Roller Girl

Roller Girl

Roller Girl Victoria Jamieson Once Astrid’s mom introduces her to roller derby she is hooked.  Her best friend, Nicole, is not convinced and it is clear that they are growing apart.  Astrid is left facing the summer alone after Nicole decides not to join her at roller...
The Griffin Gate

The Griffin Gate

The Griffin Gate Vashti Hardy Illustrated by Natalie Smillie Grace’s family have been wardens of the map since her Grandmother invented it to keep the people of Moreland safe.  Each gate on the map can teleport a warden to answer a distress call.  Too young to...
El Deafo

El Deafo

El Deafo Cece Bell A graphic novel by Cece Bell, tracing the author’s experience of going deaf as a child.  The book focusses on the challenges of living with a hearing aid (the 1970s version being much more conspicuous than many modern day devices). The themes it...
Rumblestar and Everdark

Rumblestar and Everdark

Rumblestar and Everdark Abi Elphinstone A treat for fans of adventure, fantasy worlds and unlikely heroes. These are fast paced and inventive stories written with energy and humour. In Rumblestar and its World Book Day prequel, Everdark, we learn that the accepted...
Kat Wolfe Takes the Case

Kat Wolfe Takes the Case

Kat Wolfe Takes the Case Lauren St John Illustrated by Daniel Deamo While rescuing an injured dog from a cliff, Kat and Harper witness the start of a series of events that lead to the Wolfe & Lamb Detective Agency’s second case.  A collapsing cliff reveals...