Ross Welford Books

When 12 year-old Malky and his younger brother Seb become the owners of a “Dreaminator”, they are thrust into worlds beyond their wildest imagination. From tree-top flights and Spanish galleons, to thrilling battles and sporting greatness - it seems like nothing is out of reach when you can share a dream with someone else. But... impossible dreams come with incredible risks, and when Seb won't wake up and is taken to hospital in a coma, Malky is forced to leave reality behind and undertake a final, terrifying journey to the stone-age to wake his brother.

The moving, funny, thrilling and adventured-filled new novel for readers of 10 and up from bestselling author Ross Welford.

When eleven-year-old Georgie befriends an eccentric retired scientist, she becomes the test subject for a thrilling new experiment : a virtual-reality 3D version of the future. But then a deadly disease threatens the life of every dog in the country and Georgié s beloved dog. Mr Mash, gets sick. And that's only the start of her troubles. Soon. Georgie and Mr Mash must embark on a desperate quest : to save every dog on earth, and maybe even all of humanity... ...without actually leaving the room.

The astonishing, beautiful new story for all readers of 10 and over from the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER. There are stories about people who want to live forever. This is not one of those stories. This is a story about someone who wants to stop… Alfie Monk is like any other nearly teenage boy – except he’s 1,000 years old and can remember the last Viking invasion of England. Obviously no one believes him. So when everything Alfie knows and loves is destroyed in a fire, and the modern world comes crashing in, Alfie embarks on a mission to find friendship, acceptance, and a different way to live… … which means finding a way to make sure he will eventually die. Obviously no one believes him.

The stunning new 10+ story from the bestselling and award-winning author of TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER, for anyone who loved the humour of WALL-E, the action of STAR WARS and the deeply touching emotion of ET.

From the author of the unforgettable bestseller TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER comes another surprising, beautiful and funny novel about a child who, by disappearing, will write herself into your heart forever... Turning invisible at will: it's one way of curing your acne. But far more drastic than 13 year-old Ethel Leatherhead intended when she tried a combination of untested medicines and a sunbed. It's fun at first, being invisible. And aided by her friend Boydy, she manages to keep her extraordinary ability secret. Or does she...' When one day the invisibility fails to wear off, Ethel is thrown into a nightmare of lies and deception as she struggles to keep herself safe, to find the remedy that will make her seen again - and solve the mystery of her own birth...

A truly original debut novel from an extraordinarily talented new voice in children s books. Laugh, cry and wonder at this race-against-time story of a boy who travels back to 1984 to prevent a go-kart accident, and save his father s life My dad died twice. Once when he was thirty nine and again four years later when he was twelve. The first time had nothing to do with me. The second time definitely did, but I would never even have been there if it hadn t been for his time machine When Al Chaudhury discovers his late dad s time machine, he finds that going back to the 1980s requires daring and imagination. It also requires lies, theft, burglary, and setting his school on fire. All without losing his pet hamster, Alan Shearer "

Set in a vibrant, futuristic world, this adventure captivates young readers with its imaginative storytelling and engaging characters. The plot unfolds with thrilling twists and turns, encouraging themes of bravery and friendship. Perfect for children aged 9 and up, it promises an exciting journey that blends humor and heart, making it a delightful read for fans of imaginative tales.

Exciting, funny, heartwarming, and mind-bendingly clever, Time Travelling with a Tortoise is the extraordinary, adventure-packed sequel to Ross Welford’s beloved, bestselling debut, Time Travelling with a Hamster.

Ein Kinderroman ab 10 Jahren um Mut, Geschwisterzusammenhalt und die Kraft der Freundschaft – tiefsinnig, berührend und fesselnd erzählt von Ross Welford Als Malcolm und sein Bruder Seb in den Besitz zweier »Trauminatoren« gelangen, beginnt für sie ein unglaubliches Abenteuer. Schnell finden sie heraus, dass sie ihre Träume mithilfe dieser Maschinen selbst bestimmen und sich sogar gegenseitig darin besuchen können. In einen Vanille-See springen, über die höchsten Baumwipfel schweben, mit spanischen Galeonen über die Ozeane segeln – nichts scheint unmöglich. Doch eines Morgens wacht Seb nicht wieder auf. Und Malcolm hat nur eine Chance, um seinen kleinen Bruder zu retten: Er muss zurück in die Welt der Träume, um Seb aus den Fängen einer Horde Steinzeitmenschen zu befreien. Und dabei beginnen die Grenzen zwischen Traum und Wirklichkeit mehr und mehr zu verschwimmen … Weitere Romane von Ross Welford im Coppenrath Verlag: Zeitreise mit Hamster Was du niemals tun solltest, wenn du unsichtbar bist Der 1000-jährige Junge Der Hund, der die Welt rettete Das Kind vom anderen Stern