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MYSTERY & MAGIC...The London Eye MysterySiobhan Dowd$14.99For ages 10+ISBN: 978014137655411.32am. Ted and his sister Kat watch their cousin Salim get on board the London Eye. The pod rises from the ground, high above the city.12.02am. The pod lands and the doors open. Everyone exits - everyone but Salim. An original, gripping and multi-award-winning mystery!

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Pizza Detective (Mark Anchovy)William Goldsmith$14.99For ages 9+ISBN: 9781848128613Meet Mark Anchovy: pizza delivery boy and private detective, on his first mission to Rome. There’s been a heist, and the chief suspect: Big Alan Fresco, notorious art thief and pizza addict. The first book in a trilogy that readers will gobble up!

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War and Pizza (Mark Anchovy 2)William Goldsmith$14.99For ages 9+ISBN: 9781848129276Join Colin Kingsley, aka Mark Anchovy, on his second case for the Golden Spatula League.Posted to Russia on a school exchange program, he must find a missing casket of jewelled egg cups. With hilarious black and white artwork from start to finish!

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The Highland Falcon ThiefM. G. Leonard, Sam SedgmanIllustrated by Elisa Paganelli$14.99For ages 7+ISBN: 9781529013061Can Harrison and his new friend solve the mystery of the missing jewel before the end of the line? Winner of the Book of the Year, Children’s Fiction at The British Book Awards, 2021, a breathless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles and clues to solve. Beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.

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...MYSTERY & MAGICTwitchM. G. Leonard$18.99For ages 8+ISBN: 9781406389371Can a birdwatcher outwit an escaped convict? The internationally bestselling author of Beetle Boy writes a thrilling mystery adventure about friend-ship, bravery and the wonderful world of birds, starring a birdwatching detective called Twitch.

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The Last Chance HotelNicki Thornton $14.99 For ages 10+ISBN: 9781911077671Seth is the downtrodden kitchen boy at the remote Last Chance Hotel. His only friend is his black cat. When a strange gathering of magi-cians arrives Dr Thallomius is poisoned by Seth’s special dessert. A locked-room murder investiga-tion ensues – and Seth is the main suspect.

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The Bad Luck LighthouseNicki Thornton $14.99 For ages 10+ISBN: 9781912626304Determined to chase the truth down and prove himself as a magician, Seth and his cat Nightshade are quickly embroiled in the latest MagiCon case, a murder investigation at a de-serted lighthouse...

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The Cut-Throat CafeNicki Thornton $14.99 For ages 10+ISBN: 9781912626601Seth is finally read to qualify as a magician. But he discovers that the existing apprentices are under attack at the town’s Scrumdiddlyumptious Cafe. Can he pass his exams, discover who’s murdering the apprentices, and stop them before they strike again?

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FUNNY & QUIRKY...MegamonsterDavid Walliams, Illustrated by Tony Ross$19.99For ages 7+ISBN: 9780008499723On a volcanic island, in the middle of shark-infest-ed waters, stands The Cruel School. The lessons are appalling, the school dinners are revolting and the teachers are terrifying – especially the mysterious Science teacher Doctor Doktur.

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Funny BonesEds. Kate Temple, Jol Temple, Oliver Phommavanh$24.99For ages 8+ISBN: 9781760524333A bumper book to tickle your funny bone with over 100 hilarious one-liners, jokes, shaggy dog tales as well as silly stories and wise-cracking cartoons from Australia’s favourite comedians, children’s authors and illustrators, that raises money for War Child Australia.

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Laugh Your Head OffAndy Griffiths, Frances Watts, Randa Abdel-Fattah & more$19.99For ages 8+ISBN: 9781743537879A Choco-pops robot + a practical joke that goes wrong + a talking rock + organic rodent pies + a face that’s stuck + a plan for revenge + an out-of-control imaginary fairy + a nit epidemic + five kids and one chimp in space = one hilarious book.

