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Get set for thenew hilarious out-of-this-world adventure series for listeners aged 8+ this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, David Solomons andStar Wars!Mum and Dad have left gone to Mars, and they''re never coming back . . .FREEDOM AT LAST!But this isn''t one of Dad''s weird jokes; it''s REAL. It''s up to ten-year-old Eliza and her genius little brother,Johnnie,to find out what''s going on, and launch a rescue . . .Can they handle vampire squids,a suspicious villain, a secret island full of traps and a trip into space? And more importantly will they ever get their parents back?The funniest, zaniest, most out-of-this-world adventure you''ll read all year!Look out for Eliza and Johnnies second adventure,How to Survive Time Travel.Out now!

Lift off in the hilarious edge-of-your-seat adventure series that is a home alone story with a difference! Written by the inimitable Larry Hayes and hilariously illustrated by Katie Abey, this is the perfect read for fans of David Solomons, Tom Gates andBack to the Future! Fresh from saving their parents from the jaws of frenzied billionaire Mr Noah, ten-year-old Eliza and her genius little brother, Johnnie, are called upon once again. Their parents have disappeared into thin air and it''s up to the kids to save the day, travelling back in time to 5000 BC Egypt! Can they overcome friendly locals, a mysterious boy-god, snakes, a rainbow-coloured Sphinx and another plot to end the world? And most importantly of all will they survive TIME TRAVEL? For more out-of-this-world adventure dont forget to read about Eliza and Johnnies first adventure inHow to Survive Without Grown-Ups.Out now!

Get ready for a hilarious out-of-this-world adventure for readers aged 8+ this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates,Andy Griffiths andStar Wars! Illustrated throughout by the brilliantly funny Katie Abey. *PRE-ORDER NOW!* It''s the year 2525, and things aren''t looking great for Planet Earth. An endless night is coming a super-advanced alien spaceship has stopped the world from turning, threatening the existence of every creature on the planet and it turns out that ten-year-old Eliza Lemon is the only one who can save them! Will she be able to handle alien overlords, a doughnut-shaped spaceship, monkeys and vampire finches? And, most importantly of all, will she be able to rescue her baby brother, save the world and survive THE FUTURE?For more out-of-this-world fun dont forget to read about Eliza and Johnnies first two adventures inHow to Survive Without Grown-Ups and How to Survive Time Travel.Out now!

Get set for the new hilarious out-of-this-world adventure series for readers aged 8+ – this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, David Solomons and Star Wars! Highly illustrated throughout by the brilliantly funny Katie Abey. Mum and Dad have left – gone to Mars, and they’re never coming back . . . FREEDOM AT LAST! But this isn’t one of Dad’s weird jokes; it’s REAL. It’s up to ten-year-old Eliza and her genius little brother, Johnnie, to find out what’s going on, and launch a rescue . . . Can they handle vampire squids, a suspicious villain, a secret island full of traps and a trip into space? And – more importantly – will they ever get their parents back? The funniest, zaniest, most out-of-this-world adventure you’ll read all year! Look out for Eliza and Johnnie's second adventure,  How to Survive Time Travel. Out now!

Get set for the new hilarious out-of-this-world adventure series for readers aged 8+ – this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, David Solomons and Star Wars! Highly illustrated throughout by the brilliantly funny Katie Abey. Mum and Dad have left – gone to Mars, and they’re never coming back . . . FREEDOM AT LAST! But this isn’t one of Dad’s weird jokes; it’s REAL. It’s up to ten-year-old Eliza and her genius little brother, Johnnie, to find out what’s going on, and launch a rescue . . . Can they handle vampire squids, a suspicious villain, a secret island full of traps and a trip into space? And – more importantly – will they ever get their parents back? The funniest, zaniest, most out-of-this-world adventure you’ll read all year! Look out for Eliza and Johnnie's second adventure,  How to Survive Time Travel. Out now!

