Harriet Bright is going to have the best holiday ever. As soon as: one: She gets rid of the 6840 seconds that stand between her and Christmas two: Her summer holiday friend Gracie Marshall is out of her life. three: She saves Pluto from being dwarfed. four: She and Melly Fanshawe star in the story of the very best holiday ever! Unitl then, she's in a real hullabaloo. Meet the clever and zany Harriet Bright – a poet (don't you know it) who will get into your head and whisk you away on adventures. 'Inventive, lively and highly original, Claire Craig has created a smart, sassy character with staying power.' SUNDAY AGE 'Harriet's observations are priceless.' THE WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN

Hullo, My Brandyburp! Neville's Grandma Joan is the grumpiest, most horrible old woman there's ever been. He'd rather eat left-sock stew than see her, and now she's coming to stay for a WHOLE weekend. Oh dungle droppings! Even worse, a whole family of stinky, swampy trolls will be visiting Neville at the SAME TIME! Can Neville hide his friends from nosy Grandma Joan or will she get the FRIGHT of her life?

After the death of their parents, five young rats decide to leave the barnyard to make a name for themselves in the big city, facing unscrupulous rivals and dangerous humans along the way.

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Archie Comics is the Official Comic Book of Christmas, and this special, snowy SHOWCASE DIGEST is here to provide you with all sorts of holiday hjiinks featuring Archie and his friends!