List of books

This is the list of all books in the Zac Power book series. Each book belongs to four different series.

Original[]

A new version of books with pictures has been published in 2013. There are 21 of them.

Teacher’s notes can be downloaded here: https://cdn.hardiegrant.com/-/media/corporate/hgegmont/teachers%20notes%20pdfs/junior%20fiction/zac%20power/classics/zac%20power%20teachers%20notes%20all%2024.ashx?la=en-au

Number of books		Title	Picture	Written by	Published	Renewed
Overall	In series	Title	Picture	Written by	Published	Renewed
1	1	Poison Island		Hilary Badger	March 2006 (old)	Yes
1	1	Poison Island		Hilary Badger	April 1 2013 (new)	Yes
Zac Power is on a mission to the world’s most dangerous island which has a dense jungle infested with quicksand, piranhas and poison frogs. He has to track down Dr. Drastic, an evil mad scientist, but something goes wrong and Zac’s geeky older brother Leon gets kidnapped. Now, Zac has only 24 hours to find the formula for solution X and stop Dr. Drastic, before his brother gets fed to a volcano!
2	2	Deep Waters		Hillary Badger	March 2006	No
Zac Power is about to embark on his first solo mission finally! And it’s almost as cool as playing a guitar solo for millions of screaming fans. He is going to one of the deepest oceans in the world. Even GIB’s subs can't handle the depth. For years, top secret government info has been stored at the bottom of the deepest ocean in the world. And it’s been totally safe...until now. But the enemy has invented and is testing a new sub that can dive deeper than ever before. Can Zac find the enemy and protect the top-secret information stored on the seabed? and still make it home in time to walk the dog?
3	3	Mind Games		Hillary Badger	April 2006 (old)	Yes
3	3	Mind Games		Hillary Badger	2013 (new)	Yes
Super smart hackers are attacking the software that protects G.I.B’s ultra powerful satellite, WorldEye. The satellite allows G.I.B spies to communicate around the world. G.I.B has tracked the hackers which lead Zac to to the high-tech city of Bladesville, where all the latest games and gadgets are developed. Can Zac track down the hackers, and outsmart them before they have control of the world?
4	4	Frozen Fear		Hillary Badger	April 2006 (old)	Yes
4	4	Frozen Fear		Hillary Badger	April 2013 (new)	Yes
Zac is sent to the Great Icy Pole to investigate suspicious activity in the area. It’s a freezing, scary place where your eyeballs can freeze in their sockets and your fingers can snap off! And if Zac misses his helicopter ride back, he’ll be stuck there all winter...
5	5	Tomb of Doom		Hillary Badger	September 2006 (old)	Yes
5	5	Tomb of Doom		Hillary Badger	October 2013 (new)	Yes
Another thrilling Zac Power adventure! Zac’s family holiday in the desert is booooring... until he gets his latest mission. GIB agent Trackstar has gone MIA while following a raider of the Vanishing Pyramid somewhere in the Amber Sands. Zac’s mission is to find and rescue Trackstar. The tomb keeps vanishing and there are ancient booby traps inside. Zac will need more than a bag full of super-cool gadgets to complete this mission... and get out alive!
6	6	Night Raid		Hillary Badger	September 2006	No
Another thrilling Zac Power adventure! Masses of gold ingots are being stolen from the world’s most secure bank vault. Intelligence reports suggest the evil spy agency B.I.G is involved. Can Zac find out how the hold is being stolen and get it back and stop the villainous spy agency? There’s no telling what crimes BIG could commit with all that gold…
7	7	Lunar Strike		H.I. Larry	September 2006 (old)	Yes
7	7	Lunar Strike		H.I. Larry	May 2014 (new)	Yes
Another thrilling Zac Power adventure! An enemy agent is out to steal billions of dollars from the bank computer that orbits the Earth. Little to know some of that money belongs to a charity rock concert. So Zac is rocketed into outer space to stop the enemy agent. This is Zac’s toughest mission yet, but will he be able to handle the pressure without being blasted to space dust?
8	8	Sudden Drop		Hillary Badger	September 2006	No
Zac is headed to the harsh Australian outback on a dangerous mission to rescue the water supply after B.I.G, the evil arch nemesis of the G.I.B hijacks a secret water supply. He has to find it and it is protected by some of B.I.G’s deadliest defence systems yet.
9	9	Blockbuster		Hillary Badger	May 2007 (old)	Yes
9	9	Blockbuster		Hillary Badger	August 2014 (new)	Yes
Zac is invited to the premiere of a new spy movie in Hollywood! There are fast cars and fancy hotels, just what a top spy deserves! At first, Zac thinks he’s getting a holiday from his spy work, but there’s something strange going on. When Zac discovers a mysterious microchip with a prototype brainwashing technology, he realises that B.I.G have plotted to brainwash the world’s best spies and only he can save them...there’s no time off for a super spy!
10	10	Shockwave		H.I. Larry	September 2007	No
