Brett Lee

Michael Panckridge

It's not just a game - it's time travel - and this time it's back to Lords. toby Jones returns in another exciting story of time travel and cricket. toby Jones is not your average cricket fan. It's not his passion for the game that makes him unusual - it's his ability to travel through time, back to the great matches of the past. Just when toby thought his time-travel adventures were all over, he has to make another journey, and this time it's going to be dangerous. With the help of his mentor and fellow time traveller Jim Oldfield, toby must travel to the famous cricket ground Lords in England to visit Father time so he can save his friend Ally. Ally is fading away since she met herself on a previous trip back through time. Now it is truly a race against time to save her. But where is the ruthless Phillip Smale? Will Phillip complicate the important task at hand? Ages 8-13

Toby Jones And The Timeless Cricket Match

Fran's twin sister Carli has vanished. Everyone thinks she's run away. But they don't know what Fran knows. And they don't see what Fran sees... an unscheduled train in the dead of night with a sea of frightened, ghostly faces pressed against the windows of its carriages. Fran soon realises that her sister's life depends on her. But how will she ever find and enter the haunted land of shadows... and if she does, will she return?

The Vanishings

Chasing the Break has the kids from Sandhurst Primary heading to their annual coastal camp to battle the sand, waves and each other to see who comes out on top in the battle of the surf. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Calibri}

Chasing the Break

An orphan with no memory of her past, Gabrielle's only guidance is a mysterious Voice that tells her she in not like other children; that she is on a quest that will lead her home. Gabrielle is placed in a foster home of a childless couple, Jane and Phil Calvert. Strange things are happening at the Calvert house; a swarm of moths appears in Gabrielle's bedroom and almost suffocates her, then, she is attacked in the attic by a huge army of spiders. Who - or what - is behind the creepy events at the house? And why is Gabrielle is the only one who can perceive them? Is this part of her quest? And if it is, can Gabrielle unravel the mystery before it is too late?

The Boy who Wasn't There

Pam Harvey

Fire threatens Teasdale - the perfect cover for a theft. Fire is threatening teasdale! Gabby and Ling are in the library for the opening of the Hidden treasures exhibition. Suddenly, fire officers arrive to evacuate the building, and a theft is discovered: a priceless Viking brooch is missing. In the panic, Gabby disappears. Where is she? Who stole the treasure? Ling finds Hannah and Sean at the community centre, and the girls slip out to search for Gabby. the fire reaches the racecourse while Angus and his dad are still moving the last horse to safety. they have a lucky escape, but when a horse bolts towards the mountains, Angus takes off after it. the De Lugio family are preparing to defend their home from the bushfire. When E.D. spots a distant figure among the smoke, he jumps on his quadbike and goes to investigate. With lives at stake, can the mysteries be solved before the flames take hold? Ages 9 - 13

Into the Fire

The Clued-Up Six are back - and even on holiday there are mysteries to be solved. School's finally out and Ling and her friends head for a beach holiday looking forward to fun, excitement and exploring the derelict lighthouse around the bay. they soon find out, though, that their holiday destination was the scene of a tragic boating accident years ago. At night, Ling is haunted by the image of a girl who whispers words, then fades away. During the day, a gang of hostile local kids searches the island for lost treasure. And in the background, the story of the orphanage and the children who lived there threads its way into the mystery. Attempting to find out the truth from the locals only leads to frustration ... and raises more questions. Why is Ling the only person who can see the ghost? What really happened all those years ago on the island? And why has the man who ran the orphanage-the frightening Mr Jamison-returned to his home town? Ling and her friends must brave stormy seas and stay one step ahead of the other kids in a daring mission to uncover the truth and help restore peace to those who have been left behind. Ages 10 - 13

Ghost Of A Chance

It's been a terrible few days for Corey. His meeting in the bell tower of the boarding house with school bully Jaspar has ended disastrously and Corey now hides a terrible secret. Then came the bus crash. And finally, his frightening encounter with the mysterious woman in the tent at the school fair. 'Step inside and discover the truth about your future. Find out something you don't know! Can you afford not to? You must be 15 or over...' So Corey does...and nothing will ever be the same again when he is told he has 44 hours to live...

44 Hours

An ancient curse draws Daniel del Santo into the world of a remote Brazilian tribe and a group of crusaders who have vowed to rid the world of evil.

You Can't Fight what You Can't See

Cursed

Mitchell Grady is the new kid at school – a school that’s crazy about sport. He quickly learns about the Legend of Sport competition – an all year sporting challenge featuring eight exciting sports. He’s in! But so too is Travis Fisk, the mean guy who was last year’s Legend, and who will stop at nothing to win again this year. In Against the Spin, the sport is cricket and Mitchell quickly learns who his true friends are – and that good doesn’t always prevail over evil. As predicted, Travis will do what it takes to be crowned the Legend of Sport. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Calibri}

Against the Spin

The Clued-Up Six are a gang of friends always on the lookout for mystery and adventure. In the Deep End is the second book in the Clued-Up Six series. Something is not right in teasdale. First, Gabby, one of the most talented swimmers in the state, is well beaten in the swimming trials by Andrea taylor. Second, Hannah, the brightest kid in school, misses out on her chance to win the national Whatever, Wherever competition when she loses to her classmate Dave Kelly. Neither Andrea nor Dave posed any threat to the girls before, so who - or what - is helping them to win? Ages 10 - 13

In The Deep End

Go the Distance

The story of an invisible tribe - hidden deep in the Brazilian rainforest. The story of the Light Society - which has vowed to rid the world of evil. The story of Lewis Watt - a boy destined to meet the forces head-on. And a letter that will change Lewis's life forever.

The Cursed

Move over Mitchell, Luci Rankin has a story to tell. In round two, the game is soccer and you have to be good to make the team - especially if you're a girl.

Offside, Upfront

Football and netball are the next two sports in the Legends series, and Travis and Mia are flying high. Travis steps up his intimidation tactics, knowing he’s got to win this one to stay in the race. But has he gone too far this time? Can Mitchell and Travis set aside their differences to battle the tough Wetherhood team and achieve the impossible? Meanwhile, Bryce investigates the mystery in the library. Suddenly, there’s a whole lot more to play for... p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Calibri}

Clearing the Pack

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Calibri} It’s the halfway point of the Legends Cup and the competition is hotting up. Only two points behind Mitchell, Fisk is boasting that he will be crowned the Legend of Soccer, but Mitchell has other ideas. Elsewhere there is a mystery unfolding that reveals a secret that has been hidden for years. There’s action aplenty on and off the field as the battle begins for soccer glory.

Michael Panckridge

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