Jinxed!

A bad luck tale ends up with some good fortune in the exciting new Lightning Strikes series.

After accidentally smashing her next-door neighbour's pet python's tank, Jinx has to come up with a plan for some fast cash to pay for a new tank, so she devises a number of schemes, but they all end in disaster! Just when Jinx is about to give up, something comes up that gives Jinx the chance to use her talent for comedy and pay back her debts at the same time.

• Lightning Strikes is a fun new series of fast-paced and fun stories with eye-catching cover effects.
• Other Lightning Strikes titles include: 'The Great Shave', 'Black Baron', 'Going for Broke', 'Queasy Rider' and 'Sucked in'.

About The Author

Jill McDougall has written over 100 books for children and is busy working on her next 100. When she isn't slaving over a hot laptop, Jill enjoys growing organic vegies, doing yoga and entertaining her dogs, Bronte and George. Jill has also been known to indulge in extreme sports such as extreme ice-cream eating and extreme snoring (especially when it's time to wash the dishes). Jill grew up in Dalby, Queensland and now lives in Adelaide, South Australia.