Maz Evans

Join the Gods Squad in Ancient Egypt in the new hilarious adventure from the bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out series! The Gods Squad is back! Vesper and Aster are in knots. Wicked Egyptian immortal Seth has kidnapped the Sun God, Ra. And if the children can't save him in time, they'll soon be mummies . . . The second story in superstar author Maz Evans’s hilarious series, which started with Oh Maya Gods!. As well as a brand-new Gods Squad led by Vesper and Aster, your favourite characters from the bestselling Who Let the Gods Out? series are back. Book 2 of 3 in a superlative new spin-off series of mythological baddies – this time in Ancient Egypt. Ties in neatly with KS2 curriculum as readers learn about Ancient Egyptian mythology – amongst epic adventure and belly laughs! Perfect for readers aged 8 and up. PRAISE FOR OH MAYA GODS!: 'Hilarious with a bolt of genius – her best yet' M.G. LEONARD 'A riotous slam-dunk of immortal hijinks. An absolute blast!' SAM COPELAND 'Gripping, exciting and of course, packed with trademark Evans humour, OH MAYA GODS! proves again that Maz is one of the very finest storytellers we have.' PHIL EARLE

The bestselling author of Who Let the Gods Out is back with a brand new story packed full of humour and heart! 'This is Maz Evans at her absolute best ... readers of all ages will love this genius concept executed with pure class.' A.F. STEADMAN 'The master of comedy for children has done it again … Funny, tender and clever' LOUIE STOWELL 'Laugh out loud, heartwarming, and sharp as a playwright's quill … You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll snort milk out your nose.' ROSS MONTGOMERY 'Hilarious, adventurous and inventive, this is Maz at her peerless best!' PHIL EARLE Will Davenant has known more tragedy than laughter. But in an unexpected twist, he inherits his grandfather’s copy of The Complete Works of Shakespeare – and makes a surprising discovery. As the last living relative of William Shakespeare himself, Will can summon the Bard’s heroes from the pages . . . and now he has some extraordinary new friends to help turn things in his life around. Superstar Maz Evans – bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out and Oh Maya Gods series – is BACK with a new standalone story! Packed with timeless literary heroes, Maz's trademark humour and heart, and told with empathy and poignancy. Celebrates and introduces reader to some of William Shakespeare's best-loved characters in a comic, accessible way. Over half a million copies of Maz's books sold in the UK alone! MORE PRAISE FOR THE LAST BARD: 'I laughed on every page, and she’s made Shakespeare super accessible for younger readers. Genius!' MEL TAYLOR-BESSENT 'Every page is packed with laugh-out-loud brilliance and heart that could fill a theatre.' JENNY PEARSON 'Sublime storytelling from a master.' M. G. LEONARD

Scarlett Fife has BIG feelings. And she's about to get into BIG trouble. From the bestselling Maz Evans comes a heartfelt and hilarious story about sadness, happiness, friends and family, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl's Matilda.

Featuring 28 magical and mythical folks from all over the world, this beautiful book illustrated by Hans Christian-Andersen award-winning illustrator Robert Ingpen will tell you where these creatures dwell and how to spot one.

The bestselling author of Who Let the Gods Out is back with a brand new story packed full of humour and heart! ‘This is Maz Evans at her absolute best. The perfect contemporary blend of humour, magic, history and heart. It had me laughing out loud and crying my eyes out – readers of all ages will love this genius concept executed with pure class.’ A.F. STEADMAN, author of SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF Will Davenant has known more tragedy than laughter, but there's a new twist in his family story when he inherits his grandfather's Complete Works of Shakespeare – and the Bard's characters spring from its pages. As Shakespeare's last living relative, Will can summon the book's heroes, including the murderou s Lady Macbeth, Juliet (without her Romeo), Yorick the mournful skull and a mischievous Puck. With his late grandfather's home under threat, Will, his new friends and Ani from next door must fight for their future in a comedy of errors. Can love's labours win? Or will it all be much ado about nothing? Superstar Maz Evans – bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out and Oh Maya Gods series – is BACK with a new standalone story! Packed with timeless literary heroes, Maz's trademark humour and heart, and told with empathy and poignancy. Celebrates and introduces reader to some of William Shakespeare's best-loved characters in a comic, accessible way. Over half a million copies of Maz's books sold in the UK alone! PRAISE FOR BOOKS BY MAZ EVANS: 'Packed full of classical gods brought bang up to date with wonderfully ironic humour' GUARDIAN 'Hilarious with a bolt of genius' M. G. LEONARD 'A riotous slam dunk of immortal hijinks. An absolute blast!' SAM COPELAND 'Hilarious and silly, this tightly plotted, action-packed comedy is a riotous read from beginning to end' THE BOOKSELLER

