Winter of Grace, by Kate Constable (Allen & Unwin, 2009)
Part of the Girlfriend Fiction series.

Dougy, Gracey and Angela, by James moloney (UQP, 2009)
Three wonderful books rereleased by UQP

Exchanging Lives, by Kathy Buchanan (Scholastic, 2009)
Three months in America for two Aussie girls.

Big Sky, by Melaina Feranda (Allen & Unwin, 2009)
Part of the Girlfriend fiction series.

Crushed, by Meredith Costain (Hardie Grant Egmont, 2009)
The first in new series A Year in Girl Hell.

The Lucky Ones, by Tohby Riddle (Penguin, 2009)
Set in 1980s inner city Sydney.

When the Hipchicks Went to War, by Pam Rushby (Lothian, 2009)
A novel set in Australia and Vietnam.

Keepinitreal, by Don Henderson (Omnibus, 2009)
It’s a dog’s life.

Crime Time, by Sue Bursztynski (Ford Street, 2009)
Crime from 1629 to now.

How to Ditch Your Fairy, by Justine Larbalestier (Allen & Unwin, 2009)
A fun book for teen readers.

Boofheads, by Mo Johnson (Walker Books, 2008)
A wonderful book.

Blondetourage, by Allison Rushby (Random House, 2009)
Homeschooling...Hollywood style.

Salt, by Maurice Gee (Text Publishing, 2009)
A brilliant fantasy novel.

Girl Next Door, by Alyssa Brugman (Random House, 2009)
A gripping, brilliant read for teens.

A Beginner's Guide to Living, by Lia Hills (Text Publishing, 2009)
An outstanding novel.

The Kings of Clonmel, by John Flanagan (Random House, 2008)
Book Eight in the Ranger's Apprentice series.

A Small Free Kiss in the Dark, by Glenda Millard (Allen & Unwin, 2009)
A gem.

Ocean Pearl, by J. C. Burke (Random House, 2008)
Can the Starfish Sisters reunite?

Cassie, by Barry Jonsberg (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
Another in the Girlfriend Fiction series.

Bookmark Days, by Scot Gardner (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
Part of the Girlfriend Fiction series.

Somebody's Crying, by Maureen McCarthy (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
A captivating read.

Everything Beautiful, by Simmone Howell (Pan, 2008)
A love story about the broken and the broken hearted.

Blaze of Glory, by Michael Pryor (Random House, 2006)
As good as fantasy gets.

Murderer's Thumb, by Beth Montgomery (Text Publishing, 2008)
An intriguing murder mystery.

Hunting Elephants, by James Roy (Woolshed Press, 2008)
A superbly satisfying book.

The Sweet Life, by Rebecca Lim (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
The sweet life might not be so sweet after all.

My Candlelight Novel, by Joanne Horniman (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
The sort of book that you wish would never end.

Hamlet, by John Marsden (Text Publishing, 2008)
To be or not to be. That is still the question.

The (not quite) perfect Boyfirend, by Lili Wilkinson (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
The fifth title in the Girlfriend Fiction series.

The Case of the Diamond Shadow, by Sophie Masson (ABC Books, 2008)
A mystery set in 1930’s London.

The Ice-cream Mounfield, by Jenny Mounfield (Ford Street, 2008)
Three boys play a prank on the ice-cream man.

Crossing the Line, by Dianne Bates (Ford Street, 2008)
A compassionate story of teenage struggle.

Ironbark, by Barry Jonsberg (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
I'm miserable and sixteen. In that order.

Wardragon, by Paul Collins (Ford Street, 2008)
A dramatic finale to the Jelindel Chronicles.

The Stone Crown, by Malcolm Walker (Walker Books, 2008)
An exciting fantasy.

The Truth About Emma, by Gary Crew (Lothian, 2007)
Don’t believe everything you read in the media.

The Parl Hunters, by Kim Wilkins (Omnibus, 2008)
Adventure and romance in the Indian Ocean.

