Best Selling Books by Rob Lloyd

A rags to riches story, twice over – as featured on Channel Four’s The Secret Millionaire. Raising the Bar documents Rob Lloyd''s life growing up on a farm in Cheshire, his years at boarding school, his close relationship with his father and distant relationship with his mother, as well as the problems he had landing his first job (having failed his English Language O level six times). His appearance on The Secret Millionaire is also described in detail.

“A thrilling mystery, full of morbid twists and macabre turns.” — Booklist In the seedy underworld of Victorian London, a boy is born and abandoned. Covered in hair from head to toe, Wild Boy is snatched up by an unscrupulous and abusive showman and becomes a sideshow freak—but also an avid observer, developing Sherlock Holmes–like deductive skills. When a murder occurs at the fair, Wild Boy is hastily accused. Can he use his powers of deduction to save himself?

From London’s vilest slums to its grandest palaces, Wild Boy and Clarissa hunt a murderous poisoner in hope of proving themselves to a skeptical society. London, 1842. Wild Boy, master detective and former freak-show performer, and Clarissa, circus acrobat and troublemaker, are the secret last hope of a city beset by horror. A poisoner stalks the streets, leaving victims mad with terror?—?and then dead. Can the Black Terror be traced to a demon called Malphas? With their partnership threatened by rules and regulations, can Wild Boy and Clarissa uncover a cure in time to save the queen and the city?

The Gorgon is a hideous creature, with snakes for hair and a deadly glare – and she''s fighting Perseus to the death. Specially written for children growing in reading confidence, this thrilling retelling of the Greek myth is brought to life with full colour illustrations. Includes links to recommended websites to find out more about Ancient Greece. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Wild, wacky, and often-hilarious Florida trivia

Join an astronaut for a day as she goes on her first ever spacewalk, and new crew members arrive. Find out how she trained for her mission and what it''s like living and working in space. How do you eat and drink at zero gravity? How do space toilets work? What are space suits designed for?

A gripping account of how a deadly plague swept across the world in the 14th century, killing almost half of the population. Discover how the Black Death reached Europe, the disease''s terrifying symptoms, the desperate efforts to prevent it from spreading, and the devastating effects it had on life and society in the Middle Ages and beyond. Atmospheric illustrations by Daniele Dickman reveal the chaos, fear and confusion that gripped a continent ravaged by the Black Death. Part of the successful Young Reading series from Usborne''s Reading Programme, this is a new title aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories.

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Did you know that Ancient Chinese Soldiers were kicking footballs as long ago as 2000BC? This humorously illustrated book tells the story of football, from its beginnings in the Roman Army to the modern day premiership, including how both American Football and Rugby were born. Specially written for children growing in reading confidence, this ebook includes internet links to recommended websites where readers can find out more. "A lively and engaging history of the beautiful game." - Words for Life Selected for the Premier League Reading Stars programme

Highlights the life of the Baptist minister who led the American civil rights movement.

In the foggy alleys of Victorian London, Mr Utterson is seeking to uncover the secret of his friend and client, Dr Henry Jekyll. Why does the once-respectable Jekyll now lock himself away in his laboratory? And what is his connection to the vicious murderer Edward Hyde who stalks the city''s streets at night?

When Jack''s father is arrested by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Jack must seek help from the notorious Robin Hood. Bring the legend of Robin Hood alive with this beautiful picture book. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.

Lift the flaps to explore all sorts of exciting things that go - bulldozers rumbling around building sites, passenger ships cruising over the ocean, or jumbo jets soaring into the sky.

Who is the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth? This rip-roaring tale of revenge is packed with adventure - from a daring prison escape to a hunt for hidden treasure and a duel at dawn.

Fifteen-year-old John Trenchard, lured by rumors of treasure, becomes involved with a smuggler who leads him into danger and adventure.

This swashbuckling puzzle book is packed with things to find and count. Search pirate ports, stormy seas, and sunken ships to see if you can spot all the hidden treasure. Just look out for the sea monsters!

