The Broken Land Series by Paul Collins, Isobelle Carmody, Jack Dann, Juliet Marillier, Sean Williams, Kim Wilkins, Cecilia Dart-Thornton, Jonathan Strahan, Trudi Canavan, Garth Nix, Jennifer Fallon, John Birmingham, Ian Irvine, D.M. Cornish

A gripping tale of magic and misunderstandings '... will leave you breathless in anticipation of the young hero's fate right until the very end' D.M. CornishRos is in real danger. His family are so desperate to save their drought-stricken farm that they'll sacrifice anything - even him - for rain. His only friend is Escher, an unseen entity with a voice that whispers in Ros's head, continuously warning him to leave before it's too late... moreA gripping tale of magic and misunderstandings '... will leave you breathless in anticipation of the young hero's fate right until the very end' D.M. CornishRos is in real danger. His family are so desperate to save their drought-stricken farm that they'll sacrifice anything - even him - for rain. His only friend is Escher, an unseen entity with a voice that whispers in Ros's head, continuously warning him to leave before it's too late. Escaping from his vengeful family astride a stolen camel, Ros decides to try his luck in the desert, discovering along the way a power he never knew he had. through Escher, Ros learns to control the Change, a magical force that taps into the land, the water, fire and the air. He also meets Adi, a girl from a travelling clan of nomads, who asks him to save her from a future she's desperate to avoid. When tragedy strikes, Ros seeks help from a powerful Stone Mage, but when even she can't save him, he starts to question everything that has happened on his journey. He must decide who is telling the truth, and who his real friends are. Age: 10 - 14 less

Along the way, they encounter a mysterious stranger, who disappears along with their guardian, Varis.Tracking them by use of the magic known as the Change, the friends are confronted by a powerful charm impeding further discovery. But a brush with the spirit world has given one of them the power to see the island fort where Varis has been taken, and helped by Pukje, an imp-like stranger, they plan a rescue.Inside the fort, though, lurks the Scarecrow, a sinister amalgamation of man and material... moreAlong the way, they encounter a mysterious stranger, who disappears along with their guardian, Varis.Tracking them by use of the magic known as the Change, the friends are confronted by a powerful charm impeding further discovery. But a brush with the spirit world has given one of them the power to see the island fort where Varis has been taken, and helped by Pukje, an imp-like stranger, they plan a rescue.Inside the fort, though, lurks the Scarecrow, a sinister amalgamation of man and material. He wants the incredibly powerful Golem of Omus, imprisoned in crystal by Ros - and he′ll do anything to get his hands on it.The Scarecrow offers Ros a deal; Pukje offers him hope of escape. Once again, Ros has to decide who to trust. less

Trust Me Too comprises work from over 50 of Australia’s leadingchildren’s authors and illustrators. Separated into genres such ascrime, adventure, romance, science fiction and fantasy, it truly coversall aspects of the classical anthology. It contains fiction, illustrations,poetry and graphics... moreTrust Me Too comprises work from over 50 of Australia’s leadingchildren’s authors and illustrators. Separated into genres such ascrime, adventure, romance, science fiction and fantasy, it truly coversall aspects of the classical anthology. It contains fiction, illustrations,poetry and graphics.Contributors include a prequel to Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody,stories from many other writers including Jack Heath, OliverPhommavanh, James Roy, Gary Crew, Margaret Clark, Phil Kettle,Michael Gerard Bauer, poems from writers such as Lorraine Marwood,Sofie Laguna and Michael Wagner, and illustrations from artists such asShaun Tan, Leigh Hobbs, Mark Wilson and Marc McBride. less

From two of the best editors working today ... These are the legends of Australian fantasy - eleven of Australia's best-loved and most widely read writers ... Gathered together by equally legendary editors Jack Dann and Jonathan Strahan to produce an entirely original compilation ...Celebrate the legends of Australian fantasy. Extraordinary voices ... extraordinary worlds. Come to Erith, to a faerie tale with a sting, or to Obernewtyn, long before the Seeker was born... moreFrom two of the best editors working today ... These are the legends of Australian fantasy - eleven of Australia's best-loved and most widely read writers ... Gathered together by equally legendary editors Jack Dann and Jonathan Strahan to produce an entirely original compilation ...Celebrate the legends of Australian fantasy. Extraordinary voices ... extraordinary worlds. Come to Erith, to a faerie tale with a sting, or to Obernewtyn, long before the Seeker was born. Revisit a dark pocket of history for the Magician's Guild or get caught up in the confusion of an endlessly repeating day in the Citadel. Cross the wall, where Charter magic is all that lies between you and death. A trip with a graverobber can be gruesome, and it's hard to share the fear of a woman who must kill her husband if her child is to rule ... A mysterious tale plays out in Sevenwaters. Catch up with Ros and Adi as they prepare for the greatest change of all. Other twists in these fabulous tales bring us to demonic destiny and an alternate WWII. these eleven short novels will take you on amazing new journeys with favourite characters from the worlds you know and love ... less