Lift off in the hilarious edge-of-your-seat adventure series that is a home alone story with a difference! Written by the inimitable Larry Hayes and hilariously illustrated by Katie Abey, this is the perfect read for fans of David Solomons, Tom Gates and Back to the Future! Fresh from saving their parents from the jaws of frenzied billionaire Mr Noah, ten-year-old Eliza and her genius little brother, Johnnie, are called upon once again. Their parents have disappeared into thin air and it’s up to the kids to save the day, travelling back in time to 5000 BC Egypt! Can they overcome friendly locals, a mysterious boy-god, snakes, a rainbow-coloured Sphinx and another plot to end the world? And – most importantly of all – will they survive TIME TRAVEL? For more out-of-this-world adventure don't forget to read about Eliza and Johnnie's first adventure in How to Survive Without Grown-Ups. Out now!

Get ready for a hilarious out-of-this-world adventure for readers aged 8+ – this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, Andy Griffiths and Star Wars! Illustrated throughout by the brilliantly funny Katie Abey.It’s the year 2525, and things aren’t looking great for Planet Earth. An endless night is coming – a super-advanced alien spaceship has stopped the world from turning, threatening the existence of every creature on the planet – and it turns out that ten-year-old Eliza Lemon is the only one who can save them!Will she be able to handle alien overlords, a doughnut-shaped spaceship, monkeys and vampire finches? And, most importantly of all, will she be able to rescue her baby brother, save the world and survive THE FUTURE?For more out-of-this-world fun don't forget to read about Eliza and Johnnie's first two adventures in How to Survive Without Grown-Ups and How to Survive Time Travel. Out now!

Get ready for a hilarious out-of-this-world adventure for readers aged 8+ – this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, Andy Griffiths and Star Wars! Illustrated throughout by the brilliantly funny Katie Abey. *PRE-ORDER NOW!* It’s the year 2525, and things aren’t looking great for Planet Earth. An endless night is coming – a super-advanced alien spaceship has stopped the world from turning, threatening the existence of every creature on the planet – and it turns out that ten-year-old Eliza Lemon is the only one who can save them! Will she be able to handle alien overlords, a doughnut-shaped spaceship, monkeys and vampire finches? And, most importantly of all, will she be able to rescue her baby brother, save the world and survive THE FUTURE?For more out-of-this-world fun don't forget to read about Eliza and Johnnie's first two adventures in How to Survive Without Grown-Ups and How to Survive Time Travel. Out now!

"Unique stories that will thrill readers of all ages [...] alongside stunning black-and-white illustrations from Pam Smy." - Books for KeepsWith a foreword from 'First Lady of the Paranormal' Yvette FieldingThe unusual creak of a floorboard, a flash of light in the dark, the eerie breeze from a closed window … We’ve all heard tales of phantoms and spooks haunting old buildings – but how many can be traced back to real people, real places and real history?From a maze that has the power to eat you alive to a haunted painting with a terrifying secret, and ravens with a taste for revenge, these spine-tingling stories of ghosts, ghouls and unexplained events bring history to life in the eeriest way imaginable!Created in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, this stunning and spooky collection features eleven gripping stories from bestselling, award-winning and rising-star authors including Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Alexia Casale, Joseph Coelho OBE, Larry Hayes, Jim Helmore, Catherine Johnson, Sophie Kirtley, E.L. Norry, Jasmine Richards, Imogen Russell Williams and Sam Sedgman.With atmospheric illustrations by award-winning illustrator Pam Smy, a foreword from the ‘First Lady of the Paranormal’ Yvette Fielding (Ghost Hunters, Blue Peter) and an afterword by Hampton Court Palace’s Chief Historian, Tracy Borman OBE, this unique collection is sure to keep readers of all ages up long past their bedtimes ...

