The Two-hearted Numbat by Ambelin and Ezekial Kwaymullina12 July, 2008Numbat has two hearts—one made of feathers, and one of stone. When he’s wearing his feather heart, he’s soft, kind and likeable—but exhausted from helping others.
The Last Sky by Alice Nelson11 July, 2008Alice Nelson, who was shortlisted for the 2004 Australian/Vogel Award for Swimming Without Water is a literary writer. Her new novel The Last Sky is about stories and how they define us
The Invisible Road by Elizabeth Knox11 July, 2008The Invisible Road, by acclaimed New Zealand author Elizabeth Knox (The Vintner’s Luck), is apparently aimed at the adult market, however has strong crossover potential to the young adult market.
High Potential by Ber Carroll11 July, 2008Katie Horgan is a hard-working Sydney lawyer on the cusp of becoming a partner in her prestigious law firm. Just as she is about to be sent to Ireland as part of her training
Hard Rain by David Rollins11 July, 2008The third thriller by David Rollins featuring his motormouthed sleuth Vin Cooper will definitely appeal to readers of high-tech, military-oriented murder dramas.
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton11 July, 2008This is the second novel by the Queensland author of The Shifting Fog. The book opens with a little girl abandoned on a ship to Australia
Dissection by Jacinta Halloran11 July, 2008Dissection is a skillfully written piece of work that charts the despair of a woman, a doctor, who begins to question her ability to function both professionally and personally.
The Demon Horseman: Dreaming in Amber Book 4 by Tony Shillitoe11 July, 2008The cover will tell you that this is the fourth volume of the ‘Dreaming in Amber’ series. While the quartet does stand alone in terms of readability, this is really the latest adventure in what is probably the most detailed world in Australian fantasy.
Bright Air by Barry Maitland11 July, 2008Barry Maitland has crafted a well-researched and solid thriller that takes you from London to Sydney, as well as up to the dizzy heights of steep and craggy cliff faces in New Zealand
As Darkness Falls by Bronwyn Parry11 July, 2008Two detectives, one from the city and one from the bush, team up to find a missing child. Both are haunted by their respective pasts.
The Pages by Murray Bail11 July, 2008Murray Bail-author of the much-loved modern Australian classic Eucalyptus-has finally ended the 10-year wait with his new novel The Pages. Erica is a mild and conservative woman who is considered the expert on philosophical thought at Sydney University.
Possum Magic on display3 July, 2008Original illustrations by Julie Vivas from the much-loved children's classic
Possum Magic (Mem Fox, Scholastic) will be on display to the public until 28 July
Another children's e-book free online3 July, 2008Children's author D C Green has announced he will be giving away free downloads of
Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine (Barrel Books).
Into the Fire By Pam Harvey & Michael Panckridge1 July, 2008In Australia, summer is either a time for the beach, an opportunity to watch some cricket, or a genuine threat to life and property.
Not Like Georgie by Scott Hatcher1 July, 2008A little boy is planning his birthday party.
My Candlelight Novel by Joanne Horniman1 July, 2008This book is a very subtle and very Australian offering from Queensland writer Joanne Horniman.
Lucy Zeezou's Goal by Liz Deep-Jones1 July, 2008Set in both Milan and Sydney, Lucy Zeezou’s Goal introduces 14-year-old Lucia (or ‘Lucy’) Zoffi, the football-mad but modelling-bound daughter of a world-renowned Italian footballer.
Love You T(w)oo by Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli1 July, 2008Giuseppina, or Pina, is a third-generation Italian teenager living in Adelaide.
I'm Glad You're My Dad by Cathy Phelan1 July, 2008These small-format ‘I’m Glad’ books follow on from I’m Glad You’re My Mum and I’m Glad You’re My Gran.
The Night We Made the Flag by Carole Wilkinson & Sebastian Ciaffoglone1 July, 2008In her first picture book, award-winning author Carole Wilkinson offers a unique view the Eureka Stockade.
Emily and the Big Bad Bunyip by Jackie French, illus by Bruce Whatley, Angus & Robertson1 July, 2008It’s Christmas Day in Shaggy Gully. All the animals are revelling in the joys of the holiday according to their various natures (kangaroos bouncing, kookaburras chortling, echidnas prickling) all except one, that is.
Sprite Downberry by Nette Hilton1 July, 2008Sprite is in primary school, dealing with the collective unkindness of her fellow classmates, and the loss of her former best friend, who is adding to her taunting.
Special Kev by Chris McKimmie1 July, 2008Kevin is the only one in his family with curly red hair and freckles. His mother calls him Special Kev.
Donald Loves Drumming by Nicholas Bland & Nick Bland1 July, 2008Aimed at children from three years of age, this book will enchant both children and their parents