Books with author David Belbin

Young Edward VI is crowned king upon the death of his father, Henry VIII - but he is only nine years old. How can he fight his way through the treacherous adult world to claim the sovereignty he is entitled to? This thoroughly researched novel features some of best-known and most intriguing characters in English history - including, of course, King Henry VIII and his many wives. This story presents a balanced view of Edward VI, who is often portrayed as an unpleasant, rather sickly child, whose death was inevitable. Above all, it's a page-turning read not to be missed.

Aazim is fifteen. His family is about to be deported. When Immigration come for them, he decides to hide in a city allotment. But nowhere is safe for long. Aazim meets Nadimah. People are after her, too. Soon, the pair have to go on the run and they have to find work. Their new country is full of secret gardens. Few of them are safe places. Will they find a way to stay?

Young Edward VI is crowned king upon the death of his father, Henry VIII - but he is only nine years old. How can he fight his way through the treacherous adult world to claim the sovereignty he is entitled to This thoroughly researched novel features some of best-known and most intriguing characters in English history - including, of course, King Henry VIII and his many wives. This story presents a balanced view of Edward VI, who is often portrayed as an unpleasant, rather sickly child, whose death was inevitable. Above all, it's a page-turning read not to be missed.

The Emperor’s finally got his dog:Rescued from their Jiang kidnappers, Gelert the legendary Wolfhound and Llewelyn Prince of Wales are rushed across the Chinese Empire to witness first hand what absolute power really means: a fearful nation bending to the erratic whim of a reclusive tyrant. The dark corridors of the Emperor’s palace are soon awash with blood, but who’s really in charge, the eunuchs or the generals? And with plans already in place for the invasion of Jiang, will Llewelyn help Feiyan pull off her outrageous plan to assassinate the Emperor? Join our two friends as they meet astonishing new dog breeds, unearth fresh mysteries, and brave the terrors of Gelert’s increasingly rancid farts in this, the second book of the epic adventures of Llewelyn & Gelert.This ebook is also available with illustrations- 'The Dog Assassins Illuminated', and as a hefty fully illustrated paperback with nearly 200 drawings.Check out 'The Dog Hunters' for part one- and here's the blurb: While brave Welshmen die fighting English invaders, Prince Llewelyn is forced to study Plato. But then a mighty Chinese war fleet arrives, offering to annihilate the old enemy. Their price? Llewelyn’s oldest friend, Gelert, the legendary wolfhound. Boy and dog are kidnapped and dragged across stormy oceans and scorpion-infested deserts in a nightmare journey involving flying dogs, berserk baboons, and thousand-year-old sailors. Thoughts of escape dissolve when the young prince meets Feiyan, a bewitching, angry girl with a secret agenda of her own. But just as he takes up the cause of the Jiang freedom fighters against the remorseless forces of the Emperor, Llewelyn discovers the horrifying truth behind their plans for Gelert...Coming soon: 'The Dog Army'. The invasion has been cancelled, but now the remains of the Emperor’s devastated army lies in a coma, gassed into oblivion by a daring attack. Worse still, as Llewelyn wakes up, he realises that Gelert is nowhere to be found, and Feiyan suspects that, once again, the Jiang have kidnapped the legendary wolfhound to complete their plan to create a dreadful army of monstrous dogs. Quickly resolving to rescue Gelert before the Emperor’s wrath is unleashed, the two friends face an astonishing journey that will take them into the heart of a reclusive kingdom that’s unafraid to use the apocalyptic forces they’ve kept secret for ten thousand years. Little does he know it, but Llewelyn’s grueling race into the the time twisting mud tunnels of Jiang means confronting both Friar William and his hordes of monstrous hyenas, and some uncomfortable truths about the girl he loves. Join our friends in this, the third book of the epic, disgraceful, gore splattered, fart-fuelled adventures of Llewelyn and Gelert the legendary wolfhound.About the Author: David Bell is proud to have been born in Liverpool, UK. He learned to draw by copying Tintin and Maurice Sendak, clear graphic influences in the illustrated edition of his book The Dog Hunters. He studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Liverpool Art School, and after a successful career in London advertising he swapped hemispheres to do ads in New Zealand where he now lives in Auckland with his family and a small dog called Joey. In 1999 he set up Adschool at the Media Design School, Auckland’s internationally acclaimed course for aspiring young writers and art directors. In 2010 he returned to creative advertising, a job he now shares with his first love – storytelling. In advertising he has won a number of awards including The 2nd Best Radio Commercial Of All Time (Kodacolor Gold) and a Lifetime Achievement Award in the NZ AXIS Advertising Awards 2011.For loads of background information on historical notes and the strange world of Jiang dog breeding, check out the Dog Hunters website: http://www.davidnbell.com/The_Dog_Hunters_Book/The_Dog_Hunters_Book.html#http://www.davidnbell.com/The_Dog_Hunters_Book/The_Dog_Hunters_Book.html

Accepting a film role that will become the culmination of her successful career, model Sarah Wood begins to suspect a sinister force behind accidents that result in an out-of-control fire scene, the death of a camera technician, and her own near-drowning. Accepting a film role that will become the culmination of her successful career, model Sarah Wood begins to suspect a sinister force behind accidents that result in an out-of-control fire scene, the death of a camera technician, and her own near-drowning

While brave Welshmen die fighting the English invaders, Prince Llewelyn is forced to study Plato. But then a mighty Chinese war fleet arrives, offering to annihilate the besieging English army. Their price? Llewelyn's oldest friend, the legendary wolfhound, Gelert. Boy and dog are kidnapped and dragged across stormy oceans and scorpion-infested deserts in a nightmare journey involving flying dogs, berserk baboons, and thousand-year-old sailors. Thoughts of escape dissolve when the young prince meets Feiyan, a bewitching, angry young woman with a secret agenda of her own. But just as he takes up the cause of the Jiang freedom fighters against the remorseless forces of the Emperor, Llewelyn discovers the horrifying truth behind their plans to use Gelert...