Cameron Stelzer

The desert awaits ... When the full moon rises over the blood-red dunes, charioteers gather for the Desert Dash - a race of speed, strength and skill. But Dart and Anna have come to the Sea of Dust seeking so much more than victory. With danger at every turn and enemies out for revenge, can they survive until dawn in the thrilling conclusion to Platinum Pie Rats? From the award-winning author of Pie Rats comes the scorching second series.

The city of towers. The city of spies. On the eve of the summer solstice, Dart and Anna are without a captain and without a plan. With a deadline to meet and the clock ticking down, they will need every trick up their sleeves just to stay in the game. But do they have what it takes to outsmart an entire city of spies?From the award-winning author of Pie Rats comes the code-cracking second series.

All's not well on the carousel. With erupting geysers, a deadly mirror maze and the electrifying Serpent's Fury roller coaster, the Isle of Wonder is not for the fainthearted. When rival apprentices, Dart and Anna, scramble ashore with the rest of their crew, they wonder just how many enemies an abandoned theme park can hold.From the award-winning author of Pie Rats comes the thrilling second series.

Four new apprentices. Four weeks at sea. One enormous secret. When the good ship Apple Pie is captured by Tasmaniac Devils, sworn enemies Dart the Dragon Slayer and Anna Bravetail must put aside their differences to plan an escape. But will they abandon their ship with a mysterious box hidden aboard?From the award-winning author of Pie Rats comes the first book in the explosive second series.

When Scorch turns up to the team tryouts for the Cannonball Cup, he never imagines he can make the team. But after he stops a runaway ball, he is the talk of the town. Will the fireball fox be the next top shot, and who will be left off the SOS team?Welcome to the School of Scallywags, a boarding school for young pirates. At SOS, students live at school during the term and go home for the holidays. Each night is one big sleepover with their friends Each new day is an adventure waiting to happen. The students at SOS don't always get things right. But with a little encouragement from their friends and teachers, they learn that even the biggest disasters can be turned around.Each story in the SOS series focuses on a different student and explores the personal and social challenges they face. Themes for Top Shot include longing to be part of a team and giving everyone an opportunity.SOS stories are designed for developing readers in lower to middle primary school. Books in the series include both male and female protagonists. Each book has seven or eight short chapters with illustrations on every page. Readers can move up to the award-winning Scallywags series which feature the same characters in extended adventures.

When a family of hamsters are shipwrecked, the Scallywags help by raising money with a costume parade. But every costume The Big Chipper tries to make is a disaster How will the salty seagull feel when he discovers Deluchio's cool costume?Welcome to the School of Scallywags, a boarding school for young pirates. At SOS, students live at school during the term and go home for the holidays. Each night is one big sleepover with their friends Each new day is an adventure waiting to happen. The students at SOS don't always get things right. But with a little encouragement from their friends and teachers, they learn that even the biggest disasters can be turned around.Each story in the SOS series focuses on a different student and explores the personal and social challenges they face. Themes for So Cool include helping others through times of disaster and jealousy.SOS stories are designed for developing readers in lower to middle primary school. Books in the series include both male and female protagonists. Each book has seven or eight short chapters with illustrations on every page. Readers can move up to the award-winning Scallywags series which feature the same characters in extended adventures.

When Owen Undersea hears about the surprise birthday party, he wonders why he wasn't invited. All the other Scallywags have invitations. Can the shy little octopus find a way into the party or will he miss the big surprise?Welcome to the School of Scallywags, a boarding school for young pirates. At SOS, students live at school during the term and go home for the holidays. Each night is one big sleepover with their friends Each new day is an adventure waiting to happen. The students at SOS don't always get things right. But with a little encouragement from their friends and teachers, they learn that even the biggest disasters can be turned around.Each story in the SOS series focuses on a different student and explores the personal and social challenges they face. Themes for Party Time include coping with rejection and disappointment.SOS stories are designed for developing readers in lower to middle primary school. Books in the series include both male and female protagonists. Each book has seven or eight short chapters with illustrations on every page. Readers can move up to the award-winning Scallywags series which feature the same characters in extended adventures.

When SOS is struck by a heatwave, the students decide to cool off with ice creams and a swim at the beach. But in the rush to escape the school, Samuel So 'n' Slow is left behind. Can the sloth catch up to his friends before the temperature gets even hotter?Welcome to the School of Scallywags, a boarding school for young pirates. At SOS, students live at school during the term and go home for the holidays. Each night is one big sleepover with their friends Each new day is an adventure waiting to happen. The students at SOS don't always get things right. But with a little encouragement from their friends and teachers, they learn that even the biggest disasters can be turned around.Each story in the SOS series focuses on a different student and explores the personal and social challenges they face. Themes for Heatwave include feeling excluded for who you are and looking out for others.SOS stories are designed for developing readers in lower to middle primary school. Books in the series include both male and female protagonists. Each book has seven or eight short chapters with illustrations on every page. Readers can move up to the award-winning Scallywags series which feature the same characters in extended adventures.

