New Releases by Morris Gleitzman

''A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph If you don''t wake up to yourself, Smalley,'' Mr Cruickshank said, ''do you know what you''re going to end up as?'' ''Sheep''s poop, sir,'' said Mark. Mark''s father has always wanted him to be a Somebody. But unless Mark picks up at school, it looks like sheep''s poop is where he''s heading. Then Mark and his friends discover they''ve lived before. Not only that – they were Famous and Important People! Which is lots of fun. At first. A funny, fast-moving story about the ups and downs of being a Somebody. ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can''t get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian

''Another example of Gleitzman’s real talent in writing honest stories that hit home with kids.'' Kids Book Review LONGLISTED FOR THE 2003 CHILDREN’S PEACE LIT AWARD Ginger is allergic to cats. And possibly to her family as well. She''s also not keen on the cat food in her breakfast bowl or the school principal trying to kill her best friend. The question on everyone''s lips is - will Ginger snap? Join Ginger as she navigates through her worst week ever, complete with sneezing allergies, evil Vice Principals, and the feeling of not fitting in. The cast of characters and series of events will have you in stitches, but underneath the hilarity lies a deeper issue of a girl struggling to find her place in the world. Morris Gleitzman once again demonstrates his exceptional ability in creating truthful and poignant narratives for children, evoking empathy and encouraging readers to identify with relatable themes and characters. ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can''t get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian

A story of adventure, ball control and hope. Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia? Sometimes, to save the people you love, you have to go overboard.

After Amy loses her dad and Sprocket loses his memory, the two of them are on a quest that will take them to the weirdest nidist colony in the world. They discover deadly secrets that lure deeper into the mystery.

The kitchen was a mess. Packets and jars had been flung around. Half the stuff in the fridge was on the floor. There was a trail of flour running through the passage. For a second Jake thought one of the magazine people must have had an urge to make a cake and decided to do it in their room. Or was someone else in the house? Jake''s an only kid. He''s the only kid in his family. He''s the only kid on his island. Or that''s what he thinks . . .

I put my face close to the cocky''s and gave it a look. Don''t be scared, you poor little thing, the look said. I want to help you. ''Rack off,'' said the cocky. The last thing Rowena wants in her life right now is a crazy cockatoo. She''s got enough problems of her own. For a start, she''s just splattered twoo hundred grown-ups with jelly and custard. But a crook-tempered cockatoo, Ro discovers, can be just the friend she needs.

From two of Australia''s wickedest authors comes this collection of six shocking children''s stories. They are: The Slobberers, Battering Rams, Croaked, Dead Ringers, The Creeper and Till Death Us Do Part.

Amy''s mum is missing, her dad''s left and she''s stuck with a baby she''s never seen before. Meanwhile Sprocket has no idea how he ended up all alone in the bush, naked and with no food. But one thing''s for sure - being chased around by fiendish little brats isn''t going to help him remember anything ...

In no time at all, Amy and Sprocket were covered with scampering, crawling, hopping insects and spiders. They were in Sprocket''s hair and eyes and earholes. He gasped and sucked in air. And with the air he drew in a huge spider. It squirmed and wriggled inside his mouth like a live, damp feather. He spat it out with a scream ...

He''s good at changing nappies. He''s brilliant at wiping food off walls. His mum calls him Mr Dependable. But Angus is desperate to be wild and baby-free. Can a bold and brave plan stop his mum getting pregnant again?

To solve the mystery and save their step family Rory and Dawn must find Karl. What awaits them in the abandoned refinery, a new beginning or a horrible end? Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Worried because his parents'' constant fighting has been aggravated by their financial troubles, twelve-year-old Keith decides to solve the problem by running away to pick up a fortune in the Australian opal fields.

The adventures of twelve-year-old Keith as he tries to cheer up his parents in such ways as painting their shop in bright colors and convincing them to move from gloomy England to a place called Paradise. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Felix is a grandfather. He has achieved much in his life and is widely admired in the community. He has mostly buried the painful memories of his childhood, but they resurface when his granddaughter Zelda comes to stay with him. Together they face a cataclysmic event armed only with their gusto and love, an event that helps them achieve salvation from the past, but also brings the possibility of destruction.