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Julie Hunt
Little Else’s circus acts are a hit, but Ma Calico withholds payment. With the horses tired of pulling Ma and the performers urging Little Else to act, she goes looking for bushranger Harry Blast.
Gray, Jennifer (Children's story writer)
This is a comic animal-detective adventure built around an investigation, a mistaken accusation and a race involving a lost city and treasure.
Obert Skye
A comic fantasy mystery built around unusual weather, an imprisoned uncle and a determined group of friends.
Leon Garfield
A brisk, atmospheric historical adventure: William searches London for John Diamond while confronting a troubling family secret.
Leslie McFarlane
This is a Halloween mystery built around competition, investigation and adventure.
Alex Bell
Expect a vivid underwater fantasy adventure led by a determined engineer, with a submarine expedition, imaginative creatures, perilous conditions and a group learning to trust one another.
Liz Kessler
Choose this for a reader who enjoys high-seas adventure, mermaids, treasure hunts, riddles and brisk action. The story also offers a character-led exploration of identity, friendship, prejudice and belonging.
Enid Blyton
A classic-style children’s adventure built around a coastal mystery, teamwork and discovery. Expect suspense from dangerous rocks, suspicious night-time signals, local wrongdoing and the children’s determination to investigate without adult direction.
Erich Kästner
A lively child-led detective adventure: Emil responds to theft by following the suspected criminal through Berlin and working with other children. Its appeal lies in pursuit, teamwork and the contrast between a small town and a large, exciting city.
Farhana Islam
A lively school-camp adventure centres on friendship, frightening folklore and a difficult peer relationship.
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