New Releases by Paul Jennings

Twisting and compelling tales from Australia''s master storyteller – all three Different books in one volume. From one of the all-time greats of Australian children''s books, bestselling author Paul Jennings, come three twisting tales of intrigue. The forest is dense and dark. And the trail full of unexpected perils. The dog can''t move. The boy can''t talk. And you won''t know why. Or where you are going. You will put this story down not wanting the journey to end. The trickiest teller of tales and the master of surprise endings will take you into dense and dark forests, across vast oceans and on to lands of the imagination far from home. All the Different stories together in one volume: A Different Dog A Different Boy A Different Land Paul Jennings is best known for his funny, shocking, amazing short stories that usually end with a twist in the tale, starting with his first short story collection, Unreal!, which has sold over 600,000 copies. Since then, Paul has written over 70 books, and many of his stories were adapted for the cult classic children''s television series Round the Twist.

This book charts the history of gin from its arrival in England in the sixteenth century to the present day. In doing so it uses a range of perspectives: economic, social, cultural and political to give a rounded picture of how the spirit developed in the way it did over some 400 years. It looks at how gin’s popularity has ebbed and flowed over the centuries among different groups in society. It is therefore concerned with the drinkers of gin and why they chose it and at the meanings which they attached to its consumption. Gin was particularly popular with women and the spirit is often associated with them, in phrases like Mother’s Ruin. This also alerts us to the fact that gin has often had a bad press, never more so than in the infamous Gin Craze of the first half of the eighteenth century, so vividly depicted in Hogarth’s Gin Lane. The book attempts to tell something of the real history of gin beneath the frequent condemnation. It ends with the resurgence of gin’s popularity with the emergence of so-called designer gins in the twenty-first century.

Honest, insightful, funny - a brilliant memoir about writing and teaching and life from one of Australia''s most loved children''s authors. In the telling of his own tale, children''s author and screenwriter Paul Jennings demonstrates how seemingly small events can combine into a compelling drama. As if assembling the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle he puts together fragments, memories and anecdotes to reveal the portrait of a complex and weathered soul. The accounts of the trials and joys of turning his stories into episodes of the television program Round The Twist will be of special interest to the millions of fans of this series. Untwisted is revealing, moving and very funny. Paul Jennings has crafted perhaps his most masterful story yet ...the story of his life.

A story of new beginnings in a new land, and a surprising, heartwarming companion to A Different Boy and A Different Dog. Christopher is twelve thousand miles from home. The pub has a dirt floor and the owner is as rough as guts. The forest hides snakes, feral pigs and a dark secret. Mysterious, bold and strange. Expect the unexpected. And watch your step. Enter this place and you will be different for ever. A twisting tale from Australia''s master storyteller.

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Among the laborers at the Department of the Interior is an intelligent colored man, Paul Jennings, who was born a slave on President Madison''s estate, in Montpelier, Va., in 1799. His reputed father was Benj. Jennings, an English trader there; his mother, a slave of Mr. Madison, and the grand-daughter of an Indian. Paul was a "body servant" of Mr. Madison, till his death, and afterwards of Daniel Webster, having purchased his freedom of Mrs. Madison. His character for sobriety, truth, and fidelity, is unquestioned; and as he was a daily witness of interesting events, I have thought some of his recollections were worth writing down in almost his own language.

The gripping and surprising story of a boy, a dog and a daring rescue from the bestselling, much-loved author of the Don''t Look Now series and The Unforgettable What''s His Name. The forest is dense and dark. And the trail full of unexpected perils. The dog can''t move. The boy can''t talk. And you won''t know why. Or where you are going. You will put this story down not wanting the journey to end. But it''s from Paul Jennings so watch out for the ambush. One of the best. From one of the best.

A 2017 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title award winner *********************************************** This book is an introduction to the history of alcoholic drink in England from the end of the Middle Ages to the present day. Treating the subject thematically, it covers who drank, what they drank, how much, who produced and sold drink, the places where it was enjoyed and the meanings which drinking had for people. It also looks at the varied opposition to drinking and the ways in which it has been regulated and policed. As a social and cultural history, it examines the place of drink in society and how social developments have affected its history and what it meant to individuals and groups as a cultural practice. Covering an extended period in time, this book takes in the important changes brought about by the Reformation and the processes of industrialization and urbanization. This volume also focuses on drink in relation to class and gender and the importance of global developments, along with the significance of regional and local difference. Whilst a work of history, it draws upon the insights of a range of other disciplines which have together advanced our understanding of alcohol. The focus is England, but it acknowledges the importance of comparison with the experience of other countries in furthering our understanding of England’s particular experience. This book argues for the centrality of drink in English society throughout the period under consideration, whilst emphasizing the ways in which its use, abuse and how they have been experienced and perceived have changed at different historical moments. It is the first scholarly work which covers the history of drink in England in all its aspects over such an extended period of time. Written in a lively and approachable style, this book is suitable for those who study social and cultural history, as well as those with an interest in the history of drink in England.

The Paul Jennings phenomenon began with the publication of Unreal! in 1985. Thirty years and eight million books later, children all around the world continue to devour his stories. This special anniversary edition contains thirty stories, hand picked by the author from across his funny, spooky, weird and wonderful Un- books, and others. This book is sure to have readers laughing out loud.

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Book 4 in the fantastic four book series about taking risks and flying high, from children''s book legend Paul Jennings and brilliant cartoonist Andrew Weldon. At last, Ricky is friends with Samantha. But he still wants to be FAMOUS. Find out if he can finally realise his dream even though he can''t let anyone see him fly. A brilliant series presented in words and pictures by master story tellers Paul Jennings and Andrew Weldon. Don''t Look Now will have readers laughing out loud at Ricky and his hilarious adventures - on and off the ground.

