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Llewellyn Appears in Oyez! Bookstore and Silverfish Book store For The First Time in Print

14/4/2016

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Author : Peter Worthington

Llewellyn is a 700 year old ghost who was  killed by a flying arrow. He was helping his uncle, the Welsh King, defend his castle against the English King at a famous battle on the ragged coast of Wales where the waves come crashing in. 
the model of Aberystwyth castle as it was in the 13th century
The model of Aberystwyth castle as it was in the 13th century - see pilgrim.ceredigion.gov.uk
At first Llewellyn didn’t mind being a ghost, there were plenty of people living in the castle to scare with rattling chains, moans and groans and even ghastly appearances. But then one day the castle was abandoned and crumbled away. Now Llewellyn has been lonely for hundreds years and he desperately wants to move to the Tower of London where there are hundreds of ghosts. He wants to join the Headless Club run by Anne Boleyn who was beheaded by her husband, Henry VIII. Llewellyn has been practicing and practicing to make sure he is absolutely perfect when he bows and sweeps off his hat with his head still in it.
But Llewellyn has a problem. He can’t leave the castle. Every time he tries to walk through a wall he gets stuck because of the arrow in his chest. It jams no matter what he tries - walking straight forwards, walking backwards or walking sideways. 
The Case of The Billion Dollar Threat - chapter book series Llewellyn the Ghost by Peter Worthington, published by Oyez!Books
The Case of the Billion Dollar Threat - Book 1 of Llewellyn the Ghost series by Peter Worthington
In the first book “The Case of the Billion Dollar Threat”, Llewellyn meets David, a thoroughly modern boy who pulls the arrow out of Llewellyn’s chest. Under ghost law, a ghost is allowed to make one modern person his friend. A ghost friend can see the ghost at all times and can even talk to him. The ghost can make a friend disappear for a short time and they can even use ghost travel together to instantly move from one place to another some distance away.
Llewellyn makes David his friend. What adventures they have, saving the world from the diabolical plans of the worst criminals in the world. They are joined by a young American girl who has paranormal powers. She can see and talk to Llewellyn and can even see into the future.  Jemma’s poor long suffering cousin, Catrin a Detective Chief Inspector at Scotland Yard even gets involved in their adventures as David and Jemma face extreme dangers  when they try to foil evil men. 
After David has pulled the arrow out of Llewellyn’s chest, they leave the castle and trail a man who has been acting very suspiciously.  And that’s when their first adventure starts. David is attacked by fierce guard dogs. Jemma is lost in an abandoned mine – one wrong turn and she might fall down an old mine shaft  and her body may never be found. Catrin and her uncle, Professor Brenin, are captured. The future looks very bleak for them as the criminals plan to fry the British electricity grid. Catrin and Uncle Brenin will get fried in the process. Can Llewellyn save his friends and Britain from the evil men!
David is thankful having Llewellyn around when danger threatens. But he can make life difficult for David when he makes himself visible at the most embarrassing moments. It’s not always Llewellyn’s fault, he doesn’t understand modern machinery. 
In the beginning of the second book, "The Case of RR International”, Catrin takes David to meet  her family who live near New York. Catrin’s dad is American but her mum is British. Naturally Llewellyn decides to go along with them. But he has never been in a plane before and when it takes off he is so shocked he slides back through the passengers until he stops in the toilet at the back. Its dark inside but he’s a ghost so that doesn’t bother him. He sees a nice long mirror and decides to practice his bow sweeping off his hat with his head still inside it. A fat lady opens the door and sees him. She screams and Llewellyn vanishes.
But then something strange happens when they land in New York. Catrin’s dad, a judge and his brother who is Jemma’s dad, an ambassador, meet them. Llewellyn accidentally walks through the ambassador. He’s not a real human. Llewellyn tells David who does not believe him. Then as they visit the sights in New York, Llewellyn discovers more and more people who  are not human. What’s going on? 
The Case of RR International - Book 2 of Llewellyn the Ghost chapter book series by Peter Worthington published by Oyez!Books
The Case of RR International - Book 2 of Llewellyn the Ghost series by Peter Worthington
Slowly the mystery begins to unravel when an evil criminal catches sight of David in the street. He and his thugs chase David into a large fish market. Fish, buckets of slops,  lobsters, crabs and prawns go flying and fights break out as they try to catch David But just in time Llewellyn appears and David vanishes. 
But then Jemma and Catrin are kidnapped from an exclusive New York hotel and find themselves in a dungeon deep beneath an old house in the middle of a forest. Llewellyn helps them escape but they are lost in a blizzard. Danger is everywhere! Can Llewellyn save David, Jemma and Catrin  and America from disaster.
The third book of Llewellyn’s adventures, “The Case of Assassination Inc” will be published later this year both as a print book and an e-book. In this adventure Llewellyn is in Hong Kong with David Jemma and Catrin.  He is playing on the escalator from Central to Mid-levels when he sees a crook who is supposed to be dead. He follows the crook and from that moment, Jemma and David become involved in the most diabolical plot to assassinate world leaders using a new secret weapon. 
​David is captured and taken to China where the crooks intend to kill him and dump his body where it can’t be found. Jemma is kidnapped and tied to a bomb on Sydney harbour bridge which the crooks plan to detonate during the Australia Day fireworks display. 
Things get more even more dangerous when the crooks move to Northern Australia on their way out of Australia. They capture David again and this time they decide to feed him to the saltwater crocodiles (salties), the most dangerous crocodiles in the world. Only Llewellyn can save his friends and halt Assassination Incorporated’s evil plans.
“ Ingenious, James Bond for young teens” – Lay Koon
*“The Case of the Billion Dollar Threat” and “The Case of RRI International”  were first published by read Along Publishing, Sydney as e-books. As the books have been revised they are no longer available but they will be republished as e-books in the near future.

