YOUNGER READERS RESOURCES
Alice Miranda At Camp by Jacqueline Harvey
An exciting announcement has been made and Alice-Miranda and her schoolmates are going on camp. There are sleep outs, treasure hunts and so many other activities to look forward to! However, it’s not all fun and games. Alice-Miranda and Millie will need to keep a close eye on Caprice, the school’s newest student, who seems determined to cause trouble.
Next door to the camp is Pelham Park, where Alice-Miranda’s father, Hugh, grew up. These days, Hugh’s beautiful old house serves as a retirement home but when some startling objects are uncovered in its cellar, the peaceful estate is turned upside down. With help from a much-loved relative, Alice-Miranda sets out to investigate.
Billie B Brown: The Best Day Ever by Sally Rippin and Aki Fukuoaka
Billie is so excited for the school bazaar! There’s only one problem: her friends want to go on the Super-Dooper Snake ride and Billie isn’t sure she’s brave enough.
Ella and Olivia: Note Perfect by Yvette Poshoglian and Danielle McDonald
Clem Timmins can’t wait to see her best friends after being apart all summer holidays. But when they get back together, things have changed. Bridge is boy-crazy and acting like a different person. Ellie is wearing a bra and having a real-life romance. Clem feels left behind. When she makes friends with Tom, suddenly everyone’s gossiping about whether they’re going to be a couple. Clem’s got no interest in having a boyfriend. Or does she?
At school camp, Bridge crosses the line and Clem has to make a decision. Can she keep growing up with her friends when they’re growing apart?
This story of fitting in and falling out perfectly captures how it feels to balance on the edge of who you are and who you want to be.
Ella Diaries : Total TV Drama by Meredith Costain and Danielle McDonald
Ella has been chosen for the quiz team and is going on television game show QUIZ ZAM! She is going to be a star! But Ellas TV dreams soon turn into total DRAMA when Zoe doesnt make the team and know it all Peach gets her spot instead! Worst of all, the other team on the show is super smart... and super MEAN! Will Ella and Peach EMBARRASS themselves on national television? Or can they work out a way to share the spotlight?
Hotdog 5 : Camping Time by Anh Do and Dan McGuiness
Hotdog, Lizzie and Kev are going CAMPING! There will be wood chopping, campfire singalongs and an EPIC biscuit eating competition. It is going to be awesome! Can Hotdog, Lizzie and Kev learn the skills they need to survive in the bush?
Ninja Kid 5: Ninja Clones by Anh Do and Anton Emdin
Nelson and Kenny have been CLONED!
Robot Nelson and Robot Kenny are faster, smarter, and better dancers! But when the clones spin out of control at school camp, can the REAL Nelson and Kenny SAVE THE DAY?
Real Pigeons Eat Danger by Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood
Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!
The REAL PIGEONS aren’t just an awesome squad of crime fighters who protect the city. They’re also REAL FRIENDS.
But with a deranged ostrich on the loose, a secret warehouse full of bottled birds and power-hungry ibis to deal with, can their friendship survive?
Every Real Pigeons book contains THREE hilarious, silly and engrossing mysteries!
The Bad Guys Episode 13 : Cut To The Chase
A MYSTERIOUS DOORWAY! (Sure, it’s in a restaurant that serves poop, but that doesn’t make it any less mysterious. OK?) Behold! What lies beyond?! An evil centipede? An alternate universe? A few decent explanations? VRRRING! NING! NING! NING! Hey, was that a CHAINSAW?! Let’s see if you can read and run at the same time... GO! It’s the BAD GUYS EPISODE 13.
Weirdo 17 : Spinning Weird
LET’S GO, LIONS!
Weir and his basketball team REALLY want to WIN!
But Bella and Henry’s ALLEY-OOP is more of an ALLY-OOPS! Toby’s DUNK is more of a CLUNK! And Weir’s free throw is more of an OH NO!
Can their new teacher Miss Carroll help out?!
It won’t be easy... but it will be FUNNY!
What Zola Did On Thursday by Melina Marchetta and Deb Hudson
A wonderful children’s series celebrating community, sustainability, diversity and family from the bestselling author of Looking for Alibrandi. Fun, heartwarming stories full of mischief, humour and feeling, sure to charm and engage newly independent young readers.
Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and her nonna. Every day of the week is an adventure. But Zola has a problem. No matter how much she tries, she can't keep out of trouble. Like on Thursday, when she and the gang form a band and upset their cranky neighbour, Mr Walton . . .
Collect all seven stories in the series – one for every day of the week!