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They will need all the latest equipment because they have to solve a big mystery. Go for a spin in the world's most powerful whirlpool, take a ride in a submarine sandwich, get marooned on a desert island, hang out in a giant spider web, visit the fortune teller tent to get your fortune told by Madam Know it all and decide whether or not to push the mysterious big red button.
Adventures of Scarygirl, The Abandoned on a remote peninsula, Scarygirl is rescued by Blister, a large friendly octopus. Blister and Scarygirl become best friends. But no one knows where Scarygirl came from, or who she really is, and her dreams are full of strange and disturbing visions. Aliens, ghosts and vanishings: Did a UFO drag a family's car off the road in the middle of the outback?
How did rocks rain from the sky in WA? And what became of the prime minister who went into the surf and was never seen again? Explore the strangest tales, most incredible encounters and creepiest urban legends in Australia's history. Read about the investigations and weigh up the facts, do you believe the official explanations for these weird and wonderful events? Anastasia on her own When Anastasia and her father are left on their own, they find out just how hard housekeeping really is.
Lizzie Imp is just perfectly naughty. They don't like each other until Archie's arrow and Lizzie's spitball miss their targets and everything changes. Artie and the grime wave Artie and his best friend, Bumshoe, have stumbled upon a Cave-of-Possibly-Stolen-Stuff, and a gang of shady characters, including scary Mary, fang-toothed Funnel-web and the devious Mayor Grime. Artie and Bumshoe's attempt to solve the mystery sparks a chaotic chain of events that involves kidnapping, puppy-dog cutlets, modern art and pioneering the sport of the bungee- wedgie.
Asterix and Caesar's gift On being demobilised from the Roman army, Legionary Tremensdelirius, gets the title deeds to the village. Soon, he swaps them for a drink in a tavern and the landlord, Orthopaedix, his wife and daughter set off to claim their rights. There they are entranced by the Sphinx, pyramids and Cleopatra's nose. Asterix and Obelix all at sea The slaves have stolen Caesar's own galley, the finest warship in the Roman navy. Under their leader, the former slaves make for the village where Caesar's old enemies Asterix and Obelix live - only to find the place in crisis.
The Life and Rhymes of Stuart Wart is a "tale of two twits", starring pleasantly average teens Stuart Wart, who prefers to be called Stu Wart, and his backward. Dave Tuttle is a former military man who has worked in the insurance, real-estate, retail and casino industries. He is a published poet and accomplished music.
Asterix and Obelix's Birthday: The book also includes Asterix stories which were created jointly with Rene Goscinny. The album celebrates the 50th anniversary of the creation of the series. Asterix and son A baby is left outside Asterix's hut. Child-care is something new to the warriors but Asterix and Obelix do their best, although they have had more practice in thumping Romans. Asterix and the actress Asterix and Obelix are celebrating their joint birthday party back in the Gaulish village and some surprise guests have been invited.
Asterix and the banquet The Romans build a barricade around the village. Asterix and Obelix demonstrate their resistance by going on a journey around the entire country, collecting local speciaities on the way ISBN Series Asterix series 5 of 41 Publisher Orion, Asterix and the big fight The Romans persuade a Gaulish chief to challenge Vitalstatistix to single combat. This poses no threat until Getafix is hit by a flying menhir and forgets how to make the magic potion. Asterix and the black gold The druid, Getafix, is running short of rock oil, an essential ingredient in the magic potion which gives the Gaulish villagers superhuman strength to fight Julius Caesar's Roman legions.
Asterix and the cauldron Neighbouring Gaulish Chief, WhosemoralsarelAstix, asks Vitalstatistix and his villagers to look after a cauldron full of money but the chief is bent on double-crossing everyone. Asterix and the chieftain's shield Vercingetorix defeated Julius Caesar in the Arvernian country. Although the tables were turned later, the Gauls remember the glorious victory. Years later, Caesar plans to parade with Vercingetorix's shield but he doesn't know where it is. Asterix and the falling sky The Gauls have one fear, that the sky may fall on their heads tomorrow.
