HB 32 | 215 x 215
ISBN: 9781925227666 | $29.99
Picture book | October 2020
MidnightSun Publishing
Distributed by NewSouth Books
Each day Esmeralda collects a variety of objects and waddles down the hill.
Everyone wonders why the Saddleback sow is carrying a bottle, fencing wire and a pair of trousers in her mouth.
Only Esmeralda knows. Nothing will stop her. Continue reading Esmeralda’s Nest
Teachers’ Notes for Esmeralda’s Nest (
pdf, 176 kb)
HB 32 | 210 x 297 | ISBN: 9781925227673 | $29.99
Picture book | September 2020
MidnightSun Publishing
Distributed by NewSouth Books
After she is set a challenge to test her wisdom, Ling Li returns from the village marketplace with only a lantern to light her way. How will she prove herself to her father?
Ling Li’s Lantern is a heart-warming story about compassion, kindness and the true nature of Continue reading Ling Li’s Lantern
Teachers’ Notes for Ling Li’s Lantern (pdf, 750 kb)
HB 32 | 250 x 300 | ISBN: 9781925227659
$29.99 | Picture book
MidnightSun Publishing | September 2020
Distributed by NewSouth Books
Mama Ocean had eyes that sparkled, like the sunlight on the sea, and tresses which tumbled and trailed through the tides.
But something is troubling Mama Ocean.
Who will help her? Continue reading Mama Ocean
Teachers’ Notes for Mama Ocean (pdf, 128 kb)
COVID-19 SALE
During this time of isolation, until the end of June 2020, MidnightSun has decided to offer an unprecedented 30% discount on our entire range of published books (currently in stock) if you order over $50 worth of books. Plus FREE shipping anywhere in Australia. All you have to do is apply the code COVID19special at the checkout and it will happen automatically.
There are so many great books in our back catalogue, for readers of all ages. Why not delve into some clever short stories about frail Australian masculinity in Dominic Carew’s No Neat Endings or come along on an intense crime thriller ride in S.J. Morgan’s Hide?
Read about a refugee girl’s search for a new life in the stunning picture book Anisa’s Alphabet by Mike Dumbleton and Hannah Sommerville or fly high in the sky with a pioneer aviator in Beverley McWilliams’ CBCA Notable book Born to Fly.
For 8-14 year-olds we have the thrilling adventure story Cryptosight by Nean McKenzie. Young adult readers can find escape in the dystopian love story River Stone by Rachel Hennessy.
Or why not try some more short stories? We have collections by single authors, such as the masterful Wild Gestures by Lucy Durneen, as well as amazing collections by many writers such as Breaking Beauty and Crush.
Now is the time to stay at home and read good books for yourself or for your children. The sale will be on until the end of June 2020 so you have plenty of time to order, but don’t wait if you know what you want. Some books are going to sell out.
Keep well and keep reading!
HB 32 | 256 x 216 | ISBN: 9781925227642
$29.99 | Picture book
MidnightSun Publishing | June 2020
Distributed by NewSouth Books
In 1956 Melbourne hosted the Summer Olympic Games. Student John Wing was so proud of his country, one of the friendliest places on earth. But when world tensions dominated the news, John wrote an urgent letter suggesting how to change the Closing Ceremony to bring all nations together Continue reading The Friendly Games
Teachers’ Notes for The Friendly Games (pdf, 100 kb)
and the accompanying pdf of John Wing’s letters:
John Ian Wing letters (pdf, 3Mb)
A big thank you to The Makers Shed, High Country Book Club and to Michael Burge Media for selecting S. J. Morgan’s terrific thriller HIDE as their recent book club read. Love the preview Michael has made for the book. Thanks for supporting Aussie authors.
See it at: https://www.facebook.com/MakersShedGlenInnes/videos/241854090344323/?t=0
Both Hickey and Matta are equally thrilled that MidnightSun is championing the art of the short story. ‘What I felt when Anna called me was, “at last”,’ says Hickey, ‘because she is the one to have picked my work and recognised the potential. MidnightSun is to be credited, not only for publishing excellent and award-winning works, Continue reading Two New Short Story Collections