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Worst. Holiday. EverCharlie Higson$14.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9780241414781Stan is going on holiday to Italy with his (fifth) best friend Felix and a load of strangers. Stan is absolutely terrified. One thing’s for certain, Stan’s not going to come back the same boy he left. He just hope he comes back at all… A story about facing fears, and how it’s OK to be anxious, scared, and sometimes a little bit brave.

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...FUNNY & QUIRKY...The Puffin Book of Funny StoriesJoan Aiken, Terry Pratchett, Dick King-Smith, Rebecca Elliott, Humza Arshad & more$16.99For ages 8+ISBN: 9780241434734Stories to make you laugh out loud from some of the funniest classic and contemporary writers for children – including the hilarious antics of Arabel and pet bird Mortimer, laid-back Clever Polly and the stupid wolf, the crazy killer Aunties, and more.

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Funny Stories: And Other Funny StoriesMorris Gleitzman $24.99For ages 8+ISBN: 9780143793380Bounce on a vampire’s bed, eat a pizza that makes you fearless, read the secret diary of a dog, unleash the awesome power of chips… and lots more! A bumper book of funny stories from a favourite Australian author.

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Funniest StoriesPaul Jennings$24.99For ages 8+ISBN: 9780670028900To celebrate 20 years of stories by Paul Jennings, Penguin has put together a collection of his funniest work.Hand-picked by Paul, each book contains around 25 stories from the UnCollected series and Tongue-tied.

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The GoatAnne Fleming$16.99For ages 9+ISBN: 9781782692140A child named Kid, a dog named Cat, and a goat who lives on the roof ... Part mystery and part animal-rescue story, about an unnamed goat that inadvertently changes the lives of the eccentric denizens of a Manhattan apartment building.

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Drum Roll Please, It’s Stevie LouiseTanya Hennessy, illustrated by Leigh Hedstrom$14.99For ages 7+ISBN: 9781760526412Stevie Louise has a BRILLIANT PLAN. She’s going to have fun, make money, and most importantly, make sure the Brooke Street kids stay best friends forever. Then a new neighbour arrives and threatens to derail all Stevie’s plans. And then real disaster strikes. But the show must go on.

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Shockingly Good StoriesR.A. Spratt$19.99For ages 7+ISBN: 9781761043376Piranhas on the run, stolen sandwiches, choc-olate waterfalls and so much more! From the bestselling author of Friday Barnes, comes this collection of twenty short stories perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, David Walliams and Paul Jennings.

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The Secret Library of Hummingbird HouseJulianne Negri$16.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9781925870497Maxwell is trying to make sense of her life since the Big Split. Her one escape is Hummingbird House A brilliant time-slip novel with a contem-porary twist, The Secret Library of Hummingbird House celebrates standing up, speaking out and letting go of the past.

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...TIME TRAVELThe InfinitePatience Agbabi$14.99For ages 9+ISBN: 9781786899651Leaplings, children born on the 29th of February, are very rare. Rarer still are Leaplings with The Gift - the ability to leap through time.Elle Bibi-Imbele Ifie has The Gift, but she’s never used it. Until now. A mind-bending, time-twisting adventure, and the first book in The Leap Cycle series.

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The Time-ThiefPatience Agbabi$14.99For ages 9+ISBN: 9780143793380On the day of the school trip, disaster strikes, and the most unique and valuable piece in the museum, the Infinity-Glass, is stolen! And worse still, Elle’s friend and fellow Infinite, MC² is arrested for the crime! Elle must leap almost three whole centuries to help her friend and save our future.

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Playing Beatie BowRuth Park$16.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9780140314601A thrilling adventure story for children and young adults by Park Ruth, Playing Beatie Bow follows Abigail as she suddenly finds herself in the Sydney of a hundred years ago as the result of a scary game.

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The Boy Who Stepped Through TimeAnna Ciddor$16.99For ages 8+ISBN: 9781760526443An accidental trip back to the Roman Empire sets off a race against time to save a friendship - and a life. A thrilling time-slip adventure from a much-loved Australian author.

