Collection: Junior Fiction

A poignant look at war through the eyes of a former member of the 18th Battalion. Told in rhyme it takes place on Anzac Day, when an old man and a young boy meet. Story covers the Battle of Crete and includes background information.

Anzac Ted is the powerful, poignant story of a little boy's teddy bear that was passed down to him from his grandfather. Battered, torn, missing an eye and an ear, he might look scary but he's got a great story to tell.

Take a trip back in time to the Jurassic Period to learn about apatosaurus! With its long neck and massive height, apatosaurus comes to life through immersive, vibrant images.

Jonna lives in an orphanage. Like all the other children, she dreams of being adopted by a well-dressed mother who smells of perfume. One day, a beat-up car pulls up. The door opens and out steps a thick, hairy leg in a muddy boot, followed by a belly as round as a barrel, and finally, a head lik...

Stunning photographs zoom in on intriguing details, while lively text explores the facts about familiar subjects. Fun projects provide plenty of opportunity to learn more, with activities to do both a home and while out and about.

All living things have a life cycle. From a plant seed to a butterfly learn about the magic science behind the lives of some amazing plants and animals with this series of books. This title for young children explores the life cycle of an apple tree. The process of a new life starting is fascinat...

A young possum strikes out on her own and winds up trapped in a human house before her brothers can rescue her.

When Asher doesn't return from his hunt for buried treasure, Mason and Luna must befriend a pod of dolphins to uncover his whereabouts.

A young ant faces many challenges as it tries to grow safely into an adult while continuing its quest for food. All the facts a young child needs to understand the life of this intriguing backyard creature are packed into this engaging narrative.

From the perspective of a honeybee, the backyard is a busy place. A young bee faces many challenges as it takes its place in the hive and joins in the work of the bee community.