What do you call a group of boys who set out to explore the unknown? the Moaning Walls They called themselves the Questors, and they're ready for excitement, adventure and mayhem. Brothers Mike and Louie, ages ten and thirteen, and their two best friends, Chad and Shane, are curious when they hear about a haunted house in their neighborhood. They decide to investigate, but before they get to the house, they must first overcome many obstacles such as figuring out how to get around a large, black dog named Mutt that lies in their path. Summoning their courage, the boys manage to reach the haunted house, where jittery nerves and active imaginations keep them on their toes. In their second adventure, The Moaning Walls, one of the questors is threatened by mysterious sounds coming from the attic. Once again the boys must use their skills to solve the mystery. Aided by one of their teachers, a believer in the supernatural, and Stacey, Shane's eleven-year-old sister, the boys fib their way into a night in the house alone with the mysterious presence. Will they discover the reason for the sounds or be frightened out of their wits in the process?

Mouse is a fluffy cat who was born a runt and daughter of a protector—a group of cats destined to protect humans from vermin and evil. Despite the name she received because of her small size, Mouse has giant plans. After she rescues a few of her friends from an animal-control facility, Mouse cannot help but notice the other trapped animals certain to face an unspeakable fate. Trusting her calling and courage, Mouse allies herself with a rat, cockatoo, bulldog, a fancy mouse, weasel, raccoon, and some jazz-loving alley cats to free the animals. But little does she know that their path forward is full of dangers that include vicious dogs, coyotes, crossing roads, and self-doubt. Will Mouse have the courage to overcome her insecurities and lead the group to safety? In this tale of adventure and courage, a tiny cat with a big heart takes on a special mission to rescue a group of animals from a horrible fate.

Join the adventure of four curious boys as they dare to visit a suspected haunted house. "So far our night had been uneventful and now we were at the pinnacle of our quest. If there was nothing up here, there was nothing to find and our adventure would be over. There would be no story to tell and we had risked getting into big trouble to come up empty handed. Still, as I stood there at the top of the stairs, I couldn't shake the feeling that there was something in the cold darkness of that house: a presence beyond that of four curious boys. Maybe it was a sensation left over from the previous occupants, or my imagination running wild." "I've been waiting a long time to get this story finished. I believe it will be appealing to adults and youth. This is only the beginning of the Questors' adventures." -Louis Paul DeGrado

Join the adventure of four curious boys as they dare to visit a suspected haunted house. "So far our night had been uneventful and now we were at the pinnacle of our quest. If there was nothing up here, there was nothing to find and our adventure would be over. There would be no story to tell and we had risked getting into big trouble to come up empty handed. Still, as I stood there at the top of the stairs, I couldn't shake the feeling that there was something in the cold darkness of that house: a presence beyond that of four curious boys. Maybe it was a sensation left over from the previous occupants, or my imagination running wild." "I've been waiting a long time to get this story finished. I believe it will be appealing to adults and youth. This is only the beginning of the Questors' adventures." -Louis Paul DeGrado

From the icebound city of the dragons to a desert planet to the London Underground, the whirlwind action travels through myriad unique settings, in this marvelous mix of fantasy, adventure, and comedy.

Shortlisted for the Theatre Book Prize 2021 This is the vital story of the amateur theatre as it developed from the medieval guilds to the modern theatre of Ayckbourn and Pinter, with a few mishaps and missed cues along the way. Michael Coveney – a former member of Ilford's Renegades - tells this tale with a charm and wit that will have you shouting out for an encore. This is the first account of its kind, packed with anecdote and previously unheard stories, and it shows how amateur theatre is more than a popular pastime: it has been endemic to the birth of the National Theatre, as well as a seedbed of talent and a fascinating barometer and product of the times in which we live. Some of the companies Coveney delves into – all taking centre stage in this entertaining and lively book - include the Questors and Tower Theatre in London; Birmingham's Crescent Theatre; The Little Theatre in Bolton, where Ian McKellen was a schoolboy participant; Lincolnshire's Broadbent Theatre, co-founded by Jim Broadbent's father and other conscientious objectors at the end of World War II; and Cornwall's stunning cliff-top Minack.