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RELATABLE CHARACTERS...The Right Way to RockNat Amoore$14.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9781760897703When I hear that Principal Keiren plans to cut all of the arts classes at Watterson Primary, there’s no way me and my new mate Flynn are gonna let that happen. We’re dragging our secret Broad-way appreciation society into the spotlight.

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The Edge of ThirteenNova Weetman$16.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9780702263125At school camp, Bridge crosses the line and Clem has to make a decision. Can she keep growing up with her friends when they’re growing apart? A story of fitting in and falling out from a beloved middle-grade author.

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Mika and MaxLaura Bloom$17.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9781760651145When 13-year-old Mika is forced to attend a music festival with her family, she resigns herself to hippies, heat and embarrassment. But nothing could prepare her for Max, who’s almost 10 and has autism. When the two join forces, a series of unexpected and life changing events unfolds.

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StormNicola Skinner$16.99For ages 8+ISBN: 9780008295332It’s no wonder Frankie has always had a temper. She was born on a BEACH, in a STORM.What Frances was not prepared for was dying in a freak natural disaster that wiped out her whole town. Frankie is about to discover that there are things more important than herself – and that anger has its uses.

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...RELATABLE CHARACTERS...Red Vs BlueJames Tedesco$14.99For ages 7+ISBN: 9781760982928Great news: Teddy has a new team. Not-so-great news: they still need more players. The game against their arch rivals is looming so they need to find new players fast. A story bursting with fun, footy, family and friends from NRL superstar and Dally M Medal winner James Tedesco.

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Michaela Mason’s Big List of 23 WorriesAlexa Moses $15.99 For ages 8+ISBN: 9781743838754Michaela’s been making lists ever since she could write. It relaxes her. Her secret worry list is the big boss of lists. New school. New town. 23 worries. Can Michaela Mason handle it?

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RainfishAndrew Paterson $16.99 For ages 11+ISBN: 9781922330963When Aaron discovers the fish he’d caught in the river are the rainfish of local legend, he becomes convinced that he is responsible for the terrible rainstorms and floods that devastate the town. A a warm and humorous portrayal of a young boy trying to undo an impulsive mistake.

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A Girl Called JoyJenny Valentine $14.99 For ages 9+ISBN: 9781471196492Joy and her family move to suburbia – back to school, back to her grumpy, rule-obsessed grandad. Her usual irrepressible positivity starts waning. But when the powers that be threaten to pull down a mighty oak tree, Joy decides to fight back, and realizes that not all magic requires wands and spells.

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...RELATABLE CHARACTERSHow to Be MeCath Howe$14.99For ages 9+ISBN: 9781788005975Since his mum died, Lucas and his dad don’t seem to understand each other at all. And Lucas is dreading the summer drama club that his dad has signed him up for. Can his new-found friends teach Lucas how to be himself?

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Are You There, Buddha?Pip Harry$16.99For ages 13+ISBN: 9780734420305Still reeling from the departure of her mother for an ashram in India, Bee talks to Buddha and begs for her first period not to arrive. A fresh, funny and very contemporary take on puberty, first periods and relationships from the CBCA award-winning author of The Little Wave.

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Elsewhere GirlsEmily Gale, Nova Weetman$16.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9781922330451A moving and funny story of two girls with a deep connection, one based on the Australian Olympic champion, Fanny Durack. It’s a fresh and engaging exploration of the challenges and pressures for young women growing up in the past and today.

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The Ballad of Melodie RoseKate Gordon$14.99For ages 8+ISBN: 9780702263217When Melodie Rose is abandoned at Direleafe Hall, she realises she must be a ghost. Yet, with the three other ghostly girls, Melodie has never felt more at peace. So when the Lady in White arrives with plans to flatten the beloved school, Melodie Rose must act fast to save all she holds dear.

