Books published by TEMPLAR BOOKS

'A book that celebrates friendship and the power of being true to yourself.' Frank Cottrell-BoyceIt's hard to measure up in a family with high expectations. Mum, Dad and his two uncles are extremely tall but they're also high achievers, obsessed with fulfilling their lifelong ambition of opening a restaurant together.

Magical machines, wizards, witches, mysterious underworlds, a race against time - and two most magical girls.Annabel Grey has been brought up to be a very proper Victorian young lady.

The answer to this will take Auden and Vivi on a thrilling journey of discovery as they seek to find out just what exactly Paragon is - and what link he has to Auden - and find that the truth is bigger and more wonderful than either of them could have imagined.

'Isla Fisher is hilarious' DAVID WALLIAMS'Charming, funny, delightful' DAVID BADDIELYo ho ho, me hearties.

Mark Lowery is far too funny - Jonathan Meres, author of THE WORLD OF NORMRoman endures a royal visit and a school fashion show - in a jumper knitted by his Grandma . When the jumper causes a swan attack and a biker to swerve off the road, can Roman keep his whole life from unravelling?

When Mum asks Jim to rid their garden of snails, he has an idea. Using the white glove from Dad's study, Jim is going to give each snail a swift and painless death. The third story in the deadly funny JIM REAPER series, perfect for fans of Dahl, Walliams and Lemony Snicket.

Ten days, ten tasks - can Holly complete her very own Dadventure?Holly's dad is an explorer, having amazing adventures all over the world, while Holly is stuck at home with her mum, her baby brother and the dog. She has ten days to complete ten tasks - some silly, some tricky and some downright terrifying.

The sixth story in the fantastically fun, magical cycling adventure series from Sir Chris Hoy.

Darby loves summer on her family's strawberry farm - but is the weather about to turn?Darby is twelve and has Down's syndrome. It's nearly time for the annual chocolate hunt, the highlight of Darby's year, but Kaydee has brought a friend home for the weekend.

This stunning book is packed full of fun facts and activities and created by the infamous Mizielinski couple (creators of Maps and Under Earth Under Water).

An extraordinary picture book about friendship and celebrating differences from the author of The Colour Monster. Roly is a w oodlouse and Rita is a firefly. They are very different, but this is w hy they like each other. Then, one day, Rita thinks Roly's suit is too hard and Roly thinks Rita shines too brightly. Suddenly being different seems very difficult.

A beautifully imaginative read-aloud board book with peek-through pages from Agnese Baruzzi.

Boris is looking after Monster Baby - it's a recipe for disaster!

Another fast and fun adventure about life, death and all the hilarity in between . .Jim is getting to grips with his father's rather unusual job at the Dead End Office and is keeping the truth secret as a promise to Dad. But when Jim sees that Will's grandma is next on the list of Death Dates, he springs into action.

An outdoor adventure trip is one thing, but can Roman Garstang survive a chicken nugget-only diet?Roman Garstang is all set for his class trip to Farm View outdoor survival centre. Mum has prescribed a strict chicken nugget-only diet (Seriously?!)It's time to put his new survival skills to the test .

Count from 1 to 10 with animal friends, gorgeously illustrated by Britta Teckentrup.

The third in Sir Chris Hoy's fantastically fun, magical cycling adventure series. The Hercules' Hopefuls are through to the next round of the cycling tournament, but there's a big problem. Bruce's Biscuits are expanding their factory - and building over the park where the team train!