Another thrilling Zac Power adventure G.I.B has received a mysterious ransom note - pay $500 billion or a purple diamond Laster Blaster will be used to destroy all mobile networks around the world Zac doesn’t know who, where, or how, he just knows when. He has 24 hours to save the world.
11	11	High Risk		H.I. Larry	September 2007	No
Another thrilling Zac Power adventure When the Prince of the remote Hidden Kingdom is kidnapped, it's Zac Power to the rescue But the kingdom bans all electronics. How will Zac manage without all his cool spy gadgets?
12	12	Undercover		H.I. Larry	February 2008	No
Another thrilling Zac Power adventure! Government Investigation Bureau is the world’s foremost secret agency, working hard to keep our planet safe. But the agency soon discovers that there's a double agent within their organisation, feeding information to the evil Blackwood Intelligence Guild! They dispatch the talented 12-year-old wonder spy, Zac Power to go undercover and find the mole to try and stop the theft of all of G.I.B’s most valuable secrets and gadgets! Can Zac find the double agent and save the organisation before G.I.B is destroyed?
13	13	Sky High		Chris Morphew	May 2008 (old)	Yes
13	13	Sky High		Chris Morphew	April 2014 (new)	Yes
Zac Power is the blockbuster chapter book series for boys. A piece of top-secret G.I.B technology has been stolen, and Zac has to get it back. Blasting off towards a secret hideout in the sky, he faces his strangest enemy yet...
14	14	Volcanic Panic		Chris Morphew	May 2008 (old)	Yes
14	14	Volcanic Panic		Chris Morphew	April 2014 (new)	Yes
When Zac’s latest mission briefing sends him to a secret volcanic island in the middle of the ocean, he knows that something isn’t quite right when Zac discovers a secret that G.I.B has been trying to uncover for years.
15	15	Boot Camp		Hillary Badger	July 2008	No
Another thrilling Zac Power adventure! How cool to be pulled out of maths class to go on Spy Boot Camp! Zac loves doing drills; he’s always been top of the spy ladder. But then there’s an emergency at the camp; another top G.I.B spy goes missing. Zac faces the biggest test of his spy career yet...
16	16	Swamp Race		Chris Morphew	December 2008 (old)	Yes
16	16	Swamp Race		Chris Morphew	May 2014 (new)	Yes
There are some top secret blueprints hidden in the middle of the Murky Swamp. Zac has been assigned by Professor Voler to find them, along with his arch enemy Caz Rewop. Can he win the race and escape the Murky Swamp?
17	17	Thrill Ride		H.I. Larry	April 2009	No
There’s a sinister invention at Shark Park that's about to be unleashed! Zac’s spy senses are on high alert. He must ride the scariest roller coaster, stop the invention and save the world.
18	18	Horror House		H.I. Larry	April 2009 (old)	Yes
18	18	Horror House		H.I. Larry	June 2014 (new)	Yes
When the power goes out all over town, Zac’s SpyPad intercepts a message from B.I.G. The address in the message leads him to a creepy house that’s full of surprises. Will Zac get to the bottom of B.I.G’s plans? Or has he walked into a trap?
19	19	Close Shave		Chris Morphew	June 2009 (old)	Yes
19	19	Close Shave		Chris Morphew	September 2014 (new)	Yes
Zac’s favourite hair gel has been spiked with a hair removing ingredient, invented by Dr Drastic for evil purposes. The only antidote is being held for ransom. If Zac can’t find the culprits, the entire town, including Zac himself, will be bald within a day. No-one messes with Zac's hair... This time, it’s personal!
20	20	Shipwreck		H.I. Larry	June 2009	No
Zac is sent to the Black Triangle in search of a missing G.I.B agent. This mysterious patch of ocean is full of shipwrecks. Can Zac find the missing agent in time, or will the Black Triangle claim him as its newest victim?
21	21	Overdrive		H.I. Larry	August 2009	No
Another thrilling Zac Power adventure! Zac is going undercover at the Formula 1 Grand Prix. At first, it seems like the coolest mission ever, but there’s a suspicious new team with the fastest car in the world. G.I.B suspects the car will be used as a getaway car in a crime. On this mission, Zac has the need for speed..
22	22	River Rampage		H.I. Larry	December 2009	No
Another thrilling Zac Power adventure! Someone has hacked into G.I.B’s satellite! Can Zac get past the dangerous white rapids AND a massive waterfall before G.I.B secrets are leaked to the world?
23	23	Foul Play		H.I. Larry	December 2009	No
Enemy agency B.I.G has infiltrated a soccer team in the grand final! Zac Power is a brilliant soccer player, but is he good enough to stop B.I.G from cheating its way to the prize?
24	24	Fossil Fury		H.I. Larry	March 2010 (old)	Yes
24	24	Fossil Fury		H.I. Larry	May 2014 (new)	Yes
Zac knows the dinosaurs died out millions of years ago. Dr Drastic is claiming he’s cloned a dinosaur, but why would a crazy scientist claim that he’s brought one back to life? Can Zac escape the flesh eating plants in Drastic’s BioDome to find out the truth?

