Books published by publisher Merlin Books

Melina and her friend Lisa cannot understand why they have developed magical powers - until they are whisked away from their homes in the middle of the night by the Gamlyns, a race of small, green people from another world and another time. The Gamlyns derive special powers from an extraordinary sapphire crystal hidden deep inside a cave. It seems that one of their race has learned to use its powers for her own wicked purposes, and her quest for power is threatening both the Gamlyns' world and our own. Melina and Lisa learn that they have a vital - and dangerous - part to play in helping the Gamlyns to save both worlds from destruction. An enthralling, magical fantasy story for 9-12 year olds.

When computer games loving twins Ty and Max Cramford learn that some revolutionary new prototype game consoles have been stolen in the USA on the day of the launch, they decide to do something about it. On holiday in Florida with their parents and new pets Griffin and Mr Tailor, they offer their services to the Secret Management Force, which is investigating the crime. Realising that two games-crazy youngsters could be just the people to help solve the crime, the chief of the SMF takes them on – and the biggest adventure of the twins’ life begins… A thrilling story for youngsters by a talented young writer.

The Terriertorials are a team of plucky terriers whose mission is to safeguard their precious supplies of food and treats from doggy raiders on the other side of the English Channel in the years after the Second World War. When Monty, the Terriertorials’ undercover agent in France, discovers that a team of dogs from the French Bulldog Elite Division is secretly heading across the Channel on a mission to steal the Terriertorials’ precious secret recipe for Choco Delight, he knows that he and the other Terriertorials must stop the bulldog raiders at all costs.

The Second World War has just finished, doggy food supplies are desperately short, and the Terriertorial Army has discovered that all its carefully-saved treats have been stolen in a daring raid by a marauding pack of bulldogs from across the Channel. Major Freddie, the Airedale commander, calls an emergency meeting of all the terriers. How will Sergeant Jack the Jack Russell, Melvyn, Lucky, Willy and the rest of the four-footed army get their treasured nibbles back - and stop the greedy Seedric and his companions from getting their paws on their food again? Described by the author as 'a sort of doggy Dad's Army', this story will delight children aged seven to eleven.

Toad is about to get married, but his plans are thrown into disarray when he is snatched from the lake where he lives and taken far away. With the help of some camels and their keepers he makes his way back to the lake, encountering some dangerous and life-changing moments along the way. But will he get to his wedding on time? A delightful and heartwarming story suitable for readers of all ages.

When Zac Patterson discovers he can fly, he reckons he’ll be a rock n’ roll superhero, adored by billions and a big hit with the girls. The reality, though, is a lot more gross. He loses his clothes, falls down a toilet and nearly drowns in vomit. To top it all he’s got the army after him and terrorists on his trail... seriously, how does Superman make it look so easy? Join Zac and his best mate Katie in their struggle to save the world. Warning: contains scenes of evil laughter and extreme peril.