Books with author Michelle Baron

Freddie is all set to interview Superhero Stan for his magazine ‘Freddie Finds’. It is going to be the best scoop ever but then Freddie has to take his ‘Importance of Swimming Badge’ at the same time. When he finds out that his arch enemy, Tarquin the Terrible is after the same scoop, Freddie comes up with a plan that means he will steal the scoop from under Tarquin’s nose. To get his scoop, Freddie has to save his sister and her friends from a snarling hound; rescue Police Weasel Wilbert from up a chimney and save a rabbit from drowning. He soon realises that you don't have to be a superhero to help people. Set on the Planet Fusion in Forest End, we meet the humalls that are part animal and part human. Having a hero that likes writing is a great way to get kids wanting to write their own reports. This book is aimed at 6 - 9 year olds. It also promotes the importance of being able to swim.

Eight-year-old Jenny liked to blow one flawless bubble at a time. Typically, she would watch one as it gradually changed from green to yellow to pink and then to clear. While she was blowing bubbles precisely one after another, she would think about her mother's health. Jenny understood that her mother was ill. One day, the transparent soapy film from her bubbles encloses Jenny within its glittering sphere. It seems scary to Jenny, but yet soothing at the same time. She wonders where this peculiar bubble is taking he! Such is the setting for this charming children's novel by Michelle Bandel. An exciting tale for young readers, this engaging narrative has Jenny meeting a friendly, beautiful butterfly named Tiger; finding some much-needed help from generous sea creatures; seeking guidance from an elegant, mysterious fairy; experiencing a terrifying situation with an enormous, misshapen beetle. Through her bubble travels, which take her past a popcorn volcano and under a pounding waterfall, Jenny realizes that even though she is only eight years old, she is able to find a cure for her mother's illness. Of course, first she'll have to find her way home…will her bubble allow that? Michelle Bandel invites you to come on the journey and find out!

A fairy who does not believe in girls, a pippin who wants to kick ass and a brownie who taught Lady Macbeth about being sweet are all ingredients that will demand a young girl’s attention. Sprinkle in that the fairy cannot fly and is also in danger of losing everything and pages will turn.Dragged out of bed on the first morning at her new job by Buxom Bertha Brownie, Fairy Luna is threatened with losing her home and occupation because a giant shoe has been left on the pathway of the Lost Property Shop where she works. Bertha is off to an important meeting but if the shoe has not been ticketed and placed in the shop by the time she returns, Luna will be out for good.‘The Fairy That Did Not Believe in Girls’ is a comedy adventure story aimed at girls aged 7 – 11. With constant conflict and humour to keep the reader turning the page, the book invites children to explore loss while making it a fun and exciting experience. Scenes include:•Flying to the marshes to get something from Professor Topple (Luna’s Dad) to sort the hound out in Carlotta, Mrs Topple’s (Luna’s Mum) invention.•Getting an ointment off Professor Topple that will make the hound think that Luna is a cat and so will obediently follow her wherever she wants it to go.•Finding a silver whistle on the ground when Carlotta disappears. A sprite tells them that the goblins have stolen Carlotta. •Being arrested in Goblin Grove and flung in front of Grim Gordon, the goblin king.•Escaping from Goblin Grove with a band of furious goblins after their blood.•Thinking it is the end as she lies in the jaws of the dog.•Quarrelling with the giant.•Choosing being savaged by a dog or believing in girls.•Moving the shoe.•The ground shaking as the builders move into Chancey Woodland Gardens as they renovate the house into a school for girls.

When, Hamnet, a tiny boy trapped in a stone promises Will Blyton time travel, he thinks his problems are over. When a 14th century monk becomes his Stinking Shadow, he realises the trouble has just begun. Find out how Will stops the malicious shapeshifter, Ravensmite, from returning Hamnet to his cursed existence whilst, at the same time, plotting to send The Stinking Shadow back in time. Amidst the chaos and dark humour is the story of a boy battling with his own self worth and the start of a strange and powerful friendship. Come to the 1970s and the strange seaside town of Groaningsea to join Will in the adventure of a lifetime. Find out how he becomes The Alternative Detective.

A fairy who does not believe in girls, a pippin who wants to kick ass and a brownie who taught Lady Macbeth about being sweet are all ingredients that will demand a young girl’s attention. Sprinkle in that the fairy cannot fly and is also in danger of losing everything and pages will turn. Dragged out of bed on the first morning at her new job by Buxom Bertha Brownie, Fairy Luna is threatened with losing her home and occupation because a giant shoe has been left on the pathway of the Lost Property Shop where she works. Bertha is off to an important meeting but if the shoe has not been ticketed and placed in the shop by the time she returns, Luna will be out for good. ‘The Fairy That Did Not Believe in Girls’ is a comedy adventure story aimed at girls aged 7 – 11. With constant conflict and humour to keep the reader turning the page, the book invites children to explore loss while making it a fun and exciting experience. Scenes include: • Flying to the marshes to get something from Professor Topple (Luna’s Dad) to sort the hound out in Carlotta, Mrs Topple’s (Luna’s Mum) invention. • Getting an ointment off Professor Topple that will make the hound think that Luna is a cat and so will obediently follow her wherever she wants it to go. • Finding a silver whistle on the ground when Carlotta disappears. A sprite tells them that the goblins have stolen Carlotta. • Being arrested in Goblin Grove and flung in front of Grim Gordon, the goblin king. • Escaping from Goblin Grove with a band of furious goblins after their blood. • Thinking it is the end as she lies in the jaws of the dog. • Quarrelling with the giant. • Choosing being savaged by a dog or believing in girls. • Moving the shoe. • The ground shaking as the builders move into Chancey Woodland Gardens as they renovate the house into a school for girls.