World of Taroo: The Sabors

A rescue mission, an assassination attempt and the discovery of new incredible powers that lay within the magical stones.

The knight is about to step out when a horrible scream suddenly fills the cave room and the soldiers look around. The scream continues and it sounds like someone is in pain. The knight orders them to stand in line and be ready for combat. They don’t have to wait for long until they see something coming. A light is getting closer and so is the scream. The scream is so chilling that for the first time even the knight feels his hairs stand up on the neck. A woman, wearing almost nothing, with white shiny hair is walking towards them. The knight shouts to her to stop. Instead, she brings up her arms and the soldiers immediately bring up their shields. A strong wind suddenly flows within the room and seconds later a beam of ice streams out from her hands.

This is a story brought together by the complex mind of the writer who dreams and tries to offer others a glimpse of the world within him.

My Teacher's a Spy!

It always creates a bit of a stir when a new teacher starts school, especially when that teacher is young and handsome, like Mr Gunning. But why does he have an expensive car? And is he really who he seems? Chloe, Jessica, Kelly and Andrew think not and when Andrew claims he is sure Mr Gunning is a spy the gang just have to find out if that is the case.In a crime thriller for young readers Phil Barnes creates in My Teacher's a Spy! four children who start out simply trying to find out if their suspicions are true but who rapidly discover that the murky waters of intrigue are deeper than they thought. And when Andrew goes missing the girls must pull together, fight their tears and continue their detective course as one by one they, too, succumb to the criminal ... whoever he or she is.

Rock Hollow

‘It was a large heavy silver and ancient-looking key. It was the sort of key that opened a treasure chest or unlocked doors to secret chambers.’There is nothing exciting about young Victoria Plant’s life. But this is all about to change with the finding of an old key. The key unlocks the door to a secret and supernatural world. Victoria encounters the wicked Count De Ville and his faithful black cat; they are as old as the hills and transcend time to bring about the end of what still remains of the Rock Hollow clan. Can Victoria help to defeat the dastardly army of fiends before it is too late?Bittersweet and thought-provoking Rock Hollow is set in 1976 on the high moorlands that surround the small Yorkshire village of Riddleshaw. The book follows the awakening of differences, experienced by a young autistic girl. Victoria’s journey is enlightening, sometimes sad and more than often amusing.

The Einstein Code

Ben's mother has been kidnapped and the adults don't believe it. They think she's just missing and her employers and the police don't really want to know. The meeting she attended, after all, never took place. But the message she sent Ben tells a different story. To find his mum Ben must follow a perilous trail and solve a series of difficult clues, whilst evading being captured by the kidnappers. With help from his alarmingly clever cousins, Jess and Freddie, as well as some hindrance from his uncle, he investigates her mysterious disappearance. Tormented by conflicting leads and a growing threat, Ben's search becomes increasingly desperate. Can he solve the puzzles and save her, before anything terrible happens to her - or him?  

The Man Opposite Has Died

When the news breaks that the man opposite has died, Lucy, the storyteller, and her friends decide that now is the time to take the late George up on his promise that they can visit the pond to see his newts.As Giselle caresses the long, luxuriant grass in George’s garden, her fingers come across a severed finger and they are now on the trail of a suspected murderer. George’s ghost assists them in this thriller.With the majestic sweeping sloping meadow and its captivating beauty, where Monaie, her dad and their donkey, Benjamin, live, they stumble over two men digging up bags and chase them. Having brought them to justice and survived a plane crash, they are empowered now to confront George’s widow over her part in his murder...

The Psycho Scientist

The Krumbles seem an ordinary family - busy mum, hardworking dad, and their two children Liam and Piper. Boys, as Piper would tell you, are annoying and boring. Girls, as Liam would say, are equally annoying but also devious and at times, too smart for their own good! When Liam makes himself invisible Piper sets out to discover the truth, is he really a scientist? Or a scammer? Sisters always seem to have a way of finding out. Liam then discovers a secret cellar full of rats and zombies, and wants to turn it into his very own laboratory, but Piper has other ideas. In a dark and spooky corner Liam finds a briefcase full of amazing secret formulas that once belonged to Professor Nutbolt, a mad old scientist who mysteriously vanished years ago. Now that the world of science is at his feet, will Liam discover the truth behind the Professor's disappearance or will he become a victim too? Liam and Piper are about to find out...

The Secret Files of Phineas Foster

Almost thirteen-year-old Gabriel Marx struggles with just about everything, from school, to relationships, to navigating his divorced parents. He arrives in New York City for his annual summer visit with his attorney father who finds himself caught up in the mystery surrounding the murder of one of his clients. It is not long before Gabe finds himself smack in the middle of the intrigue and more determined than ever to prove himself to his dad.Gabe encounters various players in the unraveling mystery, learns to trust the friendship of eleven-year-old Alex, and that of the renowned, but now discredited, Professor Phineas Foster. Twists and turns and seeming coincidences reveal previously unknown family history and harrowing choices for Gabe.Will the children solve the murder? Will their determination lead to the truth? Will the professor be vindicated? Will the scoundrels who sought to corrupt the professor’s lifelong work be brought to justice?

