Books with author N.S Blackman

**A cute shared read or bedtime story - the perfect length for finishing in one sitting****Great for: early readers, fans of animal stories, baby animals, and, of course, dinosaurs** Free - contains a free sample of the longer chapter book - The Secret Dinosaur - which features the same charactersA baby dinosaur has wandered away from home - although home is not the Jurassic, but the museum in which it was created. This is a life size model machine-dinosaur - a Dinotek!But it's a young Dinotek, one who's never been outside the museum before. Can he find his way home again?This cosy and humorous story is perfect for a shared read, bedtime story, or those just beginning to move fully into chapter books and starting to read independently.It can be finished in one sitting - and if children want more - contains a free sample of the longer, children’s book for kindle, which features the same characters.In this series dinosaurs are not only back – they're better than ever! As awesome as their prehistoric predecessors - and able to talk, feel and best of all, become friends with children.Full of fun, beautiful colour illustrations and nostalgic touches that parents and grandparents will also enjoy.

**A thrilling adventure story, full of action, excitement and humour - a fast-paced, fun read** A live T-Rex? Raptors in the garden? Impossible! That's what Marlin Maxton thinks - until a visit to a museum, where he discovers a life-size dinosaur displays with an incredible secret...In this new dinosaur series, dinosaurs are not only back - they're better than ever! These are dinosaurs remade: life-sized animals and metal machines combined. They're as awesome as the prehistoric creatures and able to talk, feel and face their enemies as a team. Best of all they befriend Marlin and together boy and dinosaurs enjoy thrilling adventures.In this first book, Marlin has to protect the dinosaurs from hunting humans who fear them and want to destroy them.Dinosaur books for children, with vivid, detailed colour pictures - the illustrations fully engage, early readers.This series is in the tradition of animal stories such as Watership Down and Fantastic Mr Fox; the animals are great characters. Funny, likeable and warm. In this story, dinosaurs are heroes!Appeals to all readers who enjoy: action adventure, a fast moving plot and engaging characters.

**A fast-paced adventure, full of action, excitement and great characters - short chapters and great illustrations encourage young readers** A live T-Rex? Raptors in the garden?....Impossible! That's what Marlin Maxton thinks, until a trip to a museum where Marlin discovers a forgotten room with a dusty old dinosaur display. To his astonishment and delight his interest sparks the huge models into life! These are more than dinosaurs though - they are life sized animals and metal machines combined: dinoteks. As awesome as their prehistoric predecessors - and able to talk, feel and work together as a team. Best of all, they befriend Marlin and together boy and dinosaurs embark on a series of thrilling adventures, the first being to escape from their enemies - hunting humans who fear the dinoteks and want to destroy them. A new series: children's chapter books, combining action adventure, with magic and humour. An original and exciting story - young readers, whether newly independent or confident readers, will love the fast pace and appreciate the detailed illustrations. Early readers, who enjoy adventure stories such as Jack Stalwart or Dinosaur Cove will enjoy this new series. Age Range: 6 - 10 (depending on reading ability) Length: 12,000 words, 13 chapters. Illustrations: Illustrated throughout

Action packed fast-moving illustrated chapter book - engages early readers Brave schoolboy Marlin Maxton has discovered an amazing secret On a school trip to his local museum he found a forgotten room - full of dusty life-sized dinosaur models To his astonishment and delight his interest sparked these metallic model dinosaurs - called Dinoteks - into life But now Marlin and his new dinosaur friends are in terrible danger Their enemies are hunting the Dinoteks determined to trap and destroy them Marlin and the dinosaurs must escape from the museum - but how And where to In this story Marlin must find the courage to take his place in a scary battle and the resourcefulness to free his friends and lead them to safety And he still has a mystery to solve - how to wake his favourite Dinotek - the old centrosaurus Protos This is the second book in the Dinotek series Dinosaur fiction - where the dinosaurs are not only back - theyre better than ever As awesome as the prehistoric creatures and ab

