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Boone Shepard


Gabriel Bergmoser - 2016
    You might have heard the rumours—whispers of an evil plot involving time travel, dangerous experiments, a secret fortress, a terrible book, famous authors and, regrettably, murder. You might also have heard of heroes who were caught up in this plot, fighting to do the right thing. That sounds a lot more impressive than it actually was. My name is Boone Shepard. I’m here to set the record straight.”Boone is taking a break from writing for The Chronicle newspaper to hunt down and destroy every last copy of a very rare, very dangerous book. But then his editor calls to demand he investigate a missing persons case deep in the Scottish Highlands—in the company of his rival, photographer Promethia Peters—and he is forced to abandon his personal goals and get back to work. Restless and begrudging, Boone is unprepared when this hunt leads him back to the one story that won’t stop chasing him—his own. Boone Shepard is the first in a series of young adult novels following the adventures of an Australian expat, errant journalist and accidental hero.

Secret of the Stone Face


Phyllis A. Whitney - 1977
    While staying with her mother in an old Victorian hotel, a young girl becomes entangled in a mystery involving a dangerous old mill, a labyrinth, and faked antiques.

The Curse of Hera (Camp Hercules #1)


P.J. Hoover - 2018
    . . The last thing Logan wants to do with his entire summer is go to some fake mythology-themed camp, but that’s exactly what he’s stuck doing. When he gets there, it’s even worse than he imagined. Each bunk has to re-enact one of the twelve labors of Hercules, sword fighting and all. The whole thing is ridiculous . . . at least he thinks it is until he finds out that everything is real: Mount Olympus, the three Fates who run the trading post, and . . . oh wait! That can’t really be a Hydra, can it?Worst of all, nothing will ever change because Hera has placed a curse on Hercules, making the labors repeat over and over forever. Logan and his friends decide to break the curse, but everything is going against them: a grouchy old sea god, a dragon with one hundred heads, vampire tree-nymphs, and Hera, the queen of the gods herself. Can Logan, Harper, and Daniel break the curse before it’s too late?Don't miss this first adventure in the Camp Hercules series perfect for Rick Riordan fans!

Field Trip Trouble


Meredith Badger - 2006
    With school camp coming up, will she be forced to choose between her new bestie and her old bestie?

Miss Osborne-the-Mop


Wilson Gage - 1963
    Jody discovers she has magic powers, and turns a mop into a person.

The Fart Book: Whiff it, Sniff it, Lay it, Rip it! - Milo Snotrocket's Gross-out Guide to Thunderpants and Toilet Tunes (The Disgusting Adventures of Milo Snotrocket)


J.B. O'Neil - 2012
    Thank you J.B O'Neill - I will definitely get all your books to keep my child laughing." -- Lisa D."Absolutely hysterical!...If you want to laugh your way through, from page to page, this is your opportunity and the price is perfect. Get your copy now, it will put a smile on your face!" -- Tom Foster"This ebook had me and my kids laughing from start to finish!...Talk about a fun Friday night!" -- Rob RodenparkerThe #1 Bestseller!If you want to laugh your way through, from page to page, this is your opportunity and the price is perfect. I am still laughing, and a good laugh, and a sense of humor are true treasures. Get your copy now, it will put a smile on your face!Whether you're a "professional" butt-whistler...or simply can't resist impressing your friends every now and then with a face-melting fart...you'll laugh out loud at this hilarious book with dozens of amazing illustrations.You (& Your Kids) Will Laugh Out Loud!Learn from the master of bottom-burping disaster himself - Milo Snotrocket - as he demonstrates all 27 different kinds of farts (and the perfect situations to use them to your stinky advantage) like these:The ScreamThe SputterThe Rotten Egg CloudThe Cough Cover-UpThe Sonic BoomWARNING: Don't forget to check your shorts after you finish "The Fart Book"...because you'll laugh so hard you might be farting yourself for the rest of the day!Purchase "The Fart Book" right now for your kids while this low introductory price is still available.

