New Releases by Morris Gleitzman

CHILDISH Me and Dot reckon it''s just a word for being a child. And having a crack at solving a big problem using only a really good friendship and the world''s best dumplings and a thousand kilos of plasticine. Like we''re doing now.

Siempre hay esperanza. Es mi lema. Probablemente te digas: «Menudo iluso, el Wassim este. ¿Esperanza? Pero si solo tiene diez años y mira la vida que lleva». Pues, muchas gracias, pero tampoco está tan mal. Tengo muchos motivos para no perder la esperanza. Sobre todo ahora que hay una persona que puede ayudarme. Una persona llamada Felix.

Birds. Lots of birds. The people of the world are puzzled. Their feathered friends are trying to tell them something, and they’re not sure what it is. Then a boy and his pet budgie discover the secret. Join Jay and Clyde, and their friends Maxine and Dora, on an exciting, funny, risky journey to save their families. And every other family too.

Keynote: The much-anticipated final journey in the story of Felix, hero of Morris Gleitzman''s multi-award-winning Once, Then, After, Soon, Maybe and Now. It''s fifteen years since readers were first introduced to Felix in Once and across six celebrated books, our brave young hero has survived many unforgettable and emotional journeys. Now comes the seventh and final part of Felix''s story, bringing to a powerful climax a series that countless young readers around the world will remember - Always.

Very Yummy Stories.Stop your mum picking her nose, read the secret diary of a dog, catch a bus and then let it go, discover how one slice of toast can make you the most popular person in school, start wearing a crown and give up eating pig-nostril gruel, use a wrecking ball to defeat a bully, show your big sister the very scary secret in your wardrobe, unleash the awesome power of chips, live in a house that gets wiped clean more often than a bottom.Funny stories from a favourite Australian author.

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‘Readers can''t get enough of him.’ The Independent It''s a normal week for Rowena Batts. A car full of stewed apples. A police cell. A struggle to keep Dad off national TV. Then her world turns upside down. Rowena, a girl who can''t speak, sets out to uncover the truth behind her mother''s death, which may be connected to a big family secret her dad is too ashamed to admit ... until it ends up on the news. Escaping to France alongside her dad to avoid media attention, Rowena embarks on a quest to find the person responsible. This touching story is filled with humour and emotional depth as Rowena navigates a foreign language and culture, while finding her own voice and inner strength. ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian

Winner - CBCA Book of the Year Awards 2016 Winner - YABBA Children''s Choice Awards 2016 Winner - KOALA Children''s Choice Awards 2016 Shortlisted - Indie Book Awards 2016 Shortlisted - Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards 2016 I hoped the Nazis would be defeated. And they were. I hoped the war would be over. And it was. I hoped we would be safe. But we aren''t. ‘Haunting... dangerous and desperate, but also full of courage and hope.’ The Guardian Having survived the holocaust, Felix is facing new challenges as he tries to rebuild his life in Poland. He is determined to find his family and uncover the truth about his past. He also has to navigate the complex realities of post-war Poland, where anti-Semitism is still prevalent. With its powerful blend of humour and heart, Soon offers a unique perspective on the aftermath of the Holocaust and the long-lasting impact of trauma, and it is a powerful reminder of the resilience and hope that can be found even in the darkest of times. ‘Morris Gleitzman has discovered the difficult trick of changing reality so that poignancy and laughter are never far apart.’ The Australian ‘Painfully truthful.’'' The Sunday Times ‘Funny and shocking at the same time.’ Jewish Chronicle Other books in the series: Once Then Now After Soon Maybe Always

Colin''s brother has cancer and the doctors in Australia don''t seem able to cure him. Sent to London to stay with his Aunty, Colin reckons it''s up to him to find the best doctor in the world. How better to find one than by asking the Queen to help?

''Tender and terrible; beautiful, brave and brutal ... one of very best novels I have read.'' Michael Morpurgo *NOTABLE BOOK – CBCA Book of the Year Awards 2015* *SHORTLISTED – Australian Book Industry Awards 2015* *SHORTLISTED – REAL Children’s Choice Awards 2016* *SHORTLISTED – Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards 2015* They were loyal creatures, the men and horses of the Australian Light Horse, but war doesn''t always pay heed to loyalty. This is the powerful story of a 16-year-old volunteer and his horse in World War One and the journey towards his own kind of bravery. Like many of his mates from the bush, Frank Ballantyne is keen to join the grand adventure and do his bit. Specially as a chest full of medals might impress the currently unimpressed parents of his childhood sweetheart. So Frank ups his age and volunteers with his horse Daisy ... and his dad. In the deserts of Egypt and Palestine he experiences all the adventure he ever wanted, and a few things he wasn''t expecting. Heartbreak, love and the chance to make the most important choice of his life. From Gallipoli to the famous charge at Beersheba, through to the end of the war and its unforgettable aftermath, Frank''s story grows out of some key moments in Australia''s history. ‘A poignant and deeply moving tale of friendship, loyalty and courage, and the bravest act of love.’ Kids’ Book Review ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can''t get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian

What happens if you wake up thirsty in the middle of the night? How do you trick the most insufferable boy in the village? What would you do on your birthday if you were a lobster? Find out in this short story collection. Chucklers is a collection of books that make reading a pleasure.

Winner - Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards 2013 Winner - KROC Children''s Choice Awards 2013 Notable Book - CBCA Book of the Year Awards 2013 Shortlisted - Australian Book Industry Awards 2013 After the Nazis took my parents I was scared After they killed my best friend I was angry After they ruined my thirteenth birthday I was determined To get to the forest To join forces with Gabriek and Yuli To be a family To defeat the Nazis after all ''Haunting... dangerous and desperate, but also full of courage and hope.'' The Guardian Determined to survive the Holocaust and make a difference, Felix joins a group of partisan fighters and assists their doctor. Using his skills and experiences to help others, he slowly comes to terms with his past and the loss of his loved ones. A powerful and moving story that highlights the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity and the hope that can be found even in the darkest of times. ''Morris Gleitzman has discovered the difficult trick of changing reality so that poignancy and laughter are never far apart.'' The Australian ''Painfully truthful.'' The Sunday Times ''Funny and shocking at the same time.'' Jewish Chronicle Other books in the series: Once Then Now After Soon Maybe Always

*SHORTLISTED – Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards 2012 Oliver just wants a dog. But when he gets his furry friend Barclay, he finds himself in a predicament - he needs to raise $11,000 to pay for him! Oliver sets out to sell shares in himself at school and double his customer''s money overnight, but things quickly spiral out of control. Oliver soon finds himself in the wild world of investment banking and meets some colourful characters along the way who challenge his beliefs and show him the importance of helping others. Tackling important issues like financial crashes, credit default swaps, and investments gone wrong, Too Small to Fail is a wild ride where readers of all ages will learn about the ups and downs of finance and investment banking in a fun and approachable way. ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can''t get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian

Un jour, je me suis évadé d’un orphelinat pour retrouver papa et maman. Un jour, j’ai sauvé une petite fille qui s’appelait Zelda d’une maison en feu. Un jour, je vivais dans une cave avec sept autres enfants, alors que je n’aurais pas dû. Un jour, j’ai fait rire un nazi avec une rage de dents. Un jour, j’ai fait mon premier voyage en train, mais je ne dirais pas que c’était formidable. Mon nom est Félix. Ceci est mon histoire. Un roman historique poignant et drôle à la fois, où il est question de l''holocauste et de la fin de l''innocence, mais aussi d''amour et de solidarité. Ou comment, dans la Pologne occupée de 1942, un garçon de dix ans tâche de saisir l’inimaginable...

"A serious message wrapped up in greatness of heart and lightness of touch." The Bookbag In the beginning there was me and Mum and Dad and the twins. And talk about happy families, we were bountiful. But it came to pass that I started doing sins. And lo, that was when all our problems began. Grace, who comes from a fundamentalist Christian community, has always been encouraged to think for herself by her parents. When she produces a school project that goes against the community''s teachings, she is faced with the threat of being cast out and losing her family. As she fights to keep her family together and find her true self, she learns valuable lessons about self-discovery and standing up for oneself. With powerful themes and relatable characters, this story is a must-read for any child struggling with individuality and finding their voice. ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can''t get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian

My name is Felix Once I saved a girl called Zelda from a burning house I had a plan for both of us Pretend to be someone else Be safe forever Then the Nazis came ''Haunting . . . dangerous and desperate, full of courage and hope'' The Guardian Morris Gleitzman''s two best-selling novels, which follow the story of a Jewish boy named Felix during the Holocaust, in one volume for the first time. Once introduces us to Felix as a young boy trying to survive in the concentration camp and make sense of the world around him. Then continues Felix''s story as he attempts to find his family using all the resourcefulness and determination he can muster. These books are a must-read for anyone looking for a powerful, thought-provoking, and deeply moving story. Written with humour and heart, Morris Gleitzman''s multi-award-winning Felix series is a powerful reminder of the resilience and hope that can be found even in the most dire of circumstances. Written for young adult readers, their message is universal and can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. ''Brilliant in its realism.'' Kirkus Reviews, starred review ''Funny and shocking at the same time.'' Jewish Chronicle ''Painfully truthful.'' The Sunday Times Other books in the series- Once Then Now After Soon Maybe Always

