Plot

M&J had a variety of short complete stories. Early in the run it was common to see a 1 page text story, whereas later complete picture stories became more popular. Some stories include:

The Journey
A text story, where people keep having strange reactions to the narrator who is on his way to meet M&J editor. In the end it turns out the narrator turns out to be Bones from Skeleton Corner.

Odd Girl Out
Julie Peters looks set for a dull summer holiday – until a boy moves in. (Art: Maria Dembilio)

The Rescuer
Complete story about Debbie Smith and her new dog, Dash.

Teacher’s Pet?
New girl Joanne Webster is branded teacher’s pet because the girls have wrongly assumed a new teacher is her father. (Art: Norman Lee)

List of Stories

• Two Valentines (text story) – M&J: #40 (15 February 1992)
• Ebony (text story) – M&J: #46 (28 March 1992)
• Coral (text story) – M&J: #55 (30 May 1992)
• Miranda (text story) – M&J: #61 (11 July 1992)
• Wrong Number (text story) – M&J: #62 (18 July 1992)
• Stacy Summers Live! (text story) – M&J: #65 (8 August 1992)
• Houseproud (text story) – M&J: #67 (22 August 1992)
• The Journey (text story) – M&J: #69 (5 September 1992)
• Message in a Bottle (text story) – M&J: #71 (19 September 1992)
• The Ghost (text story) – M&J: #77 (31 October 1992)
• “I Want to be a Vet” (text story) – M&J: #95 (6 March 1993)
• The Dating Game – M&J: #199 (4 March 1995), Art: Norman Lee
• Back Home – M&J: #224 (26 August 1995), Art: Julian Vivas
• The Rescuer– M&J: #238 (2 December 1995)
• Odd Girl Out – M&J: #242 (30 December 1995), Art: Maria Dembilio
• Dream On – M&J: #247 (3 February 1996)
• Thanks, Valentine – M&J: #248 (10 February 1996)
• Stupid Cupid – M&J: #249 (17 February 1996)
• Teacher’s Pet? – M&J: #250 (24 February 1996), Art: Norman Lee
• The Good Turn – M&J: #261 (11 May 1996)
• Lots of Luck – M&J: #265 (8 June 1996), Art: Maria Dembilio
• Thanks! – M&J: #271 (20 July 1996)
• Time for Tim – M&J: #272 (27 July 1996)
• Under the Spell – M&J: #285 (26 October 1996)
• Stir it Up! – M&J: # 293 (21 December 1996), Art: Andy Tew
• Chill Out! – M&J: #296 (11 January 1997), Art: Maria Dembilio
• Special Delivery – M&J: #301 (15 February 1997), Art: Andy Tew
• Copy Kate – M&J: #304 (8 March 1997), Art: Maria Dembilio
• The Final Hurdle – M&J: # 306 (22 March 1997), Art: Ian Kennedy
• April Fool! – M&J: #307 (29 March 1997), Art: Maria Dembilio
• Teacher’s Pet – M&J: #314 (17 May 1997), Art: Maria Dembilio
  • [reworked from Skeleton Corner story “the cat”]