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August • 2015
New series from Emily Rodda!
Also this issue THE BAD GUYS + FATHER’S DAY + MORE!
SUPER LEAD TITLES
Star of Deltora #1:
Shadows of the Master
Emily Rodda
$12.00
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Britta of Del wants nothing less than to be the new Apprentice Trader of
the Rosalyn fleet. Family and friends and even the terrible secret of her
parentage will not stop her. But how can she succeed when her true identity
must surely be guessed by Trader Mab, who knew her father, and the crew
of the Star of Deltora? Relying on no more than her wits and the kind acts
of friends she makes along the way, Britta is drawn closer and closer to her
terrible destiny.
Sales Points:
• Book 1 in the spellbinding Star of Deltora series
• By the author of the best-selling and internationally successful Deltora
Quest series, Rondo Trilogy and The Three Doors.
• Exciting, magical tale peopled by monsters and supernatural beings, and
created by a master storyteller
• Cover artwork by Deltora Quest artist Marc McBride
OMNIBUS BOOKS • Isbn 9781742990620 • PAPERBACK • FICTION
• AGES 8+ • 198 x 128 MM • 176 pp • $12.00
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They sound like the Bad Guys, they look like the Bad Guys . . . and they even
smell like the Bad Guys. But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are
about to change all of that! Mr Wolf has a daring plan for the Bad Guys’ first
good mission. The gang are going to break 200 dogs out of the Maximum
Security City Dog Pound. Will Operation Dog Pound go smoothly? Will the Bad
Guys become the Good Guys? And will Mr Snake please spit out Mr Piranha?
Sales Points:
• Fun new junior fiction
• Multi-award-winning picture-book creator
• Packed with hilarious illustrations and an even more hilarious story!
• Villainous characters from fairytales and popular culture—with a twist
SCHOLASTIC PRESS • Isbn 9781760150426 • PAPERBACK
• FICTION • AGES 7+ • 190 X 150 MM • 144 PP • $12.00
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Dragon Knight #3: Witch!
Kyle Mewburn
Illus Donovan Bixley
$12.00
A witch’s curse and brussel sprouts are bad enough. But will Percy’s revenge be the end for
Merek? From the creators of Dinosaur Rescue comes an outrageous and revoltingly funny
medieval adventure series that’ll set you on fire!
Sales Points:
• Fans of Kyle Mewburn and Donovan Bixley’s popular series, Dinosaur Rescue, will easily
transition from dinosaurs to dragons in this new series
• Illustrated throughout, Dragon Knight offers the perfect combination of text and
pictures that young readers enjoy
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More Dragon Knight
Titles Available
for Immediate
Supply:
• Bixley’s hilarious illustrations perfectly complement Mewburn’s humorous text
• Utilises the trademark Mewburn/Bixley funny ‘information’ panels that kids adore
SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND • Isbn 9781775432616 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 7+
• 210 X 148 MM • 96 pp • $12.00
Fire! (#1)
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Kyle Mewburn
Illus Donovan Bixley
$9.00
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SCHOLASTIC new zealand
• Isbn 9781775432593 • PAPERBACK
• FICTION • AGES 7+ • 210 X 148 MM
• 96 PP • $9.00
Rats! (#2)
Kyle Mewburn
Illus Donovan Bixley
$12.00
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SCHOLASTIC new zealand
• Isbn 9781775432609 • PAPERBACK
• FICTION • AGES 7+ • 210 X 148 MM
• 96 PP • $12.00
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FATHER’S DAY
Daddy, You’re Awesome
Laine Mitchell
Illus Renée Treml
$19.00
My daddy’s a giant, So tall and so strong,
I want to be just like him, Why is it taking so long?
Daddy, you’re awesome to me.
Sales Points:
• A story for awesome dads everywhere!
• Cute baby animals celebrating their treasured moments with their dads
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• Engaging rhyming text, perfect for shared reading
• Themes: fathers, animals, family, relationships
SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA • Isbn 9781760150501 • HARDBACK • PICTURE • AGES 3+
• 250 X 240 MM • 24 pp • $19.00
Daddies Are Great!
Meredith Costain
Illus Polona Lovšin
$19.00
A warm and lively rhyming text about the special relationship between fathers and their children, with
gently humorous illustrations showing different adult dogs and puppies in adorable poses.
Sales Points:
• Reissue of Daddies Are Lovely: new title, more shelf-friendly size
• The use of canine figures instead of humans makes it easy for less-confident fathers to engage with
the story
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• Exceptional rhyme and rhythm
• Well-known and respected author
• Themes include: father/child relationships, family activities, feelings/emotions, dogs
KOALA BOOKS • Isbn 9781742761527 • PAPERBACK • PICTURE • AGES 3+ • 250 X 240 MM
• 32 pp • $19.00
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FATHER’S DAY
Dear Dad
Re-release
Ed Allen
Illus Simon Williams
$21.00
Dear Dad,
When I grow up, I want to be just like you . . .
Open the envelopes to share in all the funny and touching moments as animals from all over the
world let their dads know how great they really are. Join in the fun and write a letter to your own
dad.
