Fiction > Junior Fiction
Junior Fiction books are designed for young people who are more confident independent readers but not ready for, or interested in, the themes that can be introduced in Middle Grade fiction. These chapter books offer relatable, interesting stories with rich vocabulary to strengthen the reader's independence.
Many books feature main characters of a similar age (7-11) with relatable life scenarios and/or wild and unexpected adventures. They set a strong pace and engage the reader to extend their reading stamina.
Mim and the Vicious Vendetta (The Travelling Bookshop #5) by Katrina Nannestad
$16.99 AUD
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: The\Travelling Bookshop Ser.
The right book might just change your life ... Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called Flossy. Flossy leads them where she will, to the place where they're needed most ... the place where the perfect book will find its way home. Now Mim has arriv ...Show more
Honey and the Valley of Horses by Wendy Orr
$17.99 AUD
Category: Junior Fiction
A warm and wonderful adventure with a touch of fantasy. Honey and her family seek the quiet comfort of a magical valley so they can escape the troubles of the wide world. A beautifully restorative novel from the award-winning author of the bestselling Nim's Island stories. 'This middle grade narrative ...Show more
Outlaw Girls by Emily Gale, Nova Weetman
$16.99 AUD
Category: Junior Fiction
From the dream duo of Australian middle-grade comes this time-slip novel that explores the early life of Kate Kelly, sister of the infamous Ned. Kate and Ruby live in the High Country in Victoria. They're both daring, quick-thinking and prepared to break the rules, and they're both brilliant horse rider ...Show more
Worst Week Ever! Monday by Eva Amores, Matt Cosgrove
$15.99 AUD
Category: Junior Fiction
HAVE YOU EVER HAD A BAD WEEK? Justin Chase sure has and THIS is it! His mum has just married a vampire. His dad is driving a giant toilet on wheels. His cat has probably been abducted by aliens. A psychotic bully is making his first day at a new school miserable. And right now, he’s hanging off the edge ...Show more
Fizz and the Police Dog Tryouts (#1) by Lesley Gibbes
$12.99 AUD
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Fizz
In Book One of this hilarious and action-packed series for newly confident readers, Fizz is determined to go to the Police Dog Tryouts and prove that he can do the job. But he is the smallest, whitest, fluffiest dog in the long queue.
The Schoolmouse by Dick King-Smith
$14.99 AUD
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Young Puffin Story Bks.
Flora was born on the first day of term in the new school year, which might be why she's a very special mouse indeed - a mouse who has taught herself to read! Flora lives in a classroom, and is determined to learn all sorts of things that no mouse has ever learned before. Her family is horrified at firs ...Show more
Frog Squad: Dessert Disaster (Frog Squad, #1) by Kate and Jol Temple
$16.99 AUD
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Frog Squad Ser.
Step into a top-secret world where frogs don't just eat flies, they eat danger! This is FROG SQUAD! Frog Squad comes to the rescue of a mega tanker in distress -- and it's full of ice-cream! Will these brave rescue frogs be fast enough to stop Professor Cain and The Organisation of Amphibious Devious Sc ...Show more
Stories of Horses and Ponies for Little Children by Rosie Dickins
$24.99 AUD
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Story Collections for Little Children
A beautifully illustrated story collection, perfect for reading aloud Discover five charming horse and pony stories from around the world - from a little pony who wants to be all grown up, to three wild horses who outwit a hungry wolf.Illustrations: Full colour throughout.
The Zebra's Great Escape (HB) by Katherine Rundell
$29.99 AUD
Category: Picture Books
A TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK'A writer of boundless gifts and extraordinary imaginative power' - Observer'A writer with an utterly distinctive voice and wild imagination' - Philip Pullman'Read everything she writes' - Daily Mail_______________Mink doesn't believe in rules. She loves running wild a ...Show more
The Underdogs Fish for Trouble (#5 The Underdogs) by Kate Temple, Jol Temple
$16.99 AUD
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: The\Underdogs Ser.
The Underdogs are overdue for a holiday! So when the Mayor of Cape Dog asks for help catching a mysterious sea monster that is terrifying the citizens – the Underdogs head for the coast! Will they be able to catch this mystery monster? Will they find the missing Top Dogs? And will Carl get to go on t ...Show more
How to Train Your Dragon (#1) by Cressida Cowell
$16.99 AUD
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: How to Train Your Dragon | Reading Level: 7+
Read the HILARIOUS books that inspired the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films! Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan throne - but most of the ...Show more
Stuff Happens: Jack by Tony Wilson
$12.99 AUD
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Stuff Happens
4 boys, 4 stories, 4 great Australian writers in an important new series. Stuff happens sometimes. Everyday stuff. At school, at home, with sport, with mates. For Ned it happened with a new teacher. For Sean it happened starting at a new school. For Michael it happened when he thought he was disappointi ...Show more
