The Legend of Spud Murphy

The Legend of Spud Murphy
Author: Eoin Colfer
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2005-01-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0141927275

Will has four brothers and it's chaos in his house! If he's not being teased by his big brother Marty, he has to deal with the terrible, three-headed bundle of cuteness that is his three younger brothers. Even worse, his mother has the brilliant idea of packing Will and Marty off to the library during the holidays. She just doesn't understand! Not only is the library no fun, it's also the habitat of the legendary librarian Spud Murphy. If you put a foot wrong, it's rumoured she will use her dreaded gas-powered spud gun and you don't want that - just ask Ugly Frank how he got his nickname! Eventually Will and Marty discover a love of books and that Mrs Murphy isn't so bad after all!

Eoin Colfer's The Legend of Spud Murphy

Eoin Colfer's The Legend of Spud Murphy
Author: Eoin Colfer
Publisher: Miramax
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2005-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780786849116

When their mother starts dropping them off at the library several afternoons a week, nine-year-old William and his brother dread boredom and the overbearing librarian, but they are surprised at how things turn out.

The Legend of the Worst Boy in the World

The Legend of the Worst Boy in the World
Author: Eoin Colfer
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2008-01-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 014191694X

Will is desperate to win the Giant Jelly Baby competition and be named 'the best boy in the world'. But his big brother Marty always beats him to it. Then one day Will's wish comes true – he's the best boy in the world at last! Marty is not happy, and decides that something must be done . . . Funny, quirky fiction with brilliant black-and-white illustrations by Tony Ross throughout. Boys and girls aged 7+ will love this!

The Legend of Captain Crow's Teeth

The Legend of Captain Crow's Teeth
Author: Eoin Colfer
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 69
Release: 2007-01-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0141927240

Will's brother Marty is always playing practical jokes. But when he tells the bloodcurdling story of the cutthroat pirate Captain Crow, Will is terrified. Is it another one of Marty's tricks, or could Captain Crow's ghost really be out to get him? Spooky, funny fiction – brilliant for boys and girls aged 7–9. Now available in paperback! Fabulous, witty illustrations by Tony Ross throughout.

Eoin Colfer's Legend of the Worst Boy in the World

Eoin Colfer's Legend of the Worst Boy in the World
Author: Eoin Colfer
Publisher: Hyperion
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2008-04-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780786855063

Growing up with four complainers for brothers, Will Woodman has a hard time getting an audience for his own troubles. He has to wait in line to gripe to his mom--and that leaves his dad. But since his dad is so busy, Will has to defer to his older (and faster) brother Marty. Will decides that what he really needs is his own grown-up to complain to. And he has the perfect guy for the job--someone who's a good listenener and has a lot of free time: Grandad. But swapping sob stories with Grandad doesn't prove to be as satisfying as Will thought. Grandad has tons of pathetic stories to choose from, and one is worse than the next! But when Will hears the legend of the worst boy in the world, he knows he has finally hit the jackpot....

Airman

Airman
Author: Eoin Colfer
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2009-11-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1423132084

Conor Broekhart was born to fly. It is the 1890s, and Conor and his family live on the sovereign Saltee Islands, off the Irish coast. Conor spends his days studying the science of flight with his tutor and exploring the castle with the king's daughter, Princess Isabella. But the boy's idyllic life changes forever the day he discovers a deadly conspiracy against the king.

Little Wolf’s Book of Badness

Little Wolf’s Book of Badness
Author: Ian Whybrow
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2012-05-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 000745855X

A new edition of the first novel about much-loved character Little Wolf from the author of the MEERKAT MADNESS books and HARRY AND THE BUCKETFUL OF DINOSAURS.

When the Sea Turned to Silver

When the Sea Turned to Silver
Author: Grace Lin
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316317691

A New York Times Bestseller A National Book Award FinalistAn IndieBound Bestseller This breathtaking, full-color illustrated fantasy is inspired by Chinese folklore, and is a companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Pinmei's gentle, loving grandmother always has the most thrilling tales for her granddaughter and the other villagers. However, the peace is shattered one night when soldiers of the Emperor arrive and kidnap the storyteller. Everyone knows that the Emperor wants something called the Luminous Stone That Lights the Night. Determined to have her grandmother returned, Pinmei embarks on a journey to find the Luminous Stone alongside her friend Yishan, a mysterious boy who seems to have his own secrets to hide. Together, the two must face obstacles usually found only in legends to find the Luminous Stone and save Pinmei's grandmother--before it's too late. A fast-paced adventure that is extraordinarily written and beautifully illustrated, When the Sea Turned to Silver is a masterpiece companion novel to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky.

Legend: the Graphic Novel

Legend: the Graphic Novel
Author: Marie Lu
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2015-04-21
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0399171894

Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a military prodigy. Born into the slums of the Republic’s Lake Sector, fifteen-year-old Day is the country’s most wanted criminal. But his motives are not as sinister as they often they seem. One day June’s brother is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Now, Day is in a race for his family’s survival, while June tries desperately to avenge her brother’s death. And the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together and the lengths their country will go to in order to keep its secrets.

Half Moon Investigations

Half Moon Investigations
Author: Eoin Colfer
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2009-12-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1423132408

Fletcher Moon has never been like other kids. For one thing, he has had to suffer the humiliating nickname "Half Moon" because of his short stature. But the real reason Fletcher is different is that ever since he was a baby, he's had a nose for sniffing out mysteries. And after graduating at the top of his Internet class, he is officially certified as the youngest detective in the world.