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Justin Somper's seafaring adventure series Vampirates takes you to the year 2505 when pirates roam the rising oceans. Twins Grace and Connor Tempest are separated during a storm at sea and rescued by two very different pirate ships The Nocturne and The Diablo. Their adventures begin and many secrets are uncovered. Meet the dangerous and mysterious crew members from both ships, read sample chapters from Demons of the Ocean, Tide of Terror, Dead Deep, Black Heart and Blood Captain. Become a Vampirates VIP, visit special locations from the series such as the Pirate Academy and Sanctuary or download swashbuckling wallpapers and a screensaver! There is also a preview chapter to download for the new book Empire of Night due out in March.
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Access the Fact Files area for in depth information about the Chris Ryan Code Red books: Vortex, Outbreak and Wildfire. Find out about the Reading Mission for Schools competition set by Chris and get involved! Play the new Power Lines Challenge, listen to audio book extracts and download book cover wallpapers and a Vortex Chris Ryan poster. There are also videos of the author talking about the real life experiences which inspired some of his stories and an in depth question and answer session with Chris and two fans. Readers can also register for e-mail updates for information about the latest adventure in the series Battleground.
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Jeff Kinney's popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series tells young Greg Heffley's lifestory with the latest book being Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days. On Jeff's website, there are author questions and answers, video interviews, reviews and articles to read and news of the forthcoming film currently in production. The original Wimpy Kid idea was published first online as a blog which is still continuing as the Wimpy Kid Blog.
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Visit Anthony Horowitz's exciting Alex Rider series website to find out from an author video message about Crocodile Tears, the latest Alex Rider adventure. Fans of the secret agent stories can access Alex's World which has information about the gadgets, vehicles, organisations and dangerous animals our young hero has encountered during his many missions. The Criminals section has profiles of the most evil enemies encountered whilst the Characters area balances this by featuring the friends and people who have helped Alex survive and succeed. There are a wide choice of downloads to chose from including an animated trailer for Scorpia and first chapter extracts from every book in the series. Readers can also sign up for e-mail Spy Updates.
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The official site for Roald Dahl is packed with information about the creations of this popular children's author with wonderful Quentin Blake illustrations appearing on every webpage. The Treats section features all sorts of challenges for Dahl fans including the Expert or Dunce Quiz, the Flying Peach game and George's Mix-ups. The interactive Roald Dahl page includes everything you ever wanted to know about the author including a video interview and photo album. The Books and Stuff area is bursting with facts about all his most famous stories including Fantastic Mr Fox recently made into a film.
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Angie Sage's magical Septimus Heap series invites you to join apprentice wizard Septimus as he learns spells and tips from Silas and Zelda Heap including their Guide to Hatching Dragons. Navigate the world of Septimus Heap through the online guide and map, explore the complex Heap family tree and meet the author Angie Sage. Read extracts from the 4 books Magyk, Flyte, Physik and Queste in the Manuscriptorium and watch a video trailer about them. Test your wits by playing a variety of Magykal Games including the ghostly Bones of DomDaniel and Spirit Seer activities. There is also news about the latest book in the series The Magykal Papers.
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Joseph Delaney's Wardstone Chronicles Spooks series tells the story of Thomas Ward the seventh son of a seventh son who becomes The Spook's Apprentice and learns how to help battle evil when it threatens the county he is sworn to protect. This site has lots of input from author Joseph Delaney himself including a film blog as the first book in the series is being made into a film. If you are new to the Spook's titles, taster chapters from each of the books can be downloaded. There is an online Spook's challenge which includes a chance to travel the world that Tom lives and fights in, and find out about the strange creatures he must defeat, including boggarts and witches. There are twelve questions to tackle and downloads to sample as you progress through the challenge. An e-mail newsletter can be signed up for to keep up-to-date with all the latest Spooks activities.
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Steve Cole's Astrosaurs and Cows in Action colourful website is home to a world where intrepid dinosaurs fly in space and cows use a time machine to complete their special missions which include encounters with kings and leaders from British History. Aboard the Astrosaurs ship you are invited to learn about the crew and different friends, foes, ships and planets from the series. Book extracts can also be found in the Log Book. In the Escape Pod try the Asteroid Action game, enter your name into the Astrosaurs name generator or download book cover posters. Over in the Cows in Action barn access the Mission Files from the series, play the Escape Tutankha - moo game and read the jokes! Readers can also sign up to an e-mail news alert for both series.
