New MG for Suzanne Leal

Congratulations to author Suzanne Leal on the publication of

The Year We Escaped

a paperback middle grade fiction for ages 9-13 years published by HarperCollins

4 June 2025

Cover illustration by Ross Murray

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With war brewing, German classmates Klara and Rachel, and French brothers Lucien and Paul, are forced to leave their homes. They are taken to a French detention camp where the conditions are appalling and escape seems impossible. Or is it?

Filled with adventure, danger and intrigue, this is the story of four unlikely friends desperate to escape from a war that keeps coming closer.

Book Launch
6pm on 5 June 2025 at Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe NSW

New PB for Pip Harry and Carolyn Davis

Congratulations to author Pip Harry and illustrator Carolyn Davis on the publication of

The Inside Dog

a hardback picture book for ages 3+ published by Hachette Australia.

26 February, 2025

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Cuddles is an inside dog, so when his family goes on a farm holiday he's horrified to find himself outside with the farm dogs - a charming story from award-winning author Pip Harry with illustrations by Carolyn Davis.

Book Launch
Celebrate the launch of The Inside Dog with Pip and Carolyn on Sunday 2 March, 10.30am at Reading Kids Carlton

New JF for Rebecca Fraser and Jennifer Horn

Congratulations to author Rebecca Fraser and illustrator Jennifer Horn on the upcoming publication of

Skippy Blackfeet

A hardback junior fiction for ages 7+ published by Wombat Books.

5 March, 2025

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From a stray cat to an emotional support cat, Skippy Blackfeet will appeal to anyone who's ever questioned their place in the world. Skippy Blackfeet and May go together like milk and sardines, and together they can face any challenge.

Book launch: Sunday March 16 at 2pm, Readings Kids Bookstore, Carlton. CLICK for more information.