Stella Tarakson

"When Tim Baker breaks his mum's favourite vase, it's the least of his problems. The Greek hero he's released is in danger of doing far worse. To the flowers, the rug-Oh, no! Not the kitchen! Hercules is only trying to be helpful but he's just hopeless. It's time to send this dim demigod home before Tim becomes ancient history. Hopeless Heroes is a fun-filled series about Greek mythology, adventure and what it means to be a hero."--Publisher's description....

How do you bring a statue to life? Tim and Zoe think they know. If only Jason would help and someone didn't keep looking at them like flies in a web. Enough, Arachne. At least the time-travelling vase is in good hands. Well, god hands. In fact, the god of thieves and liars' hands.

Book 2 in the Hopeless Heroes series that takes readers on fun adventures back to Ancient Greece! Tim Baker thinks his adventures are over until he hitches a ride to Ancient Greece on a stolen vase. Soon Tim finds himself trapped with an army of peacocks and a hero who can't stop admiring himself. "Put that mirror down, Theseus!" Thank the gods his new friend Zoe is there to help. Just don't tell her dad...

WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS FERAL FACTS! EATING WHILE READING IS NOT RECOMMENDED! You won't believe your eyes, but rest assured you are not dreaming, you are reading, and it's going to be fun… and that is ok! Freaky Animals contains the strange and eccentric animals you never knew existed: Have you ever heard of goo-squirting geckos? No? What about electricity-hunting echidnas? This book is only for the brave at heart! From the plain ugly to the...

WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS FERAL FACTS! EATING WHILE READING IS NOT RECOMMENDED! We all know the animal kingdom is vast with many creatures we have never encountered, but in this book be prepared for the most bizarre amongst us. Have you ever heard of tentacle-tongued birds? No? What about a bus-sized giant squid? This book is only for the brave at heart! In this book encounter the most monstrous and most unusual animals, all bizarre in their own...

WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS FERAL FACTS! EATING WHILE READING IS NOT RECOMMENDED! We all have different tolerances of what we find disgusting but welcome to the Animal Kingdom's most nasty animals sure to make just about anyone grossed out. Have you ever heard of whale-vomit perfume? No? What about snot-covered sleeping bags? This book is only for the brave at heart! In this book, you will learn about the animals you do not want to pet. While all...

Book 2 in the Magic Animal Cafe series! Worried about the future of the cat café, Ellie and Blake investigate a rumour at the local park. It's the perfect place to test their new ability to understand animals - and there's a bird who's happy to talk. Shazza the cockatoo is loud, bossy and obsessed with 'numnums'. All she wants is to return to Australia. But for now she'll settle for inviting herself home with Ellie and Blake, who soon learn that...

Book 10 in the Hopeless Heroes series that takes readers on fun adventures back to Ancient Greece! Breaking news: Hera is loose in the modern day and giving London an Ancient Greek makeover. That is until her son arrives to steal her thunder. "Did someone say thunder?" Tim's final adventure is an A to Z of Olympic family drama, and all he has to help is a box he can'topen. Where curiosity was Pandora's weakness, can hope bring our hero strength?...

Book 9 in the Hopeless Heroes series that takes readers on fun adventures back to Ancient Greece! What the Hades? Tim's used to solo time-travel but now there's a 'friend' along for the ride. "I'll get you for this, Cinderella!" When things go south after some bird spotting, Tim has to avoid being burnt alive, eaten alive or dead alive. But the Underworld is full of dangers, and the local music isn't exactly lifting his spirits.

Book 1 in the fun Magical Animal Cafe adventure series! Ellie and her mum are starting a new life in a new town and a very, very old building. They're opening a cat café, but there's a lot to do first - like welcoming the Andersons. Ellie doesn't want to share her home with strangers, especially Blake and his energetic puppy, Choccy. But when Ellie and Blake discover a magical old phone and a mouse determined to get rid of them, they'll have to find...