Larry Hayes

This creepy, page-turning middle grade horror novel about a boy whose nightmares come to life is guaranteed to scare even the bravest readers. Having your dreams become real sounds fun . . . until it's only ever the super bad nightmares that come true. And after I accidentally dreamed my parents out of reality, these nightmares are the only hope I have of finding them again. To find clues about my parents' disappearance, my best friends, Squid and Cass, and I investigate the paranormal. We discover an urban legend about a girl whose body remained perfect even after death. Rumor is, she's a banshee--a terrifying creature with the power of prophecy whose unearthly scream could drive anyone who hears it to instant madness. But when the banshee appears in my dreams and I accidentally hear her scream, I see a vision of Squid. My best friend, dead. Now it's up to me to unravel the mystery of the banshee's curse, or risk losing the only family I have left.

The unusual creak of a floorboard, a flash of light in the dark and the eerie breeze from a closed window … We've all heard tales of phantoms and spooks haunting old buildings, but how many of them can be linked back to real people, real lives and real history? From the ghostly phantoms who walk the grounds at the Tower of London to a haunted maze at Hampton Court Palace, these spine-tingling tales of ghosts, ghouls and unexplained occurrences will bring history to life in the eeriest way possible. Made in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, this stunning and spooky collection features eleven gripping stories from bestselling, award-winning and rising-star authors including: Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Alexia Casale, Joseph Coelho, Larry Hayes, Jim Helmore, Catherine Johnson, Sophie Kirtley, E. L. Norry, Imogen Russell Williams, Jasmine Richards and Sam Sedgman. Along with stunning, atmospheric illustration from Pam Smy, this unique collection is sure to keep readers of every age up long past their bedtimes ...

A new nightmare. A deadly premonition. After a horrifying vision of the future, Finnegan Quick must fix his fate before it finally catches up to him. A pulse-pounding horror story by Laugh Out Loud Book Award winner Larry Hayes. By night, Finnegan Quick has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE. Unfortunately for him, after dreaming his parents out of reality, his nightmares are the only hope he has of one day finding them again. To discover the truth of his parents’ disappearance, Finn investigates the paranormal with his best friends, Squid and Cass. Their only lead is a mysterious urban legend about a girl in Ireland whose body remained perfect, even after death. Rumour is, she was a banshee – a terrifying creature with the power of prophecy - whose unearthly scream, it was said, could drive anyone who heard it to instant madness. That very night, Finn finds out why. In his dreams, he finds the banshee. He hears her scream and with it, sees a vision of the future. Squid. His best friend. Face down in water, dead. In the waking world, Finn is left with no choice: unravel the mystery of the Banshee’s curse, or risk losing the only family he has left…A creepy, page-turning read for horror fans everywhere. Scares GUARANTEED.

In this terrifying and hilarious middle grade horror novel, perfect for fans of THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH, a boy whose nightmares come to life must learn to face his fears. You probably shouldn't read this book. Because it's going to get creepy fast. So if you're someone who talks tough but still needs a light on when you go to bed-do yourself a favor and read something else. I'm not judging you. I sleep with all the lights on. And you will too when you know what I know. Because you know all the stuff we're afraid of? Vampires and werewolves and zombies and creepy little kids on tricycles who suck out your soul? They're real. They come for us every time we fall asleep. And the only reason they haven't gotten you yet? It's because of people like me, Finnegan Quick. When I fall asleep, I see things. Horrible things. Monsters. And then the monsters come alive and take things. They stole my dog. They kidnapped my parents. And now they're coming for my Gran. But I'm done letting these monsters take the people I love. I'm not hiding anymore. This time, I'm going to fight back.

Packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids, this hilarious guide to growing up is perfect for any child who wants to have fun, be challenged and outsmart a grown-up! Ever wondered how to not laugh when someone farts, how to invent an epic game or even how to decode grown-up lies? Or are you just fed up with grown-ups thinking they know more than you? Then this is the book for you! This funny and accessible guide has 101 creative and funny ways to outsmart adults! A hilarious book from the author of the How to Survive... series, this fact-packed non-fiction book is perfect for fans of Adam Kay, Matt Lucas and the Tom Gates series.

