Selby is a self titled novel series written by Australian author Duncan Ball and illustrated by Allan Stomann or M.K. Brown. The books chronicle the adventures of the eponymous talking dog Selby, together with his owners Dr and Mrs Trifle. Since the release of the first book, Selby's Secret, there have been fifteen other releases and three companion books. The books were intended for younger children but it has spanned to other age groups. So far, there have been 16 short story books, 2 joke books and one "selection" in the Selby Series.
Selby's Secret
Selby's Secret is the first book in the Selby Series by Duncan Ball. It was first published in 1985 (and once again in 2000) and is the oldest book in the series.
Stories
Selby's Secret
Selby understands human talk while watching Hearthwarm Hearth, a show about a butler working in a huge mansion. Selby decides to learn how to speak the language by practising in front of a mirror while the Trifles were away. The now intelligent Selby decides to make this the Trifles' gift for Christmas until he realises that it would ruin his life forever, therefore keeping his ability a secret.
Professor Krakpott's Puzzle
When Selby's cold causes a gift to be broken, Selby must try to piece the plate back together before the professor arrives.
Aunt Jetty Drops In
Selby exposes his secret when Aunt Jetty steps on his tail.
The Screaming Skull with Eyes that Glowed with Terror
A horror story written by Selby seems to come true...
By the Skin of His Teeth
Selby absent-mindedly whistles while listening he's being cured from a toothache.
A Snake in the Grasp
A boa constrictor starts "squeezing" Selby.
Wiild West Willy Rides Again
Selby talks to Willy to foil his wicked attempt to win the egg and spoon race.
Selby's Secret Hangs in the Balance
Selby is mistaken for a circus dog and has to walk the tightrope.
Too many Cooks
Aunt Jetty's dog Crusher destroys a cake and Selby attempts to create a new one.
The Enchanted Dog
Selby accidentally knocks out Postie Paterson in a play and has to take his part.
The Shampooed Pooch
Selby tries to foil Cousin Wilhemina's attempt to win the Bogusville Canine Society's annual god show.
Raid on Planet Kapon
Following a blackout at the Bogusville Bijou, Selby experiences the events of the movie in real life.
Selby Delivers the Goods
After hearing that the Trifles didn't order peanut prawns, Selby calls the Spicy Onion for some and to have them delivered to Selby's House - only to find out that the food was for the Fire Brigade.
Selby's Beautiful Body
After being unable to fit through a hole, Selby thinks that he's put on weight.
Lucky Millions
Selby wins a viewers' phone-in prize - only to realise that the winner has to sign a form.
A Busman's Holiday
Selby didn't realise that the "dream holiday" won from the phone-in prize is not as dream-like as he thought.
Selby Speaks
Selby Speaks is the 2nd book in the Selby books. It was published in 1988.
Selby Screams
Selby Screams is the 3rd book in the Selby books. It was published in 1989.
Selby Supersnoop
Selby Supersnoop is the 4th book in the Selby books. It was published in 1995.
Stories
Selby Super Snoop
Selby in Suspense
Selby on the Loo(se) The Furred Frenzy Selby Bites Back Pegleg Peggy's Treasure Selby Home and Hosed The JAWS that Snatch Selby Supersnout Selby Unstuck Smoochy Pooch Phantom Footprints Underground Underdog High Hat Harry the Happy Hypnotist
Selby Spacedog
Selby Spacedog is the 5th book in the Selby books. It was published in 1996.
Stories
Sunny Daze
The Dangling Dog
Books, Bombs and Book Weel
Daggers of Death
Bogusville Bonanza
Tower in the Terror
Selby's Solo
Selby in Cyberspace
Selby Dyes
Selby Confesses
Selby Superpooch
Bungy Bungle
Selby, Spacedog
Selby Snowbound
Selby Snowbound is the 6th book in the Selby books. It was published in 1998.
Stories
Nurse Selby
Selby Lovestruck
Selby Super-Seller
The Paddle-Pup
Selby's Surprise
Selby House Bound
Dr Trifle's War of Words
The Dapper Dog
Selby's Statue
The Sky Eye Spy
Selby's Salsa
Selby Slugs Aunt Jetty
Selby Snowbound
Selby Surfs
Selby Surfs is the 7th book in the Selby books. It was published in 1999.