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Parents - Do you want your children to realise there is also a world away from their console? If you have to surgically remove the controller from their grasp, you'll love this book.Kids - Don't worry, you'll also love this book. It's absolutely hilarious.For some kids, playing their game console was a matter of life and death... But for ten-year-olds Luke and Conor, it was more important even than that In fact, the topic of conversation on every boy's - and even a fair few girl's - lips was the latest shoot-em-up survival game called Hundred-to-One. The prospect of competing in the Hundred-to-One world championship tournament, with untold riches in prize money and international bragging rights, was simply irresistible.The only thing standing in Luke and Conor's path to victory was the Isle of Man regional heat they'd have to win. Oh, and the fact that every kid in every school everywhere had exactly the same dream they did. So, yeah, there was that as well. But Luke and Conor wouldn't let anything stand in their way Well, okay, apart from homework, maybe, and the school bully, and a younger boy with a watery eye and a gammy leg... and along, of course, with their mums' rubbish insistence that they set the game controller down and (*gasp *) venture outside for fresh air on occasion. The lads were determined, though. And their obsession for gaming glory in a virtual world, as it happened, could also open up the possibility of new friendships and new adventure in the real world. A hilarious, feel-good book that's genuinely one for the whole family.

Cabbage Von Dagel is an enchanting, children's wartime detective and spy thriller.'Fun, lively and original★★★★★''A great read out loud story. Going to read it to my class at school.''Great little book. One for kids of all ages 'If you're looking to find a book your children will fall in love with, this is it. It's an enthralling, roller coaster of action, adventure with a touch of magic and wonderful humour. It was 1939 and Britain is on the brink of War with Germany. A highly secretive agency formed in the last Great War could be the difference between success and defeat. The sudden arrival of a stranger in the sleepy town of Evesham was unusual; particularly one with seemingly magic powers. The mysterious Cabbage Von Dagel would throw Henry Maggin directly into the war effort and see them shipped to the Isle of Man where enemies of the state were housed. Traditional weapons wouldn't win this war - the victor would have to think outside the box. Between them, they could be the last line of defence to repel the German invasion - failure was simply not an option. Your children will love the adventures of the wonderful, Cabbage Von Dagel

"JC Williams is my new favourite author. His books should be prescribed on the NHS as feel-good, cheer you up medicine ""I loved this book Perfect to put a smile on your face ""The perfect summer read. ★★★★★"Tom is a bit of a waster...Turning the wrong side of thirty hit him pretty hard, and what with having no money, no love life, no decent job prospects to speak of, and with debt coming out of his ears, well, the future wasn't exactly looking too rosy.Still, he's a likeable chap, is Tom. He's the first person you'd invite to your party and likely the last one to leave. A little bit of your sensible side probably secretly wishes you were a bit more like Tom, actually. Tom knew he wanted more out of life and now was the right time to make a fresh start, but, in typical fashion, he didn't have a plan or even the faintest idea of where to begin. So, logically, he'd start by quitting his current job and see what turned up in the process What he didn't count on was his future plans involving a washed-up, failed pop star or, for that matter, an ageing gangster. But that's exactly the sort of thing that happens when you live your life on the flip of a coin. It was going to be a tough journey for Tom and if it didn't work out, well, he didn't give two hoots either way, right? He'd just start again and find another credit card company foolish enough to fund his life for a few more months. A hilarious story about doing something a little crazy and, after all, what's the worst that could happen?

Hamish McScabbard is a thrilling tale of marauding Vikings that your children will love It was 848 AD in the land that would be known as Scotland. Two great forces - the Scotti and the Pict - enjoy a fragile truce which is threatened by the arrival of Ivor the Boneless and his marauding Vikings. The invasion would cause turmoil in the region, and shake the foundation of this land to its very core. Hamish McScabbard - the son of a powerful clan leader, could be all that stood in the way of Viking domination (with a bit of help from his friend, Tam) If Hamish failed in his quest, the land he called home would be no more.

Welcome to the Isle of Man's first dating and social club for the elderly 'A laugh-out-loud comedy, that's poignant, uplifting and ridiculously funny''If you take life too seriously, this one's not for you. If you don't, strap yourself in for the funniest book you'll read this year''This perfect holiday read will leave you with tears of laughter and sorrow'Please also look out for the next book in the series - The Lonely Heart Attack Club - 'Wrinkly Olympics' available now Jack Tate is hopeless...Everything he touches turns into a disaster, though he does mean well.His business is even less successful than his love life. Most of the customers in his coffee shop have deserted him for the major chains, leaving him only with the old folk, for the most part, who unfortunately don't have or spend all that much dosh.Bracing herself for a trip to the job centre, his underappreciated assistant, Emma, helps Jack realise that the solution could actually be right under his very nose. The last chance to save his failing business could well be the formation of the Isle of Man's first and only dating club for the elderly: The Lonely Heart Attack Club While the majority of his wrinkly client base may be in their twilight years, Jack will soon come to realise that there are still a fair number of tunes left to play on an old fiddle, so to speak.The third book in the hilarious series, Project VIP is out very shortly. Please see authorjcwilliams.com for further details.

