Books with author Rich Smith

If you like the Tunnels Series by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams then take a look at this...A special stone hidden in a quiet cove in Cornwall more than 200 years ago, is the object of a desperate search by two opposing factions. When Harry and his school friends discover a code whilst holidaying in the cove, they assume it will lead them to hidden treasure. But dark forces, with seemingly supernatural powers, are working against them. The teenagers soon find themselves caught up in a deadly battle, and will be lucky to escape with their lives, let alone get their hands on the treasure.

The old aquarium had been abandoned for years, but Beverly, Pete and Butch knew that something sinister still lurked in the huge, waterless tank. They had heard stories for years, and now the three 15 year olds were determined to uncover the truth about the legend of the ghost shark."The Shark's Window," is a fast paced story about three curious teens who discover much more than they bargained for in the quest to solve a local mystery. Spanish treasure, hidden temples, ghosts and gangsters combine in a story that ultimately leads the three teens deeper and deeper into a dangerous web of suspense and intrigue.

September 1940, and the world is at war. Britain stands alone, and the fate of the world might just rest on the actions of one girl, Emily Cartwright. In tragic circumstances Emily discovers that she has the power to see the future. Sensing danger, her father sends her away to Exeter, hoping to keep her from the clutches of those he fears would use her abilities for ill - be they the Nazis or even the British government.Emily soon discovers that Exeter is a city full of mysteries of its own; Unexplained disappearances, an innocent man wrongly imprisoned, and a strange series of underground passages. Together with her friend Jack, she begins to investigate the murder of a local girl when they stumble upon a dark secret that puts their lives at risk.Second Sight is a thrilling, heart-stopping page turner which will leave you breathless. Fans of Philip Pullman, Markus Zusak and Suzanne Collins will love this book.

The citizens of Winklethorpe are in terrible danger. Young scientist and inventor, Fuzzy Jones, has tried to warn them but who listens to kids? Scorned by all but a few trusty friends, Fuzzy crafts an audaciously cunning plan. With the clock ticking, can he and his friends complete the great pumpkin deliverance, saving the villagers from certain doom?For fans of classic children's adventure stories, this uproarious tale will make you laugh until you cry - or at least giggle a bit - as Fuzzy bumbles his way through one ridiculous adventure after another.

Believing their stolen camping gear to be hidden inside an old abandoned mine, Scott, Jason and Jill reluctantly enter the dark hole in the mountain. Just yards inside the tunnel, the three young teens discover more than they ever bargained for.The old mine shaft becomes a terrifying link to a magical, mystical city. As the three begin a desperate struggle to get back home, they find that the golden city of Topia holds both incredible treasure and unforeseen terror. A strange world inhabited by Snags, Garps and Dittles, and ruled by three powerful queens - two very good, but one very evil.

Shy boy Amadeo reigns supreme at table football in his local café. Taking on all comers he is one of “the unbeatables” with his loyal team of tiny foosballers. But there’s another “unbeatable” in town. Aggrieved by his only ever defeat at the hands of Amadeo in a foosball match when they were kids, Flash the town bully returns to seek revenge. Not only does he destroy the foosball table, but he challenges Amadeo to a game of actual football. Amadeo has never played real football - and Flash, with his insatiable quest for glory, has subsequently risen to become the world’s most famous soccer star. With the future of the village at stake and his foosballers scattered, the situation looks hopeless for Amadeo. Unless he can recruit the help of his eccentric fellow villagers and the girl he loves, Lara, to take on the world’s best football team captained by his nemesis Flash. And unless the foossballers can be reunited. “It’ll be like Barcelona against a non-league team with an injury crisis,” predicts Lara. What nobody predicts, however, is how Amadeo’s foosballers will affect the game… The Unbeatables novel is the ultimate fantasy football story. Expanding upon the original movie, the novel includes additional adventures and characters. Written for young adults (and not so young adults), the book is a scintillating, action-packed 90 minutes of end-to-end incident, comedic flair, goalmouth scrambles and dubious off the ball challenges on the ethos of the modern game. Praise for The Unbeatables: “The witty dialogue and banter makes for some very funny moments, while the digs at the excesses of modern footballers will ring true to followers of the Beautiful Game.” - Radio Times“The Unbeatables is great fun for young and old.” - Daily Express“Nice jokes at the expense of FIFA, overpaid prima donna footballers and slimy agents.” - Daily Mail“Lively and consistently funny.” - Irish Times“An utterly charming gem. Deft one-liners. Back of the net!” - Irish Independent