New Releases by Tim Collins

Liam doesn''t like the scary pictures on the hotel walls. But are they warning him about something nasty that is about to happen?

Nadia can''t sleep because of a loud scratching noise. When she finds out what''s making it, she may never sleep again.

When Kelly looks in the mirror in her bedroom, she sees a mad woman with an axe. Kelly thinks her mind is playing tricks on her, but is she right?

Connor wakes up to find that everyone has disappeared. He wanders around town, but can''t find a trace of anyone. He seems to be completely alone. But then he discovers a sign that there might be another survivor after all. Someone who can help him work out what has happened.

In Leef meer als een luiaard van Tim Collins en Luka Va deelt de luiaard zijn geheimen voor een gelukkiger leven. Er valt veel te zeggen over het belang van rustig aan doen, maar dat hoef je hem niet te vertellen. Hij is expert in het vinden van zijn chill modus. Leer hoe je kunt vertragen, in het nu kunt zijn en vergeet de onbelangrijke dingen terwijl je het pad van de luiaard naar ultieme ontspanning volgt. De luiaard leert ons om lekker te blijven hangen en te glimlachen, ongeacht wat er op ons pad komt.

There''s something weird about the waxwork museum Maya visits with her class. The dummies have creepy, twisted faces, and the old man who runs it is very strange. Maya tries to find out more about the old man, and makes a horrific discovery that leads her back to the museum after dark. She''s soon going to wish she''d never stepped into the House of Wax.

Naučte se, jak o sebe bez námahy pečovat pomocí tipů od nejpověřenějších expertů na relaxaci: lenochodů. Nechte se vést nejodpočinutějším živočichem na světě a změňte svůj život k nepoznání. Je toho spoustu, co bychom se o volnějším tempu mohli učit. A kdo by byl lepším lektorem než lenochodi – kovaní zastánci pomalého životního stylu. Naučte se, jak zvolnit, soustředit se na současnost a neřešit zbytečnosti, které vám brání v cestě za relaxací.

Kelly and Josh are walking in the woods when a hungry wolf appears. But something even more scary is waiting for them in there... Who will find a way off the island?Do you dare set foot on Monster Island? Filled with mythical beasts, treacherous terrain and a castaway captain who may have eaten one too many coconuts - who will manage to escape and who will be marooned forever?

Kyle has found a way to escape Monster Island. He''s built a raft and wants to sail away. But something is waiting for him in the depths of the sea... Who will find a way off the island?Do you dare set foot on Monster Island? Filled with mythical beasts, treacherous terrain and a castaway captain who may have eaten one too many coconuts - who will manage to escape and who will be marooned forever?

Imran is stuck on Monster Island. The fog is so thick that he can''t see anything. Then he hears an angry roar. Something is coming to get him. Who will find a way off the island?Do you dare set foot on Monster Island? Filled with mythical beasts, treacherous terrain and a castaway captain who may have eaten one too many coconuts - who will manage to escape and who will be marooned forever?

Jess and Scott climb over a wall on Monster Island, looking for a w ay to escape. But something deadly is waiting on the other side... Who will find a way off the island?Do you dare set foot on Monster Island? Filled with mythical beasts, treacherous terrain and a castaway captain who may have eaten one too many coconuts - who will manage to escape and who will be marooned forever?

Mina and Yasmin are stuck on Monster Island. Something really scary is coming to get them and theCaptain isn''t going to be any help. Who will find a way off the island?Do you dare set foot on Monster Island? Filled with mythical beasts, treacherous terrain and a castaway captain who may have eaten one too many coconuts - who will manage to escape and who will be marooned forever?

Jade is looking for a boat to escape from Monster Island. She climbs up some rocks, but it starts snowing. Jade hides in a cave, but something frightening is in the cave too... Who will find a way off the island?Do you dare set foot on Monster Island? Filled with mythical beasts, treacherous terrain and a castaway captain who may have eaten one too many coconuts - who will manage to escape and who will be marooned forever?

The no-sweat approach to self-care from nature''s expert: the sloth. Celebrating the art of slow, Live More Sloth is a collection of sloth wisdom that reminds us all to hang in there and smile, no matter what life throws at you.

Ik ben Nurdius Maximus, en op een dag zal ik vast en zeker de grootste held uit de Romeinse geschiedenis zijn. Maar op dit moment ben ik ontvoerd door barbaren uit Belgica. Ze hebben me meegenomen naar hun modderige dorp waar het altijd regent, en eisen losgeld van mijn pa. Of ik Rome ooit terug zal zien, hangt er dus van af of pa zin heeft om zijn portemonnee te trekken... En geld uitgeven is zo ongeveer zijn minst favoriete bezigheid. Misschien moet ik zelf proberen te ontsnappen. Maar dat is best lastig als je eigenlijk niet zo''n stoere krijger bent als je iedereen hebt laten denken...

Another knife landed just below his left arm.It''s all part of the show, thought Anna.No one will really get hurt. Roll up, roll up! Boys and girls... take your seats... come and see what the Big Top of Horrors has in store! Filled with evil clowns, mad magicians and a Ringmaster who may or may not be there to help - who will escape and who will be doomed? Written with carefully controlled language whilst retaining gruesome and exciting plots, this series is aimed at teenagers aged 12+ who have a reading age of 6-7. The stories include elements of horror, the supernatural, action and adventure, and reluctant readers are sure to be drawn into the drama that unfolds inside each title.

