New Releases by Jenny Pearson

Get ready to set sail on a hilarious new swashbuckling adventure series from bestselling and award-winning author, Jenny Pearson. Wilbur doesn''t believe he''s destined to be a great pirate. He hates heights, gets seasick and is too scared to fire a cannon. But Wilbur, together with shipmates Ellie and Gilbert, is taking his Level One Pirate Grading. They''re in a race to find the greatest treasure of all: one of the legendary Jewels of the Sea. How''s he ever going to win? With cursed treasure, rival crews, cannon-blasting battles and booby-trapped islands, danger is never far away. Can Wilbur survive the storm and become the pirate he''s meant to be?

An explosive new novel about the friendship and courage of a group of young boys living through the Second World War, from award-winning author Jenny Pearson. There''s a war going on out there, and I''m missing it. When war comes to London in 1939, Ronnie Smith is scared and excited: scared of the bombs that fall at night, but excited to race his friends to collect the best bits of shrapnel every morning. But for Ronnie, the battles aren''t just in the sky and on the streets. They''re at school and at home too. His little brother is up to no good with a secret job and dangerous new friends, and Ronnie''s worried he''s getting himself into big trouble. Ronnie''s desperate to help his little brother. But he isn''t expecting to uncover secrets that could change the fate of the whole war...

Strap yourselves in for the crime-solving adventure of a lifetime, from bestselling and award-winning author Jenny Pearson. Evie Clutterbuck is on the starting line of the most famous, most extraordinary car race in the whole world - the Speedwheels 3000. There are just two small problems: * Evie''s not supposed to have snuck into her dad''s car boot. * And four million pounds worth of stolen gold isn''t supposed to be in there either... With both cops and robbers on their tail, can Evie and her dad solve the mystery of the missing gold before it''s too late? Or are their hopes of becoming the Ultimate Speedwheels Racing Champions about to go speeding by... Praise for Jenny Pearson: SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD, WATERSTONES CHILDREN''S BOOK PRIZE, LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARD and the BRANFORD BOASE AWARD "Heart-warming and genuinely funny." The Times "Funny and touching storytelling." David Baddiel "Hilarious and heartwarming." A.F. Steadman "A gorgeous, heartwarming story full of hope, humour and love." Hannah Gold "As funny and tender as it could ever be." Frank Cottrell-Boyce "Jenny is one of the finest storytellers we have." Phil Earle "No one writes humour and heart quite like Jenny Pearson." Katya Balen

Jo Average takes to the wilderness to track down Bigfoot and become a school legend in this brilliantly funny adventure from Lollie-award-winning author Jenny Pearson.

"The perfect adventure story, packed with humour, just the right amount of danger and with amazing illustrations." Dermot O''Leary Three kids face shipwrecks, survival and pirates in the latest adventure from bestselling and award-winning author Jenny Pearson. Sebastian Sunrise and his two best friends, Lina and Étienne, are in a bit of trouble. They are stranded on a desert island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, after a rowing race went very, very wrong. The friends have no idea how long they might have to stay on the island, so they make a plan. They will try to survive, look after the island''s baby turtles, and have fun, if they can. But Sebastian''s life has never gone to plan, and they quickly face jellyfish stings, burnt bums and an out-of-control goat. But when a boat arrives, bringing pirates who want to hunt the island''s baby turtles, the friends face their greatest danger yet... Praise for Jenny Pearson: SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD, WATERSTONES CHILDREN''S BOOK PRIZE, LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARD and the BRANFORD BOASE AWARD "Heart-warming and genuinely funny." The Times "Funny and touching storytelling." David Baddiel "Hilarious and heartwarming." A.F. Steadman "A gorgeous, heartwarming story full of hope, humour and love." Hannah Gold "As funny and tender as it could ever be." Frank Cottrell-Boyce "Jenny is one of the finest storytellers we have." Phil Earle "No one writes humour and heart quite like Jenny Pearson." Katya Balen

Marvellous Marvin braves the stage to showcase the magic that can be found in true friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from bestselling author Jenny Pearson.

