Book 1

Joker

by Anthony Masters

Published 29 September 2000
Mel's dad is an escapologist and Mel is his assistant. In their secret code, a Joker card means 'Get me out!' So what is Max to do when his dad goes missing, leaving only the Joker card as a clue? For ages 7-9.

Book 13

Hot Air

by Anthony Masters

Published 31 January 2002
The third set of four in this lively new series of comic strip novels for younger readers. Comix are aimed at 7-9 year olds, particularly though not exclusively boys, and children who find reading hard work. The subject matter is pacy and exciting and the main characters are usually boys, and there is plenty of action and dialogue to keep the story moving. Feisty heros and heroines use quick-thinking tactics to get them out of all kinds of scrapes and dilemmas. The series is aimed at developing reading ability and the text is integrated with illustrations using the comic strip conventions of speech bubbles, thought bubbles and sound effects. Established authors have written a variety of tales - adventure, science fiction and fantasy, comedy and football stories. All the titles have been illustrated by the best strip-cartoon artists around. The resulting combination is a visually-exciting series that should get any 7-9 year-old reading no matter how reluctant they have been to pick up a book in the past.

Book 16

Freddy's Fox

by Anthony Masters

Published 31 October 2002
The bullying Baxter brothers want to make mincemeat of the fox Freddy has found in his garden. He knows he can count on the help of his best friend Anjali, but didn't bargain for the local ghost standing up to the bullies too. This title is suitable for reluctant readers.