Step Up and Dance, by Thalia Kalipsakis (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
Find out what it’s like to dance professionally.

Finding Darcy, by Sue Lawson (black dog, 2008)
Sometimes keeping secrets can cause the most damage.

Georgiana, by Libby Hathorn (Hachette, 2008)
The life of the Woman of Flowers.

Superior Saturday, by Garth Nix (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
The sixth in the Keys to the Kingdom series.

In Ecstasy, by Kate McCaffrey (Fremantle Press, 2008
Both confronting and realistic.

Trust Me, edited by Paul Collins (Ford Street, 2008)
Something for every taste.

ShutterSpeed, by A. J. Betts (Fremantle Press, 2008)
A wild ride.

Escape by Sea, by L. S. Lawrence (Omnibus, 2008)
Gripping historical fiction.

The Long Patrol, by Richard Plunkett (Black Dog, 2008)
Exploring Australia's links with East Timor.

the indigo girls, by Penny Russon (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
Both Zara and Tilly know Point Indigo will be different without Meike.

Short, by Lili Wilkinson (Black Dog, 2008)
A collection of short stories, poems and more.

She's With the Band, by Georgia Clark (Allen &Unwin, 2008)
Life in the city is not quite as Mia imagined.

Pact of Wolves, by Nina Blazon (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
A mystery set in an international boarding school in Europe.

Media Savvy, by Jim Schembri (Hachette, 2008)
When you are as beautiful as Cobey is, you can never trust what people tell you.

My Life & Other Catastrophes, by Rowena Mohr (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
Everything in Erin’s life is upside-down and back-to-front. Why doesn’t anyone else notice?

Always Mackenzie, by Kate Constable (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
Year ten is a minefield and of course none of the mines are marked.

A Rose for the ANZAC Boys, by Jackie French (Harper Collins, 2008)
Beautifully written.

Heroes of Tobruk, by David Mulligan (Scholastic, 2008)
An absorbing tale of a teenager's war experience.

Letters to a Princess, by Libby Hathorn (ABC Books, 2007)
A powerful novel for teen readers.

Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs, by Michael Gerard Bauer (Omnibus, 2007)
Funny sequel to Don't Call Me Ishmael.

Cold Skin, by Stevem Herrick (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
A chilling verse novel.

Heart of Gold, by Michael Pryor (Random House, 2007)
The second volume of the Laws of Magic.

Blood Brothers, by Peter Corris (Lothian, 2007)
Bart is faced with many challenges.

Getting Air, by Debra Oswald (Random House (Random House, 2007)
A gritty teen read.

The Night Has a Thousand Eyes, by Mandy Sayer (Harper Colins, 2007)
Part thriller, part literary masterpiece.

Game as Ned, by Tim Pegler (Angus & Robertson, 2007)
Superb reading.

Volcano, by June Colbert (Lothian, 2007)
Things are simmering inside and outside the volcano.

What Willow Knew, by June Colbert (Lothian, 2007)
Can Sarah solve the mystery surrounding the disappearance of her beloved aunt?

Crime Seen, by Jenny Pausacker (Lothian, 2007)
Work experience teaches Harris more than he could have imagined.

Tomorrow All Will Be Beautiful, by Brigid Lowry (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
A beautiful collection.

Victory, by Gary Crew (Hachette, 2007)
The third adventure of Sam Silverthorne.

Pool, by Justin D'Ath (Ford Street, 2007)
An absorbing read.

Harvesting Hope by Christian Ayling (Ginninderra Press, 2007)
A compelling story.

The Rage of Sheep, by Michelle Cooper (Random House, 2007)
1984 is not Hester’s favourite year, not even while she’s living it.

Cross-Currents, by Janeen brian (Lothian, 2007)
An adventure in the Australian Outback.

Before the Storm, by Sean McMullen (Ford Street, 2007)
Can a group of teens save the future?

