James Roy

From a town near you comes thirteen linked stories, spanning a year in the lives of thirteen young people. You'll live their love and loss, grief, humour and passion; feel their hope and hopelessness. From the serendipity of an unexpected moment of connection to the sadness of leaving home and the pain of the desperate decisions we make, these stories...

The eighth book in the Chook Doolan series. In Let's Do Diwali, Chook Doolan is excited to learn about the colourful and vibrant festival of Diwali. Chook's curiosity leads to various adventures as he explores this joyous celebration, discovering new customs and traditions along the way. The story is filled with warmth and humour, making it a delightful read for...

Chook's friend Joe doesn't have a pet to bring to Pet Day. To cheer him up, Chook decides they should try to find him a pet for just a day. But Joe is so sad he can't even come up with a plan. (And that's his best thing.) Can Chook think of a plan to help his friend? And will...

Uh-oh, it's time for school camp and Chook does not want to go. Camp is supposed to be for the fourth years, so how come Chook has to go this year? Camp is a dangerous place, full of snakes and all kinds of scary things. Maybe Chook can just skip this time. Will Chook find the courage to go to...

The Doolans are taking a family holiday to see the cousins. Will Chook have anything in common with them? Chook Doolan: On the Road is a delightful tale where Chook is on holiday and meant to play with his cousins. But they're just little girls! What can Chook do? When one of his cousins shows an interest in chess, Chook's...