Martin Exploring

Step into the enchanted realm of Martin Exploring: A Stoic & Prehistoric Journey where the power of a child’s imagination brings toys to life and blends dreams with reality. Meet Martin, an eight-year-old boy whose ordinary day takes an extraordinary turn when he falls into a dreamland populated by dinosaurs, each embodying a powerful virtue. Courage, Justice, Wisdom, Temperance, Patience, Integrity, and Kindness – these are more than just names; they are the guiding lights on Martin’s magical journey of self-discovery. As Martin navigates this vibrant world, he encounters challenges that mirror the trials of his everyday life.

With his dinosaur friends by his side, Martin embarks on an adventure that offers invaluable lessons resonating beyond the boundaries of his imagination. Alek weaves a captivating tale that invites young readers to explore profound themes through the eyes of a relatable protagonist. Enriched with vivid illustrations and engaging dialogues, this book is a treasure trove of wisdom for children and a delightful read for all who cherish the innocence and wonder of childhood. Martin’s Dinosaur Adventure is more than just a story; it’s a journey into the heart of what makes us truly brave, fair, and kind. Get ready to unleash the power of virtues in this dazzling dinosaur world!

My Favourite Colour is Seven

“It’s okay.”

7-year-old Alfie just lost his mummy and he is pretty sure she is not coming back. Alfie is struggling to understand if what he feels is okay. He is unsure how to ask about something he cannot name.

One day, after school, Alfie decides to be brave. He asks his teacher Mr. Miggins, "is it okay?"

Safe Haven

When toys have been neglected by their owners, when they have started to fray, when their owner has lost interest in them and they are destined for the recycling bin, where do they go? They go to Safe Haven, a place beyond the rainbow, where toys are fixed, where they can make new friends and live a happy life.

Join Miranda, a doll who faces the recycling bin, as she makes her escape to Safe Haven. Once she reaches there, she befriends Threadbare, the cuddly teddy bear, Ssssnake, the mischievous toy snake, and pretty little Trixie the Pixie. Read about their adventures as they help other toys, have fun together and sometimes get into mischief in their new home.

Secrets of the Quercus Tree

Eddie is not quite 10 years old when he visits his great uncle’s house; an old stone college set in a grand garden and filled with secrets. Sharing stories from his childhood and his own adventures, Great Uncle Peter hints at a long-lost magical inheritance. Eddie is determined to solve the mystery of why his ancestor’s name vanished from the history books centuries ago and where the magic disappeared to. He searches the ground of the college for clues to the magic and is not disappointed. With help from an old professor and what he learns from his great uncle’s stories, what Eddie finds takes him deep into the earth, puts his life in danger and tests his courage. Can he restore the magic to his family, or will he lose everything trying? Join Eddie on the adventure of his life…

Sid, the Herring Gull - Book 1

On the rooftop of number forty in Kent, lives a family of five herring gulls (Sid is a shortened name for Sidney and he is a proud herring gull). Sid and his wife, Sas, and their three young daughters, Su, Se and So, daily give a display of slender to the world.
They are very, very talented in singing and dancing.
Sid is extremely protective over his nest and, everyday, he guards their home especially from the troublesome wind.
Sid likes to tell stories and he would like to share with you, his and his family's adventures. Sid has a neat nest and that nest needs to be attended to daily to allow for the family to live safely.
Sid and Sas enjoy living on the rooftop with their family and also like teaching their three young daughters the life skills that they will need to survive.
Read about Sid and his family and the issues he has and he will, I am sure, make you giggle.
This book is the introductory copy to introduce the series of Sid, The Herring Gull that consists of nine books. Sid would like you to enjoy his stories.

Teddie the Tractor

Have you ever heard of a tractor that can do amazing things? With his owner, Farmer Ken, Teddie helps to keep unwanted animals off the farm. There are lots of adventures on Farmer Ken’s farm with Teddie – but when the time to be useful comes, will Teddie be up to the task?

The Adventures of Bertie the Little Red Teapot

Hardly anybody uses teapots anymore, teabags have taken over.

Bertie the teapot had been sitting on the shelf in the kitchen, unused for months.

One November night during a storm, Bertie made a wish.

That wish comes true and the adventures begin…

The Adventures of Lily Chutny

Everyone knows Lily Chutny!

You can easily spot her walking down Ghostie Street with her bright red hair, spindly legs, and multicoloured jumpers.

With her mum, Pickalily, and best friend, Lisa, Lily Chutny is always getting herself into one situation or another.

There’s plenty going on on Ghostie Street!

The Bio-lien Demigod

“I’ve been stabbed! I’m bleeding! I’ll never get to do the things I’ve always wanted! Learn a new language, open a Christmas restaurant for the holidays, have a fight with Jason Statham!

…The wound… it’s gone!?

Well, to be fair, it’s not the weirdest thing that’s happened so far.”

If someone told you their parents were killed by a superhero, would you believe them?

Legeromei was only a young boy when his parents were killed by a bionic superhero. And now, eight years later, he’s being hunted by the people who worked for his parents. He wants answers to why they want him, and to why he’s going through some serious pubescent changes.

All he wants to do is spend time with his new friends and the girl he likes. Can he figure out what’s going on before Christmas?

Aliens, Demigods, and bionic humans…what could go right?

The Cruces Crises

The Cruces have a crisis, an environmental crisis. Everyone wants the latest stuff, but it comes at a cost – pollution! The King sends his son out to find a new land where he can rebuild his kingdom. The Prince knows he must do the right thing, but when two cultures collide, he is left facing a crisis of conscience.

Through his journey of discovery, a young man learns how to care for the environment and respect the lives of other people, even when their appearance is very different from his own.

The Goblin Family

This is a story about a family of Goblins. Goblins are strange little people who live in a world that we cannot see. Perhaps there is such a world, who knows for sure. Let us go into this strange world where Goblins live and imagine what it must be like. This family are very similar to our families. The people have characters, just like us and they have problems just like us.

This story tells of the ups and downs and adventures of this Goblin Family and how they squabble amongst themselves but in the end they are a family and they all love each other really! 

The Paper Shoes

How far can you see…?

How far can you go…?

Are there daisies far below…?

Can you hear bells in the distance chiming?

Ice creams are waiting, it’s all so exciting... for two little girls with a story to be told.

Come with us on a magical journey, where the grass is an emerald green and sunbeams are full of shimmering gold.