New Releases by Curtis Jobling

Soon to be a major Netflix animated series! 'You're the last of the Werewolves, son. Don't fight it . . . conquer it.' Discover the epic fantasy adventure series as Drew Ferran learns he's the last of a long line of Werewolves - and rightful ruler of a land governed by Werelords. When the air is clear, Drew Ferran can pick up the scent of a predator. When the moon breaks through the clouds, a terrifying fever grips him. And when a vicious beast invades his home, his flesh tears, his fingers become claws, and Drew transforms . . . Can Drew battle the Werecreatures determined to destroy him and master the wolf within? Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Wolf King is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. 'Epic' - Guardian 'Unpredictable, exciting - hugely recommended' - Bookbag

Depois de as revelações de Opal acabarem com o Fórum dos Anciãos e colocarem os Catlords uns contra os outros, o exército do Lobo ganha aliados improváveis, os Fúrias de Felos, comandados pelos Tigres. Com esse reforço em suas linhas de combate, o jovem Lobo parte rumo à Falha de Bana, onde travará uma batalha de vida ou morte contra seus inimigos - entre eles o Pantherlord Onyx, a Fera de Bast. Para encarar esse desafio, Drew contará com uma ajuda vinda dos céus. Enquanto isso, o ensandecido rei Lucas, acompanhado de Coração Negro e seus Lobos Selvagens, parte em busca de sua ex-noiva, Lady Gretchen, e não descansará enquanto não colocar suas garras na Raposa de Hedgemoor. O Leão não poupará esforços - nem vidas - para conseguir o que quer, nem que tenha que tirar do caminho pessoas de seu próprio sangue. Infectado pela magia de Coração Negro, Trent Ferran está pouco a pouco se transformando em um Lobo Selvagem. Após um incidente no acampamento dos homens do Lobo, o jovem da Costa Gélida parte em uma jornada solitária para destruir o Leão e suas imitações de Lobo. O jovem precisará usar todas as suas forças para vencer o vírus que infecta seu corpo e manter a mente sã. Acreditando que Trent está morto, Gretchen se deixa levar pelas águas do Redwine, mas a Werefox de Hedgemoor é resgatada pelos fíbios. Os Werefrogs, que até então se mantinham afastados da guerra dos Sete Reinos, se juntam ao exército do Lobo para buscar a liberdade da Lyssia e vingar a morte de um ente querido. Como em qualquer guerra, todos estão dispostos a dar a vida para que os Sete Reinos finalmente saiam vitoriosos.

Max van Helsing and a group of friends try to save the world after he discovers he has been cursed by an evil warlock who intends to reclaim the earth for monsters.

The second book in a new fiction series by Curtis Jobling, based on bestselling global game sensation, World of Warriors! After the events of A New Hero, Trick and his team of warriors must continue their quest to bring down Boneshaker. The journey resumes through the mystical Wildlands, a place where the greatest warriors throughout history have been summoned to fight in a battle for survival - from Romans and Vikings to Knights and Samurai! They pass a village terrorised by an evil necromancer - the heroes jump in to the rescue, but Mungo is badly wounded. To save his friend, Trick must fight through the Tower of Trials and defeat the mysterious Gatekeeper. But there's more at stake than they realised. The Gatekeeper holds a key with the power to travel between realms. A key that Boneshaker wants. And if it falls into Boneshaker's hands, his reign of terror could spread far beyond the Wildlands...