A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove, by James Moloney (UQP, 2007)
Carl and his brother are on their own.

Touch Me, by James Moloney (UQP, 2007)
Rugby is life - until Xavier meets Nuala.

Crossfire, by James Moloney (UQP, 2007)

Luke can't wait to go hunting.

Marty's Shadow, by John Heffernan (Omnibus, 2007)
Deeply absorbing.

The House on River Terrace, by James Moloney (UQP 1995, 2007)
Gwendolan House holds stories within its walls.

Requiem for a Beast, by Matt Ottley (Lothian, 2007)
A work for image, word and music.

Stride's Summer, by Jenni Overend (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
What else can summer bring?

Skyfall, by Anthony Eaton (UQP, 2007)
Book Two of the Darklands trilogy.

That's Why I Wrote This Song, by Susanne Gervay (Harper Collins, 2007)
Four girls. One dream.

griEVE, by Lizzie Wilcock (Scholastic Press, 2007)
Eve's world has fallen apart.

Hungry Ghosts, by Sally Heinrich (Lothian, 2007)
It all began with the festival of the Hungry Ghosts.

Chasing Boys, by Karen Tayleur (Black Dog, 2007)
Life is complicated.

Living Hell, by Catherine Jinks (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
A gripping sci-fi thriller.

Killer Mackenzie, by Eve Martin (Lothian, 2007)
Funny read for teens.

Sea Secrets, by Gillian M. Wadds (Hachette, 2007)
There are secrets under the water.

Night of the Fifth Moon, by Anna Ciddor (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
Of the six children, only one will have the chance to become a druid.

Kenny's Big Adventure, by Philip Garside (Hachette, 2007)
An unexpected adventure in the Tasmanian Wilderness.

Dragon Moon, by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog, 2007)
The final installment in the Dragonkeeper trilogy.

Another Fine Mess 002, by Norman Jorgensen (FACP, 2007)
Sequel to A Fine Mess.

Eagle of the East, by L. S. Lawrence (Omnibus, 2007)
Battles, murder and plenty of intrigue.

The Taste of Lightning, by Kate Constable (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
A thrilling new fantasy offering.

Edwina Sparrow Girl of Destiny, by Carol Chataway (Lothian, 2007)
Edwina is destined for great things, if only she can escape her life.

One Whole and Perfect Day, by Judith Clarke (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
A warm tale.

The Sorcerer in the North, by John Flanagan (Random House, 2006)
The fifth title in the Ranger's Apprentice series.

Rose by Any Other Name, by Maureen McCarthy (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
A coming-of-age novel.

The Secret Army - Operation Loki, by Sophie Masson (ABC Books, 2006)
A vivid graphic novel.

Ravens Rising, by Kerry Greenwood (Lothian, 2006)
The final installment in the Stormbringer series.

Ranger's Apprentice Books One & Two, by John Flanagan (Random House, 2006)
Bound in one hardcover volume.

The King's Fool, by Amanda Holohan (ABC Books, 2006)
Perry wants to be a normal teenager - but that isn't going to happen.

Red Spikes, by Margo Lanagan (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
A superb collection of short stories.

White Time, by Margo Lanagan (Allen & Unwin, 2000)
A brilliant collection.

Lilies for Love, by Felicity Pulman (Random House, 2006)
The third title in the Janna Mysteries series.

Peeling the Onion, by Wendy Orr (Allen & Unwin, 1996)
Fifteenth reprint of this gripping tale.

Rue for Repentance, by Felicity Pulman (Random House, 2006)
The second in the Janna Mysteries series.

Rosemary for Repentance, by Felicity Pulman (Random House, 2005)
The first in the Janna Mysteries series.

Destroying Avalon, by Kate McCaffrey (FACP, 2006)
Avalon is the target of cyber bullies.

Little Wing, by Joanne Horniman (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
A poignant tale.

