Best Selling Books by Terry Denton

Terry Denton is the author of The Eye of Ulam (2001), Wombat and Fox: Thrillseekers (2009), Jandamarra (2013), The Bumper Treehouse Fun Book (2021), Wombat and Fox: Tales of the City (2006).

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The Eye of Ulam

release date: Jan 01, 2001
The Eye of Ulam
Storymaze 2 - the comic extravaganza full of LAUGHS, no SEX and of course absolutely no BLOOD!

Wombat and Fox: Thrillseekers

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Wombat and Fox: Thrillseekers
For Wombat''s birthday, Fox gives him the perfect present: a notebook in which to write lists. And the first list Wombat makes is a list of WILD + DANGEROUS DEEDS. What follows is a chaotic, madcap set of misadventures involving a scooter ride down Bandicoot''s big hill, a frozen Fox on top of the high-dive tower at the swimming pool and a night spent stuck on the highest point of the roller coaster at Thrillseekers Park. With pesky guest appearances from the mischievous Five Monkeys, warm old favourites Croc and the Hippo Sisters and a brand new friend for Fox - the enigmatic Tasmanian Devil.

Jandamarra

release date: Feb 27, 2013
Jandamarra
SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Eve Pownell Award for Information Books, 2014 He emerged from the cave of bats with the name given to him by his people. He was Jandamarra - a man of power who could appear and disappear like a ghost. Set in the Kimberley region in north-west Australia, this is the story of a young warrior born to lead. To the settlers, he was an outlaw to be hunted. To the Bunuba, he was a courageous defender of his country. Mark Greenwood''s text and Terry Denton''s watercolour illustrations bring to life this story of conflict and divided loyalties - giving a unique insight into an extraordinary man and a tragic but important part of Australia''s frontier history.

The Bumper Treehouse Fun Book

release date: Dec 29, 2021

Wombat and Fox: Tales of the City

release date: May 01, 2006
Wombat and Fox: Tales of the City
A collection of three interlinked illustrated stories for beginners and developing readers, featuring Fox and Wombat and their hilarious adventures in the city. Wombat and Fox are the best of friends - native animals in a human city. They are like children who find themselves in a grown-up world and they don''t quite understand the rules of life. Their everyday adventures in the urban environment are dramatic, charming and funny. Warm-hearted Denton-style sketch comedy presented as three stories in one for beginner readers. There will be more books featuring these endearing characters.

You're Dropped!

release date: Jan 01, 2003
You're Dropped!
Andrew Daddo s outrageous new collection of short stories, You re Dropped, follows some of the characters in the Sprung! collections and introduces some new ones. And this time the stories are all about love. There s how to get your arm round your date at the movies, where to put your noses, how to help your mum and dad through The Talk, and how to handle being dropped. Crushes, first dates, first kisses, first break-ups: for young readers it s a handbook on what to expect; for adults it s a hilarious reminder of what they were hoping to forget! Through his television work with children, and his own parenting, Andrew Daddo started to write a series of short stories for young readers. Anyone who has seen Andrew on television knows that he is a born storyteller. And the stories in You re Dropped are the kind that parents and grandparents long for, and the kids themselves love: stories of adventure, comedy and mischief from an almost legendary Australia, a place that is often not reported in the daily news. Andrew Daddo is fast becoming a major figure in Australian writing for young readers. Terry Denton is one of the secrets behind the success of Andy Griffiths Just series, and his illustrations put another mischievous twist in Andrew Daddo s adventures.

At the Café Splendid

release date: Jan 01, 1988
At the Café Splendid
Adele plans a magic show for her birthday celebration at the Cafe Splendid, but her little brother almost ruins her plans.

Gasp! Zapt! Splat!