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ADVENTURE...Robin Hood: Hacking, Heists & Flaming ArrowsRobert Muchamore$14.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9781471408618A town. A forest. A hero.You can’t go far without a quick brain and some rule-bending in a place like Locksley. An action-packed twist on the classic legend and the first book in a hit series from international bestseller Robert Muchamore.

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How to Be a HeroCat Weldon, illustrated by Katie Kear $14.99 For ages 6+ISBN: 9781529045031A no-good viking thief. The worst-ever trainee valkyrie. An ungodly case of mistaken identity. a hilarious and fast-paced trilogy about how to be brave, what it means to be a hero and just how confusing the Norse Gods really are, perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon.

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Across the Sea: Wolf Girl 5Anh Do, illustrated by Lachlan Creagh $15.99 For ages 8+ISBN: 9781760879044On a mission to find their families, Gwen, Rupert and the dogs strike out across treacherous ice. If they are to have any hope of survival, they must stowaway on a ship full of enemy soldiers. Deep in the frozen tundra, the danger is heating up!

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The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars PatelSheela Chari $16.99 For ages 10+ISBN: 9781536219104Based on the Peabody Award–winning podcast, this tech-filled adventure series pits intrepid Mars Patel and his outcast friends against a brilliant, enigmatic billionaire as they race to figure out why kids are disappearing from their school.

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...ADVENTUREThe Lightning CatcherClare Weze$14.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9781526622174Alfie has noticed a few things since his family moved to Folding Ford. When he ‘investigates’ Mr Clemm’s garden, only SLIGHTLY illegally, he finds a strange box. And when he opens it, something gets out. Skellig meets Stranger Things in this funny, heartfelt adventure story.

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Into the VolcanoJess Butterworth$15.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9781510108516Vivi and Seb live halfway across the world from each other, living completely separate lives, until a terrible event makes their paths collide. A beau-tifully written story about coming to terms with grief, letting go of anger at the world and finding hope and joy in the most unexpected of places.

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Last Kid Running: Welcome to the ScrambleDon Bosco$22.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9789814867207You are a contestant on LAST KID RUNNING, the hottest reality TV show streaming. Your job is to clear all 5 levels of each game location across Southeast Asia. You decide how you run through mazes by making decisions at critical points. An interactive choose your own adventure!

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You Choose Flip Me! 1 & 2George Ivanoff$19.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9781760890773Two action-packed stories, hundreds of different choices! In The Treasure of Dead Man’s Cove will you discover wealth beyond your wildest dreams or a deadly pirate’s curse? And in Mayhem at Magic School will you become supreme ruler of the world or suffer misfortune for life?

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FANTASY...Orphans of the TideStruan Murray$14.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9780241384435When a mysterious boy washes in with the tide, the citizens believe he’s the Enemy - the god who drowned the world - come again to cause untold chaos. Only Ellie, a fearless young inventor, believes he’s innocent. A breathtaking middle grade debut for fans of His Dark Materials.

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Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of ShadowsDenis Knight, Cristy Burne $16.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9780734420190A seriously smart and funny new series about a reluctant sorcerer’s apprentice who would rather study science than magic, which asks the ques-tion: In a world of magic, can science save the day? Perfect for fans of Nevermoor.

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Golden Unicorn: Rise of the Mythix 1Anh Do, illustrated by Chris Wahl$15.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9781760525132The Soul Collector hunts down anything that is beautiful, unusual or unique. Kelly Swift is trying hard to be an average teenager, to fit in. But every day her powers are growing. When her mother is taken by the Soul Collector, Kelly can’t linger in the shadows any longer.

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The Storm Keepers’ BattleCatherine Doyle$14.99For ages 8+ISBN: 9781526607966Fionn Boyle, Storm Keeper of Arranmore, is facing the fight of his life. The terrifying all- powerful sor-ceress Morrigan has been raised from the dead and has sealed off the island from all help. With only two candles left to burn, will Fionn master his powers in time to stop her?

