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Books in Forbidden Files series

  • Wired Teeth

    Oisin McGann

    Paperback (O'Brien Press, March 1, 2008)
    Deep in the cellars of the O'Brien Press is a safe that contained stories too horrible to be read. But somebody has broken into that safe and the stories have been released. This is one of those Forbidden Files. Crazy dentists, secret agents and remote controlled braces - welcome to Jason's world! Jason McGinty's a bad kid - he pushes people around and his gang rule the schoolyard. But when he gets braces on his teeth, things start to get hard for him - his mouth looks awful, and worst of all he begins to hear voices that no one else can hear. Are the voices real, and do they anything to do with the braces? And who's the big, scary boy who looks so like Jason? Something sinister is going on. READ ONLY IF YOU DARE!
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  • The Book of Curses

    Conor Kostick, Julie Parker

    Paperback (O'Brien Press, Sept. 25, 2007)
    Deep in the cellars of the O'Brien Press is a safe that contained stories too horrible to be read. But somebody has broken into that safe and the stories have been released. This is one of those Forbidden Files. Alex Zwick never does what he is told. So when he finds a magic book, he just can't stop making wishes even after they go horribly wrong. Will the book outsmart Alex and his friend Emily? Will its chillingly evil laughter ring out yet again in triumph? Full of giant, venomous spiders, vengeful gnomes and themes from mythology, this is a scary but fun page-turner. Another creepy Forbidden File that should never have escaped - read only if you dare!
  • Diabolic Downloads

    Jim Halligan, Fabian Erlinghuser

    Paperback (O'Brien Press, Sept. 12, 2008)
    We all like to get something for free ... right? Free downloads of ringtones and pictures for your phone? Brilliant! Everybody is thrilled when Nicky Nixxon from Nixxter Express starts giving away free ringtones. Everybody except Jack Keely, that is. His phone is a wreck and couldn't download so much as a cold. But then, some gifts can come with strings attached. Jack soon finds out just how diabolic a free download can really be ...
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  • Forbidden Tales: Sword

    Da Chen

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Aug. 26, 2008)
    On the morning of Miu Miu's fifteenth birthday, her mother makes a startling revelation: Miu Miu's fate is to travel to the faraway city of Chang'an, avenge her father's death, and find her true love. But the evil emperor has other plans for her. Defeating him will take all of Miu Miu's courage, wit, and martial arts experience. Master storyteller Da Chen paints a vivid portrait of his native land in this classic tale of honor, adventure, and romance in ancient China.
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  • Forbidden Tales: Sword

    Da Chen

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Aug. 26, 2008)
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  • Forbidden Tales: Sword

    Da Chen

    Library Binding (HarperCollins, Sept. 1, 2008)
    On the morning of Miu Miu's fifteenth birthday, her mother makes a startling revelation: Miu Miu's fate is to travel to the faraway city of Chang'an, avenge her father's death, and find her true love. But the evil emperor has other plans for her. Defeating him will take all of Miu Miu's courage, wit, and martial arts experience. Master storyteller Da Chen paints a vivid portrait of his native land in this classic tale of honor, adventure, and romance in ancient China.
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  • The Poison Factory

    Oisín McGann

    (The O'Brien Press, Nov. 29, 2006)
    Deep in the cellars of the O'Brien Press is a safe that contained stories too horrible to be read. But somebody has broken into that safe and the stories have been released.This is one of those Forbidden Files.'They called it 'The Fart Factory', it smelled so bad. The Kanker & Byle Chemical Company was a towering heap of buildings and pipes and walkways, just piled on top of each other. Then somebody had stuck some chimneys on the top, like candles on the world's ugliest birthday cake'.When the Root Street Gang lose their football in the Kanker & Byle Chemical Factory, Gaz sends his little brother Joey in to get it back. And then they lose Joey. Faced with returning home without his brother and facing his Mam's wrath, Gaz has no choice but to lead his friends Hayley and Damo into the factory to find Joey and their football. But this is no ordinary factory, and in no time at all, Gaz, Hayley and Damo encounter the living dead, giant insects, and a man with the most disgusting job in the world. But there is an even worse fate awaiting them at the end of their search!
  • The Witch Apprentice

    Marian Broderick

    Paperback (O'Brien Press Ltd, Oct. 5, 2007)
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