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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…
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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.
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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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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Jamaica Jones and the Treasure of the Haunted School
Jamaica Jones and the Treasure of the Haunted School takes readers on an adventure spanning centuries. In 1699, a riverside village witnesses the intense rivalry between John Jones, now the infamous pirate ‘Jamaica’ Jones, and Josia Cain, now Admiral Josia Cain of the Royal Navy. Amidst hoards of stolen gold, capture, and execution, the question remains: what happened to the treasure?
Fast forward a few hundred years to the same village. The ‘Ram Jam Gang,’ a group of mischievous schoolchildren, devises a plan to fake hauntings at their school, inspired by local legends of the ghost of ‘Jamaica’ Jones, reputedly guarding his treasure. Their scheme is so convincing that an exorcist is brought in. When his attempts fail, the gang encounters the ghost of the old pirate himself and strikes a deal to ensure his peace.
Will the gang succeed? Is Miss Cain, the stern headteacher, a descendant of Admiral Cain, or is it merely a coincidence? And most importantly, what about the treasure?
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Leopy Goes Looking for His Spots
Leopy, a curious baby leopard, is born without his spots, just like all little leopards. As he grows, he becomes envious of the older leopards and their beautiful spotted fur. Leopy simply can’t wait to have spots of his own, so he embarks on a journey to find them. Along the way, he makes new friends and has countless adventures.
Where will Leopy’s quest take him? Who will he meet that can help him find his spots? Will he finally discover the secret to getting his very own spots?
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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?
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The Mysteries of The Haunted Isle
The small Island of Eck, near the western shore of Scotland was a very nice place.
But people believed it was full of ghosts and no visitors came there.
Young Alan and his sister Jane, on vacation with their parents, wanted to discover the island. They did not expect that it would be the most unforgettable, and frightening adventure of their lives yet.
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Winners
After a fantastic, fun hour at the best travelling fair ever, Sammy, Rory, Tom and Yasmina had spent almost all of their pocket money. So, Tom suggested that they could have a go at winning a prize at a stall where all tickets with a five or a zero were winners.
Naturally, the children were delighted to find a winning ticket, but the prizes on display were not quite right. What they really wanted was a prize they could easily share!
So, they ended up with a mysterious, lucky dip box. It was shiny purple and seemed to glitter in the funfair lights.
But it came with a whispered warning as the box squirmed impatiently - or did Sammy imagine it? What was in the box and were they really winners after all?
Children everywhere will love and be most intrigued by this magical tale of mischief and mayhem.
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The Little Odds
Hold on to your hats… here comes a roller-coaster, magical, mystical, and hilarious adventure for children of all ages. Little Odd lives happily on Cloud Ninety-Nine-a-Hundred, until one day, an accidental roll sends Little Odd tumbling to Earth.
Completely clueless and lost, Little Odd soon gathers a motley crew of misfits and outcasts. Together, they embark on a madcap journey through The Dump, The Land of Wonder, the Pits of Despair, the Underworld, and finally, a grand finale of fun and festivities.
The Little Odds Trilogy celebrates the joy of letting your imagination run wild while delivering serious messages about climate change, protecting our beautiful planet, and treating everyone with kindness and compassion. It is a whimsical tale about humanity that is truly like nothing on earth. Honestly.
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