Powell Claire

Jo and Dave haven't had a holiday in years. They've had other things on their plate: failed IVF, the death of Dave's mother, doing up the bathroom. So when Dave's flashy brother Teddy offers to fly in from Dubai and take them - along with his gorgeous young girlfriend and their curmudgeonly father - to a beachfront resort in the Med, the couple can hardly refuse. But while romance might be on the cards for some, Jo and Dave soon find that tensions don't disappear in paradise. In fact, they might just get worse.

The second book in the mischievous, laugh-out loud and charming ADVENTURES OF A POSTMOUSE series from a beloved and bestselling illustrator. Perfect for Easter reading!It's the day of the annual Fastest Feathers race in Little Ditch, but Marty Moose can’t stop to join in the fun – he’s got a very important parcel to deliver. The prize is a beautiful shining golden egg, and it's got to reach the finish line before the contestants do!But that’s not the only twist in the tail: Marty and Nibbles have to contend with ferret bandits who want the prize for themselves, and a pair of cheating ducks in a terrible case of fowl play.

"Charming and very funny. A wonderful caper, full of adventure, humour and admirable alliteration!" Dermot O''LearyThe first in a mischievous, laugh-out loud and charming illustrated series from a beloved and bestselling illustratorIt’s Marty Moose’s first day on the job as Postmouse. He’s ironed his uniform, polished his buttons and waxed his whiskers; he''s ready to go! But things take a tricky turn when he gets lost in Whisker Warren and needs rescuing by a doolally rabbit named Nibbles, and then gets caught in the crossfire of two less-than-neighbourly toads. Who knew postage could be so perilous!With lively, funny and characterful illustration and a brilliantly charming voice, this series is perfect for newly confident readers.

Šarapata Swiftová na osud neverí. Čo tam po tom, že si všetci jej príbuzní myslia, že je pre svoje meno predurčená robiť problémy? Šarapata vie, že môže byť tým, kým chce – pirátkou, prieskumníčkou, ba dokonca detektívkou. A veruže má šťastie. Na rodinnej stretávke sa ktosi z jej rodiny pokúsil zabiť arcitetu Schadenfreude a jej prípad musí niekto prešetriť. S pomocou sestier a návštevy Erf sa ujme prípadu. Pátranie po skrytom poklade, narastajúci počet vrážd a kopa podozrivých však vyšetrovanie značne skomplikujú. Dokáže Šarapata odhaliť vraha skôr, než na to doplatí zvyšok domácnosti? Naučí sa opísať samu seba vlastnými slovami aj napriek tomu, že žije v rodine, pre ktorú sú definície také dôležité?

The second instalment in a brilliantly clever, funny and highly illustrated murder mystery series The most troublesome thing about being a detective is that it is almost impossible to go on holiday. When Bonnie Montgomery finally gets a break from cracking cases as her alter-ego, Montgomery Bonbon, something terribly fishy happens the moment she and Grampa Banks arrive on Odde Island for half-term – and it's not just the smell of the harbour. There's been a mysterious death at Leerie Lighthouse, and what everyone assumed was an accident is setting Bonbon's moustache all a-quiver: a sure sign that something is Highly Suspicious. When a second death takes place on the other side of the island, Bonnie is sure the two are connected. But can she solve this case alone, or will she need double the detectives to solve double the murder?

A brilliantly funny young murder mystery from a rising stand-up comedian, podcaster and filmmaker - and exciting new talent in children's fiction. Many people go their whole lives without noticing anything that is afoot, amiss, or even untoward; without ever experiencing that toe-tingling, stomach-twisting sensation that a mystery is about to unfold. Not Bonnie Montgomery - the world's best detective. Not that anyone (other than Grampa Banks) has heard of her… But they might have heard of the great Montgomery Bonbon, the well-dressed gentleman detective who (apart from the hat and moustache) looks suspiciously like a 10-year-old girl. Their newest case: solving the mystery surrounding a highly suspicious death at the Hornville Museum. Together they'll interview some dodgy witnesses, scour the scene for clues and - above all - hope no one notices that Bonnie and Montgomery are never in the same room at the same time...

