cold grandmother. When she turns 10, she is given a mysterious jar filled with gold coins. Instructions, 'Don't spend all your coins', ' Don't go outside!' and 'don't let anyone in!' Lillian begins her adventure and meets some interesting people who all seem to be connected. ISBN 9781761067570
Series
Kingdoms and Empires series
(5 of 3)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2023
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Moriarty, Jaclyn & Canby, Kelly (ill) |
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9307
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Indigo blue
Alex feels like a fish out of water in her new hometown - the sleepy little lakeside village of Boreen Point where she is reluctantly sent to live with her slightly eccentric aunt for her final year of high school. None of Alex's classmates could care less about the new girl, so Alex couldn't care less about them...or so she tries to tell herself. As a distraction from what is quickly shaping up to be a very lonely year, Alex spends her savings on a rundown little yacht and throws herself into restoring it. A curious discovery leads to the beginnings of a friendship, but it's Sam - the sailmaker's apprentice - and his mysterious ways that capture Alex's attention and force her to question what is real and what matters most. ISBN 9780734418135
Publisher Hachette Children's Books, 2018
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Watson, Jessica |
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587616
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Inside story, The
Picking up where the cliffhanger ending of book seven left off, this book follows Sabrina, Daphne, and Puck through the world of the Book of Everafter, where all the fairy tales are stored and enchanted characters can change their destinies. The girls (and Puck) must chase the Master through a series of stories, where they're willing to change what they need in order to save their baby brother. Soon, however, they are confronted by The Editor - the book's guardian - who, along with an army of tiny monsters known as Revisers, threatens the children with dire consequences if they don't stick to the stories. So they move from one legendary tale to the next doing their best to find the Master and stop his plan to steal and inhabit the child's body. Along the way they'll meet Alice, Mowgli, Jack the Giant Killer, Hansel and Gretel, and the Headless Horseman. But will they find their brother in time? ISBN 9780810984301
Series
Sisters Grimm series
(8 of 7)
Publisher Alma Books Ltd, 2010
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Buckley, Michael & Ferguson, Peter (ill) |
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7195
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Into the twister of terror
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. You didn't make it into the storm cellar, and now you're spinning around inside the eye of a tornado This is no ordinary twister -- it's got a mind of its own, it's swarming with animals that can talk! ISBN 9780590517065
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1999
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Stine, R L |
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7171
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Invaders from the big screen
Your friend Laura gets a little freaked out by horror movies. But you tell her to just cover her eyes if she gets scared. After all, it's only a movie, right? Wrong! If you watch "Going Ape in Blastovision," a giant ape will reach through the screen and pull you into the movie! If you watch "Agent Z vs. Dr. Aqua," you'll find yourself swimming with half-alligator mutants. And if you decide to see "House of a Hundred Horrors," you could be counting your last hours on earth! The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings! ISBN 9780590402897
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1998
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Stine, R L |
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18468
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Invisible friend, The
Tom's family has moved and he now goes to a new school. Tom is finding school very difficult because Big Ben and his group take great delight in harassing him. Tom's saviour is Grey Arthur, a ghost, who is just as miserable. ISBN 9780340892978
Publisher Hodder Children's Books (Australia), 2005
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Arnold, Louise |
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17887
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Invisible Womble, The
Orinoco is certainly the tubbiest of the Wombles, and is the one who needs the most encouragement to go out on the daily sortie to clear up and recycle all the rubbish that humans leave behind. Meanwhile, Tomsk is getting to grips with one of the humans' more ingenious inventions, the vacuum cleaner. ISBN 9781408808344
Series
The Wombles series
(3 of 6)
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2011
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Beresford, Elisabeth & Price, Nick (ill) |
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14962
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Iris and the tiger
Twelve year old Iris is sent to Spain to ensure that her elderly and unusual aunt leaves her fortune and sprawling estate to Iris's scheming parents. From the moment she arrives, Iris knows something isn't right and that her aunt is hiding something. There's an odd feeling around the house, where time moves slowly and Iris's eyes play tricks on her. In the wild, untamed forest, a mysterious animal moves in the shadows. When Iris discovers a painting, she sets out to uncover the animal's real identity, putting her life in terrible danger. ISBN 9781925240795
Publisher Text Publishing Co, 2016
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hall, Leanne |
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211
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Iron man, The
A strange metal-eating, iron man is befriended by a young boy and taken to a scrap yard to eat the metal there. When an alien beast threatens the community, the iron man defends everyone. ISBN 9780571141494
Publisher Faber & Faber, 1989
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Hughes, Ted |
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212
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Is it true, Grandfather
Grandfather tells the story to the villagers of his first adventures in the cave when he was eight years old. ISBN 9780333666814
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1996
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Lohse, Wendy & Sands, Jenny (ill) |
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2351
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Isle of illusion, The
Lief, Barda and Jasmine have found the first part, and are now searching for the second. They go to the mysterious island of Auron where terrible dangers await. ISBN 9781865044255
Series
Deltora Shadowlands series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2002
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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13509
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Isle of the dead
Terrible dangers from the present and the past lie in wait for them. But the greatest shock of all lurks in the lair of the ferocious Kobb, on the desolate Isle of the Dead. ISBN 9781865046150
Series
Dragons of Deltora series
(3 of 4)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2004
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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660786
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Isle of the Lost, The
Many years ago, all the evil villains were banished from the kingdom of Auradon to the Isle of the Lost. The Isle is a dark and dreary place protected by a force field that makes it impossible for them to leave. Stripped of their magical powers, the villains and their children now live in total isolation, forgotten by the world. The only hope of escape is to find the Dragon's Eye which is hidden. Legend says that only the cleverest, evillest and nastiest villain can find it. So, Mal (Malificent's daughter) and Evie (the Evil Queen's daughter) join forces with Carlos (De Vil) and Jay (Jafar's son) in their quest to find the Dragon's Eye. They find out that being good ain't so bad and sometimes it even helps! ISBN 9781742995830
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2018
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De La Cruz, Melissa |
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7183
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It came from the internet
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story You're totally freaked out by your computer-there's this strange message on it telling you to help your web crawler, Spyder, escape from the screen. Should you follow his instructions or should you leave well alone? Looks like you're not going to have much choice, Spyder's coming after you! Better search the web and see if you can find some help. In fact, someone seems to be trying to contact you-Digit Wizard has left you a coded note that he says will get you out of this weird webworld, but is he friend or foe? ISBN 9780439992381
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2001
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Stine, R L |
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20823
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Ivory rose, The
Jemma lands a babysitting job in Rosethorne, one of the famous witches' houses near her home. The house is supposedly haunted by a sad little girl. When Jemma discovers a beautiful ivory rose locket, she sees a terrifying flashback and wakes up in 1895, where she becomes an apprentice maidservant. But. all is not well in the grand house. Young heiress Georgiana is constantly sick and Jemma suspects she's being poisoned. ISBN 9781742750712
Publisher Random House Children's Books, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Murrell, Belinda |
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23027
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J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan: Graphic novel
A retelling that captures all of the magic and excitement of the original in a dreamily illustrated graphic novel that the whole family can enjoy. New readers of J.M. Barrie's classic tale won't be missing out on anything from the original novel in this faithful full colour rendition while returning readers will adore the new full colour illustrations that bring the tale to life as never before. ISBN 9781780272900
Publisher Birlinn Ltd, 2015
Topics /
Graphic novels /
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Stref (adapted and drawn) & Cramb, Fin (coloured) |
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Jack Mason adventure series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Jack Mason adventure series
(3 books)
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Pitt, Darrell |
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Jack Stalwart, secret agent series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Jack Stalwart, secret agent series
(12 books)
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Singer Hunt, Elizabeth & Wiliamson, Brian (ill) |
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699176
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Jibbernocky
Monsters, snarks, Alice in Wonderland retellings, Jabberwocky-inspired poems, fairies, dancing elephants and talking mice... thrilling, creepy, funky and spooky! Stories and poems inspired by the greatest storyteller of our time. ISBN 9781925809572
Publisher Black Hare Press, 2020
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Thomas, Ben & Kershaw, D (ed) |
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Kalika magic series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Kalika magic series
(4 books)
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Hughes, Karen |
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797410
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Keeper of the Lost Cities
Sophie can hear people's thoughts. She knows it's strange, that is until she meets Fitz, who also reads minds. Before she knows it, Sophie is being transported to another world where she will be asked to leave everything she knows behind forever. Who is she and what powers does she possess that can save the people she loves? ISBN 9781398524040
Publisher Simon & Schuster, 2012
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Messenger, Shannon |
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112052
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Key to Rondo, The
Leo has memorised the scenes painted on the old music box that has been in his family for generations. Little does he expect himself to be a part of those scenes until the day he and Mimi discover the key and plunge headlong into Rondo's magic. ISBN 9781862917439
Series
Rondo series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2007
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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29838
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Kid normal and the rogue heroes
Is it possible to be a superhero but possess no superpowers? Eleven year old Murph Cooper is secretly Kid Normal and together with his team of crime-fighting Super Zeroes, he must brave the world's most notorious supervillain, Magpie. Locked away in a secret maximum security prison, Magpie is plotting to steal the capabilities of the world's most famous superheroes and Kid Normal is central to his plan. Can Murph work out Magpie's fiendish plot and save the day again? ISBN 9781408884553
Series
Kid normal series
(3 books)
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2018
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James, Greg & Smith, Chris & Salcedo, Erica (ill) |
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687888
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Kid normal and the shadow machine
YOU DON'T NEED SUPERPOWERS TO BE A HERO ... Or do you? Despite having no powers, Murph Cooper is part of the best team in the Heroes' Alliance. So when supervillain Magpie declares all-out war, Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes lead the charge. But Magpie believes that a powerless hero is no hero at all. And he's building a dastardly device to prove it. When Kid Normal enters the Shadow Machine, THE WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME ... ISBN 9781408898901
Series
Kid normal series
(3 books)
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2019
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James, Greg & Smith, Chris & Salcedo, Erica (ill) |
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Kid normal series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Kid normal series
(3 books)
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James, Greg & Smith, Chris & Salcedo, Erica (ill) |
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4958
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KidGlovz
KidGlovz is a musical genius. His gift is so precious that he's kept under lock and key. But, when a young thief helps him escape, Kid must embark on a perilous journey through which he will discover the terrifying nature of his talent. ISBN 9781742378527
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2015
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Hunt, Julie & Newman, Dale (ill) |
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67579
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King in reserve, The
Queen Tayesha's mad plan to rule all the Saur people is tormenting the land itself. Earthquakes, volcanoes and vast crevasses are threatening to tear Krangor apart. To halt the Queen's plans Adalon and his friends must rescue a young king who has eluded the Queen's clutches. Series is best read in book order. ISBN 9781741661811
Series
Chronicles of Krangor series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2009
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Pryor, Michael |
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Kingdoms and Empires series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Kingdoms and Empires series
(3 books)
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Moriarty, Jaclyn & Canby, Kelly (ill) |
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6846
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Knight in screaming armor, The
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story It Was a Knight to Dismember... Your cousins, Kip and Abbey, have come to visit you from jolly old England -- and guess what they brought with them? Two huge crates, each containing a suit of armor and a curse. But it doesn't matter, 'cause you're "dying" to see what's inside. If you open the crate marked "Evil Knight," you will be hypnotized by the knight's sparkling medallion and will have to face an ugly sorceress. If you open the "Good Knight" crate, you'll discover a room full of mannequin heads that talk. Before you know it, you've lost your head. Can you pull yourself together before time runs out? The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings! ISBN 9780590847667
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1996
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Stine, R L |
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1100
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Lake of Tears, The
Lief, Barda and their unpredictable new companion, Jasmine, are on an urgent mission to find the second stone from the magic Belt of Deltora. Their biggest challenge is the hideous guardian of the enchanted Lake of Tears. ISBN 9781865042268
Series
Deltora Quest series
(2 of 9)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2000
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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707969
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Lampie
Lampie's job is to help her dad. He's unable to light the lamp in the lighthouse, so she has to do it for him. One stormy night she runs out of matches and the light goes out. A ship is wrecked on the rocks and Lampie is in disgrace. She is sent to be a maid at the Admiral's Black House. She arrives to the rumour that there is a monster at the top of the tower inside the house but what she finds is intriguing, but no monster. Along with a cast of mermaids and pirates, and set against a winswept coastal backdrop , Lampie has to fight to grow up and find her place in the world. ISBN 9781782692621
Publisher Pushkin Press, 2017
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Schaap, Annet |
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14258
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Land of dragons, The
Go on a magical journey to discover the secrets of Deltora, land of monsters and magic. A collection of legends of ancient Deltora, including the newly discovered tales of Dorne. ISBN 9781742831107
Series
Deltora Quest series
(9 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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671343
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Land of forgotten girls, The
Soledad has always been able to escape into the stories she creates. Just like her mother always could. And Soledad has needed that escape more than ever in the five years since her mother and sister died, and her father moved Sol and her youngest sister from the Philippines to Louisiana. After her father leaves, all Sol and Ming have is their evil stepmother, Vea. Sol has protected Ming all this time, but then Ming begins to believe that Auntie Jove - their mythical, world-traveling aunt - is really going to come rescue them. Can Sol protect Ming from this impossible hope? ISBN 9780062238658
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2017
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Kelly, Erin Entrada |
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11825
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Land of stories, The: A Grimm warning
Conner Bailey thinks his fairy-tale adventures are behind him - until he discovers a mysterious clue left by the famous Brothers Grimm. With help from his classmate Bree and the outlandish Mother Goose, Conner sets off on a mission across Europe to crack a two-hundred-year-old code. Meanwhile, Alex Bailey is training to become the next Fairy Godmother ...but her attempts at granting wishes never go as planned. Will she ever be truly ready to lead the Fairy Council? When all signs point to disaster for the Land of Stories, Conner and Alex must join forces with their friends and enemies to save the day. But nothing can prepare them for the coming battle ...or for the secret that will change the twins' lives forever. ISBN 9780349124391
Series
The land of stories series
(3 of 6)
Publisher Little, Brown & Co, 2014
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Colfer, Chris & Dorman, Brandon (ill) |
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623603
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Land of stories, The: An author's odyssey
Conner learns that the only place to fight the Masked Man's literary army is inside his own short stories! When the twins and their friends enter worlds crafted from Conner's imagination, finding allies no one else could have ever dreamed of, the race begins to put an end to the Masked Man's reign of terror. Can the twins finally restore peace in the fairy tale world? ISBN 9780349132273
Series
The land of stories series
(5 of 6)
Publisher Little, Brown & Co, 2017
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Colfer, Chris & Dorman, Brandon (ill) |
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20630
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Land of stories, The: Beyond the kingdoms
The Masked Man is on the loose in the Land of Stories, and it's up to Alex and Conner Bailey to stop him . . . except Alex has been thrown off the Fairy Council, and no one will believe they're in danger. With only the help of the ragtag group of Goldilocks, Jack, Red Riding Hood, and Mother Goose and her gander, Lester, the Bailey twins discover the Masked Man's secret scheme: he possesses a powerful magic potion that turns every book it touches into a portal, and he is recruiting an army of literature's greatest villains! So begins a race through the magical Land of Oz, the fantastical world of Neverland, the madness of Wonderland, and beyond. Can Alex and Conner catch up to the Masked Man, or will they be one step behind until it's too late? ISBN 9780349124407
Series
The land of stories series
(4 of 6)
Publisher Little, Brown & Co, 2016
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Colfer, Chris & Dorman, Brandon (ill) |
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12583
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Land of stories, The: The enchantress returns
Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed Enchantress has kidnapped their mother. Against the will of their grandmother (the one and only Fairy Godmother), the twins must find their own way into the Land of Stories to rescue their mother and save the fairy tale world from the greatest threat it's ever faced. ISBN 9781907411786
Series
The land of stories series
(2 of 6)
Publisher Little, Brown & Co, 2013
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Colfer, Chris & Dorman, Brandon (ill) |
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34002
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Land of stories, The: The wishing spell
When the twin's grandmother gives them a treasured fairy-tale book, they have no idea they are about to enter a land beyond all imagining: the Land of Stories, where fairy tales are real. But as Alex and Conner soon discover, the stories they know so well haven't ended in this magical land; Godilocks is now a wanted fugitive, Red Riding Hood has her own kingdom,and Queen Cinderella is about to become a mother! The twins know they must get back home somehow. But with the legendary Evil Queen hot on their trail, will they ever find the way? ISBN 9781907411755
Series
The land of stories series
(1 of 6)
Publisher Little, Brown & Co, 2012
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Colfer, Chris & Dorman, Brandon (ill) |
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644036
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Land of stories, The: Worlds collide
In this highly anticipated finale, Conner and Alex must brave the impossible. All of the Land of Stories fairy tale characters - heroes and villains - are no longer confined within their world! With mayhem brewing in the Big Apple, Conner and Alex will have to win their biggest battle yet. Can the twins restore order between the human and fairy-tale world? ISBN 9781510201361
Series
The land of stories series
(6 of 6)
Publisher Little, Brown & Co, 2018
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Colfer, Chris & Dorman, Brandon (ill) |
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2544
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Last battle, The
With Eustace and Jill at his side, the King, the noble unicorn Jewel, and a few remaining loyal subjects must stand against the powers of evil and darkness and fight The Last Battle to decide the future the kingdom. ISBN 9780064471084
Series
Chronicles of Narnia series
(7 of 7)
Publisher HarperTrophy, 2002
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Lewis, C S |
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809121
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Last council, The
Emily and her friends think they'll find the help they need in Cielis, but something isn't right. Streets that were once busy are deserted, and the townspeople who are left live in crippling fear. Emily is escorted to the Academy where she's expected to compete for a spot on the Guardian Council, the most powerful Stonekeepers. But as the number of competitors gets smaller and smaller, a terrible secret is slowly uncovered a secret that, if left buried, means certain destruction of everything Emily fights for. ISBN 9780545208871
Series
Amulet series
(4 of 8)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2012
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Kibuishi, Kazu |
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2740
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Last dragon charmer, The: Villian keeper
Nothing is more important than slaying a dragon.It will make Prince Caden's father proud, and grant him the title of Elite Paladin like his seven older brothers. But there is one big thing standing in Caden's way: he has been mysteriously transported from his home in the Great Winterlands of Razzon to Asheville, North Carolina-a land with no magic and no dragons. Or so he thinks. But what if Caden's destiny isn't to slay a dragon after all? ISBN 9780062308443
Publisher Harper, 2015
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McKay, Laurie |
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846100
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Last kids on earth and the doomsday race, The
