Deb Abela's sequel to Grimsdon

Congrats to our hardworking Assistant Regional Advisor Deborah Abela on the release of

New City (The Sequel to Grimsdon)

Published by Random House Australia

isbn 9781742758558
for ages 8 - 13 years
Paperback

In Grimsdon, a group of kids were left behind in a flooded city with sea monsters, flying machines and sneaker waves. In the sequel, New City, the children are flown to a seemingly perfect world, with ornithopters, ice tornadoes and a brand new bad guy.

Wow - sounds thrilling - great stuff Deb!

Renee Treml's new picture book

Congrats to Renee Treml on the September release of

The Great Garden Mystery

Published by Random House Australia

isbn  9780857984166
for ages 3 - 7

Someone is stealing the beetroots - who could that someone be? Join us in the garden and we'll unravel this mystery. A mix of clever Australian animals examine the evidence, but can this cluey cast catch the thief before he strikes again? Beautifully illustrated to delight both young and older readers.

Renee's launch:
Sun, 24th August at 10am
The Avid Reader bookshop,
West End, Brisbane.

Looks delightful - bound to be a winner!

Update: Caroline Magerl's Brisbane launch cancelled

Just to let you know

If you were planning on attending Caroline's Brisbane launch of her wonderful new picture book  Hasel and Rose on August 22, unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances it's had to be cancelled. The Sydney and Melbourne ones however are right on track!

Congrats on the fab reviews so far Caroline!