Featured books by Shane Devries
The Creakers
7+ readers 9+ readersIn a nice twist on the Pied Piper story, the children of Whiffington wake up one morning to discover that all the grown-ups have disappeared, stolen away in the night by – what? Amidst the chaos of unmade beds, unbrushed teeth and unwashed dishes, Lucy Dungston is determined to rescue her mum, even when she realises that the revolting Creakers are the kidnappers. There isn’t a child in the land who hasn’t imagined something lurking under the bed, and the idea of the bumbling, muttering, smelly Creakers will give them a delicious thrill. It’s a fun adventure with a great set of lively young characters and some very exciting scenes. One to recommend to fans of Hamish and the World Stoppers by Danny Wallace and The Unlikely Adventures of Mabel Jones by Will Mabbitt.
The Christmasaurus
7+ readers 9+ readersCelebrity Dad, Tom Fletcher brings Christmas and Dinosaurs together in a warm hearted, rollickingly magical story inspired by his love of both. Young William Trundle loves dinosaurs better than anything else in the world and all he wants for Christmas is a dinosaur – a real one if at all possible. William and his dad love Christmas too especially this year when things have not been going too well. Waking up on Christmas Eve William finds the amazing Christmasaurus in his bedroom, and is soon off on a dazzling adventure full of snow and elves and flying reindeer and Santa Claus himself. Packed full of warmth, this is a story that will delight all readers and especially those who love Christmas. ~ Julia Eccleshare
The Creakers
7+ readers 9+ readersIn a nutshell: funny, inventive story – watch out for what’s lurking under the bed! In a nice twist on the Pied Piper story, the children of Whiffington wake up one morning to discover that all the grown-ups have disappeared, stolen away in the night by – what? Amidst the chaos of unmade beds, unbrushed teeth and unwashed dishes, Lucy Dungston is determined to rescue her mum, even when she realises that the revolting Creakers are the kidnappers. There isn’t a child in the land who hasn’t imagined something lurking under the bed, and the idea of the bumbling, muttering, smelly Creakers will give them a delicious thrill. It’s a fun adventure with a great set of lively young characters and some very exciting scenes. ~ Andrea Reece One to recommend to fans of Hamish and the World Stoppers by Danny Wallace and The Unlikely Adventures of Mabel Jones by Will Mabbitt.
The Christmasaurus
7+ readers 9+ readersGet into the Spirit of Christmas! A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month October 2016 Celebrity Dad of the Year 2016, Tom Fletcher brings Christmas and Dinosaurs together in a warm hearted, rollickingly magical story inspired by his love of both. Young William Trundle loves dinosaurs better than anything else in the world and all he wants for Christmas is a dinosaur – a real one if at all possible. William and his dad love Christmas too especially this year when things have not been going too well. Waking up on Christmas Eve William finds the amazing Christmasaurus in his bedroom, and is soon off on a dazzling adventure full of snow and elves and flying reindeer and Santa Claus himself. Packed full of warmth, this is a story that will delight all readers and especially those who love Christmas. ~ Julia Eccleshare Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month for October 2016 Kim by Rudyard Kipling The Fox and the Ghost King by Michael Morpurgo Coming to England by Floella Benjamin Owl Bat Bat Owl by Marie Louise Fitzpatrick We Found a Hat by Jon Klassen The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher The War Next Door by Phil Earle
Other books by Shane Devries
The Creakers The Musical Edition: Book and Soundtrack
Read and sing-along with Tom Fletcher's number one bestselling story of the monsters under your bed... *Includes exclusive CD with 10 brilliant brand-new songs by Tom Fletcher* Imagine waking up to discover that all the grown-ups in your town have disappeared. Well, that's what happens to Lucy Dungston. Lucy's friends can't believe their luck. But while they're running wild, Lucy's making a plan. Because Lucy wants her mum back - and nothing's going to stop her. Even if it means journeying into the strange, upside-down world of the mysterious monsters under her bed... Packed with amazing illustrations from the disgustingly talented Shane Devries, The Creakers: The Musical Edition includes 10 exclusive new songs on CD, all written and performed by Tom Fletcher, accompanied by a full orchestra. It features very special guests including Carrie Hope Fletcher, newcomers Chapter 13 - and the Creakers themselves... Throughout the book you'll find prompts telling you which track to listen to as you read the story, and all the lyrics, so you can sing along too! THE SOUNDTRACK: 1. Don't Turn Out The Light 2. Badges 3. We Own This Town 4. Lucy's Lullaby 5. Down Below 6. Home Doesn't Feel Like Home 7. The Creaker Way 8. Everything You Never Wanted 9. Once Upon a Memory 10. Different Praise for The Creakers: 'Stonkingly good' The Guardian 'Brilliantly inventive, genuinely funny, outrageously disgusting . . . Will keep readers captivated from start to finish' Teach Primary '10 out of 10 bum trumps!' Guff the Creaker
The Christmasaurus
Penguin presents the audio CD edition of The Christmasaurus: The Musical Edition by Tom Fletcher, read by Paul Shelley. Includes 14 original songs all written and performed by Tom Fletcher, accompanied by a full orchestra with performances by Giovanna Fletcher, Carrie Hope-Fletcher and Santa Claus! And listen out for newcomer Max Reader singing 'Someone More Than Me' and Harry Judd on drums in 'Afraid of Heights'. They sang and danced a merry celebration with their new dinosaur friend . . . It was a Christmas Eve that none of them would ever forget. The Christmasaurus is a story about a boy named William Trundle and a dinosaur, the Christmasaurus. It's about how they meet one Christmas Eve and have an extraordinary adventure. It's about friendship and family, sleigh bells and Santa, singing elves and flying reindeer, music and magic. It's about discovering your heart's true desire, and learning that the impossible might just be possible . . .
The Christmasaurus The Musical Edition: Book and Soundtrack
'I LOVE this book! It is Christmassy, amazing and crumpety all at once! Toby, aged 8 THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS GIFT for everyone on the nice list . . . That means you! Read and sing-along to Tom Fletcher's BESTSELLING magical tale THIS CHRISTMAS . . . INCLUDING 'Afraid of Heights', Tom's YouTube hit. *Includes exclusive CD with 14 songs by Tom Fletcher* They sang and danced a merry celebration with their new dinosaur friend . . . It was a Christmas Eve that none of them would ever forget. The Christmasaurus is a story about a boy named William Trundle and a dinosaur, the Christmasaurus. It's about how they meet one Christmas Eve and have an extraordinary adventure. It's about friendship and family, sleigh bells and Santa, singing elves and flying reindeer, music and magic. It's about discovering your heart's true desire, and learning that the impossible might just be possible . . . The Christmasaurus: The Musical Edition includes 14 songs on CD, all written and performed by Tom Fletcher, accompanied by a full orchestra with performances by Giovanna Fletcher, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Santa Claus! And listen out for newcomer Max Reader singing 'Someone More Than Me' and Harry Judd on drums in 'Afraid of Heights'. Throughout the book you'll find prompts telling you which track to listen to as you read the story, and at the back are all the lyrics, so you can sing along, too! THE SOUNDTRACK: 1. It Must Be Christmas Time 2. Dig, Diggedy Dig (The Digging Song) 3. The Christmasaurus 4. Thin Ice 5. Someone More Than Me 6. The Nice List 7. I've Been a Good Girl 8. I Believe It Could 9. I Ho, Ho, Hope It's Santa 10. I Love Creatures 11. Christmas Makes Me Sick 12. Afraid of Heights 13. Don't Know What It Is 14. If You Believe
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