Jack Sullvan wants to be voted in as the mayor of Mallusc City. He has mastered the art of zombie control, taken down massive monsters, and survived the most epic road trip ever. He is ready for anything. The Destructor of Worlds has nothing on him, his awesome gang of monster fighting friends or his radical zombie squad. Whatever it takes, he is going to win the Doomsday Race and save the world. ISBN 9780008491338
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2021
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Brallier, Max & Holgate, Douglas (ill) |
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1019735
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Last kids on earth and the monster dimension, The
Jack is an amazing zombie slaying master of cool with an awesome cosmic hand to prove it. He is reporting from the Apocalypse once again. Thrull, the Destructor of Worlds, has everything he needs to complete the Tower and bring back Rezzoch who wants to destroy the world. Jack and his friends are stronger than ever and travelling further than ever. Saving the world doesn't end at home. So hop in. Next stop is the Monster Dimension. ISBN 9780008638115
Publisher Farshore, 2023
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Brallier, Max & Holgate, Douglas (ill) |
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660777
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Let it go
What if Anna and Elsa never knew each other? When a magical accident erases Anna and Elsa's memories, not only of magic but of each other, the sisters are separated for protection. But when Elsa unexpectedly finds herself as a young queen, mysterious magic begins to happen and questions of her past start to form. Will the sisters ever be reunited? ISBN 9781743833148
Series
Twisted tales series
(11 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
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Calonita, Jen |
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1066783
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Like a charm
Edinburgh is a city filled with magical creatures. No one can see them.... except Ramya Knox. As she is pulled into her family's world of secrets and spells, Ramya sets out to discover the truth about Hidden Folk with only three words of warning from her grandfather: Beware the Sirens. ISBN 9780593649138
Publisher Penguin USA, 2022
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McNicoll, Elle |
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2611
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Lily Quench and the black mountains
Lily Quench goes on a quest to save the endangered, blue lily. ISBN 9780733617300
Series
Lily Quench series
(2 of 8)
Publisher Hodder Headline Australia Pty Ltd, 2003
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Prior, Natalie Jane |
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2612
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Lily Quench and the dragon of Ashby
A family of dragon slayers, the Quenches of Ashby have always been a burning success...until the evil Black Count invades, and the family's fortunes go into a downward spiral. ISBN 9780733617294
Series
Lily Quench series
(1 of 8)
Publisher Hodder Children's Books (Australia), 2003
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Prior, Natalie Jane |
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15067
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Lily Quench and the hand of Manuelo
The Black Empire is crumbling and the miners are in revolt. Manuelo, a strange figure, is believed to be responsible. But when a stolen dragonet full of fleeing miners arrives in Ashby Water, Lily Quench has to decide whether Manuelo is friend or foe. ISBN 9780733616549
Series
Lily Quench series
(6 of 8)
Publisher Hodder Children's Books (Australia), 2004
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Prior, Natalie Jane |
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10084
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Lily Quench and the lighthouse of Skellig Mor
At the end of the earth is Skellig Lir, a dreamy, enchanted island that is inhabited by people with strange powers. To get there, Lily Quench and Queen Dragon must brave magic, storms and seas swarming with deadly sea dragons. ISBN 9780142400593
Series
Lily Quench series
(4 of 8)
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2004
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Prior, Natalie Jane |
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13205
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Lily Quench and the magicians' pyramid
Lily must save her friend Queen Dragon from the bloodthirsty clutches of the magicians, and she and Queen Dragon must find the secret locations of the Eyes in Time before the magicians find them and imprison them forever. ISBN 9780733616532
Series
Lily Quench series
(5 of 8)
Publisher Hodder Children's Books (Australia), 2003
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Prior, Natalie Jane |
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15066
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Lily Quench and the search for king dragon
Gordon the Black Count has finally returned to reclaim the Black Empire. With Queen Dragon and its Chief Quencher away, the fate of Ashby looks grim. ISBN 9780733616556
Series
Lily Quench series
(7 of 8)
Publisher Hodder Children's Books (Australia), 2004
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Prior, Natalie Jane |
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132943
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Lily Quench and the secret of Manuelo
Something strange is happening in the Black Mountains. The Black Empire, now run by evil General Sark, is crumbling and its miners are in revolt. The revolution is rumoured to be led by a Robin Hood like figure, Manuelo, who has previously stolen some of the king's treasure. No one knows who's side he is on so Lily must journey to the Black mines to confront Manuelo. ISBN 9780141318653
Series
Lily Quench series
(8 of 8)
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Prior, Natalie Jane |
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10373
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Lily Quench and the treasure of Mote Ely
Kidnapped and taken back into the past to a crumbling castle in the middle of a creepy marsh, Lily Quench searches for the long lost treasure of Mote Ely, and a way back to her own time. ISBN 9780733617317
Series
Lily Quench series
(3 of 8)
Publisher Hodder Children's Books (Australia), 2003
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Prior, Natalie Jane |
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Lily Quench series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Lily Quench series
(8 books)
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Prior, Natalie Jane |
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229
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Lion, the witch and the wardrobe, The
Four children are evacuated to the country in war-torn England. Playing inside an old wardrobe, they discover a magical land. ISBN 9780007115617
Series
Chronicles of Narnia series
(1 of 7)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2001
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Lewis, C S |
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7266
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Little grey girl, The
The queen has left Witches Borough and Mup is back! Her family are moving into the castle. A castle that holds many memories of the past. Mam begins to right the wrongs of the tyrannical queen, bringing back magic to all, but many are finding it hard to change. They have lived by the Queen's laws for so long and believe she may still be watching. Then strange things begin happening. Old memories and angry ghosts emerge. Do Mam and Mup have the power to fight this new threat? ISBN 9781406373929
Series
The wild magic trilogy
(2 of 3)
Publisher Walker Books, 2019
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Kiernan, Celine |
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2637
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Little prince, The
The whimsical story of an airman's discovery of a very appealing small boy from another planet in the desert. A thought-provoking allegory of the human condition that has become a classic. ISBN 9781853261589
Publisher Wordsworth Editions Ltd, 2002
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de Saint-Exupery, Antoine |
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846228
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Little prince, The
The stars hide a little laughing prince. What is hidden is beautiful! Based on the classic novel by Antoine De Saint-Exupery. ISBN 9781405288125
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2021
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Greig, Louise & Massini, Sarah (ill) |
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648959
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Little Witch: Plots & Potions
When Courney learns she is off to school camp she is far from impressed. Hiking, rock climbing and white-water rafting are not her usual go to activities. When Courtney discovers the devious plans of some people at camp she must use some powerful potions and spells to rescue those in danger. ISBN 9781925675252
Publisher Big Sky Publishing, 2018
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Darlison, Aleesah |
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648965
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Little Witch: Secrets & spells
Courtney can't believe she is stuck in Mixton Bay for the summer with no friends, TV or pizza. When Courtney finds a mystical 'Book of Spells' with her name on the box, you could say that Courtney's boring holiday starts to get a whole lot more interesting. With the help of her new friend, Justice, and a special cat, Courtney's life is about to change forever. ISBN 9781925520101
Publisher Big Sky Publishing, 2016
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Darlison, Aleesah |
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3776
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Littlest witch, The
Thirteen year old triplets, Gwen, Nel and Rain discover that they are a witch, an elf and a vampire. Their lives take an extraordinary twist as they are thrown into another world in their quest to defeat Driath, the most evil witch of all. ISBN 9780330423571
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2010
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Allars, Martine |
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982313
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Locked out Lily
LIly requires regular hospital trips to treat a body which is failing her. This frustrates her greatly and also fuels her worry that the baby her mum is about to have will be easier to love and push Lily to the shadows. It is these shadows in her family home where Lily encounters the monstrous replacement parents who have a terrible plan for Lily. It is with great surprise that Lily discovers several animal companions to help her defeat the monsters in the shadows. ISBN 9781471194849
Publisher Simon & Schuster, 2021
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Lake, Nick & Gravett, Emily (ill) |
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1019706
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Lonely lighthouse of Elston-Fright, The
Flip Little is extremely proud of his family history - the official lightkeepers of Elston-Fright; the lighthouse keepers. When the light is missing, it is up to Flip to restore the protection the lighthouse has always offered to the people of the town. But, the light is not the only thing that goes missing! There are mysteries and secrets to uncover, and magic and magical beings to combat. But will help come from the most unexpected place? Can Flip and his friends Corpse and Girl save their friend and restore the lost magic before it's too late? ISBN 9781761066795
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2023
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Carter, Reece |
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78468
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Lost castle, The
When Queen Tayesha threatens to conquer all seven kingdoms of Krangor and break the ancient bond between the saur and the land, one young noble vows to stop her. Adalon's promise sets him and his loyal friends, Targesh and Simangee, on a perilous quest. Series is best read in book order. ISBN 9781741662047
Series
Chronicles of Krangor series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2007
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Pryor, Michael |
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720722
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Lost city, The
Nestled agains the coast lies a forested kingdom filled with wonder and secrets. Ulla Tulin was abandoned as a baby and raised amongst the Kanin, like many half-blood trolls. And though she was hidden because of her heritage, she never forgot her origins. So when Ulla is hired by an institution that helps those like her, she's delighted. She teams up with the handsome Pan Soriano, a half-human researcher. However, their efforts to find her family are blocked when it seems Ulla, with her own unique gift, may be more successful. But as Ulla and Pan dig deeper, they find someone will do anything to keep these mysteries hidden. ISBN 9781529001303
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2020
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Hocking, Amanda |
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7161
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Lost in stinkeye swamp
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. Readers choose from over 20 different scary endings in this latest addition to the blockbuster series. The reader's new swamp house is home to a treasure--and a ghost. Follow the clues to the treasure, but watch out for the sewer ghoul and the swamp thing lurking around the corner. ISBN 9780590397759
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1997
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Stine, R L |
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650044
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Lost stone of Sky City, The
Sunaya's peaceful village life is turned upside down when a simple mountain mission turns into a death-defying quest for survival. Winter treks to summer pastures, mythical Ice-People that are scarily real, avalanches, ice falls, power plays, mysterious magic and surprising friendships - it seems not everything in life is set in stone ... ISBN 9781925815948
Publisher Fremantle Press, 2019
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Waugh, HM |
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585900
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Lost sword, The
As the dark clouds of another war loom, Jack, Scarlet and Mr Doyle travel from grimy streets of London to neon-bright metropolis of Tokyo. They're on a mission for the British government: to locate the Kusanagi sword, an ancient relic believed to have magical powers. If they can find the sword, the Emperor of Japan promises to keep the peace between his nation and the allies. But in Tokyo, they soon discover that the Nazis are after the sword, too. And they will stop at nothing for world domination - putting the team's lives in terrible danger. ISBN 9781925240184
Series
Jack Mason adventure series
(5 of 3)
Publisher Text Publishing Co, 2015
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Pitt, Darrell |
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916551
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Lyle, Lyle, crocodile: The junior novelization
When shy twelve-year-old Josh Primm finds a singing crocodile in the attic of his new home in New York City, he never expects to find moonlight adventures, friendship and so much fun! But not everyone in the neighborhood takes kindly to Lyle the crocodile, and Josh has to find his inner courage and show everyone that Lyle is extraordinary. Josh and his parents must fight to keep Lyle as part of their family. ISBN 9780358755432
Publisher Clarion Books, 2022
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Warber, Bernard & Hapka, Catherine |
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53078
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Maddigan's quest
Garland Maddigan, twelve year old daughter of Fantasia's ringmaster, has made this trip before. The journey has frightening new challenges when three mysterious children join the travellers and sinister strangers follow them. ISBN 9781869506025
Publisher HarperCollins NZ, 2006
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Mahy, Margaret |
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1016791
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Magic awry
In this exciting sequel to Big Magic, Potts Travelling Circus is performing in Mullimba showgrounds when Tulsi notices her magic dip for a few seconds but the second time it happens she falls during a flying act. Mum tells her she is the Bringer and she must try to get to the Seat , the home of magic. Tulsi and her best friend Kit have 24 hours to fix magic. She has been practicing magic for 4 months and is 11 years old and faces the worst. Magic energy needs to be strong to travel between parallel universes and whoever is stripping the magic is very dangerous. Brave Tulsi loves her life in the circus and will endure great pain to save it and her friend. ISBN 9781760508449
Publisher Hardie Grant Children's Publishing, 2023
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Armstrong, Sarah |
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618974
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Magic Misfits, The: The second story
In this second book, the story is focused on Leila, a girl who lives with her two dads who adopted her, above a magic store. When her parents gave her up as a baby, they gave her a key. She loves her dads, but she really wants to solve the mystery surrounding the key. A mysterious visitor might just be the reason she gets the chance. ISBN 9781760501730
Publisher Little, Brown & Co, 2018
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Harris, Neil Patrick |
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Magician's daughter series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Magician's daughter series
(3 books)
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Walker, Justyn |
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5962
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Magician's daughter, The
Two friends sink through a magical puddle into Allegoria, the world of the Great Magician. Georgie Tanner is always getting into some sort of trouble or other, but nothing has prepared her for this. ISBN 9780958074421
Series
Magician's daughter series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Multimedia Interface, 2004
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Walker, Justyn |
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8150
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Magician's elephant, The
The boy, the lost sister, the retired officer, the childless couple, the displaced elephant, the patient nun, the compassionate policeman, the remorseful magician, the bent and broken stonemason and the socialite crippled when the conjured elephant fell through the theatre roof and landed on her legs, all come together in the snow in this meaningful, simply but poetically told story. ISBN 9780763644109
Publisher Candlewick Press, 2009
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DiCamillo, Kate |
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2758
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Magician's nephew, The
This sixth book about Narnia, explains how the comings and goings between our world and Narnia first began, when Polly and Digory found the way to Narnia by accident. ISBN 9780064471107
Series
Chronicles of Narnia series
(6 of 7)
Publisher HarperCollins US, 2002
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Lewis, C S |
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9844
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Magrit
Magrit lives in an abandoned cemetery. She is as forgotten as the tiny graveyard that surrounds her. One night, a passing stork drops a strange bundle into the graveyard. Master Puppet, her friend and advisor, tells her it is an awful, ugly, terrible thing and she should get rid of it. But, Magrit has other ideas. ISBN 9781925081343
Publisher Walker Books Australia Pty Ltd, 2016
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Battersby, Lee & Daoud, Amy (ill) |
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617339
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Malamander
In the basement of the Grand Nautilus Hotel, a mysterious girl crashes into Herbert Lemon's 'Lost & Foundery' crying, "Hide me!" In the window of the Eerie Book Dispensary, a mechanical mermonkey sits and waits. Old Mrs Fossil scours the beach for trinkets. And...out beyond the pier, near Captain Kraken's shipwreck, something stirs. Could the legendary malamander be surfacing in the mist? Who will uncover the secret of the malamander? ISBN 9781406386288
Publisher Walker Books, 2019
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Taylor, Thomas |
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885158
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Marvellers, The
'Eleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute, a magic school in the clouds where Marvellers from around the world practice their cultural arts, like brewing Indian spice elixirs and bartering with pesky Irish pixies. Despite her excitement, Ella discovers that being the first isn't easy - some Marvellers mistrust her magic, which they deem "bad and unnatural." But eventually, she finds friends in elixirs teacher, Masterji Thakur, and fellow misfits Brigit, a girl who hates magic, and Jason, a boy with a fondness for magical creatures. When a dangerous criminal known as the Ace of Anarchy escapes prison, supposedly with a Conjuror's aid, tensions grow in the Marvellian world and Ella becomes the target of suspicion. With the help of her friends and her own growing powers, Ella must find a way to clear her family's name and track down her mentor before it's too late. ISBN 9781460762882
Publisher Henry Holt & Co, 2022
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Clayton, Dhonielle |
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2812
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Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins, the best-loved nanny, comes to stay at the Banks' household. ISBN 9780006753971
Series
Mary Poppins series
(1 of 7)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 1998
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Travers, P L |
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103662
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Mary Poppins and the house next door
The nanny is back, still living with the Banks family, and still messing with the lives of the other folks on Cherry Tree Lane. This time, Mr. Banks's former governess, Miss Andrew, takes up residence in a previously empty home on the street. ISBN 9780440406563
Series
Mary Poppins series
(7 of 7)
Publisher Yearling, 1992
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Travers, P L |
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103657
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Mary Poppins comes back
In Mary's care, the Banks children meet the King of the Castle and the Dirty Rascal, visit the upside-down world of Mr Turvy and his bride, Miss Topsy, and spend a breathless afternoon above the park, dangling from a clutch of balloons. ISBN 9780152017194
Series
Mary Poppins series
(2 of 7)
Publisher Odyssey Books, 1997
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Travers, P L |
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103660
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Mary Poppins from A to Z
The no-nonsense English nanny has been beloved by children and adults everywhere. Mary Poppins from A to Z offers a unique glimpse of the famous Poppins cast. Twenty-six vignettes--one for each letter of the alphabet--weave unexpected tales of Mary Poppins, the Banks children, and other characters from the timeless novels of Travers. As an added twist, each vignette is filled with fun and unusual words that start with the featured letter. ISBN 9780152058340
Series
Mary Poppins series
(5 of 7)
Publisher Harcourt Children's Books, 2006
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Travers, P L |
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103661
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Mary Poppins in the kitchen
With the help of familiar visitors like the Bird Woman, Admiral Boom and Mr and Mrs Turvy, Mary Poppins teaches her irrepressible young charges the basics of cooking, from A to Z. ISBN 9780152060800
Series
Mary Poppins series
(6 of 7)
Publisher Great Glider Productions, 2006
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Travers, P L |
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103659
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Mary Poppins in the park
Only Mary Poppins can lead the Banks children on one marvelous adventure after another. Together they meet the Goosegirl and the Swineherd, argue with talking cats on a distant planet and celebrate a birthday by dancing with their own shadows. ISBN 9780152058289
Series
Mary Poppins series
(4 of 7)
Publisher Harcourt Children's Books, 2006
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Travers, P L |
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103658
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Mary Poppins opens the door
According to Mary Poppin's tape measure, Jane and Michael have grown 'Worse and Worse' since she went away. But, the children won't have time to be naughty with all that Mary has planned for them. ISBN 9780152058227
Series
Mary Poppins series
(3 of 7)
Publisher Harcourt Children's Books, 2006
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Travers, P L |
|
Mary Poppins series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Mary Poppins series
(7 books)
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Travers, P L |
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18006
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Master of the books
The Book of Lies has not been completely destroyed and Fergus takes a fragment of it on his quest to destroy the traitor Damon. Fergus, however, is in great peril so Marcel and Nicola must find him in time before he reaps his revenge. ISBN 9780207200830
Series
Book of lies series
(2 of 3)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2007
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Moloney, James |
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26674
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Master of the fallen chairs, The
Thirteen year old orphan, Kim, is sent to live with his elusive guardian, surly tutor and various servants in Skirl, a grand but dilapidated old house with many ghosts and a family curse. When one of the servant girls goes missing, a dark cloud descends on the house. The arrival of a stranger in the dead of night plunges everything further into mystery, and introduces a bit of magic too. ISBN 9781846166259
