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Paul Collins Paul Collins i(A5995 works by)
Also writes as: Roger Wilcox ; Marilyn Fate
Born: Established: 1954
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,
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Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: 1972
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1 y separately published work icon This Spells Trouble Paul Collins , Sean McMullen , Abbotsford : Ford Street , 2023 26219799 2023 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Winston is fourteen and apprenticed to the wizard Faramond. Winston’s problem is that he’s a lot brighter than his master.

'Faramond is being forced to bring more valuable magical slaves into the world. Winston wants to free the enslaved magical creatures who are already there.

'This spells trouble' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Tarni’s Chance Paul Collins , Jules Ober (illustrator), Abbotsford : Ford Street , 2022 24458762 2022 single work picture book children's

'When Tarni’s mum says goodbye, all the colour and joy of life seem to go with her. Tarni retreats into her bubble. But then Chance steps in . . .'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Chinese Dragon Paul Collins , Abbotsford : Ford Street , 2022 24458449 2022 single work children's fiction children's 'Ming Lee The Chinese Dragon is the unbeaten, undisputed queen of virtual martial arts. Until she meets James Gong, fresh from his starring role in Ham Solo: Revenge of the Fist. Can their combined skill, grace and teamwork defeat everything the virtso world throws at them?   Do they take down the mobsters? The bully? And just where does the gymnast fit into all of this?'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon James Gong Paul Collins , 2020 Abbotsford : Ford Street , 2020- 24458346 2020 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon The Big Hit Paul Collins , Ormond : Ford Street , 2020 18713688 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'James Gong is training for his black belt in taekwondo. One night a camera crew from Hollywood Productions turns up at training for an episode of My Life, only to see James at his most ornery aggressiveness.

'They love James’ jumping spinning sidekick, and decide to star him in a small budget flick. Trouble is, Hollywood Productions is a scam company that basically produces B-grade ‘loser’ movies to offset huge tax bills.

'Meanwhile, James, who likes his sister Caitlin’s best friend, Amber, thinks his sudden film career will curry favour. Not so. If anything, Amber shuns him even more. Hollywood Productions may want to lose money, but they underestimate their star.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Harry Kruize, Born to Lose Paul Collins , Ormond : Hybrid , 2017 10868830 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'A tale of the acceptance of change and loss; the importance of friends and family, and the uplifting strength that comes from hope.

'Harry’s mum runs a boarding house for transient old men who are down on their luck. To counter his frustration and anger, Harry longs for the companionship of a dog. The Annual Gala at school features a dog hurdle race and more than anything in the world, Harry would love to enter a dog into that race and win it. Such a win would give him a sense of worth and belonging. A new lodger, Jack Ellis, befriends Harry and shares a wealth of outback adventure stories featuring dogs with him. ' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon 7 Minute Stories for Seven Year Olds Paul Collins , Meredith Costain , Sydney : Koala Books , 2017 10724147 2017 selected work short story children's

'A haunted house, trouble at the zoo, a girl who gets zapped into a computer game, homework-stealing aliens, a pirate war, the loudest kid alive, a princess under a magic spell, racing snails, a family of monsters and much, much more in this collection of seven-minute stories. ' (Publication summary)

3 y separately published work icon 6 Minute Stories for Six Year Olds Meredith Costain , Paul Collins , Sydney : Koala Books , 2017 10724026 2017 selected work short story children's

'An ice-cream-eating dinosaur, a big, bad smell, a lifesaving dog, zombies playing soccer, a ghost in the garden, pets who get lost and found again, trouble with losing a tooth, seven helpful robots, a knight-slaying dragon, and much, much more in this collection of six-minute stories. ' (Publication summary)

1 4 y separately published work icon Rich and Rare : A Collection of Australian Stories, Poetry and Artwork Paul Collins (editor), Ormond : Hybrid , 2015 8686130 2015 anthology short story poetry art work

'An anthology can be compared to a patchwork quilt, sewn by many hands. Each piece in the patchwork is different: distinctive in texture, shape, pattern, colour. Each piece, separately created, has its own individuality, is its own thing, and could exist on its own.