A headmistress is dead. The circumstances are suspicious.And as every parent knows, being on the school group chat can be murder...'Deliciously funny' MARTINA COLE'Pure fun in book form, a laugh out loud murder mystery with great characters and a page turning plot. It's a book you won't be able to put down!' C L MILLER'Brilliantly witty and suspenseful...a delightful blend of humour and mystery that kept me guessing until the end' JOANNA WALLACEAs educators go, Claudia Stitchwell makes Miss Hannigan look like Miss Honey.But when the reviled headteacher drops dead in the school hall, a group of sceptical parents suspect the nut allergy explanation doesn't add up - they believe someone wanted to teach Miss Stitchwell a lesson. Only four people could have killed Stitchwell: Hattie, the adored school cook; Kiera, the hard-working teaching assistant; Clive, the loathed school bursar and Ben, the popular deputy head. All of them are liars... but only one is the murderer. Piecing together evidence from the daily drama and drudgery of the parents' group chat, local press, police reports, school newsletters, and good, old-fashioned gossip, the determined detective parents are doing their homework to crack the case.Will you spot the clues? Can you deduce whodunnit? And for the love of all things holy, does anyone have this week's spellings?'A hilarious whodunit filled with so much heart, and a cast characters you'll love to pieces but suspect of doing a murder all at once' KATE WESTONPraise for Maz Evans:'Laugh-out-loud hilarious, moving and life affirming. I couldn't put this fabulous, first class, five star read down.' JANICE HALLETT'Thoroughly wicked, compulsively page-turning, and funny as hell.' S J BENNETT'Warm, wacky and witty. I loved it!' SALLY PAGE'A triumph' DAILY MIRROR'Sometimes a book comes along that reminds you why you fell in love with reading. ..an absolute joy!' WOMAN & HOME'Splendidly offbeat whodunnit' DAILY EXPRESS'Clever, wise and properly funny. An absolute triumph' LUCY MANGAN

There are creatures that live on the very edges of our imagination. In woodland, over sea, on the highest peaks of the world, and in the darkest caves, these mythological beasts, fierce monsters and helpful spirits have inspired countless stories, poems, and films. This book will tell you where these creatures dwell, how to spot one, and how to keep yourself safe.Humorously written by bestselling author Maz Evans and sumptuously illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen Award-winning artist Robert Inpgen, this is the perfect book for fans of myth and magic.

