Jack is small enough to fold himself into a school bag, which is useful when life at home feels impossible. His favorite escape is Old Mr. Mudge’s junkyard, where he can ride Lightning and Boadicea, two horses with much more to say than most grown-ups expect.
Then Jack accidentally runs away, and the world gets louder, messier, and much stranger. With talking animals at his side and a daring plan in his head, he sets off on a wild mission to help his mum.
Full of slapstick trouble, cheeky animal voices, and plenty of horse-poo humor, this funny chapter book is a lively adventure for readers who like their stories silly, fast-moving, and just a little bit outrageous.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
259 Pages
Tilly’s dad has built something extraordinary in the shed: a real time machine. For Tilly, there is only one place she wants it to take her: back to her sixth birthday, when there were too many cupcakes and her mummy was still alive.
But time travel is never as tidy as a grown-up’s plan. When Dad gets stuck in the past, Tilly has to become the brave one, following him through history and facing one surprising stop after another.
Warm, funny, and full of adventure, this chapter book mixes science-fiction fun with a tender story about family, memory, and courage. It is a great choice for young readers who enjoy time travel, clever inventions, and brave kids who do much more than anyone expects.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
240 Pages