When Mischief McScruff's schoolbag disappears on a farm excursion, the detective dog goes searching for clues. Can Mischief solve the mystery of the muddy footprints? And what priceless treasure is hidden in his bag?Welcome to the School of Scallywags, a boarding school for young pirates. At SOS, students live at school during the term and go home for the holidays. Each night is one big sleepover with their friends Each new day is an adventure waiting to happen. The students at SOS don't always get things right. But with a little encouragement from their friends and teachers, they learn that even the biggest disasters can be turned around.Each story in the SOS series focuses on a different student and explores the personal and social challenges they face. Themes for Muddy Mystery include struggling to feel worthy and learning to be persistent.SOS stories are designed for developing readers in lower to middle primary school. Books in the series include both male and female protagonists. Each book has seven or eight short chapters with illustrations on every page. Readers can move up to the award-winning Scallywags series which feature the same characters in extended adventures.

When Benny Banana Peel is invited to a superstar singing weekend with Madam Melody, he thinks he is dreaming. But when the other students choose to learn opera singing, Benny is faced with a big decision. Will he follow his heart or follow the crowd?Welcome to the School of Scallywags, a boarding school for young pirates. At SOS, students live at school during the term and go home for the holidays. Each night is one big sleepover with their friends Each new day is an adventure waiting to happen. The students at SOS don't always get things right. But with a little encouragement from their friends and teachers, they learn that even the biggest disasters can be turned around.Each story in the SOS series focuses on a different student and explores the personal and social challenges they face. Themes for Superstar include expressing cultural uniqueness through performance and following your heart.SOS stories are designed for developing readers in lower to middle primary school. Books in the series include both male and female protagonists. Each book has seven or eight short chapters with illustrations on every page. Readers can move up to the award-winning Scallywags series which feature the same characters in extended adventures.

When Nora Nibblesworth sees the poster for the model ship competition, she knows she can win first prize. But when it becomes a group project, everything starts going wrong Can Nora get along with her teammates or will their entry end up as one big mess?Welcome to the School of Scallywags, a boarding school for young pirates. At SOS, students live at school during the term and go home for the holidays. Each night is one big sleepover with their friends Each new day is an adventure waiting to happen. The students at SOS don't always get things right. But with a little encouragement from their friends and teachers, they learn that even the biggest disasters can be turned around.Each story in the SOS series focuses on a different student and explores the personal and social challenges they face. Themes for Champion Captain include demonstrating unity through tolerance and acceptance.SOS stories are designed for developing readers in lower to middle primary school. Books in the series include both male and female protagonists. Each book has seven or eight short chapters with illustrations on every page. Readers can move up to the award-winning Scallywags series which feature the same characters in extended adventures.

When the SOS students go on a shopping trip to Port Scoundrel, Chomper O'Many decides to buy everything in sight Will the hungry crocodile leave anything for the rest of the students or will he hog it all for himself?Welcome to the School of Scallywags, a boarding school for young pirates. At SOS, students live at school during the term and go home for the holidays. Each night is one big sleepover with their friends Each new day is an adventure waiting to happen. The students at SOS don't always get things right. But with a little encouragement from their friends and teachers, they learn that even the biggest disasters can be turned around.Each story in the SOS series focuses on a different student and explores the personal and social challenges they face. Themes for Shopping Spree include considering others and sharing.SOS stories are designed for developing readers in lower to middle primary school. Books in the series include both male and female protagonists. Each book has seven or eight short chapters with illustrations on every page. Readers can move up to the award-winning Scallywags series which feature the same characters in extended adventures.

When Hook Hand Horace is asked to help Old Fetch for a week, he wonders what chores he will be doing. But after failing his very first task, the tiny rat decides to do things the sneaky way. Will Horace's little lies lead to a whole lot of trouble?Welcome to the School of Scallywags, a boarding school for young pirates. At SOS, students live at school during the term and go home for the holidays. Each night is one big sleepover with their friends Each new day is an adventure waiting to happen. The students at SOS don't always get things right. But with a little encouragement from their friends and teachers, they learn that even the biggest disasters can be turned around.Each story in the SOS series focuses on a different student and explores the personal and social challenges they face. Themes for Tiny Trouble include overcoming a physical challenge and telling the truth.SOS stories are designed for developing readers in lower to middle primary school. Books in the series include both male and female protagonists. Each book has seven or eight short chapters with illustrations on every page. Readers can move up to the award-winning Scallywags series which feature the same characters in extended adventures.

