Books with title Scout: The Secret of the Swamp

Henry had only seen his friends, the Number People, in his dreams. Then, he discovered that they lived in the magical, secret world of Gum Swamp. Whatʼs more, they needed his help to save Gum Swamp from an evil menace. Henryʼs fight to save the numbers and their animal friends involves special powers, a bit of math, and a whole lot of courage. Henry and his friends use their imagination, teamwork, and strategy to save Gum Swamp. But will that be enough? A read-aloud book for ages 5-9.

Three brothers are supposed to go to a mangrove swamp to take pictures of horseshoe crabs for a school project, but they really just want to have some fun. They end up having more than just fun – they have the adventure of a lifetime.In this humorous tale full of twists and turns, Alfie, Pacey and Luke discover many mysterious secrets of the swamp: up-close encounters with wildlife big and small, a spooky house and an underground staircase, plastic birds in a future world – and a strange little man with an ingenious plan…Contains extra interactive content, including a free pull-out map, a word-puzzle and a scavenger quiz!Published in partnership with Singapore’s National Parks Board (NParks), Secrets of the Swamp is a rollicking kids’ adventure story that emphasises the importance of encouraging children’s relationships with nature, and our shared responsibility in nurturing the natural environment around us.

What could a 15th century monk, an errand boy from 1934 and a trio of kids from the present have in common?Rebecca’s life takes a dramatic turn one summer. When she loses her beloved Granddad, she takes solace in visiting the places they used to go. Exploring one of her favourite places, Furness Abbey, with her friends one day leads to adventures beyond their wildest dreams. The youngsters find themselves in the midst of a mystery, as old as the abbey itself, and rather unexpectedly, make friends with the ghost of the Cistercian monk and an errand boy from the 1930s, who reveal to them the secret of the abbey treasures. The friends must race against time to find the lost abbey treasure before an evil adversary, the mysterious Mr. Steele, can seize it.Time is ticking as the friends decipher the clues that lead to the treasure, they must pit themselves against the evil Mr Steele to win the treasure back.The finale of the adventure reveals a surprise which Rebecca could never have anticipated that allows her to come to terms with the passing of her Granddad.Out of Time is a fascinating blend of past and present, magic and time travel, all woven together with a real life experience and the emotions that go with it. It vividly describes lives in other times and will appeal to readers aged 9 upwards.

As book two opens, Aidan is living in the court of King Darrow. He has become best friends with Darrow's son Steren, and he enjoys great favor among the courtiers. But King Darrow's suspicion is growing and his insecurity causes him to hate the young man who saved his kingdom. Concerned about his king's spiral into ever-darker moods, Aidan asks what he can do to help. Darrow sends him on an imposible adventure to the recesses of Feechiefen Swamp, thinking he is sending Aidan to his death. Afterall, no Corenwalder has ever returned from Feechiefen alive. But Aidan's fate is not sealed yet for Aidan has allies among the feechiefolk who know him as the hero Pantherbane.

Strange things are happening in the small southern town of Ryun's Gap, North Carolina and now there are reports of a fugitive on the loose. Two young friends, Penny and Howie are determined to get to the bottom of this mystery. Penny especially must find the courage to to use her unique gift - her uncanny ability to foresee the future - to help her friend Howie escape death, thwart a crazed desperado and find a treasure that may prove a neighbor’s innocence.