The Noggins of Kendrick

Aimed at teenagers, this is a romping, fast-moving story of friendship, love, loyalty, fortitude and courage. Swashbuckling heroes, dastardly villains, man-eating rats and brave youngsters take part in this compelling adventure, as matters of life and death are tackled and resolved on both land and sea.

Set around the seventeenth century, the story begins with the noggins, a colony of diminutive people (six centimetres in height) inhabiting tunnel homes beneath a large grove of ancient oak trees in the mythical kingdom of Kendrick.

On many levels this narrative contains lessons for us all. It deals with the darkest of motives to the more joyful and playful aspects of life. We see how social marginalisation can be overcome by peer support and, above all, how loyalty, trust and friendship can prevail against the darkest of forces.

The Nickname Detectives

Three third-grade boys become detectives for a special school contest with the result that they become guests on a TV news show. What possible news can these young boys have discovered? Take a trip through American history to see what discoveries PB, Flip, and Spike find. Learn how their special nicknames give them an idea that helps them win the third-grade research project at their school.Find answers to questions like: Who is Mighty Mo? What is a swamp fox? What is Devil’s Tower? Who is the Iceman? Why is the Great Emancipator so important? How did the Hawkeye State get its name?Travel with the three boys through time and see how to become a Nickname Detective. Learn how the boys use their research skills to learn about American history’s interesting and exciting stories.

The Nature Saviours: Ghost of the Mountains

It all started on the beach when they met a bigger than average herring gull, called Rocky Foreshore. He takes them to a magical place called Mirrorland, a 'Noah's Ark' type of safety net for the world's animals, overseen by an extinct dodo, called Derek. After Derek recruits Evie and Zak and shows them the horrors of poaching an endangered animal, they embark on a journey full of wonder and excitement to help rescue a snow leopard mother and her four cubs from the danger of evil poachers. Now the adventure really begins! First book in The Nature Saviours series.

The Mouse Motel

There once was a tiny, brown and white mouse,

Who with friends, invaded a little blue house.

So glad to see there was food aplenty,

The cake, cheese and crumbs, were a feast for twenty.

Can you imagine discovering little mice finding food in your house?

The sing-song rhyme of The Mouse Motel will pull you into its gentle story and take you on an adventure of mice living with a human family.

Despite the mice being small, this house soon has even less space!

What will these mice do? What adventure will these mice get up to?

The Most Unusual Bikes

Embark on a whimsical journey of invention and adventure in this enchanting rhyming tale. Imagine crafting the most extraordinary bike and setting off to far-off places, where imagination knows no bounds. Discover mystical realms, overcome challenges, and unravel ancient secrets as you travel through uncharted territories. Prepare for an unforgettable ride where dreams take flight and the extraordinary becomes reality.

The Most Beautiful Uglybug

Poor Uglybug! Nobody wants to be his friend. All the other bugs are afraid of him because he look a bit scary. Follow Uglybug as he helps those in need, and see how the beauty inside him begins to shine through, and others come to see who he really is inside.

The Moose That Made a Mountain

Angus and Finn are best of friends, and spend their time playing together. Seeing some small mounds of earth, they began jumping from one to another. They were having such fun until, suddenly, tiny heads popped up from the mounds. Angus and Finn had never seen these creatures before – and these creatures were not happy. 

The Monster in the Waves

Eden Bay is the perfect place and everyone who lives there helps to keep it that way.

The only thing is that there is something in the water…the monster in the waves.

No one dares to go into the water.

Until the day Arlo steps in…

The Missing Nursery Rhymes

Do you remember growing up with nursery rhymes? Have you ever considered what happened to those rhymes? Well, they are all still there. So let’s take a journey to recapture the memories of them in order to share with future generations of children so they too can enjoy the fun of learning rhyme.

The Mischievous Duo

Is it thunder? Is it hail? Nope, not this time. It’s just our two naughty brothers finding new ways to get in trouble and cause disorder around the house. Join us on their next adventure to find out what mayhem they’re going to wreak next!

The Magician and the Basket of Coloured Balls

A wizard and his son live in a faraway land. The wizard has taught his son magic in the form of wizardry words but over the years the boy has become lonely as he has no friends. The wizard decides it is time for his son to become a REAL MAGICIAN in the big wide world so he gives him two special gifts.

The Magical Dustbin

20 bedtime stories of fantasy, mystery and magic – and even science fiction, set in England and Australia. Written with whimsy and humour by multi-talented author and playwright Mark Kumara – these beautifully crafted stories are a perfect length for bedtime stories. Adult readers are also sure to enjoy them. Recommended for readers aged 6 to 100 years!