Books published by publisher Wombat Books

Witty and wordy, strange and absurd-y, truthful and fun for all the family: this is the Christmas story superbly retold by Cameron Semmens using virtually nothing but words starting with ‘S’. Cameron’s way with words is amazing, but not as amazing as the story itself - God coming to the earth as a baby, born in a smelly little stable. Now that’s unexpected! This book is a one-of-a-kind; for oneand-all; and one version of the Yuletide saga that you won’t forget in a very long time!

Tom Topp is looking forward to the adventure of a lifetime. But when he suddenly breaks his leg at soccer training, everything changes. Instead of going water skiing, rock climbing and ice skating with his brothers, Tom finds himself in a shopping centre with his mum where the most embarassing things start to happen. Worst of all, he's stuck in an old wheelchair that smells like rotten eggs! How will this unexpected turn of events ultimately become the best adventure of all?

Something extraordinary is going on ... even more extraordinary than usual in the Wishfingers household! Things keep disappearing and then reappearing in the strangest of places!Dad can’t find his lawnmower, until it mysteriously appears in an upstairs hallway. Norman’s fish tank vanishes from Ruby’s bedroom, only to turn up in the kitchen all by itself! And how on earth does Dad’s jar of treats keep finding its way into little brother Jellybean’s cot?With Dad as nutty as a fruitcake and finger-nibbling Jellybean throwing terrible tantrums, all poor Mum can think about is a holiday. It’s up to Ruby to find out what’s going on.Get ready for the greatest game of hide-and-seek in this next adventure of Ruby Wishfingers.

A missing uncle, a scary aunt and a basement full of the creeps …Archie gets more than he bargained for when he stays with Aunt Ruth. Her spiky white hair looks like it’s been through a storm. She puts things in her stews like devil’s beard and eye of newt. But worst of all, Aunt Ruth has a dark, creepy basement at the bottom of the stairs! When Uncle Jock goes missing, Archie just knows Aunt Ruth is behind it. But to prove it, Archie may have to go down into the basement …

Mona likes to moan. Kiki is a worry-wart. Bart loves following rules. And Zane HATES following rules.When the four of them are put into The Secret Science Society together, this could only mean one thing: DISASTER!Will they be able to work together to create an experiment that Mona won't moan about, Kiki knows is safe, Bart will think is perfect and that is really, REALLY exciting for Zane?But ssssssshhhhhhh, the ending is a secret.

The sea turtles are disappearing from their habitat on the Queensland coast. It’s up to the five friends to solve the mystery of where the turtles could have gone. Perhaps someone or something has snatched them away. Thanks to their rainbow necklace, the girls are taken back in time and given some important information by a famous Australian explorer. Can the girls save the day? With some clever advertising and a beach rescue only time will tell.

Witty and wordy, strange and absurd-y, truthful and fun for all the family: this is the Christmas story superbly retold by Cameron Semmens using virtually nothing but words starting with 'S'. Cameron's way with words is amazing, but not as amazing as the story itself - God coming to the earth as a baby, born in a smelly little stable. Now that's unexpected! This book is a one-of-a-kind; for one-and-all; and one version of the Yuletide saga that you won't forget in a very long time!

Sarah hates the prestigious high school she attends. Most of the other students ignore her. School is only made tolerable by the presence of Dan Bradfield, the boy she adores. Dan is the heir to his father's multinational computer company, but he is dating Sarah's best friend, Jillian. When tragedy strikes, Dan is the one who is there for Sarah, but she can't shake the feeling there is something strange about him. Is he protecting her from something? Is there something going on that she doesn't know about? And did she really see a monster in the bushes? Sarah is desperate to uncover the truth, but it could take her to another galaxy, and change everything she believes about who she is. Will it bring Dan and Sarah closer together or tear them apart? The Heir is the first book in the Verindon Trilogy

Abby Smart is planning to have the most awesome year ever. She's the leader of the Smart Girls Club and after winning the talent quest, her dream to be a musical singer looks like it might come true.And then Stella turns up, fluttering her mascara eyelashes.She's way too cool for little old Kangaroo Valley. Worst of all, she's making Abby's friends like ridiculous things such as makeup and new music! Abby's plans to have a great year are being turned into dog food. Will Abby follow her friends, or follow her dreams? Because she can't have both. After all, Smart Girls don't wear mascara!