Tan Callahan, Great Detective, is back in a series that has been described as 'interesting, exciting and excellent!' Tan has never been fond of the old machinery shed. It's dusty and airless, full of dark secrets and bad memories. There's a mountain of junk in there too, broken chairs, sideboards, couches, books and overcoats. But worse still is the creepy portrait of an unnamed little girl. She has cold, dark eyes and a gloomy face. And if the girl isn't scary enough the china doll she's holding looks downright malicious. Tan vows to avoid the shed and the portrait at all costs. But when Great Aunt Aggie comes to stay, Tan discovers there's a whole lot more to the portrait than she ever imagined. There's a whole lot more to Great Aunt Aggie, too.
Inside the lilac hedge, two sets of glittering emerald eyes observed Matilda through the heart-shaped leaves. 'It is the princess!' whispered a tiny voice . . . When the pixies and fairies of the lilac hedge mistake Matilda for royalty, she is drawn into a wondrous world. But evil forces threaten the hedge and its folk, and Matilda must fight to save her new friends. She can't do it alone, but could it mean losing her sister forever?
Dumped in the River Charon, hunted by an accursed river creature and betrayed by the wicked Matron Pluckrose, Tensy Farlow is in mortal danger. She has no parents. Worse still, she has no guardian angel. When she is thrown into the Home for Mislaid Children – a gloomy orphanage where ravens attack, Watchers hover over your bed, and even the angels cannot be trusted – it seems that all hope is lost. Yet could it be that a plucky, flame-haired orphan with a mysterious past is precisely what this dark world needs? 'deliciously menacing, deliciously funny . . . a glorious read' AUSTRALIAN BOOKSELLERS' ASSOCIATION
Romy Bright is going to rock the Harvest Festival and become a hardcore muso. But right now she's stuck babysitting, minding the flower shop and watching out for her erratic mum. At least Romy can rely on James. He's her best friend and when they're playing music together, nothing else matters. That is, until Matt arrives in Crystal Bay . . . Who cares if Matt's off limits? Romy's determined to win his heart. Even if she has to become someone else to do it. Even if she has to turn her back real love. . . Think family, friends and fashion, romance, tears and laughter. That's Crystal Bay!
Dear Diary, It's official. Our whole entire family has moved to the country. The pets are disturbed and restless. My sisters are disturbed and restless - although that's normal. What is not normal is a cursed fox and a haunted cubby house. That is definitely unnormal. At least the country people now have an expert in their midst. Someone with a cool head and a sharp eye. Someone who can solve intriguing mysteries and knows how to keep detailed spy files. Really, it's lucky I came along when I did. Yours truly, Tan Join Tan, Awesome the dog and the crazy Callahan family in this very funny story about sleepovers, spooks and spying.
Tan and the Chosen Few have another mystery on their hands... The 'stonies' (stone animal statues) around Peppercorn Valley have been mysteriously disappearing. But who would steal them? What could the thief want with a stone emu or flamingo? This mystery is truly baffling! It's a good thing Tan has the mind of a Great Detective...
A new series filled with family, friends, fashion, romance, tears, and laughter--that's Crystal Bay! Quincy Jordan doesn't want to meet her hippie cousins and go to school in Crystal Bay. Her life in Sydney is perfect. She's going to save her parents' marriage, score perfect marks at school, and become a surgeon. Her only regret is that she'll never be a fashion designer--but sacrifices must be made! There's no way that Quincy is going to be "Crystallised"--that is until her cousin Esme, the school musical, and a cute boy called Harris change everything.
Inside this book are singing pets, zooming rides, surprising birthdays and parent-free zones. If this sounds like a whole bunch of fun, then Brilliant Bites for Boys is the book for you! This exciting collection of Bites from the much-loved series has been specially put together for boys.
We all know that Danny Best is THE BEST (because he has told us!). We also know that he is FULL ON. Now are going to find out that this TOTAL LEGEND is ... NEVER WRONG! From best-selling author Jen Storer comes the second book in the DANNY BEST series, a collection of very funny short stories about life, as seen through the eyes of Danny, who with his gang of friends and trusty dog Pugsley rules the neighbourhood.
Romy Bright is going to rock the Harvest Festival and become a hardcore muso. But right now she's stuck babysitting, minding the flower shop and watching out for her erratic mum. At least Romy can rely on James. He's her best friend and when they're playing music together, nothing else matters. That is, until Matt arrives in Crystal Bay . . . Who cares if Matt's off limits? Romy's determined to win his heart. Even if she has to become someone else to do it. Even if she has to turn her back real love. . . Think family, friends and fashion, romance, tears and laughter. That's Crystal Bay!
