Award Shortlist for Deborah Abela

Congratulations to author Deborah Abela on being shortlisted for the

REAL awards for

The Book of Wondrous Possibilities

a paperback middle grade for ages 8-12 published by Penguin Random House

2022

Arlo lives with his mouse and uncle above their bookshop. When a girl called Lisette begs him to hide her from a murderer, he’s swept into a world of kidnappings, dragons and an enemy determined to destroy everything he loves.

The Book of Wondrous Possibilities has been shortlisted for the REAL awards, voted for by students from Victoria, NSW, ACT and the NT. It is always a complete thrill to be part of these incredible awards!  

Congratulations on your second shortlist for these awards Deb!

Debut PB for Nicole Mercer and Amna Zaki

Congratulations to author Nicole Mercer and illustrator Amna Zaki on the publication of

Who's Going to Cook the Sausages?

a paperback picture book for ages 3-10, published by BookFox

13 March 2025

Emma is having her friends over for a BBQ. She suddenly remembers her Dad won't be there, he now lives in another house, so she's very worried about who will cook the sausages.

A clever concept in seeing the world through a child’s lens.

Award Shortlist for Deborah Abela

Congratulations to author Deborah Abela on being shortlisted for the

REAL awards for

The Kindness Project

a paperback middle grade for ages 8-12 published by Penguin Random House

2024

Four kids are given a class assignment to change the world. Trouble is they don't like each other, until they discover they have lots more in common than they thought and create the most wonderful kindness project of all.

The Kindness Project has been shortlisted for the REAL awards, voted for by students from Victoria, NSW, ACT and the NT. It is always a complete thrill to be part of these incredible awards!  

The kids have voted and Kindness is in!