Book 3 in the fantastic four book series about taking risks and flying high, from children''s book legend Paul Jennings and brilliant cartoonist Andrew Weldon. Ricky is desperate to impress Samantha. And he wants to be FAMOUS. The one thing he can''t do is let her see him fly. But he''s willing to try almost ANYTHING else to get her notice him. A brilliant series presented in words and pictures by master story tellers Paul Jennings and Andrew Weldon. Don''t Look Now will have readers laughing out loud at Ricky and his hilarious adventures - on and off the ground.

Book 1 in the fantastic four-book series about taking risks and flying high, presented in words and pictures by master story tellers Paul Jennings and Andrew Weldon. Don''t Look Now will have readers laughing out loud at Ricky and his hilarious adventures - on and off the ground. Ages 7+.

Book 2 in the fantastic four book series about taking risks and flying high, from the children''s book legend Paul Jennings and brilliant cartoonist Andrew Weldon. ''You''re grounded, Ricky,'' said Mum. ''Yes,'' said Dad. ''In more ways than one.'' Ricky is an ordinary boy, who can fly. He can really fly! But only when no one is looking. His dream is to one day be FAMOUS. But after accidentally opening the car window at the car wash, he''s grounded. No movies, no swimming, no phone. And definitely no flying. But he has a plan. The school concert is coming up and he has the best ever magic trick up his sleeve. Will he wow the crowd, or fall flat on his face? A brilliant series presented in words and pictures by master story tellers Paul Jennings and Andrew Weldon. Don''t Look Now will have readers laughing out loud at Ricky and his hilarious adventures - on and off the ground.

Children all over the world can''t resist the special magic of a Paul Jennings story - for over twenty years he has entertained and enthralled young readers. This special collection of Paul''s trickiest stories proves yet again that he is the master of unexpected twists and turns!

This new edition of the bestselling guide contains a supplementary chapter, plus fully updated booklists. ''No matter where they go, children lost in books will always find their way home.'' Your child deserves the best reading teacher in the world. And the one person who will read more than anyone else to help your child learn to read... is you. In this clear and humour-filled guide, Paul Jennings cuts through the jargon and the controversies to show every parent practical and effective ways for helping their child to catch the reading bug. This legendary children''s author has spent years teaching, lecturing, writing and parenting. Now you can benefit from his advice. In this book: brilliant booklists for your child - now updated and expandedthe whole reading experience explainedgreat cartoons and anecdotessupplementary chapter on the special reading needs of boys

The Paul Jennings phenomenon began with the publication of Unreal! in 1985 and, eight million books later, readers all around the world continue to devour his stories. This special edition anthology boasts twenty of Paul''s spookiest, fun-filled yarns, hand picked by the author for a spine-tingling reading experience.

''Get the doctor,'' screamed Dad. ''The poor thing is green'' When Chris finds a baby in the cabbage patch, his life changes forever. More and more babies appear, a cabbage patch head takes control of Chirs''s mind, and Dad''s fertiliser causes some interesting problems with the neighbours. But then, this is no ordinary cabbage patch... Here in one book are all four stories from Paul Jennings'' hilarous and hugely popular Cabbage Patch series - a favourite that young readers return to again and again.

Paul Jennings'' books are enjoyed by millions of children throughout the world. From the hugely popular UnCollected series comes this special selection of tales – a showcase of Paul''s storytelling talents at their very best . . . and weirdest!

Hedley Hopkins has a few problems: he is the new kid at school, straight off the boat from England in the 1950s. The only friends he has made are the kids at the Loony Bin especially bald headed, long armed Victor. But if he could just fulfil a dare and dig out the hideous skull hidden in a grave in the sand dunes, he could impress the bullies at school and become their friend. But Hedley is not so sure. Weird things are happening to his body. Is he being punished for his terrible actions? And if his uptight parents ever found out what he was up to, they might blow up. Full-moon murderers, an open grave, religious conversions and sexual awakening meld sometimes poignantly, sometimes hilariously in this riveting, stunningly original account of growing up in 1950s Australia. This coming of age tale is Paul Jennings at his very best!

12 year-old Hedley Hopkins has been in Australia for a whole year, but he''s finding it hard to fit in. Confusing things keep happening - he can''t stop thinking about naked ladies, strange things are happening in his nether regions and the compulsory chat about the facts of life leaves him baffled and embarrassed. So when Ian Douglas issues Hedley with a dare and promises that if he fulfils it, Hedley Hopkins will be a fully fledged member of his gang, Hedley says yes. But he doesn''t know quite what he''s let himself in for. First, he has to steal a skull from the grave outside the loony bin. Then he has to deal with the ''loonies'' - actually a group of kids with learning disabilities, one of whom wants to be his friend. And when the skull starts giving him advice, Hedley knows he''s in big trouble. He has to find a way to make peace with the other kids - and return the skull to its rightful owner, before it''s too late.

Have you ever . . . swallowed a live fish? seen bugs in hailstones? had luminous teeth? used a smell-detector? been a ghost? No? Then read about kids who have - eight twisted tales to leave you tongue-tied! By the master of madness - The one and only Paul Jennings

Amy and Sprocket are on a mission - to find her dad and his mum, rescue the baby from the Brats and uncover exactly what is going on inside the mysterious nudist colony. But the truth is even more terrifying than anything they imagined.

In the strange world of Paul Jennings a boy can be chased by his own face, a kid can travel through time to change his destiny, and the food chain can develop a brand new link with cat-eating birds. The eight short stories in this master storyteller''s new collection are touching, gross, funny, and always memorable.

Spooky and hilarious stories with the most surprising endings. All with great, novelty double covers.