Test Drive[]

Designed for younger readers, with larger print and lower word counts. This series follows Zac testing out new gadgets and machines.

Teacher’s notes can be downloaded here:

Number of books		Title	Picture	Written by	Published	Renewed
Overall	In series	Title	Picture	Written by	Published	Renewed
26	1	Zac’s Moon Trip		H.I. Larry	February 2009	No
Zac has two new gagdets to test drive. Will they help him clean a dirty space station?
27	2	Zac’s Wild Rescue		H.I. Larry	February 2009	No
Zac has two new gadgets to test drive. Are they cool enough for Zac’s wild rescue at the zoo?
28	3	Zac’s Icy Pole		H.I. Larry	February 2009	No
Zac has two new gadgets to test drive. Can they help Zac stop the ice caps from melting?
29	4	Zac’s Sticky Fix		H.I. Larry	February 2009 (old)	Yes
29	4	Zac’s Sticky Fix		H.I. Larry	May 2014 (new)	Yes
Zac test drives a Squid Submersible and a Stickystorm Autobiotic Glue-Gun. Will they work even deep under the water?
30	5	Zac’s Freaky Frogs		H.I. Larry	May 2009	No
Zac has two new gadgets to test drive. Will they get him to the poisoned frogs in time?
31	6	Zac’s Ski Mission		H.I. Larry	May 2009	No
Zac has two new gadgets to test drive. Can he use them to save a man lost in the snow?
32	7	Zac’s Bank Bust		H.I. Larry	May 2009 (old)	Yes
32	7	Zac’s Bank Bust		H.I. Larry	March 2014 (new)	Yes
Zac has two new gadgets to test drive. Are they enough to help stop a bank robbery?
33	8	Zac’s Shark Attack		H.I. Larry	May 2009	No
Zac has two new gadgets to test drive. Can they help him chase sharks away from swimmers?
34	9	Zac’s Power On		H.I. Larry	August 2009	No
Zac has two new gagdets to test drive. Can he stop B.I.G from stealing the power supply from the theme park?
35	10	Zac’s Water World		H.I. Larry	August 2009	No
Zac has two new gadgets to test drive. Can he stop fake missions being sent to G.I.B agents?
36	11	Zac’s Rocket Launch		H.I. Larry	August 2009	No
Zac has two new gadgets to test drive. Will he stop the blimp from crashing?
37	12	Zac’s Skate Break		H.I. Larry	May 2009 (old)	Yes
37	12	Zac’s Skate Break		H.I. Larry	May 2014 (new)	Yes
Zac Power is a new Spy Recruit. Will he be able to rescue the trapped skaters?
38	13	Zac’s Double Dare		H.I. Larry	February 2010	No
Zac has two new gadgets to test drive. Will they help him get the secret G.I.B plans back?
39	14	Zac’s Quicksand		H.I. Larry	February 2010 (old)	Yes
39	14	Zac’s Quicksand		H.I. Larry	July 2014 (new)	Yes
Zac Power is a new Spy Recruit. Zac is off on Spy Camp to work on his karate. But can he beat a crazy karate robot?
40	15	Zac’s High Dive		H.I. Larry	February 2010	No
Zac has two new gadgets to test drive. Will he stop B.I.G from polluting the sea?
41	16	Zac’s Space Race		H.I. Larry	February 2010	No
Zac has two new gadgets to test drive. Can he escape from the space lasers?

