A magical Christmas Eve bedtime story, featuring the Monster Under The Bed, to read together or for early readers to enjoy all by themselves...
Rumble Crumble is the monster who lives under the bed. But he doesn’t just live there, he has a very important job to do… he has to keep away all the other scary monsters!
The night before Christmas, Freya and Pixie are fast asleep in their beds when there is a knock from inside the wardrobe! Honey the magical dragon is in trouble and Rumble Crumble knows just how to help...
Written and designed to bridge the gap between early reading picture books and the favourite paperback books of our childhood, Rumble Crumble books are great to help any child develop their reading. They’re also lots of fun to read together.
Paperback, 36 pages, RRP £6.99
ISBN 978-1-912218-19-6
Published by Sixth Element Publishing, December 2017
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Jim and his dog Bacon are out for a stroll when they see an old building they’ve never seen before. The door is open, the floorboards creak and as an old brick wall inside collapses in front of their eyes, a portal appears! And that’s just the start of their adventure… Paperback, 36 pages, RRP £6.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-18-9 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, December 2017
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‘This has to be one of the most fascinating takes on Jack The Ripper that I have ever read’ – Rob Enright, author of ‘One by One’ 1888. Whitechapel. James Maybrick had secured his legacy as the most infamous serial killer of all time… his diary would one day shock the world. Thomas Quinn wants revenge… his actions will give birth to an organisation of unspeakable power known as The Brethren. Together, they will unwittingly set in motion a plan that will one day lead to the serial killer, Obadiah Stark a.k.a The Tally Man. Maybrick is known to history by another name. Think you know the story? You don’t know Jack… Paperback, 96 pages, RRP £6.99 ISBN 978-1-908299-86-4 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, March 2016
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Home on the Range is an enthralling and often poignant account of life in Billingham during the 1950s and 60s.
Susan Lewis CBE tells of growing up during a time when the tranquillity of the small village is transformed into the hustle and bustle of an industrial town by the chemical giant ICI.
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MY STORY: Nunthorpe Academy 2018 A story of being brave and working together to help people With the industrial revolution in full swing, the Cheshire family is no ordinary family. Just what could father be inventing in his basement workshop? Alice and Scarlet hatch a plan to sneak down to find out but what they uncover leads them into an adventure beyond their wildest imagination. Paperback, RRP £6.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-26-4 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, June 2018
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MY STORY: Nunthorpe Academy 2018 A story of misunderstanding and second chances When Annie takes on some new helpers at her riding stables, everyone seems to be getting along just fine. But then things start to go very wrong. Why is one of the helpers behaving strangely? Annie has to investigate to save Misty Farm and make it the best riding stables for miles around. Paperback, RRP £6.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-25-7 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, June 2018
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MY STORY: Nunthorpe Academy 2018 A story about telling the truth and thinking about consequences When Jake’s bus crashes into a fire engine on the way home from school, Jake leaps into action to help everyone. But it makes him really late for tea and, not only that, but he misses his piano lesson too. And to make it worse, his school uniform is all torn and wet. His mum isn’t happy. What is he going to say…? Paperback, RRP £6.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-27-1 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, June 2018
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MY STORY: Nunthorpe Academy 2018 A story of being misunderstood and doing the right thing Chloe wishes that the boy she likes would notice her but it doesn’t matter what she does, she never seems to get it right. But little does Chloe know that her Saturday job in a wonderful little sweet shop could be the answer to all her problems… Paperback, RRP £6.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-28-8 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, June 2018
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MY STORY: Nunthorpe Academy 2018 A story of dealing with reality and making changes Moving to a new house is always going to be weird but, trust me, I had no idea how weird! As my sisters, arguing as always, fought over who got which bedroom, I went exploring. Finding an old diary in the basement, then a key that led to a silver memory stick, how could I resist trying that simple sparkly sliver of technology in my laptop…? Paperback, RRP £6.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-29-5 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, June 2018
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MY STORY: Nunthorpe Academy 2018 A story of forbidden love and never giving up
You might think this is a normal Romeo and Juliet love story… but you’re wrong. Forbidden by their parents to see each other, Princess Shez and Prince Adam must sneak out into the forest to meet, not understanding why their families hate each other so much. When they find out that their mums are really best friends, they get even more puzzled… and more determined to be together.
