Primary Fiction 2026

Kid

By Peter Carnavas

A modern-day classic about a young goat who discovers the meaning of family, in a limited edition de ... Read More

Benny's Bad Day

By Nathan Luff
Illustrated by Wayne Bryant

Benny’s idea of a good day at school is when things are calm, predictable and boring. But today is n ... Read More

Hill End Gold

By Sue Whiting

When Pa buys a stake in a gold mine at Hill End, Alfie knows his life is about to change. A golden f ... Read More

Josie Mack and the MEGA Division

By Bethany Loveridge
Illustrated by Jade Goodwin

Join Josie and Ursula on their eco-warrior adventures. The FUN need help! When a wombat knocks on he ... Read More

Shifters

By Nicole Kelly

Lost in Japan. Hunted by shadows. Emily must find her voice - and her courage - to save a friend fro ... Read More

Hafsa's Way

By Aisha Saeed

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

One Day Soon

By Cristy Burne

One Day Soon is an emotional verse novel about how, when illness strikes, a few special moments can ... Read More

Running in Circles

By Shivaun Plozza

From award-winning author Shivaun Plozza comes this moving coming-of-age story about family, picking ... Read More

The Prime Minister Problem

By Brenton Cullen

When a lonely boy’s mission to save his grandmother goes viral, it sparks a movement that reshapes h ... Read More

Annie and Maeve Are Definitely Not Friends

By Olivia Muscat

Olivia Muscat's debut novel celebrates the unexpected happiness of finding somebody who really gets ... Read More

Freddie Jones: The Mystery of the Ghostly Garden

By Kate Foster

Fly to England, become friends with a ghost, and catch a thief with Freddie Jones in the second book ... Read More

The Clueless Guide to Solving a Mystery

By Samera Kamaleddine
Illustrated by Hykie Breeze

Inspired by personal experience, this is a very fresh and funny MG series by CBCA shortlisted author ... Read More

Bring it Back

By Deborah Kelly

When a new student shakes up the status quo, Liam finds himself in serious trouble. Like a basketbal ... Read More

Myra in the Middle

By Seetha Dodd
Illustrated by Peter Cheong

A charming junior novel about finding your place in your family - and on the soccer field. Seven-yea ... Read More

Dugongs of the Sky

By Emily Larkin

The sky dugongs are in danger, but Captain Scree Barnacle is determined to save them. Her voyage to ... Read More

Nerds vs Aliens!

By Barry Jonsberg

Aliens are on their way to Earth, but never fear - the future of our world rests in the hands of thr ... Read More

The Sugarcane Kids and the Mystery at Angel Bay

By Charlie Archbold

The delightful new middle-grade novel in the Sugarcane Kids series, which began with the award-winni ... Read More

The Dragon Snare

By Rhiannon Williams

The war between dragons and humans is over, but the danger is just beginning! Discover the legend of ... Read More

The Boy and the Dog Tree

By Fiona Wood

Magical. Whimsical. Wild. This exceptional middle-grade novel about the special bond between a boy a ... Read More

The Feathers of Farwood and the Gripps Curse

By Jayne McIntyre

When Eva Feather’s (very human) father gets turned into an owl by the dreaded Gripps, her mother whi ... Read More

Whale Shark Jack

By Kathryn Lefroy

TRUE FRIENDSHIP DIVES DEEP A novel based on the heartwarming and adventure-packed family movie, Whal ... Read More

Your Next Read Silver: Will Fin Win?

By Jane Godwin
Illustrated by Tom Jellett

Do you like ANIMALS, SPORT and FRIENDS? Then this book is YOUR NEXT READ. Fin never wins anything. O ... Read More

Your Next Read Silver: The Lonely Lunch Club

By Maddy Mara
Illustrated by Laura Stitzel

Do you like FRIENDS, SCHOOL and FUNNY STORIES? Then this book is YOUR NEXT READ. One lunchtime, Benj ... Read More

Mary Fowler: Mary's Game

By Mary Fowler
Illustrated by Cate James

Hey. My name is Maz! A vibrant new series from football star Mary Fowler about friendship, sport and ... Read More

Mary Fowler: Beach Party

By Mary Fowler
Illustrated by Cate James

Hey. My name is Maz! A vibrant new series from football star Mary Fowler about friendship, sport and ... Read More

Sunny and Storm

By Tanya Hennessy
Illustrated by Rachael McLean

A fun, funny illustrated adventure written by comedian, bestselling author and social media sensatio ... Read More

Bitza Book 1

By Andrew Daddo
Illustrated by Stephen Michael King

A heartwarming and fabulously funny junior fiction series for girls and boys, told from the point of ... Read More

Bitza: Rules? What Rules?

By Andrew Daddo
Illustrated by Stephen Michael King

A heartwarming and fabulously funny junior fiction series for girls and boys, told from a dog's poin ... Read More

Poppy & Pipsqueak: The Mighty Pipsqueak

By Deborah Kelly
Illustrated by Amie Sabadin

Poppy is determined to prove that this tiny puppy can become a great working dog, despite its size. ... Read More

The Break Up: It's a Twin Thing!

By Kristin Darell
Illustrated by A. Yi

Being a twin is forever, but for Abigail and Brooklyn, starting grade five is about to test their bo ... Read More

Freddie Jones: The Mystery of the Troublesome Trees

By Kate Foster

Meet Freddie Jones in a new series full of adventure and mystery from award-winning author Kate Fost ... Read More

The Monsters at the End of the World

By Rebecca Orwin
Illustrated by Oriol Vidal

An astonishing debut novel about friendship, trust and survival, perfect for fans of Skellig. Sunny ... Read More