J. A. Mawter J. A. Mawter i(A72069 works by) (a.k.a. Jeni Mawter)
Gender: Female
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1 Transmedia Toe-Dipping: Kiss Kill J. A. Mawter , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults , Winter vol. 20 no. 2 2012; (p. 20-21)
1 2 y separately published work icon Kiss Kill J. A. Mawter , Noble Park : Really Blue Books , 2012 Z1877771 2012 single work novel young adult

'How do you man up when you're down?

'When 16 year old Mat meets Elle she seems perfect. But over time Elle becomes more controlling and aggressive. Feeling like no one will believe him Mat isolates himself more and more. Their relationship fragments then explodes.'

Source: Really Blue Books website, https://reallybluebooks.com/
Sighted: 02/08/2012
1 1 y separately published work icon The Snugglebump Jump J. A. Mawter , Sarah Rowan (illustrator), Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2011 7252620 2011 single work picture book children's 'What happens when your mother feeds you more roughage in a week than a health farm dishes out in a year? How will Macca iron gut Mactavish's mates make him throw up? How will Gumby Mason score a boogie from his football Coach? If you're a fan of cockroaches, vomit, boogie, and turds - then SO GROSS is the book for you. A hilarious collection of seven of the funniest and most revolting stories ever, this book is t for those with a weak stomach.' (Publication summary)
1 Writing for Laughs J. A. Mawter , 2009 single work column
— Appears in: Newswrite : The NSW Writers' Centre Magazine , April/May no. 184 2009; (p. 23)
1 Excuse Me i "Excuse me,", J. A. Mawter , 2008 single work poetry children's
— Appears in: Short : A Collection of Interesting Short Stories and Other Stuff from Some Surprising and Intelligent People 2008; (p. 206)
1 Freewheelers J. A. Mawter , 2007- series - author children's fiction children's adventure mystery
1 2 y separately published work icon Unleashed J. A. Mawter , Pymble : Angus and Robertson , 2006 Z1314401 2006 single work children's fiction children's adventure mystery

'The first book in the exciting new Freewheelers series that combines adventure and mystery. The Freewheelers are a gang of four friends - the twins, Clem and Darcy, and Bryce and Mio. They spend their spare time trick riding on their push bikes or hanging out in the old abandoned kombi van in the alley next to the park. One day while at the park the kids see a man mistreating a beagle he is walking. They decide to rescue the dog and in the process discover something far more sinister - a pedigree-dog laundering ring. The dogs are beloved pets that are stolen, taken to the local pound and marked as 'deceased'. They are then sold to unknown buyers. The Freewheelers will need to use all their skills to outwit these criminals and save the dogs.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon So Festy! J. A. Mawter , Pymble : Angus and Robertson , 2005 Z1264001 2005 single work children's fiction children's humour 'Four new smelly and gross stories to rot your socks - PLUS the added extra of some particularly putrid poems! If you've ever wondered what happens in a Fart Factory or what if feels like to be stuck in a fridge, now's your chance to find out. More seriously revolting stories to curdle your stomach and addle your brain.' 

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1 A Creative Writing Journey J. A. Mawter , 2005 single work column
— Appears in: Newswrite : The NSW Writers' Centre Magazine , July no. 149 2005; (p. 11, 28)
1 y separately published work icon Team Dream J. A. Mawter , Brighton-Le-Sands : Bantam Books , 2005 Z1208493 2005 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon So Stinky! J. A. Mawter , Pymble : Angus and Robertson , 2005 Z1207029 2005 single work children's fiction children's humour

'We each yank hard, the G-string stretching between us. the stringy thingy is getting longer and longer. the kids are cacking themselves. And then it happens ... Like the yucky stuff? Do you have the stomach for another wicked collection from J.A.Mawter? A human teeth collection, dinosaur dung, an incontinent baby brother and a quest to find where babies come from will take you into dark alleys, forbidden kingdoms, school toilets and much more! Oh, yes ... Gus Gordon is wreaking havoc again! Down boy, down! Ages 8+' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon So Grotty! J. A. Mawter , Pymble : Angus and Robertson , 2004 Z1263989 2004 single work children's fiction children's humour

'Just when your stomach had settled, J.A. Mawter returns with more sick and silly stories. Have you ever had a cockroach in your undies or taken part in a cheese race? these are only two of the serious issues tackled by J.A. Mawter in this the fifth book of the So! series. As for Gus Gordon, he's gone totally mad in this book and the illustrations are more hilarious than ever. Ages 8+' (Publication summary)
1 [Review] Specky Magee and the Great Footy Contest J. A. Mawter , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: Classroom , vol. 23 no. 6 2003; (p. 36)
— Review of Specky Magee and the Great Footy Contest Felice Arena , Garry Lyon , 2003 single work children's fiction
1 [Review] Groovy Granny J. A. Mawter , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: Classroom , vol. 23 no. 6 2003; (p. 36)
— Review of Groovy Granny Cate Haynes , 2003 single work picture book
1 [Review] The Magic Fire at Warlukurlangu J. A. Mawter , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: Classroom , vol. 23 no. 7 2003; (p. 37)
— Review of The Magic Fire at Warlukurlangu Dolly Daniels Granites Nampijinpa , 2003 single work picture book
1 [Review] Over the Moon J. A. Mawter , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: Classroom , vol. 23 no. 7 2003; (p. 36)
— Review of Over the Moon Libby Hathorn , 2002 single work picture book
1 [Review] Delightful Delilah J. A. Mawter , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: Classroom , vol. 23 no. 4 2003; (p. 37)
— Review of Delightful Delilah Nigel Gray , 2002 single work picture book
1 y separately published work icon So Sick! J. A. Mawter , Pymble : Angus and Robertson , 2003 Z1040680 2003 single work children's fiction children's humour
1 [Review] Moonstorm : A Gina Champion Mystery J. A. Mawter , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: Classroom , vol. 23 no. 3 2003; (p. 36)
— Review of Moonstorm : A Gina Champion Mystery Kim Wilkins , 2003 single work novel
1 1 y separately published work icon So Feral! J. A. Mawter , Pymble : Angus and Robertson , 2002 Z1024869 2002 single work children's fiction children's humour 'Josh is trying to swallow and chew at the same time. It's dodgy. Rivers of green are gushing down his chin... As bad as it is for Josh, it is worse for Finn. He has started to froth. Saliva foams from the corners of his mouth, spume slides from his nose, his eyes gush. His body is blistered with sweat. He's moaning incoherently. I catch the words dash of chilli as he goes down. He burps A bubble slips out. And then comes the fountain. Like a drilling rig that s hit oil, spraying the whole back yard. Following the success of So Gross! comes So Feral!, another wonderful display of cheeky humour from author J.A. Mawter. this time around we're treated to a bottled baby, putrid pickings, festy flatulence, death breath, goop soup and lots more. Another hilarious collection of seven of the funniest and most revolting stories ever, this book is not for those with a weak stomach.' (Publication summary)
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