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Welcome to The Nothing to See Here Hotel! Ahotel for magical creatures run byFrankie Banister and his parents. ';Exuberant story and witty illustrations, this is my kind of book!' Chris Riddell ';Giggles guaranteed' Nick SharrattFrankie Banisterand his family are preparing to celebrate Granddad Abraham's 175thbirthday an occasion that's going to be even more HONKHUMPTIOUS now that Abe's ghost has showed up! When the unexpected spook reveals a secret UNDERWATER wing of the hotel that's been hidden away for years, the Banister's decide there's only one thing for it a whopping welcome home bash in the spectacular BRINY BALLROOM. But memories aren't the only things waiting at the bottom of the ocean. Secrets and sea monsters are lurking in the shadows, and is everything as it seems with Granddad Abraham's ghost? Or is there somethingfishygoing on? Book your stay at The Nothing To See Here Hotel in this fabulously funny series by bestsellingauthor Steven Butler, with a host of weird and wonderful characters brought to life with Steven Lentons brilliant illustrations!PRAISE FOR THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL series: This book is so good you wont blunking believe it! Tom Fletcher Hilariously funny and inventive, and I love the extraordinary creatures and the one thirty-sixth troll protagonist...Cressida Cowell A rip-roaring, swashbuckling, amazerous magical adventure. Comedy Gold.Francesca Simon ';This hotel gets five stars from me' Liz Pichon A splundishly swashbungling tale of trolls, goblins and other bonejangling creatures.Put on your wellies and plunge into the strangest hotel you will ever encounter.This is a hotel I hope I never find! Wonderfully, disgustingly funny. Jeremy Strong ';What a fun hotel! Book me in immediately!'Kaye Umansky

The second in a wickedly funny new series from the Roald Dahl Funny Prize shortlisted author Steven Butler!

The first in a wickedly funny new series from the Roald Dahl Funny Prize shortlisted author Steven Butler!

The Wrong Pong by Steven Butler is a laugh-out-loud, stinky story for 5+ girls and boys.One night, Neville Brisket wakes up from a strange dream - a dream that there is a horrible, stumpy finger stuck up his nose. Then he finds his room in a mess, and his dog in the laundry basket.Neville's investigations end sposhily, when he is whooshed down the toilet to the land of Under! In a case of mistaken troll-dentity, he finds himself part of a disgusting new family. Will anybody help Neville get back to Over, or will he be stuck eating rat patties and left sock stew forever?This hilariously delivered tale will delight and disgust parents and children alike. Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Horrid Henry.'Horrid Henry's favourite book!' - Francesca Simon, author of Horrid Henry 'A triumphant debut which will have children clutching the loo-seat in apprehension and laughter' - Amanda Craig, The TimesSteven Butler is an actor, dancer and trained circus performer as well as a keen observer of trolls and their disgusting habits. He has starred in Peter Pan, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and as Henry in Horrid Henry Live and Horrid! His primary school headmaster was fantastically funny author Jeremy Strong.

Step into the enchanting world of Bumpkinville, where tiny brown people adorned in colorful mushroom hats reside in their cozy mushroom homes. The Bumpkins, a delightful children's book series, invites young readers to join these lovable characters on their whimsical adventures as they explore, learn, and grow in their magical village.

The early 20th century introduction of the legendary Auburn automobiles is intertwined with the history of the Butler family of Auburn, Indiana, who were involved with the car's creation. As one of the earliest employees of the fledging Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, the author Dr. Butler relates secrets of the museum's restoration and how it functioned in the early years after its inception. His journey through history culminates with his personal search for, purchase of, and exhaustive restoration of an iconic Auburn Boattail Speedster. Notably, the specimen being a car that his grandfather had upholstered on at least two occasions.An engaging read for anyone with a zeal for automotive history, and especially for those familiar with Auburn Cord or Duesenberg brands. The book reads as a first person narrative highlighted by rare photographs of the naked Auburn Speedster and what really lived underneath the paint and chrome of one of the world's most copied automobiles, His 1935, 851 model automobile, (body number 32922-E) was awarded the coveted Roy Faulkner Award for best Auburn at the annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club reunion in September 2022. This designation identifies his speedster as one of, if not the best example of, its kind in the world.

When Archibald Garlic inherits a dented old trumpet, a love of musicis born in the unusual boy. Seeking a place to practice in peace,Archibald sneaks into the town clocktower and builds himselfa den. It is here that he builds a one-man band to wear on his back. But following a strike of lightning, the one-man band comesto life. Cogs.

A funny, high-energy, moving Christmas story about an elf who saves a little girl's Christmas.

Ludo loves giving his customers sensible haircuts, whether it's a tidy trim or a perfect perm. Until Leonardo arrives in town. Soon Ludo's clients are having their feathers flapped and their curls combed by him instead. But only one bear can be named Bear Stylist Supreme...

The seventh illustrated children's book in the hilarious Dog Diaries series, featuring characters from James Patterson's bestselling Middle School seriesThe circus has come to town!I've never been to a real live circus before, but I know it will be the best thing EVER!

'A perfect story to tickle the funny bone of any young reader!' MEGAN RIXI have something very IM-PAW-TANT to tell you... I was with my mutt mates in the dog park when we saw something MONSTROUS through the trees...I recognized it straight away. It was a huge DINO-ROAR!Now, I know what you're thinking - dino-roars don't exist anymore, right? WRONG. I spotted one in the flesh, well in the bone...And it smelt tail-waggingly tasty!I followed its sniff-a-licious scent to the BIGGEST building I've ever seen, and the smells coming from inside were the most dusty, moldy, oldy, dirt-lectable whiffs I've ever wrapped my snout around. I don't know what the humongous building is, but what I do know is that I just HAVE to get inside. It will be the greatest challenge my pooch pack have ever faced!

