When a ship is dashed against the rocks in a fierce storm, all hands are lost, except for two children, washed up on the beach next to a mysterious trunk. Inside the trunk lies something more powerful than the fiercest storm, something which binds itself to their destiny. Shipwreck was just the beginning of a journey which will take them far from anything they know, and for which they will need sk... More >

Alice is growing up in post-war London: a grey world of old bomb sites. Her escape is her imagination, which always brightens her day. But when a new boy starts school, her mind begins playing tricks on her. She’s oddly drawn to him, and whenever they are together the world becomes a more exciting place. A place where the things she imagines appear to become real.... More >

Step into a dazzling world of millionaires, movie stars – and baffling mysteries! For Lauren and her friends, living in a luxury London hotel definitely has its perks. Like getting to meet the glamorous movie star Isabella Duval. But why does their famous guest seem to have two personalities? And what does it have to do with a priceless necklace? Can the four best friends solve the mystery of whic... More >

When the castle walls of Max and Finlay’s den start crumbling away, little do the best mates know that everything is about to change ...Trapped inside the wall is the ancient god Hercules and he needs the boys’ help! The friends must complete a terrifying challenge every day for seven days and can choose only one of Hercules’s amazing superpowers at a time to help them. Here are their first two ex... More >

Mr Ellis’s class couldn’t keep their hands off the grisly exhibits at the Museum of Little Horrors. Now Michael’s feet have done a disappearing act, Ashwin’s desperate to sink his oddly sharp teeth into some schoolwork (and raw steak), and their teacher keeps howling at the moon. Can this fiendish class find a way to lift the evil curse?... More >

Megan, frightened, guilty, and running from everything she’s ever known, arrives at a derelict mansion. There she encounters the mysterious Marguerite, blind and despised, with only two watchful owls as her companions. Her eyes. Megan and Marguerite come to depend on one another. Theirs is a strange relationship, but the deserted house they inhabit is the perfect place for hiding secrets. But Tom,... More >

Araminta Spook isn’t like most girls her age. She lives in a huge and haunted house with her Uncle Drac and Aunt Tabitha and her greatest ambition is to meet a ghost. But Aunt Tabitha is determined to sell the house, and Araminta must think of a cunning way to stop her, especially if she ever wants her greatest ambition to come true!... More >

What do you buy someone for their 500th birthday? Araminta is desperately trying to think of the perfect gift for her favourite ghost, Sir Horace, but it’s hard to buy gifts for someone with no specific hobbies, and no body. Then an inspired idea leads to trouble when all does not go as planned, and Araminta wonders whether she’ll ever see Horace or her family again, let alone have time to organis... More >

Selima, Darren and Patrick find a homeless troll crying in their garden shed and spend all their money buying him ice cream to cheer him up. But as well as being fun to play with he turns out to be really helpful and keeps their neighbourhood clean and safe! Three fun stories featuring the friendly troll.... More >

The Adventures of Jake series stars a very unusual dog. If he’s not digging up the roses or eating too much chocolate, he might be getting ready for a game of football or daydreaming about going to Crufts! A delightful collection of five warm, witty adventures each told with zest and humour.... More >

Nobel prizewinner, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, re-tells over 50 of his favourite Bible stories for an audience of young readers. From classics such as the stories of Noah and the calming of the storm, to less-known stories such as Naboth’s Vineyard or Ruth, the Archbishop makes these time-honoured stories come to life in his own inimitable voice. The book will inspire a generation of children – and t... More >

D amian Drooth, the one-of-a-kind, clean-up-the world hero, has arrived. Criminals beware – and be very afraid! In this collection of Damian Drooth mysteries we find the boy detective embroiled in a variety of unlikely cases. But he always comes out on top – in the end! Interest age 7-9... More >

Kyle is infected by a virus that traps him in the Darkest Corners, powerless and alone. There is a cure in an abandoned hospital, which will allow him to return home. The only problem is, the hospital isn’t actually abandoned at all, and it isn’t long before Kyle falls into the clutches of Doc Mortis and his monstrous porters. It’s Kyle’s most terrifying experience yet, and it’s about to get much,... More >

Kyle’s imaginary friend from childhood is back – with a vengeance. Kyle hasn’t seen Mr Mumbles in years. And there’s a good reason for that: Mr Mumbles doesn’t exist. But now he’s back, and Kyle doesn’t have time to worry about why. Only one thing matters: staying alive!... More >

Billy is the hardest kid in school and a horrible bully. So Kyle could almost find it funny that Billy’s childhood invisible friend was a little dolly named Raggy Maggie. Almost, but not quite. Because now Raggy Maggie is back, and she wants Kyle to play a game. The game is very simple. Find where she’s hidden Billy – or Billy dies ...... More >