Books published by publisher Diamond Media Press

Richard just wanted a girlfriend—not the apocalypse. Richard Peak's senior year is looking painfully ordinary—fighting for position on the soccer team, his parents’ constant arguing, a glaring lack of a girlfriend. He can’t wait to graduate and join a soccer team overseas, preferably as far from home as possible. Then the president is assassinated and his life changes forever. As an alarming chain of nationwide terrorist attacks trigger a civil war, Richard finds himself on a dangerous journey for survival. As those around him fall prey to hunger, illness, and hatred, Richard must decide between a full stomach and humanity—and somehow create a new society out of the ashes of a fallen world. Richard's Story is the secret journal of the boy eventually founded the New Order Republic of America (NORA). This is an exclusive prequel to the bestselling Numbers Game Saga.

When Phyllis Wong's friend Clement finds a seemingly ordinary old movie poster in an antique shop, little does Phyllis know that the discovery will fling her on a journey into the past ... a journey that will lead the brilliant young magician and clever sleuth to a forgotten mystery surrounding one of the most famous stories ever written!Another startling, electrifying tale of Transiting from the ever-animated imagination of Geoffrey McSkimming!The fifth Phyllis Wong: Time Detective mystery.

When Phyllis Wong—that brilliant young magician and clever sleuth—happens upon a mystery from the past that has proved unsolvable, she knows she has to try to get to the bottom of it.More than sixty years ago an astonishing emerald necklace owned by the famous pianist Isabella Beaufort seemingly vanished off the face of the earth! Ever since, the disappearance has stumped the police, detectives and those associated with the missing priceless jewels. How did the prized Flurtis Emeralds vanish? Where are they today? Is there any way they can be traced, after so many cobwebs have covered the case?Another mysterious intrigue right up the alleyway of our favourite conjuring Transiter!The sixth Phyllis Wong: Time Detective mystery.

In this age of recession, it is vitally important to teach our children basic money management skills. The Bank of Allowance Givers (BAG) system will help you teach your children strong money management skills, with an emphasis on saving instead of spending. Through their own real life experience with their own allowance money, your children will learn the pitfalls of high interest credit, and the importance of not spending more money than they have in their BAG account. With the BAG system you will: • Discuss with your child what chores must be done each week to earn an allowance. • Choose an allowance day (payday) and amount. • Negotiate with your child good and bad interest rates. • On payday, your child will enter the amount of earned allowance into the included register. • After a while, your child can learn the downside of bad interest by making a credit purchase. • And much, much more. . . Tips are also offered to help you improve your own finances. Do you find yourself surprised by high credit card bills? With BAG you will learn how to stop spending beyond your means and get your finances under control. Working alongside your child, if you so choose, you can model good money management skills. At the end of this process, your child will understand the importance of saving money, and will ultimately be a good—if not great—money manager. These skills learned at an early age will serve your children well later on when they go to college or move out on their own. They will not blindly incur credit card debt or enter into high interest loans, because they will understand the true costs of accumulated interest. So come on, commit yourself to teaching your children to be savvy savers and wise spenders. Implement the BAG system in your home, and be proud of yourself for teaching these fundamental money management skills to your children. This is vital knowledge that will serve them well the rest of their lives.

Their trip to meet friends in New Mexico goes horribly wrong from the start. Soon after their arrival, teens Stephen and Lucy realize their enemy from another realm has beaten them there and left a wake of destruction in his path. Stephen and Lucy must learn how to use Elyon's Cipher to unlock the strategy for not only saving their friends but themselves.

Conjuring is in Phyllis Wong’s veins. The love for all things magical was passed down from her great-grandfather who, before his mysterious disappearance, was one of the world’s most brilliant and successful stage magicians. Now Phyllis lives in what was his beautiful old home in the middle of the city with her father and her loyal dog Daisy.When a series of incomprehensible robberies takes place in the city, Phyllis realises that there is more to the crimes than meets the eye. It all may be baffling her friend Chief Inspector Inglis, but Phyllis is determined to find out more. Who is this thief? What does he want? And how is he achieving the impossible?An exciting mystery about a young sleuth with sleight of hand (and lots more up her sleeve) from the author of the ever-popular Cairo Jim chronicles, Geoffrey McSkimming.The first Phyllis Wong: Time Detective Mystery.

