Cox: 1982 books

16-year old LISA COURT confronts her demons: negative peer pressure, antisocial behaviour, drifting with the crowd at the expense of reaching her potential. Inspired by her teacher, CJ KRISTEN, Lisa launches the M.A.D. (Make A Difference) project which transforms a school, a community and, eventually,...

Veronica Mars meets The Lying Game, The Dead Girls Detective Agency follows Charlotte Feldman, a teenage girl who must solve the mystery of how and why she was murdered if she wants to escape purgatory. The basis for the new Snapchat series! What would you do if you had to solve your own murder...

As soon as Tiffany sets eyes on Crumbling Cow cottage, she realises that moving there is the worst decision her parents have ever made. And she knows that sooner or later it will bring the whole family a lot of trouble. But what she doesn't know is just how terrible that trouble will be... and just how soon it will all begin!

“Sometimes I felt like I was acting as another me, a better me. I would hate to see the disappointment on the Dreamcatchers’ faces if they ever found out that I wasn’t who they thought I was.” For almost two years, Hayden Daniels has been entertaining millions with the witty...

Itchy Pig is an adorable, mischievous piglet who loves to play outside. But when he ignores his mother’s warnings about allergies and goes on a fun outdoor adventure, he suffers some itchy consequences. Itchy Pig learns to manage his allergies and still have fun. Most important—he learns to listen to his mother!

A book about Life and Death of Jack the Cat. His conversations and friendships on Fenley Avenue. A true story that any human relates to who has raised, loved and lost a fellow animal traveler in this life. The House on Fenley Avenue is a huge two story 1920's home. With maple and pine trees,...

When Daniel finds out that his class is going to hatch chicks as a science project, he is thrilled. He's sure that his parents will let him adopt Peepers, who is his favorite. But who ever guessed that chicks could run amok and get into so much trouble?! This warmhearted chapter book about an environmentally-conscious...

Everyone has a talent, right? Hayley is sure she has one, but she's having trouble pinpointing it. Then Hayley buys a ukulele at a yard sale. Learning to play takes practice, but it's fun, fun, fun. Before long Hayley is strumming up a storm, and her classmates want in on the action. Then terrible...

The winner of the National Literacy Trust's inaugural New Children's Author Prize 2015! Malkin Moonlight is an animal adventure story destined to become a classic alongside the likes of The Aristocats*,* Gobbolino the Witch's Cat and Varjak Paw. Every journey begins with one paw step...

Katie Fry may be little, but she's got a big brain, and she uses it to solve mysteries with her feline friend Sherlock. And they've got a new case. Katie's brother can't find his favorite stuffed animal anywhere. But with a nose for clues and a few good tips, Katie and Sherlock are hot on the fox's...

Leo the Lion is up to his naughty antics again! This time, he hypnotized Greggy the Gorilla and made him do all sorts of silly things. He also tried to do the same with the other animals in the jungle. But he got a dose of his own medicine when he tried to do it to Brando. Silly lion!

A great introduction to simple, fun mysteries for beginning readers! Katie Fry may be little, but she's got a big brain, and she uses it to solve mysteries. So when she finds a very cute, VERY lost kitten named Sherlock, she decides to take his case. Can Katie track down the clues to find Sherlock's...

Tadeo (TAHD-ay-OH) Turtle longs to be different. Through an adventure find out how Tadeo learns to accept how God created him. About the Author: During retirement, Janis (a retired elementary schoolteacher) has learned to love writing and painting. She would love to hear from you, and can be reached...

Mercy Conall’s life is about to change forever… when her neighbors find her dog dead in the yard, and Mercy broken and battered on her living room floor. She’s always been quiet and kind. Who could have done this to her and why? Special Agents Murphy Morgan and Jack Shaw are called...