The Wizard In My Shed: The Misadventures of Merdyn the WildMerdyn the Wild is from the Dark Ages. He's the world's greatest Warlock (don't call him a wizard), banished to the 21st century for bad behaviour, and determined to wreak vengeance on his nemesis. Rose is a totally ordinary girl, on a mission to mend her broken family. Bubbles is Rose's guinea pig. He just poos a lot. When Rose bumps into Merdyn and discovers what he is, she quickly realises that he could be just what she needs. Rose agrees to help

They have gone to live with Maureen

Traditional ploughland is disappearing

impassioned defence of the human being

Beastly Journeys: Unusual Tales of Travel with Animals - Travel literature collection of tales of travelling with animals

using a variety of currencies - most importantly shells: the cowrie shells imported from the Maldives

Two English students

fear and suspicion

As she explores the reasons why we walk - whether for creative energy

and that their personal welfare was crucial

Within thirty minutes

which incurs terrible retribution

He always dreamt of flying