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Darwin, 1942. As Japanese bombs rain down on her hometown, newly orphaned Molly Hook looks to the skies and runs for her life. Inside a duffel bag, she carries a stone heart and a map that will lead her to Longcoat Bob, the deep-country sorcerer whom she believes cursed her family. Accompanying her are the most unlikely traveling companions: Greta, a razor-tongued actress, and Yukio, a Japanese fighter pilot who’s abandoned his post. Messages from the skies above guide them towards treasure, but foes are close on their trail.

Luise has ringlets. Lottie has braids. Apart from that they look exactly the same. But they are sure that they have never set eyes on each other in their lives. When the two girls meet at a summer camp and discover the secret behind their similarity, they decide to switch places. Everyone is fooled (apart from the dog) and, despite a few mistakes and misadventures, everything goes to plan for Luise as Lottie and Lottie as Luise – until their father meets a young, beautiful woman and things start to unravel....

Darwin, 1942, and as Japanese bombs rain down, motherless Molly Hook, the gravedigger's daughter, turns once again to the sky for guidance. She carries a stone heart inside a duffel bag next to the map that leads to Longcoat Bob, the deep-country sorcerer who put a curse on her family. By her side are the most unlikely travelling companions: Greta, a razor-tongued.

Sophie needs to pay the rent and a story on the occult would sell around Halloween time. The Lodge of the Seven Stars is good for research but Sophie's a sceptic and doesn't believe in any of the rituals. Until she meets the Wanderer who has a story to tell her: a story of three sisters in 17th-century London, their love for each other torn apart by an angel. Not plague, nor Paradise Lost, nor the Great Fire of London can prevent the youngest from trying to save her sisters as they sink deeper and deeper into the angel's seductions.

Four-and-20 extraordinary women; one chance to save a kingdom. What would you sacrifice to save your family, your loved ones, yourself? In September 1486, the reign of King Henry VII of England is again threatened by York loyalists. The only things standing in the way are a 400-year-old Sidhe who just wants to be left alone and a group of London women with a lot to lose if England is plunged back into war. But, in 1486, women have no power. Only the ability to make difficult choices and sometimes-heartbreaking sacrifices.

Charlie is buzzing - she's just had her first modern dance class! It's not all perfect, though. She's in the wrong dance clothes. The trendy girls tease her. And now there's the concert to worry about. But none of that seems to matter once Charlie starts dancing.

Olivia is really worried about going for her first sleepover. Will she say the right things? Will she do things wrong? And will she like the food? Is it a good idea to go for a sleepover after all?

The girls are back! This new collection of Go Girl! features new stories and new adventures. Whether the challenges are bratty little brothers, tattle-tale friends or dealing with a new bully, these girls will always come out on top.This collection includes: "Class Captain", "The New Girl","Karate Kicks","Secret's Out","Holiday!", and "Netball Dreams".

1942 - Japanese bombs rain down in Darwin, Australia. Motherless Molly Hook, the gravedigger’s daughter, turns to the road, seeking the deep-country sorcerer who put a curse on her family. By her side are the most unlikely travelling companions: Greta, a razor-tongued actress, and Yukio, a fallen Japanese fighter pilot. As they journey from the vine forests to Australia’s wild and magical monsoon lands, they will encounter grave danger and discover true love.

The latest Go Girl! Collection brings you the latest on this fantastic and hugely popular series for young girls. Join the girls as they go to summer camp, head back to school (whether they want to or not!), celebrate a birthday and work out what being sisters is all about.

This collection includes: "Camp Chaos", "Sister Spirit", "Birthday Girl", "Sink or Swim", "Back to School", and "The Worst Gymnast."

A unique audiobook that truly the whole family will enjoy, everyone will be able to relate to at least one member of the Tripp Family characters! Nick Tripp reluctantly begins yet another car trip across Australia with his family, which quickly develops into something far more. Soon the whole family is involved in tracking down some suspected koala kidnappers! The nail-biting adventure is interspersed with a mad-cap variety show and original catchy songs.

Lola's mum and stepdad are getting married, and Lola is going to be flower girl! But there's another flower girl as well - will she drive Lola crazy?

Lucy is so excited about going on a beach holiday with her best friend Bonnie. They will have five whole days to learn how to become surfie girls together. But their friendship will also be tested - and not just by the waves!

Ching Ching can't wait for Christmas. She loves looking at twinkling fairy lights, wrapping presents and eating yummy treats! So when Ching Ching realises not everyone is as lucky as she is, she decides to help. She wants everyone to have the best Christmas ever!

A boy can’t be a bestie, can he? Mia and Jack are great friends - they live next door to each other and they like the same things. But what happens when everyone thinks he’s her boyfriend?

In the late 1970s, in the forgotten outer suburbs, a girl has her hands in the engine of a Holden. A sinister new man has joined the family. He works as a mechanic and operates an unlicensed repair shop at the back of their block. The family is under threat. The girl reads the Holden workshop manual for guidance. She resists the man with silence, then with sabotage. She fights him at the place where she believes his heart lives - in the engine of the car.