The publisher and publication dates refer to the first editions of the books; subsequent paperback editions are not listed, unless new editions were originated by unaffiliated publishers.
The Giraffe in Pepperell Street, illustrated by Gill Tomblin (Hodder & Stoughton, 1978); 1979 Critici in Erba Prize – Special Mention
Honoured Guest, illustrated by Margaret Power (Macmillan, Orbit books, 1979; revised edition Angus & Robertson, Bluegum series, 1989)
Thing, illustrated by Alison Lester (Oxford University Press, 1982; new edition, Puffin, 2009), 1983 CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Younger Readers – Winner; Shortlisted, 1983 CBCA: Picture Book of the Year
Sprung!, illustrated by Margaret Power (Rigby, Young Magpie series, 1982)
Annabel’s Ghost and Don’t Tell Lucy (Oxford University Press, 1983)
Junk Castle, illustrated by Rolf Heimann (Oxford University Press, 1983), 1984 CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Younger Readers – Shortlisted; Selected, 2004 YABBA Hall of Fame
People Might Hear You (Puffin, 1983), 1984 CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Older Readers – Shortlisted; 1986 West Australian Young Readers’ Book Award Avis Page Award; 1991 COOL Award for Fiction for Older Readers; 1992 KOALA Awards for Secondary; 2004 YABBA Hall of Fame
Penny Pollard’s Diary, illustrated by Ann James (Oxford University Press, 1983); 1984 CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Older Readers – Highly Commended; 2004 YABBA Hall of Fame
Oodoolay, illustrated by Vivienne Goodman (Era Publications, 1983)
Thalia the Failure, illustrated by Rhyll Plant (Ashton Scholastic, 1984)
The Tomb Comb, illustrated by Heather Potter (Rigby, Young Magpie series, 1984)
Penny Pollard’s Letters, illustrated by Ann James (Oxford University Press, 1984); 1985 CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Older Readers – Shortlisted
Hating Alison Ashley (Puffin, 1984); 1985 CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Older Readers – Shortlisted; 1986 YABBA Children’s Choice Awards – Winner
Thingnapped!, illustrated by Alison Lester (Oxford University Press, 1984; new edition, Puffin, 2009)
Brock and the Dragon illustrated by Rodney McRae (Hodder & Stoughton, 1984)
Ratbags and Rascals, illustrated by Alison Lester (J M Dent, 1984)
Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left (Viking Kestrel, 1985), 1986 CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Older Readers – Shortlisted
The Enemies, illustrated by Noela Young (Angus & Robertson, 1985), 1986 CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers – Shortlisted; Selected, 2004 YABBA Hall of Fame
Snakes and Ladders, illustrated by Ann James (J M Dent, 1985; new edition Allen & Unwin, 1994)
Separate Places, illustrated by Astra Lacis (Kangaroo Press, 1985)
You’re on Your Own!, Good for Something and Serve Him Right! (Edward Arnold Australia, 1985)
Games … (Viking Kestrel, 1986); 2004 YABBA Hall of Fame
The Princess Who Hated It, illustrated by Maire Smith (Omnibus Books, 1986; new edition, illustrated by Stephen Michael King, Puffin Books, 2009)
Penny Pollard in Print, illustrated by Ann James (Oxford University Press, 1986)
Boss of the Pool, illustrated by Helen Panagopoulos (Omnibus Books, 1986), 1987 CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers – Shortlisted; 2004 YABBA Hall of Fame
Robin Klein’s Crookbook, illustrated by Kristen Hilliard (Methuen Australia, 1987)
I Shot an Arrow, illustrated by Geoff Hocking (Viking Kestrel, 1987)
Birk the Berserker, illustrated by Alison Lester (Omnibus Books, 1987), 1987 CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Younger Readers – Shortlisted
The Lonely Hearts Club with Max Dann (Oxford University Press, 1987)
Don’t Tell Lucy, illustrated by Kristen Hilliard (Methuen Australia, 1987)
Penny Pollard’s Passport, illustrated by Ann James (Oxford University Press, 1988)
Laurie Loved Me Best (Viking Kestrel, 1988)
Dear Robin: Letters to Robin Klein, illustrated by Cathy Wilcox, et al (Allen & Unwin, 1988)
Came Back to Show You I Could Fly (Viking Kestrel, 1989; new edition, Text Publishing, 2017), 1989 Human Rights Award; 1990 White Ravens catalogue – Recommended; 1990 CBCA Book of the Year: Older Readers – Winner; 1992 COOL Award Secondary Division
Against the Odds, illustrated by Bill Wood (Viking Kestrel, 1989)
The Ghost in Abigail Terrace, illustrated by Margaret Power (Omnibus Books, 1989)
Penny Pollard’s Guide to Modern Manners, illustrated by Ann James (Oxford University Press, 1989)
Tearaways (Viking, 1990)
Boris and Borsch, illustrated by Cathy Wilcox (Allen & Unwin, 1990), 1991 CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Younger Reader – Honour Book
All in the Blue Unclouded Weather (Viking, 1991; new edition, Text Publishing, 2017), 1992 New South Wales State Literary Awards Children’s Book Award
Dresses of Red and Gold (Viking, 1992; new edition, Text Publishing, 2017)
Amy’s Bed, illustrated by Coral Tulloch (Omnibus Books, 1992)
Seeing Things (Viking, 1993), 1994 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Book: Older Readers –Shortlisted; 1994 White Ravens catalogue – Recommended
Turn Right for Zyrgon (Puffin, 1994)
The Sky in Silver Lace (Viking Kestrel, 1995; new edition, Text Publishing, 2017)
Thing’s Concert, illustrated by Alison Lester (Hodder Headline, 1996)
Thing’s Birthday, illustrated by Alison Lester (Hodder Headline, 1996)
Thing Finds a Job, illustrated by Alison Lester (Hodder Headline, 1996)
Thingitis, illustrated by Alison Lester (Hodder Headline, 1996)
The Listmaker (Viking, 1997), 1998 Festival Awards for Literature (South Australia); 1998 CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Younger Readers – Shortlisted; 1999 BILBY Awards for Older Readers – Honour Book
The Goddess, illustrated by Anne Spudvilas (Lothian, 1998)
Gabby’s Fair, illustrated by Michael Johnson, (Omnibus Books, Soloseries, 1998)
Barney’s Blues, illustrated by David Cox (Puffin, 1998)
Penny Pollard’s Scrapbook, illustrated by Ann James (Hodder Headline, 1999)
Letters from Robin: A Voyage Around My Author 