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International authors and parents Jim and Lisa Valavanis share their inspirational story of what they went through and how they coped and survived when a family crisis struck down their son Sam. Sam was diagnosed with retinoblastoma at just 12 weeks of age and his parents thought his life was over before it had even begun. They didn't know what it meant to him for now, let alone in the future. How would he, and they as a family, get through this ordeal, and what kind of life would he have?

Anna Fienberg's fabulous new high-seas pirate adventure, with scoundrels and blaggards, devilish treachery and pirates who long for a bit of comfort - great reading for 8- to 12-year-olds from the world of Horrendo's Curse. Will could walk a tightrope and juggle bananas as he went. 'One day you'll be the star of a circus,' his mother told him. 'But until then, you must be a secret.' For each year pirates came to the islands to steal young boys for their crew. And if that happened to you, well, you may as well kiss your life good-bye.

Hugh was a walking-talking disaster without any friends. Then Bernice came along - with her amazing cures.

Despite his heroic efforts to be cool, Al Capsella faces a crippling pair of obstacles: his mother and father. They're not just uncool, but a complete embarrassment. Along with schoolmates like Louis, also 14, Al has his own plans for surviving the abnormal antics of parents, grandparents, and teachers. But Al discovers that being really normal is the weirdest thing of all.

Mark swears he's a Martian. How else did he get those incredible ears? Can he be telling the truth - or is it another whopper?

Luke gets a puppy for his birthday, a naughty puppy called Lulu. Luke takes Lulu to puppy school, but it seems that Lulu's still not ready to behave!

When Arthur stays at Lottie's mysterious house, he makes sure he's prepared for anything. But the night turns out to be so scary that he is forced to use his ghost fighting kit, with unexpected results.

Ryan likes being called Dracula Tooth, until he gets a late-night visit from Fangface and his gang.

Nathan loves pistons, drive shafts, and carburettors. And for the new section of the annual Mount Sugarbin Hill Climb Race he's entered Lightning Rager. But is it powerful enough?

Why does the weasel go pop in the nursery rhyme "Pop goes the Weasel"? Jack wants to know really badly, so he asks his computer. And out pops the most amazing cyber weasel who refuses to tell!

Are the Porker kids so perfect? Is little Miss Wolf, the new teacher, so sweet? Both are in for a BIG surprise.

When Arthur stays at Lottie's mysterious house, he makes sure he's prepared for anything. But the night turns out to be so scary that he is forced to use his ghost-fighting kit – with unexpected results.

Frank, class clown, can't laugh any more. Has the wind really put a No Laughing Curse on him?

At the new house, everything is different. But maybe Rattler will make up for it....

Baby Carter has arrived! His family have had no sleep and everyone is grumpy. Even the animals on the farm are unhappy. Now the awful Aunt Miranda has come to help them. How can they get rid of her?

Jammy and Red think Drong Drong Island is their special place. When they discover two girls on their island, the battle is on! And both sides are in for a big surprise....

When Patrick learns to sail, he doesn't realise his skills will be pushed to the limit....

David and Nick have a secret. A fart in a jar. But this is no ordinary secret. And ONLY kids know about it... Until now!

Simon Bright has a feeling that this week is going to be different. And he's right! After the discovery of the Super Gum, his life changes.

Pete's teacher seems ready to swallow any excuse. But surely even he won't fall for the tale about a stranded spacecraft and an alien who floats? Or will he?