Books with author Martin Ashley

Snow's father has mysteriously disappeared and her mother wants to kill her. With the help of a group of lost boys, she might be able to find out why. But she might have to die first... United Kingdom of Charming Series Many of our myths and legends come from the magical and mysterious land called The United Kingdom of Charming. This magical world is the setting for this series of fairy tale books. Each explores the origins of well known characters as they discover their superpowers. Early readers These chapter books are aimed at early readers. They are a bridge between picture books and reading books. They are also excellent for sharing and reading together or for new independent readers. Aimed at children 7+ Black and white illustrations in the paperback version Full colour illustrations in the kindle version Also available in this series: Cinderella the Secret Sorceress

Join Ella as she discovers that she has some amazing magical powers. Ella loves to play tricks, brew potions and cast spells. But will she pull off her biggest magic trick ever to make it to the Hallows' Eve Masquerade Ball and meet Prince Charming? United Kingdom of Charming Series Many of our myths and legends come from the magical and mysterious land called The United Kingdom of Charming. This magical world is the setting for this series of fairy tale books. Each explores the origins of well known characters as they discover their superpowers. Early readers These chpater books are aimed at early readers. They are a bridge between picture books and reading books. They are also excellent for sharing and reading together or for new independent readers. Aimed at children 7+ Black and white illustrations in the paperback version Full colour illustrations in the kindle version Also available in this series: Snow White and the Seven Warves

Ella is treated badly by her step-family and so she plays tricks on them for revenge. She slowly discovers she is a secret sorceress. Will she pull off her biggest magic trick ever to make it to the Hallows' Eve Masquerade Ball and meet Prince Charming? YOUR choices will determine if she reaches her fairy tale ending. Gruesome Gamebooks Series These are fairy tales with a magical twist where YOU are the storyteller and YOU make the choices. Many of our myths and legends come from the magical and mysterious land called The United Kingdom of Charming. This magical world is the setting for this series of fairy tale gamebooks. Each explores the origins of well known characters as they discover their superpowers. These gamebooks are laid out in numbered sections. At the end of each section, you will be given an instruction about which numbered section you should turn to next. Usually, you will be given options allowing you to choose which path the story will follow. There are multiple endings in this book but there is only one fairy tale ending and you might need more than one attempt to reach it. The kindle version of this book has links that allow you to jump straight to the selected section number. Early readers These books are aimed at early readers. They are a bridge between picture books and reading books. They are also excellent for sharing and reading together or for new independent readers. Aimed at children 7+ Black and white illustrations in the paperback version Full colour illustrations in the kindle version Also available in this series: Snow White

This is the first empirical study to examine the complicated relationship between voice and masculinity for young male singers.It has long been known that singing is perceived as an 'uncool' activity by many boys, a source of angst for those concerned with development of music and the equal participation of the two genders. Boys' attitudes toward singing disadvantage them significantly. The 'uncool' image relates to the frequent confusion of the unchanged, high voice of young males with that of the female high voice and it is commonly imagined that boys' antipathy is towards 'sounding like a girl.'The study has looked simultaneously at the core fields of masculinity and singing and concludes that this is an over-simplification. It is also necessary to take into account differences between the boy child and the older boy who begins to undergo voice change from about the age of ten. Whilst drawing on the literature of both disciplines, it is primarily an empirical study that has obtained the views of young performers about their audiences, and the views of young audiences about the performers. These confirm the imperative of creating singing opportunities for the 10-14 age group that permit an authentic construction of boyhood that is distinct from children's singing.

Snow is abandoned in the forest and must learn new skills if she is to survive in the wilderness. Can she overcome the dark creatures that stalk the forest and rescue her family? YOUR choices will determine if she reaches her fairytale ending. Gruesome Gamebooks Series These are fairy tales with a magical twist where YOU are the storyteller and YOU make the choices. Many of our myths and legends come from the magical and mysterious land called The United Kingdom of Charming. This magical world is the setting for this series of fairy tale gamebooks. Each explores the origins of well known characters as they discover their superpowers. These gamebooks are laid out in numbered sections. At the end of each section, you will be given an instruction about which numbered section you should turn to next. Usually, you will be given options allowing you to choose which path the story will follow. There are multiple endings in this book but there is only one fairy tale ending and you might need more than one attempt to reach it. The kindle version of this book has links that allow you to jump straight to the selected section number. Early readers These chapter books are aimed at early readers. They are a bridge between picture books and reading books. They are also excellent for sharing and reading together or for new independent readers. Aimed at children 7+ Black and white illustrations in the paperback version Full colour illustrations in the kindle version Also available in this series: Cinderella

An army defeated. A kingdom in peril. A lost shield is the last hope. Toby must recover an ancient magical shield said to lie within the mysterious Temple of the Morrigan. Unfortunately, he's not the only one trying to find it. Can Toby solve the puzzles and survive the creatures that stand between him and the shield, before it falls into the hands of his enemies? Toby of Endersley Series Follow Toby's action packed adventures in a world of myth and magic, knights and dragons. Early readers These chapter books are aimed at early readers. They are a bridge between picture books and reading books. They are also excellent for sharing and reading together or for new independent readers. Aimed at children 9+. Black and white illustrations in the paperback version Full colour illustrations in the kindle version Also available in this series: Citadel of the Sorcerer, Destiny of the Dark Elves, Lost City of Dragons

An evil sorcerer on the loose. Nobody can be trusted. Toby's magical shield is the last hope. The forces of darkness are scouring the land, searching for Toby and his enchanted shield, the last best hope for victory. Armed with new skills and magical equipment, Toby is ready for anything. But will he survive the CITADEL OF THE SORCERER? Toby of Endersley Series Follow Toby's adventures in a kingdom inhabited by knights, wizards and dragons. Early readers These chapter books are aimed at early readers. They are a bridge between picture books and reading books. They are also excellent for sharing and reading together or for new independent readers. Aimed at children 9+. Black and white illustrations in the paperback version Full colour illustrations in the kindle version Also available in this series: Quest for the Lost Shield, Destiny of the Dark Elves, Lost City of Dragons