Books published by publisher Bill Martin Books

Tommy Brooks is visiting his grandparents for the summer. They live in the mountains, where Tommy can't get any reception on his cellphone. Grandpa is a retired magician fond of showing Tommy his tricks, and grandma is an excellent cook, so things aren't so bad. Then strange things start happening after Tommy goes into the attic, which Grandpa expressly forbid Tommy from doing. In the attic, there is an old television which can receive only one station, which shows only one TV program - The Smiling Johnny Cartoon Show. Tommy suddenly notices the clown host in the TV is looking back at him.

Author Luther Darkmore presents the first book in his children's horror series Creep World!Tommy Brooks is visiting his grandparents for the summer. They live in the mountains, where Tommy can't get any reception on his cellphone. Grandpa is a retired magician fond of showing Tommy his tricks, and grandma is an excellent cook, so things aren't so bad. Then strange things start happening after Tommy goes into the attic, which Grandpa expressly forbid Tommy from doing....In the attic, there is an old television which can receive only one station, which shows only one TV program -- The Smiling Johnny Cartoon Show. Tommy suddenly notices the clown host in the TV is looking back at him.....If you enjoy Goosebumps novels, you'll love Creep World!

Hall Park Magpies are in a mess. They need a miracle. Luckily, they have another wonder-kid to call upon.Without Football Boy Wonder Charlie Fry, the team are in chaos as the new season approaches.Everyone is desperate to beat them but Magpies are too busy arguing between themselves to notice.They cannot win. They’ve forgotten how to be a team. Bullies are mocking them for having too many girls in the team. Things look grim.With the problems mounting, Annie Cooper steps up to become the team’s captain.Can the Football Girl Wonder inspire Magpies to return to winning ways? Or will they be deep in relegation trouble before Charlie Fry even returns home?The Football Girl Wonder follows on from events in the bestselling Charlie Fry Series. It is aimed at kids aged 7-12. It is number six in the series.Praise for the Charlie Fry Series:"It's a super heart-warming read, totally recommend.""The Football Boy Wonder is an outstanding book for football fans by Martin Smith.""One of the best books for kids around.""Just the ticket for children who love the loyalty/bullying theme, bravery, football, struggling against the odds and a good dose of mystery and achievement."Martin wrote the Charlie Fry Series to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition he has himself.The series has been a bestseller since its launch on Amazon in 2014.1. The Football Boy Wonder2. The Demon Football Manager3. The Magic Football Book4. The Football Spy5. The Football SuperstarThe Football Boy Wonder Chronicles (three short stories, away from the main story).6. The Football Girl Wonder.They are perfect for children who love Tom Palmer books or David Walliams books. If your kids enjoy a great soccer book, then this is the series for them. Lionel Messi and Harry Kane have nothing on Charlie Fry!

Charlie Fry is the footballer that never misses.The Football Boy Wonder, who cannot run far because of cystic fibrosis, is a marked man but, thanks to the magic target floating around inside his mind, he still scores goals for fun.And there is one last game to play in this season of glory - against the mums and dads - with the promise of Premier League tickets for the winners.But with soaring summer temperatures and a professional man-marker facing him, can Charlie Fry inspire his Magpies team to a final win of an unforgettable season?Praise for the Charlie Fry Series:"It's a super heart-warming read, totally recommend.""The Football Boy Wonder is an outstanding book for football fans by Martin Smith.""Just the ticket for children who love the loyalty/bullying theme, bravery, football, struggling against the odds and a good dose of mystery and achievement."Martin Smith wrote the Charlie Fry Series to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis, a condition he has himself. The five-book series - The Football Boy Wonder, The Demon Football Manager, The Magic Football Book, The Football Spy, and The Football Superstar - have been bestsellers since its launch on Amazon in 2014, and are perfect for kids who love Jamie Johnson and David Walliams's books.

