Raymond Thompson

This early work is a fascinating read for the hunting enthusiast or historian about the techniques of snaring. Illustrated with diagrams, drawings and photographs. Contents Include: The Steel Snare and its Use, Snaring the Fox, How to Become a Wolfer, Trapping the Canada Lynx, Rabbit and Lynx Snaring, Tricks in Beaver Trapping, Illustrated Snaring Methods, Live Traps, Snares and Deadfalls.

During his travels through Central America in 1580, Jess encounters an attractive native girl who seems to be drowning in a lake. He saves her life and although her family are grateful to Jess, others in the tribe are not so happy to see an unfamiliar face and are suspicious of a stranger. But all soon realize that they have more in common that unites them, rather than divides them.

After retreating to an island, the children befriend Jack, an orphan who has run away from home. Unbeknownst to the children, their father Thaddeus and Charlotte are still shipwrecked on an island themselves. Uncle Henry and Aunt Harriet having discovered that the children have run away, decide not to tell anyone in case it reveals their plans to sell the estate.

1961. Jess is the new pupil in a local high school in the southern states. He finds himself caught in a conflict when he mistakenly befriends a gang of teenagers who are set on intimidating Lucy, a local African American girl who wants to enroll in the school but is denied, due to inherent racism.

Horace Tipperlong arrives at Penguin Island in his little boat to see the penguins. But the children, suspecting he is involved with the disappearance of BiIll, steal his boat and set off to rescue Bill. Allison, having failed to reach Bill on his mobile phone, is getting very concerned and enlists the help of Dennis. But will this be enough to save the day?

The children are looking forward to going on holiday with Bill and Allison, but Bill is instructed by Sir George to guard the future prince of Tauri-Hessia. Unknown to Bill, his car has been fitted with a tracking device by a man working for the sinister Madame Tatiosa, the wife of the Prime Minister of Tauri-Hessia, who wishes to kidnap the present king and place the puppet prince on the throne.

Thaddeus and Charlotte embark on a book tour, leaving the children with their wacky nanny - Ruby. While exploring, the children discover that nearby to their house a boy is being held prisoner and his identity is eventually revealed to be the kidnapped Prince of Baronia, who is being held by the King's brother who plans to usurp the throne.

After a surprise attack by the inhabitants of the mountain during the night, Thaddeus and Charlotte are taken prisoner. The children begin to question if there is any validity to the native guides' belief that the evil spirits of the mountain are responsible.

Captured by Tel and Ivan, Jack befriends Otto and the two work together to escape and find the treasure before Tel and Ivan do. Meanwhile a panicked Allison fears for her children and Bill plans a rescue mission. But can he put it into effect in time?

After Charlotte is captured by Block and held prisoner in the center of the mountain range, the children discover the evil Clovis Monk's plans. Thaddeus, who has set off in search of Charlotte, is reunited with the children - but can they solve the mystery and save the day - and Charlotte - in time?