books
The Yard Sale at Story House
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“I think I knew it the moment we arrived. But that was the moment I really knew for sure that this house was not only full of stories, but full of magic.”
When his parents separate after a devastating loss, Thomas's world feels heavy and sad. Then, while running an errand for his mum, he discovers something magical. A house – with palace gates, giant statues, and stories that are being written every second – including his own. Who lives here? Why are they giving everything away? Why won’t Mila answer any of his questions? How much time does he have before they close the gates forever? Published: 2024 | Format: Paperback | Pages: 186 | ISBN (Print): 978-0-646-88587-2 | ISBN (E-Book): 978-0-646-88588-9 |RRP $17.99 (Paperback) ; RRP $12.99 (E-Book) BOOKSELLERS & LIBRARIES ❤️ To order books, please visit the IngramSpark online retail ordering platform. |
"It was so fun getting lost in this world! I recommend this book to anyone who’s eight years and older. Although it’s primarily aimed at children aged 8-12, I think older readers will enjoy this novel too (because I know I did!)."
- Julie Dickson, writer
"I got this book for my 11 year old niece and she loved it!! She found it intriguing, fun to read and was hooked from the start. I highly recommend it for young adults."
- Goodreads Member
Play & Other Life Lessons
Play & Other Life Lessons is a collection of short personal essays inspired by ten years of training parkour, in Australia and around the world.
Published: 2019 | Format: E-Book | Pages: 65 | RRP $5.00
Print copies are available for $8 + $5 postage within Australia. For international orders please send me a message :)
Published: 2019 | Format: E-Book | Pages: 65 | RRP $5.00
Print copies are available for $8 + $5 postage within Australia. For international orders please send me a message :)
Mischa & the Bird [short story version]
Ru Dreaming
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Ru Jenkins has lived two lives for as long as she can remember. In one life, there’s high school, a new friend no one else likes, and the most popular guy in Year 7. In her other life, there’s Arkie. Ru believes it’s the simple things in life that are the best. But things get complicated when her choices at school start to push Arkie further away. In this charming story about friendship, love and recognising what matters most, Amy Han reminds readers that 'being cool' is mostly about being yourself.
Published: 2011 | Format: Paperback | Pages: 104 | ISBN-13: 978-0-9803897-3-9 | RRP $15.00 |
“What a wonderful book! I fell in love with Ru – her sensitivity and her integrity. I love the honesty of the writing and its precision and how [Amy has] so beautifully captured the internal and external world of a 12 year old. I never got to read anything like it when I was a teenager and I wish I had because it would have helped me enormously. I know it will be a real gift for readers of that age especially, as it now has been for me.”
Sue Saliba, Author
“Ru is charming; a perfect mix of insightful and slightly daft. Early on the plot feels as aimless as a sunny Saturday with no fixed plans, and we drift along with Ru quite happily, but the pace steps up when Ru faces some tough choices. Ru Dreaming is a gorgeous, easy read for 10-13 year old girls who like Cathy Cassidy and Marianne Musgrove.”
Emily Gale, Author & Bookseller at Readings Carlton
“The suspense kept me asking, ‘What’s going to happen next?’ and had me flicking through the pages to the very end. If people read this, I’m sure they’d love it too, and I’d recommend it to all my friends. It has a moral that says, “You don’t have to be cool to be cool. To be cool, you be yourself.” Caitlyn, 10
Breaking Jumps
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There was a fieriness in his eyes that made me want to back down. But so far, this had been a night of not being afraid. Of taking chances. So I was just going to come out and say it. Even if it meant he stormed off on me now and never wanted to speak to me again.
Sometimes it’s the things you aren’t looking for that are the ones that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Published: 2014 | Format: Paperback | Pages: 130 | ISBN-13: 978-0-9803897-5-3 | RRP $15.00 |
“This book is a great read with the combination of action, a little romance, and then just some weird and wacky stuff. It shows us that not everything is as it seems and even the seemingly gentlest souls can have a bad side if put in the wrong situation. I personally found this book very fun but also realistic – the characters could be related to. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone as it is a great read, but probably mostly to my friends about 15-20 years.”
Lachlan, 17
“It all happened so quickly and dramatically. When I was reading it, I felt like my heart was about to jump out through my throat! To me, Breaking Jumps is a story about having the chance to have a new beginning in love and life. I would really recommend the book to people who have a past that they can’t let go of, and people who are currently standing on a turning point in their lives.” Daphne, 16
“Breaking Jumps appealed to me and the world around me, and I can imagine it would appeal to others in my generation. I really liked the incorporation of parkour. This is an engaging story and I would recommend it to boys and girls between the ages of 12-18.” Zach, 15
“I liked Breaking Jumps because it was funny, realistic and filled with tension. The story was very fast-paced which made the book super exciting. I liked that both Ollie and Jess are not perfect because no one is perfect and I hate books where the characters are absolutely flawless. I would totally recommend this book for everyone I know.” Vanessa, 14
A Trip To Somewhere Else
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It was a pretty crazy thing, what she was doing. Crazy - or just stupid? Was there a difference?
In this tiny collection of linked stories, Amy Han explores the true meaning of following your heart. Published: 2012 | Format: Zine | Pages: 31 | ISBN-13: 978-0-9803897-4-6 | RRP $5.00 |
"Amy Han brings together the intertwined lives of a few characters at differing stages in life to create a cute and intriguing world, with personal stories and dilemmas that we can all relate to in one way or another. Definitely worth a read." Mike, Goodreads Member