Publisher Orchard Books, 2008
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Porter, Henry |
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2821
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Maze of the beast, The
In a vast maze of dripping limestone caves under the sea, our heroes must face the Guardian. At stake is the purple amethyst, symbol of truth. ISBN 9781865046785
Series
Deltora Quest series
(6 of 9)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2000
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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1019686
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Memory thieves, The
Magic school in the clouds is back in session. As second-year students, Ella, Brigit and Jason, are back to learn new magic but, whilst Ella's fame among Marvellers has skyrocketed ever since she helped thwart the diabolical scheme of the Ace of Anarchy, she and her Conjuror friends are still viewed with suspicion. Add to this, increased schoolwork, a mystery illness affecting the student body, and the dangerous secrets she uncovers about the Conjure architect who built the school, and Ella and her friends must race to save themselves and the Marvellian world before chaos breaks loose. ISBN 9781460762899
Publisher Henry Holt & Co, 2023
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Clayton, Dhonielle |
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9289
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Mennyms, The
A family of rag dolls has survived on its own for forty years until now, but they may not be able to survive if their secret is betrayed. ISBN 9780099433323
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2002
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Waugh, Sylvia |
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846068
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Midnight children, The: A vanishing
Spooky things happen to Zac and Min after their father mysteriously disappears one day at breakfast time. Zac is chased in a mall by a strange man who runs on all fours and vicious snakes trap him in his bedroom. Min encounters spider-like creatures and a doll that sprints and steals. An old smelly man gives them a box with a finger bone inside. But much scarier oil-dripping things await them in this spine tingling book. Don't you dare scream. ISBN 9789814914215
Series
The Midnight Children series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Penguin, 2021
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Halim, Tunku & Chitale, Parag (ill) |
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846069
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Midnight children, The: Cemetery House
Be warned that this hair raising book is not for the faint hearted. Min is forced to move into the old and haunted Cemetery House where there is a ghost-boy waiting for her in the library. But Zac is chased by terrible creatures that drip oil and he can't get home. Zac and Min have to dig a body out of a grave. They also have a close encounter with a vampire. Don't you dare scream. ISBN 9789814914222
Series
The Midnight Children series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Penguin, 2021
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Halim, Tunku & Chitale, Parag (ill) |
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846070
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Midnight children, The: The moonlight world
The Yak-Yaks are on the war path and their awful king wants to eat Min who he is holding as a prisoner. Zac is desperately trying to rescue his sister but he has been tricked and is about to be flung down a rocky cliff by a ghastly spirit. Who are the Rising? Will they all be slaughtered in one last battle in the desert? Will Zac and Min's father ever be rescued? Be warned. Great excitement awaits you in this final book of the Midnight Children trilogy. Don't you dare scream. ISBN 9789814914239
Series
The Midnight Children series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Penguin, 2021
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Halim, Tunku & Chitale, Parag (ill) |
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23768
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Mighty Jack and the Goblin King
When Jack's sister Maddy is carried off through a portal by an evil Ogre Jack and Lilly must pull all stops to find her and bring her back home And they do. But what is waiting for them on the other side of the doorway between worlds is an escapade they may not be ready for. Get ready for a goblin, rat, giant and dragon filled adventure between worlds with magic beanstalks and non-stop action that will keep readers on the edge of their seats right until the last page. ISBN 9781626722668
Publisher Roaring Book Press, 2017
Topics /
Graphic novels /
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Hatke, Ben |
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660779
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Mirror, mirror
We know Snow White meets and falls in love with a handsome prince. We know the Evil Queen, Snow White's stepmother, wants her dead. We know a mirror breaks the news to the Queen that she is not, in fact, the fairest of them all. But what happens if it's the prince who falls under the queen's spell and it's a feisty Snow White who has to save the day? ISBN 9781368013833
Series
Twisted tales series
(11 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
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Calonita, Jen |
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6179
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Misfits
Devinaria dreams of becoming the best creature caretaker in the kingdom of Enchantasia. She can communicate with animals and they already seek her out for help. There is one problem: Devin is twelfth in line for the throne and her invitation to go to the Royal Academy has just arrived, but Devin isn't interested. She really doesn't want to be there, but she has special gifts and is even taken to school in a pumpkin carriage. Will she get along with her roommates? Will she wear her velvet gown? Most importantly, will she follow the rules or search deeper into the mysteries of the Royal Academy? ISBN 9781492651284
Publisher Sourcebooks Inc, 2018
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Calonita, Jen |
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30857
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Missile mouse: the star crusher
Well-illustrated, sophisticated comic or simplistic graphic novel, in which Missile Mouse, risk taker and rule-breaking, secret agent for the Galctic Security Agency, takes on his sworn enemies at RIP. They use diabolical gadgets, violent weapons and every sneaky trick possible to save or destroy the universe. ISBN 9780545117159
Publisher Scholastic US, 2010
Topics /
Graphic novels /
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Parker, Jake |
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71515
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Missing kin, The
While Adalon and his friends gather supporters at the Lost Castle, the mad queen and her ruthless general continue to wage war on the seven kingdoms of Krangor. It is only when Simangee finds a legend in an ancient text that the rebels begin to hope once more. Series is best read in book order. ISBN 9781741661750
Series
Chronicles of Krangor series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2008
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Pryor, Michael |
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586002
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Missing, presumed evil
Jack and Jaide Shield have defended themselves against The Evil before -- but it's never been as dangerous as this. It isn't just the town of Portland that's threatened, it's the whole Earth . . . and certain dimensions beyond. The Wardens have devised a plan to get rid of The Evil once and for all. The only problem is that destroying The Evil may also mean abandoning some innocent people -- including one of the twins. The battle against The Evil is going to places it's never been -- places Jack and Jaide would have never even imagined possible. Their mission is clear: survive the storm that's coming, and save the ones who are missing. ISBN 9780545259002
Series
Trouble twisters series
(4 of 3)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2014
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Nix, Garth & Williams, Sean |
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8675
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Molly and Pim and the millions of stars
Molly has a strange life. At dawn, her mama collects herbs and makes potions, and her house feels like a gypsy caravan. Molly wishes she could be more like her best friend, Ellen, who has a normal life. But, she is also drawn to Pim, who is inquisitive and odd and a little bit frightening. When Molly's mama makes a potion that has a wild and shocking effect, Molly and Pim look for a way to make things right. ISBN 9781925240085
Publisher Text Publishing Co, 2015
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Murray, Martine |
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5409
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Monkey hill gold
A miner from the 1860s and his nine year old companion find themselves in contemporary Sydney after their mining blast coincides with 20th century excavation. ISBN 9781862911338
Publisher Cool Dude Books, 1992
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Bernard, Patricia |
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7067
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Monster survival guide
Let Zach, Hannah, and R. L. Stine introduce you to the monsters from the Goosebumps movie! This survival guide will give kids everything they need to know to fight the dummies, ghosts, and ghoulies if they ever come to their hometown. The book includes the monsters' backstory, likes/dislikes, weaknesses, fears, and much more. It's everything kids need to fight a monster invasion. Based on the 2015 Goosebumps film. ISBN 9780545821261
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
Topics /
Year 5 easy reads /
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Lurie, Susan |
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585899
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Monster within, The
After a series of fatal bombings across London, Jack, Scarlet and Mr Doyle are drawn into another baffling case: the reported sighting of a monster loose in the city's underground sewers. Before they can investigate, the team must travel to the Alhambra, an ancient fortress in Spain, to hunt down a group of terrorists. But just as they close in, Jack and Scarlet are kidnapped. With their lives in perilous danger, will Mr Doyle find his young assistants in time? While back in London, will the monster's true origins be uncovered before it too wreaks deadly destruction across the city? ISBN 9781922182876
Series
Jack Mason adventure series
(4 of 3)
Publisher Text Publishing Co, 2015
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Pitt, Darrell |
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35796
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Mortified
Mortimer DeVere and his sister Agnetha are 10 000 years old and desperate to avoid school. They use a time traveling machine to flee from the strict teacher who would enslave them. As they travel through time and other lands they meet historical figures who are all eccentric. How are they going to navigate between crocodiles, zombies, weird authors and Queen Victoria. ISBN 9781742758886
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2013
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Chatterton, Martin |
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43423
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Most magical girl, A
In 1867 London, twelve year old Annabel Grey is primed for a life as a proper young lady. But, when she is placed in the care of two ageing great aunts who run a magic shop, Annabel is thrust into a world of potions, broomsticks, wands and wizards. Evil Mr Angel and his terrifying dark magic extracting machine want to put an end to good magic for ever. The wizards have dreamt of Annabel, the most magical girl, to save London. But, Annabel doesn't even believe in magic or understand the strange powers inside her. ISBN 9780553512861
Publisher Knopf Publishing Group, 2016
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Foxlee, Karen & MacKay, Elly (ill) |
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5475
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Mummy monster game, The
Josh, Amy and Harry are consumed by a computer game and become trapped in a terrifying adventure. They must use their wits to escape. ISBN 9781862911765
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1993
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Pond, Roy |
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19104
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Museum of thieves, The
The Keepers Trilogy - Book 1. In the city of Jewel, children are literally chained to their parents or teachers until the Day of Separation. Impatience is a sin and boldness is a crime. Goldie Roth is both impatient and bold. When she escapes the clutches of the Blessed Guardians to find haven at the Museum of Dunt, an unforgettable adventure begins that will unlock hidden mysteries, dark secrets and awaken dangerous enemies. ISBN 9781742376561
Series
The Keepers trilogy series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Tanner, Lian |
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69818
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My sister Sif
Fourteen year old Erika and her sister, Sif, are desperately homesick and flee the city to return to their island home. However, they find the locals are frightened by the changes occurring and the cracks forming in their once-perfect home. Erika and her family also feel the threat of the encroaching world. When a young American shell-collector uncovers a long-held family secret, Erika must prevent his revealing it. ISBN 9780702237010
Publisher University of Queensland Press, 2009
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Park, Ruth |
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9248
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Mysteries of Harris Burdick, The
Fantasy black and white illustrations provide inspiration for readers to create stories of their own. ISBN 9780395827840
Publisher Houghton Mifflin, 1996
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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Van Allsburg, Chris |
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Mysterious world of Cosentino series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Mysterious world of Cosentino series
(4 books)
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Cosentino & Heath, Jack & Hart, James (ill) |
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43462
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Mysterious world of Cosentino: The missing ace
Book 1 in the Mysterious World of Cosentino. This book features everyone's favourite magician in the greatest escape of all - the dungeon of the evil two-headed King of Silver City. Featuring a playing card army, an array of magical characters and some deadly magic tricks. ISBN 9781743812020
Series
Mysterious world of Cosentino series
(4 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2017
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Cosentino & Heath, Jack & Hart, James (ill) |
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5852
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Mysterious world of Cosentino: The rabbit rescue
The second book in The Mysterious World of Cosentino, Cos needs to rescue the rabbits, before they end up being served at The King's birthday dinner! He'll need to pull some serious tricks out of his hat to pull this one off! ISBN 9781742765433
Series
Mysterious world of Cosentino series
(4 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2018
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Cosentino & Heath, Jack & Hart, James (ill) |
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6573
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Mystery of the cupboard, The
After Omri reads his great-grand-aunt's Account, he longs to try the key in the cupboard again. When his friend, Patrick, comes to stay, nothing can stop him. ISBN 9780380720132
Series
The Indian in the cupboard series
(3 of 5)
Publisher Collins, 1999
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Banks, Lynne Reid |
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2500
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Name at the end of the ladder, The
Everyone has to wait until their twelfth birthday for the Name Bank to decide each person's name. Usually, safe botanical names are chosen. September wants a special, unique name and is enticed by spooky Madame Alcina to be able to choose her own name by playing a board game. What she is not told is that, so far, no one has managed to win and some players have not reappeared. Every dice roll leads to danger. ISBN 9781922244475
Publisher Walker Books Australia Pty Ltd, 2014
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De Roo, Elena |
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273
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Nargun and the stars, The
Simon lives with his cousins in Australia. He sees a star-like creature that moves at night and becomes involved in a life and death struggle. ISBN 9780140307801
Publisher Puffin Australia, 1988
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Wrightson, Patricia |
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Nelly the monster sitter series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Nelly the monster sitter series
(5 books)
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Gray, Kes |
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18490
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Nelly the monster sitter: Cowcumbers, pipplewaks & altigators
Nelly enjoys the constant surprises associated with babysitting monsters but finds some of the residents at Eclair Towers rather frightening. ISBN 9780340884331
Series
Nelly the monster sitter series
(5 books)
Publisher Hodder Children's Books (UK), 2005
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Gray, Kes |
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18348
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Nelly the monster sitter: Grerks, squurms and water greeps
Nelly loves monsters and spends much of her spare time babysitting them. Consequently, she has some incredible adventures. ISBN 9780340884324
Series
Nelly the monster sitter series
(5 books)
Publisher Hodder Children's Books (UK), 2005
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Gray, Kes |
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41536
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Nelly the monster sitter: Huffaluks, muggots and thermitts
Nelly's monster-sitting adventures continue with three new unpredictable and exciting monster families. ISBN 9780340884348
Series
Nelly the monster sitter series
(5 books)
Publisher Hodder Children's Books (UK), 2012
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Gray, Kes |
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29618
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Nelly the monster sitter: Polarbores, digdiggs & dendrilegs
Nelly's monster sitting adventures are always full of surprises. She certainly can't believe it when she sits a monster who wants to do absolutely nothing. Or, when she has to rescue the smallest monster she's ever encountered. But, nothing can prepare Nelly for Christmas Day with the Dendrilegs. ISBN 9780340931912
Series
Nelly the monster sitter series
(5 books)
Publisher Hachette Children's Books, 2007
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Gray, Kes |
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33236
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Nelly the monster sitter: Ultraveres, rimes and wattwatts
Nelly's monster sitting adventures are always full of surprises. Things just seem to get stickier and stickier when she monster sits for the Ultravores but it doesn't compare to how lost for words she is at the Rimes. And, with even more fighting with Asti to add to the mix, her time with the Wattwatts is shocking to say the least. ISBN 9780340931929
Series
Nelly the monster sitter series
(5 books)
Publisher Hodder Children's Books (UK), 2008
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Gray, Kes |
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9235
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Neverending story, The
Fantastica is slowly decaying, its childlike empress dying. Only a human can set things right. Unicorns, dragons and sprites inhabit this enchanted world, into which Bastian ventures through the pages of an old book. ISBN 9780140317930
Publisher Penguin, 1991
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Ende, Michael |
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660583
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Nevertell
Sometimes it takes a little courage to discover magic. Eleven-year-old Lina has never seen the world beyond the prison camp until the night she escapes with her best friend, Bogdan. As the pair journey across a snowy Russian wilderness, they are pursued by a vengeful sorceress and her pack of shadow wolves. The children will need a lot of bravery and a little sorcery of their own if they are to survive. ISBN 9781406385182
Publisher Walker Books, 2019
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Orton, Katharine |
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2619
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New city
Isabella and her friends have escaped the floodwaters of Grimsdon for the modern world of New City. Uncertainty and fear have brought dark times, with refugees fleeing the world's rising waters and becoming imprisoned in a miserable camp. Isabella and her friends face new threats, with eyes watching them everywhere. ISBN 9781742758558
Series
Grimsdon series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2014
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Abela, Deborah |
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959171
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Nic Blake and the remarkables: The manifestor prophecy
All Nic Blake wants for her twelfth birthday is for her dad to trust her enough to teach her how to use her Gift to become a Manifestor like him. But before she has a chance, she's faced with a shocking revelation. Nic and her two friends are thrown into a terrifying quest to find a powerful magical object and save her family. ISBN 9781529516326
Publisher Walker Books, 2023
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Thomas, Angie |
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20530
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Nicola Berry and the petrifying problem with Princess Petronella
Nicola Berry's life is turned upside down the day a man from another planet comes to Earth on a strange mission. He's looking for somebody to travel back to his home planet and convince their stuck-up princess not to turn Earth into her planet's giant garbage dump. When Nicola is chosen as the Earthling Ambassador, she's not sure that she's up to the task. Can Nicola and her friends save the planet in time? Or will the nasty Princess Petronella cover Earth in a galactic ton of garbage? ISBN 9781760554736
Series
Nicola Berry series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2017
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Moriarty, Liane |
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21236
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Nicola Berry and the shocking trouble on the planet of Shobble
Nicola Berry and her friends have barely caught their breath from their last trip to space when they are called on another intergalactic adventure! This time, they're on their way to Shobble, a beautiful snowy rainbow planet where nothing bad ever happens or so they say. It turns out there is trouble brewing beneath this glittery exterior, and Nicola is put in a tough position. Should she risk defying the planet's dangerous commander-in-chief to help the people of Shobble? Leading the Space Brigade is no easy task! ISBN 9781760554743
Series
Nicola Berry series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2017
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Moriarty, Liane |
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21237
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Nicola Berry and the wicked war on the planet of Whimsy
Nicola and her friends' whirlwind tour of the galaxy isn't about to stop! The Space Brigade's third adventure takes them to a strange pair of planets that couldn't be more different. On one side is a planet covered in volcanoes. On the other side, a beautiful place full of daydreamy poets. Nicola and the Space Brigade find themselves caught in the middle of a war between the two, and must find a way to make peace before it's too late! ISBN 9781760554750
Series
Nicola Berry series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2017
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Moriarty, Liane |
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Nicola Berry series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Nicola Berry series
(3 books)
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Moriarty, Liane |
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6840
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Night in werewolf woods
A Give Yourself Goosebumps story WoodsWorld? Or WerewolfWorld? Get out your bathing suit! You and your family are off on a summer vacation to a place called WoodsWorld. You can't wait to mess around down at the lake. Then at the Kids only Campfire you hear the rumor about WoodsWorld. Legend has it, werewolves roam the woods at night. But you're not scared. You're ready for adventure. Will you explore the deepest, darkest part of the woods? Brave the Tunnel of Waves, home of the terrifying lake monster? Or battle an army of red fire ants? The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings! ISBN 9780590673198
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1996
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Stine, R L |
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7170
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Night of a thousand claws
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. A summer vacation on Cat Cay Island is turning into a nightmare as the reader's brother mysteriously vanishes and Katrina the Cat Woman sets out to make the reader the next Keeper of hundreds of evil mutant cats, in a scary adventure featuring more than twenty separate endings. ISBN 9780590400343
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1998
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Stine, R L |
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12810
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Night of the fifth moon
