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A lost dog, a hidden time tunnel and a secret lake... A page-turning time travel adventure for ages 8-11. Now enjoyed by over 500,000 young readers!
When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home, they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbour's dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through? Their quest to solve the riddle over the summer holidays leads to a boat buried under a grassy mound - and a tunnel that takes them to a secret lake. Who is the boy rowing towards them? Why is he so terrified? And whose are those children's voices carried on the wind from beyond the woods? Stella and Tom soon discover that they have travelled back in time to their home and its gardens almost 100 years earlier. Here they make both friends and enemies and uncover startling connections between the past and present.
'A modern classic for children'The Secret Lake has been described by readers as a modern Tom's Midnight Garden and compared in atmosphere with The Secret Garden and the Nancy Drew mysteries. Karen Inglis describes it as, a time travel mystery adventure with modern twists - the kind of adventure that I loved to read as a child, but brought right up to date!
Embark on an unforgettable journey Beyond the Secret Lake in this new page-turning time travel adventure for ages 8-12 and above! Book 3 in the international bestselling Secret Lake mystery adventure series.
When Tom and Stella find a 100-year-old letter from their Edwardian friend Jack, his plea for help leads them and their friend Hannah back down the time tunnel to 1913.
There the adventurers reunite with friends Lucy, Emma and Sophie at the grand Penworth Estate - unaware of the danger that awaits. Young heir Sebastian has fallen mysteriously ill, and tensions are running high in the household.
With secrets lurking in every shadowy corner, it's up to the friends to unravel a dangerous mystery that threatens Sebastian's life.
Can the time-travelling detectives expose the truth behind Sebastian's illness before it's too late? Will the villain at Penworth succeed with their deadly plans?
Beyond the Secret Lake is packed with mystery, secrets and danger! Perfect for fans of Enid Blyton, middle-grade mystery books and anyone who loves history, old houses and daring adventures.
Dive into book three of the unputdownable Secret Lake series today! Over half a million children can't be wrong!
Another page-turning time travel adventure for ages 8-12 set between 1900s and present-day London. The long-awaited sequel to the international best-seller The Secret Lake.
Almost a year has passed since Stella and Tom discovered a time tunnel and travelled to early 1900s London, where they befriended Emma, Lucy and Jack.
The magical moles that made the tunnel and secret lake appear have since vanished, but the children are longing to meet again. Then an illness, which leaves Emma's life in danger, changes everything.
The moles reappear, and Lucy realises the only hope of finding a cure lies in the future. So unfolds a thrilling tale of time travel, rekindled friendships and new threats that no one could have foreseen...
The original Secret Lake mystery adventure has now been enjoyed by almost half a million young readers and is in translation around the world. This gripping sequel, which seamlessly combines children's historical fiction with reading for pleasure, does not disappoint!
Children, parents and grandparents will fall in love with Ferdinand Fox, Hatty the hedgehog and her baby son Ed in this delightful rhyming picture book story. Includes eight pages of fun photos and facts about foxes and hedgehogs.
'Ferdinand Fox trotted down past the park, where the seesaws and swings stood still in the dark. His magnificent tale sailed along in the light of the streetlamp above, which lit up the night.'
'That very same night, seeking bugs with her snout, Hatty the hedgehog was out and about. As soon as she smelled the scent of a fox, she scampered to hide in an old soggy box...'
When Ferdinand Fox meets Edmond the baby hedgehog playing out alone one night, little Ed shrieks and curls into a tight prickly ball. He thinks the fox will eat him But Ed soon realises that he is safe, and has just met a very special fox. Also introducing Hatty, Ed's mum...
Perfect to share with toddlers, pre-school or kindergarten children at home or in the classroom or for home schooling. Older siblings and grown-ups will also love the rhyme
Includes eight pages of fun photos and facts about foxes and hedgehogs, to share with young children.
