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Hayley wants to know why her best friend, Spit, has suddenly dumped her. What she discovers is very strange, stranger than she could have imagined.

Contains Soccer superstar, Footy hero, Rugby great and Cricket legend.

Summer loves sport. Her dream is to charge down the field towards an open goal, or soar through the air over the basket. But instead she always seems to be the last one picked. That is until the day her life changes forever...

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The Jets have reached the Grand Final against their arch rivals, the Hammerheads. The build-up to the game is intense and a few of the Jets are starting to crack under the pressure. To make matters worse, CJ's sworn enemy, Lenny "the gorilla" Lincoln, is leading the attack for the Hammerheads. Charlotte's the only one who can get the Jets back on track. But will her tactics be enough when they're out on the field and faced with penalty shoot-out to decide the winner?

When the Jindaberg Jets are selected to play in the Knockout Cup it's time for Charles and Charlotte to hit the road. The Jets can't wait, but what should be a fun adventure soon turns into a full blown camping and football disaster! This book features Caltex Socceroos and Westfield Matildas players, fun football facts and more.

Nathan loves pistons, drive shafts and carburettors. He's entering Lightning Rager in the new section of the annual Mount Sugarbin Hill Climb Race.

Delly's school is hosting an international basketball tournament. Teams are coming all the way from the USA and Japan to compete for the gold medal. But Delly's best mate, Sam, is down in the dumps. And when some players get injured, the teachers want to cancel everything! Luckily, Delly has a daring plan to save the tournament and get Sam's head back in the game.

Delly is super sporty, and mad about BASKETBALL! When tryouts are called for a NEW local basketball team, Delly and his mates are determined to make the cut. But with footy training, tennis and school, will Delly have time to practise basketball? ABSOLUTELY. Delly is as daring as he is determined and hell do whatever it takes!

Becky can't go up a class at swimming lessons unless she can get over her fear of the deep end. Becky tackles all her problems cheerily, including understanding what her baby brother is saying.

Marcus Atkinson is a basketball hero, not. But, his dad, a self-help author, is convinced that Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to and has magic in his bounce.

Nine year old Marcus Atkinson is a Maths whiz who is not good at sport. His dad is a self-help author who thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to. Marcus thinks cricket is some sort of insect and is stumped why anyone would want to play such a stupid game.

Marcus Atkinson is a golf pro, not. But, his dad, a self-help author, is convinced that Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to and has magic in his swing.

Marcus Atkinson is a rugby champ, not. But, his dad is a self-help author who thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to. He's convinced that Marcus has magic in his legs.

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Marcus Atkinson is a soccer star, not. But, his Dad is convinced that nine year old Marcus has magic in his feet. Marcus would much rather spend his time doing mathematics.

Marcus is a maths whiz, who is not good at sports. But, his dad, a self-help author, is convinced otherwise. Just when Marcus hopes his dad has finally run out of sports for him to try, he discovers a new one, involving water. But, Marcus is not a fish. Marcus is not a turtle. Marcus is an ordinary boy. He will not love to swim.

Marcus Atkinson is a taekwondo master, not. He is a maths whiz who is not good at sport. But, his dad is convinced that Marcus has magic in his kicks.

Marcus Atkinson is a tennis genius, not. He is a maths whiz, who is not good at any sport. But, his dad is convinced that Marcus has magic in his wrists and can achieve anything he sets his mind to.

Marcus Atkinson is nine years old, good at maths and computer games but, definitely, not sports. His dad's latest crazy idea is for him to try track and field. Even worse, there are ten events. Marcus knows he's not good at one sport, let alone ten different ones.

Marcus is a maths whiz who is not good at sport. His dad is a self-help author who thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to, even becoming an AFL legend!

Christmas is coming up and the some of the children are waiting desperately as there are only three dirtbikes in their group and their own homemade track is waiting for them.

Eddy hates playing cricket and he will do anything to get out of it. When there is a game of cricket coming up, he tries all sorts of things with hilarious results.

It's a new season for the Under 11s Merridale Fever. Kyra's the star striker and can't wait to meet the team's new recruit, Sam, all the way from England. But Sam has a secret, he's never played on a mixed team, and it's shaking his confidence. Will advice from some very special football superstars help Kyra and Sam join forces so the team can kick off the season with a bang, or will it end in disaster before it even begins.

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Nick has proven himself by helping the Cannons through the early rounds of the State Cup. Now that his talented rival, Kane Kruger, is at a different school and a sports agent is checking out Nick's talent on the field, his dream of playing professional football, like his superstar dad, looks a lot closer. If only the rest of high school was as easy. The National School of Football has a strict 'no pass, no play' rule and when Nick fails History, he is in danger of being thrown out of the Cannons altogether.

At the National School of Football, Nick has made the rep squad and is play maker for the Cannons. However, living in the shadow of his famous footballer father hasn't become any easier, especially since Nick is struggling to keep a secret from everyone at school. With rival Kane Kruger stirring Nick at every opportunity, the truth looks set to be exposed, along with his cool, his cred and his footballing ability. To top it off, there's also the little problem of girls. Grace won't give Nick the time of day and Lexi won't leave him alone.

