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Steve Barlow is not Steve Barlow's real name. His real name
is Steve Lowe, but he couldn't be Steve Lowe because playwright Stephen
Lowe is already Steve Lowe, though his real name is Stephen Wright, but
he couldn't be Wright because Steven Wright was already Steven Wright,
so Stephen Wright had to change his name to Stephen Lowe; so Steve Lowe
couldn't be Steve Lowe because Stephen Wright was already Stephen Lowe
because Steven Wright was Steven Wright so Steve Lowe changed his name
to Steve Barlow, all on account of Stephen Wright. Right?
Why Barlow? 'Cos it's his mum's maiden name. Aaaaah!
Steve
Barlow was born in Britain (in Crewe, in the county of Cheshire). He
went to Brierley Street School, which was like Bash Street only not as
sophisticated, then to Crewe County Grammar School for Boys (and what
kind of school feels the need, in its name, to remind its pupils what
gender they are? Hmmm?). He went on to study at Warwick University and
Nottingham University, and worked at various times as a teacher, actor,
stage manager and puppeteer. Then he went to teach in Botswana, where a
valid excuse for students not handing in their homework was 'A goat ate
it, sir!'. On his return to the UK he met Steve Skidmore, and the rest
is hysteria.
Steve Barlow lives in Somerset with his wife Cathy,
daughter Amy and son Robbie. He likes walking, sailing, reading,
listening to music and shouting at politicians on the telly.
Steve Skidmore is shorter than Steve Barlow and less hairy. He was born in Birstall near Leicester in England. After managing to pass some exams at school, he went on to Nottingham University to supposedly read English, but spent most of his time playing sport and doing a variety of summer jobs including counting pastry pie lids (yes, really).
He trained as a teacher of Drama, English and Film studies, before teaming up with Steve Barlow to become a full time author.
He lives in Leicester and is a great rugby fan (he supports Leicester Tigers - "Come on you Tiiiiigeeeers!")
The terrifying Sons of Destiny are closing in on the location of the legendary Spear of Destiny - an ancient weapon that grants the power of invincibility. In a race against time, Luke Challenger and his cousin Nick must track down the fabled King Solomon's Mines where the spear is believed to have been hidden. This is the fantastic third instalment in the Challenger series that revisits Sir H. Rider Haggard's King Solomon's Mines in a way that will grip a whole new generation of readers. Part of the Luke Challenger Series, along with Return to the Lost World and Return to 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Daredevil teen hero Luke Challenger is in deep trouble. Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is revisited in this thrilling new action-adventure novel, the fantastic sequel to Return to The Lost World. Evil villains, pirates, sea monsters and atomic weapons, Luke Challenger is back and heading deeper into danger in a race against time to save the world. Return to 20,000 Leagues under the Sea is an exciting adventure full of action, suspense and daring.
A roller coaster adventure that will grab readers from the dramatic dare devil opening and hold them gripped throughout. Luke is only fourteen but he has an adult sized thirst for invention and exploration. Something about his reputation proceeds him as he discovers when he enters the glider he has built for the free-distance flight competition and finds himself almost killed. Why do the Sons of Destiny want to destroy young Luke and his equally intrepid mother Harriet who is busy tracking dinosaurs who have miraculously survived hidden in the depths of the Brazilian jungle? Following the strands of these exciting, interwoven stories is thrilling. The LoveReading Comment: An action-packed heart-pounding thriller and historical adventure for 9+ year olds that takes its inspiration from Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic, The Lost World. The legacy of George Challenger’s discovery of the dinosaur inhabited lost world has made his grandson Luke the target of a lethal group of assassins, who are determined to exploit this world for their own ends. Luke must find his kidnapped mother and overcome their enemies, but his life and the survival of the world hang in the balance.
Interest Age 11+ Reading Age 8+. With a gripping fictional narrative coupled with loads of fun facts, this book is a great way to get reluctant readers reading and may also then entice them into reading full-blown fiction too. With illustrations on virtually every page here in Killer Clone, the reader will learn lots about cloning and DNA as the story unravels to reveal the real killer from the 30 identical clones that could have undertaken the murder.