Sales Points:
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• An adorable picture book of letters written by all kinds of lovable animals to their wonderful
dads
• Real letters and envelopes inside, as well as lift-the-flaps
• Includes a blank letter inside for kids to write their own ‘Dear Dad’ letter
• Collectible hardcover format includes a die-cut cover for kids to stick in their own photo or
picture of their dad
• A perfect Father’s Day gift
SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA • ISBN 9781743624333 • HARdBACK • PICTURE • AGES 4+
• 250 X 240 MM • 24 PP • $21.00
My Dad is a Giraffe
Stephen Michael King
$19.00
Is your dad big and tall, gentle and fun? Can you climb up his legs, over his head, slide down his
neck and ride on his back? Maybe your dad is a giraffe!
Sales Points:
• Whimsical, imaginative story about the fun and gentle dads we love
• Beautiful new book from one of Australia’s favourite picture-book creators
• Perfect gift for Father’s Day!
SCHOLASTIC press • Isbn 9781743625941 • HARDBACK • PICTURE • AGES 3+
• 250 X 240 MM • 24 pp • $19.00
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FATHER’S DAY
Fearless with My Dad
Cori Brooke
Illus Giuseppe Poli
$29.00
A little boy’s lovable celebration of the endless possibilities and adventures he has with his father.
Sales Points:
• A celebration of fatherhood
• Evocative and playful story with nurtured sense of optimism
• Beautiful illustrations by Guiseppe Poli
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NEW FRONTIER • Isbn 9781925059403 • HARDBACK • PICTURE • AGES 3+
• 290 X 240 MM • 32 PP • $29.00
Some Dads . . .
NEW in board book
Nick Bland
$12.00
Some dads are sporty, some dads are naughty, and some dads just brighten your day. From Nick
Bland, ABIA award winning creator of the Very Cranky Bear series.
Sales Points:
• Award-winning!
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• From the best-selling author of The Very Cranky Bear series
• Perfect for Father’s Day
• Features vibrant illustrations of animals, showcasing a range of beautiful, funny and relatable
father-child relationships
SCHOLASTIC press • Isbn 9781743624128 • BOARD BOOK
• PICTURE • AGES 1+ • 175 X 167 MM • 24 pp • $12.00
My Dad Is a Bear
Nicola Connelly
Illus Annie White
NEW in paperback
$19.00
He is tall and round like a bear. He is soft
and furry like a bear. My dad is a bear!
Sales Points:
• An ideal book for Father’s Day.
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• With its short sentences, large
typeface and repetition, My Dad is a
Bear is perfect for children learning
to read
• Annie White has illustrated over
50 children’s books
• A humorous story with a surprising
twist
NEW FRONTIER PUBLISHING
• Isbn 9781925059380
• PAPERBACK • PICTURE • AGES 3+
• 260 X 260 MM • 28 pp • $19.00
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FATHER’S DAY – Available for Immediate Supply
My Dad’s the Coolest
(Board Book)
Rosie Smith
Illus Bruce Whatley
$13.50
SCHOLASTIC press
• Isbn 9781743622582 • BOARD BOOK
• PICTURE • AGES 1+ • 175 X 167 MM • 24 pp
• $13.50
My Dad’s the Coolest
Rosie Smith
Illus Bruce Whatley
$21.00
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Beautifully illustrated with delightful animals, My Dad’s
the Coolest captures the fun-loving bond between
father and child—from a feathery tickle and playing
in the mud, to dancing with the coolest polar bear.
Whether big or small, feathered or furry, dads always
know how to make us laugh!
SCHOLASTIC press • Isbn 9781742830742
• HARDBACK • PICTURE • AGES 3+
• 250 X 240 MM • 24 pp • $21.00
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My Dad’s the Coolest Boxed Set
Rosie Smith
Illus Bruce Whatley
$29.00
Now in mini hardback edition with a drink cooler for Dad!
SCHOLASTIC press • Isbn 9781742838731
• BOX SET • PICTURE • AGES 3+ • 250 X 240 MM
• 24 pp • $29.00
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FATHER’S DAY – Available for Immediate Supply
Adventures with Daddy
Cathy Kearse
Illus Gabriella Klepatski
$19.50
In this humorous book, a fun day out with Daddy is explored through the eyes of a small child. The
simple, rhyming text is charmingly illustrated by Gabriella Klepatski.
Sales Points:
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• Perfect gift for Father’s Day
• Shortlisted for the Joy Cowley Award 2012
• Delightful, simple, rhyming text that is a joy to read aloud
• Toddlers will recognise the activities shared with Daddy
SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND • Isbn 9781775431268 • PAPERBACK • PICTURE • AGES 3+
• 265 X 215 MM • 32 pp • $19.50
My Dinosaur Dad
Ruth Paul
$19.50
Award-winning author/illustrator Ruth Paul explores all kinds of dinosaur dads in this
simple text that children will soon be able to delight in reading for themselves.
Sales Points:
• Follow-on from the very successful Stomp! – a Storylines Notable Book, and NZ Post
Children’s Book Awards finalist
• Simple, humorous text will have you chuckling
• Stunning, detailed illustrations introduce an array of brightly coloured dinosaur dads
• Paul creates characters that everyone will fall in love with
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SCHOLASTIC new zealand • ISBN 9781775431749 • PAPERBACK • PICTURE • AGES 3+ •
300 X 244 MM • 32 PP • $19.50
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Picture books
Stan the Van Man
Emma Vere-Jones
Illus Philip Webb
$19.00
Sometimes, being helpful is not enough . . .
