AustLit

'A laugh-out loud read where the narrator speaks directly to readers while attempting to create The Greatest Book in the World! Rudolf Wordsmith requests that readers finish his rhyming couplets and admonishes them when they’re tricked into supplying a ‘rude’ rhyme.

Standing at the summit of Cooper’s Hill in England, Stephanie Chiocci prepares to barrel down a slope steeper than the MCG grandstands. But winning the annual Gloucester Cheese-Rolling Race is just one of her objectives.

'The Collingwood AFLW captain has also taken it upon herself to save the family cheese-making business of one of her biggest fans. To do so Stephanie must defeat local toff Neville O’Shea in one of the world’s most dangerous foot races.

'Full of humour and action, the book contains many football references, words and skills but also sees Stephanie Chiocci using her football skills outside a game situation and being a role model for girls.

'Released to coincide with the 2018 AFLW season, the book stars four-time All-Australian and captain of the Collingwood team, Stephanie Chiocci.

'Women’s and girl’s football is experiencing a surge in popularity on the back of the AFLW. The official AFL website reports 53,409 girls participated in Auskick programs in 2016, an increase of 21%. There are now 983 female community club teams.

'Features a question and answer section with Stephanie Chiocci, her major achievements and tips from her on how to execute football skills.

'The Collingwood Football Club has a huge supporter base with over 75,000 members.' (Publication summary)

'The Face of Outback Creek
Is your face ace?
Have you got the 'look'?
Then we need you! 

'Hosted by super-model Jennifer Runway, Outback Creek Primary School is running Outback Creek's Next Top Model. The winner will be the star of a social media campaign to attract new enrolments to our school. 

'So what are you waiting for? Sign up to enter now! ' (Publication summary)
 

'Take one enthusiastic year 6 class, introduce a crazy relief teacher and you have a recipe for unexpected adventures and outcomes. Students of 6B at Outback Creek have a problem. The local Swimming Hole, surrounded by bush that is home to many species of native birds and animals is about to be sold to developers. 6B wants to raise enough money to buy the property but failing that they hope that their next relief teacher might be a billionaire or just a millionaire who will buy the property and save the Swimming Hole and the bush habitat. 6B doesn’t get their millionaire relief teacher but they do get Mr Crikey who bursts into the classroom wrestling a gigantic green and brown snake. He’s a wildlife warrior and just the right person for the task when it comes to helping 6B with their creative solution to outwit the unscrupulous businessman Benjamin Griffith and their two wily classmates, Weasel and Radley. ' (Publication summary)'

'The third book in the Crazy Relief Teacher series. The Year 6B students from Outback Creek need new football goalposts. Is it possible that their game show host relief teacher, Mr Jackpot, can help them win enough money to buy them? Or will the school's neighbours upset their plans to win? Join the students in their game show fun adventure as they try to reach their 'goal'.' (Publication summary)

'Outback Creek Primary School is so remote there are no suitable teachers to fill the grade six vacancy so as a temporary solution the school hires legal-eagle, Ms Law. After a window is broken, Ms Law instantly turns the classroom into a courtroom and sets about planning a trial to determine who is guilty. It looks certain someone will be found guilty until forensic evidence, an expert witness and a scientific explanation of why popcorn pops might convince Ms Law otherwise. Ms Law and the Corn-fusing Case of the Broken Window is the second book in the Crazy Relief Teacher Series.' (Publication summary)

'Outback Creek Primary School is so remote there are no suitable teachers to fill the grade six vacancy. As a temporary solution the school hires Mr Sergeant, who uses his military training techniques to prepare the students for the Annual Dodgeball Challenge between students and a group of super-serious dads. The Dodgeball Challenge is the only sporting event the dads have … making them desperate to extend their dodgeball winning streak. Mr Sergeant and the students must not only battle against the parents, but also two of their classmates: Radley and Weasel. Who is better prepared to win the dodgeball battle? Mr Sergeant and the Dodgeballs of Doom is the first book in the Crazy Relief Teacher Series.' (Publication summary)

'“Please take the photo again,” I beg. “This time I’ll stay really still.”

'“If I take it again, someone else will pull a face,” the photographer explains.

'“That’s fine, as long as it’s not me!” Doesn’t he realise that my whole future with Michelle depends on this photo?' (Publication summary)

'“I hereby declare this caravan to be an independent country. As you don’t have the right passport, I cannot allow you to enter Caravania,” I announce.

'Dad just stares at me. “I’m going to get that report,” he says. Dad walks away. But he’ll be back.' (Publication summary)