Age 13

They saved the farm. Now the Outback needs them again. After becoming global heroes, Tommy and his legendary Blue Heeler Lizzy are finally settling back into farm life… or so they think. When wild brumbies tear through fences and a secret threat begins unravelling the land they love, Tommy and Lizzy must rally their crew once more. Joined by six new four-legged recruits, and Ellie, a sharp, fearless newcomer who might just be more than a friend, Tommy leads the team across the red heart of Australia. From bush festivals to floods, fires, and betrayal, they uncover a shady land deal that ...

Wishing Shelf Awards Finalist (Teens); Book Excellence Awards Finalist (SF); Global Book Award Silver Medalist (SF Action & Adventure). The building of the hadron collider was once big news, but now it is just part of the scenery for most of the community, until Airlie and other kids start showing unusual gifts. Airlie uses her psi abilities to solve a number of mysteries and crimes at her school and in her neighborhood - and comes to the attention of Inspector Jonathan Humble of Minor Crimes. Towards the end of the school year, Airlie gets two intriguing invitations: an offer of a ...

Girl Gang - Book 3: Gossip and Lies With the arrival of Meg Ryland and her trouble-making ways, Casey fears the worst for her relationship with Jake. When she is later bombarded with gossip she can't ignore, she struggles to deal with the situation at hand. Meanwhile, Liam continues showing an interest and Casey is reminded of the fun boy she met at summer camp and initially fell for. While Holly's life seems to have taken a positive turn, Ronnie finds she is not so lucky. Desperate to be included in the popular crowd, she does whatever it takes to be accepted. A string of gossip and lies ...

Girl Gang is the continuation of two of our best-selling series, Twins and The New Girl. Due to popular demand and endless requests from fans of the series, the story flows on with even more drama, romance, and surprises. In Book One - The Journey Continues, Ali, Casey, Alexa, and their friends are excited for their middle school graduation and the Junior Prom that will follow. Unfortunately, though, an unexpected incident spurred on by Ali leads to unforeseen circumstances that send everyone reeling. Ali isn’t prepared for the consequences of her actions, and the situation quickly ...

Girl Gang - Book 2: The New Arrival The arrival of a new student at Croydon High throws chaos into the twins’ world. Along with schoolwork, new friends, and boy crushes, they are faced with many dilemmas. Ali tries to overcome past mistakes while a problem of huge proportions arises for Casey. She is at a loss for what to do and wonders if her relationship with Jake is in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Ronnie seeks recognition and a boyfriend of her own. Determined to succeed, she won't stop until she reaches her goal. Filled with drama, friendship issues, secrets, and romance, this is a story that...

It’s Christmas Eve at Melody Manor—and the monsters have gone viral. Prank mastermind Felix Fizzlewick is all set to film the ultimate talent show stunt with his best friends, his trusty gummy worms, and his hand-painted guitar... until it’s stolen by a melodramatic Phantom with a Wi-Fi addiction and a cursed melody that could erase creativity across the internet. Now trapped inside the haunted theater with a gang of classic monsters, Captain Hook (hooked on followers), Mr. Hyde (fueled by snacks), the Invisible Man (a germaphobe hacker), and the tentacled Whisperer (part squid, part ...

I know I need to get out of my comfort zone, but is dressing as a sexy green alien really the way to do it? Socialising is scary. At Comic Con, I can be someone else, even just for a little while. But I met Charlie when I was pretending to be someone else —the perfect guy but it goes all wrong when he pops up in my real life, and has no idea who I am. I know I should confess and tell him that his new step-sister is actually the girl from Comic Con "Meet Me at the Comic Con" is the emotionally charged fifth book in the Arrowsmith High Series. Immerse yourself in a world full of self-...

The last 4 dramatic stories in the Mean Girls Series... Book 7: Crazy Camp - The news of a school camping trip brightens up the girls...everyone in their class is super excited about it. Unfortunately, Remmy ends up in a group of girls that wouldn't be her first choice. But as long as she has Bridget with her, she decides it will be okay. And besides, Charlie will be there too. Unfortunately, one of the girls is causing trouble! Who is the culprit? What mischief do they get up to? Book 8: The Sleepover - Everyone loves a sleepover!!! Don't they? But what about when something really strange ...

Twelve-year-old Priya Patel wants to disappear. Between school bullies mocking her Indian heritage and a viral meme that calls her “CurryGirl12,” Priya feels invisible, or worse, like a joke. But everything changes when she discovers her late grandmother’s magical sewing machine, which opens a portal to the Loominary, a world where enchanted fabrics stitched from Indian folklore can heal hearts and protect joy. Joined by tech genius Harper and shy artist Lila, Priya enters the Secret Seamstress Society, battling Rakshasa-like villains called Threadbreakers who unravel happiness across...

The New Girl – Books 10, 11 & 12 Alexa's mother makes an unexpected appearance and wreaks havoc with Alexa’s life. Her future looks bleaker than ever and Casey is at a loss for how to help. Meanwhile, Ali strives to achieve her dream as the lead singer of the school rock band, where she finds a true rival in Holly. Unfortunately, Holly sets her sights on Ali’s boyfriend, Mike, causing Ali to react. Mike’s point of view is revealed, giving insight to his feelings as well. In addition, we hear Damon’s perspective of the phone prank and his opinion of Alexa’s involvement, adding ...