After winning the State Cup, Nick and his team are off to Western Australia to compete in the National Junior Schoolboys Championship. Nick gains a new rival in the tough-talking Jayden. But, there are other things on his mind. Nick's been offered the opportunity to trial with the Arsenal Youth Academy. It could be the chance of a lifetime but it will mean leaving his friends and moving to England to live with his football legend dad. When Nick's teammates find out, they're not impressed, especially his best mate, Bazzo.

Twelve year old Nick dreams about football and his dreams are big. When he wins a scholarship to the prestigious National School of Football, Nick's dreams look set to come true. He figures his time at the NSF will be unforgettable. But, when word gets out that his dad is a former Socceroo and Arsenal star, Nick's prediction comes true in the worst possible way. All eyes are now on him.

Sixteen short stories about NRL fables, tales and legends. Each club is included with references to to current NRL players, teams and events.

Aussie Rules superstar or total footy failure! A footy quiz sets you on a course for AFL adventure . . . A Grand Final game with a footy-crazed mum who's a massive embarrassment. A footy skills camp that's being sabotaged by a secret society of grumpy old men and women. A footy festival where mascots come to life and AFL dreams can come true. These are just some of the possibilities. Will you play your way to AFL glory, or will it be a specky-tacular disaster?

In a cosy den under a garden shed lives a family of foxes. They love to watch football (soccer) but their favourite team keeps losing and it seems like things will never look up. That is, until Daddy Fox finds the ghost of a king buried underneath a car park. A king who offers to grant him his greatest wish if he helps to set him free. For these football loving foxes, might everything be about to change?

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There is a new team in town, The Shadows. And sport mad Patty Mills has something to prove. Tyson is Patty's arch rival. When he gives Patty a hard time about his people, it really hurts, but it makes Patty more determined than ever. Playing for the shadows, Patty and his friends have a chance to shine and show that indigenous kids can do anything. After a huge improvement, they make the grand final and the result will come down to the final seconds of the game.

Patty expects to be a great basketballer straight away, just like his uncle Danny. But he soon discovers there's a whole lot more to the game than just shooting hoops. He has got a lot to learn, on and off the court. Will he and his school team be good enough to get into the finals?

Through lots of hard work, Patty's skills have improved out of sight, and he is invited to step it up in a big basketball tournament. Even though he will miss out on time in his beloved Torres Strait, playing in a major competition in Sydney is an opportunity too exciting to pass up. Patty starts to think he might have a future in basketball. But an injury puts it all at risk. Could his dream be over before it has begun?

Belinda would like to play soccer but at her school only the boys play. She is very good but she's a girl. There must be something she can do to play her favourite sport.

While playing with his dog, Austin finds a gold nugget at Goldmine Park. Later that day, he must play there in his Grand Final. The nugget is going to pose a real problem.

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Tara, new to the sport of acrobatic gymnastics, has just been asked to enter a regional competition. She is extremely excited but knows she has to work long and hard to be able to achieve success with her partner. Sadly her other friends see this as a rejection, and Tara has to decide how to combine hours of training and friendship.

Tara continues to follow her dream in her attempt to reach national championships in acrobatic gymnastics. She begins to understand there is more to sport than practise. She must learn how to manage the demands of school with the demands of her selected sport. Can she do it?

Eleven-year-old Tara is a keen backyard gymnast who dearly wants to be allowed to join the highly successful local Silverdale Gymnastic Club. Luckily her father, who just wants a bit of peace and quiet, enrols her for a week-long holiday camp. Tara's hard work begins to pay off when she is selected to join the acrobatic group and train with them for upcoming competitions. Hopefully she be able to master the necessary skills to participate as an acrobat in the town summer fete.

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It's Jack's first day at soccer and he really wants to kick a goal. But, the coach has made him goalie and Jack thinks there's no glory in goal keeping.

One day, Robbie, who is always left out, gets his chance to join in and to hit a grand slam. The team is losing, so it can't hurt to let Robbie play. Robbie's difference, the reason for his rejection, is handled with subtlety.

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Sadly, the Able Ants are not the best soccer team in the district and Hubert is not the best player. He loves soccer but his skills are getting worse, not better. Maybe, magic glasses could be the answer.

When I touch a footy, I feel as big as a giant. When I run with a footy, it's like I'm as fast as a lion. I love footy.

Henrietta has a baby brother, two white mice, a chocolate coloured dog, a woolly mammoth, two long green socks with toes, one pickle eating best friend, a bathtub for sailing in and definitely a huge amount of discoveries to discover. If anyone tells you she make things up, you better believe them.

The worst thing in the world has happened. Davey and his friends have a big match and their teammates are falling like flies. And Mo Clouter, the school bully who hates cricket, wants to play. Luckily, a new kid at school just happens to be an ace player. Tay Tui is an awesome wicketkeeper but she won't stop singing while she plays, and it's so distracting. Then, more disaster. Davey's in trouble again and on detention for the match.

