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Jess Black Jess Black i(A138325 works by)
Also writes as: J. S. Black
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon To the Rescue Jess Black , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2022 23217660 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'Abby can’t believe she is finally going to get her own pony! But Piper has a bad feeling about the farm they visit, so she comes up with a plan. But will Abby need a pony at all when Pepper Creek Pony Club might shut down?'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Riding Out Jess Black , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 21552787 2021 single work children's fiction children's

Shelley is ready for an overnight riding adventure!

'Shelley can’t wait for the Pony Club Ride Out—three days and nights of riding and camping under the stars. But the week before the big event, her pony, Banjo, starts limping. Will Shelley be stuck at home while her friends have the adventure of a lifetime?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon A New Friend Jess Black , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 20093853 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'When Abby moves from the city to the country, she misses her old life. Despite her fear of horses, she visits Pepper Creek Pony Club in the hope of making friends. But Abby quickly learns that being a horse-girl is harder than she thought. Will Abby ever make a new friend?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Pepper Creek Ponies Jess Black , 2021 Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 20093790 2021 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon Hired Hound Jess Black , Sydney : Lothian , 2020 19121447 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'The cats' neighbours, The Stinkletons, hire a guard dog to keep the cats quiet. Now reduced to creating as little noise as possible, they need a solution fast, and as usual it comes in the form of a little girl in a cat suit.'(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Bath Time Jess Black , Sydney : Lothian , 2020 19121329 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'A warmly funny junior-fiction series about a little girl, Kitty, who believes she can be anything she dreams, even a cat. She arrives on the doorstep of a house full of music-mad felines whose lives are turned upside down as they attempt to teach her how to be human.

'The cats realise that Kitty needs to have a bath, but that's easier said than done in a house full of cats who hate water!' 

(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Teddy's Bear Jess Black , Sydney : Lothian , 2020 19121219 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'What could be better that a cuddly teddy bear? How about a real-life grizzly bear! Kitty and the bear spend a fun-filled afternoon together, but it doesn't take long for Kitty to realise that having a grizzly bear for a playmate may be a little more trouble that she thought.

'Kitty is Not a Cat is a warmly funny junior-fiction series about Kitty, a little girl who believes she can be anything she dreams - even a cat. When Kitty arrives on the doorstep of a house full of music-mad felines, their lives are turned upside down as they attempt to teach her how to be human.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Lights Out Jess Black , Sydney : Lothian , 2020 19121143 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'A warmly funny junior-fiction series about a little girl, Kitty, who believes she can be anything she dreams, even a cat. She arrives on the doorstep of a house full of music-mad felines whose lives are turned upside down as they attempt to teach her how to be human.

'Some children don't like going to bed. Not Kitty! Kitty falls asleep every night curled up snug as a bug in a bed box. That is until one spooky night when Kitty's nightlight goes missing and Kitty's fear of the dark comes creeping out. The cats, unfamiliar with the concept, try to settle her down but to no avail. In the end, it won't be a nightlight that saves the day.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Kitty Is Not a Cat Jess Black , 2020 Sydney : Lothian , 2020 19121065 2020 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon Mr Walker Braves the Night Jess Black , North Sydney : Penguin Random House Australia , 2019 16887209 2019 single work children's fiction children's 'Halloween is just around the corner and Mr Walker is intrigued by all the decorations. But his attention soon turns to a new visitor who seems less than impressed with the grand hotel. Mr Walker is determined to show just how good his home is - but what are those strange and spooky noises in the night?'

 (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Mr Walker and the Perfect Mess Jess Black , North Sydney : Penguin Random House Australia , 2019 16887110 2019 single work children's fiction children's 'One of the hotel's most treasured staff members is leaving and, while Mr Walker is sad to see Josephine go, he is determined to make her last week a memorable one. If only he can think of the perfect present. First things first - to cope with the summer heatwave and prepare for the Guide Dogs fundraiser. Oof, our little labrador is going to need a nap after this adventure!'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Mr Walker and the Dessert Delight Jess Black , Melbourne : Puffin , 2019 15643709 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'There's a special anniversary celebration happening at the hotel and everyone is excited – especially Mr Walker! A famous chef is flown in for the event, and although she is all smiles and sweet delights, Chef Remy is none too pleased about sharing his kitchen. Mr Walker smells trouble . . . big trouble indeed.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Mr Walker Gets the Inside Scoop Jess Black , Melbourne : Puffin , 2019 15643066 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'It's all systems go as the staff prepare for the arrival of an important reviewer. This could be make or break and, with the manager away on holiday, it's up to Mr Walker to be at his charming best. All goes according to plan until Mr Walker sniffs a hint of confusion in the air. Uh-oh! Will this spell success or disaster for our favourite labrador?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Eve and the Kraken Hunt Jess Black , Epping : New Frontier , 2019 15390185 2019 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'During a walk to the headland near Marigold Beach, Eve introduces Oscar to her new friend, an endangered octopus she has been visiting for the last three days. But soon after, Eve and Oscar are transported to another world. Eve finds herself swaying to the rhythm of the ocean as she stands on the deck of an old wooden ship. Can she save the kraken from being hunted by sailors?'   (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Mr Walker Jess Black , Melbourne : Puffin , 2018- 15642919 2018 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon The Tales of Mr Walker Jess Black , Melbourne : Puffin , 2018 14971964 2018 selected work children's fiction short story children's

'On a brilliant autumn’s day, Mr Walker arrives at the grandest hotel in town. While things get off to a wobbly start, this charming labrador is determined to put his best paw forward. And it’s just as well because the most unexpected adventures await . . .

'The Tales of Mr Walker contains four delightful stories inspired by the real-life Mr Walker, a Guide Dog Ambassador who now calls Park Hyatt Melbourne home.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Eve and the Rebel Fairies Jess Black , Glebe : New Frontier , 2018 14874916 2018 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'When Eve discovers a miniature pink door and a fairy crystal something strange begins to happen. Behind the door Eve and her friend Oscar are greeted by a green-faced pixie, and taken into an enchanted world. Orla, Queen of the Fairies, asks Eve and Oscar to help stop two rebel fairies from destroying the Tree of Life. Will Eve and Oscar be able to help the fairy kingdom?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Kaboom Kid : Hitting It Home David Warner , J.V. McGee , J. S. Black , Cammeray : Simon and Schuster Australia , 2017 12044230 2017 selected work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon The Kaboom Kid : Crazy for Cricket David Warner , J.V. McGee , J. S. Black , Cammeray : Simon and Schuster Australia , 2017 12042790 2017 selected work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Eve and the Hidden Giant Jess Black , Glebe : New Frontier , 2017 11549472 2017 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Eve is back in Marigold for the holidays. While out bushwalking, Eve, Oscar and Ingvar happen upon a strangely-shaped rocky outcrop. It looks like a giants chair, and when Eve sits in it, her hand touches upon a small crystal in the shape of a giant embedded in the rock. Suddenly a huge wind comes out of nowhere and lifts them up. It carries them to the land of giants. The wind which brought them was blown by Trotag, a young giant caught between two worlds. 

'All is not well in the land of giants, for the rogue giants buried under the ground are rising up, causing havoc, creating volcanoes and earthquakes. The creator giants dont know what to dofor their world, the world they took so much care in making, is being destroyed.' (Publication summary)

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