Books published by publisher Funtastic Publishing

Henry Noble carries a heavy load.For the two years since the disappearance of his father he has toiled as the family's chief breadwinner. Protector of his mother and two obnoxious younger brothers he finds himself trapped in the drudgery of a boring job counting the King's gold, all the while dreaming of a life of magic and wizardry.When a glimmer of light appears, he snatches at it only to stumble into treachery and deceit.Henry and his timid friend Peter are forced to embark upon the scariest journey of their lives. Secretly wishing their fearless friend D.C. was with them, their dread is overshadowed only by the sticky ending they know lurks around every corner.An epic fantasy about courage and passion, friendship and ingenuity, a Bookkeeper's Guide to Practical Sorcery delivers such a no-nonsense description of the mechanics of magic you'll wonder why you weren't taught it at school ...

It is Christmas 1914. As Europe descends further into the Great War, Christopher Flyte is sent home in disgrace from his school. He returns to the sleepy English village of Alton. There he meets the mysterious traveller, Bailey - a master storyteller who fills the boy's head with stories of King Arthur's time.The more Christopher hears, the more he suspects that Bailey's stories are more than just simple myths. Soon, Christopher finds himself a pawn in a game that has been playing out for centuries...

A children’s short story anthology of 14 Fantastic stories that will fire your children’s imaginations and open their eyes to worlds of dragons, mermaids, self exploration, moral guidance and good old fashioned fun. Check out the amazing cover by Paula Murphy and professional contributions from Heather Maisner and Boris Glikman.10% of the proceeds of this books will be donated to the WWO (WorldWide Orphans foundation).Enjoy these sometimes fishy but always entertaining tales!

A stolen square from the Shape Museum leads Detective Octavius on a crime solving adventure. Using his math and engineering skills, Octavius finds the square in the hands of the most unlikely suspects. From the author and illustrator of the award winning “Terrance the Trapezoid,” readers learn math skills, creativity and the power of working together.

A really weird thing happens to 11 year old Megan Crewe when she bumps into Jack the old carthorse.She’s too busy to worry about it until she realises what a terrible secret she’s uncovered. Jack is in danger but no one will believe it except her best friend Amy. Their ideas come thick and fast, but nothing works, and as the menace creeps closer, events snowball. There’s a horse in Amy’s mum’s prize greenhouse, a lot of tomato ketchup in places it shouldn’t be, a ton of heavenly chocolate, and the dreadful taste of artificial flowers.In all the chaos, can they save Jack? Or has the danger that stalked the old horse turned its eye on them instead?

My name is Kirk Ellis. I am nine years old. This is my story.So begins the Rocking Horse Diary, penned by Kirk who wants to tell the story of his grandad, Sidney Mudge, who is “a very special man and possibly the world’s best grandad”. Although Kirk and his grandad are fictional characters, Alzheimer's is not, and Alan Combes’ story is based on real events.There is a strong vein of comedy in the story. As Alan says, ‘Without humour, coping with dementia would be an impossible task.’ It was the author’s intention that love and affection would shine through the moments of tragedy, and indeed it does. His goal, which we believe readers will agree he has achieved, was to help young people towards a better understanding of a horrible illness.‘Feeling connected is such a vital part of our wellbeing and people living with dementia can often feel isolated. For Kirk and his grandad building a “Magic Rocking Horse” together, while sharing stories and jokes along the way helps them to understand each other and allows them to maintain a positive connection as grandad’s dementia progresses. This is such an important message for families who care for someone living with dementia.’ Dr Lynne Corner, Director of Newcastle University’s Dementia Innovation Hub

It is Christmas 1914. As Europe descends further into the Great War, Christopher Flyte is sent home in disgrace from his school. He returns to the sleepy English village of Alton. There he meets the mysterious traveller, Bailey - a master storyteller who fills the boy's head with stories of King Arthur's time. The more Christopher hears, the more he suspects that Bailey's stories are more than just simple myths. Soon, Christopher finds himself a pawn in a game that has been playing out for centuries.... NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: I’d love to hear from you after you have finished reading this. You can mail me at john@john-d-scotcher.co.uk or visit my website: www.john-d-scotcher.co.uk. And PLEASE review the book with your honest opinion on Amazon. The more reviews a book has, the more it features in searches! John - January 2015

“The Alligator with One Shoe” is about a young alligator named Alex who’s wearing one shoe. One-day while playing he noticed another alligator that had four shoes. The story proceeds with Alex persuading the older alligator to share some of his shoes. The readers will find Alex funny and convincing. In addition he will enlighten the readers how to add, subtract, and recognize colors.

A really weird thing happens to 11 year old Megan Crewe when she bumps into Jack the old carthorse. She’s too busy to worry about it until she realises what a terrible secret she’s uncovered. Jack is in danger but no one will believe it except her best friend Amy. Their ideas come thick and fast, but nothing works, and as the menace creeps closer, events snowball. There’s a horse in Amy’s mum’s prize greenhouse, a lot of tomato ketchup in places it shouldn’t be, a ton of heavenly chocolate, and the dreadful taste of artificial flowers. In all the chaos, can they save Jack? Or has the danger that stalked the old horse turned its eye on them instead?