Grug and the big red apple - By Ted Prior

Grug is a fictional character appearing in a series of Australian children's books by the author Ted Prior. They were published between 1979 and 1992 by Hodder Headline Australia and have now been republished by Simon & Schuster. The reprinted series is now available for purchase.

A Series of Unfortunate Events - The Ersatz Elevator (6) - By Lemony Snicket

The Ersatz Elevator is the sixth novel in the book series A Series of Unfortunate Events by Daniel Handler under the pseudonym of Lemony Snicket. The Baudelaires are sent to live with the wealthy Esmé and Jerome Squalor.

Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox (6) - By Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl is facing his deadliest enemy yet. Himself. Artemis is no stranger to trouble. In fact, he's a magnet for it. Man-eating trolls, armed and dangerous (not to mention high-tech) fairies, flame-throwing goblins – he's seen the lot. He had decided to forego criminal activity of the magical kind. However... now his mother is gravely ill. Artemis Fowl must travel back through time to steal the cure from the clutches of the young criminal mastermind... Artemis Fowl. That's right. With fairy ally Captain Holly Short by his side, Artemis is going back in time to do battle with himself. Let the misadventure begin.

Just Shocking - Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton

A wildly popular series of funny, fast-paced short stories told by young Andy, who considers himself the world’s greatest, craziest, most annoying, and most stupid practical joker. The series contains many different styles of story, including stories told in the form of lists, choose-your-own adventures, comic strips, playscripts and letters. And all are accompanied by talking page numbers, cartoons and flick pictures in the margins by Terry Denton.

Grug and the green paint - By Ted Prior

Grug is a fictional character appearing in a series of Australian children's books by the author Ted Prior. They were published between 1979 and 1992 by Hodder Headline Australia and have now been republished by Simon & Schuster. The reprinted series is now available for purchase.

A Series of Unfortunate Events - The Vile Village (7) - By Lemony Snicket

The Vile Village is the seventh novel in the book series A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. After escaping Olaf once again, the Baudelaire orphans are taken into the care of a whole village, only to find lots of rules and chores, evil seniors, and Count Olaf lurking by every crow. The orphans had also had direct contact with their parents in this volume. Their parents' conversation with the "orphans" will solve many previous unsolved mysteries.

Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel - By Eoin Colfer

This adaptation of his genre-busting, award-winning novel Artemis Fowl has been a labour of love for lifelong graphic novel fan Eoin Colfer, and Andrew Donkin. Art by Giovanni Rigano and colour by Paolo Lamanna. Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a brilliant criminal mastermind. But even Artemis doesn't know what he's taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. These aren't the fairies of bedtime stories. These fairies are armed and they're dangerous. Artemis thinks he's got them just where he wants them, but then they stop playing by the rules . . .

Trixie Belden and the Mysterious Code - Book 7

Principal Stratton wants to get rid of all clubs in Sleepyside High School, including the Bob-Whites! The only way they can save their club is to prove that they help out other people, too. Trixie quickly comes up with a plan to host a benefit antique show and sale.

Cranky - Thomas and Friends

Our story begins in 1917 in the sleepy village of Box in Wiltshire, England. A young boy lies awake in his bed, listening to steam engines huffing and puffing along the nearby Great Western Railway. To the little boy tucked up in bed, listening to the engines, it sounds very much like the trains are talking to each other. The young boy is Wilbert Awdry – later to become the Reverend W. Awdry, the creator of "The Railway Series" and the most famous tank engine in the world --Thomas.

Grug and his garden - By Ted Prior

Grug is a fictional character appearing in a series of Australian children's books by the author Ted Prior. They were published between 1979 and 1992 by Hodder Headline Australia and have now been republished by Simon & Schuster. The reprinted series is now available for purchase.

A Series of Unfortunate Events - The Hostile Hospital (8) - By Lemony Snicket

The Hostile Hospital is the eighth novel in the book series A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. After running away from everyone, both dear and hateful, the Baudelaire orphans are chased around a literally half-built hospital by Count Olaf and his evil associates.

The Artemis Fowl Files - By Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl's confidential files have been discovered in his safe at Fowl Manor. Ever since his first contract with the fairy People he has kept a locked dossier. Now you too can share the secrets . . . Two FABULOUS stories: 'LEPrecon' and 'The Seventh Dwarf' EXCLUSIVE! Interviews with major characters including: *Artemis * Holly * Foaly * Mulch * and Eoin Colfer himself TOP SECRET Coded extract form the fairy Book for you to translate FASCINATING! Fairy-spotters section – can you tell a troll from a goblin? CONFIDENTIAL! Technical diagrams of Foaly's top inventions

Trixie Belden and the Black Jacket Mystery - Book 8

There’s a new kid in town—a tough boy from New York City who wears a black leather jacket and pointy cowboy boots. Trixie doesn’t trust him for a second. She’s sure about one thing: Dan Mangan is trouble!

The Bad Book - Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton

In a bad, bad wood, there was a bad, bad house. And in that bad, bad house, there was a bad, bad room. And in that bad, bad room, there was a bad, bad cupboard. And in that bad, bad cupboard, there was a bad, bad shelf. And on that bad, bad shelf, there was a bad, bad box. And in that bad, bad box, there was a BAD, BAD book… AND THIS IS IT!

Grug in the playground - By Ted Prior

Grug is a fictional character appearing in a series of Australian children's books by the author Ted Prior. They were published between 1979 and 1992 by Hodder Headline Australia and have now been republished by Simon & Schuster. The reprinted series is now available for purchase.

A Series of Unfortunate Events - The Carnivorous Carnival (9) - By Lemony Snicket

The Carnivorous Carnival is the ninth novel in the book series A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket.

High School Musical - The Junior Novel (1)

Until Troy met Gabriella, his big dream was to win the basketball championship. But ever since they sang karaoke together on New Years Eve, Troy cant get his mind off trying out for the lead role in the school musical with Gabriella as his partner! Gabriella is struggling too. The Scholastic Decathlon team could really use her help, but it would be fun to sing with Troy again. All their friends say it’s a bad idea and that Troy and Gabriella should stick to the status quo. In their hearts, Troy and Gabriella know they’ve got the talent to play the lead roles in the musical, so why is everyone standing in their way? Will Troy and Gabriella follow their dreams of being on the stage? Or will they have to give it all up so that they can lead their teams to victory?

High School Musical - Senior Year - The Junior Novel (3)

This must-have junior novel with an 8-page full-color insert retells the story of the much-anticipated theatrical release of High School Musical 3, which finds high school seniors Troy and Gabriella facing the prospect of being separated from one another as they head off to different colleges. Joined by the rest of the Wildcats, they stage an elaborate spring musical reflecting their experiences, hopes, and fears about the future. High School Musical 3 will be released in theaters in Fall 2008.

High School Musical - The Junior Novel (2)

With the country club's annual Midsummer Night's Musical right around the corner, Sharpay will do anything to win the Star Dazzle award and decides to steal Troy from Gabriella, who is her toughest competition.

A Case for Good Manners - 12 Board Books

Fun ways to learn good manners and habits!