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.

The Secret of Bubble Bay

Lucy is just an ordinary 10-year-old, but she and her best friend, Thomas, are about to embark on a very extraordinary adventure. They have discovered a secret. A secret that would lead them on an exciting journey to a remote island. But can they solve the clues and unravel a long-forgotten, 80-year-old mystery before time runs out? This daring duo will certainly give it their best shot!

With its captivating plot and magical feel, The Secret of Bubble Bay is an absorbing read for any young adventurer.

The Tales of Hamish the Haggis

Come and join Hamish on his many adventures through the Scottish Highlands. 

Hamish is a friendly, misunderstood but lonely Haggis; that’s right, you heard me, a haggis – they are real you know!

Hamish manages to make friends with an equally lonely mouse….or is she a mouse? 

Will they both manage to travel safely through the unrelenting rain, howling wind and rocky slopes of the Scottish Highlands, meeting many friends and foes (even the famous Loch Ness monster) in search of wise old elves…?

Tiger

Archie is used to being top of his class, with his quiet genius and superhuman focus, but when a top-secret opportunity comes his way, he is tested to his limits. Is the 13-year-old up to the challenge?

Live the story with Archie every step of the way, through adventure, challenges and mystery, and even have a go at solving some puzzles included in the book.

A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to the Honeypot Children’s Charity which supports amazing young carers in the UK aged 5–12 in their work caring for ill family members.

Vi and Vincent the Jibber Jabbers

Amy’s off to get a vaccine today but her big brother isn’t impressed, as he wanted to stay home and play. But suddenly the vaccine starts talking to him – and him alone. Join us for a stimulating and enthralling journey to discover just how vaccines work and how they can keep so many of us safe and healthy.