By Jove!!!

Jove the wizard has unwittingly released a demon from the underworld. Aided by the Cosmic Dancer, the spirit that keeps the world in balance, he must return it from whence it came. Attacked by the Electric Warrior, foxed by the Flowers of Evil, this is not going to be easy.

Why is there a giant Glass Onion in the village pond and where did it come from?

Will the witches help, and can the Rainbow Demon finally be defeated?

All this, not to mention a dragon…

I said not to mention the dragon!!!

By Jove, this is going to be fun.

Dragons Out!

Learn about software testing in a fun way, by reading stories about dragons and knights. The book is a great read for children on their own, with their parents, or as an additional reading in schools. It is also for anyone who wants to know what software testing is, they will enjoy this book tremendously.

The book talks about adventures of two children, Laura and Tom, who tumble into dragons annoying villages and castles. They learn about different dragons and how to defeat them with the help of knights. The children grow into exceptional dragon experts.

Stories are explained in information technology and software testing terms and concepts, e.g. a dragon represents a software defect, and knights represent testers and developers. Reading parallels is an easy-to-understand way of learning.

In this book, Kari Kakkonen combines his passion into fantasy and software testing in a new and fascinating way, creating an enjoyable experience for the readers.

The book is suitable for ages of 9-99, although it is written for children.

“I love the idea of bringing testing and dragons together. Explaining testing ideas in this way is great for new testers to give them a broad idea of the depth of testing. The stories can sit on their own for children as well, and may encourage them to think about how they could test some of the apps they use.”

Janet Gregory, DragonFire Inc, co-author of three books on agile testing.

Drip And Drop Go On Holiday

In the second book of the water gargoyles series, Drip and Drop have decided that they needed a holiday by the seaside, where their cousins Splish and Splash live. Drip and Drop are water gargoyles, as well as brothers, and like most brothers, they tend to look after each other. But in Drip’s case, Drop finds that he has to look after more because Drip can be a bit of a drip at times.

Drip and Drop have decided to go on holiday as they want to visit their cousins, Splish and Splash, as they haven’t seen them for a while now. Along the way, Drip and Drop meet different gargoyles, such as the hedge gargoyle and the giant sea gargoyle, with its big booming voice, and not forgetting dear Sandy the sand gargoyle, who is rude too. They also meet Mrs Damselfly and her husband, Mr Dragonfly, along the way, as well as visit a pub with Chris and David, who own the Hastings that Drip and Drop travel on part of the way. Whilst on holiday, Drip and Drop explore the seabed, coming across a Hurricane and a Spitfire that have coral growing over them as well as hearing about the haunted forest from Mrs Owl, and learning the names of the three ghosts that live there and of course, of Uncle Dippy Wippy. Children of all ages will enjoy this book, especially when reading it with their parents, or grandparents, as I’m sure it will fill you with delight and laughter, as I tell you more about Drip and Drop the water gargoyles.

Escape to Dorland

Have you ever doubted yourself? You are not alone…

Daisy and Margot return in a new adventure that will test their confidence and strength.

When tragedy befalls the fairy kingdom, Daisy is wracked with guilt as she tries to help her fairy friends. Margot, meanwhile, finds herself in a position she never could have imagined, with a responsibility she is unsure she can handle. With the help of the young girl and those around her, she must conquer her insecurities to protect her kind.

Events unfold, bringing an even greater challenge, which the pair must tackle to avoid a dreaded consequence.

Will they have the time and ability to be triumphant?

Faerie Tale

When the forest fairies notice the changes in the forest, the Oracle declares that they must recover the four fairy treasures from the elemental fairies;

“The darkness that has grown for many years,
the terror that every fairy fears.
But with the fairies’ growing plight,
hope is returned by a single light.
One chance we have to correct this wrong,
this hope will need to grow strong.
Because if the four races cannot unite,
the one will fail in the final fight.
You will need the earth’s wisdom to have its say,
You will fail without a flame to guide your way,
You need the air’s knowledge that is kept
You will fail without the water’s emotional depth.
These four elements are needed for all fairies’ creation,
to twist them is the darkness’s motivation.
To stop it collect the Tuatha De Danann’s four treasures,
even though the darkness will try to stop these measures.”

