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Chris is in the middle of a feud between her Dad and her neighbour. It is a very funny fight over a cabbage which turns into an out and out war.

An amusing story about a light-hearted journey through space and time, with a father and his daughter searching for the perfect planet.

One day, a stranger arrives in Camille's town. He has a straw hat and a yellow beard. The man turns out to be the artist Vincent van Gogh. This is an introduction to the great painter, seen through the eyes of a young boy entranced by his painting.

The Irwins have been invited to Singapore for the opening of a reptile park. While they are there, a Komodo dragon disappears from her enclosure.

From the practical to the philosophical, the interesting and big questions in this book are guaranteed to fire your imagination.

Eliza befriends a mermaid named Freya and loves to play with her. When Freya loses her special mirror, she is unable to return to the sea. Eliza finds the mirror but hides it so Freya will stay with her. Eventually, she realises her mistake.

Berra doesn't have a grandfather and Ulf suggests there are plenty of old men at the retirement home who would do as a grandfather. They go there to find a grandfather, ideally one who eats pig's trotters, invites you to tea and who can teach you to whistle.

England's most prized possession, the Crown Jewels, has vanished from the Tower of London. Secret Agent Jack Stalwart must triumph in his battle against a master magician to save the Jewels before they go missing forever.

Adventure story about Maisy Pickles who is sent to pirate school. At the school, she uncovers a sinister plot and uses her pirate skills to try to avoid disaster.

Captain Blunderbolt is a hopeless bushranger. And, Alberta, Maudie and Tully think he reminds them of someone that they know.

In his dreams, Guy becomes Captain Gallant, a hero with a devoted crew who have unusual powers. Answering a distress call, Gallant rushes to rescue stranded Martian children whose parents have been kidnapped.

Jimmy Cook believes he is related to Captain James Cook and has plans to become an explorer. He decides to start in Hawaii. But, first, Jimmy has to navigate Third Grade and win the Wheetblocks competition to get there. That means beating the world's most annoying person, Alice Toolie.

Captain Jimmy Cook knows even the greatest explorers have problems. To start with, everyone in the school wants to help with the Secret Dinosaur Dig, so it's just a matter of time before Ms Fennel puts a stop to everything. And also, a large smelly cat is sitting in the dinosaur hole. But Jimmy has found a map of the school with a great big giant X on it. And everyone knows what that means- treasure! Is Captain Jimmy Cook about to make the discovery of a lifetime (again)?

In 1869, a small town was outraged by the hold-up of the local bank by a masked villain, calling himself 'Captain Moonlight'. He turned out to be the new lay preacher, Andrew George Scott. On his release from prison, Moonlight led a ragged bunch of young desperadoes to stage a siege, ending in a shoot-out and the death of a policeman. Find out about his life, from his birth in Ireland to his death on the gallows.

Captain Pepper wants a new pet. He wants to be famous so a boring old parrot just won't do. The Captain gets his pirate crew to find the perfect pet. When they bring him a python, Captain Pepper is delighted but it may not prove to be the perfect pet.

Captain Pugwash and cabin boy, Tom, spy a ship with a mound of treasure and set off in hot pursuit. They must beware of Cut-throat Jake and his crew.

Two men were known as Captain Starlight. The first, Frank Pearson, left his practice as a doctor, stole a horse and began a bushranging spree, ending in a shoot-out and a policeman's death. He had so many aliases that his real name is unknown. The second 'Starlight' was Henry Readford who stole one thousand head of cattle. Find out about the lives of these two bushrangers, known for very different reasons.

Frederick Wordsworth Ward, known as 'Captain Thunderbolt' was a bushranger who plagued New South Wales for almost seven years. Thunderbolt was intelligent, charming and a great storyteller who enjoyed much public support despite his crimes. Although a horse thief and highway robber, Thunderbolt has become something of a romantic figure. Many legends abound, however, the truth is quite a different story.

A family holiday in a caravan leads to an adventure for Sally and her family. Sally dreams of being a writer and so her Mum suggests she make her own story about the trip.

Together they are the EnviroTeens and they are going to get very angry, because ... Singleuse Plastic Brendan may have an evil plan to destroy all the world's turtles but there is something else going on. Climate change. The EnviroTeens will do anything to stop this terrible disaster. Can they save the whole world, they sure will give it their best.

Captain Teggs and his faithful dinosaur crew, aboard the spaceship DSS Sauropod, must save King Jerk, a peaceful carnivore king, from deadly space mumps. Teggs must survive the mysterious carnivore curse and prevent a violent war.

Caroline Chisholm was a woman of incredible spirit, courage and compassion. Despite a privileged upbringing, she had a strong sense of social justice and was directly responsible for improving the lives of young female migrants to Sydney; finding work and housing for women and families; improving the standards on board the migrant ships and reuniting convicts with their wives and children.

The basic scientific theory behind land transport with information on wheels, engines, suspension and steering. Plans and instructions for a working model car are included. Diagrams and cutaway artwork reveal how cars, trains and motorcycles work.

Most villages have an idiot, but Casper Candlewacks' village is full of them. So, being bright and the only boy with any sense makes poor Casper something of an outsider. When famous magician the Great Tiramisu curses the village, Casper's father is blamed and sentenced to death by pigeon. It's up to Casper and his best friend to find the magician, reverse the curse and save the day.

Carla, a very bossy cassowary, leaves her partner, Calvin, to look after their egg for twenty-one days. But, the egg gets stolen and Calvin must find a way to get it back before Carla returns.