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There's plenty to see, read and get involved in on the Tommy Donbavand Scream Street pages. Meet characters Luke Watson reluctant werewolf, Resus Negative would be vampire and Cleo Farr tomboy mummy and read about their adventures so far. Submit artwork to the Ghoulish Gallery, get your own Scream Street story published or try to help Count Negatov get his teddy back by playing the Transylmania II game! You can also subscribe to Screamcast the monthly podcast download, or sign up for the Terror Times e-mail newsletter, and be the first to know about forthcoming author events and new titles on the way such as Scream Street: Invasion of the Normals.
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MG Harris' exciting action adventure series The Joshua Files website is worth a visit for both readers new to the books and loyal fans. Meet Joshua Garcia who is trying to solve the mystery of his archaeologist father's death. As he investigates he becomes involved with the search for the mysterious ancient Ix Codex a book of prophecies, which puts his own life and future at risk. There are book trailers and sample chapters for Invisible City and Ice Shock to explore. Get to know Josh’s through reading his blog. Download the author pack which includes details about The Descendant, an alternative reality game to play and view the MG Harris author video questions. There are also links to the active fansite community and e-mail alerts to sign up for.
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Adam Blade's exciting Beast Quest website is set in the mythical world of Avantia. Join one of the Tribes and generate your own special beast name. Unlock the Book of Beasts an in depth A-Z of the amazing and often deadly creatures encountered in the stories. Find out about the brave Defender characters from the series Tom, Elenna, Storm and Silver. Meet the author Adam Blade on his page and learn about his reasons for writing the books and all about his exotic pets. Enter the competitions to win Beast Quest watches and t-shirts. The Fun Stuff page has an exciting Beast Tournament game to play and a variety of beast downloads for your desktop and mobile.
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Greenaway Medal Award winning illustrator Emily Gravett's website reflects her skill as an artist and is a delight to explore. The home page is a library with shelves containing further information about Emily's picture books. The Games area has animal jigsaws and guessing games which involve some of her most well loved characters. The Activities shelves offer a range of downloads including door danglers to make, wordsearches and collage ideas. Also on the Home Page you can spot Emily sitting reading by the issue desk which is also the link to the About Me pages where video interviews can be found.
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Horrible History author Terry Deary's website is arranged into different themed houses. Start with the House of Mystery by trying the quiz, get involved with the interactive Mystery and play the Heads You Win game. The House of Fun features Revolting Recipes, Songs, Jokes and Pitiful Plays. The House of Books contains in depth details about the Horrible History series and an entertaining Top Ten generator of Shakespearean insults. The House of Adventure lets you learn more about Terry through the Deary diary.
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Young Samurai author Chris Bradford's informative website is at www.youngsamurai.com Explore the Samurai School which gives an insight into the world of the Samurai and 17th century feudal Japan. Fans of the book can join the Young Samurai Dogo and receive e-mail newsletter updates from the author. Questions about the story and characters can be sent into Ask Sensei with the best published every month. The Japan Blog details the authors trip to Japan and there are book extracts, wallpapers and a screensaver to download.
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Watch Inkheart author Cornelia Funke in a video interview at www.corneliafunkefans.com listen to readings from Inkspell and view a movie trailer of The Thief Lord. Browse through the press articles and author biography and discover what fans are asking about their favourite books on the Funke Times pages. Delve deeper into the site and discover mini books sites for the Inkheart Trilogy, the Ghosthunters series, Dragon Rider and Ingraine the Brave.
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Author Charlie Higson's website for his Young Bond series features lots of information about Silverfin, Blood Fever, Double or Die, Hurricane Gold and By Royal Command which recount the early years of spy-to-be James Bond aged 13. This site takes fans of the books a step further into this exciting world, inviting them to join the Danger Society which gives you your own ID card and access to the Danger Society Gazette and Forum.
