Books with author Gary Campbell

A surprising and laugh-out-loud showdown between two pint-sized super-villains, perfect for young fans of Despicable Me.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, Ms. Ick, 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...

BOOK 1 and BOOK 2 are included at a DISCOUNTED PRICE - in this printed edition of the hilarious DIARY OF AN ALMOST COOL BOY SERIES...Hi, my name is AJ...well, actually it is Arthur. This is my story. I'm not cool, I'm the middle, just your average 6th grader. My best friend is Mike and my worst enemy is Cedric. Don't tell anyone, but I really like a girl called Julia and I don't get on with my sister. Mom is a fitness instructor and Dad is real estate salesman. If you enjoyed reading Diary of an Almost Cool Girl, you'll like this book as well. B. Campbell wrote both books and you know how funny he is!!!! Is this book only for boys??? NO WAY! This book is for girls and boys who like funny stories, who aren't super cool, but they aren't dorks or wimps either. Yes, that means this book is for YOU! Take a look at some of the reviews: "This is a fun book about AJ or Arthur who is an almost cool kid. It follows his adventures into life in a way that will amuse all kids and despite being a great story gives valuable life lessons in a fun, cool way." "I loved the book it was a great book. It teaches you how to be the best in the way you can in yourself." "Such a fun book, very cool, both boys and girls will love it. I would highly recommend it to anyone!" Thanks for reading another Almost Cool Book!

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.

This hilarious book includes the first 3 books in the best-selling 'Diary of an Almost Cool Girl' series. Book 1: Meet Maddi - Oops! In this book, you get to meet 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. Book 2: 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! Book 3: Maddi's adventures continue with this exciting new Almost Cool Girl Book. New characters, new friends, new relatives and lots more laughs. Maddi and her family travel to Australia for a family holiday with her cousins. Read about Maddi's embarrassing moments on the plane trip, her escape from a vicious crocodile, her tragic fashion disaster and why you shouldn't eat too many prunes! Our Almost Cool Girl overcomes all obstacles to triumph once again. If you enjoyed the first two books of Diary of an Almost Cool Girl - Meet Maddi and My New School, you'll love reading about Maddi's new adventures. It is a perfect book for girls aged 9-12, funny and entertaining. 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. Now twice as long and twice as much fun!!!!! Diary of an Almost Cool Boy has just been released and it is just as funny and entertaining as this book! Almost cool kids rock!!

A fascinating collection of misunderstandings, mistakes and misconceptions, "Actually Factually" reveals the reality behind just a few of the myths that get mixed up with truth. If you really thought that Christopher Columbus discovered America or that Henry VIII definitely had six wives this book will bring you right back to Earth with a bump. Full of fantastic facts to wow your teachers, friends and family, the entries include: your hair and nails continue to grow after you die; a goldfish has a memory of about three seconds; water goes down the plughole the other way in Australia; ship's Captains can perform marriage ceremonies and more.

Young Eva is stolen by Gypsies in a land filled with Wizards, Kings and powerful magic. A land that could only exist in a story told in a smoke filled tavern. You bristly rub your hands together warming them while seated next to a roaring fire as you hear the cold winter's wind howling outside. So sit back, light up your pipe and put your feet up . You will find yourself immersed in a tale of a young girl stolen from her mother by Gypsies. The Gypsy King has ordered her to be raised as one of their own, trained to be a master thief and assassin. You will find yourself holding your breath with your heart pounding as you face powerful dark enemies. You will be cast into adventures where your very existence depends on your using skills you have developed over a troubled lifetime. She has been so mistreated as she grows up she begins hating the whole world and everyone in it. Eva, will be challenged to use every scrap of her considerable training, in clever ways to insure her survival.

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. He has to travels through 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 thousand-year-old prophecy that foretold 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 and your heart pounding as you face powerful dark enemies in adventures that your very survival depends on your working together with your team.

Cullen is devastated when his loving mother forces 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. He has to travel through 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 thousand-year-old prophecy that foretold 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 and your heart pounding as you face powerful dark enemies in adventures where your very survival depends on your working together with your team.