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Issue Details: First known date: 2001-... 2001- Hotshots
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y separately published work icon Brain Drain Christine Harris , Sydney : Hodder Headline , 2001 Z921332 2001 single work children's fiction children's

'First book in the Hot Shots series for early primary school-age readers. Lucy's brother, Hamish, is acting strangely. Her parents say he's just growing up, but Lucy is positive a computer has swapped brains with her brother. Illustrated. Author has previously written the Vibes series and 'Outer Space'.' (Publication summary)

 

Sydney : Hodder Headline , 2001
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y separately published work icon Windbag Christine Harris , Sydney : Hodder Headline , 2001 Z921337 2001 single work children's fiction children's Zeb can't stop the hiccups and they're driving him crazy! Sydney : Hodder Headline , 2001
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y separately published work icon Psycho Gran Christine Harris , Sydney : Hodder Headline , 2001 Z921316 2001 single work children's fiction children's Holly's home alone, until an old woman and a couple of burglars break into the house. What's their secret? Sydney : Hodder Headline , 2001
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y separately published work icon Writing in Wet Cement Andrew Daddo , Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2002 Z970889 2002 single work children's fiction children's

'Writing in Wet Cement is a hilarious Hotshots title from Andrew Daddo.

'Most kids will have to move house or school at least once - here's a story they can relate to!

'Sputz, the family dog, vomits and slobbers all the way to the new house, and Angus and Emily don't blame him. They didn't want to move in the first place! All their friends and family are back in the city and this place will never be a real home. The kids at school are either boofheads or bullies. And the teacher slobbers more than the dog. So it's quite a surprise when they find themselves fitting in.'(Publication summary)

Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2002
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y separately published work icon Dog of a Day Andrew Daddo , Sydney : Hodder Headline , 2003 Z1047876 2003 single work children's fiction children's

'Mum's not in the mood for games, so Dad, Angus and Sputz the dog clear out and head for the tip. That's where Sputz decides to start a game of his own. Suggested level: primary.' (Publication summary)

Sydney : Hodder Headline , 2003
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y separately published work icon Harry and Luke Glyn Parry , Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2002 Z986290 2002 single work children's fiction children's adventure Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2002
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y separately published work icon Creepy Cool Andrew Daddo , Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2002 Z986154 2002 single work children's fiction children's humour 'In this stand-alone sequel to Writing in Wet Cement, Angus Humpleberry finds himself more than ready for the 'blokey' part of growing up, but not ready for the 'girly' bits at all! The story opens with Frances teaching him how to kiss, but he needn't worry: she's only using him for practice till James Beilby grows up and takes an interest in her.' 

(Publication summary)

Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2002
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y separately published work icon Magic Tricks Maggie Hamilton , Sydney : Hodder Headline , 2003 Z1028332 2003 single work children's fiction children's humour

'Melody is up to her magic tricks again and her big brother Matt always seems to be the one to get busted. But no-one wants to listen to him until Melody gets herself into the kind of trouble that even magic can't solve.' (Publication summary)

Sydney : Hodder Headline , 2003
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y separately published work icon The Freezing Eye Claire Carmichael , Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2003 Z1038438 2003 single work children's fiction children's fantasy Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2003
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y separately published work icon The Dirt Experiment Richard Glover , Sydney : Hodder Children's Books , 2003 Z1029107 2003 single work children's fiction children's

'What's best? Messy or clean? Amanda s mum is so fed up with their messy house that she puts a line right down the middle, dividing the house in two. Amanda and her dad get to be as messy as they like in Piggies Paradise, while brother Jesse and Mum live it up in the Kingdom of Clean. Soon, Amanda is desperate for a shower and a toothbrush, and Jesse has taken to sniffing the dog s slobbery old slipper. But who will crack first? The Piggies or the Cleans?'(Publication summary)

Sydney : Hodder Children's Books , 2003
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y separately published work icon The Gruesome Truth Bernard Gallate , Sydney : Hodder Children's Books , 2003 Z1051496 2003 single work children's fiction children's

'One day in class, Leo gets carried away telling a story about a giant hailstone that came in through the ceiling. When the class demand to see the offending hailstone, Leo realises that he is going to have to create one. With his sister's fishbowl as a mould, he and his friend Albert get to work.' (Publication summary)

Sydney : Hodder Children's Books , 2003
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y separately published work icon Camp Crush Irini Savvides , Sydney : Hodder Headline , 2003 Z1050309 2003 single work children's fiction children's

'School camp is supposed to be exciting, but this one's not looking good. Renata has to go in mid-winter when its freezing and her best friend Karo doesn't seem to like her anymore. When she meets Lee, who is even more worried than she is, and twin brothers Jeremy and Paul, it starts getting fun.' (Publication summary)

