O'Connell David

Adopted brothers Dribble the snail and Dash the firefly are back - this time facing a legendary slug pirate and his cursed booty! Third in the hilarious, highly illustrated black-and-white series for readers aged 6+ by David O'Connell. Dribble has a new invention: a Bubbler (made from superpowered midge farts), perfect for making fizzy drinks. Cool Nat promises to trial the invention in Grottibottigan's Juice Bar if the bros fetch him some seaweed from Bogbrush-on-Sea... But the treacherous pirate Captain Slugbeard is rumoured to have buried his treasure on the very beach they're going to. And he's placed a terrible curse of bad luck upon anyone who tries to nab his loot. At their hotel, the bros run into the naughty Dung Heap Gang, who are keen to sniff out the treasure. With the help of Dribble's latest invention, can Dribble and Dash beat the beetles and escape the curse. or will they fall into the clutches of pirates? And will Prudence the prawn - creepie crawlie of the sea - and Big Steve the sardine prove to be friends or foes? - Witty and brilliantly author-illustrated by David O'Connell, the illustrator behind Tom Vaughan's Hercules, Pip Bird's The Naughtiest Unicorn and many more. - Absolutely teeming with funny and clever illustrations, perfect for fans of fiction and graphic novels alike. - Packed with a hilarious cast of characters in a world of minibeasts, mystery and mayhem!

An accessible, funny young fiction series from David O'Connell, starring a hilarious firefly and snail duo, highly illustrated in black and white. Perfect for readers aged 6-9 and fans of Jamie Smart, Toto the Ninja Cat and Dave Pigeon. Adoptive brothers Dribble the snail and Dash the firefly are on a tour of the local ant's nest to see the queen's crown jewels, when the dastardly dung beetles strike again and swipe the priceless Gumdrop of Destiny! Even worse? In the chaos, Dribble and Dash get trapped in the mysterious underground tunnels - some of which have may even lead to long-hidden kingdoms... And down there, some strange dragonflies have evolved into monster-like beasts! Can the duo beat the 'dragons' and unravel the mystery of WHO this stolen treasure truly belongs to... and get it back? The second instalment in the witty, brilliantly author-illustrated series from David O'Connell, the illustrator behind Tom Vaughan's Hercules, Pip Bird's The Naughtiest Unicorn, and many more. A winning blend of the chaos, wacky humour, adventure and comic-style art of graphic novels like Bunny vs Monkey and Investigators, and a more traditional, wittily written fiction story. A laugh-out-loud tale packed with hilarious characters and teeming with doodles - with a super-fun choose-your-own-adventure chapter!

Hercules Braver may seem like a regular kid, but he is (secretly) a Greek hero... His birth dad is Zeus himself! So, Herc's life will no doubt be filled with GLORY. But what about FORTUNE? It's the school holidays and Herc has so many plans... sailing a yacht, going on a cruise, and generally touring the world slaying monsters. But Mum tells him they're struggling to make ends meet, and the best she can manage is to send him to Young Explorers camp with his friend Pav. DISASTER! How can Herc make money? Invent something amazing? Win the lottery? Become a tech billionaire? He's on the case with Pav, Hatty and Natthew. But their schemes take them to some unexpected places... especially when vengeful Zeus finds out that Hercules and Mum might reveal his secret existence! Soon, Herc is facing the pranks of trickster god Hermes, rafting down a treacherous river, and dressing up as a donkey... Can he get his hands on the fortune he craves, or will he find that true riches lie in unexpected places? And can he and Mum finally get one over on the Greek Gods...? The third instalment in the bestselling series, this is a hilarious, accessible package brilliantly illustrated by David O'Connell. Ideal for fans of Louie Stowell's Loki, Maz Evans, Marvel's Thor films and Disney's Hercules. Hercules Braver's adventures in this book are loosely based on the next three Labours of Hercules, ideal for all young fans of Greek mythology! Heartfelt exploration Herc's relationship with his mum, heroines of Greek mythology, and what true riches might be.

“Funny . very stylish” - Irish Independent An accessible, funny, black-and-white highly illustrated young fiction series from David O'Connell, starring a hilarious firefly and snail duo. Perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Jamie Smart, Toto the Ninja Cat and Dave Pigeon. Dash is a little firefly. One of his wings is shorter than the other so he flies more slowly than everyone else, but that doesn't stop him getting where he wants to go. When he's happy, his bottom lights up! And he's happiest when he's eating custard and hanging out with his adoptive brother, Dribble the snail. Dribble is never in a hurry. He likes to invent things - and eat cabbage. He keeps all kinds of useful objects hidden inside his shell. They help to keep him out of trouble, which is never far away... Join our minibeast heroes on their first adventure as they foil a master criminal plot involving a crystal worm, ancient custard, a stolen Roboslug and some dastardly dung beetles... A witty, brilliantly author-illustrated project from David O'Connell, the illustrator behind Tom Vaughan's Hercules, Pip Bird's The Naughtiest Unicorn, and many more. A winning blend of the chaos, wacky humour, adventure and comic-style art of graphic novels like Bunny vs Monkey and Investigators, and a more traditional, wittily written fiction story. A laugh-out-loud tale packed with hilarious characters like Flattened Dominic the slug and Mr Truffle the ball of dung!