Archy's Life of Mehitabel


Don Marquis - 1938
    Don Marquis' creations have been constantly in print since 1934.

Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World


Konnie Huq - 2019
    Her best friend in the whole world is moving to Solihull because one of her dads has a new job there. Solihull?! Where even is that?! Cookie begs her parents for a pet to fill the void but they have given her an absolute NO. It would be way too expensive and way way too messy. But Cookie has never been a fan of the word 'no' so she visits the pet shop anyway and sets her heart on the sweetest cutest kitteniest kitten ever: Bluey. But then . . . DISASTER! The most ANNOYING boy she's ever met in her entire nine years goes into the pet shop, buys Bluey and renames her Nigel! And then he joins her year at school! And if that wasn't bad enough, he moves in next door to her. AAAAGGGGHHHHH! But it's not all bad . . . Cookie gets the chance to go on her favourite TV show, Brainbusters. It's only a chance though - she'll have to win the school science competition first. It shouldn't be too hard . . . all she has to do is keep her head down, and not get too over-excited. Unfortunately that's not Cookie's strong point.

The Trouble with Ramona and Beezus (Beezus and Ramona, #1-4)


Beverly Cleary - 2010
    Four fantastic books about these much-loved sisters in one bumper editionBig sister, Beezus, tries very hard to be patient with Ramona, but how many nine-year-olds have to put up with their embarrassing, annoying little sister? Sisters are supposed to love each other, but pesky Ramona doesn't seem very lovable to Beezus.The Trouble with Beezus and Ramona contains the first four Beezus and Ramona books in one edition.

Lunchtime Rules


Vicki Steggall - 2007
    Friendship fumble!  Ant (short for Samantha) loves playing sporty games with her friends at lunchtime.  But when one of the boys decides she’s too slow to play, Ant feels completely left out.  Can she come up with a plan to turn things around?  Or is Ant doomed to spend a lifetime of lunchtimes alone on the playground?   Over 600,000 GO GIRL! copies in print in Australia!

The Adventures of Hashbrown Winters


Frank L. Cole - 2009
    Like any typical Pordunce Elementary fifth grader, he's got a story. Actually he has several. There's the story of how he got his nickname, the story of how his treehouse club became one of the most popular groups at school, and, of course, the story of his untimely demise after a mishap with the beloved pet cockroach of Pordunce's walking death dealer, Hambone Oxcart. Will Hashbrown be able to convince Pordunce's own mob boss, Cordovo Figanewty, to offer him protection? Or are his days at Pordunce about to come to a swift and painful end? In this hilarious debut novel from Frank L. Cole, every kid who's any kid has a nickname, and half the fun of the story is figuring out how they got it. The Adventures of Hashbrown Winters will keep kids and parents alike laughing out loud, groaning in sympathy, and turning pages until well past bedtime.

My Notebook: With Help from Amelia


Marissa Moss - 1997
    What's more, her witty words and whimsical doodles encourage girls to express their creativity by drawing and writing about their own lives.This notebook offers room to write and draw -- plus lots of tips, quips, and ideas from Amelia to help girls get started on their own journals.

Paddington 2: The Story of the Movie: Movie tie-in


Anna Wilson - 2017
    Bigger and better than ever, the story of the new Paddington movie is both hilarious and heart-warming. Guaranteed to capture the hearts of fans, old and new!

Skylarks At Sunset


Rita Bradshaw - 2007
    And so when she meets and falls in love with Daniel Fallow, son of a successful businessman, she's quick to accept his proposal of his marriage. His family, though, are against the match, and so the young couple marry in secret. Grudging acceptance follows, and as the Depression worsens Daniel is persuaded to join the family business, unaware of his father's dodgy dealings. Tragedy is just around the corner, and worse is to come when war is declared in 1939: as Daniel leaves to fight and her children are evacuated, Hope wonders if she will ever have all her family around her again...

The Eight-Shilling Girl


Faye Godwin - 2021