When the mail van driver walks out, Miss Mickle from the Post Office store is left in a right pickle.
Enter Stan, a helpful chap who offers to drive the delivery van. Unfortunately Miss Mickle doesn’t
give him the chance to explain that he actually can’t read … and parcel pandemonium ensues!
When the angry recipients storm the Post Office and find out the reason for
the misdeliveries, they decide to band together to help Stan learn to read.
Sales Points:
• Winner of the 2014 Joy Cowley Award
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• A heartwarming tale by a talented new writer
• “I loved Stan the Van Man. It’s one of those zany stories that parents/
teachers/librarians will enjoy reading to children. It also has a message
about the importance of reading.”
– Joy Cowley
SCHOLASTIC new zealand • Isbn 9781775433071 • paperback •
PICTURE • AGES 3+ • 250 X 240 MM • 32 pp • $19.00
The Storylines Joy Cowley Award recognises the exceptional contribution
Joy Cowley makes to both children’s literature and literacy in New Zealand
and internationally. The aim of the award is to foster the publication of
excellent picture books by writers permanently resident in New Zealand.
The award is made annually when merited, at the discretion of the
Storylines Children’s Literature Charitable Trust of New Zealand, and and
carries a monetary prize along with an offer of publication by Scholastic
New Zealand Limited, including editorial direction by Joy Cowley.
See August Order Form for Previous Years’
Joy Cowley Award Titles
10 Goofy Geckos (with CD)
Performed by Pio Terei
Maori retelling by Ngaere Roberts
Illus Deborah Hinde
$21.00
Sing along with iconic entertainer Pio Terei counting down from ten goofy geckos to one!
Ten goofy geckos act out this funny kids’ version of the popular singalong Ten Green Bottles,
including CD by iconic NZ entertainer Pio Terei.
Sales Points:
• Everyone knows the tune already!
• Great singalong, with lots of actions for kids to perform
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• Find the numbers hidden in the illustrations!
• Includes te reo Māori version in book and on CD
SCHOLASTIC PRESS • Isbn 9781775433231 • paperback
• PICTURE • AGES 3+ • 250 X 240 MM • 32 pp • $21.00
Also Available for
Immediate Supply:
10 Kooky Kiwi (with CD)
Pio Terei / Ngaere Roberts / Deborah Hinde
$21.00
SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND • Isbn 9781775431459
• PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 7+ • 210 X 148 MM • 32 PP • $21.00
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picture books
Bring a Duck
Lesley Gibbes
Illus Sue deGennaro
$27.00
Birthday party at my place. Bring your own duck. Bear has never been to a duck party before! What does
Pig have planned? Whatever happens, it’s sure to be fantastic, fabulous, feather-tickling fun!
Sales Points:
• Fun animal characters little readers will adore
• Playful story about a fabulous, feather-tickling birthday party
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• Lyrical text and quirky, soft illustrations, perfect for shared reading time
• Themes: imaginative play, friendship, celebrations
SCHOLASTIC PRESS • Isbn 9781743625828 • HARDBACK • PICTURE • AGES 4+
• 250 X 250 MM • 24 pp • $27.00
Bring a Duck (Paperback Edition)
Lesley Gibbes
Illus Sue deGennaro
$19.00
SCHOLASTIC PRESS • Isbn 9781743625835 • PAPERBACK
• PICTURE • AGES 4+ • 250 X 250 MM • 24 pp • $19.00
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Farm
Families
Nursery Rhyme
Rainbow
Alison Jay
Alison Jay
$16.00
$16.00
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Follow the farmer from dawn until dinnertime and meet
all of the animal families who live on his farm. With wild
creatures to spot, and visual stories to follow from one page
to the next, this is a book to be enjoyed again and again.
KOALA BOOKS • Isbn 9781742761657 • PAPERBACK
• PICTURE • AGES 1+ • 254 X 254 MM • 32 pp • $16.00
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Come on a colourful quest through the world of well-loved nursery
rhymes. One intrepid boy discovers all the colours of the rainbow,
from Bo Peep’s white sheep to the Owl and the Pussycat’s peagreen boat. Alison Jay creates a spellbinding tale, full of visual jokes,
which is a pleasure to discover.
KOALA BOOKS • Isbn 9781742761688 • PAPERBACK
• PICTURE • AGES 1+ • 254 X 254 MM • 32 pp • $16.00
Sales Points:
• Alison Jay’s wonderful crackle-glazed picture books with intricate artwork will encourage observation skills and questions
• Ideal for shared reading (and re-reading)
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Picture books
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Newspaper Hats
Phil Cummings
Illus Owen Swan
$29.00
Grandpa remembers many things from long ago, but he has trouble remembering his granddaughter,
Georgie. In this moving story, a little girl helps her grandfather reach his memories through the simple
act of making hats from folded newspaper.
Sales Points:
• From the author of Anzac Biscuits.
