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The football adventure that started it all! Simon Magee is twelve and mad about Aussie Rules. He's even got a nickname – 'Specky' – because he takes such spectacular marks. But his family hates footy... So why is there a baby photo of him dressed in footy gear? Determined to find out the truth, Specky uncovers more than he ever bargained for. Specky Magee is a one gulp book to be read fast and easily . . . Australian Book Review It's encouraging Aussie Kids to read and enjoy Aussie culture . . . Eddie McGuire, the Herald Sun
When the river rises and the city of Paris begins to disappear under water, Frederic decides to help those who can’t help themselves. But as his heroic acts escalate, so does the danger. Frederic will have to battle an escaped zoo animal and fight off pickpockets and looters but, as the waters subside, can he find justice for his father and find out what courage really means?
In the grand tradition of The Book with No Pictures and This Is a Ball, comes a brand-new read-aloud to get everyone laughing WARNING: Reading this book out loud may cause fits of giggles. If symptoms persist, read it again to appreciate our weird and wonderful language. And whatever you do, don't say POO! PRAISE 'A riot of colour, a list of words. This book celebrates verbal sounds and demands to be read aloud. From endpaper to endpaper the dynamic, playful graphics and carefully chosen descriptive text create a sense of energy and fun that dramatically builds to joyous crescendo.' - Liz Anelli, Reading Time 'This is an immensely silly book designed to be shared aloud that will probably result in raucous laughter and incredulous guffaws from both adults and children.' - ReadPlus
Sometimes the only option is to fly ... When Peter's family leaves for a day trip over the border, Peter stays behind. So when the borders close and the government builds a wall, he's trapped. Everyone tells him there's no escape and he might never see his family again. Peter has a plan ... but will he survive it?
Leap into the adventure of a lifetime... Things have never been easy for Antonio, but now it seems like the war will never end. So when Antonio is caught up in the dangerous world of freedom fighters and spies, will it change his life or destroy him?
Fans of Captain Underpants hold your noses -- here comes Farticus Maximus! Have you ever let one rip and blamed your brother or sister? Your best friend? The dog? Your dad or mom? Have you ever laughed, snorted, blushed, or just smiled at the sound of someone letting one rip? Have you ever broken wind in the bath, in your classroom, on the school bus, or in bed? If you have answered yes to any of the above questions then Farticus Maximus is definitely for you. Farticus Maximus has a gut-busting secret weapon -- the potent strength of his flatulence! His gaseous gift has made him the greatest gladiator of all time. Have a whiff of this hilariously funny Roman tale, plus read other equally stinky stories, including one about a teacher with a deadly gas problem, a mischievous grandpa who won't stop letting rip, and lots more!
The war seems a long way away to Maggie Flanagan. Her brother is somewhere across the sea, flying to protect England from the Germans and the Italians. But Maggie is more interested in kicking the footy and finding out who's going to play for St Kilda this season. But when the war comes to Australia and Maggie sees what she's sure is a Japanese spy plan in the skies of Melbourne, it all gets very real. The Japanese attack Australia up north, raining bombs on Darwin and Broome, and American soldiers start appearing on the streets. Worst of all, it looks like the football season will be cancelled! When Maggie decides to stage an all-girl football game to raise money for the troops, she's breaking all the rules. Everyone knows that girls can't play footy! But the rules aren't going to stop the unstoppable Flying Flanagan . . .
Dolphin Boy Blue, set in the blue waters of the Australian ocean, is a heart-warming story of a boy and a dolphin who take on the world, and win Felice Arena is best known for his role as Marco Alessi in the television series Neighbours.
THE CROWD ROARED AS THE BALL ROCKETED INTO THE BACK OF THE NET. SPECKY COLLAPSED ON THE GROUND FEELING USELESS AND HUMILIATED. HE HAD NEVER FELT SO OUT OF HIS DEPTH ON A SPORTING FIELD . . . Specky has been selected to represent Australia in International Rules, taking on the Irish in a two-test competition in Ireland. Can the boys learn to play with a new set of rules and perfect their skills with the round ball before the Irish team wipes the field with them? And is someone trying to sabotage the Aussie team's chances of winning? The pressure is on, and to make matters worse Specky has some serious decisions to make about his future before he returns home . . . This trip to Ireland is no holiday and Specky will have to dig deep to face the biggest challenge of his life! I wish Specky would hurry up and get drafted. The Tigers would love to have him . . . Matthew Richardson Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more
I CLOSE MY EYES. RIGHT. WHEN I OPEN THEM AGAIN, THE PERSON STARING BACK AT ME FROM THIS MIRROR WILL BE ME. PLEASE, PLEASE , MAKE IT BE ME! After a terrible accident, Gus can't believe he's survived. But has he? He's woken up in the body of an old man and his real body is unconscious in intensive care. Now he's got a seventy-year-old wife, really bad taste in clothes, and everyone thinks he's crazy. Gus lives and breathes basketball, but could he actually be playing for his life this time? Will he ever be fourteen again? A FUNNY, FAST-PACED FANTASY FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING SPECKY MAGEE SERIES.