Jol Temple

Ludicrous Legends is a hilarious new junior fiction series that reimagines myths in a fun way for early readers, 7 to 10 years old. Hector and his best friend, a centaur named Hylo, are about to be tested on Greek mythology by their teacher Mr Socrates. Join them as they come to grips with the mighty Minotaur, the famous Trojan...

Book Week is always the best week of the year! But when Alice Toolie and Jimmy Cook get involved, it's set for disaster. From kooky costume ideas to accidental author visits, nothing is safe. It's no wonder they've been fired as Library Monitors! The only way they'll get their jobs back is by winning First Prize in the book parade....

Set the dial to catastrophe! Alice Toolie and her worst enemy Jimmy Cook have a huge problem. Their birthday parties are on the same day and they have both invited the whole class. Disaster! There's only one solution. A cake-off. Whoever wins gets to party. Literally. Before long, it's ferocious Woodland Princesses vs Antarctic Explorers in this hilarious book from...

Something very bad has happened to Alice Toolie. Her secret diary has been read by her worst enemy - Jimmy Cook. It's war! Until Ms Fennel decides that Alice and Jimmy need to make peace and become pen pals for the term.And it works. Before long, Alice and Jimmy are planning to make billions of dollars for the school fete...

HONOUR BOOK: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2017 Captain Jimmy Cook Discovers Third Grade tells the tale of Jimmy Cook, a boy who finds he has quite a lot in common with the explorer Captain James Cook. Convinced they are related, Jimmy is determined to complete Captain Cook's journey after learning about his unfortunate demise in Hawaii. His...

Captain Jimmy Cook Discovers X Marks the Spot by Kate Temple and Jol Temple follows the thrilling adventures of Captain Jimmy Cook, who is on the verge of making a Top Secret Important Discovery. A discovery even more vital than anything the other Captain Cook from the olden days ever uncovered—a real dinosaur footprint! Everyone knows that beneath a real...

Following her beak, on long gangly legs, Ibis spies something shiny—glittering eggs! But there are kids on a hunt! And a bunny on the loose! Shoo, Bin Chicken! Scram, Garbage Goose! It’s Easter morning and there are eggs everywhere. Ibis had better hop to it and get hunting!

Bah humbug! The city is buzzing, shoppers run this way and that, there’s carols and lights and a Santa Claus hat! But if a bird is clever ... if a bird is a smartie ... a bird can still have a fabulous Christmas party! Ibis is in a flap and can’t find any trash, but Bush Turkey knows exactly where...

Diving in dumpsters, traipsing through trash! Rummaging through rubbish, making a splash! Revolting! they snort, starting to sicken. Trash Turkey! Dumpster Duck! Bin Chicken! Bin Chicken Trash Treasury by Kate Temple and Jol Temple is a lively exploration of the world of those mischievous birds with a penchant for refuse. Witness their antics and discover why they evoke such strong...

Christmas Chaos (Bush Turkey #3) by Kate Temple and Jol Temple Ho-Ho ... Uh-Oh! Christmas is coming really, really soon, and Turkey needs decorations by this afternoon! He heads off to the store; Bin Chicken’s there too. Watch out, Santa Claus! It’s a Christmas hullabaloo! Follow all the festive feathery fun in this new Christmas story from the bestselling creators...

With a wobbly dive and a gangly leap, here comes Bin Chicken in a feathery heap! Shoo! say the kids as she flaps on her way. Bin Chickens aren’t welcome at school sports day! Go Team Ibis! It’s sports carnival time and Ibis has teamed up with some friends. But they aren’t running to the finish line... they’re racing to...

Surf’s Up! Benny, Scrap and Tweeter are off for a day at the seaside. But the squawky seagulls think they own the beach ... and they have a pesky plan to get rid of bin chickens once and for all! Is this trashy trio headed for a total wipe-out?! Bin Chicken's Wipe-out! (Trashy Tales #2) by Kate Temple and Jol...

Roy is an ordinary bird in every way. He is not the biggest, or the smallest. His squawk is not the loudest or the quietest. He even follows the same football team as everyone else. He was very normal except for one thing – he has arms. Absolutely nobody knows – and Roy would like to keep it that way......