Also in this series: Ferdinand Fox's Big Sleep - a firm favourite at school visits
A boy, a magic book and a bossy boa constrictor - oh, and a VERY smelly gorilla with a zoo escape plan A fun and fast-paced illustrated chapter book for ages 6-8 from the international bestselling author of The Secret Lake.
When Henry Haynes complains that his new book is boring he falls down into the story and finds himself eyeball-to-eyeball with Brian, a bossy boa constrictor who's in charge of a zoo escape.
Brian won't let Henry return home until he's released the animals, including three hungry lions and Gordon - the very smelly gorilla who masterminded the escape plan. To make matters worse, it looks as if Gordon's out to get Henry...
Can Henry get home alive? And why didn't he just keep his big mouth shut about boring stories?
Includes the first two chapters of Karen Inglis's hilarious page-turner 'Eeek The Runaway Alien' for free
RED RIBBON WINNER - WISHING SHELF AWARDS 2016
A fast-paced, magical page-turner for children aged 7-10. Fun black and white illustrations
When Walter Brown is woken on his 10th birthday by his cat Sixpence he has no idea that his life is about to change forever. A large present wrapped in silver paper reveals an old top hat, a tiny pair of white gloves and a magician's wand - together with a mysterious note from his late Great-grandpa Horace. But Walter gets the biggest surprise when he puts the top hat on and discovers that his cat has special powers and they've been chosen for a secret mission. What better place to start practising magic, they decide, than on Walter's super-cool new neighbours, twins Harry and George Braithwaite? But magical mayhem follows when Walter accidentally sets free monsters from their new video game and finds himself locked in battle with a Fire Fiend that's threatening to burn his house down...
'A superbly written, magical adventure. Highly recommended ' Wishing Shelf Book Awards review
If you're looking for a fun, fast-paced story for children ages 7-9 or ages 8-10 that combines humour, adventure and magic this is the book for you Order today with one click.
Ferdinand Fox curled up in the sun, as the church of St Mary struck quarter past one. His tummy was full, he was ready for sleep, and closing his eyes he began to count sheep.
A delightful rhyming children's story that doubles up as a colouring book in which Ferdinand, a kindhearted urban fox, falls asleep in Peter Maceever's back garden one afternoon. As he sleeps, we learn through his illustrated dream bubbles about all of his favourite food - such as sausages, chocolate, cakes and ice cream Perfect for parents to read aloud to children aged 2-5 years who will love the rhyming story and bold black and white line drawings - or for children age 6 and above to read alone. Also a great children's activity book - little ones will love colouring in the beautiful illustrations.
There is also a full colour picture book edition of Ferdinand Fox's Big Sleep - why not get both so that your child can copy the colours?
A heart-warming Christmas tale about hope, friendship and being different. Children and grown-ups will fall in love with little Bruce Spruce and his fir tree friends! For ages 3-5 +.
As the snow starts to fall on Christmas Eve morning, little Bruce Spruce dreams about finding a home for Christmas Day. But when things don't quite go to plan he finds that his friends are there for him - and all is not lost...
This delightful children's Christmas picture book from UK bestselling children's author of The Secret Lake, Karen Inglis, comes with stunning pen and ink hand-drawn illustrations by Anne Swift, featuring little Bruce Spruce, Penelope Pine, Douglas Fir and Cedrick Cypress - along with a charming Christmas robin and an inquisitive squirrel!
Perfect for parents and grandparents to share with pre-school children and grandchildren or for nursery school or kindergarten teachers to share in class in the holiday season. The cast offers plenty of scope for children to dress up as the characters and act out the story and discuss hope, empathy, kindness and friendship.
A wonderful Christmas story gift for children ages 3-5 or ages 4-6, and for all grown-ups who love picture books! Scroll up to order with one click today!
