Author: Peter Millett
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571253229
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Casey Applejack's career as a superhero might be over before it's even begun. His mother wants him to choose a safe job as a TV game show host and the Super School has rejected him because his super powers aren't super enough. However, when the evil villain and wannabe rock star General Pandemonium captures all of the world's superheroes, and threatens to vaporise every pair of pants on the planet, it's up to Casey to save the day. Will he be a superhero - or will he be a superzero?
Boy Zero Wannabe Hero: The Petrifying Plot of the Plummeting Pants
Author: Peter Millett
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571253229
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Casey Applejack's career as a superhero might be over before it's even begun. His mother wants him to choose a safe job as a TV game show host and the Super School has rejected him because his super powers aren't super enough. However, when the evil villain and wannabe rock star General Pandemonium captures all of the world's superheroes, and threatens to vaporise every pair of pants on the planet, it's up to Casey to save the day. Will he be a superhero - or will he be a superzero?
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571253229
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Casey Applejack's career as a superhero might be over before it's even begun. His mother wants him to choose a safe job as a TV game show host and the Super School has rejected him because his super powers aren't super enough. However, when the evil villain and wannabe rock star General Pandemonium captures all of the world's superheroes, and threatens to vaporise every pair of pants on the planet, it's up to Casey to save the day. Will he be a superhero - or will he be a superzero?
Boy Zero Wannabe Hero: The Curse of the Catastrophic Cupcakes
Author: Peter Millett
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571253253
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
After twice being defeated by Boy Zero, the villainous General Pandemonium enlists the services of evil guru, Master Sushi, to help him achieve world domination. Together, the dastardly duo hatch a plan to rid the earth of humans by getting everyone to eat genetically modified cupcakes, which cause them to become weightless and float away into space. Uncovering the sinister plot, Charlie Applejack rushes to the rescue. But his world is unexpectedly turned upside down when he too falls victim to the cursed effects of the catastrophic cupcakes. With his powers in disarray, Charlie finds himself in a desperate race against time to take the General down, before everyone else on the planet gets taken up! The third title in the hilarious illustrated series, perfect for fans of Captain Underpants and Ben 10.
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571253253
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
After twice being defeated by Boy Zero, the villainous General Pandemonium enlists the services of evil guru, Master Sushi, to help him achieve world domination. Together, the dastardly duo hatch a plan to rid the earth of humans by getting everyone to eat genetically modified cupcakes, which cause them to become weightless and float away into space. Uncovering the sinister plot, Charlie Applejack rushes to the rescue. But his world is unexpectedly turned upside down when he too falls victim to the cursed effects of the catastrophic cupcakes. With his powers in disarray, Charlie finds himself in a desperate race against time to take the General down, before everyone else on the planet gets taken up! The third title in the hilarious illustrated series, perfect for fans of Captain Underpants and Ben 10.
Boy Zero Wannabe Hero: The Attack of the Brain-Dead Breakdancing Zombies
Author: Peter Millett
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571253245
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
General Pandemonium's back and he's badder than ever. Disguised as pop singer Andy Dandy he's out to brainwash the world with his hypnotic songs and turn everyone into a bunch of bamboozled break-dancing boneheads. Once again, it's Charlie Applejack to the rescue. But before Charlie can defeat the general and save the world, he must face his greatest fear of all - spiders! Will he be a hero or will he be a zero?
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571253245
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
General Pandemonium's back and he's badder than ever. Disguised as pop singer Andy Dandy he's out to brainwash the world with his hypnotic songs and turn everyone into a bunch of bamboozled break-dancing boneheads. Once again, it's Charlie Applejack to the rescue. But before Charlie can defeat the general and save the world, he must face his greatest fear of all - spiders! Will he be a hero or will he be a zero?
Boy Zero Wannabe Hero
Author: Peter Millett
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Muhahaha, Im General Pandemonium, the galaxys most sensational new super villain. In just a few hours Im going to turn you all into bare-bottomed buffoon! Hi, Im Charlie Applejack, Im the galaxys most exciting new superhero. Theres just one problem though - everyone else thinks Im rubbish. Is it a falling bird? Is it an out-of-control plane? No, its Boy Zero, Wannabe Hero. After being dumped by the Super School, Charlie Applejacks career as a crime fighter might be over before its even begun. However, when the evil villain and wannabe rock star General Pandemonium captures all of the worlds superheroes, and threatens to vaporise every pair of pants on the planet, its up to Charlie to save the day.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Muhahaha, Im General Pandemonium, the galaxys most sensational new super villain. In just a few hours Im going to turn you all into bare-bottomed buffoon! Hi, Im Charlie Applejack, Im the galaxys most exciting new superhero. Theres just one problem though - everyone else thinks Im rubbish. Is it a falling bird? Is it an out-of-control plane? No, its Boy Zero, Wannabe Hero. After being dumped by the Super School, Charlie Applejacks career as a crime fighter might be over before its even begun. However, when the evil villain and wannabe rock star General Pandemonium captures all of the worlds superheroes, and threatens to vaporise every pair of pants on the planet, its up to Charlie to save the day.
