Young readers will enjoy this new, light-hearted series from celebrated Australian author Paul Jennings. With two in each book, these short and amusing stories, illustrated by Andrew Weldon, are a good choice for children who are ready for their next challenge after mastering early readers.

In the first story, Ricky discovers that he shares a very special talent with his dad, but unfortunately he can’t tell anyone about it. That doesn’t stop him using his special skill to pursue adventure and to try to do good deeds. Things don’t always turn out as Ricky hopes, but for the reader the journey is easy and lots of fun.

Recommended for girls and boys aged 6 to 9 years.

Kate Campbell