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Someone is imprisoned in a horrible cage, but why is Jack trying to get caught by Ranger Johnny Wolf? What is Foxie up to? And just who is sharing Jack's basket these days? Everything is fine in Doggeroo until Sarge falls ill. Auntie Tidge is at hand to look after Jack, but Foxie is being disagreeable (again). When will Sarge be back? In no time, Jack has both a case and a moral dilemma - or even two. Is it right to leave his most dangerous enemy trussed up in a cage? And, who will mind the boy while he's off detecting?

No mission is too dangerous for Zac Power! The world is still in danger and there's only one top-secret agent up to the job.This collection of missions from the blockbuster series includes: Shipwreck, Overdrive, Foul Play, River Rampage, Fossil Fury and Shock Music. Join Zac Power as he battles to save the world... and take the rubbish out.

Istanbul, Turkey, 1955. Benedict Hitchens, once a world-renowned archaeologist, is now a discredited - but still rather charming - shell of his former self. Once full of optimism and adventure, his determination to prove that Achilles was an historical figure led him to his greatest love, Karina, on the island of Crete and to his greatest downfall, following the disappearance of an enigmatic stranger, Eris. He has one last chance to restore his reputation, solve the mystery of Eris and prove his Achilles theory. But it is full of risk and possibly fatal consequences....

Loosely based on a true story, this is an inspiring and unflinching account of a brave boy's struggle to recover from abuse. Josh is sexually abused in an institution where he goes after his grandmother falsely accuses his father of abusing him. Told from the boy's perspective as a 16 year old looking back, this is a very personal story of triumph over the odds and also a confronting look at some of society's systems and institutions.

The autobiography of a cycling legend that will become a much-loved classic. The much-anticipated autobiography of the greatest Australian cyclist of all time. Famous in the sport for his meticulous preparation and an athlete who prided himself on his ability to leave it all on the road, Evans writes about the triumphs, the frustrations, the training, the preparation, the psychology of the sport, his contemporaries, the legends and his enduring love of cycling. A riveting and forensic account of his life on the bike....

A fantastic compilation containing six more Zac Power books: Join Zac Power as he battles to save the world... and tidy his room! A fantastic compilation containing six more Zac Power books: Blockbuster, Sky High, Volcanic Panic, Boot Camp, Swamp Race, and Horro House.

This collection includes "Lunar Strike", "Sudden Drop", "Shockwave", "High Risk", "Undercover" and "Thrill Ride."

From the author of the best-selling Truly Tan series comes a hilariously jam-packed new adventure series for boys. A hilarious series about a legend named Danny Best. Best by name, Best by reputation.... Danny Best doesn't just think he's the Best. He knows it! With his friends Fab, Clancy, Sticks, Dylan and Mae, plus trusty dog Pugsley, Danny turns every single day into one crazy adventure.

The year is 1793. The island nations of the South Pacific, having suffered at the hands of Tonga's evil King Tui'puloto for too long, are on the brink of civil war. When two heroic young warriors Sevesi and Hiki dare to challenge the king's absolute power, they only narrowly escape with their lives. The pair seek sanctuary with the rebel tribes of Ha'apai. But instead of finding a safe haven, they are accused of being spies. Lords of the Pacific is an unforgettable tale of love, revenge, and war.

Alan King reminds us of the beauty of efficiency. His poems do not waste moments or words. These are wonderful journeys into the lives of everyone (something of you is here, I guarantee it), effortless, peaceful but powerful walks that focus upon the compassionate things: Friendship, love, family, justice, tradition. Alan King has started his own tradition in Drift, one born of his own generation but timeless and strong; a voice we should all hope will be showcased for years.

For centuries, emperors, historians, and even the Vatican have tried to locate Ivan the Terrible's magnificent Library of Gold - a fabled archive of gilded, bejewelled scripts and lost knowledge dating back to the ancient Greeks. Now one volume, The Book of Spies, has surfaced, and along with it a shadowy cabal. When the CIA unearths a connection between the legendary library and a terrorist-funded bank account, they turn to rare books curator Eva Blake for help. Then an attempt is made on Eva's life.

The third book in a hilarious series about a legend named Danny Best. Best by name, Best by reputation...Danny Best is always first. First to wrestle a wild pig. First to swim with crocodiles. First to eat the eyeballs of a dead yak. If the challenge is EPIC, Danny will be first. This audiobook is filled with four awesome stories, each one about Danny Best. So you'll be impressed.

Super-smart hackers are attacking the software that protects the GIB's ultra-powerful satellite, WorldEye. Sources lead Zac to Bladesville, a huge city where all the latest games and gadgets are developed. Can Zac track down the hackers, and outsmart them?

The year is 1796, and three and a half years have passed since Captain Lightfoot and his crew helped restore justice and peace to Tonga. It is time for them to return to their colony in New Holland, and then on to Mother England. But fate plays strange tricks in this vast ocean, even on the true of heart, and Lightfoot and his Polynesian crew find themselves facing an old enemy. Meanwhile, far off in the Torres Strait, a Dutch East India merchant ship is wrecked on an uncharted reef.

The third book in a hilarious series about a legend named Danny Best. Best by name, Best by reputation...Danny Best is always first. First to wrestle a wild pig. First to swim with crocodiles. First to eat the eyeballs of a dead yak. If the challenge is EPIC, Danny will be first. This audiobook is filled with four awesome stories, each one about Danny Best. So you'll be impressed.

Best by name, Best by reputation.... We all know that Danny Best is the best (because he has told us!). We also know that he is full on. Now we are going to find out that this total legend is...never wrong! From best-selling author Jen Storer comes the second audiobook in the Danny Best series, a collection of very funny short stories about life, as seen through the eyes of Danny, who with his gang of friends and trusty dog Pugsley rules the neighbourhood.

From best-selling author Jen Storer comes the second book in the Danny Best series, a collection of very funny short stories about life, as seen through the eyes of Danny, who with his gang of friends and trusty dog Pugsley rules the neighbourhood.

From the author of the best-selling Truly Tan series comes a hilariously jam-packed new adventure series for boys. A hilarious series about a legend named Danny Best. Best by name, Best by reputation.... Danny Best doesn't just think he's the Best. He knows it! With his friends Fab, Clancy, Sticks, Dylan and Mae, plus trusty dog Pugsley, Danny turns every single day into one crazy adventure.

If you think the Olympics are fantastic, just wait till you read about the incredible achievements of the animal kingdom. In this world there are even prizes for coming dead last! Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner - A tummy-rumbling look at what’s on nature’s menu. Learn all about the wacky things some animals eat and the extraordinary ways they find food to fill their bellies.

Roger Thesaurus watches in disbelief as his worst-best friend Peter Dusting, sworn girl-hater and bully, falls in love with the demure, sweet-natured Phoebe Drake - and gets them into more trouble than ever before.