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Dinkin Dings is terrified of everything except for his friends, the Frightening Things. He is worried about being attacked by zombaliens. When Molly moves in next door he is convinced that she is a zombalien.

Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 8-9 (Year 4) Book band: Grey A Phonics phase: n/a

 

When Danger Dings (Dinkin’s fearless double from another dimension) turns up, Dinkin and the Frightening Things have to work out how to get Danger back to his own dimension.

Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 8-9 (Year 4) Book band: Grey B Phonics phase: n/a

 

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!Edward Scissorhands meets Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children in this action-packed and not-so-scary chapter book series! A mad professor with a penchant for perfection . . . . The professor’s monstrous creations, tossed aside and left to fend for themselves in the creepy castle . . . . And Stitch Head—the forgotten one with a heart of gold, who is determined to save them all. Join Stitch Head and an endearing cast of misfits in this humorous, gothic-inspired adventure of friendship, community, and discovering where you truly belong. Soon to be a major motion picture, coming October 2025!Mad Professor Erasmus created Stitch Head when he was only 10 years old, and the two promised to be friends forever. But when Erasmus grew up, he just wanted to create more and more monsters, each one more grotesque than the last. And Stitch Head was forgotten.Fiercely loyal to his master, Stich Head took on the responsibility of caring for the mad professor’s creations. When an evil entertainer named Fulbert Freakfinder comes to town and promises to make Stitch Head famous, he is skeptical at first but gradually warms to the idea. Then he learns of Freakfinder’s true intentions—and is thrown into the adventure of an almost-lifetime! Features black-and-white gothic-inspired artwork. Soon to be a major motion picture, coming fall 2025!The Stitch Head series welcomes readers to Castle Grotteskew, where Mad Professor Erasmus makes creatures out of spare parts and then casts them aside, looking to make bigger and better. Stitch Head, his first creation, has a heart of gold and is always willing to show the other monsters the ropes—and bail them out of trouble! Join Stich Head and the other occupants of the castle in this gothic-inspired series, full of adventures of an almost-lifetime!

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!In this second book in the Stitch Head series, Stitch Head bravely ventures outside the walls of Castle Grotteskew and risks his almost-life to find his beloved creator, Mad Professor Erasmus--who has been kidnapped by pirates!Stitch Head is left in charge of Castle Grotteskew after his creator, Mad Professor Erasmus, forgets all about him. But when Professor Erasmus is kidnapped by pirates, Stitch Head decides to take a chance and venture outside the castle walls, risking his almost-life to find the professor. Will he, the Creature, and Arabella—a sharp-tongued young girl from Grubbers Nubbin who has befriended Stitch Head—be able to find and rescue the mad professor? Black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout.Welcome to Castle Grotteskew, where Mad Professor Erasmus makes creatures out of spare parts and then casts them aside, looking to make bigger and better. Stitch Head, his first creation, has a heart of gold and is always willing to show the other monsters the ropes—and bail them out of trouble! Join Stitch Head and the other occupants of the castle in this exciting series, full of adventures of an almost-lifetime!

Noah proves that getting what you want isn’t always what you need in this laugh-out-loud comedy from a perfect author-illustrator pairing. Noah Scape loves dinosaurs and spaghetti with tomato sauce. But Noah doesn't always get what he wants and when school doesn't revolve around dinosaur facts and lunch isn't always his tried and tested favourite, well… enough is enough! It's time for him to stop wishing and to decide on exactly what he needs; a world full of Noahs! Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 8.

A laugh-out-loud and punny take on Groundhog Day for young readers from a top-notch author-illustrator pairing. Ever-punctual Anna Gain is never late, and she's certainly never late for the school bus. Every day she catches it in perfect time. But not today. After a series of absurd events cause Anna to miss the bus, she's transported one minute back in time – only to be stuck re-living the same sixty seconds again … and again … and again … Is fate trying to teach Anna a lesson? And will she ever escape? Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

Where can a mascot go when their theme park is closed for good? Join Buck ’n’ Bronco on a whacky, laugh-out-loud adventure as they search for a new place to call home … Buck ’n’ Bronco are mascots at the Happy Ranch theme park. It’s their mission to Bring the Happy™ to your day!But when Happy Ranch is demolished to make way for a futuristic new park, Buck ’n’ Bronco find themselves without a home and without a job. They head out on the road, determined to prove they’ve still got what it takes.Can Buck ’n’ Bronco Bring the Happy™ out in the real world, or are they doomed to be yesterday’s mascots? Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 8.