• A gentle, yet powerful, story about the love and memories that bind families together
• Sensitively introduces young readers to the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease in loved ones
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• Subtle historical details from key moments of the 20th century
SCHOLASTIC PRESS • Isbn 9781743622544 • HARDBACK • PICTURE • AGES 4+
• 230 X 280 MM • 32 PP • $29.00
River Riddle
Jim Dewar
Illus Anil Tortop
$19.00
Once upon a summer’s day,
A boy called Jack is on his way
To market on the river bank
With a sheep called Dolly and a fox called Frank.
Sales Points:
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• A fun story based on the well-known kids’ logic puzzle
• Hilarious rhyming text will make kids laugh while they try to solve the River Riddle
• The vibrant and fun illustrations help young readers see the solution to the riddle, step by step
SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA • Isbn 9781760150518 • PAPERBACK • PICTURE • AGES 3+
• 250 X 240 MM • 24 pp • $19.00
8: An Animal Alphabet
Elisha Cooper
$21.00
Explore the animal world, from aardvark to zebu! Discover hundreds of animals, great and small—lion and
lizard, whale and wombat—and learn one wild fact about each animal. Look carefully, because for each
letter of the alphabet, one animal is pictured eight times.
Sales Points:
• A creative, unique animal alphabet book
• Readers will be able to identify over 200 animals
• Includes a ‘Did You Know?’ section for each animal featured
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• Elisha Cooper won the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal in 2006
SCHOLASTIC INC • Isbn 9780545470834 • HARDBACK • PICTURE • AGES 3+ • 241 X 292 MM
• 40 pp • $21.00
fiction
Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs the Uranium Unicorns from Uranus
(#7)
Dav Pilkey
Illus Dan Santat
$10.00
Ricky Ricotta loves his Mighty Robot, but sometimes it’s hard having a best friend who is so BIG! If only his
Mighty Robot had someone his own size to play with, Ricky could have some fun by himself. Little does Ricky
know, his wish is about to come true. Ugly Uncle Unicorn is hatching a hideous plan to take over Earth, and
he’s got a supersized surprise for Ricky and his robot friend!
Sales Points:
• An early chapter-book series from the creator of Captain Underpants
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• Features full-colour illustrations on every page
• Dav Pilkey continues to be one of the most popular and best-selling writers for children
• Dan Santat is the creator of the acclaimed graphic novel, Sidekicks
SCHOLASTIC INC • Isbn 9780545630153 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 4+
• 194 X 134 MM • 128 pp • $10.00
Pup Patrol #4: Outback Rescue
Darrel and Sally Odgers
Illus Janine Dawson
$12.00
My name is Barnaby Station Stamp of Approval, but you can call me Stamp. Join me on my next Pup
Patrol adventure!
Stamp, Ace and James are on the road, heading for the Red Centre. The outback is a strange and lonely place
and the Fourby pack are travelling carefully through the dusty desert. But who does that abandoned car
belong to? And can Stamp and Ace find them in time to help?
Sales Points:
• Fall in love with Stamp, the cutest Border Collie Pup Patroller around
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• Stamp and his owner, James, travel around Australia, meeting animals and looking for adventure
• Readers may recognise some of the challenges of the outback landscape that are gently explored, such
as floods and bushfires
• Fans of the Jack Russell and Pet Vet series will love this exciting new adventure series
SCHOLASTIC Press • Isbn 9781743623022 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 6+
• 198 X 128 MM • 96 pp • $12.00
Keeper of the Crystals: Eve and the Fiery Phoenix
Jess Black
Illus Celeste Hulme
$16.00
When Eve and Oscar are exploring an old curio shop, Eve finds a small crystal figurine of a tiger. Before she
realises what it is, she touches it and finds herself hurtling down a fast-flowing river towards a steep waterfall.
It’s happening again! Oscar and Eve have entered the dense jungle of Griffid, where tigers rule and every step
seems treacherous. However, the jungle is shrinking and the tigers’ world is in grave danger. How can Eve and
Oscar solve the riddle and save the jungle and its precious inhabitants?
Sales Points:
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• Will appeal to girls who like a strong and funny female lead as well as stories filled with action, adventure
and a hint of myth and fantasy
• Supported by a website with fun activities
NEW FRONTIER • Isbn 9781925059441 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 7+
• 198 X 130 MM • 80 pp • $16.00
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fiction
Ava and Angus: Showtime
Wendy Harmer
Illus Andrea Edmonds
$10.00
Ava and Angus are off to the Doolimba show, with its fun rides and lots of cute animals! But when daring
twins Donna and Danny Donnelly tempt Ava to sneak into the animal’s shed at night time, dozens of prize
animals escape their pens! Ava and Angus’s delightful trip has turned into a disaster! Will the Donnelly twins
own up? Or will Ava and Angus take all the blame?
Sales Points:
• A gorgeous NEW look and brand-new story, about the adventures of Ava and her best friend Angus,
the dog
• Over 40,000 copies sold in this series
• By the hilarious and hugely popular children’s author, Wendy Harmer
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• Easy-to-read chapter books for the 7+ reader, with lots of engaging illustrations
• Ava and Angus’s delightful stories explore the universal themes of new experiences, family, belonging
and friendship as well as adventures in alliteration
SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA • Isbn 9781743628584 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 7+
• 198 X 128 MM • 96 pp • $10.00
Ella Diaries #4: Dreams Come True
Meredith Costain
Illus Danielle McDonald
$14.00
Ella dreams of meeting pop star Cassi Valentine. She has all the songs and merchandise—even Bob has a Cassi
Valentine bandana! But when the school enters a competition to win a visit from the star, Ella and her worst
enemy ever, Peach Parker, have to work together. Can they put aside their differences, or will they let the
whole school down?