'A perfect story to tickle the funny bone of any young reader!' MEGAN RIXI can't wait to get to the most magical place in the world-THE WOODS! Just imagine all the adventures...· Doggy-paddling in the lake· Barking at raccoons· And my quest to find the greatest stick in the universe!But all my best plans are ruined when Iona Stricker-the most miserable, cruel, and obedience-loving human you could ever hope not to meet-shows up, making any fun impossible. Until... a canine criminal, escaped from POOCH PRISON, sneaks into the camp and changes everything!This vacation might be fun after all!

Welcome to Cod's Bottom - the sleepy seaside town with a secret! Meet an unusual cast of ghosts in a laugh-out-loud new middle-grade series by Steven Butler.

Specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary alongside their decoding skills, Oxford Reading Tree Word Sparks books are perfect for sharing. In this Partner Text, Mildred, the ball, doesn't like being a dog's toy and tries to find a new job, but things don't turn out as she expects.

Two action-packed stories about the superheroes-in-training at Hero Academy. This Read with Oxford Stage 5 collection is ideal for children who are beginning to read independently. Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence.

'A perfect story to tickle the funny bone of any young reader!' MEGAN RIXAAAAAAAAAAAGH!Something terrible is going on, my person-pal! Something so DREADFUL, it‿s enough to curl your tail with TERROR (if you have one, of course)... A spine-jangling HOWLING has been heard in the middle of the night, favorite toys have been STOLEN, trash bags have been SHREDDED and all the best pee-spots have been RE-SCENTED!It must have something to do with the NIGHT OF THE HOWLY WIENER, which is only days away‿Can I find the evil mastermind who is TERRIER-izing our town?!

'A perfect story to tickle the funny bone of any young reader!' MEGAN RIXYou'll never guess what, my person-pal... I'M GOING TO HOLLYWOOD!And, what's even better?

Hello, my furless friend!Are you ready for a festive adventure?Join me, Junior Catch-A-Doggy-Bone, and my doggy pals on the poochiest, most barktastic journey through the Howliday Season.We'll learn all about Fangs Giving, Crisp-Mouth and the mysterious Saint Lick.Find out why people called Carol come and sing outside the front door.And why trees suddenly appear inside your kennel!

Book yourself in for another getaway of bonkers mayhem at the world's best hotel for magical creatures!

In Bunny-wunny Bank Raid, Nisha and Evan are stuck outside Hero Academy. The other heroes are stuck inside. Then the alarms start to wail This book is part of Project X Hero Academy, a fully decodable series designed to motivate young readers and turn them into reading superheroes.

In Invasion of the Bunny-wunnies, the academy is invaded by bunny-wunnies, and its up to Pip, Ben and Evan to save the day!This book is part of Project X Hero Academy, a fully decodable series designed to motivate young readers and turn them into reading superheroes.

In Out of Control, nothing is going to stop Jin from winning the gold Hero Academy merit badge ... but will he go too far?This book is part of Project X Hero Academy, a fully decodable series designed to motivate young readers and turn them into reading superheroes.

In Power Swap, Pip causes trouble when she touches a confiscated gadget. Can she work out how to make everything right again?This book is part of Project X Hero Academy, a fully decodable series designed to motivate young readers and turn them into reading superheroes.

'A perfect story to tickle the funny bone of any young reader!' Megan RixOh boy, oh boy, oh boy!I've been waiting ages to tell my story, and now it's finally happening!Being Rafe's dog isn't always easy, but it is always EXCITING!I've got so much to tell you about:The amazing Catch-A-Doggy-Bone kennelMy favorite places for hiding snacksAnd my ultimate nemesis - THE VACUUM CLEANER!All the most important parts of a dog's life.

Another hilarious ebook from Steven Butler, author of The Wrong Pong, The Wrong Pong: Holiday Hullabaloo and The Wrong Pong: Troll's Treasure.Rubella, grotsome and moodsie troll big sister, wants to be on the stage. Can Neville help his disgustingly rambunkin troll family get Rubella squeezed into a ballet tutu and tights and into the starring role?The fourth book in Steven Butler's troll-tastic series, brilliantly illustrated by Chris Fisher, will delight and disgust parents and children alike, especially fans of Roald Dahl or Andy Stanton's Mr Gum.As well as being a successful children's author, Steven Butler is a talented actor and dancer who has appeared alongside Ralph Fiennes in a recent production of The Tempest as well as in Horrid Henry and The Wizard of Oz on the West End stage. His books are loved and praised by comic talents such as Jeremy Strong, author of The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog, and by Francesca Simon, author of Horrid Henry.

Neville's adventures continue when he is faced with a band of troll pirates! As if that isn't rotsome enough, the evil troll Jaundice is back...oh dungle droppings!The third book in Steven Butler's troll-tastic series will delight and disgust parents and children alike.

Hullo, My Brandyburp!Neville's Grandma Joan is the grumpiest, most horrible old woman there's ever been. He'd rather eat left-sock stew than see her, and now she's coming to stay for a WHOLE weekend. Oh dungle droppings! Even worse, a whole family of stinky, swampy trolls will be visiting Neville at the SAME TIME!Can Neville hide his friends from nosy Grandma Joan or will she get the FRIGHT of her life?