New JF for Kristin Darell

Congratulations to author Kristin Darell for the publication of

Football Fever 4: Gala Day

A junior fiction book for ages 7 + - published by Penguin Random House

30 May 2023

The Under 11s Merridale Fever are having their best season ever when a storm threatens their must-win final game and the club's Gala Day. Can the team overcome this final hurdle to end the season on a high?

This is the fourth book in an action-packed junior fiction series in partnership with Football Australia. Featuring Commbank Matildas and Subway Socceroos stars Kyah Simon, Craig Goodwin, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Garang Kuol – and more!

Book Launch - Kristin will be holding a series of Football Fever parties celebrating the release of all four books throughout July and August. To find out how you can join the fun head here!

Fantastic series!

REAL Awards for Deborah Abela

Congratulations to author Deborah Abela for being shortlisted

REAL Awards - KOALA, YABBA and KROC Awards

New City

a junior fiction novel for 9-13 year olds, published by Penguin Random House 2014

Isabella and friends have escaped the floodwaters of Grimsdon to New City. It seems perfect, but the weather is wild and there is a secret at the edge of the forest. Will it be safe enough to call home?

This is the second book in the Grimsdon Trilogy, Deb's cranky climate series.

This is the third time the book has been voted for by children in the REAL awards.

A high honour to be have your work voted for by the kids of Australia, three times!

REAL Awards for Deborah Abela

Congratulations to author Deborah Abela for being shortlisted

REAL Awards - KOALA, YABBA and KROC Awards

The Book of Wonderous possibilities

a junior fiction novel for 8-12 year olds published in 2022 by Penguin Random House

Arlo lives with his mouse and uncle above their bookshop. When a girl called Lisette begs him to hide her from a murderer, he’s swept into a world of kidnappings, dragons and an enemy determined to destroy everything he loves.

The book was also a CBCA Notable for the Book of the Year Awards 2023.

Voted for by the kids of Australia! Congratulations Deb!