THE HOUSE ON PLEASANT STREET

From literary star Sofie Laguna comes this spooky, exuberantly funny and hugely entertaining book about a boy who can't quite figure out why he's having trouble making friends in his new neighbourhood...

Danny and his family are new on Pleasant Street. Their house is perfect, with a great tree to play on and a pool. Their pet, Dragos, is still in training but is settling in okay. The neighbourhood kids are keeping their distance, though. Danny's sad that he hasn't made any friends. It's Halloween, and his family is preparing a feast, but he isn't excited at all... A hilarious story about family and friendship - and what happens when you don't get what you are expecting from a trick-or-treat. With its deadpan text and detailed absurdist illustrations, this super fun title is one kids will return to whether it's Halloween or not! Sofie Laguna's many books, including books for adults, have been published throughout the world. She has been shortlisted for the Queensland Premier's Awards, twice awarded Honour Book by the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) and in 2021 won the prestigious Colin Roderick Prize for her adult novel Infinite Splendours. Sofie lives in Melbourne, Australia. www.sofielaguna.com Marc McBride is the illustrator of Emily Rodda's New York Times bestselling Deltora Quest series, which has sold over 18 million copies worldwide and has become an anime TV show. He has illustrated more than 200 book covers and 10 picture books, including writing and illustrating World of Monsters. Marc has exhibited with the New York Society of Illustrators, been shortlisted for the CBCA Awards and Aurealis Awards, and has won the Aurealis Awards twice. www.marcmcbride.com