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The Peak

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After thwarting a robbery, Nolan Hawker is invited to the world’s most dangerous school. At The Peak…

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To Stir with Love

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Lily the Pond Mermaid

Walker Books Australia

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From the creator of Ella’s Night Lights comes a new tiny heroine—Lily, the pond mermaid, in a story …

Look Me in the Eye

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Amid the Sand Dunes

Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

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Relentless

Rhiza Press

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Beyond reason. Beyond comprehension. Beyond her darkest treachery. He loved her. Lord Derryk, Baron …

Like Stars that Shine

Jenny Glazebrook

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She is returning home. He has never had a home. Esther Ladan has lost all confidence in her ability…

Only You Can Love Me

Millamanna Press

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Wanted: someone hardworking, honest, humble, with a sense of humor, who can appreciate the simple th…

Press Upwards

Ark House Press

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Biblical devotions based on video games - you're kidding, right? Not at all. In fact, even through …

Markmaker

Chrism Press

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He swore to paint the truth. Now he is living a lie. For the Noxxiin people, tattoos define identity…

The Sapphire Sword

Harvest Kids

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To save the world from certain destruction, three siblings and their shapeshifting alien guide embar…

Heart of a Princess

WhiteSpark Publishing

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