“Good for Nothing is a brilliant book packed with empathy and a diverse cast of characters that young readers will really relate to

“Nathanael Lessore is an award-winning writer whose funny and inclusive books for tweens and early teens have been on our radar for a while

it’s full of heart

It was the easiest pick for our Cockatoo boxes and makes perfect family reading for book lovers of all ages

The Vanishing Trick Past Pack Parakeet level (8-12) “Good for Nothing is aMagical, spooky, historical fiction for kids aged 8+ This book gave us goose bumps! Leander is an orphan, making his way in the world on just his wits. So when he meets Madame Pinchbeck, a mysterious woman who promises to give him a job and a home in return for his mother's precious locket, he leaps at the chance. But Pinchbeck's bargain isn't a fair one. And Leander isn't the only child she has captured. Along with his new friends, Charlotte and