The lights came back on. Jake looked into the ring. It was empty. The clown had gone. And so had Kelly. Roll up, roll up! Boys and girls... take your seats... come and see what the Big Top of Horrors has in store... Filled with evil clowns, mad magicians and a Ringmaster who may or may not be there to help - who will escape and who will be doomed Written with carefully controlled language but gruesome and exciting plots, this six book series is aimed at teenagers aged 12+ who have a reading age of 6-7. The stories include elements of horror, the supernatural, action and adventure, and reluctant readers are sure to be drawn into the drama that unfolds inside each title.
Roy Apps Book order
Roy Apps is a prolific author deeply invested in children's literature and creative writing initiatives. His extensive career spans numerous television scripts and contributions to animation, showcasing a versatile narrative talent. Beyond his own writing, Apps actively mentors emerging writers, guiding them through the creation of books, plays, films, and more. He is committed to fostering creativity through workshops and community projects, demonstrating a passion for nurturing the next generation of storytellers.






- 2018
- 2018
Dani is looking forward to Matt's birthday meal with their friends at the local pizza place. But Matt doesn't show up. Then when Matt doesn't reply to her texts, Dani is upset. She can't believe Matt is the kind of guy who'd behave like that. But Matt has problems of his own at home. Problems that he can't bear to share with anyone, least of all his friends. Will Dani discover the truth?
- 2018
An inspirational biography about Harry Kane from award-winning author Roy Apps, focusing on the skill, grit and determination needed to be a top England striker
- 2018
EDGE: Sporting Heroes: Cristiano Ronaldo
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
An inspirational biography about Cristiano Ronaldo from award-winning author Roy Apps, focusing on the skill, grit and determination needed to be a world- class footballer.
- 2018
EDGE: Sporting Heroes: Serena Williams
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
An inspirational biography about Serena Williams from award-winning author Roy Apps, focusing on the skill, grit and determination needed to be the world number one women's singles tennis player
- 2018
EDGE: Sporting Heroes: Adam Peaty
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
An inspirational biography about Adam Peaty from award-winning author Roy Apps, focusing on the skill, grit and determination needed to be a gold medal- winning swimmer
- 2018
EDGE: Sporting Heroes: Jamie Vardy
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
An inspirational biography about Jamie Vardy from award-winning author Roy Apps, focusing on the skill, grit and determination needed to be a Premier League winner and England star striker.
- 2018
EDGE: Sporting Heroes: Fara Williams
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
An inspirational biography about Fara Williams from award-winning author Roy Apps, focusing on the skill, grit and determination needed to be an England women's team footballer
- 2017
Robbers, Cops, Crime
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Discover the amazing history of policing through photographs - from historic invaders to Interpol and DNA profiling.
- 2017
EDGE: Sporting Heroes: Greg Rutherford
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
An inspirational biography about Greg Rutherford from award-winning author Roy Apps, focusing on the skill, grit and determination needed to be an Olympic champion