Morris Gleitzman (Author)

Books by Morris Gleitzman

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Book Cover:  Adults Only
Published: 02/07/2001
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742284910
Book Cover:  Adults Only
The kitchen was a mess. Packets and jars had been flung around. Half the stuff in the fridge was on the floor. There was a trail of flour running through the passage.

For a second Jake thought one of the magazine people must have had an urge to make a cake and decided to do it in their room.

Or was someone else in the house?

Jake's an only kid. He's the only kid in his family. He's the only kid on...

The kitchen was a mess. Packets and jars had been flung around. Half the stuff in the fridge was on the floor. There was a trail of flour running through the passage.

For a second Jake thought one of the...

Published: 02/07/2001
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141308371
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  After

In the fourth part of Felix's story, continuing his adventures in World War Two, he faces perhaps his greatest challenge - to find hope when he's lost almost everything, including his parents. As Europe goes through the final agonizing stages of the war, Felix struggles to reconcile hatred and healing. He's helped by a new friend, but if he should lose her as well ...

In the fourth part of Felix's story, continuing his adventures in World War Two, he faces perhaps his greatest challenge - to find hope when he's lost almost everything, including his parents. As Europe...

Published: 25/07/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780670075447
RRP: $19.99
Book Cover:  After

In the fourth part of Felix's story, continuing his adventures in World War Two, he faces perhaps his greatest challenge - to find hope when he's lost almost everything, including his parents. As Europe goes through the final agonizing stages of the war, Felix struggles to reconcile hatred and healing. He's helped by a new friend, but if he should lose her as well ...

In the fourth part of Felix's story, continuing his adventures in World War Two, he faces perhaps his greatest challenge - to find hope when he's lost almost everything, including his parents. As Europe...

Published: 25/07/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781742536262
Book Cover:  Aristotle's Nostril
Aristotle just wants to be happy.

Is that too much for a germ to ask?

Aristotle just wants to be happy.

Is that too much for a germ to ask?

Published: 21/11/2005
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143301974
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Aristotle's Nostril
Published: 21/11/2005
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742284880
Book Cover:  Boy Overboard
Published: 01/08/2002
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742283722
Book Cover:  Boy Overboard
A story of adventure, ball control and hope.

Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup.

But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins.

Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia?

Sometimes, to save the people you love, you have to go overboard.

A story of adventure, ball control and hope.

Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup.

But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins.

Can...

Published: 01/08/2002
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141308388
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Bumface
Published: 01/08/1998
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742285450
Book Cover:  Bumface

He's good at changing nappies.
He's brilliant at wiping food off walls.
His mum calls him Mr Dependable.
But Angus is desperate to be wild and baby-free.
Can a bold and brave plan stop his mum
getting pregnant again?







He's good at changing nappies.
He's brilliant at wiping food off walls.
His mum calls him Mr Dependable.
But Angus is desperate to be wild and baby-free.
Can a bold and brave plan stop his mum
getting...




Published: 01/08/1998
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140387971
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Deadly! 6: Pluck
The nail-biting, gut-wrenching, spine-tingling conclusion to the wackiest adventure ever. Will Amy and Sprocket escape the clutches of the Brats long enough to discover the ultimate secret behind the world's deadliest tea? It's exciting, it's enthralling and it is very, very deadly ...
The nail-biting, gut-wrenching, spine-tingling conclusion to the wackiest adventure ever. Will Amy and Sprocket escape the clutches of the Brats long enough to discover the ultimate secret behind the world's...
Published: 05/03/2001
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141306063
RRP: $4.95
Book Cover:  Deadly! Bindup

ALL SIX BOOKS IN ONE!

Join Amy and Sprocket as they uncover deadly secret after deadly secret on the most tumultuous journey of their lives.  An adventure full of delight, terror, tears and laughter, DEADLY! will leave you gasping.

IT'S DARING!

IT'S DANGEROUS!

IT'S DEADLY!








ALL SIX BOOKS IN ONE!

Join Amy and Sprocket as they uncover deadly secret after deadly secret on the most tumultuous journey of their lives.  An adventure full of delight, terror, tears and laughter...

Published: 03/04/2002
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143300243
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Doubting Thomas
The truth is . . .

Thomas has an embarrassing secret.

Is it a rare and special gift or the worst thing that could happen to a boy?

A story about best friends, surprising adventures and itchy nipples.

The truth is . . .

Thomas has an embarrassing secret.

Is it a rare and special gift or the worst thing that could happen to a boy?

A story about best friends, surprising adventures and itchy nipples.

Published: 25/09/2006
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143302612
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Doubting Thomas
Published: 25/09/2006
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742280912
Book Cover:  Girl Underground
A story of friendship, courage and a bit of crime.

Bridget wants a quiet life. Including, if possible, keeping her parents out of prison.

Then a boy called Menzies makes her an offer she can't refuse, and they set off on a job of their own.

It's a desperate, daring plan – to rescue two kids, Jamal and Bibi, from a desert detention centre.

Can Bridget and Menzies pull off their very first jail...