The Storyteller

It's just another summer holiday at the caravan park, and thirteen-year-old Jamie is feeling unloved,unwanted and thoroughly confused. With a recovering alcoholic mother, unresponsive sister Lauren,and aggressive father, he has little to celebrate. But at the park's funfair, a hidden secret comes to lightwhich will change his and Lauren's lives forever. Reeling from this disclosure, Jamie stumbles into anever-explored area of the park. Here he meets a gypsywhose gift in storytelling might give him the insight to support his sister when she most needs it and help the teenager makesense of his life. Or is that lives? In this innovative first novel by Chris Trotter, The Storyteller explores the poignancy of friendship and love, and how in thecycle of life, there may be more than one chance to make things right. Using a unique blend of traditional fiction and fantasy, Chris Trotterinterweaves two tales to an uplifting conclusion.  

Sorcery and Skullduggery in the Belt of Time

The Belt of Time is clearly identified in this first book of the ‘Meaningful Challenge’ saga. This epic journey will take the reader through many halls, to many far-flung kingdoms, and destinations mapped on a new globe of enthralling proportions: places that may still exist or, in all probability, exist no longer.The pithy language of the twenty-first century tells the story of the book’s hero, Storm. His journey takes him into magic and mystery, beginning from his birth into a Scottish family, through his difficult growing-up years. He struggles to overcome the emotional pain stemming from the early loss of his beloved grandmother. Being psychic herself and knowing Storm was fated for hardship but also greatness, his grandmother had provided love and kindness in his young life, while also initiating his psychic training.Now going by the name Feinix, Storm begins his fated odyssey in the Belt of Time, meeting challenges in this world and beyond.

Void

Stripped of memories and haunted by the deadly power hidden in her veins, Kira awakens as a prisoner of a mysterious organisation calling themselves COF. Unaware of her own identity or the true nature of her captors, she must endure brutal experiments designed to test the limits of her terrifying gift.The worst part is, she has no allies.No memories. No chance to escape. No future for her crumbling world.Kira’s only solace comes from her venomous blood and the hypnotic whispers emanating from within the concrete walls. But when her wounds inexplicably begin to heal, Kira is thrust into the presence of Void—the mastermind behind the mad playground and the owner of the enigmatic voice.Torn between the need to uncover her past and her growing fascination with the irresistible Void, Kira vows to bring an end to the sinister organisation that binds them together. There’s only one problem. Kira’s key to unlocking all secrets and securing her freedom lies in forming an alliance with the very monster pulling the strings of her captivity. It’s here that the line between captor and captive begins to blur.

A Stitch in Time

John Twigg, a 25-year-old intelligent and newly qualified solicitor, finds himself transported back to 1544, cursed after an affair with a seductive upper-class woman, betraying his long-standing girlfriend in 1999.Realizing the curse he unwittingly cast upon himself has become his reality, John endures the consequences of his actions, navigating a world filled with witches, demons, and other fantastical entities. As he faces his mental torment and seeks redemption, John must comply with the demands of these beings to return to his future.Follow John as he spars with impossible to imagine beasts, demons and the terrible powers of witches that infested North Yorkshire so long ago.Life and destiny are not aways quite what they seem. Think carefully if you are ever tempted to hate your lot in life and wish for something else. You may just be rewarded, just like John Twigg!Book 2 is The Time Slip and Book 3 is Return.

The Amazing Adventures of Rainbow Rabbit

Rainbow Rabbit wakes up one morning to find his colourful patches gone, leaving him pure white from head to toe. Seeking a solution, he turns to his Great Uncle Corduroy Rabbit, who takes him to the wise Belvedere Owl. To receive Belvedere’s help, Rainbow must reveal a secret he’s been keeping from Corduroy, risking hurting his uncle’s feelings.Upon hearing Rainbow’s confession, Belvedere sends him on a quest to a bleak, cold land in the North Pole to find what he has lost. With no guarantee of success, Rainbow arrives in the snowy settlement of Aurora B., unsure of where to turn. Following his instincts, he encounters fascinating characters along the way, including a sweet Polar Bear cub named Velvet, whom he rescues. He also helps a Wolf gain confidence and assists a Badger family torn apart by harsh words.As Rainbow navigates this unfamiliar landscape and lends a helping hand to those in need, he wonders if his efforts will be rewarded. Join him on this enchanting journey to find out if he can regain his lost colours.