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Issue Details: First known date: 2005... 2005 Girlz Rock!
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y separately published work icon Hair Scare Holly Smith Dinbergs , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2005 7365825 2005 single work children's fiction children's

'What better way for Jess and Sophie to fill in a boring Saturday than to get into each other’s hair. But Sophie’s well-oiled locks fill the girls with dread and Jess’s not-so-stylish hair style really adds some colour!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan , 2005
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y separately published work icon Diary Disaster Holly Smith Dinbergs , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2005 7365785 2005 single work children's fiction children's

'Sophie has a real drama on her hands and she needs Jess’s help. Someone’s been reading Sophie’s diary—her brother, she suspects—and she wants to catch him red-handed. So the girls hatch a plan with purr-fect results!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan , 2005
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y separately published work icon Netball Showdown Jacqueline Arena , South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2005 Z1398559 2005 single work children's fiction children's

'While Rachel is helping Ellie to shoot with her new netball, two boys grab the ball and race off. So the challenge for the ball is on. Will this be the end of Ellie’s netball days or will she become a star of a different kind?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2005
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y separately published work icon The Sleepover Julie Elizabeth Mullins , South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2005 Z1398594 2005 single work children's fiction children's

'Ellie is sleeping over at Rachel's house and the girls have planned a fun night. Rachel's dopey brother pulls his usual stunts but it's the game of Truth or Dare that really hots things up!'

South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2005
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y separately published work icon Bowling Buddies Holly Smith Dinbergs , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2005 7365749 2005 single work children's fiction children's

'Ellie and Rachel are set up at the local bowling alley, complete with shoes, balls and iced tea. But pretty soon the girls realise they’re not alone as the local bully boys and Rocko’s girlfriend join in the game.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan , 2005
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y separately published work icon School Play Stars Julie Elizabeth Mullins , South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2005 Z1398590 2005 single work children's fiction children's

'Rosa has roped Jules into trying out for the latest school play—“The Goldilocks Rap”—and surprise, surprise, Jules has the lead. But on opening night, amid lots of nerves, it’s Rosa who gets the unexpected limelight!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2005
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y separately published work icon Pool Pals Holly Smith Dinbergs , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2005 7365865 2005 single work children's fiction children's

'Rosa and Jules are in the school swimming carnival. Last year Jules swam with her lucky ankle bracelet on, but now it’s lost. She’ll never be able to do any good without it … or will she? Especially with Rosa on the case!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan , 2005
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y separately published work icon Horsing Around Jacqueline Arena , South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2005 Z1398551 2005 single work children's fiction children's

'Jules and Rosa can’t wait to ride horses at Aunty Kate’s farm. Rosa’s new to it and is dying to try. She meets Jasper and Dusty and Bucky too, but none are quite right until the littlest horse with the biggest problem appears!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2005
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y separately published work icon Girl Pirates Shey Kettle , South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2005 Z1398538 2005 single work children's fiction children's

'Mai and Carly are sailing the high seas in Carly’s backyard. As these girl pirates prepare to attack the Boogie Boy pirates next door, the sweet smell of victory seems close, but then Carly’s mum finds her empty perfume bottle.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2005
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y separately published work icon Surf Girls Shey Kettle , South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2005 Z1398534 2005 single work children's fiction children's

'It’s summer holidays at the beach and Carly and Mai can’t wait to hit the surf. They’re just dying to compete with each other wave to wave, but what starts off as a surf-off between the girls ends up as an on-land disaster.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2005
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y separately published work icon Newspaper Scoop Jacqueline Arena , South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2006 Z1398563 2006 single work children's fiction children's South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2006
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y separately published work icon Snowball Attack Jacqueline Arena , South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2006 Z1398576 2006 single work children's fiction children's South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2006
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y separately published work icon Dog on the Loose Holly Smith Dinbergs , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2006 7365942 2006 single work children's fiction children's

'A cat jumps in front of Jess’s new puppy and sends him flying … out of Sophie’s hands and out of sight. Just as he seems lost forever, there’s a knock at the door. Could this be good news?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan , 2006
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y separately published work icon Escalator Escapade Holly Smith Dinbergs , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2006 7365982 2006 single work children's fiction children's

