Books by Ivan Southall

Known for the King of the Sticks series, Ivan Southall writes middle grade and young adult for ages 6–14, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, self-confidence & identity, fear & bravery.

Series

King of the Sticks

1 book · Ages 9–12

Standalone Books

The Fox Hole

Ivan Southall

Ten-year-old Ken faces a suspenseful solo journey to his relatives, only to become trapped in a dangerous, abandoned gol

Ages 6–9

Josh

Ivan Southall

For a child navigating the challenges of fitting into a new, sometimes harsh, environment, this story explores the pain

Ages 11–14

Ash Road

Ivan Southall

When a faulty heater ignites a massive bushfire, three teenage boys and two old men are trapped in the Australian wilder

Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

1 books

Ages 8–11

4 books

Ages 12–18

3 books

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