Cirrus@Austlit

'Alex has only ever wanted one thing: to attend Kicking it Football Academy to one day make her dream of becoming a professional footballer come true. Alex’s dream is to attend Kicking It Football Academy―the best football academy in the country. Now that she’s eleven, she’s finally the right age to try out. But her mum and dad are set on her going to another school … will she be able to convince them? Or will she have to say goodbye to her dream before she’s even had a chance to make it a reality?'  (Publication summary)

'When Logan moves to a new town he discovers the local skatepark and the joys of BMX riding. Little Logan wants to pull off some big tricks but they're not as easy as they look! He'll need to put in lots of hard work and practice to conquer the half pipe. Can he overcome the jitters, nail a new trick and find a way to have fun?

' Celebrating hard work, dedication and self belief, this story will delight young readers and bike riders.' (Publication summary)

'A novel from Australia's top female skateboarder, written with Jess Black, author of the bestselling Kaboom Kid series.

'Meet Poppy Starr Olsen. Poppy is twelve and bursting with energy. She loves everything active, from surfing, swimming and skating to playing soccer or rugby in the school yard. But there’s more to Poppy than her sporting skills – drawing, painting and jewellery design are her equal passions. She dreams big!

'For Poppy, life is pretty good. She lives in Bondi with her family. When she’s not at school hanging with her best friend, you’ll find Poppy and her family outdoors doing something adventurous. The Olsen kids don’t do screens during the week; instead, they make their own fun. Build a flying fox in the back garden? Easy. Out-jump each other on their old trampoline? Why not? Cliff dive into the harbour. Let’s go!

'What Poppy really looks forward to each day, though, is heading to the Bondi skate park after school. She’s the only girl and the youngest skater there, but she has mountains to climb and she won’t let anything stop her.' (Publication summary)

'Eddie Woo Super Sleuth is ready for action and mystery. With a mind for maths and a nose for adventure, he is about to skateboard into ... danger. When Eddie uncovers a potential clue to a century's old treasure hunt, he and his friends Rusty and DT are soon hot on the trail of this long ago, hidden treasure. Eddie must crack clues, scale a lighthouse, discover a hidden cave behind a waterfall and navigate hidden tunnels to stop the treasure falling into the wrong hands.' (Publication summary)

'Abby can’t believe she is finally going to get her own pony! But Piper has a bad feeling about the farm they visit, so she comes up with a plan. But will Abby need a pony at all when Pepper Creek Pony Club might shut down?'

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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)

'The cats' neighbours, The Stinkletons, hire a guard dog to keep the cats quiet. Now reduced to creating as little noise as possible, they need a solution fast, and as usual it comes in the form of a little girl in a cat suit.'(Publication summary)

'A warmly funny junior-fiction series about a little girl, Kitty, who believes she can be anything she dreams, even a cat. She arrives on the doorstep of a house full of music-mad felines whose lives are turned upside down as they attempt to teach her how to be human.

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'What could be better that a cuddly teddy bear? How about a real-life grizzly bear! Kitty and the bear spend a fun-filled afternoon together, but it doesn't take long for Kitty to realise that having a grizzly bear for a playmate may be a little more trouble that she thought.

'A warmly funny junior-fiction series about a little girl, Kitty, who believes she can be anything she dreams, even a cat. She arrives on the doorstep of a house full of music-mad felines whose lives are turned upside down as they attempt to teach her how to be human.

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'There's a special anniversary celebration happening at the hotel and everyone is excited – especially Mr Walker! A famous chef is flown in for the event, and although she is all smiles and sweet delights, Chef Remy is none too pleased about sharing his kitchen. Mr Walker smells trouble . . . big trouble indeed.'

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'It's all systems go as the staff prepare for the arrival of an important reviewer. This could be make or break and, with the manager away on holiday, it's up to Mr Walker to be at his charming best. All goes according to plan until Mr Walker sniffs a hint of confusion in the air. Uh-oh! Will this spell success or disaster for our favourite labrador?'

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'During a walk to the headland near Marigold Beach, Eve introduces Oscar to her new friend, an endangered octopus she has been visiting for the last three days. But soon after, Eve and Oscar are transported to another world. Eve finds herself swaying to the rhythm of the ocean as she stands on the deck of an old wooden ship. Can she save the kraken from being hunted by sailors?'   (Publication summary)