Placid Pamela

Some things take time, and this tale’s journey is truly extraordinary. Placid Pamela is one of four fables conceived over 30 years ago. Today, it emerges as a testament to the author’s perseverance, offering a chance to share his vision with the world.

The whole reason for not just Placid Pamela but also the other three is that Mr Bright’s daughter Kristina was born with cerebral palsy in 1988 and is classed as nonverbal which means that she cannot speak. That being so her soft toys became something she could relate to one of which was a panda.

Now 36 and receiving full-time care, Kristina still holds onto her panda, alongside a tiger, an elephant, and a bear. These toys, enduring symbols of her childhood, serve as the inspiration for three additional fables to follow Placid Pamela. Written during Kristina’s youth, Mr. Bright believes these stories will captivate not only young readers but also offer parents a meaningful experience to share with their children.

The Kidectives

A group of teenagers that have been given inexplicable powers to help them to act as detectives, solving mysteries and crimes together.Adam (The Ears), and his sister Georgia (The Legs), are assisted by their best friends Nathan (The Eyes) and Jamie (The Brain) after receiving their special super powers in a strange storm.They are soon called on to use their new found powers to find their new friend Tommy (The Nose) who can sniff out key clues to solve criminal activities, and so he becomes the fifth member of this dynamic team of intrepid detectives.Follow their story, to find out how they use their powers and help the police to solve a host of crimes in and around their home in Farm Hill.

Martian Concerns and Other Tales

∙ Earth scientists rocket to Mars, bearing a secret plan for future Martians. But the Martians have plans of their own.∙ A devious AI runs amok. Mars's entire security apparatus can't pin it down.∙ Through startling revelations, a lovelorn man uncovers the root of his wife's troubles.∙ An old smartaleck Deadhead from Princeton University's maintenance garage harbours a top-secret story.∙ A struggling artist finds unusual allies: bums and a witch.∙ After 219 years, a warlock stumbles into his first love.

The World According to Dog and Cat

Dog and Cat probably are friends, but they’ll never admit it in public. Living in the same house, they have similar interests, such as bodgering in the garage or gardening when the weather is fine.They could watch it for hours, offering critical advice and being in the way. They really do enjoy any mistakes or clangers which may happen.Their best mates are a gang of unruly hedgehogs who live in the garden shed, however there is a bunch of blackbirds living in the shrubbery who are rather scary…

Sindibad and the Time Machine

Sindibad, a seasoned explorer with a relentless thirst for knowledge, has sailed seas and navigated the stars in pursuit of adventure. Yet, nothing in his previous seven voyages could prepare him for the enigma looming on the horizon – a monstrous creature unlike anything he’s ever encountered.When his ship meets a disastrous end, Sindibad finds himself plunged into the unknown depths, only to be swallowed whole by the very creature that intrigued him. But within this gargantuan beast, a greater surprise awaits: he’s not alone. Encountering an alien being, Sindibad realizes he’s on the cusp of his most extraordinary journey yet.Having faced and overcome countless challenges before, Sindibad is no stranger to peril. But as he confronts the mysteries of futuristic creatures, extraterrestrial beings, and the twists of time travel, even he might be out of his depth. Dive into Sindibad’s eighth, and perhaps most incredible, adventure!

Whiffy

Something foul is afoot in Jason Matheson’s unkempt bedroom. Jason and his friend Colin are in for a nasty shock when a grotesque discovery spreads from his messy personal space and becomes the talk of the town.What follows is a rollercoaster ride for the Matheson family, testing their relationships and frazzling nerves. Jason’s shocking mess leads to unexpected publicity and turmoil for the family and their friends – dad takes the heat while mum struggles to hold things together.Jason must navigate challenging new waters socially while anxiously wondering if his disgusted sister Hannah will ever look his way again. This adventure is filled with stenchy revelations that no air freshener can mask. Can Jason clean up this mess he created? Will the Mathesons emerge closer or further apart after the chaos subsides? A stinky situation tests a family in Whiffy.

Bear Brothers and The Bees

Unlock a unique reading experience with every turn of the page. This book is designed to spark rich conversations between reader and child. Without prescribed dialogue, you’re invited to ask questions like, ‘What do you imagine the characters are saying?’ or ‘What might they be thinking on this page?’ Dive deep into the narrative together, and with each reading, uncover fresh layers and perspectives. Here, the story evolves, shaped by the limitless imagination of the child.

Jerry

Do you believe in spells so tragic?Introducing Jerry, the magic so nifty.With a tummy that sags and a scent quite quirky,An ear that’s been nibbled, and a neck that’s wobbly…He might not seem like a hero at first glance,But with magic abounding, just give him a chance!

Sophie Sparrow Wants to Be a Flamingo

“If you could be any bird in the world, what would you be?” asked Sullivan, Sophie’s best friend.For Sophie Sparrow, that is an easy question. She would be a beautiful flamingo named Pinky with a long, graceful neck and feathers the color of pink cotton candy, and she would eat delicious shrimp ice-cream sundaes. Luckily, Miss Sapphire, the new, young Blue Jay who moved into the penthouse suite on Maple Lane, had magical powers.‘‘Hold the pink feather, and say the magic words, Bingo, Lingo, Ringo, I want to be a Flamingo, three times,’’ said Miss Sapphire. Poof! Sophie disappeared into a cloud of pink smoke. Will Miss Sapphire’s magic spell make Sophie Sparrow’s dream come true, or will it be a nightmare?This amusing and heartwarming story will remind you that the perfect life you wish for is often in front of you and found in the magic of friendship, family, and simple delights like a chocolate-covered worm with rainbow sprinkles.

Teleporting to Funland

Join ‘The Isted Kids’ on their magical travel teleporting adventures around the world! Where do you think they will go next? This is an exciting travel adventure series of books aimed at children 5-8 years old. The two characters Rocco and Fleur are real-life brother and sister. Fleur is the bossy teenager and Rocco is the tech genius of the house. They didn’t believe in the magic their mum told them about until it happened to them – do you believe in magic? Join the Isted Kids as they teleport around the globe. Written by their mummy @naomikisted who is an interior designer and broadcaster, she believes in the power of the mind and the magic of manifestation that anything is possible if you just believe!

The Cat's Whiskers

This story is set in Animal World – a topsy-turvy world where all the characters are animals. It is an exciting tale of adventure set in the northern city of Dogchester, where the city police force is led by Detective Chief Superintendent Nellie Trump, a lady elephant. DCS Trump is in charge of a tough, grizzled Detective Inspector, a cat named Tom Grouse, who is pictured on the front cover of this book.DI Tom joins with a friend, Dame Alice Gobble de-Gook, a turkey, in an exciting adventure - a quest to find the priceless fabulous gold statuette of Felix the Great, stolen by a gang of criminal monkeys, led by a huge, fat orang-utan who calls himself ‘King’ Brian, a ruthless leader who lives in a secret hideaway – a great palace – hidden in the Wild, Wet and Windy Woods . . .

Princess Lola the Rainbow Fairy

In her yellow dress, odd socks and red wellies, Princess Lola, a wonderfully colourful little rainbow fairy, and her friends, Dusty, a wooden toy, and Jelly, the baby dragon, just want to have fun around the grounds of Chestnut Hill House. But little Lord Basil and his dopey dog Rufus have other plans. They want nothing more than to capture Lola and her friends and show them to everyone in Chestnut Hill Village to prove they are real. Come on a journey as Lola not only tries to avoid but also protect her friends and the small animals of Chestnut Hill House from the grasp of Lord Basil and his dopey dog Rufus.