The Shoeshuffles

The Shoeshuffles were once old shoes discarded in a charity shop bin. They come to life because they are unbelievably… toe-curlingly… CHEESY! POOH! Alive & Kicking is about how they escape to the woods and build a town of their own. Welcome to Shoeville! Read about their adventures and laugh at the antics and mischief of the younger members causing Basil Boot to get very annoyed! In All Aboard, the Shoeshuffles have the time of their life on the canal, but not everything goes to plan. Read what happens when they lose control of their boats, get stuck in the mud and collide with other boats! And then there’s the curious mystery of the missing spoons!!! Basil Boot asked, “What next?” He’ll be sorry he asked.

The Snow Dome and the Secret Storey

Have you ever gazed into a snow dome and wondered what it would be like if the world inside was real? Well, 12-year-olds, Ali Wiseman and James Newman, don’t have to wonder. For when they stumble across a secret storey of Rose Cottage, they discover a magical snow dome and are swirled into the world within. In their new roles as seer and seeker, they set out on a quest to stand in the path of darkness and to solve the mystery of the missing Emily Rose. Their choices lead them to far off and mysterious lands where their adventures are only just beginning…

The Ticklish Scarecrow

The village scarecrow was sad and lonely and could not scare away the crows. Until one day, a visitor gave him a little gift that made a big difference and changed his world forever. He soon became a well-loved village scarecrow.

The Toy Hunters Return - Part Two

The Toy Hunters are back for more easy pickings but John, with experience of army life, is always there to stop these robbers of toys.

Tommy Wallis, The Knight of the Hollows

Tommy is a normal boy, living a normal life, until he is ‘called’. Along with his friend Lola, they travel to a distant land using a mirror which has ‘called’ generations of his family, including his missing father, to become the Knight of Hunsbury Hollow. It is a kingdom of elves ruled by the weakening King Arrand and protected by a fierce dragon called Mercey. Together they are sent on a quest to defeat the Garracks, the creatures surrounding Hunsbury Hollow, and bring Prince Lorry back to the kingdom to reign as king. But what Tommy finds out along the way will change him forever

Ricky And Tim: Racing Adventures

In Ricky and Tim: Racing Adventures, children are transported to the thrilling world of race tracks and loyal friendships. Ricky, inspired by the iconic Ford GT40 that triumphed at Le Mans in 1966, is a racing car with spirit and ambition. Alongside him is Tim the Tractor, a dependable ally modelled after the marshal vehicles that come to the aid of racers in distress.

The Track kickstarts this captivating series, unveiling the origins of Ricky and Tim’s bond. As they navigate challenges and adventures, their partnership flourishes, revealing the strength in teamwork and the magic of mutual support.

Crafted by Richie Stevenson, these tales champion themes of camaraderie, self-worth, resilience, and the valuable lessons drawn from each challenge. Young readers will not only be engrossed in Ricky and Tim’s escapades but will also absorb the timeless values they represent.

Stay buckled in – more exhilarating adventures with Ricky and Tim are just around the bend!

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.

The Secret Sign

Zara, a young slave girl, is thrilled to discover a mysterious secret sign scrawled in the dust. Hoping it will lead to the promised ‘power that is not cruel’ she desperately seeks for her temperamental master, Zara must navigate the treacherous world of slavery, unsure if she can trust her fellow slaves. When an accident forces her to flee, Zara encounters the enigmatic ‘people of the sign.’

As a burning Rome is left behind, Zara’s entire family journeys to a distant, more primitive land. Faced with arduous work, new dangers, and thrilling adventures, they forge friendships and confront unexpected challenges. When a family member is kidnapped and Zara’s fellow slave Andreas absconds, the stakes grow higher. Penniless, Andreas attempts to return to Rome, but will he succeed? And if he does, what fate awaits him in the city?

A Stitch in Time

When our young hero and heroine greet each other with a kiss, it marks the beginning of an adventure like no other. Time itself takes charge of their destiny and whisks them away. Can the power of prayer force time to relinquish its unnatural hold?  Only time can tell if they will be able to escape from its toils unharmed but perhaps with a little bit of a helpful stitch in time from a Cornish saint, all will be well.

How Many Stars Are in the Sky?

Little Lucy Brown’s curiosity leads her to a mysterious box hidden in her drawer. What secrets does it hold? Join Lucy on an enchanting adventure to uncover the mystery!

As Lucy embarks on a journey to the moon, she seeks answers to her burning questions. Along the way, she befriends a delightful creature from the stars, discovering that the journey itself is just as important as the destination. Together, they explore, laugh, and learn, making every moment a memorable part of their celestial adventure.

This heartwarming tale celebrates creativity, imaginative thinking, and the joy of discovery. It's a feel-good space story that will delight readers of all ages!

Voyage of a Legacy

Renowned fencing master Napier Gerard has been enjoying an opulent existence amidst the gaming clubs and coffee houses of late 18th‑century Paris, but this is about to change. Exiled from his native England and isolated by his reputation as a deadly duellist, he finds himself increasingly threatened by powerful enemies on both sides of the Channel. At the same time, the threat of terror and revolution is looming over France. It becomes clear to Napier that, to survive, he must flee to the American colonies.
However, fate disrupts Napier’s plans, thrusting him into a series of perilous adventures. While he has the good fortune to be accompanied by the steadfast Will Styles, whose skill with a bow matches Napier’s with a sword, his ingenuity and courage are tested to their limits as he and Will navigate the dangers of the American wilderness. Napier soon finds himself unwillingly entangled in a colonial war, struggling not only against wild animals but also involved in battles that he never sought. Unbeknownst to him, his decision to escape France will lead him repeatedly to confront death itself.

The Enchanted House Chronicles: Sisters, Secrets and Sorcery

The Enchanted House Chronicles: Sisters, Secrets and Sorcery is a laugh-out-loud tale of adventure and magic, focusing on the lives of three sisters during the Second World War. It is the first novel in ‘The Enchanted House Chronicles’, a series of five stories following the girls’ antics as they uncover their family secrets.

Issy, Molly and Daisy arrive in Hastings to stay with their great aunt, Miss Baglio, to be safe from war-torn London. However, rather than the lovely seaside holiday they were hoping for, something feels off about the house, and they are sure that their unwelcoming aunt is hiding something from them. They are determined to discover what is in the secret rooms that are off limits, and the meaning of the identical dream they have all been having.

Buckle up for a cracking adventure, filled with mischief, fairy cakes, cuddly cats, and a mystery like no other, that will leave you keenly anticipating the next book in the series.