The quirky and delightful mice, moles and squirrels of Redwall Abbey will enchant any child who loves an adventure, as these peace-loving creatures fight an epic battle against their evil foes - the rats, weasels and foxes.
Philippa is spending the family holidays in a beach caravan when she is adopted by a bad-tempered sweet-toothed Nimbin, who proceeds to make the summer very interesting indeed!
"Ethnic diversity" is all very well during Multicultural Week at school, but just try making it onto the cricket team when you're Vietnamese! Lan decides to take the situation into his own hands and forms the Nips XI A refreshing and empowering read for all young Australians.
A stimulating tale in the style of Alice in Wonderland where Milo, "a brave lad with a stout heart, a steadfast dog and a serviceable, small automobile," saves the imprisoned princesses Rhyme and Reason.
Pippilotta Provisiona Gaberdina Dandeliona Ephraims-daughter Longstocking is freckly, red-headed, orphaned and "as rich as a troll". Romp through all the escapades of this unforgettable, independent character.
When the people of Rin wake one morning to find their precious, life-giving stream has dried up, they have no choice but to trust in the village's most timid child, Rowan, to solve a riddle and save their home.
The gentle story of young Sadako and her quest to make a thousand paper cranes is a poignant reminder of war's tragic effect on the innocent.
From the fertile coast to the dusty dry prairie country comes Sarah, in answer to an advertisement. The spare yet stunning prose of Sarah's story as a potential new wife and stepmother is a joy to read.
Who says that a pig can't round up sheep just as well as a dog can? The Sheep-pig, known to most of us as Babe, is a delightfully intrepid little character who proves that you are only bound by the limits of your own imagination.
For the inquisitive Hazel Green and her friend the Yak no mystery is too great, even the perplexing case of Mr Petrusca's missing lobsters. A gorgeous adventure encompassing fish, friendship and the power of the written word.
A wonderful Australian classic about a boy, a pelican and the love and trust that exists between animals and humans.
This is the classic warm story about the Tucks, a very special family with an incredible secret; and the little girt who learns from them the importance of the cycle of life.
Meg's father disappeared while working on mysterious time travel experiments. Now it is up to her, her brother, Charles Wallace, and her friend Calvin to rescue him. Original and engaging science fiction with wonderfully well-rounded characters.