Paperback, RRP £6.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-30-1 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, June 2018 -
MY STORY: Nunthorpe Academy 2018 A story of jealousy, teamwork and doing the right thing Ronnie is the star striker on the football team but someone keeps stopping him from scoring! And he’s sure magic is at play here. When he finds out it’s Wizardo, one of his teammates, it’s hard not to be angry. Why would someone want them to lose? But all is not as it seems… Paperback, RRP £6.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-31-8 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, June 2018
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MY STORY: Nunthorpe Academy 2018 A story of friendship and courage My name is Abbie Potkins and I have a most unusual family. You see, my father is an explorer and our house is full of amazing things. I never know what’s going to happen from one day to the next! Paperback, RRP £6.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-32-5 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, June 2018
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MY STORY: Nunthorpe Academy 2018 A story of friendship, adventure and determination Having adventures with your best friends is one of the best things in the world. But when Tommy, Mac, Joseph and me saw that dusty old board game through the broken window of a deserted old building, I just knew we shouldn’t have gone in there. And when we set it up and Tommy rolled the dice, I just knew something terrible was going to happen… Paperback, RRP £6.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-33-2 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, June 2018
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MY STORY: Nunthorpe Academy 2018 A story of overcoming fear and making friends Have you ever thought that being at a new school, a new boring school, with no friends at all was just the worst thing ever? Believe me, being left at home, alone, in the dark, when your mom goes off to work a nightshift, and there’s a scary clown banging on the kitchen door to be let out, it’s very easy to think that life can’t get much worse. Can it? Paperback, RRP £6.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-34-9 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, June 2018
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MY STORY: Nunthorpe Academy 2018 A story about thinking hard and being useful Spencer is footy-mad but he’s no ordinary football fan… Spencer is a magician and he can stop time. There is nothing he loves more than helping people by putting things right when things go wrong. But when he loses his ticket to the most important match of the season, will he be able to think fast enough to put things right for himself? Paperback, RRP £6.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-35-6 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, June 2018
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A summer holiday adventure in Whitby, legendary home of Count Dracula… what could be more exciting for the children of the Frankie Miller Band? Eleven-year-old Will loves everything supernatural. When he is sent to stay with Auntie Mavis in Whitby for the summer holidays, the perfect adventure beckons, especially when his best friends Jonesy and Sammy are invited to stay too. The gang is all together but there’s a problem – Will has promised to look after his little sister Sumi who goes with them everywhere. When the boys manage to sneak Sumi into the popular attraction, The Monsters of the Wax Museum, she disappears. What could have happened to her? And what are the shady owners of the wax museum up to? As the boys investigate, Will’s loyalty and courage are put to the test… Paperback, 192 pages, RRP £6.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-38-7 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, July 2018
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OUT NOW The winning entries from the first Sixth Element We Are Boro short story competition Write about the Boro, we said. Fiction, true life, we didn’t mind, we just wanted to capture the passion, exasperation and true heart of the fans. And that’s exactly what is in this little book. From Ayresome Park to the Riverside, from tomato sauce buns to chicken parmos, from selkies to goblins, working men’s clubs to away games, what comes through in this collection of short-listed short story competition entries is a genuine, deep-rooted, through rain or shine love for the Boro… however well, or otherwise, it’s going on the pitch. Paperback, 182 pages, RRP £6.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-72-1 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, December 2019
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My Two Lives is an exciting, fast-paced thriller with dashes of love, mystery, murder and humour. Jill, a comprehensive school teacher in her early thirties, has put her dark past behind her to become a lady in control of her own life. Successful in her career, soon to be divorced and with no emotional ties, she is content. Except that one morning, while trying to find work for a recalcitrant Year 9 class, she finds herself in a dark and murky street in Victorian England. The image soon disappears and she is back in the classroom, but the children she was teaching have gone and so has an hour of her life. Soon Jill finds herself living two parallel lives, one as a teacher and the other as a Victorian governess. And this is just the beginning... Paperback, 320 pages, RRP £7.99 ISBN 978-1-908299-49-9 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, June 2013
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A STORY OF LOVE AND HARDSHIP IN THE 1860s Married to a brutal man more than twice her age, Hannah is young, pregnant and despairing. One day she can take no more and one single action forces her to flee. Accepting help from a stranger, she escapes to a new life where she finds happiness at last. But the consequences of her desperate decision haunt her and when she is asked to repay that kindness, she is set on a harrowing journey that threatens to take her away from everything she loves. Paperback, 182 pages, RRP £7.99 ISBN 978-1-908299-79-6 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, November 2015
