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It''s the first footy game on the new oval and Nick and his team, the Cobar Creek Crocs, are desperate to win the golden cup. But when the cup is removed from its cabinet it turns into a terrifying metal monster, hungry to destroy everything in its path. And only Nick can stop it. This time Nick''s not just playing for a win, he''s playing for his life! ''Thanks to Kick it to Nick you no longer have to leave footy out on the field!'' Jonathan Brown, AFL star

Nick has been named the captain of the Cobar Creek Crocs. It''s a dream come true, but the pressure is intense. He needs to get his team to work together, but they think he''s a power-hungry monster. Only Nick''s friends know that he''s also turning into a real-life monster – and maybe he''s not the only one. Can they find out what''s causing it all before it''s too late to change Nick back?''Great stuff - finally some great books about AFL, like I used to read when I was a kid!'' Steve Johnson, AFL star

After a long first half of the season, the Crocs might finally have a chance to win a game. But when mutant bugs start burrowing up from beneath the oval to attack, there may not even be a team left to take the field. If Nick and his friends can''t figure out how to stop the bugs, losing the game will be the least of their problems!''Make it your goal to collect every Kick it to Nick!'' Brent ''Boomer'' Harvey, AFL Star

Nick has been replaced as captain, right before the Crocs'' big game. It''s his worst footy nightmare come true. And just when he thought all the mutant bugs were destroyed, the Queen bug rises. She has the whole school in her sights and she''s not happy. It''s Nick, Ella and Bruiser versus their nastiest, ugliest enemy yet!''Get reading this series - you''re sure to get a kick out of it!'' Will Minson, AFL Star

Nick finds school Science Week far from boring when robot prototypes known as footybots visit for a demonstration game. But the footybots go haywire and cause chaos on the oval. How will Nick and his teammates outplay these pint-sized pests? ''Kick it to Nick is filled with full-on footy fun!'' Matthew Kreuzer, AFL Star

It''s the closing round of the footy season and the Crocs plan to give it their all and finally score a victory. So the last thing Nick and his friends need is to be confronted by a swarm of vicious fanged footballs. Nick is used to chasing footys. He never expected to be chased by them! ''The only excuse for not reading the play, is if you''re reading Kick it to Nick instead!'' Trent Cotchin, AFL Star

The Crocs have scraped into the finals! And at a last-minute training session Nick learns what''s buried beneath the oval. But the freaky discovery causes a T-Rex fossil to come to life. . . If Nick can''t stop the T-Rex, the day of Nick''s final might be Nick''s final day! Kick it to Nick is the perfect way to get young footy fans reading. Ryan Griffen, AFL Star http://www.facebook.com/kickittonick http://twitter.com/kickittonick http:/www.kickittonick.com  

The Crocs have won the chance to play at half-time during the AFL Grand Final. It doesn''t get any better than this. But their old enemy Cactus is back. He''s greener and meaner than ever and he''s out to destroy football for good. Can Nick, Ella and Bruiser win the game and save everyone in the MCG? Kick it to Nick is the number one series about the number one game in town! Bryce Gibbs, AFL Star http://www.facebook.com/kickittonick http://twitter.com/kickittonick http:/www.kickittonick.com

Stuff Happens is an important series for boys about everyday challenges. Created by Susannah McFarlane, the series editor, the series includes stories by authors Tony Wilson, Andrew Daddo, Philip Gwynne, Will Kostakis, Scot Gardner, Pat Flynn, Alex McDiarmid, Justin D''Ath, Adrian Beck, James Valentine and James Roy. Each book features a different character and follows them as they overcome a particular everyday challenge. Aimed at boys aged between 7 and 11, the Stuff Happens series explores those everyday struggles in life that boys can sometimes be reluctant to express: quarrels with mates, a bad day at school, fear of disappointing mum and dad, rejection and not fitting in. Stuff Happens. Real-life stories for boys. Suitable for beginner and newly confident readers. Stuff happens sometimes. Everyday stuff. At school, at home, with sport, with mates. For Dale it happened during a school play. Dale is a story about an odd but likeable redhead who decides to take revenge on Dan, the coolest kid in school. Dale intends to embarrass Dan during the finale of their school play, but as the big moment approaches Dale has second thoughts. But is he too late to stop the plan he''s put in place?

Life’s tough when your name’s Derek. You’re destined to be uncool. But Derek is determined to find something – anything – that will make him SUPERCOOL! Could the answer be winning a dance-off against his archenemy at the upcoming school disco?

After accidentally going viral, Derek is now on a mission to DELIBERATELY go viral! After all, what''s more SUPERCOOL than being an internet hit? The only problem is, none of his ideas are quite working out as he expected. But Derek''s not the type to give up. No way! He is determined to achieve VIRAL VICTORY – even if it''s the last thing he ever does.

Derek’s not a natural athlete – far from it! But when AWESOMENESS is on the line, he’s willing to do what it takes. But all Derek’s plans go out the window when the race begins. Could the rumours of a scary old witch who lurks in the bush turn out to be TRUE?