Sydney : Hodder Headline , 2003
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y separately published work icon Lucky Three Sarah Walker , Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2003 Z1120444 2003 single work children's fiction children's Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2003
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y separately published work icon Very Tricky! Maggie Hamilton , Sydney : Mark Macleod Books , 2003 Z1139571 2003 single work children's fiction children's

'A box of chocolates as big as your bedroom? A single spot on your face that keeps you away from school? Matt finds out that there s no magic as powerful as your imagination!' (Publication summary)

Sydney : Mark Macleod Books , 2003
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y separately published work icon The Three Crooks Pirayeh Yaghmaii , Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004 Z1148833 2004 single work children's fiction children's humour

'With their lies and tricks, three men travel from town to town, ripping off old people and the poor. But kind Hassan B and his clever donkey Hector know a few tricks too and beat them at their own game. Suggested level: primary.' (Publication summary)

 

Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004
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y separately published work icon Ta-da! Bruno Bouchet , Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004 Z1139386 2004 single work children's fiction children's

'The Lombardis were a highly talented family. They were trapeze artists and acrobats. They could do somersaults and make human pyramids in seconds. All except for Gino. He couldn't do a handstand without falling over and smashing something. Nothing goes right until the night, when Gino discovers a talent he never knew he had.' (Publication summary)

Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004
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y separately published work icon Andy's Secret Weapon James O'Loghlin , Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004 Z1137645 2004 single work children's fiction children's Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004
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y separately published work icon Horse Girl John Larkin , Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004 Z1202157 2004 single work children's fiction children's

'Rebecca Yallop loved horses. She loved everything about them until she became one!

'A hilarious story about big sisters from one of Australia s funniest writers and best-loved illustrators.' (Publication summary)

Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004
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y separately published work icon Meg Banana Lisa Forrest , Wayne Harris (illustrator), Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004 Z1127799 2004 single work children's fiction children's

'One day in class, Leo gets carried away telling a story about a giant hailstone that came in through the ceiling. When the class demand to see the offending hailstone, Leo realises that he is going to have to create one. With his sister's fishbowl as a mould, he and his friend Albert get to work.'(Publication summary)

Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004
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y separately published work icon Blubberguts A. J. Rochester , Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004 Z1148406 2004 single work children's fiction children's 'Billy doesn't expect to be a big football star. he'd just like to be on the team, and not be picked last. Then one fantastic day the captain gives him a go. Suggested level: primary.' (Publication summary) Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004
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y separately published work icon Get Ranger! Bernard Gallate , Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004 Z1177663 2004 single work children's fiction children's

'Ranger is your typical sort of kid - he gets teased by the older boys on the school bus. One day, after accidentally stepping on dog poo, he gets banished. 'Get off, Stinky!' the boys yell. As Ranger steps off the bus and begins pondering revenge, a magpie smacks into the back of his head, knocking him to his knees. Not only that, but the magpie also bites his ear, making it bleed. Now Ranger's really upset. It doesn't help when his grandma knits him a canary yellow beanie with two bright orange earflaps, two big boggle eyes and a red pom-pom on top. 'In the interest of your future safety,' Nana Merle writes on the gift card. Yeah, right. There's only one hint of hope for Ranger: the upcoming Family Classic - the local boating race and his only chance for revenge. But will bad luck continue to follow Ranger? Will he even make it to the end of the race alive? Stay tuned to find out!' (Publication summary)

Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004
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y separately published work icon Girl Trap Andrew Daddo , Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004 Z1158103 2004 single work children's fiction children's humour Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004
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y separately published work icon Dog Boy John Larkin , Sydney : Mark Macleod Books , 2004 Z1155813 2004 single work children's fiction children's Sydney : Mark Macleod Books , 2004
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y separately published work icon Space Boogers Kim Wilkins , Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia Mark Macleod Books , 2004 Z1155827 2004 single work children's fiction children's mystery Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia Mark Macleod Books , 2004

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Works about this Work

Series Profile Wendy Michaels , 2002 single work column
— Appears in: Classroom , vol. 22 no. 4 2002; (p. 24)
Untitled Debbie Mulligan , 2001 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 16 no. 5 2001; (p. 34-35)

— Review of Hotshots 2001- series - publisher children's fiction
Untitled Debbie Mulligan , 2001 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 16 no. 5 2001; (p. 34-35)

— Review of Hotshots 2001- series - publisher children's fiction
Series Profile Wendy Michaels , 2002 single work column
— Appears in: Classroom , vol. 22 no. 4 2002; (p. 24)
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