Books published by publisher A H Stockwell Ltd

The garden gnomes all live happily together in their toadstool houses near the pond in Pauline Green's garden. They are simply fanatical about recycling. Nothing is wasted if it can be reused or made into something beautiful. This is the story of how they came to live with Pauline and Neddy the goat, furnishing their new homes using bits and pieces humans throw away and living in harmony with the natural world. In 'At the Allotment' the fruits and vegetables are boasting about their merits. Each one thinks himself better in some way than all the others. Sunny the Scarecrow and Pete the Pixie have to keep the peace as best they can.

Just before Karis’s birthday she is told she can have whatever present she wishes for. She asks her friend Cassie to help her decide on the perfect gift, and Cassie comes up with a brilliant idea. This lovely children’s story has been beautifully illustrated with very attractive, bright and colourful full page pictures, which will appeal to young children. The storyline is simple and easy to read, explaining the importance of friendship and sharing.

It is 1933 and Percy Poole, the fourteen-year-old son of Detective Inspector Brian Poole, is in Birmingham's Snow Hill Station - trainspotting. Suddenly a train hurtles through the station at breakneck speed, with a sound like the buzzing of a huge swarm of bees. It is unlike any train Percy has ever seen, black and bullet-shaped, without cylinders, funnel or smoke. The appearance of the train coincides with a series of daring robberies of priceless art treasures; and when Inspector Poole goes missing, Percy and the ghost of his sister Julia have to follow the clues to solve the mystery of the Ghost Train and rescue his father from the ruthless criminal mastermind Count Frederick de Lille.

Hiding in the undergrowth at dusk just before the school holidays begin, Joe and Alex were waiting expectantly for the badgers to emerge from their sett. Instead the two brothers see a sinister fisherman making his way stealthily up the cliff path towards the disused aerodrome. They decide to follow, and so begins an adventure that leads to the discovery of an old wartime diary and a clash with a desperate gang of modern-day smugglers. The diary was written at a time when the aerodrome was manned by young pilots risking their lives in the defence of their country. Now the aerodrome is in use again, and the boys are in danger.

Maia lives in the tropical country of Guyana, South America. Her adventures begin when she is left a treasure box by her beloved Granny Harriet. Within the box is a map of the ancient lost city of El Dorado, the City of Gold. At the centre of the city is a magnificent golden-barked oak tree called The Tree of El. Maia is following in the footsteps of a long line of explorers who have faced danger and hardship in their search for the fabulous treasure. Journey with her as she discovers The Secret of El Dorado City: The Tree of El.

This short story in poetry form is about a cute, mischievous little bear called Pom-Pom. Pom-Pom is very kind and loving and wishes to please her parents at all times, but in the process she often ends up in all sorts of trouble. She is a great thinker, full of ideas, and she always tries to be helpful and good. When there is a problem she always tries to solve it, but the well-meaning bear finds herself in even greater difficulties. In Pom-Pom the Podgy Bear, Sandra Christina Shaw introduces us to Pom-Pom and relates the first of her many adventures.

There is a nasty smell coming from the village pond, and the Mayor of Willowford has decided something must be done. The pond must be drained and cleaned, but in the meantime what is to happen to Mother Mallard and Mother Tufted Duck and their broods of ducklings?Enjoy the exploits of the ducklings as they travel to a new home and share in their adventures on the way