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  The Shop at Hoopers Bend

  Anonyme

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  'Rodda is a master storyteller . . . This is a beautiful, compelling story'-- Books+Publishing, four stars 
   
    
  When Quil Medway gets on the train, she thinks she knows where and howher journey will end. At camp. With another school holiday spent surrounded bypeople, but feeling alone. 
    
  Quil doesn't know how wrong she is. She doesn't know anything about theshop at Hoopers Bend. Or a bitter, prickly woman called Bailey Or a littleblack and white dog who at this very moment is chewing through a rope so he'll be free to answer a call that only he can hear. 
    
  She doesn't know about the magic. 
    
  But it won't be long now ... 
  From one of Australia's most renowned children's authors, this is a story about coming home when you didn't even know that was where you belonged. 
  MORE PRAISE 
  'The Shop at Hoopers Bend is a satisfying read for both young and old, with its timeless tale about new life, new hope and new beginnings. Recommended for 9 years and up.' - Reading Time 
  AWARDS 
  Shortlisted - WA Young Readers Book Awards  
    
  Shortlisted - 2017 Aurealis Awards  
    
  Shortlisted - 2018 CBCA Book of the Year Awards  
    
  Shortlisted - 2018 Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards  
    
  Shortlisted - 2018 Queensland Literary Awards

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  Seemingly Wicked & The Mom Who...

  Michelle Kiggins

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  The Seemingly Wicked Series 
  Parenting styles vary & bringing up a child in a wholesome loving environment isn't always easy especially if there are key factors involved; such as, neglect, physical abuse, medical neglect, psychological neglect or abuse, drug addiction or narcissistic tendencies that have not been addressed through counseling. 
  The "Seemingly Wicked" short series will touch on key subject matter for children who present tendencies associated with neglect or abuse. 
  Expressing or verbalizing that others have gone through a tough upbringing, may help children express to counselors, teachers, parents and other professionals so they don't have to feel alone.

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  Isabel the Incredible

  Rachel Kowert

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  Isabel the Incredible is a heartwarming, rhyming picture book about confidence, perseverance, and discovering your inner magic. While other kids in Cloud Canyon were twirling in tutus, Isabel was mastering illusions with her grandmother—Giuliana the Grand, a legendary magician. After years of secret training, Isabel finally steps into the spotlight at the town talent show, determined to prove that real magic exists. 
  This empowering story celebrates curiosity, quiet confidence, and family legacy. With delightful verse and a sprinkle of wonder, Isabel the Incredible inspires young readers to believe in themselves—and a little bit of magic.

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  Billa and Buster Kindness is a...

  Martha Begley Schade

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  Once caring for Buster becomes too strenuous for them, his family decide to abandon him at the edge of Merlin Woods. Now homeless, he nearly perishes but for the kind Billa who decides to care for him. Together a beautiful friendship develops. When Mrs Joyce, who comes to the woods every day to feed the birds and animals, nearly gets mugged, Billa and Buster rush to her aid. The story is about friendship and how kindness is a circle. Galway Fairytales are a range of books that aim to nurture children's wellbeing through Irish storytelling. These books enable discussions on topics such as bullying, friendships, kindness, teamwork, finding your source of good guidance in life, persevering as a friend, the importance of saying sorry and owning up to wrongdoing, the limits to pranking others, social inclusion, family breakup and coping with anxiety. Each story comes complete with a discussion list and sets of interesting facts about some character or aspect in the story. Billa and Buster is the second book of the Merlin Woods Series and comes complete with a discussion list as well as interesting ideas about badgers. Social-emotional learning through enjoyable Irish stories. "If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales." Albert Einstein

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  The Dreamweavers

  G.Z. Schmidt

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  Mei and Yun Wu have always been different from the other kids in the village. 
   
  They’ve learned not to talk about why. 
   
  But now, as this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, the twelve-year-olds find that they are exactly like everyone else: bursting with excitement. 
   
  That’s because word of their grandfather’s incredible mooncakes has reached the Emperor of China himself. And on festival night, the emperor’s son will arrive to sample Grandpa’s mooncakes and report back to His Majesty. 
   
  The twins can hardly dare to dream what might come of the prince’s praise.  
   
  Unfortunately, when disaster strikes on the big night, what happens in the aftermath is the stuff of nightmares. 
   
  Mei and Yun are suddenly left to rescue both their grandfather and their village from a terrible fate. And while the twins have always been able to count on each other, this situation, steeped in ancient magic and tales of curses and revenge, is exactly the sort that’s powerful enough to snap the ties that bind.

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  Steering Toward Normal

  Rebecca Petruck

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  Eighth grade is set to be a good year for Diggy Lawson: He’s chosen a great calf to compete at the Minnesota State Fair, he’ll see a lot of July, the girl he secretly likes at 4-H, and he and his dad Pop have big plans for April Fool’s Day. But everything changes when classmate Wayne Graf’s mother dies, which brings to light the secret that Pop is Wayne’s father, too. Suddenly, Diggy has a half brother, who moves in and messes up his life. Wayne threatens Diggy’s chances at the State Fair, horns in on his girl, and rattles his easy relationship with Pop. 
    
  What started out great quickly turns into the worst year ever, filled with jealousy, fighting, and several incidents involving cow poop. But as the boys care for their steers, pull pranks, and watch too many B movies, they learn what it means to be brothers and change their concept of family as they slowly steer toward a new kind of normal.

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