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Titles in This Set
The Dog Who Saved the World
What Not to Do If You Turn Invisible
The Kid Who Came from Space
The 1,000-Year-Old Boy
Into the Sideways World
When We Got Lost in Dreamland
Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124212902
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Age Range: 9-12 years
Overview
This six-book paperback collection gathers the standalone middle-grade adventures of bestselling author Ross Welford, including The Dog Who Saved the World and When We Got Lost in Dreamland. Blending time travel, invisibility and alternate realities, each story pairs speculative ideas with warmth and humour. A brand-new set, perfect for confident readers aged 9-12, reluctant readers needing a hook, or a gift for a young book-lover.
About the Books
Ross Welford builds stories around big "what if" premises grounded in family life. In The Dog Who Saved the World, Georgie volunteers for a scientist's virtual-reality experiment and ends up racing to save every dog on Earth, including her own Mr Mash, from a deadly disease. What Not to Do If You Turn Invisible follows Ethel Leatherhead after an ill-advised sunbed mishap leaves her invisible, with consequences far more complicated than planned. The Kid Who Came from Space sees a Northumberland village rocked by a girl's disappearance, with only her twin brother aware of the truth. The 1,000-Year-Old Boy turns eternal life on its head through Alfie Monk, who remembers Viking invasions and longs, at last, to grow old. Into the Sideways World follows two friends who stumble into a parallel, seemingly perfect world after chasing a mysterious creature. When We Got Lost in Dreamland sends two brothers into fantastical worlds courtesy of a machine called the Dreaminator. Each book stands alone, so readers can dip into whichever premise grabs them first, while enjoying Welford's blend of adventure, heart and humour throughout.
- Six complete standalone adventures from an award-shortlisted children's author
- High-concept, imaginative premises that hook reluctant readers
- Emotional, character-driven storytelling alongside fast-paced plots
- Durable new paperback copies, ideal for repeated reading at home or school
- Great for classroom libraries, book clubs, or a standout birthday gift
- Suitable for confident readers aged 9-12
About the Author
Ross Welford is a bestselling British author of middle-grade fiction, and a former journalist and television producer. His debut novel, Time Travelling with a Hamster, was shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Since then he has published a new standalone adventure almost every year, blending speculative science-fiction ideas with warm, relatable characters. Praised by fellow authors including Kiran Millwood Hargrave, he is regarded as one of the UK's most original voices in children's fiction, with books translated into multiple languages worldwide.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Six inventive, funny and moving adventures in one durable paperback set — ideal for sparking a love of reading, filling a classroom shelf, or gifting a young reader ready for their next favourite author.
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