Helen Vivienne Fletcher

Jack’s family loves books, and so does Jack – just not for reading. Jack’s book buildings are driving his family to frustration, until one day Jack makes a discovery: there are pirates in books! As Jack dives into new worlds, he realises books might just hold even more... Immersive and imaginative illustrations catapult us into Jack’s world, and into the worlds he discovers in his own books.

Toby and Callie thought learning magic would be a dream come true. Now they'll be happy if they just get out of this school alive.As teachers, a decades-old prophecy, and their own spells fight against them, the pair must figure out what brought them to the school, and more importantly, what's causing their magic to spiral out of control. Will they conquer their powers, or will magic lessons turn deadly? For the first time, find the complete Reactive Magic series in one volume. If you like darkly magical tales, life or death drama, and a little bit of danger, you'll love this fast-paced series.

Everything is about to end, but will it be in flames?For three months, Toby has tried desperately to free Callie. Meanwhile, she's just been trying to stay alive.As dangerous power escalates, the pair must figure out what bound them to the school. But breaking those bonds might mean taking drastic action, and survival is not guaranteed.Who will be left standing when the magic is destroyed?Explosive is the final instalment in the Reactive Magic series. If you like darkly magical tales, life or death drama, and a little bit of danger, you'll love this fast-paced series.

Everything is about to end, but will it be in flames? For three months, Toby has tried desperately to free Callie. Meanwhile, she's just been trying to stay alive. As dangerous power escalates, the pair must figure out what bound them to the school. But breaking those bonds might mean taking drastic action, and survival is not guaranteed. Who will be left standing when the magic is destroyed? Explosive is the final instalment in the Reactive Magic series. If you like darkly magical tales, life or death drama, and a little bit of danger, you'll love this fast-paced series.

Seventeen years ago, it all began...Ursula longs to be seen, but her controlling father casts a shadow hard to escape. When her parents start a magic school, it looks like Ursula's chance to shine. But someone is draining magic from the students, and all their victims are in danger.As those around her slip under the thief's control, can Ursula gain the power to fight back, or will the magical drain turn deadly? Volatile is the third book in the Reactive Magic series. If you like darkly magical tales, life or death drama, and a little bit of danger, you'll love this fast-paced series.

Seventeen years ago, it all began...Ursula longs to be seen, but her controlling father casts a shadow hard to escape. When her parents start a magic school, it looks like Ursula's chance to shine. But someone is draining magic from the students, and all their victims are in danger.As those around her slip under the thief's control, can Ursula gain the power to fight back, or will the magical drain turn deadly?Volatile is the third book in the Reactive Magic series. If you like darkly magical tales, life or death drama, and a little bit of danger, you'll love this fast-paced series.

Four magical threads drawing her in... One forcing her away. Which will prove more dangerous?When Callie left magic school, she thought the crisis was over. But someone is watching her former classmates, and their power has taken an explosive turn.As the teachers try to force them back to the school, a new threat emerges. Can Callie gain control of the magic, or will it tear all of them to shreds?Magnetic is the second book in the Reactive Magic series. If you like darkly magical tales, life or death drama, and a little bit of danger, you'll love this fast-paced series.

Four magical threads drawing her in... One forcing her away. Which will prove more dangerous? When Callie left magic school, she thought the crisis was over. But someone is watching her former classmates, and their power has taken an explosive turn. As the teachers try to force them back to the school, a new threat emerges. Can Callie gain control of the magic, or will it tear all of them to shreds? Magnetic is the second book in the Reactive Magic series. If you like darkly magical tales, life or death drama, and a little bit of danger, you'll love this fast-paced series.

Trespassers Club was just supposed to be a game, but sometimes going places you shouldn't has consequences ... Laura has always spent her free time playing Trespassers Club with her sister, Katy. But Katy just turned thirteen and isn't interested in playing games anymore.When their family moves suburbs, Laura discovers an old abandoned house on her street. It seems like the perfect hideout, but something - or rather someone - is already hiding inside.Laura meets Jacob, a runaway teen in a lot of trouble. Who is Jacob and what is he hiding from ... Will Laura get herself into trouble if she gets involved?

Grub is a little monster with a big problem - he's absolutely terrified of humans, especially the one his brother says lives under his bed.Grub's mum says there's no such thing as humans, but even so, they must never go to the edge of the forest. That's fine by Grub, until his brother dares him. He can't refuse a double dare, can he?Will Grub find humans at the edge of the forest ... or something even worse?

Grub's a little monster with a big problem: he's absolutely terrified of humans, especially the one his brother says lives under his bed.Will Grub find humans at the edge of the forest... or something even worse?

An old crush. A long-lost family member. A magical Labrador and a whole load of ghosts... At least Adeline can't say life is boring Adeline yearns for family, but for years, the closest she's gotten is her assistance dog, Coco.When a frightening encounter with a ghost brings an old friend back into her life, it seems like Adeline's about to find the companionship she's been missing. But her crush might have to wait. As the ghost's smoky presence increases around Wellington, Adeline feels its hold on those around her tightening dangerously.Will Adeline figure out the source of the ghostly smoke, or will her chance at happiness go up in flames?NZ$1 from the sale of each copy of Familiars and Foes will go to Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust to support their valuable work.

A prophecy...A new student...A pot plant growing out of control...One of these things could save Toby. The trouble is, which one?When Toby arrived at this school six months ago, learning magic seemed like a dream come true. Now he'll be happy if he and his classmates just get out of here alive.With teachers, other students and their own magic against them, will Toby and his friends escape from the dangers they face? Or will he be the one they need saving from?If you like darkly magical tales, life or death drama, and a little bit of danger, you'll love Helen's new fast-paced novella.

A prophecy...A new student...A pot plant growing out of control...One of these things could save Toby. The trouble is, which one?When Toby arrived at this school six months ago, learning magic seemed like a dream come true. Now he'll be happy if he and his classmates just get out of here alive.With teachers, other students and their own magic against them, will Toby and his friends escape from the dangers they face? Or will he be the one they need saving from?If you like darkly magical tales, life or death drama, and a little bit of danger, you'll love Helen's new fast-paced novella.

A woman finds a Death Curse symbol scratched into the soap scum around her sink. A young boy watches his family fall apart after the death of his father. A butterfly chrysalis hatches, under the watchful eye of a hungry cat, and a teenage grim reaper's job is made harder by the boy who can see her. Symbolic Death is a collection of sad, poignant, and darkly funny tales about death. If you like unique points of view, heart breaking moments, and a touch of black humour then you'll love Helen Vivienne Fletcher's new short story collection.