Best Selling Books by Chris Mould

Stanley''s claim on Candlestick Hall, left to him by his great-uncle Bart, has been taken over by a family named the Darlings, and now Stanley must prove that Candlestick is really his.

Stanley Buggles tries to figure out what to do about the werewolf on the loose in Crampton Rock while an escaped criminal and pirates threaten the area.

A band of tiny swashbucklers battle the summer heat—and a sneaky spider—in this third book in a brand-new chapter book series about pocket-sized pirates! Up on the Pocket Pirates’ shelf, the summer heat is rising. Flies are swarming around Button’s pirate ship. And Mr Dregby, the house spider, has got his six hungry eyes peeled and his eight hairy legs ready for action…but Button is ready for danger!

Crampton Rock is a peaceful fishing village on a remote island, accessible only at low tide. When Stanley Buggles inherits his great-uncle''s house on Crampton Rock, it seems like a perfect place for a long summer holiday. But there''s always something to go and spoil it all, isn''t there? What is the dark secret of the mysterious sweet shop owner? Why are all the dogs three-legged? Is there really a werewolf on the loose? And what do the old buccaneers want with Stanley? Originally published under the title ''The Wooden Mile''.

SOMETHING WICKEDLY WEIRD IS HERE The only thing worse than pirates are undead pirates. He might have survived the first two books, but Stanley Buggles has hardly found a quiet life in his home of Cramdon Rock. Now there are two more dead pirates out to find Stanely, and this time there''s an army with them. They want the precious key to the Silver Casket. Stanley doesn''t know what''s inside the Silver Casket, but he and his friends will do everything in their power to not find out.

The island of Crampton Rock has emerged from pirate battle. But something far more sinister is on the move ... What claim does the Darkling family have on Stanley Buggles'' home? And do the Darkling twins really keep a two-headed snake as a pet? Originally published under the title ''The Darkling Curse''.

Crampton Rock is a peaceful fishing village on a remote island, accessible only at low tide. But Stanley has awoken the ghostly world of long dead and buried pirates - and they are heading to meet him ... Originally published under the title ''The Silver Casket''.

THE ICY HAND VOLUME 2 :THE SECOND ADVENTURE IN STANLEY BUGGLE''S SAGA Even more wicked and weird than the first! Stanley is looking forward to a relaxing winter. After all, nothing could have been weirder than the werewolf curse and plotting pirates he had to face the summer before! Or at least that''s what Stanley thinks; but he has a lot to learn about Cramdon Rock, especially after accidentally bringing some dead pirates back to life—ones that make the previous pirates he faced look like cuddly puppy dogs and ones that are trudging across the arctic determined to fi nd a magical medallion in Stanley''s house. The only person who can save him is his dead great-uncle Bartholomew, which is a little tricky considering he''s...well, dead. Oh, and did we mention headless? With the help of a talking stuffed fish and a new friend named Daisy, Stanley sets out to fi nd his great-uncle''s head, stop the pirates, and win over some new readers in this second funny and spooky installment of a thrilling new series.

In the junk shop at the end of the street is a dusty old ship in a bottle. And when the world isn''t watching, a tiny pirate crew come out of the ship to explore. They aren''t much bigger than a matchstick, but they have a HUGE appetite for adventure... When the skirting-board mice kidnap Jones, the ship''s cat, and ransom him for cheese, the Pocket Pirates spring into action. But to get the cheese, they must venture to the freezing cold place where it''s always winter ... The place called Fridge. Can the Pocket Pirates survive their perilous journey and get their ship''s cat back ...?

Crampton Rock is a peaceful fishing village on a remote island, accessible only at low tide. And all looks crisp and cosy as Stanley Buggles settles down for the winter. But something wicked has blown in with the wind. What is the headless ghost desperate to tell Stanley? And who are the deadly pirates, marching through the oncoming blizzard? Originally published under the title ''The Icy Hand''.

Dark, scary, and magnificently illustrated, this is a new series not to be missed! The great walled city of Hangman''s Hollow is at war with the forest outside. Into this war, one dreadful night, fate delivers a skinny, helpless boy. But maybe Pip isn''t as helpless as he seems. Maybe he is the one who will defeat the wood witches and rescue the children of Hangman''s Hollow.

With a werewolf still on the loose, Stanley Buggles knows that Crampton Rock lies in deadly danger. Who will confront the escaped criminal who roams the wild and windy moor? And how will the treasure keepers protect the gold mine from the threat of piracy ...? Originally published under the title ''The Treasure Keepers''.

A band of tiny swashbucklers learn that treasure hunting is risky business in this epic conclusion of a chapter book series about pocket-sized pirates! The Pocket Pirates have left the safety of their shelf to search for gold…but dangers await them. The skirting-board mice are on the prowl, and the shopkeeper has an unwelcome surprise in store! Will they find the treasure they seek…or return to their ship-in-a-bottle empty-handed?

Stanley Buggles holds the key to the smugglers'' map. But does he dare to uncover its ancient secrets? What will happen if he ventures down into the treacherous tunnels? And who is following behind...? Originally published under the title ''The Smugglers'' Mine''.

THE WOODEN MILE VOLUME 1: PIRATES...WEREWOLVES...LOST TREASURE AND A SPOOKY HOUSE Something Wickedly Weird is most definitely here! Crampton Rock seems like a lovely seaside town...at least until dark. When eleven-year-old Stanley Buggles inherits a house from a mysterious uncle he didn''t know he had, he also inherits a mystery and some strange and sinister new neighbors. The questions begin to pile up: Why are all the dogs in town three-legged? Why is no one on the streets after dark? Is it true that the man who runs the candy shop is a werewolf? And why do those shoemakers look an awful lot like pirates? With the help of Mrs. Carelli, a housekeeper, and a talking stuffed fish, Stanley begins to unravel the mysteries that haunt his great-uncle''s death and have set their sights on him. A thrilling, spooky, and funny read, and the first installment of a kid-pleasing new series.

A band of tiny squash-bucklers go on adventures of epic proportions in this second book in a brand-new chapter book series about pocket-sized pirates! In the junk shop at the end of the street is a dusty old ship in a bottle. And when the world isn’t watching, a tiny pirate crew comes out of the ship to explore. They aren’t much bigger than a matchstick, but they have a HUGE appetite for adventure! When the junk-shop dog moves in underneath the Pocket Pirates’ shelf, their route to the kitchen is blocked! The noise of rumbling stomachs is keeping everyone awake, and their last few stale breadcrumbs won’t keep them going long. Do they dare to go…OUTSIDE?

A thrilling new mystery unfolds on Crampton Rock as Stanley Buggles seeks to uncover the secrets of a mysterious map. There''s a new addition to the island of Crampton Rock. His name is MacDowell (yup, just one name) and he claims to have had some amazing pirate adventures with Admiral Swift, the great uncle of Stanley Buggles. Eager to learn more, Stanley wonders if this man could help him uncover the secret of the Smuggler''s map. But can MacDowell be trusted? Or does the old adage "once a pirate, always a pirate" hold true? Join Stanley in Smugglers'' Mine, a captivating installment in the Something Wickedly Weird series by Nottingham Children''s Award-winning author Chris Mould. Perfect for reluctant readers and kids aged 10-14, this spooky tale set in a fishing village is filled with wacky characters, hidden treasures, and a curse that will keep you turning pages. With its blend of mystery, horror, and adventure, Smugglers'' Mine is an irresistible read for middle grade readers who love stories with villains, teamwork, and a touch of the supernatural.