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Felice Arena
Life has never been easy for Antonio, but since the war began there are German soldiers on every corner, fearsome gangsters and the fascist police everywhere, and no one ever…
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Felice Arena,Garry Lyon
As Specky battles it out in the state carnival for a chance to play on the MCG turf, back at school he has a fight on his hands just to…
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Felice Arena, Beatrice Cerocchi (illus.)
Pasta tastes delicious, but do you know that pasta names are also fun to say? Grab your fork and spoon and get stuck into this rhyming feast.
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Oliver and Ruby have been besties forever…
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Get sporty with these great new books for beginner readers!
‘Yes!’ yelled Stefan. He threw his arms up in the air. ‘Game, set and match to me!
But there was…
Get sporty with these great new books for beginner readers.
Joe marked the footy. He ran with it as fast as he could. Then he handballed to Angus.
‘Dropping the…
Ben dived. Jessica dived. Oliver dived. And Emma went WHACK!
It was the belly-whacker of all belly-whackers.
Emma is a…
From the author and illustrator of the popular Sporty Kids books comes an exciting new beginner-reader series that celebrates the everyday adventures - at school, at home, in the backyard…
When the river rises and the city of Paris begins to disappear under water, Frederic decides to help those who can’t help themselves. But as his heroic acts escalate, so…
It’s a great escape, but will Peter survive it? When Peter’s family leaves for a trip across the border, he stays behind. So when the government builds a wall through…
Another crowd-favourite from the number-one bestselling author of the Specky Magee series!
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These pasta words are fun to say:
Spaghettini
Fagottini
Ditalini
More Grattini?
Manicotti
Agnolotti
That's a lot-ti!
Pasta tastes delicious, but do you know that pasta names are also fun…
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Lucy willed herself to run faster. But the girl was sprinting ahead of her! This can’t be happening, she thought. Lucy loves being a champion at Little Athletics. But what…
Specky Magee is the star player of The Booyong High Lions, his school’s AFL team. He plays full forward and his gift is being able to take a ‘spectacular specky’…
Simon ‘Specky’ Magee and his Under 14s football team, the Booyong High Lions, return to battle out the second half of their league’s season. The Lions are playing well and…
The Booyong High BugleFooty News! Only last month, former Booyong High student Simon ‘Specky’ Magee led the Gosmore Grammar Knights to victory against our courageous Booyong Lions. But now he’s…
The sixth book of the bestselling Specky Magee series has all the excitement you’d expect, and this time Specky gets to experience grass roots footy at its best. Ages 8+.
Time was running out. Jessica looked up at the ring. With an almighty toss, she took a shot at the basket. Everyone held their breath … Jessica is a basketball…
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Get sporty with these great new books for beginner readers. Lizzie knew everything there was to know about netball. Her dream was to become a famous netball coach one day……
Pete dropped to his knees, knowing he wouldn’t reach the ball in time. He was devastated. It was all over! Pete’s family is crazy for cricket. But can his team…
Specky Magee is 12 years old and mad about Australian Rules Football, though no-one ever comes to watch him play. When he finds a photograph of himself as a baby…
Do you want to give up?‘ said Vinnie. 'No way!’ Luca said. ‘I can beat you.’ But he was starting to wonder if he could … Luca never loses at…
More football from this bestselling series for children. Young readers will love Specky and his friends and their further adventures in football. Ages 8+.
Specky has been selected to represent Australia in International Rules, taking on the Irish in a two-test competition. They’re the best of the best that Australia has to offer, but…
Andy and Judd are on a mission, but will Andy’s awesome powers be enough? Or will someone Andy cares about lose their life to protect him? It’s the toughest night…
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It’s official - Andy’s joining the secret service. But when he’s sent on a job halfway through his training, is he up to the challenge? With no back-up and no…
Judd’s on a rescue mission, and he’s brought Andy along as his weapon of choice. Can Andy help Judd and bring down the forces of evil and still stay true…
Andy’s trying to live an ordinary life, despite his extraordinary powers… But when a field trip goes terribly wrong, should he save his new friends and risk blowing his cover…
When you’re half boy, half machine, it’s hard not to be a hero. Andy is starting to enjoy his new life. But is he the only one who’s hiding a…
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For the first time Andy is on his own, but will having the time of his life put all their lives in jeopardy? Because when you’re a superhero, a simple…
Can Andy save the people who mean the most to him? Can he take the fight to the enemy and win? And will his powers be used for good or…
After a terrible accident, Gus can’t believe he’s survived. But has he? A funny, fast-paced fantasy from the author of the bestselling Specky Magee series.
I CLOSE MY EYES. RIGHT…
Andy and Judd are undercover in Switzerland. Their mission is to find the headquarters of the evil Blaireau Corporation, but why is Judd so freaked out? One thing’s for sure…
Andy and Judd have blown their cover - so when Judd goes missing, can Andy risk going after him? With the police, the Agency and the evil Blaireau Corporation looking…
Andy is just a regular kid, except for the superpowers and the amazing strength and speed, that is! But he’s on the run from a dangerous enemy - can he…
John is a student at Kyabram High School with two passion in life - his girlfriend, Nicole, and bike riding. But when Stephanie moves to the school, John’s relationship with…
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Fascist soldiers, both German and Italian, are everywhere in Antonio's little Sicilian village. A hungry outcast, Antonio faces life-changing danger and intrigue when he encounters and decides to trust an…
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As the floodwaters rise, Paris needs a hero . . . Frederic and his friends will have to battle an escaped zoo animal and fight off pickpockets and looters. But…
In Cold War Berlin, Peter is left behind when his family makes a trip across the border. So when the government builds a wall through the city, guarded by soldiers…
TRADE EDITION: Specky comes face to face with a tough, talented player by the name of Derek Screamer Johnson. He was responsible for having Specky sent off during a game…
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In the grand tradition of The Book with No Pictures and This Is a Ball, comes a brand-new read-aloud to get everyone laughing Bestselling pair Felice Arena and Tom Jellett…
Felice Arena,Phil Kettle
Please note this is a pack of 8 titles. Titles included are: Battle of the games, Halloween Gotcha!, Hit the Beach, Olympic Champions, On the Farm, Pirate Attack, Race Car…