Sales Points:
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• Tom Gates meets Dork Diaries for young girls.
• A popular NEW diary series that girls LOVE!
• Complete with candy-orange illustrations!
SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA • Isbn 9781760153045 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 7+
• 190 X 150 MM • 144 pp • $14.00
More Ella Diaries Double Dare You (#1)
Meredith Costain
Titles Available
Illus Danielle McDonald
for Immediate
$8.00
Supply:
SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
• Isbn 9781743628638 •
PAPERBACK • FICTION
• AGES 7+ • 190 X 150 MM
• 144 pp • $8.00
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Ballet Backflip (#2)
I Heart Pets (#3)
Meredith Costain
Illus Danielle McDonald
Meredith Costain
Illus Danielle McDonald
$14.00
$14.00
SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
• Isbn 9781743628645
• PAPERBACK • FICTION
• AGES 7+ • 190 X 150 MM
• 144 pp • $14.00
SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
• Isbn 9781760153038 •
PAPERBACK • FICTION
• AGES 7+ • 190 X 150 MM
• 144 pp • $14.00
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fiction
Geronimo Stilton #60: The Treasure of Easter Island
Geronimo Stilton
$14.00
Holey cheese—my sister, Thea, was in danger! She had travelled to Easter Island in search of a secret treasure,
and now she needed my help. There was no time to lose! My friends and I hopped on a plane to begin our
search, aided by a map and a mysterious riddle. What an exciting adventure!
Sales Point:
• There are more than 28 million Geronimo Stilton books in print!
SCHOLASTIC INC • Isbn 9780545746144 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 7+ • 194 X 134 MM
• 128 pp • $14.00
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Geronimo Stilton Cavemice #8: Surfing for Secrets
Geronimo Stilton
$14.00
A mysterious rodent has been shipwrecked on Mouse Island. He’s a prehistoric pirate, and he’s searching
for a lost Stone Age treasure! Geronimo Stiltonoot and his family volunteer to help him on his dangerous
hunt. Petrified cheese! Can they find the treasure without becoming extinct on the way?
Sales Points:
• Geronimo Stilton’s ancient ancestor is back in another prehistoric adventure
• The response to Cavemice has been extremely positive with strong sales and great reviews
• Cavemice stories are funny, action-packed and full of familiar characters
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SCHOLASTIC INC • Isbn 9780545746175 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 7+ • 194 X 134 MM
• 128 pp • $14.00
Geronimo Stilton Heromice #4: Perilous Plants
Geronimo Stilton
$14.00
Visit Geronimo at
geronimostilton.com
The fourth Heromice adventure!
Sales Point:
• The fourth book in an all-new superhero series!
SCHOLASTIC INC • Isbn 9780545668156 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 7+ • 194 X134 MM
• 128 pp • $14.00
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LEAD TITLES
Dear Dumb Diary, Year Two #6: Live Each Day to the Dumbest
Jim Benton
$12.00
When Jamie inherits a trunk of her grandmother’s things, she never expects to find the biggest surprise of
all—Grandma’s diary. Violating the privacy of a diary is something Jamie would never do . . . unless she was
absolutely certain that she wanted to do it. And when she does, she learns that, deep down, everyone is
exactly the same. Dumb.
Sales Points:
• Dear Dumb Diary has more than 8.6 million copies in print and has been translated into 15 languages
• The series is a New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller
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SCHOLASTIC INC • Isbn 9780545642583 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 8+ • 194 X 134 MM
• 160 pp • $12.00
Scream #3:
The Haunted Book
Scream #4:
The Squid Slayer
Jack Heath
Jack Heath
$16.00
$16.00
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Dale lives in Axe Falls—a town of mysterious disappearances,
terrifying visions and unusual events. A family trip turns spooky when
Dale finds an old handwritten book, starting with the words: DO NOT
STOP READING; MY LIFE DEPENDS ON IT. Soon, strange things
begin to happen. When a ghost appears in the lake and a cursed giant
stalks him through the woods, Dale starts to wonder . . . what is really
hiding in the dusty pages? And will anyone survive long enough to
find out?
SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA • Isbn 9781760152109 • PAPERBACK •
FICTION • AGES 9+ • 198 X 128 MM • 144 pp • $16.00
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Sarah lives in Axe Falls—a town of mysterious disappearances,
terrifying visions and unusual events. Sarah is used to being the odd
one out. She lives on a boat, makes up tall tales, loves ghosts and will
do almost anything to prove they exist. But when her search leads to
the dilapidated hulk of a sunken ship, a terrifying monster lies in wait,
and Sarah begins to wonder . . . what’s really skulking in the deep, dark
water? And will anyone survive long enough to find out?
SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA • Isbn 9781760152116 • PAPERBACK •
FICTION • AGES 9+ • 198 X 128 MM • 144 pp • $16.00
Sales Points:
• A NEW SPINE-TINGLING series from the publishers of international best-selling series Goosebumps!