The Story Cure
Author: Susan Elderkin
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 1782115285
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
The stories that shape our children's lives are too important to be left to chance. With The Story Cure, bibliotherapists Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin have put together the perfect manual for grown-ups who want to initiate young readers into one of life's greatest pleasures. There's a remedy for every hiccup and heartache, whether it's between the covers of a picture book, a pop-up book, or a YA novel. You'll find old favourites like The Borrowers and The Secret Garden alongside modern soon-to-be classics by Michael Morpurgo, Malorie Blackman and Frank Cottrell-Boyce, as well as helpful lists of the right reads to fuel any obsession - from dogs or dinosaurs, space or spies. Wise and witty, The Story Cure will help any small person you know through the trials and tribulations of growing up, and help you fill their bookshelves with adventure, insight and a lifetime of fun.
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 1782115285
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
The stories that shape our children's lives are too important to be left to chance. With The Story Cure, bibliotherapists Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin have put together the perfect manual for grown-ups who want to initiate young readers into one of life's greatest pleasures. There's a remedy for every hiccup and heartache, whether it's between the covers of a picture book, a pop-up book, or a YA novel. You'll find old favourites like The Borrowers and The Secret Garden alongside modern soon-to-be classics by Michael Morpurgo, Malorie Blackman and Frank Cottrell-Boyce, as well as helpful lists of the right reads to fuel any obsession - from dogs or dinosaurs, space or spies. Wise and witty, The Story Cure will help any small person you know through the trials and tribulations of growing up, and help you fill their bookshelves with adventure, insight and a lifetime of fun.
Zoo Boy
Author: Sophie Thompson
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571322255
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Hello, Dear Reader. Are you sitting, lying down, standing on your head, eating a jam sandwich comfortably? Then I'll begin... I want to introduce you to a boy called Vince, whose birthday it is today... Vince is an normal boy with an unusual dislike for animals. Well, you'd feel the same if your father was always working at a zoo and your mother had run off with a lion tamer. Then, on his twelfth birthday, Vince discovers he has "the gift". He can talk to animals! You think this is amazing? Perhaps you should meet the spoiled and demanding zoo animals that Vince encounters. There's a penguin who wants fish fingers, a flamingo that wants pink candyfloss and an owl that wants sugared mice. Now Vince is expected to meet their demands... on his birthday! But everyone seems to have forgotten about that... A hilarious, delightful debut for 6+ readers by actress, Sophie Thompson, with black and white illustrations by the wonderfully talented Rebecca Ashdown.
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571322255
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Hello, Dear Reader. Are you sitting, lying down, standing on your head, eating a jam sandwich comfortably? Then I'll begin... I want to introduce you to a boy called Vince, whose birthday it is today... Vince is an normal boy with an unusual dislike for animals. Well, you'd feel the same if your father was always working at a zoo and your mother had run off with a lion tamer. Then, on his twelfth birthday, Vince discovers he has "the gift". He can talk to animals! You think this is amazing? Perhaps you should meet the spoiled and demanding zoo animals that Vince encounters. There's a penguin who wants fish fingers, a flamingo that wants pink candyfloss and an owl that wants sugared mice. Now Vince is expected to meet their demands... on his birthday! But everyone seems to have forgotten about that... A hilarious, delightful debut for 6+ readers by actress, Sophie Thompson, with black and white illustrations by the wonderfully talented Rebecca Ashdown.
Goblins
Author: Philip Reeve
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407135333
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Always busy squabbling, the goblins who live in the great towers of Clovenstone spend all their time fighting and looting. Only clever young Skarper understands that dark magic created by a vanquished sorcerer is rising again. From the lands of men come fortune-seekers - and soon trolls, giants, cloud-maidens, swamp monsters, tree-warriors, humans and bloodthirsty goblins alike are swept into a fabulous magical conflict! Enter a wild world of magical creatures and heroic adventure in this thrilling new fantasy from the extraordinary imagination of Philip Reeve.
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407135333
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Always busy squabbling, the goblins who live in the great towers of Clovenstone spend all their time fighting and looting. Only clever young Skarper understands that dark magic created by a vanquished sorcerer is rising again. From the lands of men come fortune-seekers - and soon trolls, giants, cloud-maidens, swamp monsters, tree-warriors, humans and bloodthirsty goblins alike are swept into a fabulous magical conflict! Enter a wild world of magical creatures and heroic adventure in this thrilling new fantasy from the extraordinary imagination of Philip Reeve.
The Soldier's Puppy
Author: Peter Millett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781443146104
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781443146104
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Zero
Author: Tom Leveen
Publisher: Ember
ISBN: 0375873376
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
After graduating from high school, aspiring artist Amanda "Zero" Walsh begins a relationship with a drummer, which helps her come to terms with her feelings about herself, her falling out with her best friend, and her parents' personal problems.
Publisher: Ember
ISBN: 0375873376
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
After graduating from high school, aspiring artist Amanda "Zero" Walsh begins a relationship with a drummer, which helps her come to terms with her feelings about herself, her falling out with her best friend, and her parents' personal problems.
The ANZAC Puppy
Author: Peter Millett
Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand
ISBN: 9781775430971
Category : Children's stories, New Zealand
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
In the middle of the night, in the middle of the winter, in the middle of a war, a puppy was born. This fictional story was inspired by the story of Freda, a Harlequin Great Dane and mascot of the NZ Rifle Brigade during World War 1. The Anzac Puppy is a simple story about the reality of war, hardship, friendship and love.
Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand
ISBN: 9781775430971
Category : Children's stories, New Zealand
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
In the middle of the night, in the middle of the winter, in the middle of a war, a puppy was born. This fictional story was inspired by the story of Freda, a Harlequin Great Dane and mascot of the NZ Rifle Brigade during World War 1. The Anzac Puppy is a simple story about the reality of war, hardship, friendship and love.