The exciting world of castles and knights from epic sieges to dramatic combat, with thrilling jousts and lavish banquets.

The thirteenth century journal of eleven year old, Tobias Burgess. In 1285, Tobias was a page at the castle of his uncle, John Burgess, Baron of Strandborough. Colourful renderings of the castle, the hunt, a tournament and harvest time are included.

Meet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the astrosaurs fight evil across the galaxy. On the trail of carnivore space-robber, the astrosaurs find a creepy castle on a distant asteroid - the secret hideout of super-scientist Dr Frankensaur. Plunged into a sinister mystery, Teggs must fight deadly robots, headless horrors, mutant monsters and a threat to the entire cosmos.

One night, Ollie Johnson wakes suddenly and surprises an intruder, a Fixer. When Ollie steps outside, he is plunged into a strange medieval world, where walls can have ears and eyes, and brains, and stomachs too. The despicable Lord Wight wants to take over everything and everyone, and only a couple of kids stand in his way. One of them is still in his pyjamas.

Answers to the questions young children ask about the wonderful world of castles and the people who lived in them. Attractive layout and pictures with lots of great information in easy to read chunks, a very appealing text.

Sometimes this adventurous cat is the victim and sometimes it is the victor. The story is told through the illustrations more than the words with lots of humour. A great book for reading the pictures.

When their owner goes to work, Squash and Ginny eat all the snacks in the house but still want more. Ginny can use magic to create unlimited snacks, but they need some crucial ingredients to finish the potion which sets both cats off on a big adventure.

An amusing tale of chocolate and revenge.

Funny stories with silly pictures about a rat with a bat and a flat cat, also a duck with a truck that sucks up muck. A wonderful spoof on simple readers.

Gus and Gloria have a lot of running to do, Mrs Gaskitt hardly ever gets out of bed and something dreadful happens to Horace. A fast-paced family comedy.

Mr Hooper and The Cat with the Coloured Tail travel through the countryside in their ice-cream van. They enjoy looking for heart shapes, and making people happy with their delicious moon-creams. But, a dark feeling is following the cat. Something is wrong. When the ice-cream van enters the forest, Mr Hooper and the cat realise the heart of the world is in danger. They must try and save it.

Cat starts reading to Dog, explaining that it's a story about a little girl who always wears a red cape with a hood. Dog loves stories about superheroes and wants to know her special power. When Cat advises that the little girl doesn't have any special powers and it's not that kind of a story, the fun begins.

Jamie and Tom decide to try crabbing and they manage to catch a real prehistoric crab. When looking it up in the Fossil Finder, a sneaky Velociraptor runs up and grabs the Finder. The boys must get it back. If they don't, future scientists might find their computer buried with a dinosaur fossil and that could mess up the whole of dinosaur science. The chase is on to catch the fast and cunning Velociraptor.

A child and her grandfather watch as a family of tiny caterpillar eggs turn into beautiful butterflies. At each stage, the story reveals their awe at the magic of what is happening. The illustrations come with notes on the scientific details.

One of the Minibeasts series, describing the physical characteristics, behaviour and habitat of a variety of caterpillars.

If you have ever wondered how many times butterflies flap their wings every second read this beautifully presented book on caterpillars and butterflies, including simple and interesting facts, an index, a glossary and web links.

A beautifully presented book about cats, including simple and interesting facts, an index, a glossary and web links.

Having a cat is a big responsibility. Your cat relies on you for food, water and a safe place to live. If your cat is sick or injured, it relies on you to make sure it gets proper care. Find out all you need to know about having a cat as a pet.

An introduction to how sea and underground caves are made and the unusual rock formations and animal life that are found in them.

Find out about the history, meaning, symbols and celebration of Hanukkah, a special event in the Jewish calendar. Eye-catching photographs show Jewish children all over the world preparing for and celebrating this special time of year.

Lots of fascinating information about the history of the Celts and how they lived. Find out how the Celts built their forts on hills to defend them more easily, see the different kinds of food they ate and follow the different festivals celebrated throughout the year. Full of facts, illustrations and photographs of historical artefacts and specially selected websites for additional information and activities.

A joyful celebration of family and culture, the Welcome to Our Country series introduces First Nations history to children. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy. Welcome, children! Nangga! Nangga! Yakarti! Tonight will be our Ceremony. Our family gathers as the fire burns. The smoke rises up as we take it in turns . . . Then clapsticks tap - one, two, three - but a stick is missing! Where could it be? Joyful and full of fun, Ceremony invites you to celebrate the rich traditions of dance, family, community and caring for Country from the world's oldest continuous culture.

Young Paul joins his father, artist Paul Cezanne, on a painting expedition in the mountains of southern France. The artist enjoys painting portraits of his apple-cheeked son but most of his paintings are landscapes of the mountain country where they are camping. The local people think the paintings are poor and laugh at his efforts. But, a picture dealer from Paris, who happens to be in the region, believes Cezanne's paintings are wonderful. Soon, Cezanne becomes famous and wealthy.

Barnaby is a pavement artist. This morning he started drawing me, Chalk Boy. I have a head that can think, eyes that can see, ears that can hear and legs that can run. Best of all, I have a heart that can feel. Thank you, Barnaby.

Simple factual information about chameleons. The book includes beautifully presented photographs and illustrations, a glossary and an index.

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...

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 Jindaberg Jets season is well underway, but the Jets are still without a win and the team is out of sorts. Charles seems to have lost his ability to score goals - coincidentally, he's also lost his special boots! Meanwhile, Benji is struggling with co-captain Charlotte's super serious approach to training. The search for the missing boots begins, and in this case, everyone's a suspect! Will the two champion Charlies be able solve this mystery AND find their winning form?

