The Doublecross

Sean is angry. He’s stuck in China with no mates, he doesn’t understand Chinese so he can’t watch TV and it’s cold! There are strange smells and foods. His mum thought it would be a great way for him to spend Year Six, but who was she kidding?

Rigby (Pearson Education) 2008

The Key Cutter's Grandson

When Lei finds a 100-yuan note, he can think of many things he would like to buy with it. But… Grandfather's eyes are always red and his glasses are old and cracked…

Thomson Learning Australia (2007)

Trapped

A loud noise echoed from somewhere outside. Then Tom heard a clang as a wire gate slammed shut and a lock was bolted. Tom couldn't believe it. He was trapped!

Thomson Learning Australia (2007)

Ghost Girl

Kate isn't like other girls. Strange things seem to happen whenever she's around. All Kate wants is to find her family. And she seems determined to create mischief and trouble for Jack until she does.

Funtastic Books (2007)

Blackheart Bilko and the Cape Barren Rats

High on the seven seas, Captain Bilko leads his crew of hotchpotch pirates. There's Peg-Leg Paddy, Hal the Hook, and One-Eyed Frank. And of course, there's Regan, the cabin boy who dreams of life on land. But the wicked Bilko would never ever let Reagan off his ship. Can Reagan escape? Perhaps ... with the help of some four-legged friends.

Funtastic Books (2007)

Scar

Nick was really brave. Anyone could tell you that.

But there was one thing Nick wasn't brave about…

Thomson Learning Australia (2006)

H. for Horrible

When Hannah arrives for the weekend, Joss discovers that her new friend isn't at all like she'd seemed in her emails. But that's not the only surprise.

Thomson Learning Australia (2004)

The Grand Street Theatre Robbery

Jed's new neighbour Larry is fun to hang out with. But when Jed and his sister Rosie hear strange sounds coming from the next door apartment, Jed thinks something very odd is going on. Could Larry be planning a robbery?

Thomson Learning Australia (2004)

Karting Kel

Kel likes her new home – she lives near a karting track and can practise all the time! Her only problem is Marc. Why is Marc so determined to beat her and how far will he go to win?

Blake Education (2003)

Jono's Rescue

Jono saves some kittens from drowning in a river, but what will he do with them? His mum is allergic to cats, and no one else seems to want them. He tries hiding them at home, but Mum is starting to sneeze. Jono needs to find homes for the kittens, fast!

Thomson Learning Australia (2003)

Darcy Devlin & the Mystery Boy

Darcy Devlin dreams about being a private investigator. He keeps his eyes and ears open, and his notebook handy, just in case something strange catches his eye. Darcy might not have noticed the boy huddled at the end of the alley except for two things – he wore an electric blue cap and he was acting very weird…

A Problem in the Palace (USA Snozza)

Princess Gorgonzola is tired of insults about the size of her nose. So she is overjoyed when Doctor Snozzarello, a famous plastic surgeon, comes to the palace. The Princess is sure that the doctor will be able to solve her problem. But can Snozzarello really help Princess Gorgonzola?

Sundance Publishing USA (2003)

The Beast

Bryn hadn't always had a problem with animals. But one animal in particular really got on his nerves – the ‘Beast'. He was mean, he was smelly, and Bryn knew they would never, ever become friends.

Thomson Learning Australia (2003)

Dominic's Collections

‘From now on, Dominic, no more collections. No more wrappers, spiders or tadpoles,' said Mum.

‘What if I find something that fits in with all the rules?'

‘Well… alright,' said Mum. ‘As long as it fits in with all the rules.'

Blake Education (July 2002)

Runaway

Shane loves camping down by the beach. His family camps there every year but this year everything is going wrong and things are going missing.

Blake Education (2002)

Zit Face

Zac wants to ask Sophie to the school dance. She's the hottest chick in year eight. But he's Zit Face. What girl would want to go out with a face full of zits?

Nelson Thomson Learning (2002)

The Space Kids' Big Race

The Space Kids' Big Race is held every year. Max and Con have come up with a great plan to win the race and all is going well until they fly past Jupiter.

Cambridge University Press (2002)

Fiddly Fingers

Sam likes to have his own space. His sister Gina always wants to fiddle with things. One morning Gina finds that some things should be left alone.

Cambridge University Press (2002)

One Minute Muffin

Josh's class is due to have pet day and he has the fastest, bravest dog around. There is just one problem - his dog's name. Josh knows he'll be laughed out of school. If only there was some way around that name.

Macmillan Education (2001)

Simon's Sea Monster

Simon is determined to catch a sea monster. Or will the sea monster have other ideas?

Macmillan Education (2001)

Roller-coaster Ride

Rosie likes to go fast, but when she is just about to ride the roller-coaster she wonders if she really does want a ride after all. But Dad is so excited, what else can she do?

Tall Tales

Philip is not very happy when he accidentally picks a girl for a penfriend. What can he write to a girl? She won't be interested in football or any of the things he likes. Besides Annalise is rich and famous and lives a really cool life.

Philip decides to take his teacher's advice and write more interesting letters using his imagination. All goes well until one day Philip's teacher decides to bring the penfriends for a visit.

Nelson Thomson Learning (2000)

MacTavish's Creature

Alex's new neighbour is very strange. Soon after MacTavish moves in a mysterious crate is delivered. Then a strange howling begins in the night. Alex and his friend Brendan investigate and discover MacTavish has a creature trapped in his house.

The problem is no one believes them. So the boys set out to get proof. But the creature isn't the only one to get caught.

Nelson Thomson Learning (2000)

Snozza

Princess Gorgonzola had a humongous honker! And she was tired of jokes and insults about her nose. Could Doctor Snozzarello, the famous plastic surgeon, help her? And would Dashing Derek, whom all the ladies swooned over, fall in love with her?

Addison, Wesley, Longman - (1999)

That's My Pocket Money

Michael's parents only give him his pocket money when he does his jobs properly. The problem is that no matter how hard he tries he can never get his bed straight, the dishes dry or feed the dog without making a mess. Then on Michael's birthday his uncle, an inventor, brings him a robot to help him and so Michael's problems are solved. Or so he thinks, until he realises they are only just beginning.

Nelson ITP (1998)