'THEODORE BOONE Kid Lawyer' by John Grisham

A mystery/thriller novel about thirteen year old Theodore who is so passionate about becoming a lawyer someday that he hangs around Law courts, sitting in on the trials of bad guys. His dream virtually comes true when he has the information to stop a villainous killer from going free but exposing the murderer could endanger him and his family. What will Theodore do?!

This is written by world famous adult writer, John Grisham and is part of a series.  If you like solving mysteries, get this book before the sequel comes out in our library! 

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'THE HARDY BOYS' by Franklin W. Dixon and others.

A series of mystery books about two teenage brothers, Frank and Joe; The Hardy Boys; who  end up in each story as amateur detectives, solving crimes and mysteries; sometimes helping their private detective Dad with international espionage dramas, or just stumbling across villains whom they help bring to justice. 

Over fifty-eight titles in the 'The Hardy Boys' series have been issued in over 25 languages and they are age-old, timeless classics for boys. There are also online electronic games on this series.

'GRANNY' by Anthony Horowitz

A comedy thriller genre with protagonist, Joe, who suffers from having an evil Grandmother. Everyone is afraid of his granny, with her 'murderous ways, disgusting habits', who forces him to eat vile cream cheese.  The son of rich, uncaring parents, Joe is almost a prisoner in his huge family mansion, Thattlebee Hall and seems unable to escape from the clutches of his granny whom he feels is out to get him, but he doesn't know why.

'JUST STUPID' by Andy Griffiths

A different series of another crazily humourous book by Australian author, Andy Griffiths, features a boy named Andy who tries to make practical jokes on his friends and family but winds up getting into all sorts of ridiculous and embarrassing, slightly gross situations.  The author has an incredible imagination, which will really make your mind boggle, but don't try any of Andy's antics!!


"...every young trickster will love them." (Australian Bookseller & Publisher)

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'SPRUNG' by Andrew Daddo

Fergus Kipper is a boy who always seems to get caught in a series of humourous and embarrassing misadventures, like throwing eggs at a neighbour or wearing his dad's undies to school. The title 'Sprung' comes from Australian slang, referring to someone who is caught doing something they shouldn't have done. This cover shows Fergus who has just been 'sprung' in one of his many situations that land him into trouble. 

Listen to part of the story! 
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'DON'T PAT the WOMBAT' by Elizabeth Honey

Written for sixth-grade boys, this humour based novel evolves around a school camp, where five boys, known as the  'Coconuts' are eagerly looking forward to having fun, playing jokes with 'blood-sucking leeches, mud fights and half-wild wombats'.  They strike trouble with the 'The Bomb' - the meanest teacher around who tries to make their time at camp miserable. In a letter home, the narrator, Mark writes, "Give my love to the T.V. Tell it I will be home on Friday", so it will keep readers amused by the funny personalities of the boys in the story.

'BUMAGEDDON- the Final Pongflict' by Andy Griffiths

A very bizarre, humourous Science Fiction adventure with Zac, a boy who tries to save Earth from being taken over by an invasion of unusual zombie creatures.  For boys who like far-fetching gross creatures and whacky plots look for these books on the shelf under the author's name, 'Griffiths'.  There are two other books in this series, plus many more by this author who writes predominantly for boys.

   

According to the author's website, Bumageddon was the most popular Australian children's title in 2005, with sales of more than 90,000 in seven months.

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