Ian Billings Books

Yo ho ho and a bottle of grog All aboard the Naughty Lass for a hilarious piratical story-with-a-difference from a talented new writer Sam Hawkins has swashed many a buckle in his piractical adventures on the high seas. But now he's a landlubber, sharing his quarters in Washed-upon-the-Beach with his crew of former ocean-wanderers - young ship's cook and cabin boy Lan Ho, and marauding Molly Meakins, built like a rum barrel and with a fist that could squeeze mud from a bone. But now Sam's about to put his boldness and brains to new use - as a pirate detective, righting wrongs wherever they may be found. And his first case is that of the stolen Cutglass Cutlass. With only a super-intelligent octopus, some nibbled red herrings and a bunch of mysteriously tiny footsteps as clues, it's a puzzle as zany as it is perilous

In a whimsical medieval setting, Moss, a lowly apprentice dino-dung shoveler, discovers his unique ability to communicate with dinosaurs. His life takes a thrilling turn when he is tasked with training a fierce Tyrannosaurus rex for Princess Opal. As a treacherous knight plots against the king, Moss and Opal must rally a group of unlikely heroes to save the kingdom from chaos. This first installment of the Dino-Quest series blends action, humor, and adventure, making it an exciting read for young adventurers aged 7 and up.