When Lewis, his uncle Jonathan, and their friends Rose Rita Pottinger and Mrs. Zimmermann take a trip to a small town near Lake Superior, they expect a pleasant vacation. Instead, they find themselves facing the ghastly Ishmael Izard, son of the fiendish creator of the Doomsday Clock that was once hidden in the walls of Uncle Jonathan's house. Ishmael himself is a cruel and heartless sorcerer, and he is determined to wreak vengeance upon the entire world. Will Lewis and his friends be strong enough to defeat him, or will their fate be decided by their most formidable foe yet?
Lewis Barnavelt is back and this time he has stumbled upon something more powerful than even his imagination can dream up. A camping trip with his Scout troop leads Lewis straight to an old grave and a mysterious, magical whistle. When Lewis discovers that this whistle has the power to stop the boys who insist upon bullying him, he is left with a tough decision. Does he continue to use the whistle, which he suspects might not be fully safe? Is Lewis strong enough to face the potent spirit that he is unknowingly summoning?
Ten year old Craig Thomas was walking home from school in what seemed to be an ordinary trip, until he stumbled upon what appeared to be a space ship. After entering the ship, he realized it was not a ship at all, but a time machine that would send him back in time to the sixties. Poor Craig gets caught up in a peace and love movement with strangers, and can’t find his own neighborhood. Will Craig find his way back to the time machine in time? Will he ever find his way home? Find out what happens to Craig in, The Time Machine.
For Children 8 and Up.
Fully dramatized audio book
‘Silly Stories About Vegetables Book 2’ consists of three silly short stories about three different vegetables. The first short story is about a sprig of parsley that runs away from a factory, ends up on a fishing boat and narrowly escapes being eaten in a sandwich. The second short story is about a carrot that finds itself being used as a nose for a snowman before falling into a drain. The final story is about a turnip that causes havoc in the village by rolling down the street, through the park, into the church and bakers. Available as audio books, these stories can be read by parents to young children or, alternatively, read by children aged seven years old and upwards. The stories are written and narrated by British author Paul Cook; author of the ‘Pete the Bee Stories’.
‘Silly Stories About Vegetables Books 1 and 2’ consists of six silly short stories about six different vegetables. The first story is about a stick of rhubarb that meets a hardboiled egg called Egg while trying to cross a cattle grid. In the second story there is a radish that hitches a ride down the street on a skateboard. The third short story focuses on three meadow mushrooms in a clearing and the silly stories that they imagine which includes a hippo that goes to school. The fourth short story is about a sprig of parsley that runs away from a factory, ends up on a fishing boat and narrowly escapes being eaten in a sandwich. The fifth short story is about a carrot that finds itself being used as a nose for a snowman before falling into a drain. The final story is about a turnip that causes havoc in the village by rolling down the street, through the park, into the church and bakers. Available as audio books, these stories can be read by parents to young children or, alternatively, read by children aged seven years old and upwards. The stories are written and narrated by British author Paul Cook; author of the ‘Pete the Bee Stories’.
'A Turnip' is the third of three short stories in ‘Silly Stories About Vegetables Book 2’ written by British author Paul Cook - author of the 'Pete the Bee Stories'. This short story is about a turnip that wreaks havoc in the village as it rolls and bounces through the park and in and out of the church and shops. Also available as audio books, 'Silly Stories About Vegetables' can be read by parents to young children or, alternatively, read and enjoyed by children aged seven years old and upwards.
'A Sprig of Parsley' is the first of three short stories in ‘Silly Stories About Vegetables Book 2’ written by British author Paul Cook - author of the 'Pete the Bee Stories'. This short story is about a sprig of parsley that runs away from a factory, ends up on a fishing boat and narrowly escapes being eaten in a sandwich. Also available as audio books, 'Silly Stories About Vegetables' can be read by parents to young children or, alternatively, read by children aged seven years old and upwards.
'A Carrot' is the second of three short stories in ‘Silly Stories About Vegetables Book 2’ written by British author Paul Cook - author of the 'Pete the Bee Stories'. This short story is about a carrot that finds itself being used as a nose for a snowman before falling into a drain. Also available as audio books, 'Silly Stories About Vegetables' can be read by parents to young children or, alternatively, read and enjoyed by children aged seven years old and upwards.
Old Babushka, known throughout all of Moskva for her beautifully painted eggs, is preparing her eggs for the Easter Festival when she takes in an injured goose. She names the goose Rechenka, and they live happily together until one day when Rechenka accidentally overturns a basket, breaking all of Babushka's lovingly crafted eggs.
But the next morning Babushka has a surprise awaiting her in the basket. She cries: "A miracle!" It is one of many in this charmingly told tale of friendship and caring.
Patricia Polacco has joyously re-created the flavor of Old Moscow and its festivals. Rechenka's Eggs is a timeless story of classic beauty.
The final instalment in this inspiring series about dancing, friendship and following your dreams.
From best-loved author Jean Ure, whose books are described by Jacqueline Wilson as "funny, funky, feisty - and fantastic reads!"
A big performance looms and Maddy knows that the school has a way of weeding out the weakest dancers. Now is her time to shine. But will Maddy and her friends be celebrating at the end of the year?
From the phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams comes another collection of more hilariously horrible children!
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your bookshelf, 10 more horrendously hilarious stories about the absolute worst children ever! From ten-year old Hank and his endless pranks on his poor, long-suffering family, to Tandy and her titanic tantrums - this brand new collection is the perfect companion to World's Worst Children books 1 and 2 and an ideal gift for the worst children in your life!
This compendium of catastrophically horrid boys and girls is brought to you by the phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams and a brilliant cast of comedy gold!
2018 marks the 10th anniversary of the publication of David Walliams' first novel, The Boy in the Dress.
Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever by James Patterson, read by Adam McArthur.
Everybody's favourite kid comic, Jamie Grimm, is out to conquer the world - with laughter, of course!
Comedian Jamie Grimm can't help feeling like he's reached the top - he has his own smash hit TV show and he's won a national funny-kid competition. But now he's taking his fame and fortune to international levels by competing in the upcoming world kid comic contest! Will Jamie prove that he's the funniest kid on earth - or does he stand (or sit!) to lose his crown?
Includes a bonus PDF of illustrations!
