Book Trailers & Interviews

Check out the book trailers and author interviews for some of our favourite books.

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Shoestring, the Boy Who Walks on Air

Published: June 2020

A gripping illustrated adventure about a travelling circus troupe, a future-telling macaw and a cursed pair of gloves that Shoestring must conquer once and for all. A companion to the award-winning KidGlovz.

Shatter City: Impostors 2

Published: September 2019

Secrets. Rebellion. Treachery. Resistance. The thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling Impostors.

The Adventures of Tupaia

Published: September 2019

The incredible story of Tupaia, Tahitian priest navigator, who sailed on board the Endeavour with Captain Cook on his first voyage to Aotearoa.

'Spectacular.' NZ Herald

'Astonishing.' Hera Lindsay Bird, Newsroom

'Exquisite.' Briar Lawry, The Sapling

'A work of art.' Rebekah Fraser, NZ Booklovers

'An essential book. A magnificent book in debt to mahi and aroha.' Paula Green Poetry Box

A First Time for Everything

Published: September 2019

A hilarious and relatable story that perfectly captures all the messy, glorious chaos of a baby's first year, from two of Australia's best-loved TV and radio personalities.

The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling

Published: August 2019

A novel about growing up in a migrant Asian family with a mother who is suffering from a mental illness, from the highly commended author of Freedom Swimmer.

Impossible Music

Published: July 2019

When the song is over, what remains? A novel about rediscovering yourself when everything you once took for granted is gone.

Into the Wild: Wolf Girl 1

Published: July 2019

A wildly exciting new adventure series from bestselling author Anh Do.

Yours Troolie, Alice Toolie

Published: July 2018

Meet Alice Toolie - seriously famous youtootuber, and lead jellyfish in the school jazz ballet - and absolutely not a good friend of Jimmy Cook in this stand-alone humorous story from the CBC award-winning writers of the Captain Jimmy Cook Discovers series.

The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone

Published: October 2017

An enchanting and whimsical spell-filled fantasy novel from Jaclyn Moriarty, the award-winning author of Feeling Sorry for Celia and A Corner of White, suitable for readers who loved A Most Magical Girl.

Sky High: D-Bot Squad 2

Published: July 2017

A super-exciting series about DINOSAUR ROBOTS for first readers...from the creators of the bestselling Boy vs Beast series. A world kids will love, using words they can read.

Double Trouble: D-Bot Squad 3

Published: July 2017

A super-exciting series about DINOSAUR ROBOTS for first readers...from the creators of the bestselling Boy vs Beast series. A world kids will love, using words they can read.

Big Stink: D-Bot Squad 4

Published: July 2017

A super-exciting series about DINOSAUR ROBOTS for first readers...from the creators of the bestselling Boy vs Beast series. A world kids will love, using words they can read.

Dino Hunter: D-Bot Squad 1

Published: June 2017

A super-exciting series about DINOSAUR ROBOTS for first readers...from the creators of the bestselling Boy vs Beast series. A world kids will love, using words they can read.

Captain Jimmy Cook Discovers X Marks the Spot

Published: March 2017

Meet Jimmy Cook - he's an explorer (he discovered Grade Three was full of surprises), an eccentric (he looks great in a tricorn hat) and someone who takes adventure very seriously. The second hilarious book in the Captain Jimmy Cook Discovers series.

The Blue Cat

Published: March 2017

From the multi-award-winning author of The Red Shoe comes a haunting story about a boy who can't - or won't - speak about his past in war-torn Europe, and his friendship with a young Australian girl.

Captain Jimmy Cook Discovers Third Grade

Published: April 2016

Jimmy Cook is finding History Week a bit boring until Ms Fennel starts banging on about Captain Cook. Then - bingo! Turns out he and Captain Cook have a lot in common. Here are three of the big ones: they are both named James Cook; they are both great explorers; and they both look great in a tricorn hat. Funny fiction for those who love Tom Gates and Timmy Failure.

And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda

Published: February 2015

The iconic song about the Battle of Gallipoli, written by Eric Bogle in 1972 at the height of the anti-war movement, re-imagined by esteemed children's illustrator Bruce Whatley.

Malini: Through My Eyes

Published: August 2014

A moving story of one child's life in the conflict zone of Sri Lanka.

The Diviners: The Diviners 1

Published: June 2014

Cassandra Clare meets Kerry Greenwood meets Patricia Cornwell in this first book in a blockbuster series set in 1920s New York about a teen psychic and her similarly gifted friends on the hunt for a serial killer.

Emilio: Through My Eyes

Published: May 2014

A moving novel about one child's life in the middle of the drug war in Mexico.

