Books
Best Foot Forward
A hilarious and honest collection of stories, thoughts, and tales of a life in comedy from the award-winning comic Adam Hills.
Adam Hills is one the UK’s best loved comedians. For 30 years he has been performing stand-up, hosting TV shows and winning the hearts of a nation.
Taking us from the early days of the Sydney Stand Up scene to hosting his own radio show, touring the world and eventually landing on British TV, Best Foot Forward is a story of a life in comedy. Along the way Adam shares some childhood tales and a few backstage blunders and encounters some fairly famous faces – the likes of Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Connolly, and that guy who sang The Macarena. Yes, him.
This is an utterly hilarious and honest collection of stories about Adam’s ups and downs in the world of comedy. It’s a lesson in following your heart, being positive and discovering that what makes you different also makes you unique.
Rockstar Detectives
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When a priceless painting goes missing, Charley – a 12-year-old viral singing sensation – and her best friend, George – camera whizz and budding comedian – are shocked to discover they’re the prime suspects.
Now Charley and George have to prove they’re not international criminals – all while nailing a stellar European tour and keeping up with their homework! But as news of high-profile heists hits the headlines wherever they go, Charley and George keep finding themselves in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Can they solve these baffling crimes and save themselves, or will their shot for stardom be over almost as soon as it’s begun?
Rockstar Detectives:
Murder at the Movies
Book 2 – Murder at the Movies – Amazon | Local Bookshops
Charley and George are in Sydney, where Charley is filming her first movie. But when mysterious accidents begin to happen whenever Charley’s on set, the duo suspect someone isn’t as excited about her big screen debut as they are…
No one else seems to believe that Charley’s in real danger – and from the bad-tempered director to Charley’s rude co-star, anyone could be a suspect. Can the detective dream team solve their second mystery, wrap the movie – and keep Charley in one piece?
Rockstar Detectives:
Trouble at the Track
Book 3 – Trouble at the Track – Amazon | Local Bookshops
This summer, Charley and George are in Paris to perform at the biggest sporting championships in the world, but soon after their arrival they notice one of the star athletes, Alfie Eagles, has gone missing. Has he dropped out? Is it sabotage? Or is it something more sinister all together…
With the big race fast approaching, it’s a race against time for the Rockstar Detectives to crack the case and find the missing athlete before it’s too late!