Hercules Braver has a secret: he's a real-life demigod! So, why does he seem so... ordinary? Most children of Zeus have some kind of superskill - like bravery, warrior skills or healing powers. Well, thanks to a wild boar (long story), Herc and his friends are off on a school trip to Greece. He's bound to discover his gift there - and even meet more of the gods! But after ending up neck-deep in horse poo, almost falling down a mountain and facing a fierce flock of ravens, this trip feels more like an epic voyage... What's really going on with the mysterious gods, Athena, Apollo and Ares? And will Hercules discover what makes him special? *Following up on Hercules: the Diary of a (Sort of) Hero, this is a hilarious, accessible package brilliantly illustrated by David O'Connell. * Ideal for fans of Louie Stowell's Loki, Maz Evans, Marvel's Thor films and Disney's Hercules. * Hercules Braver's adventures in this book are loosely based on the next three Labours of Hercules, ideal for all young fans of Greek mythology! * Heartfelt exploration of friendship, secret struggles and discovering your strengths and talents, even if they're unexpected.

If Hercules Braver is going to survive his new secondary school, he has to live up to his name, fast. He needs to become strong and tanned and popular, like a Greek hero. Not weak and pale and unpopular, like a Greek yoghurt. But his bid for popularity ends up saddling him with a set of impossible tasks ... like cleaning out the monster-riddled school pond, facing up to the school bully and finding the headmaster's missing cat. Then Herc's charming, impressive birth dad turns up after years living in Greece, and Hercules thinks his problems are solved. With God-like strength and awe-inspiring powers, could his dad even be ... the real Zeus?! And will Hercules learn what it truly means to be a hero? * A hilarious, accessible package brilliantly illustrated by David O'Connell. Ideal for fans of Louie Stowell's Loki, Maz Evans, Marvel's Thor films and Disney Hercules. * Hercules Braver's are loosely based on the first three Labours of Hercules, ideal for all young fans of Greek mythology! * Warm-hearted representation of blended families and alternate father figures.

Mira and Dave are so excited to go on a SCHOOL TRIP with all their Unicorn School friends! They're visiting the Baby Animal Rainbow Care Centre (BARCC for short) and can't wait to meet all the adorable baby animals. Will Dave eat all of his lunch on the bus? Will Raheem ever put down his quest clipboard? Will Mira meet a super-rare caticorn? One thing is for sure... a school trip with Dave the naughtiest unicorn is going to be one big adventure! Perfect for fans of The Worst Witch, The Adventures of Pug and Pamela Butchart. Pip Bird is a children's author living in London. When she's not writing magical stories, she dreams of going to Unicorn School and having her own Unicorn Best Friend Forever. The Naughtiest Unicorn series: The Naughtiest Unicorn The Naughtiest Unicorn at Sports Day The Naughtiest Unicorn and the School Disco The Naughtiest Unicorn at Christmas The Naughtiest Unicorn on a School Trip The Naughtiest Unicorn at the Beach The Naughtiest Unicorn and the Spooky Surprise

Jakub a jeho spolužiaci z piatej B aj piatej A súťažia v okresnom futbalovom turnaji pred očami tisícov divákov. Teda, možno nie tisícov, ale z hľadiska sa na nich pozerajú maminy a ockovia. Ako však majú ustrážiť tajomstvo pána Tajomného, keď sa najlepší triedny učiteľ v celom vesmíre premení na nezbednú malú príšerku? Nemôžu večne predstierať, že je maskot ich družstva. A je nad slnko jasnejšie, že príšerka nebude hrať podľa pravidiel!

Jakub a jeho spolužiaci z piatej B idú na slávnostné otvorenie Dobrodružného parku streleného Wilfa. Všetko je však ešte strelenejšie, keď sa ich triedny učiteľ pán Tajomný premení na príšerku a rozpúta hotové peklo! Jakub a jeho kamaráti musia naháňať príšerku po atrakciách od výmyslu sveta a donútiť ju, aby sa premenila späť na pána Tajomného, kým niekto nezistí o ich učiteľovi pravdu. Čaká vás divoká jazda ako na horskej dráhe!