A one-of-a-kind tale of love, loss, laughter and hope, from award-winning author Jenny Pearson. Benji McLaughlin is a visionary. He believes in things other people think are impossible, like that he and his brother Stanley will be happy living with their uncle, and that the Loch Lochy monster is real, and that his parents will come home safely one day. So when he finds out that Uncle Hamish''s holiday business is struggling, Benji''s not worried. He has a visionary plan. Together with his new friends, Murdy and Mr Dog, he sets off to prove that the Loch Lochy monster exists, and bring tourists flooding in. But Benji might have to confront different monsters to the one he expects. Praise for Jenny Pearson: SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD, WATERSTONES CHILDREN''S BOOK PRIZE, LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARD and the BRANFORD BOASE AWARD "Breaks records for funny and touching storytelling." David Baddiel "As funny and tender as it could ever be." Frank Cottrell-Boyce "Heart-warming and genuinely funny." The Times

''Will have youngsters giggling and guffawing from first page to last!'' Lancashire Evening Post It''s a new year at Little Strangehaven Primary but things are just as weird as last term . . . Who put laser-eyed robot librarians in charge of class discipline? What''s with the new pedal-powered desks? And what does it all have to do with the mysterious goings-on in the cellar? Spy-detectives Tuchus and Topps reckon it''s got to be something to do with Pamela Stranglebum and her sinister company, Minerva Industries. With the help of their Scottish gargoyle chum Gregor, can Lenny and Agatha uncover the truth before it''s too late . . .?

An alien chicken bent on exterminating Earth is disarmed by the power of friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from Lollie-award-winning author Jenny Pearson.

"All I want for Christmas is for everyone to read this book." A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief A funny and heart-warming story filled with festive delight, a nativity treasure hunt, and the joy of celebrating Christmas with the ones you love, from the bestselling queen of heart and humour, Jenny Pearson. When Oscar and Molly rush outside to investigate a massive crash in the night, they''re not expecting to find a dazed Angel Gabriel wandering around their grandparents'' back garden. And they''re certainly not expecting to find themselves in a race against time to save Christmas. But if they don''t track down a missing shepherd, wise man, donkey and the actual Mary and Joseph, who''ve all crash-landed in Chipping Bottom thanks to an angelic mishap, not only will Christmas cease to exist, but they will too. No presents, no crackers, no Christmas dinner - no Oscar and Molly! Operation Nativity is on. Praise for Jenny Pearson:WINNER OF THE LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD, WATERSTONES CHILDREN''S BOOK AWARD and the BRANFORD BOASE AWARD. "Breaks records for funny and touching storytelling." David Baddiel "As funny and tender as it could ever be." Frank Cottrell-Boyce "Heart-warming and genuinely funny." The Times

"I should have realised that there was going to be something SERIOUSLY weird about a town called Little STRANGEhaven." Something BAD is happening at Little Strangehaven Primary. What are the peculiar SHIVERS that keep striking the school, bringing Strangeness in their wake - from uncontrollable ballroom dancing to an attack by military chickens? Spy-detective Agatha Topps is determined to find out. She''s the only person who doesn''t forget the Strangeness as soon as it''s over. At least, until new boy Lenny Tuchus turns up and remembers too. Their spy-detectoring leads them to the Book of Chaos, an ancient text which has been hidden away in the Room of Forbidden and Dangerous Books. Can Agatha and Lenny fight off attacks from evil underpants and Transylvanian gargoyles to stop the SHIVERS before their town is sucked into oblivion? Because power lies in books - especially this one . . . The perfect story for 7 to 9-year-olds (or STRANGE adults) and fans of Ben Miller, David Walliams and Tom Fletcher. Packed with hilarious illustrations and easy-to-read text, discover the secrets of Little Strangehaven.

