Books by Ann Cameron

Your wildest dreams can come true!Julian and Huey want to give their dad the best birthday present ever something he has always dreamed of. But what could that be? They watch Dad while he s sleeping to find out.It s hard to read someone s thoughts, but Julian finds a way. And it seems that Dad s biggest dream is . . . two big snakes! Or is it . . . ?

Bestselling classic The Stories Julian Tells is just the beginning! Get ready for more of Julian''s wonderful family and imagination in the Julian''s World chapter book series!  Secret agents Julian, Huey, and Gloria are already heroes. They have rescued a dog and saved a toddler from drowning. But what they really want is to nab a real-live bank robber. Just when it looks like they might catch the crook, the police chief steps in. The supersleuths find that they''re the ones who are in trouble—with a capital T!"The humor is effective and the action nonstop." —The Bulletin"A quick and interesting read . . . the plot is well developed, and the characters are aptly drawn." —School Library Journal

Juan lives in Guatemala, in the mountains. It is a poor but beautiful place, with volcanoes rising from the shores of a blue lake, and flocks of brilliantly plumed wild parrots living in the trees.Juan is a shoe-shine boy. Although he s only seven years old, he works hard every day to earn his keep. He has lived with his grandmother since his parents abandoned him.But Juan dreams of other things. Most of all, he longs to go to school like other children his age . . .

Huey has a bright idea!Huey wants to surprise his mum on Mother's Day, so he invents banana spaghetti. It takes a bit of help from Dad to get it right, but Huey is determined to show everyone that he is just as clever as his big brother, Julian. And when Huey beats his fear of the dark, he proves he is just as brave too.

Did you know that frogs wear shoes?That eating broccoli makes you super strong?Or that you can even move the sun if you put your mind to it?Julian can t stop telling stories or getting into trouble!

Little fibs can lead to big trouble!Julian hates bicycles. He thinks they are boring and stupid . . . and maybe just a little bit scary. But his best friend, Gloria, has just got a new bike, and all she wants is to go cycling with him.Julian needs to think of an excuse, and fast. Surely anything is better than braving a bicycle. Even if it means sweeping floors, weeding the garden and doing chores all summer . . .

Never leave a yummy pudding lying around!Dad makes a pudding that tastes like a whole raft of lemons and a night on the sea. But then he does something really silly. He goes for a nap and leaves Julian in charge. Bad idea. Before he knows it, Julian s in a sticky situation. And that s just one of his many adventures, which involve catalogue cats, cave-boy teeth . . . and a new next-door neighbour!

Julian to the rescue!Grown-ups aren t very good at solving crimes. That s why it s time for Julian, Huey and Gloria to take matters into their own hands. The crime-busting kids go on a mission to track down wanted criminals. They have a special motto, a secret code and plenty of plans. All they need now is their first crook . . .