Spy Camp/Spy Recruit[]

Even super boy spies have to learn their awesome spying skills somewhere! First readers can now follow Zac Power as he trains for his missions! Join Zac Power at Spy Camp and as Zac has a uncanny way of getting into trouble, he's sure to encounter some mini missions along the way! The books are enthralling and high on excitement, without overwhelming first readers with too many words! With a maximum of 50 words per page, Spy Camps are packed with illustrations and word art. At only 60 pages, young readers can easily get through them and feel a great sense of achievement. First readers can enjoy the challenge of reading on their own, while older Zac Power fans can extend the world of Zac Power, and relax with an easier read!

There are some teachers notes which can be found here:

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Number of books		Title	Picture	Written by	Published	Renewed
Overall	In series	Title	Picture	Written by	Published	Renewed
42	1	Zac Blasts Off		H.I. Larry	June 2010 (old)	Yes
42	1	Zac Blasts Off		H.I. Larry	October 2014 (new)	Yes
Even super boy spies have to learn their awesome spying skills somewhere! First readers can now follow Zac Power as he trains for his missions! Join Zac Power at Spy Camp.. and as Zac has a uncanny way of getting into trouble, he's sure to encounter some mini missions along the way! Zac is off on Spy Camp to do space training. Can he dodge the space lasers?
43	2	Zac Strikes Out		H.I. Larry	June 2010 (old)	Yes
43	2	Zac Strikes Out		H.I. Larry	May 2015 (new)	Yes
Zac is off on Spy Camp to work on his karate. But can he beat a crazy karate robot?
44	3	Zac Cracks Down		H.I. Larry	June 2010	No
Zac is off to Spy Camp to crack codes, can he use these skills to save Bladesville?
45	4	Zac Climbs High		H.I. Larry	June 2010 (old)	Yes
45	4	Zac Climbs High		H.I. Larry	May 2014 (new)	Yes
Zac is off on Spy Camp to do circus training. What will happen when his tightrope breaks?
46	5	Zac Runs Wild		H.I. Larry	August 2010 (old)	Yes
46	5	Zac Runs Wild		H.I. Larry	October 2014 (new)	Yes
Zac is off to Spy Camp to train animals. Will he escape from the angry lion?
47	6	Zac Wipes Out		H.I. Larry	July 2010	No
Zac is off to Spy Camp to rescue people. Can he save his training buddy from red-hot lava?
48	7	Zac Jets On		H.I. Larry	August 2010	No
Zac is off to Spy Camp to train in secret tunnels. Will he find a way out before they flood?
49	8	Zac Heats Up		H.I. Larry	August 2010	No
Zac is off to Spy Camp to survive in the outdoors. Can he get across the desert in time

Mega Mission[]

Zac Power and his spy agency G.I.B are facing their biggest challenge yet... but so much of the mission is a mystery! What does Zac’s long-lost grandpa have to do with it, and who is B.I.G’s incredible new agent? G.I.B have no idea what’s coming, and only Zac can save the day...

They each have a continuing story that spans four books. They have both also been published as single-volume “four books in one” editions.

Number of books		Title	Picture	Written by	Published
Overall	In series	Title	Picture	Written by	Published
50	1	Base Camp		H.I. Larry	January 2008 (old)
50	1	Base Camp		H.I. Larry	March 2012 (new)
When Zac is pulled out of school by the head of G.I.B, he knows his next mission must be important… This time it’s going to take more than 24 hours. Zac is facing his biggest challenge yet but so much of the mission is a mystery! Can Zac stop the enemy, even when he doesn’t know who it is?
51	2	Code Red		H.I. Larry	August 2008 (old)
51	2	Code Red		H.I. Larry	March 2012 (new)
Zac Power’s evil double is on the loose and only the real Zac can stop him. So why won’t G.I.B tell Zac what’s REALLY going on?
52	3	Moon Rider		H.I. Larry	August 2008 (old)
52	3	Moon Rider		H.I. Larry	March 2012 (new)
Zac may have solved the mystery of the hologram projector, but now he has a rescue mission on his hands. On the dark side of the moon!
53	4	High Stakes		H.I. Larry	August 2008 (old)
53	4	High Stakes		H.I. Larry	March 2012 (new)
In the final phase of the mission, Zac is racing against the clock to stop the enemy. And the survival of G.I.B depends on his success! Includes a mini flashlight keyring, so you can start having your own adventures!