'Sophie and Jess are trying on jewellery at the local shops. But the girls get “stuck” when they lose a ring on the escalator, and learn the hard way that what goes up must come down… '

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan , 2006
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y separately published work icon Cooking Catastrophe Holly Smith Dinbergs , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2006 7365906 2006 single work children's fiction children's

'Sophie and Jess decide to bake some bickies without a recipe. “Just mix everything together and cook it!” But a surprise package in the oven shows the girls that where there’s smoke, there’s fire… '

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan , 2006
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y separately published work icon Talent Quest Shey Kettle , South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2006 Z1398542 2006 single work children's fiction children's South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2006
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y separately published work icon Wild Ride Shey Kettle , South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2006 Z1398546 2006 single work children's fiction children's South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2006
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y separately published work icon Camping Chaos Shey Kettle , South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2006 Z1398516 2006 single work children's fiction children's South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2006
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y separately published work icon Mummy Mania Holly Smith Dinbergs , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2006 7366023 2006 single work children's fiction children's

'Jules and Rosa are exploring the museum. They discover Modern Art and ancient Egyptian relics, but the most unexpected sighting is of their favourite singer … or so they think!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan , 2006
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y separately published work icon Skater Chicks Jacqueline Arena , South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2006 Z1398569 2006 single work children's fiction children's South Yarra : Macmillan Education , 2006
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y separately published work icon Birthday Party Bedlam Jacqueline Arena , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2008 7366063 2008 single work children's fiction children's

'Rachel is planning party games for her little cousin’s birthday and talks Ellie into helping her. One disaster follows another, especially when Rachel’s brother adds to the bedlam. Rachel’s mother is definitely not happy!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan , 2008
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y separately published work icon Pony Club Jacqueline Arena , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2008 7366223 2008 single work children's fiction children's

'While at the pony club, Ellie and Rachel make friends with a beautiful black stallion they call "Sir Bob". Their imagination runs wild as they ride off on Sir Bob in search of romance, adventure and a milkshake blender.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan , 2008
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y separately published work icon Doubles Trouble Shey Kettle , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2008 7366143 2008 single work children's fiction children's

'Carly and Mai are off to watch the Australian Open Tennis Championships. When they come face to face with the world champion Williams sisters, it’s a dream come true. Just wait till their friends hear about this!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan , 2008
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y separately published work icon Soccer Crazy Shey Kettle , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2008 7366262 2008 single work children's fiction children's

'Carly and Mai are determined to join the school soccer team and nobody can stop them—especially not the dreaded Hoover boys! But when they arrive at their practice session without a ball, the Hoover boys get in on the act after all.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan , 2008
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y separately published work icon Dance Fever Holly Smith Dinbergs , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2008 7366103 2008 single work children's fiction children's

'It’s party time for Sophie, but she’s nervous about her dancing. While Sophie’s brother does his best to annoy them, Jess shows Sophie some good dance moves. Will Sophie learn to dance in time for the party?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan , 2008
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y separately published work icon Minigolf Face-off Holly Smith Dinbergs , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2008 7366183 2008 single work children's fiction children's

'When Sophie introduces Jess to the world of minigolf, she is confident she's going to beat Jess easily. But Jess has a few surprises up her sleeve - or are they in her pocket?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan , 2008
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y separately published work icon Trapeze Dreams Holly Smith Dinbergs , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2008 7366303 2008 single work children's fiction children's

'A circus trip inspires Jules and Rosa to try some daredevil feats of their own. But swinging on a trapeze is not as easy as it looks, and Rosa’s dreams of flying come to a sudden end!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan , 2008
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y separately published work icon Two at the Zoo Holly Smith Dinbergs , South Yarra : Macmillan , 2008 7366343 2008 single work children's fiction children's

'Jules and Rosa have lost their classmates while on an excursion at the zoo. While looking for their group the girls run into the last thing they want to see – an angry tiger! Can Rosa save the day?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

South Yarra : Macmillan , 2008

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Works about this Work

Success Rocks Student Author Andrew Murfett , 2005 single work column
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 24 July 2005; (p. 6)
Success Rocks Student Author Andrew Murfett , 2005 single work column
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 24 July 2005; (p. 6)

Awards

2006 winner KOALA Awards Younger Readers Awarded to the series as a whole
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