Love, lies, and space adventures
Compiled by KENNETH CHAW
Little Lies author: chrissie Perry Publisher: hardie Grant Books, fiction
BEST friends Bonnie and Casey’s relationship is being tested when they tell each other a white lie. Suddenly, the girls don’t know if they can trust each other any more. So, do white lies do more good or bad? Flip the book to find out a different sides to the story, one told by Bonnie, the other by Casey.
How To Be A Space Explorer author: Mark Brake Publisher: Lonely Planet Kids, non-fiction
PACKED with illustrations and fun facts, this book will give kids a glimpse of what life in outer space looks like and what it takes to get there. They can learn the major components of a space suit and a space craft, discover the characteristics of each of the planets in our solar system, and read about the experiences of legendary astronauts.
Yikes, Santa-Claws! author: Pamela Butchart & Sam Lloyd Publisher: Bloomsbury, fiction
IT’S Christmas Eve and Santa-Claws is up to no good. The dino-tots are fast asleep but are quickly woken up by the sound of Santa-Claws sliding down their chimney. Oh no! He’s stealing their
ANIKA Dragomir is the third most popular girl in her secondary school, what with her enviable blonde hair and trendy outfits. But Anika is hiding something. On the inside, she is a bit of a freak, swirling with dark thoughts and evil plots – plus there’s even a rumour she has vampire DNA! In walks Logan McDonough, who immediately captures Anika’s heart. He is smart and mysterious but his nerd status is a problem. Should Anika risk losing her popularity just to get to know Logan? Especially with the baddest boy at school, Jared Kline, falling head over heels for her?
Counterfeit Love author: Julie Fison Publisher: hardie Grant Books, fiction
LUCY Yang just landed her first television job in Hong Kong. She is working hard to be a news anchor and has no time for romance – until witty, intelligent businessman Byron enters into her life. But there’s something amiss. Byron is a little tight-lipped about the details of his jobs. Is he merely protecting his trade secrets or is there something more? Something darker?