Emily Gale crafts stories for young readers, drawing on nearly two decades of experience within the children's and YA book industry. Her writing delves into the experiences of teenagers and younger children, offering sensitive insights into their emotional landscapes and the challenges they face. Gale's work frequently explores themes of adolescence, identity, and navigating the world, informed by her extensive background in publishing. Through her narratives, she provides readers with engaging and accessible literary journeys.
Junior spy/inventor extraordinaire, Eliza Boom, is back with a BLAST (well, more of a FIZZ actually), as she finds herself on a fizz-tastic adventure to reveal the truth about her suspicious next-door neighbour, Mrs McNice and her mysterious, humming, 'fizz-buzzing' house. Will Eliza's inventing super-skills have enough fizz to save the day?
Gisela Kaplan - Bird and primate scientist: Gisela Kaplan -
Set in post-war Germany, Gisela Kaplan's journey is marked by resilience and an evolving empathy for all living creatures. Her scientific research on Australian magpies, tawny frogmouths, and other notable bird species has established her as a prominent authority in the field of animal behavior, showcasing her dedication to understanding and advocating for wildlife.
Eliza Boom embarks on an adventurous mission alongside her loyal dog, Einstein, to catch a spy and confront a class bully. As an aspiring junior spy and assistant inventor, Eliza navigates a world filled with silliness and chaos, making for an engaging read. The book combines humor and creativity, appealing to younger audiences through its fun doodles and entertaining escapades.
An exciting collaboration from two of Australia’s favourite middle-grade authors
Summer is trying to recover from a tragedy, but it seems impossible when her family is falling apart around her. Having an extraordinary best friend like Mal helps a little, but Summer's secret source of happiness is a link to the past: one very special guitar. Now her dad's plan to save them is turning Summer's life upside down again. The next thing she knows, they've moved to the other side of the world. In Australia, Summer makes an unlikely friend, who seems to be magically connected to her guitar. Is this for real? Has a mysterious boy been sent to help Summer? Or could it be the other way around?
One of us is in the dark. One of us is a bully. One of us wants to be understood. One of us loves a girl who loves another. One of us remembers the past as if it just happened. One of us believes they’ve drawn the future. But we’re all on the same map, looking for the same thing.Year Ten begins with a jolt for best friends and neighbours Wren and Milo. Along with Hari, Juliet, Ben and Adie, they tell a story of friendship, family, wild crushes, bitter feuds, and the power of a portrait.As their lives interwine, images could bring them together, and tear them apart.FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE OTHER SIDE OF SUMMER
*Silent Scream!*Kass Kennedy is nobody's idol. She does forget the lyrics. She's not a gleek. The x factor? Not her! Read her lips: She has the right to remain silent.Just try telling that to her dad.Because he's totally lost it this time, demanding Kass audition for a TV talent show. Which would be slightly less than death-by-embarrassment if Kass could (duh!) actually sing. And if even the smallest part of her craved the spotlight. Stardom is her dad's dream, not hers. But he's so fragile, she's afraid he just might crack if she doesn't go through with his latest, craziest plan.Not helping: Her hopelessly MIA mom. The budding criminal mastermind also known as her kid brother. And amateur shrink Izzy and used-to-be-sweet Char, who've gone all frenemies over a boy in brown boots. (Don't ask.)It's only rock n' roll? If only! Inside, Kass is screaming, but no one is listening. How loud does a girl have to shout to be heard?