A very funny picture book about farmer Clarrie who gets his worms, no! his words, mixed up. Clarrie is a farmer who loves his chickens and his dog, Bert. Clarrie also gets his worms, no! he means his words, mixed up. So when Clarrie and Bert head out in his jar, whoops, he means car, it turns out to be a day filled with fun and surprises. Young children will love seeing how Clarrie mixes up his words - and will enjoy correcting them, as well! Ages: 3 years +
Tan Callahan, Great Detective, is back in a series that has been described as 'interesting, exciting and excellent!' tan has never been fond of the old machinery shed. It's dusty and airless, full of dark secrets and bad memories. there's a mountain of junk in there too, broken chairs, sideboards, couches, books and overcoats. But worse still is the creepy portrait of an unnamed little girl. She has cold, dark eyes and a gloomy face. And if the girl isn't scary enough the china doll she's holding looks downright malicious. tan vows to avoid the shed and the portrait at all costs. But when Great Aunt Aggie comes to stay, tan discovers there's a whole lot more to the portrait than she ever imagined. there's a whole lot more to Great Aunt Aggie, too.
Funny, exhilarating and a little bit scary; a bewitching blend of Norse mythology and urban fantasy. Since moving to Australia with their father, Angus Jack and his sister, Martha, have moved house constantly. They end up living next door to a peculiar old lady called Reafen, who is a second-hand dealer. To Angus and Martha, Reafen seems harmless enough. But who is she really and where did she get all the weird stuff in her shop? Without his knowledge, Reafen draws Angus into her world; into ancient feuds, Wild Magick and bitter rivalries - into the secret dealings of Vikings and goblins and all those who have lived in the Old Realm. Funny, exhilarating and a little bit scary; a bewitching blend of Norse mythology and urban fantasy from the award-winning author of TENSY FARLOW AND THE HOME FOR MISLAID CHILDREN. Ages: 8-11 years
Tan's back. She's bolder. She's brighter. But is she ... jinxed? The new book in the funniest series since CLARICE BEAN! tan's back. She's bolder. She's brighter. But is she ... jinxed? Dear Diary I am writing to you with the aid of my Mail Order Moose Pen - you know, the one that had edible antlers ... Dad put an old tram in our back paddock. It has Follow Me through the Shadow painted on it. Obviously that tram is full of secrets. I bet it is even haunted. the problem is I can't get inside. I am banned. Just as well I am a Secret Spy. Just as well I am cunning and ... stealthy. this could be my biggest case. this could make me famous. It is exciting to be me. truly tan
Watch this! No. Hang on. Read this! Seriously. You will be dazzled by EVERYTHING in this book. Including: The boy with the musical bum Rampaging dead dinosaurs. Freaked-out Ninjas in outer space. And sooo much more! Four new awesome stories from the genius who always, without fail, brings you The Best stories! Fine print: The publisher cannot bear to watch. In fact, the publisher couldn't even read this. Yep, the publisher has left the building.
Tan's back. She's bolder. She's brighter. But is she ... jinxed? Dear Diary I am writing to you with the aid of my Mail Order Moose Pen - you know, the one that had edible antlers. Dad put an old tram in our back paddock. It has Follow Me through the Shadow painted on it. Obviously that tram is full of secrets. I bet it is even haunted. The problem is I can't get inside. I am banned. Just as well I am a Secret Spy. Just as well I am cunning and stealthy. This could be my biggest case. This could make me famous. It is exciting to be me.
A hilarious series for fans of CLARICE BEAN and RUBY REDFORT. the funniest series for girls since CLARICE BEAN! Meet tan. She's funny. She's lively. She has the mind of a Great Detective ... Dear Diary It's official. Our whole family has moved to the country. the pets are disturbed and restless. My sisters are disturbed and restless - although that's normal. What is not normal is a cursed fox and a haunted clubhouse. that is definitely unnormal. At least the country people now have an expert in their midst. Someone with a cool head and a sharp eye. Someone who can solve intriguing mysteries and knows how to keep detailed Secret Spy Files. Really, it's lucky I came along when I did. truly tan
Meet Tan. She's funny. She's lively. She has the mind of a great detective. Dear Diary, It's official. Our whole family has moved to the country. The pets are disturbed and restless. My sisters are disturbed and restless, although that's normal. What is not normal is a cursed fox and a haunted clubhouse. That is definitely unnormal. At least the country people now have an expert in their midst. Someone with a cool head and a sharp eye. Someone who can solve intriguing mysteries and knows how to keep detailed Secret Spy Files. Really, it's lucky I came along when I did.
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