Books in Ellie Chronicles series

‘Oh, Sky above!’ Linius wailed. ‘If I had known then what I know now…’Quint, son of a sky pirate captain, and new apprentice to Linius Pallitax, the Most High Academe, has been set some highly important tasks. Just how important, Quint is about to find out as he and Linius’s only daughter, Maris, are plunged into a terrifying adventure that takes them deep within the rock upon which Sanctaphrax is built. Here, they unwittingly invoke an ancient curse — the curse of the gloamglozer…A dramatic and exuberant fantasy filled with colourful characters and illustrated with exquisite detail.From the Trade Paperback edition.

The first book of the Rook Saga, part of the bestselling Edge Chronicles series. Far out in open sky, a storm is brewing. In its path is Sanctaphrax -- a city built on a floating rock and tethered to the land by a massive chain. Only Twig -- a young sky pirate captain who has dared to sail over the Edge -- has learned of the approaching danger. But his perilous voyage destroys his sky ship, hurling his crew into and beyond the Deepwoods, and robbing Twig of his memories.

The cutthroat, ruthless world of pirates has stimulated readers' imaginations for years. In this fascinating guide, children can learn about the real figures behind legends such as Blackbeard: why they did what they did, how they got away with it, and what happened if they were caught. The detailed, fold-out illustrations and accessible text will immerse readers in the wild world of pirates.

The gladiators were among the most celebrated and famous figures in the Roman empire, entertaining huge audiences by fighting wild animals - and each other - to the death. In this fascinating guide, children can follow the fate of a Celtic warrior captured in Gaul and sent to compete as a gladiator in Rome. The detailed, fold-out illustrations and accessible text will teach them about the brutal and dangerous lives that gladiators led.