Most Popular Books by Margaret Clark

Larceny Leyton is a wild child - tough, smart, willful and proud. Like so many others, she wears her attitude like armour.''Trust'' isn''t a word in Larceny''s dictionary. It means opening up and taking the risk that you''ll be hurt. Truth and dare.Nobody gets close enough to earn her trust. Larceny makes sure of that. Yet deep down, she''s afraid of the voices that bring with them a wild consuming rage, a killing rage that drove her to the streets in the first place. She''s afraid of being betrayed by the only person she''s been able to trust - herself.

No fat chicks? When Mansy Miratoosi sees that bumper sticker on her brother Mark''s car, she''s ready to pluck his cocksure tail feathers once and for all.Mandy is a big girl and Mark''s mates need to know that lean is not always dream material. Featherweights and bantamweights beware. Mandy is out to prove that big chicks can be winners! If you like Famous For Five Minutes and Fat Chance, you''re going to love this one!

Collection of eight stories from the Mango Street series for young readers. Stories include ''Butterfingers'', ''Weird Warren'', ''Britt the Boss'', ''Wally the Whiz Kid'', ''Wacky Mac'', ''Copycat'', Millie the Moaner'' and ''Bold as Brass''. Includes characters such as Stacey the wrecker, Horace Morris and his wacky new girlfriend, and Millie Minor. Includes illustrations. Author''s previous titles include ''Pugwall'' and the Chickabees series.

Lisa Trelaw has a big decision to make. She doesn’t know if she''s won Teen Model of the Year or not, so should she go to Sydney and continue her modeling career? Her decision is made easier when her boyfriend Mike is offered modeling work in Sydney. But what will happen when Mike meets all those gorgeous Bondi Beach babes? Lisa finds that life has lots of ups and downs. For a while it looks like she and Mike are all washed up when modeling and love don''t mix. Fame has its price and maybe it''s too high.

Another great read from one of Australia''s greatest authors A kidnapping? Rival gangs? Ransoms? What''s happening in Coolini Beach? All the teenagers in Coolini Beach use the expression ''cool bananas''; life is pretty relaxed and free and easy but what does it mean when police crime tape is found around the public phone box and rumours of death threats start circulating through the beach town? Has there been a murder? The sequel to Coolini Beach 1: The Search.

Three major stress factors... a marriage break-up, moving house, loss of income for the family, and a new school. Link James and his sister Claire get the lot! How does a boy from the wealthy side of town cope with the tough guys at Westlands? How does the bad boy tag his father gave him influence his life? The constant moving threads of Link''s life up their tempo as he becomes a victim of his own perceptions and actions.

From one of Australia''s most popular writers for young adults Last time you met Lisa in ''Fat Chance'', she thought she was a beached whale. Well she''s back and she''s hot, heading for teen supermodel of the year. So hot in fact that the agency''s given her a new name, Rebel, and a whole new look to go with it. Okay, she got the job all her friend dreamed about, and she got the fairy godmother. But she got the ugly sisters too, there''s a wolf lurking behind every camera and she''s still looking for that fairy tale ending. And Lisa''s going to find it - hot or what!

A fun novel from one of Australia’s best writers for children and young adults. When Lisa Trelaw breaks up with her long-term boyfriend Mike, she realises that she made a big mistake giving up modelling to come home. Meanwhile, Mandy Miratoosi enters a supermodel contest for larger-sized girls and gets to the finals. Lisa and Mandy hook up on a plane to Sydney and find they have lots in common, including meeting two gorgeous guys that they just might want to hook up with permanently!

There are lots of brushtail possums at Animal Haven and Fur Bag is the resident mischief maker. But when Ringlet the female ringtail possum is rescued, she needs special care and attention, and Meg and Mike, the Aussie Angels, make sure she gets it. Then another ringtail is rescued from a flooded river and nearly causes a terrible disaster, but Boris Boola - who''d secretly like to be one of the Angels if only he could - and Carol the Camel, save the day. HELLO, POSSUM! is the fourth instalment in a series loved by children all over Australia.

A fun novel from one of Australia’s best writers for children and young adults The Story Coolini Beach is the coolest place to be if you want to meet drop-dead gorgeous guys. The surf''s where they like to hang out. But when the city chicks arrive like flies after honey during the holiday period the competition gets tough for Serena and her friends. And rough when the bikies come to town. Coolini Beach Cafe is where you find out what''s going on and who knows the latest gossip. Be there or be square.

When the Razors wreck the Top Boys'' headquarters, that''s it. The Top Boys are going to get them - they''re going to make the Razors eat dirt. Is Dixie the answer?

Fifteen year old Simone is lured by her new boyfriend with promises of a better life in a big city. On the run from a dangerous environment and her drug addicted sister, she arrives in Palmino with stars in her eyes and hope in her heart. Reality check? Okay. But what is reality when her boyfriend turns violent, the other itinerants brand her an intruder, and home becomes a drain or a squat? Simone''s story is the story of a society in which no child was going to have to live in poverty- a land of milk and honey, which for some people turns sour and is filled with despair. ''The way it is''? Not necessarily. With someone to tell it straight and someone to listen, this can be a story called BACK ON TRACK.

