Description

For readers aged 8–12 and families who love reading together for laugh-out-loud fun and heart-thumping excitement. This is the revised Kallista Centenary edition, reimagined for more fun, excitement, and adventure.

Deep in the misty forests of the Dandenong Ranges, Australia, four friends are about to turn an ordinary year into the adventure of a lifetime.

Meet Archie, the underdog with a knack for getting in over his head; Pippa, the fearless acrobat with a plan for everything; Ollie, the pastry-loving dreamer who can turn chaos into comedy; and Kimba, a scruffy dog with more heart than sense. Together they're The Hills Kids – and they've got one ginormous problem to solve.

From runaway billycarts and secret forest tunnels to midnight fishing trips and a raging bushfire, every season brings a new challenge. But with courage, laughter, and a little help from their community, Archie and his friends discover that friendship, kindness, and determination can turn even the trickiest day into something extraordinary.

Set in the wilds of Australia, The Hills Kids is a laugh-out-loud, action-packed adventure that celebrates the freedom of childhood, the power of imagination, and the wonder of nature.

Perfect for fans of Nevermoor, The Treehouse Series, and The Famous Five, this heartwarming novel by BAFTA-winning sound designer Gareth Vanderhope brings the magic of imagination and the sounds of the bush to life on every page.

Join The Hills Kids for a year of mystery, mischief, and laughter – and experience the joy of real adventure.