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- y Ginger Ringwood : Penguin , 1997 Z833510 1997 single work children's fiction children's Hugo and Harriet love all their pets, but for Hugo, his rabbit Ginger is the best pet he's ever had. Ringwood : Penguin , 1997
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y
Rattler's Place
Victoria
:
Penguin
,
1997
Z833833
1997
single work
children's fiction
children's
'At the new house, everything is different. But maybe Rattler will make up for it....'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
Victoria : Penguin , 1997 -
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Monkey Trix
Victoria
:
Penguin
,
1997
Z834442
1997
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Suddenly the gorilla in Kerry's video game is rolling straight out of the screen and into her living room, full-sized and alive! Mayhem follows until Kerry can work out a way of trapping the gorilla back into the fantasy of the video game.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
Victoria : Penguin , 1997 - y The Too-Tight Tutu Victoria : Penguin , 1997 Z847566 1997 single work children's fiction children's Merry dreams of being a ballerina. And nothing is going to stop her. Victoria : Penguin , 1997
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y
Snap!
Ringwood
:
Puffin
,
1997
Z847714
1997
single work
children's fiction
children's
Bullies, bras and bank robbers are all part of Patrick's crazy adventure when he is given a Polaroid camera for his birthday.
Ringwood : Puffin , 1997 - y The Excuse Ringwood : Puffin , 1997 Z847924 1997 single work children's fiction children's 'Pete's teacher seems ready to swallow any excuse. But surely even he won't fall for the tale about a stranded spacecraft and an alien who floats? Or will he?' (Source: NLA). Ringwood : Puffin , 1997
- y Too Much To Ask For Ringwood : Puffin , 1998 Z804044 1998 single work children's fiction children's humour Ringwood : Puffin , 1998
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The Strange Adventures of Isador Brown
Ringwood
:
Puffin
,
1998
Z828936
1998
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Isador Brown, who is almost an orphan, sets out on his travels, carrying a satchel which contains five things plus one which he keeps a secret until nearly the end of the book... His adventures take him far and wide in this whimsical fantasy story by a highly acclaimed author.' (Publisher's blurb)
Ringwood : Puffin , 1998 - y Fort Island Ringwood : Penguin , 1998 Z834106 1998 single work children's fiction children's About a boy with asthma and the adventures and sensations of sailing. (LA) Ringwood : Penguin , 1998
- y Sebby, Stee, the Garbos and Me Ringwood : Puffin , 1998 Z834409 1998 single work children's fiction children's adventure Don't you just hate days where you steal the garbage men's Christmas beer and lose your precious duck companion? Mikey is about to find out what that's all about. Ringwood : Puffin , 1998
- y Whoppers Ringwood : Puffin , 1998 Z834529 1998 single work children's fiction children's Ringwood : Puffin , 1998
- y Nathan and the Ice Rockets Ringwood : Puffin , 1998 Z834604 1998 single work children's fiction children's Ringwood : Puffin , 1998
- y Holly and the Dream Fixer Victoria : Penguin , 1998 Z834703 1998 single work children's fiction children's Victoria : Penguin , 1998
- y The Horrible Holiday Catherine Jinks (illustrator), Ringwood : Puffin , 1998 Z834775 1998 single work children's fiction children's A horrible holiday? You bet! A car full of kids, smelly nappies, a constipated dog, can anything else go wrong? Suggested level: primary. Ringwood : Puffin , 1998
- y No Place for Grubbs! Ringwood : Puffin , 1998 Z847800 1998 single work children's fiction children's humour Charles Grubb lives in the town of Tidyville, where the local mayor is obsessed with winning the annual Tidy Town Award. Unfortunately, Charles' family is very messy, and the mayor enlists his help to try and change their ways. Ringwood : Puffin , 1998
- y The Hand-knitted Hero David Cox (illustrator), Victoria : Puffin , 1999 Z834982 1999 single work children's Jammy and Red think Drong Drong Island is their special place. When they discover two girls on their island, the battle is on! And both sides are in for a big surprise.(LA) Victoria : Puffin , 1999
- y The Water-Dragons David Cox (illustrator), Victoria : Puffin , 1999 Z835096 1999 single work children's fiction children's Victoria : Puffin , 1999
- y The Sugar-Gum Tree Ringwood : Viking , 1991 Z837048 1991 single work children's fiction children's Victoria : Puffin , 1999