From the bestselling queen of heart and humour, JENNY PEARSON, comes a great big soaring adventure about family and finding happiness. When Frank John Davenport inherits piles of money from a grandma he didn''t know he had, things take an unexpected turn... Because the money comes with STRICT instructions...and a NEW grandpa. Frank quickly compiles a list of all the ways he can spend the money and look after his grumpy grandpa. Money may buy hot-air balloon rides, monster-truck lessons and epic parkour experiences, but can Frank discover that happiness is, in fact, priceless? Praise for Jenny Pearson SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD, WATERSTONES CHILDREN''S BOOK AWARD, LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARD and the BRANFORD BOASE AWARD "Breaks records for funny and touching storytelling." David Baddiel "As funny and tender as it could ever be." Frank Cottrell-Boyce "Heart-warming and genuinely funny." The Times

When people ask me if I would do anything differently in my journey if I were to do it all again, I tell them I would take more underpants. Facts are everything to Freddie Yates—once you know one, it’s yours to keep. After his grandmother dies, Freddie has to face the facts: his family has now dwindled to just him and his accident-prone stepdad. When Freddie discovers his biological father might be alive and well in Wales, he decides it’s time to get back a family member. Together with his best friends Ben and Charlie, he sneaks off on the adventure of a lifetime (or at least, the summer vacation) to track him down. Freddie doesn’t expect miracles—they’re not real, after all. But as their road trip gets out of hand and the three boys unwittingly set off a chain of hilarious and unlikely events involving an onion-eating competition, stolen superhero costumes, an angry jewel thief, and some very backed-up plumbing, Freddie discovers that some things can’t be explained—and that sometimes what you’re looking for has been with you the whole time. Propulsive and laugh-out-loud funny, The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates is a heartwarming story about the true meaning of family.

Appropriate for all ages (even for teens or adults), 139 pages. Learn and practice the art of cursive handwriting with words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs relating to the Christmas holiday season. Contents include: 1 Quick Letter Review, 2 Trace and Copy Words, 3 Copy Phrases, 4 Copy Sentences, 5 Copy Paragraphs, 6 Rewrite Printed Paragraphs in Cursive Handwriting, 7 Handwriting Prompts.

Als de oma van Freddie (11, ik-persoon) overlijdt, ontdekt hij de naam van zijn biologische vader. Freddie besluit hem te gaan zoeken. Met zijn vrienden Charlie en Ben gaat hij stiekem op weg naar Wales. Het wordt een bijzondere reis. Zal Freddie zijn vader vinden? Vanaf ca. 9 jaar.

Practice writing sports-themed words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs with cursive handwriting. Begin with a quick review of the letters. Illustrations demonstrate how to make each cursive letter one step at a time. Progress from letters to words to phrases to sentences to paragraphs. All of the exercises involve a sports theme. One chapter challenges students to rewrite printed sentences using cursive handwriting. Answers are included at the end of the chapter. The final chapter includes writing prompts.

This self-teaching instruction workbook (in American English) helps with:spelling vowels (long, short, and vowel groups)spelling consonants (including blends)words with multiple syllablesdistinguishing between homophonesexamples of tricky proper nounschallenge spelling lists (could be handy for upcoming spelling bee competitions)several practice exercises (with answers to all problems at the back of the book)suitable for all ages, from about fourth grade up (including teens or adults)This book avoids technical jargon (like diphthongs and phonemes) so that people of all ages and backgrounds can understand the ideas. This makes it handy for English as a second language (ESL) students, or anyone who isn''t fluent with the technical vocabulary conventionally used to teach spelling and phonics. (However, for those who would like to learn the terminology, these terms are collected in an appendix.)

Charles Rycroft''s lucid jargon-free approach to psychoanalysis inspired a whole generation. Taking inspiration from many fields outside psychoanalysis, including history, literature, linguistics and ethology, he established the important link between mental health and the imagination, creating a broader perspective and encouraging free thinking. This solitary and creative "rebel" rarely received the recognition he deserved, but this collection of articles and papers by people who felt the benefit of his ever-curious, expanding wealth of knowledge, goes some way to acknowledging the debt owed to him, and introducing a new generation to this innovative analyst.

This 170-page cursive handwriting instruction workbook is designed to appeal to all ages, even teenagers or adults. Labeled illustrations demonstrate how to write each cursive letter one stroke at a time. Find handwriting tips to help write and recognize tricky cursive letters. Practice writing all of the uppercase and lowercase cursive letters. Practice cursive handwriting by copying words or sentences onto blank lines. Exercises will help you memorize the cursive alphabet. The content is suitable for all ages, including tweens, teens, or adults. One way is that the blank lines are spaced 3/8 inches, which is narrower than most kids'' writing workbooks. Another way is that there aren''t any childish images designed to interest bored kids (some kids who are academically oriented appreciate this, too - it makes them feel like they are doing ''real'' work).

