John and Philippa Gaunt are looking forward to finally leading a normal life - until they discover that an evil djinn is trying to uncover the five great secrets of the universe. If he succeeds, the world will be plunged into darkness. Only the djinn twins can stop him - but first, they must find Shangri-La.
Adrian Mole meets Twilight in the hysterical diaries of unlucky Nigel Mullet, who - like Edward Cullen in Twilight - was transformed into a vampire as a teenager, and will remain this age forever.Unfortunately, Nigel became a vampire at the awkward age of fifteen, and must now spend eternity coping with acne, a breaking voice, and total ineptitude with girls! In this excruciatingly funny series, Nigel chronicles his increasingly desperate attempts to be noticed by the love of his life, Della Sparrow; the constant mortification caused by his vampire parents; and the frustration one feels when youve got the whole of boring eternity stretching out in front of you.Being a wimp is bad enough when youre a kid. But when youre a vamp, it lasts forever!This pack contains the following in paperback:Diary Of A Wimpy VampireDiary of a Wimpy Vampire: Prince of DorknessAdventures of a Wimpy WerewolfHairy But Not ScaryThe Wimpy Vampire Strikes Back
Details: Introduces some of the most memorable monsters from myths and legends. This book lets you come face to face with the mummy, the werewolf and the vampire. Ideal for: Perfect book for young children. Great monsters picture book, one which parents will enjoy reading with there children and for older children to read independently. This paperback back book has 32 pages and measures 25 x 25 x 0.4cm
Cosmo the witch-cat is back, and he's got his paws full with his new brothers and sisters. Especially when the kittens accidentally fall under the kindly Frog-Witchs spell and are turned into frogs themselves. Luckily, the clever witch says she knows how to turn them back. But before the Frog-Witch can even wiggle her wand, she and all Cosmos kitten brothers and sisters are kidnapped by a mysterious stranger with a sinister plan for the Witchs special frog spells. Can Cosmo come up with the purr-fect way to stop him before its too late? Gigglesome, spooky fun and an utterly ribbeting read!
Ghostly goings-on and mysterious magic! Children love scary stories and there are chills aplenty in this thrilling collection. Featuring stories by such wellknown authors as Jan Mark, Virginia Hamilton, Susan Price and Ruskin Bond, this anthology is packed with blood-curdling tension and hilarious horror. Clanking skeletons, moonlit churchyards, strange shadows, ghostly trains and mysterious phantoms appear in these stories, ably illustrated with atmospheric black-and-white drawings. This is the perfect book to read at bedtime on dark, dark nights in dark, dark house... Includes stories by Ruskin Bond, The Brothers Grimm, Grace Hallworth, Virginia Hamilton, Margaret Mahy, Jan Mark and Susan Price.
Skulduggery Pleasant is a magician, warrior and detective all in one. Oh yes, and dead Skulduggery and his gang are more vulnerable than ever when Valkyrie struggles to keep her dark secret, just as a plague of body-snatching Remnants are released upon the world...
Details: What if an enormous dragon flew over the town when you were out shopping? How fast would you run for cover? What about a wild boar, charging towards you? Luckily, not every beast in this book is as terrifying as these two. Gelert, Prince Llywelyn's faithful hound, is a dog whose courage and loyalty will touch your heart. And a ride on the water horse, whose hooves do not touch the ground, sounds magical... No doubt, after reading these stories you will look twice at every animal you see - every dog, every horse, every creature that swims or flies - and they will get your imagination racing. Ideal for: A great children's book, that will appeal to children in Key Stage 1 and 2 education. This paperback book has 62 pages and measures: 21 x 14.8 x 0.4cm.
Being a teenager just got much more complicated. There is something very wrong with Kaylee Cavanaugh: she senses when someone near her is about to die. And when that happens, a force beyond her control compels her to scream bloody murder. Literally. Kaylee just wants to enjoy having caught the attention of the hottest guy in school. But a normal date is hard to come by when Nash seems to know more about the need to scream than she does. And when classmates start dropping dead for no apparent reason, only Kaylee knows who'll be next.
Idris Limpet was an ordinary boy, until he was taken from his home and taught to tame monsters. Then he pulled a sword out of a stone and became Idris House Draco, Rightful King of the troubled Land of Lyonesse. Now he has been hunted from his country by the evil regent Fisheagle, and his beloved sister Morgan has been kidnapped. Idris must gather his kingly courage and get her back. Then he must defeat Fisheagle and save his people
This title includes fifteen stories from Roman mythology by prize-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean, read by Andrew Sachs. In this wonderfully rich and varied collection, Geraldine McCaughrean vividly retells the most famous Roman myths. Here are all the classic stories, including the birth of Venus and the founding of Rome by twin brothers Romulus and Remus. Find out how the Sibyl of Cumae predicted the future of the city - for a price, and learn how the sacred geese saved the city from the Gauls and how the Sabine women prevented a war. Here too are the great gods and goddesses, brought vividly to life: Jupiter, king of the gods, Juno his wife, warrior Mars, Mercury the messenger, Diana the goddess of hunting, as well as the lesser gods and goddesses who controlled every part of Roman life.Lively, entertaining and accessible, these amazing retellings make the ancient world live again, and transform the old legends into unforgettable stories of suffering and joy, disaster and triumph.
In this collection of mythical stories from around the world, we discover the spirit ancestors of the aborigines of Australia, and meet Mictlan, the lord of the Aztec land of the dead. Myths and Legends from cultures as far and wide as the Yoruban religion of Africa and the Mandans of North America are collected here. Alongside the text, insert boxes highlight and describe the country of origin. Amazing full-colour artwork brings to life the astonishing tales of gods and monsters, while illustrated artifacts show the original paintings, carvings and sculptures which served as one of the sources of our knowledge about these myths and legends. This work features four full-colour booklets, each telling a unique story, and includes full glossary and index.
Barry and his fishy friends are playing Hide and Seek. Puffy finds a great hiding place in an old wreck, but he gets scared out of his wits when he sees a hairy monster lurking in the shadows. Luckily Barry the fish with fingers comes to the rescue - and discovers that the 'monster' is a friendly seahorse who just needs a haircut!
This title features favourite fairy tales read by Lenny Henry, and Sheridan Smith. It includes: "The Three Little Pigs", Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, and, Sleeping Beauty. Here are four fantastic stories, full of magic and fun, that young children are sure to love!
Frank and Joe Hardy continue their undercover investigation of Gamma Theta Theta, a mysterious-turned-dangerous fraternity at an all-boys New England boarding school. The headmaster's meddlesome, trouble-making daughter is in danger, and it seems like the fraternity members - and even some of the faculty - will stop at nothing to protect their secrets.