Ket is desperate to learn the druid's secrets. He can predict the future from the stars, understand the raven's cry and speak words of power that can halt a battle. Five other fosterlings are competing with him to become the chosen one and, at each new moon, one of them is sent away. Friendships are strained as they all try to impress the druid. ISBN 9781741148145
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2007
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Ciddor, Anna |
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7003
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Nightmare on clown street, A
Ray Gordon really likes the circus. His uncle, Theo, is a performer in Koko's Klown Academy and he invites Ray to come join him for the summer. At first, Ray's parents are reluctant-they know their son has a habit of getting himself into strange situations. But Ray manages to convince them that he'll be on his best behaviour. The circus itself is very cool. The clowns stay in their makeup all day and only go by their clown names. Ray becomes a clown-in-training named Mr. Belly-Bounce. But the longer he's there, the scarier things become. There are whisperings about a place called Clown Street and nobody, including Murder the Clown, wants to go there. Will Ray be able to survive the dark secrets of the circus? ISBN 9780545627740
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
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Stine, R L |
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3144
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Nimbin, The
One summer, Philippa's life is changed forever when she meets a furry, shadowy little creature called a nimbin, who adopts her and takes over her beach bag as its home. A delightful tale about a mythical Australian creature. ISBN 9780140362978
Publisher Penguin, 2001
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Wagner, Jenny |
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19186
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Northwood
Cecilia Undergarment likes a challenge. When she discovers a sad and neglected dog, she is determined to rescue him. But, her daring dog rescue lands her in deep trouble, in the form of being lost in the dark forest of Northwood. A forest where ferocious black lions roam. A forest that hides a secret castle, an unlikely king and many a mystery. A forest where those who enter never return. ISBN 9781921529801
Publisher Walker Books, 2011
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Falkner, Brian & Bixley, Donovan (ill) |
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757089
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Once upon a dream
It should be simple -- a dragon defeated, a slumbering maiden, a prince poised to wake her. But when said prince falls asleep as soon as his lips meet the princess', it is clear that this fairy tale is far from over. With a desperate fairy's last curse infiltrating her mind, Princess Aurora will have to navigate a dangerous and magical landscape deep in the depths of her dreams. Soon she stumbles upon Phillip, a charming prince eager to join her quest. But with Maleficent's agents following her every move, Aurora struggles to discover who her true allies are, and moreover, who she truly is. Time is running out. Will the sleeping beauty be able to wake herself up? ISBN 9781484707258
Series
Twisted tales series
(11 books)
Publisher Disney Press, 2016
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Braswell, Liz |
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21160
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One beastly beast
A collection of four fantastic stories in which rude video pirates kidnap an unfortunate boy, a feisty princess takes on a monster, a foundling is sure his lost parents should be scientific types like him and not the monsters and pirates who keep turning up to claim him, and a rather interesting sea serpent and an enchanted penguin get together. ISBN 9781741754681
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2008
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Nix, Garth |
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7231
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One night in Payne House
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. It's Halloween. And you've just taken the Ultimate Challenge. You've entered the town's most horrifying haunted house -- Payne House. So ready or not you've got exactly one chance to survive. All other paths point to THE END. Your end! Because roaming through Payne House is a giant dog-beast who wants to put a choke-chain leash -- on you! Not to mention the drooling Tongue Thing that's having a major snack attack! The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings -- but only one way out! ISBN 9780590433785
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1998
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Stine, R L |
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25200
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Ophelia and the marvellous boy
Ophelia doesn't believe in anything that can't be proven by science. She and her sister Alice are still grieving for their dead mother when their father takes a job in a strange museum in a city where it always snows. Ophelia soon discovers a boy locked away in a long forgotten room. He is a prisoner of Her Majesty the Snow Queen. And he has been waiting for Ophelia's help. ISBN 9780385753548
Publisher Knopf Publishing Group, 2014
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Foxlee, Karen |
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705650
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Orla and the serpent's curse
A spooky adventure set in Cornwall; Famous Five with a twist. A long-dead Cornish witch to thwart and a curse to stop - it's just another family holiday. Orla thought she was in for a relaxing break, but when she finds a mysterious glowing necklace in the woods, it turns out there is a slight possibility she may have uncovered a witch's ancient curse. After meeting a coven of suspicious old ladies, it becomes clear that Orla's arrival in Cornwall is no longer a coincidence. The curse is poisoning the land and destroying everything it touches, and Orla is the one person who can stop it. But she'll need help from the only other member of the family with good instincts - Dave the dog. ISBN 9781406388480
Publisher Walker Books, 2020
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Haslam, C J |
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618348
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Ottilie Colter and the master of monsters
Ottilie is back! The first and only girl to be chosen to be part of the Narroway Hunt. But there are new challenges ahead for her. The dredretches are getting worse, and they are getting inside the walls of Fort Fiory! Ottilie and her friends are trying to find out more about the hunt, only to find out that witchcraft may also be involved. No one is safe anymore and they need all the hunters they can get. Will they let the girls at the Fort fight too? Only Ottilie could convince them, but will they listen? ISBN 9781760500900
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2019
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Williams, Rhiannon |
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589593
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Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt
Ottilie Colter and her brother, Gully, have always fended for themselves. So when Gully goes missing one night, Ottilie sets out to find him - and soon makes a horrible discovery. Gully has been forcibly recruited by the Narroway Hunt, a secretive male-only organisation that hunts savage, blight-spreading monsters called 'dredretches'. Disguising herself as a boy, Ottilie infiltrates the Hunt - but quickly realises that taking her brother home won't be easy. Trapped in the heart of the dredretch-infested Narroway, it's impossibly dangerous for them to leave. But as she trains to become a Huntsman alongside her brother, hoping for a chance to escape, how long can she keep her true identity a secret? ISBN 9781760500849
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2018
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Williams, Rhiannon |
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751192
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Over the moon
Fueled with a determination and passion for science, Fei Fei builds a rocket ship to the moon to prove the existence of the Moon Goddess. There she ends up on an adventure of a lifetime, discovering fantastical creatures in a whimsical land. Come along with Fei Fei on this adventure about moving forward, embracing the unexpected and the power of imagination. ISBN 9780063002432
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2020
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Shang, Wendy Wan-Long & Keane, Glen (ill) |
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Pages & Co series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Pages & Co series
(3 books)
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James, Anna |
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903268
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Pages & co: The treehouse library
Milo Bolt is ready to be the hero of his own story. With Uncle Horatio trapped in an enchanted sleep by the power-hungry Alchemist, he sets off with his new friend Alessia to find a cure and save them all. Their journey leads them to the magical treehouse, which is home to the Botanist who is the Alchemist's sworn enemy. Together they hunt for the cure. But the Alchemist will stop at nothing to unlock the powerful secrets of The Book of Books. Tilly, Pages & Co and the whole world of imagination are under threat as a battle for the fate of bookwandering is set in motion. ISBN 9780008410858
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2022
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James, Anna |
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6261
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Pages & co: Tilly and the bookwanderers
Since her mother disappeared, Tilly has found comfort in reading at Pages & Co., her grandparents bookshop. She is particularly connected to her favourite book characters, and when they start appearing in the shop, Tilly is bound for adventure. As she learns about her family's special gift, Tilly is pulled towards mysterious adventures. This is a book for all book lovers, and anyone who wishes they could wander through their favourite story, or talk to their favourite character. ISBN 9780008229863
Series
Pages & Co series
(1 of 3)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2018
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James, Anna |
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751071
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Pages & co: Tilly and the map of stories
Strange things are happening. The book wandering world is changing and it appears to be affecting all readers. The Underwoods are after Tilly. Bea is determined to keep her daughter safe and help her on the quest to locate the archivists. Wandering through layers of stories will expose Tilly and Oskar to new dangers and some very famous literary faces. ISBN 9780008229948
Series
Pages & Co series
(3 of 3)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2020
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James, Anna |
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1078779
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Paper-Flower girl
A paper-flower girl finds herself unable to survive unless she works for a giant who enforces his own conditions and design for her skills. By her gentle nature she finds a way to respond to escaping the situation she is in through a deceit that brings her success. ISBN 9780645352399
Publisher Dirt Lane Press, 2023
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Lamond, Margrete & Jager, Mateja (ill) |
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787107
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Part of your world
Five years after the (twisted) events of the film, Ariel is now the queen of Atlantica, and Ursula is running Eric's kingdom on land. But when the sea witch threatens Atlantica once more, Ariel finds herself returning to a world (and a prince) she thought she'd left behind forever... ISBN 9781368013819
Series
Twisted tales series
(11 books)
Publisher Disney Press, 2018
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Braswell, Liz |
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7006
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Path of beasts
When Goldie, Toadspit and Bonnie steal into Jewel in the middle of the night they find their city under the heel of the Fugleman, and the streets controlled by the Blessed Guardians and an army of ruthless mercenaries. The Museum itself is seething with danger, and only the older Keepers prevent it from spilling out into the city. Goldie, Toadspit and Bonnie must use all their clever tricks and hard-won bravery to undermine the Fugleman's brutal regime before he rounds up the children of Jewel and sells them into slavery. The thrilling conclusion to the Keepers trilogy. ISBN 9781742371979
Series
The Keepers trilogy series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2012
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Tanner, Lian |
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801163
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Peeves
Steve (Slim) Pickings has debilitating worries but when they start actually coming alive, Slim in all sorts of trouble. Not only are they wreaking havoc on Slim's life, they are contagious ... the whole town is being taken over! Can Steve face his fears? ISBN 9780008249120
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2018
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Van Waes, Mike |
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74282
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Pencil, The
A lonely little pencil creates things which have a life of their own. All is well until pencil draws a rubber which then creates mayhem. Pencil must work out a way to stop the rubber from rubbing out every drawing. ISBN 9781406309621
Publisher Walker Books, 2008
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Ahlberg, Allan & Ingman, Bruce (ill) |
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26857
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Percy Jackson and the battle of the labyrinth
After battling some cheerleaders, Percy needs to defend camp against his arch-enemy and bloodthirsty monsters. To battle this army, Percy needs to navigate his way through the Labyrinth. ISBN 9780141321271
Series
Percy Jackson series
(6 books)
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2010
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Riordan, Rick |
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9801
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Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods
If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing and cannibalism, then read on. Who could tell the true stories of the gods and goddesses of Olympus better than modern day demigod Percy Jackson? In this action packed tour of Greek mythology, Percy gives his hilarious personal views on the feuds, fights and love affairs of the Olympians. Want to know how Zeus came to be top god? How many times Kronos ate one of his own kids? How Athena literally burst out of another god's head? It's all here in black and white. ISBN 9780141358680
Series
Percy Jackson series
(6 books)
Publisher Penguin, 2015
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Riordan, Rick |
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3836
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Percy Jackson and the last Olympian
Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, God of the sea, is about to turn sixteen and he will discover if the great prophecy is about him and if he will save the world and Olympus, or join Kronos and the Titans. ISBN 9780141382937
Series
Percy Jackson series
(6 books)
Publisher Puffin UK, 2009
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Riordan, Rick |
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28424
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Percy Jackson and the lightning thief
Percy never knew he was the son of a Greek God but, when he vaporized his maths teacher, he was taken to camp and taught to sword fight, battle monsters and stay alive to find Zeus' stolen lightning bolt. ISBN 9780141319131
Series
Percy Jackson series
(6 books)
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2008
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Riordan, Rick |
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22719
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Percy Jackson and the sea of monsters
Camp Half-Blood is coming under attack and Percy needs to find the Golden Fleece to protect the camp's borders from the monsters trying to invade. ISBN 9780141319148
Series
Percy Jackson series
(6 books)
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2010
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Riordan, Rick |
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4227
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Percy Jackson and the sword of Hades
The goddess Persephone has summoned Percy, Thalia, and Nico to the Underworld in order to retrieve Hades' powerful sword before it falls into the wrong hands. ISBN 9780955944680
Series
Percy Jackson series
(6 books)
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2009
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Riordan, Rick |
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10362
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Percy Jackson and the titan's curse
Five heroes will begin this quest, not all will return home. They must battle Titan's skeleton warriors, defeat a half-lion, half-human and save Annabeth. ISBN 9780141321264
Series
Percy Jackson series
(6 books)
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2010
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Riordan, Rick |
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Percy Jackson series
Any five titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to ten more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Percy Jackson series
(6 books)
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Riordan, Rick |
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12740
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Peter Pan in scarlet
The former lost boys of Peter Pan's Neverland now lead normal adult lives but are plagued by realistic dreams. In this gripping official sequel, they return to find Peter Pan and to seek some answers. ISBN 9780192726209
Publisher Oxford University Press, 2006
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McCaughrean, Geraldine |
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10854
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Phaery named Phredde, A
Meet Phredde, the coolest phaery in the universe. Phredde is tiny, ferocious and Pru's best friend. And with Pru's brother turning into a werewolf, Pru needs all the magic help she can get. ISBN 9780207200007
Series
Phredde series
(12 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2004
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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French, Jackie |
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3332
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Phantom tollbooth, The
A young boy receives a special birthday gift that takes him on a journey through an extraordinary land. ISBN 9780394820378
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 1993
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Juster, Norton |
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65482
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Phredde and a frog named Bruce
Another spooky story starring Phredde, a fractious but fun-loving phaery. When your teacher's a vampire, your brother's a werewolf and a frog named Bruce refuses to try to help to save Sleeping Beauty from the Prince, something has to give. ISBN 9780207200014
Series
Phredde series
(12 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2004
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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French, Jackie |
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65483
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Phredde and the ghostly underpants
Another spooky story starring Phredde, a fractious but fun-loving phaery. Strange yellow puddles are appearing all over the house, Phredde and Bruce keep sneaking off and, most importantly, someone is stealing Pru's underpants. ISBN 9780207200328
Series
Phredde series
(12 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2005
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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French, Jackie |
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9745
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Phredde and the leopard skin librarian
A school excursion goes horribly wrong. Phredde, Pru, Bruce and their vampire teacher, Mrs Olsen, head back into the time of the dinosaurs with Miss Richards, the librarian and martial arts expert. ISBN 9780207200274
Series
Phredde series
(12 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2005
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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French, Jackie |
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14213
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Phredde and the purple pyramid
Phredde, Pru and Bruce are back and this time they are in ancient Egypt. It seems Fluffy, Queen of the Nile, has sent a time tunnel to seek out a brave and brilliant girl to save her ISBN 9780207199349
Series
Phredde series
(12 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2003
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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French, Jackie |
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7901
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Phredde and the temple of gloom
Prudence is invited by her father's distant werewolf cousins to their castle to hunt for some missing 'treasure'. Phredde and Bruce accompany Pru, who is well aware that if she fails then her father will have to take her place. This book is also known as 'A story to eat with a mandarin: Phredde and the temple of gloom'. ISBN 9780207200267
Series
Phredde series
(12 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2005
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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French, Jackie |
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17037
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Phredde and the vampire footy team
It's a new school term and Phredde and her friends in the school footy team are determined to beat the West Wallabies, who are a footy team of vampires. ISBN 9780207200106
Series
Phredde series
(12 books)
Publisher Angus & Robertson (HarperCollins), 2004
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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French, Jackie |
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14703
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Phredde and the zombie librarian
There's a zombie librarian tending her blood-starved books in the school library and a five thousand year old Egyptian mummy roaming the corridors. Phredde and Pru must escape. ISBN 9780207200021
Series
Phredde series
(12 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2004
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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French, Jackie |
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Phredde series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Phredde series
(12 books)
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French, Jackie |
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Pie rats series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Pie rats series
(6 books)
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Stelzer, Cameron |
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7255
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Pinhoe egg, The
In the village around Chrestomanci castle, magic is being misused and when Cat Chant finds the Pinhoe egg, chaos begins, and Chrestomanci may not be the one able to bring control to the villages. ISBN 9780007228553
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2007
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Jones, Diana Wynne |
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25417
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Plague of unicorns, The
James, an aristocratic son in medieval England, is sent to Cranford Abbey to study under the good monks. The abbey is falling into disrepair and, to make money, the Abbott sells cider made from the golden apples. But, the apples are constantly being eaten by a herd of marauding unicorns. When various methods fail to eradicate the unicorns, James must come up with a plan to eliminate them. He must become a perfect hero and risk his life to save the abbey and the monks, and, hopefully, find a way to return home. ISBN 9780310746119
Publisher Zonderkidz, 2014
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Yolen, Jane |
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27116
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Planet of the lawn gnomes
Catch the most wanted Goosebumps characters--undead or alive... The infamous, Most Wanted Goosebumps characters are out on the loose and they're coming after you! There is no place to hide. Nothing is safe! Jay Gardner is a mischievous kid who can't stay out of trouble. Unfortunately, Jay gets in so much trouble, his family is forced to move. But there's something odd about Jay's new town. Why does everyone have lawn gnomes in front of their homes? And why is everyone afraid to go outside at night? Jay is about to learn that mischief can lead to terror. ISBN 9780545417983
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
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Stine, R L |
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7108
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Please do not feed the weirdo
A Goosebumps SlappyWorld story. Robby and his sister Karla beg their parents to take them to a big carnival that has opened on the other side of town. They find themselves at a less-trafficked area at the back of the carnival. Inside a large penned-in area, they see a dejected-looking boy about their age sitting on the grass. A sign on the tall metal fence reads: PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE WEIRDO. The kids are reluctant to disobey the sign, but the boy seems really nice. Karla hands him her cone through the fence. He thanks her very politely. He eats the ice cream, delicately at first, and then ... ISBN 9781338068474
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2017
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Stine, R L |
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6891
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Please don't feed the Vampire!