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...FANTASY...Rumaysa: A FairytaleRadiya Hafiza, Illustrated by Rhaida El Touny, Areeba Siddique$16.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9781529038309‘Rumaysa, Rumaysa, let down your hijab!’ Step into a Once Upon a Time where anything is pos-sible… This enchanting and funny debut weaves together three stories, spinning the classic fairy-tale to show that anyone can be a hero.

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The Strangeworlds Travel Agency: Book 1L.D. Lapinski$16.99For ages 9+ISBN: 9781510105942At the Strangeworlds Travel Agency, each suit-case transports you to a different world. All you have to do is step inside… Join Flick as she races against time and through worlds to fix the city of Five Lights before it collapses into nothingness - and takes our world with it.

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The Life and Time of Lonny QuickeKirsty Applebaum$14.99For ages 9+ISBN: 9781788005241Lonny is a lifeling. He has the power to heal any living creature and bring it back from the dead. But he pays a price for this gift - by lengthening the creature’s life, he shortens his own. So Lonny has to be careful. Because if people knew, Lonny would be left with no life at all..

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A Tangle Of MagicksStephanie Burgis$14.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9781848129504Kat discovers that the town of Bath is fizzing with wild and treacherous magic. Stumbling upon a plot to harness the magic in the Roman Baths, Kat finds that her brother has unwittingly become involved. Second in a witty and irreverent adven-ture series set in Jane Austen times – with magic!

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…FANTASY...A Vanishing of Griffins: #2 Songs of MagicStruan Murray$14.99For ages 9+ISBN: 9781474945684Brave friends Patch, Wren and Barver are no strangers to danger. They take peril in their stride as they seek out their deadly foe - the evil Piper of Hamelyn. But trying to stop his quest for power may end in a battle that will tear the three young heroes’ world apart.

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The Memory ThiefLeonie Agnew Kieran Rynhart $17.99For ages 9+ISBN: 9780143775720A magical, spine-tingling novel about a girl who wants to escape her memories and a troll who is desperately trying to remember his, from the award-winning author of Conrad Cooper’s Last Stand and The Impossible Boy.

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OddityEli Brown$18.99For ages 11+ISBN: 9781406389272The daughter of a murdered physician vows to protect the magical Oddity he left behind – if only she knew what it was – in an alternate nine-teenth century in which the United States is at war with Napoleon’s France. A fantasy adventure powered by a kick-ass wild-west heroine.

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Goldilocks: Wanted Dead or AliveChris Colfer$22.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9781510202504Discover Goldilocks’ origin story and more in this lushly illustrated full-color graphic novel, as she takes you on adventures where she may or may not break a few laws along the way. From #1 New York Times bestselling author a new addition for old and new fans in the Land of Stories series.

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...FANTASYThe Day I Fell Into a FairytaleBen Miller, illustrated by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini$16.99For ages 7+ISBN: 9781471192449In the strange new supermarket in town, Lana discovers a portal to a fairytale world! But these aren’t the happy-ever-after fairytales that Lana knows, they are darker and more dangerous…

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Feast of the EvernightRoss MacKenzie$18.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9781839130472A mysterious new threat arises in the southern lands of the Silver Kingdom. Lara must journey there to uncover the truth. ‘A darkly magical story set in a brilliantly realised, hugely imaginative world that’s perfect for fans of Nevermoor’ –Anna James

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The Stolen Prince of CloudburstJaclyn Moriarty$22.99For ages 10+ISBN: 9781760875060Long ago, the little Prince of Cloudburst was stolen by a Water Sprite. Now, ten years later, the prince has found his way home. A CBCA short-list-ed magical tale of mystery and adventure that proves that sometimes even ordinary middle children can be heroes.

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Deltora Quest 1: Series 1 BindupEmily Rodda$29.99For ages 8+ISBN: 9781865049717All eight stories in one volume! Join the three companions – Leif, Barda and Jasmine – on their perilous quest to find the seven lost gems of the Belt of Deltora. Only when the belt is complete will the evil Shadow Lord and his rule of tyranny be overcome.

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