But, tomorrow never comes, says Chief Vitalstatistix. Howecer, some surprising new characters fall along with the sky. Asterix and the gladiator The Romans capture Cacofonix as a gift for Caesar who plans to throw him to the lions. To get into the Circus Maximus and rescue their bard, Asterix and Obelix have to become gladiators. Asterix and the golden sickle Getafix has broken his golden sickle, so Asterix and Obelix visit Lutetia to buy a new one.
Unfortunately, the sicklesmith, a cousin of Obelix's, has mysteriously gone missing. Asterix and the Goths Again Getafix is kidnapped, this time by a raiding band of Goths. Asterix and Obelix follow them into Germania and, in the process of rescuing their druid, set off a whole series of tribal wars. Asterix and the great crossing Asterix and Obelix are lost at sea and finally reach what they think is a Roman colony. But, when the Vikings turn up on a voyage of discovery, they realise that they have, in fact, discovered a strange New World. Asterix and the great divide Two rival chieftains have been elected to govern a village in ancient Gaul and a ditch dug through the village divides it into a party of the left and a party of the right.
But, the son and daughter of the two chieftains are in love. Asterix and the laurel wreath Chief Vitalstatistix makes a rash bet with his brother-in-law, whom he invites to dine on a stew seasoned with Caesar's laurel wreath. It is up to Aserix and Obelix, of course, to go to Rome and acquire the wreath.
Asterix and the magic carpet The little village where Asterix and Obelix live has just one drawback, its bard is the worst musician in the entire ancient world. When Cacofonix strikes up, his singing sends the sun behind clouds and makes rain begin to fall. Asterix and the mansions of gods A multinational team of slave construction workers are to clear the forest around the village and build a modern housing development, forcing the villagers to take swift action to protect themselves against the Roman newcomers.
Asterix and the missing scroll Following in the footsteps of Goscinny and Uderzo, author, Jean-Yves Ferri, and illustrator, Didier Convard, have Asterix in a new adventure, centred around a mysterious, missing scroll. Asterix and the Normans A group of Vikings comes to Gaul trying to learn what fear is. Their visit coincides with that of a real expert on the subject, Vitalstatistix's trendy nephew from Lutetia, Justforkix. Asterix and the Roman agent Caesar tries psychological warfare to defeat the Gaulish village and sends troublemaker, Tortuous Convolvulus, to set friend against friend and almost succeeds.
See jealousy spread as the Gauls become suspicious of each other. Asterix and the secret weapon When the mothers in Asterix and Obelix's little village decide that ,besides being a terrible musician, Cacofonix, the local bard and school teacher, is not educating their children properly, they call in Bravura. Asterix and the soothsayer One dark and stormy night, a sinister figure arrives in the little Gaulish village. Prolix claims to be a soothsayer and the villagers believe every word he says, but Asterix sees through his deception.
Asterix and the Vikings Asterix and Obelix are sent on one of their most dangerous missions. They must voyage north to the Vikings' home territory and rescue Justforkix, before the Vikings find out he is not who they think he is, and make him pay the price.
Meanwhile, the Vikings' chief's daughter, Abba, has fallen for Justforkix. The competition will be formidable but our heroes are determined they will find a way to win. Asterix conquers America Getafix has been captured by Romans and catapulted off the edge of the world, so Asterix and Obelix follow to find their wizard.
When they reach what they think to be the edge of the world, our heroes find themselves in America. Asterix in Belgium Chief Vitalstatistix of the Gaulish village is horrified to hear that Caesar has called the Belgian tribes the bravest he knows. With Asterix and Obelix, the chief goes to confront the Belgians who turn out to be very like the Gauls. Asterix in Britain The Romans have invaded Britain but one village still holds out against them.
At his British cousin Anticlimax's request, Asterix and Obelix set off to help with a barrel full of magic potion. Asterix in Corsica Asterix and Obelix meet a Corsican chieftain who has been taken prisoner and accompany their new friend, Boneywasawarriorwayayix, back to Corsica to help him foil the evil designs of the corrupt Roman Praetor Perfidius.