- y Crackle! Ringwood : Puffin , 1999 Z847966 1999 single work children's fiction children's Earl wakes up one morning to find his hair sticking up like a toothbrush. He can't get it to stay down and he keeps on getting into trouble with everyone. What is he going to do? Ringwood : Puffin , 1999
- y Peg Leg Meg Ringwood : Puffin , 1999 Z848010 1999 single work children's fiction children's Ringwood : Puffin , 1999
- y Pop! Ringwood : Puffin , 1999 Z848132 1999 single work children's fiction children's Why does the weasel go pop in the nursery rhyme 'Pop goes the weasel'? Jack wants to know really badly, so he asks his computer. And out pops the most amazing cyber weasel who refuses to tell. Ringwood : Puffin , 1999
- y David, the Best Model Maker in the World Ringwood : Penguin , 2000 Z1300208 2000 single work children's fiction children's David was the best model maker in the world. But one day a strange man sent him a picture of a very strange ball. Could he build that? Ringwood : Penguin , 2000
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y
The Even Stranger Adventures of Isador Brown
Ringwood
:
Puffin
,
2000
Z668074
2000
single work
children's fiction
humour
children's
'Isador and his friend Lulu have set out on a journey. They find a melting iceberg, a giant bird and some stampeding giraffes. And that's just the start of this very strange adventure!' (Publisher's blurb)
Ringwood : Puffin , 2000 -
Serena and the Sea Serpent
Ringwood
:
Penguin
,
2000
Z764731
2000
single work
children's fiction
children's
— Appears in: One Beastly Beast, Two Aliens, Three Inventors, Four Fantastic Tales 2007; (p. 161-223) Great Bites for Girls 2014; Ringwood : Penguin , 2000 - y Frank and the Emergency Joke Ringwood : Penguin , 2000 Z820072 2000 single work children's fiction children's humour Ringwood : Penguin , 2000
- y Teacher's Pest Victoria : Puffin , 2000 Z848281 2000 single work children's fiction children's Victoria : Puffin , 2000
- y Tiger Trouble Victoria : Penguin , 2000 Z848302 2000 single work children's fiction children's Eric's mother isn't weird. But she is tall and always gets into trouble. Why does she suddenly start tap-dancing everywhere? Could it have something to do with Renaldo the hypnotist? Victoria : Penguin , 2000
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y
Goldfever
Ringwood
:
Penguin
,
2001
Z922240
2001
single work
children's fiction
children's
'It's Grand Final day, and Austin is the champion full-forward of his Aussie rules football team. Just before the game, he discovers a gold nugget, right in the middle of the footy field. But he doesn't want anyone else to find out.'
(Publication summary)
Ringwood : Penguin , 2001 - y Bernice Knows Best Melbourne : Oxford University Press , 1983 Z845973 1983 single work children's fiction children's A boy whose life is a chain of disasters is taken in hand by Bernice who is determined to cure him of his accident-prone penchant. Ringwood : Penguin , 2001
- y Cinderfella Ringwood : Penguin , 2001 Z922594 2001 single work children's fiction children's Ringwood : Penguin , 2001
- y The Way Home Ringwood : Puffin , 2001 Z923280 2001 single work children's fiction children's Ringwood : Puffin , 2001
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y
Miss Wolf and the Porkers
Caroline Magerl
(illustrator),
Ringwood
:
Puffin
,
2001
Z945661
2001
single work
children's fiction
children's
'With charm and smiles, no one suspects that the three Porker children are behind the pranks pulled at Mount Barker. But when the equally sweet-seeming new school librarian, Miss Wolf, arrives, unforgettable experiences are up ahead!'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
Ringwood : Puffin , 2001 - y Batter Up Ringwood : Penguin , 2001 Z797497 2001 single work children's fiction children's Haggis and Spit have always been best friends, but when Haggis returns from her summer holidays she finds everything changed. Spit now goes everywhere with a "horrible little worm called Jason", he calls her names like "traitor" and "dobber" and generally makes her life miserable. What can Haggis do to mend matters? (Back cover) Ringwood : Penguin , 2001
- y Jaleesa the Emu Ringwood : Penguin , 2001 Z797696 2001 single work children's fiction children's mystery Ringwood : Penguin , 2001
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The Lenski Kids and Dracula
Peter Viska
(illustrator),
Ringwood
:
Puffin
,
1992
Z819419
1992
single work
children's fiction
children's
humour
From Kinetica: 'The Lenski kids are the wildest, naughtiest children in the neighbourhood. Babysitters come and go, never to be seen again. But Kim Kip doesn't seem to mind their wicked games and booby traps. Little do they realize what's in store for them the next time their parents are out.'