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Michelle Paver's compelling Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series at www.torak.info tells the story of Torak and his brave friends Wolf and Renn as they battle with the evil Soul Eaters. This site invites readers to become part of an online community to discuss and learn more about the books, characters and clans in the stories. There is a flourishing fan fiction area with contributions sent in from all over the world.
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Christopher Paolini's Inheritance dragon trilogy website is at www.alagaesia.com. focuses on the new title Brisingr as well as Eragon and Eldest. There is a newsletter to sign up for with regular updates about author Christopher Paolini, who answers questions sent in monthly by readers on his Talking Trilogy page. Discover which character you are most like and try out the audio clips in the Eragon pronunciation guide.
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Mates Dates author Cathy Hopkins has her website at www.cathyhopkins.com. Her most recent books are the Cinnamon Girl series. Cathy's Blog has all the latest news from the author and a frequently asked questions page. The Foreign Editions area displays front covers from all over the world and the photo page has photographs of author tours and school visits. By signing up to Cathy's Club you access downloads, a gallery and message board, receive updates and enter competitions.
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Philip Reeve's Mortal Engines Quartet is at www.mortalengines.co.uk. Based around the exciting world of Mortal Engines where hungry cities have become predators and trawl across the globe. There is information about Philip's other books including the Carnegie Medal Winner Here Lies Arthur. Read a taster and view a video of the author talking about the inspirations behind his prize winning story. Find out about Philip Reeve in The Historian section which includes a biography and questions. The Museum Gallery features the author's sketches of some of the airships that play a major part in the action fantasy world of Mortal Engines.
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Derek Landy's Skulduggery Pleasant is at www.skulduggerypleasant.co.uk. Enter the world of the daring skeleton detective Skulduggery Pleasant and his assistant Valkyrie Cain formerly school girl Stephanie Edgley. There are character profiles to view and print, sample extracts from both books, and wallpapers, screensavers, ringtones and interviews to download. Send a personalised Skulduggery video to your friends and discover more about author Derek Landy or e-mail him a question.
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Andy Stanton's hilarious Mr Gum series is at www.egmont.co.uk/mrGum. The Books Info page features details of all the stories about Mr Gums's evil but extremely funny plots and schemes. There is a Gallery to send in your drawings, book cover wallpapers to download and a News and Events area to catch up with the author's travels and visits. The Fun and Games section is bursting with things to try and do including Mr Gum's Garden Dash game. The Lamonical Chronicle newspaper can be subscribed to so that issues are sent directly to you by e-mail!
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Rick Riordan's fast moving adventures of Percy Jackson is at www.percyjackson.co.uk. Join Percy and his friends on his quest to discover more about himself now that he knows he is the son of the sea god Poseidon, and does battle with numerous mythological foes along the way. Read a Who's Who of the gods and find out what their favourite books are! Fans can send in an Ask the Gods question which the author will answer and publish on the website. There is an interactive map of the regions to explore where Percy's encounters with monsters, demons and gods have taken place. Visit the Oracle to see if your destiny is revealed.
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Brian Selznick's intriguing Adventures of Hugo Cabret at www.theinventionofhugocabret.com tells the tale of Hugo a young clock keeper and thief living in the walls of a bustling Parisian railway station. Like the book this site combines elements of graphic novel, picture book and film. View a slide show of the drawings from the book's opening sequence. Learn more about ideas and people behind the story including the world of silent film and early film makers and automata.
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Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell's fantasy Edge Chronicles series website is at www.stewartandriddell.co.uk. Fans can read biographies of the heroes in each trilogy Quint, Rook and Twig. Delve into illustrated profiles about some of the amazing creatures that inhabit this world including Banderbears, Rotsuckers and Hover Worms. For those new to some of the stories, taster extracts from all the books can be read including the latest title The Lost Barkscrolls. There is a fan club to sign up to which gives you access to extra content on the site.
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Francesca Simon's Horrid Henry website is at www.horridhenry.co.uk. Be warned! Enter this site at your peril and dare to look in Henry's locker to read Henry's favourite horrible poem and special glop recipes sent in by fans. Sign up for news alerts, send e-cards, download wallpaper and listen to Horrid Henry's Birthday Party. There are photographs to explore of Henry's family and his fellow pupils, plus information about Francesca Simon and all her Horrid Henry books.