Kered's Crown, by Kaaren Sutcliffe (Aust Speculative Fiction, 2006)
A satisfying conclusion to this fantasy trilogy.

Shadows in the Mirror, by Cameron Nunn (Black Dog, 2006)
Hard to put down.

Will, by Maria Boyd (Random House, 2006)
Maybe mooning the girls' school bus wasn't such a good idea.

Night Vision, by Rory Barnes (ABC Books, 2006)
Kosta is dreaming almost every night, but whose dreams are they?

Joan of Arc, by Lili Wilkinson (Black Dog, 2006)
The story of Jehanne Darc.

Allie McGregor's True Colours, by Sue Lawson (Black Dog, 2006)
Allie's life is one problem after another.

Fire in My Soul, by Paul Corbet-Singleton (Lothian, 2006)
A satsifying read.

The Story of Tom Brennan, by JC Burke (Random House, 2006)
A compelling read.

Wheels, by Delwyne Stephens (Futuretrack, 2006)
An excellent debut novel.

Mira Falling, by Maria Arena (Lothian, 2006)
Mira keeps her secrets close.

Spirit of the Deep, by Margaret Beames (Lothian, 2006)
Will Jess make the same mistakes her mother did?

The Star Locket, by Natalie Jane Prior (Harper Collins, 2006)
A thought-provoking fantasy.

My Big Birkett, by Lisa Shanahan (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
Wonderfully funny.

They Came on Viking Ships, by Jackie French (Harper Collins, 2005)
Can enemies become your friends?

The Words Inside, by Emmah Money (Random House, 2006)
An inspirational story.

The True Adventures of John Nicol, edited and illustrated by Julian Bruere (Black Dog, 2006)

Surfing Goliath, by Michael Hyde (Lothian, 2006)
Action-packed.

The Whole Business With Kiffo and the Pitbull, by Barry Jonsberg (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
An outstanding read.

The Lost Boy, by June Colbert (Lothian, 2006)
What if you were the last boy alive?

Into the Blue, by Cathrien Prattico (Lothian, 2006)
A look at modern policing.

The Red Dragon, by Andrew Lansdown (Scholastic, 2006)
A terrifying battle in the otherworld.

The Line Formation, by Pat Flynn (UQP, 2006)
From Rugby League star to American Football rookie.

Macbeth and Son, by Jackie French (A & R, 2006)
Does truth matter?

The Lab, by Jack heath (Pan, 2006)
Agent Six of Hearts is living his worst nightmare.

Wombat's Footy Heroes, by Harvey Lang & Jason McCartney (Lothian, 2006)
Will friendship and footy solve their problems?

Dreamrider, by Barry Jonsberg (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
A heart-stopping novel.

Mama's Trippin', by Katy Watson-Kell (FACP, 2006)
Will Von find the answers he's seeking?

The Quest for the Sun-Gem, by Belinda Murrell (Random House, 2006)
The first book in the Sun Sword trilogy.

A Ring of Unicorns, by MR Collard (Palindrome Publishing, 2005)
A collection of seven fantasies.

The Forgotten Prince, by Paul Collins (Lothian, 2006)
Another adventure in the Quentaris Chronicles series.

Chemical Leak, by Gillian M. Wadds (Lothian, 2006)
Zena risks her life in the name of science.

The Red Shoe, by Ursula Dubosarsky (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
A beuatiful novel.

The Land of Bad Fantasy, by K. J. Taylor (Omnibus, 2006)
Dragons, kings, trolls, wizards, whatever.

Pirates of Quentaris, by Sherryl Clark (Lothian, 2006)
A stand alone title in the Quentaris Chronicles series.

Sir Thursday, by Garth Nix (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
Fourth title in the Keys to the Kingdom series.

Aliki Says, by Irini Savvides (Random House, 2006)
Sometimes Liza wishes Aliki didn't get all the attention.

