Deborah Abela's The Book of Wondrous Possibillities shortlisted for Yabba/Koala Awards

Congratulations to author Deborah Abela on being shortlisted for the Yabba/Koala Awards for

The Book of Wondrous Possibillities

Cover illustrated by Kristina Kister

a paperback middle grade fiction for ages 8-12 published 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.

This is the 5th award for the book and the 2nd Yabba/Koala shortlisting.


New MG for Deborah Abela

Congratulations to author Deborah Abela on the upcoming publication of

The Kindness Project

a middle grade paperback for ages 8-12 published by Penguin Random House

May 2024

Four kids are given a project to make a kinder world, but they can't stand each other. Until they discover they have lots in common and rally together when one of them needs help, to create a magnificent kindness project.

Told in verse, The Kindness Project is a heartfelt look at four kids who navigate the sometimes tricky world of being a kid, and the power of friendship and family to help us and remind us we're not alone.

Book launches

15 May, 5pm: The Book Cow 47 Jardine St, Kingston ACT with Deb and Tristan Bancks
22 May 6:30pm: Where The Wild Things Are 191 Boundary Street, West End with Zanni Louise
23 May 4pm: Quick Brown Fox Bookshop 5/33 Carberry St Grange, Brisbane

Fingers crossed you can make it along to one of these book launches, this is a special story!

Award Shortlist for Deborah Abela

Congratulations to author Deborah Abela.

Her novel,

The Book of Wondrous Possibilities

has been shortlisted in

Sisters In Crime Davitt Awards 2023

A Junior Fiction paperback for 8-12 year olds published by Penguin Random House 2022

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.

This is the fourth award shortlisting for the novel, along with a CBCA Notable, YABBA, KOALA and Kroc Award and The Speech Pathology Awards.

Fantastic achievement. Fabulous book! Congratulations Deborah!