Alan Durant

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  • Bibliography:
    61 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    November 1992
  • Latest Book:
    October 2022
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Full Series List in Order

Gamer

1 - Gamer (Sep-2007)
2 - Gamer: Next Level (Sep-2007)

Book List in Order: 61 titles

  • Blood

    Cheap tabloid headlines scream the brutal facts at 17-year-old Robert Harrison: his parents have been shot dead in the sitting room of their suburban home. Robert's initial shock and anger is soon replaced by a growing sence of a conspiracy to pr...

  • Snake Supper

    Alternating whole and half pages provide plenty of surprises in a tale of Snake and his search through the forest for something good to eat, starting with a mouse and ending with his efforts to consume an elephant....

  • Mouse Party

    Moving into an empty house and planning a big party, Mouse is surprised when an indignant Elephant arrives and claims that the house is his, and in order for the party to succeed, both animals must cooperate....

  • Hector Sylvester

    Hector Sylvester the ostrich is tough. As he swaggers through the jungle, he is more than a match for the slippery snake, the snappy crocodile and the big, bad lion. He frightens them all away. Then he meets incey wincey spider dangling from a tree a...

  • Vampire and Werewolf Stories

    An invigorating mix of classic and contemporary vampire and werewolf short stories includes contributions from authors such as Bram Stoker, Rudyard Kipling, Saki, and Angela Carter, providing an introduction to classic fiction and gothic horror. Orig...

  • Leggs United: Up for the Cup

  • Spot The Ball

  • Team On Tour

  • Leggs United



  • Sports Stories

    What a shot! This is the perfect book for any sports enthusiast: a unique selection of over twenty stories and extracts about the thrilling world of sport. From the nail-biting anxiety of being picked for the school team to the glory of an Olympic go...

  • Big Bad Bunny

    Set in the Wild West, there is new trouble in town as Big Bad Bunny bullies all its residents to steal their money and get his way, but one encounter with Wise Old Bunny suddenly changes things and soon turns Big Bad Bunny into one of the nicest guys...

  • That's Not Right!

  • Dear Tooth Fairy

    An inquisitive little girl gives the Tooth Fairy a run for her money -- and exchanges several removable messages -- in this sweet, humorous story.

    Dear Tooth Fairy,
    Thank you for coming last night. . . . I have a few
    questions. Why ...

  • Always and Forever

    When Fox dies, Mole, Hare, and Otter are devastated. They feel they will never get over their great sadness. How can life go on without him? Then one day Squirrel comes to visit. She reminds Fox's family of all the funny things he used to do. And as ...

  • Brown Bear Gets in Shape

  • Vampire Stories

  • Tiger Wood

    If you go walking in Tiger Wood, you’d better be good -- the tigers might be watching! So keep your eyes open -- peep through the leaves, peer around the trees, and spot the tigers before they spot you! With a special cut-out on each spread and l...

  • If You Go Walking in Tiger Wood

    If you go walking in Tiger Wood, you’d better be good -- the tigers might be watching! So keep your eyes open -- peep through the leaves, peer around the trees, and spot the tigers before they spot you! With a special cut-out on each spread and l...

  • Dear Santa Claus

    A determined little girl puts Santa through his paces -- and exchanges several removable messages -- in this sweet Christmas story full of holiday surprises.


    Dear Santa Claus,
    I saw a man in a store today who said he was Santa
    ...



  • Bird Flies South, Level 2

    When a child is learning to read, every word counts!

    Bird is tired of rainy weather, so he decides to fly south and find the sun. Will the sun satisfy Bird or will he find happiness somewhere else? <...

  • Pajarin vuela al sur, Level 2

    When a child is learning to read, every word counts!

    Bird is tired of the rainy weather, so he decides to fly south and find the sun. Will the sun satisfy Bird or will he find happiness somewhere els...

  • Y Clefyd Pel-Droed

  • Football Fever

    William eats, talks and dreams football, and he's driving his sister crazy! Then one day William's dream comes true and Dad takes him to a football club for the first time. The match kicks off and the tension builds. The score is nil-nil and William ...

  • Burger Boy

  • Spider McDrew and the Egyptians

    Everyone at Parkfield School thinks that Spider McDrew is a hopeless case. He is always muddling things up and saying or doing the wrong thing. In this story, his class visit the local museum to learn about life in Roman times. As usual, Spider's ...

  • Spider's Big Match

    Spider McDrew gets the chance to play for the Parkfield school football team, in the end-of-season cup draw. As usual though, things are not plain sailing for Spider who lets his side down by giving away a crucial penalty kick. Poor Spider is a pi...

  • I Love You, Little Monkey

    Little Monkey is being naughty. So Big Monkey gets very angry and Little Monkey ends up very sad. But even though Big Monkey doesn't always like the naughty things Little Monkey does, one thing is clear: Big Monkey loves Little Monkey. Alway...

  • Billy Monster's Daymare

    Billy Monster can't sleep. There are chinks of scary light creeping into his bedroom and he has woken up twice after horrible daymares about boys and girls. Although Daddy Monster has tried howling a lullaby and making a soothing cup of cold slime, B...

  • Dear Mermaid

    A charming story invites young readers to reach for treasures left by a mermaid, including removable letters and four surprising novelties.

    On her first day of vacation, Holly finds a mermaid’s purse on the beach. She wants to give it back, ...



  • Dinosaur Called Tiny

    Meet Tiny -- the pint-sized, prehistoric hero! He may be very small, but he's got a very big heart! When Tiny the dinosaur hatches out of a great, big egg, no one can believe their eyes! he is so small! Tiny grows --a little -- and tries to make frie...