• Goosebumps has sold over 13 million copies in Australia and NZ
• This is Jack’s first series for readers aged 9+ and is perfect for readers who love thrills and chills!
More SCREAM Titles Available for Immediate Supply:
Scream #1: The Human Flytrap
Scream #2: The Spider Army
Jack Heath
Jack Heath
$16.00
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SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA • Isbn 9781760152086 • PAPERBACK •
FICTION • AGES 9+ • 198 X 128 MM • 144 PP • $16.00
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$16.00
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SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA • Isbn 9781760152093 • PAPERBACK
• FICTION • AGES 9+ • 198 X 128 MM • 144 PP • $16.00
fiction
Wesley Booth Super Sleuth
Adam Cece
Illus Michel Streich
$18.00
Hub Hill Primary School is in the grip of a crime wave. Wesley Booth is a Super Sleuth, which is like a detective
only ‘awesomer’, and this is his biggest (and first) real case. It’s not easy when he has to deal with an arch
enemy (new-girl-at-school Cassidy Strong), traitorous friends and incompetent assistants, prison-warden
parents, a delusional big brother, a client who wants to snap him in half like a stick, and over 81 million
suspects. But he has to work out who the Heister is before his detective equipment gets confiscated and he
is grounded forever.
Sales Points:
• Brilliant new character Wesley Booth—the best detective since Sherlock was a boy
• Funny story with wonderful illustrations
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• If you liked Timmy Failure you’ll love this
OMNIBUS BOOKS • Isbn 9781742991016 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 8+ • 198 X 128 MM
• 272 PP • $18.00
Circus Mirandus
Cassie Beasley
$18.00
Micah’s beloved grandfather is gravely ill, but all is not lost. Years ago, his grandfather visited a mysterious
circus where he was promised a miracle by a man who could bend light. But who is this stranger, will he keep
his promise, and does the magical Circus Mirandus really exist?
Sales Points:
• A magical middle-grade tale of adventure, belief and the power of imagination
• Sensitively explores themes of grief, loss and hope
• Peter Pan meets Big Fish: this is a modern telling of a timeless story—perfect for younger fans of
Neil Gaiman
• Stunning circus-inspired cover with striped edges
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THE CHICKEN HOUSE • Isbn 9781910002575 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 10+ • 198 X 129 MM
• 304 PP • $18.00
The Jaguar Trials
Ruth Eastham
$17.00
Thirteen-year-old Ben finds himself in Central America with his parents—and stumbling into an ancient mystery.
Along with two local kids, he is determined to solve the ancient trials of El Dorado, lift the curse and find
the gold . . . whatever comes their way. But along the way Ben learns important things about friendship—and
realises that treasure might not be all there is to find at the end of the trials.
Sales Points:
• A fantastic blend of mystery and adventure set deep in the Amazon jungle
• A fast-paced, exciting adventure thriller with passion and heart
• Packed with Indiana Jones-style clues and trials
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• Blends historical accuracy with myth in an appealing, The Da Vinci Code way
• Real Lost City facts makes it a perfect tie-in for schools and libraries focusing on history
SCHOLASTIC UK • Isbn 9781407155043 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 10+ • 198 X 129 MM
• 224 pp • $17.00
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Fiction
Knight’s Haddon #2: Mischief at Midnight
Esme Kerr
$18.00
There’s a new girl at school in Knight’s Haddon—cool, confident and rebellious Janet. When Edie falls out with
her best friend Anastasia she turns to Janet, only to discover the new girl is not all she seems . . .
Sales Points:
• Sequel to The Glass Bird Girl
• A contemporary mystery set in a beautiful castle-like boarding school—Malory Towers for a new
generation
• Themes of friendship, acceptance and determination
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THE CHICKEN HOUSE • Isbn 9781909489004 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 10+ • 198 X 129 MM
• 272 PP • $18.00
I Am Princess X
Cherie Priest
$24.00
Once upon a time, two best friends created a princess together. Libby drew the pictures, May wrote the tales,
and their heroine was called Princess X. Then Libby is killed in a car crash. May is 16 when she sees a sticker
slapped in a corner window. Princess X? When May looks around, she sees the Princess everywhere: there’s an
entire underground culture focused around a webcomic at IAmPrincessX.com. And that means Libby is alive.
Sales Points:
• Will include actual strips from the I Am Princess X webcomic, created specifically for this book
• Cherie Priest’s Boneshaker won the Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
• Priest brings fans, connections and a strong web presence from her work in the adult SFF world
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SCHOLASTIC INC • Isbn 9780545620857 • HARDBACK • FICTION • AGES 12+ • 210 X 140 MM
• 304 pp • $24.00
The Eternal City
Paula Morris
$24.00
A tale of gods and goddesses, thrilling romance, and mystery set in present-day Rome. Laura, who is visiting
Rome with her school choir group, stumbles onto a crime. She manages to escape with the help of a boy
named Paolo, but becomes drawn deeper into Rome’s underground world of crypts, tombs, relics and
submerged ruins. Soon she learns that Paolo is a messenger from the past, sent by the gods to right an ancient
wrong. Will Paolo complete his mission before he must leave—and can Laura get out of the Eternal City?