This cursive handwriting practice workbook is designed to help girls learn and practice cursive handwriting: Illustrations show how to make each cursive letter one step at a time. Learn cursive handwriting by tracing letters or words. Practice handwriting by copying sentences onto blank lines. Read tips to help deal with tricky cursive letters. The phrases and sentences of this workbook relate to the theme of the book: GIRL POWER. Girls can learn or do anything they set their minds to learn or do. (Maybe boys can, too. But this book is about Girl Power.) For example, if you really set your mind to learning how to write in cursive, you will develop good handwriting skills. You go, Girl!

This comprehensive 198-page writing instruction guide is designed to help people of all ages learn and practice cursive handwriting: Illustrations show how to make each cursive letter one step at a time. One chapter includes several tips to deal with tricky cursive letters. Another chapter helps you memorize the uppercase and lowercase cursive alphabet. Practice cursive handwriting by copying words or sentences onto blank lines. The content is suitable for all ages, including tweens, teens, or adults.

This coloring book is designed for anyone who is expecting a baby to enter their lives, including: expectant mothers family members friends and acquaintances Relax or relieve some stress with these unique coloring book designs by Jenny Pearson. This book was hand-drawn by an artist who herself enjoys coloring books. This coloring book is marker friendly (the back side of each page is blank), yet crayons or colored pencils work well, too. This coloring book is great for: sharing in the joy of welcoming an expected baby relieving pregnancy-related stress encouraging siblings to show interest in the coming baby baby shower activities gifts for mommies to be

Relax or relieve some stress with these unique coloring book designs by Jenny Pearson. Each page features a happy relaxing word, like SMILE, GARDEN, or SPECIAL. This book was hand-drawn for teens or adults by an artist who herself enjoys adult coloring books. This coloring book is marker friendly (the back side of each page is blank), yet crayons or colored pencils work well, too. This coloring book is suitable for adults, teens, or youth. The happy words help to relax or relieve stress. You can make it a group activity by holding a coloring contest or party.

500 drawing prompts offer plenty of variety, including: animals like a kitten or puppy insects like a butterfly or grasshopper foliage like a rose or sunflower shapes like a pyramid or donut effects like shadow or perspective foods like an apple or cake body parts like an eye or ear objects like a sailboat or comet concepts like "fun," "courage," "magic," or "springtime" and hundreds of other drawing prompts. Ways to use this book of drawing prompts include: Improve your drawing skills through practice. Challenge yourself to draw specific kinds of pictures. Explore your creativity visually. Relax and escape into the world of art. Note that this is a book drawing prompts, intended to guide you with specific suggestions. Such a book helps provide drawing practice, without hampering your creative style. This is not an art instruction book, and thus does not show or tell you how to draw.

Relax, enjoy, or relieve some stress with these unique coloring book designs by Jenny Pearson. This book was hand-drawn for tweens or anyone who is young at heart. This coloring book is marker friendly (the back side of each page is blank), yet crayons or colored pencils work well, too. Makes a great gift for holidays or birthdays (like coloring book parties or contests).

Relax or relieve some stress with these unique coloring book designs by Jenny Pearson. This book was hand-drawn for teens or adults by an artist who herself enjoys adult coloring books. This coloring book is marker friendly (the back side of each page is blank), yet crayons or colored pencils work well, too.

Color silly alphabet pictures. Learn your ABC''s. Practice writing the alphabet. Hand-drawn by artist Jenny Pearson. Marker friendly: The back side of each page is blank. Works well with crayons or colored pencils, too. Half the content pages have a silly picture associated with one letter of the alphabet. The other half of the content pages offer writing practice with large letters to practice tracing over, with a short sentence at the bottom aimed at one letter of the alphabet. The last few pages feature common colors.

Can you find all of the antonyms? Part 1 provides 100 antonym exercises. In each sentence, find the two words that mean the opposite. Check your answers in the back of the book. Part 2 provides 20 creative exercises. Given a pair of antonyms, think of a sentence that uses both words.