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.

Charles was the best player in the boys' football team. Charlotte was the best player in the girls' side. But this season they're both playing in the same mixed team. Is there room for two Champion Charlies on one side? And can they get past their rivalry to help form the greatest football team Jindaberg Primary has ever seen? With prankster teammates, a karaoke coach, dancing dads and an arch rival with an axe to grind, the Champion Charlies soon learn that achieving success is not going to be easy . . . but it sure will be fun!

Joseph Kaye is beset by bizarre and threatening changes occurring around him, including the arrival of a new baby.

When Mum's new baby is born, Chantelle doesn't want to be a big sister. All she wants is a special, magical cloak so she can make herself invisible.

Jamie and Tom return to their secret dinosaur world. They spot a village in the distance and set off to investigate. When they meet a herd of Triceratops, the only way to avoid being trampled is to hitch a ride on their backs. The boys realise too late that the huts are in fact termite hills. With insects swarming all over them, the Triceratops charge. The boys must hang on or be killed under giant feet.

A fun, entertaining stroll through eleven books woven into one. Charlie reads his favourite book, in which a character reads a favourite book, in which another character reads another favourite book.

Robust, no nonsense Bonny has a healthy attitude to herself and others that enables her to survive a day at Charm School although she is involved in some hilarious episodes along the way.

Jamie and Tom are ready for another adventure in their secret dinosaur world - and this time they're going right back to the dawn of the dinosaurs and into the Triassic era. There are many weird and wonderful creatures here and the boys enjoy exploring this new place, but when a Lystrosaurus grabs Jamie's backpack and disappears down a hole with it, the boys and Wanna have a problem. If they don't find the backpack, they'll never be able to get home again...

A group of pilgrims gather in Paris at Notre Dame. Their leader, Chaucer, the cat from London, suggests they pass the time by retelling stories from their countries of origin, including Australia, the West Indies, Africa, North America, China and India.

Simple, factual information about cheetahs, with beautifully presented photographs and illustrations. A glossary of terms and an index are included.

Princess Peony has had a bad feeling that her father might be a tyrant. She doesn't want to believe it, but he has a nasty habit of throwing people in dungeons...There's a royal party coming up, and the king is in an even worse mood than usual. He flat out refuses to invite the wicked hag, which can mean only one thing: TROUBLE!

One night, Chick hops into the farmer's house and has a little browse on his computer. Soon, she's bought a funny teapot, a frilly blouse, scooters for the sheep and a car for the cows. She just can't stop clicking. But, when she arranges to meet up with a friend she makes online, Chick discovers that all is not as it seems.

Marge and Lola are two chickens on a mission. They must win the barnyard talent contest to win tickets to see the famous singer, Elvis Poultry. But, first, they have to summon up enough talent to score higher than those heckling ducks.

When Sally's archenemy Dexter Maelstrom invites her to a demonstration of his new invention, she doesn't expect it to actually work. Dexter's De-Evolving Ray can turn chickens into dinosaurs! But when Dexter's chickensaurs breaks free and go on the hunt, Sally - along with her friend Charli and her baby brother Joe - must avoid becoming chicken feed. Is Dexter behind this dastardly plan - or is somebody else the bad egg?

Chico the Schnauzer goes on the biggest playdate of his life, spending time with all his dog friends. There's Susie the Sausage Dog, Penelope the Poodle and Digby the Dalmatian, just to name a few. Chico is amazed to learn about all the things their bodies are good at. He may not be able to do all that they can, but Chico discovers all the incredible things his own body can do!

Nneka's little brother, Chidi, is always saying his favourite colour is blue. Could it be that he just doesn't know any others? Nneka decides to teach him nine colours seen in their African village, from pink flowers to the yellow gari they eat.

In a ruined village, torn apart by war, a barbed wire fence cuts off a little boy from the hills he loved to walk in. One day, after rain, he sees a tiny, green shoot breaking through the rubble.

This is the story of Chinoise, the baby chimpanzee who was rescued by Born Free and their supporters in 2014. After spending her early life isolated and in captivity, Chinoise now lives in a special nursery for rescued primates where, at last, she has made friends and learned how to play.

Archie McBudge has just inherited a fortune, a huge house and a chocolate factory. But something suspicious is going on at the McBudge Confectionery Company. If Archie can't solve the mystery the factory will be shut down and his sweet fortune will be over.

Heartfelt tales of love, loss, belonging, family, friendship, and the power of kindness set against the backdrop of rural China. Any five 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 of the screen.

When Mei's mother remarries, Mei's world crumbles. The one-eyed butcher hangs his carcasses in Mei's favourite hideout and the two families' roosters don't get along. Mei has to share a room with a step-brother who snores and her brother, Guo, leaves home to study. It's all too much for Mei. She decides to run away, taking her chooks with her, to find her brother in the far away city.

Since the death of Mei's father, her mother has refused to keep animals on the family farm. So, when Mei finds two baby chickens, she shares her delightful discovery with no one but her older brother, Guo. Mei does her best to keep her newfound friends a secret but all does not go as planned. When Ma sells the chooks to the fearsome one-eyed butcher, their fates seem sealed.

It's Chinese New Year and, for Mei and her family, things are grim. It's been another bad harvest and the government is building a major freeway that will tear their little farm apart. One by one, Mei's neighbours are convinced to sell their land and, despite Ma's and stepfather Jin's best efforts to fight, it looks like their farm will be next. Mei and her beloved chickens must try to save their farm and keep the family together.

