Cirrus@Austlit

'A NEW illustrated adventure series created by Australian Cricket Captain Pat Cummins, Dave Hartley and Serena Geddes!

'I'm Pat Cummins and I love playing cricket. I love it so much that I sleep with my bat!

'I'm in a great cricket team with my best mates Prav and Beth, and we're all really keen to know who our team's cricket CAPTAIN will be.

'But on our way to practise, something HUGE happened. We were bike racing through the bush when we came across bulldozers knocking down a section of trees where KOALAs live. We couldn't believe our eyes! We have LOTS to find out, like ...

'-Who is behind this DISASTER?
-What HAPPENED to the koalas?
-How can we make sure they are SAFE...
-AND have somewhere to live?

'If you want to know the answers to these questions, too - READ THIS BOOK!' (Publication summary)

'I'm Pat Cummins and I love playing cricket. I love it so much that I sleep with my bat!

'There's BIG NEWS in my family - we're moving from the coast all the way to the mountains and I'm NOT HAPPY about it. I have LOTS of questions, like ...

'-Will I FIT IN at my new school?
-How will I make new FRIENDS?
-What's there to DO in the MOUNTAINS?!
-MOST importantly - WHERE WILL I PLAY CRICKET?!!!

'If you want to know the answers to these questions, too - READ THIS BOOK!'  (Publication summary)

'The hilarious and heartwarming adventures of Mia Megastar continue in this third instalment.

'Hi, I’m Mia!
Since my drama group put on our epic play, the spotlight is on me. I thought I wanted to be a big star, but . . . do I really?

'YES!
- Mum and Dad's shop is busier than ever.
- Everyone thinks I'm good enough to be a REAL actor.
- The Stage Stars are filming a scary movie and it's SO much fun!
- Maybe I'll get to audition for my favourite TV show.

'NO!
- Mum and Dad are busier than ever.
- Everyone keeps staring at me - it's making me cringe.
- The Stage Stars are my best friends. I don't want things to change.
- What if I audition . . . and don't get the part?

'Luckily, I have my awesome friends and family to help me decide.'

'Step into the spotlight in this heartwarming and hilarious series from beloved Aussie actor Ada Nicodemou!

'Hi, I’m Mia!

'This is my to-do list:
- Write the script for our FIRST-EVER show IRL.
- Give everyone feedback as DIRECTOR . . . it must be perfect!
- Be there for my best friends.
- Sort out those MEAN Year 6 kids who keep ANNOYING us.
- Help Mum and Dad in the shop.
- Practise my lines for the lead role. Make sure we have props AND backdrops AND music AND dance moves AND EVERYTHING ELSE.
- Keep all the drama club happy without too much . . . drama.

'A Journey to Stardom
'From screen star Ada Nicodemou (Home and Away) comes this actor-approved adventure, perfect for kids aged eight-and-up dreaming of the stage! Fire up the souvla (that's the Greek barbecue, by the way) and join the Summerdale Stage Stars on a journey of friendship, teamwork, family . . . and more than a few wacky dance moves.' (Publication summary)

'The debut kids' book from Aussie acting superstar Ada Nicodemou!

'I'm Mia!

'This will be easy. My life is pretty interesting and amazing. I'm the only kid in my class who lives above a shop. And not just any shop - everyone knows Costa's is the best place for fresh fruit and pastries and dips and bread.

'Anyway, I wanted to tell you about what happened at school yesterday. Well, not AT school, but on a school trip.

'We saw a play in a real-life theatre . . . and it's all I can think about.

'Our buses pull up at the kerb and the teachers herd us on. And while we're on our long trip back to Summerdale, I realise something.

'I want to be her. The girl in the play. I want to be up there on the stage with the lights and the curtains and the music.

'I WANT TO BE AN ACTOR.' (Publication summary)

'Dear Goannas,

'You are invited to play a friendly exhibition game against the Euclid Street Primary School Sharks next month.

'Melek’s Australian Rules Football team dream is about to come true. She becomes the captain of Goannas footy team with Miss as their coach. 

'Just when Melek finds players other than her best friends and lets boys play, there’s another problem.

'They don’t have money for uniforms. Luckily, the co-captains of design, Tien and Lily, have the most delicious idea ever for a fun-raiser. 

'A funny and adventurous story about what it takes to be a team and a captain.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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Shelley is ready for an overnight riding adventure!

'Shelley can’t wait for the Pony Club Ride Out—three days and nights of riding and camping under the stars. But the week before the big event, her pony, Banjo, starts limping. Will Shelley be stuck at home while her friends have the adventure of a lifetime?' (Publication summary)

'When Abby moves from the city to the country, she misses her old life. Despite her fear of horses, she visits Pepper Creek Pony Club in the hope of making friends. But Abby quickly learns that being a horse-girl is harder than she thought. Will Abby ever make a new friend?' (Publication summary)

'When Kevin's not delivering the newspaper around his neighbourhood, he rides billycarts. But his best friend Dave isn't interested in riding anymore. There is something hidden in his Grandpa's shed that's way more interesting ..' (Publication Summary)

'Adventures are more fun with friends! Celebrate with Lulu and her friends as they rescue a fairy penguin, prepare for the Moon Festival, have fun at Harmony Day, and save the school's garden after a storm!' (Publication summary)

'Melek always finds answers, some are under her super hijab. For others she needs the help of newcomer Tien who draws fantastic worlds as an escape, or the dress-ups-guru Lily, and sometimes even soccer-mad Zac who NEVER agrees with her. Melek solves all problems, even rescuing Zac in the pool. And luckily her fashionista mother designs club colour-coded hijabs for footy fans. When it's the Book Character Parade, Melek can't find a book with a girl character in a hijab. With the help of her school friends, Melek makes one. Then Melek's next challenge is to arrange an Aussie Rules Girls' football match.' (Publication summary)