Books published by publisher Peter Allerton Publishing

Little Stevie Stark has a secret superpower. However, he has only ever used it in his imagination but one day at school he has to use it for real! Can he save himself and his friends from big bullies, mean teachers and overly friendly girls? Will he survive his most difficult day ever without anybody discovering his secret?Find out about a boy’s attempts to turn his fantasy of becoming an unusual superhero into reality in this funny children’s chapter story book for Primary School kids of all ages to enjoy. Parents and teachers will also like reading this humorous story, while it’s suitable for reluctant readers too.(for ages 6-9: 4500 words)Here's an excerpt from Chapter Two: ‘Fartboy’ Stevie secretly called himself. Sometimes, when his parents were out, he would draw a large ‘F’ on the front of his pajamas and wear a sheet around his shoulders like Superman’s cape, flying around the house by using his jet-butt and fighting imaginary criminals with his amazing bottom smells.His biggest dream was to do this in real life. Stevie wanted to be able to use his clever little bottom to fire a smell in any direction – and at almost any distance – he liked. He tried practising his smell-making skills whenever he was alone, which meant his bedroom eventually smelled so bad that nobody ever went in there, not even his pet dog!Then one day at school, Stevie found he needed to use his rumbling powers again, and more than ever before. It was a day that he would never forget...The story also includes the bonus poem (or 'Pooem'): 'Who Dunnit? (A smelly classroom mystery)'A ‘who dunnit?’ rhyming mystery about Stevie's classmates whom he suspects of making a smell, while phonetically covering the alphabet at the same time!www.peterallertonwriter.blogspot.co.uk

The alien infiltration was almost perfect. Most people went about their lives believing the news, and that wars, child abuse, white supremacy, genocide and pandemics were the happenstance of their imperfect world. There is only one obscure clue. In 2009 a house fire in far off New Zealand where twenty people considered UFO freaks by their neighbours, are missing, presumed dead. Only one teenager has apparently survived and he is being interviewed by police. They need him contained. Quietly. This is his story.Sam Kahu is the New Zealand Maori teenager, and he is not talking. To lesbian Detective Constable Sue Williams from youth aid he seems both strangely together and strangely worried by something that has nothing to do with him becoming an orphan. And how does he seem to know more about her than she really likes. Is Sam mad, or can he prove his claims?Initiation is the first book of Changels Genesis: Origins of Resistance, a single story in six parts. This is the origin story of the Changels: six teens with remarkable powers and technology engaged in a bitter struggle for the peaceful multicultural future of the earth. Some may call it fantasy, others science fiction. Some might call it superheroes. There are elements too of coming-of-age, travel, romance, mystery, spiritual, and large dollops of fact. This is a story that dodges in and out of the truth in its exploration of themes surrounding our understanding of genetic inheritance. A story about racism, pandemics and globalisation in a time of racism, pandemics and globalisation.

John is in a happy mood as his parents are about to take him away on a mystery Christmas holiday. However, the trip is much more mysterious than anyone ever planned and John soon finds himself in danger in the most unlikely of places!What starts out as a happy family holiday soon becomes a crazy nightmare in this funny children’s chapter story book for Primary School kids of all ages to enjoy. Parents and teachers will also like reading this humorous story, while it’s suitable for reluctant readers too.(for ages 7-11: 6700 words)Here's an excerpt from Chapter Three: Suddenly, the light disappeared. ‘It’s gone out now dad.’‘Well yes I can see that.’ His voice became a whisper.They waited for a moment.Tap, tap, tap.‘AARGH!’ they screamed. Albert barked.They all turned around and looked through the back window. The light suddenly came back on to reveal an old lady’s face right outside the car.‘AAARGH!’Albert’s bark turned into a whine.She gave a toothless smile, deep wrinkles creasing all over her face.‘Can I help you?’ she croaked.www.peterallertonwriter.blogspot.co.uk

A couple of Poos find themselves in danger after being ‘born’ into the outside world. On a first day full of drama, they have to survive some unexpected problems while also trying to 'stick' together!See the world through the eyes of a Poo in this funny children’s chapter story book for Primary School kids of all ages to enjoy. Parents and teachers should also like reading this humorous story, while it’s good for reluctant readers too.This book also features follow-up questions includes the bonus poem (or 'Pooem') 'Your Poo & You', about our differences in the shape (literally) of our poos.(approx. age 6-9: 2250 words)Here's an excerpt from Chapter Poone:'Maybe we can find another dog’s bottom to hide inside?’ Mrs Poo wondered.‘Ah, that’s a fine idea!’ Mr Poo gave his wife a squelchy hug, then shouted ‘Look out!’ and threw her to the ground.Out of nowhere, a gigantic pair of two-legged monsters came running towards them. The Poos froze on the spot, terrified. The monsters were moving too fast for them to get out of the way.‘Urgh, dog poo!’ one shouted as she saw the Poos right in front of them. ‘Argh!’ screamed the other as she jumped over Mrs Poo. ‘That’s horrible, I nearly ruined my new jogging shoes!’‘Hey, less of the horrible thank you, that’s my wife!’ Mr Poo shouted angrily after them.www.peterallertonwriter.blogspot.co.uk

