Books with author Gary Campbell

In his fiction debut--and the start of a new series--celebrated illustrator K.G. Campbell brings a touch of Tim Burton to this singularly strange and wonderful story about a lonely boy whose life is about to get a whole lot more complicated when a zombie follows him home.August DuPont has spent his whole life inside a dilapidated house with his aunt Hydrangea. His lonely existence ends abruptly with the arrival of an invitation to meet an aunt--and cousins--he didn't even know existed. When Aunt Orchid suggests that August attend school with his cousins, it's a dream come true. But August has scarcely begun to celebrate his reversal of fortune when he is confronted by a small problem on his way home. So begins an adventure filled with a wild child, a zombie, a fabled white alligator, and an unimaginable family secret.

Dylan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Snivels, have always told him that he is the very best and cleverest super-villain in the whole wide world. And Dylan's confident that it's true--until he starts school and meets Addison Van Malice. Sure, Dylan's costume is scary. But Addison Van Malice's is bone-chilling. And yes, Dylan's laugh is crazy. But Addison Van Malice's is bananas. And Dylan's inventions are certainly super-villainous. But Addison Van Malice's are demonic! When their teacher, Miss Slither, announces a Diabolical Robot Building Contest, Dylan sees his opportunity to prove that he really is the most evil villain of all. But Addison's not giving in without a fight. And so begins a competition of skill and wits that doesn't go the way anyone expected...

In his fiction debut--and the start of a new series--celebrated illustrator K.G. Campbell brings a touch of Tim Burton to this singularly strange and wonderful story about a lonely boy whose life is about to get a whole lot more complicated when a zombie follows him home.August DuPont has spent his whole life inside a dilapidated house with his aunt Hydrangea. His lonely existence ends abruptly with the arrival of an invitation to meet an aunt--and cousins--he didn't even know existed. When Aunt Orchid suggests that August attend school with his cousins, it's a dream come true. But August has scarcely begun to celebrate his reversal of fortune when he is confronted by a small problem on his way home. So begins an adventure filled with a wild child, a zombie, a fabled white alligator, and an unimaginable family secret.

Cullen is devastated when his loving mother has to force him to leave the safety of the only home he has ever known. She fears that his drunken stepfather will kill him over the accidental death of the family cow. Blinded by tears Cullen wanders aimlessly for miles only to collapse in a darkened forest from sheer exhaustion. Young Cullen is awakened to find himself the hero in a land of Wizards, Kings and powerful magic. A land that could only exist in a story told on a cold winter’s night in a smoke filled tavern, next to a roaring fire. So sit back, put up your feet and light your pipe. You will find yourself immersed in a prophecy that was foretold thousands of years ago. It tells of your coming to put an end to the Master of the Dark Elves evil reign of terror. You will find yourself holding your breath with your heart pounding as you face powerful dark enemies in adventures where your very survival depends on your working together as a team.

If you can keep your head, when all about you are losing theirs; if you can meet triumph and disaster and treat those two impostors just the same (and even if you can’t), then this is the perfect book for you. It’s time to take control and be a hero! From how to survive a tornado, carry someone to safety and read an orienteering compass, to how to make a catapult, build an igloo, survive a snakebite or avalanche, and much more. Survival explains all the skills you’ll need to get through the toughest day. This book is part of the Buster Know-How series, a collection of books that teaches adventurous and imaginative kids everything they will ever need to know about getting by in this wide, whacky world.

Hi Almost Cool Girls and Boys, This book combines Book 1 and Book 2 of the Diary of an Almost Cool Girl series. In Book 1, you get to meet the main character, Maddi and find out what happened at her old school (before she was asked to leave). Hope you enjoy this prequel to the BEST SELLING Diary of an Almost Cool Girl Series. Included after Book 1 is Book 2 - Diary of an Almost Cool Girl: My New School...A new school...a new start. Well, that is what Madonna is hoping for. She is a "normal" girl, well kind of. Not in the cool group and not a nerd either. Just in between and trying to fit in. Follow her hilarious adventures at her new school. Bet you can relate to heaps of them! This book is suitable for girls or boys aged from 8 to 12 years of age. If you liked Diary of a Wimpy Kid, you'll probably like this book. It is about a girl who is "almost cool", kind, resilient and very very funny.Almost Cool Kids Rock!

When everyone around you is panicking, it's time to take control and be everyone's hero. This book explains all you the skills you'll need to get through even the toughest day.The entries include: how to survive a tornado; how to tie five essential knots; how to win round the people in your team; how to use a compass; how to treat a snakebite; how to survive an avalanche; how to gut a fish; how to survive a forest fire; how to spot poisonous food; how to skin a rabbit; how to send an SOS; and, how to avoid crocodiles.