Andy Robb is a UK-based writer and illustrator known for his distinctive take on religious figures and narratives. His works often delve into the peculiar and unexpected aspects of spiritual stories, offering readers a fresh and engaging perspective. Robb's style is characterized by wit and playfulness, making his creations accessible and entertaining for a broad audience. Through his illustrations and writing, Robb breathes new life into familiar tales, presenting them in a novel and exciting manner.
Abdoul's journey into activating his superpower of Prophecy spirals into unexpected challenges, revealing that the process involves more than merely relaying divine messages. Alongside The Supernaturals, he delves into biblical teachings to uncover the reasons behind his struggles. This exploration leads to an astonishing secret that empowers Abdoul to correct his missteps, blending themes of faith, friendship, and the search for understanding in the face of adversity.
Friendship and faith intertwine in this heartwarming tale, as Teji and her friends embark on a journey filled with supernatural elements. Their adventure reveals how miracles can manifest unexpectedly, showcasing the transformative power of dreams and the boundless nature of God's love. This story emphasizes the importance of belief and the magic that can unfold in everyday life.
Matthias lives in Israel and spends as much time as he can investigating the Roman spies he's sure are in his neighbourhood. But when he and his family hear that Jesus is on his way, they set off to find him. Forget the Romans - Matthias wants to meet Jesus! Will he turn out to be the Messiah that Matthias's people have been waiting for? Matthias and the Miracle Meal: A Christian Tale is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 8-9 years
When his dad moves out, Jamie tries to fill his shoes. He needs to become head of the household - right?With his mum dealing with the aftermath of toxic masculinity at its finest, and his little sister Bex struggling to understand what's going on, Jamie has to navigate the choppy waters of what he thinks it means to be a man.Having learned that the best way to deal with feelings is to push them down as far as they'll go, he finds help from an unlikely source. Drinking makes him feel invincible - Super Jim can take on anything - and anyone...But how long will it be before this particular well of wisdom runs dry? And what will it take for Jamie to realise that help was at hand all along?From the author of the Geekhood series, the first of which was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Award, comes Smashed by Andy Robb. Funny, touching, with a narrator readers' will instantly love, Smashed is a rollercoaster exploration of young masculinity.
From myth busting to uncovering the meanings behind Christmas traditions, join a huge host of kings, busy angels and expectant mothers and learn about the One who's at the heart of Christmas - and the Bible - Jesus!Explore Bible stories in an unforgettable way, and spark up an enthusiasm to get to know God's Word more and more.
Features stories about a nine-foot giant, puppet kings, a dazzling dancer, big fish travel, getting a drink out of a rock, the right and wrong ways to carry a box the size of a coffee table, what we can learn from ants, and why it might be better to live on your roof than inside your house.
Archie is a Geek to his core – and despite having a Close Encounter with Sarah at the beginning of term, he’s still completely clueless about girls. Enter Clare – an older woman (she’s sixteen) who Archie meets on his weekend trip to see his dad and his nightmare step-mum, Jane. Clare and Archie hit it off – and she comes up with a brilliant, foolproof way to get their crushes to notice them: pretend to be going out with one another! What can possibly go wrong? With school, Sarah, a fake girlfriend and his insane family to deal with, Archie and his mates step-up the nerdiness and go Live Action Role-play gaming. Ladies and gentlemen, we are entering a new era… A warm, witty tale of being a teenage geek, Geekhood captures the awkwardness of being a teenager perfectly. Geekhood has won huge acclaim and deserves a place in the heart of any teenager with even slightly geeky leanings. "A deliciously tender story that wittily captures the ecstasy and agony of being a teenager." Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids. "This book makes being a geek sound pretty cool to me!" True Blood's Stephen Moyer.
Fourteen-year-old Archie is a Geek to his core and he's on a mission. When a Beautiful Girl enters his Geeky world, Archie embarks on a Daring Quest to win her heart. Geek meets girl ... what could possibly go right?
Discover 50 of the weirdest things in the Bible. Each story has a cliff-hanger ending and one or two Bible verses to look up to find out what happened next