Ringwood : Puffin , 2001 -
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Moving House
Ringwood
:
Penguin
,
2001
Z894198
2001
single work
children's fiction
children's
humour
'Brian is amazed to see a removal van at the Hendersons' house, and he becomes positively worried when he finds that it is the house itself that they are removing. How can he stop such a hideous mistake, especially when the boss is a huge, alarming man with a patch over one eye.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
Ringwood : Penguin , 2001 - y Let It Rip! Ringwood : Penguin , 2002 Z969575 2002 single work children's fiction children's humour Ringwood : Penguin , 2002
- y Silent Knight Camberwell : Puffin , 2002 Z969613 2002 single work children's fiction children's Camberwell : Puffin , 2002
- y Imp Camberwell : Puffin , 2002 Z978366 2002 single work children's fiction children's humour 'Dad has found a weird mansion for a new house. Brian meets the last people in the house and they are very odd, but he moves in a high tower and prepares to put up with everything. But something has been left in the mansion. Something that can get Brian in serious trouble at any time. And this cannot be put up with' (Source: author's website). Camberwell : Puffin , 2002
- y Mummy's Boy Camberwell : Puffin , 2002 Z1005667 2002 single work children's fiction children's Camberwell : Puffin , 2002
- y Jason Prince Melbourne : Oxford University Press , 1992 Z849198 1992 single work children's fiction children's Camberwell : Puffin , 2002
- y Climbing Mount Sugarbin Camberwell : Puffin , 2003 Z1022926 2003 single work children's fiction children's Camberwell : Puffin , 2003
- y Game or Not? Camberwell : Puffin , 2003 Z1038442 2003 single work children's fiction children's humour Camberwell : Puffin , 2003
- y Isador Brown's Strangest Adventure of All Camberwell : Puffin , 2003 Z1038591 2003 single work children's fiction children's adventure 'A novel telling of Isador Brown's adventures on setting out to find a girl's missing parents.' (The Bibliography of Australasian Judaica 1788- 2008, 15) Camberwell : Puffin , 2003
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Dracula Tooth : The Legend of Ryan
Caroline Magerl
(illustrator),
Ringwood
:
Puffin
,
2003
Z1051638
2003
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Ryan likes being called Dracula Tooth, until he gets a late-night visit from Fangface and his gang' (Source: Backcover)
Ringwood : Puffin , 2003 - y Helping Out Camberwell : Puffin , 2003 Z1066028 2003 single work children's fiction children's Life falls apart for Hayley when she doesn't make the swimming squad and her best friend moves to Melbourne. To fill in the long weekends she starts to help her Gran in the op shop and attracts the kindly attention of a rather eccentric customer who always wants the most peculiar clothes. Camberwell : Puffin , 2003
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Scarlett's Bat
Camberwell
:
Puffin
,
2003
Z1080768
2003
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Scarlett Finnegan loved to bat. Every afternoon she played cricket in the backyard with her brother because there wasn't much else to do in the small town of Mopoke during summer. But Scarlett was the twelfth man in the local cricket team, destined never to play until Tim McGanty's accident.'
