Considering a seachange? You might want to think again.Melanie Francis is a voluptuous jazz musician and part-time typist on the lookout for love. When a strapping country lad charges into her life, she's convinced she's finally found a man with grunt. Gary Quartermaine has it all - good looks, a sizeable property and, best of all, the ability to take charge. But is there more to Melanie's Denim Price than meets the eye? Can she live without Carmen Miranda and the Salsa Kings? And what's a city girl to do with an electro-ejaculator?In her sparkling debut, Lisa Thompson takes us on a romp through jazz clubs of inner-city Melbourne and the wide open spaces of idyllic country Victoria. 'Fleeced!' Might just be the story that gives city boys back their pride.

Fleeced!

THOMPSON, LISA

Literature & Fiction

Penguin Global

Part of Rigby Star Guided, this book that belongs to the Fantastic Forest family is a little bit different. All the books have stunning 3D illustrations and a whole host of comical characters, including Gog the big-hearted giant, Hector the grumpy troll and Binks the tidy house-elf will guide children through the heart of the Fantastic Forest.  There children will discover an exciting world of magical creatures who will accompany them on their guided reading journey.

Fantastic Forest Yellow Level Fiction

Rigby Educational Publishers

The Queen's New Crown: Orange Level Fiction (Rigby Star Independent: Clinker Castle)

Pirate Cove Yellow Level Fiction: Treasure Hunt (Rigby Star Independent: Pirate Cove)

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Part of Rigby Star Independent, this Pirate Cove books is part of a series children will want to read over and over again. Using a character-led approach, Pirate Cove is packed full of tall stories about pirates and mermaids and full of fact books to spark young readers' imaginations as they learn about pirate ships, mysterious islands and treasure. Great for boy and girl adventurers.

Pirate Party (Pirate Cove Turquoise Level Fiction)

Return to the wonderful characters of beloved, bestselling, award-winning The Goldfish Boy, one of the most talked-about debut children's books of recent years.\nMelody Bird has discovered an old abandoned house in the corner of the graveyard, and a mysterious boy hiding out there... 
Hal tells her that he's a spy-in-training, using the house as a base for his undercover surveillance of a known local criminal. 
Her friends Matthew and Jake don't believe that a teenager would be entrusted with this mission and turn the tables to spy on him, uncovering secrets and unravelling a mystery as they go.

The Graveyard Riddle (the new mystery from award-winning author of The Goldfish Boy): 1

Children's Books

Action & Adventure

scholastic

THE SUNDAY TIMES' CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK 'A warm-hearted, involving story about a mystery explored by a group of unlikely friends in a run-down seaside hotel . The feelgood ending is about kindness and seeking help when you need it' Nicolette Jones\nTodd and Laurie's dad is either on top of the world, taking them on fun adventures, or down in the depths and sleeping all the time. 
In the middle of the night, he bundles them into the car and drives them to the Paradise Hotel. He paints a picture of a luxurious mansion by the sea, but the reality is a rundown dump and the disappointment means Dad takes to his bed. 
Todd and Laurie have the run of the place, and meet Scout, the daughter of the owner, who tells them about the night many years ago when a famous novelist vanished from her room on the top floor, which was locked from the inside... with clues to crack, a mystery to solve, and Dad to worry about, this holiday is full of twists and turns.\nA sensitive, empathetic portrayal of having a parent with bipolar Funny, moving and brilliantly plotted - a true page-turner The Grand Budapest Hotel meets Paddington 2!

The Rollercoaster Boy: the Sunday Times' Children's Book of the Week by the award-winning Lisa Thompson

Sparklers Level 4 - Bed Bugs

Nelson Thornes Ltd

Go behind the scenes of today’s hottest careers. You’ll discover what it takes to make it and how much fun the work can be! Do you think you’d like to: Get up close and personal with the natural world? Take care of sick or injured animals? Educate people about zoos and how they run? See animals born and watch them grow up Then being a zookeeper might be the job for you! In this book, find out what skills are needed for the job, what is in a day’s work, why we have zoos and how they help protect wildlife, amazing facts about the animal kingdom, and where zoo keeping can take you ―from working at a shelter, being a park ranger or an animal trainer, or looking after crocodiles or elephants in a zoo!

Wild About Wildlife: Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Zookeeper? (On the Job)

Animals

Compass Point Books

This series helps juveniles understand what's involved in different careers by using text and pictures of on-the-job events.

Battling Blazes: Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Firefighter? (On the Job)

Education & Reference

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