Books with title CATASTROPHE

Diek Wustapha is a normal shepherd boy-until a dark, evil magic instills him with the power to charm man and beast with his magic flute. When the ancient town of Illmoor is plagued by an infestation of giant rats, Diek offers to lead the rodents to their doom. But when the dim-witted Duke of Illmoor refuses to reward him, Diek seeks revenge by kidnapping the town's children. Just when it seems the children are gone for good, a team of misfit mercenaries-Groan, a buck-toothed Giant, Gordo, a wise-cracking dwarf, and Tambor, a has-been sorcerer-set out on a bumbling journey to stop Diek, and save the children. But will they be too late?

Rhys's teacher, Mr Shakespeare, wants him to write a story. But it's no easy task - especially when he's got writer's block and doesn't get along with his teacher. Throw in class pest, Alex, and a time out, and he's got a recipe for disaster. Inspiration comes from an unexpected source, and the story of a cricket match, a new neighbour, and an annoying cat becomes a winner. But is it all as it seems?

From the eruption of Pompeii in 79 CE to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 2011, this dramatic collection recounts the story of history's most incredible natural and human-made disasters. Each volume describes in vivid detail the experiences of people who were involved in the catastrophes and explores the wider impact of the disaster on the communities and environment. Engaging supplemental features include sidebars that showcase personal accounts of events, ways the government and society have responded to the tragedies, and explorations of the circumstances that led to the calamities.