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For over hundred years, humans have battled mosquitoes with pesticides. Now, the mosquitoes are fighting back.
Their newly developed disease will wipe out the human race. Thirteen year-old Crick and her best friend, a cockroach named Peri, are determined to stop them, travelling to Panama, where the mosquito leader is marshalling her forces. They must use all their wits and draw on a host of insect allies. Will it be enough to survive and stop the mosquitoes? Adventure for insect lovers!
Not all witches wear black.

A weekend at the beach goes terribly wrong when Pearl and Otto’s parents disappear. The kindly Miss Brisket, owner of the bed and breakfast where they are staying, assures them everything is fine, but strange things start happening, and soon the children are in a race against time to save both their parents and Miss Brisket from the local witches coven.

This standalone fantasy is perfect for children who love animals and adventure.

When Katie Cochrane gets a burnt out pub for her thirtieth birthday, she does the only logical thing—starts her own restaurant. But the Rifton Pub has issues. Patrons who haven’t even had a drink start showing up ‘drunk’ around Rifton. Unfortunately, the ‘demon drink’ isn’t responsible, but another sort of demon altogether. It’s going to take all of Rifton’s witches to banish what has taken root.

A standalone cosy urban fantasy set in small-town New Zealand. Book 2 of the Rifton Chronicles

When Alex Blackburn returns to small-town Rifton to settle her grandmother’s estate, she doesn’t expect to uncover Gran’s secret affair or accidentally summon a giant centipede from the netherworld. Now she’s got to get rid of it, before it eats all the neighbours’ pets.

Shelby Saunders, grandson of Gran’s lover, might just be the one to help her. If she can convince him the demon is real.

This cosy urban fantasy set in small-town New Zealand is the first book in the Rifton Chronicles series.

You'll look twice at your cat after reading this.
The Authorised Field Guide

A world-first guide to dragons, written in consultation with the dragons themselves.

Hidden for centuries, Aotearoa New Zealand’s dragons step out of the shadows in this unique and informative guide.

Everything you ever wanted to know about New Zealand dragons, their lives culture, and history.

With a foreword by the founding members of the Dragon Defence League, and special commentary by the dragons Rata and Foggy Bottom.

A must-read for dragon lovers!

Maths Was the Safer Option

Nathan McMannis is bored. His friends have gone on to new adventures, while he’s stuck at the Alexandra Institute doing correspondence school. All he wants is more excitement, less maths homework.

But you know what they say: Be careful what you wish for.

Another wild, dragon-filled adventure set in modern day New Zealand! This standalone adventure can also be read as Book 5 of the Dragon Defence League series.

Before the Ice Forgets

Something lurks in the mountains—a legend of ice and snow, threatened by climate change. 

When the Dragon Defence League is called in to investigate, they embark on their most audacious mission yet. A mission that will take them to the ends of the earth and require the help of a nation. Can they pull it off before it’s too late?

The fourth book in the Dragon Defence League series takes you on another wild adventure! Don’t miss it!

Bravery, Teamwork, and a Touch of Arson

Bringing down an international dragon smuggling ring requires bravery, teamwork, quick thinking, and a touch of arson.

Do Ella, Nathan, Tui, and Oliver have what it takes, or will they become casualties in their own war against the smugglers?

Book 3 of the Dragon Defence League series is a heart stopping adventure that will keep you turning pages until the very end.

Saving Dragons Is the Easy Part

There’s never a dull moment when you’re dealing with dragons. 

Tui, Nathan, Ella and Oliver have saved Nathan’s dad. Now they need to save the dragons. Can they convince dragons and humans to work together? Not everyone is happy with their plans, and some are willing to kill to prevent them from succeeding.

Book 2 of the Dragon Defence League series takes you on another crazy adventure with New Zealand’s colourful dragons. Pick up your copy and continue the fun!

There Are Worse Things Than Dragons

They said Dad was a dragon slayer. They were wrong.

When Nathan’s dad goes missing, presumed dead, Nathan is whisked away to the Alexandra School of Heroic Arts to train as his replacement. At school, he and his new friends soon learn:

Dragons are not the worst monsters out there.

And Nathan’s dad might not be dead … yet.

Book 1 of the Dragon Defence League series–dragon filled adventure in modern day New Zealand. If you like adventure with a dose of fantasy, this is the book for you!

I haven't seen my son this excited about a book since Harry Potter!