Davey and his friends are off to Gold's Camp Cricket to help them get an upper hand on the summer of cricket ahead. Sunil and Davey have their eyes on the prize -- Sunil as captain, and Davey as vice. But at camp they run into a new nemesis, Kaine -- the opposition's captain and Class A dictator. Between paintball, pranks and poltergeists Sunil and Davey have their work cut out for them. And what -- or who -- is appearing in Davey's dreams to give him advice? Can Sunil and Davey prove they are worthy of the leadership of their team? And who has Davey got lined up to help them win?

Davey Warner bets his friend, Sunil, half his birthday money-bought lollies that he can hit six sixes in the upcoming battle against their club rivals for the number one spot on the ladder. But, Davey forgets to hand in his assignment on lawn bowls, which just happens to be the favourite sport of his Year 6 teacher, Mr Mudge. So, Davey is banned from playing cricket until it's done.

Davey and his friends in the South East Slammers rep team travel to the country for the weekend for a match against the dreaded North-West Whackers. But not only is their cranky Year 6 teacher, Mr Mudge, chaperoning the team, school bully Mo Clouter and his band of buffoons have suspiciously joined the cheerleading team for the away game. Then Davey discovers that Max, his cheeky fox terrier, has stowed away on the bus, and no motel will put them up with a stinky hound in tow, so they are forced to camp in a nearby paddock. Tents are torn, Max eats all the food, and someone is snoring so loudly that no one gets any sleep...

Davey lives for cricket but Mr Mudge, his teacher, doesn't think it's so great, especially after being donked on the head by a ball. He confiscates Davey's precious bat, Kaboom. And of course, a selector has turned up at training and Davey's hopeless without his special bat. When his older brother asks him to fill in on his team for a big match, Davey is ecstatic. But, he's got to get Kaboom back, somehow.

Davey Warner and his friends have a Test match planned. A whole weekend of cricket on the beach, playing against Shimmer Bay and their captain, Josh Jarrett, also known as Mr Perfect. But, when Davey and his friends hit the sand, they find they have to share it with some unexpected visitors. What's more, Shimmer Bay has a new opening batter, whom Josh calls his secret weapon, and he looks a lot like Davey.

Davey Warner is passionate about cricket, his mates at school and their cricket team, the Sandhill Sluggers. His bat is named Kaboom and his dog is Max, who helps the team practise. He's an expert at catching them out. On the first day back at school, Davey gets detention because of the bully Mo Clouter. But, this leads to a light bulb moment for Davey and he comes up with a way to win the next two critical cricket matches.

Happy days! Davey Warner, Sunil Deep and Tay Tui have been selected to play for the local rep team, the South-East Slammers. It's a dream come true, even if Josh Jarrett, AKA Mr Perfect, is captain. Training is twice a week, no excuses. Davey, Sunil and Tay would go every day if they could -- the only problem is that it clashes with cheeky Max's doggy school. How can Davey keep his promise to his mum to train Max and play for the South-East Slammers? And how can his other friends help out so Davey can live his dream? But why is Mo Clouter looking so pleased with himself? And will Max ever behave himself?

This book is a mixture of karate, Hollywood and sorting out sibling differences.

Ash can't wait to play tennis with the big kids at school today! But when James's big school project breaks, Ash has to decide whether to help her friend fix his project at lunchtime, or play the game she loves. What will she do?

Ash loves playing sport, but when she loses the lunchtime touch footy match, it sends her into a spin. What if she can't win anything ever again? Ash knows the answer. If she never plays anything again, then she won't have to lose! Will Ash quit sport for good?

Ash has a fun hockey game coming up, but on the day of the match she wakes up on the wrong side of bed. Everything seems too hard, and Ash just can't seem to look on the bright side. Will she let her miserable mood ruin her day?

Ash and James have been invited to their friend's birthday. It's a fancy-dress party and of course, Ash is dressed as a tennis player! But when Ash loses her favourite tennis racquet, she is so worried. Even with James's help, will she ever find it?

Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and exciting new illustrated series about school, sport, friendship and family. Ash loves to play sport. She's tried karate, softball, netball and gymnastics. But none of those sports give her that tingly feeling, the one where you know it's something you'll absolutely love to do. How will Ash ever choose?

Ash is so excited to get a NEW PUPPY! He is full of energy and ready to play, but every game Ash chooses ends in disaster! Whatever will Ash do?

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Ash LOVES tennis. So when it's the school sports carnival, Ash wishes she was playing tennis instead. Will Ash find her school spirit and help her team win the day?

It's the day of the tennis tournament and Ash is so excited to compete! But Ash forgets her favourite hat, there's a flat tyre and Ash wonders how they will ever get there! Will Ash arrive in time for her big match?

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In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Leo Messi, one of the worlds most skilled and celebrated footballers

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Matty loves football. He's South Sydney's number one fan and the star scorer in his own local team. He knows he can help his team to the semifinals and beyond. But, things don't go to plan and now it seems Matty won't be able to help his team to victory after all. But, help can come from surprising places and people.

