Funny Adventure

"Previously published as THE CRANMOUTH MANOR HEIST: Hilarious misadventures in a comedy drama with plot twists, romance, friendship, and betrayal. by GUMBLETON, LYNNE AND CHRISTOPHER (AUTHOR)." A thrilling, comedy adventure story of crime, suspense, daring rescues, family drama, love, friendship, and heartbreak. When Rob Holmes meets the mysterious and beautiful Jane Smith, he finds that it’s more than his gardening services she’s interested in. Should he date Jane even though he’s secretly still in love with his ex-girlfriend Helen Collins? Rob, still single at the age of fifty-five,...

THE RYO LODGE is an outrageous comedy/drama that takes place in 1969 in the sleepy, yet strange town of Cowchip Alabama. It is the story of a criminal with a dream, driven from his lair in Tennessee, who winds up in old Cowchip town. This character driven story of one criminal's desire to rule them all is so rich in characters and description that you'll wonder if Cowchip is real...and you wouldn't be the first. The hero, Norm, (No relation to the author) who himself is a Yankee, comes to Cowchip in the dead of the night and sets about to build the greatest crime organization the world has ...

The Case of the Missing Homework follows the misadventures of Marie Lane, a clever and imaginative pre-teen, as she faces a crisis: her homework has mysteriously disappeared! On what should have been a regular morning, panic strikes when Marie discovers her hard work is missing just before it's due. Her usual confidence gives way to frantic searching, from her cluttered bedroom to her school locker, but the elusive assignment is nowhere to be found. Not one to give up, Marie enlists the help of her friends, Mia and Kevin. Together, they retrace Marie's steps, diving headfirst into a series ...

Another zany adventure with the Cats of Laughing Thunder - Fritz, Pumpkin, Sven, and Yolanda! The antics begin with the arrival of Wee Fiona, a exchange student cat from Scotland. The cats encounter giggle juice, space elevators, foam swords, weird forks, robotic clams, bow wrapping machines, a young beaver, and a lime-chip eating bully. Teacher Ms. Robo Kitty is at the end of her wits! Will peace ever return to Cat School?

All Georgie Turner wants is to keep her family together. But with her daughter growing up fast, her sister married to a man Georgie hates, and their aging aunt getting more and more outrageous, nothing’s simple. So when her brother-in-law makes his biggest mistake yet, Georgie sees the chance to reunite the ladies in her life. And after a little persuasion, three generations of Turner women head off on a very unusual road trip. Georgie’s confident that some sun, sea and a bottle or two of prosecco will make this an adventure they’ll never forget. What could possibly go wrong?

Grab your cat, get cozy and join Jack McCuddles on a mysterious adventure of pure fluffy escapism. One exceptionally cute cat with magical powers is our only hope in foiling a despicable plot. That cat is Jack McCuddles and in his paws, we don’t stand a chance. Behind a wall of lies in an ever-changing house, the evil professor gives Jack the ultimate feline comforts of warm fires and platefuls of food. Will these feline luxuries be enough to distract Jack from the professor’s real purpose? However, an encounter with a mysterious mouse is about to change everything for Jack, although by...

Rhett is strong. He’s heroic. He’s what every woman wants… …if only his wife would notice. Even without superpowers, Rhett fights side-by-side with Rayne, his superhero wife. Together, they’ve kept Summercoast safe for over eight years by defeating all sorts of dark forces. That was until now… There’s a new supervillain in town: a mad scientist with abilities this couple has never seen before. Dark Lightning is the first supervillain with powers stronger than Rayne’s, and the first villain that she can’t defeat. It’s like he knows everything about her—and it’s not ...

Bloated Goat is a fantasy cartoon that comes to life in your head. Get ready to enjoy a gut-busting adventure full of crazy forest animals and hijinks galore. You’ll meet Granny Hammy, Cocky Doodle, Bloated Goat, and a wide assortment of wacky characters as they romp around the forest in this ill-conceived (but humorous!) plot. Watch in horror as the author tries to tie everything together with an explosive ending that you'll probably see coming a mile away.

Beginning in First World War London, Jonny and Jenny are whisked away by Mr. Twinkle in his “Tinmobile” time-machine. Saving them from being guzzled up by the evil Gremlin during the night-time zeppelin raids, he takes them to a magical version of London called Nogoland. There they meet King Gobstopper and his witch-queen Sherbet, who they are sure is really their Nanny. After helping to open the City Gates for General Candy and his candy-stick army they are invited into the general´s sweet factory but soon guess that he is working for the Gremlin. Their fears are soon realized when ...

Not only disappointed in love, but brutally and publicly punished for having reached so far above his supposed station in Society, Oliver "Beau" Blackthorn believes in two things. He will never be foolish enough to give his heart again. That, and revenge. Enter brave, cheeky, and desperate Lady Chelsea Mills-Beckman. Younger sister of the once love of Beau's life—and certain he's her only hope of escaping her brother's plans for her— she offers him the perfect path to his revenge. She and Beau will elope to Gretna Green. With the brother in hot pursuit, Beau questioning his own sanity ...