Beautifully illustrated, this gentle story for ages 4-8 invites children to share how they are feeling - whether happy, sad or somewhere in between, through conversation, drawings or writing. Includes links to a download poster of the Tell-Me Tree for use at home or in the classroom, tips and templates to help children draw their own tree, and links to resources for grown-ups.
A book that can be used again and again by parents, teachers and care givers, The Tell-Me Tree helps encourage discussion of feelings with friends, family and trusted grown-ups in a natural way.
Written by the bestselling author of The Secret Lake, Karen Inglis. Stunning hand-drawn pen and ink illustrations by Anne Swift.
Ein entlaufener Hund, ein verborgener Zeittunnel und ein geheimer See. Spannendes Zeitreiseabenteuer für Kinder zwischen 8 J. und 11 J. Schon viele tausend junge Leser haben dieses Buch verschlungen!
Nachdem Stella und ihr kleiner Bruder Tom in ihr neues Haus in London gezogen sind, wundern sie sich über das regelmä ige Verschwinden des kleinen Hundes der alten Dame von nebenan. Wohin verschwindet Harry immer wieder? Und warum kehrt er immer wieder durchnässt zurück?
Ihre Suche nach der Lösung des Rätsels führt sie in den Sommerferien zu einem Boot, das unter einem überwucherten Grashügel versteckt ist, und einem Zeittunnel, in dem sie zu einem verborgenen See reisen. Wer ist der Junge im Boot, der voller Angst auf sie zu rudert? Und wer sind die Kinder, deren Stimmen der Wind durch den Wald trägt?
Schon bald stellen Stella und Tom fest, dass sie fast hundert Jahre in die Vergangenheit gereist sind, und finden sich in den Gärten rundum ihr Haus wieder. Hier finden sie Freunde und Feinde, während sie verblüffende Verbindungen zwischen der Vergangenheit und der Gegenwart aufdecken.
Ein moderner Klassiker für Kinder
Der verborgene See wurde von Lesern als moderner Tom's Midnight Garden beschrieben, und die Atmosphäre, die das Buch zaubert, wurde mit Das magische Baumhaus und den Abenteuerbüchern von Enid Blyton verglichen. Die spannende Geschichte mit ihren vielen überraschenden Wendungen wurde zum Lieblingsbuch von vielen Jungen und Mädchen.
Karen Inglis nennt es ein Zeitreiseabenteuer mit modernen Elementen - die Art von Geschichte, die ich als Kind gern gelesen hätte, aber in die heutige Zeit versetzt habe.
Wenn ihre Kinder gern Stefan Gemmel, Anna Ruhe oder Margit Auer lesen, werden sie Der verborgene See lieben!
Das Abenteuer beginnt hier - bestellen Sie es mit einem Klick!
An indispensable, easy-to-read resource from international bestselling children's author Karen Inglis. A masterclass all wrapped up in a book.
Have you written a children's story that you can't find a home for? Do you need help with your early self-publishing journey, or with more advanced children's book publishing and marketing strategies? Are you traditionally published but curious about other options?
If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, you're in the right place.
How to Self-publish and Market a Children's Book (Second Edition) provides practical, in-depth guidance and key strategies for self-publishing in print, eBooks and audiobooks, and for selling more children's books face to face and online.
After reading this book, you will understand:
Self-published international bestselling children's author Karen Inglis has sold over 300,000 children's books in print, over 20,000 eBooks and over 8,000 audiobooks. Her popular middle grade time travel adventure The Secret Lake is now in translation in eight languages. Karen's picture book The Christmas Tree Wish was shortlisted for the 2020 UK Selfies Award for best self-published children's book. Her latest picture book The Tell-Me Tree has received praise from teachers and parents alike for helping children talk about their feelings, and is being used in UK classrooms.
As well as writing for children, Karen has over 30 years' experience as a professional copywriter and writing training consultant. Her ability to organise and explain topics in plain English won her praise for the first edition of this book. This expanded and updated edition for 2021 will not disappoint.
