Most Popular Books by Anna Fienberg

Minton loves anything that moves - boats, planes, cars, trucks, submarines and hot-air balloons - and he''s always ready for action! His friend Turtle is not so brave, but together they have wild adventures. And you can make your own models of Minton''s vehicles. Also, meet Hector, the Hottest Boy Who Ever Lived, who shot out of a volcano and is almost too hot to handle. A Big Book of 7 adventure stories, from the creators of Tashi! ''Minton makes everything seem possible. The kids will love this one.'' West Australian

The sixteenth book of Tashi''s adventures, in which Tashi and his friends use clay and magic to make a golem who will stand up to the bully boy, Big Bang. But will their Golem obey them? And can they rescue Ah Chu''s baby sister from the River Pirate before the pirates sail away?

The eleventh book in the Tashi series of daring adventures and tall tales about magic, courage and the triumph of brains over brawn. Created by the much loved, multi-award winning author/illustrator team of Anna and Barbara Fienberg and Kim Gamble. ''I raced up and down the street looking in doorways and behind stalls. But there was no Grandma.'' Tashi always has big adventures, like the time he''s lost in the city and has to escape from a mean man with a glass eye and a silver dagger then, on the way home, Tashi and Grandma are kidnapped by brigands called Fearless and Ferocious. But clever Tashi always knows what to do - stay calm, think hard and move fast. ''All children should meet Tashi. He can be their mentor on the road to reading, feeding their imaginations with fantastic stories The Tashi stories have the evergreen qualities of classics.'' - Joan Zahnleiter, Magpies ''This little book reads just like a junior version of Raiders of the Lost Ark.'' Victoria Collins Sunday Night Live ''I just can''t get enough of Tashi, and neither can any of the students at my school!.a fantastic sense of anticipation and adventure.Definitely add this one to your library!'' Fiona Deppeler, Balgowlah Heights Public School, NSW

Young readers will cheer Tashi along as he uses his quick wit and keen bravery to drive the villainous monster Bluebeard from the castle and save the village once again.

The first seven Tashi books all together in one big, fat volume. Fourteen fabulous Tashi stories!

Misdirection, illusion, locked doors and old secrets - these are the tools of the magician. What happens when they''re used to escape from real life? Rachel Lambert can escape from a Bohemian Torture Crib, but she can''t leave her marriage. ''You''re stuck,'' says the voice inside her head. ''And you''ll never get out.'' Her whole life she''s tried to be a good girl - she considers others first and she''s never missed a deadline. Now her family''s doing a vanishing act, her book on magic is a year late to the publishers, and Rachel''s losing her grip on reality. She''s even taken to fantasising about Harry Houdini in the grocery aisle at the supermarket. Guido, her husband, is spending more and more time with his star pupil, Silvia, and her daughter, Clara, has run off to Italy, seeking independence and adventure. From Florence, Clara sends news like mysterious puzzle pieces, forming a disturbing picture of Guido''s past and exploding her mother''s illusions. Yet sometimes truth is the key to freedom - and possibly our salvation... Anna Fienberg''s new novel is a wry and wrenchingly honest look at the pitfalls of motherhood and modern marriage - and one woman''s attempt to escape them.

Figaro and Rumba are best friends. Figaro is a dog who loves to run like the wind. And Rumba is a cat who once sang and danced in Cuba. When they catch the Very Fast Train that goes all the way to the beach, they meet a cunning crocodile with conga drums and an elegant satin waistcoat. Surely such a musical creature couldn''t be a villain? Anna Fienberg is the author of the Tashi series, and Stephen Michael King has created many wonderful picture books. This is the first storybook they have made together.

As Horrendo turns twelve he, like other village boys his age, is kidnapped by pirates for a two year stint at sea.

Another five fabulous Tashi books all together in one big, fat volume. Ten terrific Tashi stories!

Minton the spotty salamander loves things that move, and he''s always ready for adventure, but Turtle worries that it will end in disaster. From the creators of Tashi, here are two satisfying stories in one book, for beginner readers aged 4-6. Includes a guide to making your own model submarine and hot air balloon.

An inventive salamander and his pessimistic friend Turtle help a lost acrobat find her way home from a desert island.

Tashi''s adventures have been loved by children all over the world for thirty years. This special bumper edition of the original Tashi book celebrates Tashi''s legacy, and includes never-before-seen illustrations by Kim Gamble, the entire Tashi and the Wicked Magician, as well as ''Tashi and the Silver Cup'', and ''Kidnapped!'' from Tashi''s Storybook.

Minton the spotty salamander loves things that move, and he''s always ready for adventure, but Turtle worries that it will end in disaster. From the creators of Tashi, here are two satisfying stories in one book, for beginner readers aged 4-6. Includes a guide to making your own model car and truck.

Adventurous little Tashi faces a terrible ogre who is threatening his village in this 12th installment of the Tashi series. As he endeavors to recover the ogre’s stolen pet from the evil Baron and protect his village from being eaten, Tashi''s tales of derring-do convey themes of bravery, ingenuity, and loyalty.

A charming collection of stories about the adventures of five different children by the much-loved creators of Tashi.

When she frees four pirates from their magical entrapment, Boa gets her best friend''s help to escape the pirates when they come looking for revenge.

Teaches children about bus passenger safety such as waiting well back from the road, getting on and off the bus carefully, sitting on a seat or standing well away from the door, and waiting until the bus has gone before crossing the road.