Ads R Us, by Claire Carmichael (Random House, 2006)
What if advertisements ruled the world?

Don't Call Me Ishmael, by Michael Gerard Bauer (Scholastic, 2006)
By the author of the award-winning Running Man.

Pagan's Daughter, by Catherine Jinks (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
A medieval adventure.

Number 8, by Anna Fienberg (Penguin, 2006)
An action-packed story for teens.

Monkey Undercover, by Gabrielle Lord (Scholastic, 2006)
A thrilling novel for younger readers

Gracie Faltrain Takes Control, by Cath Crowley (Pan, 2006)
Gracie is back.

The Ragwitch, by Garth Nix (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
Garth Nix's first fantasy novel.

Shade's Children, by Garth Nix (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
A dramatically dark fantasy.

Lies I Told About a Girl, by Anson Cameron (Pan Macmillan, 2006)
The prince, the pauper and the girl.

Summer's End, by Luke C. Jackson (Jacaranda, 2005)
The End is Near...

Space Demons The Trilogy, by Gillian Rubinstein (Omnibus, 2005)
Space Demons, Skymaze and Shinkei in one volume.

Angels of Kokoda, by David Mulligan (Lothian Books, 2006)
A story about respect and mateship.

Hover Car Racer, by Matthew Riley (Pan Macmillan, 2004)
Fast paced racing action.

The Unclaimed, by Luke C. Jackson (Jacaranda, 2005)
Broken Reef has a secret.

Over the Wall, by Garth Nix (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
Tales of the Old Kingdom and elsewhere.

All That Glitters, by Ron Bunney (FACP, 2005)
Set in the Western Australian goldrush.

It's Not All About You, Calma, by Barry Jonsberg (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
The funny follow-up to Kiffo and the Pitbull.

Nightpeople, by Anthony Eaton (UQP, 2005)
The first book in the Darklands trilogy.

Keep Your Hair On, by Elizabeth Vercoe (Black Dog, 2003)
Jess has cancer.

Double Cross, by Greg Pyers (ABC Books, 2005)
A futuristic adventure.

The Grief Book, by Elizabeth Vercoe with Kerry Abramowski (Black Dog, 2004)
Strategies for young people.

Kered's Call, by Kaaren Sutcliffe (Loranda, 2004)
The second in an absorbing trilogy.

Quenarden: The Dark Secret, by Paula Vince (Apple Leaf Books, 2004)
The third title in the Quenarden trilogy.

Quenarden: The Castle of Light, by Paula Vince (Apple Leaf Books, 2002)
The second in the Quenarden Trilogy.

Quenarden: The Prophecies, by Paula Vince (Apple Leaf Books, 2002)
The first in a fantasy trilogy.

Evil Genius, by Catherine Jinks (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
There's a fine line between good and evil

Deception, by Celeste Walters (UQP, 2005)
There is a thin line between silence and lies.

Slaughterboy, by Odo Hirsch (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
A gripping medieval tale.

The Tenth Power, by Kate Constable (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
Book three in the Chanters of Tremaris series.

Bad Bad Thing, by Julia Lawrinson (Lothian, 2005)
Compelling young adult fiction.

Who Dares? by Krista Bell (Lothian, 2005)
An excellent sequel to the award-winning Who Cares?

Who Cares? by Krista Bell (Lothian, 2003)
Nobody wants to share a secret with a stranger.

No Worries, by Bill Condon (UQP, 2005)
Confronting.

With Lots of Love from Georgia, by Brigid Lowry (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
A funny, touching novel.

Tev on Home Turf, by Brendan Murray (FACP, 2004)
Life is warming up for Tev.

Drowned Wednesday, by Garth Nix (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
The third title in the Keys to the Kingdom series.

Shalott - The Final Journey, by Felicity Pulman (Random House, 2004)
The final installment in the Shalott trilogy.

Return to Shalott, by Felicity Pulman (Random House, 2002)
The second in the Shalott trilogy.