One reviewer described the first edition as A masterclass wrapped up in a book. We think that pretty well sums up the second edition too!
With everything together in one place, and a comprehensive table of contents to help you quickly find what you need, How to Self-publish and Market a Children's Book (Second Edition) provides a powerful ready-reference that you can come back to again and again.
Need marketing support only?
If you are a seasoned children's book self-publisher and are looking only for marketing support, search for Karen's 'sibling' publication 'How to Market a Children's Book' . This includes the marketing element of the combined book.
A practical guide to all aspects of children's book marketing from bestselling children's author Karen Inglis
Whether you've just published your first children's book and aren't sure where to start with marketing, or are struggling to increase sales of your existing titles, 'How to Market a Children's Book' is here to help.
Packed full of practical guidance, and drawing on over 10 years' experience of children's book marketing by international bestselling children's author Karen Inglis, it offers a trusted resource for you to return to again and again for support with both offline and online marketing and advertising strategies.
This book assumes you already fully understand the various self-publishing options and distribution processes for print, eBooks and audiobooks, or that you are a traditionally published children's author looking for new ideas to help promote your book(s). If you also need guidance on the self-publishing process, look instead for Karen's combined flagship publication How to Self-publish and Market a Children's Book (Second Edition).
After reading 'How to Market a Children's Book' you will understand:
Karen Inglis is a successful self-published author of picture books, illustrated chapter books and middle grade novels. Her time travel adventure The Secret Lake has sold over 250,000 English language print copies worldwide, close to 20,000 paid eBook copies and over 8,000 audiobooks. She has also sold rights to seven countries and overseen its translation into German, where 'Der verborgene See' is an Amazon.de bestseller in key categories at the time of writing.
Karen's picture book 'The Christmas Tree Wish' was shortlisted for the UK Selfies Award for best self-published children's book in 2020. Her latest picture book 'The Tell-Me Tree' has received praise from parents and teachers alike, and is being used in UK classrooms to help children talk about feelings. Her picture books and chapter books have sold in their thousands through a combination of school visits, bookshop sales and online sales.
Karen has presented on children's self-publishing at conferences around the UK and is Children's Advisor at The Alliance of Independent Authors.
A heart-warming Christmas tale about hope, friendship and being different. Children and grown-ups will fall in love with little Bruce Spruce and his fir tree friends! For ages 3-5 +.
As the snow starts to fall on Christmas Eve morning, little Bruce Spruce dreams about finding a home for Christmas Day. But when things don't quite go to plan he finds that his friends are there for him - and all is not lost...
This delightful new children's Christmas picture book from UK bestselling children's author of The Secret Lake, Karen Inglis, comes with stunning pen and ink hand-drawn illustrations by Anne Swift, featuring little Bruce Spruce, Penelope Pine, Douglas Fir and Cedrick Cypress - along with a charming Christmas robin and an inquisitive squirrel!
Perfect for parents and grandparents to share with pre-school children and grandchildren or for nursery school or kindergarten teachers to share in class in the holiday season. The cast offers plenty of scope for children to dress up as the characters and act out the story and discuss hope, empathy, kindness and friendship.
A wonderful Christmas story gift for children ages 3-5 or ages 4-6, and for all grown-ups who love picture books! Scroll up to order with one click today!
Ein neues, atemberaubend spannendes Zeitreiseabenteuer für 8-12 Jährige, das zwischen 1912 und der heutigen Zeit in London spielt. Der lang erwartete zweite Band des internationalen Bestsellers Der verborgene See.
Fast ein Jahr ist vergangen, seit Stella und Tom einen Zeittunnel entdeckten und ins London des frühen 20. Jahrhunderts reisten, wo sie mit Emma, Lucy und Jack Freundschaft schlossen.
Seitdem sind die geheimnisvollen Maulwürfe, die das Erscheinen des Zeittunnels und des verborgenen Sees ankündigten, verschwunden. Doch die Kinder warten sehnsüchtig auf ihre Rückkehr.