"e;Unique stories that will thrill readers of all ages [...] alongside stunning black-and-white illustrations from Pam Smy."e; - Books for KeepsWith a foreword from 'First Lady of the Paranormal' Yvette FieldingThe unusual creak of a floorboard, a flash of light in the dark, the eerie breeze from a closed window We've all heard tales of phantoms and spooks haunting old buildings but how many can be traced back to real people, real places and real history?From a maze that has the power to eat you alive to a haunted painting with a terrifying secret, and ravens with a taste for revenge, these spine-tingling stories of ghosts, ghouls and unexplained events bring history to life in the eeriest way imaginable!Created in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, this stunning and spooky collection features eleven gripping stories from bestselling, award-winning and rising-star authors including Faridah b k - y m d , Alexia Casale, Joseph Coelho OBE, Larry Hayes, Jim Helmore, Catherine Johnson, Sophie Kirtley, E.L. Norry, Jasmine Richards, Imogen Russell Williams and Sam Sedgman.With atmospheric illustrations by award-winning illustrator Pam Smy, a foreword from the 'First Lady of the Paranormal' Yvette Fielding (Ghost Hunters, Blue Peter) and an afterword by Hampton Court Palace's Chief Historian, Tracy Borman OBE, this unique collection is sure to keep readers of all ages up long past their bedtimes ...

''I absolutely loved this book! Genuinely chilling and a little bit gory … such a fun read'' – Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake.''The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick is the scary, gross-out kid''s adventure of your dreams, with charming characters and plenty of creepy monsters! Don''t sleep on this one.'' - Trevor Henderson, creator of Siren Head and author of ScarewavesBy night, Finn has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE! A gripping horror story for readers of 10 and over, by Laugh Out Loud Book Award winner Larry Hayes.Finnegan Quick is haunted by nightmares. They''re so bad, he''s terrified of going to sleep. Because Finn''s dreams change the waking world too. He''s already lost his mum, his dad, his dog, even his shadow. And now they''re coming for his gran, the only family he''s got left.Then a mysterious girl starts appearing in his dreams, helping Finn fight back against the creatures in his nightly adventures. On the first day of the new term, she turns up at school, right there in real life, in the lunch queue! Cass tells Finn that she has come to solve the mystery of Finn''s missing parents. Together with Finn''s geeky best friend Squid, they travel through the nightmare world, battling goblins, ghosts and zombies. Finn, Cass and Squid are a sparky, wise-cracking trio, but even together, can they prove to be a match for the creatures of the night?If Finnegan Quick is to save the people he cares about most, he has to remember the lesson his gran has been teaching him all his life. He must learn to face his fears – or be destroyed by them!''Stuffed full of awesome adventure and superior supernatural chills'' – Keith Gray, author of The Climbers and Creepers

‘I absolutely loved this book! Genuinely chilling and a little bit gory … such a fun read’ – Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake.‘The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick is the scary, gross-out kid's adventure of your dreams, with charming characters and plenty of creepy monsters! Don't sleep on this one.’ - Trevor Henderson, creator of Siren Head and author of ScarewavesBy night, Finn has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE! A gripping horror story for readers of 10 and over, by Laugh Out Loud Book Award winner Larry Hayes.Finnegan Quick is haunted by nightmares. They’re so bad, he’s terrified of going to sleep. Because Finn’s dreams change the waking world too. He’s already lost his mum, his dad, his dog, even his shadow. And now they’re coming for his gran, the only family he’s got left.Then a mysterious girl starts appearing in his dreams, helping Finn fight back against the creatures in his nightly adventures. On the first day of the new term, she turns up at school, right there in real life, in the lunch queue!Cass tells Finn that she has come to solve the mystery of Finn’s missing parents. Together with Finn’s geeky best friend Squid, they travel through the nightmare world, battling goblins, ghosts and zombies. Finn, Cass and Squid are a sparky, wise-cracking trio, but even together, can they prove to be a match for the creatures of the night?If Finnegan Quick is to save the people he cares about most, he has to remember the lesson his gran has been teaching him all his life. He must learn to face his fears – or be destroyed by them!‘Stuffed full of awesome adventure and superior supernatural chills' – Keith Gray, author of The Climbers and Creepers

