A sequel to the popular book, 'Bug Muldoon', about a beetle detective told in a Raymond Chandler-type narrative. Bug's latest case is to find out who the killer in the rain is - and this means a treacherous trip to the House, where the Humans live. No insect in their right mind would go there- except Bug. * Humorous detective story with a twist that will appeal to boy readers who are into comics and young detective stories (and insects!!). * US film interest in first 'Bug Muldoon' story. * Second in series, with a third story to come. * Being reissued in mass market format with a new cover. * Paul Shipton lives in the USA with his wife and two daughters.

The original 'Bug Muldoon' book, about a beetle detective told in aRaymond Chandler-type narrative.There's weird stuff going on in the garden and Bug has to get to the bottom ofit. It started off as a run-of-the-mill missing insect case, but now the antsare acting strange and the Wasp Queen is threatening to kill him. Just what isgoing on...

Giz is a rhesus monkey and he's full of Big Questions. Like what's onthe other side of The Fence. Living in a zoo enclosure with the rest of thetribe, Giz is desperate to find out what happens in the land of humans. Then,out of the blue, a newcomer arrives. Skink is an outrageous, fast-talkingmonkey who's had time in a lab cage, a pet shop and a circus. Full of mischiefand fun, he helps Giz escape and together they try to find out more about wherethey come from - and decide where they're going to end up.BLPaul Shipton is the author of the massively popular BUG MULDOON booksBLLike Animal Farm, this is a book that explores big themes through animals :social order, animal rights, bullying and self-realization

Presenting a powerful and stimulating approach to writing, "Location Writing" allows children to escape the confines of the classroom and develop written responses to their environment. The book features: activities covering prose, poetry, non-fiction and faction; examples of written work by both children and professional writers; detailed lesson plans and ideas; advice on establishing writers' trails; cross-curricular links; and lists of resources and suggestions for location writing around the UK.

A gripping story about the Man Who Was Hate - Victor Grundy. He has been chosen to awaken the Sleeper, who is going to bring destruction to the world. To fulfil his destiny Victor is transformed from a man into a terrifying basilisk. The only two people who can stop him are Danny and Hope, two teenagers who are trapped in the same apartment block as Victor.

Bibliographic information, grade level, and annotations for nearly 7,500 fantasy books for grades 3-12 are given. The introduction discusses the history of fantasy, and awards presented to fantasy titles are listed.