Tim Collins Books

Sherlock Bones, the world’s greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr. Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure.When a wealthy dog spots a ghostly figure haunting her kennel in the Catpathian Mountains, she come to Bones and Catson for help. Bones is convinced there are no such things as ghosts ... but even he’s at a loss to explain the creepy sounds and strange goings-on that he and Catson encounter after a night in the crumbling kennel. Things get even more spooky when Bones is suddenly called back to London, leaving Catson to crack the case on her own. Can Catson unmask the ghost and escape the haunted kennel in one piece?The fourth book in Buster’s Sherlock Bones mystery fiction series features 28 puzzles – including spot-the-differences, number chains and tangled line games – that are woven into the action, so the reader feels immersed in the exciting detective plot. Told across 14 chapters, this thrilling story is perfect for middle-grade readers.Also available in the 9781780557502 Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels9781780557519 Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh's Mask9781780559216 Sherlock Bones and the Mystery of the Vanishing Magician

Sherlock Bones, the world's greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure. Bones and Catson are visiting New York when the local police chief tracks them down. She explains that the city is being terrorised by a mysterious masked villain who is threatening the police with chaos if they don't solve his riddles. The officers are struggling, and it's lucky for them that the world's greatest puzzle experts are in town. After thwarting a fiendish plot in Manhattan, Bones and Catson are hot on the heels of the mysterious criminal, on a chase that will take them to Niagara Falls and across the faces of the great dog presidents on Mount Ruffmore. But there's a greater mystery to solve while all this is going on. Who is the villain? And how can they unmask them? The fifth book in Buster's Sherlock Bones fiction series features intricate artwork and illustrated puzzles - including search-and-finds, mazes and number riddles - that are woven into the action, so the reader feels immersed in the exciting detective plot. Also available in the series: 9781780557502 Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels 9781780557519 Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh's Mask 9781780559216 Sherlock Bones and the Mystery of the Vanishing Magician 9781780559223 Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle

The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Engineers is an hilarious fictional diary putting us in the shoes of two young Algerian apprentice engineers in 19th century Paris as they help Gustave Eiffel to build the Statue of Liberty and Eiffel Tower.

Sherlock Bones, the world’s greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr. Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure.Bones and Catson are on a train bound for Paris when another passenger, a famous magician, vanishes in the middle of the night. Catson is convinced of foul play ... but none of the other passengers seem to know anything about the magician. Was he on the train at all? And how is his disappearance connected with a fiendish plot to steal the world’s most famous painting, the Mona Lemur? Bones and Catson are up against it to reach Paris and solve the mystery before it’s too late.The third book in Buster’s Sherlock Bones fiction series features puzzles – including search games, mazes and maths conundrums – that are woven into the action, so the reader feels immersed in the exciting detective plot.Also available in the 9781780557502 Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels9781780557519 Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh's MaskPublishing in 2023:9781780559223 Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle

The second book in Buster’s brand-new Sherlock Bones fiction series has an interactive branching structure, allowing the reader to choose the direction of the story and help Bones and Catson solve the crime.

Set in a captivating space-themed environment, this sequel follows Knutz, a talented STEAM enthusiast, and his inventive dog, Boltz, as they embark on an exciting mathematical adventure. Together, they tackle challenging puzzles that blend science, technology, engineering, art, and math, engaging readers in a fun and educational journey through the cosmos.

"From pythagorious to the Fibonacci sequence, young readers can discover the wonders of mathematics with this beautifully illustrated hardback encylopedia. This inspiring reference guide covers the history of mathematics and how it has shaped modern world - thanks to transformative ideas such as computer coding and encryption. Key math concepts are explained in easy-to-understand terms, and clarified by clever diagrams as well as sumptuous, eye-catching full-colour photography from around the world"--Publisher's description

This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Robert, a boy living in Southwark in early 17th century London, finds himself employed as an actor in the Globe theatre, playing roles written by the greatest playwright of the age: William Shakespeare. But when the coronation of a new king, James I, threatens the future of the theatre, Robert has to come up with a cunning plan to save the company. If he doesn’t succeed, Robert will have to go back to collecting dog poo for a living. ‘Get Real’ fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.

When the crown jewels go missing from Buckingham Kennel, it's up to super- sleuth Sherlock Bones and his trusty sidekick Dr Catson to solve the crime.