Martin Exploring

Step into the enchanted realm of Martin Exploring: A Stoic & Prehistoric Journey where the power of a child’s imagination brings toys to life and blends dreams with reality. Meet Martin, an eight-year-old boy whose ordinary day takes an extraordinary turn when he falls into a dreamland populated by dinosaurs, each embodying a powerful virtue. Courage, Justice, Wisdom, Temperance, Patience, Integrity, and Kindness – these are more than just names; they are the guiding lights on Martin’s magical journey of self-discovery. As Martin navigates this vibrant world, he encounters challenges that mirror the trials of his everyday life.

With his dinosaur friends by his side, Martin embarks on an adventure that offers invaluable lessons resonating beyond the boundaries of his imagination. Alek weaves a captivating tale that invites young readers to explore profound themes through the eyes of a relatable protagonist. Enriched with vivid illustrations and engaging dialogues, this book is a treasure trove of wisdom for children and a delightful read for all who cherish the innocence and wonder of childhood. Martin’s Dinosaur Adventure is more than just a story; it’s a journey into the heart of what makes us truly brave, fair, and kind. Get ready to unleash the power of virtues in this dazzling dinosaur world!

The Ninja Baker

Can the Ninja Baker put an end to Dr Stink’s polluting escapade, or will the naughty criminal achieve his plan to mess up the town? Having moved into baking after leaving his ninja days firmly behind him, he is empowered to become the Ninja Baker for one last time to save his town from becoming one bug rubbish dump. Will he accept the challenge to clean up the town and bring Dr Stink to justice? This tale carries an important message of playing our part to look after the planet.

Marty's Big Adventure

Marty the house martin sets off on his journey north for the summer, but along the way, he encounters unexpected difficulties and becomes separated from his fellow travellers. Alone and facing numerous challenges, Marty must find a way to survive on his own. Inspired by a true encounter, this heartwarming story celebrates bravery, perseverance, and the power of trust.

Lucas

Lucas follows on from the story of Whisper, focusing more fully on the orphan’s life before he came to be a middle-aged man rescuing Britney from her world of abuse. In this book, we discover just how Lucas found himself growing up and then taking in the stray waif.When the boy’s parents die unexpectedly from sickness, the family’s neighbours end up taking him in. Lucas likes the Copperley children, but is afraid of not being welcome in the household when he accidentally overhears their parents talking about him. Quickly, Lucas decides that village isn’t for him anymore and chooses to spend a life on the road, constantly drifting from town to town, searching eagerly for his place and somewhere he could belong.During this course of aimless wandering, the boy finally stumbles across Seth and Ruby Rodgers and begins working for the friendly, easy-going couple, eventually being adopted by them. Lucas enjoys running the carpentry business when he’s older, but wonders if there is anything else for him, and the sudden arrival of the mistreated, terrified little girl brings even more responsibility upon Lucas’ shoulders than he ever thought possible.Lucas loves the child deeply, but his strength of character is severely tested – will Britney ever learn to trust him? Or has the memory of her drunken father been ingrained so intensely within her heart that she will never welcome another man’s presence ever again?

Inkoom's Adventures at Sea

Inkoom is a young fisherman from the coastal village of Abandze, eager to help his family just like any other boy his age. He’s been out on the water many times before, so when he sets off on his fishing boat today, he expects it to be just another routine trip. But the sea is full of surprises.

What awaits Inkoom on this journey?

Will he reel in a big catch or face a challenge that keeps him from returning home?

Dive into Inkoom’s adventure to find out!

Kit's Tales - Book 1

Boys and Girls, it’s time to don your traveling clothes and join me, Kit the Kestrel, as I take you on the adventure of a lifetime!

Fly with me to the wonderful worlds of ancient Greece and Rome, learning about the civilisations of old and how they formed the society in which you live today.

Meet some of the most important figures in ancient history and research and learn about the lives of ordinary people who built these remarkable civilisations. As you travel with me, you will undertake all sorts of creative and interesting tasks which will help you to immerse yourself in the ancient world and give you a greater understanding of how we came to be here.

