{"id":115886,"date":"2019-12-18T12:33:48","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T01:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/?p=115886"},"modified":"2020-02-04T10:25:25","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T23:25:25","slug":"best-of-2019-junior-fiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/2019\/12\/18\/best-of-2019-junior-fiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of 2019: Junior Fiction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We\u2019re rounding up the Best Books of 2019 across all genres and categories \u2013 scroll down to see our favourite junior fiction books!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Malamander<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

by Thomas Taylor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This wonderfully creative and highly atmospheric story will introduce readers to Herbert Lemon, the Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilius Hotel in Eerie-on-Sea. When Herbert meets a little girl called Violet, the two children are plunged into a mysterious adventure involving a legendary sea creature called the Malamander. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Monster Who Wasn’t<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

by T. C. Shelley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is the story of Imp, a creature born from a baby’s first laugh and the last sigh of a dying man. The Monster Who Wasn’t<\/em> is a refreshingly original and deeply absorbing story for young readers. Strange, beguiling and beautiful, this is without question one of the most entertaining junior fiction books of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scorch Dragons<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

by Amie Kaufman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is the thrilling second book in Amie Kaufman’s Elementals series and one of my favourite junior fiction reads of 2019. Packed full of action and adventure, with a colourful and endearing cast of characters and some powerful, thought-provoking themes – The Elementals series is pure magic! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Land of Roar<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

by Jenny McLachlan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Land of Roar<\/em> reads like every beloved classic children’s fantasy story mixed together with a new, refreshing twist! Like Peter Pan<\/em> meets The Chronicles of Narnia<\/em> and The Never Ending Story<\/em> with a dash of The Wizard of Oz<\/em>. It’s totally charming and whimsical, and a pure joy to read!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Beast of Buckingham Palace<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

by David Walliams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This epic adventure from the hugely popular and bestselling author, David Walliams, is set in a future of myth and legend. It tells the story of Prince Alfred, a sheltered young boy who must find the courage to save his mother, the Queen (along with the entire city of London!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Bad Guys Episode 10: The Baddest Day Ever<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

by Aaron Blabey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The latest fantastic book in Aaron Blabey’s phenomenally popular Bad Guys series, Episode 10<\/em> is bigger and badder (and funnier) than ever before. A must read for fans, this book is guaranteed to keep young readers entertained and amused!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wolf Girl: Into the Wild<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

by Anh Do<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first book in a fast-paced and exciting new series from bestselling author Anh Do! Wolf Girl: Into the Wild<\/em> plunges readers into a post-apocalyptic future full of danger, where Gwen is separated from her family and must fend for herself in the wild, with the help of a wolf puppy, a labrador, a chihuahua and a greyhound. Super fun and very addictive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vincent and The Grandest Hotel on Earth<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

by Lisa Nicol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Everybody deserves a bit of grand! This is such a lovely book and one of my stand-out favourites of the year. Playful and fantastical, this gorgeous book is certain to enchant readers young and old – the perfect choice for a parent looking for a magical chapter book to read with their child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 117-Storey Treehouse<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Andy and Terry’s treehouse is now 117 storeys tall! The new levels include a tiny-horse level, a pyjama-party room, an Underpants Museum, a photo-bombing booth and a giant-robot-fighting arena! This hilarious series just keeps getting better and better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Good Thieves<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

by Katherine Rundell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is such a brilliant book, I will never stop recommending it! A super entertaining story about a group of children attempting to right a terrible wrong, The Good Thieves<\/em> is a cracking heist story brimming with charm, lovable characters and adorable feel good moments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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