Genius cow Professor McMoo and his trusty sidekicks, Pat and Bo, are star agents of the C I A - short for cows in action! They travel through time, fighting evil bulls from the future and keeping history on the right track... Why is this F B I phantom attacking plant experts?
Barnaby's dad has mysteriously disappeared and now Barnaby is forced to live with Granny Hogsflesh, proud ruler of a vast pickling empire. Everything in Granny's mansion is a hideous shade of purple and stinks of vinegar. What's more, she's clearly hiding some dark secrets. Barnaby is determined to find out what happened to his dad...
A story of family, friendship and mystery from one of
the UK's best-loved writers.
When Scarlet's grandma goes into a retirement home, she
must sort through her belongings in the cramped flat above a shop
in Crouch End, north London.
Here Scarlet comes across a real treasure: a novel that
Gran wrote, imagining the life of a girl just like Scarlet,
who once upon a time lived in the flat and worked in a cake
shop downstairs.
But as Scarlet reads about Ruby's life in Victorian London, she
begins to realise this is no piece of fiction - Ruby was
real!
A real life, facing real danger - and a mystery that unravels
to the present day.
For fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Katherine Woodfine and Emma Carroll
Noxia-4 is a farm-planet; a world of plants that feeds billions of hungry dinos. But when the harvest fails and the farmers are attacked, Teggs and the team investigate - and soon learn that the Noxia-4's dark forests are home to a strange and deadly evil that could destroy them all...
The Weird family move in next door to the Primms and Pinchton Primm is intrigued by their unconventional way of life, especially compared to his life at home. But when his parents get invited to a barbeque, it turns out to be quite enjoyable after all!
Just Kidding! is the first book in a hilarious series of short stories about the world's smartest, craziest and most annoying practical joker from the creators of the bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.
Is this the right book for you? Take the JUST KIDDING TEST and find out!
1. Do you ever pretend that you are sick to get out of going to school?
2. Do you leave banana skins in the middle of busy footpaths?
3. Do you wish that every day could be April Fools' Day?
SCORE: One point for each yes answer.
3. You are a practical joking genius. You will love this book.
1-2. You are a good practical joker. You will love this book.
0. You are not a practical joker. You will love this book.
(Just Kidding! was originally published as Just Tricking!)
Five days, five tasks, no technology. How will Holly survive in the woods?
Holly's second 'dadventure' is a screen-free challenge - Mum has packed her and Dad off to a log cabin in Fir Forest for five days with NO technology. There are other people camping in the woods, though - Zeb and his show-off dad who are camping 'properly' in tents and fishing for their dinner. Holly's dad is treating her like a baby and being more embarrassing than ever, but Zeb and Holly soon hit it off and enjoy exploring the forest together. A few days in Zeb's dad goes missing, and they discover there is a bear on the loose from the local safari park. It's up to Holly and her new friend to work together, save the day and prove themselves to their fathers - all without their phones or any tech gadgets!
The second story in the 'Dadventure' series, a perfect family story or read-alone for fans of David Baddiel and THE 13-STOREY TREEHOUSE.
Niall Rivers's life changed for ever when he met a strange, clumsy figure wrapped in bandages, and now his adventures with the last surviving ancient mummy detective continue, this time featuring Egypt's most famous boy king, Tutankhamun.
When King Tut's computer game obsession threatens to imprison Niall's reality in an Ancient Egyptian console for ever, it's time to call on a bit of mummy magic to help Niall to save the day. But will Sam's yearning for his old homeland conflict with his desire to help his new best friend?
Packed with black and white illustrations, real facts about Ancient Egypt, plus fun and action on every page, this is the fourth book in a brilliant new series by Steve Cole.