Shalott, by Felicity Pulman (Random House, 2001)
Five teens are zapped back in time to King Arthur's court.

Megan's Journey, by June Keir (Loranda, 2004)
Megan's world has been turned upside down.

The Last Muster, by Leonie Norrington (Scholastic, 2004)
A deeply moving tale of two teenagers fighting to stay in the country they love.

Secret Scribbled Notebooks, by Joanne Horniman (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Outstanding and evocative.

Kered's Cry, by Kaaren Sutcliffe (Loranda, 2004)
An excellent fantasy title.

Summer's Story, by Wendy Graham (Scholastic, 2004)
Summer's big plans won't all work out.

By the River, by Steven Herrick (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
A heart-felt novel in verse.

No Strings, by Krista Bell (Lothian, 2004)
Felix is totally confused.

A Fine Mess! by Norman Jorgensen (FACP, 2004)
Michael is convinced his family is cursed.

Being Bindy, by Alyssa Brugman (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
It isn't easy being Bindy.

The Airdancer of Glass, by Catherine Bateson (UQP, 2004)
Together anything is possible.

Amber Pash on Pink, by Pauline Luke (UQP, 2004)
Can life get any more complicated?

Saturday Morning Mozart and Burnt Toast, by Robert Newton (UQP, 2004)
Wolfgang is in for the ride of his life.

Shelf Life, by Robert Corbett (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Super stories from the supermarket.

Bringing Reuben Home, by Glenda Millard (ABC Books, 2004)
A compelling futuristic novel.

No One Owns Me, by Ron Bunney (FACP, 2004)
Great historical fiction.

Black Juice, by Margo Lanagan (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Extraordinary short story collection.

The Life and Times of Gracie Faltrain, by Cath Crowley (Pan Macmillan, 2004)
Scoring the perfect goal - and the perfect boy.

Bridie's Fire, by Kirsty Murray (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Book One of the Children of the Wind Quartet.

Grim Tuesday, by Garth Nix (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Book two in the Keys to the Kingdom Series.

Deadly Unna?, by Phillip Gwynne (ABC Audio, 2001)
An outstanding audioboook presentation.

The Dark, by Marianne Curley (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Spine-tingling suspense.

Wolfchild, by Roseanne Hawk (Lothian, 2003)
Excellent historical fantasy.

Watch Out for Jamie Joel, by Mike Dumbleton (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
What really goes on at high school?

Dragonkeeper, by Carole wilkinson (Black Dog Books, 2003)
An exceptional historical fantasy.

Edward Britton, by Gary Crew and Philip Neilsen (Lothian, 2000)
A haunting novel set in Australia's past.

Jump Man Rule 2, by James Valentine (Random House, 2003)
Don't even think about it!

The Other Madonna, by Scot Gardener (Random House, 2003)
The healing power of love.

Thambaroo, by Jane Carroll (Scholastic, 2003)
Mitch is drawn to the old house.

Shaedow Master, by Justin D'Ath (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
An outstanding new mythical adventure.

Mister Monday, by Garth Nix (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
The first title in the new Keys to the Kingdom Series.

How To Make a Bird, by Martine Murray (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Mannie is leaving home.

Favourite Australian Stories, compiled by Colin Thiele (Rigby, 1963)
A classic collection.

The Waterless Sea, by Kate Constable (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Book 2 in the Chanters of Tremaris Series.

Return Ticket, by Warren Flynn (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 2003)
A train trip takes three teens to a strange destination.

Eustace, Catherine Jinks (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Is there a ghost in the kitchen?

The Tiger Project, by Susanna Van Essen (Pan MacMillan, 2003)
A warm look at the meaning of life.

Invisible Girl Stories, by Glyn Parry (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 2003)
Eerie short stories.

Forbidden Love, by Georgia Mantis-Kapralos (Self-Published, 2001)
Athena is caught between two worlds.

