What with crimes to solve, thieves to foil and adventures to fall headlong into, Selby's the busiest dog detective in the world. But will a nosy video camera reveal Selby's secret to the world?

A complete guide to the major awards and prizes of the literary world. * An invaluable source of information on awards and prizes world-wide * Covers over 1,000 awards and prizes * Comprehensive background information on each award * Extensive contact details. Contents * Includes internationally awarded prizes along with prestigious national awards * Subject areas covered include adult and children's fiction, non-fiction, poetry, lifetime's achievement, translation and drama * Information is provided on the history of each award, its purpose, what is awarded, how often the prize is awarded, eligibility and restrictions, the awarding organization and the most recent recipients * Full contact details of the awarding organization are provided, including main contact name, postal address, e-mail and Internet address, telephone and fax numbers * Fully indexed by keyword, awarding organization and award by subject.

Selby, the only talking dog in Australia, and perhaps the world, is back with another collection of scintillating stories about the lovable pooch from Bogusville. Selby, the only talking dog in Australia, and perhaps the world, is back with another collection of scintillating stories about the lovable pooch from Bogusville. Still trying to keep the fact he can talk a secret, Selby is determined to keep his trap shut - even if it kills him! And that is possible, as he: ● gets caught in a cage with two-tooth tina ● looks like getting sliced into Selby-salami by a giant saw blade that is whirring closer and closer ● makes a death-defying leap of Gumboot Gorge, and ● finds out what it is like inside a Super Computerised High-Pitched Ear-Piercing Brain-Scrambling Sound Blaster Yikes! this is one canine with a nose for adventure. Get ready for a riotous read about everybody's favourite talking dog. Ages 7 - 12

A change is as good as a holiday but for Selby, the two go hand in hand. to coincide with the summer school holidays, HarperCollins will re-release four Selby favourites with a fresh new look. Selby SpacedogSelby may be keeping mum in front of his owners, but he better be careful listening to Gary Gaggs corny jokes on the Gagg Bag telephone line...Ages 7-12

All Australian children's books published from 1989 to 2000 are listed in this essential reference for those who appreciate the richness of Australian writing for children. Following the same format as volumes 1 and 2 in this series chronicling books published as early as 1774, entries include publishing details, the number of illustrations, and the awards received for each book. This third volume follows the continuing careers of authors such as Mem Fox, Bob Graham, Robin Klein, and Paul Jennings, and traces changes in the popularity of Australian themes and settings to identify publishing trends. Varied cultural aspects of modern-day life are shown, from globalization, commercialism, and the rise of the middle class in Asia to desktop publishing, outcome-based school curricula, and the modern obsession with celebrities all of which are reflected in the type and quantity of books produced by Australian writers and publishers. The wealth of included material will extend researchers' understanding of the range of Australian children's books. "

Selby, the only talking dog in Australia and perhaps the world, returns with another funny collection of jokes and riddles. 7-12 yrs.

Records details of all seperately published creative literature by Australian writers over the last two centuries. Genres covered are poetry, drama, fiction and children's writing.

Selby, the only talking dog in Australia, and perhaps the world, is back with another collection of scintillating stories about the lovable pooch from Bogusville. A change is as good as a holiday - and for Selby, the two go hand in hand. to coincide with the summer school holidays, HarperCollins will re-release four Selby favourites with a fresh new look. Selby's Secret Selby's secret is that he is the only talking dog in Australia and, perhaps, the world. With dreams of cosy fireside chats with his owners, the trifles, Selby realises his gift could change him forever from family pooch to family servant. Selby's zany misadventures while struggling to pretend he's just an ordinary barking dog will have you howling with laughter. Ages 7-12

This comprehensive reference work picks up where the author'sChildren's Book Awards International: A Directory of Awards and Winners, from Inception through 1990left off. Arranged by country, it lists awards and their winners, year by year, for illustrators and writers in children's literature from over 30 countries worldwide for the years 1990 through 2000. The particulars of each award are included, as well as information on discontinued awards. Each entry consists of the name of the award, the awarding organization (with address and phone number), a contact individual, a brief description of the award's criteria, and then a complete listing of winners from 1990 through 2000. The entries are arranged alphabetically by country, then by name of award. Indexed by awards and sponsors, titles, and names.

"...excellent coverage...essential to worldwide bibliographic coverage."--AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL. This comprehensive reference provides current finding & ordering information on more than 75,000 in-print books published in or about Australia, or written by Australian authors, organized by title, author, & keyword. You'll also find brief profiles of more than 7,000 publishers & distributors whose titles are represented, as well as information on trade associations, local agents of overseas publishers, literary awards, & more. From D.W. Thorpe.