Take on the role of a shape-shifting MEGAHERO in this fully interactive, wacky, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story. You and your mega-computer sidekick, PAL, must save the world from Professor Weird - a brilliant scientist who has decided he wants to rid the world of YOU. The evil genius can concoct almost anything in his mobile lab - can you possibly morph into the right shapes to avoid his knockout gas?? Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (AKA the 2STEVES) and illustrated by the hilarious Pipi Sposito. Reading age from 7 to 9 years old. Interest range from 7 to 12 years old - suitable for reluctant readers and less confident older readers. Printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association on off-white paper. Read and laugh along with the whole series! October 2020 I HERO: MegaHero: Sushi Man - 9781445169477 I HERO: MegaHero: Professor Weird - 9781445170039 November 2020 I HERO: MegaHero: DinaSaw - 9781445170084 I HERO: MegaHero: Miss Take - 9781445170091 December 2020 I HERO: MegaHero: MegaBite - 9781445170121 I HERO: MegaHero: Queen of Hearts - 9781445170152
Take on the role of a shape-shifting MEGAHERO in this fully interactive, wacky, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story. You and your mega-computer sidekick, PAL, must save the world from Sushi Man and his own sidekick, Wasabi Boy. This evil duo has started poisoning and controlling the population. Can you possibly morph into the right shapes to take down this out-of-control pair of baddies?? Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (AKA the 2STEVES) and illustrated by the hilarious Pipi Sposito. Reading age from 7 to 9 years old. Interest range from 7 to 12 years old - suitable for reluctant readers and less confident older readers. Printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association on off-white paper. Read and laugh along with the whole series! October 2020 I HERO: MegaHero: Sushi Man - 9781445169477 I HERO: MegaHero: Professor Weird - 9781445170039 November 2020 I HERO: MegaHero: DinaSaw - 9781445170084 I HERO: MegaHero: Miss Take - 9781445170091 December 2020 I HERO: MegaHero: MegaBite - 9781445170121 I HERO: MegaHero: Queen of Hearts - 9781445170152
Join the intrepid Galaxy Warriors Jet, Tip and Boo Hoo on their quest to save the universe from destructive baddies Lord and Lady Evil and Dr Y. In Space Pirates, Jet and Tip get a new command from Master Control to intercept some precious cargo. It's time to become space pirates! From the authors of I HERO, these intergalactic adventures combine graphic novel and prose, perfectly pitched to engage both older reluctant readers and younger, confident readers. Each title is book banded (book band Orange 6) and is printed using a dyslexia-friendly font on an off-white background. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.
Join the intrepid Galaxy Warriors Jet, Tip and Boo Hoo on their quest to save the universe from destructive baddies Lord and Lady Evil and Dr Y. In Galaxy Football Cup, Tip can't believe his luck when he myseriously wins tickets to see his favourite team in the cup final. But there's a surprise in store ... From the authors of I HERO, these intergalactic adventures combine graphic novel and prose, perfectly pitched to engage both older reluctant readers and younger, confident readers. Each title is book banded (book band Orange 6) and is printed using a dyslexia-friendly font on an off-white background. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.
Exciting, monster-based, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story in which YOU are the hero Take on the role of the Monster Hunter in this fully interactive, flick-through-the pages, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story. YOU are the Monster Hunter, fighter of evil half-men-half-robots and protector of the living! When your services are needed, will you answer the call? You decide... In each adventure the reader makes a choice that affects how the story progresses - it really is 'decide-your-own-destiny! Reading Age 6-8 years, Interest Range 7-10 years and printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (more commonly known as the 2Steves).
Exciting, monster-based, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story in which YOU are the hero Take on the role of the Monster Hunter in this fully interactive, flick-through-the pages, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story. YOU are the Monster Hunter, fighter of yetis and protector of the people! When your services are needed, will you answer the call? You decide... In each adventure the reader makes a choice that affects how the story progresses - it really is 'decide-your-own-destiny! Reading Age 6-8 years, Interest Range 7-10 years and printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (more commonly known as the 2Steves).
Exciting, monster-based, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story in which YOU are the hero Take on the role of the Monster Hunter in this fully interactive, flick-through-the pages, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story. YOU are the Monster Hunter, fighter of deadly mummies and protector of the living! When your services are needed, will you answer the call? You decide... In each adventure the reader makes a choice that affects how the story progresses - it really is 'decide-your-own-destiny! Reading Age 6-8 years, Interest Range 7-10 years and printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (more commonly known as the 2Steves).
Exciting, monster-based, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story in which YOU are the hero! Take on the role of the Monster Hunter in this fully interactive, flick-through-the pages, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story. YOU are the Monster Hunter, fighter of demons and protector of the living! When your services are needed, will you answer the call? You decide... In each adventure the reader makes a choice that affects how the story progresses - it really is 'decide-your-own-destiny! Reading Age 6-8 years, Interest Range 7-10 years and printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (more commonly known as the 2Steves).
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