Mayhem and Meteorites: A SHRUNK! Adventure

Mayhem and Meteorites: A SHRUNK! Adventure
Author: Fleur Hitchcock
Publisher: Hot Key Books
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2014-01-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1471401170

The sensational sequel to SHRUNK! the SUNDAY TIMES 'Book of the Week'! It seems all is quiet in the sleepy seaside town of Bywater-by-Sea until a meteorite falls to earth, landing in the middle of the Field Craft troop's outdoor expedition camp. Now it's not just Tom with strange powers: trouble-maker Jacob can set things on fire and sensible Eric has the power to put them out. What's more, the excavation of the ancient castle has uncovered a mysterious glittering rock, and the dust is making Bywater-by-Sea even more eccentric than usual. NEWSFLASH: Meteorites are falling again in Bywater-by-Sea. Do NOT approach these mysterious glowing rocks. Side effects may include: heightened powers to shrink objects, water jets shooting from fingertips, firebomb fingers, ever-growing venomous sea snakes and naughty pink cockatoos. This and other magical mayhem is currently under investigation by renowned geologist Professor Lee. This SHRUNK story was created on The Story Adventure, where week by week Fleur wrote a new chapter using ideas from over 2,000 school children - characters, locations and plot twists. See if you can spot them!

Shrunk!

Shrunk!
Author: Fleur Hitchcock
Publisher:
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781471401169

A story written by 2500 children. All is quiet in the sleepy seaside town of Bywater-by-Sea, that is until a second meteorite falls to earth - landing in the middle of the Field Craft Troop's outdoor expedition camp. Tom is faced with a growing problem, Jacob can suddenly set things on fire, and it's only a matter of time until he realises that it's not spontaneous combustion that is causing so much havoc.

Ghosts on Board: A SHRUNK! Adventure

Ghosts on Board: A SHRUNK! Adventure
Author: Fleur Hitchcock
Publisher: Hot Key Books
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2015-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1471403475

Something spooky is happening in Bywater-by-Sea... Victor, the ghost, is desperate to get off dreary Black Hall Island, so he steals a ride on an unsuspecting tourist boat back to Bywater-by-Sea. Two other ghosts - the terribly vain Flora Rose and the lonely but friendly Billy - know he is up to no good, so they follow him. Victor soon realises that the town is not what it seems, and his new ordinary friends, Tom, Jacob and Eric, have some very unusual powers. While Tom is distracted, trying to stop a corporation from building a theme park over his Field Craft hut, Victor sees his opportunity to take over the world. This SHRUNK story was created on The Story Adventure website, where each week, Fleur wrote a new chapter inspired by ideas from hundreds of school children, whose names are printed in the back of the book.

Mayhem and Meteorites: a SHRUNK! Adventure

Mayhem and Meteorites: a SHRUNK! Adventure
Author: Fleur Hitchcock
Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-04
Genre: Boys
ISBN: 9781848124813

It seems all is quiet in the sleepy seaside town of Bywater-by-Sea until a meteorite falls to earth, landing in the middle of the Field Craft troop's outdoor expedition camp. Now it's not just Tom with strange powers: trouble-maker Jacob can set things on fire and sensible Eric has the power to put them out. What's more, the excavation of the ancient castle has uncovered a mysterious glittering rock, and the dust is making Bywater-by-Sea even more eccentric than usual. This Shrunk! story was created on The Story Adventure, where week by week Fleur wrote a new chapter using ideas from over 2,000 school children characters, locations and plot twists. See if you can spot them!"

Bus Stop Baby

Bus Stop Baby
Author: Fleur Hitchcock
Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2016-07-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1471403513

After finding an abandoned baby, 13-yr-old Amy sets out to find the mother. On her way home from school, 13-year-old Amy finds a newborn baby abandoned at the village bus stop. It's wrong, just like when Mum walked out on Amy and her sister ten years ago - so she tries to fix it, by finding the baby's mother. But as Amy searches, she uncovers another story, a secret even closer to home. A thought-provoking story exploring the complexities of family, friends and making difficult choices.