Hello, I’m Star. I’m smart, I’m green, and I love nothing more than collecting beautiful objects and hiding them in my secret lair. Unfortunately, my family of two-legs doesn’t always appreciate my hobby. Well, they don’t understand the art of collecting like I do, do they!? Just imagine, I take one little ornament from the Christmas tree and the mum two-legs says, “Star! You naughty cat!” Hey, do they really expect me to leave all the purrfect shiny thingies on the tree? Ok, ok, I admit. I could try leaving them alone. But honestly, what kitty could resist such temptation? ...

Treat your child to another week of Bedtime Stories! A follow-up to the highly praised A Month of Bedtime Stories, this collection of funny bedtime tales contains a further seven short stories in the series. Each story takes about ten minutes to read and places your child at the center of each adventure with heavy doses of wacky humor which can be enjoyed by parent and child alike. Note: These bedtime tales are written in the second person. If you don't know what that means, "look inside" - you'll get the picture. They are intended to be read aloud by parents to children, rather than read ...

This book was previously published as “The Babysitter’s First Menage” by Reba Bale. Sammie has a big secret – and it involves her older boss! The college co-ed works as a daytime nanny for Mr. and Mrs. Ruiz after her morning classes. While Mr. Ruiz works at home, Sammie watches the baby. Except sometimes when the baby is taking his nap, Sammie takes care of her boss instead. She knows it’s wrong, but the handsome older man makes her feel things that she’s never felt before. Naughty things. Until the day Mrs. Ruiz unexpectedly comes home to find Sammie kissing her husband. The ...

This rare treat for kids and grown-ups alike begins on a mid-winter´s night in the Alps when Gogonuts the Gnome struggles to bring a chest of the Great Magic Ingredient to his friend, Frankie the Baker. Hoping to make themselves rich and famous, they soon plan to travel to the tropical island in the Great Ocean where Gogonuts discovered the ingredient. This magical island is made entirely of sweets, cakes and puddings. However, their plans are soon quashed when the evil King Large Portion arrives and takes control of the trip. This is an hilarious story with lots more lovable characters, ...

Adventures of an Elephant Boy is another brilliant political satire filled with heart and humor by the author of The Mouse That Roared. Living in a quiet village on the Ganges River with the freedom to do as he pleases, a simple elephant boy named Hari Ranjit Singh is selected by the Best of All Possible Nations (any resemblance to the U.S.A. being wholly intentional) to be its personal guest. On his way there, Hari learns that in order to have liberty and happiness in the rest of the world, you need lots of laws…lots and lots of laws. “Some writers have a talent for narrative. Some ...

‘I'm not used to an entire country seeking me out,’ I said slowly. ‘Could you please explain why the Daear equivalent of the United States of America has sent three gryphons over to Lloegyr, what this has to do with bees, and why it’s me that they want?’ God knows my life has been very full the last eighteen months, ever since I stumbled across the magical country of Lloegyr. Living alongside dragons, gryphons, were-wolves, and a snail shark has been both a joy and a challenge. You’d think my friends would understand that red wine is the best medicine after another demanding day...

Join Paul and Rob as they ditch their walking boots for something a little faster—an electric car. But not just any electric car, oh no—a first-generation Nissan Leaf. That’s right, our intrepid duo is setting out on a road trip across England to answer the ultimate question: Can you actually go on a road trip in an electric car? Spoiler alert: the answer might just be “sort of, but it’s complicated.” Will the car make it to the next charger? Will the charger even exist when they get there? And if it does exist, will it actually work? As Paul and Rob discover, there are a lot of...

In a quaint corner of New York City…solving Harold’s murder, a rare rune potion and stopping animal trafficking while spelunking the graffitied subway tunnels; Penelope Paws must find the killer and uncover the ties that bind Harold to the pet trafficking ring before it all fades away. Pet sitter Penelope Paws is on a mission to uncover the truth behind her beloved client’s untimely end – Harold, owner of UWS Finchley's Fantastic Fauna pet store. Searching for answers, Penelope stumbles upon an elite 5th Avenue wildlife trafficking network selling endangered animals. The upmarket ...

José era un granjero feliz y Pedro era su vecino, Sembraban pepinos y tomates en la montaña de encino. Ambos granjeros trabajaban muy duro; difícil era su vida, Pero tenían comida para sus familias; recompensa merecida Aunque a veces en casa después de un día de trabajo cansado Soñaban con tener una vida mejor de lo que habían pensado.

In the Literary World, anything is possible. The heroes and villains of famous stories can fight each other, and fictional historical figures can make an appearance. Mercutio of Romeo and Juliet recruits d’Artagnan of The Three Musketeers, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Scaramouche and Cyrano de Bergerac to fight some of the greatest villains of literature. While their ladies, Constance Bonacieux, Marguerite St. Just, Aline de Kercadiou and Roxane, try to escape the villains’ clutches.