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.

Chook and his friend Praj are going to the Hindu festival, Diwali. But big crowds make Chook nervous. Can Praj help Chook overcome his fear?

It's Pet Day at school but Chook's friend, Joe, doesn't have a pet. To cheer him up, Chook decides they should try to find him one, just for the day. But, Joe is so sad he can't even come up with a plan. Chook must try to think of a plan to help his friend and be brave enough to carry it out.

Chook is going on holiday and he's supposed to play with his cousins. But they're still little kids! Can Chook think of something fun for everyone to do?

Walking to school by himself is too scary for Chook until Dad tells him the special rule for getting to school safely. Not talking to anyone until you are inside the school gates is too easy. But, not talking means that Chook must ignore Mrs Pho from the bakery, Eddie Two-Hats the busker and Mrs Holston, the lollipop lady. Chook knows he has hurt their feelings but rules are rules.

Chook Doolan does not want to play soccer. It is scary, especially when Ashton Findus and Marty Petrovic are on the team. Chook wants to find the courage to join the game.

Chook Doolan cannot wait to show his new ukulele to his friend Eddie Two-hats. But Eddie isn't busking in his usual spot. Chook wonders where he is and if he needs his help.

Everybody is excited about year camp- except Chook. He's worried about snakes and getting homesick. Can Chook find the courage to go?

Chook wants to be a pilot when he grows up, just like his dad. That means doing scary things, like talking to new people. What will Chook do?

Mum's on to Dad again about the state of the chook yard. It's patched with sheets of old iron, a toilet pan, a tractor wheel and an old car bonnet. It's time to fix it up. But, the trouble that Dad's in with Mum is nothing compared to the mischief that a slithery, brown snake has in mind.

Meet five best friends, Charlie, Katie, Grace, Jamila and Ellie, who've just joined the Brownies. Christmas is coming and the Brownies are getting into the spirit. With presents to make, festive goodies to bake for the unit Christmas party and a trip to the local pantomime, the girls eagerly set about setting up Christmas Cheer. Now, if only it would snow.

The fields near Bethlehem are filled with joy when angels appear telling of the birth of a very special baby. Men are travelling to give the baby gifts, but Madelon has nothing, what could she possibly give him when she meets him.

Forget everything you thought you knew about the North Pole. This book will change how you think about Christmas. Get ready to meet: a boy called William Trundle, his dad Bob, an elf named Snozzletrump, the meanest girl in school named Brenda Payne, a nasty piece of work called the Hunter, a most unusual dinosaur and the real Santa.

Chrysanthemum thinks that she has a perfect name, until she goes to school. Victoria says her name is a flower and only just fits on her badge. School gets worse until she meets the music teacher, Mrs Delphinium Twinkle, and suddenly blossoms.

The Church Mice are involved in one of their madcap schemes to earn money by entering Sampson in cat shows. Unfortunately, Sampson gets kidnapped by a couple of criminals on a tandem bike and the mice have to go to his rescue.

The church mice become stowaways but things go wrong when they find themselves stranded, alone, miles from home. The weather breaks and they almost give up hope of getting back until they find a fossil which holds the answer.

Cici has a lot to figure out. She's learning how to make friends. She's learning how to be a better big sister. Oh, and she's learning how to use her fairy powers. Things look easy for Kendra, a popular girl at Cici's school. So when Cici finds Kendra's lost doll, she uses her magic to play a trick; change the doll and Kendra changes too. It's only a joke but the changes could last forever if Cici doesn't learn to see the best in people.

Cinderfella from the Planet Jetsonia meets Princess Esmerelda of the Planet Earth and strange things happen.

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.

In this second hilarious Cinders and Sparks adventure, our chaotic comedy duo head for Fairyland to find Cinders's mother - and get more than they bargained for! Cinders and her talking dog Sparks are on the run, in the Deep Dark Forest, after Cinders performed magic at the castle and made everyone think she was a witch. The hapless Hansel is on the run with them, but only because he ate some of an actual witch's gingerbread house and she got cross. If they can reach Fairyland, maybe they'll all be safe. In the forest they will find three bears, a multitude of ridiculous adventures and one woman called Rapunzel in a tower. But Rapunzel may not be what she seems ... Will Hansel eat the three bears' porridge? Will Sparks offer useless advice at every turn? Will Brian the fairy godmother appear and actually help for once?The answers are: yes, yes and no.

Cinders, her talking dog Sparks and Hansel are on a quest, desperate to find Cinders mum in Fairyland. A mysterious Goblin appears and kidnaps Cinders after he sees her magical powers. Can Cinders discover his name and escape, or will she be trapped forever making him gold?

Cinders lives with her mean step-mother and wicked sisters, her life is full of chores. So when she suddenly learns she can do magic it is a big surprise. She finds herself at the palace in a beautiful gown talking to the Prince, but is this what she wants?

Aussie Cinderella who is hard-working, has a fairy godnanna and a lost thong is after Steve, the best sheep shearer in town.

In a hot, hot country, ringed with mountains on one side and jungle on the other, lives a princess called Cinnamon. Her eyes are made of pearls, which means that she is blind. And, for reasons her parents the Rajah and Rani cannot fathom, she will not talk. So they offer a reward to anyone who can teach Cinnamon to speak. People travel from far and wide to attempt it, but nothing works. Until a mighty tiger, huge and fierce, prowls into their palace and announces that he is here to teach the girl-cub to talk .

