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Kjartan Poskitt

    May 15, 1956

    Kjartan Poskitt is an author and television presenter whose works are characterized by a playful and engaging approach to science and mathematics. His writing aims to demystify complex concepts, making them accessible to young readers through humor and compelling examples. His style is known for its ability to transform mundane subjects into exciting explorations. Poskitt's books encourage readers to engage with the world around them using logic and creativity.

    Kjartan Poskitt
    The Essential Arithmetricks
    Murderous Maths - 5: Do You Feel Lucky?
    Murderous Maths: The Mean and Vulgar Bits
    Agatha Parrot and the Heart of Mud
    Murderous Maths
    The Runaway Pea Left Behind
    • The Runaway Pea Left Behind

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The Runaway Pea is on a roll in this, the third installment of this bestselling series by Kjartan Poskitt and Alex Willmore, loved by parents and preschoolers alike!

      The Runaway Pea Left Behind
    • Murderous Maths

      To the Power of Ten

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      Boxed set contains Awesome Arithmetricks, Guaranteed to Bend Your Brain, Desperate Measures, Do You Feel Lucky, Easy Questions Evil Answers, Key to the Universe, Guaranteed to Mash Your Mind, The Perfect Sausage, The Phantom X and Savage Shapes.

      Murderous Maths
    • Agatha Parrot and the Heart of Mud

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Agatha Parrot is determined to help her friend Martha, who has been banned from playing soccer by her mother. As Agatha navigates this challenge, she also meddles in her brother James's email correspondence with an unknown girl, discovering that the girl's passion for spelling might be the key to securing Martha's soccer return. Through a series of forged emails and spelling tests, Agatha aims to change Martha's fate while also complicating James's budding relationship. Will Martha make it to the big game, and how will the truth affect everyone involved?

      Agatha Parrot and the Heart of Mud
    • Is maths making you miserable? Are you frazzled by fractions and alarmed by averages? Don't panic. Help is at hand in "The Mean and Vulgar Bits". Find out how fractions can save you from the toxic mutant fish of fastbuck and travel to Planet Mean to discover how averages can be revolting.

      Murderous Maths: The Mean and Vulgar Bits
    • Murderous Maths - 5: Do You Feel Lucky?

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Find out why coins have no memory, whether Urgum the Axeman is likely to lose his head and join Riverboat Lil and Brett Shuffler in a mathematical tangle with swamp snakes. Murderous Maths books contain no nasty exercises and no boring sums.

      Murderous Maths - 5: Do You Feel Lucky?
    • The Essential Arithmetricks

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Find out how to count your way out of a death-trap, why multiplication can stop a hairy green spot epidemic, and meet the barmy pure mathematicians who spent years proving 5 + 0 = 5. Meanwhile, Chainsaw Charlie, Halfsmile and their gang discover that even the simplest maths can be murderous.

      The Essential Arithmetricks
    • Henry the Tudor Dude

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The narrative centers on Henry VIII's quest for a male heir, leading him to break from the Roman Catholic Church and establish the Church of England. This comedic portrayal features witty dialogue and playful songs, highlighting Henry's outrageous decisions as he navigates five marriages. The story combines humor with historical events, making it an entertaining exploration of a pivotal time in history. With a large, flexible cast, it promises a lively and engaging experience.

      Henry the Tudor Dude
    • Escape from Hotel Infinity (Numbers)

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      In a mysterious hotel, you find yourself trapped amidst a storm, where each room presents a new numerical challenge. As you navigate through puzzles and riddles, the stakes rise, testing your mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities. The journey is not just about escaping the hotel but also about confronting your own fears and limitations. Will you be able to solve the enigmas and find your way out, or will the hotel keep you forever?

      Escape from Hotel Infinity (Numbers)
    • Borgon the Axeboy and his friends are going to watch the Shadow Trials - the most dangerous contest in the Lost Desert. But they didn't mean to join in Then one of the contestants challenges Borgon ...and barbarians never refuse a challenge.

      Borgon the Axeboy and the Prince's Shadow