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Maxi is stoked to hear that Juniors from a British ocean swimming club are coming to visit Buckler. If the trip is a success, he and his mates will visit their club in England next year! Maxi is keen for it to be perfect, but someone sneaky is trying to wreck their plans and is writing mean lies online. Can Maxi patch things up before their beach rescue demonstration becomes a beach battle?

Maxi joins Buckler Ocean Swimming Club to have a bit of fun with his mates. But then a big prize for the Junior Ocean Challenge is announced. The winner will get money for their club and a day with legendary lifeguard Mick Hawk! Maxi would do anything to win. Especially as it might help save Buckler. Will his hard work and determination pay off, or will Maxi's arch-enemy ruin his chances?

When Maxi and his friends discover that someone has been dumping rubbish into the ocean near Bondi, they are furious. Who would do such a thing, and why won't anyone take them seriously when they report it? Luckily, Maxi has a plan - but exposing the polluter will hurt someone he cares about. Can Maxi find a way out of this messy situation?

Short books about boys playing cricket. The Kreepy Crawlies are using strange and creepy tricks to win and Maxx is getting angry. Includes zany, imaginative illustrations.

Short books about boys playing cricket. Maxx takes it up with the umpire - the other team are cheating. Includes zany, imaginative illustrations.

All about boys playing cricket. During a bizarre season of cricket, Maxx's team are experiencing a hammering with the cricket ball at the hands of the opposition and Maxx and his little brother, Rexx, have to prove how tough they are.

Short books about boys playing cricket. The other team seem ridiculously hostile or is it just over-enthusiasm. Includes zany, imaginative illustrations.

Short books about boys playing cricket. Super sledger, Thrasher Thatcher, has the batters, fielders, even the umpires laughing. Maxx won't win if he can't withstand this level of sledging. Includes zany, imaginative illustrations.

Short books about boys playing cricket. There's nothing spookier than a snake draped over your middle stump. Rexx has nearly had enough. Includes zany, imaginative illustrations.

Short books about boys playing cricket. Rexx believes Maxx can beat the Outhouse Rodents but their last trick was pretty devastating. Includes zany, imaginative illustrations.

Short books about boys playing cricket. The Dodgy Duffers are the world's most boring cricket team, but they could win if they put all Maxx's team to sleep. Includes zany, imaginative illustrations.

Short books about boys playing football. Maxx is about to kick the winning goal when his opposition squash him between two sumo wrestlers. Includes zany, imaginative illustrations.

Short books about boys playing football. Maxx's team need a miracle goal. Maxx's reverse-checkside-banana-torpedo kick might deliver it. Includes zany, imaginative illustrations.

Short books about boys playing football. Maxx's season playing with the Stone Valley saints is about football, it's about heroism, it's about moments of triumph, it's about pain. Includes zany, imaginative illustrations.

Maxx Rumble experiences grand final footy fever when the Stone Valley Saints make it to the final game, but the Rodents are up to their usual tricks. They will stop at nothing to win the game, even substituting a fake umpire.

Short books about boys playing football. Maxx and the Stone Valley Saints have to triumph even if he gets slammed in the process. Includes zany, imaginative illustrations.

Short books about boys playing football. At the end o f every quarter it's hard to predict, even at the end of the game, it's hard to say who is the winner of this match. Includes zany, imaginative illustrations.

Short books about boys playing football. Maxx has been stretched beyond all recognition but it may be the only way he can stop the terrible trio. Includes zany, imaginative illustrations.

Short books about boys playing football. It's hard to believe all these incredible things could happen and you could still win. Includes zany, imaginative illustrations.

Short books about boys playing football. Maxx has stopped breathing. This could be the end for Maxx Rumble, super cricketer. Includes zany, imaginative illustrations.

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Grand finals are different. Things go haywire. They go crazy. They go completely insane. And then they get totally weird. The Stone Valley Saints badly want to win against the rottenest team in history.

Eight teams, three weeks and one winner, that's the soccer knockout competition. The Saints want to be that winner, but before they even reach the second round, they must beat a team of geniuses.

Lots of bad things happen on the sporting field, but this is the worst: battling with my own brother.

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The greatest rivalry of them all! Mitch Starc's biggest dream is to one day wear the baggy green and play for Australia. Now it seems his dream has come true early! So what's Mitch's problem? He's pretty sure his team will be FLOGGED by the English side. He just CAN'T get the hang of bowling. His dad is EMBARRASSING him (and unfortunately his dad is the COACH!). His cricket whites have turned PINK! Can it get any WORSE?!

There is a new kid in town and he wants Mitch's wicketkeeping spot. The gloves are on! Get ready for a mighty Clash of the Keepers! Mitchell Starc and Marshall Spark have got loads in common. They both like keeping. They both like opening the batting. Even their names sound the same! So what's driving Mitch bananas?

