Best Selling Books by Margaret Clark

Fifteen year old Simone is lured by her new boyfriend with promises of a better life in a big city. On the run from a dangerous environment and her drug addicted sister, she arrives in Palmino with stars in her eyes and hope in her heart. Reality check? Okay. But what is reality when her boyfriend turns violent, the other itinerants brand her an intruder, and home becomes a drain or a squat? Simone''s story is the story of a society in which no child was going to have to live in poverty- a land of milk and honey, which for some people turns sour and is filled with despair. ''The way it is''? Not necessarily. With someone to tell it straight and someone to listen, this can be a story called BACK ON TRACK.

If you''ve ever wanted to zoom into outer-space like an astronaut, be brave enough to ride a roller-coaster, care for a lost dog, sail the seas on a pirate ship or dress up as a gorilla, then this is the book for you! This exciting collection of Nibbles from the much-loved series has been specially put together just for boys!

Hester has always wanted to be a court jester, but it''s always been a man''s job, so she knows she has little chance of achieving her dream. She''d be much better off trying to be a lady-in-waiting like her mother. Hester''s best friend, Calvin, is the current jester, but after slipping on goose grease and banging his head, Calvin has a problem. His short-term memory is terrible. He gets his jokes mixed up, and he can''t remember punchlines. To add to his woes, his muscles are starting to stiffen up, making it difficult for him to caper and do acrobatic tricks. When he worries about how he can cope at the king''s special All Fools dinner, Hester assures him that she can help. She''ll hide under the table and hold flash cards for him so he can get his jokes right. But things don''t go as planned, and the special powder Hester puts down Calvin''s tunic to help him caper has him knocking himself out. Now it''s up to Hester. Can she impress the king enough to become the new court jester?

Fourth story in a series for primary school children featuring the Chickabees. The Chickabees can''t raise the money for their costumes and their parents won''t take them seriously. They need to beat their rivals in the Battle of the Bands. Author''s other publications include the Mango Street stories.

Aunt Hetty is the local medieval healer. When she breaks her leg, Beth has to take over her rounds. Beth hates touching leeches, feels sick at the sight of vomit and can''t stand sores or scabs . . . Will she remember anything her Aunt has tried to teach her?

You look in the mirror and see your two worst nightmares, Ugly and Fat. Overnight you''ve turned into a GEEK. Your boyfriend/girlfriend has just dumped you after having sex. Does this mean you were hopeless at it? But maybe you''re thinking you could be gay anyway? Suddenly your friends seem to be busy with other things that don''t include you. Your family treats you like you''re still in kindergarten. You feel so confused and lonely deep inside. In fact, is life worth living? Then read on and find out what to do when life sucks...

Knot''s bachelor uncle is the new pharaoh, King Gut. Gut lives up to his name and has a big fat belly. Knot is afraid that if anything happens to hi uncle, he will be boy king. The Pharaoh. King of all Egypt! So Knot and his friend Phlat set out to find a bride for King Gut.

The gnomes have always lived at the back of Miss Mackie''s garden. But one day Miss Mackie goes away...

Humorous story for older children. Pup Morgan and his dad Mad Dog Morgan, the surfing legend, take six weeks off to go surfing round Australia. They meet sharks, dolphins, eccentric characters and surf some great waves, before it''s time to go back to school and work. Author''s other publications include the Chickabees series and ''Fat Chance''.

To:LUCY FINDLAY (PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL) Subject:Great new book! Surprise! It''s me, Cath. This is my first ever email to anyone. I put the bit about private and confidential so no one else will read it. Speaking of reading, we''ve just read a REALLY funny book at Book Club. It''s called The Femailsand it''s about someone just like me! Woman of the sandwich generation (dependent daughters on one side + ageing parents on the other) learning to manage alone after loss of partner. There''s blended families, a greedy brother, friends in crisis . . . Can you believe it? You MUST read it too: great ending! Love as ever, Cath xx P.S. Thanks for the Eternal Life Anxiety Relief pills. P.P.S. But what if they don''t WORK?

Dan goes sleuthing to solve the mystery, and discovers a toothless, toast-eating ghost. A large print, illustrated comedy for young readers.

A cockatoo is brought into Animal Haven. The cocky can talk so the Aussie Angels want to find it''s owner.

Number 7 in the Aussie Angels series for late primary/early secondary school students. An old hermit vanishes, and his blue heeler dog, Sheila, becomes very upset and comes to Animal Haven for help. The Aussie Angels set out to help her discover why the hermit has disappeared. Author''s other publications include ''Back on Track'' and ''Mango Street''.

Novel for primary school-age readers, the 13th in the Aussie Angels series. Carol the camel is sick of the animals and humans at Animal Haven teasing her about her bad breath and yellow teeth, so when she hears that the dental caravan is visiting the school she heads off in search of clean teeth. Prolific author''s previous titles include the Mango Street series and ''Rave On''.

Twelth novel for primary school-age readers in the Aussie Angels series. When the computer cable is chewed through, it seems there''s a mouse around. The Angels soon discover it''s actually a small marsupial called a dunnart. Problems abound when Mark, who wants a pet, refuses to put the dunnart back he belongs. Author''s previous titles include ''Fat Chance'' and the Mango Street series.

Egg is watching TV and is shocked to be reminded that it''s Mothers Day and he doesn''t know where his mum is. 4 yrs+

Sixth volume in the humorous Mango Street Stories series for children. Everyone in class is sick of Justin, who copies their work, but Crystal feels sorry for him and invites him home. The trouble is everyone else comes too and since ''home'' is the local ashram, they all make fun of her lifestyle.