SUNK: A SHRUNK! Adventure

SUNK: A SHRUNK! Adventure
Author: Fleur Hitchcock
Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2015-06-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 184812449X

Sun, Sea . . . and deckchairs out for revenge? Welcome to Bywater-by-Sea! Inspectors from the "Best Beach in Britain" award are in Bywater-by-Sea and the new mayor Mr Quint wants to keep the town at the top of the holiday rankings. But a holiday maker is trapped by an angry deckchair. Then a small child is chased by a pedalo, and a woman attacked by a beach umbrella. Tom, Eric and Jacob realise that the meteorite dust has affected every item of holiday paraphernalia, and that it now appears to be increasingly determined to take revenge on the humans, local or visitor. With Grandma's help and to Tilly's disgust, the boys set out to make the town safe and track down every last piece of rebellious beach equipment without revealing their powers to anyone.

Saving Sophia

Saving Sophia
Author: Fleur Hitchcock
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2014-07-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0857631756

All Lottie wants to do is have adventures, but no such luck. Until she meets Sophia, a girl surrounded by mystery and danger. When the two run away from a staged kayak accident to find Sophia's mum, Lottie learns a lot about being the hero. No matter how many adventures you've read about, when you're suddenly trapped in one - cold, hungry, and being chased by the bad guy - it takes all your real-life wit and bravery to survive... From the acclaimed author of Dear Scarlett and Murder in Midwinter. "Fleur Hitchcock has cornered the market in hard-boilers for beginners." - Alex O'Connell, The Times

SHRUNK!

SHRUNK!
Author: Fleur Hitchcock
Publisher: Hot Key Books
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2012-09-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1471400085

A squirrel, a hot dog stand, the planet Jupiter...what will get shrunk next? After Tom moves in with his grandmother next to the Bywater-by-Sea Model Village, he makes a wish on a shooting star and gets the curious ability to shrink things. The first thing he shrinks is Jupiter, then some sheep and a boat. But without Jupiter in place, the Earth is slowly being drawn towards the Sun. With the angry (and miniaturised) school bully yelling from his pocket, Tom has to return Jupiter and save Earth -- all while trying to make friends in his new home. Debut author Fleur Hitchcock has written a hugely imaginative and quirky story that is good, clean fun.

Murder At Twilight

Murder At Twilight
Author: Fleur Hitchcock
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2018-10-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1788003349

Shortlisted for CrimeFest Awards' Best Crime Novel for Children 2019 When Viv has a fight with Noah, she doesn't think it'll be the last time she sees him. But when she gets back from school, he's nowhere to be found and there are police cars everywhere, lights flashing and sirens blaring. Viv is sure Noah's run away to get attention. But it's really cold, and getting dark, and the rain just won't stop falling. So she sets off to look for him, furious at his selfishness, as the floodwaters rise. And then she finds him, and realises that a much more dangerous story is unfolding around them... From the author of Dear Scarlett, Saving Sophia and Murder in Midwinter "The story creeps in on you like darkness at dusk - a truly intriguing mystery!" - Chris Bradford, author of the Young Samurai series

Dear Scarlett

Dear Scarlett
Author: Fleur Hitchcock
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2013-02-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0857631519

All this time Scarlett's thought her dad was a thief, but years after his death a strange man turns up at the door and hands her a box, "on her father's instructions". Inside is a baffling series of clues that leads Scarlett and her friend, Ellie, on a wild, scary, often funny journey of discovery about her father and his mysterious life. But the more the girls learn, the more danger they're in. They must stay one step ahead of the sinister mayoress and her chauffer as they race to unravel her dad's final clue: Keep looking up... From the acclaimed author of Saving Sophia and Murder in Midwinter. "Fleur Hitchcock has cornered the market in hard-boilers for beginners." - Alex O'Connell, The Times