Moya Simons Moya Simons i(A13647 works by)
Born: Established: 1942 Moree, Moree - Mungindi - Boggabilla area, Far North NSW, New South Wales, ;
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon Spaced Out Moya Simons , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2011 7659756 2011 single work children's fiction children's science fiction

'A sci-fi adventure packed with robots, rockets, sledge-racing and fascinating inventions.

'Centuria a planet full of new technology and fascinating inventions. A great place for Jesse to spend his two hundred and fifty space credits he's brought with him from Earth. But when he rescues human-like robot boy, Michael, Jesse must go deep into the Farlands around the city. Will he be able to help Michael find his family? And will he be able to get back to Earth?

Source: Publisher's blurb.
3 8 y separately published work icon Let Me Whisper You My Story Moya Simons , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 2010 Z1697165 2010 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction

'Rachel is German and Jewish and living in Leipzig,Germany. Life is good, and revolves around Sabbath meals shared with her happy family.With the outbreak of World War II, their lives are changed. The family are forced to move from their comfortable home into cramped housing, and when the Nazis arrive to finally take the family away they don′t know what is to become of them.

'But Rachel′s father gives her instructions that save her life. He also tells her not to speak. Rachel remains quiet for the rest of the war, but what happened to her family? Will Rachel regain her voice now that she really needs it?' (From the publisher's website.)
1 y separately published work icon Tomato Sauce, of Course! Moya Simons , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2010 8990621 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'Oh no! The food company has stopped making Tammy's favourite tomato sauce! When Tammy goes looking for that one last bottle, she really lands in a pickle!' (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon On the Case Moya Simons , Sydney : Walker Books Australia , 2009 Z1635463 2009 single work children's fiction children's 'David and Bernice have some serious cases to solve again; a killer smell, a missing love bird and a frame-up of a decent guy. After uncovering the attempted property take over by a pretend-nephew and restoring Horatio Brown to his usual self, David and Bernice need some serious cases to add to their files. They help to murder a smell and find a missing love bird but when one of their clients has been framed for theft the Walk Right In Detective Agency needs to use all of its detective skills to clear his name.' (Publication summary)
1 3 y separately published work icon Bad News for Milk Bay Moya Simons , Sydney London : Walker Books Australia Walker Books [London] , 2009 Z1604631 2009 single work children's fiction children's humour detective

'David has to save Horatio Brown from being driven out of his house – and his mind – by a greedy nephew in the fourth book of this junior detective series.

'When David is dragged to a boring council meeting with his dad, he hears that Horatio Brown is selling his property to developers who plan to turn it into a massive tourist site for Milk Bay. Movie theatres, fun parks, shopping centres – cool! But David wonders why Mr Brown is selling up and he finds out that Mr Brown’s nephew is acting on his behalf …it looks like mischief is afoot in Milk Bay once more.'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Mischief Afoot Moya Simons , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2009 Z1542869 2009 single work children's fiction children's detective 'The circus is coming to Milk Bay and with it comes mischief - just in time as, with no cases in sight, David's inner detective is getting desperate. So when a circus performance goes wrong and a magician disappears - along with the circus takings - David sees a chance for some real detectiving. He and Bernice need to track down the magician, and fast. But finding a master of illusion might be harder than they first thought...' (Publisher's blurb)
1 [Untitled] Moya Simons , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 23 no. 3 2008; (p. 37)
— Review of Open for Business Moya Simons , 2008 single work children's fiction
1 2 y separately published work icon High Crime in Milk Bay Moya Simons , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2008 Z1542864 2008 single work children's fiction children's humour detective 'Mischief is afoot in Milk Bay again! It's a good thing The Walk Right In Detective Agency has re-opened for business as there are bigger crimes than stolen sunhats and missing goats to uncover. There's a whiff of something really wicked in the air... and David and Bernice smell kidnapping!' (Publisher's blurb)
1 y separately published work icon The Walk Right in Detective Agency Moya Simons , 2008 2008- Z1501780 2008 series - author children's fiction children's humour detective
1 3 y separately published work icon Open for Business Moya Simons , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2008 Z1501775 2008 single work children's fiction children's humour detective David and Bernice start The Walk Right In Detective Agency where they plan to solve the simple everyday mysteries which the police don't have time for: problems such as finding out why Bradley's girlfriend has been avoiding him, where Mrs Posonivic's cat disappeared to, and why newspapers are disappearing from front lawns. But when Bernice and David's close friend Catherine discovers she is adopted, Bernice and David are given the trickiest case of all...(Publisher's blurb)
2 3 y separately published work icon Hello God Moya Simons , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 2007 Z1398275 2007 single work children's fiction children's

