Sprinters Books
One day, on the way to school, Joe finds a large, heavy key in the long grass. Joe thinks a giant might have dropped it; Irrum thinks it might be magic; Akash says the key is no good because it doesn't open anything. But when Joe tries the key in the lonely gate, he opens up a whole new world...
Ben and Mary Norm are, well, normal. Unfortunately, their parents aren't. In fact, Mr and Mrs Norm are, quite simply, impossible. So when they get the eco-bug and decide to save the planet, things get a little out of hand... Brian Patten turns the typical family on its head with his delightful notion of exceedingly well-behaved children coping with extraordinarily badly behaved parents (think Saffy from Absolutely Fabulous coping with her mother Edina's wicked ways, but for much younger children!). The result is a pacy, funny little book, ideal for young readers who like to get to grips with a book that is not only enjoyable, but also brings environmental issues very much to the fore. (Ages 5 to 8) -- Susan Harrison
A story about a troll who has the very bad habit of liking to eat fingers, but bites off more than he can chew when he meets a resolute girl called Gudrun. Illustrated with black and white line drawings by Arthur Robins.
Lots of children find it difficult to sleep on Christmas Eve, because they are excited, but Pip Parker is scared. Every night she's been lying awake watching the skull shape gleaming from her wall. Why is it haunting her?
Holly wishes she had a skateboard, but her parents can't afford to buy her one. Her spoilt cousin Richard has a super-duper, expensive skateboard and on Holly's seventh birthday he brings it round to show off. But Richard doesn't know about old Mr Windrush from next door - he has a special surprise to give Holly's birthday a fantastic lift! Young readers will find much to enjoy and think about in this stirring cautionary tale.
Ben and Mary Norm have an embarrassing personal problem - their parents. they're impossible! How can they be stopped from totally shaming Ben and Mary at Parents' Day?
Meet Hector, who is so tidy, he gives rats a good name! He should be dirty, low-down and mean, but instead he is clean, kind and hard-working. Thrown out of the family sewer, Hector would like to move in with Charlie. The problem is, Charlie's mum hates rats!
Every morning Katy's dad puts on his armour and sets off for the castle. He tells her stories of fighting dragons so one day Katy goes with him and gets a big surprise.
Fabulous new title in the Sprinters series relaunch - the further entertaining adventures of a daring stuntman and his even more daring daughter! The Stupendos are the most famous stunt duo in the world. But when the Great Stupendo is injured by one of his stunts, it's up to his daughter, Little Stupendo, to prove what a high flyer she really is! Her exploits make a stupendous story packed with thrills and laughs in equal measure.
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Herbie Bazooka may be small, fat and only eight, but he plays football like they do in Brazil. So when the Hottenham Totspurs' star striker is injured just before the FA Cup Final, who better to take his place than Herbie?
Hugo has to choose who to stay with while his mother's having a baby. Granny? Mrs Mariposa next door? Uncle Jack? Who will care for him - and his dog Henry - the best?
Gina is big and loves food. Dina is tall and loves herself. Emmelina is small and thoughtful and loves everyone. The queen wants the sisters to get rid of the monster that is threatening her village and turning all her subjects to stone. But will it be brawn, beauty or brains that wins the day? Young readers will be thoroughly entertained as they discover the answer.
Jack fancies himself as a chef but he can't even make a good sandwich. His sister Anna wants to be a wildlife expert but she can't tell a fox from a badger. Out in the woods one day, they come across the Polecat Cafe and some very wild-and-hungry-life indeed - including a gigantic Tyrannosaurus Rex that Anna mistakes for a kangaroo! After much farcical fun, Jack decides he still wants to be a chef but will get some lessons, and Anna still wants to be a wildlife expert but she will get a book!
Patrick's pet is not a dog or a cat or a parrot, he's a dinosaur called Tiny! He's clever, kind, loving, helpful - the perfect family pet, in fact. The only problem is that Tiny doesn't stay tiny for very long!
Nisba may be new at Farm Lane School, but she won't be pushed about. When an older girl tries to stop Nisba from walking along the green tiles in the corridor, the new girl puts her foot down. She's got long legs and she's going to use them.
