Le cadeau du Père Noël

A vacation in Monaco drops former Navy SEAL "Bones" Bonebrake into the middle of a whirlwind adventure centering around a monumental discovery. The remains of giants, mammoth beings from antiquity, are laid out before him. Most appear to be long since decayed, but one does not. Looking like it-she-only recently died, the enormous woman's perfectly preserved corpse is a find like no other, a real-life "Queen of Giants." And when the excavation team suddenly disappears overnight, Bones quickly realizes that there's more to the mysterious find than meets the eye. PRAISE FOR DAVID WOOD AND THE DANE MADDOCK ADVENTURES!A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored." Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb"Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip-roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait."  Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun"David Wood has done it again. Quest takes you on an expedition that leads down a trail of adventure and thrills!" David L. Golemon, Author of the Event Group series"Ancient cave paintings? Cities of gold? Secret scrolls? Sign me up! A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go!" Robert Masello, author of The Medusa Amulet"A non-stop thrill ride triple threat- smart, funny and mysterious!" Jeremy Robinson, author of Instinct and Threshold"Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler." Edward G. Talbot, author of 2010: The Fifth World

Skin and Bones - Bones Bonebrake Adventures, #3

"Jurassic Park on steroids!" The world's greatest theme park has a new main attraction! When on old friend calls for help, Sam Aston returns to the home town he tried to leave behind. It soon becomes apparent there is something loose in the rainforest, and everybody wants a piece of it. Aston and adventure television show host, Jo Slater, find themselves in a race against local criminal elements, environmental extremists, and mysterious mercenaries to find the creature before it kills again. Sam enlists the aid of his old rival, park ranger Rusty Crews, and Ned King, a naturalist with a flair for self-promotion, who would like nothing better than to find the perfect main attraction for Crocalypse, his new bio theme park. Crocalypse - An action-packed monster thriller with bite! Adventure, Science Fiction, and Horror converge in the Sam Aston Investigations series by the USA Today Bestselling author of Loch and the Australian Shadows Award winning author of The Roo! Praise for David Wood and Alan Baxter "Crocalypse is Jurassic Park on steroids!" Melissa Bowersock, Author of the Lacey Fitzpatrick and Sam Firecloud Mystery Series."The team who took aquatic terror to new depths are turning their talented attentions to caves deep below the Antarctic ice, where ancient carvings and strange symbols have been found, as well as a potentially invaluable crystalline energy source... it's is part At the Mountains of Madness, part The Thing, part Aliens. it's another summer blockbuster waiting to happen, full speed ahead and damn the special effects budget. Also, no sheep were harmed in the making of this book (that I know of)." Christine Morgan, The Horror Fiction Review"A great adventure story mixed with a creature feature! A book that grabbed my attention early and held on!" Brian's Book BlogRenegade marine biologist Sam Aston is back for a second outing in what is shaping up to be a must-read aquatic adventure series! Danger and intrigue lurk both above and below in this action-filled, white-knuckle romp with a breathtaking conclusion!- Rick Chesler, author of Sawfish"Everything you'd want from a monster story - great characters, a remote location and a creature with bite! Mixing history and lore with science and action, David Wood and Alan Baxter have penned a thriller that is hard to put down." Jeremy Robinson, author, Island 731"Bone-cracking terror from the stygian depths! A creature thriller that is both intelligent and visceral. I could hear the Jaws soundtrack playing on repeat, although that might have been my heart pounding." Lee Murray, author, Into the Mist"One of the best, the most thoroughly delightful and satisfying, books that I've read in quite some time. A serious out-of-the-park type of home run hit." Christine Morgan, The Horror Fiction Review

Crocalypse - Sam Aston Investigations

What is the true story behind the fabled lost continent of Atlantis, and what power did the Atlanteans wield? When archaeologist Sofia Perez unearths the remains of an Atlantean city, she unwittingly gives the Dominion the power to remake the world after its own design. From the depths of the Caribbean to the streets of Paris, to Japanese islands and beyond, Join Dane and Bones on a race to stop the Dominion from unleashing its greatest threat yet in the thrilling adventure, Atlantis!"David Wood's Atlantis hits all the marks that a blockbuster should. With rapid-fire pacing, Wood gives you perhaps his greatest Dane and Bones adventure yet with a tale that spins and reels out of control with action. With elements of mystery, lost technology and a mythical city, this book reads like vintage Clive Cussler. His best yet!" Rick Jones, Author of The Crypts of Eden"Flooded with action!" Rick Chesler, author of Solar Island"I like my thrillers with lots of explosions, global locations and a mystery where I learn something new. Wood delivers in this book as Dane Maddock, Bones and a new team race to find the remnants of Atlantis. Recommended as a fast paced, kick ass read." J. F. Penn, author of Desecration

Atlantis- A Dane Maddock Adventure - Dane Maddock Adventures, #7

"Classic adventure for the modern reader!" A vanished island of horrors. An ancient artifact that can change the course of the past. An urban legend come to life. A perilous expedition into the jungle. A dangerous game where the stakes are life and death. LEGENDS is a collection of four short stories and a novella from the Dane Maddock universe. It includes URBAN LEGEND, AZTLAN, PHANTOM ISLAND, DARK ENTRY, and VENOM! Praise for David Wood and The Dane Maddock Adventures! "What an adventure! A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored."  Paul Kemprecos, author of the NUMA Files "Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait." Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun "David Wood has done it again. Within seconds of opening the book, I was hooked. Intrigue, suspense, monsters, and treasure hunters. What more could you want? David's knocked it out of the park with this one!" Nick Thacker- author of The Enigma Strain "A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go!"  Robert Masello, author of The Einstein Prophecy "A page-turning yarn blending high action, Biblical speculation, ancient secrets, and nasty creatures. Indiana Jones better watch his back!"  Jeremy Robinson, author of SecondWorld "With the thoroughly enjoyable way Mr. Wood has mixed speculative history with our modern day pursuit of truth, he has created a story that thrills and makes one think beyond the boundaries of mere fiction and enter the world of 'why not'?"  David Lynn Golemon, Author of the Event Group series "Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler. Once you start reading, you won't be able to stop until the last mystery plays out in the final line." Edward G. Talbot, author of 2012: The Fifth World "I like my thrillers with lots of explosions, global locations and a mystery where I learn something new. Wood delivers! Recommended as a fast paced, kick ass read." J. F. Penn, author of Desecration

