Morris Gleitzman
Morris Gleitzman is an Australian author best known for his children's and young adult novels. Born in 1953 in England to Polish and Russian parents, he emigrated to Australia in 1969. Gleitzman's writing often explores themes of family, friendship, and social justice. His notable works include "Two Weeks with the Queen" (1997), "Once" (2005), and "Then" (2008). These books have won numerous awards, including the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award and the Carnegie Medal. Gleitzman's books have received critical acclaim for their sensitivity, humor, and ability to connect with young readers. He has been praised for creating characters that are both believable and relatable, and for addressing important issues in a non-preachy way.
Book Series by Morris Gleitzman
Blabber Mouth Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Blabber Mouth (Short Story) | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sticky Beak (Short Story) | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Gift of the Gab | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
Deadly! Series with Paul Jennings
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Nude (Short Story) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Brats (Short Story) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Stiff (Short Story) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hunt (Short Story) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Grope (Short Story) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pluck (Short Story) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
Misery Guts Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Misery Guts | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Worry Warts | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Puppy Fat | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
Once Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Once | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Then | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Now | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| After | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Soon | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Maybe | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Always | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
Toad Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Toad Rage | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Toad Heaven | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Toad Away | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Toad Surprise | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Toad Delight (Short Story) | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
Wicked! Series with Paul Jennings
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Slobberers (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Battering Rams (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Croaked (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dead Ringer (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Creeper (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Till Death Us Do Part | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Totally Wicked | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
Morris Gleitzman Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Other Facts of Life (Short Story) | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Second Childhood (Short Story) | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Two Weeks with the Queen (Short Story) | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Just Looking | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Belly Flop | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Water Wings (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bumface | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Adults Only | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Boy Overboard | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Teachers Pet | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Girl Underground | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Worm Story | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Aristotle's Nostril (Short Story) | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Doubting Thomas | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Give Peas a Chance | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Grace | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Too Small to Fail | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pizza Cake | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Extra Time | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Loyal Creatures | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
Morris Gleitzman Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Self Helpless | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
Morris Gleitzman Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Lobster's Birthday and Other Stories | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
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