Mitch Starc is facing his mightiest test yet. Lights on, fights on! Its time for the epic Day/Night Decider! Mitch is getting ready for the biggest game of his life. But Coach has a surprise in store for Mitch and his team: theyre going to be playing at night, under lights! And with a pink ball! So what else does Mitch have to deal with? The Wombats have just had the WORST TEAM PHOTO ever taken! Mitch has a cockroach ON HIS HEAD! His best mate is planning a party... and that means TROUBLE! Theres only ONE MORE GAME for Mitch to achieve his cricket dream. Can Mitch and his team end the season on a high?

Mitch and his cricket team the Wander Hill Wombats have finally managed to get runs on the board and win some matches. But they have just had the most disastrous training session. No-one in the side can catch the ball, Mitch's bowling is getting worse, someone in the team has poo shoes and now the Wombats are famous and Mitch is not happy about it. Surely it can not get any more embarrassing can it?

It's finals fever for Mitch Starc and his U10s cricket team! So will they be NOT OUT or KNOCKED OUT? Mitch can't believe that his team actually has a shot at playing in the finals. But now the Wombats are up against a tough opposition who look keen and play mean, and will do whatever it takes to knock the Wombats out! What else has Mitch got to worry about? He's pretty sure that his LUCKY STREAK is about to RUN OUT.One of his teammates is busy playing tennis... in the TOILET! The Wombats new team MASCOT has just EXPLODED! They MUST WIN the match, or MITCH'S cricket season is OVER How hard can that be?!

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Jade has big plans to be a successful netballer in her favourite position, Goal Attack. She comes from a super-competitive sports-mad family and wants to show everyone that she's got what it takes. But, so far, Jade's single-minded attitude has only succeeded in putting the rest of the Gems offside. Perhaps, a surprise friendship will teach Jade that she has to work with the team, not against them, to shine.

Phoebe loves to shoot goals and she's good at it, too. She dreams of being a famous netballer, playing in front of thousands. The problem is that she's nervous all the time, even around her teammates, and there are only seven of them. Things don't get any easier when her over-enthusiastic dad starts coaching from the sidelines.

Sahar has only recently arrived in Australia but she's already found friends in Sienna, Lily and Maia. And, when she sees them practising their netball moves, something inside Sahar sparks. But, having never played netball before, she doesn't believe she could be the player the Gems need - until she gets out on court. However, it looks like some creative thinking will be needed in order for her to join the team.

Maia's just moved to Australia from New Zealand and is finding it tough. She misses her cousins, her netball team and the way everything used to be so familiar. Even her school projects are reminding her that she doesn't belong. When Maia's mum signs her up to play for the Marrang Gems, things start to look up. That is, until Maia realises that even the way they play netball in Australia is different.

Prani is the comedian of the Gems. She never takes anything too seriously, even netball, and loves having fun with her teammates. But, when the coach enters the Gems in a netball tournament and asks them to use set plays, everything changes. Now, that there are even more rules on the court, Prani can't move like she used to and begins to feel she's letting the rest of the team down.

Maddy can't wait to play her first game of netball with her new team. She's been training hard and is eager to try out her skills. But, Maddy's excitement soon turns to nerves when she realises that things might not go exactly as she imagined. She's worried about which position the coach will put her in or if she gets asked to sit on the bench. Suddenly, the netball courts are the last place Maddy wants to be.

Sienna is crazy about netball, especially about playing Goal Keeper. But, Sienna's other passion is horseriding and when her Uncle lends her a beautiful palomino to ride at Pony Club, Sienna is ecstatic. But, she realises that between netball and horseriding, she barely has a spare minute. Soon, Sienna is exhausted and both her schoolwork and netball skills are suffering. She's even starting to lose her trademark sense of humour.

Lily comes from a family of great netballers and she dreams of playing for the Diamonds one day. She loves being on court and jumping for every intercept. But, Lily's worried that she might never be tall enough to make it as a professional player. And, to add to Lily's troubles, something mysterious is going on at home. Things keep disappearing and turning up in the strangest places.

Ten-year-old Garry Keenan is about to discover he has a special cricketing ability, which is a dream come true, right? Well, it is, except that sometimes being first rate comes with all sorts of new challenges.

Garry Keenan is the most exciting new cricketer to play for the Youngstown Under-16s in years. But can a talented ten-year-old off-spinner help his team take on the most feared XI in the competition?

If you love footy and think you're pretty good, you sound just like Nick. After recovering from an ankle injury, Nick discovers he has lost his self-confidence and is not playing very well. His Uncle Matthew gives him a new pack of footy cards and, during the night, Nick wakens to the sound and movement of tiny footballers, training on his doona. It's the Hammers, his favourite team, who just might help to improve his game.

Carey is good at schoolwork and sport and wishes that he wasn't. Winston says that it is worse to be bad at everything.

Bobby's football team has a dog mascot and he wants a real one to call his own. He dreams of a cuddly puppy that will join him as defender on the pitch. But, when a dog arrives next door, Bobby's love of dogs turns to terror.

Using the club mascots and various Rugby League players and captains, these books will allow readers to read about Rugby League and their favourite clubs and players, whilst engaging with text and practicing reading strategies. 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. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. 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.

