Best Selling Books by Morris Gleitzman

"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

Then is the second story of Felix and Zelda. They escaped from the Nazis, but how long can they now survive when there are so many people ready to hand them over for a reward? Thanks to the courage of a kind, brave woman they are able to hide for a time in the open, but Felix knows he has a distinguishing feature that identifies him as a Jew and that it is only a matter of time before he is discovered, which will mean death for them all. Even though he promised Zelda he would never leave her, he knows he has to, before it is too late . . .

Worried because his parents'' constant fighting has been aggravated by their financial troubles, twelve-year-old Keith decides to solve the problem by running away to pick up a fortune in the Australian opal fields.

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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

Chinese edition of "Teacher''s Pet." Ginger''s cat foils the assistant principle''s plot of taking over the principle''s position.

The kitchen was a mess. Packets and jars had been flung around. Half the stuff in the fridge was on the floor. There was a trail of flour running through the passage. For a second Jake thought one of the magazine people must have had an urge to make a cake and decided to do it in their room. Or was someone else in the house? Jake''s an only kid. He''s the only kid in his family. He''s the only kid on his island. Or that''s what he thinks . . .

Keith worries about his separated parents and wants to improve their appearance so they will find new partners, but he realizes that he cannot change them into different people.

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.

Rowena Batts has enough problems in her life without adopting a crazy cockatoo. She''s just splattered two hundred grown-ups with jelly and custard, and her dad''s getting married to her teacher. But Sticky the cockatoo turns out to be just the friend she needs...There are three books about Rowena Batts-an extraordinary articulate girl who doesn''t let a fact like not being able to speak stand in her way. They are Blabber Mouth, Sticky Beak and Gift of the Gab (Puffin).

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.

Selection from a humorous weekly TSydney Morning Herald'' column on TV. These irreverent and thought-provoking reviews cover a wide range of TV-related topics. The author''s other books include TTwo Weeks with the Queen'' and TMisery Guts''.