'Fabulous' JANICE HALLETT'Great fun...clever and wickedly funny' THE SUN'Deliciously funny' MARTINA COLEA headmistress is dead. The circumstances are suspicious. And as every parent knows, being on the school group chat can be murder...As educators go, Claudia Stitchwell makes Miss Hannigan look like Miss Honey.But when the reviled headteacher drops dead in the school hall, a group of sceptical parents suspect the nut allergy explanation doesn't add up - they believe someone wanted to teach Miss Stitchwell a lesson. Only four people could have killed Stitchwell: Hattie, the adored school cook; Kiera, the hard-working teaching assistant; Clive, the loathed school bursar and Ben, the popular deputy head. All of them are liars... but only one is the murderer. Piecing together evidence from the daily drama and drudgery of the parents' group chat, local press, police reports, school newsletters, and good, old-fashioned gossip, the determined detective parents are doing their homework to crack the case.Will you spot the clues? Can you deduce whodunnit? And for the love of all things holy, does anyone have this week's spellings?'Pure fun in book form, a laugh out loud murder mystery...a book you won't be able to put down!' C L MILLER'Wickedly spit-out-your-tea funny...but also heartwarming' S. J. BENNETT'This witty mystery will please fans of Richard Osman and Janice Hallett' The i Paper'Gorgeously warm, brilliantly witty...impossible to put down' LUCY MANGAN'A hilarious whodunit filled with so much heart, and a cast characters you'll love to pieces but suspect of doing a murder all at once' KATE WESTON'Brilliantly witty and suspenseful...a delightful blend of humour and mystery that kept me guessing until the end' JOANNA WALLACEPraise for Maz Evans:'Laugh-out-loud hilarious, moving and life affirming. I couldn't put this fabulous, first class, five star read down.' JANICE HALLETT'Thoroughly wicked, compulsively page-turning, and funny as hell.' S J BENNETT'Warm, wacky and witty. I loved it!' SALLY PAGE'A triumph' DAILY MIRROR'Sometimes a book comes along that reminds you why you fell in love with reading. ..an absolute joy!' WOMAN & HOME'Splendidly offbeat whodunnit' DAILY EXPRESS'Clever, wise and properly funny. An absolute triumph' LUCY MANGAN

Discover a world of mythical folk, of fairies, goblins, elves, and all kinds of magical beings that dance in our dreams and spark our imagination. Take a walk through the woods at twilight or the hills under a starlit night and delight in a hidden world of magical folk from around the world, from Scottish sprites and Irish leprechauns to fearsome Nordic trolls and Alpine Barbegazi. This beautifully illustrated guide will help you find their secret hiding places, show you the best times to spot them, and how to keep your distance.Beautifully written by bestselling author Maz Evans and sumptuously illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen Award-winning artist Robert Inpgen, this is the perfect book for fans of mythical folk and magic.

Join the Gods Squad in the third and final hilarious new installment of the Oh Maya Gods series! Vesper and Aster need Excalibur to save the day. They must journey through the enchanted realm of Camelot, with King Arthur and his loyal knights to help them on their quest. But will they return in time to defeat the daemons vying to rule the world? The third and final instalment in the laugh-out-loud bestselling series. Over half a million copies of Maz’s books sold. Ties in neatly with KS2 curriculum as readers learn about mythology and Arthurian legend. Full of epic adventure and big laughs! PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: ‘Proves again that Maz is one of the very finest storytellers we have.’ PHIL EARLE ‘Maz Evans reigns supreme as queen of godly comedy. Oh Maya Gods! is hilarious, whip-smart and full of heart.' AISLING FOWLER ‘Hilarious with a bolt of genius – her best yet’ M. G. LEONARD

Discover a world of mythical folk, of fairies, goblins, elves, and all kinds of magical beings that dance in our dreams and spark our imagination. Take a walk through the woods at twilight or the hills under a starlit night and delight in a hidden world of magical folk from around the world, from Scottish sprites and Irish leprechauns to fearsome Nordic trolls and Alpine Barbegazi. This beautifully illustrated guide will help you find their secret hiding places, show you the best times to spot them, and how to keep your distance. Beautifully written by bestselling author Maz Evans and sumptuously illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen Award-winning artist Robert Inpgen, this is the perfect book for fans of mythical folk and magic.

