AustLit

'Alice-Miranda is off on a royal adventure!

'Based on the bestselling books by Jacqueline Harvey, and following the success of Alice-Miranda Friends Forever, comes the Alice-Miranda: A Royal Christmas Ball movie!

'From royal cruises to spring fairs to Christmas balls, life holds no shortage of excitement and surprises for Alice-Miranda, Millie and Jacinta. There’s mystery aplenty with a thief on the loose, threats against the Queen and a decades-old royal family secret about to be uncovered!

'Featuring the official script of the movie, a full-colour picture section and a special note from the director and producer, this book is perfect for fans of the movies and books alike.' (Publication summary)

'What happens when you know that family must come first but there are others in desperate need of help? When danger lurks around every corner?

'After a tumultuous school term, a family holiday with sunshine, sleep-ins and Portuguese tarts is just what Kensy and Max need. And Granny Cordelia is adamant: there are to be no investigations while on vacation. But when strange incidents start piling up, the twins are torn between their loyalty and their nose for adventure.

'As all leads point to the annual E-Prix championship, Kensy and Max find themselves drawn into the middle of a menacing plot. High-powered sports cars are not the only dangers on the streets of Sintra. Someone wants Wolf Motors and the Formula E car race to go up in smoke, and they won’t let anything – or anyone – get in their way.' (Publication summary)

'How do you pretend everything is fine when those that you love are in danger? If people you once trusted are now deemed a threat?

'After winning the National STEM Championships, Kensy, Max and a team of students from Central London Free School are ready to compete for the international trophy in Singapore. But when Granny Cordelia is poisoned, the twins no longer feel like celebrating.

'They still have a duty to their team though, and everyone seems to think they’ll be safe in a country halfway around the world. It turns out that Singapore is rife with mysteries. Soon Kensy and Max have uncovered a much larger case than anyone counted on. And this time, it’s personal.' (Publication summary)

'After a school excursion goes horribly wrong, Kensy and Max are left with a sneaking suspicion that the incident was no accident. But there's no time for investigation as the twins are whisked away on a fully sanctioned Pharos mission.
'Upon landing in Zermatt, Kensy and Max are tasked with infiltrating the Van Leer family. Strange as the Van Leers are, proof of their misdeeds is scarce. And when a surprising figure appears in the ski town, it seems there is more than one mystery to solve. Kensy and Max are on a mission for justice and won't stop until it's served.' (Publication summary)

'The annual Pharos Trainee Spy Games competition is being held at Alexandria and Kensy and Max can't wait to participate - and win! The challenges include an obstacle course, driving races, extreme parkour, coding and the big one - a treasure hunt, full of danger and intrigue. The prizes for the games are legendary, and with only one champion, the twins are forced to go head to head.

'When the stakes are raised with news of a saboteur in their midst, Kensy and Max must put all their spy skills to the test. Who is the double agent? And which of the trainee spies has what it takes to emerge victorious?

'A special Kensy and Max story for Australia Reads.' (Publication summary)

'Alice-Miranda and her friends are off to the Australian Outback! They're going to help an old family friend who's found himself short staffed during cattle mustering season. The landscape is like nothing else - wide open and dusty red as far as the eye can see. It's also full of quirky characters, like eccentric opal miner Sprocket McGinty and the enigmatic Taipan Dan.

'As the gang settles in at Hope Springs Station, mysteries start piling up. A strange map is discovered indicating treasure beneath the paddocks, a young girl is missing and there are unexplained water shortages. Can Alice-Miranda get to the bottom of this desert dilemma?' (Publication summary)

'Back at Alexandria, with their friend Curtis Pepper visiting, Kensy and Max are enjoying the school break. Especially when Granny Cordelia surprises them with a trip to New York! It's meant to be a family vacation, but the twins soon realise there's more to this holiday than meets the eye.

'The chase to capture Dash Chalmers is on and when there's another dangerous criminal on the loose, the twins find themselves embroiled in a most unusual case. They'll need all their spy sensibilities, along with Curtis and his trusty spy backpack, to bring down the culprit.' (Publication summary)

'It's action stations at Penberthy House as everyone prepares for the arrival of a new baby!

'Clementine Rose will soon have a new brother or sister - she can't wait! But not everything is ready for the baby and no one seems to care as much as Clementine. Not to worry, she's taken matters into her into her own hands.

'As the due date gets closer, things at the hotel just get busier. Aunt Violet and Uncle Digby are quarrelling and the guests are causing problems - especially Niki, the troublesome toddler. Can Clementine really do everything by herself? Or will there be chaos for the baby's arrival?' (Publication summary)

'Celebrate the release of the Alice-Miranda Friends Forevertelemovie with this special bind-up edition featuring the first three books in the Alice-Miranda series.

'Go back to where it all began with Alice-Miranda at School, Alice-Miranda on Holiday and Alice-Miranda Takes the Lead.

'Includes a full-colour picture section with scenes from the animated telemovie, plus a special note from Jacqueline Harvey.'  (Publication summary)

'Kensy and Max are gearing up for their first Pharos review, a rite of passage with no room for failure. But juggling studies and the spy life isn't without its complications. As the dust settles from their last mission, and family members find their place in the new world order, old tensions rise to the surface. There's also the school play to prepare for - in rather different ways for each twin. However, the play soon takes a back seat as missing journalists and stolen objects see Kensy and Max embarking on a hair-raising ride to the City of Lights. Will they make it before it's too late?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'And a one, two, three, hit it!

'A disaster in Winchesterfield village sees Alice-Miranda and her friends in the middle of the action. The devastating result is a family left without a home, but after a suggestion from a surprising place, the girls make big plans to help. It seems a festival is on the cards!

'At school, there’s tension in the air with the arrival of a new teacher and a tussle for power between some of the existing staff. There are secrets aplenty too – though some are more dangerous than others. Can Alice-Miranda decipher fact from fiction and ensure the festival’s success?'  (Publication summary)

'Kensy and Max are back in London for no time at all before things begin to heat up – quite literally. As a result, Granny Cordelia ships them off to Australia on an undercover mission. The twins find themselves planted in a posh Sydney school where first appearances prove to be deceiving.

What seems like a straightforward assignment turns into something so much bigger. Kensy and Max must employ all their spy skills – the fate of their parents, and who they’ve been searching for, depends on it.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Clementine Rose is bursting with plans for the school holidays! But with the announcement that a new cooking show will be filmed in the village, everything changes. 

'While Clementine is disappointed that her activities have been cancelled, she soon has an idea and takes to the kitchen in a baking frenzy. If only her mother wasn't feeling so sick and could help out when things turn sticky.

'Everyone wants to be a part of the show - especially Mrs Bottomley! - and it doesn't take long before temperatures are running high. With the main event being held at Penberthy House, Clementine has the inside scoop and spies some surprising behaviour from the contestants. 

'Will she uncover a secret? And will the show be a flop, or a scrumptious success?'   (Publication summary)

Three Clementine Rose stories in one gorgeous collection! 
 

Three Clementine Rose stories in one gorgeous collection!