Emma Fischel writes with a keen eye for detail and a gentle humor. Her works often explore themes of family, childhood, and life's transitions, capturing the beauty in ordinary moments. With a remarkable ability to create vivid characters and immersive worlds, she has earned a place in the hearts of many readers. Her distinctive style is both poignant and uplifting.
When mega-magnate Jolyon Scrupulous plans a cruise around the Mythikan islands, little does anyone know what lies in store. An anonymous note, poison, sabotage - it all adds up to one thing. Someone aboard is out to kill. But why? Who is the fiendish villain, and what is the motive? Will the terrified passengers find out before it's too late, or will it all end in murder unlimited...?
Ghost stories with clues, giving readers the chance to stay several steps ahead of the action.
Exciting stories about famous people, outlining their lives and the important events which made them memorable. Every page features easy-to-follow text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring these events to life. Each title gives further facts about the famous person and the times in which he or she lived, plus a comprehensive time line detailing key dates. Florence Nightingale tells the story of how this Victorian woman defied her family and friends to take up the unpopular profession of nursing and changed the way hospitals were run.
Entertaining stories of real famous lives and great events in a picture book format.
Ned's life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers his newfound ability to walk through walls, a power that sparks a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Struggling with unhappiness and a sense of loss, this unexpected gift offers him a chance to reshape his reality and influence those around him. As he navigates the complexities of his relationships and emotions, Ned learns to harness his unique ability, leading to both humorous and poignant moments in his quest for happiness.
Entertaining stories of real famous lives and great events in a picture book format
Strange things are afoot at Twelve Bells End. Messages appear on mirrors, sudden icy draughts send a chill through the rooms. Clues and red herrings on every page give readers the chance to solve the mystery themselves.
The witches of Witchworld have no need for old-fashioned wands or broomsticks, not when they have shiny Spellsticks and super-whizzy Skyriders instead. And no one has a cauldron anymore, just a cupboard full of Potions2Go.Flo Skritchett lives with her mother, the editor-in-chief of celebrity and Lifestyle magazine, Hocus Pocus, and her witchteen sister. All is well, until her grandmother flies in to town and warns them that Witchworld is in danger from a Ghoul Attack! No one believes her – after all, Ghouls died out years ago and she still rides around on a broomstick, for goodness’ sake!But Grandma’s right, and soon Flo starts to wonder if modern witchcraft can save them or whether they’ll have to look to the Old Ways after all…
Stan is on holiday with his family at the seaside when everything starts going a bit odd. First there's the fairy - the one his brother caught. It doesn't look like a fairy. It's not twinkly. Its name is Harry, and it bites. Then, there's the sea monster. The huge one in the bay that's after Stan's little brother. The one that only Stan can see. Can Stan find out what's going on, stop the monster, save his brother - and watch out for Harry? Funny, exciting or a little bit spooky, Black Cats are fast-paced stories with short chapters and illustrations throughout - purr-fect for newly confident readers and those building up their reading stamina.
The witches of Witchworld have no need for old-fashioned wands or broomsticks, not when they have shiny Spellsticks and super-whizzy Skyriders instead. And no one has a cauldron anymore, just a cupboard full of Potions2Go.