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Frank Rodgers

    Frank Rodgers is a celebrated author and illustrator whose children's books span from picture books to novels for young adults. His early fascination with literature, radio, and cinema shaped his artistic sensibilities, drawing inspiration from iconic illustrators and popular radio dramas. After studying art and teaching, Rodgers transitioned to full-time writing and illustrating, establishing himself as one of Scotland's most beloved creators for young readers. His work is recognized for its distinctive visual and narrative qualities and has achieved international publication.

    Little T: the Dragon's Tooth
    The Witch's Dog and the Magic Cake
    The Witch's Dog and the Flying Carpet
    The Battle for Eyetooth (Veggie Vampire)
    The Witch's Dog and the Crystal Ball
    The Witch's Dog and the Ice-cream Wizard
    • 2022

      The Ice Cream Shooter

      • 168 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The narrative follows a seven-year-old boy named Ice Cream, who dreams of becoming a professional basketball free throw shooter. His obsession with shooting paper balls into a trash can during class captures the attention of classmates Fats, Range, and Deep, who join him in this playful endeavor. As they grow up, their friendship deepens, including four girls who admire their skills. Together, they navigate the challenges of school and basketball, ultimately achieving their goal of representing the U.S. in the Olympic Free Throw Shooting tournament.

      The Ice Cream Shooter
    • 2013
    • 2005

      The Battle for Eyetooth (Veggie Vampire)

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      'He's going to burn the place down!'Evil Count Fibula and his cronies are plotting to return Eyetooth to the bloodthirsty days of old. Vegetarian vampire Count Muesli must put a stop to their fiendish plan. But he can't fight alone. He needs the help of his human friends and of the oldest rebel vampires. The plan is risky and dangerous, but, if they all joint together, they might have a chance...

      The Battle for Eyetooth (Veggie Vampire)
    • 2005
    • 2005

      Auf Schloss Eckzahn, dem letzten Refugium der Vampire, herrscht der tyrannische Graf Fibula. Vampire, die Menschenblut verschmähen, sind ihm ein Gräuel und werden aus Eckzahn verjagt. Doch Graf Müsli und sein Freund Corpus lassen sich das nicht bieten. Verfolgt von einer Vampirjägerin, schlagen sie sich mit ihrem Menschen-Freund Joe durch ein unterirdisches Labyrinth. Dabei geraten sie erneut in höchste Gefahr. Wird es ihnen gelingen, Fibula und seine finstere Gefolgschaft endgültig zu besiegen?

      Kampf um Schloss Eckzahn
    • 2004

      Mr Majeika and the School Book Week

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.9(79)Add rating

      Class Three has fun during Book Week, when famous storybook characters suddenly appear! But there's trouble ahead with Wilhemina Worlock, the witch at the school's Olympic Sports Day. Will Mr. Majeika manage to magic up a solution?

      Mr Majeika and the School Book Week
    • 2004

      Die Vampire kommen zurück! Eine abenteuerliche, mit Humor erzählte Freundschaftsgeschichte. Schloss Eckzahn ist das letzte Refugium der Vampire. Vorbei sind die Zeiten, in denen die gierigen Blutsauger Jagd auf Menschen machten, sie haben sich zurückgezogen und notgedrungen auch ihre Ernährung umgestellt - allen voran der junge Graf Müsli, ein ausgemachter Vegetarier. Doch der schreckliche Graf Fibula will mit aller Macht die alten Zeiten wiederherstellen und die Welt beherrschen. Weil Graf Müsli seinen Plänen entgegensteht, schickt er ihn in die Verbannung. Vor den Toren von Schloss Eckzahn trifft Müsli auf Menschen: In Joe und seiner Familie findet er neue Freunde. Doch da lauert schon Fibulas finstere Gefolgschaft.

      Schloss Eckzahn
    • 2002

      Little T: the Dragon's Tooth

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Little T, the mischievous dinosaur prince, has a motto, You'll be surprised! Sometimes he ends up more surprised than all his friends and family put together. The Little T titles integrate text and pictures and are suitable for reluctant readers.

      Little T: the Dragon's Tooth
    • 2002

      Wilf's school ski trip has been cancelled because there's no snow. Wilf and his friends help the Ice Cream Wizard to find his stolen wand, and their reward is a covering of ice-cream over the whole hill. Wilf uses his magic to freeze the ice cream and so his school friends have their snowy holiday after all.

      The Witch's Dog and the Ice-cream Wizard
    • 2002

      Little T: the Crown Jewels

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Little T, the mischievous dinosaur prince, has a motto, You'll be surprised! Sometimes he ends up more surprised than all his friends and family put together. The Little T titles integrate text and pictures and are suitable for reluctant readers.

      Little T: the Crown Jewels