New Releases by Margaret Clark

Snag prefers singing and dancing to fighting, so when the Romans capture him and send him to gladiator school, he doubts that he can find a way to stay alive.

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.

Volume 15 in the Aussie Angels series for primary school-age readers. Oscar the owl feels left out because when all the action is on he is fast asleep. So he plans to stay awake all day and sleep at night. Someone in the sanctuary has to talk him out of this, but who? Author has previously written the Mango Street series and Egg series.

One of a series of children''s novels. When a flock of wild ducks moves into the swampy area near Animal Haven everyone is excited. But among them is one pure-white duck. Eddie the cockatoo decides that the Green family should adopt the white duck, however Elsie the emu has other ideas. Author is a prolific children''s writer her other series include Mango Street and Egg.

Ben finds that he is not popular with the other boys at his new school. To make matters worse, he has to contend with the constantly bragging Cathy. But then again, maybe there''s a good reason for her boasting. A play-script intended for reading aloud. Suggested level: primary.

When the Razors wreck the Top Boys'' headquarters, that''s it. The Top Boys are going to get them - they''re going to make the Razors eat dirt. Is Dixie the answer?

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

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+

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 readers. Ninth in a series. The Angels get a new principal and a new teacher, and Greash and Foxie become the teacher''s pets. Mike and Meg are busted over sneaky deeds with Feral the Ferret and wombats. They don''t know how what''s going on, but they know that Greash and Foxie are behind it and are up to no good. Author''s previous titles include ''Fat Chance'' and ''Okay Koala''.

Egg decides that he wants to enter and win a race. He realises however that all races are not easy to win, and a little help goes a long way. Humorous word play. 4 yrs+

Novel for young teenagers. Since Annie''s dad left her mother has been on the run from her crooked ex-boyfriends. Now they have settled in an isolated town on the west coast, Annie realises she will have to face her own problems. The author''s other publications include ''Care Factor Zero'' and '' The Mango Street Stories''.

Magical, mythical dragons engaged in great acts of derring-do--from flying around the globe to visiting fourth-grade classroom--will keep young readers and listeners enthralled. Includes 15 fantastic stories.

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.

Captain America joins forces with the Punisher, the man who has just shot him, to go after the drug-dealers'' conspiracy that set them both up