Little Pepe proves a terrible handful. Asterix and Obelix rescue him and set out to return him to his father. When the quaestor is poisoned, he turns to Getafix the druid and the other Gauls for help. If Vitalstatistix loses, he will lose the whole village. Once again, legendary hero, Asterix, and his faithful friend, Obelix, must help. Asterix series Any two titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books.
Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. Asterix the Gaul Asterix saves the day in a time in history when all the known world is coming under the power of ancient Rome. But, awful Aunt Alberta and her giant owl will stop at nothing to get it from her. Luckily, Stella has a secret, and slightly spooky, weapon up her sleeve. Awful end When both of Eddie's parents catch a disease that makes them turn yellow and smell of hot-water bottles, it's agreed that he should go to stay at Awful End with relatives.
Bad eggs Hard Boiled Egg has a mystery to solve in the fridge. It takes him through all the shelves as he tries to catch the Bad Eggs. A very punny story, written in simple text. Beautiful mess Since Ava lost Kelly, things haven't been going so well. Even before she gets thrown out of school for shouting at the principal, there's the simmering rage and all the weird destructive choices. The only thing going right for Ava is her job at Magic Kebab.
Which is where she meets Gideon. Skinny, shy, anxious Gideon. A mad poet and collector of vinyl records with an aversion to social media. He lives in his head. She lives in her grief. The only people who can help them move on with their lives are each other. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 or above. Beetle boy When his dad mysteriously goes missing from his job as Director of Science at the Natural History Museum, Darkus Cuttle moves in with his eccentric uncle.
Next door live two lunatic cousins with an enormous beetle infestation. But, the beetles are anything but ordinary. They're an amazing, intelligent super species, and they're in danger of being exterminated. Darkus and his friends must save the beetles.
But, they're up against the mad scientist of fashion and haute couture, Lucretia Cutter, who has dastardly plans for the bugs. BFG, The The big friendly giant captures Sophie but he only wants to keep her, not eat her, as the other giants would.
The good news is Mrs Payne, their fifth class teacher, won't be going. The bad news is the Principal is going instead. Most pupils are scared to do anything to upset Principal Dorking but Harry and Jessie can always be counted on to make or find trouble. The alternative, the BayView Leisure Centre, might be modern and flashy, but it is steamy, crowded and no fun.
But, Nathan has an idea that is so brilliant in its simplicity. They can dig themselves a pool in the backyard.
Big Nate and friends Sixth-grader Nate Wright is on top of the world, with a little help from his friends. His best buddies, Francis and Teddy, stick with Nate through thick and thin, usually thin. Nate's disastrous love life, his chess tournament trash talking, even his misguided attempt to be a bad boy. Along the way, Nate and his pals are joined by Artur, the gentle exchange student who's popular with almost everyone. And, don't forget Gina, the teacher's pet who gets an 'A' for annoying. Big Nate blasts off Nate's landed a job at the school paper and he can't wait to show off his cartooning talents.
But, making fun of the toughest kid in class might not be the brightest idea. And, telling blabber-mouth Dee Dee about his secret crush isn't such a smart move either. Big Nate flips out When Nate gets his best friend into big trouble, he needs to clean up his act, fast, before someone else ruins everything. Then Nate decides it's time to go from zeroes to heroes.
But, Nate can't crack under the pressure of the 'Ultimate Snowdown'. But, that's no easy task - Breckenridge is a plant-doodling, total fun-sponge. There's also something strangely familiar about this guy. Big Nate makes the grade Nate Wright is known to his pals and teachers for many things, his penchant for mischief and his school record for detentions being the foremost. But beating out brainiac Gina's grades is not one of those things. Big Nate on a roll Nate's a big deal in his scout troop until Artur, also known as Mr Perfect, joins. Now, Nate's stuck in second place.
And Artur means business. Nate wants to take the grand prize and not wipe out, big time. Big Nate out loud: Even though his friends won't let him be the lead singer in their band, Nate continues to rock. He's a superstar of the comics pages and of the best-selling series of Big Nate books and he's a big hit with kids everywhere. This collection features daily and Sunday strips that originally appeared in newspapers. Big Nate series Any two titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books.
