Best Selling Books by Gillian Rubinstein

Andrew and his friends find themselves in Japan, the source of Space Demons and Skymaze, the computer games that have shaped their lives. It''s as if they''ve been summoned there--by an artificial intelligence that is quickly outgrowing its creator''s intentions and spreading through the electronic networks that are now emerging. Pursued by ruthless corporations, cult members and the machine intelligence itself, the players must navigate the globe, the network and their own digitised dreams if any of them hope to find their way home.--Publisher.

Book two in Gillian Rubinstein''s much beloved Space Demons trilogy. An enthralling new computer game arrives from the creator of Space Demons. Andrew can''t resist it, and neither can his friends-or his enemies. They will need all their skill, intelligence and empathy to survive the game and its dangerous new players.

Peter, Joella, and Lianne are forced onto a spaceship and taken to the planet Vexa where they are made to perform death-defying stunts for their alien captors. Joella has never been a good gymnast and now she faces the unspeakable alternative--becoming a Vexan''s pet. Then she discovers the hair-raising truth--they''ve never left Earth! Who''s behind this elaborate hoax and why? Young Adult.

When Kel decides to borrow the magnificent bull terrier Brut he soon regrets his decision-but returning Brut is not as simple as acquiring him in the first place. He and his friends are led into increasing danger requiring courage they never knew they had and exposing the fears and frailties of the adults around them.

In the second book of the Galax-Arena duology, the children try to put their lives back together as they uncover the deeper secrets of Project Genesis Five. The long-awaited sequel to the Galax-Arena, the dark, uncompromising thriller and a cult classic.

When Tania takes a beautiful little pair of wings from the garden, she makes someone very unhappy. Tania thinks it''s a fairy, but Troy insists that there is no such thing as fairies. Who owns the wings then? And is someone trying to leave messages for Tania? A surprising and magical tale from the creators of the award winning The Giant''s Tooth and The Pirate''s Ship.

This school is not all that it seems... Jai has a bad feeling about his new boarding school from the moment he arrives. The windows of the old mansion are watchful, like a hundred eyes, and he senses the house is waiting for him. The students and teachers just don''t seem normal -- they''re all very serious and strangely alike, almost robotic. The only two students who are friendly tell him a horrible story: they think the headmaster is a monster, and that he''s stealing the souls of the teachers and students. Jai doesn''t believe it at first. But when one of his new friends gets converted, Jai knows he''s got to unravel the mystery...or he might be next.

Life for Tod gets turned on his head when he moves to suburban Adelaide, living with his grandmother, mother, and two older sisters. Tod takes refuge in the old quarries, where the fox-man shows him a secret, other life. But as he gets more absorbed in the fox world, Tod learns that the freedom of the wild can be more cruel than human society.

Twelve-year-old Andrew, bored with life, becomes obsessed with a mysterious new computer game, which has the power to zap him and his friends into a dangerous world of menacing space warriors.

When her father invites a family of strangers along on their usual summer holiday at Ardilla, Jen feels that the magic of the house is threatened, and she must come to terms with her unhapppiness and confusion as she leaves her childhood rituals behind. Suggested level: intermediate.

"When you don''t know what to do. When you haven''t got a clue. Go and talk to Miss Theroux. Who, who, who...? Miss Prue ... that''s who!" - back cover.

This book brings role-playing dice games, the nuclear nightmare, a phantom graffiti artist and a curious alien anthropologist together in a remote beachside town in this exploration of chance, fate, and love.

A sweet tale of friendship with gorgeous drawings by one of Australa''s finest illustrators. Ducky is Claudie''s special toy. All day she carries him around and at night he sleeps in a nest in her arms. When Ducky is accidentally left in the park, Claudie learns growing up can sometimes mean having to let go of the things you love the most.

When she is ill with chicken pox, Marnie does not wish to be left alone so she keeps Mum company until Mum cajoles her to rest, and she falls asleep.

Dear Toof Ferry, this is my first toof. . . During their summer holidays, Try and Tania find what looks like a giant pearly-white tooth on the beach. Beside it, scrawled in the sand, is a mysterious message to the tooth fairy. Troy and Tania are determined to help, but first they need to find some gold. . . and deal with a giant tantrum! Shortlisted in the 1994 Children''s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards for Younger Readers "The illustrations are full of vitality. . . the writing touched with a sense of wonder. Not to be missed.

"Dog in, cat out, Cat in, dog out, Dog out, cat out, Cat in, dog in ..." And so it goes, from early morning, when the dog leaps out to explore the new smells of the day and have breakfast, until late at night, when the cat slips unnoticed through the window to settle down in the warmth of the sleeping house. This endless progression of dog and cat in and out sets the scene for a delightfully detailed series of illustrations that chronicles a family''s busy day.

