I WANT TO BE SUPER MESSY
A funny chapter book for kids ages 8-12 years who love soccer, dogs, and pranks (The Quirky Life of Matt Book 1)
Dirt, Squirt, Poo and Grime, Goo, and Slime!
It’s fun for Matt who has his mind set on becoming a soccer star like his idol, Lionel Messi.
But there is mum and her war on dirt and germs
What is Matt going to do?
He is done with being babied by his mum, packaged in the neatest outfit the school has ever seen. Getting teased by everybody in Grade 4, and most of all, Patrick, the supersized goalie of the B-Team.
Matt has an idea.
Will his perfect revenge plan work and get everyone off his back or will his disgusting pranks backfire?
You’ll love this 9-year-old’s quirky attempts at an image change and how his faulty mental gymnastics and seemingly fool-proof plans lead to surprising results.
Available on Amazon as Paperback and as eBook
Paperback also available to book retailers through Ingram Spark (Lightning Source)
THE MURROWONG DETECTIVE CLUB
A funny and exciting chapter book for 8-12-year-old kids who love mysteries and adventure. (The Quirky Life of Matt Book 2)
Flies, dust, odd people, and a weird mystery!
Matt’s holiday dream of soccer and computer games is ruined. His dad has sent him to Uncle Zavier’s farm for some ‘real-life experience’. It’s a place far away from what his mother calls civilization and supposedly just fit for bush pigs.
But there is more to Uncle Zavier’s farm than meets the eye. The creepy-crawlies and the weird people are only the beginning of it. Apparently, some of the neighborhood’s sheep are vanishing mysteriously. Who is the thief?
Matt has his suspicions. Together with his new friends Jacko, Dotto, Sophie, and Slimy he forms the Murrowong Detective Club. Will their plans work? Will they be able to stop the gangsters from taking Uncle Zavier’s sheep too or will it all end up in disaster?
You’ll love Matt’s quirky attempts of trying to use his city skills in an unfamiliar environment because everyone likes it when the best plans turn into hilarious mishaps.
Get it now and laugh your eyes out at Matt trying to cope with country life and its mysteries!
Available on Amazon as Paperback and as eBook
Available to book retailers and libraries through the Ingram Spark Distribution network.
Available through Barnes & Noble as Paperback, for example in the US market at this book page.