Middle Reader 8-12 > Realistic Fiction
A genre of stories that are made up but could very well happen in real life. These stories often take place in settings familiar to your child — like schools — which makes them more relatable.
What About Thao? by Oliver Phommavanh
$16.99 AUD
Category: Fun
From the author of the bestselling Thai-riffic, Con-nerd and The Other Christy comes a funny and heartfelt novel for 10+ about a city kid in a small country town who's enjoying being the new kid at his tiny two-teacher school - until Kadir arrives and things get interesting! In his signature style, Oliv ...Show more
Ramona Quimby Aged 8 (#6 Ramona) by Beverley Cleary
$14.99 AUD
Category: Realistic Fiction | Series: Ramona Ser.
Ramona feels quite grown-up taking the bus by herself, helping big sister Beezus make dinner, and trying hard to be nice to pesky Willa Jean after school. Turning eight years old and entering the first grade can do that to a girl. So how can her teacher call her a nuisance?
Ramona the Brave (#3 Ramona) by Beverly Cleary, Jacqueline Rogers
$14.99 AUD
Category: Realistic Fiction | Series: Ramona Ser.
In this touching and funny story, the ebullient Ramona, feeling brave and grown-up, enters first grade. Quickly she finds that her new teacher, Mrs. Griggs, appears perplexed by pupils who like to be different. Since Ramona cannot help being different, clearly the two are incompatible. Nevertheless, Ram ...Show more
Ramona the Pest (#2 Ramona) by Beverley Cleary
$14.99 AUD
Category: Realistic Fiction | Series: Ramona Ser.
Several generations have followed the exploits of the spunky, irrepressible, irresistible Ramona Quimby. They have watched her grown, and they have grow with her. And now with the republication of the classic books featuring Ramona and big sister Beezus, Mr. and Mrs. Quimby, Picky-picky the cat and Aunt ...Show more
Ramona and Her Mother (#5 Ramona) by Beverly Cleary
$14.99 AUD
Category: Realistic Fiction | Series: Ramona Ser.
Ramona struggles to understand her place in her mother's world now that she has a little sister, in this republication of Cleary's classic title, featuring new art and cover. This volume celebrates the August 1999 release of the first Ramona book in 15 years, "Ramona's World."
Ramona and Her Father (#4 Ramona) by Beverly Cleary
$14.99 AUD
Category: Realistic Fiction | Series: Ramona Ser.
In this classic tale, Ramona tries to cheer up her father after he loses his job and tries to help him stop smoking.
Specky Magee (#1) by Felice Arena, Garry Lyon
$16.99 AUD
Category: Realistic Fiction
A 20th anniversary edition of a beloved Australian classic.The football adventure that started it all!Simon Magee is twelve and mad about Aussie Rules. He's even got a nickname - 'Specky' - because he takes such spectacular marks. But his family hates footy... So why is there a baby photo of him dressed ...Show more
The Bravest Word by Kate Foster
$17.99 AUD
Category: Realistic Fiction
A rescue story of love and trust between a boy and a dog from the talented author of Paws. Do you hear that? You’re Cliff now, and your life is going to get better, I promise. When eleven-year-old Matt finds Cliff, a hurt, neglected dog abandoned in the bush, he knows the brave little pup needs saving. ...Show more
The Offline Diaries by Yomi Adegoke, Elizabeth Uviebinené
$14.99 AUD
Category: Realistic Fiction | Series: Offline Diaries
'A fresh, lively story about friendship - Ade and Shanice are such real girls' Jacqueline Wilson The major new middle-grade series from the authors of Slay in Your Lane is here! A universal story of friendship, falling out and unforgettable characters that will resonate with all readers of 9 and up. Ade ...Show more
The Way of Dog: Shortlisted for the 2023 CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers by Zana Fraillon
$16.99 AUD
Category: Middle Reader 8-12
Be strong. Be fierce. Life is more than a concrete floor. Scruffity is born into the harsh, grey world of a puppy farm. Taken from his mamma and locked in a concrete cage, what he yearns for most is Family. To belong is The Way of Dog. But no one wants him. Just as his chances of adoption grow dangerous ...Show more
Xavier in the Meantime by Kate Gordon
$15.99 AUD
Category: Realistic Fiction
Sometimes Xavier wakes up feeling hopeless. Every new doctor … this will fix it. Removing him from school … this will fix it. The therapy group … this will fix it. And his dad moving out. Maybe, this will fix it. Despite his positive affirmations, the black dog never really leaves him. It watch ...Show more
The Lost Whale by Hannah Gold
$19.99 AUD
Category: Realistic Fiction
The Lost Whale is the enchanting second novel from the author of The Last Bear: the bestselling debut hardback of 2021 and The Times Children’s Book of the Week, winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Award and shortlisted for the British Book Awards 2022 ‘Unforgettable high ...Show more