AustLit

'You’ve never met a vampire like Solomon Macaroni before – he’s friendly, polite and makes a mean tofu Bolognese. Understandably, when his parents go on a one-hundred-year cruise without him, Solomon is not impressed. Especially because it means having to stay in creepy Transylvania with his six cousins, who are the rudest and naughtiest vampires in existence. (Well, apart from Lucy. He likes her.) Not even his uncle, Count Dracula, the oldest vampire in the world, can stop their pranks. Solomon wishes he could spend the next hundred years alone at his own house with his spider friend, Fred, instead.

'But when his cousins venture into the spooky Wildwood on a dangerous mission, Solomon – against his better judgement – agrees to help Lucy rescue them. At least, that's what he thinks he's doing. In the forest, Solomon must draw on all he knows – about old magic, wet wipes and the importance of a well-timed entrance – to save his catastrophic cousins and possibly the world.'  (Publication summary)

'This story within a story within a story celebrates the creative art of storytelling. In London's Belgravia, Tamsin lives next door to Edie St Clair, famous author of the ‘London of the Bells' series of graphic novels. With the series' tenth and final novel overdue, Tamsin offers her idol help and discovers that Edie can literally draw herself into her stories. When Edie goes missing, Tamsin draws herself into the novel and lands in a world of unexpected danger. The stakes couldn't be higher in this gripping adventure.' (Publication summary)

'Hi, I’m George Pepperton. Some people think my family is a little odd.

POSSIBLE REASONS PEOPLE THINK MY FAMILY IS ODD:

1. Mum is an inventor extraordinaire.

2. I have a brother the size of a lemon.

3. That time we took Mum’s BRAIN SWAPPING MACHINE on a school excursion to the zoo, and everyone’s brains got swapped with WILD ANIMALS’...

OK, maybe that is a little odd. I tell you though, being a PEPPERTON is never boring!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Hi, I'm George Pepperton. I love being a Pepperton, I love adventures and I love making lists. How to tell if you are a Pepperton 1. Your mum is an incredible inventor. 2. You have three older sisters, and a brother the size of a LEMON. 3. You already know how your family caused CHAOS at school... 4. And a HUMUNGOUS BUM STAMPEDE! If you are not a Pepperton and you don't know what happened...READ THIS BOOK TO FIND OUT!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The adorable "Pink Piglet" is back in a new sequel from Phil Cummings and Sarah Davis. This time, Pink Piglet comes to the aid of his friends when they get frightened by some scary sounds on the farm. However, Piglet shows them that being brave can sometimes lead to wonderful surprises.'

Source: Illustrator's blurb.

''Tis a cold, dark night, and deathly still. Dare two ghosts brave the nighttime chill? Pray follow, dear reader ... read on if you will, to uncover the secret of the house on the hill. An award-winning author and illustrator combine their talents in this deliciously spine-tingling story, with its lyrical text and just the right touch of spookiness. ' (Publication summary)

'Join the anti-princesses as they go on a holiday cruise in a special summer edition that includes stories and activities.

'Talented ten-year-olds Emily, Bella, Chloe and Grace are sick of adults trying to turn them into helpless princesses.

'When computer whiz Emily makes the final of an online gaming competition and wins a summer cruise around Australia, the Anti-Princess Club are with her all the way!' (Publication summary)

'VIOLET MACKEREL is happy. She has found a BEAUTIFUL LOCKET. But she is also sad because Mum has lost her basket of KNITTED THINGS. Violet wants to make Mum feel happy again. And she may just have the perfect plan: a surprise FORMAL OCCASION just for Mum! ' (Publication summary)

'Ricardo loved to ride his bike through the village. He rode under endless skies, quiet and clear. He rode every day ... But then the shadows came.' (Publication summary)

'A warm, gentle, funny story about a small piglet finding the courage to explore his world. Kids will identify with Pink Piglet, and enjoy the funny way the tables are turned on the other farmyard animals.'

Source: Illustrator's blurb.

'Everyone's favourite scaredy-cat bulldog returns in a brand-new adventure!

'When we last saw Fearless, he had fallen head over paws for the beautiful Primrose. Now, they've got puppies to care for, and Fearless must figure out what it means to be a father.

'Fearless warns his children about the dangers lurking around every corner – things like vacuum cleaners and handbags – but when Primrose is in trouble, will Fearless put aside his fears or will it be brave pup Eric to the rescue? ' (Publication summary)

'Lulu, Ajay and Darcy were surprised to learn that many guinea pigs were rescued last year, and were living at Aunty Elly’s vet clinic. But 50 guinea pigs still needed new homes. What could Lulu, Ajay and Darcy do to help?' (Publication Summary)

'VIOLET MACKEREL is excited. Her best friend Rose is going on a trip to JAPAN. But Violet is going to miss her TERRIBLY. Six weeks is a long time. What if Rose FORGETS her? It may all be a SLIGHT DISASTER. Unless Violet can come up with a perfect plan and a very HELPFUL SUGGESTION.' (Publication summary)

'VIOLET MACKEREL loves Clover Park. She especially loves to collect acorns from under the big old OAK TREE. But the OAK TREE is going to be cut down. Violet does NOT think this is a good idea! The OAK TREE is important. It is worth trying to SAVE. And Violet hopes her POCKET PROTEST will be just the thing to save it.' (Publication abstract)

'A Christmas tale about Santa's "Naughty or Nice" list. Lots of colourful illustrations to capture the little ones imagination about being good or bad! Assisting to create excitement for the Christmas season & helping teach good values to your child in a light hearted way. This picture book describes Santa's Naughty or Nice list and how it works. Based on an old fable, that Santa Claus is always watching and Santa Claus will check his list each year to check which child has been good and which have been bad.' (Publisher's blurb)