Most Popular Books by Jacqueline Rayner

Rose and the Doctor return to present-day Earth, and become intrigued by the latest craze – the video game, Death to Mantodeans. Is it as harmless as it seems? And why are so many local people going on holiday and never returning? Meanwhile, on another world, an alien war is raging. The Quevvils need to find a new means of attacking the ruthless Mantodeans. Searching the galaxy for cunning, warlike but gullible allies, they find the ideal soldiers on Earth. Will Rose be able to save her family and friends from the alien threat? And can the Doctor play the game to the end and win? Featuring the Ninth Doctor and Rose as played by Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper in the hit science fiction series from BBC Television

Embark on a strange and enchanting adventure with old foes and monsters in this glorious crossover of Doctor Who and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. When a sudden tornado engulfs the TARDIS, the Thirteenth Doctor and her fam find themselves transported to the magical land of Oz. With a damaged TARDIS and an unexpected stowaway from the 1930s, their only hope of getting home is to follow the yellow brick road. But when an army of scarecrows ambushes them, they quickly realise that everything is not as it should be, and they''re thrown into a fight for survival against a mysterious enemy. As each of her companions becomes a shadow of their former selves, only the Doctor is left standing. Desperate to save her friends, she must embark on a perilous journey to seek help from the mysterious Wizard of Oz - and stop whatever forces are at work before she and her friends are trapped in the fictional world forever.

Exciting action-packed new original fiction for younger Doctor Who fans, starring the Eleventh Doctor with his companions Amy Pond and Rory Williams. Step Back in Time contains two fast-paced, fun-filled adventures! The Doctor, Rory and Amy take a trip to the 1966 World Cup in Extra Time. Rory ends up playing a crucial part in this historic football match, while the Doctor and Amy discover that the Doctor isn''t the only alien visiting Wembley... The Water Thief sees the Doctor, Amy and Rory visiting an archaeological site in ancient Egypt. They soon realise there''s something unearthly being dug up and it wants all the water it can find...!

Every time the lights go out, someone dies... The TARDIS lands at an academy for top athletes, all hoping to be chosen for the forthcoming Globe Games. But is one of them driven enough to resort to murder? The Doctor discovers that the students have been hushing up unexplained deaths. Teaming up with a young swimmer called Emma, the Doctor begins to investigate - but he doesn''t expect to find a squad of Sontarans invading the academy! As the Sontarans begin their own lethal version of the Globe Games, the Doctor and Emma must find out what''s really going on. But the Doctor is captured and forced to take part in the Sontaran Games. Can even a Time Lord survive this deadly contest? Featuring the Doctor as played by David Tennant in the acclaimed Doctor Who series from BBC Television.

Know your frenemy. ‘I’ve had adventures too. My whole life doesn’t revolve around you, you know.’ When she''s not busy amassing armies of Cybermen, or manipulating the Doctor and his companions, Missy has plenty of time to kill (literally). In this all new collection of stories about the renegade Time Lord we all love to hate, you''ll discover just some of the mad and malevolent activities Missy gets up to while she isn''t distracted by the Doctor. So please try to keep up.

In The Water Thief, an ancient artefact awakes, trapping one of the Eleventh Doctor''s companions on an archaeological dig in Egypt. The only way to save his friend is to travel hundreds of years back in time . . .

We’re all stories in the end... In this exciting collection you’ll find all-new stories spinning off from some of your favourite Doctor Who moments across the history of the series. Learn what happened next, what went on before, and what occurred off-screen in an inventive selection of sequels, side-trips, foreshadowings and first-hand accounts – and look forward too, with a brand new adventure for the Thirteenth Doctor. Each story expands in thrilling ways upon aspects of Doctor Who’s enduring legend. With contributions from show luminaries past and present – including Colin Baker, Matthew Waterhouse, Vinay Patel, Joy Wilkinson and Terrance Dicks – The Target Storybook is a once-in-a-lifetime tour around the wonders of the Whoniverse.

*Part of the six books for six decades collection* It''s Christmas, 1963, when nine-year-old Gerald starts dreaming of strange worlds and monsters His parents think it''s harmless at first. But Gerald is convinced it''s real - his dreams of Daleks and cavemen and insects as big as a person. Desperate for help, what Gerald''s family really need, right now, is a Doctor.

The Doctor''s Companion: A person who explores time and space with the Doctor, fights enemies with the Doctor, and often has to save the Doctor''s life. If it wasn''t for the companions, the Doctor probably wouldn''t have made it out of so many scrapes. To celebrate the formidable women who have travelled in the TARDIS, dive into four fantastic new adventures with the Doctor, starring Rose, Sarah-Jane, Clara and Bill. Written by Jenny Colgan, Jacqueline Rayner, Dorothy Koomson and Susan Calman, these stories are the perfect way to celebrate the Doctor''s fantastic female heroines, for fans of all ages.

