Lynne Reid Banks

Deep within the dark, wriggly tunnels of the earth lives Harry, a poisonous centipede who loves munching on juicy, crackly things. Even though he has venom to protect him, Harry is not very brave. His mother has strictly warned him about the terrible dangers that lurk outside their nest—menacing flying swoopers, terrifying furry biters, and the most dangerous creatures of all: the dreaded Hoo-Mins! But when curiosity gets the better of Harry and his best friend George, they accidentally squirm their way up toward the light of the no-top world. Suddenly, the two multi-legged buddies find themselves face-to-face with a gigantic, stomping Hoo-Min walking on its hairy-biter feet! Lost in an enormous, scary world, Harry and George must scurry for their lives. They will have to dodge giant shoes, escape from tight traps, and overcome their own fears to find their way back home. Packed with squirmy fun and insect-sized action, their delightful adventure proves that even the smallest creatures can find big courage when they need it most.

Harry the Poisonous Centipede and his best buddy George have finally learned to be brave, but absolutely nothing can prepare them for the terrifying no-top world that lies ahead. Their peaceful, wriggly lives are turned upside down when they are accidentally trapped inside a dark, jiggling crate full of bananas. When the crate finally bursts open, the two insect friends find themselves shipped far across the no-end puddle to a freezing, treeless desert miles away from their comfortable nest-tunnel. Even worse, the strange new land is swarming with hundreds of gigantic, loud Hoo-Mins do-diddling everywhere! As they scramble to escape the bitter cold and terrifying vibrations, Harry and George mistakenly squirm straight into a Hoo-Min nest. Coming face-to-face with a vicious hairy-yowler, the centipede buddies must use every one of their legs to run. All Harry wants is to make it home to his mother, but first, he must outsmart a Hoo-Min who wants to add the two poisonous pals to his creepy bug collection.

Harry the poisonous centipede has always known that the no-top world is full of extreme dangers. He knows to avoid the swooping birds and the furry biters, but nothing is quite as terrifying as the dreaded Hoo-Mins. So, when his best insect friend, George, suddenly goes missing, Harry knows he has to muster every ounce of courage in his many legs to mount a rescue mission. Venturing far outside the safety of his dirt tunnel, Harry's worst nightmare quickly comes true. Before he can find his buddy, he is scooped up by a young Hoo-Min and trapped inside a slippery, terrifying glass jar! Trapped in a hard-air prison, Harry is shocked to discover that he is not alone. Surrounded by captive dung beetles, scorpions, and a massive tarantula, he finally finds George. Now, the two centipedes must figure out an impossible escape plan. Packed with real bug facts and squirmy suspense, their daring breakout will require teamwork, bravery, and a very clever use of their venom!

For your birthday, you receive a small plastic Indian figure, a metal cupboard, and a little key. It seems like a perfectly ordinary, even slightly boring, present. But when nine-year-old Omri locks the figure inside the cupboard overnight, he wakes up to find that the plastic has turned into living, breathing flesh. Little Bull is a proud, fierce, and defiant Native American brave who now stands only a few inches tall. Suddenly, Omri is thrust into a world of incredible magic and massive responsibility. Keeping Little Bull safe from the everyday dangers of a giant-sized house is hard enough, but when Omri's best friend Patrick discovers the secret, things quickly spiral out of control. Patrick wants to bring a plastic cowboy to life, setting the stage for a tiny but very real conflict right in Omri's bedroom. You will be on the edge of your seat as Omri navigates the thrilling and terrifying reality of holding another person's life in his hands. This classic adventure explores the heavy weight of choices, the true meaning of respect, and the unforgettable magic of a secret world hidden right inside a bedroom cupboard.