"Max is hoping for some down time at a wilderness activity camp away from his monster-hunting day job. But it's not long before his idyllic getaway goes topsy-turvy and Max has to turn his sights towards the mythical Beast of Bone Creek: Sasquatch"--

Após voltarem a Brackenholme e encontrarem a cidade sob o domínio da Guarda Leonina, Drew e Whitley partem em busca de novos aliados a bordo do Golpe de Sorte. Mas, quando a embarcação é interceptada " e a jovem patrulheira acaba sequestrada ", Drew vai parar em uma ilha habitada apenas por crianças. Ali fará uma descoberta surpreendente envolvendo o pirata conde Vega, que mudará os rumos de sua aventura.Enquanto isso, Gretchen, Trent e seu grupo de foras da lei, os Rapineiros de Hedgemor, enfrentam os aliados do príncipe Lucas para defender as Dalelands da invasão leonina. E Lucas, contra a vontade de Onyx, se alia com Coração Negro e os Wyldermen, criando uma ameaça mortal para todos que cruzarem seu caminho.Em Icegarden, Hector continua sua busca pelo Cajado Wyrm e está disposto a matar " ainda mais " para conseguir o que deseja. Porém, um encontro inesperado com o duque Manfred pode mudar a vida de Hector e de seu irmão, Vincent, para sempre. Mas o que o Boarlord não podia imaginar era o poder que o irmão ainda exerce sobre ele.

Ungdomsroman. Når fru Gretchen bliver bortført af prins Lukas, vil Drew og venner prøve at forhindre det. Lykkes dem at kæmpe mod ham?

This book tells a story of a sleepy sheepdog struggles to put a hundred naughty sheep to bed! A delightful rhyming read that's perfect for bedtime - from the creators of Old Macdonald had a Farm.

The first book in a brand-new fiction series by Curtis Jobling, for 9-12 year olds, based on bestselling global game sensation, World of Warriors! Richard 'Trick' Hope is used to getting into trouble, but not like this... On the run from the class bullies, Trick finds himself transported to the mystical Wildlands, a place where the greatest warriors throughout history have been summoned to fight in a battle for survival - from Romans and Vikings to Knights and Samurai! A cryptic old man known as Kalaban tells Trick that he's there for a reason - to deliver the Wildlands from the evil overlord Boneshaker, who rules with an iron fist and an army of terrifying minions. Trick has been chosen to form a band of the seven greatest warriors to defeat this terrible enemy. Assembling his personal army of proud, dangerous warriors to fulfill this epic quest is easier said than done. But for Trick the stakes couldn't be higher: if he doesn't defeat Boneshaker, he'll never see his home again...

Will and Dougie are still adjusting to the slight change in their friendship dynamic. . . Will's dead but Dougie can still see him. Weird, admittedly, but there are some positives: solving a murder mystery (with the help of former living best friend), becoming a local hero and getting the girl of your dreams are pretty big perks. But what happens when the girl is Will's crush too? The first (and last!) girl he ever kissed? And why has Dougie's dad been acting all weird ever since Will died? Just as things are beginning to go right for Will, it seems he couldn't have been more wrong. . .

When Will finds himself in hospital, but unable to make anyone see or hear him, he realises that he never made it home from his first date with the school hottie. Knocked off his bike in a road traffic accident, Will is now officially dead - and a ghost. But somehow his best mate, Dougie, can still see him, and, once they've exhausted all the comic possibilities of being invisible, they decide to delve into the truth behind a school rumour - whether there really is an unhappy spirit haunting the ruins in the school grounds, and if so, why? What they discover is a long-buried mystery, which stretches its fingers right into the present…

"Old MacDonald had a zoo, ee-i-ee-i-oh! And in that zoo he had a snake, ee-i-ee-i-oh! With a hiss hiss here, and a hiss hiss there, here a hiss, there a hiss, everywhere a hiss hiss. Old MacDonald had a zoo, ee-i-ee-i-oh!" Find out what happens when Old MacDonald wins the lottery, sells his farm and buys a zoo in this clever reimagination of the classic song! Lift the flaps to reveal hilarious scene changes as the zoo animals pick off Old MacDonald's farm animals one by one, in this quirky new songbook.

In this thrilling conclusion to the Wereworld saga, secrets are finally revealed, truths come to light, and alliances are tested. While the war between the Catlords and the Wolf embroils the Seven Realms in chaos, Drew must take his final stand against the man who has become Lyssia’s deadliest villain: his own best friend, the Boarlord Hector, whose powers of dark magick are raging out of control.

