The Xtreme World of Billy Kool series - author   children's fiction   children's  
Issue Details: First known date: 2004... 2004 The Xtreme World of Billy Kool
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y separately published work icon All or Nothing Phil Kettle , Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2004 Z1177865 2004 single work children's fiction children's 'Billy Kool was an ordinary boy until he was thrust into the life of an extreme sports TV celebrity. Billy finds an advertisement for a competition. A production studio is looking for hosts for a new reality TV show about extreme sports. Billy, as well as his friends Sally and Nathan, decide to try and win. It's all or nothing. Will they make it? At the end of the book, there is an extreme information section detailing the origins of extreme sports as well as a glossary.' (Publication summary)
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y separately published work icon Whitewater Rafting Phil Kettle , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2004 Z1177890 2004 single work children's fiction children's

'Scenario: you're sitting in a raft on a fast-flowing river. There are cameras on the banks of the river. You're wired for sound. Ahead you can hear the sound of white water. A rapid? No, it's a waterfall. Welcome to the xtreme world of Billy Kool. Ages 7+.' (Publication summary)
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y separately published work icon Bungy Jumping Phil Kettle , Fitzroy Lindfield : Black Dog Books Scholastic Australia , 2004 Z1177868 2004 single work children's fiction children's

'Scenario: you're standing on top of a bridge. There's a harness around your ankle that feels like a rubber band. You're about to bungy jump off that bridge. The whole country will be watching. Welcome to the xtreme world of Billy Kool.' (Publication summary)
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y separately published work icon Snowboarding Phil Kettle , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2004 25571460 2004 single work children's fiction children's

'Scenario: You're wearing snowboarding gear. You've been an expert for all of four hours and you have to make a jump. In front of the cameras. On national television. Welcome to the xtreme world of Billy Kool. Age 7+' (Publication summary)
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y separately published work icon Skydiving Phil Kettle , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2004 Z1162349 2004 single work children's fiction children's
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y separately published work icon Mountain Biking Phil Kettle , Lindfield Fitzroy : Scholastic Australia Black Dog Books , 2004 Z1162302 2004 single work children's fiction children's

'You're at the top of a mountain biking track. The track twists down the mountain and there are rock gardens around every bend. Can you make it to the bottom without falling off? Welcome to the Xtreme world of Billy Kool! Ages 8+.' (Publication summary)
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y separately published work icon Kart Racing Phil Kettle , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2004 Z1162281 2004 single work children's fiction children's

'Scenario: This is the one you've been waiting for. Lots of Formula One drivers started out kart racing. You feel the need... the need for speed. Can you handle the corners? Welcome to the Xtreme World of Billy Kool.'(Publication summary)
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y separately published work icon Rock Climbing Phil Kettle , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2004 Z1162337 2004 single work children's fiction children's 'Billy Kool was an ordinary boy until he was thrust into the life of an extreme sports TV celebrity. Billy feels down that the final episode of the Xtreme World of Billy Kool is coming up. But he is also excited because the final episode will feature the most extreme sport yet: rock climbing! Will Billy be able to climb the full rock face, or will he fall? At the end of the book, there is an extreme information section detailing the origins of rock climbing, a glossary and a description of the equipment used when rock climbing.' (Publication summary) 

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