Sales Points:
• Ruined was a smash hit, selling over 340,000 copies
• Paula Morris has received much critical acclaim, including a Publishers Weekly star
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• Offers an interesting and fresh twist on Roman mythology for YA readers
SCHOLASTIC INC • Isbn 9780545251334 • HARDBACK • FICTION • AGES 12+ • 210 X 140 MM
• 304 pp • $24.00
Fiction
The Game of Love and Death
Martha Brockenbrough
$18.00
Flora and Henry were born a few blocks from each other, innocent of the forces that might keep a white
boy and an African-American girl apart. Years later they meet again and their mutual love of music sparks an
even more powerful connection. What Flora and Henry don’t know is that they are pawns in a game played by
the eternal adversaries Love and Death, brilliantly reimagined as two extremely sympathetic and fascinating
characters. Can their hearts and their wills overcome not only their earthly circumstances, but forces that have
battled throughout history?
Sales Points:
• Massively talented and prolific author Martha Brockenbrough has a strong online presence
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• An exciting world that mixes historically accurate fact with myth, magic and ancient adversaries
• Epic adventure love story with strong, ambitious characters that will enthral fans
• Huge support from writing community—with quotes from best-selling authors including Elizabeth Wein,
Gabrielle Zevin and Judy Blundell
SCHOLASTIC UK • Isbn 9781407159546 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 13+ • 198 X 128 MM • 352 pp •
$18.00
Moonfleet
J. Meade Falkner
$10.00
When young John Trenchard comes upon hidden treasure in the local crypt he is drawn in the sinister world of
smugglers, who exercise their trade along the Dorset coast by the village of Moonfleet.
Elzevir Block, innkeeper and master smuggler, takes the young man under his wing and soon John is leading
a life more dangerous and thrilling than he could have imagined. But the law is closing in. Accused of murder,
there is a price on John’s head.
The only option is to flee England at the cost of losing his sweetheart, Grace Maskew . . .
SCHOLASTIC UK • Isbn 9781407159164 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 9+ • 198 X 130 MM • 304 pp •
$10.00
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Anne of Green Gables
L. M. Montgomery
$10.00
When Anne Shirley arrives in quiet Avonlea, everyone is taken by surprise, particularly Matthew and Marilla
Cuthbert who had been expecting to adopt a boy to help on the farm — not a talkative, red-headed orphan
girl with a vivid imagination.
Anne is immediately entranced by the beauty of Prince Edward Island, the charm of Green Gables and the
delightful companionship of her new schoolmates — all except mischievous Gilbert Blythe, who becomes her
sworn enemy when he makes fun of her red hair.
As the years pass, no one in Avonlea — even stern Marilla Cuthbert — can imagine a time without the
irrepressible Anne.
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SCHOLASTIC UK • Isbn 9781407158495 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 9+ • 198 X 130 MM • 416 pp •
$10.00
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fiction
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen
$10.00
Elizabeth Bennet finds her neighbour Fitzwilliam Darcy arrogant and conceited. The fact that he has meddled
in the romantic relationship between her sister Jane and local aristocrat Charles Bingley makes him still more
detestable.
Darcy however is charmed by Elizabeth’s wit and beauty, and has set his sight on her hand in marriage.
Will Elizabeth’s pride prevail?
SCHOLASTIC UK • Isbn 9781407158518 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • young adult • 198 X 130 MM • 448 pp
• $10.00
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde
$10.00
When Dorian Gray discovers the devastating power of his good looks — not just on women but on everyone
who crosses his path — his wholesome existence gives way to a sordid life of excess, corruption and worse.
Dorian, it seems, can get away with anything.
But hidden away in his attic is a portrait whose surface tells a very different story . . .
SCHOLASTIC UK • Isbn 9781407159157 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • young adult • 198 X 130 MM • 272 pp •
$10.00
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LICENSED PRODUCT
Marvel Spider-Man Daring Doodles
$15.00
Over 200 pages of Spider-Man doodling fun! Complete the scenes, add to the web-slinging action and
colour the pictures. Hours of adventures for super hero fans.
Sales Points:
• Features all new Spider-Man art to colour.
• Allows for hours of imaginative play as the reader completes the action-packed scenes.
• Over 100 stickers!
SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA • Isbn 9781760155247 • PAPERBACK • ACTIVITY • AGES 6+
• 270 X 215 MM • 224 pp • $15.00
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© 2015 MARVEL
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LICENSED PRODUCT
Marvel Avengers Pop-Out Mask Book
$9.00
Become part of the Avengers with eight pop-out masks.
Sales Points:
• Become your favourite Avenger and save the world!
• Includes 8 full-colour masks
• Masks pop out easily and feature elastic for easy play
SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA • Isbn 9781760153489 • PAPERBACK • ACTIVITY • AGES 5+
• 275 X 205 MM • 16 pp • $9.00
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© 2015 MARVEL
Regular Show Employee Handbook
$10.00
Dude! Welcome to the Park! Here in the (un)official Employee Handbook, you’ll find the questions to all
your answers about your job. I am pleased to welcome you to a community of happy, healthy, and thriving
employees. Everything you need to forget about working in the Park is here, in this (LAME!) easy-to-follow
reference book.
