Cirrus@Austlit

'A fun, funny story about love and acceptance, no matter what team your heart belongs to!

'Everyone in my family goes for the RED team. My dad goes for the RED team. My mum goes for the RED team... EVERYONE goes for the RED team. But . . .
I go for the BLUE team!

'Will this little pig ever have the courage to tell everyone his big secret?

'And will that be okay?'  (Publication summary)

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'These pasta words are fun to say …

Spaghettini

Fagottini

Ditalini

More Grattini?

Manicotti

Agnolotti

That’s a lot-ti!

'Pasta tastes delicious, but do you know that pasta names are also fun to say? Grab your fork and spoon and get stuck into this rhyming feast. It’s enough to make anyone hungry for PASTA!

 'From bestselling author Felice Arena and award-winning illustrator Beatrice Cerocchi comes a joyous ode to the food that everyone loves to eat.' (Publication summary)

'Another crowd-favourite from the number-one bestselling author of the Specky Magee series!
'This is Specky Magee meets The Boy and the Spy - a funny, entertaining and moving story set against the backdrop of the Second World War in Australia, the women's movement and the little-known history of women's football.
Another funny, fascinating and heart-breaking historical novel by one of Australia's most-acclaimed authors.

'The war seems a long way away to Maggie Flanagan. Her brother is somewhere across the sea, flying to protect England from the Germans and the Italians. But Maggie is more interested in kicking the footy and finding out who's going to play for St Kilda this season.

'But when the war comes to Australia and Maggie sees what she's sure is a Japanese spy plan in the skies of Melbourne, it all gets very real. The Japanese attack Australia up north, raining bombs on Darwin and Broome, and American soldiers start appearing on the streets. Worst of all, it looks like the football season will be cancelled!

'When Maggie decides to stage an all-girl football game to raise money for the troops, she's breaking all the rules. Everyone knows that girls can't play footy! But the rules aren't going to stop the unstoppable Flying Flanagan . . .' (Publication summary)

'WARNING: Reading this book out loud may cause fits of giggles.

'If symptoms persist, read it again to appreciate our weird and wonderful language.

'And whatever you do, don't say POO!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Oliver and Ruby have been besties forever ...

'Oliver and Ruby love going to the beach – swimming in the surf, wading in the rockpools and eating ice-cream! And it gets even better when their funny friend Zac and the coolest girl in school turn up. But what if your bestie is having more fun with someone else?' (Publication summary)

'Oliver and Ruby have been besties forever . . .
'Oliver is trying to record Ruby’s awesome trampoline flips in slow-mo, but he captures something else too. Cutie Pie, the cat from next door, is pouncing on a bird’s nest! The baby bird is too young to fly. Will the besties be the best bird-parents ever?' (Publication summary)

'From the author and illustrator of the popular Sporty Kids books comes an exciting new beginner-reader series that celebrates the everyday adventures – at school, at home, in the backyard, even in the living room! A funny, sweet series about kids being kids, where imagination and play rule!

'Oliver and Ruby have been besties forever . . .
'Ruby is so looking forward to Show and Tell, but the teacher is away and it looks like she’ll miss out. Plus, the besties won’t get to see what Zac’s talent is – it’s bound to be really funny and gross! Can they turn a very bad day into the very best?' (Publication summary) 

'It’s a great escape, but will Peter survive it? When Peter’s family leaves for a trip across the border, he stays behind. So when the government builds a wall through the city, guarded by soldiers, tanks and ferocious dogs, he’s trapped.

'Everyone says he might never see his family again. But Peter has a courageous plan…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'When the river rises and the city of Paris begins to disappear under water, Frederic decides to help those who can't help themselves. But as his heroic acts escalate, so does the danger. Frederic will have to battle an escaped zoo animal and fight off pickpockets and looters but, as the waters subside, can he find justice for his father and find out what courage really means?' (Publication summary)

Lucy willed herself to run faster. But the girl was sprinting ahead of her! This can’t be 'happening, she thought.

'Lucy loves being a champion at Little Athletics. But what if she can’t win first place?' (Publication summary)

'A thrilling wartime story from the bestselling author of the Specky Magee series.

'Life has never been easy for Antonio, but since the war began there are German soldiers on every corner, fearsome gangsters and the fascist police everywhere, and no one ever has enough to eat. But when Antonio decides to trust a man who has literally fallen from the sky, he leaps into an adventure that will change his life and maybe even the future of Sicily… ' (Publication summary)

'Pete dropped to his knees, knowing he wouldn't reach the ball in time. He was devastated. It was all over! Pete's family is crazy for cricket. But can his team take home the Jacaranda Cup? ' (Publication summary)

'Lizzie knew everything about Netball. Shush, Lizzie,' said Jacqui as she ran past. Just because you're Centre, doesn't mean you're the centre of the game.' Lizzie loves to talk about netball. So why don't her teammates want to listen? ' (Publication summary)

'Do you want to give up?' said Vinnie.

'No way!' Luca said. 'I can beat you.'

But he was starting to wonder if he could . . .

'Luca never loses at handball. But can he beat the Handball King?' (Publication summary)

'Time was running out. Jessica looked up at the ring. With an almighty toss, she took a shot at the basket. Everyone held their breath . . .

'Jessica is a basketball all-star. So why does she need lucky shoes?' (Publication summary)