Pandora Jones: Admission

Published: April 2014

Pandora Jones wakes in a changed world at The School - a sanctuary for survivors of a plague pandemic. Haunted by terrible dreams, surrounded by traumatic events, Pandora must trust her instincts if she is to stay safe. And her instincts suggest that The School is hiding secrets. The first book in a brilliant YA series by a multi-award-winning author.

Crooked Leg Road

Published: April 2014

Whispered secrets, a missing boy, a hidden shack and a mysterious family . the stage is set for another exciting, real-life adventure from the author of The Tunnels of Tarcoola.

Naveed: Through My Eyes

Published: March 2014

A heartfelt story of a teenage boy living in the conflict zone of Afghanistan.

Saving Thanehaven

Published: February 2014

A genuinely exciting action-adventure quest, set in a virtual world.

Take a Life: The Debt Instalment Six

Published: November 2013

The sixth and final book in this high-octane thriller series. Dom has the last Herculean task to perform.or lose a pound of flesh. The Debt's orders are clear: take a human life and the debt will be repaid.

Yamashita's Gold: The Debt Instalment Five

Published: August 2013

Book five of a high-octane thriller series. Dom has two more Herculean tasks to perform.or lose a pound of flesh. In this instalment he must locate the rumoured treasure of Yamashita's Gold.

Amina: Through My Eyes

Published: August 2013

A moving story of one child's life in a conflict zone, in Mogadishu, Somalia.

The Vanishing Moment

Published: August 2013

If you could live a different version of your life, would you take the chance? From the award-winning author Margaret Wild, this spellbinding story places two young women at the turning point in their lives, and each must choose to accept the life she has, or to leap into one she might yet live.

Fetch the Treasure Hunter: The Debt Instalment Four

Published: June 2013

Book four of the high-octane thriller series, and this time the challenge is international! Dom has three more Herculean tasks to perform.or lose a pound of flesh. In this instalment he must find and bring home an expert underwater archaeologist from the other side of the world.

Shahana: Through My Eyes

Published: May 2013

A moving story of one child's life in a conflict zone: Shahana, a young girl living in war-torn Kashmir.

Reboot

Published: May 2013

'5 years ago, I died. 178 minutes later, I woke up.' In this post-apocalyptic thriller a deadly virus mutation sees teenagers raised from the dead and trained to be vicious soldiers until Wren, the deadliest Reboot, joins forces with Callum, the most innocent, to try to overthrow the organisation that has corrupted their world.

Song of the Slums

Published: May 2013

An absorbing, page-turning story about fame, changing fortunes and music, set in an alternative Victorian world, from the brilliant creator of Worldshaker.

The Mystery of the Golden Card: Troubletwisters 3

Published: April 2013

Magical twins, mystery and danger, unexplained events, and an Evil that refuses to be contained . Twins Jack and Jaide are troubletwisters and in this book they must use their elusive Gifts to search Rourke Castle for the mysterious Golden Card of Translocation.

Song for a Scarlet Runner

Published: March 2013

The fantastic story of a young girl who must run for her life because she has brought bad luck to her village.Classic adventure-fantasy by an author with a fabulous and original storytelling voice.

Bring Back Cerberus: The Debt Instalment Three

Published: March 2013

Book three of a high-octane thriller series. Dom has four more Herculean tasks to perform.or lose a pound of flesh. In this instalment he has to find a valuable and mysterious piece of technology.

Turn off the Lights: The Debt Instalment Two

Published: February 2013

Book two of a high-octane thriller series. Dom has five more Herculean tasks to perform . . . or lose a pound of flesh. In this instalment Dom has to turn the power off during Earth Hour - for the entire Gold Coast.

Catch the Zolt: The Debt Instalment One

Published: January 2013

Book one of a high-octane thriller series. Fifteen-year-old Dom is cast out of his comfortable life in the Gold Coast's Halcyon Grove when he inherits an ancient debt. Now, he has six Herculean tasks to perform...or lose a pound of flesh.

The Convent

Published: October 2012

There is no getting away from the past . A breathtaking novel from Maureen McCarthy, spanning generations, that will be devoured by young women, their sisters, friends, mothers and grandmothers.

The Coming of the Whirlpool: Ship Kings 1

Published: September 2012

Fate, courage, doom, defiance! The first stirring adventure in a brilliant series from award-winning author Andrew McGahan.

S.C.U.M.

Published: August 2012

Adrian Mole goes to Summer Heights High in this story of hormones, high school and social hierarchy from one of Australia's funniest writers. 'S.C.U.M. is great. Danny Katz is one of the hilariest writers I know. Hilariest? Is that a word? It is now.' - Frank Woodley

On Two Feet and Wings

Published: August 2012

This amazing true story of a boy fleeing Tehran on his own during the Iran-Iraq War provides a powerful child's-eye view of political tumult, separation, survival, dreams and triumphs in a moving memoir that chronicles extraordinary times in an ordinary boy's life.