(Source: publisher's blurb)
Camberwell : Puffin , 2003 -
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The Bugalugs Bum Thief
Ringwood
:
Puffin
,
1991
Z803724
1991
single work
children's fiction
children's
humour
(taught in 1 units)
'Skeeta Anderson woke up one morning to find that his bum was gone. And not only his bum, but the bum of every single person in the town of Bugalugs.
'It's up to Skeeta to catch the thief ...'
Source: Publisher's blurb (Aussie Bites ed.)
Camberwell : Puffin , 2003 -
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The Day I Turned Ten
Camberwell
:
Puffin
,
2004
Z1158128
2004
single work
children's fiction
children's
'It's Jeremy's birthday - the day he's been looking forward to for ages, but when his little brother Oliver disappears and everyone stops everything to look for him, suddenly Jeremy's birthday isn't so much fun anymore. ' (Publisher's blurb)
Camberwell : Puffin , 2004 -
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Luke and Lulu
Camberwell
:
Puffin
,
2004
Z1161044
2004
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Luke gets a puppy for his birthday, a naughty puppy called Lulu. Luke takes Lulu to puppy school, but it seems that Lulu's still not ready to behave!' (Publisher's blurb)
Camberwell : Puffin , 2004 - y Frank and the Secret Club Camberwell : Puffin , 2005 Z1181143 2005 single work children's fiction children's When Lewis is given a spy kit for his birthday, he and his best friend form a secret club at school. Soon they are in all sorts of trouble. Camberwell : Puffin , 2005
- y Kev and Borax Camberwell : Puffin , 2005 Z1193120 2005 single work children's fiction children's Camberwell : Puffin , 2005
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The Strange Adventures of Isador Brown
Ringwood
:
Puffin
,
1998
Z828936
1998
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Isador Brown, who is almost an orphan, sets out on his travels, carrying a satchel which contains five things plus one which he keeps a secret until nearly the end of the book... His adventures take him far and wide in this whimsical fantasy story by a highly acclaimed author.' (Publisher's blurb)
Camberwell : Puffin , 2005 - y Big Bad Bunnies Camberwell : Puffin , 2006 Z1245260 2006 single work children's fiction children's Camberwell : Puffin , 2006
- y My Best Friend Is a Vampire Camberwell : Puffin , 2006 Z1333088 2006 single work children's fiction children's David makes a new friend at school but his lunchbox snacks give a clue to a potential problem. Camberwell : Puffin , 2006
- y Archie Cupid and Lizzie Imp Camberwell : Penguin , 2006 Z1338552 2006 single work children's fiction children's When Archie Cupid's arrow strikes naughty Lizzie Imp an unlikely alliance is formed. Camberwell : Penguin , 2006
- y Problem Pony Camberwell : Penguin , 2006 Z1340486 2006 single work children's fiction children's Beth is disheartened when getting to know and ride a new pony proves challenging. Camberwell : Penguin , 2006
- y Sing, Pepi, Sing! Camberwell : Penguin , 2006 Z1341860 2006 single work children's fiction children's Pepi is a lonely axolotl in a restaurant fish tank until an amazing event takes place and he finds he can sing. However his super star status doesn't give him all he had hoped for. Camberwell : Penguin , 2006
- y The Great Switcheroo Camberwell : Puffin , 2007 Z1400162 2007 single work children's fiction children's A backyard pet swap seemed like a great practical joke until Raymond realises his penance will be the costume he wears at his sister's wedding. Camberwell : Puffin , 2007
- y Fairy Four Eyes Camberwell : Puffin , 2007 Z1418947 2007 single work children's fiction children's Camberwell : Puffin , 2007
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Smarty-Cat
Camberwell
:
Puffin
,
2007
Z1424317
2007
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Barry is more than just clever. He's a cat in a million – a read smarty-cat!