'You are about to enjoy some of Australia's best stories, poetry and artwork from the likes of: Shaun Tan Leigh Hobbs James Roy Justin D'Ath Kirsty Murray Simon Higgins Gary Crew Scot Gardner and many others . . .' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Trial by Dragons Paul Collins , Sean McMullen , Ormond : Hybrid , 2015 8375531 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'It's hard to save the world when you are in jail. Dantar and Velza, children of the warlock Calbaras, need to escape from jails six hundred miles apart to stop their father unleashing a catastrophically dangerous spell. Both will soon learn that they are not just special, they are also very dangerous.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Warlock's Child Paul Collins , Sean McMullen , Ormond : Hybrid , 2015 8361780 2015 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'The warlock Calbaras wants to revive the ancient, forbidden magic of dragons, and his son Dantar is vital to his plans. Dantar is on the run in an enemy kingdom, unaware that he is so important. Worse, his sister Velza is now working for the enemy king.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Dragonfall Mountain Paul Collins , Sean McMullen , Ormond : Hybrid , 2015 8197747 2015 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'The Invincible has been attacked, and all seems lost. Dantar's only escape from his enemies is through the foul-smelling sewers of Savaria.

'Velza's plans to save him are soon thwarted by three enormous dragons threatening to set fire to the city.

'Can Dantar and Velza deliver the city from danger?' (Publication summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon The Burning Sea Paul Collins , Sean McMullen , Ormond : Hybrid , 2015 8197694 2015 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'There is no lower rank than cabin boy on the warship Invincible.

'But Dantar knows he is important, because anyone who threatens his life gets turned into a pile of ashes. His older sister Velza is a shapecasting warrior, in a world where only men fight. Until now.

'Together they must solve the mystery of broken magic and escape the dragon.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Lucy to the Rescue Paul Collins , Christian Bocquée , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2014 22796992 2014 single work children's fiction children's

'In Lucy to the Rescue, kittens stuck in trees, squashed pop stars, runaway trucks...rescuing things is all in a day's work for a kung-fu hero like Lucy Lee. Or is it?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Lucy and the Pop Princess Paul Collins , Christian Bocquée , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2014 22796876 2014 single work children's fiction children's 'In Lucy and the Pop Princess, Lucy's mistaken for Ming Ming, a pop star who looks just like her. She's soon living the life of a pop princess and everything's wonderful - until she's expected to actually sing..' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Pranksters' Club Paul Collins , Clayton : Blake Education , 2013 Z1934328 2013 single work children's fiction children's 'Raff and his mates attempt to prank their entire school.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 y separately published work icon Lucy and the Red Street Boyz Paul Collins , South Yarra : Macmillan Education Australia , 2013 Z1917008 2013 single work children's fiction children's

'Lucy's been employed as a kung-fu bodyguard to protect her friends from bullies. But is it Lucy's high kicks that scare off the bullies? Or something else? ' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Lucy : The Boss Paul Collins , South Yarra : Macmillan Education Australia , 2013 Z1917005 2013 single work children's fiction children's

'Lucy is put in charge of her school and thinks that being a principal will be easy, but no one likes her new rules, especially Miss Brussels, the meanest teacher.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Lucy : Kung-Fu Queen Paul Collins , South Yarra : Macmillan Education Australia , 2013 Z1909338 2013 single work children's fiction children's

'Lucy Lee, Queen of Kung-fu. She's sure to win the Show Time talent quest with her spinning, high-kicking martial arts. It's a pity no one else agrees... ' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Lucy in a Jam Paul Collins , South Yarra : Macmillan Education Australia , 2013 Z1909308 2013 single work children's fiction children's

'Lucy is accused of stealing her rival's lucky ring so she cannot compete in the kung fu contest, but her quick thinking and jam doughnut get her out of trouble.' (Publication summary)

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