London 1940 Alfie and his mother were leaving their home and friends to live with his uncle in a lighthouse on a small island off the mainland Scotland. While exploring the island, Alfie finds on the shore washed up from the sea something magical and that's when Alfie's Adventure's Begin.
Alfie and his gang of friends (together with 99 newly cloned Alfies ) are on a mission to find out who has captured the doctor and Nosmo King. This leads to a worrying discovery that the earth is being stripped of its rainforests and vegetation by an unknown force.
'Had me giggling all the way through . . . I loved it!' Jasbinder Bilan 'Action-packed and bursting with fun' Sinéad O'Hart Welcome to Little Snoddington, where nothing is normal and every day is magic . . . Nine-year-old Alfie Blackstack’s parents have met a very unfortunate end. Now he’s living in the SUPER CREEPY Switherbroom Hall with his mad-haired Aunt Gertie and warty Aunt Zita. The thing is, Alfie's aunts aren't just weird – they’re WITCHES! When the circus arrives in town Alfie makes his first ever friend, the FEARLESS Calypso Fagan. But when Calypso's little sister Nova disappears, they must face the TERRIFYING Head Witch in a race to find Nova and stop the next Witch War.
Black-and-white illustrations throughout; full of hilarious characters; written by a well-loved and poular author; marks the beginning of a new series of stand-alone comic novels.In this stand-alone comic adventure for younger readers, Alfie Onion has just set off on a great adventure ... but only to carry his brother's luggage. It's his elder brother, Magnifico Onion, who's destined to win their family a Happily Ever After. But when it turns out Magnifico isn't half the hero he's cracked up to be, it falls to Alfie to save the day - with a little help from his loyal dog, a talking horse, and a couple of meddling magpies.
Contains time travelling adventures with 9-year-old Alfie and his faithful black Labrador. Every night when Alfie goes to bed, he is transported to different times and places and faces a raft of extraordinary experiences. But suddenly Alfie's nighttime adventures start making him a daytime hero...
The biggest crisis to hit Switzerland in 1000 years is happening. People are in a panic and shops are closing down. The unbelievable is happening, thieves are stealing the most important treasure of Switzerland, no not gold, Chocolate! When Alfie George's favourite shop, (Dr Kradofler's chocolate shop) has run out of chocolate, after their delivery is stolen. Alfie George decides to track down the chocolate thieves. On their adventures, Alfie George and his friends, Julius, Antonio and Emily, travel through the heart of Swiss mountains and must battle with Evil elves and Ugly trolls as well as befriending the most unlikely of magical creatures. But Alfie does not realise that he holds the most important secret, which everyone wants at all costs..........
When a new girl arrives in Alfie's class and is picked on by the class bully, Alfie struggles to know how to help her. But then Nana comes to the rescue with her magic healing potion! In the days to come Alfie discovers what the potion can do and sets off on some exciting adventures, all of which he reports back to Nana and her naughty dog Biggles. But Nana has been keeping a secret from Alfie that will change everything. What will happen when he finds out the truth? A delightful story for children exploring themes of friendship and kindness, family and grief. Praise for Alfie and the Magic Healing Potion: "It's lovely to read such a beautiful story that has the power to shape young minds for good." "I smiled the whole way through. Such a lovely and uplifting story and exactly what I want my kids to be reminded of, particularly when other kids are mean to them."
Wednesday Weeks is just starting to get the hang of this whole magic thing. But Gorgomoth the Unclean is on the loose again and he's out to ruin everything, for keeps. When Gorgomoth steals the Crown of Destiny and turns Grandpa into a frog, it's up to Wednesday and Alfie - with help from Bruce and their new friend Adaline - to track him down. But wormholes, giant pinball machines and a stolen crown are only the beginning. Throw in a floating fortress full of goblins, some misbehaving magic and a missing pair of eyebrows, and Wednesday and Alfie are going to have to take their magic - and their science - to the next level. Book 2 in the brilliant Wednesday Weeks series, which asks the question: In a world of magic, can science save the day?
London 1842 - Unwilling to be shackled by his orphan tag and the Mile End Poorhouse, 10-year-old Alfie London is desperate to break out and explore the world by way of a naval career. Following a chance encounter, Alfie meets the well-to-do Alexandria Scott. Together with their stray Jack Russel, Rocket, they fearlessly stowaway into the unknown in search of adventure. And adventure is what they soon find! The kind that will test their mettle to the limits and take them on a magical journey to save their imprisoned shipmates. Tackling puzzles, villains, and mythical creatures at every turn, they must find a way to ensure that the history of the world as we know it comes to pass! Where their only hope is finding the long-lost Scrolls of Shangri-La and, in turn, the enchanting and miraculous kingdom itself!
London 1818 Alfred Pennington, the Earl of Crawford, knows someone wants him dead. An illicit boxing match seems the perfect opportunity to hire a champion fighter to watch his back, but Alfie is shocked to recognize the beaten and bloody challenger as his childhood friend, Dominick, one of the few people who knows the truth about Alfie’s past. Life has been hard for Dominick, so he can’t believe his luck when Alfie—now with fine manners and a fancy title—offers him a chance to escape the slums in order to catch a potential killer. That’s difficult enough, but not falling in love with the refined, confident man his friend has become may prove trickier still. The investigation draws the two men closer than ever, but it becomes clear that their years apart may prove too much to overcome. As the danger mounts, can they find their way through the past to a future together? Or will hidden secrets cost them their happiness… and their lives? His Lordship’s Secret is the first novel in the His Lordship’s Mysteries series.