A new nightmare. A deadly premonition. After a horrifying vision of the future, Finnegan Quick must fix his fate before it finally catches up to him. A pulse-pounding story by Laugh Out Loud Book Award winner Larry Hayes.By night, Finnegan Quick has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE. Unfortunately for him, after dreaming his parents out of reality, his nightmares are the only hope he has of one day finding them again. To discover the truth of his parents' disappearance, Finn investigates the paranormal with his best friends, Squid and Cass. Their only lead is a mysterious urban legend about a girl in Ireland whose body remained perfect, even after death. Rumour is, she was a banshee a terrifying creature with the power of prophecy - whose unearthly scream, it was said, could drive anyone who heard it to instant madness.That very night, Finn finds out why. In his dreams, he finds the banshee. He hears her scream and with it, sees a vision of the future. Squid. His best friend. Face down in water, dead.In the waking world, Finn is left with no choice: unravel the mystery of the Banshee's curse, or risk losing the only family he has left A creepy, page-turning read for horror fans everywhere. Scares GUARANTEED.

A new nightmare. A deadly premonition. After a horrifying vision of the future, Finnegan Quick must fix his fate before it finally catches up to him. A pulse-pounding story by Laugh Out Loud Book Award winner Larry Hayes.By night, Finnegan Quick has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE. Unfortunately for him, after dreaming his parents out of reality, his nightmares are the only hope he has of one day finding them again.To discover the truth of his parents’ disappearance, Finn investigates the paranormal with his best friends, Squid and Cass. Their only lead is a mysterious urban legend about a girl in Ireland whose body remained perfect, even after death. Rumour is, she was a banshee – a terrifying creature with the power of prophecy - whose unearthly scream, it was said, could drive anyone who heard it to instant madness.That very night, Finn finds out why. In his dreams, he finds the banshee. He hears her scream and with it, sees a vision of the future.Squid. His best friend. Face down in water, dead.In the waking world, Finn is left with no choice: unravel the mystery of the Banshee’s curse, or risk losing the only family he has left…A creepy, page-turning read for horror fans everywhere. Scares GUARANTEED.

''I absolutely loved this book! Genuinely chilling and a little bit gory … such a fun read'' – Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake.''The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick is the scary, gross-out kid''s adventure of your dreams, with charming characters and plenty of creepy monsters! Don''t sleep on this one.'' - Trevor Henderson, creator of Siren Head and author of ScarewavesBy night, Finn has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE! A gripping horror story for readers of 10 and over, by Laugh Out Loud Book Award winner Larry Hayes.Finnegan Quick is haunted by nightmares. They''re so bad, he''s terrified of going to sleep. Because Finn''s dreams change the waking world too. He''s already lost his mum, his dad, his dog, even his shadow. And now they''re coming for his gran, the only family he''s got left.Then a mysterious girl starts appearing in his dreams, helping Finn fight back against the creatures in his nightly adventures. On the first day of the new term, she turns up at school, right there in real life, in the lunch queue! Cass tells Finn that she has come to solve the mystery of Finn''s missing parents. Together with Finn''s geeky best friend Squid, they travel through the nightmare world, battling goblins, ghosts and zombies. Finn, Cass and Squid are a sparky, wise-cracking trio, but even together, can they prove to be a match for the creatures of the night?If Finnegan Quick is to save the people he cares about most, he has to remember the lesson his gran has been teaching him all his life. He must learn to face his fears – or be destroyed by them!''Stuffed full of awesome adventure and superior supernatural chills'' – Keith Gray, author of The Climbers and Creepers

Packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids, this is the perfect guide to growing up, with a mix of wacky and wonderful activities and challenges to get your imagination whirring.If you’re fed up of being told what to do, by everyone, then this is the book for YOU! This funny and accessible guide is bursting full of stuff grown-ups won’t tell you. It’s time to get off the sofa, get some downtime from your screen time and discover the secret to: brainwashing your parents, training a monkey, winning sports day and making your whoopee cushion smell like a real fart.Created in the top secret Secrets Laboratory (so secret we've forgotten where it is...), this highly illustrated, laugh-out-loud book is packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids.A hilarious book from the author of the How to Survive... series, this zany new non-fiction book is perfect for fans of Adam Kay, Matt Lucas and the Tom Gates series.

Packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids, this hilarious guide to growing up is perfect for any child who wants to have fun, be challenged and outsmart a grown-up! Ever wondered how to not laugh when someone farts, how to invent an epic game or even how to decode grown-up lies? Or are you just fed up with grown-ups thinking they know more than you? Then this is the book for you! This funny and accessible guide has 101 creative and funny ways to outsmart adults! A hilarious book from the author of the How to Survive... series, this fact-packed non-fiction book is perfect for fans of Adam Kay, Matt Lucas and the Tom Gates series.

Packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids, this is the perfect guide to growing up, with a mix of wacky and wonderful activities and challenges to get your imagination whirring.If you’re fed up of being told what to do, by everyone, then this is the book for YOU! This funny and accessible guide is bursting full of stuff grown-ups won’t tell you. It’s time to get off the sofa, get some downtime from your screen time and discover the secret to: brainwashing your parents, training a monkey, winning sports day and making your whoopee cushion smell like a real fart.Created in the top secret Secrets Laboratory (so secret we've forgotten where it is...), this highly illustrated, laugh-out-loud book is packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids.A hilarious book from the author of the How to Survive... series, this zany new non-fiction book is perfect for fans of Adam Kay, Matt Lucas and the Tom Gates series.

A Blueprint for Community Action From Award-Winning Journalist Larry Hayes Written with authority and compassion, this is the book that rescues mental illness from the shadows and takes the disability into the community. Learn how each person can play a role to help those who so often suffer alone. Hear the stories of the people who've found how to triumph over this disability. Discover how everyone can work together to create a treatment revolution that enriches and saves lives. Let this guide open your heart and mind to be inspired and challenged to do the work ahead. A Book that will Change Your Community! "e;Larry Hayes provides families with a real self-help manual that is personal and compassionate, yet practical and hands-on. It is long overdue and can only come from someone who has been there--in the trenches. Larry certainly has."e; --Stephen C. McCaffrey, President, Mental Health America of Indiana "e;With a father's wit and a reporter's well-honed writing skills, Larry Hayes uses his family's story to offer practical suggestions about how communities can help persons with mental illnesses recover and thrive. This is a wonderful blueprint that spells out ways to change lives and help persons seldom seen or heard."e; --Pete Earley, author, CRAZY: A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness "e;Larry Hayes demonstrates in this book a very rare gift that he has, the ability to reduce complex social problems to simple terms. In addition, he fills the book with practical solutions and ways to reduce the somet-imes debilitating effects of mental illness."e; --James C. Howell, Ph.D., juvenile justice researcher

