Tim Collins

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Journey through the trials, tribulations and hilarities of fatherhood in this laugh-out-loud book of comic strips for dads everywhere. From those first moments of discovering parenthood is on the way, through the messy baby years, on through school days and on to life with a teenager, Diary of a Wimpy Dad tells the story of one ordinary dad and his attempts to get to grips with the ultimate challenge of adulting. Join Dad as he juggles work, family relationships, social media, money, health and the numerous other stresses of daily life. Can he and Mum make it through a date night at the movies without nodding off? Will he successfully answer a toddler’s questions without looking at his smartphone? It’s all just part of another normal day! Told through fast-paced comic sequences and accompanied with funny diary entries, social media posts, lists, gripes and much more, this is warm-hearted portrait of family life is chaotic, tongue-in-cheek and touching.

A brand-new puzzle adventure story for middle-grade readers, following Sherlock Bones and Dr Jane Catson.

This hilarious compendium is packed with 11 bite-sized, illustrated stories that will spark giggles in just five minutes. From comic disasters to humorous misadventures, each tale is accompanied by fun and silly illustrations that will have kids laughing out loud and engage even reluctant readers. Stories include: Fluffy Takes Over the World – an alien determined to conquer Earth takes control of a cat. After discovering how wonderful life is as a feline, it abandons its plans for world domination and settles happily into family life as a pampered pet. Coward's Quest – a reluctant young boy is sent to slay a fearsome dragon. Mistaking its enormous nostrils for a safe cave, he accidentally thrusts his sword into the dragon's head and becomes an unlikely hero. This collection helps build reading confidence in 6 year olds and is the perfect choice for kids who prefer fiction in small doses. Whether shared at bedtime, enjoyed after school or taken on the go, it makes a great gift for kids who love humour, surprises and adventure. Also available in the series: 5-Minute Funny Stories for 8-Year-Olds (9781837251865) 5-Minute Funny Christmas Stories (9781837252305) 5-Minute Funny Spooky Stories (9781837252299)

This hilarious compendium is packed with bite-sized, illustrated stories that will have readers laughing out loud in just five minutes. It’s perfect for dipping in and out of and for boosting reading confidence. Also available in the series: 5-Minute Funny Stories for 6-Year-Olds (9781837251858) 5-Minute Funny Christmas Stories (9781837252305) 5-Minute Funny Spooky Stories (9781837252299)

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The biggest heist in history has left behind a trail of crimes. The investigation has uncovered four criminals behind the operation: a traitor, a fraudster, a thief and a killer. The problem? They’ve disappeared into a sea of names. The manhunt begins with a stolen priceless treasure. But the robbery is only part of the story. A TRAITOR betrayed their colleagues and leaked confidential information. A professional FRAUDSTER created a web of fake identities, forged records and false transactions to cover their tracks. A master THIEF carried out the theft itself. And when the operation threatened to unravel, a KILLER stepped in to silence the one person who could expose them all. As the lead investigator, it’s your reputation on the line to solve the case. When you receive an email out of the blue with the subject line, ‘Catch us if you can’, you think it’s a prank. But the four criminals have sent you a list of names in four separate case files, with 12 clues to try to catch each member of the criminal gang. Your mission is to track them down. Follow the clues, discard the innocent and identify the criminals hiding among them. With four interconnected investigations and tens of thousands to search, The Elimination Mystery Puzzle Book: Find the Fugitives is a unique test of deduction, logic and observation. Can you catch them all?

A world-famous cryptographer has vanished without a trace. She spent years creating an unbreakable security system – and now, in a cruel twist of irony, unlocking that system is the only way to find her. Witness statements from those closest to her reveal someone who was paranoid and very well connected – but what was she hiding? Then, a secret file marked ‘X’ is discovered, containing a list of names and 12 cryptic clues. Somewhere among tens of thousands of possible codes lies the one sequence that unlocks the truth – and where she may be. But here’s the catch. Each clue reveals the incorrect answers only. Using logic, deduction and a trail of increasingly revealing clues, you’ll discard thousands of possibilities, narrow the field and uncover the only code that fits every piece of evidence. With thousands of codes and just 500 words, your only job is to find the correct code. Can you follow the clues, crack the case and reveal the secret cipher before it’s lost forever?

Spiders are everywhere: in homes, gardens, forests and deserts. Some are tiny, some are huge, and a few can be dangerous. Find out how spiders hunt and build webs, and why they are far more useful than most people think.