Summer has arrived and it's time for the annual 1st Badenbridge Brownie camping weekend. They're off to Waddow Hall and the five best friends can hardly wait. When they arrive, the girls discover the weekend has a circus theme but that's not the only surprise in store.

When Bonnie and Sam find a fabulous picture of a girl balancing on a horse, they decide to enter the local Talent Night with some trick riding of their own. They decide that Tricky and Bonnie will make the perfect team. When they find out that animals are not allowed in the talent night. it seems like the end of their dream.

Robot ruler or cyborg slave! A chance encounter with an escaped mini-bot leads you to a military science facility. The place is filled with giant robots ready to unleash destruction upon the city. Unless you can stop them, a mechanical future with cyborg slaves awaits! Can you overpower the mighty machines, or will you be crushed beneath their marching feet?

This classic Australian poem, more than a hundred years old, comes alive with fresh illustrations of the outback that Paterson loved so well.

Sam decides to walk to Steamers, a fantastic beach about six kilometres away from home. Sam's little brother, Clancy, wants to go too. Mum and Dad say it's too far and that Clancy isn't big enough. But, Clancy is very determined.

Spunky 12-year-old Clarice Bean Tuesday and her adventures at home and at school! 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.

Who can Mom and Dad get to babysit the feisty Clarice, her pesky brother Minal Cricket, and the school's guinea pig, Albert, who's visiting for spring break? (Not to mention teenage brother Kurt, who abhors daylight; big sis Marcie, who chats on the phone all day; and Grandad, who tends to wander off.) Only Uncle Ted, firefighter and movie addict, can be persuaded. Will he survive the week?

Clarice Bean's mother retreats to the bathtub with candles and language tapes, her father scoots off to his big fancy office and Grandad spends all his time asleep with a cat on his head, leaving Clarice with two painful brothers and a boy-mad sister.

The boys and Wanna are off on another adventure in the steamy Triassic and are on the lookout for a Postosuchus, also known as the 'running crocodile'. They eventually track down not one, but two of the enormous crocs and scramble up the nearest tree to get a birds' eye view. The ferocious beasts are fighting over their lunch, but when Wanna falls from the tree and into the water, it looks as though he's going to be crocodile pudding unless the boys can do something to save him...

A walk in the park leads to a walk on a tightrope when Claude joins a circus, throws custard pies and becomes the star of the show.

When Claude and Sir Bobblysock discover a ports competition at their local sports centre, they are very excited. But, Claude's doggy paddle isn't fast enough and he's not quite as good at gymnastics as he thought he might be. When some robbers steal the Gold Cup, Claude might just be fast enough.

Claude is no ordinary dog. When Mr and Mrs Shinyshoes set off for work, Claude decides what adventure he wants to have each day. Today, he and Sir Bobblysock go to the city for the very first time. They have tea in a cafe, go shopping and visit a museum. It's all very normal until Claude accidentally foils a robbery.

A quiet walk in the country turns into a busy day on the farm when Claude mucks out the pigs, feeds the chickens and encounters a fearsome bull.

A gentle stroll through town leads to leg kicking and bottom shaking, as Claude dances his way into the theatre and straight into the spotlight.

Claude and Sir Bobblysock go on holidays for the very first time. They build sandcastles, eat ice cream and sunbathe. It's all very normal until Claude meets pirates and discovers treasure.

One winter's day, Claude goes from throwing snowballs and making snowmen to causing an all-out avalanche.

Claude is no ordinary dog - he leads an extraordinary life! He's a small, plump dog who wears a beret and a lovely red sweater. He has a best friend, Sir Bobblysock, a striped sock who is grubby and smells a bit like cheese. Come along on his adventures! 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.

As soon as his owners go to work, Claude the dog likes to dress up and bounce on his trampoline, As he's bouncing, Claude sees a gorilla having a cup of tea and discovers that the gorilla is involved in making a film. When the two lead actors are involved in an accident, Claude and Sir Bobblysock are waiting in the wings.

Captain Teggs and his crew of astrosaurs are on their way home for Christmas when they encounter millions of Christmas presents flying through space. Teggs and his crew are ordered to take the presents back to Santa Claus and his elfosauruses. But, all is not merry this Christmas on the North Pole star and they will have to track down whoever's determined to spoil Christmas.

Clementine Rose is bursting with plans for the school holidays! But with the announcement that a new cooking show will be filmed in the village, everything changes. While Clementine is disappointed that her activities have been cancelled, she soon has an idea and takes to the kitchen in a baking frenzy. If only her mother wasn't feeling so sick and could help out when things turn sticky. Everyone wants to be a part of the show - especially Mrs Bottomley! - and it doesn't take long before temperatures are running high. With the main event being held at Penberthy House, Clementine has the inside scoop and spies some surprising behaviour from the contestants. Will she uncover a secret? And will the show be a flop, or a scrumptious success?

Clementine Rose is over the moon. Her ballet lessons have finally begun and Clementine's class has been invited to dance at the reopening of the village hall. There is lots to learn, and Clemmie is eager to get onstage. But, not everything is going to plan. At school, there is trouble with Angus and Joshua, and on the day of the big ballet performance, disaster strikes.

Clementine Rose is getting a new brother or sister - she can't wait! But everything needs to be perfect for the baby's arrival and no one seems to care as much as Clementine. Not to worry, she's sure she can take matters into her own hands. As the due date gets closer, things at the hotel get busier and busier. Aunt Violet and Uncle Digby keep rushing off, the guests are acting strangely and one particular guest is causing mountains of trouble. Can Clementine really do everything on her own?