Legends- Tales from the Dane Maddock Universe - Dane Maddock Adventures, #10

"An action-packed, globe-trotting thriller!" King David's lyre wields a great and terrible power. With it, David raised thunderstorms, controlled the beasts of land and sky, and conquered a kingdom. Until it drove him mad. Now, a power-hungry cult leader seeks to harness its power to bring the world to its knees, and it's up to former Navy SEALs turned treasure hunters, Dane Maddock and Bones Bonebrake, to find the lyre before it falls into the hands of the minions of Prester John. The modern world meets ancient power in the globe-trotting adventure, BAAL! Classic adventure for the modern reader! Fans of Indiana Jones, Doc Savage, and National Treasure will love Dane Maddock! Praise for David Wood and The Dane Maddock Adventures! "With the thoroughly enjoyable way Mr. Wood has mixed speculative history with our modern-day pursuit of truth, he has created a story that thrills and makes one think beyond the boundaries of mere fiction and enter the world of 'why not'?"  David Lynn Golemon, Author of the Event Group series "What an adventure! A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored."  Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb and the NUMA Files "Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait." Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun "A page-turning yarn blending high action, Biblical speculation, ancient secrets, and nasty creatures. Indiana Jones better watch his back!"  Jeremy Robinson, author of SecondWorld "Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler. Once you start reading, you won't be able to stop until the last mystery plays out in the final line." Edward G. Talbot, author of 2012: The Fifth World "A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go!"  Robert Masello, author of The Einstein Prophecy "I like my thrillers with lots of explosions, global locations, and a mystery where I learn something new. Wood delivers! Recommended as a fast paced, kick ass read." J. F. Penn, author of Desecration "David Wood has done it again. Within seconds of opening the book, I was hooked. Intrigue, suspense, monsters, and treasure hunters. What more could you want? David's knocked it out of the park with this one!" Nick Thacker- author of The Enigma Strain "The literary equivalent of a theme park roller coaster!" BookAnon

Baal - Dane Maddock Universe, #13

"Indiana Jones meets The Rocketeer in this thrilling, old-school adventure!" Matt James, author of The Forgotten Future A beast out of legend guards a deadly secret! When investigative reporter Trinity Paige disappears without a trace, Brock Stone embarks on a perilous mission to find her. Deep in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, the logging town has been beset by disappearances, and the locals lay the blame at the feet of the giant ape man the natives call Sasquatch. But the dense forests and remote mountain valleys harbor even greater dangers, and the forces of an ancient order will stop at nothing to protect the secret! In order to survive, Brock Stone and his friends must unlock a conspiracy that dates back to the Lewis and Clark expedition!. This Author's Preferred Edition includes bonus chapters and an original interior illustration! Classic adventure for the modern reader!  Praise for David Wood "What an adventure! A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored."  Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb and the NUMA Files "Excellent pulp adventure in the mold of Doc Savage. Took me back in the best way to books I loved when I was a kid!"- Terry Mixon, author of the Empire of Bones Saga "Rip roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait." Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun "Intrigue, suspense, monsters, and treasure hunters. What more could you want? David's knocked it out of the park with this one!" Nick Thacker- author of The Enigma Strain "A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go!"  Robert Masello, author of The Einstein Prophecy "A page-turning yarn blending high action, Biblical speculation, ancient secrets, and nasty creatures. Indiana Jones better watch his back!"  Jeremy Robinson, author of SecondWorld "Mr. Wood has mixed speculative history with our modern day pursuit of truth, he has created a story that thrills and makes one think beyond the boundaries of mere fiction and enter the world of 'why not'?"  David Lynn Golemon, Author of the Event Group series "Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler. Once you start reading, you won't be able to stop until the last mystery plays out in the final line." Edward G. Talbot, author of 2012: The Fifth World "I like my thrillers with lots of explosions, global locations and a mystery where I learn something new. Wood delivers!" J. F. Penn, author of Desecration

Track of the Beast-Author's Preferred Edition - Brock Stone Adventures

With useful tips on staging, props, and costumes, this play can be produced with a minimum amount of resources and experience.

Le Bon Gros Géant

When the Three Bears leave their house for a walk, a young girl named Goldilocks appears and is drawn in to the house by the smell of hot porridge. But what happens when the bears return and find their porridge is gone? This fun rhyming play by the 'national children's dramatist' David Wood is wonderfully illustrated by Tom Percival.

 This is a Band 11/Lime book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which has longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. This story is a playscript of a traditional tale, and pages 30 and 31 present a radio interview with the Three Bears which explores their thoughts towards the events of the play. This book supports literacy as well as learning about dialogue and plays. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. For more guided reading books in this Collins Big Cat band, try Oliver (9780007462094) written by Hilary McKay and illustrated by Rupert Van Wyk.

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