Monster Max and the Marmalade Ghost

Monster Max and the Marmalade Ghost
Author: Robin Bennett
Publisher: Firefly Press
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2022-02-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1913102831

Max is an ordinary boy, except that he can turn into a monster when he burps... Max and Peregrine are volunteering at an old people's home, when strange things start to happen. One resident is walking on the ceiling, one is riding their wheelchair through walls, and Reggie says his marmalade is haunted (no one listens). Can Max and his friends work out what's happening to protect his family and the local community? Things aren't looking good: the Marmalade Ghost is turning into a sticky Godzilla, Max falls out with his (joint) best friend, and then just when it can't get any worse, someone kidnaps Max's cat, Frankenstein... Time to 'Protect and Do Good Stuff!'

Bigfoot Island

Bigfoot Island
Author: Roderick O'Grady
Publisher: Firefly Press
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2023-04-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1915444101

When Minnie spots a white boat bringing strangers to the cove below her cabin, she fears the hard-won peace of her tiny community at the foot of Bigfoot Mountain will be shattered. Injured bigfoot Kaayii also has to deal with an intruder on the mountain and desperately needs to reach his family across the water. The two inhabit separate worlds but now they must find a way to work together – to avoid disaster and protect the people and places they hold dear.

The Monster Spotter's Handbook

The Monster Spotter's Handbook
Author: Matt Cherry
Publisher: Firefly Press
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2021-06-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1913102483

The monster world is under threat from an evil monster catcher! Step forward Edwin Spook, courageous hero, fearless Monster Spotter and owner of the magnificent Monster Spotter's Handbook. Edwin must travel across the globe to save his monster friends from certain doom, stop the dastardly Monster Catcher and discover the secret recipe for Monster Soup.

Major and Mynah: Operation Raven

Major and Mynah: Operation Raven
Author: Karen Owen
Publisher: Firefly Press
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2023-03-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1915444047

When Bo sneaks into Callie's bag on her school trip to the Tower of London, she and Grace make plans to keep him secret. But when some gold coins and jewels are stolen from the site, having a spy in the sky comes in useful! The second hilarous instalment in the Major and Mynah series.

Scrambled

Scrambled
Author: Huw Davies
Publisher: Firefly Press
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2016-05-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1910080373

Fourteen-year-old 'model pupil' Davidde (his parents had trouble spelling) lives with his dad after his mother died. His father does his best, but when a new headteacher starts at his valleys school, Davidde is unfairly labelled a troublemaker. To the horror of his teachers, Davidde finds a new passion for mortorcycle scrambling. At last he is able to take on the school bullies, earning himself the longed-for respect of his father, not to mention the mysterious Black Rider. But when his determination to succeed leads him to betray the trust of those closest to him, events threaten to overwhelm Davidde.

Little Horror

Little Horror
Author: Daniel Peak
Publisher: Firefly Press
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2021-09-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1913102521

Rita may be a baby, but she has the mind (and attitude) of a teenager. She knows she is not a normal toddler but when her parents disappear and a sinister clown and an ice-cream van seem to be hunting her down, even a soft-play centre might not be safe...

Alien Rain

Alien Rain
Author: Ruth Morgan
Publisher: Firefly Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2016-04-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 191008039X

Bree is an ordinary girl living in a Martian city where everyone dreams of going back to Earth. With her failing grades, she is amazed when she is chosen for a mission to Earth, a rare honour usually kept for the highest achieving pupils. Why her? But there are terrible shocks ahead.

Steve and the Singing Pirates

Steve and the Singing Pirates
Author: Dan Anthony
Publisher: Firefly Press
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2015-10-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1910080330

Life is tough for nine-year-old Steve and no one understands him, least of all his family. But when the call comes from the Library of Dreams, Steve takes charge of the baton in an 18th century sing-off with a cutthroat edge.

The Flying Bedroom

The Flying Bedroom
Author: Heather Dyer
Publisher: Firefly Press
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1910080039

Elinor's bedroom looks ordinary. But it's not. When Elinor goes to sleep, her bedroom can fly... Elinor never knows where she'll wake up. A tropical island, in a theatre show, helping pirates, on the moon... But her bedroom will always bring her safely home. These magical adventures work equally well for children to read themselves or for parents to read aloud.

Fug and the Thumps

Fug and the Thumps
Author: Malachy Doyle
Publisher: Firefly Press
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2018-02-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1910080691

In this gripping 'out of the frying pan and into the fire' action adventure story, Ben, bullied by the dreaded Fug and the Thumps, runs away from home and finds himself stuck on a tiny island of holiday homes when his kayak floats off without him. He has to survive on the things he can scavenge from the empty holiday homes and work out a way to get rescued. As he struggles to attract attention from the shore, he has time to think over how Fug controls the school, and eventually comes up with a solution ... if only he can get back to the mainland.