'Kate is twelve years old, and chats to God about everything - her parents and their new baby, her friends, getting used to her new glasses, even about the ants who drown in the puddles in her driveway. If God exists, why doesn't he teach ants to swim?

'Kate also talks to God about Stephanie, the new girl in her class. Stephanie isn't the sort of girl Kate is usually friends with; she's too 'nerdy' for a start. And she looks weird, too. But getting to know Steph proves to be unexpectedly interesting for Kate, making her look at friendship in a new way.

'Things get serious when Steph becomes ill. Steph's a good person, so why isn't she getting better? But just when Kate's ready to give up on God, she finds the answers to her questions in an unexpected place.' (Publisher's blurb)

1 1 y separately published work icon My Amazing Poo Plant Moya Simons , Camberwell : Penguin , 2005 Z1269455 2005 single work children's fiction children's

'Emma can't have a pet as she lives in an apartment. Her mum loves pot plants and encourages Emma to think of having a plant as a pet. Emma isn't interested until one day, when a low-flying bird drops a poo in an empty plant pot and her mum tells her if she waters it a poo plant might grow from the seeds in the bird's dropping. Emma enters her poo plant into the most unusual pet category of her class pet show.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Totally Awesome Weird Cool! Moya Simons , Sydney : ABC Books , 2005 Z1220478 2005 selected work children's fiction children's
2 1 y separately published work icon The Rocket Ship of Dreams Moya Simons , Norwood : Omnibus Books , 2004 Z1145163 2004 single work children's fiction children's 'There's something about that rocket ship ride in Dad's toy shop. Why is It that every time something goes wrong Tom ends up inside the rocket ship where something very special happens? Who are those strange, wonderful aliens he sees on the movie screen inside the ride? Are they real? And what about this book Mum is writing about the family? How's Tom going to cope with the fact that all his mates will know that he plugged up the toilet? Should he be humiliated or proud? All these worries ... and now Dad has to give up the alien toy shop. Tom needs to go inside the rocket ship and have a think about life. Maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea for his dopey sister to go there too. And Dad needs a bit of shake up' (Source: author's website).
2 1 y separately published work icon Remember Me? Moya Simons , Norwood : Omnibus Books , 2003 Z1054639 2003 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon The Boy Who Would Live Forever Moya Simons , Camberwell : Puffin , 2003 Z1038229 2003 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'Daniel can't remember where he came from. But he knows one thing--he can never think of the future. His destiny is to stay the same age forever. He doesn't know why. He doesn't even know who he is. There must be an answer out there . . . if only he can find it.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Totally Creepy! Moya Simons , Sydney : ABC Books , 2003 Z1009073 2003 single work children's fiction children's humour science fiction
1 1 y separately published work icon Gypsy Magic Moya Simons , Norwood : Omnibus Books , 2002 Z986304 2002 single work children's fiction children's
2 3 y separately published work icon Camel Face Moya Simons , Norwood : Omnibus Books , 2001 Z819371 2001 single work children's fiction children's humour
2 y separately published work icon Even Bigger Whoppers Moya Simons , Ringwood : Penguin , 2000 Z1438272 2000 single work children's fiction children's 'Natasha, the new girl at school, insists she's a Russian princess. Her life is in great danger. Could she be telling the truth - or is she the biggest whopper teller ever?'  (Publication summary)
 
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