After a rough start, Sam Kerr settles into playing soccer for the Knights. But there's so much to learn -- new rules and positions and strategies... Lately, it seems like soccer is the only thing she can think about. When she finds out she'll have to wear a dress and dance in front of a hundred people at her cousin's upcoming wedding (terrifying), Sam feels like she's all but had enough. So why isn't her best friend Indi supporting her? And why is school bully Chelsea suddenly a bit... nice? Will Sam be able to mend her friendships -- and score a few goals in the meantime -- before it's too late?

The 2006 World Cup is around the corner and thirteen-year-old Sam Kerr is pumped! Even though the games are being played on the other side of the world, Sam and her best friend, Dylan, are planning to get up early to watch the games live on TV. They couldn't be more excited! But there's more for Sam to get excited about when she's invited to trial for a rep soccer team; the coach of the team has seen Sam play and is blown away by how good she is. Sam is thrilled when she gets into the team, then she realises she has to juggle training with the Knights AND with her new rep team. And when her mum and dad organise a family holiday interstate it looks like Sam might have to miss out because of her new timetable. Sam starts to question if she's really ready for the big time. Will watching the World Cup convince her that she wants to play in the rep team, or will the juggle of school, training and games all become too much for a girl who has just started high school?

Sam Kerr has only been playing soccer for a few months and now her team is playing in the finals! She can't believe it! But when her best friend, Dylan, is appointed team captain, Sam is worried that his shyness might get in the way. Together with her other bestie, Indi, they must find a way to help him overcome his nerves. Meanwhile, Sam has become friends with her new neighbours Jake and Will. But strange things start happening: she loses her new water bottle, her soccer boots go missing, and her dog, Penny, disappears from the garden. Sam has had enough! It's time to get to the bottom of the mystery in the midst of preparing for her finals match. It's not always easy being a soccer superstar!

Soccer tragic Sam is devastated when her school's annual Sports Day rolls around and she discovers soccer isn't on the planned list of activities. Taking the matter into her own hands with the help of her friends Indi and Dylan, she petitions her classmates to create the first ever soccer team in the history of her school. Will Sam's mission to add her beloved game to the program be a success, or will Chelsea and Mr Morton stir up trouble and ruin everything?

Sam Kerr is an Aussie rules football fan through and through. But when she's excluded from her team she doesn't know what to do. Netball? No thanks. Chess? Bleugh. Her best friends Dylan and Indi think she should flip from AFL to soccer -- and it doesn't seem so bad at first. The coach is OK. The team seems nice enough... But with Chelsea the school bully on her case and the pressure of learning new rules weighing her down, will it all be too much? Will Sam give up -- or will she make the flip?

Scarlett Finnegan loves cricket but never gets to play on the team. When McGanty breaks his leg she has the chance to prove her worth, but is it just her talent. It seems as if she has a magic bat.

Meet the Selwood boys ... There's the twins, Troy and Adam, pulling pranks and making mischief, then Joel with his sneaky, cheeky antics, and finally little Scott, who just does his best (or make that his worst!) to keep up. Can Joel finally get off the sidelines and onto the footy field to play with his big brothers? It'll be a battle royale that's bound to involve the whole family!

The Selwood brothers are off on a family holiday, travelling from Bendigo to the Gold Coast. They are up to their usual mischief, and Joel's brothers are also trying to find out his sporting weakness. Will Joel be an amazing all-rounder, or does he have one weakness?

A prank-filled visit to the Selwoods' country cousins lands the boys in trouble with Mum...But will the boys maintain the mischief? And who will save the day on the footy field?

This is another adventure of AFL's Selwood brothers as young boys. At last Joel gets to play for the full season. When a new friend struggles to join the team Joe needs to be a footy legend for his team as well as a good mate.

Rushton Reds is a mixed boy and girl soccer team. When a television crew starts filming for a documentary, not everyone is working as a team. A big match is coming up and the team must learn to pull together.

Since ancient times, people have been fascinated by how things work. This series features the design and technology of machines that are part of our daily lives, and explains where and how they are used and the materials from which they are made.

Any three 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. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. 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.

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. Find out why Jessica, a basketball all-star, needs lucky shoes.

Pete's family is crazy for cricket and he is hoping that his team can take home the Jacaranda Cup. But, Pete dropped to his knees, knowing he wouldn't reach the ball in time. He was devastated. It was all over.

Joe marked the footy. He ran with it as fast as he could and handballed it to Angus. But, the umpire shouted that he'd dropped the ball. Joe is awesome at footy but he finds handballing really hard.

Luca never loses at handball. But, when he is challenged by Vinnie Ping, the Handball King from Grade Six, Luca wonders if he really can win.

Lucy desperately wants to win and wills herself to run faster. But, the girl is sprinting ahead of her. Lucy can't believe this is happening.

Lizzie knows everything there is to know about netball. Her dream is to become a famous netball coach. Lizzie loves talking about netball but she doesn't know why her teammates don't want to listen to her.

It was a killer kick, straight through the goals. Abby did a victory dance and skipped around Joe and Lizzie. Abby always wins at soccer but Pete won't join her team.

