Cirrus@Austlit

'Munro Maddux is still hurting from the sudden death of his little sister Evie a year ago. It has left its mark on him in a number of ways. he has anger issues, suffers from flashbacks and chest pains, and there is a constant ache is his right hand. But the most invasive is the voice he calls the 'Coyote': it's in his head and comments sarcastically on every aspect of his life. looking for an escape from everything that reminds him that Evie is no longer there, Munro signs up for an student exchange program and finds himself travelling from Canada to Australia.' (Introduction)

'Lottie is reading in bed one night when a strange girls appears on her front doorstep. The girl does not eat, and she does not speak - communicating with a series of buzzing and clicking noises. The police cannot help, no-one has any idea where she has come from. Lottie and uncle Bobby take her in. Despite all attempts to live normally, it's not long before things become even stranger. It appears that Blossom is not human at all.' (Introduction)

'Peter Carnavas's first novel is a gentle, whimsical and deeply affecting story about how children perceive and cope with, sadness and anxiety in themselves and others. Reminding me of Glenda Millard's Silk novels, The Elephant is destined to be a favourite of children and adults alike.' (Introduction)

'Nicki Greenberg's third installment in the adventures (or misadventures) of Ruby the Reindeer does not disappoint. Once again, Ruby the precocious sister of the famous Rudolf, is causing consternation.' (Introduction)