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A joyous celebration of multicultural identity and the many ways our grandparents shape who we are, from debut Chinese-Australian author Jacinta Liu and acclaimed illustrator Freda Chiu.I have two grandmothers.One with brown eyes, and one with blue eyes.One makes dumplings, and one bakes bread.They are my grandmothers.One lives in the East, and one lives in the West.''A personal and heartfelt perspective on family and heritage . . . Readers who enjoyed Randa Abdel-Fattah and Maxine Beneba Clarke''s 11 Words for Love or X Fang''s Dim Sum Palace will find this picture book equally tender and big-hearted'' BOOKS+PUBLISHING

'A deliciously thrilling mystery, full of heart, wisdom, wit and ingenuity' Edwina Wyatt, award-winning author of The Secrets of Magnolia Moon

'Easily one of the most charming books for young readers I have come across... A perfect balance of fun, fantasy, humour and innocence' Katrina Nannestad, author of the Travelling Bookshop series

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There are those that hunt monsters to harm them and there are those that hunt monsters to help them. Which one are you?

Dressed in sparkly red shoes and carrying her strawberry-scented notebook, Mary-Kate accompanies her archaeologist mother to the quiet English countryside to investigate some unusual bones found in an old well.

But soon she realises that the village of Woolington is not as peaceful as it seems; the ground trembles beneath them, there are mysterious noises, and the locals are obsessed with a terrifying old legend.

Could there be any truth in the myth of the beast who lives in the ancient well? With the help of a new friend, Mary-Kate starts getting to the bottom of this monstrous mystery.

The second book in the magical new middle-grade series about an anxious girl who investigates legendary monsters, by the award-winning author of Lenny's Book of Everything and Dragon Skin

'Full of humour, fantasy and magical realism...the ideal story for early readers' - Better Reading

'Another brilliant instalment in this fantastic middle grade series...so much fun and very addictive, pulling in readers all the way through' - Kids' Book Review

There are those who hunt monsters to harm them and there are those who hunt monsters to help them. Which one are you?

Miss Mary-Kate Martin and her mother are off on an adventure to the enchanting Greek island of Galinios. An ancient mosaic has been unearthed and Professor Martin must investigate, leaving Mary-Kate to explore the island and bask in the sunshine.

But soon her relaxing holiday turns into a monster-sized mystery, when a message arrives asking for help. Could the local legend of the Two-Headed Hydra be more than just a story? And what could have made this serene sea creature so angry?

Miss Mary-Kate Martin might be anxious, but she's not scared of monsters! With the help of her new friend Nikos, she is determined to find answers.

There are those who hunt monsters to harm them and there are those who hunt monsters to help them. Which one are you?

Mary-Kate and her granny are going to stay at a very quiet castle near a very quiet loch in the Scottish village of Bonkillyknock. The perfect destination for reading beside fireplaces and drinking cups of tea with Granny's friends. However, this is no ordinary holiday - it's the 93rd World Society of Monster Hunters' Conference! So, when an ear-shattering howl interrupts the convention, Mary-Kate isn't too anxious. After all, the experts are on hand to investigate.

But when the castle kitchen is destroyed and everyone suspects the usually peaceful Loch Morgavie monster, Mary-Kate isn't sure the clues add up. Could there be some other beastly problem bothering Bonkillyknock Castle? It's up to Mary-Kate to find out...

PRAISE FOR THE MISS MARY-KATE MARTIN'S GUIDE TO MONSTERS SERIES:

'The storyline is witty, fast-paced and thrilling and the brilliant black and white illustrations dotted throughout the book make this an even more engaging and thoroughly absorbing read. Five stars from us!' Mini Travellers

'Full of humour, fantasy and magical realism... the ideal story for early readers' Better Reading

'So much fun and very addictive' Kid's Book Review