A girl who transforms into a dog, a magic puppet show with the power to change lives and a story about the mysteries of the imagination from Ursula Dubosarsky, the Australian Children's Laureate.
Ursula Dubosarsky Book order
Ursula Dubosarsky's writing delves into the poignant transition of childhood and its inevitable passing. Her narratives often explore the experiences of young protagonists as they observe, question, and grow, fundamentally changing as their formative years recede. Dubosarsky captures the delicate balance between personal reflection and broader life lessons, noting how influences shape young lives. Her work offers a sensitive portrayal of growing up and the enduring impact of those transformative experiences.






- 2021
- 2016
Talkative Tombstone: Volume 6
- 88 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Set in a Buenos Aires cemetery, the story revolves around the mysterious talking tomb of the beloved tango singer Anibal Manzana, leaving everyone puzzled. Coco, filled with nerves, teams up with his practical cousin Alberta to investigate the ghostly phenomenon. Together, they embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind the eerie occurrence, blending elements of mystery and family dynamics.
- 2016
Quivering Quavers: Volume 5
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
In this fifth adventure, Coco Carlomagno and his cousin Alberta take on the case of La Bella Cucharita, a renowned opera singer facing a crisis before her comeback performance. Mysterious notes threaten to disrupt her return, leaving her anxious and uncertain. With their detective skills and logical reasoning, the guinea pig duo embarks on a mission to uncover the sender of these unsettling messages, aiming to save the day and restore calm before the highly anticipated show.
- 2015
The Looming Lamplight: Volume 2
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
In this engaging sequel, the guinea pig detective teams up with his cousin Coco Carlomagno to tackle a puzzling mystery in Buenos Aires. Chief of Police Coco notices a mysterious light flickering from his office in the Obelisco and suspects it may hold a hidden message. With his cousin Alberta's sharp intellect, they embark on a quest to decode the enigmatic signal and uncover the truth behind the looming lamplight, blending adventure and clever problem-solving in a delightful setting.
- 2015
The Missing Mongoose: Volume 3
- 84 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of a chaotic Buenos Aires zoo, the story follows Chief of Police Coco as she navigates an urgent crisis: the disappearance of a rare mongoose. Amidst the confusion of misplaced animals, including rabbits in the Tigers' enclosure and hippos in Panda's Palace, Coco faces the challenges of maintaining order and solving the mystery. The narrative blends humor and adventure as she works to restore peace in the zoo.
- 2014
The Dismal Daffodil: The Cryptic Casebook of Coco Carlomagno (and Alberta) Bk 4
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Perplexing puzzles, mind-boggling mazes and cracking codes feature in this series of stories about a pair of guinea-pig detectives - Coco Carlomagno, the easily-startled Chief of Police, and his more sensible cousin, Alberta.
- 2013
The Perplexing Pineapple: The Cryptic Casebook of Coco Carlomagno (and Alberta) Bk 1
- 84 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Buenos Aires' Chief of Police, Coco Carlomagno, is sure his office high in the Obelisco is haunted. There's only one guinea pig Coco can turn to, to help him in his hour of need: his logic-loving cousin Alberta. Can Alberta help him unravel the mysteries of the perplexing pineapple?
- 2013
Um die Liebe seiner Ehefrau zu testen, erfindet der Opernsänger Elkanah ein Engagement in Philadelphia, das die Familie zum Umzug zwingen würde. Während sich der Rest der Familie damit abfindet, hat die Lüge unerwartete Konsequenzen für den sensiblen Samuel, der Australien nicht verlassen möchte. In seiner Not wendet er sich an seinen Großvater Elias. Da dieser als Jude aus Nazideutschland geflohen ist, ist für ihn die Vorstellung einer „Deportation“ furchtbar. Außerdem verbindet ihn eine besondere Beziehung zu seinem Enkel. Elias fasst kurzerhand den Entschluss, Samuel zu entführen und ihn so bei sich zu behalten – eine Entscheidung, die für Samuel beinahe das Todesurteil bedeutet …
- 2012
The Vietnam War rages overseas but back home, in a year that begins with the hanging of one man and ends with the drowning of another, 11 schoolgirls embrace their own chilling history when their teacher abruptly goes missing during a school outing. Who was the mysterious poet they had met in the garden? What actually happened in the seaside cave that day? And most important, who can they tell about it? In beautifully crafted prose that shimmers and fades, Ursula Dubosarsky reveals how a single shared experience can alter the course of young lives for ever
- 2006
The Red Shoe
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Three sisters growing up in post-World War II Sydney, Australia, deal with their mentally unstable father, their possibly unfaithful mother, and the defecting Russian spy who lives next door.