The epic Wereworld saga continues as Drew Ferran—werewolf, leader of people, and the rightful king of Lyssia—battles the evil Catlords who seek to oppress the kingdom. As the war’s scope widens, Drew and his allies take the fight to the high seas. But just as many terrors await them on the water as on land, with pirates and scoundrels abounding and a host of previously-unknown werelords emerging to take sides in the war that threatens to destroy the Seven Realms. Called “Game of Thrones for the tween set,” (School Library Journal), the Wereworld series hits a new high in this fifth book!

Wereworld: Storm of Sharks is the fifth book in the horror-fantasy series by Curtis Jobling, perfect for fans of Darren Shan, Tolkien's The Hobbit and Christopher Paolini's Eragon. Rumours have spread like wildfire across the warring lands of Lyssia - young Werewolf, Drew Ferran, has returned to the Seven Realms. Seeking out an army that may help him defeat the terrible Catlords of Bast, he turns to the sea where a host of fresh terrors await. With scoundrels and pirates cresting each and every wave, Drew's quest pulls him toward the very heart of his enemy, deep into the eye of the maelstrom . . . ** Book 5 in the horror-fantasy series by Curtis Jobling - www.wereworldbooks.co.uk ** Perfect for fans of Darren Shan, Tolkien's The Hobbit and Christopher Paolini's Eragon. The designer of Bob the Builder, creator of Frankenstein's Cat and Raa Raa the Noisy Lion, and the author/illustrator of numerous children's books, Curtis Jobling lives with his family in Cheshire, England. Early work on Aardman's Wallace & Gromit and Tim Burton's Mars Attacks led to him picking up his crayons in 1997 to design the BAFTA winning Bob. The animated series of Frankenstein's Cat, based upon Curtis's book of the same name, picked up the Pulcinella award for Best Children's Show at the 2008 International Cartoons On The Bay festival in Salerno, Italy. His noisy new preschool show, Raa Raa, can be seen on CBeebies, while his original paintings and prints sell in galleries the world over. Although perhaps best known for his work in TV and picture books, Curtis's other love has always been horror and fantasy for an older audience. Wereworld is his first series for older readers. www.wereworldbook.com www.curtisjobling.com

With friends turning into enemies, can Drew find his way out of this war alive? The entire kingdom of Lyssia is now at war, and the battle lines have been drawn. While Drew and his ragtag army defend the throne against Ratlords and Crowlords, Gretchen and Whitley venture on a harrowing journey through the perilous Dyrewood. But none of the werelords counted on the return of the most terrifying monster of them all...

Drew Ferran was born a werewolf. Time has always been his greatest enemy. Across the Badlands the Catlords have turned on each other. In North Lyssia the Seven Realms' greatest armies gather. And in the frozen city of Icegarden an even deadlier force lies in wait. If Drew wants to save his friends, he must fight - but have the heavens already decided his fate? All roads lead to war. In the shadow of Strakenberg, and by the light of the full moon, the victors - and losers - will be decided. 'An epic storyline and no shortage of action and gore.' Big Issue '**** An excellent series.' SFX magazine Explore Wereworld if you dare at www.wereworldbooks.com

The epic saga continues in the third installment of this thrilling series! Drew Ferran, Lyssia's last remaining Wolf and the rightful heir to the kingdom's throne, is held prisoner by an evil Lizardlord. But rebellion's always a possibility when Drew's around, and with the help of his cohorts, he overthrows the slavers and embarks on a quest to find the long-lost tribe of Hawklords so they can join his war against the evil Catlords. This third book in the Wereworld series features even more heart-pounding action, wild characters, and epic struggle between good and evil. "Game of Thrones for the tween set." —School Library Journal

WAR HAS GRIPPED THE SEVEN REALMS . . . Young Werewolf Drew Ferran, rightful king of Westland, has rushed to the aid of the besieged Staglords, whose mountain stronghold is surrounded by the forces of the Werelion Prince Lucas. And deep in the haunted Dyrewood forest, the Wereladies Gretchen and Whitley seek sanctuary within the city of Brackenholme. No opposing force has ever breached the palisade walls, but danger could be closer than they think . . . As Lyssia's greatest war rumbles towards a thunderous climax, the lines between friend and foe are blurred. What if the enemy is one of their own? ** Book four in the Wereworld fantasy-adventure series from Curtis Jobling, the award-winning designer of Bob the Builder. ** Wereworld: Rise of the Wolf was shortlisted for the 2011 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. ** Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings and Christopher Paolini's Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr and Inheritance books.