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story His Bark is Not Worse Than His Bite! You buy something called "Vampire in a Can." At first you think its just a goofy vampire costume with a cape, plastic fangs, and a tattoo of teeth marks. But then you find a packet in the bottom of the can labeled: DANGER -- KEEP AWAY! If you try to open the packet with your teeth it rips in your mouth. Uh-oh. Looks like you've been transformed into a vampire -- and you're really thirsty. If you decide not to open the packet, your dog sinks his teeth into it. Now your cute little poodle has become a ferocious vampire dog! Can you save your pooch before he bites off more than he can chew? The choice is yours in this scary Goosebumps adventure that's packed with over 20 super spooky endings! ISBN 9780590934770
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1997
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Stine, R L |
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3394
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Podkin One-Ear
As the midwinter feast rolls on, the children gather to hear the storyteller tell tales of the Great warrior, Podkin one-ear. How will the greatest Rabbit that ever lived become the Hero? How will he escape the evil Gorm, and will the children be allowed to hear the end? An eternal story, and the start of a new adventure in the five realms of rabbits. ISBN 9780571328406
Publisher Faber & Faber, 2016
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Larwood, Kieran & Wyatt, David (ill) |
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Polly and Buster series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Polly and Buster series
(3 books)
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Rippin, Sally |
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31546
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Polly and Buster: The mystery of the magic stones
Polly and Buster shouldn't be friends, witches and monsters definitely don't get on. But Polly can't help it if her best friend is a monster and she knows he's not dangerous. Can they work together to prove everyone wrong and save the day? ISBN 9781760129026
Series
Polly and Buster series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2018
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rippin, Sally |
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634491
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Polly and Buster: The search for the Silver Witch
'Polly and Buster have always believed that monsters and witches can coexist harmoniously. However, no-one else in her town seems to agree. While the witch are furious and the monsters are in uproar, a sinister menace lurks nearby. Can Polly and Buster bring everyone together in time to save their town? ISBN 9781760129033
Series
Polly and Buster series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2019
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rippin, Sally |
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21483
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Polly and Buster: The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster
In a world where witches can never be friends with monsters, Polly and Buster have managed to keep their friendship a secret. Until one day, when everything changes... ISBN 9781760129019
Series
Polly and Buster series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2017
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rippin, Sally |
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5302
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Pongwiffy stories, The
Pongwiffy has just moved into a new cave, and it's dirty, smelly and damp - in other words it's perfect for a witch like Pongwiffy! At least it would be if her next door neighbours weren't a group of extremely noisy Goblins... Before long Pongwiffy can bear it no more and enlists the help of her best friend, Witch Sharkadder, to find her somewhere else to live. And that's when the problems really start! Two laugh-out-loud stories of humour and warmth, enticingly mixed with much sludge, slime and very bad habits. ISBN 9781471167386
Publisher Simon & Schuster, 2017
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Umansky, Kaye & Riddell, Kate (ill) |
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Practical guide series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Practical guide series
(5 books)
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Various |
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4526
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Practical guide to dragon riding, A
If you are a serious student of dragon combat, dragon defences and dragon riding, this book includes everything you need to know about finding, raising and training a dragon mount. ISBN 9780786949755
Series
Practical guide series
(4 of 5)
Publisher Wizards of the Coast, 2008
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Trumbauer, Lisa & Hess, Nina (ed) |
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2791
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Practical guide to dragons, A
Dragons hate sweet things. The dragon word for ugly is nurh. The best place to find a green dragon is behind a waterfall. If this is all news to you, you need to read a practical guide to dragons. Beautifully illustrated with quaintly presented encyclopaedic knowledge about dragons. ISBN 9780786941643
Series
Practical guide series
(1 of 5)
Publisher Mirrorstone, 2006
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Trumbauer, Lisa |
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82831
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Practical guide to faeries, A
Peek inside the secret world of faeries and find out the difference between a pixie and a nixie, and what happens if you nibble on a piece of faerie food. A mischievous pixie named Pip invites you to tour the wonders of the feywild. Once you've entered faerie land, you may never want to go home again. ISBN 9780786951406
Series
Practical guide series
(5 of 5)
Publisher Mirrorstone, 2009
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Morris, Susan |
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2506
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Practical guide to monsters, A
Find out how to trick a troll, whether vampires sleep and if you need to worry about yuan-ti. The spooky, unexpected and always fascinating world of monsters is showcased in this fantasy encyclopaedia. ISBN 9780786948093
Series
Practical guide series
(2 of 5)
Publisher Mirrorstone, 2007
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Hess, Nina (ed) |
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2422
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Practical guide to wizardry, A
A fantastical introduction to wizards, including all the secrets needed in the first year of wizard training and magic. Beautifully illustrated and imaginative guide to all things wizardly. ISBN 9780786950423
Series
Practical guide series
(3 of 5)
Publisher Mirrorstone, 2008
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Morris, Susan |
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3493
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Prince Caspian: return to Narnia
Prince Caspian is in danger when his wicked uncle, King Miraz, decides to get rid of the young heir to the throne. In desperation, Caspian blows the magic horn, calling on Peter, Susan, Lucy and Edmund in Narnia's hour of need. ISBN 9780006716792
Series
Chronicles of Narnia series
(2 of 7)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2000
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Lewis, C S |
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787845
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Prince of the elves
Emily survived the chaos of the Guardian Academy but Max Griffin has stolen the Mother Stone. With it, the Elf King forges new Amulets that will give him the power to invade and destroy the nation of Windsor. Emily and her friends lead the soldiers of the Cielis Guard in a fight to stop him but Max stands in their way. Emily seeks information from the Voice of her Amulet - but instead she discovers the Voice is much more sinister than she ever could have imagined. ISBN 9780545208895
Series
Amulet series
(5 of 8)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2012
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Year 3 easy reads /
Year 6 easy reads /
Year 4 easy reads /
Year 5 easy reads /
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Kibuishi, Kazu |
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4935
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Probuditi
Calvin and his friends hypnotise Calvin's little sister, Trudy, and make her do lots of silly things. It is only at the last moment, before Mum comes home, that she snaps out of her hypnotic state. ISBN 9781842707005
Publisher Houghton Mifflin, 2008
Topics /
Year 5 easy reads /
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Van Allsburg, Chris |
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705669
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Promise witch, The
Mam and Mup are trying to rebuild Witches Borough but the Earth is drying out and the land is dying. To add to their problems, Crows Mam is back and turning everything she touches to ashes. She is looking for Mup and wants her to take her to Mup's grandmother -- the old Queen. Will they be able to save Witches Borough and stop the Raggedy Witches? A true tale of friendship and bravery, with a thrilling ending to the story of Mup and her family. ISBN 9781406373936
Series
The wild magic trilogy
(3 of 3)
Publisher Walker Books, 2020
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Kiernan, Celine |
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1019719
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Puppets of Spelhorst: A Norendy tale, The
Spelhorst, an old and lonely sea captain, encounters a puppet which resembles a loved one from his past. He unexpectedly purchases the set of puppets and puts a story in motion just as his own story is about to end. The puppets change hands and have unexpected adventures as they wonder just when their story will begin. ISBN 9781536216752
Publisher Walker Books, 2023
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DiCamillo, Kate & Morstad, Julie (ill) |
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Quest of the sunfish series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Quest of the sunfish series
(3 books)
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McConnochie, Mardi |
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13688
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Quest of the sunfish: Escape to the moon islands
When their father disappears, twins Will and Annalie set out on a perilous sea voyage to find him. They put their faith in a motley crew of runaways and a small sailing boat, the Sunfish. In a world transformed by a catastrophic flood, their ingenuity and friendships will be tested. Their biggest threat comes from the Admiralty, the all-powerful navy that rules the oceans. They're supposed to be the good guys but the deeper the Sunfish voyages into the Moon Islands, the more Will and Annalie realise that nothing is what seems. ISBN 9781760290917
Series
Quest of the sunfish series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2016
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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McConnochie, Mardi |
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3543
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Quidditch through the ages: Hogwarts library book
A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules - and the breaking of the rules - of the noble sport of Quidditch. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Quidditch writer Kennilworthy Whisp charts the game's history from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh, through to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard and Muggle families around the world. With comprehensive coverage of famous Quidditch teams, the commonest fouls, the development of racing brooms, and much more, this is a must-have sporting bible for all Harry Potter fans, Quidditch lovers and players, whether the weekend amateur or the seasoned Chudley Cannons season-ticket holder. ISBN 9781408883082
Series
Harry Potter universe series
(8 books)
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2018
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Rowling, J K & Kennilworthy, Whisp & Tomic, Tomislav (ill) |
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25185
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Rapunzel's revenge
A fun reworking of the Rapunzel fairy tale that boasts a strong-willed, plucky heroine in an Old West setting. Expect oodles of hair-braid-lassoing as Punzie takes on the bad dudes and even finds the time to fall in love. Graphic novel. ISBN 9780747587439
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2008
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Hale, Shannon & Hale, Dean & Hale, Nathan (ill) |
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1230
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Red samurai
Roxy is the White Warrior. She has a crush she is keeping secret, the school bully to deal with plus there is her older sister. Differences between Roxy and Elecktra are easily seen and sibling rivalry becomes a catalyst for what is to come, affecting the immediate family but also the ninja and samurai community. There is an enemy lurking and it soon becomes clear that the White Warrior is about to meet her match. ISBN 9780732294540
Series
Roxy Ran series
(2 of 3)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2013
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Hall, Tiffiny |
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74142
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Red wind, The
Every year, Zluty journeys to the great forest while his brother, Bily, stays to tend their desert home. And every year, Zluty returns with exciting tales of his adventures. But, when a devastating red wind sweeps across the land, destroying everything in its path, each brother must fight for his survival. ISBN 9780670074037
Publisher Penguin, 2010
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Carmody, Isobelle |
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791126
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Reflection
When Captain Shang is mortally wounded by Shan Yu in battle, Mulan must travel to the Underworld, Diyu, in order to save him from certain death. But King Yama, the ruler of Diyu, is not willing to give Shang up easily. With the help of Shang's great lion guardian ShiShi, Mulan must traverse Diyu to find Shang's spirit, face harrowing obstacles, and leave by sunrise -- or become King Yama's prisoner forever. Moreover, Mulan is still disguised as the soldier called Ping, wrestling with the decision to reveal her true identity to her closest friend. Will Mulan be able to save Shang before it's too late? Will he ever be able to trust her again? Or will she lose him -- and be lost in the Underworld -- forever? ISBN 9781484781296
Series
Twisted tales series
(11 books)
Publisher Disney Press, 2018
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Lim, Elizabeth |
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885986
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Reluctant witch's guide to magic, A
Willa Birdwhistle does not want to be a witch. So when she is told she must choose a coven, she is certain it is a mistake. But it is not. She has only one year to learn how to control her wild magic or she will explode. During that year she faces magical books, an army of cats and a rogue witch who may cause total destruction. Can Willa master her magic and unravel a mystery to save her city, her friends and herself? ISBN 9781761043994
Publisher Penguin, 2022
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Plozza, Shivaun |
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11382
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Remarkable secret of Aurelie Bonhoffen, The
Aurelie's family owns, runs and performs on Bonhoffen's Seaside Pier. They have been there for decades but a developer is working to have the fair and the Bonhoffen's removed. ISBN 9781741660951
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2009
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Abela, Deborah |
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660641
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Republic of birds, The
Since the war with the republic of birds, magic has been banned and any girl showing signs of magical ability is whisked away to Bleak Steppe, to a life, it is said, of unspeakable horror. When Olga begins to experience strange things, she knows she must keep it hidden from everyone. But when the birds take the thing that is most precious to her, Olga must summon all her courage, and more, to get it back. ISBN 9781922268044
Publisher Text Publishing Co, 2020
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Miller, Jessica |
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6381
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Return of the Indian
Omri can't resist bringing the small people back to life again. But, when the cupboard door opens, Omri finds Little Bull unconscious. As Omri tries to help him, he faces the terrifying responsibility of power , the power of life and death. ISBN 9780380702848
Series
The Indian in the cupboard series
(4 of 5)
Publisher HarperTrophy, 2003
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Banks, Lynne Reid |
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3637
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Return to Del
Lief, Bard and Jasmine must find the heir to the kingdom's throne. But the heir has been in deepest hiding from birth and only the Belt can reveal the hiding place. ISBN 9781865046808
Series
Deltora Quest series
(8 of 9)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2000
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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7217
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Return to Terror Tower
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. This special interactive adventure is a sequel to Goosebumps #27: A Night in Terror Tower--extended into a create-your-own, fright-filled time trek to the Middle Ages. ISBN 9780590399999
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1998
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Stine, R L |
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7155
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Return to the carnival of horrors
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. You escaped the first time. But Big Al, the evil carnival manager, wants your second visit to last forever! You've got to get out there--before midnight. If you win three midway games, you have a chance. But the games are horrifyingly hard. Like Q Quest. If you pick the wrong number, the penalty will really blow you away! Maybe you should look for a way out on the rides. But watch out for the Roller Ghoster. It's a steer-yourself roller coaster--filled with ghosts! The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings! ISBN 9780590210621
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1997
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Stine, R L |
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3654
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Riddle of the Trumpalar
When two children want to save the Moreton Bay fig tree in their local park, they are taken back in time to colonial days. ISBN 9781863884914
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2002
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Bernard-Waite, Judy |
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Rise of the Mythix series
Any five titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top of the screen. Series
Rise of the Mythix series
(4 books)
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Various |
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Rise of the mythix: Flight of the griffin
The Mythix team is finally complete! The mindreading unicorn, the powerful minotaur and now the flying griffin unite to battle their nemesis, the sinister Soul Collector. They will need to work as a team to take on the evil Collector's latest creation. Will they finally fulfill their destiny? ISBN 9781760876418
Series
Rise of the Mythix series
(3 of 4)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2021
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Do, Anh & Wahl, Chris (ill) |
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660121
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Rise of the mythix: Golden unicorn
Some heroes are legends, some legends are real. The tyrant kown as the Soul Collector hunts down anything that is beautiful, unusual, or unique. Kelly Swift is trying hard to be an average teenager, to fit in. But every day her powers are growing: she can run faster than the wind, she can hear people's thoughts, she is not average. When her mother is taken by the Soul Collector, Kelly can't linger in the shadows any longer. But who is she really? Can she be the one in the prophecy? Is she....the Golden Unicorn? ISBN 9781760525132
Series
Rise of the Mythix series
(1 of 4)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2019
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Do, Anh & Wahl, Chris (ill) |
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751904
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Rise of the Mythix: Legends unite
When the sinister Soul Collector paints the moon, it is magically drawn out of the sky and the world's natural order is thrown into chaos. Will the combined powers of the unicorn, the Griffin and the Minotaur be enough to save the world from darkness? ISBN 9781760879068
Series
Rise of the Mythix series
(4 of 4)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2021
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Do, Anh & Wahl, Chris (ill) |
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689554
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Rise of the mythix: Mighty Minotaur
Kelly has recently discovered she has powers of the Unicorn, she can read other people's minds, but is that all? The Collector has her mother and Kelly is ready to go and save her, but she must learn to control her powers. Her mentor, Stanley Solomon, helps her on her journey to find others, known as the Minotaur and the Griffin, that have powers to help her defeat the Collector. Minh was an orphan, adopted into a loving farming family. He has recently noticed that he is getting stronger. Maybe it was from all of the farm work he had been doing, but none of his friends could dig or plant as fast as he could. Could Minh be one of the people Kelly and Stanley are looking for? ISBN 9781760876401
Series
Rise of the Mythix series
(2 of 4)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2020
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Do, Anh & Wahl, Chris (ill) |
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1017860
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Rise of the Mythix: Prophecy's end
Kelly, Minh and Jimmy can feel the prophecy closing in on them. The only way to get their loved ones back is to fight their way to the very heart of the Collector's secret stockpile. But will the Sunken Temple of Tears fulfil their wildest dreams or realise their worst nightmares? ISBN 9781761068935
Series
Rise of the Mythix series
(6 of 4)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2023
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Do, Anh & Baez, Marcelo (ill) |
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901566
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Rise of the mythix: The last gladiator
The Mythix are united at last, but things are NOT going according to plan! Could there be something - or someone - missing from the prophecy? The Collector is close on their tail, Jimmy is in terrible danger, and the Gladiator Games are in full swing - the Mythix are definitely going to need help. But when the fearsome Kraken rises, whose side will he be on? ISBN 9781761065682
Series
Rise of the Mythix series
(5 of 4)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2022
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Do, Anh & Baez, Marcelo (ill) |
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886014
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Rise of the School for Good and Evil
Together, they watch over the Endless Woods. Together, they choose the students for the School for Good and Evil. Together, they train them, teach them, prepare them for their fate. Then, something happens. Something that will change everything and everyone. Who will survive? Who will rule the school? The journey starts here. With magic, surprises and daring deeds at every turn, courage and loyalty will be put to the test, only to lead you to the very beginning of the adventures that are The School for Good and Evil. ISBN 9780008508029
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2022
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Chainani, Soman |
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38134
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Robe of skulls, The
All is not well in the crumbling castle high above the mountain village of Fracture. The sorceress, Lady Lamorna, has her heart set on a new, very expensive robe. To get the cash, she will stop at nothing, including kidnapping, blackmail and more than a little black magic. But she reckons without some heroic, gallant and wicked folk who want to stop her. ISBN 9780744583618
Publisher Walker Books, 2007
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French, Vivian & Collins, Ross (ill) |
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Rogues series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Rogues series
(3 books)
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Tanner, Lian |
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Rogues, The: Accidental heroes
The devious Lord Rump and his granddaughter Duckling need a disposable boy, and Pummel, a farm boy looking for work in the city, fits the bill perfectly. Duckling is happy to tangle him in her grandpa's web, as long as Grandpa keeps his promise that this will be his very last Scheme. Lord Rump's intrigues take both children into the Strong-hold of Berren, where time has stopped. And before long they are entwined in a plot to kill the heir to the Faithful Throne. If they want to protect the Young Margrave, and save themselves from an awful death, Duckling and Pummel must learn to use the magic that no one believes in. ISBN 9781760293529
Series
Rogues series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2017
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Tanner, Lian |
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652735
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Rogues, The: Haunted warriors
Having escaped the Salt mines, Duckling, Pummel, Sooli and Otte return to the stronghold to find out who is responsible for raising the murderous Harshman. With no one on their side but a cat, a ghost and a chicken who has forgotten her true identity, the children must use all their wits- and all their magic- to defeat the Harshman before he becomes unstoppable. ISBN 9781760293543
Series
Rogues series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2019
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Tanner, Lian |
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587750
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Rogues, The: Secret guardians
Duckling and Pummel are trying to take the Young Margrave to a place of safety, far away from the dreadful Harshman. But they have enemies they don't know about, and all too soon they find themselves captured and taken to the salt mines, where slaves work night and day until they die. Their witchery should save them - but their witchery has gone, vanished. How will they get it back? Is the girl Sooli their friend or their enemy? And why is Otte's chicken behaving so strangely? Meanwhile, the Harshman has broken out of the Strong-hold, and is on their trail... ISBN 9781760293536
Series
Rogues series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2018
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Tanner, Lian |
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Rondo series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Rondo series
(3 books)
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Rodda, Emily |
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660592
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Rose Muddle mysteries, The: Amber pendant
Workhouse girl Rose Muddle is surprised to inherit a powerful amber pendant. But more shocking is the news that a second pendant, held by the treacherous Brotherhood of the Black Sun, could unleash darkness on the world. Along with her friend Rui, and Bahula the monkey, Rose is flung into a daring adventure to stop the forces of evil. ISBN 9781474927291
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2017
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White, Imogen |
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6239
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Rose Muddle mysteries, The: The secret ruby
When Rose Muddle and Rui Singh travel to India to return a precious ruby, they learn they're being followed by an ominous and mysterious stranger. An evil individual who wants to steal the gem. As a dark curse falls across the land, Rose and Rui find themselves in mortal danger and must uncover a sinister plot before it is too late. Can they uncover the ruby' secrets before their shadowy enemies wreak their deadly chaos? ISBN 9781474927307