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The infamous Thieves' Guild, the most secretive organisation in the galaxy, doesn't recruit kids... and with good reason. But now circumstances force their hand. When an undercover operation goes wrong, they have no choice but to bring in two potential recruits they've been watching. Pulled from the chaos of the rebellion on Kheris, thirteen-year-old Luka finds himself thrown into the intense arena of field-op training alongside Zach Hilyer, another kid with a troubled past. Still struggling with injuries, and sent into a place far more dangerous than even the guild realises, Luka doesn't know who he can trust and has no way out. The stakes rise fast, and he is faced with a decision that could prove fatal for them both. The second book in the Thieves' Guild Origins series, following directly on from Kheris Burning... Paperback, 300 pages, RRP £7.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-00-4 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, April 2017
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Meet Rachel, Louise, Jo and Sarah. They work in the housing office for one of the North East’s most notorious estates. And, as if dealing with the lives of the estate’s residents wasn’t difficult enough, each of their home lives is in danger of running out of control. For Sarah, work is everything and family comes second… until her life is suddenly thrown into chaos. Jo wants promotion and needs alcohol. Her husband wants another baby. Then an accident brings matters to a head, but not in the way they expected. Louise always wanted to be a mum but being a stepmother to two tearaway teenagers wasn’t exactly what she had in mind. And Rachel… desperate for a child and failing at every turn to find Mr Right, she has a biological clock that’s ticking so fast she’s deafened by it. Paperback, 276 pages, RRP £7.99 ISBN 978-1-908299-26-0 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, July 2016
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The much awaited sequel to A Life Of Consequence, Beryl Robinson’s historical romance novel of love and hardship in the 1860s. For Hannah Phelan, life is hard in Australia. Each time she thinks she has turned a corner, and managed to hold her family together, something stops her. Now a widow with two small children, it seems someone knows about her life before, in England, a secret she has to keep at all costs. One thing Hannah doesn’t lack is spirit. She will do whatever it takes to keep safe all she holds dear. But can a woman make her way in a man’s world in the late 1800s, or does she have to agree to marry a man she hates to keep her secret?
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Illustrated by Graeme Wilkinson
Mammy and Daddy Rook are always busy feeding their babies, Percy and Penny, and while they’re out and about they sometimes see the strangest things.
When they come back to the nest, high up in the treetops, the two baby rooks love to hear their stories of funny shaped eggs, strange nests, mischievous magpies, silly pheasants and wobbly woodpeckers.
FIVE ENCHANTING STORIES TO READ TOGETHER AT BEDTIME.
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Dollar, a beautiful grey horse, lives on Farmer Grey’s farm together with his friends, Maurice the Magpie, Barbara the Ewe, Mascara the Cow, Sid the Squirrel and of course Sandy the Donkey. The farm is very busy with a yard, a stable and Dollar’s field which is big enough for a good gallop. And best of all, there is a railway track running at the bottom. The trains TOOT as they go past the farm, there is a busy little stream, and all the animals love living there. Why don’t you sit down, get comfy and I’ll tell you all about the adventures Dollar and his friends get up to on Farmer Grey’s farm.
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Mouse has never opened the door before. Indeed, he can’t remember any of the other mice ever opening the door before. They are all too busy with their games. No one ever goes out. No one ever comes in. All their cheese is ordered online, and delivered through the letterbox. But when there is a knock at the door, Mouse finds out that he lives in a bookshop. He ventures out beyond the mouse hole door and discovers a world he never dreamed could exist. A world of fairies, witches, toads and hilltop adventures… Paperback, 60 pages, RRP £7.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-52-3 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, May 2019
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OUT NOW A COLLECTION OF WEIRD AND WONDERFUL POEMS ABOUT STOCKTON ON TEES AND TEESSIDE. Bryan Cross has worked in the Education Sector as classroom teacher, deputy and headteacher, tutor and external examiner since 1966 to the present day. The author of two recent books of his school memoirs – Quit While You’re A-Head and Quit While (You Think) You’re A-Head,this is his first poetry book. More Milligan than Masefield, more Belloc than Betjeman and certainly more Lear than Longfellow, this book will appeal to all readers but especially those in the Stockton on Tees and Teesside area. Paperback, 70 pages, RRP £7.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-64-6 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, October 2019
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Poems from Teesside Primary Schools Two hundred and fifty years ago Middlesbrough-born James Cook sailed around the world on HMS Endeavour on a voyage of scientific discovery. In this anniversary year, the T-Junction poetry festival is celebrating Teesside's long international history by focusing on travel and discovery. As part of the festival, children in local primary schools have been writing their own poems about exploration and adventure, inspired by poets Bob Beagrie, Andy Willoughby, Julie Hogg, Chris Stewart, Harry Man, Natalie Scott and Andy Croft.
