Primary Fiction 2026

SEPTEMBER

My Tiny Universe

By Maryam Master

A book for every kid who has ever felt different. From the multi-award-winning author of Exit Throug ... Read More

How to Make the World Cup and Survive Grade Five

By Carla Fitzgerald

Could you coach the Australian women's soccer team to victory? In her funniest book yet, Carla Fitzg ... Read More

Freddie Jones: The Mystery of the Cryptic Creatures

By Kate Foster

Join Freddie Jones on an adventure to Spain in the third book in the new mystery series by award-win ... Read More

Poppy & Pipsqueak: An Accidental Rooster

By Deborah Kelly
Illustrated by Amie Sabadin

When Poppy's mum gets some hens for her new chicken coop, one turns out to be...a rooster. Dad says ... Read More

AUGUST

Eighty-Nine Questions for After

By Ashleigh Barton

Ester Star is a germophobe and hypochondriac and she's convinced she's going to die. To prepare for ... Read More

The Lost Island

By Samantha Wheeler
Illustrated by Anke Noack

Bestselling and award-winning Australian author Samantha Wheeler returns with a thrilling desert isl ... Read More

Stuck in the Middle

By Anton Clifford-Motopi

A delightfully funny novel about what it's like to be the middle child of a big, raucous and loving ... Read More

K-Pop Superfans Battle of the Bands

By Zanni Louise
Illustrated by Paige Walshe

A brand-new Australian K-Pop-inspired story by beloved and bestselling author Zanni Louise. Four Aus ... Read More

Talent Show

By Sarah Ayoub
Illustrated by Nina Nill

Amira Swift is a chatty, energetic 7-year-old who loves to dance. A series celebrating friendship, f ... Read More

Fair Day Fun

By Sarah Ayoub
Illustrated by Nina Nill

Amira Swift is a chatty, energetic 7-year-old who loves to dance. A series celebrating friendship, f ... Read More

Funny Fairytales

By Tim Harris
Illustrated by Christopher Nielsen

Five hilarious fairytales retold with a twist from beloved author and award winner at the Koala Awar ... Read More

Sagittarius Rising

By Maxine Beneba Clarke
Illustrated by Jade Goodwin

From multi-award-winning author and poet Maxine Beneba Clarke, comes a new chapter book full of deli ... Read More

First Bounce

By Isaac Heeney & Nicole Hayes
Illustrated by Dan McGuiness

From one of the AFL's most-loved and high-flying elite footballers comes a terrific junior fiction s ... Read More

Aidan Versus the Ocean

By Dannika Patterson
Illustrated by Heidi Cooper Smith

Sudden storms, circling sharks, venomous snakes and fishing fails, this fast-paced survival adventur ... Read More

JULY

Hunt for the Nighthawks

By Felice Arena

It's Jake and his friends versus the Nighthawks . . . and the Nighthawks will stop at nothing to get ... Read More

Animal Force

By Cerise Madsen
Illustrated by Sally Heinrich

Animal Force is a magical wildlife adventure for young readers about standing up for what you believ ... Read More

Witless Protection

By Kate and Jol Temple

A new wacky adventure delivers laugh-out-loud fun as this gaggle of cashed-up guinea pigs (and one s ... Read More

Joey and the Junjardy

By Allison Rocca
Illustrated by Brenton E McKenna

A funny, raucous middle-grade romp grounded in First Nations storytelling, featuring a mischievous c ... Read More

Lexie Moon and the Remote Control Catastrophe

By Melissa Garside
Illustrated by Lauren Mullinder

Kid inventor Lexie Moon has built a scrap-box remote-control car she hopes will win second prize in ... Read More

The Epically Awesome Odyssey, as told by Nanny Piggins

By R.A. Spratt

Finally, Nanny Piggins sets the record straight and reveals what really happened 3,000 years ago on ... Read More

JUNE

Kid

By Peter Carnavas

A modern-day classic about a young goat who discovers the meaning of family, in a limited edition de ... Read More

Benny's Bad Day

By Nathan Luff
Illustrated by Wayne Bryant

Benny’s idea of a good day at school is when things are calm, predictable and boring. But today is n ... Read More

Hill End Gold

By Sue Whiting

When Pa buys a stake in a gold mine at Hill End, Alfie knows his life is about to change. A golden f ... Read More

Josie Mack and the MEGA Division

By Bethany Loveridge
Illustrated by Jade Goodwin

Join Josie and Ursula on their eco-warrior adventures. The FUN need help! When a wombat knocks on he ... Read More

Shifters

By Nicole Kelly

Lost in Japan. Hunted by shadows. Emily must find her voice - and her courage - to save a friend fro ... Read More

MAY

Hafsa's Way

By Aisha Saeed

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Amal Unbound, Hafsa's Way is an uplifting story abo ... Read More

