Books published by publisher Wombat Books

Sarah hates the prestigious high school she attends. Most of the other students ignore her. School is only made tolerable by the presence of Dan Bradfield, the boy she adores. Dan is the heir to his father’s multinational computer company, but he is dating Sarah’s best friend, Jillian. When tragedy strikes, Dan is the one who supports Sarah. But she can’t shake the feeling there is something strange about him. Is he protecting her from something? Is there something going on that she doesn’t know about? And did she really see a monster in the bushes?

Lola is in the middle on the netball court. She is also in the middle in life ... stuck between her parents fighting and her best friends arguing.When her netball team looks like they might be in the State Finals, Lola steps up as captain. But she has bigger problems when the doctor says that she might have to stop playing netball altogether. Lola feels like she's losing from all sides. Can she ever stand up for herself? Or will she always be stuck in the middle?

Sometimes I feel just like the glass in my fish tank— people look right through me. Twelve-year-old Tilly dreams of becoming a marine scientist, but she doesn’t even own a swimsuit. She lives in a drought- stricken town with her mum and younger brother Oliver, who is autistic. Oliver’s meltdowns are making life unbearable. He needs so many different kinds of therapy that there’s never any time—or money—left over for swimming lessons. Tilly knows Oliver’s needs have to come first, but it’s hard feeling invisible all the time. When Mum announces they are moving to the Queensland coast, Tilly is excited at the thought of finally learning to swim— even snorkel! But she is also worried. The thing about Oliver is, he can’t cope with even the tiniest of changes to his routine. It isn’t long before the cracks begin to show. Could so many changes all at once threaten to shatter the whole family?

Abby Smart is planning to have the most awesome year ever. She's the leader of the Smart Girls Club and after winning the talent quest, her dream to be a musical singer looks like it might come true.And then Stella turns up, fluttering her mascara eyelashes.She’s way too cool for little old Kangaroo Valley. Worst of all, she’s making Abby’s friends like ridiculous things such as makeup and new music! Abby’s plans to have a great year are being turned into dog food. Will Abby follow her friends, or follow her dreams? Because she can’t have both. After all, Smart Girls don’t wear mascara!

Ruby Wishfingers is an ordinary girl with an extraordinary name. Only nobody else seems to think so. That is until Ruby Wishfingers wakes up with a strange feeling in the tips of her fingers. She soon finds out that there is far more to being a Wishfingers than having a funny name.Ruby can wish for whatever she wants with her wish fingers. However, she soon realises that they create more trouble than good.Ruby Wishfingers will take you on a magical adventure, featuring talking cats, jelly bean rain and pocket-sized unicorns.

Sometimes I feel just like the glass in my fish tank-- people look right through me.Twelve-year-old Tilly dreams of becoming a marine scientist, but she doesn't even own a swimsuit. She lives in a drought- stricken town with her mum and younger brother Oliver, who is autistic.Oliver's meltdowns are making life unbearable. He needs so many different kinds of therapy that there's never any time--or money--left over for swimming lessons. Tilly knows Oliver's needs have to come first, but it's hard feeling invisible all the time.When Mum announces they are moving to the Queensland coast, Tilly is excited at the thought of finally learning to swim-- even snorkel! But she is also worried. The thing about Oliver is, he can't cope with even the tiniest of changes to his routine.It isn't long before the cracks begin to show. Could so many changes all at once threaten to shatter the whole family?

It must be Ruby’s lucky day! She keeps finding coins everywhere. But there’s something funny about this money. Why is it so bright, shiny and new looking? And where on earth is it coming from? When Ruby’s new wishes appear much earlier than expected, she wonders if someone else in the Wishfingers’ household might be developing magical powers of their own. But who? You can bet your bottom dollar this will be a magical adventure to remember.

When Mummy wears her happy pants we build sandcastles, go out for babycinos and have lots and lot of cuddles. But when she comes home with baby Darcy, her happy pants stay in her wardrobe... Happy Pants is a heartfelt way to help older children know that their mum's postnatal depression is not because of them, that dads are loving and caring, families can support each other and that mum will get better with help. Belinda Horton, Chief Executive Officer, PANDA (Post & Antenatal Depression Association) With PND still often hidden or not spoken about, this book offers the opportunity to begin the conversation. Dr Nicole Highet, Executive Director, COPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence)

'What's to stop me killing you and taking the Powers?' The giant raised the sword. 'All I see is a dwarf, a pony and seven children, none of whom is even remotely capable of resisting the might of Uller Princekiller.' For centuries, the knights, dwarves, giants and sages of Auberon-Zamberg have been intent on a single quest. They're all searching for 'The King Who Guards the Gate'. Prophecy speaks of him as one of seven protectors who will defeat the armies of night and overcome the Dark Sleeper. The last thing anyone is expecting is that these seven protectors are ordinary children.

Charlie has no money, but at The Anything Shop it doesn’t matter. He can SWAP things he doesn’t want. Charlie swaps two years of embarrassing hugs for a cricket bat that hits six runs every time. But things go wrong at school and Charlie soon misses all those hugs from his family. Can he swap them back? And what’s really going on at that weird looking shop?

Maddie tries to be nice to everyone. Even weird, chicken-obsessed Tahlia.BUT she’d way prefer to hang out with the cool K-girls at school. The only problem is that they don’t seem interested in her, at least not until Year 6 camp. That’s when Maddie has a decision to make: how far will she go to be popular?Will she be able to live with the guilt when she finally has everything she’s been hoping for?Follow Maddie’s hilarious antics with chickens, secrets and undies in the latest adventure at Kangaroo Valley Public School.

Little Good Wolf wants to be liked and to have friends. He wants to belong. But Little Good Wolf has one HUGE problem. His dad is the Big Bad Wolf, the most feared villain in all of Fairytale Land. The Big Bad Wolf scares girls in red capes. He chases grannies in their nighties. He blows houses down and frightens little pigs. No wonder no one will play with Little! Determined to gain acceptance at school, Little begs Dad to find a new job. What follows are some rather hilarious, and hair-raising, adventures. Will the Big Bad Wolf ever find a new job? One that will help Little finally make friends? Featuring familiar, well-loved, fairytale characters, this rib-tickling story about a Little Wolf searching for identity and acceptance – and a few good friends – will have you howling with laughter.