Beasts in My Bedroom

While living as a lad in Nigeria, Malcolm meets and interacts with a host of different animals. There’s the ever-loyal African Bush dog, Poucher, who becomes an integral part of the family and surviving a savage attack by a wild animal goes on to save his mother’s life: Polly, the parrot, who always kept a beady eye on him: the baby Patas monkey, hand-reared when abandoned by its mother: the camel of a visiting trader with a sore toe: the desperate attempt by his father to operate on a gored ostrich at the local zoo: and many more adventures. These exciting encounters illustrate how they help to fuel Malcolm’s passion for such animals and form the basis of his lifelong love of them. Readers will be enthralled to share his experiences.

Billy Winter - Into the Snow and Ice

Not many boys have to go in search of their missing father, but Billy Winter does. Billy steals aboard a cargo ship heading north to Alaska where his father was last seen. On the ship he is befriended by Sergeant Le Bulle, an off-duty Alaskan state trooper.In Alaska they set off on sleds pulled by huskies and meet Amka, an Inuit woman who is searching for her son who has also gone missing. The three decide to work together to solve the mystery of the missing men. But why is someone trying to kill them all? And why do Sergeant Le Bulle and Amka abandon Billy?Very few could survive alone in Alaska but Billy Winter must. This is his story.

Blue Streak

Mark Wyles fell hard as a policeman, demoted, and sent to the isolated Hawker Station on the fringe of South Australia’s Flinders Ranges. However, a missing person creates a surprising opportunity to regain detective status when he and rookie policewoman Katherine Cooper follow a trail of disappearances from outback Hawker to Adelaide. The unlikely pair make a formidable team and unearth a plot involving a network of Communist sympathisers seeking intelligence about British missile tests at Woomera. However, to prevent the intelligence from escaping to the USSR, they must stop a ruthless killer.

“Blue Streak ticks all the boxes of suspense.” Krystyna Duszniak, Lost Histories.

Buddy the Robot Alien and Friends

Dive into a cosmic adventure with Buddy the Robot Alien and Friends by Lisa Wilson. When Riley and Hayden stumble upon a crashed spaceship in their cornfield, they meet Buddy and his extraterrestrial crew from planet Zonk.Together, they embark on a thrilling mission to repair the spaceship, learning the true value of teamwork and friendship along the way.This heartwarming tale is a celebration of curiosity, bravery, and the endless possibilities that lie just beyond the stars. Perfect for young dreamers, it’s a story that sparks imagination and teaches the importance of helping others.

Robin Rainbow

Robin Rainbow is a contemporary work of fiction written for young adults. The discovery of a casket that contains a map with a riddle sends Robin and his school friends on a quest that leads them to encounter the ever-present forces of Evil that lurk everywhere.Dramatic turning-points that include their capture, escape, recapture, their rescue via celestial beings and their return to ‘everyday reality, dictate the novel’s narrative arc.When at war with the powers of evil, concern at their disappearance from home and school soon becomes global. To find the missing children, huge rewards are offered that tempt bounty-hunters from across the world.Their disappearance is taken more seriously than any illegal invasion of another country or outbreak of Covid-19 and its variants or any alleged alien abduction!Conversational in style, the text both challenges and entertains. The element of surprise, a deep thirst for adventure, the search for knowledge and happiness sustain the reader’s interest throughout.

Loulou's Magical Adventure: The White Pomeranian's Enchanted Forest

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Loulou’s Magical Adventure: A Journey Through the Enchanted Forest, where a delightful white Pomeranian named Loulou and his loyal friend Simona embark on a thrilling quest to preserve a realm of mystical wonder.Join Loulou as he forges friendships with extraordinary creatures, such as a wise owl, a clever fox, a gentle deer, and a courageous badger. Together, they must unite to defend their enchanted forest from the sinister grasp of the dark sorcerer Malvareth. As they venture deeper into the magical world, Loulou and his companions learn invaluable lessons about courage, friendship, and the transformative power of love.Will Loulou and his friends harness the power of a mystical amulet and save their beloved forest? Can Simona reunite with her cherished companion? Dive into this enchanting tale and experience a heartwarming journey that will captivate readers of all ages.Don’t miss out on Loulou’s magical adventure – a tale brimming with whimsy, wonder, and the magic of believing in oneself. Prepare to be enchanted by this heartfelt journey that celebrates the strength of friendship and the power of self-discovery.