An action-packed Wild West Adventure and the perfect read for the entire family. For years, the town of Buzzards Creek was a godforsaken dust pit in the middle of a hostile desert. Only senseless folk or those who'd found themselves lost stumbled upon it - that is, until the surrounding hills gave up their biggest secret... Word of the precious yellow-bearing ore began to spread, and soon there was a rush of people heading into town, its population swelling, with every man, woman, child (and dog) eager to make their fortune there. The promise of riches sure does crazy things to a man, and where there was a steady supply of gold, there were treacherous, cutthroat villains waiting and eager to steal a slice of the pie. The good townsfolk of Buzzards Creek couldn't rely on their mayor, or their sheriff, for that matter, either, as they were just as corrupt.Fed up with the rising crime rate, the district marshal sent the only man he could rely on and trust to clean up this mess: Hank Rashford and his son, Deputy Gabe Rashford. Dealing with murderous criminals was nothing new for Sheriff Rashford, but could this be the mission that'd finally cost him and his boy their lives?

Welcome to the Isle of Man's first and only Detective agency... (And, they're pretty useless )The hilarious sequel, The Seaside Detective Agency - The Case of the Brazen Burglar is available on Amazon now This is a wonderfully funny, light-hearted crime caper.'Another brilliant book . Great story and so very very funny. My sides are hurting. Looking forward to reading more very soon I hope ''First time I have ever laughed out loud at a detective story.''If you're after a gritty crime thriller, this is not for you. You've been warned But, if you don't take life too seriously, you'll love it.''Eyes Peeled' is the Isle of Man's first and only Detective Agency... Not much happens on the idyllic Island that needs detecting, so, on the whole, the team are not the most adept. In fact, generally speaking, they're pretty useless.One of the agency's more eager employees is Sam Levy. Nearing forty, he's finally found a job he actually loves - even if he isn't particularly good at it. Okay, let's be honest. He's rubbish... Still, Sam's services are secured by persons unknown to track down a glamorous, yet mysterious, art dealer recently arrived on the sleepy Island. Her arrival itself isn't overly suspicious... but the international crime boss hot on her tail most certainly is Sam is desperate to prove himself and impress his pretty colleague, Abby, but this investigation could end up putting him in rather a spot of bother, with our hero risking life, limb, and hairpiece With this case, he could have bitten off more than he can chew.

The hilarious sequel to the hit, feel-good comedy 'After reading the first book I hoped for the same or better. I wasn't disappointed''A brilliant book so well written, it wraps you up in the characters and with the twists and comedy moments you never want to put it down. Fantastic ''This sequel is every bit as funny as the first book and covers a serious subject in a very lighthearted way, and you can't help getting swept along in Jack's well-meaning but usually hapless exploits Jack, Emma and the gang from the Lonely Heart Attack Club (Isle of Man branch) are back... For their next challenge, how will they surpass a World Record attempt? Get their members to compete in an Olympic Games for the elderly, of course The 'Wrinkly Olympics' is a feel good, heart-warming story that's sublimely funny. The old folk have been in training, but will the 'Silver Sprinters' walk away with a gold medal?

'You don't need to like bikes to love this book. I laughed, I cried, I smiled. Truly, one of the best series of books I've ever read ''This is my new favourite author. Feel-good brilliance that makes you a happier person ''Seriously, if this book doesn't make you giggle snort there's something seriously wrong with you. Inspired comic genius 'The hilarious sequels - Frank and Stan's Bucket List #2, #3 and now #4 are all now available on Amazon Frank's had better days... The doctor gave him the news he didn't want and Frank's discovered the worst kept secret in Liverpool; that his wife's fitness instructor is providing her services that extend beyond the gym. With time a dwindling commodity, Frank decides it's time to do something he wants to do. With a little encouragement from his oldest friend, Stan, the first destination for his 'bucket-list' is the Isle of Man TT Races. They were content to just spectate, but fate had other ideas.Get your engines revving for the funniest series of books you'll read this year

Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.