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I tell you what, they''re turning it on here today, folks. They''re putting on a ring-a-ding-ding contest . . . And who is that lad in the number five guernsey? Specky can''t wait to get to the country and have the chance to play grassroots football for the first time . . . against adults. But more is at stake than the outcome of just one game. Who is Razorback Jack, the mysterious footy hero that Specky keeps hearing about? And what are the boys back at Booyong High up to? Can the massive underdogs, the Rivergum Redfins, serve it up to the Bull Ants? We have got a game on our hands this afternoon . . . Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more

The Booyong High BugleFooty News! Only last month, former Booyong High student Simon ''Specky'' Magee led the Gosmore Grammar Knights to victory against our courageous Booyong Lions. But now he''s back in town! Well, we at the Bugle would like to welcome Simon home, but even his best mates don''t want him on the team. And now we can''t help but wonder just how ''specky-tacular'' Magee really is . . . Will he ever play with Booyong again? Specky has questions of his own . . . Will Robbo and Danny ever talk to him again? What could possibly scare the Great McCarthy? And what''s Screamer up to now? Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more

When Specky leaves his beloved Booyong High, he''s torn between his old friends and his new team-mates. And his loyalty will be tested – on the field and off – because when he crosses that white line, Booyong becomes his enemy . . . And Gosmore Grammar expects nothing less than absolute loyalty from their new star student. Specky prepares to play a vital part in the school''s most revered sporting event – the Boots of Glory football match. But will his need to solve a mystery at the school put his footy future in jeopardy? Could the Boots of Glory be the most important footy match he has ever played? Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more

Simon ''Specky'' Magee and his Under 14s football team, the Booyong High Lions, return to battle out the second half of their league''s season. The Lions are playing well and Specky''s form is looking good – perhaps good enough to win a scholarship to a prestigious sporting school. But a knee injury sees him sidelined, and suddenly his future is filled with uncertainty. Will his team make it to the finals without him? Will he be able to play if they do? And how is he going to impress the talent scout if he can''t play footy? Meanwhile, he''ll have to deal with his rival and worst enemy, Screamer Johnson, and he will meet the mysterious Tiger Girl and the Great McCarthy. Join Specky Magee as he finds out why there''s more to being a champion than just being a legend on the field. Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more

Player Profile: Name: Simon ''SPECKY'' MageeAge: 13Code: Australian Rules FootballTeam: Booyong High Lions, Under 14''sPosition played: Star forward. Known for his SPEC-tacular marking ability and for kicking plenty of goals.What to expect this season: Specky comes face to face with a tough, talented player by the name of Derek ''Screamer'' Johnson. He was responsible for having Specky sent off during a game last season. The two boys become bitter rivals and when a popular TV show runs a nationwide football contest, Specky is relieved when everyone except Screamer decides to enter. But why is Screamer such a bully on the field? And why is he sucking up to Specky''s team-mates?Guaranteed highlights: Incredible footy action by Specky, a surprise trip and the introduction of some terrific new friends. Question on everyone''s lips: A true champion in the making, but is Specky good enough to win the Great Footy Contest? By the bestselling authors of Specky Magee. Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more

As Specky battles it out in the state carnival for a chance to play on the hallowed MCG turf, back at school he has a fight on his hands just to be allowed to play with his beloved Booyong Lions. And when his long-lost grandpa comes to visit, it''s all-out war at home as well . . .  This has been an absolute battle . . . the ultimate battle of the young guns! This September, Specky''s loyalty to his friends, his team and to AFL will be tested like never before. Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more

THE CROWD ROARED AS THE BALL ROCKETED INTO THE BACK OF THE NET.SPECKY COLLAPSED ON THE GROUND FEELING USELESS AND HUMILIATED.HE HAD NEVER FELT SO OUT OF HIS DEPTH ON A SPORTING FIELD . . . Specky has been selected to represent Australia in International Rules, taking on the Irish in a two-test competition in Ireland. Can the boys learn to play with a new set of rules and perfect their skills with the round ball before the Irish team wipes the field with them?  And is someone trying to sabotage the Aussie team''s chances of winning?  The pressure is on, and to make  matters worse Specky has some serious decisions to make about his future before he returns home . . . This trip to Ireland is no holiday and Specky will have to dig deep to face the biggest challenge of his life!I wish Specky would hurry up and get drafted.The Tigers would love to have him . . . Matthew Richardson Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more

I CLOSE MY EYES.  RIGHT.  WHEN I OPEN THEM AGAIN, THE PERSON STARING BACK AT ME FROM THIS MIRROR WILL BE ME.  PLEASE, PLEASE , MAKE IT BE ME!After a terrible accident, Gus can''t believe he''s survived.  But has he?  He''s woken up in the body of an old man and his real body is unconscious in intensive care.  Now he''s got a seventy-year-old wife, really bad taste in clothes, and everyone thinks he''s crazy.Gus lives and breathes basketball, but could he actually be playing for his life this time?Will he ever be fourteen again?A FUNNY, FAST-PACED FANTASY FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING SPECKY MAGEE SERIES.