Charlie Fry is the Football Boy Wonder.Everyone wants to beat him and his friends. The 12-year-old, who cannot run far because of cystic fibrosis, is a marked man but, thanks to the magic target floating around inside his mind, he never misses.So when Charlie turns up for a five-a-side competition, the opposition teams lick their lips with glee: it's their big chance to finally beat the Football Boy Wonder.With only half his team turning up and older opposition players unwilling to give up their title without a fight, will Charlie be able to lift the prize trophy?Charlie Fry and the Penalty Shootout is the first part of the Football Boy Wonder Chronicles, a series of novellas set in the world of the bestselling Charlie Fry Series.Praise for the Charlie Fry Series:"It's a super heart-warming read, totally recommend.""The Football Boy Wonder is an outstanding book for football fans by Martin Smith.""Just the ticket for children who love the loyalty/bullying theme, bravery, football, struggling against the odds and a good dose of mystery and achievement."Martin Smith wrote the Charlie Fry Series to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis, a condition he has himself. The five book series - The Football Boy Wonder, The Demon Football Manager, The Magic Football Book, The Football Spy and The Football Superstar - have been bestsellers since its launch on Amazon in 2014, and are perfect for kids who love Harry Potter and David Walliams's books.

Charlie Fry and his friends spend almost every day of the school summer holidays at Crickledon Rec.It is their home ground, a small patch of grass where some of the greatest football matches ever are played out.But one day a large group of strangers turn up – and claim Crickledon Rec for their own.Outnumbered but determined not to give up their home turf without a fight, Charlie and his friends challenge the newcomers to a winner-takes-all match: the winner earns the right to play on the Rec for the rest of the summer.One park. One match.One chance to save the Football Boy Wonder’s home ground.Charlie Fry and the Grudge Match is the second part of the Football Boy Wonder Chronicles, a series of novellas set in the world of the bestselling Charlie Fry Series.Praise for the Charlie Fry Series:"It's a super heart-warming read, totally recommend.""The Football Boy Wonder is an outstanding book for football fans by Martin Smith.""Just the ticket for children who love the loyalty/bullying theme, bravery, football, struggling against the odds and a good dose of mystery and achievement."Martin Smith wrote the Charlie Fry Series to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis, a condition he has himself. The five book series - The Football Boy Wonder, The Demon Football Manager, The Magic Football Book, The Football Spy and The Football Superstar - have been a bestseller since its launch on Amazon in 2014, and are perfect for kids who love Harry Potter and David Walliams's books.

Halloween is the scariest night of the year – but this time, the evil is real. You are the only one to discover the terrible secret. What would you do?Teenager Artie Eason accidentally stumbles over a dastardly plot to steal kids using the Pumpkin Code on the dark October night.Danger lurks behind every door. Can he save his friends and family before it is too late? Beware the pumpkins. Beware the code. Or else. The Pumpkin Code is the new children’s book from Martin Smith, bestselling author of the Football Boy Wonder and the Charlie Fry Series.Each of Martin's stories contains strong moral messages – and this young adult horror book looks at stranger danger, loyalty to your friends, and why you should never, ever give up.Oh, and never trust a goblin either.Praise for Martin’s work:“I got this book to encourage my eight-year-old to read more. He lacked motivation before this. All I can say is thank you so much!”“We love the storyline because it captivates our son’s imagination and encourages him to read. Would recommend to anyone with a reluctant reader ... it's certainly done the job in our household. Charlie Fry has even been our son’s World Book Day choice!”“There are quite a few football books for young children but I've found them to be so badly written and not something that I've taken great pleasure in reading to my children. This is different; we were all captivated in the first chapter and that, I think, has a lot to do with the quality of the writing style.”Who will the Pumpkin Code appeal to?It has been written as a Halloween scary story for children and young adults. The age range is (roughly) 10 to 14.The age range is older than Martin’s previous work – primarily because the Pumpkin Code focuses on the issue of stranger danger for older children.People looking for books similar to The Ghost Files and The Creakers may want to give this Halloween book a read.