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Emerald's mum and stepdad King Auster are busy preparing for a very important visit from another royal family – The Seadragons! Emerald is on her best 'princess-like' behaviour even though she'd much rather be wearing her comfy clothes, hanging out with her friends and pet Octopus, Inkibelle. When Prince Mola Seadragon takes a Manta Ray from the royal stable and runs away, Emerald follows. On an adventure across Scallop City, Emerald and Mola discover they have much more in common than they thought.

Jess and Brad's marriage is in trouble. They are two good people who don't know how to cope with what life has dealt them. It is not until Jess begrudgingly accompanies Brad on a research trip to the Dimantina and discovers old papers belonging to a woman, Jenna, who lived on the property in the 1870s that she is able to put her own life and losses into perspective. From Ireland in 1867 to Far Western Queensland in the present day, Robyn Lee Burrows draws the past into the present with engaging and devastating effect.

A man jumps into your car and tells you to drive. He’ll kill you if you disobey. But you have somewhere to be. A secret to hide. All those years back, it nearly destroyed your family. You can’t let that happen. But no matter what you do, someone will die tonight. And then who will they believe?

Emerald goes on a camping holiday with her mum, stepdad King Auster and stepsister Delphine. But it isn't like the camping trips Emerald used to take with her dad when she was little. King Auster uses his magic shell at every opportunity to make the trip more luxurious. Emerald is determined to do camping the proper way, without magic, but when she wakes up in the night feeling cold, she decides to use the shell after all – to disastrous effect! When, instead of magicking herself a super cosy sleeping bag, she brings Delphina' s plushie pufferfish to life, and it escapes.

Lyla and her class are going camping on the moon with Moon Kids—the coolest kids in the universe. They dress like stars and fly their own sky cars. So who wants to be stuck in camp when you can sneak out with them to the bright city of Catena Yuri? Too bad a moon boy and Lyla’s best friend turn the city trip into a date. For left-out Lyla, things go from cringe to chaos!

Growing up is never easy, no matter when you live. A delightfully futuristic tale from Roald Dahl Prize-winning author Rebecca Patterson. It’s 2099. Lyla lives in a world of robocats, flying sweets and instant snow, but some things never change. Little brothers are still annoying, schoolteachers make you cringe and when your best friend deserts you for the new girl, it still hurts. Especially when that new girl is from the moon. But Lyla’s problems lead her into unexpected adventures....

In The Missing Tooth, Billie is about to lose her first tooth! It's very small, so she’ll have to take special care of it. She can't wait for the Tooth Fairy to come …

In The Soccer Star, Billie wants to play soccer, but the boys at school won’t let her. How can Billie prove that girls can play soccer, too?

In The Perfect Present, Billie is bursting with excitement. It is Christmas tomorrow! She knows her presents must be hidden somewhere. A bit of peeking won’t hurt, will it?

In The Extra-special Helper, Billie's class is off to the zoo! She has to stop everyone from being naughty. If only they'd listen to her!

In The Beautiful Haircut, Billie is the best hairdresser in the world! She can make her dolls’ hair beautiful. Can she make her own hair beautiful, too?

In The Grumpy Neighbour, Billie has kicked her new soccer ball over Grumpy Gertie's fence. Her friends say Gertie will never give it back. Can Billie find a way to befriend Gertie and get her ball?

In The Night Fright, Billie loves hanging out with Rebecca's older sisters. They make her feel so grown-up! But is Billie grown-up enough to handle the scary movies they like?

In The Baby Bird, Billie has found a baby bird. She really wants to look after it! But is Billie the right person for the job?

In The Hat Parade, Billie really wants to win the school hat parade. She has made lots of amazing hats! But when Billie gets stuck in bed with a horrible cold, will her hat parade plans be ruined?

Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but she doesn't feel like one at all. She's not very good at waving to crowds, and royal headdresses just aren't her thing – her hair is too spiky and wild. Emerald's wriggly pet octopus, Inkibelle, doesn't much like living at the royal palace either. The annual Ocean Parade is coming up. Will Emerald be brave enough to be a mermaid princess but do it her own, special way?

In the Little Lie, Billie has broken her arm. It's going to be the best story ever for Show and Tell, especially if she adds in a crocodile.

In The Copycat Kid, the new girl at school won't stop copying Billie. It is so annoying. What can Billie do?

In The Big Sister, Billie can’t wait for the new baby to arrive. She’s even going to give it her favourite teddy! But what will happen when her parents go to hospital without her – and Billie’s teddy goes missing?

In The Secret Message, Billie’s family is off to the beach! But when they get there, her mum and dad just want to read books and nap. Will this be the most boring holiday ever?