Lower Secondary Fiction 2026

MAY

By Emily Gale

A propulsive middle-grade mystery about changing friendships, growing up, and embracing adventure. I ... Read More

By Aisha Saeed

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Amal Unbound, Hafsa's Way is an uplifting story abo ... Read More

By Fiona Dixon

Twelve-year-old Crow is a thief. Scraping a living on the winding streets of Starsgard, Crow works f ... Read More

By Jared Thomas

Uncle Xbox is now in a relationship with Lil, and Dusty is jealous of having to share their time tog ... Read More

By Lynne Stringer

Performing is Kate's dream, but she doesn't feel good enough. Is she perfect for the part she wants ... Read More

By Tristan Bancks

When your dad's a fugitive, who do you trust - him, or yourself? Twelve-year-old Olive Silver knows ... Read More

By Kate Gordon

1916. As The Great War rages overseas, eleven-year-old Lorna Whittle and her four sisters fight thei ... Read More

By Phil Earle

A hilarious new series by award-winning author Phil Earle which introduces Finn N. O. Hope and his l ... Read More

By Sam Summers

Journey into the enchanting world of the Lost Defenders, where 11-year-old Jace discovers the real r ... Read More

By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

First in a brilliant new middle grade horse series from the award-winning author of The War That Sav ... Read More

By Steve Worland

Kids love naughty, parents love safe - and Swearwolves delivers both. Luna Wilkinson wants to stand ... Read More

By Ellen Van Neerven

Ruby is starting year 7 at a new school. Her cousin Amber used to be her best friend, but she has st ... Read More

By Helen Edwards

In 1859, fourteen-year-old Daisy is travelling on the SS Admella from Adelaide to Melbourne, when th ... Read More

By Y. K. Willemse

Thirteen-year-old Hayden's parents have just ruined his life. They've signed him up for singing less ... Read More