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE NETFLIX ANIMATED SERIES WOLF KING. The epic Wereworld saga continues in the second installment of this thrilling series! Picking up where Rise of the Wolf leaves off, the kingdom is in disarray and Drew Ferran is grudgingly being groomed for the throne. When a revenge plot by Prince Lucas is revealed, Drew seizes the opportunity to flee his obligations in pursuit of the renegade prince. But Drew and his allies are in trouble, as they encounter rogue militias of lawless Werelords and a nation of invading Catlords determined to wrest power from Drew's paws. With the odds stacked against him, Drew must face up to his kingship and embrace the Wolf or all of Lyssia will be lost. "Game of Thrones for the tween set." —School Library Journal

DREW FERRAN, THE RIGHTFUL KING OF WESTLAND, IS TRAPPED. Enslaved by the Goatlord Kesslar, young werewolf Drew finds himself on the volcanic isle of Scoria, forced to fight in the arena for the Lizardlords. With the help of an unlikely ally, he must find a way to break free - but who has ever managed to escape? Meanwhile, Hector the Wereboar flees the forces of the Catlords. Now on board the pirate ship Maelstrom, the enemy's net is closing in. Haunted by the spirits of the dead, Hector is soon left wondering who the true enemy is . . . Book three in the Wereworld fantasy-adventure series from Curtis Jobling, the award-winning designer of Bob the Builder. Wereworld: Rise of the Wolf was shortlisted for the 2011 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. Perfect for fans of Christopher Paolini's Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr and Inheritance books.

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE NETFLIX ANIMATED SERIES WOLF KING. A thrilling series for Ranger's Apprentice fans! Imagine a world ruled by Werelords--men and women who can shift at will into bears, lions, and serpents. When Drew suddenly discovers he's not only a werewolf but the long-lost heir to the murdered Wolf King's throne, he must use his wits and newfound powers to survive in a land suddenly full of enemies. Drew's the only one who can unite the kingdom in a massive uprising against its tyrant ruler, Leopold the Lion. But the king is hot on Drew's tail and won't rest until he's got the rebel wolf's head. "Game of Thrones for the tween set." —School Library Journal

YOUNG WEREWOLF DREW FERRAN IS THE FUTURE KING OF WESTLAND. He has the makings of a great warrior - but first he must master the blade and the beast. When Lady Gretchen is abducted by the Werelion Prince Lucas, Drew and his friends embark on a perilous chase to stop the prince fleeing to his homeland of Bast. As Drew encounters terrifying new Werelords along the way, he is led to the exotic city of Cape Gala, where the forces of Onyx, the Beast of Bast, await. Now Drew must summon all of his courage and strength - because the Catlords are ready to attack . . .

'YOU'RE THE LAST OF THE WEREWOLVES SON. DON'T FIGHT IT . . . CONQUER IT.' When the air is clear, sixteen year-old Drew Ferran can pick up the scent of a predator. When the moon breaks through the clouds, a terrifying fever grips him. And when a vicious beast invades his home, his gums begin to tear, his fingers become claws, and Drew transforms . . . Forced to flee the family he loves, Drew seeks refuge in the most godforsaken parts of Lyssia. But when he is captured by Lord Bergan's men, Drew must prove he is not the enemy. Can Drew battle the werecreatures determined to destroy him - and master the animal within?

Cheeky Monkey is constantly playing jokes on his friends, but one day he takes things a little too far. Suggested level: junior.