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Joanne is struggling to organise the wedding of her spoiled god-daughter, Amelia, to honour a promise she made to a dying friend. Amelia’s choice of church, however, is haunted by past tragedies, and Joanne seems to be their target. She finds allies in the priest of Old All Saints Church, and Greg, the estate manager of Skelton Castle, but she doesn’t expect to lose her London business, her city lifestyle and her heart in the course of preparing for this wedding. Both her life and sanity will be in danger, as she tests the power of ghostly presences and of love. Paperback, 246 pages, RRP £8.99 ISBN 978-1-908299-91-8 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, December 2016
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LC Anderton is running out of places to hide. He’s the best operative the Thieves’ Guild has ever had… or at least he was until he screwed up his last job, the one he was blackmailed into taking. And that’s just the start of his problems. The entire galaxy wants the package he stole and will pay any price to get it. As bounty hunters close in, LC doesn’t know who he can trust. In desperation, he throws in his lot with the chaotic crew of a rundown freighter on the edge of colonised space. And from there, it can only get worse. Amidst the growing threat of war between Earth and Winter, the Thieves’ Guild is desperate to find LC before anyone else can get their hands on him. The trouble is, he doesn’t trust them either. Paperback, 304 pages, RRP £8.99 ISBN 978-1-908299-40-6 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, December 2012
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Someone is out to destroy the Thieves’ Guild. NG is good. Very good. But now someone wants him dead. With the guild in chaos, his best handler murdered and his top field-ops on the run, he has to up his game to find out who. Because that’s only half the trouble he’s in. As the cracks grow ever wider, the Thieves’ Guild finds itself caught between the warring factions of Earth and Winter, with no idea who is pulling the strings. And on the darkest of days, NG finds himself in a fight even he couldn’t have anticipated. Paperback, 378 pages, RRP £8.99 ISBN 978-1-908299-60-4 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, April 2014
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For someone who’s supposed to be dead, NG is causing a lot of trouble. Haunted by nightmares of the alien invaders, he cares about only one thing – isolating a strain of the elusive virus that could give humans their only chance to fight back. But he’s not the only one after it. In a race against time and in a battle with his inner demons, he makes a grave mistake. And it is one that could cost the human race everything. The entire galaxy is in turmoil, the guild is in pieces and NG is the only one who can save them. But who will save him? Paperback, 310 pages, RRP £8.99 ISBN 978-1-908299-68-0 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, March 2015
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No one in the galaxy gives a damn about Kheris, a war-torn mining colony in the back of beyond. Thirteen-year-old Luka is used to running from trouble, living rough with a gang of street kids, stealing from the Imperial troops and selling scavenged tech and intel to the Wintran-backed resistance fighters to survive. But when a mysterious ship crashes in the desert, his life is turned upside down overnight. Suddenly Kheris is on everyone’s radar and he finds himself caught between the two warring factions, with the lives of those closest to him threatened. He’s desperate to find a way out, but will the cost be too high? Paperback, 256 pages, RRP £7.99 ISBN 978-1-908299-88-8 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, April 2016
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In the fall of 2016, journalist and documentary filmmaker Robin Benger felt the overwhelming resolve to pack in a forty year career based in Toronto, during which he covered events in some of the world’s most dangerous hotspots, and move into a caravan with his wife in North Yorkshire. This book is his journal about a genteel English summer stopping life to walk, dream and look around.
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In Something Changed, Matthew Williams navigates us through his journey with wit and wisdom, taking in divorce, dating and self-discovery while facing the dark spectre of depression.
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Tough industries, warm people and beautiful Yorkshire! All this went into the mix that made me the person I am today. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. In this lovely little book, Marilyn Jordan explores life in all its wonderful facets, with entertaining, witty and strikingly observant verse, each poem illustrated beautifully with its own charisma-filled painting. Paperback, 42 pages, RRP £9.99 ISBN 978-1-912218-15-8 Published by Sixth Element Publishing, December 2017