‘I absolutely loved this book! Genuinely chilling and a little bit gory … such a fun read’ – Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake.‘The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick is the scary, gross-out kid's adventure of your dreams, with charming characters and plenty of creepy monsters! Don't sleep on this one.’ - Trevor Henderson, creator of Siren Head and author of ScarewavesBy night, Finn has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE! A gripping horror story for readers of 10 and over, by Laugh Out Loud Book Award winner Larry Hayes. Finnegan Quick is haunted by nightmares. They’re so bad, he’s terrified of going to sleep. Because Finn’s dreams change the waking world too. He’s already lost his mum, his dad, his dog, even his shadow. And now they’re coming for his gran, the only family he’s got left. Then a mysterious girl starts appearing in his dreams, helping Finn fight back against the creatures in his nightly adventures. On the first day of the new term, she turns up at school, right there in real life, in the lunch queue! Cass tells Finn that she has come to solve the mystery of Finn’s missing parents. Together with Finn’s geeky best friend Squid, they travel through the nightmare world, battling goblins, ghosts and zombies. Finn, Cass and Squid are a sparky, wise-cracking trio, but even together, can they prove to be a match for the creatures of the night? If Finnegan Quick is to save the people he cares about most, he has to remember the lesson his gran has been teaching him all his life. He must learn to face his fears – or be destroyed by them!‘Stuffed full of awesome adventure and superior supernatural chills' – Keith Gray, author of The Climbers and Creepers

The third book in the hilarious out-of-this-world adventure for readers aged 8+ â?? this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, Andy Griffiths and Star Wars! Illustrated throughout by the brilliantly funny Katie Abey.

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The second book in the out-of-this-world adventure series from author Larry Hayes and illustrator Katie Abey.  The perfect read for fans of David Solomons, Tom Gates and Back to the Future!

A hilarious new middle-grade adventure series from new talent Larry Hayes. For fans of Sam Copeland, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Maz Evans. Highly illustrated throughout by the brilliant Katie Abey.

What would you do if your child suffered with something so severe it affected every aspect of his life? Susie Dunham, Midwestern mom and former nurse, never suspected her son Michael was anything but a typical college student with big dreams until he developed schizophrenia shortly after his 21st birthday. The Dunham family quickly becomes immersed in the nightmare world of mental illness in America: psychiatric wards, a seemingly indifferent nursing staff, and the trial-and-error world of psychotropic meds. Michael's ultimate recovery and remission comes with plenty of traumatic incidents involving both ignorance and stigma, but his courage and quest for dignity will inspire all readers. "Susie Dunham's heroic, heart-rending story is a beacon of light in the darkness of insanity. It shows that recovery is hard-won but possible for people who develop schizophrenia, despite a media that sensationalizes them, a society that shuns them, and a dysfunctional mental healthcare system that fails them miserably." --Patrick Tracey, author of Stalking Irish Madness: Searching for the Roots of My Family's Schizophrenia "Every person in a leadership position needs to take the time to read this moving story of triumph over adversity." --State Representative John Adams, Ohio House Minority Whip "The fact that Michael bravely fought this disease, picked up the pieces and moved beyond it, should give others hope that one day schizophrenia will be seen as a treatable disease with no stigma attached." --Sharon Goldberg, News & Reviews Editor,"NYC Voices" A Journal for Mental Health Advocacy "Beyond Schizophrenia: Michael's Journey is a book that I couldn't put down. The story of Michael's parents Susie and Mark who support their son both in good times and bad really touched me. I really like the way the symptoms of schizophrenia are explained clearly." --Bill MacPhee, Founder/CEO of SZ Magazine Also available in trade paperback and eBook editions Learn more at www. SusieDunham.org From the Reflections of America Series at Modern History Press www. ModernHistoryPress.com PSY022050 Psychology: Psychopathology - Schizophrenia BIO026000 Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs MED105000 Medical / Psychiatry / General