Download or read book The Incredible Dadventure 2 The Mumbelievable Challenge written by Dave Lowe and published by Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five days, five tasks, no technology. How will Holly survive in the woods? Holly's second 'dadventure' is a screen-free challenge - Mum has packed her and Dad off to a log cabin in Fir Forest for five days with NO technology. There are other people camping in the woods, though - Zeb and his show-off dad who are camping 'properly' in tents and fishing for their dinner. Holly's dad is treating her like a baby and being more embarrassing than ever, but Zeb and Holly soon hit it off and enjoy exploring the forest together. A few days in Zeb's dad goes missing, and they discover there is a bear on the loose from the local safari park. It's up to Holly and her new friend to work together, save the day and prove themselves to their fathers - all without their phones or any tech gadgets! The second story in the 'Dadventure' series, a perfect family story or read-alone for fans of David Baddiel and THE 13-STOREY TREEHOUSE.
Download or read book The Incredible Dadventure 3 The Spectacular Holly Day written by Dave Lowe and published by Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.. This book was released on 2017-08-24 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dad's taking Holly on one of his travel-writing trips - to Malaysia! Holly can't wait to explore all the new sights, sounds and smells Asia has to offer. But Dad has other things in mind . . . Instead of exploring the jungles, he's busy making the most of the free spa and sticking Holly in the dreaded Adventure Club. If Holly wants a real adventure, she's going to have to find it herself. The third in the 'Dadventure' series, a perfect family story or read-alone for fans of David Baddiel and THE 13-STOREY TREEHOUSE.
Download or read book The Incredible Dadventure written by Dave Lowe and published by Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holly's dad is an explorer, having amazing adventures all over the world, while Holly is stuck at home with her mum, her baby brother and the dog. Now Dad's on a new expedition and he'll miss her tenth birthday. She's not happy - until she finds out that he's planned a special treasure hunt, just for her. She has ten days to complete ten tasks - some silly, some tricky and some downright terrifying. Maybe life at home isn't quite so boring after all. The first story in the 'Dadventure' series, a perfect family story or read-alone for fans of David Baddiel and THE 13-STOREY TREEHOUSE.
Download or read book The Day My Butt Went Psycho written by Andy Griffiths and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young boy embarks on an epic journey across the land to reclaim his runaway butt in this hilarious beginning to a bestselling trilogy. Zack Freeman is ready to tell his story . . . the story of a brave young boy and his crazy runaway butt. The story of a crack butt-fighting unit called the B-team, a legendary Butt Hunter’s formidable daughter, and some of the ugliest and meanest butts ever to roam the face of the Earth. A story of endurance that takes Zack on an epic journey across the Great Windy Desert, through the Brown Forest, and over the Sea of Butts before descending into the heart of an explosive buttcano to confront the biggest, ugliest, and meanest butt of them all! Praise for The Day My Butt Went Psycho “Griffith’s fun gross-out adventure novel follows Zack Freeman, who awakens to see his rear end leaping out the window to lead a bum rally . . . Young readers will likely get a kick out of it all (there’s even a glossary included).” —Publishers Weekly
Download or read book My Hamster is a Genius written by Dave Lowe and published by Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First in a hilarious six-book series about a highly unusual pet hamster. Nine-year-old Ben Jinks wants a pet, but a talking hamster wasn't on his wish list. When his mum says he has to prove he's responsible in order to get his TV back, he resolves to make the best of it. What he wasn't expecting was a grumpy talking hamster who can do his maths homework! Ben's marks shoot up, but his teacher - the nasty Beardy McCreedy - is suspicious, and bets Ben's dad that Ben can't pass a maths test without cheating. Ben is sure he is doomed, but with Stinky's help - and some disgusting maths props - maybe he can prove his nasty teacher wrong . . . Illustrated throughout with black and white artwork by The Boy Fitz Hammond.
Download or read book My Hamster is an Astronaut written by Dave Lowe and published by Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.. This book was released on 2018-10-18 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Benjamin Jinks is a normal boy who hates maths, but dreams of sending his hamster into space. Stinky is a hamster-genius, who has grudgingly accepted Ben's challenge . . . But can the pair win the science fair prize ahead of their scheming neighbours? Or will their experiment bring them back down to Earth with a bump? New talent Dave Lowe's second adventure is brilliantly brought to life by illustrator Mark Chambers in this hilarious read.
Download or read book Nicholas in Trouble written by René Goscinny and published by Phaidon. This book was released on 2013 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth book in the series about the much-loved cheeky French schoolboy and his friends. In this new collection of adventures, things are never easy for Nicholas and his gang: the shopkeeper won't let them buy chocolate, their teacher won't let them play Geoffrey's fantastic new game and Jeremy is none to pleased about the appearance of his new little brother. This international classic in children's fiction by Jean-Jacques Sempé (b.1932) and René Goscinny (1926 - 77) is now available to English-speaking children worldwide in a delightful translation by Anthea Bell. It features 16 stories written by one of the most successful children's authors of all time, with illustrations by one of today's best-loved illustrators. Aimed at readers from 7 upwards, these stories will be enjoyed by adults and children alike.