Greetings! My name is Skeleton Keys and these fantabulant fingers of mine can open doors to hidden worlds. Join me for the curious tale of Ben Bunsen, whose only friend is a figment of his imagination ... until now.Ben can't believe it when his imaginary friend the Gorblimey becomes unimaginary. The Gorblimey is loyal and kind . and real! But Skeleton Keys is far from convinced by the Gorblimey's friendly ways. He's got the twitch, which is (almost) never wrong, and it's telling him the Gorblimey is dangerous and needs banishing to the endless void of Oblivion. As Ben battles to save his new friend, the Gorblimey is soon the least of Skeleton Keys' worries. It seems that there's more than one unimaginary in town. And this one is out for revenge.The first book in the darkly comic new SKELETON KEYS series from the award-winning duo behind STITCH HEAD. Perfect for fans of David Walliams, AMELIA FANG and THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL.Praise for THE UNIMAGINARY FRIEND: "Guy has mixed cleverly-created characters with his trademark humour and wit to give us his best book yet. This is one spooky series I'm going to devour!" - AuthorfyFollow Skeleton Keys on his next adventure in THE HAUNTING OF LUNA MOON, out now!

The third tall-but-true tale in the darkly comic new series SKELETON KEYS from the award-winning duo behind STITCH HEAD.Greetings! My name is Skeleton Keys and these fantabulant fingers of mine can open doors to hidden worlds. Join me for the curious tale of Gap-tooth Jack - thief, adventurer and champion of imagining! When Skeleton Keys banishes Wordy Gerdy from the present using his Key to Time, he thinks he's seen the last of the troublesome unimaginary. But Gerdy uses her ghostly pen to wreak her revenge, and before Skeleton Keys knows it she's written his precious keys out of existence.Skeleton Keys and his partner Daisy must follow Gerdy into the past to retrieve her pen and make her restore his keys. But Skeleton Keys has unknowingly sent Gerdy back to his own past and her pen is now in the hands of notorious thief Gap-tooth Jack. As they set off to find Jack, Skeleton Keys can't help noticing that everything looks strangely familiar. Then he comes face to face with the thief - could it be that the two have met before?Perfect for fans of David Walliams, AMELIA FANG and THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL.Praise for THE UNIMAGINARY FRIEND: "Guy has mixed cleverly created characters with his trademark humour and wit to give us his best book yet. This is one spooky series I'm going to devour!" - Authorfy

The fourth tall-but-true tale in the darkly comic series SKELETON KEYS from the award-winning duo behind STITCH HEAD.Greetings! My name is Skeleton Keys and these fantabulant fingers of mine can open doors to hidden worlds. Join me for the terrifying tale of the Nobody - a nightmarish unimaginary with a dark mission. On the hunt for an unimaginary, Skeleton Keys meets young Flynn Twist, a boy with a wild imagination who tells of his encounter with a terrifying shadow calling itself the Nobody.Skeleton Keys suspects it could be a shapeless unimaginary searching for a physical form. As night falls the Nobody roams the village of Matching Trousers turning everyone it meets into zombie-like nobodies. No one is safe - not even Skeleton Keys. Soon only Flynn is left. Can he become the brave hero of his imagination and free everybody from the Nobody?Perfect for fans of David Walliams, AMELIA FANG and THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL.Praise for SKELETON KEYS: "Guy has mixed cleverly created characters with his trademark humour and wit to give us his best book yet. This is one spooky series I'm going to devour!" - Authorfy