Explore Apple Tree Farm as Poppy and Sam look everywhere for Curly the pig. This is a charming story for beginner readers. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck who is hiding on each page.

Blast off into space with this fascinating flip book. Find out how the moon was made, why stars shine and how we know so much about planets that are far, far away.

A fun flap book that shows young children what goes on at major sporting events and introduces them to a range of different sports Look Inside Sports features scenes that include an Olympic style swimming pool, an athletics stadium, a ski slope, and a cycling velodrome. With over 100 flaps to lift, there''s lots to discover on each brightly coloured page and plenty to keep curious minds occupied.

An interactive sticker book full of busy, illustrated scenes depicting life on the ocean waves. Items to spot within the main picture are shown in the border as silhouettes and each has a corresponding sticker which children can find, match and add in the correct place. With over a thousand things for children to find, count and talk about.

Explore different careers as you blast off into space with a crew of astronauts. Find out about their incredible jobs and the work of the huge teams who support them, from medics to technicians. Discover how astronauts are chosen and trained for space missions, what it''s like in space, and what they do once they return to Earth - as well as the work of Mission Control and those on the ground. With missions planned to the Moon, Mars and beyond, this is a timely and fascinating read.

An illustrated tour of our incredible Solar System Blast off on a journey deep into our incredible Solar System. Turn pages, peek through holes and lift flaps to discover the secrets of planets, moons and the Sun. Visit rocky planet Mars, fly through an asteroid belt, see a storm raging on Jupiter, and discover what lies BEYOND our amazing Solar System.

Jake Atlas and his family are on the run, hunted by international police while chasing the mysterious People of the Snake to stop them from hiding the secret history of humankind. But when the family''s friend, Sami, is poisoned, the People of the Snake force the Atlases to work for them in exchange for a cure. Their mission: to locate a legendary lost city and the tomb of the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl in the jungles of Honduras - home to bandits, big cats, tarantulas and crocodiles. But the family''s greatest enemy is themselves, as their squabbles threaten to get them into even deeper trouble. In order to reach the tomb, the family must survive ancient traps, jump out of a crashing plane, escape a jaguar''s lair, climb a cliff of skulls, jump over a huge waterfall and escape from a trap of swinging blades! A brilliant heart-thumping sequel to the increasingly popular Jake Atlas and the Tomb of the Emerald Snake, this is another high-octane adventure, full of laughs and high-tech gadgets, from an award-winning author. From the award-winning author of Wild Boy and Wild Boy and the Black Terror. Full of humour and plenty of high-tech gadgets, this book will have huge appeal for boys and girls. Jake Atlas - tomb robber, treasure hunter, troublemaker - in a new action-packed adventure.

Once known, now largely forgotten, these empowering fairy tales have been brought together to inspire a new generation of readers. Discover heroines who outwit giants, fight evil, awaken sleeping princes and, of course, live happily ever after. With a foreword by Kate Pankhurst, author of Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World.

Introduces daily life in ancient Egypt, inviting readers to lift the flaps and view the scenes and activities at a market, temple, pyramid construction site, and royal burial. On board pages.

A board book about cars and how they work with multiple flaps on each page.

A narrative account of one of a historic attempt to blow up king and parliament in England in 1605, events commemorated today in Bonfire Night. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme.

This handbook is packed with skills and tricks to improve technique on the pitch. It covers all areas of the ''beautiful game'', from the basics of attacking and defending to the complexities of making a perfect corner kick and obeying the offside rule.

From horses and elephants carrying armies, to dogs parachuting from planes and dolphins detecting mines, animals have played a part in some of the bloodiest battles in history. Their stories are as compelling and tragic as those of the soldiers they served.

An action-packed book filled with building sites to explore, construction machines to learn about and a demolition site in action. Lift the flaps to discover the work that goes into building a house, a bridge, a skyscraper and more, the jobs people do and the machines that are used. An exciting introduction to how buildings go up - and come down.

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