Books with author Michael D Cole

You've probably heard of Leonardo da Vinci...He is dead famous for: painting the most famous picture in the world; designing the first-ever flying machine; and, being 'the' all-round fabulous Renaissance Man. But have you heard that Leonardo: spent ten years making a seven-metre tall horse; thought pink was the coolest colour for clothes;and, loved to play practical jokes? Yes, even though dead, Leonardo's still full of surprises. Now you can get the inside story with Leonardo's lost notebook, flick through the pages of the "Milan Messenger" and discover dozens of the dazzling inventions the great man dreamed up in his amazing super-brain. This work is Dead Funny, Dead Gripping, and Dead Famous.

Follow the Angels FC squad with this three-books-in-one collection!* Touchline Terror … in which super striker Colin ‘Colly’ Flower plots revenge against is ever-critical dad!* Gruesome Goalkeeping … in which ’keeper Kirsten Browne goes to extreme lengths in her ambition to save her first-ever penalty!* Dirty Defending … in which captain Lennie Gould tangles with dirty players and headless ghosts!NB: THIS E-BOOK DOES NOT CONTAIN ILLUSTRATIONS---‘Ideal for any child who is mad about football.’ School Librarian‘A series that will get readers hooked on following the ups and downs of the Angels FC football team … Even non-addicts of the game could enjoy and relate to the clever interplay of the characters.’ Literacy and Learning---Touchline Terror, Gruesome Goalkeeping and Dirty Defending were first published in print form in the UK by Orchard Books. They were illustrated by Nick Abadzis.

"Another great read from this excellent author who writes with realism and compassion" - Bookseller"This is a great book for readers aged from about 11 years up ... lively with realistic dialogue and a satisfying ending" - School Librarian"A compassionate and ultimately uplifting book which shows how determination and ambition can point a way out of even the worst situation" - The Northern Echo"An absorbing British import about the redemptive power of trust" - Kirkus Reviews, USA---Luke Reid is a persistent offender. Convicted yet again, this time for an attempted theft from a car, he's resigned to a spell in the grim Markham Youth Detention Centre.Unexpectedly, he's given a chance to avoid this. The victim of the crime, Jodi Webb, wants to meet him. More than that, she wants him to accept a community service sentence and help her achieve a burning ambition - to become one of the few blind juniors to compete in the London Marathon.Luke grasps what he sees as an easy way out. It becomes the biggest challenge of his young life, as well as Jodi's.---Going Straight was originally published in print form by Orchard Books.The book was shortlisted for the Leicester Book Award, the Stockport Book Award and the West Sussex Book Award. The French edition (Filer Droit) was the winner of the the Prix des Incorruptibles 2007 and the Prix Litterraire des Collegiens de Haute-Savoie 2008; it was also runner-up for the Le Mans Prix des Lecteurs 2008 and Belgium's Prix Farniente 2008

.Forget readathons and swimathons, Robbie and his mates have invented a new challenge of their own for the coming term: a snogathon! Robbie's #1 target is Mel Bradshaw, but she's going to be a tough nut to crack. Mel's got a target of her own - new poetry teacher Dave Carmichael.It proves to be a term in which the characters learn a lot about love and emotions and poetry and snogging - but especially about themselves.---"A story remarkable for its insights into young teenage behaviour and an understanding of the female as well as the male sense of worth ... Conflicting feelings about school, learning, family relationships, love, real affection, loyalty, crushes and sexual exploitation are portrayed with a sympathetic humour while the outrageous Snogathon is full of funny incidents ... A very entertaining and positive novel - School Librarian, UK"It made me laugh and mid-way into the book I was totally hooked! You must read until the end as it has a strong conclusion." - Cool-reads"The best book I have read this year. It has a good beginning, a great middle and an even better end."; "A really enjoyable read, full of laughs and suspense"; "It was great to hear about life, school and girls from a boys' perspective ... I thought it was written by a teenager!" - all from Lancashire Awards Supplement"The dialogue was golden" - teen reviewer for the US print edition---The Snog Log was originally published in print form in the UK by Orchard Books and in the US by Marshall Cavendish.

James 'Foggy' Fogarty is thick. Edna Grice is thicker - possibly. But when the pair of them team up to produce a horoscope column for the school newspaper, their predictions have an uncanny knack of coming true! Have Foggy and Edna discovered hidden talents? Or is it all down to the predictive skills of Edna's pet scorpion, Retsmah?Shortlisted for the Sheffield Book Award, Madame Retsmah Predicts is a wildly funny story that was first published in print form by Scholastic Children's Books..

Identical twins Hailey and Hugo Huckleberry win the prize of a lifetime - the chance to meet their favourite horror author, the mysterious and reclusive Chad Piranha. Accompanied by Chad's editor, Tamara, they set off for his solitary mountain hideaway. But little do they suspect the series of horrific and blood-curdling events that are in store. A spoof horror story from a master of black comic writing.

‘Packed with dreadful jokes and football action’ - Daily Telegraph‘I can't see everyone warming to it, but I reckon it'll be welcomed and thoroughly enjoyed by the fans’ - Books for KeepsSimon 'Swot' Watson knows exactly what's wrong with Rumney Town's team: they've got a rubbish manager. He could do the job so much better. He knows the beautiful game inside out. He's got plans and tactics and tricks to try out. He's sure he could save the team from relegation if only he was given the chance. Trouble is, Swot's only 14 ...Shoot, Dad! was originally published in print form by Andre Deutsche (trade paperback) and Scholastic/Hippo (paperback)

In this entrancing account, space traveler Michael Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his astronaut training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar landing. The final chapter to his autobiography, revised and updated for this edition, is an exciting and convincing argument in favor of mankind's continued exploration of our universe. "Several astronauts have written about their experiences, but none so well as Michael Collins...This is just the book to give the child whose parents made Yeager and The Right Stuff best sellers."-The Washington Post Book World

(A) hard hitting, but subtle novel with two clever twists at the end of the story and should appeal to older teenagers - The GuardianTag is a tense, tight thriller (which) explores uneasy friendships between leaders and followers and the charismatic allure of the gang … Coleman skilfully handles the change in mood from hard-edged tension to sharp poignancy … The moral message in this gripping story is underlined without resorting to preaching - Books for KeepsIt’s a taut thriller, beautifully written, with each character clear in the mind of the reader. A terrific read, quite un-put-downable - Bookshop, Summer 99.---Pete and Motto have always been friends. But when Motto want to get involved with graffiti vandalism, Pete is faced with a stark choice: to follow his friend into this exciting but dangerous world, or to walk away from it - and remain alone.---Tag was shortlisted for the Norfolk Teenage Fiction Award; it was originally published in print form by Orchard Books.