One Day Soon

By Cristy Burne

One Day Soon is an emotional verse novel about how, when illness strikes, a few special moments can ... Read More

Running in Circles

By Shivaun Plozza

From award-winning author Shivaun Plozza comes this moving coming-of-age story about family, picking ... Read More

The Prime Minister Problem

By Brenton Cullen

When a lonely boy’s mission to save his grandmother goes viral, it sparks a movement that reshapes h ... Read More

Annie and Maeve Are Definitely Not Friends

By Olivia Muscat

Olivia Muscat's debut novel celebrates the unexpected happiness of finding somebody who really gets ... Read More

Freddie Jones: The Mystery of the Ghostly Garden

By Kate Foster

Fly to England, become friends with a ghost, and catch a thief with Freddie Jones in the second book ... Read More

The Clueless Guide to Solving a Mystery

By Samera Kamaleddine
Illustrated by Hykie Breeze

Inspired by personal experience, this is a very fresh and funny MG series by CBCA shortlisted author ... Read More

Bring it Back

By Deborah Kelly

When a new student shakes up the status quo, Liam finds himself in serious trouble. Like a basketbal ... Read More

APRIL

Myra in the Middle

By Seetha Dodd
Illustrated by Peter Cheong

A charming junior novel about finding your place in your family - and on the soccer field. Seven-yea ... Read More

Dugongs of the Sky

By Emily Larkin

The sky dugongs are in danger, but Captain Scree Barnacle is determined to save them. Her voyage to ... Read More

Nerds vs Aliens!

By Barry Jonsberg

Aliens are on their way to Earth, but never fear - the future of our world rests in the hands of thr ... Read More

The Sugarcane Kids and the Mystery at Angel Bay

By Charlie Archbold

The delightful new middle-grade novel in the Sugarcane Kids series, which began with the award-winni ... Read More

The Dragon Snare

By Rhiannon Williams

The war between dragons and humans is over, but the danger is just beginning! Discover the legend of ... Read More

MARCH

The Boy and the Dog Tree

By Fiona Wood

Magical. Whimsical. Wild. This exceptional middle-grade novel about the special bond between a boy a ... Read More

The Feathers of Farwood and the Gripps Curse

By Jayne McIntyre

When Eva Feather’s (very human) father gets turned into an owl by the dreaded Gripps, her mother whi ... Read More

Whale Shark Jack

By Kathryn Lefroy

TRUE FRIENDSHIP DIVES DEEP A novel based on the heartwarming and adventure-packed family movie, Whal ... Read More

Your Next Read Silver: Will Fin Win?

By Jane Godwin
Illustrated by Tom Jellett

Do you like ANIMALS, SPORT and FRIENDS? Then this book is YOUR NEXT READ. Fin never wins anything. O ... Read More

Your Next Read Silver: The Lonely Lunch Club

By Maddy Mara
Illustrated by Laura Stitzel

Do you like FRIENDS, SCHOOL and FUNNY STORIES? Then this book is YOUR NEXT READ. One lunchtime, Benj ... Read More

Mary Fowler: Mary's Game

By Mary Fowler
Illustrated by Cate James

Hey. My name is Maz! A vibrant new series from football star Mary Fowler about friendship, sport and ... Read More

Mary Fowler: Beach Party

By Mary Fowler
Illustrated by Cate James

Hey. My name is Maz! A vibrant new series from football star Mary Fowler about friendship, sport and ... Read More

Sunny and Storm

By Tanya Hennessy
Illustrated by Rachael McLean

A fun, funny illustrated adventure written by comedian, bestselling author and social media sensatio ... Read More

Bitza Book 1

By Andrew Daddo
Illustrated by Stephen Michael King

A heartwarming and fabulously funny junior fiction series for girls and boys, told from the point of ... Read More

Bitza: Rules? What Rules?

By Andrew Daddo
Illustrated by Stephen Michael King

A heartwarming and fabulously funny junior fiction series for girls and boys, told from a dog's poin ... Read More

Poppy & Pipsqueak: The Mighty Pipsqueak

By Deborah Kelly
Illustrated by Amie Sabadin

Poppy is determined to prove that this tiny puppy can become a great working dog, despite its size. ... Read More

FEBRUARY

The Break Up: It's a Twin Thing!

By Kristin Darell
Illustrated by A. Yi

Being a twin is forever, but for Abigail and Brooklyn, starting grade five is about to test their bo ... Read More

Freddie Jones: The Mystery of the Troublesome Trees

By Kate Foster

Meet Freddie Jones in a new series full of adventure and mystery from award-winning author Kate Fost ... Read More

The Monsters at the End of the World

By Rebecca Orwin
Illustrated by Oriol Vidal

An astonishing debut novel about friendship, trust and survival, perfect for fans of Skellig. Sunny ... Read More