Twins - Book 19: Double Trouble In this story, Casey finds herself in more trouble than ever. Not only does she have to deal with Meg, but an unexpected problem arises, causing further stress. In addition, is the issue of Ali's dad. Will he survive the car accident, and what injuries will he face? With Meg continually wreaking havoc, the drama escalates. And unfortunately, Meg has another surprise up her sleeve, one the twins are not at all prepared for. This is another great addition to the popular Twins series, a great book for girls 9-12 and beyond.

The New Girl - Book 14: The Unforeseen The drama spirals in this exciting addition when several unforeseen circumstances unfold. Both Ronnie and Holly find themselves facing dilemmas they hadn’t anticipated, while at the same time, Ali receives good news. Caught between two worlds, Tyler struggles to make a decision, and Alexa begins to fear the worst. She prays that her brother will eventually see through their mother’s lies. While Ali battles with her feelings for Mike, she receives a phone call that leaves her and Casey reeling. The twins warn Alexa about what’s ahead, but no one ...

The New Girl - Book 5: Prank Time Alexa's idea to prank Ronnie takes on a life of its own as the twins help to wreak havoc on their worst enemy. The unsuspecting Ronnie is oblivious to the truth and thinks Damon's crush is for real. Meanwhile, the high school bullies create even more problems for Alexa and Tyler. When word gets out, they struggle to cope. Alexa decides there has to be a solution and eventually agrees to the ultimate prank of all. Find out what happens next in Book 5 - Prank Time. Filled with unexpected plot twists that will leave you guessing, this is a great addition to ...

Twins - Book 12: Staying Strong Casey and her twin sister, Ali face more challenges in the final weeks of the school year. After a voting poll has been added to Instagram, Casey's distress escalates especially when she discovers that her twin is the favorite among their classmates. But who could possibly be responsible for something so cruel and mean? Casey suspects Ronnie as the obvious culprit but could it be someone else? The bullying continues with further events occurring that upset Casey even more. Will it ever end and will Casey now be able to concentrate on her end of year exams so ...

A fun, cheesy middle-grade novel. Phoebe, an ordinary 14-year-old American girl is hopelessly in love with Chase, a famous teen idol. When he fails to notice her at his concert, Liz, her best friend, and a budding chemist, plays Cupid by concocting a love potion. What could be sweeter than a love potion on Valentine’s Day? But when Phoebe gets more than she wished for, is it what she really wants?

Twins - Book 13: Camp Problems The drama escalates in this new addition to the Twins series. Casey is not the only one forced to deal with Madison, the girl who insists on taking over. Madison soon causes trouble for Ali, Brie, and the other campers as well. Madison's annoying behavior even leads to a near disaster of the worst kind. Casey, however, manages to battle through and soon develops a newfound confidence that leads to unexpected circumstances, something that no one ever anticipated, especially her twin sister, Ali. This book will surprise you with some plot twists that you may ...

Transform your child’s social awkwardness into confidence and connection at each stage of their development.... It’s a no-brainer that you want the best for your kid, right? Love, care, and all those essential ingredients that create a fulfilling childhood? Check, check, and check! And yet, there seems to be a missing piece...a gap that needs to be filled. Your child is having a tough time connecting with others or struggling to make friends. They seem a tad uncomfortable in social situations and find it hard to express themselves or understand others.

Welcome to Grimblewick, a town where the mail hums, the dogs stare blankly at screens, and your substitute teacher might be possessed by a glitter-obsessed kazoo cult. Twelve-year-old Pippa Quickblink has always stood out in Grimblewick. Raised by her eccentric, tech-fearing Aunt Hazel, Pippa doesn’t own a single screen, not a phone, tablet, TV, or even an electric toothbrush. While her classmates lose themselves in the latest apps and blinking gadgets, Pippa prefers dusty books, peculiar mysteries, and observing the town’s increasingly bizarre behavior. But when Grimblewick’s ...

Dragon shifters and their mates heat up the pages in these sweltering romances. Klaus Lion shifter Klaus is Mary’s right-hand man and definitely not looking for a mate. Too bad, because he’s met his match in dragon shifter Ainsley. Ainsley’s got a huge problem. And she can’t share it with the rest of the clan. The Scottish clan is headed back to Scotland. They’ve got a lion shifter with them and they’re in the dark when it comes to Ainsley’s secret. Can Klaus help Ainsley? Or will his presence only make things worse? Tamhas Tamhas has been keeping a secret from the clan for ...

"Indiana Jones and Expedition Unknown meets 'The Saddle Club' in this fun treasure-hunting on horseback adventure series." A chance encounter brings 3 Equestrian Adventuresses together in the small European country of Romania. Rachel, the daredevil eventer and freelance journalist who is quick to speak her mind. Sally, the endurance riding archeologist who’s timid nature hasn’t stopped her from recently taking up the role of “treasure hunter.” Alina, the powerful polo player and Azerbaijani royal who likes to ride fast and has a point to prove. The man behind the legends of Dracula,...