Books with author Nicholas Fisk

Trillions were hard, bright, tiny things which suddenly arrived - millions and millions and millions of them - one windy day in a village called Harbourtown.No one could explain them, much less why they had suddenly arrived. Were they a blessing, as their beauty suggested, or a deadly, inexplicable threat? A boy with a microscope was just as likely to come up with the answer as all the acknowledged experts in any known kind of science, so somehow it seemed natural for two 'ordinary' boys, Scott and Bem, to join forces with an ex-spaceman against the frightening efforts of the ruthless General Harman to destroy the Trillions, no matter what the cost.

The series Into Books encourages young readers to enjoy and appreciate a range of popular novels.Each book contains a rich fund of ideas and activities which involve writing, drawing and discussion based on a well liked text. Photocopiable worksheets are also included.The insights and responses generated help pupils in their reading of these selected texts and also in their approach to literature in later years.

When 14 year old Matt lands a job with his hero - world-famous monster maker, Chancey Balogh - he can't believe his luck! Chancey has made lifesize mechanical monsters for Hollywood blockbusters and his reputation for scaring the living daylights out of audiences is legendary. But as soon as he starts work, Matt is plagued by bad luck. First some local boys get wind of his new job and his new money and decide to launch a full-on bullying campaign and then one night they break into the studios, determined to sabotage years of skilled craftsmanship. In a terrifying ordeal, where Matt suffers severe hallucinations, he sees the monsters come to life. But when he recovers from his concussion he cannot tell whether this actually happened or not. And neither can we . . .

Welcome to the amazingly magical universe of Baby Hawkeye! A great book for University of Iowa fans. This children's book series chronicles the adventures that our favorite mascot had when he was just a baby. It's fun, fiction, friends, and family. A barrel full of fun and a teaspoon of wisdom. Get your future Hawkeye started on the right track to discovery with this fun series. Volume 1, "The Origins" is a tale of beginnings. It is the story behind our beloved hero. It chronicles how he got his sword, his Dino buddy, and his adventurous spirit. Prepare to fall in love with Baby Hawkeye! Visit MascotBabies.com for everything Baby Hawkeye and more universities.

Welcome to the magical universe of Baby Sparty! The perfect children's book series for Michigan State University Fans. It's fun, fiction, friends, and family. Get your future Spartan started on the right track to discovery with this fun series. Volume 3, "Basketball" is a tale of Victory. Read as Baby Sparty and the MSU Basketball Team own the Wolverines in the championship game. Prepare to fall in love with Sparty all over again! Go Green! Check out Volume 1, "The Origins", Volume 2, "Dinosaurs", and Volume 4, "Football" for more fun with Baby Sparty. For more universities and everything Baby Sparty, Visit MascotBabies.com