A 2,000 year old statue of Rose Tyler is a mystery that the Doctor and Rose can only solve by travelling back to the time when it was made. But when they do, they find the mystery is deeper and more complicated than they ever imagined. While the Doctor searches for a missing boy, Rose befriends a girl who it seems can accurately predict the future. But when the Doctor stumbles on the terrible truth behind the statue, Rose herself learns that you have to be very careful what you wish for. An adventure set in Roman times, featuring the Tenth Doctor as played by David Tennant and his companion Rose Tyler.

‘Hello, sweetie!’ Melody Pond, Melody Malone, River Song...She has had many names. Whoever she really is, this archaeologist and time traveller has had more adventures (and got into more trouble) than most people in the universe. And she’s written a lot of it down. Well, when you’re married to a Time Lord (or possibly not), you have to keep track of what you did and when. Especially as it may not actually have happened to both of you yet. These are just a few of River Song’s exploits, extracted from her journals. Sometimes, she is with the Doctor. Sometimes she’s on her own. But wherever and whenever she may be, she is never far from danger and excitement. This is just a tiny portion of her impossible life. But it will reveal more than you’ve ever known about the legend that is River Song.

Trina is searching for buried treasure. But in her dreams she''s the one who''s being buried. Buried alive. The terrors of the past are reborn in the present and no one is safe. Can Trina and her friends solve the mystery of her nightmares in time to stop the sickness spreading? Papercuts is an eerie and haunting series written to appeal to readers aged 13+ who might be intimidated by full-length novels, or are simply just looking for a quick read. These sinister titles have a reading age of 8-9 and an accessible word count of 5000-6000. Written by respected and accomplished authors, they are packed with horror and elements of the supernatural. But be warned, they''re not for the faint-hearted!

''No one from this time will ever see that girl again...'' The Doctor, Amy and Rory round off a sight-seeing tour round London with a trip to the theatre. That''s when things start to go wrong. The Doctor wonders why so many young girls are going missing from the area. When he sees Sammy Star''s amazing magic act, he thinks he knows the answer. Sammy''s glamorous assistant disappears at the climax of the act - but this is no stage trick. The Doctor and his friends team up with residents of an old people''s home to discover the truth. And together they find themselves face to face with a deadly Weeping Angel. Whatever you do - don''t blink! A thrilling all-new adventure featuring the Doctor, Amy and Rory, as played by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television

Anji has just had the worst week of her life. She should be back at her desk, not travelling through time and space in a police box. The Eighth Doctor is supposed to be taking her home, so why are there dinosaurs outside? The Doctor doesn’t seem to know either, or else he surely would have mentioned the homicidal princesses, teen terrorists and mad robots? One thing is certain: Anji is never going to complain about Monday mornings in the office again. An adventure featuring the Eighth Doctor as played by Paul McGann and his companions Fitz and Anji

Carla was the fairest in the school - until Lucy arrived. Now it seems she''ll do anything to regain her crown. But exactly how far will she go? Our range of Teen Reads has an established reputation with both teachers and students in secondary schools. Teen Reads are visually appealing and age-appropriate for struggling teenage readers, helping to develop confidence and foster an interest in reading, whilst bridging the gap between more specialised books and full-length novels.The complete collection of 46 books has characters diverse in gender, sexuality, ethnicity and background to ensure they are relatable to a wide range of readers. Themes vary from horror and the supernatural to sci-fi, crime, adventure, family breakdown, relationships and moral conflicts.Accessible and appealing in equal measure, and with content to suit many different tastes, Teen Reads are an asset to any school library.

Sasha hasn''t said a word since her brother mysteriously disappeared. Was it an accident - or does Sasha know something she''s not telling? Zoe is determined to find out the truth, no matter who gets hurt. But some secrets should be left alone... Between the Lines is set across a range of locations - in familiar places such as schools and homes as well as spanning the Yorkshire moors, the Mediterranean and South India. Designed expressly for reluctant and struggling readers, the stories in this series feature mature and serious themes touching on abandonment, addiction, loss, homelessness, love, war, dystopia and refugees.

Old legends and new worlds collide in this magnificent Doctor Who crossover with King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table. While investigating a strange energy in Carbury, the Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble are pulled into a different dimension, smashing a giant hole into another world in the process. As the magic of the hidden dimension slowly seeps out, the Doctor and Donna find themselves in Camelot, where a young squire, Arthur, comes to their aid, and when the Doctor is mistaken for Merlin, they are swept up in the glamorous and daring legends of the Knights of the Round Table. But something far more menacing has been awakened. Caught in an ancient battle for power, Donna and the Doctor are sucked into a dangerous game. As each move is made and time spins faster, the Doctor must find a way to seal the rift before an unimaginable power is unleashed and the universe is laid to waste.

Escape is the name of the game - literally. It''s time for Paige and her gang to learn their lesson in a school-themed escape room. And it looks like someone doesn''t want them to get out alive...

