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quick read
action
 funny
 fantasy
The types of books that guys mostly
enjoy…. (many also have websites)
HATCHET 
by Gary Paulsen
Teenage Brian is stranded in the Canadian wilderness
after a plane crash with just a hatchet for survival.
Gripping reads all based on Paulsen’s real life
experiences. Other Paulsen books also great reads!
EVEREST 
by Gordon Korman
A competition for the youngest ever to attempt to climb
the highest mountain in the world. Their gloves are on,
and, determined to win, they’re off.
BOOKS IN A SERIES
ALEX RIDER ADVENTURES 
by Anthony Horowitz
Jam-packed with action and adventure, the six
books in this series are about Alex Rider, a ‘teenage
James Bond’. Great reads!
TOAD 
CHERUB 
CAIRO JIM 
by Morris Gleitzman
A series of books that feature cane toads in all their
glory, with lots of squishy, yucky bits!
by Robert Muchamore
CHERUB is a section of the British Secret Service
and teenage James Adams is part of CHERUB. Full
of adventure!
by Geoffrey McSkimming
The hero, a prominent archaeologist, has many
adventures and uncovers many secrets in this epic
series.
TOMORROW SERIES 
EXTREME ADVENTURES 
by John Marsden
Seven teenagers are camping in the bush when a
foreign power invades. The riveting story of
survival.
by Justin D’Arth
Action-packed, full of thrills and spills! Scorpion Sting
and Shark Bait are two of the titles.
INHERITANCE CYCLE 
by various authors
Capturing different moments and people in history, from
the Crimea War to Cyclone Tracey, from the Rum
Rebellion to the Black Death and from Thunderbolt to
Donald Bradman, these books, written in diary style, tell
a personal story as well as making history live.
MY STORY 
by Christopher Paolini
A gripping story of a stone and dragons and a
struggle against evil forces and magic. 3 books.
THE RANGER’S APPRENTICE
By John Flanagan
The Rangers are an elite Special Forces Corps in
the Medieval Kingdom of Araluen, the eyes and ears
of the kingdom. And the troubleshooters.
MAXIMUM RIDE
by James Patterson
Set in the near future, the books in this series are about
the ‘flock’, a group of human-avian hybrids (98% human,
2% birds) and their leader Max. Action all over!
KEYS TO THE KINGDOM 
by Garth Nix
Arthur Penhaligon is the rightful heir to the House.
But first he has to defeat the seven custodians…
THE 39 CLUES 
by various authors
The powerful Cahill Family are racing against each other
to gather up 39 clues spread throughout the world.
OLD KINGDOM TRILOGY
by Garth Nix
Sabriel, Lirael and Abhorsen, are a gripping
combination of fantasy and horror.
LOCKIE LEONARD 
by Tim Winton
Surf action, friends, family and some good laughs in the
Lockie Leonard series.
Also see Garth Nix’s THE SEVENTH TOWER series
DELTORA QUEST 
EASY READ NON-FICTION 
by Emil Rodda
Three companions travel across the magical land of
Deltora trying to defeat the evil of the Shadow Lord.
QUENTARIS 
by various authors
Quentaris is a city on the edge of caves that lead
to other worlds. Each book stands alone.
F
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A new section in WHSPA library which gives easy
access to many different series including:
 HORRIBLE HISTORIES
 TRUE STORIES
 IT’S TRUE
 DEAD FAMOUS
 EXTRAORDINARY…
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INDIVIDUAL BOOKS
Deadly, Unna? 
by Phillip Gwynne
A football season and prize night goes terribly
wrong, leading to the devastation of a family and
community. (The movie ‘Australian Rules’ is based
on this book)
Ice Station
by Matthew Reilly
Just one of a whole range of stunning action-packed
books by this author, some in series, some not. If you
enjoy them, ask for more!
Angels of Kokoda 
by David Mulligan
A boy living in New Guinea is caught up in the bloody
campaign to secure the Kokoda Track..
Cold Skin  
by Stephen Herrick
Men and their families, victims of war. Then a girl is
found dead. It gets worse. A gripping verse novel.
Bruises 
by Archimede Fusillo
A group of boys contend with aggression, anger, violence
and power struggles at a school camp.
Peak 
The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents
by Roland Smith
Caught climbing a skyscraper in New York, Adam is
handed over to his father who wants him to climb Mt
Everest.
by Terry Pratchett
This is the first of the Discworld series but there are
many other books by this author. Quirky stories.
Danger Unlimited 
Sleep Rough Tonight 
by Dafne Bidwell
Busting a smuggling ring on an oil rig off Singapore
is just part of this adventure story.
by Ian Bone
Like an African youth facing his fears and hunting a lion,
Alex must face the bully….,
Jimmy Coates: killer
by Joe Craig
Only 38% human, his body has cellular mechanics
interwoven in his DNA, and he’s programmed as a
killer….
Diego run! 
by Deborah Ellis
Diego lives in a prison cell in Bolivia with his mother
and little sister until he makes a mistake and finds
himself involved in the cocaine trade.
Doubting Thomas 
by Morris Gleitzman
Itchy nipples, eh? Embarrassing, and annoying, but
also a reaction to telling lies!
Half the Battle 
by Don Henderson
The Battlers are a football team struggling to get
enough numbers to stay in the comp. which, at first,
they seem doomed to lose.
Lonesome howl  
by Stephen Herrick
An angry, nasty dad, one who believes in a wolf
living in the hills, is part of this novel written in verse.
Buzzard Breath and Brains
by James Moloney
Bullying, vandalism and a quest for revenge,
GRAPHIC /COMIC STYLE books in the VISUAL
LITERATURE SECTION include:
 Maus (Polish Jews are Mice and Nazis are cats)
 The Island
 Bleach
 Tintin
 Asterix
MORE AUTHORS
 Andy Griffiths (Just Tricking etc)
 Morris Gleitzman (Misery Guts etc)
 Andrew Daddo (Flushed! Sprung! etc)
 Paul Jennings (Singenpoo Trickiest Stories)
Derek Landy (Skulduggery Pleasant)
 Roal Dahl (The Twits, The Witches etc)
 Matthew Reilly (Hover Car Racer etc)
 Raymond E. Feist (Honoured Enemy etc)
Anthony Eaton (Nathan Nuttboard, etc)
Tamora Pierce (Cold Fire, First Test etc)
 RL Stine (Goosebumps etc)
 Lemony Snickett (Series of Unfortunate Events)
 Bill Condon & Robert Hood (Creepers etc)
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