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Chris Mould

    January 1, 1969

    Chris Mould crafts books he would have loved to own as a boy, blending his artistic talent with a deep appreciation for imaginative storytelling. His work is characterized by meticulous detail and a distinct artistic style honed in prestigious art studios. Beyond children's books, Mould's creativity extends to film development and collaborations with major organizations, showcasing a versatile and dynamic approach to visual art. He brings a playful and inventive spirit to his creations, offering readers a truly unique visual journey.

    Chris Mould
    The hound of the Baskervilles
    Pocket Pirates: The Great Treasure Hunt
    Measle and the Mallockee
    The funfair of fear!
    A Boy Named Christmas
    The Great Drain Escape, 2
    • The Great Drain Escape, 2

      • 124 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      A band of tiny squash-bucklers go on adventures of epic proportions in this second book in a brand-new chapter book series about pocket-sized pirates! In the junk shop at the end of the street is a dusty old ship in a bottle. And when the world isn’t watching, a tiny pirate crew comes out of the ship to explore. They aren’t much bigger than a matchstick, but they have a HUGE appetite for adventure! When the junk-shop dog moves in underneath the Pocket Pirates’ shelf, their route to the kitchen is blocked! The noise of rumbling stomachs is keeping everyone awake, and their last few stale breadcrumbs won’t keep them going long. Do they dare to go…OUTSIDE?

      The Great Drain Escape, 2
    • A small boy, an even smaller dog, and the biggest monster ever. . . When Measle's mum is kidnapped by the terrifying Dragodon and his gang of weasly wrathmonks, it's up to Measle (with his trusty hound, Tinker), to save her. . . and save the day!

      The funfair of fear!
    • An adventure story featuring Measle, who must care for his baby sister after their parents are kidnapped. She is a mallockee, a magical being sought after by the wrathmonks. Measle faces the challenge of saving her and rescuing their parents.

      Measle and the Mallockee
    • Pocket Pirates: The Great Treasure Hunt

      Book 4

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      In this fourth installment of the series, tiny pirates embark on another thrilling adventure filled with excitement and camaraderie. Readers can expect imaginative escapades as the pint-sized crew navigates challenges, showcasing their bravery and cleverness. The story continues to explore themes of friendship and teamwork, making it a delightful read for young audiences who enjoy whimsical tales of daring and discovery.

      Pocket Pirates: The Great Treasure Hunt
    • The hound of the Baskervilles

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.2(1445)Add rating

      HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'They all agreed that it was a huge creature, luminous, ghastly and spectral.' Originally serialised in The Strand Magazine, Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles follows the infamous Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson as they investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, whose dead body is found on the misty and desolate Devon moors. The locals blame his death on the legend of the fearsome phantom hound that they claim has haunted the Baskerville family for generations. When the heir to the Baskerville fortune, Sir Henry, also comes under threat Holmes' detective skills are put to the test as he battles to discover the truth behind the legend and to solve one of the most macabre mysteries of his career.

      The hound of the Baskervilles
    • The first magical book in the festive series, from number one bestselling author Matt Haig, and featuring enchanting illustrations from Chris Mould

      A Boy Called Christmas
    • The Wooden Mile

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Crampton Rock is a peaceful fishing village on a remote island, accessible only at low tide. When Stanley Buggles inherits his great-uncle's house on Crampton Rock, it seems like a perfect place for a long summer holiday. But there's always something to go and spoil it all, isn't there?

      The Wooden Mile
    • The Great Flytrap Disaster

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      4.0(19)Add rating

      A band of tiny swashbucklers battle the summer heat—and a sneaky spider—in this third book in a brand-new chapter book series about pocket-sized pirates! Up on the Pocket Pirates’ shelf, the summer heat is rising. Flies are swarming around Button’s pirate ship. And Mr Dregby, the house spider, has got his six hungry eyes peeled and his eight hairy legs ready for action…but Button is ready for danger!

      The Great Flytrap Disaster
    • The first book in a spookily funny new series, where the living meets the dead and survival is a race against time. Perfect for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant and Who Let the Gods Out.Welcome to the Embassy of the Dead. Leave your life at the door. (Thanks.)When Jake opens a strange box containing a severed finger, he accidentally summons a grim reaper to drag him to the Eternal Void (yep, it's as fatal as it sounds) and now he's running for his life! But luckily Jake isn't alone - he can see and speak to ghosts.Jake and his deadly gang (well dead, at least) - Stiffkey the undertaker, hockey stick-wielding, Cora, and Zorro the ghost fox - have one mission: find the Embassy of the Dead and seek protection. But the Embassy has troubles of its own and may not be the safe haven Jake is hoping for . . .

      Embassy of the Dead