Young readers will love these mouthwatering bite-size stories from their favourite authors and illustrators.' (Publication summary)
Camberwell : Puffin , 2007 - y Hester the Jester Camberwell : Puffin , 2007 Z1424416 2007 single work children's fiction children's Camberwell : Puffin , 2007
- y Roland and Eugenie Camberwell : Puffin , 2007 Z1516325 2005 single work children's fiction children's Roland is the youngest of three boys and wishes he had a little sister. When he opens an old tin and releases a genie he learns you must 'be careful what you wish for'. Camberwell : Puffin , 2007
- y Rosie and the Bunyip Tina Burke (illustrator), Camberwell - Kew area : Puffin , 2008 Z1514372 2008 single work picture book children's Camberwell - Kew area : Puffin , 2008
- y Elephant Mountain Camberwell : Puffin , 2008 Z1554660 2008 single work children's fiction children's "Kasem lives in a village in the rainforest of Thailand. He is proud and delighted when given the task of caring for the new baby elephant. Although he loves all the elephants this job is fraught with difficulties, but it is Kasem who saves the young elephant and many villagers when disaster strikes. " (Source: CMIS) Camberwell : Puffin , 2008
- y The Lion Drummer Camberwell : Penguin Books , 2008 Z1837400 2008 single work children's fiction children's 'Lulu dreams that one day she will be the lion drummer in the Chinese dragon parade… Will her dream ever come true?' (source: author website). Camberwell : Penguin Books , 2008
- y A Chook Called Harry Ringwood : Puffin , 2009 Z1631847 2009 single work children's fiction children's Chris forms a bond with one of the new hens at home, Happy Harry, but when she stops laying Dad threatens her existence and creative thinking must come into play. Ringwood : Puffin , 2009
- y The Fete Escape Camberwell : Penguin , 2009 Z1641270 2009 single work children's fiction children's humour 'Sooz Murphy is looking forward to the school fete untll her mother tells her that she will be wearing a rat costume and looking after the fete mascot, Pepper the rat.' (Publication summary) Camberwell : Penguin , 2009
- y The Baked Bean Bandit Camberwell : Puffin , 2009 Z1690863 2009 single work children's fiction children's 'Marty's amazing talent takes him into the secret, fantastic, highly competitive world of World Championship Farting!' (From the publisher's website.) Camberwell : Puffin , 2009
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Fool's Gold
Camberwell
:
Puffin
,
2010
Z1699887
2010
single work
children's fiction
children's
adventure
'Jack and Tom, two boys living on the Victorian goldfields, need money to buy food for their starving families. In desperation, Jack has been 'borrowing' food from the storeroom at the back of Haggarty's store. The boys have heard the legend of McHool's gold, and they are determined to find the missing hoard. There are just a couple of things that might get in their way: firstly, the legend says that McHool's ghost guards the gold, and will put a curse on the finder. And secondly, bossy Laura Haggarty, whose mother owns the store, is sure that the gold, when it is found, is rightfully hers!' (Source: publisher's website.)
Camberwell : Puffin , 2010 -
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Sophie's Salon
Camberwell
:
Puffin
,
2010
Z1737946
2010
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Sophie longs to be a hairdresser one day. Every day after school she helps her mother's friend, Madame Tulip, in her salon. Sophie's best friend, Melita, is mad about ballet, and to Sophie's sorrow she has joined forces with fellow ballet students Vanessa and Jacqueline, who are not at all friendly to Sophie and make fun of her hairdressing skills. The three girls are preparing for their school's presentation of Swan Lake, in which Melita will be dancing the role of Odette. At the last minute, just before the show is due to start, the girls find that their designated hairstylist (Jacqueline's mother), has sprained her wrist. With the help of Madame Tulip, Sophie performs her hairstyling magic and saves the show.' (Publication summary)
Camberwell : Puffin , 2010 -
y
Haggis McGregor and the Night of the Skull Moon
Camberwell
:
Penguin
,
2010
Z1770052
2010
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Skeletal Haggis McGregor has been dead for hundreds of years, but that doesn't stop him wanting a wife. And while he's looking for her, he and his equally bony ghostly horse have fun rampaging around the little Scottish village of Dunroamin, scaring the inhabitants out of their wits. Lonely, middle-aged Miss McDoogle is certain that Haggis intends her to be his bride, and that prospect doesn't appeal to her at all - even though her supposed great-nephew, wispy little Gordon Cobb, wants her to marry Haggis very much indeed.
