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The Chaos Crystal by Jennifer Fallon1 October, 2008This is the final volume of the ‘Tide Lords’ quartet. From the first volume, The Immortal Prince, onwards Fallon has taken her readers on a journey further and further away from the usual fantasy expectations.
Champions by Ben Collins1 October, 2008Three additional interviews differentiate the second Champions from the 2006 edition, making Collins’ gathering of players and coaches an even more formidable collection.
Sammy Joins the Shooting Stars by Michele Cox1 October, 2008Written by former New Zealand international footballer and current head of women’s football Michele Cox, Sammy Joins the Shooting Stars joins the growing league of football fiction aimed at involving girls in the beautiful game.
Enigma by Graeme Base1 October, 2008Enigma: A Magical Mystery follows the adventures of young Bertie as he tries to solve the mystery of vanishing magical objects from his grandfather’s retirement home for aged magicians.
Belmont and the Dragon by Zarb & Gold1 October, 2008Belmont lives in a home for orphans and foundlings in a medieval city called Old New York and although he is ‘small of stature’, he longs to be a big brave knight and have adventures-in particular, to tame a dragon and maybe rescue a princess.
Genesis by Bernard Beckett1 October, 2008In the year 2075, on the island Republic (once New Zealand Aotearoa), we witness young Anaximander before exacting examiners, seeking admission to the extremely elite Academy.
The Make-Your-Own Joke Book by Sharon Holt1 October, 2008Future stand-up comediennes and comedians need look no further than Sharon Holt’s book on making jokes.
Ocean Pearl by J.C. Burke1 October, 2008It’s 6:40am and all is not well in the Starfish Sisters’ cabin.
The Joke's on Selby by Duncan Ball1 October, 2008In Selby’s hometown of Bogusville, the most famous comedian is Gary Gaggs.