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2018
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White, Imogen |
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15459
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Rowan and the ice creepers
Ice Creepers have begun to descend from the mountain leading to the harshest winter the villagers. Rowan and his party must decipher Sheba the witch's riddles that appear to him in waking dreams that are both exhausting and terrifying. Also known as Rowan and the Bukshah. ISBN 9780060297800
Series
Rowan of Rin series
(6 of 7)
Publisher Greenwillow, 2003
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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3712
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Rowan and the keeper of the crystal
Caught up in mystery and intrigue, Rowan must try to fulfil an ancient promise. Unable to know who he can trust, Rowan must be brave enough to face the terrors ahead. ISBN 9781862915374
Series
Rowan of Rin series
(3 of 7)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2003
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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3713
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Rowan and the travellers
Rowan is caught up in a web of intrigue and danger as he races against time to solve the witch's riddle. ISBN 9781862915367
Series
Rowan of Rin series
(2 of 7)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2003
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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3714
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Rowan and the Zebak
Rowan and his fascinating, new-found comrades decide to attempt a rescue, when his younger sister, Annad, is kidnapped by a fanged, flying grach. ISBN 9781862915381
Series
Rowan of Rin series
(4 of 7)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2003
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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335
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Rowan of Rin
Seven hearts the journey make. Seven ways the hearts will break ... The prophecy of the witch is like a riddle. A riddle Rowan must solve if he is to find out the secret of the Mountain and save his home. To the sturdy villagers of Rin, the boy Rowan is a timid weakling. Yet, incredibly, it is his help they need when the stream that flows from the top of the Mountain dries up. Without its water, their precious bukshah herds will die, and Rin will be doomed. The six strongest villagers must brave the unknown terrors of the Mountain to discover the answer to the riddle. And Rowan, the unwanted seventh member of the group, must go with them. ISBN 9781862916357
Series
Rowan of Rin series
(1 of 7)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2005
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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Rowan of Rin series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Rowan of Rin series
(7 books)
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Rodda, Emily |
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15019
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Rowan of Rin: the journey
All five stories about Rowan of Rin in one volume. ISBN 9781862915923
Series
Rowan of Rin series
(7 of 7)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2004
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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9673
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Rowan of the Bukshah
The witch Sheba has spoken, and Rowan knows he has no choice but to obey. The coldest winter in living memory is destroying the people of Rin, and he must do what he can to save them. ISBN 9781862916395
Series
Rowan of Rin series
(6 of 7)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2003
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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Roxy Ran series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Roxy Ran series
(3 books)
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Hall, Tiffiny |
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20586
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Ruby Rosemount and the doomsday curse
Ruby Rosemount and her friends are off to Babylon to study magic at the Academy of Peace. But Ruby's Mum and Grandma have disappeared and a terrible Doomsday Curse has been invoked which may mark the end of the world. As Ruby tries to uncover who is causing the curse and how it can be reversed, she also tries to unravel her family's history. Her father may still be alive and Ruby wonders if he is behind the curse. ISBN 9781862917378
Series
Ruby Rosemount series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2008
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Brownlee, Jodie |
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72283
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Ruby Rosemount and the magic carpet
The mail wind brings a letter from Granny McQuirky telling Ruby she'll find her special twelfth birthday gift in the attic. What Ruby finds in the attic is more than just special. It's a magic carpet that flies her to a strange and wonderful oasis, where she discovers the genie family that her mother didn't want her to know about. ISBN 9781862915565
Series
Ruby Rosemount series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2007
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Brownlee, Jodie |
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71461
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Ruby Rosemount and the traveller's telescope
Ever since Ruby discovered she is half genie, she has been desperately trying to improve her magic skills. Granny helps by sending magic lessons on the mail wind but her mother forbids her from using magic in the house. But, when her next door neighbour, Mrs Pinkus, disappears through Granny's traveller's telescope, Ruby knows she has to use magic to get Mrs Pinkus back. ISBN 9781862916241
Series
Ruby Rosemount series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2007
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Brownlee, Jodie |
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Ruby Rosemount series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Ruby Rosemount series
(3 books)
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Brownlee, Jodie |
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41514
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Rules for stealing stars
Eleven year old Silly, the youngest of four sisters, is feeling ignored and lonely since their family has moved to her mother's childhood home in a desperate search for the peace her mother needs to stave off the sadness from her past. The house itself plays its part by sharing some of the family secrets through the power of magical wardrobes, each attuned to just a particular sister. However the wardrobes' powers are not always positive and it will take all four sisters working together to avoid the dreadful secrets from the past being repeated. ISBN 9780062352736
Publisher HarperCollins US, 2017
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Haydu, Corey Ann |
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49351
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Runaway troll, The
Samuel Blink has a list of what not to do if you're bored in Norway and want to stay out of trouble. It includes not finding a one-eyed troll under your bed, not hiding the troll in your wardrobe, not lying about why there is a smell of cabbage in your room and not attracting the attention of the most evil troll of all time, the Betterer. Unfortunately, Samuel breaks all his own rules but, luckily, he has a loving little sister. ISBN 9780370329888
Publisher Bodley Head, 2009
Topics /
Year 5 easy reads /
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Haig, Matt |
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3741
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Runestone
Oddo, the farmer's son, gets into trouble for doing magic and Thora, the spell worker's daughter, is teased because she can't. Using the power of runes to fix things seems like a good idea, but they discover there's more to it than they thought. ISBN 9781865086897
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2002
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Ciddor, Anna |
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17478
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Saving Arthur
Casey Cantrell's mother buys an antique grandfather clock but when Casey turns the clock's key, she is magically transported back to the time of King Arthur. ISBN 9780734408716
Publisher Thomas C Lothian Pty Ltd, 2005
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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England, Kathryn |
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846142
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Saving Celeste
The day that Celeste comes into the boy's classroom changes everything for him. He can't stop thinking about her, and when she suddenly disappears in the smoke filled high rise city, he is determined to track her down. He finds her in the most polluted part of the city. She is sick and weak. As sick and weak as the planet itself. Can he save Celeste and in doing so, save the world? A heartfelt, environmental fable about two children fighting for a better world. ISBN 9781406397192
Publisher Walker Books, 2021
Topics /
Environment/sustainability /
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Fombelle, Timothee & Ardizzone, Sarah (trans) |
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751084
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Saving Hollow Woods
Twelve year old orphans Gertrude and Tristan find themselves on a train heading to the countryside. But when they discover a hidden door deep in the woods life on the farm soon takes a twist. They find themselves in Hollow Wood, a land full of Elves, Trolls, goblins and Dwarfs. Strange things start to happen and Hollow Woods is in danger. Can Gertrude and Tristan help save Hollow Wood from the Evil High Elf Folmar? ISBN 9780987643513
Publisher Imprint Publishing, 2020
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Haynes, Wendy |
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18524
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Scarecrow and his servant, The
An ordinary scarecrow, struck by lightning, comes to life. Jack becomes his faithful servant. As the scarecrow plunges them into terrifying dangers, Jack does not realises he's being followed by a family desperately wishing it had never happened. ISBN 9780440863762
Publisher Corgi Books, 2005
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Pullman, Philip |
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Scarlet and Ivy series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Scarlet and Ivy series
(6 books)
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Cleverly, Sophie |
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622054
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Scarlet and Ivy: The curse in the candlelight
There's a new girl at Rookwood School, and new mystery for Scarlet and Ivy to solve. It's a brand-new term for Scarlet and Ivy, and the girls are intrigued by a fascinating new girl, Ebony. She's as enchanting as she is mysterious, and she's began to gather quite the following - in fact, most of the younger girls appear to be under her spell. But rumours swirl like ghosts around Ebony, and not all of them are nice. And when a prank on All Hallow's Eve goes horribly wrong, it's Ebony who gets the blame. Ivy and Scarlet aren't so sure. There might be more to Ebony than meets the eye, but surely she's not dangerous? But if it's not Ebony, then who or what is to blame? ISBN 9780008218317
Series
Scarlet and Ivy series
(5 of 6)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2017
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Cleverly, Sophie |
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38664
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Scarlet and Ivy: The dance in the dark
With their evil headmaster, Mr Bartholomew, safely out of the picture and kindly Mrs Knight in charge, it looks like life at Rookwood School is looking up. There's a ballet recital Scarlet is desperate to star in, and more clues to uncover about the twins' mother. But after their beloved ballet teacher Miss Finch suddenly disappears and strange Madame Zelda takes her place, freakish things start happening. Poison-pen letters are circulating the school, and 'accidents' are plaguing the students. It seems that the girls are in danger once more...Is someone out for the ultimate revenge? ISBN 9780007589227
Series
Scarlet and Ivy series
(3 of 6)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2016
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Cleverly, Sophie |
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617845
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Scarlet and Ivy: The last secret
When Scarlet and Ivy return to school after the holidays, they quickly realise that the school is in danger. The twins will need to confront enemies from their past and their present if they are to have any chance of it surviving. Could the last secret at Rookwood be the one that brings it down? Or will Scarlet and Ivy be able to untangle the trails of clues and red herrings in time to save it? ISBN 9780008218232
Series
Scarlet and Ivy series
(6 of 6)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2019
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Cleverly, Sophie |
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21597
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Scarlet and Ivy: The lost twin
When troublesome Scarlet mysteriously disappears from Rookwood School, terrifying Miss Fox invites her quiet twin sister Ivy to 'take her place'. Ivy reluctantly agrees in the hopes of finding out what happened to her missing sister. For only at Rookwood will Ivy be able to unlock the secrets of Scarlet's disappearance, through a scattered trail of diary pages carefully hidden all over the school. Can Ivy solve the mystery before Miss Fox suspects? Or before an even greater danger presents itself? ISBN 9780007589180
Series
Scarlet and Ivy series
(1 of 6)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2015
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Cleverly, Sophie |
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33451
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Scarlet and Ivy: The whispers in the walls
The twins have been reunited, but are definitely not out of danger...Evil Miss Fox may have fled the scene, but headmaster Mr Bartholomew is back, imposing a reign of terror with his threats of epic punishments should any of the pupils step out of line. When possessions and food start going missing, and the finger of suspicion is pointed firmly at troublemaking Scarlet, she knows she must uncover the truth to clear her name. The twins' investigations through the school in the dead of night reveal a secret hidden deep within the walls, a terrible crime committed many years past, and a very real threat to their present... ISBN 9780007589203
Series
Scarlet and Ivy series
(2 of 6)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2015
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Cleverly, Sophie |
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1019703
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Scarygirl: The origin story
Abandoned on a remote beach, Scarygirl doesn't know who she is or where she's come from. Blister, a kind and intelligent giant octopus, wants to keep her safe, but Scarygirl needs answers. Who is the strange man haunting her dreams? Will Bunniguru help her unlock the mysteries of her past? Can she trust the wily forest dwellers? Her journey takes her to the edge, and beyond... ISBN 9781761069277
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2023
Topics /
Graphic novels /
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Jurevicius, Nathan |
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846176
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School between winter and fairyland, The
Twelve-year-old Autumn is a beastkeeper at Inglenook School for Magicians, which she secretly dreams of attending as a student. Instead, she must care for Inglenook's menagerie of dangerous creatures so the king's future monster hunters can study them. But when she isn't mucking out the griffin stalls, Autumn searches for clues about her twin brother's mysterious disappearance. Everyone else thinks that he was devoured by the terrifying Hollow Dragon, but Autumn isn't so sure. ISBN 9781760526542
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2021
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Fawcett, Heather |
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46789
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School for good and evil, The
Every four years, two girls are kidnapped from the village of Gavaldon. Legend has it these lost children are sent to the School for Good and Evil, the fabled institution where they become fairytale heroes or villains. Sophie, the most beautiful girl in town, has always dreamed of her place at the School for Good while her friend Agatha, with her dark disposition seems destined for the School for Evil. But when the two are kidnapped, they find their fortunes reversed... ISBN 9780007492930
Publisher HarperCollins US, 2013
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Chainani, Soman |
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3825
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School of wizardry
Twelve year old Randal's apprenticeship in the School of Wizardry is marred when he realises one of the master wizards is using evil spells to destroy the school and gain supreme power. ISBN 9780733616891
Publisher Hodder Headline Australia Pty Ltd, 2004
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Doyle, Debra & Macdonald, James D |
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596818
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Scorch dragons
Anders and his sister Rayna have defied the odds. He has transformed into a wolf and she is a dragon and, somehow, they have to work together to try to stop the wolves and dragons from going to war... again. ISBN 9781460755280
Series
Elementals trilogy
(2 of 99)
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2019
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Kaufman, Amie |
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6876
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Scream of the evil genie
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" book This Genie's a Major Meanie!! As usual, it was a pretty long day at school. So before you do your homework you decide to grab a soda. But when you open the can, out pops a genie who offers you three wishes. She seems pretty cool, so you accept. If you start out with an easy one -- like wishing to be gorgeous -- she turns you into something that everyone wants to see! But that something isn't exactly human. If you still think she's cool and wish to be rich, you'll definitely find out the hard way that money isn't everything. Will you get back to normal before you're "all wished up"? The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings! ISBN 9780590847735
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1997
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Stine, R L |
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6896
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Scream of the haunted mask, The
After the worst Halloween ever, Carly Beth assumed that nothing could be scarier than a drooling rubber mask with a mind of its own. The Haunted Mask is its name. Don't wear it out. One year later, the ugly, green mask mysteriously calls out to her again, and ugly, green masks don't like to be ignored. If Carly Beth can survive the night, even a terrifying amusement park like HorrorLand might seem like a vacation. Then again, maybe not . . . ISBN 9780439918725
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2008
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Stine, R L |
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35426
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Secret history of Tom Trueheart, The
Tom's six older brothers go on dangerous quests in the Land of Stories. They are famous for the exciting endings they discover for the tales the Story Bureau assigns to them. When his brothers fail to return from their adventures it is up to Tom to find out why his brothers haven't completed their missions. ISBN 9780192792372
Series
Tom Trueheart series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Oxford University Press, 2007
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Beck, Ian |
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6066
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Secret of the Indian, The
After a terrible battle, many of little Bull's warriors are wounded. Omri has to get them medical help but he must also protect the secret of the Indian. ISBN 9780380710409
Series
The Indian in the cupboard series
(5 of 5)
Publisher HarperTrophy, 2003
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Banks, Lynne Reid |
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23179
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Secrets of Deltora
Doran, the Dragonlover, is compelled to undertake the great task of introducing the wonders of Deltora to travellers. Follow his expedition through the seven gem territories and gain an insight into Deltora's dangers, people and places, magic and monsters, creatures and customs. Keen readers may even uncover a hidden message. ISBN 9781741692082
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2008
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily & McBride, Marc (ill) |
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3893
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Selby Santa
Selby is desperately seeking Santa, while trying to keep his extraordinary abilities a deep dark secret. ISBN 9780732286798
Series
Selby series
(22 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2007
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Ball, Duncan |
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Selby series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Selby series
(22 books)
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Ball, Duncan |
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4952
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Serpents & werewolves: Stories of animal shape-shifters from around the world
Werewolves, talking snakes and cursed princes are the stuff of fairy tales. Stories that we have all heard and enjoyed but with a modern twist. Slimy, ugly frogs wanting a favour, playful sisters who tease their older brother, brides who cannot live with any secrets, and unusual household items that are best left untouched. Stories crafted to be read aloud and shared. Illustrated with simple silhouettes. ISBN 9781472916341
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2015
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Don, Lari & Greenwold, Francesca (ill) |
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4207
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Shadow forest
A giant log falls from the sky on to his parents' car and changes forever the lives of Samuel Blink and his sister, Martha. Don't tell Samuel that he is going to be a hero because he doesn't know it yet. Don't tell him he is going to Norway to live with his aunt and uncle beside a mysterious forest into which his loved, little sister will disappear. Samuel doesn't know any of this and it might ruin the book if you tell him. ISBN 9780552555630
Publisher Corgi Books, 2007
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Haig, Matt |
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907
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Shadow sister
Tao is learning to be a dragonkeeper but, with no one to teach him, there are dangers at every turn for him and his dragon, Kai. Tricks by unseen spirits, attacks by giant seven-headed snakes and a ghost who turns blood into ice, all test Tao to prove he is worthy. ISBN 9781922179579
Series
Dragonkeeper series
(5 of 6)
Publisher Black Dog Books, 2014
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Wilkinson, Carole |
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12552
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Shadowgate
The Four Sisters are poisoning Deltora and starving its people. Lief, Barda and Jasmine have found and destroyed the first of the Sisters. Now they must find the second hidden within the mountains that border the Shadowlands. ISBN 9781865046143
Series
Dragons of Deltora series
(2 of 4)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2004
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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1409
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Shadowlands, The
Awesome creatures are used by the dark lord as he tries to control the people in the Shadowlands. Leif, Barda and Jasmine must pass through these lands on their quest. ISBN 9781865044262
Series
Deltora Shadowlands series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2002
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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626484
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Shaman's secret, The
Kai and Indie set out to find their father the King and save their dying land. To rescue him they need the help of a Shaman who lives in the mountains. But the magic of the mountain is different to the magic of the forest. The only way they will succeed id to make the perilous journey to find their spirit animals. ISBN 9780994157935
Series
Kalika magic series
(2 of 4)
Publisher Kalika Magic, 2014
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hughes, Karen |
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3956
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Shifting sands, The
The time has come to seek the fourth gem, kept jealously by an unknown guardian in a barren wasteland. Separation, confusion and strange, terrible enemies await the three heroes in the harsh landscape of the Shifting Sands. ISBN 9781741697742
Series
Deltora Quest series
(4 of 9)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2010
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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7191
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Ship of ghouls
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story Beware, reader -- this is no love boat! Your two-week cruise to Japan brings you face to face with a wacky scientist who turns humans into fish-like slaves, an evil stranger with a bomb, hostile natives, and sharks! ISBN 9780590517232
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1999
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Stine R.L |
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803715
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Shockingly good stories
Piranhas on the run, stolen sandwiches, chocolate waterfalls and so much more! From R.A. Spratt, bestselling author of Friday Barnes, comes this collection of twenty short stories featuring fractured fairytales told by none other than Nanny Piggins, previously unpublished Friday Barnes mysteries and a bunch of other hilarious and highly original tall tales. This book will delight kids from seven to seventy, whether they're after a bedtime story, entertainment for a long car ride or distraction in the doctor's waiting room! ISBN 9781761043376
Publisher Penguin Books Australia, 2021
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Spratt, R A |
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677709
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Shoestring: The boy who walks on air
Twelve year old Shoestring, is leaving behind his life of crime and starting a new career with the Troupe of Marvels. He is their lead performer. With an invisible tightrope he has an act to die for. But trouble is brewing. The magical gloves that caused so much trouble for KidGlovz are back. When Shoestring is wearing the gloves it is easy for him to help himself to whatever he likes including other people's hopes and dreams. But when he steals his best friend's mind, he's at risk of losing all he values most. ISBN 9781760297213
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2020
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hunt, Julie & Newman, David |
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4069
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Shop at Hoopers Bend, The
Eleven-year-old Jonquil Medway is a girl with more than an unusual name. Quil's parents died in a car accident when she was a baby and she now goes to boarding school. She spends her holidays with an aunt - or at camp, which is where Quil is heading when she decides to get off early at a train stop called Hoopers Bend. There is something magical about the shop at Hoopers Bend, and it draws Quil and Bailey into an unlikely friendship as they join to fight to save the shop from developers. ISBN 9781460753668
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2017
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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7162
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Shop till you drop... Dead!