"e;But this trick has a twist,"e; said the escape artist. "e;I will not be doing it."e;He looked at Shazia. "e;You will,"e; he said. Roll up, roll up! Boys and girls... take your seats... come and see what the Big Top of Horrors has in store! Filled with evil clowns, mad magicians and a Ringmaster who may or may not be there to help - who will escape and who will be doomed? Written with carefully controlled language whilst retaining gruesome and exciting plots, this series is aimed at teenagers aged 12+ who have a reading age of 6-7. The stories include elements of horror, the supernatural, action and adventure, and reluctant readers are sure to be drawn into the drama that unfolds inside each title.

The story goes that the Scissor Man wanted to be happy forever, so he snipped the corners of his mouth into a wide, jagged smile. Now he''s a ghost who haunts Sam''s school. If you meet him you must answer his question. Your fate depends on your answer. But its just a story, right? 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!

Mia thinks she sees something strange and horrible under Lauren''s hair when she flicks it back. But when she looks again, it''s gone. She must have imagined it. But Lauren''s friends, Savannah and Gabriella, seem equally weird. When Mia spies on them to find out what''s going on, she finds herself dragged into a sickening nightmare. 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!

Zombies have taken over the world and all the remaining humans are crammed into a small compound. Eve is the only person ever to have survived a zombie attack. The scientists think she could be the key to saving the human race. But when she meets a boy called Zac, she comes up with a plan of her own. YA Reads I and II have been written by experienced authors to fulfil the need for mature yet accessible fiction aimed at young adults. These engrossing and thought-provoking titles have themes spanning sexuality, identity, family breakdown, bereavement, relationships, prejudice and dystopia. With a reading age of 8-9, an interest age of 14+, and a realistic word count of 5000-6000, YA Reads provide struggling readers with captivating, age-appropriate fiction to both inspire a love of reading and broaden horizons.

When Harry discovers that the most evil villain in the galaxy, Galactic Gary, has escaped from prison, it''s not just humankind that is in danger, but time itself.

When the spacebin lands Harry the alien and Cosmic Colin on a strange planet where fuzzy hamsters rule the realm, the boys are in for an adventure.

If you can''t make friends, make followers! This is the hilarious story of a teenage girl''s journey from geeky nobody to online superstar . sort of.

Tanith has a disease that affects the world around her. She makes wood rot, plants wither and metal rust. Samira takes pity and makes friends with her, but she has no idea what she''s getting into. She soon finds out a dark secret that changes the way she sees the world. 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.

Esme is a painkiller. She can take pain away with just a touch. In a world where hospitals have closed and diseases are common, she''s in great demand. But she''s also in great danger. Abbie wants to take Esme to a secret commune where she''ll be safe. But bounty hunters are closing in on them, and time is running out. 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.

Sam keeps getting messages that seem to be coming from his dead father. He thinks someone is playing a sick joke on him, and he wants to track them down. But he soon uncovers a deadly secret that sets him on course for violent revenge. Dark Reads are very short novels of just 600 words, written specifically to appeal to struggling teenage readers with a very low reading age of 6-7. Each story has the perfect combination of accessible language and interesting, age-appropriate content.Every title has the look and feel of a real book with a contents page, information about the author and illustrator, story facts and dynamic two-tone illustrations. Dark Reads I draws on supernatural classics and famous monsters, and Dark Reads II presents a modern and relatable ''way in'' to the plays of Shakespeare.These bite-sized books are perfect for encouraging those normally daunted by the prospect of reading.

Romeo and Juliet believe nothing can part them. But Romeo is bitten by a zombie and knows he''ll soon turn into one. Can their love survive in a world that believes humans and zombies should never be together? Dark Reads are very short novels of just 600 words, written specifically to appeal to struggling teenage readers with a very low reading age of 6-7. Each story has the perfect combination of accessible language and interesting, age-appropriate content.Every title has the look and feel of a real book with a contents page, information about the author and illustrator, story facts and dynamic two-tone illustrations. Dark Reads I draws on supernatural classics and famous monsters, and Dark Reads II presents a modern and relatable ''way in'' to the plays of Shakespeare.These bite-sized books are perfect for encouraging those normally daunted by the prospect of reading.

Ariel has a power he''s never told anyone about. He can create storms. When Sebastian pushes him too far on a school trip, he can''t stop himself. He unleashes his power, and nobody is safe. Dark Reads are very short novels of just 600 words, written specifically to appeal to struggling teenage readers with a very low reading age of 6-7. Each story has the perfect combination of accessible language and interesting, age-appropriate content.Every title has the look and feel of a real book with a contents page, information about the author and illustrator, story facts and dynamic two-tone illustrations. Dark Reads I draws on supernatural classics and famous monsters, and Dark Reads II presents a modern and relatable ''way in'' to the plays of Shakespeare.These bite-sized books are perfect for encouraging those normally daunted by the prospect of reading.

Are you ready to join the League of Enchanted Heroes? Follow Jack as he enters a deep, dark wood where he will meet Rapunzel, Tom Thumb, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood and maybe a giant! This series is based around famous fairy tales, but not in the form the reader might expect. These tales have been tweaked to enchant and amuse a modern audience, including a princess who prefers frogs to princes, an intergalactic Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks the vandal, a ragtag band of characters forming a superhero league and more. The balanced combination of low word count with imaginative plots ensures that reluctant readers are stimulated and drawn in to stories that they can realistically comprehend, providing much needed confidence going forwards.