Books with author Amy Sparkes

The fantastic Shapeshifter series continues with Dax and his friends settling into their new secret hideaway in the Lake District. The whole place has been fortified so that the children of limitless ability won't ever be under threat again. After dodging death once too often for his liking, Dax is looking forward to a quieter time - building a treehouse in the grounds and shifting to a fox or a falcon and exploring the countryside. But all is not well in the spirit world - strange messages are coming through and Dax, Gideon, Lisa, and Mia must once again join forces. Could the messages be coming from Luke and Catherine, Gideon's dead brother and sister? Perhaps they're even still alive? In which case, they have to rescue. Luke from Catherine's evil clutches - but is Dax really a match for her?

Ordinary kids: extraordinary powers: amazing adventures. There's a lot of strange stuff going on for Dax Jones. A mysterious gift from his long dead mother might lead to the truth about how he became a shapeshifter. Then there's the weirdness at school. The scientists are up to something sinister, but Dax is sworn to secrecy -he can't even tell his best mate. A terrifying plot is emerging which could mean the end of the Children of Limitless Ability. Can Dax continue with his obsessive quest to find out more about his origins when his friends are in terrible danger? This exciting finale to the original Shapeshifter series is a fast-paced action adventure about contemporary children with super powers, told with award-winning Ali Sparkes's humour and lightness of touch. Perfect for fans of Alex Rider, Robert Muchamore's Cherub series, and Young Bond.

A mouse he went to sail the seas. He sailed the seas to look for cheese, But all he found were...bumblebees! From Roald Dahl Funny Prize-nominated author Amy Sparkes comes an irreverent rhyming tale guaranteed to become a bedtime favourite for kids aged 3 and up. A brave mouse, hungry for adventure and cheese, sets sail in search of a snack. Instead he encounters an array of zany characters and risks mortal danger before finally finding a cheesy land. Join him on his quest! Accompanied by gorgeous, vivid art, The Mouse Who Sailed the Seas is a witty and warm storytime experience from the author of The Goodnight Star and Once Upon a Wish. Look out for Ellie's Magical Wellies. Amy Sparkes is a talented storyteller and is the author of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-nominated Do Not Enter the Monster Zoo. Amy lives in Devon with her husband, young Sparklings and the Shadow Cat. When she's not off having adventures with her own children she writes stories and hosts writing activities in schools. Nick East has worked as a museum designer for many years but his love of children's books has always been a huge part of his life. He loves using his drawings to communicate his ideas and passions and has always used them to tell stories. He lives near York with his wife and children.

Six tell-tale signs it's just not your day .... 1. You've got after school detention with the head teacher2. He's making you do the stupid test you blew out this morning3. He just got shot4. A team of masked assassins is sweeping the school, to eliminate any witnesses (that's you by the way)5. You're stuck in the girl's toilet with nowhere left to run6. Your head teacher comes back as a zombie. Alone in their school with five ruthless gunmen and an undead head, Oakwood's two worst students have never had bleaker prospects. Can Elliott's PE fitness and Xbox training save him? Will Shania's in-your-face attitude stop a bullet? Or is this detention terminal? Blue Peter Award winning author Ali Sparkes' edgy new thriller is a must read for any adventure junkie ... young or old. Ali's trademark dark sense of humour is truly unleashed in this compulsive page turner.

This hilarious picture book is the perfect festive treat! After visiting earth one Christmas day, an alien decides to recreate the festivities on his home planet. Zobble takes notes and collects everything he will need. However, as the spaceship spins through the sky on his way home his notes get muddled up. Zobble tries to remember what goes with what but - of course - gets everything mixed up. Cue socks and pants stuffed with holly, a donkey in a fairy costume, and a bemused Santa in pursuit of his missing reindeer.

A group of very special teenagers. Each with an incredible power, they live together, protected by the government. Out in the ordinary world they know they must not use their powers. But good intentions are easy ...following them through is another matter. Lisa is one such extraordinary teenager. For her, every day is about life and death. Because she can hear the dead talking, and they never leave her alone. But on a short break in London, the tussle between life and death takes on a new twist. A brilliantly planned kidnap thrusts Lisa into the role of reluctant rescuer alongside Michael, a famous TV psychic. Together they set out to find a missing girl and walk straight into mortal danger. Now Lisa is in fear for her own life, is there anyone to help her?

Set sail with the funniest pirate on the seven seas in this hilarious adventure for readers of 7+ with brilliant pictures throughout from ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS illustrator Ben Cort.Pirate Blunderbeard is on a voyage with his cousin Redruth and Grandpa Greybeard. Blunderbeard hopes it will be like a holiday cruise, ice-cream, deck chairs and maybe a bit of swimming. But Grandpa Greybeard is on a mission. He wants to get his favourite ship back from the Scariest Pirate on the high seas he wants Blunderbeard to help. What could possibly go wrong?Pirate Blunderbeard on might be on the worst mission ever but it’s also the funniest – laugh-out-loud fun for readers of 7+