Sophie, The Scaredy-Cat Dog, Meets a Monster

Sophie is a sweet, loveable, brown and white sausage dog who loves to play and explore – but exploring by yourself in a dark upstairs closet may not be a good idea for a scaredy-cat dog like Sophie. Thankfully, Bear, her older, wiser brother, is there to help.Join Sophie on her big adventure! What does Sophie find? Why is she scared? Does Bear come to Sophie’s rescue? What does Sophie learn?Sophie’s adventure is not only exciting but includes a big surprise at the end! Can you guess what it is? Both children and adults will enjoy this heartwarming tale of two cute and loveable sausage dogs who are having quite a memorable day.

Rags and the Adventure with Mrs Fox

Rags is blossoming into a charming character who simply adores the company of people. He’s always eager to greet anyone he encounters with a joyful ‘hello’. On one memorable occasion, Rags approached a man by his garden gate, eager to make a new friend. The man, touched by Rags’ friendly gesture, gratefully expressed, ‘Thank you for being in the world.’ If Rags could talk, he’d surely have responded, ‘You’re welcome’.Rags still likes to find things on his walks. Rags shows me things that capture his interest. Amazingly, it is usually things that I would never have noticed and then I find them interesting too. I have learned that Rags has a special bark when he is on the trail of a fox. I think he really wants me to know how clever he is to have picked up the scent.This story about the adventure with Mrs Fox is true. Rags did search out the fox in his garden. We did find Mrs Fox in the woods watching us as we watched her. On another day, we really did find the baby foxes playing ‘catch’ in the woods. The scene with the chicken, well that was also true. Mrs Fox had to feed her babies and as the story shows, she was very good at that.

Yiannis The Global Warming Warrior

From a small town in a quaint country emerges a young hero with big ideas. At just seven, Yiannis isn’t just aware of the looming threat of global warming; he’s ready to tackle it head-on. And guess what? He’s got some of the most inventive solutions up his sleeve.Embark on a global adventure with Yiannis and his resourceful dad as they traverse diverse landscapes, from the arid terrains of Africa to the icy realms of the North Pole. Their mission? To combat climate change with their unique inventions. Some solutions might have you reaching for a nose peg, while others could tantalize your taste buds—especially if you’re a fan of bananas. And wait till you hear about their groundbreaking eco-fuel!Blending factual insights with fictional fun, our dynamic duo also takes on challenges like reviving the dried-up Zambezi River for an African king and addressing the pressing issues of deforestation, plastic waste, and more in South America and the ocean’s depths.Yiannis’s tales are more than just stories; they’re a rallying cry for change. Dive into his adventures, and you too might be inspired to join the ranks of the Global Warming Warriors. Are you ready to make a difference?

6 years, 9 months and 21 days

Xanthe’s life has been a 24/7 struggle for almost a decade. As a single parent she has been juggling a full-time job from home, raising two teens with intense extra-curricular activity schedules, navigating a long messy divorce, budgeting on her sole income, all with no family to fall back on. The joy of life has been sucked out of her over the years. She is living in a prison of duties and responsibilities, with no prospect of breaking out. But when she starts a YouTube channel to vent and share her woes with the world, new and unexpected opportunities start to develop. Could there be light at the end of the tunnel?

Consequently Fatal

Your past actions have consequences that can affect your future. We always remember the mistakes we made that caused unnecessary difficulties to our lives and future. Most mistakes don’t have grave consequences, and we forget about them soon enough. But it’s the mistakes we forget, the ones that caused tragic accidents that come back to make the future consequentially fatal.

Oliver's Great Adventure

Are you ready for an adventure? Oliver, a ten-year-old mischief-maker, never anticipated the wild journey ahead. Known for his pranks, especially on his grumpy neighbour, Mr. Johnson, and for leveraging his best friend Benny Green’s shyness for schemes, Oliver’s antics are legendary. At school, his target is Mr. Ramsbottom, earning Oliver a reputation for naughtiness. Yet, beneath the surface, there might be more to Oliver than meets the eye. Is he just misunderstood, or is there a kinder side waiting to be discovered? Join Oliver in an unexpected adventure that could change everything.