Diving in dumpsters, traipsing through trash! Rummaging through rubbish, making a splash! ‘Revolting!’ they snort, starting to sicken, ‘Trash Turkey! Dumpster Duck! Bin Chicken!’ One bird’s trash is another bird’s treasure—find out why the ibis is the queen of the rubbish pile!

Diving in dumpsters, traipsing through trash! Rummaging through rubbish, making a splash! Revolting! they snort, starting to sicken, Trash Turkey! Dumpster Duck! Bin Chicken! One bird’s trash is another bird’s treasure—find out why the ibis is the queen of the rubbish pile!

This is Goat. He’s a pretty great goat. In fact, he thinks he’s the Greatest of All Time! But some of Goat’s friends are great too. Who is really the Goat? Find out in G.O.A.T. by Kate Temple and Jol Temple.

A new neighbour’s moved in, making a terrible mess. Do you know who it is? Can you take a guess? His name is Bush Turkey! Some call him Scrub. But the man with the hose calls him the world’s biggest grub! Now the garden’s stripped bare. Turkey’s kicked all the hay! ‘Buzz Off!’ the man cries. ‘I need a holiday!’...

This is Goat. He loves to laugh out loud. But Duck can’t make a LOL that will make anyone LOL! Can Goat help?

There are two sides to every story ... A whale has become stranded on the beach, but the tiny puffins are far, far too small to help. When Move that Mountain is read in reverse, the puffins realise they are not too little to help—together they can fix the problem. A heart-warming and inspirational story about how even the smallest...

“Buzz off, Bin Chicken, you stinky sensation! Find somewhere else for your dinner reservation!” Ibis is on the lookout for food, but she’s not welcome anywhere! Until she spies the most amazing dinner of all... Winner Winner Bin Chicken Dinner!

Wading through bin juice, sticky with grime, Ibis’s tummy is rumbling ... it’s nearly lunchtime! Buzz off! Scram! Shoo! We don’t feed bin chickens here at the zoo! It’s feeding time at the zoo and no-one is sharing their lunch. Luckily, Ibis knows just how to steal some snacks ... and the spotlight!

Bush Turkey is building, flinging mess far and wide, when suddenly he spies shiny eggs there outside! Turkey gathers them up and takes off with a run ... and crashes into a pile of hot cross buns! ‘Stop!’ yells the baker. But Bush Turkey’s long gone. ‘I’ve got to find out where these eggs belong!’ Get ready for the most...

Bin Chicken's Wild Ride (Trashy Tales #3) by Kate Temple and Jol Temple is a delightful adventure for young readers. Uh-Oh! It’s the school holidays and all the playgrounds are deserted. No school means... no snacks! So Benny and his friends, Tweeter and Scrap, are heading off to the funfair to find their lunch. But when the sneaky seagulls follow...

Ludicrous Legends is a hilarious junior-fiction series that reimagines myths in a fun way for early readers, 7 to 10 years old. When his three-headed dog eats his homework, Hector has to get some help from his centaur bestie, Hylo. Together they've got the basics of Greek mythology covered: Icarus's dad started an airline, Pandora needs a refund on that...

Diving in dumpsters, traipsing through trash! Rummaging through rubbish, making a splash! ‘Revolting!’ they snort, starting to sicken, Trash Turkey! Dumpster Duck! Bin Chicken! One bird’s trash is another bird’s treasure—find out why the ibis is the queen of the rubbish pile!

He’s an unusual fellow, really quite quirky. He has many names, but let’s call him Bush Turkey! His bald head is red, he’s impeccably dressed. And right now he’s building the world’s best-ever nest! With timber and sticks slapped together with plaster ... will Bush Turkey’s nest be a hit? Or a wonky disaster?!

Bin Chicken Lights Up The Night by Kate Temple and Jol Temple follows the adventurous Bin Chicken, who has been flying and starts to feel quite spent when she catches a marvellous scent. Spices fill the air, with rice and curries simmering. ‘Delicious,’ she declares, ‘that’s my dinner!’ It's Diwali, and Ibis crash-lands in the midst of a colourful and...

Bah humbug! The city is buzzing, shoppers run this way and that, there’s carols and lights and a Santa Claus hat! But if a bird is clever... if a bird is a smartie... a bird can still have a fabulous Christmas party! Ibis is in a flap and can’t find any trash, but Bush Turkey knows exactly where to find...