Clementine Rose is counting down the days until her birthday party. But, first, there's the school sports carnival to attend and a very special race to run. There's also the all-important party theme to decide on. But, Lavender doesn't seem her usual self and a trip to the vet is in store. And Clementine has butterflies in her tummy for all the wrong reasons, and Aunt Violet is acting mysteriously.

Clementine Rose is heading back to school, and this year she has a new teacher. Mr Smee is very different and he sets the class a special project. Clemmie can't wait to get started. At Penberthy House, an intriguing guest has arrived. Miss Richardson is staying for a whole month to write a book. Trouble is, she is secretive, never comes out of her room and doesn't seem to like children at all.

Clementine Rose and her classmates are all abuzz. They're off on an excursion to a local farm. When Aunt Violet comes along to help out, no-one is sure just how helpful she'll be. Things get out of control when Aunt Violet and Mrs Bottomley go missing and Joshua is cornered by Ramon the feisty ram. Will Clementine and her friends escape from Ramon and find the missing ladies too.

Clementine Rose's neighbour, Basil Hobbs, is making a documentary about Penberthy House and has given her a starring role. Clementine can't wait to uncover the magic of motion picture. And, when a surprise present comes her way, Clemmie's interest in filmmaking grows. Aunt Violet is thrilled at the prospect of fame and fortune but Lady Clarissa is worried about recent troubling incidents that leave hotel guests very annoyed. Clementine Rose must try to use her new skills to expose the truth and restore the reputation of Penberthy House.

Clementine Rose and her family are off to Paris. It's Clementine's first big trip and there's so much to see and do. She's been practising her French and can't wait to say bonjour to her friends, Sophie and Jules. Clementine encounters some rather curious characters and, after a series of strange coincidences and a last-minute disaster, Clementine begins to wonder if it's all part of one very tricky puzzle.

Clementine Rose is thrilled: there's a giant tent in the back garden and guests arriving by the car load. A wedding at Penberthy House is just the thing her mother needs to help pay for the much needed new roof. But amid the excitement Uncle Digby falls ill, an invitation goes astray and, to everyone's horror, Aunt Violet is left in charge. All those beautifully wrapped parcels give Clementine a great idea.

Clementine Rose has been waiting for this day for such a long time - her first day at school, but things do not go smoothly. Her teacher is much stricter than she expected and she must sit next to naughty and nasty Angus the whole day. Pet Day, when her beloved Lavender, the teacup pig, can join her at school, has many unexpected and funny consequences.

Clementine Rose and her family are off to the beach. Clementine is delighted to meet the other children staying at the guesthouse. Freddy is a lot of fun but his older sister takes a little more getting used to. Freddy takes Clementine exploring the beach caves, where they discover a wonderful secret. Lavender escapes during a storm and it's all hands on deck to get the pig back safe and sound.

Clementine Rose has to say goodbye to her friends, Sophie and Jules, who are moving back to France. While she is sad to see them go, Sophie has promised they will come back. Plus, Clementine will now have an overseas pen pal. At school and home, things are also changing. There's a new girl in Clementine's class who looks set to cause trouble. And at Penberthy House, Drew and Will have become such frequent visitors that Clementine begins to wonder whether a very special promise is about to be made.

When Clementine's scary Aunt Violet arrives unexpectedly, the house hold is thrown into disarray. What is it that Aunt Violet really wants, and what is she carrying in her mysterious black bag.

Clementine Rose can't believe her luck. Her new neighbours have three children for her to play with and to top it off, the their mother has promised to give ballet lessons. Clemmie can't wait to put on a tutu and learn to dance. Something terrible happens to the local hall and ballet lessons are put on hold. Perhaps Clementine Rose and her new friends can find some hidden treasure to pay for repairs.

Clementine Rose is fizzing with excitement. Her mother's marriage to Drew is just around the corner and she can't wait to be a flower girl. Preparations for the special occasion are well underway at Penberthy House and it seems that even grumpy Aunt Violet has caught the wedding fever. But with the appearance of Sebastian Smote, wedding planner extraordinaire, Aunt Violet's festive spirit soon turns a bit feisty. Add to that an unexpected letter and a very curious house guest, and plans begin to unravel. Could the big day turn into a big disaster? Clementine will need to be on her toes as love creates chaos every step of the way.

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Cleo's best friend is away, her parents are busy and there's nothing to do but count raindrops or tidy her room. Just when she thinks that she'll never cheer up, Cleo has an idea. In the second story, Cleo longs for a pet but her mum and dad say no. Perhaps the answer is hidden somewhere unexpected. Two short stories about six year old Cleo.

Having a big imagination means you can always find a way to have fun. Two short stories about six year old Cleo.

The Emperor Nero believes that 'treasure is for spending'. With his gold almost gone, he sends a freed gladiator, Spartapuss, loyal servant to master Clawdius, on a secret mission in search of a treasure cavern at the source of the river Nile. The journey through the land of the 'Purramids' to the Kingdom of Kush is full of shocks, crocs and magic, courtesy of Cleocatra's Kushion. A rollicking tale with many puns taken from Roman History.

Clever Crow is an endearing and witty tale that follows the exploits of a hungry and very clever crow. Crow searches in the bush for food but he can find none. It is only when he comes across people preparing for a ceremony that his luck changes. Crow spots a big turtle egg waiting to be cooked, and he cries out, 'Yummy, food for me!' But it is not an easy task stealing a turtle egg - even for a clever crow. Crow has to be more clever than he has ever been before! Children will love Bronwyn Bancrofts's distinctive illustrations, and how the Djambarrpuynu language translation - Yolnu language from North East Arnhem Land - is woven into the design.