A poor farm girl gets some unexpected help from a gremlin, very with surprising results! There's magic, humor, drama and maybe even a little romance all rolled into this not-so-traditional children's fairy-tale!Discover the most unusual rags-to-riches story ever in this funny children’s short chapter story book for Primary School kids of all ages to enjoy. Parents and teachers will also like reading this humorous story, while it’s suitable for newly-confident and reluctant readers too.(for ages 6-9: 2500 words)Here's an excerpt from Chapter One: The girl lost her balance, tripped and fell backwards, landing on something soft and squishy.To her surprise, it shouted ‘Get off me!’‘Woah, a talking snake!’ she said in disbelief.She looked down and noticed a pair of pointy little green ears poking out from under her bottom. Attached to the ears was a little round green head, with a long pointy nose, big round eyes and chubby little cheeks.‘Urgh! What kind of snake are you?’ she shrieked.‘I’m not a snake! I’m a gremlin, and now I’m a rather flat gremlin – so please get your big smelly bottom off me!’'BIG'?www.peterallertonwriter.blogspot.co.uk

'The Smell of Poo' Children's Book Collection: All FIVE 'Smell of Poo' stories!!!!!(19000 words in total, for ages 6-12)These funny and varied children’s chapter story books are for Primary School kids of all ages to enjoy. Parents and teachers will also like reading these humorous stories, while they are good for newly-confident and reluctant readers too! They might sometimes be a little disgusting but they may also make you think a bit as well...Included: The MisAdventures of Mr & Mrs PooA couple of Poos find themselves in trouble after being ‘born’ into the outside world. On a first day full of drama, will they survive the many dangers they face while trying to 'stick' together? Stanley and the Poo MonsterA boy’s attempts to stop being bullied at school go wrong in a big way! From being teased to trying to save the people teasing him, Stanley gets help from an unlikely wizard, meets an unusually scary monster, and has a day that will change his life forever... The Poo PrincessA poor farm girl gets unexpected help from a gremlin, with surprising results! There's humor, drama, magic and maybe even a little romance all rolled into this not-so-traditional children's fairy tale! The Secret Adventures of Fart BoyLittle Stevie Stark has a secret superpower. However, he has only ever used it in his imagination but one day at school he has to use it for real! Can he save himself and his friends from big bullies, mean teachers and over-friendly girls? Will he survive his most difficult day ever without anybody discovering his secret? Ghost Poo and the Haunted ToiletJohn is in a happy mood as his parents are about to take him away on a mystery Christmas holiday. However, the trip takes an unexpected turn and he soon finds himself in danger in the most unlikely of places!The collection also includes the bonus poems (or 'Pooems'): Who Dunnit? (A smelly classroom mystery)A ‘who dunnit?’ rhyming mystery where Stevie suspects his classmates of making a smell, while phonetically covering the alphabet at the same time. Your Poo & YouA poem about our differences and self-acceptance in the shape (literally) of our poos!Each of the 'Smell of Poo' stories and poems also feature a set of reflective 'follow-up questions' at the end.I hope you will enjoy reading this collection as much as I enjoyed writing it!www.peterallertonwriter.blogspot.co.uk

Michael, Harry and Sam are brats. Their teachers know it, their classmates know it, even their own parents know it! They are so rude and naughty that their mothers go looking for help from the most unlikely of characters, but when their plan starts to go horribly wrong, they must try to save their sons - and themselves - before it's too late!Find out how (and how not) to deal with brats in this funny children’s chapter story book for Primary School kids of all ages to enjoy. Parents and teachers will also like reading this humorous story, while it’s suitable for reluctant readers too.(for ages 7-11: 7400 words)Here's an excerpt from Chapter Four: ‘Hello to you too, my dears’ croaked the creature, his long pointy ears and nose moving as he spoke. ‘I believe we talked on the phone.’The three mothers stayed silent, too shocked to talk.‘Hmph, it’s always the way with you parents. Screaming and staring. But it’s alright, you’ll get used to me soon enough... They always do.’ He gave them a wink with one of his big round eyes.Still the mothers didn’t speak. They didn’t even move. They just stood there staring at the creature, mouths wide open.‘Is it my green skin? Or is it my rather pointy yet handsome features?’ As he smiled his face became full of wrinkles. His skin looked as rough as sandpaper. ‘Come now ladies, I am a respected Doctor. Now tell me, what is my name?’www.peterallertonwriter.blogspot.co.uk

