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5 y separately published work icon Frank Is a Big Help Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 23424255 2022 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: School of Monsters Collection 2 2022;

'Some monsters are short, and others are tall, 
but Frank is quite clearly the tallest of all!

'Frank always feels like he’s in the way. How will he ever be able to help out at school?

'Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers!' (Publication summary)

6 y separately published work icon Luna Boo Has Feelings Too Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 21528738 2021 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: School of Monsters Collection 2 2022;

'It’s not fair to leave someone out. It makes Luna scream and shout!

'Luna’s a ghost, so her classmates can’t see how she feels when they accidentally leave her out of their games. Will showing her true colours help her – or scare them away for good?

'Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers!

'Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading!' (Publication summary)

5 y separately published work icon William Is a Star Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 21528431 2021 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: School of Monsters Collection 2 2022;

'When Will’s nervous, he lets out a stink. Just what will all his classmates think?

'William wants to be in the school play, but there’s a problem. When he’s nervous, he farts! How can he possibly audition, let alone win a part?

'Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers!

'Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading!' (Publication summary)

5 y separately published work icon Bat-Boy Tim says BOO! Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 21062928 2021 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: School of Monsters Collection 2 2022;

'When Bat-Boy Tim comes out to play, why do other run away?

'Bat-Boy Tim loves to play pranks on the other monsters – but they don't like it at all! Can he use his sneaky abilities to show how good a friend he can be?

'Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers! Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading!' (Publication summary)

5 y separately published work icon Jamie Lee’s Birthday Treat Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 21062785 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'Jamie Lee has packed a special surprise for her birthday to share with the other monsters. But what happens when her birthday feast gets out of control? Read and see!

'Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers! Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading!' (Publication summary)

8 y separately published work icon Pete's Big Feet Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2021 20737548 2021 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Про довгоніжку Піта та близнят-монстренят 2022;

'Today it’s sports day in the sun.
But do you think that Pete can run? 


'Ever since Pete tripped over his long legs and enormous feet, he refuses to run races with the other monsters. But what happens when Jamie Lee gets stuck in the mud down the well? It will take a special someone to help rescue her!'

Source : publisher's blurb

7 y separately published work icon Deb and Dot and the Mix-up Plot Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2021 20737444 2021 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Про довгоніжку Піта та близнят-монстренят 2022;

'Some kids are good and some are not …
Some look the same, like Deb and Dot!


'Deb and Dot are twins and complete opposites. Deb is friendly and everyone likes her – but Dot doesn't quite know how to play nicely with the other monsters! Can Teacher Ted help the twins out with a plan?'

Source : publisher's blurb

7 y separately published work icon Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2021 20737321 2021 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Про Мері та кошлатого Сема 2022;

'Sam makes a mess when he eats jam.
'Can he fix it? Yes, he can!

'Hairy Sam just can't help himself. He LOVES bread and jam! But what happens when he gets sticky jam all over the school and the other monsters? He'll have to figure out a way to save the day...'

Source : publisher's blurb

7 y separately published work icon Mary Has The Best Pet Sally Rippin , Chris Kennett (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2021 20489285 2021 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Про Мері та кошлатого Сема 2022;

'Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers!

'To school you shouldn’t bring a pet.
But Mary’s pet is the best pet yet!

'Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story.
'With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading!' (Publication summary)

4 11 y separately published work icon Girl Saves Boy Steph Bowe , Melbourne : Text Publishing , 2010 Z1691469 2010 single work novel young adult

'"The first time we met, Jewel Valentine saved my life."

'Isn't it enough having your very own terminal disease, without your mother dying? Or your father dating your Art teacher? No wonder Sacha Thomas ends up in the lake that Saturday evening...

'But the real question is: how does he end up in love with Jewel Valentine?

'With the help of quirky teenage prodigies Little Al and True Grisham, Sacha and Jewel have a crazy adventure, with a little lobster emancipation along the way.

'But Sacha's running out of time, and Jewel has secrets of her own.' (From the publisher's website.)

10 13 y separately published work icon The Slightly True Story of Cedar B. Hartley (Who Planned to Live an Unusual Life) Martine Murray , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2002 Z942003 2002 single work children's fiction children's "When twelve-year-old Cedar loses her dog, it sets off a chain of events leading her to find a new friend, become an acrobat, and learn some bitter-sweet truths about family, community, and herself." (Source: OCLC)
12 y separately published work icon Return to Del Emily Rodda , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2000 Z820111 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy The seven lost gems have been found. Now Lief, Barda and Jasmine must find the heir to the kingdom's throne. They know that only the true heir can use the belt's magic to overthrow the evil Shadow Lord. Shock follows shock as the Deltora Quest rushes to its thundering climax.
12 y separately published work icon Dread Mountain Emily Rodda , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2000 Z820101 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Lief, Barda and Jasmine are on a perilous quest to find the seven lost gems of the magic Belt of Deltora. Only when all the gems have been restored to the Belt can Deltora be freed from the tyranny of the evil Shadow Lord. Four gems have been found. Now, though grave news reaches Lief from home and he longs to return, the quest must continue. To find the fifth stone the travellers must venture almost to the border of the Shadowlands and plunge into the darkness and terror of the realm of the monstrous toad Gellik.' (Publisher's blurb)

10 1 y separately published work icon The Shifting Sands Emily Rodda , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2000 Z820088 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy The three adventurers continue their search for the missing gems from the magic belt of Deltora. In order to find the heir to the throne and end the Shadow Lord's tyranny, the fourth gem, the heavenly lapis lazuli, must be found. But the ordeal ahead is complex with separation, confusion and strange, terrible enemies to be overcome before their goal is reached. They are now headed for the Shifting Sands, a shimmering, barren waste where terrible enemies await them.
10 2 y separately published work icon City of Rats City of the Rats Emily Rodda , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2000 Z820077 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy The three adventurers continue their perilous journey in search of the missing gems from the magic belt of Deltora. They have successfully retrieved the golden topaz and the great ruby, but now they must brave the forbidden City of the Rats in their quest to find the third of the missing stones.
20 1 y separately published work icon The Forests of Silence Emily Rodda , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2000 Z820058 2000 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'When the evil Shadow Lord plots to invade Deltora and enslave its people all that stands between him and victory is the magic Belt of Deltora which holds seven gems of great and mysterious power. When the gems are stolen it appears that Deltora is lost and the Shadow Lord will triumph. However, two unlikely companions set out on a perilous quest to find the gems and bring them back so that the rightful ruler can regain the throne. Together they enter the sinister Forests of Silence and there the mystery begins.' (Source: Back cover)

11 y separately published work icon The Maze of the Beast Emily Rodda , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2000 Z816470 2000 single work children's fiction fantasy children's

'In a vast maze of dripping limestone caves under the sea, our heroes must face the Guardian. At stake is the purple amethyst, symbol of truth. As Lief, Jasmine and Barda travel on the problems increase as their quest to find the missing gems from the magic belt of Deltora nears completion.' (Publisher's blurb)

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