When a series of strange and unexpected incidents plunges her world into chaos, Phyllis Wong—that brilliant magician and clever sleuth—is faced with danger, uncertainty and an unremembered scientific theory that threatens everything she knows and trusts!Will she solve the mystery of these weird happenings? Will things ever be the same for the young prestidigitator? Can her magic defeat the doom of the gloom?Another time-turning tale from the pen of that tireless scribbler, Geoffrey McSkimming.

Phyllis Wong, that keen young magician with a talent for sleuthing and getting to the bottom of the strangest mysteries, is back! Incredibly valuable first editions of Shakespeare’s collected plays are appearing for sale, and Chief Inspector Barry Inglis of the Fine Arts and Antiques Squad suspects foul play. These rare First Folios are in mint condition, but seemingly are not forgeries. Where on Earth could they have come from? Has a crime been committed?Luckily Phyllis is on the case. She suspects villainy dating back to the time of Shakespeare himself, which seems to be seeping into the 21st century. How can she convince Chief Inspector Inglis what’s going on? And how can she do this without giving away the greatest magical secret of all time?As Phyllis herself says: ‘Fasten your seatbelts, ladies and gentlemen … the ride will get bumpy!’The most intriguing story yet from the ever-popular author Geoffrey McSkimming.The second Phyllis Wong: Time Detective Mystery.

PRAISE FOR SAVING BLUESTONE BELLE!"This is a delightful book. I read it to a group of wildly enthusiastic 4th graders...we laughed a lot as we read. My own teenage daughter enjoyed the book too. I recommend it highly. (Linda Hunnicutt, fourth grade teacher)"This dramatic adventure story is an excellent choice for the classroom, for family night reading, and holds potential for an award winning family film. An excellent read for the whole family." (Richard Blake, Amazon reviewer)"What fun and excitement! I see 'Bluestone' as a novel that kids and parents can enjoy together. Also it will appeal to boys who normally are not interested in reading fiction." (Nancy Lester, M.A., Educational Psychologist)"This novel's unique combination of zany humor, clever dialogue, colorful characters, intense suspense and lightning-fast pace makes for an utterly delightful reading experience. Kids ages 9-12 will love this tale, and so will the whole family." (Emma Kaye, Amazon reviewer)"My twelve year old son, who teachers label a 'reluctant reader,' read the whole book in record time and I could hear him laughing in the next room. Combining heart, action and humor, Saving Bluestone Belle is destined to be a children's classic." (Diana Leeds, Amazon reviewer)SYNOPSISIn "Saving Bluestone Belle," author Strawberry Shakespeare spins a rollicking tale that strengthens family bonds and inspires kids to be true to themselves and their animal friends. It tells how ten year old Homer Easton and his wacky entourage hit the road to rescue his beloved white horse from thieves. Along the way, the boy discovers the horrific reason why Blue was taken and that he himself is in grave danger!Whether he's tracking Blue across desert and sea or infiltrating the horse-nappers' fortress, Homer's very life depends on his ability to outfox his terrifying opponents. Can Homer marshal his unique strengths to save his own life and rescue Blue?Animal lovers of all ages will treasure this tale about an endangered horse. Kids will love the breathless pace and surprising twists and turns. They'll laugh out loud at the madcap predicaments Homer gets himself into, and cheer him on as he proves himself an unlikely hero. With twelve full-page illustrations that capture the most dramatic moments, "Saving Bluestone Belle" is guaranteed to enthrall even the most reluctant reader and is the perfect choice for family readalouds.Scroll up ... and click on "Add to Cart" to order this beloved book now.

Legend has it that somewhere in Peru, atop a towering, jungle-covered mountain, stand the ruins of ChaCha Muchos, the Lost City of the Dancers. What happened there nearly five hundred years ago remains a mystery. Who were these people? Why did they build their city so far from civilisation? And why, in the end, did the entire tribe dance itself to extinction?When that well-known archaeologist and little-known poet, Cairo Jim, sets out to solve the mystery, he doesn't know that he is not the only one on the trail to ChaCha Muchos ...The first astounding adventure of Cairo Jim!"If Mr. McSkimming's tongue were more firmly embedded in his cheek he'd risk permanent speech impediment." -- Australian Book Review"Delightful." -- The Age"An extraordinary story ... adventure that will turn your nerves inside out ... funny, exciting and awesomely authentic." -- NSW School Magazine, Australia