Alex has got some explaining to do. Everything he takes to school disappears, but Mrs Etheridge, Alex's teacher, isn't at all prepared for some of his explanations.

Jo always keeps his marker-pen handy for sending messages, but when he and his friends try to rescue the boy down the road they may have sent one message too many. Jets is a series of simple stories with lots of pictures, for children who are just beginning to enjoy reading.

Russell Fussell can't stop speaking in rhyme. His problem gets him into lots of trouble - and it's driving everyone mad! Somehow, he has to be cured.

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