Most Popular Books by Dyan Sheldon

Adventure fiction. Science fiction. Trish is scared of her mother''s rages while timid Kiki is scared of the teen gang who terrorize the inner-city estate where they live. In their different ways, they both feel helpless and alone. But then they meet the mysterious Betty Friedman, and old lady with a secret to protect. Before they know it, Trish and Kiki are plunged into a time-travelling quest to save a historic church - and the buried treasure beneath it. Going undercover as servants in Victorian London, their cunning and bravery are put to the test, and they learn that they are more courageous than they could ever have imagined.

This first picture book for parents to share with their children features a story about the friendship between a dog and a cat. Illustrations.

"Be nice to mice, is my advice," my granddad said to me. "Take care of bears, be sweet to sheep, and fish deep in the sea." Fans of Oi Frog! will love this funny and clever story about a little boy who asks his grandad how to be happy. His grandad tells him that it''s all about being kind to animals, and lists an increasingly whacky and hilarious set of things to do, and, more importantly, NOT to do to creatures all around the world. Remember, don''t iron a lion, don''t put goats in boats and never EVER laugh at giraffes! The perfect family read-aloud adventure.

Although she misses her stuffed bear after he is left behind on the bus, a young girl enjoys the post cards he sends her from all the faraway places he visits.

Twelve-year-old Elmo Blue just wants to fit in. But his angel friend, Kuba, seems to have other ideas. Thanks to Kuba''s promptings, Elmo soon finds himself embroiled in a war against bully Eddie Kilgour.

Although she misses her stuffed bear after he is left behind on the bus, a young girl enjoys the post cards he sends her from all the faraway places he visits.

Two small children take the journey of a lifetime, and travel the world - without, it seems, ever leaving their bedroom.

After finding an arrowhead in her backyard, a young girl has a dream about the Indians who once lived in the same area.

A diary chronicle of a teenage girl''s changing family and romantic relationships.