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The Nanobots and Other Stories

26/6/2015

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Author : Golda Mowe
Illustrator : Lim Lay Koon
Publisher's Review : by Peter Duke

The Nanobots and Other Stories - collection of children's science fiction stories by Golda Mowe, illustrations by Lim Lay Koon, published by Oyez!Books
What fun! Micro-robots too small to be seen, a ballooning sun about to gobble up earth, aliens galore and even an old legend intriguingly woven into a story about aliens.   Golda has all these and more in her sci-fi story book coupled with Lay Koon’s imaginative black and white illustrations. Each story ends with a short review of real scientific facts that have been carefully woven into the story line. Here are snapshots of a few of the stories.

In Golda’s first story, ‘Nanobots’, Manujam, a slave boy controlled by an evil alien discovers a tank full of a strange looking liquid which attacks metal alloys. They are Nanobots. Can Manujam free himself and his friends from the evil alien with the Nanobots? Do you know what Nanobots are? See the science page at the end of the story.
The Nanobots and Other Stories - collection of children's science fiction stories by Golda Mowe, illustrations by Lim Lay Koon, published by Oyez!Books
Nanotechnology from The Nanobots and Other Stories - collection of children's science fiction stories by Golda Mowe, illustrations by Lim Lay Koon, published by Oyez!Books
In ‘A New Beginning’ Rashid and his little sister are the only two survivors of an atomic bomb strike on their home. There is nothing left of their home, just a big hole in the ground and there is nothing left for them to eat or drink. Who or what can save them from certain death?  
The Container of Grass from The Nanobots and Other Stories - collection of children's science fiction stories by Golda Mowe, illustrations by Lim Lay Koon, published by Oyez!Books
A New Beginning from The Nanobots and Other Stories - collection of children's science fiction stories by Golda Mowe, illustrations by Lim Lay Koon, published by Oyez!Books
‘The Container of Grass’, deals with a future world where the ozone layer, which protects the earth’s surface has been destroyed by pollution. Here everyone lives in fear of the sun and their lives are carefully controlled by the authorities. But Sunil discovers a few grass seeds stuck to his trousers and with these, he sets in motion great change. 
How would you like to go to a zoo full of half - half animals or chimeras? In ‘Main Attractions’, Siew Ping, the zoo keeper’s daughter worries about the tapir-bear, the monkey cats, and the small elephant cross bred with a tiger, as they seem so dispirited, never want to play and die young. Can she help stop the trade in these poor creatures?
Main Attractions from The Nanobots and Other Stories - collection of children's science fiction stories by Golda Mowe, illustrations by Lim Lay Koon, published by Oyez!Books
In the final story, ‘The Way of Puteri Gunung Ledang’, Golda weaves an old legend into the future. The beautiful alien Milipa does not wish to marry the great alien general Pedo. In desperation she turns to her human slave girl, Anita, for help. Anita tells Milipa  the story of the demands made by Puteri Gunung Ledang when Sultan Mansur Shah sought her hand in marriage. Can Milipa use the same trick to ward off general Pedo?
The Way of Puteri Gunung Ledang from The Nanobots and Other Stories - collection of children's science fiction stories by Golda Mowe, illustrations by Lim Lay Koon, published by Oyez!Books
Boys and girls will love this exciting new book and it should spark interest in exploring science.

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The Mystery of the Missing National Anthem - The Door Under The Stairs

24/6/2015

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Author : Heidi Shamsuddin
Illustrator : Lim Lay Koon
Publisher's Review : by Peter Duke

In most good book shops you will find many historical novels based on past events written for adults but very few for children. Oyez!Books has just published Heidi Shamsuddin’s first historical novel for children around 9-12 years. This well written book has all the necessary ingredients for a good mystery yarn and is accompanied by Lay Koon’s black and white illustrations of the three heroes, two boys and a girl, and the historical figures.

