Books by Bill Lucas

So one day you inherit a bookshop. It turns out to be a magical gateway to other realms where goblins and elves are real, where magic is possible and there is an evil witch who wants to destroy the world. Oh and as owner of the gateway it's your job to stop her. Perhaps not your best Monday ever! But you are not alone, a tubby school friend, a hobgoblin magic coach, assorted elves and an ADHD pixie should all make your life easier; when you finally work out how to cast some spells. Book of Spells is an urban fantasy novel for all of those people who wish they could step out of their boring reality into something more magical, but with added guns and pizza!

In Zest for Learning: Developing curious learners who relish real-world challenges, Bill Lucas and Ellen Spencer explore the ways in which teachers can help their pupils to find their passions, develop independence and challenge themselves to become more expansive learners.

A History of the English Language in 100 Places is a joyous ride through time, where readers can criss-cross the British Isles and the world at large to land in a hundred contrasting places and light on a hundred wonderful topics that bring the extraordinary story of the English language alive.

This book offers a powerful manifesto for schools to articulate a different vision of education that looks beyond exam success.

Research shows how important parents are to schools, particularly in helping to raise standards of pupil attainment, developing children's confidence and extending the range of educational opportunities which schools can offer. This book explores the issues surrounding parental involvement, looking at how it can be achieved with best results.

Opens up an exciting world of self-discovery and new opportunities. It shows you how you can overcome your personal barriers, master powerful learning skills and unlock the door to greater success in work, study, sport - in fact any area of your life.