Zábavné dobrodružstvá temnovekého čarodejníka v modernom svete Merdyn Divoký prichádza z temnoveku. Je to najväčší černokňažník všetkých čias, ktorého za zlé správanie vyhnali do dvadsiateho prvého storočia. Rosa je celkom obyčajné dievča. Žije v Bashingforde, najnudnejšom meste na svete. Jej snom je dať do poriadku ich nešťastnú rodinu. Keď Rosa náhodou stretne Merdyna, zistí, že práve on by jej vedel poskytnúť to, čo potrebuje. Výmenou za čarovný elixír, ktorý by jej pomohol dať do poriadku ich nešťastnú rodinu, Rosa súhlasí, že pomôže Merdynovi zorientovať sa v zmätku moderného sveta. A to určite nebude jednoduché. Simon Farnaby je autorom viacerých mimoriadne obľúbených britských rodinných televíznych seriálov a filmov. U nás zožali veľký úspech filmy Paddington a Paddington 2, v ktorých si Farnaby aj zahral. Toto je jeho prvá kniha pre deti. Simon je nadšený amatérsky čarodejník a často ho možno nájsť v záhrade, kde (neúspešne) skúša zeleninové zaklínadlá. Claire Powell je úspešná ilustrátorka, ktorá rozbehla svoju umeleckú dráhu v špajze. Rodičia jej ju potom prerobili na útulný ateliérik. Pôvodne sa venovala tvorbe pre veľké televízne kanály, kým ju návšteva výstavy detských kníh nepriviedla späť k ilustrátorstvu. Claire žije a pracuje v Londýne, v ateliéri iba o trošičku väčšom ako špajza. Z anglického originálu preložil Martin Štulrajter.

A Varázsló a sufnimban folytatása! Vanheldon, a vandálok királya nem lát a pipától, amióta Merdyn kővé változtatta a seregét. Bosszúvágyában ördögi tervet eszel ki: elrabolja Rose-t, visszaviszi a középkorba, és csaliként használja a varázslónak állított csapdában. De a lánya, akit a jövőbe küld, véletlenül Rose bátyját, Krist dugja a zsákjába. Uppsz! Rose és Bubi a fiú megmentésére indul, amihez először meg kell keresniük Merdynt a múltban, mert lássuk be, segítség nélkül egy modern lány elég nehezen boldogulna a középkorban. Főleg úgy, hogy valaki folyton fekete mágiával próbálja megállítani. Ja, és elég egy rossz mozdulat, hogy Rose-ék megváltoztassák a jövőt, ami azt jelentené... Nem, higgyétek el, abba jobb bele sem gondolni!

A brilliantly funny Christmas picture book from the bestselling author of Oi Frog! Listen and laugh along with the brilliant book and CD edition. 'Twas the night before the night before Christmas (That's Christmas Eve Eve). And Santa was wiping his brow on his sleeve. Green elves were sewing, Blue elves were counting, Red elves were carving, The pressure was mounting! It's the day before Christmas Eve and Santa is ever so busy ... he's got presents to wrap, reindeer to wake and a sleigh to start. But has he forgotten something? And, more importantly, will he be ready in time? Inspired by Clement C. Moore's classic festive poem, this hilarious, rhyming picture book is sure to have you ho ho ho-ing along with the CD!

A brilliantly funny Christmas picture book from the bestselling author of Oi Frog! Listen and laugh along with the brilliant book and CD edition. 'Twas the night before the night before Christmas (That's Christmas Eve Eve). And Santa was wiping his brow on his sleeve. Green elves were sewing, Blue elves were counting, Red elves were carving, The pressure was mounting! It's the day before Christmas Eve and Santa is ever so busy ... he's got presents to wrap, reindeer to wake and a sleigh to start. But has he forgotten something? And, more importantly, will he be ready in time? Inspired by Clement C. Moore's classic festive poem, this hilarious, rhyming picture book is sure to have you ho ho ho-ing along with the CD!

Rose, a teljesen átlagos tinilány véletlenül botlik ugyan Merdynbe, a sötét középkorból ideidőutazó boszorkánymesterbe, de rögtön tudja, hogy éppen őrá van szüksége. Egy bájitalért cserébe, amivel gatyába rázhatja szétesett családját, vállalja, hogy elkalauzolja Merdynt ebben a badar és kusza mai világban. (Például megtanítja neki, hogy a fürdőszobában álló, letakart csésze NEM mosdókagyló, hanem VÉCÉ, és nem jó ötlet arcot mosni benne.) Nincs is más dolga, mint beköltöztetni őt a sufniba anélkül, hogy az anyukája észrevenné, megtalálni Merdyn varázsbotját, és rájönni, hogyan küldheti vissza a sötét középkorba. Mindezt még azelőtt, hogy a morc boszorkánymester tűzgolyókkal kezdene dobálózni mérgében. Sima ügy!