Cirrus@Austlit

'Most days after school Harrie and Ben visit the Andersons' lolly shop on their way home. One day whilst they are there, they hear a loud bang outside. They are dismayed to discover that someone has graffitied the wall of the shop in bright red paint.

'After working their way through some clues, Harrie and Ben are convinced that the graffiti artist is a boy from their school. Could it be Noah, the quiet conscientious student who never does anything wrong? Could it be Alex, the bully? Or is it possibly Tony, the happy-go-lucky boy who has red paint all over his hands and arms?

'Tackling one of her hardest cases yet, Harrie looks at the evidence and works her way through the clues. Will she be able to figure out who the graffiti artist is?' (Publication summary)

'On Australia Day, Harrie and Ben begrudgingly attend a family barbecue at the Jones' house. They look on as three-year-old Ted runs around after his mum and repeatedly drops household items on the ground. His older sister Ella is no better-she dances and prances in her fancy costumes and shows off in front of her visiting grandmother.

'Just as lunch is served, chaos breaks out, and Harrie's mum loses her brand new, expensive diamond bracelet. Harrie is determined to find out what happened to it.

'Was it stolen by one of the guests, or worse, the host? Did Ted pick it up and drop it somewhere in the house? Harrie and Ben put their heads together, gather clues, make a list of suspects and ultimately solve the mystery.' (Publication summary)

'Annie goes to visit her friend Tia, who is a fairy, every day after school. During these visits Annie magically turns into a fairy herself and she has a lot of fun learning how to fly and perform magic tricks. Annie joins in the excitement when a new fairy joins Tia's community.

'Meanwhile, at school, Annie gets to know a new girl named Sophie. Unfortunately, Sophies sits with the popular girls who are sometimes mean to Annie. Annie's birthday approaches and she has a horrible day-everything goes wrong. But when she blows out her candles and makes her birthday wish she wishes that one day Sophie will be her friend. Can Annie's birthday wish really come true?' (Publication summary)

'Annie is an eight year old girl who doesn't have many friends. One day while walking by the creek, she meets a fairy named Tia. They get to know each other and a whole new world of fun, friendship, singing, games and magic opens up for Annie. But when Tia's community is thrown into danger, will Annie be able to save the day?

'Kristine Fitzgerald brings to life the lovable characters Annie and Tia. Join them in their magical adventures in The Ring of Toadstools; an exciting read for all ages.' (Publication summary)