Ben dived. Jessica dived. Oliver dived. But, when Emma dived, it was the belly-whacker of all belly-whackers. Emma is a swimming superstar but she just can't dive.

Stefan threw his arms in the air. He'd won. But, there was no one else to cheer him on. Stefan has winning racquet skills but he wonders if he'll ever get to play a real game of tennis.

Standing at the summit of Coopers Hill in England, Stephanie Chiocci prepares to barrel down a slope steeper than the MCG grandstands. But winning the annual Gloucester Cheese-Rolling Race is just one of her objectives. The Collingwood AFLW captain has also taken it upon herself to save the family cheese-making business of one of her biggest fans. To do so Stephanie must defeat local toff Neville O Shea in one of the worlds most dangerous foot races.

You choose, athlete of the century or phenomenal sporting failure! You are ready for a day of fun-filled physical activity. There are so many cool sports to try, but you notice that the competitors look a little unnatural. The basketball players are way too tall and some kids look strangely perfect. Are they human or could they be robots in disguise? Will you become a sporting star or a victim of the weirdest world domination plan ever?

Many Australian Sportswomen are kicking goals and breaking records. Be inspired by these fierce athletes who are the champions of having fun. Sport (noun): an activity for pleasure and exercise. Maybe Australia's top sportswomen can help me discover my passion and inspire me to be the best I can be. What sport will you try?

Marcus is a maths whiz who is not good at sport. His dad is a self-help author who thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to... with hilarious results. This is 5 books in 1.

Any three 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. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. 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.

Any three 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. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. 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.

Its nearly time for school holidays, and Tiny Timmy just cant wait! Hes been planning on going to soccer camp, seeing his friends and playing every day! But then Dad tells the family theyre going away on an island holiday... It sounds like fun, but Timmys worried hell lose all his soccer skills! Can Timmy stay sharp while hes away?

Any three 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. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. 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.

The World Cup is on and Tiny Timmy is super excited. Even better, all the best teams are coming to play in the school gala day. Now, the Lions will have a chance to win a trophy of their own. If they want to win and take home the cup, Timmy and his friends will need to prepare like the professionals. Hopefully, that will be enough.

Tiny Timmy dreams of playing for Australia when he grows up. He'll have to work hard to make that happen but, now, he has a chance to be out on the field with his heroes at their big game. All he needs to do is win the soccer trick competition.

Tiny Timmy's hard work has paid off. He's starring for his school team and now the rep coach is keen to recruit him. But, it's a big step up. The kids are faster and stronger, and the standard is much better than he's used to. Tim will have to keep training hard and, if he gets a chance, he'll need to take it.

The Lions have a new player. Ricardo seems nice enough, and he's got all the skills. There's just one problem... He never passes Timmy the ball! Seems like he wants all the glory for himself! Timmy and Ricardo will have to learn that it's much easier when you play as a team-both on and off the field! Can Timmy and the new kid team up?

Timmy, Kyah and Shaes teams are all in the hunt for the finals, but look out... Kyahs team is suddenly short of players! Someone's going to have to step up, and Timmys super keen! But these kids are older and bigger, and Timmy will have twice as many games to play, and twice as much training to do! Will Timmy be able to play up?

When Tim tries out for his school team, he keeps getting pushed off the ball and doesn't make the side. The coach tells him he's just not big enough. Devastated, Tim tries some unconventional ways to make himself taller, with some not very successful but hilarious results. But, with continued hard practise, Tim begins to realise that, although he isn't as big and tall as the other kids, he can jump really high and has better shooting skills than some of them. He hopes it will be enough to eventually earn him a place on the team.

It's crunch time for Tiny Timmy- and not just on the field! There are huge games coming up, and big tests at school! It's all happening! And then another kind of crunch puts him out of action! Timmy will need to work harder than ever to get back on the field, and score top marks, too! Can Timmy cope with his big break?

It's time for the state team trials, and Tiny Timmy is super excited! But also super nervous...Is he good enough to play at this level? Can he fit in with the others especially the cool kids? Timmy wants to learn as much as he can, but he just might find that he's better off doing his own thing. Can Timmy stay strong, or will he follow the crowd?

Timmy and his team are always looking to improve their game . . . And now they have an amazing opportunity - by going into camp with the Women's National Team! They'll get to train like they do, live like they do, and learn what it's like to be a professional player! Will Timmy be transformed at training camp? Find out in Book 12 of the best-selling series from Socceroos legend, Tim Cahill!

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. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. 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.

There are two teams, but only one star pitcher. Let's hope he listens to his captain or it could be disastrous for the team.

Toocool, Marcy and Spike have been challenged to a game of basketball. Toocool decides that he has to be Captain. Marcy thinks that she should be Captain. Spike just wants the game to begin.

It looks like just another beach patrol for Toocool, the world's greatest lifeguard. Suddenly, a sea creature from the deep starts to stalk his friend and Toocool must save the day.

Toocool captains the Australian team in the First Test. But he no longer has the home ground advantage. This may really affect his game badly.