When he confiscates Trevor's power pants and tries to profit by them, the teacher becomes the target of Trevor's inventiveness, in this book about inventors and inventions.

The Australian song is probably the most wide spread and enduring of the old-time shearers' songs. The tune came from an American Civil War song, Ring the Bell, Watchman, and was written by Henry Lawson. The song was first published in written format in 1946 and versions don't seem to differ much. The version in this book is as sung by A L Lloyd in the 1950s.

The illustrations breathe new life into this classic Australian folksong. The eccentric shearers have their work cut out for them but still find time for fun.

Farmer Brown's hilarious cows go on strike after their demands are not met.

From climbing and abseiling to canoeing and a crazy bucket race, the adventure holiday promises to be full of action. Tim has just one problem, he is hopeless at sports of any kind. He wonders how he will survive the horrors of an activity-packed week.

A look at animals that climb. The book includes simple factual information, beautifully presented photographs and illustrations, a glossary and an index.

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

Clinton Gregory has a secret. Actually, Clinton has at least seven secrets just from last week. Every night, when no-one else is looking, Clinton does extraordinary things. He befriends a dragon, teaches a stegosaurus a new trick and flies around the world on a plate of spaghetti. Look in the pictures for a clue to Clinton's next secret.

Hidden in the castle of Rosie's great-aunt are lots of little princesses, ready to whisk her away on a magical adventure.

Tashi lives in a tiny village below the tea plantations where her mother earns a living. One day, her mother falls ill and Tashi must pick tea to earn the money for a doctor. But, she is too small to reach the tender shoots and the cruel Overseer sends her away empty-handed. Tashi needs a miracle.

Clara is not your average chicken. She wants to be a famous television detective. The only problem is this misfit hen needs a really big case for everyone to take her seriously.

The coastline of any land is a treasure trove of marine creatures, plant life, rocks and crystals to be protected and enjoyed. Here you can see what to look for, how to prepare and protect yourself. Although some of the weblinks provided are located in the United Kingdom (looking at tides and weather for safe exploration), there are similar sites providing Australian information.

The Sultan is greedy and lazy and has no feelings for his subjects. Out hunting one day, one of his diamond buttons falls off his shirt and a poor woman's rooster finds it and wants to give it to the woman. However, the sultan's servants see and chase him, retrieving the diamond. The rooster embarks on a mission to get the diamond back for the poor woman.

Everyone is looking for a top cockroach to win the Cockroach Cup. From the moment that Cool scuttles out into torchlight, he, or she, is obviously a champion. But, Cup Day brings more than a few surprises.

Cocky is a cheeky trickster who loves nothing more than pulling pranks on the other birds. But, when Cocky's tricks get him into real trouble, he finally learns his lesson. An hilarious rhyming adaptation of The Boy Who Cried Wolf.

"Imagine living in London in 1940. Bombs are raining down on the city. It is The Blitz. Germany is on a bombing campaign targeting big cities. Thousands of homes are destroyed. People are taking cover in bomb shelters. Two million children are evacuated to the country. But London Zoo remains open. Some animals are evacuated to keep them safe. Eric, whose great uncle works at the zoo, forms an extraordinary friendship with a huge gorilla called Gertrude. But when the zoo becomes dangerous, Eric goes on an adventure to rescue Gertrude and try to save her from a most unusual enemy."

Far away in the land of snow and ice lives Cold Paws, a lonely polar bear. Cold Paws shivers and wonders why he always feels cold inside. But, when little Hannah from the village becomes his friend, the cold feeling inside begins to melt away.

Rose and her friend, Olive, love going bush in Arnhem Land to collect 'colour' and pandanus leaves for weaving baskets, bags and mats.

When Uncle Max's best flying pigeons disappear, Luke's cat, Q, is blamed. Dad threatens to send Q away to the animal refuge for unwanted pets. Luke and Bree must solve the mystery perhaps with a little help from Q himself.

In the third book about the gizmo, a new set of characters become embroiled in hilarious, embarrassing scenes when lovesick Jimmy locks his pet dog in the car boot to win the affections of the snooty girl next door. The gizmo soon works its magic, with Jimmy soon living to regret his moment of selfishness.

Bertha found an abandoned home in the middle of nowhere and fixed it up. She called her home, Come by chance, and that is what happened. All sorts of animals, sheep, kangaroos and a cat, came to her door during the cold winter. She took them all in and cared for them until summer.

Run to the creek, perch on a rock, slip into clear crystal water. An visual and lyrical depiction of coming home to country from acclaimed author and illustrator Bronwyn Bancroft.

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.

Simple factual information about constricting snakes. The book includes beautifully presented photographs and illustrations, a glossary and an index.

This book presents Australia's convict history in a fun way for young readers. There are plenty of pictures and amazing facts to show just how tough it was to be an early Australian convict.

There once was a very hungry king who needed a cook like anything...but the king is very fussy, and none of the cooks he tries can make a dish that tastes just right. Then the most unlikely of chefs comes along: the shuffling, shaking Wobbly Bob. He's scared of everything, from catching fish to digging for potatoes. But can he convince the hungry king to give him the job?

Cookie loves lots of things like smelly smells, chewy things and Girl. Cookie and Girl play together and learn to make each other happy.

Craig Shanahan always dreamed of being a chef, but he was almost completely blind. Craig didn't let that stop him from following his dreams, cooking up a storm and opening his own cafe.

