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Average Joe By Kristin R. Bailey Illustrations by Patricia K. Mahoney Joe wishes with all of his heart to be an average boy. Little does he know that something very unexpected is about to happen that will change his life forever. Join Joe as he discovers (with the help of his Fairy Godmother) that dreams really can come true!	An awesome book! I cant wait to see what the author comes out with next. I def. recommend this book to everybody who have children or are expecting. Great moral to the story and a great read. My kids loved it! Thanks so much! — Noah Foreman

William Snottengrout: Gangor's Reign By James Cowey On Earth, William Snottengrout appears to be just an ordinary 11-year- old boy with mousy hair and sticky out ears. He and his friend Ellie are constantly being picked on by the school bully, Fat Freddy, who makes their life a misery. And if that were not bad enough, William’s father vanished two years ago—under mysterious circumstances… Then, one day, something happens that turns William’s whole world around. A strange old man in the local park tells him that he is not just an ordinary boy, but a Warlord and a Prince. His missing father is King of a magical land called ‘Umbajumba’, and has been imprisoned by his evil uncle, Gangor, who has stolen the throne. The sacred writings of Umbajumba decree that only William can save his father—and the entire kingdom—from Gangor’s evil clutches. William bravely undertakes the quest, but unfortunately Fat Freddy is transported back to Umbajumba with him! James Cowey has written a great adventure full of action, humour and excitement! His immensely enjoyable tale will leave you wanting more!	I came across this book completely by accident and thought I would give it a go. It sounded like an exciting tale and lived up to all my expectations. Every time I read a chapter, I found myself wanting to read on and did so until it was finished. The characters, creatures and locations were (excuse the pun) out of this world. I found this journey through Umbajumba was funny, exciting, sad and at times a little scary. Both William and Freddy reminded me of my school days and Pikinee and Oni complimented them well. (My 14 year old son, also enjoyed it.) — David Graham

Fork Tongue Freimon By Leonie Lane The boy is a cobra... The cobra is a boy... Freimon, a young boy who lives alone on the magical island of Afridia, is blessed with powers of becoming a King Cobra at will. With special attributes including a powerful tongue and removeable eyes, he is also a clever and cunning vampire with an appetite for demons. But everything is not perfect in his world, as an evil anaconda named Venomli who lives in the sky in the land of Giantica is planning to destroy the island and all of its inhabitants. Freimon is the only one who can save the island, by obtaining an ancient artifact called the 'Hand of Life'. With friends and allies ranging from a talking pterodactyl, the king of dogs, bird-people, and a fire-breathing dragon, Freimon sets off on a dangerous quest to save his home and the lives of those he cares about. Along the way he learns the value of friendship, and gains the courage to overcome horrific enemies and obstacles. Fork Tongue Freimon is an exhilarating adventure full of fantastic places, deadly creatures and unforgettable characters that will engage and stay in your imagination long after you have turned the final page.	"Brilliant! I would definitely recommend to my friends!" —Hannah, 12 "Really gripping and funny." —Rebekah, 12 "Very interesting and I hope there is another!" —Page, 12 "It was great...every word makes you want to read on.” —Emily, 13

The Retford
Witch Catchers
By
Leonie Lane

An innocent trip to a village fête forms the prelude to a series of magical adventures for best friends Monty, Tim and Nikita, as they become 'Witch Catchers' and do battle with the evil and cunning Bagina.

Along the way they encounter a spooky castle, vampire bats, fire dragons, giant rats and all manner of fearsome monsters that they must overcome, armed with their trusty invisibility belts and steely determination.

Leonie Lane delivers a potent and unforgettable mix of magic, adventure and fantasy. Her immensely enjoyable and exciting tale will have readers gasping for more!

"An enthralling book."
—Harry, 12

"Very good and very descriptive." —Charles, 14

"Brilliant! I really loved it!"
—Joanna, 12

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