He saw the way Bob was looking at him.
It wasn’t the way Bob had looked at him at the primary school prize-giving.
It was puzzled and thoughtful rather than proud and contented.
But Mark’s eyes were shining as he turned back to meet Annie and Pino and Rufus and Daryl’s gaze and give one last triumphant urgent shout as the police moved in.
‘We’re the somebodies.’
About the Author
Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. He was a frozen-chicken thawer, sugar-mill rolling-stock unhooker, fashion-industry trainee, student, department-store Santa, TV producer, newspaper columnist and screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now he’s a children’s author.
Visit Morris at his website:
www.morrisgleitzman.com
ALSO BY MORRIS GLEITZMAN
Give Peas a Chance
Fifteen funny stories from one of Australia’s favourite authors.
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.
Once
Once I escaped from an orphanage to find 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.
Boy Overboard
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?
Girl underground
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 break, or will they end up behind bars too?
Aristotle’s Nostril
Aristotle just wants to be happy. Is that too much for a germ to ask?
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.
Toad Rage
Limpy is desperate to save his family from ending up as placemats. Somehow he must make humans see how nice cane toads really are. Risking everything, he sets off on a journey that is mucus-chillingly dangerous and wart-tinglingly daring. It’s also very funny.
Toad Heaven
Limpy’s on a quest to find toad heaven. A place where cane toads won’t be blown up with bike pumps or bashed over the head with folding chairs. Limpy’s determined to find this place if it takes the rest of his life. But first he has to get out of the bucket.
Toad Away
Limpy has a vision. A world where cane toads and humans live in peace together. But how does a young cane toad discover this ancient secret? First he has to dodge the killer trucks and supermarket trolleys. Then he has to stop his cousin declaring war on the entire human race. Oh, and he has to take a trip to the Amazon.
Bumface
His mum calls him Mr Dependable, but Angus can barely cope. Another baby would be a disaster.
So Angus comes up with a bold and brave plan to stop her getting pregnant. That’s when he meets Rindi. And Angus thought he had problems . . .
Teacher’s pet
Ginger is named after a cat. Some people reckon she’s more like the fierce stray dog she takes to Pets Day. Ginger tries to be good, but it’s not easy when your mum puts cat food in your breakfast bowl. It gets even harder when the school principal starts trying to kill your best friend.
Adults Only
Jake’s an only kid. He’s the only kid in his family. He’s the only kid on his island.
Or that’s what he thinks . . .
A funny and surprising story about new and old friends.
The Other Facts of Life
Ben’s dad has told him the facts of life. But it’s the other facts that are worrying Ben and he decides to find out his own answers. He’s deadly serious – and the results are very, very funny.
Wicked!
Paul Jennings and Morris Gleitzman
A NOVEL IN SIX PARTS
Something very weird is happening to Dawn and Rory. Slurping slobberers want to suck their bones out. Strange steel sheep want to smash them to pieces. Giant frogs want to crunch them up. Their parents can’t help them. Dawn and Rory are on their own.
Deadly!
Morris Gleitzman and Paul Jennings
A NOVEL IN SIX PARTS
Join Amy and Sprocket as they desperately search for their families – a quest that will take them to the weirdest nudist colony in the world. Uncovering deadly secret after deadly secret, Amy and Sprocket are lured deeper into a mystery that grows more exciting with every turn of the page.
Blabber Mouth
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Rowena wants to be friends but the other kids don’t.
Is it because she’s stuffed a frog into Darryn Peck’s mouth?
Or is it because of her dad?
Sticky Beak
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The last thing Rowena wants in her life right now is a cockatoo with a crook temper. She’s got enough problems of her own. But a crazy cockatoo, Ro discovers, could be just the friend she needs.
Gift of the Gab
It starts off as a normal week for Rowena.
A car full of stewed apples. A police cell.
A desperate struggle to keep Dad off national TV. Then her world turns upside-down. And suddenly, Ro is battling French policemen, high explosives and very unusual sausages to discover painful and joyous secrets that change her life forever.
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Misery Guts
What does a kid do when his mum and dad are misery guts?
Move them to a tropical paradise, decides Keith.
That’ll cheer them up.
It’s a brilliant plan – if he can pull it off.
Worry Warts
What does a kid do when his mum and dad are worry warts?
Make them rich, decides Keith. Very, very rich. It’s a brilliant plan – if it works.
Puppy Fat
What does a kid do when his mum and dad are past it?
Get them into shape, decides Keith.
And find them new partners.
It’s a brilliant plan – but he’ll need help.
Two Weeks with the Queen
A story of extraordinary power and poignancy.
A heart-warming novel for young and old alike that has become an international best-seller, justly famed for its humour and emotion.
Belly Flop
Mitch needs help.
Everyone hates him, but he’s got a plan that’ll make him the most popular bloke in town.
If it doesn’t kill him. He’s going to have to call on his guardian angel, Doug.
If Doug’s listening, that is.
Water Wings
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Where do you get a top gran at short notice? It’s not easy, but 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.
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