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Meet HI Larry's exciting boy spy Zac Power series at www.zacpower.com whose main character as usual has 24 hours to save the world and tidy his room! Catch up on mission and field notes and view the gadgets and enemies Zac faces during his adventures. Enter the regular competitions and register for the restricted access area to discover more about Zac Power's future missions. Don't forget to find out what your spy name would be using the Spy Name Generator!
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Philip Caveney's hilarious Sebastian Darke series is at www.sebastiandarke.co.uk. Follow the adventures of Sebastian the half elvish hero on his quest to find his fortune as a not very funny court jester, accompanied by his talkative buffalope Max and Cornelius his warrior companion. Find out about the author, read biographies of all of the main characters and access important advice from them. But be warned — you can also read some of Sebastian's jokes on this website!
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Erin Hunter's exciting Warrior Cats series at www.warriorcats.com Meet Rusty the brave ginger cat as he escapes life as a domestic Twoleg pet to become Fireheart the warrior cat. He joins the Thunderclan, one of many cat clans who battle for survival in the wood. Find out about the forest clans, send character e-cards and travel the woodland to discover secret clan places. Meet author Erin Hunter, discover your clan name and try the warrior cat or kittypet quizzes.
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Meet Jimmy Coates at www.jimmycoates.co.uk who at 11 years old developed immense strength and special abilities and now finds himself pursued by the menacing NJ7 who are determined to make him work for them as an assassin. Jimmy's life on the run is full of danger and dramatic escapes against all odds. This website provides a detailed profile of Jimmy Coates and other important characters, has extracts from all the Jimmy Coates books and links to author Joe Craig's website at www.joecraig.co.uk
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Phillip Reeve's extraordinary Victorian space adventure Larklight is at www.larklight.com Onboard the Larklight itself explore the solar realm and travel through space with Art and his sister Myrtle. Read an intriguing extract from the start of the adventure or dip into Art's own guide to the planets and extra terrestrial colonies via the Aethernet Explorer. Use the Larklight controls to find out about the quaint customs and fascinating fauna from the farthest corners of the Empire.
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Dugald Steer's fact filled Pirateology book is brought to life at www.pirateology.com. Embark on a bold adventure as you dip into the sea journal of Captain William Lubber Pirate Hunter General as he pursues the notorious Arabella Drummond across the seas. Learn about pirate customs and meet famous pirates from all over the world, look at sample pages from the Pirateology book, play the Cannons Blast Game or send an e-card. Download tasks include completing a ship's log and a nautical wordsearch.
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Lauren Child's Clarice Bean series at www.claricebean.com is a colourful site full of the famous Clarice Bean illustrations and includes downloadable wallpapers and screensavers. Discover more about Clarice Bean's world and her adventures and try the utterly about me quiz. Fans can also find out about Lauren Child's other books including her popular Charlie and Lola series.
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Meet The Gruffalo at: www.gruffalo.com. Learn about author Julia Donaldson and the Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler through their online diaries. Visit the Gruffalo Gallery, join the Gruffalo Gang and enter the Monster Competition. There are also online games to play, activities to print out and try, and a special Gruffalo birthday e-card to send!
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Cathy Cassidy's website at: www.cathycassidy.com features much to encourage young writers and keen readers including a sequel writing competition inviting you to write your own story chapter following on from any of Cathy's 3 books Dizzy, Indigo Blue or Driftwood. Other sections include an Ask Cathy question and answer page, a fan artwork gallery of favourite characters and a chance to sign up to receive text messages about the latest Cathy Cassidy book news.
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Enter the world of Stravaganza, www.stravaganza.co.uk. Mary Hoffman's magical time- travelling adventure series. Meet Sky, Georgia and Lucien who have discovered that they are Stravaganti. With the aid of talismans when they are asleep, they can travel between worlds to Talia, an alternative reality based upon 16th century Italy. Here they must help their Talian friends to battle plots and intrigues between the ruling families. The site contains games (find out what your Talian name might be!), character information, e-cards and a screensaver. |