Monster Problems

Danielle Boone thought she was signing up to test an experimental fantasy game. Instead, she wakes up inside one—with nothing but a magical spoon, a cursed water farm, and a dangerously literal pun‑magic that can turn monsters into five‑star entrées. The Pun Chef is a cozy portal fantasy romance about building something from nothing, one terrible pun at a time. With a sushi boat she made in a panic, an extremely opinionated otter, and a water garden that floods every three days, Danielle is either going to build the life she never knew she wanted—or she's going to make a very ...

Three complete stories in one collection! This volume includes The Growling Bear Mystery, The Mystery of the Lake Monster, and The Mystery of Peacock Hall.

“They Laughed When My Daughter Opened Her Book” But When She Started To Read They Were Amazed She Could Read So Well At Such A Young Age. Dear Parents: Is your child struggling with reading? Is he or she a very slow reader? Is your child’s reading ability affecting the other subjects your child is learning at school? Then you are not alone. Schools nowadays are very competitive places. Kids are there to make it, but some get left behind. Actually quite a large number get left behind. Is your child one of them? According to the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for ...

“Come on, Billy Bane. Let’s see how good you really are.” – Ahriman The time has come for Billy Bane to finally meet his singular destiny and confront Ahriman, the primordial god of darkness and chaos. Ahriman destroys entire worlds so they can rise again stronger than before, and he has decided our world is next. Billy and his two best friends are the only ones standing in his way. Drawing on the unique abilities of all their ancient bloodlines, Billy comes up with a daring plan to beat Ahriman at his own game. But first, he must call in a couple of favors. With the help of his ...

Brought to you by Ladybird. A story about dealing with temper tantrums when tiny monsters don't get their way. Welcome to Monster Town! The monsters here are perfectly friendly, but they're not always very well-behaved . . . Jack is sweet and kind most of the time, but throws the BIGGEST...

As one of the world's leading scientists examining how our DNA shapes differences in temperament, temptation and behaviour, Harden has seen first-hand how we - in public and in our most private relationships - continue to struggle with the ancient tensions between nature and nurture, freedom and...

"Jennifer Killick has become the go-to horror writer for readers aged nine and over … readers are as likely to howl with laughter as with terror." The Sunday Times “Deliciously scary and hilarious comedy-horror, perfectly pitched for eight-plus.” The Guardian Angelo and his friends have...

The must-read new middle-grade novel from the author of the super-spooky Dread Wood series. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine’s Goosebumps and Stranger Things. "Jennifer Killick has become the go-to horror writer for readers aged nine and over … readers are as likely to howl with laughter as...

All good things must come to an end... and sometimes that means death. Cadence Findley McReynolds is on her honeymoon and doesn't want to be disturbed unless the world's falling apart. When she has a horrific dream that pits her against creatures she's never seen before, she knows it can't be only a nightmare. She and Aaron come back to their team only to find out nothing is what it should be. Daunator is on the attack. With thousands of people missing, including a teammate, LIGHTS has to act quickly. But going in unprepared against the most powerful Vampire in creation can't be a good idea...

The brand new World Book Day adventure and must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spooky Crater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine’s Goosebumps. “Deliciously scary and hilarious comedy-horror, perfectly pitched for eight-plus.” The Guardian on Dread Wood Dread Wood High...

Shiverwood Academy is a spooky school for everything from goblins to vampires and werewolves to the undead. Follow four diverse children as they each deals with a monster problem.