'Laugh-out-loud hilarious, moving and life affirming. How can one book be so many things? I couldn't put this fabulous, first class, five star read down.' JANICE HALLETT'Thoroughly wicked, compulsively page-turning, and funny as hell.' S J BENNETTHello? Can you hear me? Probably not. I'm Dr Miriam Price . . . and I'm dead.The local police, who couldn't investigate their own nostrils, think I drank myself into an early grave. The nerve! I was murdered. I was just too plastered to know whodunnit, that's all.Unless I prove to my inquest this week that my death was no 'misadventure', I'm condemned to 50 years in Limbo. I have to find my killer - but I can't communicate with any living human. Well, there's one, but she barely qualifies . . . Winnie - my neighbour and nemesis. It seems the dying can interact with the dead, which is helpful news for me, if not stellar for Winnie. Oh well. She'll live. Maybe.Suspects? How long have you got? My saintly husband, who'd reached his limit? My best friend, who was anything but? My secret lover, or his wife? My disgruntled colleague? The mother who wrongly holds me responsible for her child's death? Professor Plum? Your guess is as good as mine.So Winnie - slap on your deerstalker and strap on your granny pants. Let's catch a killer! Assuming we don't kill each other first . . .'A triumph...there are also moving moments amid the hilarity' DAILY MIRROR'Splendidly offbeat whodunnit....Evans knows how to make an unlikely plot seem entirely believable' DAILY EXPRESS'Sometimes a book comes along that reminds you why you fell in love with reading. Imaginative, witty and original...an absolute joy!' WOMAN & HOME

Tenk om det begynte å tordne og regne hver gang du holdt tilbake følelsene dine? Bokstavelig talt.Lilly liker ikke å gråte. Hun gråter ikke over at favorittlæreren skal slutte, at hun selv skal flytte eller at bonuspappaen hennes jobber hele tiden. Og når verdens beste bestemor dør, gråter hun heller ikke. Men Lilly er lei seg, og hver gang det skjer, dukker det opp en uværssky som øser regn over alt og alle. Lillys STORE følelser prøver igjen å si henne noe.Lillys søkkvåteliv er tredjebok i en morsom og hjertevarm serie om STORE følelser, og passer for alle barn og foreldre som noen gang har mistet kontrollen over følelsene sine.

There are creatures that live on the very edges of our imagination.In woodland, over sea, on the highest peaks of the world, and in the darkest caves, these mythological beasts, fierce monsters and helpful spirits have inspired countless stories, poems, and films. This book will tell you where these creatures dwell, how to spot one, and how to keep yourself safe. Humorously written by bestselling author Maz Evans and sumptuously illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen Award-winning artist Robert Inpgen, this is the perfect book for fans of myth and magic. Features 28 magical and mythical creatures and monsters from all over the world: Unicorn; griffin; dragon; centaur; harpy; manticore; sphinx, merfolk; chimera; phoenix, basilisk; gurrangatch; werewolf; roc; witch; yeti giant; faun; wendigo; Baba Yaga; Banshee; Charon; kraken; valkyrie; ifrit

A brand new hilarious adventure from the author of the bestselling Who Let the Gods Out series! 'Hilarious with a bolt of genius – her best yet' M.G. LEONARD 'A riotous slam-dunk of immortal hijinks. An absolute blast!' SAM COPELAND 'Gripping, exciting and of course, packed with trademark Evans humour, OH MAYA GODS! proves again that Maz is one of the very finest storytellers we have.' PHIL EARLE Meet the children of Elliot and Virgo, beloved heroes of Who Let The Gods Out? Football-loving Vesper ... And super bright Aster ... Now it's their turn to take on the world's worst-behaved immortals. Beginning with Maya bad boy, Kizin, and his Lords and Ladies of Death ... Superstar author Maz Evans’s hilarious new adventure is a welcome return to the bestselling world of the Who Let the Gods Out? series – shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Book 1 of 3 in a superlative new spin-off series of mythological baddies Packed full of edge-of-your-seat adventure, belly laughs and Maya mythology As well as a brand-new Gods Squad led by Vesper and Aster, your favourite characters from Who Let the Gods Out? are back Perfect for readers aged 8+ PRAISE FOR WHO LET THE GODS OUT?: 'I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I think you’re all going to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS 'One of the funniest new voices in children’s literature. The laughs come thick and fast' DAVID SOLOMONS 'Blistering humour, mortal danger and immortal heart' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE 'Very, very funny' PIERS TORDAY