New Releases by Kim Rigby

My Swimming Lesson is an upbeat and quirky story telling of an exciting new adventure through the eyes of a little one beginning their swimming journey. Their precious moments are shared in a step-by-step process which commences with discovery and wonder. The story follows their thoughts, feelings and emotions through from the feeling of anticipation to their first moment of water awareness. This delightful story has been written as a way to prepare children for what they may experience during a swimming lesson. My Swimming Lesson is a perfect story to read to children who may experience moments of unease in a new environment such as the swimming pool. “This here is a map, as you can see. The words are directions which tell us where to go. For tomorrow we are going somewhere new! Somewhere exciting! Somewhere fun!”

Can it be true? The evil villains of Vellistrian, Owen and Secunda are back, and this time they're above ground in Andrew Adler's world. How did they escape their prison in Vellistrian? Why are they working in the Australian Government? And can Andrew convince his extraordinary dog Ralph that he needs his help one more time? Join Andrew and his friends as they tumble headlong into another thrilling Black Fire adventure, following the trail through Sydney and beyond, and into the very depths of the magical and mysterious Vellistrian. This coming of age story and the second in an Australian-based series will appeal to readers who enjoy Harry Potter, How to Train your Dragon and the various stories of Neil Gaiman. Scroll to the top, grab your copy today and join the Black Fire Chronicles team! middle-grade fantasy adventure middle-grade fiction ages 9-12 kids mystery books ages 9-12 children's mystery & thrillers kids mystery series