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Gasp! Zapt! Splat!
Gasp! Clever and hilarious, this story is about a naughty, greedy little fish who nearly gets what he deserves. Zapt! This hilarious sequel to Gasp!will leave you breathless, as our favourite fish stars again in an extraordinary and shocking adventure. Splat! A third side-splitting adventure about everyone''s favourite fish. Mayhem follows when our shocked hero discovers a stranger in his bowl. Visit www.gaspseries.tvfor lots of Gasp fun and downloads.

The Bad Book

release date: Jan 01, 2004
The Bad Book
WARNING! This book contains nothing but bad stories, bad illustrations, bad poems, bad cartoons and bad riddles about bad characters doing bad things. It is a very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very bad book.BAD JACK HORNERBad Jack HornerSat in a cornerPulling the wings off a fly.He swore at his mumKicked his dad in the bum,And said ''Oh, what a bad boy am I''.

Just Macbeth

release date: Jul 03, 2015
Just Macbeth
Take one Shakespearean tragedy: Macbeth. - Mix them all together to create one of the most hilarious, most dramatic, moving stories of love, Whizz Fizz, witches, murder and madness, from the bestselling and funniest children''s author in Australia.

The Treehouse Fun Book 3

release date: Mar 27, 2018
The Treehouse Fun Book 3
Stuff to write! Pictures to draw! Puzzles to solve! And so much more! Grab your Treehouse passport and hold on tight for an adventure through the bestselling Treehouse series. Join Andy, Terry and Jill as they combine animals, create magical kingdoms, time travel, solve crosswords, search for words, colour and scribble, spot the difference, find the odd one out, crack codes and so much more!

Spooner Or Later

release date: Jan 01, 1992
Spooner Or Later
Large format introduction to humorous spoonerisms, for children aged eight years and up, with colourful illustrations of such things as leaping wizards (and weeping lizards), and puzzles involving matching pictures to jumbled words. The authors are well-known for their children''s stories.

Terry Denton's Bumper Book of Holiday Stuff to Do!

release date: Jan 05, 2022
Terry Denton's Bumper Book of Holiday Stuff to Do!
This fantastic activity book is full of fun drawing and colouring activities, cartoons, maps, mazes, puzzles and games to entertain everyone! Kids will lose themselves for hours in this fun, funny compilation of everything Terry does best.

Crash!

release date: Jan 01, 2003
Crash!
Just when you thought it was safe to stick your hand in the fish bowl, Gasp is back! In this latest adventure, our rotten fishy has to baby-sit his nephew Winston. What he doesn''t suspect is that Winston is the baby fish from the black lagoon, determined to cause havoc, mayhem and destruction wherever he goes. This is an epic story of mad babies, short attention spans and microwaves, with a climax that will leave you gasping - with laughter!

Squish!

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Squish!
Bigger than Fishzilla and Karp Kong combined! At last, the return of the return of GASP! Driven by endless hunger, our rotten fish surfs cyberspace. The heavens become furious. Skies rumble. Fish tumble. Neighbourhoods crumble. This tale of greed and megalomania explores to epic proportions . . . With a crushing climax that will leave you hungering for more. and more likely covered in great lumps of sodden fish food.

Chomp!

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Chomp!
Gasp, a fish, falls in love with another fish who lives next to his bowl, and he will do anything to get her attention, even leave his monstrously hungry nephew alone.

Passing on

release date: Jan 01, 2002
Passing on
A grandmother and her young grandchild treasure the time they have together. The wonderful hours spent reading, fishing and paddling in the sea will always be remembered. An uplifting story about a relationship that never dies.