Jaws the crocodile has escaped from the Zoo. There's only one person that can capture the runaway crocodile, Toocool. With the help of friends, Toocool sets out to get Jaws.

Toocool hopes to lead the Park Legends to victory on the ice but the Westside Winners won't be an easy team to beat. Perhaps Toocool has finally met his match.

When Toocool discovers he is a champion discus thrower, nobody is safe from his mighty throws.

Toocool goes fishing to grapple with a giant of the deep, a marlin, but Toocool may have met his match. The battle begins at sunrise.

It's the end of the season and Toocool has led his team to the Super Bowl. Toocool is a fantastic footy player but one player has never taken the whole team to victory before.

It's the biggest game of the season. The crowd has footy fever. Topdogs are going to need a hero. Luckily they have Toocool.

Toocool has the best swing but beware the golfing giant.

Toocool at the grand prix.

So what are Marcy and her friends doing? There's only one thing that Toocool and Spike can do. Look out 007, Toocool and Spike are on the job.

There can only be one winner in the great kart race.

The Legends have been challenged to another game of soccer. The stakes are high. Coach Wong invents a magic formula that makes Legends kick the ball harder and faster.

The crowd goes wild at the MCG. The Park Legends are up against the Try Hards in a match day footy game. Toocool must try to kick the winning goal.

Toocool's team want to take out the NBA championship and he has to lead them. Will he survive the pressure?

Toocool has tried his hand at various sports. There's a ball game showdown in TC Park. There are two good teams, but let's hope the star pitcher listens to his captain.

Sam and Billy form their own rock group with Billy as lead singer and Sam on guitar. In one uncontrollable moment, Billy takes Sam's guitar and lets rip with unbelievable results.

When Uncle Buck comes to stay at the Toocool Ranch, Toocool and Roberto take a crash course in how to become real cowboys and attend the rodeo.

In Round 'Em Up, school holidays have arrived. After telling his mum that he is going to spend the holidays practising his drums, Toocool's mum decides that he and his best friend Spike should spend some time at his Uncle Buck's Ranch. And that's when the fun begins.

Toocool imagines himself playing rugby for Australia.

The big race goes on for two days. The weather is out of control and so is the crazy crew but Captain Toocool has to manage under whatever conditions he meets.

A new set of drums and Toocool wants to form a band. Marcy wants to be the lead singer. Spike wants to play his guitar. Wong just wants them to go and practise somewhere else.

Toocool is a standout on the skateboard. All he needs now is a ramp to practise his new trick and then he needs to find out if the world is ready for the TC Twist.

Toocool loves his soccer. With Toocool on your team you shouldn't need anything else but the Legends also have another secret weapon.

Toocool is on the mountain bike track. It's a race against time. Toocool is a speed machine. It looks like nothing will save him from breaking the paper run record.

Earth is being invaded by aliens and there's only one person who can save the day - Toocool, space captain.

How many strikes in a row have you had? Toocool thinks he's set a new world record. So does Marcy and so does Spike. Wong thinks that they're wrong. Wong thinks he's the best. Only one thing to do, let the challenge begin.

It's summer vacation and there's a surfing contest to win. Toocool waxes down his twin fin and hits the waves.

Toocool is playing tennis in the Australian open. He's stuck in the doubles but he's not sure he really needs a partner. He should be good enough to play for two.

It's snowed and Killer Hill is covered. Marcy and Spike challenge Toocool to a snowboard race. The fun starts when Toocool gets on his supercharged snowboard.

Toocool has built the best water slide ever in his own backyard. Now he's ready to become the fastest water slider in the world. It's a race against his friends and the stop watch in the local water slide competition.

World Championship wrestling has arrived. Toocool could be the next world champion. Before that, he has to beat Marcy. Marcy thinks that she's going to squash Toocool like a lemon.

Jazzy dreams of being a football star and playing for the CommBank Matildas one day. She has a plan to get there . . . now all she needs is a team. This determined leader soon realises that being on the field with her friends is one of the best parts of the game.

A group of kids who live in the same street decide to have a Wheel Race to find out whose wheels are the fastest - a scooter, a skateboard, a bike or rollerblades.

After school, Marco and his neighbourhood friends, who have all come to Australia from different countries, play the World Cup in the local paddock. Henry, the new boy from Kenya, is too sad to play while his sister is in hospital, but he amazes the children with his knowledge of cows and, when his sister is better, with his ball skills.

When Winston's new step-sister to be Macy moves to Woobawittawoo with her dad, life in their small country town quickly turns upside down. Winston is thrilled but Macy is miserable and wants to go back to her old school. Wooba has the 'Big Bread', but what good is a crumbling tourist attraction? All Macy wants is to become an Olympic Gymnast and have somewhere to train. It's up to Winston and his friends to convince Macy to love Wooba as much as they do so they can all stay there forever. But how? Could a gymnastics club possibly be the answer to their problems?

Tom and Harry are wrestling fans but their Dad has left it too late to get their tickets. A chance meeting lets them attend the night of the Wrestlefest.

Any three 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. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. 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.