Partiendo de la premisa de que escribir para niños requiere no menos talento que escribir para cualquier otra persona, este libro describe, para empezar, los factores que distinguen la publicación y la comercialización de los libros infantiles y juveniles. Luego pasa a explicar las formas de escribir para diferentes grupos de edad y según los diferentes géneros, con ejemplos de reconocidos autores de literatura infantil que sirven de guía, estímulo y aliento. Esta edición corregida incluye un epílogo sobre los cambios ocurridos últimamente en el campo de la edición para niños. «Lo mejor del libro es la forma en que equilibra los puntos de vista de los editores, los escritores, los padres, los educadores y, por supuesto, los niños. Muy recomendable.»

Children''s novel. A wave of shark attacks and sightings have left the residents of Animal Haven feeling nervous. The new scientist, Adam, has a group of friends tracking the movements of the sharks and there is much debate over whether or not the sharks should be killed. All of the Angels are afraid to go in the water, but Adam''s mates have a diving cage, which allows them to face their fears. Previous books in the author''s series include ''Seal with a Kiss'' and ''Whale of a Time''.

A cockatoo is brought into Animal Haven. The cocky can talk so the Aussie Angels want to find it''s owner.

Twelth novel for primary school-age readers in the Aussie Angels series. When the computer cable is chewed through, it seems there''s a mouse around. The Angels soon discover it''s actually a small marsupial called a dunnart. Problems abound when Mark, who wants a pet, refuses to put the dunnart back he belongs. Author''s previous titles include ''Fat Chance'' and the Mango Street series.

Novel for primary school-age readers, the 13th in the Aussie Angels series. Carol the camel is sick of the animals and humans at Animal Haven teasing her about her bad breath and yellow teeth, so when she hears that the dental caravan is visiting the school she heads off in search of clean teeth. Prolific author''s previous titles include the Mango Street series and ''Rave On''.

Egg is watching TV and is shocked to be reminded that it''s Mothers Day and he doesn''t know where his mum is. 4 yrs+

Volume 19 in Aussie Angels series for young readers. When a llama suddenly turns up lost at Animal Haven, Mark decides that he''ll call her Lara and take her to school for pet''s day and win a prize. He employs various methods to teach Lara to spit at all the kids in class who cause him trouble. Geelong author is a prolific and popular children''s writer. She has also written the Mango Street, Aussie Angels, and Egg series.

Volume 15 in the Aussie Angels series for primary school-age readers. Oscar the owl feels left out because when all the action is on he is fast asleep. So he plans to stay awake all day and sleep at night. Someone in the sanctuary has to talk him out of this, but who? Author has previously written the Mango Street series and Egg series.

Captain America joins forces with the Punisher, the man who has just shot him, to go after the drug-dealers'' conspiracy that set them both up

Number 7 in the Aussie Angels series for late primary/early secondary school students. An old hermit vanishes, and his blue heeler dog, Sheila, becomes very upset and comes to Animal Haven for help. The Aussie Angels set out to help her discover why the hermit has disappeared. Author''s other publications include ''Back on Track'' and ''Mango Street''.

Egg decides that he wants to enter and win a race. He realises however that all races are not easy to win, and a little help goes a long way. Humorous word play. 4 yrs+

Novel for primary school readers. Ninth in a series. The Angels get a new principal and a new teacher, and Greash and Foxie become the teacher''s pets. Mike and Meg are busted over sneaky deeds with Feral the Ferret and wombats. They don''t know how what''s going on, but they know that Greash and Foxie are behind it and are up to no good. Author''s previous titles include ''Fat Chance'' and ''Okay Koala''.

One of a series of children''s novels. When a flock of wild ducks moves into the swampy area near Animal Haven everyone is excited. But among them is one pure-white duck. Eddie the cockatoo decides that the Green family should adopt the white duck, however Elsie the emu has other ideas. Author is a prolific children''s writer her other series include Mango Street and Egg.

Alice the labrador has eight pups; and the angels have to find them good homes. 8 yrs+

Paperback edition of a children''s picture book first published 2002. When Alice, Andy and Angie coerce Dad into getting a dog, their trip to the Lost Dogs Home provides them with a very unusual pet! He is boisterous, clumsy, big and smelly with Chihuahua ears, a Boxer nose and a Poodle''s coat. So what will they name him? Prolific children''s author has also written the Egg picture book series and the Aussie Angels adventure series.

Ben finds that he is not popular with the other boys at his new school. To make matters worse, he has to contend with the constantly bragging Cathy. But then again, maybe there''s a good reason for her boasting. A play-script intended for reading aloud. Suggested level: primary.

Following on from her impressive debut novel, Ruth, Margaret Clark picks up the family story once again, this time focusing on Ruth''s daughter, Katie. Katie apparently has much to look forward to when she meets the handsome Captain Peter Cain and becomes the international travelling companion to Madame Junot. However, a chain of catastrophic events and illicit temptations lie in store and the author takes the reader on a roller coaster ride across Europe, America and Cuba. Secret upon secret is waiting to be dramatically unfurled as this eventful novel hurtles towards its climax.

La sauterelle et la fourmi, dame corbeau et renard, Le lièvre et la tortue... C''est à un esclave grec qui vivait au Ive siècle avant Jésus-Christ qu''on attribue ces fables savoureuses dont s''inspira Jean de La Fontaine au XVIIe siècle. Grâce à un texte malicieux et une illustration d''une grande finesse de trait, revivent sous nos yeux les meilleurs fables d''Esope.