When you''re half boy, half machine, it''s hard not to be a hero. Andy''s trying to live an ordinary life, despite his extraordinary powers . . . But when a field trip goes terribly wrong, should he save the day and risk blowing his cover? With the evil Dr Baffi on his trail, it could be the last decision he''ll ever make!

When you''re half boy, half machine, it''s hard not to be a hero. Andy''s just a regular kid with a normal, everyday life. Or is he? Why is a sinister scientist out to kidnap him? And who are his parents really? He''s about to find out, but this superhuman secret will change everything!

Andy is starting to enjoy his new life. But is he the only one who''s hiding a secret? And can the government really protect him from a single-minded bounty hunter? Andy''s parents think the safest place for him is school camp. They couldn''t be more wrong! As action-packed as Ben 10 or a James Bond movie, the Andy Roid books are the next big thing in series fiction for boys. Book Three in this series.

When you''re half boy, half machine, it''s hard not to be a hero. Andy and Judd are on a mission, but will Andy''s awesome powers be enough? Or will someone Andy cares about lose their life to protect him? It''s the toughest night of Andy''s life, and he''ll have to summon all his courage to outwit a merciless enemy!

Can Andy save the people who mean the most to him? Can he take the fight to the enemy and win? And will his powers be used for good or evil? This time, there''s nowhere left to turn and everything is on the line!

For the first time Andy is on his own, but will having the time of his life put all their lives in jeopardy? Because when you''re a superhero, a simple mistake can have terrible consequences!

Andy and Judd are undercover in Switzerland. Their mission is to find the headquarters of the evil Blaireau Corporation, but why is Judd so freaked out? One thing''s for sure, Andy''s upgraded powers and hardware are certainly going to get a workout!

It''s official - Andy''s joining the secret service. But when he''s sent on a job halfway through his training, is he up to the challenge? With no back-up and no experience, this life-or-death mission will be the ultimate test!

Andy and Judd have blown their cover - so when Judd goes missing, can Andy risk going after him? With the police, the Agency and the evil Blaireau Corporation looking for him, this time it''s Andy versus the world!

Judd''s on a rescue mission, and he''s brought Andy along as his weapon of choice. Can Andy help Judd and bring down the forces of evil and still stay true to what he believes in? The pressure''s on and the stakes have never been higher!

The football adventure that started it all! Simon Magee is twelve and mad about Aussie Rules. He''s even got a nickname – ''Specky'' – because he takes such spectacular marks. But his family hates footy… So why is there a baby photo of him dressed in footy gear? Determined to find out the truth, Specky uncovers more than he ever bargained for. Specky Magee is a one gulp book to be read fast and easily . . . Australian Book Review It''s encouraging Aussie Kids to read and enjoy Aussie culture . . . Eddie McGuire, the Herald Sun

Get sporty with these great new books for beginner readers. Joe marked the footy.  He ran with it as fast as he could.  Then he handballed to Angus. ''Dropping the ball!'' shouted the umpire.   Joe is awesome at footy.  So why is handballing so hard?

Ben dived. Jessica dived. Oliver dived. And Emma went WHACK! It was the belly-whacker of all belly-whackers. Emma is a swimming superstar. But can she learn to dive?

FWOOOOMP! It was a killer kick, straight through goals. Abby did a victory dance and skipped around Joe and Lizzie. Abby always wins at soccer. So why won''t Pete join her team?

''Yes!'' yelled Stefan. He threw his arms up in the air. ''Game, set and match to me! But there was no one else to cheer him on. Stefan has winning racquet skills. But will he ever play a real game of tennis?

Time was running out. Jessica looked up at the ring. With an almighty toss, she tooka shot at the basket. Everyone held their breath . . . Jessica is a basketball all-star. So why does she need lucky shoes?

Do you want to give up?'' said Vinnie.''No way!'' Luca said. ''I can beat you.''But he was starting to wonder if he could . . . Luca never loses at handball. But can he beat the Handball King?

Lizzie knew everything there was to know about netball. Here dream was to become a famous netball coach one day...Lizzie loves to talk about netball. So why don''t her teammates want to listen?

Pete dropped to his knees, knowing he wouldn’t reach the ball in time.He was devastated. It was all over! Pete’s family is crazy for cricket. But can his team take home the Jacaranda Cup?

Lucy willed herself to run faster. But the girl was sprinting ahead of her! This can’t be happening, she thought. Lucy loves being a champion at Little Athletics. But what if she can’t win first place?