The Perplexing Pineapple: The Cryptic Casebook of Coco Carlomagno (and Alberta) Bk 1

release date: Apr 28, 2013
The Perplexing Pineapple: The Cryptic Casebook of Coco Carlomagno (and Alberta) Bk 1
Perplexing puzzles, mind-boggling mazes and cracking codes feature in this series of stories about a pair of guinea-pig detectives - Coco Carlomagno, the easily-startled Chief of Police, and his more sensible cousin, Alberta. Ursula Dubosarsky is the Australian Children''s Laureate for 2020 - 2021 Buenos Aires'' Chief of Police, Coco Carlomagno, is sure his office high in the Obelisco is haunted. Every day at the same time he sees a floating pineapple and every day he hears a terrible noise. What could it mean? Who could it be? There''s only one guinea pig Coco can turn to to help him in his hour of need: his logic-loving cousin Alberta. Can Alberta help him unravel the mysteries of the perplexing pineapple? ''This is a great little chapter book, and I can see it being wafted under the noses of reluctant readers. Why? The Perplexing Pineapple has charm, wit and a number of intriguing activities tucked inside. This is going to be just right for those who are more ''hands on'' learners . With helpful clues, (which are given great explanations at the back), a great glossary and rollicking storyline The Perplexing Pineapple works on many levels.'' [mybookcorner.com]

Ten Unlucky Pirates: A Little Treehouse Story 1

release date: Mar 01, 2015
Ten Unlucky Pirates: A Little Treehouse Story 1
Ten unlucky pirates are invading Andy and Terry''s treehouse! But not for long... This hilarious story from the bestselling The 26-Storey Treehouse has been formatted especially for beginner readers and has colour illustrations.

The Treehouse Joke 2

release date: Apr 20, 2021
The Treehouse Joke 2
The latest addition to Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton''s internationally phenomenal Treehouse series. Andy and Terry live in the world''s craziest treehouse. They like making books and telling jokes. And now they''ve made the world''s funniest joke book. Again! From fairytale fun to classroom capers and movie madness, there are jokes galore for the whole family. An especially perfect book for fans of the Treehouse series. Q: What did one ghost say to the other ghost? A: Do you believe in people?

The Cat on the Mat Is Flat

release date: Sep 21, 2009
The Cat on the Mat Is Flat
From a frog on a log chasing a dog, to a yak named Jack with a fondness for snacks, this zany collection finds animals in silly situations, which will make young children just learning to read laugh out loud! Reprint.

Felix and Alexander

release date: Jan 01, 1989
Felix and Alexander
Alexander goes for a walk while Felix, his stuffed toy dog, waits for his return. One afternoon Alexander gets lost.

Who's Who and What's Where in the Treehouse

release date: Feb 15, 2024
Who's Who and What's Where in the Treehouse
''''''''The hotly anticipated, must-have Treehouse compendium for fans of all ages. The Treehouse series has been a kids'' favourite for 13 years, has sold more than 7 million copies in ANZ and was the national No. 1 bestselling book a record-breaking 8 times.'''''''' Explore the vast, surprising and silly world of the Treehouse with your expert tour guides, Andy and Terry. This guide to the Treehouse is full of trivia, fun facts and behind-the-scenes details about all 169 levels, all the characters Andy and Terry have met, the places they''ve visited, and all the amazing gadgets and machines they''ve invented.

Just Doomed!

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Just Doomed!
YES / NODo you ignore health warnings and safety instructions whenever possible?Do you ever play kiss chasey with girls (if you are a boy) or with boys (if you are a girl)?Do you regularly engage in deadly battles with brothers, sisters and/or indestructible cyborg warriors?Do you live on a planet that will one day be incinerated by an expanding start called the Sun?Do you like fast-paced, high-action, high-body-count stories featuring mini-golf, lawn bowls and naked people in the nude? SCORE: One point for each ''yes'' answer3-5 You are definitely DOOMED! You will love this book.1-2 You are fairly DOOMED! You will love this book.0 You are DOOMED, you just don''t realise it.

Home Is the Sailor

release date: Jan 01, 1988
Home Is the Sailor
Reprint of a colourfully illustrated book for children first published in 1988 which tells the story of Claude, a young, adventurous boy who loves sailing. He and his penguin friend Sparky help Captain Hagar, a seal, sail home to the icy north.

Terry Denton's Guide to the Universe

release date: Jan 01, 2014
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