{"title":"Ali Sparkes","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"shapeshifter-series-6-books-collection-set-ali-sparkes-ages-9-14-paperback","title":"The Shapeshifter Series 6 Books Collection Set by Ali Sparkes - Ages 9-14 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1. Finding the Fox\u003cbr\u003e\n2. Running the Risk\u003cbr\u003e\n3. Feather and Fang\u003cbr\u003e\n4. Stirring the Storm\u003cbr\u003e\n5. Dowsing the Dead\u003cbr\u003e\n6. 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Together the six novels form a complete arc of friendship, identity and extraordinary power, written in short chapters that keep readers turning pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete six-book series in one convenient brand-new paperback box set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced, chapter-driven storytelling ideal for reluctant and keen readers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends X-Men-style superpowers with Alex Rider-style intrigue and school-set mystery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for bedtime reading, school libraries and long journeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA memorable gift set for young fantasy and adventure fans aged 9-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAli Sparkes is a British children's author and former journalist who worked for the Southern Daily Echo and BBC Radio Solent before turning to fiction. She won the Blue Peter Book Award for Frozen in Time and has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, going on to publish dozens of adventure titles for children and young adults. 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From cryonic time-travel and a hi-jacked car to a mischievous Celtic god, a terrifying cave system, a lightning-struck friendship, and a strange night-time awakening, this set showcases the range that made Sparkes a Blue Peter Book Award winner. Ideal for confident readers aged nine and up who love adventure, sci-fi and a good scare, it offers hours of gripping, varied reading in one great-value bundle.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach title stands alone, but together they show why Ali Sparkes is one of Oxford University Press's most inventive storytellers for middle-grade readers. 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Chased by shadowy agents and forced into hiding, Dax must learn to control his extraordinary ability while staying one step ahead of those who want to capture him. Fast and full of twists, the series has made Sparkes a firm favourite with fans of adventure fiction.\n\nAlongside these sit six standalone stories - Frozen in Time, Car-Jacked, Wishful Thinking, Dark Summer, Thunderstruck and Night Speakers - each a short, self-contained thriller with ordinary characters thrown into extraordinary, tense situations. Written in Sparkes' trademark pacy style, they hook readers from the first page and suit children wanting a complete story in a shorter format. 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Blending high-octane action with wit, warmth and clever science-fantasy world-building, this 272-page paperback is a genuine page-turner that also explores loyalty, identity and the courage it takes to stand up against control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook six in Ali Sparkes's bestselling Shapeshifter series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e272-page paperback packed with fast-paced, page-turning action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows fan-favourite hero Dax Jones and the COLA gang to a thrilling climax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends science-fantasy adventure with humour, heart and family bonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for confident middle-grade and young teen readers aged 9-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a brilliant standalone gift or series-completer for existing fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAli Sparkes is a bestselling British children's author and former BBC broadcaster and journalist. She has written more than 40 books for children and young adults, including the Shapeshifter series, S.W.I.T.C.H., Night Speakers, and the Blue Peter Award-winning Frozen in Time. Published by Oxford University Press, her books are known for pacey plotting, humour and relatable young heroes navigating extraordinary powers and everyday problems. Ali lives in Southampton with her husband and two sons, who she cheerfully credits as an in-house focus group for her stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA gripping, high-stakes finale packed with shapeshifting action, loyalty and courage. 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