Download or read book The Alarmist written by Dave Lowe and published by Victoria University Press. This book was released on 2022-07-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: alarmist (pre 2020): Someone who exaggerates a danger and so causes needless worry or panic.alarmist (post 2020): Someone who justifiably raises the alarm about a global danger to Earth's biosphere.His research was urgent fifty years ago. Now, it' s critical.In the early 1970s, budding Kiwi scientist Dave Lowe was posted at an atmospheric monitoring station on the wind-blasted southern coast of New Zealand' s North Island. On a shoestring salary he measured carbon in the atmosphere, collecting vital data towards what became one of the most important discoveries in modern science.What followed was a lifetime' s career marked by hope and despair. As realisation dawned of what his measurements meant for the future of the planet, Dave travelled the world to understand more about atmospheric gases, along the way programming some of the earliest computers, designing cutting-edge equipment and conducting experiments both dangerous and mind-numbingly dull. From the sandy beaches of California to the stark winters of West Germany, the mesas of the Rocky Mountains and an Atlantic voyage across the equator, Dave has faced down climate deniers, foot-dragging bureaucracy and widespread comp
Download or read book My Hamster s Got Talent written by Dave Lowe and published by Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.. This book was released on 2018-10-18 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surely a talking hamster must win the prize for 'Most Talented Pet'? But how can Ben enter without giving away the secret? Skateboarding offers a route to success, but events take a turn for the worse when Stinky goes missing. Never mind the competition, Ben wants his best friend back. MY HAMSTER IS A GENIUS was shortlisted for the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2013
Download or read book Squirrel Boy vs the Bogeyman written by Dave Lowe and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walter Kettle is just an ordinary boy until he is bitten on the bottom by a radioactive squirrel. From that moment, whenever he eats a nut, Walter Kettle becomes Squirrel Boy. There's an explosion at the town's nuclear power plant. A week later, after eating his mum's nut roast, Walter realises something very strange is happening to him. Meanwhile, on the other side of town, Jeremy Winkle-Mann Grub is picking his nose. When he inserts a finger into his nostril, he accidently inserts a bug (a bug that has recently been living in the armpit of an aforementioned radioactive squirrel), and Jeremy becomes The Bogeyman. When The Bogeyman embarks on a series of thefts, Walter is the only one who can stop him.
Download or read book Nicholas on Holiday written by René Goscinny and published by Phaidon Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicholas on Holiday is part of the acclaimed series of classic and much-loved stories about the endearing exploits of the cheeky French schoolboy, Nicholas. All the stories in this volume take place by the sea, during the summer holidays. There are eventful fishing trips, treasure hunts in the middle of the night and a whole new gang of friends with whom Nicholas can get into trouble.
Download or read book Squirrel Boy Vs the Squirrel Hunter written by Dave Lowe and published by . This book was released on 2015-05 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After recovering from his recent gruesome battle with the Bogeyman, Squirrel Boy is called back into action and forced to face his most fearsome foe: the Squirrel Hunter. The Squirrel Hunter has been terrorising squirrels in the local park but the squirrel tail he most wants to nail to his wall is Walter's. Will Walter be able to save the rapidly depleting squirrel population and most importantly his own skin?
Download or read book The Parent Agency written by David Baddiel and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boy travels to an alternate world where kids get to choose their own parents in this zany, internationally bestselling adventure, which combines the be-careful-what-you-wish-for humor of The Chocolate Touch with the classic appeal of Roald Dahl. Barry Bennett is sick of his parents. They’re boring, they’re too strict, and it’s their fault his name is Barry. So he makes a wish for better ones—and is whisked away to the Parent Agency, where kids get to pick out their perfect parents. For Barry, this seems like a dream come true. But as he’s about to discover, choosing a new mom and dad isn’t as simple as it sounds… The Parent Agency is the first children’s book by British author and comedian David Baddiel, and it includes illustrations by Roald Dahl Funny Prize–winning artist Jim Field.
Download or read book Horrible Histories Savage Stone Age written by Terry Deary and published by Scholastic UK. This book was released on 2016-02-04 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers can discover all the facts about the SAVAGE STONE AGE such as what they used instead of toilet paper, why a hole in the skull is good for headaches and how to make a Stone Age mummy. With a bold new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. Revised by the author and illustrated throughout to make HORRIBLE HISTORIES more accessible to young readers.
Download or read book Birthday Boy written by David Baddiel and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hilarious rollercoaster ride of pure entertainment for 9+ readers everywhere, Birthday Boy is the new Baddiel Blockbuster: featuring David’s inimitable and award-winning combination of wish-fulfilment, heart and hilarity, all brought to life by regular collaborator Jim Field’s witty, stylish illustrations.
Download or read book How To Write Great Music Understanding the Process from Blank Page to Final Product written by Dave Lowe and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-08-31 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insight into the process of composition from first idea to final product, including real-world examples and a composition toolkit containing hundreds of decisions or choices that can be made while composing. The ideal companion for anyone interested in writing great music.
Download or read book Local Authorities and the Social Determinants of Health written by Adrian Bonner and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2020-10-14 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As many social inequalities widen, this is a crucial survey of local authorities’ evolving role in health, social care and wellbeing. Health and social and public policy experts review structural changes in provision and procurement, and explore social determinants of health including intergenerational needs and housing. With detailed assessments of regional disparities and case studies of effective strategies and interventions from local authorities, this collaborative study addresses complex issues (Wicked Issues), considers where responsibility for wellbeing lies and points the way to future policy-making. The Centre for Partnering (CfP) is a key outcome of this innovative review along with Bonner’s previous work Social Determinants of Health (2017).
