Martin Howard

Follow the exciting adventure of DArtagnan as he desperately tries to fight for a place as one of the Kings Musketeers, in this gripping retelling of Alexandre Dumas classic story. Will DArtagnan have the courage, bravery and skill to join the finest swordsmen in all of France? Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the literary heritage

Esmelia Sniff and her much more talented apprentice Sam are back in the second volume of the much-loved Witches at War! series. Seriously funny! The Independent Armed with the Black Wand of Ohh Please Dont Turn Me Into AaaarggghRibbett, evil Diabolica Nightshade is creating an army of witches to take over the world. Its up to Esmelia and her apprentice Sam to stop her, but the only thing that can stand against the Black Wand isanother wand of equal power. Can Sam and Esmelia put their differences aside for long enough to uncover the ancient spell to create such a wand? What will Sam discover about her past? And will Esmelia ever take off that false beard? Visit the special Witches at War series website at www.witchesatwar.co.uk or by clicking here Other titles in the series include The Wickedest Witch (9781843651314) and The Wild Winter (9781843651802).

Nacido del alma quebrada de un demonio, el vampiro solo busca infligir tortura y muerte. En pleno combate, luchará con ferocidad, celeridad, inteligencia e ira. No utilizará armas: confiará solamente en sus fuerzas sobrenaturales, sus afiladas garras y sus clientes bestiales...

Super funny super spooky middle fiction for budding horror fans about a talkative skull and a necromancer in training perfect for Lemony Snicket readers

Characters from the CBBC and Aardman series Shaun the Sheep step from screen to page in the third book in illustrated fiction series Tales from Mossy Bottom Farm.Fans of CBBCs Shaun the Sheep will adore the third novel in the Tales from Mossy Bottom Farm series, which is based on characters from the top-rated TV show by Aardman (the creators of Wallace and Gromit). There are black-and-white illustrations throughout, plus comic strips and activity pages. The Mossy Bottom sheep are at a sheepdog trial in a field by the seaside, but the Flock are determined to enjoy the beach instead. Can Bitzer and Shaun get them back to the field before the trial starts?

The third and much anticipated final instalment in the highly-praised Witches at War! series Hilarious fun for children aged 8+ and brilliant for parents and children to read together Stunning illustrations throughout As youll recall, the previous book in the series ended with a shocking revelation. Now, Sam and her mentor, the incompetent and rude but strangely likeable Esmelia Sniff, have been separated and evil is beginning to dominate the world. Its the longest, coldest winter since records began and the newspapers are reporting sightings of strange and evil creatures making their way towards the Bleak Fortress. Inside the fortress Sam is a prisoner to Diabolicas evil plans while her friend, the potion expert Helza Poppin, is trapped in the dungeon and scheduled for torture. Things aint looking good. Approximately 35,000 words/Age range: 8+ Follow Esmelia Sniff on Twitter:@esmeliasniff and on Facebook Other titles in the Witches at War! series include The Wickedest Witch (9781843651314) and The White Wand (9781843651345).

The first book in the hilarious epic Witches at War! series. "Seriously funny!" The Independent The headline in The Cackler is grim. Old Biddy Vicious, the Most Superior High and Wicked Witch and owner of the Black Wand of Ohh Please Dont Turn Me Into AaaaarghhhRibbett is dead. But witches like their news on the dark side and there is great anticipation in the witching world. After all, there will need to be a new leader and a diabolical competition to find out who is to become the new Most Superior High and Wicked Witch. Esmelia Sniff fancies her chances, after all she is exceedingly wicked and has warts in all of the right places. As she and her surprisingly cheerful apprentice, Sam, set off to find three other witches to nominate her for the job, the meanest and the baddest witches in the world are hatching their own devious plan to become The Wickedest Witch. Visit the special Witches at War series website at www.witchesatwar.co.uk or by clicking here Other titles in the series include (Book 2) The White Wand (9781843651345) and (Book 3) The Wild Winter (9781843651802).

One little boy who loved the idea of flying became the first person to set foot on the moon.On 20 July 1969 Neil Armstrong made history, his giant leap for mankind. From his childhood playing with model planes to becoming one of the most famous astronauts of all time, discover the incredible story of Neil Armstrongs life in this beautifully illustrated book, complete with narrative biography, facts and timelines.