Limpy’s family reckons humans don’t hate cane toads, but Limpy knows otherwise. He’s spotted the signs: the cross looks, the unkind comments, the way they squash cane toads with their cars. Limpy is desperate to save his species from ending up as pancakes. Somehow he must make humans see how fabulous cane toads really are. Risking everything, he sets off on a wart-tinglingly dangerous and daring journey to . . . the Olympics? This is the epic story of a slightly squashed young cane toad’s quest for the truth.

Limpy the toad has a vision. A world where cane toads and humans play mudslides together and help each other with the shopping. But how does a young cane toad discover the ancient secret of living in peace with humans?

In the hysterically funny sequel to Toad Rage, Limpy is on a quest to find toad heaven. A place where cane toads won’t be blown up with bike pumps or bashed over the head with folding chairs. Limpy’s determined to find this place if it takes him the rest of his life, but his plans are waylaid when he’s kidnapped by some sinister-looking humans and tossed into a bucket. Will Limpy be able to save cane toads? Will he be able to find toad heaven? First he has to get out of the bucket. . . .

WINNER - Speech Pathology Australia Upper Primary 2007 SHORTLISTED - REAL Children''s Choice Awards 2008 The truth is . . . Thomas has an embarrassing secret. Is it a rare and special gift or the worst thing that could happen to a boy? When Thomas is faced with an itchy problem that he thinks is the most embarrassing secret he''s ever had, he doesn''t know is that this problem will lead him on an epic journey from Australia to Paris, filled with laughter, friendship, and self-discovery. Throughout the story, Thomas will encounter challenges and obstacles, but with the help of his best friends, he''ll learn that there is no such thing as an embarrassing secret, and that everyone''s quirks make them unique and special. Doubting Thomas is a touching and entertaining portrayal of childhood and the power of friendship and self-acceptance, making it a must-read for all ages. ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can''t get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian

Two bestselling books in one volume. In ''Belly Flop'', Mitch is on a secret mission to become a world-champion diver. But he can''t even do the doggy paddle yet. And in ''Water Wings'', Pearl and Gran each have a secret too. It''s time for Mitch, Pearl and Gran to face up to some hard home truths.

Clodic, un jeune crapaud, aimerait comprendre pourquoi les hommes détestent les crapauds : quasiment tous les membres de sa famille ont été écrasés par des camions. Il décide d''aller à la rencontre des humains pour clarifier les relations entre les deux espèces. Mais comme il ne parle pas leur langue, la tâche est ardue.

Who likes stomach acid and sludge farming and wants to find a friend? Wilton the worm. Who likes running away and hiding and wants to save the world? Algy the microbe. What''s huge and scary and the first thing they see outside? Underpants. Wilton has a bad feeling in his tummy. The one he lives in. Can one worm discover new worlds and save his friends from destruction? Wilton is about to find out. Discover the magical world of the intestine and embark on an epic journey with Wilton and Algy as they learn the power of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery on their quest to save their world and each other. ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can''t get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian

Ben stared at the TV. He had never seen anything like it. Fascinating. Incredible. Awful. He had to do something. There are some things Ben doesn''t understand, so his dad is sent in to explain the facts of life. But it''s the other facts that are worrying Ben and he decides to find his own answers. He''s deadly serious – and the results are very, very funny. On a quest to understand the big issues in life and determined to make those around him listen, Ben navigates his way through the distractions and self-obsessions of those closest to him. This clever and emotional story tackles a relevant issue and will challenge kids thoughts and perspectives, while keeping them thoroughly entertained with its blend of humour and heart. Don''t miss out on this insightful and unforgettable tale. ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can''t get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian

''A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph If you don''t wake up to yourself, Smalley,'' Mr Cruickshank said, ''do you know what you''re going to end up as?'' ''Sheep''s poop, sir,'' said Mark. Mark''s father has always wanted him to be a Somebody. But unless Mark picks up at school, it looks like sheep''s poop is where he''s heading. Then Mark and his friends discover they''ve lived before. Not only that – they were Famous and Important People! Which is lots of fun. At first. A funny, fast-moving story about the ups and downs of being a Somebody. ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can''t get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian