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Twins Sam and Ella have discovered they are extraordinary. They can send thought messages to each other. And when they're doing it, they have super powers. So when pet dogs start to disappear, the twins decide to use their special powers to investigate.

Out of the blue Louis's parents ask for tips on being cool. At first Louis is amused and teaches his parents how to use words like 'safe,' 'wicked' and 'sick,' and how to touch fists. But then Louis's dad turns up outside his school dressed like a rapper, yelling, 'Yo everyone, I'm looking for my blood. Is he here?' Soon his parents are trying to 'friend' Louis on Facebook and then Louis's dad is seen wearing a baseball cap round the wrong way. It's time for Louis to take action - and fast.

From the award-winning author of 'The Ghost Dog' and 'Eyes of the Alien', among many others, 'The Frighteners' is a gripping tale of friendship, revenge - and an imagination that has the power to make the unreal become real.

Alarmstufe: Peinliche Eltern! Geht's eigentlich noch peinlicher? Luis kann es nicht fassen. Peinlichkeit Nummer eins: Seine Eltern besuchen einen Kurs für Achtsamkeit und Selbstvertrauen. Peinlichkeit Nummer zwei: Ein Video seiner meditierenden Eltern wird im Internet tausendfach geklickt. Peinlichkeit Nummer drei: Sie werden sogar zu einer TV-Show eingeladen! Das ist sowas von ungerecht! Luis träumt doch von der Karriere als Comedy-Star! Wann kommt er denn endlich richtig groß raus?

Alarmstufe: Peinliche Eltern! Luis' Leben steuert auf eine neue Katastrophe zu: den Elternsprechtag! Und es wird sogar noch schlimmer als erwartet: Nachdem Luis' Eltern von seinen unterirdischen schulischen Leistungen erfahren haben, beschließen sie, dass sich endlich was ändern muss! Von nun an sollen Luis und sein Bruder Elliot in ihrer spärlichen Freizeit auch noch Blockflöte lernen und Nachhilfe nehmen! Wie soll Luis da noch die Zeit finden, um endlich berühmt zu werden?

Can Louis' parents get any more embarrassing? Will they ever get on board with his dreams of stardom? Why is everyone dressed in glittery and ill-fitting clothes? And why, oh why is everyone chanting 'ommmmmm'? Follow the hilarious adventures and misadventures of Louis, the aspiring schoolboy comedian, in this laugh-out-loud tale from the award-winning author of How to Train Your Parents, Pete Johnson.

This collection of stories are set on a farm just outside of a small town in rural America. The main character, Pete Johnson, has many adventures with friends, family, and a large hairy creature that finally becomes a life-long friend. Each story is meant to entertain the young and old alike. You may laugh, you may cry and you may find that you or someone you know, is a lot like Pete Johnson.

Enemy bombers. Gas masks. Evacuation. What was World War Two really like? Five modern children have the chance to find out. They are taking part in Strictly Evacuees, a brand-new reality show.

Matt has a magic crystal that enables him to read minds. He can find out secrets and he has this great sense of power. It's amazing. But what Matt doesn't expect is that it's dangerous. Matt is horrified when he gets a blackmail letter. Someone has found out his secret. He is sure that he knows who the blackmailer is - but is he right?

Hilfe! Internetfreie Zone. Luis ist in der Hölle! Nachdem sein Vater einen Erziehungskurs besucht hat, kündigt er eine computer-, fernseh- und internetfreie Zeit an, in der "die Familie näher zusammenrücken soll". Der blanke Horror! Doch das Schlimmste kommt erst: Die ganze Schule hält Luis für einen Lügner, weil er allen von seinem tollen Comedy-Fernsehauftritt erzählt hat. Dass ausgerechnet sein Beitrag vom Sender

Es ist zum Verrücktwerden! Bei Luis hängt der Haussegen gewaltig schief: Sein Vater kümmert sich plötzlich mit Begeisterung um die Hausarbeit und verlangt von seinem Sohn allen Ernstes mehr Einsatz in Sachen Zimmeraufräumen und Sauberkeit. Echt ätzend! Dabei hat Luis ganz andere Probleme - seine Noten in Geschichte bewegen sich auf Nullniveau und seine Karriere als Comedian steckt in einer Sackgasse. Und zu allem Überfluss funkt ihm auch noch der schreckliche Langweiler Edgar dazwischen.

Was für eine Show! Luis muss dringend an seiner Karriere als Comedian arbeiten, doch ausgerechnet jetzt drehen seine Eltern total durch! Weil sein Vater sich wieder jung fühlen will, sagt er Dinge wie "Yo!", kauft grellbunte Sneaker und will seinem Sohn auf Instagram folgen. Es ist der reinste Horror! Luisʼ einziger Lichtblick: Er kann in der Castingshow "Kids mit Biss" auftreten, in der sich junge Talente einem superkritischen Publikum stellen.

On my 13th birthday, my life changed for ever. That’s when I learned the shocking truth: I’m a half-vampire.Think that sounds cool? Think again! I’ve been attacked by an evil vampire bat, had huge cravings for my best friend’s blood, and nearly died from eating a pizza (half-vampires aren’t great with garlic). Writing my secret blog is the only thing that’s kept me from going completely crazy. As if life couldn’t get any more complicated, there have been some vicious attacks in the local woods. Vampire-mad Tallulah (definitely not my girlfriend) thinks a super-vampire is behind them....

Sam and Ella are just an ordinary brother and sister, until they discover two amazing things! They can send thought messages to each other, and they have incredible super powers. Suddenly they are extraordinary! Then a jewel robbery and a sinister stranger test their new super powers to the limit.

Today we have a conversation with Pete Portal, author of the book "How to Be (Un)successful" (or "Stop Trying to Be Successful" for our American listeners). Pete has spent the last 15 years living and working in the township of Mannenberg, South Africa, a community plagued by gang violence, drug addiction, and systemic injustice. What Pete has learned through this experience flies in the face of much of our conventional thinking about success, achievement, and the role of the church. He argues that true success in the kingdom of God is not about what you accomplish, but who you become - a life...

What can you do when your parents turn into supervillains? I just took one tiny power nap in a very boring lesson and they totally overreacted - banning me from appearing on the most awesome vlog in the universe! I tried everything I could to change their minds - even doing my homework! - but nothing worked. Then my best friend, Maddy, told me about a secret way to fool your parents into doing anything you want....

Harvey thinks school is the most boring place on earth until he starts to bet on how many times the supply teacher will give a nervous twitch, how often the Head will blow his nose, and lots of other possible outcomes. All of a sudden, school is fun.

Tobey is determined to be famous. So one day Tobey and his friend Georgia audition for a role in the local play. To Tobey's huge disappointment, Georgia gets a part, but he doesn't. Can he turn this tragedy around?

What can you do when you’re trapped in a technology time warp? When Louis’s parents decide he spends too much time ‘glued to screens’ they come up with their worst idea ever - a total ban on tablets, computers and mobiles! Louis needs a plan to fight back, and fast! Can his best friend Maddy come to the rescue? This is the brilliantly funny sequel to My Parents Are Driving Me Crazy.

Joe and Claire can see why Mum chucked Dad out. He looks a mess, he can’t cook, and he’s useless around the house - something must be done. They are the only ones who can transform him, and impress Mum into taking him back. Disaster strikes, however, when Mum starts seeing slimy and creepy Roger.... A funny, realistic novel about two children who are trying to get their parents back together, from best-selling author Pete Johnson.