There is a secret room hidden away behind the stairs next to the school science lab that takes the children back in time. But how can they make sure they are going to right place at the right time?
The Mystery of The Missing National Anthem by Heidi Shamsuddin, Illustrations by Lim Lay Koon, Oyez!Books, children’s chapter book, The Door Under the Stairs
The heroes meet Tunku Abdul Raman, Malaysia’s first prime minister who is searching for the right music for a new national anthem to be introduced on the day that the country gains its independence from Britain in just a few days time.

The heroes discover the original source of the National Anthem and go back to tell Tunku where to find it. But it’s the wrong tune. Has someone else travelled back in time and altered history?    
The Mystery of The Missing National Anthem by Heidi Shamsuddin, Illustrations by Lim Lay Koon, Oyez!Books, children’s chapter book, The Door Under the Stairs
When the heroes try to unravel the mystery they are confronted by the school bully and his gang. How can they escape his unwanted attention?
The Mystery of The Missing National Anthem by Heidi Shamsuddin, Illustrations by Lim Lay Koon, Oyez!Books, children’s chapter book, The Door Under the Stairs
Despite the mystery of the missing tune and the best efforts of the school bully, the heroes finally put history to right on the windswept deck of a ship in Southampton harbour in 1901.
The Mystery of The Missing National Anthem by Heidi Shamsuddin, Illustrations by Lim Lay Koon, Oyez!Books, children’s chapter book, The Door Under the Stairs
Why Southampton harbour in the UK so far back in history?  And what happens after that must remain a secret until you read the book.

Heidi’s second novel in the series about P Ramlee a Malaysian star of screen and stage is due to be launched in late July. This will be followed by six more novels. The collection will serve a dual purpose; encourage children to read and provide them with an insight into Malaysian history.  

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Rainforest Hike and Other Stories

20/6/2015

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Author : Dr. Cecilia Leong
Illustrator : Chooi Ling Keiong 

Publisher's Review : by Peter Duke

What a wonderful collection of short stories that take you back to childhood pleasures in this modern age of shopping malls and tablets. Cecelia has captured the spirit of childhood beautifully with stories of gardens and forest, grandma’s and aunts and their special recipes. Her heroes, Xiao Rae, Timmy and Nazri happily enjoy their adventures in a way that only children can. Cecilia’s stories are ably illustrated by Chooi Ling’s art.

The first story describes the children’s adventures in the forest where they discover  monkeys, frogs, hornbills and even an awful smelling  rafflesia plant .
Rainforest Hike and Other Stories by Dr. Cecilia Leong, Illustrations by Chooi Ling Keiong, Oyez!Books, children’s short stories
The second story relates Xiao Rae’s trip to a night market with her parents. Here she sees a lady making pancakes, finds stalls selling colourful fruits and another selling fish.  
Rainforest Hike and Other Stories by Dr. Cecilia Leong, Illustrations by Chooi Ling Keiong, Oyez!Books, children’s short stories
Cool Clowns is a story of Xiao Rae and Nazri’s visit to Xiao Rae’s grandma with wonderful pictures of the grandma as she prepares Peranakan special treats. This is followed by a story children all over the world will be able to relate to. Anywhere where there is a small stream, you will often find children with nets and buckets out for a morning’s fishing trip to catch guppies or other small fish.   
Rainforest Hike and Other Stories by Dr. Cecilia Leong, Illustrations by Chooi Ling Keiong, Oyez!Books, children’s short stories
Xiao Rae, Timmy and Nazri take a ride on an elephant when they visit a centre for lost and injured elephants. This story contains many important facts about elephants. 

Then we have a story that most parents will relate to when they were growing up. A visit to grandma’s when she was making her special and delicious vegetable pickle.

There are two family stories, one about Xiao Rae and her naughty rabbit and another about special dishes prepared by Xiao Rae’s grandmother for a Chinese festival. 
Rainforest Hike and Other Stories by Dr. Cecilia Leong, Illustrations by Chooi Ling Keiong, Oyez!Books, children’s short stories
In the last story Xiao Rae and Nazri go by speed boat to visit Nazri’s aunt who cooks her famous prawn noodle soup. Pulau Aman is a very small island where there are no roads and the environment is still unspoilt.  
Rainforest Hike and Other Stories by Dr. Cecilia Leong, Illustrations by Chooi Ling Keiong, Oyez!Books, children’s short stories
I am sure children and adults alike will enjoy this special book by Cecilia and illustrated by Chooi Ling. This a book to keep in the child's library and they may want to keep  coming back to it. Hopefully, it will help them to see that there are many wonderful things they can do and have fun together with family and friends.

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