Books with author James Sutherland

Stuck in his field in the English countryside, it seems like Norbert and his friends have no hope of getting to the beach for their summer holidays. Unless, of course, they can make their own beach, right there in the field!But what will Norbert’s grumpy owner, Farmer Finbar, do when he finds out?A sunny comic caper for young readers - The 2nd book in the ‘Norbert the Horse’ series!

A wanted rebel tries to infiltrate the enemy hunting him in this gripping spy story set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic Japan. IN THE SHADOW of Mt. Fuji, the oppressive Batsu government controls the rebuilding of the devastated country, bestowing boons on privileged citizens while leaving most to fend for themselves on the fringes. After a disastrous job ends with Batsu enforcers hunting him, reformed thief Roshike runs—right into the heart of their regime, the fortified Gaku complex, to take on an almost impossible task. And he just might stand a slim chance of success, if only he’ll accept some help. But first he has to decide who to trust…The trilogy continues with Book 2: Enemies of the Batsu and concludes with Book 3: Endurance of the Free.(Previously published as Whispers of the Dead.)

Greedy, smelly and silly as can be, the bog hogs are perfectly happy in their stinking, slimy swamp. Until, that is, two of their number - Little Boggy and his Auntie Beryl - are kidnapped by a monstrous mountain witch known as the Miserous Mip! Forced to leave their beloved holes, a crack team of bog hogs embark on a daring rescue attempt in a crazy adventure filled with bizarre and unexpected twists and turns.Can anyone save Little Boggy and his beloved Auntie Beryl from the clutches of the dreaded Mip? What ghastly horrors will the bog hogs encounter on their desperate mission?And most important of all - will they make it back to their snug little holes in time for supper?A fun chapter book for kids from the writer of ‘Norbert’.

Remember worrying about the Y2K bug in 1999? Or life before Twitter? Ten years ago, September 11 was just another day, Facebook didn't exist, and Barack Obama was a little-known state senator. Some have called the jam-packed first decade of the new millennium the "ten-year century" for all of the history-making, life-changing developments it's contained. Now, James Sutherland explores these influential years for the audience that's grown up in it, putting history in context and explaining how the world is smaller, faster, and more connected than it's ever been-and why it matters.

Join Princess Petrina, Norbert the horse and Frogarty the witch in a brand new comic adventure, packed with crazy twists and turns!On the morning of her Coming of Age Ceremony, Princess Petrina awakens in high spirits; it will, she believes, be a day of great celebration for the people of Dragon’s Claw Castle. It is only when she catches a glimpse of her reflection in the mirror that things take a sinister turn; she has, for reasons unknown, sprouted a hideous, black, bushy moustache on her upper lip during the course of the night!When all attempts to remove it fail, it quickly becomes apparent that this is no ordinary moustache, but a thing of evil, possessed of dark, magical powers, with a will of its own. But why had it chosen her? Why had she, of all people, been singled out by this furry abomination? Convinced that a certain witch by the name of Frogarty holds the key to the mystery, the princess sets out on a desperate mission to find her. It is, however, a race against time; unless she can track her down and get the curse lifted before the next full moon, Petrina will be stuck with her big, black moustache for all eternity!A ‘hairy’ fairy tale for kids aged 8 and up!

When it all goes sideways, they keep going on.Everything goes wrong when the first research expedition from the future lands in the summer of 2000 in New York City. The master time-travel device is destroyed, the professor in charge is killed, and the rest of the travelers are scattered across that ancient metropolis. They’re stranded in the past, their project in a shambles from the start, and their troubles are only beginning…Their adventures continue in Book 2: Centenary Separation, Book 3: Uncertain Murder, Book 4: Prohibited Activities, and Book 5: Temporal Entanglement.

A new dog with new troubles! Tombo the boxer chews up everything in sight -- can this bad dog learn to be good?Michelle's new boxer is a handful. He's huge, he has tons of energy, and he chews everything in sight! Worst of all, Michelle's best friend Rosie doesn't want Tombo playing with her poodle, Buttons. Michelle wants to prove to everyone that her new pet isn't bad -- but how can she make him be good?

A new dog in the hilarious series! Jeopardy the Shetland sheepdog could help new-kid Noah make friends -- or she could cause him nothing but trouble!Noah is new in town and nervous about making friends. So when his mom suggests taking their Shetland sheepdog, Jeopardy, to agility training, Noah is ready to give it a try -- and in fact, he meets a lot of other kids (and dogs) at class. But Jeopardy is so embarrassing! She barks, she runs away -- the other kids are going to think Noah and his dog are totally weird! How can he get his shouty Sheltie under control?

When Roger the Frog learns that his mother has been kidnapped by a mean old fox known as Wicked Lenny he sets out on a daring mission to rescue her. Little does he know that his journey will be filled with perils galore, including a whole host of weird and wacky creatures, each of whom will test his feeble courage to the limits! Will Roger survive the Mountains of Misery and the Lagoon of Doom? Will he manage to find Wicked Lenny’s lair before it is too late? And even if he does, how can a puny and foolish little frog possibly triumph over the craftiest fox that ever lived? Another crazy, comic caper from the writer of Norbert for kids aged 5+

Ronald Reagan was a Hollywood actor turned Republican politician known for his sunny optimism and gifted salesmanship. He entered the White House in 1981, a time when many Americans were wondering if their country's best days were behind them. But things had changed by the time he left office--the economy was thriving and the Cold War was coming to a close.The child of an alcoholic, he was an intensely private man, yet he was so charming that he routinely befriended even his enemies. Reagan was both a complex man and political figure, and his legacy strongly influences politics today.

Join Norbert the Horse, Roger the Frog and Ernie the Dog in this fun collection of THREE comic chapter books for young readers! 1. Norbert Norbert the horse has a problem - his teeth are GREEN! Worried that this will ruin his chances with Delilah, the pretty pony who lives in the next field, Norbert turns to his only friend Colin the cuckoo for help. Will Colin succeed in his desperate mission to pinch a toothbrush from Norbert’s owner, Farmer Finbar? What will happen if the grumpy old farmer catches him? And will Norbert ever win the heart of his beloved Delilah? The FIRST book in the Norbert the Horse series! 2. Roger the Frog Roger the Frog is sick and tired of his life in the pond. Unloved by his parents, Freda and Frank, and bored to death of eating nothing but flies day after day, he decides that he will venture forth to seek his fortune in the Big Wide World. Bidding his family farewell, he embarks on a daring voyage of discovery, meeting a series of weird and wonderful creatures along the way, all of whom test his bravery (and his patience!) to its very limit… Will Roger find the magnificent new life he has always dreamed of? Or will he discover the hard way that sometimes there is no place like home? A spectacularly silly tale featuring a special cameo appearance from Norbert! 3. Ernie the Dog Banned from the Miller household following an unfortunate incident with Dad’s slipper, Ernie the dog is, quite literally, in the dog house. Things only get worse when his owner, a little girl named Martha, accidentally throws his favourite toy bone into next door’s garden. With the help of Montgomery, a small, somewhat mangy mouse who lives under an old wheelbarrow, Ernie sets out on a desperate mission to rescue his bone. Little does he know that the garden next door is patrolled by a fierce and bad-tempered bulldog named Max who, having discovered the toy bone, has already decided it belongs to him, and who will not take kindly to anyone he catches trying to steal it… Will Ernie and Montgomery survive their daring mission? Will Dad ever find it in his heart to forgive Ernie for ‘The Tartan Slipper Scandal’? And will Ernie ever manage to recover his most precious possession in the whole wide world – his beloved yellow rubber bone?