One Night, by Margaret WIld (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A tough, yet touching, young adult novel.

Cadaver Dog, by Alan Horsfield (Lothian, 2003)
Only Shane's new dog, Caddy, can unlock the secrets of the old bush school.

Dawn Hawk, by Ken Catran (Lothian, 2003)
A long forgotten mystery puts two teenagers in danger.

Abhorsen, by Garth Nix (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
The culmination of the Old Kingdom trilogy.

Dangerous Waters, by Bronwyn Blake
Lothian, 2003

Dreamer, by Melaina Faranda (Random House, 2003)
Friendship, magic and intuition combine.

Written in Blood, by Beverley MacDonald (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A brief history of civilisation (with all the gory bits left in).

Jessie, by Mike Carter (Lothian 2003)
Is there life outside of music for a broken-down child prodigy?

Monstered, by Bernie Monagle (Lothian, 2001)
Being bullied is lonely work - defeating the bullies is a community thing.

Fake ID, by Hazel Edwards (Lothian, 2002)
What if your Gran wasn't who you thought she was?

Lirael, by Garth Nix (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Book Two in the Old Kingdom trilogy.

Burning Eddy, by Scot Gardner (Pan Macmillan, 2003)
Somehow, life has to get better.

Wreck, by Allan Baillie (Puffin, 1997)
A day without adults quickly becomes a nightmare.

Sabriel, by Garth Nix (Allen & Unwin 2003)
Book One in the Old Kingdom Trilogy

Walking Home With Marie-Claire, by Kirsty Murray (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Growing up and growing together in the 1970s.

Eglantine, by Catherine Jinks (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
An exceptional ghost story.

The Cave, by Susanne Gervay (Angus & Robertson, 2002)
Surviving the wilderness is tough - surviving each other is tougher.

Walking Naked, by Alyssa Brugman (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
An insightful, quirky novel about playground politics.

Listen for the Nightingale, by Zenda Vecchio (Greater Glider, 2002)
While the serpent whispers an end to despair, the nightingale sings of courage and strength.

Life Bytes, edited by Alwyn Evans (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 2002)
Collection of award winning entries in the Tim Winton Young Writers Award.

The Singer of All Songs, by Kate Constable (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Book One in an outstanding new fantasy series.

Feeling Sorry for Celia, by Jaclyn Moriarty (Pan Macmillan, 2000)
Excellent young adult fiction.

Bantam, by Terry Whitebeach and Michael Brown (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 2002)
The tragicomedy of life in small town Bantam.

Jinx, by Margaret Wild (Allen & Unwin, 2001)
Young Adult fiction at its finest.

Finding Grace, by Alyssa Brugman (Allan & Unwin, 2001)
Rachel has just left school and she knows everything.

Facetime, by Winnie Salamon (Allen & Unwin, 2002
Chat rooms, geeks, gnomes, b-grade movies - oh, and inflatable underwear.

The Watching Lake, by Elaine Forrestal (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 2002)
Bryn can feel the lake watching him. What does it want?

Fifteen Love, by Robert Corbet (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
It isn't easy being fifteen and in love.

Candle Iron, by Sally Odgers (Angus & Robertson, 2001)
Winner of the 2001 Aurealis award for Best Long Fiction (Childrens) this fantasy will appeal both to adults and teens.

The Chimaera Conspiracy, by Beverly Paine (Greater Glider 2002)
Katya has always felt that she was different - now she's finding out why.

Tev, by Brendan Murray (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 2002)
Tev learns a lot about himself in Tonga.

Starry Nights, by Judith Clarke (Allen & Unwin, 2001)
A family caught in an eerie twilight zone.

Shooting Stars: The Green-Eyed Monster, by Tempany Deckert (Scholastic, 2001)
The first in a new teen series.

Shooting Stars: Maddy's Big Break, by Tempany Deckert (Scholastic, 2001)
The series continues.