Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright

Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright
Author: Chris Riddell
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2015-09-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1447277902

The third beautifully illustrated book in the series, Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death is a funny, spooky adventure from the Costa Award-winning author of the Ottoline books, Chris Riddell. People are flocking to Ghastly-Gorm Hall from far and wide to compete in Lord Goth's literary dog show. The esteemed judges are in place and the contestants are all ready to win. Sir Walter Splott is preparing his Lanarkshire Lurcher, Plain Austen is preening her Hampshire Blue Bloodhound and Homily Dickinson and her Yankee Doodle Poodle are raring to go. But there's something strange going on at Ghastly-Gorm – mysterious footprints, howls in the night and some suspiciously chewed shoes. With their new friends the Vicarage sisters – Charlotte, Emily and Anne – can Ada and the Attic Club work out what's going on before the next full moon? Though they can be enjoyed in any order, continue this deliciously dark series with Goth Girl and the Sinister Symphony.

Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death

Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death
Author: Chris Riddell
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2014-10-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1447273117

Packed full of beautiful black-and-white illustrations from author Chris Riddell, Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death is the second in this ghostly, funny series from the Costa Award winner Chris Riddell. Preparations for the Ghastly-Gorm Garden Party and bake-off are under way. Celebrity cooks are arriving at the hall for the big event and, true to form, Maltravers, the indoor gamekeeper, is acting suspiciously. Very suspiciously . . . Elsewhere at Ghastly-Gorm, Ada's wardrobe-dwelling lady's maid Marylebone has received a marriage proposal. Ada vows to aid the course of true love – and find out what Maltravers is up to – but amidst all this activity, everyone, including her father, appears to have forgotten her birthday! Though they can be enjoyed in any order, continue this deliciously dark series with Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright and Goth Girl and the Sinister Symphony.

Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright: Goth Girl Book 3

Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright: Goth Girl Book 3
Author: Chris Riddell
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2015-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1743540310

This is a specially formatted fixed layout ebook that retains the look and feel of the print book. People are flocking to Ghastly-Gorm Hall from far and wide to compete in Lord Goth's Literary Dog Show. The esteemed judges are in place and the contestants are all ready to win. Sir Walter Splott is preparing his Lanarkshire Lurcher, Plain Austen is preening her Hampshire Hound and Homily Dickinson and her Yankee Poodle are raring to go. But there's something strange going on at Ghastly-Gorm - mysterious footprints, howls in the night and some suspiciously chewed shoes. Can Ada, the Attic Club and their new friends the Vicarage sisters work out what's going on before the next full moon? BOOK 3 IN THE GOTH GIRL SERIES

Buddhism for Sheep

Buddhism for Sheep
Author:
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 82
Release: 1996
Genre: Buddhism
ISBN: 0091807549

In the style of Yoga for Cats, this quirky gift book offers ovine students of Buddhism the opportunity to focus their skills and follow the path to enlightenment.

Goth Girl and the Pirate Queen

Goth Girl and the Pirate Queen
Author: Chris Riddell
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2015
Genre: Balls (Parties)
ISBN: 1447282477

When Ada travels to the seaside resort of Brighton on holiday, she is very excited to meet leading followers of fashion Lady Vivienne Dashwood and her rival, the fashionable shepherd, Beau Peeps. They are there preparing for World Frock Night - a lavish ball where everyone dresses up in their finest costumes to compete for the grand prize. Ada has been given money by her father to buy a spectacular outfit for the ball, and she's excited to be in with a chance of winning the prize. But, as usual, nothing goes to plan, and becoming the belle of the ball will prove to be Ada's biggest challenge yet

Ottoline and the Yellow Cat

Ottoline and the Yellow Cat
Author: Chris Riddell
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2015-02-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1509806008

Introducing Miss Ottoline Brown, an exceptionally inquisitive Mistress of Disguise, and her partner in crime, Mr Munroe. Ottoline and the Yellow Cat is a quirky mystery-adventure from Chris Riddell, author of the award-winning Goth Girl books. No puzzle is ever too tricky for the two of them to solve . . . Ottoline lives in a stylish apartment in Big City with a small hairy creature called Mr Munroe. Together they look after the Brown family's eclectic collections - and dabble in a spot of detective work. So they are the first to the scene of the crime when a string of high-society dog-nappings and jewel thefts hits Big City. Ottoline (who luckily has a diploma from the Who-R-U Academy of Disguise) and Mr Munroe go undercover – and expose an ingenious scam masterminded by furry feline crook, the Yellow Cat . . . Winner of the Nestle Prize, and crammed with black-and-white illustrations, Ottoline and the Yellow Cat is perfect for young and reluctant readers. Though they can be enjoyed in any order, continue the adventures of Ottoline and Mr Munroe with Ottoline Goes to School.

Ottoline at Sea

Ottoline at Sea
Author: Chris Riddell
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0330472011

A charming and irresistible Ottoline story from award-winning and bestselling author Chris Riddell. Featuring a set of novelty gadget spectacles and now available in paperback for the first time

Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright

Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright
Author: Chris Riddell
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-08-10
Genre: Authors
ISBN: 1447277910

People are flocking to Ghastly-Gorm Hall from far and wide to compete in Lord Goth's Literary Dog Show. The esteemed judges are in place and the contestants are all ready to win. Sir Walter Splott is preparing his Lanarkshire Lurcher, Plain Austen is preening her Hampshire Hound and Homily Dickinson and her Yankee Poodle are raring to go. But there's something strange going on at Ghastly-Gorm--mysterious footprints, howls in the night and some suspiciously chewed shoes. Can Ada, the Attic Club and their new friends the Vicarage sisters (Charlotte, Emily and Anne) work out what's going on before the next full moon?

Goth Girl and the Pirate Queen

Goth Girl and the Pirate Queen
Author: Chris Riddell
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2015-02-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1447282485

When Ada travels to the seaside resort of Brighton on holiday, she is very excited to meet leading followers of fashion Lady Vivienne Dashwood and her rival, the fashionable shepherd, Beau Peeps. They are there preparing for World Frock Night - a lavish ball where everyone dresses up in their finest costumes to compete for the grand prize. Ada has been given money by her father to buy a spectacular outfit for the ball, and she's excited to be in with a chance of winning the prize. But, as usual, nothing goes to plan, and becoming the belle of the ball will prove to be Ada's biggest challenge yet . . . Full of intricate black and white illustrations, Goth Girl and the Pirate Queen is a gorgeous World Book Day book from Chris Riddell, award-winning author of Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse.

Travels with my Sketchbook

Travels with my Sketchbook
Author: Chris Riddell
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2017-07-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1509856579

Full of sketches, doodles and journal entries, Travels with My Sketchbook gives a fascinating glimpse of the incredible journey of Chris Riddell's time as Children's Laureate. After two years travelling the length and breadth of the country, visiting schools, libraries and festivals, and meeting thousands of children, Chris Riddell has wrapped up his experiences into one beautiful edition. Gorgeously presented, the book is full of his train doodles and early sketches from books written during the period – including Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright and The Hunting of the Snark – alongside handwritten manuscripts and cover roughs. Also included political sketches created for the Observer, and his Laureate Log: reflections on key events and prizes in the world of children's books, providing a time capsule into the years of his time as Laureate. Plus, there are birthday sketches, impromptu portraits, posters and Christmas cards, sketches for poems and song lyrics. This is a book to treasure – and an incredible insight for fans of this beloved author and illustrator.