The fifth tall-but-true tale in the darkly comic series SKELETON KEYS from the award-winning duo behind STITCH HEAD.Greetings! My name is Skeleton Keys and these fantabulant fingers of mine can open doors to hidden worlds. Join me for the puzzling tale of Lucky - an unimaginary who seems to have mislaid the very human that imagined him.When Skeleton Keys discovers newly unimagined Lucky all alone, he's determined to reunite the little creature with the boy who imagined him. But Stanley is nowhere to be found.The search leads them to the Kingdom - a hidden world for unimaginaries. As they scour the streets for any sign of Stanley, the Kingdom comes under attack from a rampaging gorilla. Lucky is convinced it's the work of Stanley's wild imaginings. But what is Stanley up to and can Skeleton Keys track him down before the entire place is reduced to rubble.?Perfect for fans of David Walliams, AMELIA FANG and THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL.Praise for THE HAUNTING OF LUNA MOON: "Guy Bass's smart tale offers some excellent twists, with Edward Gorey-style illustrations by Pete Williamson enhancing the comedy-Gothic atmosphere." - Financial Times

I have a question.What's the worst thing that could happen?Wait.Before you decide, let me tell you a story...Take a trip through the sideways door and let supernatural secrets come alive in these chilling tales of terror! Meet the nightmare pig, a sinister swine with teeth on her mind. Witness the terrifying reality of swapping places with your reflection or visit the ravenous monster in the shed. And, if you dare, come face to fear-filled face with Doctor Panic, who's seen far too much of the world behind the sideways door. But be warned - your world may never be the same again...A gloriously dark and original collection from the limitless imaginations of Guy Bass, award-winning author of STITCH HEAD and SCRAP, and David Roberts, Carnegie-shortlisted illustrator of THE DUNDERHEADS, SUFFRAGETTE and TINDER. For readers who like their stories on the unsettling side and fans of Chris Priestley, Jennifer Killick and the AVELINE JONES series.

A BooksForTopics Recommended Read for Year 5 2024The year was Something Something. Humans had spread like peanut butter across the galaxy, looking for new planets to call Somewhere.One of those planets was Somewhere Five One Three.When the humans arrive on Somewhere 513, they discover that the robots sent to prepare the planet for Humanity's arrival have chosen to keep it for themselves. Only one robot remains loyal - K1-NG, aka King of the Robots. But even with the most powerful robot on their side, the outlawed humans don't stand a chance.Ten years on, Gnat and her sister Paige are the only humans left and have spent their lives hidden underground. Now they must venture out in search of the one robot that stood by the humans. There's just one problem - the once mighty K1-NG has vowed never to help another human for as long as he lives...The first in a hugely original and entertaining new trilogy for middle grade readers from the award-winning author of STITCH HEAD. For fans of Maz Evans and Thomas Taylor.PRAISE FOR SCRAP:'An exciting story set in an imagined future that will appeal to young sci-fi fans.' Books for Keeps'Pacy and exciting' Get Kids into Books'Fast-paced and action-packed... [with] some fabulous puns and wordplay... Perfect for confident readers in Year 4 upwards.' Jacqui Sydney'This book explores what it is to be human, a good friend and loyal, all wrapped up in an action-packed plot and full of humour...Fantastic.' BookTrust'A sci-fi adventure packed with empathy, humour and a cast of brilliant characters that we think young readers will really love. Heart-warming and hugely entertaining, it's also the first in a trilogy and we can't wait to see where the story goes next.' Parrot Street Book Club'Shot through with humour, interspersed with illustrations that could be stills from a film, and brim-full of action, this is a story that zings off the page.' Books for Topics'Guy Bass has created the most wonderful book in SCRAP with strong characters, an emotional storyline, fast-paced action and a fantastic concept. Readers of all ages will get lost in the pages of Scrap. The promise of a sequel is much welcomed as once opened, readers will definitely want more. Illustrations by Alessia Trunfio help bring each character to life too. A must read!' ReadingZone'It's a delight of fun, adventure and baddies. The story skips along seamlessly, and your heart is captured by a robot with a speech impediment.' Coral Rumble, author'Scrap just gets better and better as you go. There's some killer. 'NO WAY!' Twists, some heart wrenching moments and plenty of exciting action sequences - with tons of humour woven throughout... Highly recommended!' M.J Sullivan, author of Game Over: Rise of the Raid Mob'An inventive robot world with a fab, high stakes story and a core message about friendship and self-worth. Scrap is so brilliantly original and thought out - funny and surprisingly moving - and the characters are pure joy.' Rachel Delahaye, author of Mort the Meek 'Full of peril, adventure, danger and working together with unlikely friends, readers will be on the edge of their seats throughout. It was heart-racing at times and I was constantly waiting for the next bit of trouble for Paige, Gnat and Scrap. An epic class read, children will not want to miss a single day of school while this is being read! Loved it and can't wait to recommend it further!' Erin Hamilton, My Shelves are Full'Imagine if robots took over the planet! That's exactly what award-winning author Guy Bass does in the first book of an exhilarating and original new trilogy which explores the topical issue of Artificial Intelligence with humour, creativity and lots of dynamic action.' Lancashire Post'Epic chase scenes, robot battles, and bounty hunters make for a thrilling read and certainly had me gripped. Throw in an upgrade-obsessed robot society where humans are outlawed and you really have everything you need in a book.' Library Girl and Book Boy

