Oliver Latsch

A massive thunderstorm just caused a major holiday disaster. Twinklestar, the most easily spooked reindeer in the herd, panics during the flight and sends Santa Claus crashing straight down from the sky. Now, the very last real Santa is stranded in an ordinary neighborhood with his Christmas caravan broken. To make matters worse, a ruthless villain named Jeremiah Goblynch is tracking him down. Goblynch and his army of terrifying Nutcracker goons want to destroy all children's wishes and turn the holiday season into a giant moneymaking scheme. Fortunately, two brave local kids, Charlotte and Ben, stumble upon the crashed sleigh and step up to help. Together, they must protect Santa, outsmart the evil Goblynch, and save the true magic of Christmas before time runs out. This quirky, fast-paced holiday adventure is filled with wonderful magic, narrow escapes, and plenty of heart. It is the perfect winter thrill ride that proves even ordinary kids can become extraordinary heroes.

Ben is completely fearless. He spends his entire day acting like a brave knight, fighting off invisible slime-burping monsters, moldy green ghosts, and sneaky robbers. He is strong, courageous, and absolutely dedicated to his most important job: protecting his older sister, Anna, from all the imaginary dangers of the world. But when the sun goes down and the shadows stretch across his bedroom wall, Ben's bravery suddenly starts to slip away. The dark is much scarier than his daytime monsters. That is when he learns a wonderful secret. Even the wildest, bravest brothers sometimes need a little help. When night falls, it is Anna's turn to be the protector and keep the scary shadows at bay. This warm and deeply relatable story perfectly captures the shifting dynamics between siblings. It is a tender, comforting bedtime tale that celebrates imagination, family bonds, and the quiet comfort of having someone watch over you.

Who needs a dusty old treasure map when you have a pirate pig with a magical nose for gold? Stout Sam and his loyal deckhand, Pip, are surprised when they find a little pig washed up in a barrel on the sandy beach. They decide to keep her as a pet, but they quickly realize that Julie is no ordinary pig. She can actually sniff out buried treasure hidden beneath the sand! Soon, Sam and Pip are rich, but their secret does not stay safe for long. You will embark on a swashbuckling adventure when Barracuda Bill, the absolute greediest and meanest pirate who ever sailed the seven seas, hears about Julie's special talent. Join Stout Sam and Pip as they try to outsmart the wicked pirates and keep their wonderful, gold-sniffing pig entirely safe from harm.

Eleven-year-old Jon Whitcroft never wanted to go to boarding school in the first place, but his situation goes from bad to terrifying the moment he arrives at Salisbury Cathedral. Right away, a group of sinister, vengeful ghosts begins to stalk him, threatening him with terrible harm. Desperate and terrified, Jon teams up with his new friend Ella to find a way to defend himself. Together, they decide to summon a protector from the grave: the noble ghost of Sir William Longspee, an ancient and powerful knight. You will explore shadowy cathedral grounds and uncover deeply buried historical secrets as Jon and Ella fight to break a centuries-old curse. Stand alongside a legendary warrior from the past as he clashes with dark spirits in this thrilling, suspenseful mystery where history comes alive and danger lurks in every shadow.