Books by Stu
Books by Stu     ... Stu is also the author of many ripping yarns!
His children’s novels are much loved for their wacky sense of humour, and wild adventure. ‘A triumph of Kiwiana!’ said the NZ Herald.
Rat Island by Stu Duval
Rat Island   JUST RELEASED!!
87 pages. Adventure

Tam is a cabin boy aboard the pirate ship Terrified Jane. He lives in fear of the dreaded pirate Captain Ezekiel Tombs and his pet scorpion Virus. Tombs sets Tam the awful task of spying on his shipmates and assures him of a dreadful fate if he doesn't obey his commands. Meanwhile, the crew demand that Tam take their side and mutiny against the captain.

Tam has a terrible choice to make - should he obey Captain Tomb's orders, or should he be loyal to the crew and risk the captain's wrath?

Suitable for 8 - 12 yr olds

$16.50  
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Deep Ark 6 by Stu Duval
Deep Ark 6
Action/SciFi

Set in an underwater world of the future where the most poisonous snakes and spiders are caged in a secure facility called 'Deep Ark 6'.

A violent earthquake releases them from captivity and now they swarm and slither free. Only 12 year old Rom can save his world from their deadly embrace! But first he must find and free his father, trapped in the ruins of Deep Ark 6!

Perfect Summer Read for Kids 8-12

Special Price $19.99  
Achtung Pavlova by Stu Duval
Achtung Pavlova
135 pages Action/Humour

During World War II the small town of Dynamite Bay on NZ's East Coast is about to get a tremendous surprise. A U-Boat of Germany's elite has come to kidnap Mrs Possywater, creator of the world famous pavlova and take her back to Germany to bake one for Adolph Hitler's birthday. With the town held hostage it is up to Captain Tuatara and young Clutha to foil the Germans' plans and save the town, and of course Mrs Possywater.

A rollicking story with humor, and just a few little lessons.

Suitable for 8 -13 yr olds

$25.00  
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Lake of the Dead by Stu Duval
Lake of the Dead
164 pages Mystery

Six classmates are on a hiking trip to study the geological features of the vast and wild Bellevue Forest when the mighty Mount Daruis erupts. The group are swept into a violent landslide of soil and rock.

Josh and Greer find themselves alone in a dramatically changed landscape. Lost, they stumble upon an eerie, abandoned town and its long-forgotten secrets. And they discover why the lake that surrounds the town was once given the name "Lago da Morte" - Lake of the Dead ...

Suitable for 12 - 15 yr olds

$22.00  
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Ride of the Katipo by Stu Duval
Ride of the Katipo
159 pages. Action/Mystery

At school Jack lives in the shadows, trying to avoid the bullies who make his life a misery. He escapes to an isolated beach called Wetapunga Bay.

But it's not the peaceful sanctuary he'd hoped for! Jack discovers two dead bodies on the beach one morning and now he must solve a mystery in a race against time. He begins a quest that will lead him through underground tunnels and secret passages …all the way to the mysterious 'Katipo'!

Suitable for 10 -13 yr olds

$22.00  
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Dusky Moana by Stu Duval
Dusky Moana and the Shrine of the Shark
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199 pages Mystery/Adventure

Dusky Moana is a renowned wildlife photographer who can't seem to stay away from adventure. With the promise of treasure to be had, Dusky embarks on a dangerous journey to the Taboo Archipelago where stories of the mysterious 'white ghosts' scare away most explorers.

The stories of the Japanese Emperor's gold, left there 10 previously at the height of world war II is promise enough to keep Dusky going but who knows what he will find when he eventually arrives at Skullawi.

An adventure tale which will delight readers of all ages.

Suitable for 10 -13 yr olds

$29.99  
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The Room of One Hundred Locks by Stu Duval
The Room of One Hundred Locks
172 pages Mystery/Detective

Sixteen intriguing tales are included within this book, each with a delightfully devilish dilemma to solve. Cunning pirates and calculating murderers, headless lion tamers and bungling crooks, even the devil himself, all make an appearance in these twisted tales.

The key which will solve the story and solve the conundrum is always hidden within the story, but for those whose key will not fit the solution is at the end of every tale.

Suitable for 8 -13 yr olds

$19.99  
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