Books published by publisher Nielsen UK

Ten doors down from the home of a world famous ‘consulting detective’ lives twelve-year-old Hemlock Jones, and her recently arrived housemate and unwitting companion, Edward Whitlow.Hired to ‘demystify’ the mystery of a man's murder by a terrifying angelic spectre, Hemlock and Edward’s investigations will lead them all over Victorian London, uncovering bizarre and deadly foes, figures from Hemlock’s hidden past, and a plot to take over the city...Hemlock Jones & The Angel of Death is the first of the Hemlock Jones Chronicles, a series of detective adventures for children and adults, set in Victorian London.WINNER: Silver Medal, 9-12 year old category, 2017 Wishing Shelf Awards.

How do you stroke a cat who runs away all the time? Granny Vi has a lovely cat called Marmaduke. Tilly wants to stroke him, but he hides from her and Tilly can’t find him. When Tilly gets scratched trying to stroke him, Grandpa saves the day. The cat is not happy, but Tilly gets her wish. This is the third book in the Tilly Tales series. Laugh along with Tilly and her diverse family and enjoy the tale of Granny’s bad cat.

This book was written by teacher and author, Suzy Whitaker. It has been designed as a resource to help create child-appropriate discussions and support children's emotional well-being and resilience, through these unprecedented times. As the sun rose to a bright new day, life looked very much ordinary. The trees, the houses, the schools and the parks... all looked very ordinary indeed. Except... it was somehow, all a little bit different. Join Charlie on his adventure, as he navigates his way through some radical changes, big emotions and helps to teach us about social distancing - all with the help of his friendly, furry friends!

The Queen's birthday party is in trouble! Lora, a cheeky witch with a sweet tooth, has stolen all the desserts. Monsieur Mel, the chef and the Queen come up with a plan to teach Lora a lesson with the help of Ted,our young hero. And they have a tasty secret. Do you want to find out what it is?'Monsieur Mel's tasty secret' is a fun picture book that teaches young readers the positive effects of vitamins and healthy eating without demonising sweets. The most delicious and easy-to-execute recipes are included in this book. Enjoy some family time making vitamin-filled treats and yummy sweets.

Who knew building a new shed was so complicated? When Tilly’s father buys a new shed, he plans to use it as an office. But her mother has other ideas. Aunt Lottie and her very tall friend Asaf take the old shed down to make room for the new one, and make a big mess. Daddy has to work hard, but finally the shed is finished. But who gets to use it?This is the second book in the Tilly Tales Series.Get it now and laugh along with Tilly and her diverse family.

A harrowing, yet inspiring true story of a young girl's abusive childhood, from new author Denise Richardson. Denise endured emotional and physical cruelty and molestation at the hands of her mother and her drunken boyfriends. In an environment full of toxic emotions and violence, her survival depended on navigating daily, a safe passage through the basest of human behaviours. An absent, paedophilic father could not be trusted, and her older brother fled, as soon as he was able. Alone, in this domestic battlefield, she faced an unpredictable psychotic mother, regular beatings and torture, all against a backdrop of fear that she would be killed. But throughout Denise kept alive dreams of escaping. This book covers the early years of her life and is an affecting and inspirational book of the horrors of child abuse and the steadfast determination of one child to survive

"The Greatest Battle" in a poetic flair and absolutely gorgeous illustrations, tells a story about 'battles' or challenges that can be encountered in life.It then delves deeper into the greatest battle of all...the battle in-between our ears (the mind) and, as the author beautifully put it..."A battle where the fight is within and unheard." The author did not just talk about this battle, she went ahead and provided ways in which this battle could be won in the most poetic, inspiring and empowering way.The Greatest Battle is the perfect book for parents to guide their kids on a growth mindset path to understand life, it's challenges and ways to overcome those challenges.It is also perfect for the teen or adult as a mindset guide to see them through challenging situations as well as empower them to get up after each fall.Don't forget to leave a review :-)

There is a very real darkness that dwells deep in our souls... and some have learned to set it free.When Laura Kamryn disappears on a trip back to her remote hometown, her distraught fiance Rey Morfin rushes to investigate. Accompanied by Laura's childhood friend, Anna Tyndall, Rey hopes that their combined knowledge of the town of Redbury will allow him to find his future wife - alive.But beneath the surface, a wickedness stirs. The residents talk of a rampant fire which scarred the town, children flee from an old woman who lives between the trees, and monstrous shapes watch from the shadows...If the town is as innocent as the residents would have you believe, then why has nobody heard from Laura Kamryn?The story continues in Book 2: 'Alone With Monsters' - Coming Soon.

The sequel to 'The Undergrounders & the Flight of the Falcon'. ***** Five star rated teen fiction. George Jenkins is reeling from his encounter with Europe’s most wanted criminal gang and is fearing for the lives of those around him. Paranoid, restless and desperate for answers, he struggles to settle back into normal life. When a school trip to Paris takes an unexpected turn, he quickly realises that his enemies are back on his tail. He will have to use all his strength and courage to get himself and his friends out alive, but who can he trust to stand by his side and fight for what is right? A fast-paced and thrilling teenage crime novel. Ideal for any teenage reader looking to immerse themselves in a story of courage, camaraderie, suspense and surprising twists. Not for the faint hearted. If you like The Cherub Series, Alex Rider or The Enemy, then you'll love the action and intrigue of 'The Undergrounders'. Ideal for young adults with an interest in crime, spy, mystery and adventure thrillers.

Christopher and his friends must overcome various despicable foes as they battle with riddles, codes, creatures of the night, deathly spectres and secret orders, as they go in search of Christopher's missing brother and father. Through the darkness of a starless night a tall shadowy figure rode silently along the long wet road. His black cloak flapped about him like the wings of a great vampire bat. Christopher Daring looked on from his bedroom window, both intrigue and suspicion forming the seed of a new adventure.Once accompanied by his best friend Jason, they embark upon a ghostly trail into the unknown. They soon find themselves fighting for their lives as they become unexpectedly entwined with both the living and the dead.Upon Jason becoming spiritually trapped and in danger of being lost to the clutches of death itself, Christopher takes up a quest to find a missing golden pocket watch, that should restore balance to the dark forces that surround them all. But, the twisted greed of the local ghostly priest and his demonic hound, Satan, have other ideas.With an unusual mix of science, technology, cosmology, fantasy fiction and a dash of the spiritual self, the Christopher Daring Adventures is a thrilling ride into the impossible.

When the Exlathars escaped the battle that night, their silhouetted figures merged with the sky, their wings swatted at stars and the Coltis people were too busy celebrating their victory to realise that there wasn’t one. Now the Exlathars are back. And they bring with them remnants of everybody’s past. Back in England, Dezaray discovers just how deep Coldivor’s connection to Earth really goes. But she cannot change their past and she cannot see how to alter their future. So it seems the ripples that shake the surface are only a glimpse of what’s brewing beneath. The young adult fantasy, 'Caught in the Ripples' delves deeper into the Water Rushes saga, answers questions the first book raised and plunges you into an ocean of intrigue and magic. They thought the Elenfar was the end…turns out it was only the beginning. "Caught in the Ripples by S. McPherson takes up the tale of magic, mayhem and other dimensions where magic is real and like the human world, there is always evil trying to impose itself on others."