Professor Ha-Ha has based his Sneaky Secret Submarine on the side of a loch deep in Scotland. The only problem is the old lady who lives in the castle. She is not part of his fiendish plans. When strange noises and ghostly appearances begin, Sherlock Hound and Dr Whatsup investigate.
Max and Lia travel to the frozen wastes of Arctiria, where they must tackle fiendish Nephro the Ice Lobster and stop Cora Blackheart's pirate crew taking control of the oceans. But could this treacherous landscape prove deadly for our brave heroes?
Don't miss the other books in Series 3 - The Pride of Blackheart:
- Tetrax the Swamp Crocodile
- Finaria the Savage Sea Snake
- Chakrol the Ocean Hammer
Emily Feather - the ordinary girl in an extraordinary family.
Emily knows about the other worlds that lie behind the odd doors
in her house. And she knows that her family are the gatekeepers of
those doors. And that her family are actually fairies.
Emily wishes she had fairy powers too. Especially to deal with the
bullies at school. If only she could find a way to take some of
the magic with her...
Look out for Emily's first adventure: EMILY FEATHER AND THE ENCHANTED
DOOR (9781407130927)
Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, might be on their scariest adventure yet - on the Amazon river. There are army ants, jaguars and piranas, as well as vampire bats, snakes and even crocodiles. And they've still got to find another clue to help rescue Morgan, the owner of the Magic Tree House.
It's off to Ancient Greece for the children and the tree house. They land just in time for the exciting Olympic Games, with the athletes, wrestlers and chariot racers all ready to go. But when Annie finds out no girls are allowed, there's trouble in store...
The first in a brand new series from the fevered imagination of the award-winning, bestselling author of MR GUM.
Welcome to the last days of Pompeii as you've NEVER imagined them before! Join fart-trader Caecilius, his wife, Vesuvius, and their ten-year-old son, Filius, in a bizarre world of accidental gladiators, pizza-emitting volcanoes and the legendary Ma-wol-n-f.
You'll meet the household servant, Slavius; thrill at the misadventures of Barkus Wooferinicum and generally have an uproariously hilarious time of it all.
Full of ludicrous characters, surreal escapades and outrageous word play – if you thought Mr Gum was weird, then get a load of the Ancient Pompeiians!
A hilarious new series from the funniest that will have 7+ readers howling with laughter.
Did you know that rotten old villain, Mr Gum, has sold 3.6 million books in the UK alone?
Praise for Mr Gum:
'Completely hilarious … Kind of the League of Gentlemen for kids' Zoe Ball
'They're the funniest books … I can't recommend them enough' Stephen Mangan
Read all Andy Stanton's well brilliant books:
NATBOFF! One Million Years of Stupidity
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!
Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire
Mr Gum and the Goblins
Mr Gum and the Power Crystals
Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear
What's for Dinner, Mr Gum?
Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree
Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout
Jack and Annie are on very thin ice! Morgan Le Fay, the magical librarian sends the children and the treehouse to the Arctic and tells them she'll send somebody to meet them there. But they're surrounded by ice and snow and there are huskies and polar bears all around them too - will they freeze to death first?
The must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spooky Crater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine’s Goosebumps.
“Deliciously scary and hilarious comedy-horror, perfectly pitched for eight-plus.”
The Guardian
“Brilliantly creepy fun for young horror fans, with an unexpectedly moving ending.” The i, 30 of the best children’s books for Easter.
“Jennifer Killick’s talent for horror and humour is blended brilliantly here as the spiky dialogue, unstoppable pace and genuinely menacing atmosphere build to a tremendous climax”– Daily Mail
“A heart-stopping thrill ride of a book.” – M.G. Leonard, author of Adventures on Trains series
“BRILLIANT!” – Vashti Hardy, author of Brightstorm
WINNER of the Young Reader category in the Children’s Literature Festivals Book Awards 2023!
It's basically the worst school detention ever. When classmates (but not mate-mates) Hallie, Angelo, Gustav and Naira are forced to come to school on a SATURDAY, they think things can’t get much worse. But they’re wrong. Things are about to get seriously scary.
What has dragged their teacher underground? Why do the creepy caretakers keeping humming the tune to Itsy Bitsy Spider? And what horrors lurk in the shadows, getting stronger and meaner every minute . . .? Cut off from help and in danger each time they touch the ground, the gang’s only hope is to work together. But it’s no coincidence that they're all there on detention. Someone has been watching and plotting and is out for revenge . . .
*** Winner of ITV Lorraine's Top Tales 2016 ***
Lottie and her class are given an end of term project competition called Big and Small. The problem is, class show-off Penelope Pembleton-Puce always wins.
But this time, Lottie and Gramps come up with a brilliant idea: to grow a giant pumpkin!
With the help of grandad's old vegetable growing tricks, they set about trying to break world records for the biggest vegetable ever. But this pumpkin is fussy, demanding and has a mind of its own, and with Penelope willing to do literally anything to win AGAIN, does Lottie really stand a chance?
A beautiful, heart-warming story about friendship, family, and growing confidence ... as well as a large vegetable!
A heart-warming story about friendship, family, and growing confidence ... as well as a large vegetable!
Welcome to the secret headquarters of Superman. Deep in the arctic are hundreds of trophies, awards, and souvenirs. Each one tells a tale. In this action-packed hi-lo set, reluctant readers will uncover the mysteries behind the Man of Steel's most prized possessions. They'll discover how each one earned its place in the Fortress of Solitude!