A story of friendship, courage and a bit of crime.

Bridget wants a quiet life. Including, if possible, keeping her parents out of prison.

Then a boy called Menzies makes her an offer she can't refuse...

Published: 07/06/2004
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143300465
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Girl Underground
Published: 07/06/2004
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742280981
Book Cover:  Give Peas a Chance
Published: 30/07/2007
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742280431
Book Cover:  Give Peas a Chance

Surprise your mum with a chainsaw, be a bigger star than Tom Cruise, save the world with a plate of veggies, start your new life in a taxi, rescue your family with a tomato, send your dad into a panic with a tractor, do a good deed with a paper bag on your head pack your bags for a trip to the spleen, upset your auntie with ten kilos of chocolate, swap a bomb for three ice-creams on a train . . . and...

Surprise your mum with a chainsaw, be a bigger star than Tom Cruise, save the world with a plate of veggies, start your new life in a taxi, rescue your family with a tomato, send your dad into a panic...

Published: 30/07/2007
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143302629
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Grace
Published: 03/08/2009
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742286488
Book Cover:  Grace

In the beginning there was me and Mum and Dad and the twins.

And talk about happy families, we were bountiful.

But it came to pass that I started doing sins.

And lo, that was when all our problems began.






In the beginning there was me and Mum and Dad and the twins.

And talk about happy families, we were bountiful.

But it came to pass that I started doing sins.

And lo, that was when all our problems began...





Published: 03/08/2009
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780670073900
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Now
Published: 03/05/2010
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742530550
Book Cover:  Now
The gripping finale to the dramatic series that began with Once, continued with Then and is . . . Now.\r\nAuthor interview
The gripping finale to the dramatic series that began with Once, continued with Then and is . . . Now.\r\nAuthor interview
Published: 03/05/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780670074372
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Once

Once I escaped from an orphanage to find my Mum and Dad.

Once I saved a girl called Zelda from a burning house.

Once I made a Nazi with toothache laugh.

My name is Felix.

This is my story.

The reference at the end of the book to readers' notes refers to the teachers' notes which can be found at our Education Centre.

Once I escaped from an orphanage to find my Mum and Dad.

Once I saved a girl called Zelda from a burning house.

Once I made a Nazi with toothache laugh.

My name is Felix.

This is my story.

The reference...

Published: 01/08/2005
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143301950
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Once
Published: 01/08/2005
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742284897
Book Cover:  Once & Then

Morris Gleitzman's two best-selling novels in one volume for the first time.

My name is Felix
Once I saved a girl called Zelda from a burning house
I had a plan for both of us
Pretend to be someone else
Be safe forever

Then the Nazis came

'Haunting . . . dangerous and desperate, full of courage and hope'
GUARDIAN















Morris Gleitzman's two best-selling novels in one volume for the first time.

My name is Felix
Once I saved a girl called Zelda from a burning house
I had a plan for both of us
Pretend to be someone else...




Published: 31/08/2009
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143203032
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover:  Other Facts of Life
Published: 08/03/2004
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742284934
Book Cover:  Pizza Cake
Published: 26/10/2011
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742534206
Book Cover:  Pizza Cake
Stories with the lot! Pizza Cake is a new collection of 10 funny short stories for kids from one of our bestselling authors, Morris Gleitzman.
Stories with the lot! Pizza Cake is a new collection of 10 funny short stories for kids from one of our bestselling authors, Morris Gleitzman.
Published: 31/10/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143305989
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Second Childhood
'If you don't wake up to yourself, Smalley,' Mr Cruickshank said, 'do you know what you're going to end up as?'
'Sheep's poop, sir,' said Mark.

Mark's father has always wanted him to be a Somebody. But unless Mark picks up at school, it looks like sheep's poop is where he's heading. Then Mark and his friends discover they've lived before. Not only that – they were Famous and Important People!...


'If you don't wake up to yourself, Smalley,' Mr Cruickshank said, 'do you know what you're going to end up as?'
'Sheep's poop, sir,' said Mark.

Mark's father has always wanted him to be a Somebody. But...


Published: 08/03/2004
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140365870
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Second Childhood
Published: 08/03/2004
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742283111
Book Cover:  Teacher's Pet

Ginger tries to be good, but it's not easy when your mum puts cat food in your breakfast bowl and the school principal is trying to kill your best friend.

A funny and exciting story about a kid who's allergic to cats - and possibly her family as well.


Ginger tries to be good, but it's not easy when your mum puts cat food in your breakfast bowl and the school principal is trying to kill your best friend.

A funny and exciting story about a kid who's allergic...

Published: 05/05/2003
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140387995
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Teacher's Pet
Published: 05/05/2003
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742284965
Book Cover: The Other Facts of Life
Ben stared at the images on the TV screen half in fascination, half in horror. He had never seen anything like this. It was incredible. It was aweful. He needed answers . . .

There are some things Ben doesn't understand, so his dad is sent in to explain the facts of life. But it's the other facts that are worrying Ben and he decides to find his own answers. He's deadly serious – and the results...

