Tomato dynamite by Aussie Bites
It looks like a jar of hot tomato pickle, but Jack is sure it has the power to change the world- or at least to help him solve a rather tricky problem!
A new easy to read and entertaining story for young readers…
Big change for Stuart, by Lissa Evans
Stuart closed his hand over the star, and felt the six prongs dig into his skin. His heart was suddenly thumping; he felt both excited and slightly frightened, and he knew from April’s expression that she felt the same. The hunt for Great-Uncle Tony’s workshop had been a wild and exciting chase, sprinkled with danger and magic and now another quest was beckoning.
But for what? What was the prize this time?
A second exciting adventure for the hero of “Small Change for Stuart”. Perfect reading for children aged 7-10.
Junonia, by Kevin Henkes
Returning to the beach cottage – a cottage named Scallop- where she has always celebrated her birthday is a special occasion for Alice Rice.
Who will see the first dolphin this time? The first Pelican? What will have changed? Stayed the same? And will this be the year she finally finds a junonia shell?
Alice’s friends are all returning, too. And she’s certain her parents have the best party planned for her. Alice can’t wait. If Alice is lucky, everything will be absolutely perfect. Will Alice be lucky?
Great book for your summer reading. And don’t forget to look for a rare shell while you will be reading it on the beach!
Paula Danziger’s Amber Brown is tickled pink, by Bruce Coville and Elizabeth Levy
Amber Brown has lots to be tickled pink about. Her mom and Max are finally getting married. Her friends Brandi and Kelly are invited to the wedding, and her best friend, Justin, and his family are coming all the way from Alabama.
At least, that’s the plan – until Amber’s mom suggests they have a tiny wedding without a party, the search for THE dress is impossible, and Amber’s dad keeps making mean cracks about Max that prove he still needs a few more “dad lessons”. Everyone’s favourite fourth grader suddenly has alot to deal with!
If anyone is up for these challenges, it’s a friendly, creative and colorful story!
Butterfly Summer, by Anne-Marie Conway
When Becky finds an old photo in a box under her mum’s bed, everything she thought she knew comes crashing down. The only place she finds comfort is at the Butterfly Garden with her new friend, Rosa May. But with her wild ways, and unpredictable temper, is Rosa May hiding something as well? In the heat of the sun-drenched summer, it seems that Becky is the only one in the dark…
Mesmerizing and mysterious, Butterfly Summer is a haunting tale of intense friendship and dangerous discovery…