There is no time to waste, ancient Greece beckons, so come with me and let’s fly through space and time together and discover all of the wonders of the ancient world!

Little Wings

Little wings fly through the air, catching the stars that light the pathways to your dreams.

Wishing boats are for everyone all over the world, and everyone can have a dream come true. There are endless supplies of stars to wish upon limitless dreams. What’s yours?

A self-help book for tiny ones to help them start their journey.

Ice Kids 2

Free from the clutches of the wolf Burrmark, Jay leads the children ever south to their intended destination. There are still many mountains to cross, a permafrost, and a huge expanse of featureless snow with a storm brewing, as well as the constant daily search for food, which troubles their every step. As time drags on, each of the children has their own problems, needs, and hopes, all of which Jay, with his sister’s help, must somehow solve.

What can a colony of penguins do to help? A wolf pack, a cave, and a second avalanche will test even their strongest beliefs. Will they ever reach the winter land and find their parents again?

Animal World Adventure

Hold on tight! An amazing adventure awaits. It all begins with two best friends, Hazel and Violet. For Violet’s birthday, she wishes to visit the forest, somewhere she hasn’t been in ages. Little do they know, an entirely new world is waiting to be discovered.

Warned by the animals that an evil force is trying to stop them, they suddenly find themselves teleported to a strange world under a black sky. Determined to save it, they embark on a daring quest. But the big question remains: Can they succeed?

Jeremy the Jet Ski - An Awfully Big Adventure

Jeremy is a wannabe freestyle champion, a wannabe top racer, a wannabe everything in the jet ski world he dreams of, but he struggles because he’s still very young.

He lives in Merry Harbour which leads out into the Blue Lagoon. This is where he plays and practices with all of his friends.

The Highwayman and Don Quixote

When my grandmother insisted that the Hetheringtons were descended from a long line of highwaymen who operated in the north of England, I was never quite sure if it was true or merely a product of her vivid imagination. Intrigued by this family legend, I embarked on a journey of discovery, scouring the Internet for any traces of our alleged criminal ancestors.

To my surprise, I stumbled upon the records of William Surtees Hetherington, an ex-miner from Newcastle who served in the Royal Navy before turning to a life of crime. His story took a tragic turn when he was executed for highway robbery in 1821. Could this be the forebear my grandmother spoke of? As I delved deeper into the archives, I uncovered a wealth of historical material that brought William’s tale to life.

A local publisher and campaigner against the death penalty for robbery had written a pamphlet containing first-hand accounts of William Hetherington’s trial and execution. Contemporaneous articles from local newspapers and magazines further enriched the narrative, providing a vivid backdrop for my novel and the basis for the judicial process that sealed William’s fate.

From this point on, I allowed my imagination to take flight. I portrayed William as a dreamer, a trait that seemed to run in our family, and envisioned him acquiring a copy of Don Quixote from a Spanish sailor during his time in the Navy. As a long-time devotee of this classic work, I wove many of its episodes into my description of William’s descent into dreams and hallucinations as he vainly attempted to assuage his guilt over the robberies he and his partner John Wilkinson committed.

Part historical fiction, part family mystery, this novel is a captivating exploration of one man’s struggle against his own demons and the harsh realities of 19th-century justice.

Deluged

When fourteen-year-old Dan witnessed the bridge to his family’s farm collapse, he quickly grasped the gravity of the situation. With the town below in imminent danger and no way to warn anyone by phone, Dan knew he had to act fast. The disaster had all begun with relentless rain.Dan, an avid trails motorbike rider on his father’s farm, had recently befriended Laura, a slightly older and equally adventurous horse rider. They met one Sunday morning while exploring the moor, along with Dan’s younger twin siblings. Together, this group of friends faced the unfolding catastrophe head-on.Their courageous and inventive efforts to navigate each terrifying twist of the disaster form the heart of this gripping tale.