Ben stared at the images on the TV screen half in fascination, half in horror. He had never seen anything like this. It was incredible. It was aweful. He needed answers . . .

There are some things Ben...

Published: 08/03/2004
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140325751
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Then
Published: 02/06/2008
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742280349
Book Cover:  Then
Then is the second story of Felix and Zelda. They escaped from the Nazis, but how long can they now survive when there are so many people ready to hand them over for a reward? Thanks to the courage of a kind, brave woman they are able to hide for a time in the open, but Felix knows he has a distinguishing feature that identifies him as a Jew and that it is only a matter of time before he is discovered...
Then is the second story of Felix and Zelda. They escaped from the Nazis, but how long can they now survive when there are so many people ready to hand them over for a reward? Thanks to the courage of...
Published: 02/06/2008
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780670072781
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Toad Away

Stack Me!

It's the heroic tale of one slightly squashed cane toad's travels across oceans, continents and some really busy roads.

Stack Me!

It's the heroic tale of one slightly squashed cane toad's travels across oceans, continents and some really busy roads.

Published: 27/10/2003
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143300472
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Toad Heaven

Stack Me!

It's the stirring saga of one slightly squashed cane toad's dreams of a safe place and what happens when he wakes up.

Stack Me!

It's the stirring saga of one slightly squashed cane toad's dreams of a safe place and what happens when he wakes up.

Published: 02/12/2001
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141308807
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Toad Rage
Stack Me!

It's the epic story of one slightly squashed can toad's quest for the truth.

Stack Me!

It's the epic story of one slightly squashed can toad's quest for the truth.

Published: 02/12/1999
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141306551
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Toad Surprise

From the muddy swamp that brought you Toad Rage, Toad Heaven and Toad Away comes Limpy, Charm and Goliath's fourth hilarious adventure.

Limpy has a dream. A dream where cane toads and humans live happily together. Surely this time Limpy will be able to show humans how nice cane toads can be? After all, it is Christmas. And isn't Christmas a time of peace and goodwill to all men?

And cane toads?

From the muddy swamp that brought you Toad Rage, Toad Heaven and Toad Away comes Limpy, Charm and Goliath's fourth hilarious adventure.

Limpy has a dream. A dream where cane toads and humans live happily...

Published: 27/10/2008
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143304166
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Toad Surprise
Published: 27/10/2008
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742530062
Book Cover:  Too Small to Fail
Published: 27/04/2011
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742533384
Book Cover:  Too Small to Fail
What do you do when your mum, your dad and sixteen camels are in trouble and only you can save them?
What do you do when your mum, your dad and sixteen camels are in trouble and only you can save them?
Published: 02/05/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143306429
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Water Wings
Published: 05/04/2004
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742286358
Book Cover:  Water Wings
'What I need,' said Pearl, as she started to slide off the roof, 'is a grandmother.'

But where do you get a top gran at short notice? It's not easy. Luckily Pearl's got Winston to help her, and you can do anything when your best friend is the world's brainiest guinea pig.

Then Pearl meets Gran and the surprises begin.

A funny and moving story about letting go (and not drowning).

'What I need,' said Pearl, as she started to slide off the roof, 'is a grandmother.'

But where do you get a top gran at short notice? It's not easy. Luckily Pearl's got Winston to help her, and you can...

Published: 05/04/2004
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143301592
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Wicked Bindup
Published: 31/10/1998
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742286709
Book Cover:  Wicked! Bind Up
Something very weird is happening to Dawn and Rory. And it's not just their new step-family. Slurping slobberers want to suck their bones out. Strange steel sheep want to smash them to pieces. Giant frogs want to crunch them up. Cruel killer creepers want to squeeze the life out of them. Their parents can't help them. Dawn and Rory are on their own. It's wild. It's wacky. It's WICKED!
Something very weird is happening to Dawn and Rory. And it's not just their new step-family. Slurping slobberers want to suck their bones out. Strange steel sheep want to smash them to pieces. Giant frogs...
Published: 31/10/1998
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141300474
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Worm Story
Published: 29/11/2004
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742284903
Book Cover:  Worm Story
Who likes stomach acid and sludge farming and wants to find a friend?

Wilton the worm.

Who likes running away and hiding and wants to save the world?

Algy the microbe.

What's huge and scary and the first thing they see outside?

Underpants.

The hilarious tale of two tiny parasites and their very big adventure.

Who likes stomach acid and sludge farming and wants to find a friend?

Wilton the worm.

Who likes running away and hiding and wants to save the world?

Algy the microbe.

What's huge and scary and the first...

Published: 29/11/2004
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143301967
RRP: $14.95

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21 May 2012
2012 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs) - winners

The Australian Book Industry Awards were held in Sydney on Friday night. It was a great night for Penguin with our books taking the top honors in four book categories including the prestigious Book of the Year. Congratulations also to Peg McColl, Kate McCormack and the rights team who won the International (Rights) Award for the second year running for Paul French's book Midnight in Peking. United Book Distributors were again named Distributor of the Year.

Illustrated Book of the Year

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