Books with author Stef Murphy

This story goes back to those days when all things could speak; when Olav, the animal whisperer’s ancestors lived in a world of trolls, ogres, sly foxes and sea serpents. However, in today’s modern world Olav is a qualified Ice Pilot and navigates ships through Polar waters. Nevertheless, even though Olav loves his job, he is passionate about animals and has inherited his ancestors skills and ability to communicate with all wild creatures. Though he prefers to keep his amazing ancestry secret, he is surprised to find out how his mysterious skills have been transmitted to others.

Kerns children have been kidnapped by a mysterious cloaked man, igniting a frenzied search. Kern soon learns that the myths and fairy tales they have all grown up with are links to a dark past when witches, cults and mythical beings controlled the legendary Opella Skiv – a gateway to the sacred stones beneath their mountain home. The stones; sacred and powerful, can only be wielded by a chosen few. The mystic beings still amongst them, the dark powers that have been awoken and a soul seeking redemption. Will it all be gained at the cost of Kerns children?

Imagine if you could have an adventure as a pirate. What if you could have MILLIONS of them? With this story-building book, readers aged 5+ can create their own pirate-inspired adventures, over and over again. Just read the question and choose from the vibrant pictures on the page to build the story. The book is packed full of fun, silly and exciting things for the reader to choose from, including: Visiting a pirate milkshake barWearing a sparkly eye patch and a beardPacking a treasure mapVoyaging on a ghost shipSailing past an island made of chocolateFacing a tentacled sea monster Once they’ve finished, the reader can turn back to the start and make different choices to build a completely new tale. There are millions of possible combinations and endless stories to be told! And can you find the cheeky penguin hidden on each page? You’re the Hero is a series of books designed to help readers dream up their very own adventures. From selecting which hero to be and where to visit, to deciding on how the story will end and choosing a reward, the reader controls the action from start to finish. Packed full of imaginative characters, thrilling places to go, hilarious random objects and extraordinary situations to choose from, these books are made to be read again and again.

Create your own activity book. Contains illustrations and player profilesConnor the Cloud lived in a house in the sky, with his mother, father, and Drip, their cat.One day, when watching a football match on their television, he said he would like to watch a live football matchwith his favourite team, Liverpool.So he asked his friend the wind to blow himto the football ground, the next time his teamplayed a match at their home ground, Anfield.The wind obliges and Connor goes to the match.

This story goes back to those days when all things could speak; when Olav, the animal whisperer’s ancestors lived in a world of trolls, ogres, sly foxes and sea serpents. However, in today’s modern world Olav is a qualified Ice Pilot and navigates ships through Polar waters. Nevertheless, even though Olav loves his job, he is passionate about animals and has inherited his ancestors skills and ability to communicate with all wild creatures. Though he prefers to keep his amazing ancestry secret, he is surprised to find out how his mysterious skills have been transmitted to others.

I never wanted to lie to her, but I knew I couldn't keep her safe if she knew. I hurt her, more than I ever wanted to and I have to live with that each day that I'm away from her. But one day she'll know, that every day spent away from her was hell. Watching her move on. Watching her change. But it will all be worth it once she's safe.Even if she doesn't know it, she is my Rapture.