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. You're sick of Reggie Mayfield's story about his dad's department store. Reggie says monsters roam the store late at night. You bet Reggie is lying--so you agree to spend the night at Mayfield's. Too bad for you that Reggie is telling the truth! From floor to floor, the huge department store is packed with scares! Can you survive the midnight hour at Mayfield's? ISBN 9780590397766
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1998
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Stine, R L |
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3990
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Silver chair, The
Jill and Eustace must rescue the Prince from the evil witch. ISBN 9780064471091
Series
Chronicles of Narnia series
(4 of 7)
Publisher HarperTrophy, 2002
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Lewis, C S |
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886455
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Silver sea, The
Who do you trust if you have been told to trust no one? Sophie returns to the magical land of Tuscia and is instantly thrown into danger - Nanna and Caterina Rossellana have been kidnapped. To save them, Sophie and Nicco must team up with a theater troupe who are performing for the Mago in the city across the Silver Sea. Can Sophie unravel the political intrigues of Venetto and save the grandmothers? Or will she fall foul of the evil Mago and be thrown into the dungeons to be eaten by the Mostro of the Dark Waters? ISBN 9781761045554
Publisher Penguin, 2022
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Murrell, Belinda |
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15159
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Sister chick
The journey of a curlew in its migration from Siberia to Australia and a journey of a child from silence to speech. ISBN 9781865089867
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2002
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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McDonald, Meme |
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14793
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Sister of the south, The
Lief, Barda, and Jasmine have defeated three of the four sisters left by the evil Shadow Lord to weaken and defeat Deltora. Now they face their biggest challenge yet, the Sister of the South. ISBN 9780439633765
Series
Dragons of Deltora series
(4 of 4)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2005
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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Sisters Grimm series
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Sisters Grimm series
(7 books)
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Buckley, Michael & Ferguson, Peter (ill) |
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751073
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Sky dragon
Amber knew she'd been given an incredible power, but was it a freak accident, or was there something she was supposed to do with it? Controlling her new ability might be the hardest thing Amber has ever done. Especially when she is running for her life. Who is her mysterious enemy? What connection does he have to Amber's past? And, most importantly, does Amber have what it takes to truly become ... Skydragon? ISBN 9781760876364
Series
Sky dragon series
(1 of 4)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2020
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Do, Anh & Hart, James (ill) |
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Sky dragon series
Any five titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top of the screen. Series
Sky dragon series
(4 books)
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Do, Anh & Hart, James (ill) |
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783575
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Sky dragon: Fly free
Amber held her arms out. Surround me. Locusts, beetles, bees and all manner of flying insects nestled together tightly. Shapes formed. Horns on her head, claws on her hands and feet. A thick, long tail. She was a dragon! Amber is on the run. What will happen when she and the Firefighter finally come face to face? ISBN 9781760876425
Series
Sky dragon series
(2 of 4)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2021
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Do, Anh & Hart, James (ill) |
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846052
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Sky dragon: Ride the wind
Amber is back, along with her insect friends! Now she can ride the wind, but she must use her power to escape the National Service. She thinks her brother could be Firefighter, or is he? She needed to find out. She wanted a normal life but wherever she went she seemed to find problems. This time it's Trouble and Money Man- What is next for Amber? ISBN 9781760879013
Series
Sky dragon series
(3 of 4)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2021
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Do, Anh & Hart, James (ill) |
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7095
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Slappy birthday to you
A Goosebumps SlappyWorld story. The evil dummy comes to life to tell his own twisted tales and scary stories! It's bad enough Ian Barker has to spend his twelfth birthday with his sister and their two annoying cousins. The four of them can't ever hang out without getting into trouble. Vinnie and Jonny always want to play with Ian's stuff. They take extra turns and break everything they touch. Even Ian's new birthday presents are up for grabs. But when Ian gets a Slappy dummy from his dad, things go from bad to worse. When Slappy's in charge, you don't fight over him, he fights over you! ISBN 9781338068283
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2017
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Stine, R L |
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7035
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Slappy's revenge
Slappy gives readers his tips and tricks to getting revenge on someone, along with his revenge on R.L. Stine, Zach Cooper, Hannah, and Champ. He also tells the reader about the rules of Trick club, the agents of B.A.A.A.A.D, being cruel to your school, giving yourself an aliases, posse, giving states and countries scary names, and reviewing his favourite shows and movies. Based on the 2015 Goosebumps film. ISBN 9780545821254
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
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Heller, Jason |
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28063
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Sleeper and the spindle, The
On the eve of her wedding, a young queen sets out to rescue a princess from an enchantment. She casts aside her fine wedding clothes, takes her chain mail and sword, and follows her brave dwarf retainers into the tunnels under the mountain, towards the sleeping kingdom. This is a queen who will decide her own future. And, the princess who needs rescuing is not quite what she seems. ISBN 9781408859643
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2014
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Gaiman, Neil & Riddell, Chris (ill) |
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587802
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Slightly alarming tale of the whispering wars, The
The town of Spindrift is frequented by pirates, Shadow Mages and charlatans. It's also home to the Orphanage School, where Finlay lives with Glim, Taya and Eli. Just outside town is the painfully posh Brathelthwaite Boarding School, home to Honey Bee, Hamish and Victor, Duke of Ainsley. When the two schools compete at the Spindrift Tournament, stakes are high, tensions are higher, and some people are out to win at any cost. Before long, the orphans and the boarding school students are in an all-out war. Children are being stolen, Witches, Sirens and a deadly magical flu invade the town, and all attempts to fight back are met with defeat. Finlay, Honey Bee and their friends must join forces to outwit the encroaching forces of darkness, rescue the stolen children, and turn the tide of the war. But how can one bickering troupe outwit the insidious power of the Whisperers? And who are the two mysterious figures watching them from the shadows? ISBN 9781760297183
Series
Kingdoms and Empires series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2018
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Moriarty, Jaclyn & Canby, Kelly (ill) |
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6184
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Smart girls don't wear mascara
Abby Smart is planning to have the most awesome year ever. She's the leader of the Smart Girls Club and after winning the talent quest, her dream to be a musical singer looks like it might come true. And then Stella turns up, fluttering her mascara eyelashes. She's way too cool for little old Kangaroo Valley. Worst of all, she's making Abby's friends like ridiculous things such as makeup and new music! Abby's plans to have a great year are being turned into dog food. Will Abby follow her friends, or follow her dreams? Because she can't have both. After all, Smart Girls don't wear mascara! ISBN 9781925563443
Publisher Wombat Books, 2018
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Paterson, Cecily Anne |
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779511
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So this is love
What if Cinderella never tried on the glass slipper? Unable to prove that she's the missing princess, and unable to bear life under Lady Tremaine any longer, Cinderella attempts a fresh start, looking for work at the palace as a seamstress. But when the Grand Duke appoints her to serve under the king's visiting sister, Cinderella becomes witness to a grand conspiracy to take the king -- and the prince -- out of power, as well as a longstanding prejudice against fairies, including Cinderella's own Fairy Godmother. Faced with questions of love and loyalty to the kingdom, Cinderella must find a way to stop the villains of past and present . . . before it's too late. ISBN 9781368013826
Series
Twisted tales series
(11 books)
Publisher Disney Press, 2020
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Lim, Elizabeth |
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885153
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Solomon Macaroni and the Cousin Catastrophe
You've never met a vampire like Solomon before. He is friendly and polite. But when his parents go on a one hundred year cruise without him, he is not impressed. Especially when it means he has to stay in creepy Transylvania with his uncle, Count Dracula, and six naughty cousins. He ends up in spooky Wildwood on a dangerous mission to try to save his catastrophic cousins and possibly the world A fangtastic tale about loving your family, even when they drive you batty." ISBN 9780702265617
Publisher University of Queensland Press, 2022
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Barton, Ashleigh & Davis, Sarah (ill) |
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6953
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Son of Slappy
Hello dummy! The evil puppet you hate to love is back for a brand new scare. Jackson Stander is every parent's dream. He doesn't get into trouble, he always does his homework, and he never, ever lies. His teachers all trust him completely. He even volunteers at the local Youth Center. But that was all before Jackson came across an evil ventriloquist dummy. Now he must deal with Slappy and the son of Slappy as they wreak havoc on his family and friends. Jackson will soon see that two Slappys are not better than one! ISBN 9780545417990
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
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Stine, R L |
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1249
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Song for a scarlet runner
When young Peat is blamed for bringing misfortune to the local settlement, she flees to the marshes. There she is caught by a marsh auntie whose trade is stories that act as gateways, and Peat finds herself trapped in somebody else's life-and-death bargain. ISBN 9781743313589
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2013
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hunt, Julie |
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4944
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Song from somewhere else, The
Frank doesn't know how to feel when Nick Underbridge rescues her from bullies one afternoon. No one likes Nick. He's big, he's weird and he smells- or so everyone in Frank's class thinks. And yet, there's something nice about Nick's house. There's strange music playing there, and it feels light and good and makes Frank feel happy for the first time in forever. But there's more to Nick, and to his house, than meets the eye, and soon Frank realises she isn't the only one keeping secrets. Or the only one who needs help. ISBN 9781408853368
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2016
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Harrold, A.F. & Pinfold, Levi (ill) |
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626726
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Sorrow of the waters, The
When Nima makes a wish on the seeds of the star fruit she releases and evil that should never have been set free. Now with Kai, Indie and Jabar she must travel to the City of Emperors to put things right again. But the journey is long and treacherous and the water spirits are waiting. ISBN 9780994157959
Series
Kalika magic series
(3 of 4)
Publisher Kalika Magic, 2016
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hughes, Karen |
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4126
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Space pirates on Callisto
A sequel to, The cafe on Callisto, in which things go wrong on a camping holiday to the planet, Callisto, where everyone is happy and food is unashamedly revered. ISBN 9780864614209
Publisher Koala Books, 2002
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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French, Jackie |
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916634
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Spectaculars, The
When three figures arrive at Harper's window in a flying canoe, they inform her that she is a Spectacular - a magical performer, gifted with special powers from the stars. Harper is thrilled to be part of the Spectaculars' travelling theatre and boarding school but, before long, she and her new friends are plunged into great danger that threatens everything and everyone they love. ISBN 9781801312547
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2022
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Garnish, Jodie |
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941474
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Spellhound: A dragons of Hallow book
What do a minch-wiggin, a Queen, and a rather large magical pup have in common? They need to find the dragon that has turned their worlds upside-down... even if it means revealing all they want to keep hidden! A delightfully pleasing whimsical fantasy novel for readers who love Cressida Cowell or Katrina Nannestad. ISBN 9781761180057
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2023
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Tanner, Lian & Soweol Han, Sally (ill) |
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Spirit Animals series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Spirit Animals series
(8 books)
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Various |
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21577
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Spirit animals: Against the tide
The sun is shining in the Hundred Isles but the path forward seems crowded with shadows. Conor, Abeke, Meilin and Rollan have travelled across the world, seeking a set of powerful talismans to keep them from enemy hands. They have been hounded by pursuers, who always seem to know just where to find them. Now, they know why. One of them is a traitor. Before this mission is over, a deadly trap will close around them. ISBN 9781743620021
Series
Spirit Animals series
(8 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2014
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Sutherland, Tui T |
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8848
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Spirit animals: Blood ties
In Erdas, the spirit animal bond bridges the human and animal worlds. Conor, Abeke, Meilin and Rollan have this special gift and the grave responsibility that comes with it. But, the Conquerors are trying to destroy this balance by swallowing whole cities, in their rush for power. Meilin has set off into enemy territory with her spirit animal, a panda named Jhi. Her friends aren't far behind but the enemy is everywhere. ISBN 9781743620007
Series
Spirit Animals series
(8 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2014
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Nix, Garth & Williams, Sean (ill) |
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36375
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Spirit animals: Fire and ice
The Conquerors continue to fight to take over Erdas. Only Conor, Abeke, Meilin and Rollan, supported by the gifts of their legendary spirit animals, have the power to defeat an evil takeover. In the cold North, the heroes arrive at a quiet village where not everything is as it seems. Finding the truth in this deceptively beautiful place won't be easy. The team is already out of time and the Conquerors are right behind them. ISBN 9781743620014
Series
Spirit Animals series
(8 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2014
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Hale, Shannon |
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4753
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Spirit animals: Hunted
In the world of Erdas, only a very few, including Conor, Abeke, Meilin and Rollan, can summon the animal spirit. This allows them to access more than human abilities. But, now, there may be a new force with selfish intentions that can create its own spirit animal. The four young heroes face a brutal confrontation against an enemy who will break any rule to defeat them. ISBN 9781742839998
Series
Spirit Animals series
(8 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2014
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Stiefvater, Maggie |
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20516
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Spirit animals: Rise and fall
Deep in the desert sits a beautiful oasis, ruled by a monarch unlike any other in Erdas. Cabaro, the Great Lion, reigns over a kingdom of animals, jealously guarding his golden talisman. No human has ever set foot in the Great Beast's territory. With the world crumbling around them and a ruthless enemy opposing their every move, Conor, Abeke, Meilin and Rollan must make their greatest sacrifices. ISBN 9781743620038
Series
Spirit Animals series
(8 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
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Schrefer, Eliot |
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8512
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Spirit animals: Tales of the great beasts
In the world of Erdas, four noble animals, Briggan the Wolf, Uraza the Leopard, Jhi the Panda and Essix the Falcon, sacrificed everything to protect their homes from the ambitions of a mad king. With a brave resistance of humans and animals, they gave their lives to protect the world from a threat more dangerous than any it had seen before, their own kind. ISBN 9781743628812
Series
Spirit Animals series
(8 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2013
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Mull, Brandon & others |
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15926
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Spirit animals: The evertree
Once ordinary kids, Conor, Abeke, Meilin and Rollan discovered they had spirit animals, wise and powerful partners who granted them amazing gifts and a legendary responsibility. The team has travelled far, fought together, won challenges and lost friends. Before their journey ends, they must fight against an ancient enemy, breaking free from his prison. They have just one chance to win or the whole world will shatter. ISBN 9781743620045
Series
Spirit Animals series
(8 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
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Lu, Marie |
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5697
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Spirit animals: Wild born
Enter the world of Erdas, where every child who comes of age must discover if they have a spirit animal, a rare bond between human and beast that bestows great powers. A dark force has risen from distant and long-forgotten lands, and has begun an onslaught that will ravage the world. Now, the fate of Erdas has fallen on the shoulders of four young strangers, Conor, Abeke, Meilin and Rollan. ISBN 9780545522434
Series
Spirit Animals series
(8 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
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Mull, Brandon |
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595786
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Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth
The Earth is about to be destroyed, you need to make a list of ten things on Earth that make it worth saving, what will you pick? Prez mets Sputnik, a small loud alien who looks like a dog. They both make a list but they are very different, will they be able to work together and save the world? ISBN 9781509819973
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2016
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Boyce, Frank Cottrell |
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Star League series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Star League series
(8 books)
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Harper, H J & Ziersch, Nahum (ill) |
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1016
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Star League: Curse of the werewolf
Connor's having trouble fitting in with the rest of the Star League and when the group suspects a werewolf might be behind a savage attack, it only makes matters worse. As they search for the attacker's trail, they discover that the mystery werewolf may not be what he seems, and that his evil scheme may rob Connor of the very thing that makes him who he is. ISBN 9781864718676
Series
Star League series
(2 of 8)
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2011
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Harper, H J & Ziersch, Nahum (ill) |
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Starfell series
Any five titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top of the screen. Series
Starfell series
(3 books)
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Valente, Dominique & Warburton, Sarah (ill) |
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688870
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Starfell: Willow Moss and the forgotten tale
Willow Moss is back! But her magic is playing up and she can't seem to figure out why. Her family don't believe her stories about the lost day - since she found it and they have no recollection of the time when it was lost - and one of her dear friends, Nolin Sometimes, has sent a message that he is about to be kidnapped (he can see 10 minutes into the future!). She should be able to use her powers to find him but with her magic out of her control, she is ready to start a new adventure, find new friends and rescue old ones. Will she succeed in this new quest? ISBN 9780008308445
Series
Starfell series
(2 of 3)
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2020
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Valente, Dominique & Warburton, Sarah (ill) |
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617501
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Starfell: Willow Moss and the lost day
Willow Moss, the youngest and least powerful sister in a family of witches, has a magical ability for finding lost things - like keys, or socks, or wooden teeth. Useful, but not exactly exciting...Then the most powerful witch in the world of Starfell turns up at Willow's door and asks for her help. A whole day - last Tuesday to be precise - has gone missing. Completely. And, without it, the whole universe could unravel. Now Willow holds the fate of Starfell in her rather unremarkable hands... Can she save the day - by finding the lost one? ISBN 9780008308407
Series
Starfell series
(1 of 3)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2019
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Valente, Dominique & Warburton, Sarah (ill) |
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871570
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Starfell: Willow Moss and the magic thief
Starfell is on the edge of disaster. The fight against Silas, the wizard determined to steal all magic for himself, is far from over - but how can Willow make a difference when her powers have been taken? With the help of her friends, the young witch sets off to the treacherous Mountains of Nach. There, she hopes to find the Craegun, a powerful beast believed to restore anything that has been lost - for a heavy price. The mission is fraught with danger, but there's no turning back . . . or the magic of Willow's world will be lost forever. ISBN 9780008308520
Series
Starfell series
(4 of 3)
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2022
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Valente, Dominique & Warburton, Sarah (ill) |
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812810
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Starfell: Willow Moss and the vanished kingdom
When the rules change and magical children are allowed to attend normal school, Willow Moss is convinced that Silas and the Brothers have an ulterior motive. As clues start to point to that truth, Willow and her unlikely band of friends must prevent the magic from falling into the wrong hands. ISBN 9780008308483
Series
Starfell series
(3 of 3)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2021
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Valente, Dominique & Warburton, Sarah (ill) |
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1082884
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Starminster
Astrid has lived in the rhubarb shed all her life. Her mother explains that it's dangerous outside. When a stranger with wings unlocks the door, Astrid is taken to to London Overhead, a secret city in the sky for the Librae, winged folk. Astrid is also Librae, and will soon grow wings of her own. But soon she hears rumours of missing children, and realises that her mother may have been right about the dangers awaiting all along. ISBN 9780008626891
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2024
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Hopkins, Megan |
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Stella Montgomery Intrigues series
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Stella Montgomery Intrigues series
(3 books)
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Rossell, Judith |
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751080
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Stolen prince of Cloudburst, The
Esther Mettlestone-Staranise is looking forward to another year at Katherine Valley Boarding School. But she arrives to find a number of strange and unsettling changes. For one, her new teacher is rumoured to be an Ogre. Two mysterious students have joined the school, and one of Esther's classmates is an undercover Spellbinder. Most disturbingly, the mountains surrounding the school - usually a delight of glaciers, teashops, lakes and Faeries - are now crowded with wicked Shadow Mages. As secrets and dangers escalate, Esther must find the answers to several puzzles. Why is her teacher behaving so oddly? Which of Esther's classmates is the Spellbinder, and can they really protect the school from gathering hordes of Shadow Mages? Could the Stolen Prince of Cloudburst be connected? How can Esther - who is not talented like her sisters, nor an adventurer like her cousin, but just Esther - save her family, her school and possibly her entire world? ISBN 9781760875060
Series
Kingdoms and Empires series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2020
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Moriarty, Jaclyn & Canby, Kelly (ill) |
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660796
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Stonekeeper's curse, The
Emily and her brother Navin head for Kanalis, a beautiful and mysterious city of waterfalls, where they hope to find the antidote for the poison that felled their mother. That cure lies in the eggs of a giant serpent atop Demon's Head Mountain, but the kids' archenemy, Trellis, is headed for the peak, too. A battle that will engulf all of Kanalis is looming. It's up to Em to triumph over evil while controlling the amulet's power . . . without losing herself! ISBN 9780439846837
Series
Amulet series
(2 of 8)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2009
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Kibuishi, Kazu |
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26498
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Stonekeeper, The
There's something strange behind the basement door... After a family tragedy, Emily, Navin and their mother move to an ancestral home to start a new life. On the family's first night in the mysterious house, Em and Navin's mum is kidnapped by a tentacled creature. Now it's up to Em and Navin to figure out how to set things right and save their mother's life!" ISBN 9780439846813
Series
Amulet series
(1 of 8)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2008
Topics /
Graphic novels /
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Kibuishi, Kazu |
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4222
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Stories to eat with a banana
Phredde is the phaery of grunge. She's tiny and ferocious, and when Phredde's around odd things can happen. Fun stories to read when your brain wants something light to munch on. ISBN 9780207196836
Series
Phredde series
(12 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 1998
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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French, Jackie |
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4223
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Stories to eat with a blood plum
Another light-hearted, but scary, bundle of stories where Prudence and her best friend, Phredde the phaery, have to escape a grey fleshed, zombie librarian tending her blood-starved books and other unmentionables such as giant slugs. ISBN 9780207197710
Series
Phredde series
(12 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2000
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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French, Jackie |
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4225
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Stories to eat with a watermelon
Stories to Eat with a Watermelon is another bundle of stories about Prudence and her best friend, The Phaery Ethereal - Phredde for short. ISBN 9780207197383
Series
Phredde series
(12 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 1999
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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French, Jackie |
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572756
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Storm keeper's island, The
When Fionn Boyle sets foot on Arranmore Island, it begins to stir beneath his feet. Once in a generation, Arranmore Island chooses a new Storm Keeper to wield its power and keep its magic safe from enemies. The time has come for Fionn's grandfather, a secretive and eccentric old man, to step down. Soon, a new Keeper will rise. But, deep underground, someone has been waiting for Fionn. As the battle to become the island's next champion rages, a more sinister magic is waking up, intent on rekindling an ancient war. ISBN 9781408896884
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2018
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Doyle, Catherine |
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4224
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Story to eat with a mandarin, A
Prudence is invited by her father's distant werewolf cousins to their gloomy castle to hunt for some missing treasure. Phredde and Bruce accompany Prudence who is well aware that, if she fails, her father will have to take her place. The zombie librarian and the castle banshee makes a reappearance. This book is also known as 'Phredde and the temple of gloom'. ISBN 9780207197819
Series
Phredde series