Big Nate strikes again Big Nate will surpass all others but it won't be easy. He's stuck with Gina, his all-time enemy, who just might ruin everything. Nate wants to win but there's always detention, again. From the top Big Nate is taking it from the top. That is, the top of the troublemaker's list. Nate Wright is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for school detentions in school history.
He's a self-described genius and sixth-grade Renaissance man. Game on To sixth-grader Nate Wright, life is one big game. So, when he suits up for any sport, he does it with an unmistakable swagger. From fine-tuning his trash-talking skills on the basketball court to his cocky attitude in the soccer goal, Nate can be a bigger challenge to his teammates than their opponents. Great minds think alike Nate Wright is a wisecracking eleven year old who knows he's destined for greatness.
He's a sixth-grade chess prodigy, a self-described genius and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He's often in hot water with his teachers and classmates but Nate's winning personality and can-do attitude always make him a big hit with readers. Here goes nothing Nate is pleased to hear his school will be closed for months to clean up toxic mould in the building.
Then, he learns that he will have to attend Jefferson Middle School while his school is cleaned. How will he be able to stand it? He is star goalie for his school football team and Jefferson is undefeated in this year's competition. Will Nate defend his goal and save the day? Or will Jefferson win again? In a class by himself Nate knows he's meant for big things, really big things. But, life doesn't always go your way just because you're awesome. Trouble always seems to find him but Nate keeps his cool no matter what.
He knows he's great. A fortune cookie told him so. In the zone Nate's not having the best of luck. In fact, he's not having any luck at all. But, with a little boost, thanks to Chad's lucky foot, suddenly good luck is everywhere. Nate's in the zone, for now. Super scribbler This companion activity book to the Big Nate series is packed with laughs, activities and fun. Thunka thunka thunka Nate Wright's baseball team has just been given the lamest name in Little League history; he's on the verge of becoming know-it-all Gina's personal servant for a day; and Spitsy, the closest thing he has to a dog of his own, is in love with a cat.
Nate's up to his ears in stress.
Luckily, an empty plastic soda bottle is the perfect remedy. All Nate has to do is drum it gently against his head, thunka, thunka, thunka, and the pressures of dealing with Coach John, Mrs Godfrey and the terrifying Kim Cressly begin to fade away. Welcome to my world Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He's a self-described genius and sixth-grade Renaissance Man who lives with his dad and older sister and enjoys pestering his family and teachers with his sarcasm.
What could possibly go wrong Compilation of original Big Nate comic strips. This comic collection includes over three hundred black and white Big Nate comic strips, with bonus Big Nate activities. Blabber mouth Rowena cannot speak. Unlike Rowena, her father, whom she decides to change, is blundering and enthusiastic and obsessed with country music. Black Baron Black Baron was the best racing cockroach ever, in fact he was unbeaten. He lived a secret life of privilege and fame hidden under Jake's bed, until the day that Jake's mum discovered him.
Black Baron must survive the exterminators if he is to live to race again. Full of twists and turns, the lethal race will send the boys way off track. Bloodthirsty Awkward and allergic to the sun, sixteen year old Finbar never gets the girl. When he notices that the female students at his school are obsessed with a vampire romance novel, Finbar seizes the opportunity.
He'll become a vampire. Or at least fake it. When he meets the one girl who just might like him for who he really is, he finds that his life as a pseudo-vampire is more complicated than he expected. Born to bake Rick has decided he is just average, not good, not bad, just average.
When Rick discovers he is born to cook, he is no longer just average. The trouble is that his baking is now in competition with his Mum. He wants his sister, Ninja Grace, to go to university at the North Pole and only come back once a year. He wants his dog, Charles Scalleybones the First, to stop eating the planets from his solar system mobile and throwing them up on the carpet.
He want to help Sherlock Holmes solve his most daring mystery yet. But, most of all, he wants his dad to love him. Boy who swam with piranhas, The As Stan journeys away from the life he's always known, he mingles with a carnival full of eccentric characters and meets the legendary Pancho Pirelli, the man who swims in a tank full of perilous piranhas.