A new spine-chilling collection of twelve short illustrated adventures packed with terrifying Doctor Who monsters and villains, just in time for Halloween 2017! The six authors featured are Jacqueline Rayner, Mike Tucker, Paul Magrs, Richard Dungworth, Scott Handcock and Craig Donaghy. The illustrator is Rohan Eason. Each short story will feature a frightening nemesis for the Doctor to outwit, and each will star one incarnation of the Doctor with additional appearances from favourite friends and companions such as Sarah Jane, Jo and Ace.

Twelve festive adventures, starring twelve incarnations of the ever-enduring Doctor. Bright and brilliant, these tales are filled with monsters, mayhem, merriment and plenty of Christmas magic.

Mollie and her family help readers to understand what it is like to have ME/CFS and how it can affect their day-to-day family life. They explain what ME/CFS is and how it can affect people in different ways. This illustrated book is packed with accessible information and will be an ideal introduction to this often misunderstood condition.

Tracking a nexus point in time, the Doctor meets Dr. Evelyn Smythe, a history lecturer whose own history seems to be rapidly vanishing. The Doctor must travel back to Tudor times to stabilise the nexus and save Evelyn''s life. But there he meets the Queen of England and must use all his skills of diplomacy to avoid ending up on the headman''s block.

JUST WHO IS THE DOCTOR? Now updated with all the latest information on all your Doctor Who favorites! The secrets of this mysterious time traveller lie within the pages of Doctor Who The Visual Dictionary, a comprehensive, lavishly illustrated guide to his world. This highly successful title is now updated and expanded to include the latest Doctor Who lore from series three and four and the 2008 Christmas special. The book goes beyond the story lines to examine the characters, aliens, weapons and curiosities that are all in a day''s work for the Doctor. Entries are illustrated with annotated photography and specially commissioned cross-section artworks. Doctor Who The Visual Dictionaryupdates the entries of old favorites like Davros and his Daleks, the rhino-headed Judoon and the Doctor''s companions Martha Jones and Captain Jack. Forty additional pages introduce and explore all-new characters like the formidable Donna Noble, the Family of Blood and their Scarecrow Henchmen, the warmongering Sontaran and the childlike, but deadly, Toclafane.

Legend tells of an evil sorceress who used the power of magical crystals to transfer her mind into the bodies of others. Her reign of terror was long and bloody, and her final defeat the cause of great rejoicing. But that''s just a legend, a story told to children—isn''t it? Finding the last resting place of the Crystal Sorceress is an archaeological dream on a par with discovering the Holy Grail. So it''s hardly likely that someone will just offer the solution to Professor Bernice Summerfield on a plate. But sometimes the unlikely actually happens. And one thing that''s very, very unlikely is that Benny will suddenly find herself to be a member of the opposite gender!

Harry is dead. Having left him abandoned and alone in pre-war Britain, the Doctor and Sarah try to solve the mystery of his death. But the only witness is in a lunatic asylum, driven mad by what he has seen. He tells of murder and mutilation, of living trees and long-dead legends, of wolfmen and war...And of a mysterious stranger known only as the Doctor. Can it be true that Harry discovered the last resting place of the Holy Grail? Why are the flowers and trees in a Somerset village in full bloom at Christmas? And is it just a coincidence that Harry died under a full moon? This adventure features the Fourth and Eighth Doctors, Sarah Jane and Harry.

Who are the Sycorax? Find out all about the Sycorax, their history and home planet, technology and travels, then join them on a brand new adventure in The Final Darkness.

Who are the Slitheen?Find out all about the Slitheen, their family and enemies, home planet and technology, then join them on a brand new adventure in No Fun at the Fair.

The White Dragon is the highly anticipated next chapter of the Thirteenth Doctor''s comic strip adventures. The full-color stories have been taken from the official Doctor Who Magazine, now in its fourth decade of publication.

Project X Alien Adventures takes you on an incredible reading journey with this fantastic story featuring the popular Project X characters Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger.As soon as Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger rip-jump to their next dimension, they begin to experience problems with their watches. To add to this, they find a platoon of Krush warriors frozen behind an invisible barrier and one of them is holding the precious thought vial that the children seek.Can they make it through the barrier and get the thought vial, or will the Betterworlders stop them?Carefully levelled and highly motivating, this book is ideal for independent reading. This book also contains notes on the inside front and back covers with advice on supporting older children with their reading, questions for readers, and a follow-up activity.

Blast off on the biggest micro-adventure yet with the popular Project X characters Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger and their new robot micro-friend, Eight. Carefully levelled and highly motivating, this book is ideal for independent reading. The micro-friends are nearly home but with Krool 1 stowed away on board, will they make it?

Doctor and Martha are transported by the Tardis to the mysterious Museum of the Last Ones. There, in the Earth section, they discover every extinct creature - all still alive and in suspended animation. Preservation is the Museum''s only job. And for millennia the Museum has been trying to trace one elusive specimen: the last of the Time Lords.

Tieing in to the Channel 4 TV show Pet Rescue, this is one of four books that educate, instruct, and offer pet-based fun to readers up to eight years.