The Oracle sees that Elizabeth is the only fairy with a chance. The Dark Fairy tries to thwart their friendship and collection of the treasures, even invading their dreams with pixie magic.

Meeting friends along the journey and gaining wisdom from the elemental races, Elizabeth learns the true meaning of being a fairy. Can Elizabeth and her friends collect the treasures, unite the races and defeat the dark fairy to save the forest?

Jake and the Magic Handle

Jake was bored. He’d had a dull day at school and was walking home. His dog, Jack, had just squeezed through a gap in the hedge and was barking for Jake to join him. Jake didn’t want to but Jack just wouldn’t stop barking. So Jake grumpily crawled through the hedge determined to grab Jack and go home for his tea. He went to grab Jack and as he did so saw something on the ground that changed his life. Find out what Jake and Jack found – it might change your life too!

My Doodle Turns into a Mermaid

Doodle and her best friend go on another adventure together, this time when they go swimming in the sea. They encounter many surprises during their trip to the sea, and some that take Rosie by complete surprise!

The two best friends go and spend the day at the beach to play in the sea, but it is a chance for Doodle to show Rosie two very big secrets.

‘As Doodle was swimming away from Rosie, Rosie noticed the strangest thing… Suddenly, the splashes of Doodles kicks turned into gentle, calm little movements and waves which were swaying peacefully behind her.’

Although Doodle has Rett Syndrome, it does not mean she cannot live a life like anyone else. She enjoys swimming as it gives her the opportunity to use her legs, which she finds difficult to do on land.

Rett Syndrome is a unique genetic condition caused by the X chromosome having an abnormality. This then causes the brain to develop slightly dissimilar to other brains, which could leave some people without any speech and the ability to walk.

Nanook, Santa and the Angel

Three weeks before Christmas, 1999: Santa Claus receives a desperate call from the Reindeer Foundation. All their reindeer have fallen sick, and so Santa will need to find alternative transport. How will Santa be able to deliver the Christmas presents this year?
When the northern angels who oversee Santa’s activities gather to discuss the problem, a tiny Inuit angel called Mai-Say offers an unexpected solution: huskies, powered by the magic of the Aurora Borealis! The man charged with undertaking this mission is Nanook, who lives in Kwuantok, Alaska. With his sledge and team of huskies, Nanook sets out on the journey to Santaland...
Let Santa and his friends take you on a momentous journey: a flight of love and generosity with Nanook, Star and the huskies… prepare for lift-off!

Paw Print Puppy

One day, a long, long time ago, a puppy was born. His mom and dad quickly noticed that the puppy had unusual powers. Now at this age, most dogs yelp more than bark, but Paw Print Puppy let out a ferocious bark. The two strangers at the door, who were obviously up to no good, asked each other, “How big do you think that dog is?”

Pooky Beaumont and the Wizard's Dastardly Plot

In this gripping tale, we follow the journey of Pooky, a compassionate young girl growing up in the Victorian era. Despite her kind heart, Pooky struggles with severe stomach issues, which leave her feeling isolated and alone. She longs for meaningful friendships, but finds herself without companionship.

Her situation takes a turn for the worse when she becomes the victim of bullying at the hands of two boys, Hecter and Rocky. To make matters even more dire, Pooky finds herself trapped in an abandoned factory, under the control of a malevolent wizard.

As she navigates this perilous situation, Pooky must summon all of her courage and ingenuity to find a way out. With the help of unexpected allies, she embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with danger and suspense.

Santa's New Suit

A magical Christmas-read for all the family and a real festive favourite.Santa needs a new suit, a marvellous magical whistle and flute. All the elves have their say - they even paint Santa's sleigh. The suit they design makes Santa look like a real wizard; it can protect him from any blizzard. The suit looks so different from before, the coat almost reaching the floor. The elves decide he needs new boots and a hat, and soon see to that. Santa thinks the suit's a winner and enjoys broccoli and sprouts with his dinner. Read on to see that by putting a coloured ribbon on your tree, you can let Santa know how you want him to be.

Storm and Armas Kippura's Rocket Journey To Earth

This book is meant for every reader with a childlike heart, no matter the age. It consists of two tales.

It’s a story about four boys who each turn 14. They are all given a large amount of responsibility, well beyond what boys of that age would normally be given.