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Issue Details: First known date: 2018... 2018 The Champion Charlies
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y separately published work icon The Mix-Up Adrian Beck , Melbourne : Viking , 2018 13983505 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'Charles was the best player in the boys’ football team. Charlotte was the best player in the girls’ side. But this season they’re both playing in the same mixed team. Is there room for two Champion Charlies on one side? And can they get past their rivalry to help form the greatest football team Jindaberg Primary has ever seen?

'With prankster teammates, a karaoke coach, dancing dads and an arch rival with an axe to grind, the Champion Charlies soon learn that achieving success is not going to be easy . . . but it sure will be fun!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Boot It Adrian Beck , Sydney : Random House Australia , 2018 14073809 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'A hilarious, fun-filled junior fiction series for boys and girls that celebrates the great world game of football! Developed in partnership with Football Federation Australia.

'The Jindaberg Jets season is well underway, but the Jets are still without a win and the team is out of sorts. Charles seems to have lost his ability to score goals – coincidentally, he’s also lost his special boots! Meanwhile, Benji is struggling with co-captain Charlotte’s super serious approach to training.

'The search for the missing boots begins, and in this case, everyone’s a suspect! Will the two champion Charlies be able solve this mystery AND find their winning form?'  (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon The Knockout Cup Adrian Beck , North Sydney : Penguin Random House Australia , 2018 14689464 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'A hilarious junior fiction series for boys and girls that celebrates the great world game of football! Developed in partnership with Football Federation Australia.

'When the Jindaberg Jets are selected to play in the Knockout Cup it’s time to hit the road! This year, the cup is being hosted by the previous winners, Wombat Creek FC. The Jets can’t wait, but what should be a fun adventure soon turns into a full-blown camping and football disaster.

'The Wombat’s captain, Dirty Damo, has it in for CJ, and Charlotte’s not coping well with the lack of structure. The Jets’ are determined to make their mark on the field, but just how far will they go for a win? ' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon The Grand Finale Adrian Beck , North Sydney : Penguin Random House Australia , 2018 14689399 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'The Jets have reached the Grand Final against their arch rivals, the Hammerheads. The build-up to the game is intense and a few of the Jets are starting to crack under the pressure. To make matters worse, CJ's sworn enemy, Lenny 'the gorilla' Lincoln, is leading the attack for the Hammerheads.

'Charlotte's the only one who can get the Jets back on track. But will her tactics be enough when they're out on the field and faced with penalty shoot-out to decide the winner? '  (Publication summary)

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First known date: 2018
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