The magical island of Bastion hangs above a flooded world-- and it's in danger. Can a brave gang of misfits -- including Kurt (an eight-foot mushroom) and Flicker (a gemstone fairy) -- save their imperilled island? A quirky middle grade fantasy adventure.
Where do balloons go at bedtime? Matthew has the answer but, as usual, his bossy older sister Jessica needs to see the proof. A fun book that takes the reader on a journey to the imaginary land of Balloonia.
When Finn and Sage realise that local legends of merfolk are true, they are caught up in a dangerous battle against an ancient underwater enemy as the magical sea-people fight to protect their secret. From the author of Guardians of the Wild Unicorns.
The thrilling finale of the award-winning Nowhere Emporium trilogy. The magical store has changed, and beneath the treasures, something sinister is lurking. Mirren is bewitched by the Emporium, but where is its owner, Daniel?
Adventurer Ivy North is afraid to go outside. But when a sorcerer turns her brother into a bird, Ivy must go to an enchanted realm to rescue him. Can Ivy face her fear and save her brother? The captivating debut from a new voice in children's fiction.
Manx Fearty is an orphan from Haarville -- a foggy island town with a magical secret -- on a bizarre quest with his friends to solve a murky mystery and save their hometown. A darkly comic adventure, full of heart, from award-winner Justin Davies.
Clare and Alex are sad at leaving their old home in QLD to live on a property in the Goonoo Forest. However, the spectacular display of fairy lights on their arrival alerts them to the fact that their new home is not what they expected. The children are soon drawn into the mystical world of the forest and meet some of the amazing creatures from ......
ISBN-13: 9781922833686
(Hardback)
Publisher: LITTLE STEPS Imprint: LITTLE STEPS PUBLISHING
Troy would rather kill soldiers in his computer game than write an essay for the Anzac Day competition. But when his mum comes home from Nanna Elsie's with old photos and a journal from Gallipoli, he is transported to the horrors of a real battlefield. Whose journal is it and what is in it that makes Troy have a change of heart about writing the ......
Tattling is an all too familiar occurrence among children that can have harmful impacts on friends and relationships. This spellbinding story encourages children to examine the difference between snitching and telling, and the impact of their words on others.
Join Hannah as she grows up in the magic-filled world of Goonoo Forrest in this delightful collection of stories. From fairies to mythical creatures, dreadful aunts and imaginary ducks, this collection is sure to enchant readers of all ages.
ISBN-13: 9781922678676
(Hardback)
Publisher: LITTLE STEPS Imprint: LITTLE STEPS PUBLISHING
Mia and her Grandfather return to the magical world of Nilimbia. When Mia creates a dream to save an endangered species, she is appointed Dream Weaver. The acts of a few change everything though, and a mission to prove her skills forces Mia to make some difficult decisions. Can Mia follow her heart and imagination to unite the humans and hybrids?
ISBN-13: 9781922358295
(Paperback)
Publisher: LITTLE STEPS Imprint: LITTLE STEPS PUBLISHING
Not all witches are bad to begin with… Long before Rapunzel was held in her tower by the witch, Gothel, her mother had her own adventures. Magnolia Kingdom is thrown into turmoil when their beloved queen dies leaving behind a newborn daughter, Princess Eleanor. When the king remarries, the future looks bright...
ISBN-13: 9781925839708
(Paperback)
Publisher: LITTLE STEPS Imprint: LITTLE STEPS PUBLISHING
Now that Miri and Rapunzel are all grown up, Rapunzel brings her children to Magnolia Kingdom’s annual spring Tournament. But when one of the young princesses comes into contact with magical relic of Miri and Rapunzel’s past, her life and the safety of Magnolia Kingdom is threatened. Can the royals save the kingdom once more?
ISBN-13: 9781922358677
(Paperback)
Publisher: LITTLE STEPS Imprint: LITTLE STEPS PUBLISHING
Three things I know are certain in my life
Firstly, I am a cursed Halfling – part faerie, part human.
Another thing I know is I hate faeries. They are deceitful, evil and conniving.
The third thing I know – and it is a certainty – Nothing is guaranteed in this life including your sanity, your family and your world as you ......
Monsters may look and act scary, but deep down they're not so different from you and me. They talk and giggle, they read and clean their rooms, and they have ENORMOUS chompers for...eating ice cream! This humorous book will have kids giggling and turning the pages as they discover that monsters aren't so scary after all--and discover their own inn
Two troubled young adults find themselves key players in a deadly game, that spans the 21st Century
and the Viking Age. While struggling to fit in at school, Amy becomes increasingly obsessed with the Virtual Reality game, Erinland. As the VR characters begin to invade her dreams and waking moments, she finds herself propelled into 9th ......
When Teak is lonely she travels to the imaginary world she has created filled with fascinating characters. This insightful book explores a child's instinct to use imagination to offer comfort and deal with anxiety.
In his last year of primary school, Albert becomes lost while escaping from bullies. He finds himself in an underworld of stormwater drains and sewers, where he befriends an ageing rat, a small bird and a crazy echidna.
ISBN-13: 9781921042942
(Paperback)
Publisher: LITTLE STEPS Imprint: LITTLE STEPS PUBLISHING
Drake Dramco is a teenage dragon boy living in a land where people evolved from dragons. When Drake’s father is kidnapped, Drake and his friends illegally grow their wings and fly into an adventure that changes his life...
BOOK 2 OF TEA IN PAJAMAS, THE ADVENTUROUS NEW MIDDLE GRADE FANTASY SERIES - Themes of self-awareness, courage and differentiating appearance from reality- Modern-day dialogue paired with imaginary lands, Greek myths, magic and music- Beautifully illustrated throughout
"A hundred miles from the mainland, half in the sea, half out of it. The rules are different here?" All 13-year-old Blair Zielinski wants is a way off the remote Scottish island her parents have dragged her to. Roscoe is home to thousands of deer, a couple of hundred people, a complete lack of phone signal, and some unusual violet-eyed creatures. ......
Based on meticulous research into these tales, this volume is an encyclopedia, a field guide to the creatures that can be found in Maine and beyond. The entries have been peer reviewed by notable experts in the fields of folklore, anthropology, Native studies, and cryptozoology.
Myopia (short-sightedness), device dependency and lack of outdoor activity are public health concerns worldwide. Stories from the plano adventures are based on years of scientific research, written specially to empower young readers to tackle these adverse effects of excessive device use. This is the third title in the plano adventures
Lord Myopic is determined to cover Murktown in fog, and take control of its people. Only Professor Plano knows how to defeat him! He is on his way to pick up his Clear Vision potion when he ends up in the backyard of a certain pair of twins! Little does he know, this is the exact place he needs to be to succeed.
This is the second title in the plano adventures. On their way to Rainbow's Edge to seek the help of the Ray Keepers, Professor Plano, Zed and Zee meet a flight of sickly dragons. The trio rush to find the Ray Keepers to save the dragons, but are they too late?
Second instalment of the critically-acclaimed Sentinel Trilogy. In his desperate search for answers about the Sentinels, an ancient society of guardians that his parents once belonged to, fifteen-year-old Nicholas Hallow is tipped into a fresh nightmare of terrifying monsters - and even more sinister humans. As Nicholas is challenged to become a ......