Will Stan be bold enough to dive in the churning waters himself and choose his own destiny. Brain full of holes, The Theo Brain is the world's youngest super sleuth and he is on the trail of a missing truck driver who has driven into a mountain tunnel and completely disappeared. Theo lives in Switzerland where holes are going missing from the cheese and cows are starting to fly. Strange creatures appear from alternative universes and Theo is forced to intervene to stop a total outbreak of silliness. Becoming a main character almost as awesome as me Broody McHottiepants is our brooding YA hero and he has decided to write a book about how to become a main character.
He certainly seems to know every trick in the YA novelist's trade. But his evil ex-girlfriend, Blondie DeMeani, has sneakily added her own two cents worth within the pages of his book to keep him honest. This is part guide book, part clever exploration of all the YA tropes. Bruno Trask and the dark lady's jewels In a world where humans live alongside elves, dwarves, werewolves and ogres, Bruno Trask accidentally gets hold of one of the Dark Lady's jewels.
He finds himself on the run from the world's most famous, rich and influential Elf. Bumface While his irresponsible, actress mother lives a jolly life, Angus is literally left holding the babies, his younger siblings. It's a bit much for an eleven year old. Humour masks the adult themes in this story that is suitable for mature readers. Care and feeding of a pet black hole, The Stella Rodriguez learns the hard way that caring for a black hole can be a rather complicated thing.
They are fantastic at swallowing stuff - all the stuff she no longer wants around, like scratchy sweaters and her brother Cosmo's annoying toy. More importantly Stella finds that she can get rid of other things, things that remind her of her dad, who died recently, things that remind her to be sad.
It's gets even more interesting when the black hole accidentally swallows something far too precious to lose and Stella has to go deep inside on an epic, interstellar adventure to save her whole world. Who knew that have a pet black hole could be so much trouble? Cartboy and the time capsule Hal Rifkind wonders why he can't have the easy life he craves - a room of his own, time to play video games with his best mate Arnie and most of all, surviving grade six.
Instead he has to share his room with his twin baby sisters, is only permitted 15 minutes of video games on weekends and he has a year-long history assignment to complete. Charlie Carver stacks it Quirky tales and scientific principles are included in the bizarre disasters that befall the Carver family. Charlotte's web Charlotte, the spider, spins messages in her web to help save her friend, Wilbur, the pig.
Chewing-gum kid, The Simon Bright has a feeling that this week is going to be different and he's right. After the discovery of the Super-Gum, his life changes. Chicken Stu Stu is a wuss, a weakling, a soft city kid. His cousins are tough farm kids who are daredevils. When Stu is packed off to the country for the summer, he has to face the dangers that lurk behind every tree, demonic lambs, yabby-infested tanks and, worst of all, his cousins. Chickpea Hooman, a young Iranian Australian boy, lives with his widower father and irritating younger sister, Mina. His pet hen, Chickpea, becomes broody over a clutch of infertile eggs and refuses to leave the nest.
City of secret rivers, The Hyacinth is not at all pleased to move to London with her mother, partly because she still hopes her parents might get back together. Even her love of history does not make London more appealing, even less so when she opens her grandmother's farewell gift of a book titled A History of the Sewers of London which she is bored enough to actually read , although she is puzzled, intrigued and a little anxious when the accompanying card foretells terrible danger, with no clue as to what it might be.
She soon discovers a world of magic and strange creatures and places. All is definitely not what it seems and it is not at all certain whom she can trust. With her mother's life at stake Hyacinth must use all her skills to find the right path to prevent a catastrophe. Clarice Bean spells trouble Clarice Bean is a vital, entertaining young girl. She relates to our problems and enthralls us with her exploits and the way she faces life with a delightful wit and faces challenges head-on. Clarice Bean storybook series Spunky year-old Clarice Bean Tuesday and her adventures at home and at school!
Any two titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. Clarice Bean, don't look now There seems to be an awful lot in Clarice's life to worry about and when she finds herself unable to sleep at night, she devises a Worst Worries list.
