Billy's Mini Monsters really want to go to school with him. But Billy really doesn't want them to. He's got enough trouble with the school bully, Basil Brown. But perhaps having MONSTERS around will be more helpful than Billy imagines... Original, illustrated fiction with easy reading texts and full colour illustrations throughout. With entertaining comic strips to encourage reading, and pet monsters for added child appeal. Series deals with everyday fears, including fear of swimming, fear of the dark and bullying at school. Now in paperback, this is a new edition of 9781409593409.
Billy hates swimming. It's cold and wet and horrible. And just when Billy thinks things can't get any worse, his pet Mini Monsters turn up at his swimming lesson and make one very big SPLASH... Part of the popular 'Billy and the Mini Monsters' series, now being re-launched in paperback. The first book in the series was nominated in the 'Sheffield Children's Book Award' Early Readers category in 2018. A book in the series has been chosen three years in a row as part of the Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge.
A “lovely, suspenseful, lyrical” ghost story set in Jack the Ripper’s London from the Edgar and PEN Award-winning author of Icefall (Kirkus Reviews). London 1888, and Jack the Ripper is terrorizing the people of the city. Evelyn, a young woman disfigured by her dangerous work in a matchstick factory with nowhere to go, does not know what to make of her new position as a maid to the Elephant Man in London Hospital. Evelyn wanted to be locked away from the world, like he is, shut away from the filth and dangers of the streets. But in Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, she finds a gentle kindred, who does not recoil from her, and who understands her pain. When the murders begin, however, Joseph and Evelyn are haunted nightly by the ghosts of the Ripper’s dead, setting Evelyn on a path to facing her fears and uncovering humanity’s worst nightmares, in which the real monsters are men. “[A] grisly fantasy . . . Evelyn—all grit, anger, and distrust—is a complex and engaging character, the slums and slang of Victorian-era London are carefully delineated, and the eventual revelation of Leather Apron’s identity and fate will leave readers gasping.” —Publishers Weekly “This historical fiction blends horror with mystery and results in wonderfully crafted storytelling with strong, well-drawn characters . . . A great read for fans of history, true crime, or ghost stories.” —School Library Journal “Kirby’s character development, particularly his portrayal of the extraordinary Mr. Merrick, is consistently impressive. Austen devotees are sure to appreciate Kirby’s commitment to the gothic entanglements of Northanger Abbey.” —Booklist
Scaredy Monster has a BIG secret. He's not scary like many monsters--he's a scaredy monster! From Epic! Originals, Scaredy Monster is an illustrated early reader series about conquering fears and trying new things! Join Scaredy Monster as he overcomes his fears of losing a tooth, riding a bike, and going to his first sleepover. With some help from Mommy Monster, Scaredy discovers he's much braver than he thought--and he finds ways to feel safe and happy while doing scary things!
When Little Critter breaks his leg in a soccer game, he has to make his first trip to the hospital. Follow brave Little Critter as he rides in an ambulance, meets the doctor, and gets his first X-ray and his first cast.
Little Critter is so excited to learn about recycling at school and hes ready to do his part to help the environment. After Little Critters class takes a trip to the local recycling center, he goes home on a mission to teach his family what hes learned. Full color.
Look Inside a Hospital is a fabulous addition to the Look Inside series, a fascinating insight into what really goes on in a hospital and an important book for any child who might be visiting ill relatives or need to go into hospital themselves. Find out what it's like to stay overnight, how operations happen and where babies are born. Flaps on every page reveal intriguing action behind the scenes, including where the surgeons get scrubbed up and where the vomit bowl is emptied! The Emergency spread has a full page gatefold to show even more busy action. Includes internet links to websites with video clips and activities to find out more about hospitals and meet patients, doctors and nurses.
In December 1949, life was nearly perfect for Jason Korsen--until voices told his father to kill the family. They escaped death but Jason's father, Peder, was sent to the insane asylum. Jason struggles with bullies while his family struggles with poverty. Life couldn't get any worse. Or so they thought. Ten years later, Jason's friend Roy Pettit is found molested and murdered after a Boy Scout meeting. A choir girl disappears that same night. The obvious suspect is Peder Korsen, who escaped from the asylum. Everyone in town is ready to hang Peder--everyone except Jason and Detective Joe Stroud. One month away from retirement, Stroud is haunted by the case and challenged by extreme political pressure to charge Peder. Jason knows he must prove his father's innocence, but how? Who would listen to a high school senior, the son of the main suspect? And who would ever believe him if he named the real killer--a monster who has done more than just kill a Boy Scout?
Billy's going to stay in hospital OVERNIGHT. What will happen when the Mini Monsters decide to come too? Billy's feeling nervous about his first overnight stay in hospital, as he has to have his tonsils out. The Mini Monsters are determined to help him, and ask to come along too. But there's so much for them to explore in the hospital... will they get back to Billy in time for his operation? And will anyone find out what they've been up to? Another fun-to-read Billy and the Mini Monsters story, with a message of overcoming your fears.
