Cirrus@Austlit

'When Ruby sees an amazing creature on the beach on her way home from school, she is hopeful she's found a new friend... A gorgeous story about kindness and family and friendship, brought beautifully to life by two incredibly talented creators.

'Ruby led the creature out into the garden. She drew a dancing circle in the sand. 'I choose you!' she said to the creature.

'Walking along the beach, Ruby finds a strange creature on the shore. She takes it home, feeds it and makes a bed of straw for it in her cubby – but a cubby is no place for a creature from the sea.

'Ruby must draw on all her resources to help the creature find their way home - and perhaps, along the way, she might just find an unexpected friendship.

'A whimsical tale of friendship, compassion and resourcefulness, from a wonderfully talented creative team.' (Publication summary)

'A spooky, exuberantly funny and hugely entertaining book about a boy who is having trouble making friends in his new neighbourhood… From bestselling author Sofie Laguna. Perfect for Halloween reading!

'Alby and his family are new on Pleasant Street. Their house is perfect, with a great tree to climb, and a pool. Their pet, Delia, is still in training, but she's settling in just fine.

'And tonight is Halloween - Alby's favourite night of the year - so ANYTHING could happen…

'A hilarious story about family and friendship, and what happens when trick-or-treating doesn't go to plan.' (Publication summary)