(12 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2001
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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French, Jackie |
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767220
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Straight on till morning
Sixteen-year-old Wendy Darling's life is not what she imagined it would be. Her only escape from the doldrums of an empty house after her brothers have gone to school and the dull parties where everyone thinks she talks too much is is in writing down tales of Never Land. After nearly meeting her hero, Peter Pan, four years earlier, she still holds on to the childhood hope that his magical home truly exists. So when an opportunity to travel to Never Land via pirate ship presents itself, Wendy makes a deal with the devil. But Never Land isn't quite the place she imagined it would be. Unexpected dangers and strange foes pop up at every turn, and a little pixie named Tinker Bell seems less than willing to help. But when Captain Hook reveals some rather permanent and evil plans for Never Land, it's up to the two of them to save Peter Pan-and his world. ISBN 9781484781302
Series
Twisted tales series
(11 books)
Publisher Disney Press, 2020
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Braswell, Liz |
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Strangeworlds travel agency series
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Strangeworlds travel agency series
(3 books)
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Various |
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Strangeworlds travel agency, The
At the Strangeworlds Travel Agency, each suitcase transports you to a different world. All you have to do is step inside . . . When 12-year-old Flick Hudson accidentally ends up in the Strangeworlds Travel Agency, she uncovers a fantastic secret: there are hundreds of other worlds just steps away from ours. All you have to do to visit them is jump into the right suitcase. Then Flick gets the invitation of a lifetime: join Strangeworlds' magical travel society and explore other worlds. But, unknown to Flick, the world at the very centre of it all, a city called Five Lights, is in danger. Buildings and even streets are mysteriously disappearing. Once Flick realizes what's happening she must race against time, travelling through unchartered worlds, seeking a way to fix Five Lights before it collapses into nothingness - and takes our world with it. ISBN 9781510105942
Series
Strangeworlds travel agency series
(1 of 3)
Publisher Orion, 2020
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Lapinski, L D |
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782494
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Strangeworlds travel agency, The: The edge of the ocean
Flick is now a badge-wearing member of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency so when an urgent summons arrives at Strangeworlds from Pirate Queen Nyfe, she and Strangeworlds Society guardian Jonathan immediately pack their bags for an adventure to Queen Nyfe's world: The Break, a place of magic and piracy. Nyfe's world is falling apart. The Break is used to having ships vanish without a trace, but there has been a sudden increase that can't be explained by giant squid or mer-people. The edge of their flat world is coming ever closer to them and they need to escape before it collapses entirely. But how do you sail a ship through a suitcase? How do you fit a mer-queen the size of a whale into something small enough to carry in your hand? Will Flick and Jonathan be able to find a way to transport the inhabitants of the Break to another world before theirs disappears forever? ISBN 9781510105959
Series
Strangeworlds travel agency series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Orion, 2021
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Lapinski, L D |
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868504
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Strangeworlds travel agency, The: The secrets of the Stormforest
Flick and Jonathan have faced countless dangers in their roles as part of the Strangeworlds Society and come out alive on the other side. But what do they really know about the Society they are risking their lives for? Why does it exist? Who is Strangeworlds there to protect? And what in the worlds is happening to the multiverse now? With worlds everywhere under threat of collapse and mysteries abounding, it's up to Flick and Jonathan to discover the answers to these questions. And only if they can uncover the secrets of Strangeworlds and the secrets of a new mysterious world called 'The Stormforest', will they have any hope of defending their world - and others - from the threat that is facing them all. ISBN 9781510105966
Series
Strangeworlds travel agency series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Hachette Australia, 2022
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Lapinski, L D |
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947200
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Strangeworlds travel agency: Adventure in the floating mountains, The
Strofadia is a land of flight and fantasy, where the people are born with wings and the great floating mountains are seen as the source of fantastic power. There are three floating mountains, with the largest being known as the home of the great Cloud Dragon - a keeper of magic and granter of wishes. The people of Strofadia take their magical wishes (in the form of a physical bead-like object) to the dragon, in the hopes that the wish will be granted at the end of the festival when the dragon appears. Flick and Jonathan have fun exploring Strofadia, but when the moons rise, there is no sign of movement from the mountain. Will Flick and Jonathan be able to find out what happened to the dragon and save the festival and the land of Strofadia from disaster? ISBN 9781510111837
Series
Strangeworlds travel agency series
(3 books)
Publisher Orion, 2023
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Lapinski, L.D |
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4257
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Stuart Little
Mr and Mrs Little are delighted with their second son, even if he is a mouse. A fantasy about Stuart, the mouse, and his relationship with his human brother and parents. ISBN 9780141305066
Publisher Penguin, 2000
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White, E B |
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1393
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Sunker's deep
Sequel to Ice breaker. Sharkey was born and bred in submarines and has become a hero amongst his community. Tragedy strikes and he must decide how to proceed, does he and his fellow Sunkers help the Ice Breakers and work together to beat the Devouts. ISBN 9781743435427
Series
The Hidden series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2014
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Tanner, Lian |
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815214
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Super-secret diary of Holly Hopkinson, The
These are the memoirs of ME, Holly Hopkinson, aged almost ten, except without any of the rubbish adults usually put in, thank you very much. My dad just lost his job, which means me and the rest of my family have to leave London and move to the middle of nowhere, which is a TOTAL DISASTER! But then for my birthday, my eccentric aunt gave me a magic pocket watch, which I can use to hypnotise and CONTROL people. This new power is REALLY FUN and has led to the MOST unexpected things -- including a visit to the QUEEN. ISBN 9780008328115
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2021
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Brooks, Charlie P & Riddell, Katy (ill) |
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846060
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Supernatural survival guide, The
Have you had a close encounter with a UFO? is your house haunted? Have you seen a yeti? Don't worry, the supernatural survival guide has all the info you need to survive a brush with the spooky. ISBN 9781761043635
Series
Survival guide series
(3 books)
Publisher Penguin Books Australia, 2021
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Ivanoff, George |
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822476
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Supernova
Emily has lost control of her Amulet and is imprisoned in the Void, where she must find a way to escape the influence of the Voice. Meanwhile, Emily's brother, Navin, travels to Lighthouse One, a space station where the Resistance is preparing to battle the approaching Shadow forces that would drain planet Alledia of all its resources. Emily and Navin must be smarter and stronger than ever to ensure Alledia's survival. ISBN 9780545828604
Series
Amulet series
(8 of 8)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2018
Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
Year 3 easy reads /
Year 5 easy reads /
Year 4 easy reads /
Graphic novels /
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Kibuishi, Kazu |
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Survival guide series
Any five titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top of the screen. Series
Survival guide series
(3 books)
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Ivanoff, George |
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49867
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Swan kingdom, The
Alexandra is a princess, albeit by her own description, a very plain looking one. She lives happily with the Queen and her three talented brothers but less happily with her father, the King. After her mother is killed by a terrible beast, Alexandra is banished to stay with her aunt and her brothers are exiled. Alexandra must find the inner strength to oppose her step-mother, restore her brothers and, thereby, heal the land. ISBN 9780744529272
Publisher Walker Books, 2007
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Marriott, Zoe |
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397
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Switchers
An Irish girl and her strange companion save the world from freak weather by using their ability to switch into animal forms. ISBN 9780786813964
Publisher Apple, 1999
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Thompson, Kate |
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13117
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Tale of Despereaux, The
Despereaux is a very small mouse who longs to be near the beautiful Princess Pea. Mouse law forbids any contact between mice and humans. When Despereaux lands in the castle dungeon, he must show enormous courage and ingenuity to escape. ISBN 9780744598698
Publisher Walker Books, 2004
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DiCamillo, Kate & Basil Ering, Timothy (ill) |
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4415
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Tale of Fontania, A: The knot impossible
Rufkin is left to work in a salvage yard while his celebrity parents go on an acting tour. Vicious cave lizards lurk in the mud, among rusting ship hulks saved for scrap. When Rifkin hears a small voice cry for help, he and his reluctant new neighbour, Nissy, are caught up in a perilous sea adventure. Rufkin, who suffers stage-fright, is suddenly centre stage as the only one who can right an ancient wrong and save the kingdom. ISBN 9781776570041
Series
A Tale of Fontania series
(4 books)
Publisher Gecko Press, 2015
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Else, Barbara & Broad, Sam (ill) |
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46969
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Tale of Fontania, A: The Queen and the nobody boy
Hodie is the odd-job nobody boy at the Grand Palace in the Kingdom of Fontania. Twelve year old Queen Sibilla, worried about her lack of magic powers, decides to join Hodie when he runs away to better himself. An adventure full of friendship, greed and mystery ensues. ISBN 9781877579233
Series
A Tale of Fontania series
(4 books)
Publisher Gecko Press, 2013
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Else, Barbara & Broad, Sam (ill) |
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97374
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Tale of Fontania, A: The travelling restaurant
Aboard the mysterious sailing ship, Jasper encounters whirlpools, troublesome monkeys and hungry pirates on his quest to save the kingdom from the Provisional Monarch, Lady Gall. ISBN 9781877467776
Series
A Tale of Fontania series
(4 books)
Publisher Gecko Press, 2011
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Else, Barbara & Broad, Sam (ill) |
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6537
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Tale of Fontania, A: The volume of possible endings
Twelve year old Dorrity leads a quiet, peaceful life as the only child in Owl Town. When she unearths a magical book with five possible conclusions, none of the endings make sense. But, they are disconcerting and they all point to her, with dire predictions. Dorrity must face her enemies and find out who the strange boy is who has appeared in the Beastly Dark. ISBN 9781927271612
Series
A Tale of Fontania series
(4 books)
Publisher Gecko Press, 2015
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Else, Barbara & Broad, Sam (ill) |
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686523
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Tales of all kinds: The world of Ursula Dubosarsky
Have you ever had a chaotic birthday party? Have you ever eaten your Teddy Bear? Do you ever wish you had the power to bring an object to life, or to speak to birds? Have you ever done odd jobs around the house to earn pocket money? Do you wish you could speak a secret language? Then this is the magazine for you! Flip open the pages and enjoy your reading adventure! An amazing publication written by Ursula Dubosarsky, the 2020-2021 Australian Children's Laureate, produced by The School Magazine team of the NSW Department of Education 2020. ISBN 9780731387618
Publisher The School Magazine, 2020
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Dubosarsky, Ursula |
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7346
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Tales of Beedle the Bard, The: Hogwarts library book
The Tales of Beedle the Bard has been favourite bedtime reading in wizarding households for centuries. Full of magic and trickery, there are five tales in all: 'The Tale of the Three Brothers' Harry Potter fans will know from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; 'The Fountain of Fair Fortune', 'The Warlock's Hairy Heart', 'The Wizard and the Hopping Pot' and 'Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump' complete the collection. These narrative gems are accompanied by explanatory notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore (included by kind permission of the Hogwarts Headmaster's archive). His illuminating thoughts reveal the stories to be much more than just simple moral tales, and are sure to make Babbitty Rabbitty and the slug-belching Hopping Pot as familiar to Muggles as Snow White and Cinderella. ISBN 9781408894613
Series
Harry Potter universe series
(8 books)
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2019
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Rowling, J K |
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18560
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Tales of Deltora
Questions answered about where the Shadow Lord came from and who were the Masked Ones. The truth about the battles and bloodlines that forged the Deltora adventures are revealed. ISBN 9781865048079
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2005
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily & McBride, Marc (ill) |
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43471
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Tarin of the Mammoths: Clan of wolves
Tarin's quest to save Mammoth Clan seems increasingly out of reach. Badly injured while fleeing the savage Boar Clan, Tarin and the twins face certain death as the harsh Winter descends. But an unexpected refuge not only saves their lives but offers new friends, and Tarin finally realises his greatest wish. When Spring comes, will Tarin have the strength to leave and continue his dangerous journey? ISBN 9780143309383
Publisher Penguin Books Australia, 2017
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Sandhu, Jo |
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977754
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Temora and the wordsnatcher
Temora Murphy doesn't fit in with other girls or with her mother, until a birthday wish brings escape through magical books that appear at the bottom of her garden. On her twelfth birthday she makes another wish that transports her to an another world. Inhabitants of this world have long been waiting for her and they appreciate her arrival. When other apprentices catch a magical disease it seems a monster thought long dead could be responsible. Temora realises she must face the darkness to save everyone. ISBN 9781761110122
Publisher Wombat Books, 2023
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Gordon, Kate |
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2298
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Terrible thing that happened to Barnaby Brocket, The
The Brockets are normal and respectable, and they hate anyone who is different. When Barnaby is born, he's certainly not ordinary. He defies the laws of gravity and floats. Barnaby is desperate to please his parents but he just can't keep both feet on the ground. The Brockets decide Barnaby must go. Betrayed and alone, Barnaby floats into the path of a special hot air balloon and begins a magical journey with extraordinary new friends. ISBN 9780857531476
Publisher Doubleday, 2012
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Boyne, John & Jeffers, Oliver (ill) |
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The Hidden series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
The Hidden series
(3 books)
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Tanner, Lian |
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The impossible quest series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
The impossible quest series
(5 books)
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Forsyth, Kate |
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The Indian in the cupboard series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
The Indian in the cupboard series
(5 books)
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Banks, Lynne Reid |
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The Keepers trilogy series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
The Keepers trilogy series
(3 books)
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Tanner, Lian |
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The land of stories series
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The land of stories series
(6 books)
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Colfer, Chris & Dorman, Brandon (ill) |
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The Midnight Children series
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The Midnight Children series
(3 books)
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Halim, Tunku & Chitale, Parag (ill) |
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The Warlock's child series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
The Warlock's child series
(3 books)
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Various |
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The wild magic trilogy
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
The wild magic trilogy
(3 books)
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Kiernan, Celine |
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The Wombles series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
The Wombles series
(6 books)
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Beresford, Elisabeth & Price, Nick (ill) |
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24449
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There may be a castle
On Christmas Eve, eleven year old Mouse, his mother and two sisters are travelling to his grandparents. It's snowing, visibility is bad, and the car crashes off the road. Mouse is thrown from the car and, when he wakes, he's not in his world any more. So begins a quest to find a castle in a world of monsters, minstrels, dangerous knights and mysterious wizards. There's terrifying danger but also more excitement than Mouse has ever known. But, as the cold grows, Mouse's quest becomes more important than ever. ISBN 9781848668621
Publisher Quercus Children's Books, 2016
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Torday, Piers |
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15324
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Third prince, The
When Princess Glori wishes for a charming prince and he doesn't turn up, she gets impatient and wishes again and again. Surprising things may happen. ISBN 9780143301189
Publisher Penguin, 2004
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Flynn, Rachel |
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1019628
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This spells trouble
Winston is fourteen and apprenticed to the wizard Faramond. Winston's problem (well, one of them) is that he is much brighter than his master, bringing him to the attention of the evil High Sorceress, Yolantha. She needs Winston to help her secure the Imperium Key and access to a world of magical slaves. He wants to stop her and free the magical creatures already in his world. Can Winston and his companions thwart Yolantha's evil plans? ISBN 9781922696311
Publisher Ford Street Publishing, 2023
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Collins, Paul & McMullen, Sean |
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4466
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Three Indian goddesses
Enter the magical and exotic world of Indian legends in these three modern stories, inspired by Hindu tales. There are temples, festivals, dancing, curses and battles, as well as three Indian goddesses, Kali, Lakshmi & Durga. ISBN 9781406330953
Publisher Walker Books, 2011
Topics /
Asia-Pacific literature /
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Gavin, Jamila |
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15759
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Three Indian princesses
Discover the enchanting lives of three Indian princesses, Savitri, Damayanti and Sita, in these retellings of three Hindu tales. Enter the world of palaces, beautiful jewels, romance, jealousy, secrets and demons. ISBN 9781406330960
Publisher Walker Books, 2011
Topics /
Asia-Pacific literature /
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Gavin, Jamila |
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37064
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Three loves of Persimmon, The
In the 1920s, Persimmon lives a solitary life, pouring her passion into the florist shop she owns in an underground railway station. Her only companion is Rose, a talking cabbage. Intriguing young men come and go but Persimmon has yet to find the love of her life. Beneath the shop lives an enquiring mouse, Epiphany. When Persimmon and Epiphany meet, life will never be the same again. ISBN 9780143205012
Publisher Penguin Books Australia, 2010
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Golds, Cassandra |
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1108
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Timekeeper, The
Two worlds, the real world and the one across the Barrier, are in terrible danger. Only Patrick can save them from destruction. The sequel to Finders keepers. ISBN 9781862918382
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2009
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Rodda, Emily |
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579250
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Ting Ting the ghosthunter
Ting Ting is a ghost-hunter in training. Her adoptive grandmother is Por, the famous ghost-hunter, and Ting Ting's teacher. When Por disappears, Ting Ting must bravely face a powerful spectral enemy. Will she be strong enough to save Por and the villagers? ISBN 9780143787334
Publisher Penguin Random House Australia, 2018
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Wang, Gabrielle |
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43385
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Tom Trueheart and the land of dark stories
The Trueheart house is busy - today Tom's older brothers are getting married and preparing to live happily ever after. But an unexpected wedding guest arrives. Someone who has decided that there will be no more Happy Endings. Tom must defeat the storybook monsters even though he is only the size of a thumb. ISBN 9780192792136
Series
Tom Trueheart series
(2 of 3)
Publisher Oxford University Press, 2009
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Beck, Ian |
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16062
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Tom Trueheart and the land of myths and legends
Tom is determined to rescue his father, Jack the Giant-Killer, from the clutches of the dastardly Ormestone. But to do so he will have to overcome such terrors as the ferocious Norse dragon, an angry Cyclops and, worst of all, the hungry Minotaur waiting in the centre of the labyrinth. ISBN 9780192755643
Series
Tom Trueheart series
(3 of 3)
Publisher Oxford University Press, 2010
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Beck, Ian |
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Tom Trueheart series
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Tom Trueheart series
(3 books)
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Beck, Ian |
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34683
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Tom's Midnight Garden: Graphic novel
A graphic adaptation of Philippa Pearce's classic tale from 1958. When Tom's brother gets the measles Tom is sent away to his aunt's house for his own safety. But it is the start of the holidays and Tom could think of nothing worse. But he soon finds that the strange building and its weird occupants will begin him on the biggest and most bazaar adventure of his life. So good he might just decide never to come home. But where is Tom's midnight garden anyway? Is it the future? The past? A dream? A spellbinding fantasy, beautifully illustrated, balancing magic and science fiction in a timeless tale for readers of all ages. ISBN 9780192747051
Publisher Oxford University Press, 2016
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Pearce, Philippa & Edith |
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751056
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Total eclipse of Nestor Lopez
All Nestor Lopez wants is to live in one place for more than a few months and have dinner with his dad. When he and his mother move to a new town to live with his grandmother after his dad's latest deployment, Nestor plans to lay low. He definitely doesn't want to anyone find out his deepest secret: that he can talk to animals. But when the animals in his new town start disappearing, Nestor's grandmother becomes the prime suspect after she is spotted in the woods where they were last seen. As Nestor investigates the source of the disappearances, he learns that they are being seized by a tule vieja - a witch who can absorb an animal's powers by biting it during a solar eclipse. And the next eclipse is just around the corner... Now it's up to Nestor's extraordinary ability and his new friends to catch the tule vieja - and save a place he might just call home. ISBN 9780374313609
Publisher MacMillan, 2020
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Cuevas, Adrianna |
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11425
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Totally creepy
Nothing exciting ever happens in Glenville and Gemma is bored over her long summer holidays. When the new neighbours move in across the street, Gemma's life suddenly becomes very exciting. ISBN 9780733311116
Publisher ABC Books, 2003
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Simons, Moya |
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7144
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Toy terror: Batteries included
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story You've won a contest and can choose between two prize toys: Nasty Kathy the talking doll or a robot called the Annihilator 3000. It's the perfect chance to play with toys...evil toys. ISBN 9780590934923
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1997
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Stine, R L |
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7228
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Trapped in the circus of fear
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. You did so well at Circus Camp, you're allowed to join a real circus for a week. But it turns out to be a Circus of Fear! Meet the Girl with Five Tongues and the Kid with Rotten Flesh. These sideshow freaks used to be normal kids -- until the evil ringmistress got hold of them. And now she's after you. You'd better destroy her evil powers... before she turns you into the Kid Who Lives in a Jar! The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings! ISBN 9780590419208
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1998
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Stine, R L |
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Tremada
Shiana helps a dragon, found injured in the forest behind her home, to find its way home, only to discover that he is the King of Tremada. War between the dragons and gnomes of Tremada is imminent. Shiana has an important role to play. ISBN 9780143300854
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2004
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Hoopmann, Kathy |
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7021
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Trick or trap
Scott Harmon would be the kid who is most afraid of everything at his school. That is, if it wasn't for his best friend, Amanda Gold, who is just as easily terrified. They really don't have it easy. Scott's younger sister spends all of her time trying to get them to scream. Scott and Amanda are also tormented by some neighbourhood kids. But this Halloween, Scott and Amanda are determined to get over their fears, even if that means spending time in the creepy old house that everyone else says is haunted. And if Scott and Amanda can stop being so afraid, maybe they can even finally get some revenge... ISBN 9780545627788
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
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Stine, R L |
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7257
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Trick or... Trapped!
A "Give Yourself Goosebumps" story. Readers embark on a scary night of trick-or-treating in a rich new neighbourhood where nothing is what it seems and every house has a frightening surprise, in a story with over twenty different endings. ISBN 9780590993937
Series
Goosebumps series
(99 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 1999
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Stine, R L |
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Trophy of champions, The
The greatest pirate crews gather for an epic tournament of strength and skill. There is no silver or bronze, just gold, gold, gold for the winning team. Whisker has more on his mind than victory, he's on the trail of a fox. ISBN 9780987461537
Series
Pie rats series
(4 of 6)
Publisher Daydream Press, 2014
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Stelzer, Cameron |
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Trouble twisters series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Series
Trouble twisters series
(3 books)
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Nix, Garth & Williams, Sean |
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Truck dogs: a novel in four bites
In a far-off desert world, similar to outback Australia, evolution has taken a turn. It is inhabited by creatures covered in fur but with living steel panels beneath who gnaw on bones, sniff lamp posts and fill up on oil. ISBN 9780670893331
Publisher Penguin, 2003
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Base, Graeme |
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Truth about magic, The (School of magic 1)
At birth, each human child is bestowed a gift by the Faeries. Sometimes, these gifts cause their owners much inconvenience. Two children learn the value of their gifts when they are sent to the faery school of magic. ISBN 9781862915404
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2005
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Luckett, Dave |
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