Extreme Mission[]

Number of books		Title	Picture	Written by	Published
Overall	In series	Title	Picture	Written by	Published
54	1	Sand Storm		H.I. Larry	September 2009 (old)
54	1	Sand Storm		H.I. Larry	October 2012 (new)
When Zac Power’s grandpa drags him on a new mission in the middle of the night, Zac is pumped. They’re racing to find the four parts of a powerful gadget called I.R.I.S – and their first stop is a stormy desert! But Grandpa won’t say what I.R.I.S does, or why it’s been broken up. The only thing Zac knows is that this time, the threat is bigger than just G.I.B. If they don’t find I.R.I.S before their enemies do, the whole world will be in danger…
55	2	Dark Tower		H.I. Larry	September 2009 (old)
55	2	Dark Tower		H.I. Larry	October 2012 (new)
The second piece of I.R.I.S is hidden in the crumbly ruins of a castle, surrounded by a dense, misty forest. Zac knew it would be treacherous, but he wasn’t counting on the army of androids waiting for him… or having his nerdy brother Leon along on the mission!
56	3	Ice Patrol		H.I. Larry	September 2009 (old)
56	3	Ice Patrol		H.I. Larry	October 2012 (new)
Zac’s whole family has been recruited to sneak into the City of Snow. They have to save the third piece of I.R.I.S, but it’s hidden in the crown of the king himself. And when Zac’s family is taken hostage, he’s faced with the toughest decision of his spy career. Will he stay and fight for his family, or go and save the world from B.I.G and I.R.I.S?
57	4	Water Blast		H.I. Larry	September 2009 (old)
57	4	Water Blast		H.I. Larry	October 2012 (new)
The final piece of I.R.I.S is hidden deep in the ocean, protected by an underwater minefield. Zac is running out of time to rescue his family and take I.R.I.S before his enemies do. The whole world is at stake, and it all comes down to Zac…

Others[]

Special[]

Number of books	Title	Picture	Written by	Published	Notes
58	Ultimate Mission		H.I. Larry	October 2010	The last and final book of the series.
First it was MEGA, then it was EXTREME. Now it’s ULTIMATE! Is this the last Zac Power super series? A very special format for all Zac Power fans, the Ultimate Mission is three times the length of a regular Zac Power mission! Zac Power is facing his biggest challenge ever and the wildest 24 hours of his life! This time the whole world is in danger... G.I.B’s worst and old enemies have joined forces for their most evil plan yet, led by a mysterious new enemy called The Shadow. They are planning a huge attack on the world, and what’s the only thing worse than one evil enemy? A whole lot of them. Zac's outnumbered, outdone and almost out of time! This mission will be the ultimate test of Zac’s spy skills, especially if it means exposure of his double life and the downfall of the Government Investigation Bureau. There’s only 24 hours to save the world...

Collections[]

Title	Picture		Notes
The Fear Files			Consists of Horror House and Thrill Ride.
The Rock Star Files			Consists of Blockbuster and Shock Music.
The Underwater Files			Consists of Deep Waters and Shipwreck.
The Sky Files			Consists of Sky High and Lunar Strike.
The Undercover Files			Consists of Boot Camp and Undercover.
The City Files			Consists of Fossil Fury and Mind Games.
The Volcano Files			Consists of Poison Island and Volcanic Panic.
The Desert Files			Consists of Sudden Drop and Tomb of Doom.
Zac’s Biggest Hits			24 hours to save the world … and wash the dog! Computer hackers, piranhas, the North Pole and Hollywood. Zac’s four biggest adventures are action-packed! Can Zac survive B.I.G’s dirty tricks and save the world ...again? This is a book set containing... Mind Games Blockbuster Poison Island Frozen Fear.
Zac’s Even Bigger Hits			This is another book set containing... Volcanic Panic Sky High Shock Music Swamp Race.
Zac’s Biggest Ever Hits			A haunted house, sabotage in space, vanishing tombs and undead dinosaurs – Zac’s biggest ever adventures are action-packed! But can he outsmart an evil genius and save the world … yet again? This collection contains… Tomb of Doom Lunar Strike Fossil Fury Horror House.
Power up Collection			No mission is too dangerous for Zac Power! The world is still in peril and there’s only one top-secret agent up to the job. This collection of missions from the blockbuster series includes Horror House, Volcanic Panic, Close Shave and many more! Are you a super spy in training? This set is for you! It includes all 13 new books in the Zac Power series.