Laura Sieveking – författare

Amelia''s class is learning Italian and very soon her school is having their first ever Gelato Day! But not everyone is excited. The new boy, Harry Truffle, won''t smile and there''s a graffiti bandit on the loose. One more piece of graffiti and the principal has threatened to cancel the event.Amelia is angry, and becomes determined to catch the culprit. But will she be able to keep her cool, or will her chameleon powers take over and reveal her secret?

Amelia loves books, especially fairytales. But when her teacher announces that her class will be performing Snow White in front of the whole school, Amelia begins to feel nervous – she doesn’t like being in the spotlight. Along with Amelia’s nerves comes a familiar tingly feeling – if she reveals her chameleon powers on stage it will be a disaster!Meanwhile, Willow’s acting super strange. Could Amelia''s brave and daring friend also have something to hide?

Amelia’s family are going on holidays to a farm! The best news is that Willow is coming too. The girls can’t wait to play with the baby lambs, go strawberry picking and ride horses. There’s just one thing worrying Amelia – she’s decided to tell Willow about her chameleon powers. But how?The big reveal doesn’t quite go to plan and Amelia isn’t happy. Can she use her magic powers to turn things around?

Amelia''s eighth birthday is just around the corner and she is SO excited. She''s going to have the best party ever – even if she does have to invite her troublesome twin cousins. But then something strange and magical happens . . Now Amelia has a very big secret. Will Amelia be able to keep her chameleon powers hidden, even when disaster strikes and the party bags go missing?

If you think you know axolotls, then think again! A hilarious book about axolotls, like you’ve never seen them before!

Axolotl... Snacksalotl... Groovy jazzy saxolotl!

No One Really Knows an Axolotl is a hilarious rhyming picture book all about that quirky amphibian, the axolotl! Full of engaging wordplay, the rhythmic text and tongue-in-cheek illustrations make this an entertaining read for all ages and fantastic for reading aloud.

Can rising gymnastics star Abby make her dreams a reality at the Academy?Being accepted into The Royal Academy of Sport for Girls was all Abigail Rogers had ever wished for. But before her feet can touch the ground, the gymnasts are thrown into their first competition of the year to determine who will make up the Academy team for the upcoming State Prelims. The pressure is on and with training harder than ever and growing rivalries amongst the gymnasts Abby begins to doubt if she is in fact Academy material.Can Abby up the level of difficulty in her routines and secure a place in the Academy gymnastics squad? Or will she be persuaded to win with dirty tactics?

Can talented showjumper Chloe face her fears and make the impossible possible at the Academy?Turning down her place at The Royal Academy of Sport for Girls was one of the hardest things Chloe Humphries has ever had to do, but her parents’ financial situation meant she had no choice. Weeks later, Chloe is still devastated. Then, an unexpected letter arrives in the post . . . Chloe has been offered a place at the Academy on a full scholarship! With a nervous and excited heart, Chloe sets off with her much-loved horse Honey. However, Chloe will be starting a whole term later than her classmates. Competition is fierce and with the showjumping trials looming Chloe struggles to find her place in the Academy. Can the new girl overcome her fears and find a way to outshine her equestrian rivals?

Can swim queen Delphie keep her winning edge as rivalries and unexpected scandals surface at the Academy?Having been at the Royal Academy of Sport for Girls for six months, Delphie Attkinson is living her dream. While attending a State training camp, Delphie and the Year 7 Academy swim squad, come face to face with their biggest rival, the National Swim School. Tensions are soon running high in and out of the water as the two rival schools are forced to train together. But Delphie sees this as an opportunity to learn all about the strengths and weaknesses of the Swim School’s best swimmers, the unbeatable Ogilvy twins. Surprisingly, Delphie forms a close friendship with one of the sisters, however in doing so, she uncovers a shocking secret.Faced with a host of challenges she never thought she would have to encounter, can Delphie make the right choice and retain her all-important swimming crown?

Can hurdling champion Josie find a way to improve her studies as well as follow her gold medal dreams at the Academy?With the Royal Academy of Sport for Girls end of year Athletics Carnival fast approaching, golden girl of the track, Josie Ingram, and her team mates are training hard together, with the hope of dominating the medal tally. It seems like nothing can stop them from reaching their dreams. However, when Josie finds out she is failing Maths and English her world is turned upside down. If she doesn’t improve her grades in the upcoming exams she won’t be allowed to compete at the Carnival! Forced to concentrate on her schoolwork and banned from any track practice sessions, Josie feels like giving up. Everything she has trained for will mean nothing if she can’t compete.Can Josie commit to her studies and hold onto her chances of a podium finish? Or will she accept an easy offer that spells major trouble?