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Meet Stephanie Burgis and The Raven Throne

Meet Stephanie Burgis and The Raven Throne

STEPHANIE BURGIS is the author of The Raven Heir. If you have yet to read this book we suggest you go straight to the library and get a copy to read! In this interview with the author, Good Reading chats with Stephanie about the sequel, The Raven Throne.   The Raven Throne is the second book in your fantasy series. What’s new for the triplets since the last book? In the months that have taken place since the ending of The Raven ...

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Good Reading Best Books for Kids of 2023

Good Reading Best Books for Kids of 2023

Looking for a great book for a younger reader? Here are Good Reading's favourite books from 2023 for ...
We Are All Astronauts by Kate Pankhurst

We Are All Astronauts by Kate Pankhurst

In We Are All Astronauts we reach for the stars and learn all about space! Good Reading for Kids ...
Giggling with Matt Stanton and Funny Kid!

Giggling with Matt Stanton and Funny Kid!

MATT STANTON'S 'Funny Kid' series debuted as the #1 Australian kids’ book and is now sold all around the ...

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Dirrarn by Carl Merrison & Hakea Hustler

Dirrarn by Carl Merrison & Hakea Hustler

We first met Mia in the authors’ award-winning book Black Cockatoo as she struggled with family relationships. ...
Spies In The Sky by Beverley McWilliams

Spies In The Sky by Beverley McWilliams

Spies in the Sky is set in England during World War II. The main character is a pigeon called Royal Blue, a ...
The Puppets of Spelhorst by Kate DiCamillo

The Puppets of Spelhorst by Kate DiCamillo

Once upon a time there was an old sea captain. He lived alone in a small room above a shop. He had no family. He ...

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Who’s Who and What’s Where in the Treehouse

Who’s Who and What’s Where in the Treehouse

Explore the vast, surprising and silly world of the Treehouse with your expert tour guides, Andy and ...
The Observologist

The Observologist

This book is the ultimate boredom-buster and a wholesome antidote to the digital world, with plenty of warmth and ...
The Race Is On: Wolf Girl 10

The Race Is On: Wolf Girl 10

Wolf Girl and her pack are back in the 10th instalment of this smash-hit series. Can they win the race? Or will ...

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We Are All Astronauts by Kate Pankhurst

We Are All Astronauts by Kate Pankhurst

Luna, aged seven-and-a-bit, has a mission. To be an astronaut! What a great plan. As we start this book, we find ...
A Really Short Journey Through The Body by Bill Bryson

A Really Short Journey Through The Body by Bill Bryson

Bill Bryson is such a terrific writer. He just has the knack of being able to clearly put down in words what he ...
The Observologist by Giselle Clarkson

The Observologist by Giselle Clarkson

Are you, or do you know someone who likes to discover things about the world around them? Then this book is ...
Dirrarn by Carl Merrison & Hakea Hustler

Dirrarn by Carl Merrison & Hakea Hustler

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Hunter On Holiday by Jessica & Stephen Parry-Valentine

Hunter On Holiday by Jessica & Stephen Parry-Valentine

Our authors are travel fanatics, having been to 80 countries. Their popular first book was Our Home on Wheels ...
Good Night, Good Beach by Joy Cowley

Good Night, Good Beach by Joy Cowley

This story is in the form of a poem by the very talented Joy Cowley. We start as five kids arise from their ...
Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker

Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker

This special book is about Australia's industrious and busy bowerbird. Our bowerbird is a collector of everything ...

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These Jokes Will Annoy Everyone You Know
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The Secret Lives of Dragons
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When I grow up I wanna be a ghost hunter! After reading this book I now feel fully qualified! I ain't afraid of no ...
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A funny, fast paced adventure that will keep you on the edge of your saddle Glorious, a laugh-out-loud tale
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It's snow time! Laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series! Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is ...

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Teachers’ resources

A Giant’s Trek

Where Are All the Christmas Beetles?

Secrets of the Saltmarsh

Diprotodon

Wollemi

Nedingar – Ancestors

Kimmi

Wandi

Our Family Dragon: A Lunar New Year Story

Walk With Us: Welcome to Our Country

Activities for kids

Nedingar – Ancestors

Eddie Woo’s Wonderful World of STEM

Alice-Miranda and the Christmas Mystery

The A – Z of Who I Could Be

Custodians

A Message Through Time

The Daring Tale of Gloria the Great

Willa and Woof 1: Mimi is Missing

Ranger’s Apprentice 1: The Ruins Of Gorlan