<p>Here are some of Australia&#8217;s latest and greatest new books for school-age children and teenagers. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>My Storee: </strong>For age 4+</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://www.school-news.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/My-Storee-1-995x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12427"/><figcaption><br>By Paul Russell, Harper Collins</figcaption></figure>



<p><em>Just because you can’t spell doesn’t mean you can’t write! A young boy has a mind full of wonderful stories but when he writes them down, day after day, they come back covered in red pen after his teachers have corrected his spelling. </em></p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>An engaging and creatively designed book that provides inspiration and support for reluctant writers and dyslexics, and shows the importance and power of good teachers.</p></blockquote>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Wide Big World: </strong>For age 5+</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://www.school-news.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Wide-Big-World-770x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12424"/><figcaption>By Maxine Beneba Clarke, Hachette</figcaption></figure>



<p><em>Difference is everywhere, just look and see. This whole wide big world is wondrous-unique.</em></p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>A beautiful children&#8217;s picture book about diversity from award-winning author Maxine Beneba Clarke and illustrator Isobel Knowles.</p></blockquote>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a><strong>Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow: </strong></a>For age 8+</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://www.school-news.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Wundermsith-654x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12425"/><figcaption>By Jessica Townsend, Hachette</figcaption></figure>



<p><em>Morrigan Crow may have
defeated her deadly curse, passed the dangerous trials and joined the mystical
Wundrous Society, but her journey into Nevermoor and all its secrets has only
just begun. And she is fast learning that not all magic is used for good.</em></p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>Return to the magical world of <em>Nevermoor</em>! Morrigan Crow&#8217;s perilous adventures continue in the most anticipated sequel of the year, a treat for all fans of magic and Wunder.</p></blockquote>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Wizards of Once: Twice Magic: </strong>For ages 8+</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://www.school-news.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/The-Wizards-of-Once-666x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12421"/><figcaption>By Cressida Cowell, Hachette</figcaption></figure>



<p><em>This was once the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who
had been taught since birth to hate each other like poison.</em></p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>From the bestselling author of <em>How to Train Your Dragon</em> comes an exciting high-adventure series &#8211; set in an ancient, magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites.</p></blockquote>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Toto the Ninja Cat and the Incredible Cheese Heist: </strong>For ages 8+</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://www.school-news.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Toto--660x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12423"/><figcaption>By Dermot O’Leary, Hachette</figcaption></figure>



<p><em>Toto is no ordinary cat, and she can&#8217;t wait for you to join her on her
second ninja adventure! </em></p>



<p>Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout. </p>



<p>With gentle themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids! </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ting Ting the Ghosthunter:</strong>For ages 10+</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://www.school-news.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Ting-Ting-the-Ghosthunter-667x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12422"/><figcaption>By Gabrielle Wang, Penguin Random House</figcaption></figure>



<p><em>Thirteen-year-old Ting Ting has learned the ancient skills and art of ghost hunting from her adopted grandmother, Por Por, a famous ghost hunter. But TingTing is sick of capturing harmless ‘fat belly’ ghosts.</em></p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>This sequel to the award-winning <em>Ghost in My Suitcase</em> is a powerful magic realism story for young readers about ghost-hunting, finding yourself, Chinese mythology and culture.</p></blockquote>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A Map Of Days: The Fourth Novel Of Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children: </strong>For age 12+</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://www.school-news.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/A-MAP-OF-DAYS-660x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12416"/><figcaption>By Ransom Riggs, Penguin Random House</figcaption></figure>



<p><em>Having defeated the monstrous threat that nearly destroyed the peculiar world, Jacob Portman is back where his story began, in Florida. </em></p>



<p>Except now Miss Peregrine, Emma, and their peculiar friends are with him, and doing their best to blend in. But carefree days of beach visits and normalling lessons are soon interrupted by a discovery-a subterranean bunker that belonged to Jacob&#8217;s grandfather, Abe. </p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>This story is again fully illustrated by haunting vintage photographs, but with a striking addition for this all-new,multi-era American adventure-full colour.</p></blockquote>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Muse of Nightmares, </strong>For YA readers</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://www.school-news.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Muse-of-Nightmares-666x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12419"/><figcaption>By Laini Taylor, Hachette</figcaption></figure>



<p><em>Sarai has lived and breathed nightmares since she was six years old. She believed she knew every horror, and was beyond surprise. She was wrong.</em></p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>Love and hate, revenge and redemption,destruction and salvation all clash in this gorgeous sequel to the <em>New York Times</em> bestseller, <em>Strange the Dreamer</em>.</p></blockquote>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Girls of Paper and Fire: </strong>For YA readers</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://www.school-news.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Girls-of-Paper-and-Fire-669x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12418"/><figcaption>By Natasha Ngan, Hachette</figcaption></figure>



<p><em>Each year, eight beautiful girls are chosen as Paper Girls to serve the king. It&#8217;s the highest honour they could hope for&#8230; and the most demeaning.This year, there&#8217;s a ninth. And instead of paper, she&#8217;s made of fire.</em></p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><em>Memoirs of a Geisha</em> meets <em>The Selection</em>in this stunning YA fantasy novel. Perfect for fans of Renee Ahdieh, Laini Taylor and Sabaa Tahir.</p></blockquote>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>An Absolutely Remarkable Thing:</strong>For YA readers</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://www.school-news.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Absolutely-Remarkable-thing--666x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12417"/><figcaption>By Hank Green, Hachette</figcaption></figure>



<p><em>If you came across AN ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE THING at 3am in New York City… Would you keep walking? Or do the one thing that would change your life forever?</em></p>



<p>In his much-anticipated debut novel, Hank Green &#8211; co-creator of <em>Crash Course</em>, <em>Vlogbrothers </em>and <em>SciShow</em> &#8211; spins a sweeping, cinematic tale about a young woman who becomes an overnight celebrity before realising she&#8217;s part of something bigger,and stranger, than anyone could have possibly imagined.</p>

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