Sales Points:
• Shown over 150 times a month on Cartoon Network
• Plenty of laughs for kids, teens and parents
• Full of favourite ‘Regular Show’ characters and jokes
• Completely covered in totally awesome graffiti! YEAH-YUH!
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SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA • Isbn 9781760155537 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 7+
• 194 X 130 MM • 80 pp • $10.00
Regular Show: Benson’s Big Book of Freak-Outs!
$12.00
Get fired up about Benson’s Big Book of Freak-Outs! See the trouble Mordecai and Rigby have been
getting into in this compilation of Benson’s funniest freak-out moments.
Sales Points:
• A compilation of some of the show’s funniest moments
SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA • Isbn 9781760155582 • PAPERBACK • NOVELTY • AGES 7+
• 203 X 203 MM • 80 pp • $12.00
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LICENSED PRODUCT
Lego Ninjago Reader #12: Ninja vs. Ninja
$9.00
The wisecracking Masters of Spinjitzu are back with an all-new adventure!
Sales Points:
• To date, Scholastic has sold more than 4 million Ninjago books!
• After high demand and great success, this property is still going strong
SCHOLASTIC INC • Isbn 9780545825528 • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 5+
• 229 X 152 MM • 32 pp • $9.00
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Build Your Own Minions
Punch-Out Activity Book
$19.00
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This papercraft book is full of punch-out pages and instructions on how to make
your own Minions.
Sales Points:
• Includes over 25 paper Minions to make
• Make your own play scenes from the hit Minions movie
• Easy to build, just pop out and fold
HACHETTE BOOK GROUP • Isbn 9780316299992 • PAPERBACK • NOVELTY •
AGES 4+ • 276 X 212 MM • 96 pp • $19.00
All Minions titles embargoed until 15 May 2015—
not to be displayed for sale before this date.
Covers and content are not final and are subject to licensor approval.
Minions © Universal Studios 2015
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nonfiction
It’s All About . . .
Deadly Dinosaurs
It’s All About . . .
Snappy Sharks
$10.00
$10.00
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Everything you want to know about these prehistoric
monsters—from flying reptiles and gentle giants, such as
Diplodocus, to deadly killing machines, such as Allosaurus
and the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex.
KINGFISHER • Isbn 9780753438893 • PAPERBACK
• NONFICTION • AGES 5+ • 204 X 154 MM • 32 PP • $10.00
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Everything you want to know about sharks: who’s who in the shark
world, how predator sharks attack, which shark weighs more than
three elephants, and so much more!
KINGFISHER • Isbn 9780753438862 • PAPERBACK
• NONFICTION • AGES 5+ • 204 X 154 MM • 32 PP • $10.00
It’s All About . . .
Scary Spiders
It’s All About . . .
Super Solar System
$10.00
$10.00
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Scary Spiders tells you everything you want to know about spiders.
Read about how they spin their webs and the different ways they
hunt for prey! Discover the amazing variety of spiders—from the
deadly Black Widow to the ginormous Goliath bird-eating tarantula.
KINGFISHER • Isbn 9780753438879 • PAPERBACK
• NONFICTION • AGES 5+ • 204 X 154 MM • 32 pp • $10.00
QTY
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Super Solar System tells you everything you want to know about
space and our galaxy. Read about our rocky moon and how we
travelled there, stunning star constellations and the International
Space Station. Discover each of the planets in our solar system, from
Mercury to Uranus.
KINGFISHER • Isbn 9780753438923 • PAPERBACK
• NONFICTION • AGES 5+ • 204 X 154 MM • 32 pp • $10.00
Sales Points:
• Easy-reading information book on high-interest topics
• Packed with facts and stats, complete with contents page, glossary and index
• Eight amazing collector cards to tear out and keep
• Includes access to free downloadable audio of each title
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Picture books
It’s All About . . .
Beastly Bugs
It’s All About . . .
Violent Volcanoes
$10.00
$10.00
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Beastly Bugs tells you everything you want to know about
the world of minibeasts, from insects such as ants, wasps,
butterflies and beetles to creepy crawlies such as spiders,
woodlice and centipedes.
Violent Volcanoes tells you everything you want to know about
volcanoes. From how they are formed to how much damage they can
cause. Read about the most famous volcanic eruptions and find out
where the active volcanoes are today.
KINGFISHER • Isbn 9780753438756 • PAPERBACK
• NONFICTION • AGES 5+ • 204 X 154 MM • 32 PP • $10.00
KINGFISHER • Isbn 9780753438855 • PAPERBACK
• NONFICTION • AGES 5+ • 204 X 154 MM • 32 PP • $10.00
It’s All About . . .
Wild Weather
$10.00
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Wild Weather tells you everything you want to know about the world’s
weather. Read about twisting tornadoes, ferocious floods and dusty
drought. The wildest weather can cause the most extreme places deserts, rainforests and polar lands. Discover how we use science to
measure and predict the weather, and how we cope when natural
disasters strike.
KINGFISHER • Isbn 9780753438909 • PAPERBACK
• NONFICTION • AGES 5+ • 204 X 154 MM • 32 pp • $10.00
Sales Points:
• Easy-reading information book on high-interest topics
• Packed with facts and stats, complete with contents page, glossary and index
• Eight amazing collector cards to tear out and keep
• Includes access to free downloadable audio of each title
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