Claire Robertson – illustratör

A hilarious series for fans of CLARICE BEAN and RUBY REDFORT.The funniest series for girls since CLARICE BEAN!Meet Tan. She's funny. She's lively. She has the mind of a Great Detective ...Dear DiaryIt's official. Our whole family has moved to the country. the pets are disturbed and restless. My sisters are disturbed and restless - although that's normal. What is not normal is a cursed fox and a haunted clubhouse. that is definitely unnormal.At least the country people now have an expert in their midst. Someone with a cool head and a sharp eye. Someone who can solve intriguing mysteries and knows how to keep detailed Secret Spy Files.Really, it's lucky I came along when I did.ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK - "A really delightful story with a sassy, good-hearted character. Highly recommended for ages 8-11." Lindy

Tan's back. She's bolder. She's brighter. But is she ... jinxed?The new book in the funniest series since CLARICE BEAN!Tan's back. She's bolder. She's brighter.But is she ... jinxed?Dear DiaryI am writing to you with the aid of my Mail Order Moose Pen - you know, the one that had edible antlers ...Dad put an old tram in our back paddock. It has Follow Me through the Shadow painted on it. Obviously that tram is full of secrets. I bet it is even haunted. the problem is I can't get inside. I am banned.Just as well I am a Secret Spy. Just as well I am cunning and ... stealthy.this could be my biggest case. this could make me famous.It is exciting to be me.Truly Tan'utterly blooming with possibility and adventure' Junior Books+Publishing, Four-star reviewAges 8-12

Tan is back in another deliciously spooky adventure! Book 3 in the bestselling series that kids describe as 'seriously hilarious' and 'fabulously funny'.Tan and the Chosen Few have another mystery on their hands... the 'stonies' (stone animal statues) around Peppercorn Valley have been mysteriously disappearing. But who would steal them? What could the thief want with a stone emu or flamingo? this mystery is truly baffling! It's a good thing tan has the mind of a Great Detective... A brilliant chapter series for fans of Alice-Miranda, Judy Moody and the Famous Five. Ages: 8-12

Tan Callahan, Great Detective, is back in a series that has been described as 'interesting, exciting and excellent!'Tan has never been fond of the old machinery shed. It's dusty and airless, full of dark secrets and bad memories. There's a mountain of junk in there too: broken chairs, sideboards, couches, books and overcoats. But worse still is the creepy portrait of an unnamed little girl. She has cold, dark eyes and a gloomy face. And if the girl isn't scary enough, the china doll she's holding looks downright malicious. Tan vows to avoid the shed and the portrait at all costs. But when Great Aunt Aggie comes to stay, Tan discovers there's a whole lot more to the portrait than she ever imagined. There's a whole lot more to Great Aunt Aggie, too.

The next adventure in the best-selling Truly Tan series. Ages: 8-12 Verity Crisp's cousin has come to Peppercorn Valley. Her name is Ophelia Crisp, she is nearly ten and she has messy hair. She is also sullen, secretive and shrouded in mystery.  Before long Tan has reasons to suspect that Ophelia is a thief. But a Secret Spy should never jump to conclusions, so Tan sets out to build Ophelia's profile - and discover once and for all if she is a criminal.  Tan's investigations lead her deeper into the secret life of Ophelia Crisp and, when Ophelia disappears, it is up to Tan to piece the clues together and find her before it is too late. Ages: 8 +

The next title in the best-selling and very popular Truly Tan series. Way out in the country, Mrs Topple is Tan's closest neighbour. But Mrs Topple has gone on a cruise and Tan is in charge of security at the Topple cottage. Tan is also looking after the garden and watering the plants. But mostly she's in charge of security. Which is just as well because something suspicious is going on. A strange car has been coming and going and a shadowy figure has been spotted snooping around. And now Tan has noticed items moving around in the garden - on their own! As tensions mount, Tan decides a stake-out is in order. Little does she know she is walking straight into a trap.Ages: 8 years+

'Truly Tan: Baffled! was like going into a lolly shop for three hours - that's how good this book was'- Ellie, age 11It is winter in Peppercorn Valley and Tan and her very best friend Gloria go to a bonfire. At school. At night.They also go on a lantern walk and spy on Journeys End.Journeys End is the creepiest house in Peppercorn Valley. And the old ladies who live there have painted weird symbols all over the outside walls.What could the symbols mean? And is the house haunted and if so, are the old ladies in danger?Tan has a hunch they are, but this mystery is complicated and she is baffled!PRAISE FOR TRULY TAN: BAFFLED!'I wish I could be best friends with Tan in real life! She's funny, brave and clever and an AWESOME spy!' Maia, age 11'I finished reading this book in one go in two hours! The book was Truly Tan-tastic!' Tilda, age 10 'This is the ultimate must read of the century. I would love to be Tan and solve all the mysteries.' Heather, age 9'I love the Tan books so much. I read the whole series in one week!' Declan, age 10PRAISE FOR TRULY TAN:'utterly blooming with possibility and adventure' --Junior Books+Publishing, four-star review'This is great reading for children from early to middle primary school. We need more of Tan.' -- CBCA Reading Time'A really delightful story with a sassy, good-hearted character. Highly recommended for ages 8-11' -- Abbey's Bookshop'This is a thoroughly modern, funny and Australian version of Enid Blyton's Secret Seven. Great fun for ages 8 to 12' -- Readings