  • Gamer

    Gamer - 1

    When JP finds a video game in a mysterious store, not even a dangerous warning can stop him from playing it. Suddenly, JP is pulled inside the game! Now, only his serious gaming skills can get him out alive....

  • Gamer: Next Level

    Gamer - 2

    One day, Mia and her little brother, Zak, find a new video game. But this is no ordinary game. When they begin playing, Mia and Zak are pulled into a virtual world. Now, Mia must save her brother and defeat the deadly game....

  • Doing the Double

  • Flesh and Bones

    From the ruins of an ancient abbey, archaeologists unearth the skull of a young monk. Using the latest technology, Liam’s Dad attempts to recreate the young man’s likeness. But as his Dad works, Liam looks into the cavities where eyes had once be...

  • Score!

    This collection of championship stories features a broad cast of characters, including cyclists, swimmers, runners, and ballplayers. From a fast-paced hockey story by Matt Christopher to a dramatic basketball tale by Walter Dean Myers, the collect...

  • Diary of a Tooth Fairy

    Join Pip on her mission to become a Tooth Fairy!Pip has always wanted to be a tooth fairy and now she's going to training school to learn the tricks of the tooth fairy trade. There's a lot to get to grips with - spells, map-reading and dentricals are...

  • Game Boy

    Hugely popular gaming adventure repackaged and refreshed.JP can't wait to play his new computer game. But the adventure on this game is for real! It'll take all his gaming skills to get to the end of the level – Fun adventure....

  • Game Boy Reloaded

    Brother and sister Mia and Zane find an old GameBoy game in the canal that sucks you inside the game. When Zane goes missing it's up to Mia to find him. The gripping sequel to Game Boy. Barrington Stoke specialise in books for reluctant, struggling a...

  • One Pig Went for a Drive

    Exploring themes of friendship and helping others, this is a wonderfully rhythmic, comic tale featuring five cheerful pigs

    Harry Pig is driving into town in his shiny blue motorcar, but it keeps breaking down. Luckily he meets so...



  • Hoppy Ever After!

    Hoppy the frog wakes up feeling great one day and wants to share his happiness. Each time he tries, however, he is unsuccessful -- the birds do not like his singing, the bees want to do their own work, and the bunnies are much faster than Hoppy. H...

  • Unfortunately

    When you are walking through the jungle, almost anything can happen. Unfortunately, sometimes it's bad, but fortunately sometimes it's good. Young children will love this funny and original story full of different twists and turns with a fabulously u...

  • Noah's Shark

    A silly and unconventional take on the story of Noah and his ark that will delight both children and adults alike Noah was fed up with the people in his world making a right mess of everything. He built a big boat to get away in, and invite...

  • A Short Stay In Purgatory

    In these twelve stories, enter teenage purgatory at its most honest, and meet a whole host of characters you'll quickly recognise: a secret admirer, burning up with jealousy and desire; Karen, confronting her anxiety about pregnancy; Alex, contemplat...

  • Humpty Dumpty's Great Fall

  • Little Bo-Peep's Missing Sheep

  • Little Miss Muffet's Big Scare

    Little Miss Muffet has disappeared, leaving her curds and whey behind her. How did the townsfolk manage to get rid of cruel Miss Muffet? Did they scare her away? This looks like another Nursery Crime!...

  • Old Mother Hubbard's Stolen Bone

  • Angus Rides the Goods Train

    A thought-provoking tale about a boy who realises he can help change the world.

    When Angus boards the goods train, laden with milk, honey, and rice, he's full of excitement as the driver speeds across land and sea. But why won't the train sto...

  • First Match

    17-year-old Danny is amazed when he gets the manager's call to join the first team squad for the first time. He was part of the Youth Cup wining team but has only played a handful of reserve games. Now he's about to make his debut for the first team ...



  • Goal Machine

    Naz is nicknamed the 'goal machine' because he scores goals for fun. He's the league's top scorer. But then things start to go wrong: fabulous saves, the woodwork, an injury. His confidence wanes and he tries too hard. All of a sudden he can't buy a ...

  • Fair Game

    It's 2074. Football is only played on screen - and in prison. That's where Billy B learnt to play. Now he wants to play a real football match. But he's playing a dangerous game....

  • The Teeth

    This exciting mystery story will keep readers gripped, as brothers Joe and Carl quickly realise it’s not always best to keep what you find. Written by Alan Durant.

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  • The Flamingo Who Forgot

    A flamingo forgets something she was trying to remember -- can any of the animals help?

    A flamingo stood in the middle of the lake, on one leg so she wouldn’t forget. But, oh dear, she’s forgotten what she shouldn’t forget. A s...

  • What I Did on My Holiday

  • Clownfish

  • Quill Soup

    Gather round for soup fit for the king in this vibrant twist on a classic fable.With brightly colored art and engaging characters, this retelling of the well-known Stone Soup story will captivate young readers. Noko the traveling porcupine arrives in...

  • Human Town

    On a hot summer day, the elephant family decides to do something fun and visit the Human Town! Junior and Lulu, the elephants become dissapointed to see humans are not taking good care of their environment. Does this mean humans will soon be extinct?...

  • The Perfect Gift

  • The Phantom Footballer

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  • Ring of Truth

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Alan Durant has published 61 books.

Alan Durant does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Perfect Gift, was published in October 2022.

The first book by Alan Durant, Blood, was published in November 1992.

Yes. Alan Durant has 1 series.
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