Super funny, super spooky MG for budding horror fans about a talkative skull and a necromancer-in-training - perfect for Lemony Snicket readers!Mallory Vayle would list her interests as being normal, books about ponies and very definitely NOT talking to dead people. But when her parents carriage takes a leap off Gibbett Bridge - an accident for which there appears to be no explanation - she is taken in by a strange aunt the family disowned years ago and brought to her new, and very spooky, home. Aunt Lilith, a charlatan psychic, is quick to monetise Mallorys prodigious skills in talking to dead people and starts to advertise grand seances (ticketed obvs) in her spiritual news sheet.The ghosts of her parents also take up residence in the house but are cruelly snatched away by the shadow of Hellysh Spatzl, the grimmest, wickedest necromancer in all of history. To get them back, Mallory will have to learn how to use the talents she hates and raise the old hag from the dead. Her teacher? A talking skull called Maggoty, who wants some favours in return for his help - not just a gorgeous blond wig and some sparkly earrings, but for Mallory to break the curse that has left his spirit locked inside his own skull for 500 years.Mallory will have to lean into who she is and what she can do and make a pact with the evil Hellysh Spatzl to get her parents back while at the same time putting on a sensational Halloween spectacular at only five shillings a head for an amazed audience at Nightmare Castle. And learn to love her chatty sidekick and his glorious wig...As darkly hilarious as The Addams Family, this is really good fun. An alternative spooky Victoriana packed with laughs and outrageous characters, at its heart, its a story of a young girl coming to terms with her own gifts and accepting that nobody is normal.

The second in a spooky and hilarious new series about a talkative skull and a necromancer-in-training. Full of brilliant illustrations!Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Wednesday.Mallory Vayle and her talkative skull, Maggoty, star in another fabulous adventure!Mallory is getting to grips with her new powers and her new talkative friend, Maggoty. But when Maggoty sees a wig in Les Wigs shop, he just wont shut up about it! Its expensive, and no one seems able to pay Mallory properly for her cosmic services.So her Aunt Lilith takes matters into her own hands, but in her quest to increase her own supernatural skills, she accidentally summons a Nightmare. It, inevitably, goes HORRIBLY wrong and Mallory must take a perilous journey into the bowels of Carrion Castle in search of the solution to Aunt Lilliths problem... But its only when a bony fella with a scythe turns up (thats Death himself! by the way) that she knows she and Maggoty are in for some terrifying fun and games!With proper laughs and proper scares, this series is not only the perfect Halloween treat but a side-splitting and spine-tingling year-round read.Have you read the spooktastic...Mallory Vayle and the Curse of Maggoty Skull (Waterstones Childrens Book of the Month, October 2024)Praise for Mallory Vayle and Maggoty Skull:"Effortlessly blends outrageous humour and genuine creepiness" - The Guardian"Skullduggery pleasant meets A Series of Unfortunate Events. Do not miss! Spooky AND funny, a killer combo!"- Louie Stowell

Blake is a loveable mongrel just trying to lead a happy life; he loves his owner, fiercely defends his territory against interlopers (including the owners new lady friend and her cat), does his best to avoid the frequently threatened neutering and spends a lot of his time either scooting across the carpet or chasing local tail. It really is a dogs life, and Blake has kindly taken the time to keep a diary of a year in his own life providing a hilarious, unputdownable glimpse into the mind and world of your average mutt.

Un recorrido por los países más bellos del planeta a bordo de los trenes más legendariosUn espléndido viaje fotográfico para cruzar Europa, Asia, Australasia, América y África a bordo de los trenes mas famosos del mundo. Un libro para descubrir increibles y lujosos trenes y las rutas que atraviesan los paisajes mas bellos del planeta. Y para rememorar trenes miticos como el Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, que circula entre Paris y Estambul, El Ghan, que recorre el Centro Rojo australiano, o El Canadiense, que discurre por la ruta transcontinental, entre otros.

Fans of Fancy Nancy and Pinkalicious will adore Tina Cocolina, a sweet little cupcake of a girl with a sense of adventure and a flair for fashion whos on the hunt for her perfect topping. This mouthwatering picture book includes cupcake and frosting recipes from an award-winning pastry chef, maestro Martin Howard.