But Clarice soon realises that your worst worry is the worry you haven't even thought to worry about. Coco Banjo has been unfriended It's time for the school camp and some spectacular Coco-licious adventures! But two problems could ruin everything Jay Page is hiding his pet rat in his bag. Worse, Coco's best friend N wants to join Belle's group. Has Coco been unfriended? Can Mrs Trample really ban Coco from the disco? Could this camp get any worse? Coco needs an amazing plan to make things right. Maybe the Prime Minister can help! Coco Banjo is having a yay day Coco Banjo to the recue! Coco Banjo loves her life.
She sleeps in a tiger onesie, wears her mum's diamonds just because she can, and has dolphins and penguins as friends. But wait, what is that secret signal? Oh no, Narianna also known as N is being bullied! Coco sets off for school to rescue her. But when cranky school principal Miss Trample sees Coco's school uniform customised, thank you very much , Coco might be in even more trouble than her best friend. How will she get out of this one? Coco Banjo series Any two titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books.
Corby Flood Corby Flood and her large family are aboard a shabby cruise ship on their way to a new school. Armed with her trusty travel advisory, Corby learns about all the exotic ports along the coast while keeping an eye on the other passengers, the sinister Brotherhood of the Clowns, the unintelligible Hattenswillers, the mysterious man from Cabin 2 and the smarmy lieutenant.
Most worying, though, is the creature in the crate. Cow-pats Red is obsessed with painting but life on the drought-affected farm, combined with his father's need for expensive heart surgery, makes it unlikely he will pursue his artistic dream. Then a mysterious stranger buying artistic cow pats arrives.
Cowzat At last the true, well almost, story of how cricket was invented. Told in rollicking verse and with zany illustrations, this book will bowl you over. Curds and whey mystery, The Miss Muffet, yes the one in that nursery rhyme, doesn't have one problem - she has thousands, all of them with 8 legs. Harry Pigg is on the case and unfortunately he hates spiders, but he needs the work. Darcy Moon and the deep-fried frogs Darcy Moon is an ordinary girl with ordinary problems. She's low on cash and low on the necessary street cred to fit in with the cool crowd. But, Darcy's life is about to take a great leap forward.
When a freaked-out frog asks for help, it's up to her to fix the food chain, save the swamp and prove that money can't buy everything. Dead certain Max has a plan. A plan to help out his favourite uncle one last time. Dad will probably ground him and he won't be able to go to Thomo's go-kart party but Max knows exactly what he has to do.
In fact, he's dead certain. William Shakespeare and his dramatic acts Even though he's dead, William is still full of surprises. Get the inside story from his secret diary and the news of the day from the Shakespearean Sun. Be amazed as the curtain is raised on Shakespeare's most dramatic acts. Dead meat Danny is an ordinary boy in an ordinary family who seems to attract amazing and funny experiences.
Demon dentist Strange things were happening when children would put their teeth under the pillow for the tooth fairy. In the morning they would find a dead slug, a spider, a slimy eyeball or much, much worse. Alfie is determined to find the culprit, whilst evading the social worker who has started visiting his home. Diary of a wimpy kid series Any two titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. Diary of a wimpy kid: He desperately wants to be cool and is always looking for an angle to raise his profile.
In notes and cartoons, he documents his experiences of school and family life, and offers advice on how to survive. School property has been damaged and Greg is the prime suspect. But, the crazy thing is, he's innocent. The authorities are closing in but, when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he's going to have to face the music, but he wonders if any punishment could be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays. Greg Heffley is inside his house, with the shades drawn, playing video games.
But, Greg's mother has a different vision for an ideal summer, one packed with outdoor activities and family togetherness. His mum thinks video games are turning his brain to mush so she wants him to put down the controller and explore his creative side. As if that's not scary enough, Halloween is just around the corner and the frights are coming at Greg from every angle. When Greg discovers a bag of gummy worms, it sparks an idea. If he makes a movie, it might just get his mum off his back and also make him rich and famous in the process.