When the SOS Lifesaving Day is held on a pirate ship, Flick Foulweather wants to run down the gangplank and hide. The ocean terrifies her. Especially the sharks Can the black cat face her fears and perform the rescue of her life?Welcome to the School of Scallywags, a boarding school for young pirates. At SOS, students live at school during the term and go home for the holidays. Each night is one big sleepover with their friends Each new day is an adventure waiting to happen. The students at SOS don't always get things right. But with a little encouragement from their friends and teachers, they learn that even the biggest disasters can be turned around.Each story in the SOS series focuses on a different student and explores the personal and social challenges they face. Themes for Big Splash include facing personal fears around water and learning to be brave.SOS stories are designed for developing readers in lower to middle primary school. Books in the series include both male and female protagonists. Each book has seven or eight short chapters with illustrations on every page. Readers can move up to the award-winning Scallywags series which feature the same characters in extended adventures.

Mischief McScruff is running late for class - again His excuse is an embarrassing story about a pair of shorts and a tin of pink paint. When Headmaster von Ironheart refuses to believe a word of his explanation, Mischief is given one last chance to redeem himself. The scruffy Sea Dog must arrive on time for the circus excursion or face expulsion from the School of Scallywags. But the trip to the circus is anything but smooth sailing. After fleeing from an exploding boat and narrowly escaping the Surfin' Sharks, Mischief and his classmates are marooned on a not-so-deserted island. Dessert Island, as its name suggests, is home to a Mice Cream, an eccentric Choc Chip Monk and a colourful Uni Cone. But as Mischief soon discovers, the islanders have big troubles of their own.In the Scallywags sixth zany adventure Mischief must face his sugary fears and find the perfect choc chip cookie dough ice cream before his time runs out."There's an island out there, with sweet-smelling air.Some say that it's one of a kind.It has ice creams galore and treats to adore.And the best choc chip cookies you'll find "- Benny Banana Peel, The Sea Shanty Gangster Rapper

Put down your knitting needles and throw on your wrestling costumes, because the Wham KABAM Gran is in town Bullies beware, Scallywags watch out when Grandparents Day becomes the showdown of the century.Introducing Pirate Xtreme Wrestling, the School of Scallywags' most exciting new sport. When champion wrestler, Chomper O'Many, messes with Mischief's dear old gran, the saltwater crocodile bites off more than he can chew (and Chomper can fit a lot into his mouth) With four explosive endings to choose from, anything could happen in the Scallywags' fifth fabulous adventure. "She's stronger than a grizzly bear.She's not your average nan.With courage like a lion, she's the Wham KABAM Gran She's tougher than a great white shark(of which I am a fan).She's faster than a falcon.She's the Wham KABAM Gran "Benny Banana Peel, The Sea Shanty Gangster Rapper

No one likes being stuck indoors during stormy weather - especially not students at the School of Scallywags, and especially not on a miserable Monday morning. But when Felicity "Flick" Foulweather reveals a stormy secret to her classmates, boredom turns to curiosity in less time than it takes Hook Hand Horace to say, "Shiver me secrets, there's a mystery to solve " In the Scallywags' fourth fantastic adventure, Super sleuth, Mischief McScruff must put on his detective's hat (or his newspaper pirate hat) and get to the bottom of this whodunnit mystery before the secret gets out. "Most books put me to sleep. But not this whodunnit mystery. This book toppled off the shelf and woke me with a start. I read the first chapter to calm my nerves, and now I can't put it down. Stupid book for ruining my catnap I rate this book five-out-of-five insomniac cats." Felicity 'Flick' Foulweather. DANGER: Reading this book while sleeping may cause drowsiness.

Calling all talented students. The Shark Tooth Talent Quest is on again. Do you have what it takes to amaze an audience? Are you a superstar in the making? Take to the stage with knife-throwing crocs, sleep-dancing sloths and singing seagulls. And that's not to mention the headline act: Nora the Magnificent. But when Mischief McScruff teams up with his friends for a sea shanty gangster rap about the Hungry Hairy Sea Monster, talent quickly turns to TERROR Prepare to clap, cheer, shout and scream in the Scallywags' third tremendous adventure. "If you read only one book this year make sure it's the new best-seller from what's-his-name. Whatever you do, stay right away from Scallywags and the Hungry Hairy Sea Monster. It is a silly, silly book with silly, silly characters who say silly, silly things. On the silliness scale it rates a super-silly five-out-of-five tap dancing carrots. "Nora Nibblesworth (AKA Nora the Magnificent)WARNING: This book contains references to rotten bananas.