AustLit

'Wealth beyond your wildest dreams or deadly pirate's curse!

'You find an old treasure map while holidaying in a secluded seaside town. Could it be real, or is it someone's idea of a joke? You set off to follow the map and find out. There is an actual treasure hidden by pirates over a hundred years ago . . . but all sorts of booby traps have been left behind to keep it safe.

'Will you uncover the treasure of Dead Man's Cove or will you be destined for doom?' (Publisher's blurb)

'Supreme ruler of the world or misfortune for life!

'You are an ordinary kid . . . or so you think. Strange things start to happen. You make a rabbit appear from underneath your teacher's hat. Then you dream about a mystical diamond and a mysterious old woman with long white hair . . .

'It turns out you have magical powers. Do you try to keep your talents hidden or do you go off to Magic School?' (Publisher's blurb)

'Master of the maze or eternity in a nightmare labyrinth!

'You decide to try the lame-looking Maze of Doom at the fun fair. But once inside, you realise that this is no ordinary amusement. The maze is massive and there are traps and mysterious creatures at every turn. Then you come across an old fortune-telling machine, which predicts an eerie future . . .

'Will you discover the maze's secrets and riches, or will you be trapped inside forever?' (Publication summary)

'Ghost hunter extraordinaire or lost soul forever!

'You've heard spooky stories about the old house on the hill in your street. It's been said that a man was found mummified inside the house long ago. Your friends dare you to go inside and investigate. Do you really believe that it's haunted? There's only one way to find out . . .

'This could be your chance to be a hero. Do you change the course of history or do you meet a ghostly fate? - '(Publication summary)

'A night of frightful fun or life as a mindless clown slave!

'You are excited to check out the new carnival in town. But as soon as you arrive, the creepy clowns catch your eye. You know something weird is going on, but are you brave enough to follow them? There's so much more to explore, especially the freak show tent with its disturbing display cases . . .

'Will you defeat the evil clowns, or lose yourself in the carnival's strange attractions?' (Publication summary)

'Protector of planet Earth or abduction by extra-terrestrials!

'You see strange lights in the sky one night. It's a flying saucer, just like in the movies. Inside are lizard aliens – disguised as humans. They have come to invade planet Earth! You want to resist, but your actions may lead to the destruction of humankind . . .

'Do you have what it takes to save the world? Or will the aliens unleash their ultimate weapon? ' (Publication summary)

'You are ready for a day of fun-filled physical activity. There are so many cool sports to try, but you notice that the competitors look a little unnatural. The basketball players are way too tall and some kids look strangely perfect. Are they human or could they be robots in disguise?

'Will you become a sporting star or a victim of the weirdest world domination plan ever?' (Publication summary)

'Arcade games star or prisoner in a digital world!

'You are pumped for an afternoon of action at the best games arcade ever. But not all the games are what they seem. There are secret programs, alien tests and other worlds inside a new virtual reality. The artificial intelligence wants your help. The aliens want to recruit you. But you just want to stay alive!' (Publication summary)

'Daredevil driver or kidnapping by super spies! You are attending the Extreme Machine Expo. Every type of fast vehicle is on display u some of them are even available to test! Among the mind-boggling sports cars, hovercrafts and jet planes are information stands, with creepy vendors asking weird questions. Will you fulfill your dream of becoming a pro racer, or will the machines and their owners turn against you?' (Publication summary)

'Friend of magical beasts or imprisonment in a ferocious land! You are on school camp and are exploring some historic caves. There are legends about dragons in this area, and when you find two strange looking eggs in front of an opening in one of the cave's walls, it seems the tales are true. But will the dragons be friend or foe? Only time will tell . . . Will you gain a powerful sidekick, or will you step into a perilous world of fire and ice?"' (Publication summary)

'Pest exterminator or bug bait!

'You are on a school excursion at the Entomology and Arachnology Research Centre when things go very wrong. It starts with a gigantic new breed of spider. Soon, there are insects everywhere. Whether it’s moths swarming all over you or an army of vengeful praying mantises, the creatures are on the attack!

'Will you exterminate the bugs, or will you find yourself in the middle of creepy crawly chaos?' (Publication summary)

'Robot ruler or cyborg slave!

'A chance encounter with an escaped mini-bot leads you to a military science facility. The place is filled with giant robots ready to unleash destruction upon the city. Unless you can stop them, a mechanical future with cyborg slaves awaits!

'Can you overpower the mighty machines, or will you be crushed beneath their marching feet?' (Publication summary)

'You Choose . . .

'Aussie Rules superstar or total footy flop!

'You’re a huge Aussie Rules fan with dreams of playing for your favourite team. But along the way to AFL stardom there are many obstacles to overcome. Footy-busting ninjas are out to stop you, grumbling old men are plotting the demise of the game and there are mascots on the loose . . .

'Will you play your way to AFL glory, or will it be a speccy-tacular disaster?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.