If you were Sharon or Jase what would you do? They never seem to have enough room in their house but everyone wants to come and live with them anyway. You''ll laugh (and groan) at all the changes they have to make, and you''ll read their story aloud so many times that your own family will want to build on a special room - just for you!

Novel for older children. Ken, an aspiring young country-bred athlete, is daunted at his own lacklustre performance when he joins a city swimming squad. A visit from his Japanese Aunt Maya and her recounting of the story of the Whale''s Child has an eerie effect on Ken''s dreams and swimming skills. He is compelled to explore his own cultural heritage and travel to his family''s traditional home in Japan. Author''s other works include ''After Dark'', ''Space Demons'' and ''Answers to Brut''.

The collection includes diaries; typescripts; drafts of major fiction works; material relating to poetry and works in compilations; handwritten notes and annotations; correspondence; newsclippings and reviews; and material relating to versions and adaptations. Some material is held on sound tape and on computer discs.

Collection of short stories, some of which were first published in other collections. Magical stories set in the ordinary settings of primary school, seaside holidays and at home. The author is twice winner of the CBC Book of the Year Award with ''Beyond the Labyrinth'' (1989) and ''Foxspell'' (1995).

"In the silence of the dark hours before dawn imagination can run riot, and the most far-fetched fantasies can become chillingly real. Old fears rise to the surface, and the unexpected lies in wait to freeze the blood and set knees knocking."--Back cover.

Aimed at younger readers, this illustrated story tells of two lorikeets, their life in captivity and their adventure with a burglar. The author has written several other children''s books, including the 1989 Children''s Book Council Picturebook of the Year, TBeyond the Labyrinth''.

Lizzie wants a horse more than anything in the world, but her dad says it''s all too expensive. Then, a chance meeting with a woman called Moya gives Lizzie''s riding hopes an unexpected lift. Could it be her dreams might come true after all? Suggested level: primary.

It''s hot and Mr Plunkett has a pool. But he won''t share it with anyone. The children next door think of ways to encourage him to change his mind.

Jan the Can lives on the beach with her pet fly Louise. Gus is the ice cream man. His niece, Imogen comes to visit and meets the Dog and the Seagull. Picture book about these characters. 5 yrs+.

In an alley at the back of an old hotel, Sally teaches ballet and her partner Jake owns a gourmet deli. The Hotel Palais hasn''t been doing well for a while, but when it becomes the Kafe Karaoke, there''s a change - for the worse! The constant bad singing and programmed music make Jake and Sally''s lives hell. But when they head to the country for a break, the sounds of nature drive them back to the city!Written as a rap lyric that begs to be read aloud, Gillian Rubinstein''s new story will have young readers and adults alike reaching for their karaoke mikes for the pure fun of hearing themselves perform.ABOUT THE AUTHORGillian Rubinstein is known around the world as a novelist with many distinguished titles to her name, including Space Demons, Beyond the Labryinth and Foxspell. Several of her books have been adapted for the stage, including Jake and Pete and her Wake Baby opened on Broadway in 1998. Gillian was awarded an Asialink fellowship in 1999, enabling her to continue her long-standing interest in Japan. She has also been writer-in-residence in schools in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur, and in 2000 has been invited to International Schools in Tokyo and Jakarta.For Random House, she has been particularly successful with her picture books: Mr Plunkett''s Pool won the Multicultural Award and Sharon Keep Your Hair On was shortlisted for CBC Picture Book of the Year. Jake and Pete and the Stray Dogs was shortlisted for the 1997 Festival Awards in South Australia.ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORDavid Mackintosh was born in Belfast and grew up in Australia. His first picture book was a versiuon of The Emperor''s New Clothes. He has collaborated on two other books with Gillian Rubinstein; Sharon Keep Your Hair On! and Prue Theroux: The Cool Librarian. Sharon Keep Your Hair On! was shortlisted for the Children''s Picture Book of the Year in 1997, whilst Hooray for the Kafe Karaoke received an ABPA Design Award.David works as an illustrator and graphic designer and often exhibits drawings and paintings. He collects comics and postcards, is interested in the moon and the South Pole, and he can make origami frogs. He lives in London.

SUMMARY: Eight year old Melanie overcomes her fears of moving to a new house, starting at a new school and making friends.

A collection of short stories about school - Gillian Rubinstein - Allan Baillie - Mary K. Pershall - Lucy Sussex - Libby Hathorn - Gillian Barnett - Archimede Fusillo - Julia McClelland_

Further adventures of Jake and Pete, the kitkids.