Eine Krankheit, die für Emma lebensgefährlich ist, verändert alles. Die Maulwürfe tauchen gerade noch rechtzeitig wieder auf, und Lucy wird klar: Die einzige Hoffnung auf ein wirksames Heilmittel liegt in der Zukunft.
Das ist der Anfang der spannenden Geschichte einer Zeitreise, einem Wiedersehen mit Freunden und neuen Gefahren, die niemand vorhersehen konnte...
Die englische Version des ersten Bandes, Der verborgene See, wurde bisher von fast einer halben Million junger Leser verschlungen und rund um die Welt übersetzt. Dieser packende zweite Band, der doppelt so viele Seiten umfasst und Hochspannung mit Geschichte verbindet, wird junge Leser genauso begeistern!
A boy, a runaway alien and football. Laugh-out-loud funny for ages 7-10! (And with an hilarious twist!) From the international bestselling author of The Secret Lake.
When 11-year-old Charlie Spruit finds an alien on his doorstep one morning, he can hardly believe his luck. Who is he? Why has he come?
Charlie soon discovers that his new friend Eeek! is soccer-mad and has run away from space to watch the World Cup Final with him.
Charlie hides Eeek! in his bedroom, where he sleeps on the ceiling by night and pores over Charlie's football magazines by day. The only person he shares his alien secret with is his best friend Jake.
But when nosy classmate Sid Spiker, who lives next door, spots Eeek! through his telescope things start to fall apart - big time! Sid has his own plans for this glowing green alien, which bring surprises no one could have imagined...
This fun and fast-paced adventure story, with black and white illustrations throughout, has kids (and adults!) laughing out loud from start to finish, and gasping at the hilarious twist! A perfect match for girls and boys aged 7-10 who love soccer, aliens and/or humour!
Als Tom und Stella einen 100 Jahre alten Brief von ihrem Freund Jack aus der Vergangenheit entdecken, führt dieser Hilferuf sie und ihre Freundin Hannah erneut durch den Zeittunnel ins Jahr 1913.
Die Abenteurer erleben ein Wiedersehen mit ihren Freundinnen Lucy, Emma und Sophie auf dem vornehmen Landsitz Penworth - ohne zu ahnen, welche Gefahren dort lauern. Der junge Erbe Sebastian hat eine mysteriöse Krankheit, und im Herrenhaus liegen die Nerven blank.
In jedem dunklen Winkel lauern Geheimnisse, und es bleibt den Freunden überlassen, rätselhafte Vorfälle aufzuklären, die Sebastians Leben bedrohen.
Können die zeitreisenden Detektive die Wahrheit aufdecken, die hinter Sebastians Krankheit steckt, bevor es zu spät ist? Wird der tödliche Plan in Penworth Erfolg haben?
Jenseits des verborgenen Sees ist voller überraschender Wendungen, Geheimnisse und lauernder Gefahren! Das perfekte Buch für Krimifreunde im Alter von 8-12+ Jahren und alle, die Geschichte, alte Häuser und spannende Abenteuer lieben.
Band 3 der geheimnisvollen Abenteuer-Serie Der verborgene See, die zu einem internationalen Bestseller geworden ist!
A heartwarming rhyming picture book about bravery, unexpected friendship and helping others, for ages 3-6
Next to the track by the railway bridge line, Ferdinand Fox sat biding his time. A few moments later, the sound he well knew; the 6.10 from London, approaching on cue...
When Ferdinand Fox hears a cry for help near the railway track, he leads rescuers to a lost little boy. But will anyone realise who the real hero is? This charming rhyming story from the international bestselling author of The Secret Lake shows young readers that heroes come in all shapes, sizes - and species!
Brought to life with vibrant illustrations, and perfect for bedtime stories, classroom reading, or independent reading for confident early readers, this book offers:
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