The complete collection of eight stories: Time Travelling with a Hamster, What Not to Do If You Turn Invisible, The 1,000-Year-Old Boy, The Dog Who Saved The World, The Kid Who Came From Space, When We got Lost in Dreamland, Into the Sideways World, The Monkey who Fell From the Future
Time Travelling with a Hamster
On Al Chaudhury’s twelfth birthday his beloved Grandpa Byron gives him a letter from Al’s late father. In it Al receives a mission: travel back to 1984 in a secret time machine and save his father’s life.
What Not to Do If You Turn Invisible
Turning invisible at will: it’s one way of curing your acne. But far more drastic than 13 year-old Ethel Leatherhead intended when she tried a combination of untested medicines and a sunbed.
The 1,000-Year-Old Boy
Alfie Monk is like any other nearly teenage boy – except he’s 1,000 years old and can remember the last Viking invasion of England. Obviously no one believes him.
The Dog Who Saved The World
When eleven-year-old Georgie befriends an eccentric retired scientist, she becomes the test subject for a thrilling new experiment: a virtual-reality 3D version of the future.
The Kid who Came From Space
A small village is rocked by the disappearance of twelve-year-old Tammy. Only her twin brother, Ethan, knows she is safe.
When We Got Lost in Dreamland
When eleven-year-old Malky and his younger brother Seb become the owners of a “Dreaminator”, they are thrust into worlds beyond their wildest imagination.
Into the Sideways World
When Willa and Manny hear of a mysterious animal prowling their town, they are determined to prove it is real. Following the creature into a cave one full moon, they are swept into an alternate, ideal, world.
The Monkey Who Fell From the Future
The year is 2425. In a small town in what was once England, Ocean Mooney and the monkey-owning Duke Smiff have just dug up a 400 year-old tablet computer.
Meanwhile, in the present day, Thomas Reeve and his cousin Kylie create a device they hope will allow them to communicate with the future.
About the Author :
Ross Welford was a journalist and television producer before becoming a full-time writer. He lives in London with his wife, children, a border collie and several tropical fish.
Review :
Praise for TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER:
‘The gripping suspense truly makes time fly… the book’s heart and humour are hard to resist.’ Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild
“Extremely clever and totally engaging.” The Irish Times
“Intelligent, well crafted and impressive.” Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times
‘Touching, silly and exciting by turns, this thrilling little book is an inventive take on time travel for children. Sure to be a hit with fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder… an unforgettable, madcap story from a bright new talent in Children’s fiction.’ Waterstones
“A touching tale of family, grief and love.” Daily Express