A thrilling mystery story with mini chapters containing an innovative mix of narrative text and a puzzle (called a 'Detectogram®') for the reader to solve and keep the mystery unravelling. When the detective agency is flummoxed by a spate of mysterious crimes, they enlist the help of a brilliant young detective (the reader) to crack the case. The agency asks them to infiltrate the inner circle of a criminal mastermind, who used to work as a police puzzle specialist. To help with their work as a mole, they give them an actual mole, who is an expert tracker! Can the reader help bring the criminal to justice, solving one Detectogram® at a time? Packed with a mix of 46 logic, visual and text-based puzzles. From clues to unravel, maps to navigate, suspects to examine and codes to crack, there’s plenty of fun and perplexing puzzles to be solved in this brain-busting mystery for young super sleuths. This exciting and interactive mystery is perfect for kids aged 9-11. Also available in the series: 9781837251308 Detectograms®: The Parrot Who Knew Too Much

You're a brilliant young detective who's been called out on a mysterious case by police Inspector Cross and her officers. They've traced the notorious Dempsey Gang to a warehouse, but they've arrived too late. The gang have sped off into the distance with stolen bars of gold. All they've left behind are a few stray scraps of paper and a very noisy parrot, who seems to be squawking cryptic clues about where the gang went next. Now, it's up to you to crack the case, solving one Detectogram® at a time. Perfect for mystery fans, this is a puzzle book for code-cracking young super sleuths. Solve a mix of logic, visual and text-based puzzles to reveal clues and uncover the mystery.

Solve the mystery to save history! Romy (a wolf) and Remus (an owl) are an inventive, time-travelling duo who use special watches to visit different eras in history. The catch is that their watches will only take them back in time for 24 hours. In the first book in the 'Time Twisters' series, Romy and Remus travel back to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. But there's a problem - the famous historian Caticus is visiting the city on the eve of Vesuvius' eruption and he's not supposed to be there. Romy and Remus must race against the clock to get Caticus out of the city and save the day before it's too late and they, literally, run out of time ...

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An out-of-this-world middle-grade fiction title which immerses the reader in a page-turning alien adventure. You are part of a research team who have been sent to another planet to collect plant samples. Just as you prepare to head back to Earth, an alien life form is detected on board your ship. You and the crew are placed on a quarantine island for seven days to check you’re safe. Arguments break out as the crew accuse each other of being infected. The island is lush, jungle and hot, and a sense of paranoia soon sweeps through the group ... Who can you trust on the island? And can you work out who the aliens are before your mind is taken over, too? This exciting adventure story for readers aged 9+ features a fast-paced branching structure with over 45 possible endings. At the end of each page there are two distinct options that will take the reader on different paths through the action – meaning that the reader controls the narrative (and their destiny!) throughout. Twenty illustrated puzzle missions are woven into the narrative at key turning points, so the reader is fully immersed in the story. Featuring gripping plot twists and atmospheric illustrations, this is an alien adventure like no other. Also available in this series:9781837250455 Traitors in Space

Aprende y pi rtete con las aventuras interacticas m s alucinantes RISAS - ENIGMAS - C MICS - STEAMAlbert es un crack de la ciencia. Perrinstein es una superinventora canina. Juntos forman... ALBERT & PERRINSTEIN El d o de genios que vive las aventuras m s alucinantes. Cuando secuestran a su cient fica favorita, Albert y Perrinstein no lo dudan ni un segundo y se lanzan a la aventura. Pero el malvado doctor Caos ha sembrado un mont n de trampas por el camino y necesitar n TU AYUDA para superarlas. Podr s echarles una mano y resolver todos los enigmas de... Ciencia Tecnolog a Ingenier a Arte Y matem ticas ...antes de que sea demasiado tarde? Por qu leer esta serie?* Aventuras llenas de superenigmas interactivos para pertirte entrenando las neuronas.* Un mont n de ilustraciones y tambi n p ginas de c mic que facilitan mucho la lectura.* Mucho humor para adentrarte sin darte cuenta en las materias STEAM (ciencia, tecnolog a, ingenier a, arte y matem ticas) e incentivar la curiosidad por las ciencias. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The first book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz. Knutz and Boltz are waiting for a live stream of their favorite vlogger, the Sorcerer of Science, who performs experiments for her legions of fans. But today a strange, masked figure has taken over her feed. He introduces himself as Dr Chaos, and says he's taken the Sorcerer prisoner ... Knutz and Boltz will have to use all their STEAM-skills to tackle the fiendish challenges in the Mansion of Mayhem in order to save the Sorcerer and defeat Dr Chaos Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel pages, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this fast-paced adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across four chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and math skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges. Written by Tim Collins, author of Buster's Dorkius Maximus and Sherlock Bones series, illustrated by Louise Forshaw, and developed with a specialist STEAM consultant.