Most Popular Books by Morris Gleitzman

Felix, a Jewish boy in Poland in 1942, is hiding from the Nazis in a Catholic orphanage. The only problem is that he doesn''t know anything about the war, and thinks he''s only in the orphanage while his parents travel and try to salvage their bookselling business. And when he thinks his parents are in danger, Felix sets off to warn them--straight into the heart of Nazi-occupied Poland. To Felix, everything is a story: Why did he get a whole carrot in his soup? It must be sign that his parents are coming to get him. Why are the Nazis burning books? They must be foreign librarians sent to clean out the orphanage''s outdated library. But as Felix''s journey gets increasingly dangerous, he begins to see horrors that not even stories can explain. Despite his grim suroundings, Felix never loses hope. Morris Gleitzman takes a painful subject and expertly turns it into a story filled with love, friendship, and even humor.

Felix and Zelda have escaped the train to the death camp, but where do they go now? They''re two runaway kids in Nazi-occupied Poland. Danger lies at every turn of the road. With the help of a woman named Genia and their active imaginations, Felix and Zelda find a new home and begin to heal, forming a new family together. But can it last? Morris Gleitzman''s winning characters will tug at readers'' hearts as they struggle to survive in the harsh political climate of Poland in 1942. Their lives are difficult, but they always remember what matters: family, love, and hope.

Winner - KOALA Children''s Choice Awards 2011 - Fiction for Years 7–9 Winner - YABBA Children''s Choice Awards 2011 - Hall of Fame Shortlisted - REAL Children''s Choice Awards 2011 - Fiction for Years 7–9 Bridget wants a quiet life. Including, if possible, keeping her parents out of prison. Then a boy called Menzies makes her an offer she can''t refuse, and they set off on a job of their own. It''s a desperate, daring plan – to rescue two kids, Jamal and Bibi, from a desert detention centre. Can Bridget and Menzies pull off their very first jail break, or will they end up behind bars too? Sometimes, to help a friend, you have to dig deep. With its themes of friendship, perseverance and the power of standing up for what''s right, Girl Underground is a must-read for anyone who loved Boy Overboard and wants to continue following Jamal and Bibi''s journey through the eyes of all new, but every bit as endearing, characters. ------------------ 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

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?

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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

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.

''What I need,'' said Pearl, as she started to slide off the roof, ''is a grandmother.'' But where do you get a top gran at short notice? It''s not easy. Luckily Pearl''s got Winston to help her, and you can do anything when your best friend is the world''s brainiest guinea pig. Then Pearl meets Gran and the surprises begin. A funny and moving story about letting go (and not drowning).

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

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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

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.

The adventures of twelve-year-old Keith as he tries to cheer up his parents in such ways as painting their shop in bright colors and convincing them to move from gloomy England to a place called Paradise. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

''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

‘The funniest and most refreshing read of the year’ Daily Telegraph Winner - YABBA Children''s Choice Awards 1999 Winner - COOL Children''s Choice Awards 1999 Winner - Dymock''s Children''s Choice Awards 1999 Winner - BILBY Children''s Choice Awards 1999 He''s good at changing nappies. He''s brilliant at wiping food off walls. His mum calls him Mr Dependable. But Angus is desperate to be wild and baby-free. Can a bold and brave plan stop his mum getting pregnant again? In Bumface, Morris Gleitzman delves into the complex world of childhood responsibilities through the eyes of Angus, a young boy who dreams of a life of freedom and adventure as a pirate. But instead of living his dreams, Angus finds himself tasked with the care of his younger siblings and consumed with the worries of preventing his mother from having another baby. That is, until he meets Rindi and discovers that he''s not alone in his struggles. Exploring the themes of responsibility, family, and the longing for independence, Bumface offers a captivating and authentic look at the realities of modern childhood. ------------------ 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

In this powerful conclusion to Morris Gleitzman''s acclaimed Holocaust trilogy, Felix faces the ghosts of his past and the possibility of a new cataclysm. Set in the present day, Now is the final book in the series that began with Once, continued with Then, and brings the story of Felix full circle. Now a grandfather, Felix has achieved much and is widely admired. But the painful memories of his childhood resurface when his granddaughter Zelda comes to stay with him. Together they confront a catastrophic event, armed only with their gusto and love—an event that offers salvation from the past, but also the specter of destruction. Now is one of Kirkus Reviews'' Best Children''s Books of 2012. This heart-wrenching yet hopeful story explores weighty themes like survivor''s guilt, intergenerational trauma, and modern genocide, making it an excellent choice for classroom discussion and history units. Gleitzman balances tough subjects with humor and hope, crafting a tale that will resonate with readers young and old.

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

"Once: Felix lives in a convent orphanage high in the mountains in Poland. He is convinced his parents are still alive and that they will one day come back to get him. When Nazi soldiers come to the orphanage Felix decides to escape and make his way home. The journey to find his parents is a long and difficult one, as all of Poland is occupied by the Nazis and a dangerous place for a Jewish boy. Felix manages to live and look after himself and another orphan, Zelda, with the help of a kind dentist, Barney, who is hiding and looking after a number of Jewish children. 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."--Bolinda.