New Releases by Victor Kelleher

Gibblewort is a nasty little goblin who loves playing horrible tricks on his friends and snacking on mothballs. But when he decides to mail himself to Australia for some sun, things begin to go very wrong. From being cuddled by an octopus at the bottom of the Great Barrier Reef to being nearly run over by city traffic, trouble follows Gibblewort wherever he goes This hilarious collection features three of Gibblewort''s most memorable adventures: "Goblin in the Bush," "Goblin on the Reef," and "Goblin in the City."

GOBLIN AT THE ZOO: When Gibblewort wakes up at the zoo, he thinks he''s in deepest, darkest Africa. So he squeezes his way into a nice, safe cage u only to find he''s become the object of affection for a female chimpanzee! Every time Gibblewort manages to escape her clutches, he finds himself being thrown, kicked, tossed, shaken and even electrocuted back into the chimps'' enclosure . . . and Daisy''s long hairy arms! How is everyone''s favourite nasty little goblin going to get out of this one? GOBLIN IN THE SNOW: Gibblewort the horrible Irish goblin is driving his goblin mates crazy, so they pack him off to Austria for a winter holiday, only at the last minute ''Austria'' becomes ''Australia'' and Gibblewort ends up in the Snowy Mountains in ski season. Speeding snowboards, giant snowballs, talking fish u everywhere Gibblewort goes, trouble is sure to follow!

Gibblewort is a nasty little goblin who loves playing horrible tricks on his friends and snacking on mothballs. But when he decides to mail himself to Australia for some sun, things begin to go very wrong. From being cuddled by an octopus at the bottom of the Great Barrier Reef to being nearly run over by city traffic, trouble follows Gibblewort wherever he goes This hilarious collection features three of Gibblewort's most memorable adventures: "Goblin in the Bush," "Goblin on the Reef," and "Goblin in the City."

The great dome of the sky, black, star-sprinkled, arched above him, appearing at that moment so limitless, so vast and free, that the fences and cages of Taronga were dwarfed, reduced to the point where they barely seemed to exist . . . Every so often, there comes a story so brilliant and lively and moving that it cannot be left in the past. Rediscover the magic of our country''s most memorable children''s books in the Penguin Australia Children''s Classics series of stories too precious to leave behind.

When the label on his package home is smeared, Gibblewort the goblin finds himself lost in the city and in all sorts of trouble.

Gibblewort is a nasty little Irish goblin. One day he gets sick of the rain and damp of his homeland and decides to go to Australia instead. At first, he''s delighted with his new home, which is as sunny and dry as any goblin could hope for. But when he gets to know the local flora and fauna, he gets more than he bargains for and makes a hasty retreat back to Ireland where he feels safe and secure. The other goblins aren''t pleased to see him back and when gets really nasty, threaten to send him back to Oz.

When Gibblewort''s friends get tired of his wicked ways, they send him back to Australia where he explores the Great Barrier Reef.

Jenny finds a big, egg-shaped thing down by the river. When she brings it home it hatches and out pops a baby dinosaur. It''s very hungry - and that''s when the problems start. A dinosaur is not the best animal to keep as a pet, as Jenny finds out!

When the mayor accuses Tim and his family of harbouring a dangerous animal, they can''t believe their ears. Surely their beloved pussy cat can''t really be a tiger? What will they do now?

"From the spiky Australian bush to the ski slopes of the Snowy Mountains to the rainforests of Far North Queensland - and everywhere in between - Gibblewort the goblin has blundered, crawled and whinged his way through Australia''s vast landscape. So surely a relaxing day somewhere in Australia would be possible. But wherever Gibblewort goes this vast land of ours remains his nemesis. Will he EVER get back home to rainy ol'' Ireland?"--Provided by publisher.

Enjoy more of Gibblewort''s capers in this new collection of three of his memorable adventures in Australia.

When Jimbo plays the violin, the noise is terrible! In the end the violin decides to take charge . . .

He is born on a bare hillside near the end of the Dry Time. Abandoned by his mother, cared for and suckled only by a dog, he becomes a creature of the wilds. To the poor villagers, he hardly appears human at all, and they reject him. Yet the dog-boy, as he is called, proves to be a survivor. Against the odds, and in spite of his savage upbringing, he grows into a ''special'' child – someone destined to change the lives of all who cross is path. From a master fantasy writer comes the compelling story of a boy''s strange and perilous journey to manhood. Here is the tale which questions who we are and how we relate to the natural world.

Gibblewort, the horrible Irish goblin is driving his goblin mates crazy. So they pack him off to Austria for a winter holiday. But at the last minute, they change the address on his postbag from ''Austria'' to ''Australia''. He''s coming here again! This time he''s headed for the Snowy Mountains in ski season. He''s soon battling speeding snowboards, angry brumbies, talking fish and hungry eagles. Everywhere Gibblewort goes, trouble follows. Can Gibblewort really become the snowboarding champion of Australia? 7 yrs+

Goblin in the bush -- Gibblewort is a nasty little Irish goblin. Sick of the rainy weather in Ireland, he decides to move to Australia.

The Grimes are a really grimy bunch. Yet they all seem happy enough. Until one day their dog, Rotten Rex, decides they''re too disgusting even for him. So he runs away...and that''s when their problems begin. Ages 6-9.

Gibblewort is excited when he crawls out of his postbag to find damp earth, falling rain and the sound of wind through the trees. He''s made it home to Ireland at last. Except it''s not Ireland, it''s the Australian rainforest. Gibblewort soon finds himself being stung, squeezed, sucked, nipped and pecked by all sorts of strange creatures.

Novel which revisits Mary Shelley''s ''Frankenstein'' to tell the previously untold story of Frankenstein''s ''bride'' who is cast into the sea. Madeleine Sauvage is born of the sea and her life is characterised by a search for her maker and would-be husband. Her search ends at the deathbed of Mary Shelley, where Madeleine confesses her life, her love, and her need for revenge. By the author of ''Into the Dark'' and ''The Ivory Trail''.

Nonsensical children''s picture book for younger readers. Billy loves baked beans and eats them constantly. When Mum gives him four huge helpings for his birthday treat, the consequences are both funny and surprising. Both author and illustrator have produced many children''s books.

Futuristic novel for teenage readers. Nat is journeying to find his uncle, Jack Curtis, who reigns supreme in the Promised Land. The journey is challenging and dangerous, but promises the possibility of finding the truth and release. Prolific author''s previous titles include ''The Red King'' and adult novel ''Into the Dark''.

First published in 1999, this dramatic novel deals with issues of friendship, passion and betrayal. A young man known as the Ox is summoned to Castle Dracula where he enters the service of the Count. The two become locked in a passionate duel when a woman they both want is seduced into a life she does not want. The author''s other publications include ''Taronga'', ''Earthsong'', ''The Red King'' and ''Brother Night''.

Dramatic novel for teenagers about a boy whose life is dominated by the desire for revenge, following his mother''s death from asbestosis. The author''s other publications include ''Taronga'', ''Master of the Grove'' and ''The Red King''. His novels have received many awards and commendations including the Australian Book of the Year Award and the Australian Science Fiction Achievement Award.

A dark, brooding novel about a modern family torn apart by the reaction of one child, Sam, to the death of Laura, the family''s middle child. Exactly a year after Laura''s death, Sam becomes obsessed with a terrifying and evil presence he calls Del-Del. The author, a former associate English professor, has written more than 15 books for adults and young readers.

Novel by the prize-winning author dealing with racial, spiritual and sexual conflict in Australia in 1988. Jack Rudd is caught between his fixation with an Aboriginal activist and his guilt feelings over Benny who lies in hospital in a coma.

The disturbing and awesome Beast of Heaven wanders a ruined earth, destroyed long before by an atomic holocaust. He shares the land with the Gatherers, a gentle nomadic tribe, sensitive to the spirits of those long dead.

A fantasy adventure story about a society of warriors, their unseen rulers, the Makers, and the cadet Jeth, who is wrongly accused of breaking the law. Winner of the 1989 Children''s Literature Peace Prize and shortlisted for the 1988 Children''s Book of the Year Award. Paperback issue of a children''s novel first published in 1987.

The story of Emma Wilhelm, an idealistic young woman, starts in SW Africa at the turn of the century, and is recorded 60 years later by her granddaughter.