Claudia visits her Grandpa for the first time and finds he is an embarrassing surprise. She doesn't know how she will survive her holiday.

The copper tin cup belongs to Sammy Carl. His initials are carved below the rim, it fits perfectly into his small hand and seems to have been made for him. But the cup was made many years ago for his great-aunt, Serena Carlotta.

What is coral? How do reefs grow? Why are some of them turning white? You'll find the answers and lots more about the wonderful world of coral reefs.

Corduroy is a teddy bear who searches for his missing button because he believes that, if he is perfect, he will be loved and bought.

The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn't have to move from the sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel away from the comforts of the living room and venture outside. Could fresh air and sunshine possibly be better than the views on screen Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new best spuddy learns that balancing screen time and playtime is the root to true happiness.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Frank counts on everything. He is always calculating things like how many whales will fit in his house. His dad says, 'If you've got a brain, then use it', and Frank does.

Max Crack and his best friend Frankie are back with even more questordinary adventures! Armed with shiny new quest list, they are on a mission to find a meteorite, make a movie, solve a sisterly feud, eat truckloads of chocolate and set a world record.

Earl wakes up one morning to find his hair sticking up like a toothbrush. He can't get it to stay down and he keeps on getting into trouble with everyone because of his weird appearance. Earl doesn't know what to do.

'Tis the season for all of us to write our Christmas wish lists. But everyone knows - even the Crayons - that the best presents are the ones that you give.

Bonnie tries to tame Mister's hair but to no avail. Birds and beasts of every type jostle for space among the curls and tresses of this hairy book.

You are on a school excursion at the Entomology and Arachnology Research Centre when things go very wrong. It starts with a gigantic new breed of spider. Soon, there are insects everywhere. Whether it's moths swarming all over you or an army of vengeful praying mantises, the creatures are on the attack! Will you exterminate the bugs, or will you find yourself in the middle of creepy crawly chaos?

Cricket, I just love it. It really is the best. Batting, bowling, fielding, Twenty20 or a test. From classic catches to backyard matches, here is a joyful and heartfelt celebration of all things cricket.

Everyone in the class at Yabby Creek school is bringing a pet to meet the famous TV star zoologist, Davina Dabchick. All except Joe who doesn't have a pet. That is, until he meets Crikey.

The Irwins are crocodile-tagging in Cape York. Bindi and Robert meet a father and daughter who don't seem to belong up there.

Crocodiles haven't been seen in Curlew Creek for years, so Sam is surprised and excited when his dog finds a baby croc. What is he going to do with it? His mum tells him to take it out of the bath, his dad tells him to put it back in the creek.

Crooked Mick can do anything, even ride lighning bolts bareback. There's no-one else like him in the Outback. And, he can turn up anywhere, at any time.

A history of the exploration of the Blue Mountains, with delightful illustrations.

Crow is so lacking in self-esteem that she doesn't realise what a special crow she is. She wishes she could be more like the 'other' crows she sees. She flies off to seek her destiny and to discover that she is all these things and more.

Charlie can't wait until his new house is finished being built. Then, his parents have said he can have a dog. Charlie imagines all sorts of dogs and names but he is surprised with the dog he eventually owns.

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.

Cub loves exploring the Great Outdoors. As a Scout, he is prepared for anything. Anything, that is, except meeting a bear! When Cub meets Brown, a young bear who also loves nature and its wonders, he find that the outdoors, and the indoors, are full of surprises, adventures and friendship.

Becky has great ideas for cubby houses but they never seem to work out. Midge has moved in next door and Becky gets her to help. But, Midge just sits quietly, waiting for the cubby to be ready. One day, Midge invites Becky to her house and, in the backyard, there is a beautiful cubby that looks like a real house. Becky is impressed but there is something more exciting out the window.

Meet Curiosity, a Mars rover that has rolled across the deserts of the red planet searching for clues to one of science's greatest mysteries: has there ever been life on Mars? Discover the story behind the most ambitious Mars mission yet with Curiosity herself as your guide. Through stunning art and fascinating diagrams, the rover takes us on a journey from the laboratory to Mars, showing just how far human curiosity has led us, and how much further it might take us still...

Amber's neighbours are having building work done and her kitten is very curious about all the new people coming and going. Then the little cat climbs into one of the builders' vans and its owner drives off without noticing. The kitten escapes to find herself in a strange new place. Will she ever find her way home to Amber?

The Fent is an animal that can only be seen by Curly and his enemy, Billy Green, the bully next door. After the baby Fent, Pook, appears in Curly's cupboard in the middle of the night, he gets blamed at school and at home for the trouble caused by Pook's mischief. When Curly and Billy are used to lure the Fent into a trap, the rescue has surprising results.

Ollie is lost. The world he came from is just one of many. Some of them are almost identical to his. Others contain cyborg pirates, living castles, talking cats and, now, hungry vampires too. Getting back home is proving surprisingly difficult. Fleeing from the eerie Fixers, Ollie lands in a village, cursed by blood-sucking neighbours.

Zelda Stitch is a witch, but not a very good one. She is hoping to make a better primary school teacher and tries to keep her magic a secret from the vice principal and some troublesome children. She discovers living and leading a double life is very hard and not helped at all by her disagreeable cat Barnaby.

Danny and his Mum and Dad don't think a Category 1 cyclone is anything to worry about. But, Gran remembers. She knows what to do, just in case.

From an awesome sports car to a terrifying cyclone, from magical creatures to a haunted mango tree, these tales from up north are an enjoyable collection of well-written short stories full of fun, adventure and magic.