Books published by publisher Mercury Books

Anna is a 12 year old girl growing up in a Saxon village in 7th century Mercia. Her life changes when she finds a golden horn in the ruins of a Roman Villa. Soon an ugly dwarf, a beautiful sorceress and even her own people are after her.What powers does the horn have and why does everyone want it?And why is Anna the only one who can get a note out of it?About Shield MaidenShield Maiden is the first book in The Nine Worlds series in which the historical world of Anglo-Saxon England meets the mysterious world of myths and legends, gods and monsters our ancestors believed in.This is the world as it might have been had those stories been true…

Experiencing disturbing episodes of déjà-vu, eleven year old Tom believes he is going mad. Then, he meets the adventurer Septimus Mason, who shows him that he is a “Walker” – someone who can transport himself to other times and places. Septimus explains that these abilities could be removed leaving him, once more, an ordinary schoolboy. Given the hurt these talents have caused, the choice would seem easy enough, but it is not so simple. In dreams, Tom has experienced life as other “Walkers” in times of mortal danger: Edward Dyson killed at the Battle of Isandlwana, 1879; Mary Brown who perished in the Great Fire of London, 1666; and finally Charlie Hawker, a sailor who was drowned on a U-boat in 1943. Reluctantly agreeing to travel back in time and rescue them, Tom has three dangerous adventures before returning to the present day. Tom’s troubles have only just started, however, for he has now drawn the attention of powerful individuals who seek to use him to change history and to bend it to their will. This leads to a struggle wherein Tom’s family are obliterated from existence and Tom must make a choice between saving them and saving his entire world.The Hourglass Institute Series is a Time Travel adventure for Young Adults: Time Travel Sounds like fun until you try it. Prepare yourself for a thrilling dash through history as your read about the adventures of Tom and the Hourglass Institute.

Reading bedtime stories to her young children inspired Jane Pilgrim to begin to creating her own stories inspired by the farm animals that she had known and loved as a child on Exmoor and in the Lake District. She purposely set out to tell stories which were appealing and friendly and not at all frightening. Her children loved these tales and begged her for more. Jane began writing them down and soon had a collection of warm and enchanting tales from Blackberry Farm. Jane Pilgrim’s delightful farm characters and their many adventures are vividly brought to life by the gloriously colorful illustrations of F Stocks May. The result is a volume of timeless stories which have enthralled generations of children and will continue to weave their magic for generations to come.Stories include:Postman JoeMrs. NibbleEmily the GoatLittle MarthaNaughty GeorgeHenry Goes VisitingMother Hen and MaryErnest Owl Starts a SchoolA Bunny in TroubleMrs. Nibble Moves HouseThe Adventures of WalterWalter Duck and WinifredSports Day at Blackberry FarmPoor Mr. NibbleLucy Mouse Keeps a SecretSam SparrowSaturday at Blackberry FarmMr. Mole Takes ChargeMrs. Squirrel and HazelMr. Nibble Calls a DoctorRusty the SheepdogThe Birthday PicnicHide and Seek at Blackberry FarmSnow at Blackberry FarmChristmas at Blackberry Farm

Toys help fairies after they fall in a pond in The Real Fairy Doll. A fairy helps a doll after she is hurt in Visitors in the Night.Charming stories about animals, fairies, toys, pixies and children, these Enid Blyton classics are sure to become a favorite in everyone's home and library. Just the right length for reading at bedtime or quiet moment, each book contains two stories in an attractive and child-friendly package. The stories are filled with magic and adventure to capture the imagination of young and old alike.

This magical series of fairy tales brings together 12 well-loved, traditional favorites in one beautiful collection. Fully illustrated throughout, these books are beautifully detailed interpretations of the familiar tales. The enchanting images bring the traditional stories to life in vibrant full color giving these children’s classics a fresh look that will last a lifetime.

Everyone is searching for pieces of 'The Crown of Knossos:' historical artefacts which when assembled allow control over all of history in this and in the Twisted reality. The Hourglass Institute, Redfeld's masters and even the Directorate are soon in the hunt. One by one the pieces are found but eventually Tom and the others discover who is really after The Crown and what their motivations are. It is only then that they realise the extent of the danger, for 'Yesterday's Treasures' can mean the destruction of tomorrow.Yesterday's Treasures is the sequel to Tomorrow's Guardian.The Hourglass Institute Series is a Time Travel adventure for Young Adults: Time Travel Sounds like fun until you try it. Prepare yourself for a thrilling dash through history as your read about the adventures of Tom and the Hourglass Institute.

The Magician lives in Puddle Lane and his magic dust conjures up the Griffle and the Griffle, makes mice fly and talk, makes dragons appear, in fact, causes all sorts of strange disasters and wonderful surprises. No – Puddle Lane is no ordinary street!!Stories in this volume:The Magic BoxThe Magic BalloonsMrs. Pitter-Patter and the MagicianOld Mr. GotobedPeter Puffle’s Mouse

In this fourth story of the series, we join the three shipwrecked pirates, Ben, Roderick and Greg, as they set sail for the Island of the Mer-people – after a little help from the magical golden Griffin. A friendly blue sea-horse soon joins in the fun, but their voyage won’t be plain-sailing as the monstrous Wild Pirates and the scary sea-dragon are on their trail…