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When Monty was asked to look after his new sister how hard could it be?An open gate and a fleeing mailman was just the invitation she needed.Now it was up to Monty to save the day before they both ended up in deep trouble.So, watch out everyone it's time to run…for your raincoats
A delightful story about Monty a huge Newfoundland puppy and his journey to find out what he is.But will asking the other dogs he meets on his travels give him the answers he wants?Beautifully illustrated throughout
A heart-warming debut from a collection of children's short stories that teaches children how by thinking of others, you can really make a difference. Each story teaches children valuable morals; laced with poems and adventures from best friends Bobby & Morph.
Furtive and Fearless's adventures continue, taking them to more exciting and dangerous places, which allow them to meet many more exotic creatures in unexpected situations.We meet David again, the little boy who lived at 18 Mulberry Road, and who named and fed the family of sparrows called Twitcherly. He makes a special friend called Billy, who lives close to David's new home, and with whom he enjoys out-of-this-world adventures that no other six year old could possibly experience.A magical owl called…Owl, a grey parrot called Gerald, and a toucan named Teddy are some of the characters you can't afford to miss in this delightful follow-on to 18 Mulberry Road. All the characters can't wait to meet you inside, so why not flick open the front cover and start your adventures with them now?
Who'd have thought it? Two young boys having such wonderful adventures! How magical is that? Although a little afraid at times because their adventures never seem to tell them in advance when they are about to end, David and Billy begin to accept that what they have is special. They know that they have to keep their experiences to themselves for two reasons. Firstly, they don't want anyone else crowding in on their wonderful times together, and secondly, nobody else would ever believe what they had done and where they had been!Despite the pals' pact of secrecy, the sudden erratic activity of David's desk draws someone else into their secret world. Who could this be?Many more animals and birds pop up to have their own adventures within the story too. Discover why Furtive andFearless become friendly with some of them, but not with others.You may recognise the various characters, but only when you read this wonderfully entertaining and exciting story from cover to cover.Well, are you prepared for a book load of surprises and exciting adventure?If you are, don't just sit there!...
As the cricket season starts, so do the shenanigans...Life is tranquil in the quintessentially English village of Throttle - until the local cricket team receives a devilish demand.When industrialist and landowner Sir Alfred Bullock is laid up, his devious son Roland, devises a get-rich-quick scheme. He gives an ultimatum to the cricket club: win a trophy by the end of the season or we take back the ground you play on and sell it for development.In a desperate attempt to win games and hold on to the pitch, the club enlists the help of a professional whose skills - to the delight of the local ladies - extend far beyond the cricket Field. Roland, together with an unscrupulous estate agent and two dodgy builders, hatches malicious plans to ensure the team loses its games. Meanwhile, village residents whose houses are devalued by being on the perimeter of the pitch take matters into their own hands to 'fix' the club's failure...Greed, scandal, tragedy and farce ensue as the cricket club fights for survival against increasingly dangerous sabotage...
"e;Sawat, I want to go into the water..."e;Phuket, Thailand, seemed to be the perfect getaway choice for twenty-two-year-old Calum Armstrong:What he saw, and did, on that holiday proves to have far-reaching consequences; not only for himself, but also for those closest to him.In Germany, uncompromising Frankfurt detective, Otto Netzer, is leading the manhunt for a brutal serial killer who preys on heavily-pregnant women...Neither Calum, nor the killer, yet realise that their destiny lies in the hands of a mythical creature who resides beneath the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea.Intriguing and exotic, Kevin Ansbro's novel explores how our actions can come back to haunt us in the most unexpected ways.'Murder, myth and Mr Ordinary meet up in this extraordinary novel. However bad the weather is here, Ansbro's vivid writing will transport you to a sun drenched tropical island - with darkness at its heart. I loved it!' - Karen Holmes, editor 2QT
What begins as an exciting challenge turns into a countdown to save a young girl's life... As seventeen-year old Aril Ousby, the son of a renowned astrophysicist, embarks on a geocache treasure hunt in Britain, a series of kidnappings takes place in the United States. How are these events connected? Is Aril right to trust the enigmatic architect of the treasure hunt - or is he being led into an elaborate trap? Is the puzzle master motivated by altruism - or greed? And why has he chosen to involve Aril in his scheme? Aril and his friend Unity are drawn into a mystery that leads them to look at the Earth from a new perspective and to address a fundamental question: can future generations avoid the mistakes their parents made?
Set at the beginning of the second year of the First World War the book tells the story of a working family and how war touched everyone in so many ways. Left to run the family narrow boat when his father goes to war and his mother is injured in a bombing raid on London, Harry and his dog Milly set off from London to Birmingham delivering coal to local people who live close to the canal. The story is one of friendship, understanding and kindness towards all they meet and of hope for mankind even in the middle of war.
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