'Will Haggis take Miss McDoogle through the portal into his life beyond the grave? Who really owns the antique handbag Haggis snatches from Miss McDoogle? Will Gordon find a home and a family? All the questions are finally answered in this wonderfully funny and macabre story of a self-obsessed, bony, kilt-wearing Scotsman with a longing for romance.' (From the publisher's website.)
Camberwell : Penguin , 2010 -
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Crocodile Jack
Melbourne
:
Pearson Longman
,
2004
Z1807159
2004
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Jack's big brother Tom has asked him to go fishing. But Jack knows you should never go fishing when there are crocs about...' (Publisher's blurb)
Camberwell : Puffin , 2011 - y Norman Does Nothing Camberwell : Puffin , 2011 Z1807175 2011 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'No one does nothing quite as well as Norman the garden gnome. But one day his peaceful world is turned upside-down...'(Publisher's blurb) Camberwell : Puffin , 2011
- y Mr Moonlight Camberwell : Puffin , 2011 Z1864080 2011 single work children's fiction children's 'Something is making a weird noise under the house at night. It's not a possum, or a rat. What is it? Tom can't wait to find out.' (From the publisher's website.) Camberwell : Puffin , 2011
- y Kung Phew! Australia : Penguin , 2011 Z1935536 2011 single work children's fiction children's adventure humour "As the Baked Bean Bandit, Marty is the undefeated World farting Champion. Now he has a new challenge – to beat stinky super-villain General Pu in a battle for kung phew supremacy!" (Source: Publisher's blurb) Australia : Penguin , 2011
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Brilliant Bites for Boys
Gus Gordon
(illustrator),
David Cox
(illustrator),
Mitch Vane
(illustrator),
Melbourne
:
Text Publishing
,
2013
5992057
2013
selected work
children's fiction
'Brilliant Bites for Boys is a collection of four popular Aussie Bites compiled especially for boys.' (Publication summary)
Melbourne : Text Publishing , 2013 -
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Pippa's Perfect Picnic
Melbourne
:
Penguin
,
2013
7659195
2013
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Pippa has invited her friends to a perfect spring picnic – and she knows that the secret to a perfect picnic is . . . a perfect surprise!' (Publication summary)
Melbourne : Penguin , 2013 -
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The Great Stinkathlon
Melbourne
:
Penguin
,
2013
8041655
2013
single work
children's fiction
children's
'As the undefeated world farting champion, Marty, aka the Baked Bean Bandit, has always dreamed of winning a gold medal at the Smelympic Games – and at last he has his chance. Australia's popular hero of fartism, is unwell, and the PM herself has asked Marty to take his place. Marty will be representing Australia in the most demanding event of all – the Great Stinkathlon. But to his horror he is confronted by an old rival. El Stinko Diablo, defeated by Marty at the world championships, is thirsting for revenge, and he will stop at nothing.' (Publication summary)
Melbourne : Penguin , 2013
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Fiction in Series : Resources for Literacy and Pleasure in the Primary Years
2012
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[Review] Moving House [et al]
2001
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 16 no. 3 2001; (p. 29)
— Review of Aussie Bites 1997 series - publisher ; Moving House 2001 single work children's fiction ; Goldfever 2001 single work children's fiction -
Untitled
2001
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 16 no. 1 2001; (p. 29)
— Review of Aussie Bites 1997 series - publisher
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Untitled
2001
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 16 no. 1 2001; (p. 29)
— Review of Aussie Bites 1997 series - publisher -
[Review] Moving House [et al]
2001
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 16 no. 3 2001; (p. 29)
— Review of Aussie Bites 1997 series - publisher ; Moving House 2001 single work children's fiction ; Goldfever 2001 single work children's fiction -
Fiction in Series : Resources for Literacy and Pleasure in the Primary Years
2012
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 27 no. 5 2012; (p. 14-19) Survey of all the major publisher and author series suitable for primary school children.