Bøger af A J Ponder

A horde of rats A coven of witches desperate to stay hiddenA ball to die for, and a ball that must remain secret at any costAs a smithy's daughter, Amarinda can only dream of going to the ball. She loves the fine gowns and imagines the feisty Princess Sylvalla falling in love with the visiting prince. Amarinda's daydreaming must end when her father is injured and she discovers her family is in debt to Lady Dragonheart. With her father becoming more and more ill, she must take extraordinary measures to pay back the debt. But first, to save her father, she must infiltrate castle Avondale and steal a 'cookbook' with secret recipes everyone wants to get their hands on.The harder she tries, the more Amarinda is drawn into a hidden world of witches and power-not to mention Lady Dragonheart's schemes to infiltrate the Avondale ball and seize the kingdom.Will Amarinda's father survive the night? Will she get to dance with the prince? And who will be turned into a rat? Find out by reading this secret story of a not-quite Cinderella, whose closest thing to a Fairy godmother is, alas, old Granny Earwax.For magical mayhem that flies off the page faster than a witch's broomstick, get your copy of The Secret Story today!

Are you ready for fun? Are you ready for monsters and mayhem (and a little science)? Then you'll love this story about Frankie, a young inventor whose inventions always get her into monster trouble."It's brilliant. I love every single thing about it. The science, the educational aspect, the humour, the sweetness... So easy to read and so fun... This is like the best thing I've read for kids since Dahl. Well done." Michelle Child.Suitable for all ages, The Frankie Files is the perfect read for aspiring inventors, and scientists, aged 6-11 as the story follows the young dyslexic genius from primary school to intermediate. With fun monster invention notes, and more, it's a book imaginative young minds should not miss.I hope you enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed writing it. Peak inside and take a look. A.J. PonderP.S. Whatever you do, don't tell any young readers that they might actually learn some science - including a fun take on the history of lab safety and why it's so important!

Are you ready for a tale of Fencing, Fighting, Torture, Revenge, Monsters, Evil Kings, Magic, Battles - and a Complete Lack of True Love?Princess Sylvalla escapes Avondale castle determined to find a quest worthy of a hero. Fortunately, she's not alone. Unfortunately, her new-found companions are less than heroic. Jonathan, would rather make money than learn wizardry. Dirk, would rather live a long and happy life than confront danger. And at 150, old Capro would rather stop gallivanting, and harangue unsuspecting wizardry students about his glory days over a nice cup of tea.It turns out old Capro Goodfellow is right, and wandering around the countryside with half the kingdom of Avondale on Sylvalla's trail turns out to be a really bad idea. Also, kidnapping a king never ends well. Meanwhile, a dangerous wizard is on the loose. He's gaining followers, and power... Will Sylvalla die in her search for fame and glory, destroy Avondale with her recklessness, or become the hero she longs to be? "I've seen a thousand futures, a million deaths. Avondale will fall." Escape into a world of humorous fantasy, not so dashing heroes, and the adventure of a lifetime in this coming of age story that has everything, chases, escapes, monsters, and an ancient evil that threatens to destroy everything in its path. Quest: Book 1★★★★★ "What a brilliant read! The wit! I really enjoyed the story and the characters, but I LOVED the humour and clever prose." Galaxie★★★★★"I loved this. Fantasy humor with a Pythonesque flair" Guy WortheySylvalla escapes Avondale castle and the life of a princess, in search of the adventure she's always wanted - but once found, adventure bites back.Fortunately, she is not alone. Unfortunately, her new-found companions are less than heroic. Jonathan would rather make money. Dirk would rather live a long and happy life. And at 150, old Capro would rather stop gallivanting, and harangue unsuspecting wizardry students about his glory days over a nice cup of tea.Quest has everything-heroes, monsters, chases, escapes and a complete lack of true love.Prophecy: Book 2★★★★★ " A wonderfully rich high fantasy spoof with side-splitting footnotes" Lee Murray After the death of her father, Princess Sylvalla swears revenge. An oath the wizards Capro and Jonathan fear will unleash terrible power. Sylvalla has no time for their prophecies, she must take up the mantle of Queen and save Avondale- but first she must survive the coronation.Omens: Book 3"I've seen a thousand futures, a million deaths. Avondale will fall."Sylvalla would rather fight dragons than deal with politics. But as the unexpected queen of two kingdoms, her newfound power is making the neighbouring kings nervous. One by one, the kings fall for Sir Arrant's offers of power and the beguiling butterfly jewels he offers in exchange for their alliance.Determined to save her kingdom, Sylvalla is willing to try anything, including diplomacy. Only there is little time, and her dying mother, Tishke, has an important warning, "The demons are here. They have your brother."Meanwhile, back in Bairnsley University, the wizard Jonathan and his father discover the evil Dothie has freed the Nameless Gods-gods that are determined to destroy the one person that stands in their way......Sylvalla.With the Seven Kingdoms turned against her, can Sylvalla save Avondale? Can she save her people, her brother, or even herself, from the demons who would possess them all?Grab all three today. Princess Sylvalla's dreams of heroism and great deeds fall into nightmares of Lovecraftian proportions in this epic fantasy.