Best Selling Books by Sally Odgers

"This book focuses on light, the many different sources of light energy and how important light is in our world.Reading Level 17Text Type: Report/Description

A collection of fantasy verse, illustrated by various artists, Myths of the Mind has taken a long time to bring to fruition.

First published: Scholastic Australia Pty, 2006.

I was hanging out with Elizabeth when I saw the boy again. Not just a boy, but that boy, the one you sort-of notice, but only to think, hey, wasn't he here yesterday? He glided by Elizabeth's hedge on his bike once too often, giving that sliding sideways glance he hoped (I expect) looked casual, disinterested and, oh, there's that chick again, hanging out with her big sister...or is it her auntie? Too old to be a friend. Elizabeth is my great-great-great-great-great granny, for your information, Bike Boy, I thought-spoke to him on the fourth bypass of the week. He toed his pedal down and skimmed away before getting into some serious calf-work as he headed up the hill towards Caroline Court. Cat Mahal has an ordinary life in the suburbs. She is also an ethical witch

When Ms. Mirabella assigns a writing assignment about runners, Rosalyn and William laugh to themselves. They wonder what this old woman could know about running. They resolve to study Rosalyn's Uncle Mike, who is running a big race in the upcoming weekend. Much to their surprise, who do they also see in the race but Ms. Mirabella herself! The students finally have the perfect subject for their writing assignment. This wonderful story teaches students not to judge a book by its cover. The story's delightful illustrations and powerful message will strike a chord with all young readers. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title plus a lesson plan.

Felix O'Finnegan has been an inventor ever since he was a small child. His ideas were getting bigger and bigger, but all the grownups kept saying, "No!" Felix continued to dream, invent, and build no matter what the adults said. He finally created a flying machine! Readers will watch Felix never give up on his dream as he builds his greatest invention yet! Clever illustrations and a strong message make this an engaging book for children. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title plus a lesson plan.

Fowl play in Doggeroo! Auntie Tidge and her friends buy some chooks. But when you mix fowls and dogs you get pan-dog-monium, with added hen-sterics. When the chooks are attacked, the dogs are blamed-but Jack's super-sniffer detects something strange in the air. With Foxie flipping out, and Sarge and Preacher spending time with new friends, who will help Jack crack this case of fowl play?

Jack has a nose for crime. Jack Russell Terrier solves mysteries.

In this creative story, children are introduced to Links and Budge, two dinosaurs studying the stars in school. As they gaze at far off bodies, they begin to wonder if there are dinosaurs like them on other planets. Their instructor, Madam Thor, tells them that there were once dinosaurs on a planet called Earth. Together they hypothesize why the dinosaurs no longer exist on that planet. Children will adore this story. With such creative illustrations centered around scientific themes, this is sure to be a classroom favorite. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title plus a lesson plan.

Originally published: Australia: Scholastic, 2007.

As the students arrive for science class, they are met by Mr. Verne--and this doesn't seem to be just an ordinary class. The students are shocked as Mr. Verne has them wear special suits and jump aboard a rocket! The children are headed straight for the center of the earth and learn about each of Earth's layers along the way. Early readers will love this scientific study of Earth, as well as the stunningly vivid illustrations. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title plus a lesson plan.

A high school girl creates the perfect boyfriend out of clay, but is unprepared for the results when that perfection actually comes to life.

Originally published: Australia: Scholastic Australia Pty. Ltd., 2006.

Kerria Logan is a heroine. She fights pirates and survives shipwrecks. It's all very adventurous, even if it is a lot of hard work. Is Kerria in control of her life or is there something really strange going on?

Storyteller has a wealth of titles at every Book Band Level, making it ideal for developing children's reading and writing skills simultaneously. Key Skills: The books are ideal for guided reading and writing. They are also great for independent reading and writing. Suitable as take home readers. The writing cards are excellent for shared, interactive and guided writing. The non-fiction titles in particular, are good for children who are high-interest, lower ability.

"Wilderness is where you find it. Miriam Moses fights her own private wilderness by running for her life. Along the way, she encounters many characters, all engaged in their own pains and problems. Death, blood, tears and betrayal are rife, but even the darkest life is lit by hope. From each encounter, Miriam takes what she needs and discards the rest, but no one who meets her will ever be the same again. Especially Harry Mercury. Wilderness is where you find it. Life is what you make it. And Miriam Moses is running for her life"--Publisher description

Storyteller has a wealth of titles at every Book Band Level, making it ideal for developing children's reading and writing skills simultaneously. Key Skills: The books are ideal for guided reading and writing. They are also great for independent reading and writing. Suitable as take home readers. The writing cards are excellent for shared, interactive and guided writing. The non-fiction titles in particular, are good for children who are high-interest, lower ability.

Wiz produces a fox from a box, a star from a jar, and other magical feats.

Hi! I’m Dooley My cousin is visiting our farm. We'll swim in the river, feed the calves and collect berries. But best of all, we’re going to sleep out in the barn!

A dog does different things when it goes for a walk with different members of the family.

Includes the story from African mythology, a poem, desert search results, a diary, a picture story, an information report, and sample activities.

"A planet covered in fog... Hunted down by EarthNet agents. Alien life-forms. How will the Arkies survive this strange unknown world?Written for reading age 10 this novel comes to life with Japanese manga illustrations. Special features:Sophisticated, cool charactersEasy-to-read language makes it perfect for older readers with a low reading ageMixture of boys and girls as the main protagonistsCharacter profiles and glossaries.

Four generations of women separated by time and space struggle through life's hardships.

Grandpa's parrot flies into a tree and refuses to come down until he's good and ready! Suggested level: junior, primary.

"This is a story about Alicia, a little girl who always looks for adventures on her way to and from school.Reading Age: 8-9 yearsText Type: Narrative (adventure)

Describes how people around the world get from place to place.

Aunt Victoria is going on a very special monster hunt and she needs Toby's help. Suggested level: primary.

SUMMARY: Kate is unable to go overseas with her parents and is left in the care of a "rented" Granny, who turns out to be full of surprises.