A boy’s attempts to stop being bullied go wrong in a big way! From being teased to by everyone to trying to save the people who teased him, Stanley receives help from an unlikely wizard, meets a most unusual monster and has a day that will change his life forever...Follow a boy’s accidentally amazing adventure in this funny children’s chapter story book for Primary School kids of all ages to enjoy. Parents and teachers should also like reading this humorous story, while it’s suitable for reluctant readers too.(approx. ages 7-10: 2850 words)Here's an excerpt from Chapter One: One afternoon, after being teased all day at school, and on his way to being teased and ignored all evening at home, Stanley didn’t want to carry on walking. He stopped somewhere between his school and his house, sat down and began to cry.‘Why do people tease me?’ he sobbed. ‘What did I do to them?’Suddenly he heard footsteps, they were coming closer. He wiped his nose, rubbed his eyes and was about to stand up when a strange looking shadow appeared before him.He had seen that shape somewhere before. ‘Wow’ he whispered.www.peterallertonwriter.blogspot.co.uk

Helen has a big problem. She must help her dad become the next President of the League of Disgusting Gentlemen, but to do so she first has to win the most disgusting contest there has ever been! The question is... can she do it?Follow Helen as she tries to do the right thing while being stuck in a totally disgusting situation in this funny children’s chapter story book for Middle Grade Primary School kids to enjoy. Parents and teachers might like reading this humorous story too (which also features Follow-up questions) while it’s suitable for both newly confident and reluctant readers.For ages 9 to 13 (14000 words)For more information please visit www.peterallertonwriter.blogspot.co.ukHere’s an excerpt from the beginning of Chapter One:‘Let’s get out of here!’ she pleaded. But I couldn’t move. There I was standing on a bus, looking at some old lady’s teeth lying in a puddle of sick. I had the taste of the stink bomb still in my mouth and the sound of people vomiting ringing in my ears, while everyone else just stared at me as the driver shouted at us to get off. I shut my eyes for a moment. How did it come to this...?* * *It all started at my dad’s club. Only bad things ever seemed to start at that club. I don’t know why he loved it there so much. Maybe it was because when he was there, he could be himself. I mean truly be himself. Burping, farting, swearing, drinking, smoking, telling rude jokes, play-fighting with friends – all the things he enjoyed when he was younger but couldn’t anymore ‘because of society.’ That was what he’d always say. ‘It’s society’s fault!’ So he used to go to his club, every Friday evening, just to be disgusting with his disgusting friends.It was called The League of Gentleman, but over the years everyone came to know it as the most disgusting place in town and eventually gave it the nickname The League of Disgusting Gentlemen. It was for members only. And to be a member you usually had to be fat, bald, rich (or at least pretend to be), and really rather disgusting – well, that’s how it seemed to me anyway!

Jack has never had a wish come true! For his twelfth birthday, he decides enough is enough and while his family cheer and sing happy birthday to him, he secretly wishes that if none of his wishes can come true, then nobody else’s will either!However, Jack’s wish isn’t as secret as he thinks and it soon leads to him becoming involved in a titanic struggle between magical powers, and in the end he must choose which side to take and risk facing the consequences...For ages 7-12, or anybody else who’d like to read it! (14600 words)Here’s an excerpt from Chapter Two:I felt something tugging at one of the sleeves of my pyjamas. I yelled ‘What?’ and leapt out of bed, frantically looking around the room. The curtains were open again, and this time so was the window! I panicked.I was about to call for mum and dad when I felt something pulling at my sleeve once more. I waved my arms about, swinging them at whatever was doing it, and went for the light switch. But just as I did so, something began pulling at my leg too!I wanted to yell as loud as I could but nothing came out – I was too terrified to even make a sound! I desperately tried kicking my legs but it felt like they’d been tied up. Ah, I thought, it’s one of those weird dreams, like when you go to school without your pants on only to wake up still in bed, feeling somewhat relieved. So I waited to wake up but nothing was happening, other than me being pulled right out of my bedroom window!www.peterallertonwriter.blogspot.co.uk

After the shock of her UFO encounter DC Sue Williams wants to understand what Sam is involved in. Sam tells Sue how he came to Renwick House carefully leading her from the shallows of Earth's strangeness, with stories of how his friends from around the world came to New Zealand, into the depths, and the story of how Dr Prosperov's science experiments shook two worlds.Part Two of Changels Genesis (ASIN: B00BUZN08I)Follows from Initiation (ASIN: B00DCFR3B4)Hiding from deadly alien infiltrators Sam tells detective Sue Williams how six minority families, all needing refuge, and all with one psychic teenager ended up coming to live and work for the mysterious Russian financier Dr Gennady Prosperov at haunted Renwick House. Then how Dr Prosperov's amazing experiment in the abandoned lighthouse shocked two worlds.Like a traditional Maori cloak The Weaving tells how the stories of the Changels; the beautiful but troubled Iranian Baha'i, Tahira; the hunted black Louisianian, Ashley; the calm white Zimbabwean, Scotty; the pretty Vietnamese, Cam; and the enigmatic Russian, Dr Gennady Prosperov were woven together. But it was only when Dr Prosperov's physics experiments broke between dimensions that the truly strange extent of his conspiracy became clear.