An exciting adventure story with page-turning action and beautiful illustrations which engage young readers On a trip to a museum Marlin Maxton discovers a forgotten room with a dusty old dinosaur display. To his astonishment and delight his interest sparks the huge models into life! These are more than dinosaurs though - they are life sized animals and metal machines combined. In this series, dinosaurs are back - and they're better than ever! These are dinosaurs for today - as awesome as the prehistoric creatures - and able to talk, feel and work together as a team. Best of all they befriend Marlin and together they embark on a series of thrilling adventures - the first being to escape from the adults who fear them and are hunting them. Book 3 is the thrilling climax to Marlin's first adventure with the metal-machine-dinosaurs - The Dinoteks.A new Dinotek adventure will be available in Summer 2015. This exciting adventure story engages young readers. Warm characters, thrilling action, short chapters and vibrant illustrations make it the perfect read for those moving on from beginner reader books. Great for fans of animals stories, dinosaurs, mysteries and adventure. These illustrated chapter books are in the tradition of stories such as Fantastic Mr Fox and Watership Down; the animals are great characters. They will also appeal to any readers who enjoy a great adventure story. The series combines action and adventure with magic, fun and dinosaurs!

**Fast-paced adventure story, in which dinosaurs are back - and they're better than ever!**** With page-turning action and beautiful illustrations to encourage young readers** Brave schoolboy Marlin Maxton has discovered an amazing secret. At his local museum he found a forgotten room - full of dusty, life-sized dinosaur models. To his astonishment and delight his interest sparked these metallic model dinosaurs - called Dinoteks into life! But now Marlin and his new dinosaur friends are in terrible danger. Their enemies are hunting the Dinoteks, determined to trap and destroy them. Marlin and the dinosaurs must escape from the museum. But how? And where to? In this story, Marlin must find the courage to take his place in a fearsome battle and the resourcefulness to free his friends and lead them to safety. And he still has a mystery to solve - how to wake his favourite Dinotek - the old centrosaurus, Protos. This is the second book in the Dinotek series. Dinosaur fiction - where the dinosaurs are not only back - they're better than ever! As awesome as the prehistoric creatures and able to talk, feel and face their enemies as a team. Best of all they befriend Marlin and together boy and dinosaurs enjoy thrilling adventures. A beautifully illustrated, chapter book for kids - an action packed, book for boys, girls and adventure fans of any age. These stories combine science fiction, mystery, adventure and of course, dinosaurs. Book 2 includes a recap of all the excitement from Book 1 - so readers can plunge straight in to this adventure! Independent readers will love this series which combines science fiction, action-adventure and of course, dinosaurs. A must for children who enjoy Roald Dahl, Dinosaur Cove or The Animals of Farthing Wood. Age Range: 6+ (depending on reading ability)

**A fast-paced adventure, full of action, excitement and great characters – short chapters and great illustrations encourage young readers** A T-Rex in town? Raptors in the garden? ....Impossible! That's what Marlin Maxton thinks, until a trip to a museum where Marlin discovers a forgotten room with a dusty old dinosaur display. To his astonishment and delight his interest sparks the huge models into life! These are more than dinosaurs though – they are life sized animals and metal machines combined. As awesome as their prehistoric predecessors – and able to talk, feel and work together as a team. Best of all, they befriend Marlin. Together boy and dinosaurs embark on a series of thrilling adventures – the first being to escape from their enemies – hunting humans who feat the dinoteks and want to destroy them. A new series: children's chapter books, combining action adventure, with magic and humour. An exciting story – young readers, whether newly independent or confident readers, will love the detailed illustrations. Early readers, who enjoy: Jack Stalwart, Dinosaur Cove or Beast Quest, will enjoy this new series. Age Range: 6 - 10 (depending on reading ability)

Ritchie the Cosmonaut is a novel aimed at children 12yrs and older, as well as adults. It's for the little men-to-be with big dreams. For their fathers who dream a better dream for their sons beyond their own truncated imaginations. For the mothers who want to cheer them both on, see their men emerge as heroes above the adversity of their ever-present nemeses. For the little sisters who are finding their way and will neither be outshone, nor outdone. For the beacons of understanding whom they encounter along the way to make it all happen. Ritchie the Cosmonaut. A story of an imperfect family living in an imperfect world, yet determined to do better, be better, and touch the face of the moon.