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A rousing adventure full of unforgettable characters. Taken from her home to be apprenticed to a mighty alchemist, Jenny Swift finds herself thrown headlong into murder and intrigue. But she also finds friendship, trust and the exhilarating power of knowledge.
The first book in the new Earth, Air, Water and Fire series, Brimstone enthrals its readers from its stark beginning to its startling finish.
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ISBN: 978-0-9872110-2-6
Reading Age: Young Adult – Adult

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ISBN: 978-0-9872110-8-8
Reading Age: Young Adult – Adult

There’s never been a hippo quite like Violet. She’s polite, curious, brave – and, on occasions, very, very pink. All of which lead her into all sorts of adventures, from the jungle of Africa to the jungle of Hollywood.
A splendiferous, stupen-difying tale that will have children and adults cheering, laughing and holding their breaths as Violet battles fire, crocodiles, hotel bathrooms and even a rich Hollywood film producer.
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ISBN: 978-0-9872110-5-7
Reading Age: Early Reader

There are more things under the moon than your dreams…The appearance of eerie ghostly figures is just the start of the troubles that be beset the people of the Land. And when the strange Professor Wissen starts kidnapping young children, the Muddles, the Beadles and the Myrmidots can’t be sure who to trust. It falls to the young Muddles, especially Poke, the teenage detective, to find her missing friends and deal with their enemies.
The first book in the Moon Shiver series, created especially for middle readers.
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ISBN: 978-0-9872110-3-3
Reading Age: 9-12 years

There are more things under the moon than your dreams…
On a dark, misty, moonlit evening, ghostly, translucent beings ride the sea’s waves and come ashore on the coast of Muddlemarsh. On the beach begins a solemn ritual; a ritual that allows the Moon Drinkers to harness the power of the moon.
But other eyes watch; the eyes of a man who will do anything to learn the secret of the Moon Drinkers. A man whose selfishness and greed is going to cause trouble for the Muddles.
Book Two in the enchanting Moon Shiver series.
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ISBN: 978-0-9872110-3-3
Reading Age: 9-12 years

‘Alan Skinner’s storytelling skills ensnare the reader, giving a sense of urgency to the act of turning the page to find out what happens next. A welcome beginning to a new series …’ The Bookbag
‘There is plenty of action and adventure in this first book of a new series with lots of plot twists and unusual characters to keep you interested.’ Primary Times
Quirky, funny and exciting, Blue Fire and Ice has been praised by both teens and adults. Book One in the Land’s Tale series, it tells of the terrible, unquenchable blue fire that threatens Beadledom, and how the very different peoples of the Land come together to find a way to quell the blue fire – and find whoever is trying to destroy the Land.
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ISBN: 978-0-9872110-0-2
Reading Age: 12+

Once again the blue fire threatens the Land. This time, though, it is the industrious Myrmidots who unwittingly unleash its awesome power. Not only do the people of the Land have to find a way to overcome the effects of the blue fire, but they are also assailed by outsiders. With their deadly spoorhounds, two ruthless enemies bring dissension and strife to the Land. It will require extraordinary courage to save the Land.
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ISBN: 978-0-9872110-1-9
Reading Age: 12+