Or I think it was. That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But, Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, Greg wonders how he will survive. Rodrick rules As Greg Heffley enters the new school year, he is eager to put the past three months behind him, and one event in particular. Unfortunately, his older brother, Rodrick, knows all about the incident Greg wants to keep under wraps. But, secrets have a way of getting out, especially when a diary is involved.
The getaway Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town. With the cold weather and the stress of the approaching holiday season, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much needed rest and relaxation. A few days in paradise should do wonders for Greg and his frazzled family. But the Heffleys soon discover that paradise isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Sunburn, stomach troubles, and venomous critters all threaten to ruin the family's vacation.
Can their trip be saved, or will this island getaway end in disaster? Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg's father. Frank Heffley thinks he can get his son to toughen up and he enlists Greg in organised sports and other manly endeavours. Greg is able to sidestep his father's efforts to change him but, when his dad threatens to send him to military academy, Greg realises he's to shape up or get shipped out. The journey takes off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns, at a gas station bathroom, crazed seagulls and a runaway pig.
Rival groups fight over territory, build massive snow forts, and stage epic snowball fights. And in the crosshairs are Greg and his trusty best friend, Rowley Jefferson. It's a fight for survival as Greg and Rowley navigate alliances, betrayals, and warring gangs in a neighborhood meltdown. When the snow clears, will Greg and Rowley emerge as heroes? Or will they even survive to see another day? As Greg scrambles to find a date, he's worried he'll be left out in the cold on the big night.
His best friend, Rowley, doesn't have any prospects either, but that's a small consolation. An unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves Rowley the odd man out. But, a lot can happen in one night, and, in the end, you never know who's going to be lucky in love.
Dog squad For the dog squad, no job is too small, no mission too dangerous. Especially if there's cash involved. When they take on Operation Collect Big-time, things don't go to plan and they wonder if they have bitten off more than they can chew.
Dog wars Narrated by a flea that jumps from dog to dog, inciting them to fight and causing chaos. As the dogs become increasingly unhappy and morose, the flea reassesses his actions and decides to attack a human instead. Dogboy Dogboy is born and abandoned as a gift to the mountains.
Raised by a dog, he is shunned by the village he lives in. His extraordinary gifts must be used for him to realise his dreams. Don't pat the wombat A boy's warts-and-all recount, with drawings and photographs, of the weird and wonderful antics at a typical Grade 6 school camp, and featuring a loner called Jonah and an explosive teacher called The Bomb. Double fudge Pete is just about to enter high school. Peter's little brother, Fudge, is mad about money and he wants loads of it.
In fact, he's going to print a hundred million "Fudge bucks" and buy the whole world. He's driving Pete nuts. Camelot Arthur is an unpleasant, indulged prince, growing up in luxury on the isle of Camelot. Meanwhile, Romeo Crick, a boy of the same age, is living in vastly different circumstances and destined to become an unexpected hero. Everyone is looking forward to a magnificent coronation of the new King Arthur.
But, there is a rebellion in the land. Brat, the old false king, and Bloat, a teenage dragon, have vowed to overthrow King Arthur and bring back the Dark Ages. Morgan le Fey, Sir Lancelot and a thirsty vampire must try to save the day. Dreadful acts Eddie Dickens narrowly avoids an explosion, a hot-air balloon and arrest, only to find himself falling for a girl with a face like a camel and into the hands of a murderous gang of escaped convicts. Duck for cover A large-format joke book with a couple of levels of interpretation so readers will find something new with each reading.
Stu and Brad live life one misadventure after another, meeting people along the way who are as peculiar as their names. There is the landlord Hugh Jass, a neighbor named DooDad, professor Warren Peace, and Ceya, the lost love, plus a host of characters guaranteed to make you laugh and think. Reminiscent of the wackiness of Friends and the zaniness of Seinfeld , The Life and Rhymes of Stuart Wart is an entertaining little book filled with puns, palindromes, diphthongs, and anagrams used to chronicle Stu and Brad's pursuit of happiness. These two are not the brightest bulbs in the lamp, but they are smart enough to enjoy the simplicity of life-even in the midst of a few setbacks.
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