Die Eltern fliegen zum Mars und die Kinder bleiben allein zurück!? Die zehnjährige Eliza kann nicht fassen, dass sie und ihr kleiner Bruder Johnny von heute auf morgen auf sich allein gestellt sein sollen. Das kann nicht mit rechten Dingen zugehen! Bleibt also nur das einzig richtige zu tun: Mum und Dad zurückzuholen!Mit einem hyperaktiven Hund und einem zum Schiff umgebauten Sofa katapultieren sich die Geschwister in ein tropisch-galaktisches Abenteuer, in dem sie nicht nur gefährliche Vampirtintenfische und Eisroboter bezwingen, sondern es auch mit einem wahnsinnigen Erfinder aufnehmen müssen. Werden Eliza und Johnny es schaffen, ihre Eltern zu retten, bevor die Rakete sie in die Unendlichkeit schießt …?Band 1 von Elizas und Johnnys Rettungsmissionen durch Raum und Zeit: ein hyper-irrwitziges Abenteuer mit vielen schrägen Illustrationen von Katie Abey.Leser*innen-Stimmen zur englischen Originalausgabe:»Eine lustige und verrückte Sci-Fi-Abenteuergeschichte, die Kinder lieben werden! « Becky, goodreads.com»Die Seiten knistern nur so vor Phantasie und Einfällen – Cliffhanger, drohende Gefahren und tolle Verfolgungsjagden! (...) Ich hoffe soooo sehr, dass es einen Folgeband geben wird!« M. D. Conroy, amazon.com»Man weiß nie, was als nächstes passiert. Jede Seite ist mit so viel Spannung gefüllt, und die ganze Welt, die der Autor erschaffen hat, ist sehr kreativ und einfallsreich.« watermelonreads, goodreads.com

Hilfe! Unsere Eltern stecken in der Vergangenheit fest!Die 10-jährige Eliza und ihren genialen kleinen Bruder Johnnie erreicht wieder ein SOS: Ihre Eltern haben sich quasi in Luft aufgelöst, und nur Eliza und Johnnie können sie zurückbringen – doch dafür müssen sie eine Zeitreise ins alte Ägypten antreten! Gelingt es ihnen, sich aus den Eingeweiden einer Sphinx, vom Rand eines explosiven Vulkans und aus einer weiteren Verschwörung zum Weltuntergang zu retten? Und – nicht ganz unwichtig in dem Zusammenhang – werden sie die Zeitreise überleben?Band 2 des explosiv-irrwitzigen Abenteuers mit vielen schrägen Illustrationen und Comicelementen von Katie Abey. Alle Bände der Serie »Wie man ohne Eltern überlebt«:Die galaktische Reise auf dem Piratenschiffsofa: Band 1Die explosive Zeitreise mit der Bratpfanne des Todes: Band 2 Leser*innen-Stimmen zu Band 1:»Eine lustige und verrückte Sci-Fi-Abenteuergeschichte, die Kinder lieben werden! « Becky, goodreads.com »Die Seiten knistern nur so vor Phantasie und Einfällen – Cliffhanger, drohende Gefahren und tolle Verfolgungsjagden! (...) Ich hoffe soooo sehr, dass es einen Folgeband geben wird!« M. D. Conroy, Amazon.com»Man weiß nie, was als nächstes passiert. Jede Seite ist mit so viel Spannung gefüllt und die ganze Welt, die der Autor erschaffen hat, ist sehr kreativ und einfallsreich.« watermelonreads, goodreads.com

Aaaah! Die Welt hält an, und keine Eltern in Sicht: Band 3 des irrwitzigen Comicromans für Kinder ab 10 Jahren!Die Zeitreise zur Sphinx haben Eliza und Johnnie gerade so überlebt, da droht bereits die nächste Katastrophe! Wir schreiben das Jahr 2525, und ein donutförmiges Raumschiff will die Erde am Drehen hindern. Es naht eine endlose Nacht, die Existenz aller Lebewesen ist in Gefahr, und Eliza ist der einzige Hoffnungsschimmer am Horizont! Wird sie es mit Aliens, Affen und Vampirfinken aufnehmen können? Und, noch wichtiger: Kann sie in ihren Bruder befreien, die Welt retten und die Zukunft überleben?Ein überirdisch-witziges Abenteuer mit vielen schrägen Scribbles und Comicelementen von Katie AbeyAlle Bände der Serie »Wie man ohne Eltern überlebt«:Die galaktische Reise auf dem Piratenschiffsofa (Band 1)Die explosive Zeitreise mit der Bratpfanne des Todes (Band 2)Der phänomenal abgefahrene Angriff auf das Donut-Raumschiff (Band 3)