The first book in the best-selling, laugh-out-loud STITCH HEAD series by award-winning author Guy Bass, with illustrations by Pete Williamson, now brought to almost-life again in this brand-new, monstrously magnificent graphic novel edition.Enter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime. Deep in the maze-like dungeons of Castle Grotteskew, eccentric Professor Erasmus created Stitch Head, a small, almost-human creature. His experiments continued, filling the castle with creations so fabulously monstrous that Stitch Head was long forgotten. Until a travelling circus ringmaster knocks at the castle door, promising to make Stitch Head a star. Is this Stitch Head's chance to venture beyond the castle walls? Or could he be making a terrible mistake.?Full of monstrous fun,?STITCH HEAD?is perfect for fans of GRIMWOOD, AMELIA FANG and THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL.

The second book in the best-selling, laugh-out-loud STITCH HEAD series, by award-winning author Guy Bass, with illustrations by Pete Williamson, brought to almost-life again in this monstrously magnificent graphic novel edition.The first STITCH HEAD book is soon to be a major motion picture. Enter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime... When Stitch Head sees his ice-blue eye for the very first time, he's convinced that it once belonged to the legendary pirate, Captain Flashpowder. Could it be that he is part-pirate? But as Stitch Head prepares for a life of derring-do on the high seas, some fishy business closer to home puts a stop to his swashbuckling plans... Full of monstrous fun,STITCH HEADis perfect for fans of GRIMWOOD, AMELIA FANG and THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL.

I'm not going to pretend life had been easy up until then. But when we got to the Elsewhere? That was somewhere else. It was in the Elsewhere that things got weird. After surviving a brutal attack by Mayor Highshine, Scrap, Paige and Gnat head into the wild Elsewhere in search of the Pink-Footed Goose, the rocket ship they hope can get them off-world. The place is fraught with danger, but they discover Mooch, a nomadic wandering town inhabited by robots who have rejected Highshine's views. Welcomed aboard Mooch by the Marshall Wired Bill, Gnat and Scrap instantly feel at home. However, Paige is haunted by visions of ghostly humans, including her mother, whom she's convinced is guiding them to the landing site of the Pink-Footed Goose. But nothing in the Elsewhere is quite as it seems, and as the trio push on with their mission, they make a discovery that will rock them to the core. The second title in an original and entertaining new trilogy for middle-grade readers from the award-winning author of STITCH HEAD. For fans of Maz Evans and Thomas Taylor.

