Random House Australia: 1821 books

A classically heartwarming Catherine Bateson story, reissued with a stunning new Vintage Classics cover. Ruby's mum is having a baby, but why does she need one of those when she's already got a Ruby? To make matters worse, her best friend Sarah has just found another, BETTER friend. It seems...

Magical genius Aubrey Fitzwilliam is about to become involved in a convoluted series of adventures ... for a change. At a loss after finishing their exams, Aubrey and George travel to the Gallian capital, Lutetia. Aubrey is pursuing a cure for his condition, but his family have other ideas,...

The Horror High annual handball competition is a fight to the death - even if you're already dead... It's the annual handball competition at Horror High. The court is marked out in fresh blood and powdered teeth, and every student with their brain sewn in the right way is furiously perfecting...

Ash is a true hip hop girl, but it seems a reggae-inspired dance style may have stolen her heart! When an agent comes to Silver Shoes looking for the best junior dancers, everyone wants to strut their stuff. Although Ash acts like the class clown, she is desperate to get an interview. Luckily,...

Bittersweet love through the ages Eighteen tales of bittersweet love. Before Bella & Edward, before Katniss & Peeta, before Luce & Daniel, there was Romeo & Juliet, Orpheus & Eurydice, Heathcliff & Cathy. Discover the timeless love stories that inspired your favourite authors....

The fifth exciting adventure in a series about ponies, girls, fun and friendship, written by a highly acclaimed Australian author. Shelby would never ever sell her beloved Blue, would she? Just how much money would it take to make her change her mind? And when Shelby's new friend Olivia tells...

A junior fiction series about an up-and-coming cricketer who is mentored by Australian cricket star Glenn Maxwell. Will Albright has finally achieved his dream of representing his home state of Victoria in cricket! But while playing at the MCG in a junior T20 competition may be a dream come...

Mischief and mayhem at Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale It's the beginning of term and Alice-Miranda is delighted to be back at school. There is excitement in the air with the news of Miss Reedy and Mr Plumpton's engagement and fast-approaching wedding. When a surprise arrival is added to the...

Alice-Miranda is home for the holidays! In a startling turn of events, Alice-Miranda unexpectedly finishes the school term earlier than planned. Holidays should be a time for fun and a chance to catch up with friends, but it seems all is not well at Highton Hall. There is trouble afoot with...

It's a race to the finish as Winchesterfield gets set for the annual show. Alice-Miranda has a birthday to celebrate and a village show to look forward to! One of the highlights of the Winchesterfield show is the Queen's Cup horserace. But Aunty Gee's prize racehorse, Rockstar, is refusing...

Zed and Pink are a normal brother and sister except for one thing ... their mum is a Very Naughty Mother! Some mothers are strict,some mothers are whiny.Some mothers can cook,some mothers are tidy. Some mothers are perfect in all that they do,while some mothers get stuck in trouble like glue...

Zed and Pink are a normal brother and sister except for one extremely strange thing - their mum is a very naughty mother! In this side-splitting sequel to THE VERY NAUGHTY MOTHER GOES GREEN, we find the Very Naughty Mother back up to her old tricks. When she gets in trouble for hiding her brussel...

Five unique girls, one very big mission . . . Cat Dean, Queen of the Us Crew, is the social barometer of cool at Baywood High - well, that's what she thinks. So, imagine the fireworks when she's forced to work with her nemesis, the righteously right-on Mand Hospock, numero uno geek girl Wanda...

Lucy might have scored herself a place at a top football academy - but only if real life doesn't get in the way. Lucy's finally come clean to her parents about her football dreams, but her elation is short-lived. Her football legend father, Paolo, isn't doing anything to quash rumours that...