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Flip has THREE major problems:ONE - Jackson, a know-it-all who looks and dresses like a film star and bullies FlipTWO - You wouldn’t believe it but Flip’s mother invites Jackson to stay for the whole holidaysTHREE - Soon after Jackson moves in, a dangerous arsonist attacks a shop and homes in their street.Can Flip and Jackson reach a compromise and work together to catch the culprit before someone is seriously hurt?

Written by young people who have been there, this book provides an understanding of what depression and anxiety is like, and helps make sense of it all. Practical advice is given on how to deal with depression and anxiety. This resource is an excellent for young people. It could also be used to give parents an idea of what their adolescent is going through. Recommended by both Clinical Psychologist, counsellors and teachers for adolescents and their parents, the book provides and insightful look under the covers of teenage depression, anxiety and angst.

Batjack Written by Ann Neville Illustrations by Scott Pearson Thirteen year old Tom wants to audition for the school musical BATJACK, but he has a problem. A BIG ONE. Dylan, a bully and Tom's his arch enemy. "You'll pay for this," swears Dylan when Tom is cast as Batjack and Dylan as his understudy. The battle begins - fights, verbal abuse, vandalism, theft... You name it - it happens. And so from auditions to opening night Tom and his friends, Sonny whose shoulders are spindly as a wire coat hanger and Alice with more piercings that a sieve, come up with quirky and funny ways to deal with Dylan and his mates. But why does Dylan bully? What is his secret and can Tom and Dylan reach a compromise and manage to co-habit the same planet?

Ivan I. Dearby Peta PolettiIllustrated Scott PearsonChildren’s Picture Book – 3-7 yearsIvan I. Dear is no ordinary boy.He is an inventor, solving problems with his Number 8 wire,His long nose pliers and his cutting pliers.With a snip snip of his pliers and a twist twist of his wrist,Ivan solves the problem - just like that.However, sometimes things can go haywireand unforeseen problems occur.Librarian: Very popular - the giggling from the children is very infectious! Preschool teacher: This is the most requested book in our school. The children have started coming up with their own inventions for problem - like Ivan I. Dear with varying results!!!

Sunny Stream was once a beautiful, crystal clear stream that ran through the heart of Bugworld. But now it's a murky, smelly place and the creatures that live near it are becoming very sick. Who is responsible for this foul dilemma?Join Wormie Wormald, the smartest worm in Bugworld, and his two best friends, Lily Ladybug and Bertie Beetle, as they hatch a plan and set off on a fantastic adventure to save their beloved stream.

When Angie Danwoolly hears that her loving but strange family intend to sell 115 year old Danwoolly House, she is devastated.For Hildred Danwoolly, the 12 year old ghost who has haunted the shadowed passageways for 103 years, it is a catastrophe.Can they join forces and save their home?A mysterious stranger turns up claiming to be a Danwoolly descendant. Is he genuine or a dangerous liar? He seems to be searching for something. Is it something that could save Danwoolly House? Angie must dig deep for courage in her search for the truth. A Catastrophe of Gigantic ProportionsA book to make you laugh out loud, and make your toes curl under in fright.

Amy loves to stay on Barnabus Johansson’s farm in her school holidays to get away from city life. It’s her safe haven, with animals like Tripod the three-legged dog, Molly the goat, and Gutsache the cat. It’s where she rides her beloved Chestnut Mare. When tragedy strikes, Amy learns some of the harsh realities of country life but bravely steps in to protect a frail new-born foal that will carry a legacy of love.Review: Marion Day’s preteen novella, The Chestnut Mare, is a marvellous coming of age story set in remote bush. I loved Day’s descriptions of the environment and the birds and creatures Amy sees during her visit. And, like Amy, I really didn’t want to leave the farm when her holidays drew to a close. While The Chestnut Mare was written for a preteen audience, I found it very moving and enjoyable. Day describes a world that’s quite different than the modern one Amy knows from school and home - one that Amy plans to stay in once she’s finished with school. The Chestnut Mare is most highly recommended.Jack Magnus (Readers’ Favorite Reviewer)

Hannah calls her tablet search engine Uncle Tappit. She loves him because he opens the world to her. But her mother is not always happy. She would like Hannah to not spend so much time on her tablet. Find out what happens when her real uncle arrives.For children who love their tablet and parents who wish their children didn't spend so much time on them!

BatjackThirteen year old Tom wants to audition for the school musical BATJACK, but he has a problem. A BIG ONE. Dylan, a bully and Tom’s his arch enemy.“You’ll pay for this,” swears Dylan when Tom is cast as Batjack and Dylan as his understudy. The battle begins – fights, verbal abuse, vandalism, theft... You name it – it happens.And so from auditions to opening night Tom and his friends, Sonny whose shoulders are spindly as a wire coat hanger and Alice with more piercings that a sieve, come up with quirky and funny ways to deal with Dylan and his mates.But why does Dylan bully? What is his secret and can Tom and Dylan reach a compromise and manage to co-habit the same planet?Comprehensive Teachers' Kit available for free download at www.createbooks.co.nz