This is the story of how everything changed. It's not my story, not really. This is the story of my sister and her best friend Scrap, and of what they gave up for me ... to save me. After escaping the clutches of Mayor Highshine for a second time, Scrap, Paige and Gnat make the perilous journey to the ocean jungles in search of the last rocket ship on Somewhere 513. But as they struggle to liberate the ship from a family of vicious frogbears, disaster strikes and it suffers a near-fatal crash. As Scrap works to repair the ship, things go from bad to worse when he makes a discovery that means leaving is impossible. But with the forces of Mayor Highshine closing in, staying isn't an option either. As old rivalries return and new alliances form in the midst of a final stand-off, Paige faces an agonising decision if she is to keep her promise to her mum to keep Gnat safe... The final instalment in an original and entertaining new trilogy for middle-grade readers from the award-winning author of STITCH HEAD. For fans of Maz Evans and Thomas Taylor.

The third book in the best-selling, laugh-out-loud STITCH HEAD series, by award-winning author Guy Bass, with illustrations by Pete Williamson, brought to almost-life again in this monstrously magnificent graphic novel edition. The first STITCH HEAD book is now a major motion picture. Enter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime... The ghost of Mawley Crackbone, a villainous ne'er-do-well, is haunting the corridors of Castle Grotteskew, gunning for Stitch Head's heart ... and soul. Certain that his heart once belonged to the wicked rogue, Stitch Head's world starts to crumble. Will he surrender to the evil ghost and agree to do his bidding? Full of monstrous fun, STITCH HEAD is perfect for fans of GRIMWOOD, AMELIA FANG and THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL.

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE - COMING SOON TO UK CINEMAS FEBRUARY 2026."It's dark monstrous fun!" Wondrous ReadsEnter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime...Deep in the maze-like dungeons of Castle Grotteskew, insane Professor Erasmus created Stitch Head, a small, almost-human creature. His experiments continued, filling the castle with creations so fabulously monstrous that Stitch Head was long forgotten. Until a travelling circus ringmaster knocks at the castle door, promising to make Stitch Head a star. Is this Stitch Head's chance to venture beyond the castle walls? Or could he be making a terrible mistake...?The first book in the best-selling, laugh-out-loud STITCH HEAD series by award-winning author Guy Bass, with illustrations by Pete WilliamsonFull of monstrous fun, STITCH HEAD is perfect for fans of AMELIA FANG and THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL.Delve into Stitch Head's other adventures:THE PIRATE'S EYETHE GHOST OF GROTTESKEWTHE SPIDER'S LAIRTHE BEAST OF GRUBBERS NUBBINTHE MONSTER HUNTER

Hugh Dunnit may be a schoolboy, but that doesn't stop him from cracking the toughest cases. Like the case of the shredded maths homework. Sure, lesser minds might collar Hugh's new dog, Shelter. But Hugh knows there's more to sniff out. Working through the suspects, Hugh digs up a bigger mystery: just where does Shelter come from?A brilliantly funny detective story with comic-book art throughout by Lee Cosgrove.

Hugh Dunnit is a schoolboy who only takes on the toughest cases. Like the case of the missing Tooth Fairy. Hugh’s cousin is owed a small fortune for his baby teeth, but the fairy has never coughed up. Hugh must sink his teeth into another conspiracy, and this one runs deeper than a root canal. Has Hugh bitten off more than he can chew?A brilliantly funny detective story with comic-book art throughout by Lee Cosgrove.

A brilliantly funny detective story with comic-book art throughout by Lee Cosgrove.Hugh Dunnit is a schoolboy who only takes on the toughest cases. Like the case of the cloned school children. When Hugh notices there’s more than a hair out of place on his school photograph, there’s no time to mull it over, Hugh must cut to the chase and find the culprit. Is Hugh ready for this close shave with danger?Praise for the series:'A wonderfully wacky crime caper with vibrant comic book art' Waterstones

Hugh Dunnit may only be a schoolboy, but that doesn’t stop him tackling the toughest cases. Like the case of Slim Chickenz. When Hugh’s little brother’s beloved toy chicken disappears on a train, Hugh is launched into a first-class mystery. Everyone seems to have a loco-motive.Can Hugh stay on track long enough to crack the case? Or will the investigation go completely off the rails?