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Fantastical Flying Machines
(Illustrated by Simon Wild)
Join Sally and Jack on an extraordinary air race filled with hot air balloons, flying ice lollies and bubble gum rockets. But will their fantastical flying machine speed them into first place, or will the devious cheater Baron Von Bang Bang trick his way into the lead?
A colourful, topsy-turvy airship adventure with spinning, twirling, lift-the-flap pages and an amazing pop-up finale!
Macmillan
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2010 (Hardback) ISBN 978-02307133904 |
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TreeTops Myths and Legends: Mythical Beasts and Fabulous Monsters
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 15
This is the second book I've written in this series. I really enjoyed the chance to retell some of my favourite monster stories.
Read what Theseus thought of the Minotaur, find out how a giant bird called the Roc made Sinbad the Sailor a rich man, meet two viking brothers as they try and survive the dreaded kraken and save their village - and learn the secrets of the Egyptian phoenix - the bird with the gift of eternal life.
Oxford University Press
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2010 (Paperback) 978-0198469704 |
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Little Ogre's Surprise Supper
(Illustrated by Ben Cort)
Everyone knows that ogres eat children. Everyone except Jack.
So when Little Ogre meets Jack and says, "I want you for supper," Jack does a funny thing. He doesn't scream or run away - he's delighted to be invited! Poor Jack doesn't realize he IS the supper - a special birthday supper for Little Ogre's Mum! But Little Ogre and Jack get along well, and when it's time to put Jack in the cooking pot Little Ogre is faced with a very difficult decision. Will Jack become a meal, or a new best friend?
A deliciously dark and funny tale, in which friendship comes before food.
Macmillan |
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2010 (Paperback) ISBN 978-0230713864 |
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Tree Tops Myths and Legends: Fables from Africa
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 11
Guaranteed to appeal to all junior readers - whatever their cultural background, gender or enthusiasms. Some of the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by a leading contemporary children's author to bring out all of the action, drama, humour and depth of the originals in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever.
All of the stories are fully illustrated with stunning, vibrant images. They are carefully levelled, making them accessible to the average 7-11 year old reader. A thought-provoking letter from the author explains something about the background of the stories and the process of writing or retelling them.
Oxford University Press |
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2010 (Paperback) 978-0198469520 |
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Guess What I Found in Dragon Wood
(illustrated by Gwen Millward)
Chosen for the 2011 edition of Dolly Parton’s UK Imagination Library
If you go down to the woods today, you never know what you might find. A curious little dragon meets a new friend, but he's not sure what to make of him at all. Apparently, it's called a Benjamin, but the Benjamin doesn't have any wings, scales or even a tail! Luckily, boys and dragons both like football. If only the grown-up Benjamins were as friendly! Still, the unlikely pair remain the best of friends and the dragon promises to meet the Benjamin's teacher one day... or was that eat his teacher?!
Puffin
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2007 (paperback) ISBN 978-0141500577 |
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The Mermaid, the Prince and the Happy Ever After
(illustrated by Adria Meserve)
Once upon a time, there was a prince who took his job very seriously indeed. Beachfront Castle was EXTREMELY leaky and Bernard knew that he ought to marry a rich princess. But what about True Love? What about living Happily Ever After? THEN Bernard went swimming and met an enchanting mermaid and THAT'S when his troubles really began. How can a penniless prince and a beautiful mermaid have a happy ending? Luckily, love always finds a way, and in a hilarious turn of events, Prince Bernard and his mermaid bride can be together at last!
Puffin
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2007 (paperback) ISBN 978-0140569995 |
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Wow! 366: Speedy Stories in Just 366 Words in which you’ll find Tim’s VERY SHORT story, The Naughtiest Alien.
Surely there are worse things than saying a rude word in class! And being made to count all the stars in the universe as punishment is so unfair! It takes forever! I’m honoured to be in a collection with so many brilliant writers, and each time you buy a copy, £1 goes to Childline! Hooray!
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Scholastic 2008 (paperback) ISBN 978-1407107981 |
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