This book was not written solely for the horse racing fraternity. The actions I took were the result of Ladbrokes not honouring a bet I had placed. What would you do with #260,000? I don't know - I did not get the chance to spend it. Now was I going to let them get away with it without a fight? You can bet I didn't, but how far does one go? Sledge was a good mate of mine. He only stood about 3 foot high and weighed 14lb, but we had some smashing times together! Ladbrokes were a war unto themselves. I thought that two could play at that game. The trouble is that Ladbrokes hide behind an outdated act - the Gentleman's agreement act, 1845. When one takes the legal route for 5 years and gets no joy from the system, then they may take the law into their own hands. It was a shame that I could not be protected. When you haven't got a care in the world, your life can change dramatically. I thought that free from care was free from stress - wrong! I played Sherlock Holmes for 10 years. Did I get the answers that I needed? You will have to read my story to find out. "Ladbrokes, how do they say it in America? - Oh yeah! Have a nice day!"

Get ready for the hysterical sequel that catapults thirteen-year-old Liam into a slapstick adventure of epic proportions! Unwillingly thrust into a world he thought he’d escaped, Liam faces an unexpected role—leading the charge for freedom against an unstoppable enemy. In this sidesplitting escapade, join Liam as he wrangles an entire nation’s armies in a battle that defies reason. From hilarious mishaps to zany strategies, Liam’s journey promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, laughing all the way. But the laughter doesn’t end when Liam returns home. Brace yourself for the shock of a lifetime because, this time, Liam isn’t the only one making a grand entrance. Prepare for a middle-grade adventure that transcends the ordinary, filled with laugh-out-loud moments, unexpected twists, and a cast of characters that will leave you in stitches. With every turn of the page, Liam’s hilarious escapades will captivate readers, proving that, even in the most unlikely circumstances, humor is the ultimate weapon! “a unique mixture of humor with suspense and adventure that appeals to the quirky nature of many pre-teen readers.” Phyllis, Amazon Reviewer. “I laughed way too hard on this one!” ENH, Goodreads Reviewer. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed both Arestana books but I have to say that book 2, The Defense Quest is even better than the first.” Scott, Amazon Reviewer. “I loved the first book in the Arestana series but I loved the second book even more… The characters are absolutely fantastic, especially Lenny the horse. I can't wait for the next book!” Joe and Hollie, Amazon Reviewers. “…this is a very good series that I will and have recommended to my students…” Patricia, Amazon Reviewer. “What the author has done with these books is fabulous! I feel so much better suggesting these books to parents for their children to read, as these books are adventurous, funny, engaging and clear of so much of the garbage that I see in so many other books for children...” Gail, Goodreads Reviewer.

A Kiwi cowboy and his stubborn horse (nicknamed ‘Goddammityou-sonavabitch’) ride through America. Here’s how an ‘averagely dumb city-slicker’ looking for something to do on his summer holiday saw Dances With Wolves and was seduced by the lure of the West. Together with a small stubborn horse rescued from a career in the Belgian sausage industry, he travelled 3500 miles down the Rocky Mountains from Canada to Mexico. When Lee Hughes began, he didn’t know how to ride, and his horse, Spice (also known by his Indian name of ‘Goddammityou-sonavabitch’), wasn’t giving lessons either. Their relationship wasn’t exactly a partnership, more of an armed truce, but nevertheless they crossed rivers and deserts, mountains and plains, dodged buffalo and bears, moose and mountain lions, met policemen and preachers, cowboys and Indians, Democrats and all manner of respectable folk as well. They made it to Mexico only nine months late. Bones were broken, six-guns roared in anger and quicksands were explored the hard way. There were feasts, famines and some world-class drinking. Good deeds were done and dark ones concealed. And a good horse died. Around wintertime Lee and Spice bluffed their way on to a ranch and played at being a cowboy and a cowpony. 7000 cattle went along with the joke until summer, and then they headed south again, saddlebags bulging with rolled oats, baked beans and Cheez Whiz. What started out as just a summer holiday, grew until it filled a year with excitement and laughter, panic and peril and, ultimately, became this ‘mostly true story without too many lies or bits left out’.

A teacher and mentor to students at St. Labre Indian School, David Joseph Charpentier details the joys, dangers, and complexities of life on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in this thoughtful tribute to one of his more memorable students, Maurice Prairie Chief.

THE STORY: The setting is an East Texas small-town bar, and the action covers three periods in the main character's life, at six, sixteen and twenty. He and his resilient, but resigned, mother frequent the bar so that the boy may at least get to kn

'Can all animals talk?' Jack asked. 'Well, of course they can,' said Boadicea the Shetland Pony. 'We're not idiots, you know.' ---------- Jack is a very small and bendy boy. So small and bendy, that he can hide inside his own school bag! Other than bending and hiding, his favourite thing to do is to go to Old Mr Mudge's junkyard and ride the horses, Lightning and Boadicea. It's definitely better than going home to his drippy Aunt Violet, smelly Uncle Ted and evil cousin Kelly. But when he (accidentally) runs away, he finds himself on an adventure to free his mum from prison- with the help of a lot of talking animals! Filled with excitement, fun and far too much horse poo, this is the hilarious new story from national treasure Ade Edmondson, author of Tilly and the Time Machine.