Jack Henseleit Jack Henseleit i(11543270 works by)
Born: Established: 1991 ;
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon A Recipe for Magic Potion Jack Henseleit , Natasja Horne (illustrator), Richmond : Bright Light , 2024 27250025 2024 single work picture book children's

'A powerfully delightful picture book about childhood play and the enduring magic of our natural world.

'To make a magic potion, you will need these things:
A friend (or two or three)
A bucket or a pot
Or a hole
And – ingredients.

'At first glance this story could be seen as a set of instructions on how to brew a magic potion, the ingredients of which are familiar – mud, a leaf, some sand. But as the story unfolds, the two children at the heart of this story let their imaginations run wild as they take the reader on a glorious, lyrical journey outside.'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Hottest Dogs Jack Henseleit , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2024 27032411 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'Embark on a hilarious high-seas adventure! 

'Embark on the final hilarious high-seas adventure with a band of mischievous dog pirates who are hungry for treasure! This highly illustrated, hugely entertaining series is perfect for young readers aged 7+!

'After answering a DISTRESS CALL from a doggy damsel, Magnus, Daisy, Ed, and Spot must enter the DEADLY DESERTS of Cat Island. With the Spymaster beside them, the dogs are sure to succeed – but is this CATTY CREWMATE really the dogs’ best friend?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Dog With Two Tails Jack Henseleit , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2023 25536249 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'When a mysterious goldfish points them in the direction of a long-lost treasure, Magnus, Daisy, Ed, and Spot set sail for another voyage on the dangerous great sea. Can the pirates find the cave of the legendary Noah Silversniff? Or will this mangy crew's latest adventure be their last?' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon A Dog's Breakfast Jack Henseleit , Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 24413340 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'With a STOLEN MAP clutched in their paws, Magnus, Daisy, Ed, and Spot are searching for HIDDEN TREASURE on the great sea. But with other FEARSOME PIRATES closing in around them, can these SCALLY-WAGGERS come out top dogs?'

(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Cross Bones Jack Henseleit , 2022 Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 24413282 2022 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon The Giant Key Jack Henseleit , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2020 18917881 2020 single work children's fiction children's horror 'In The Witching Hours, Anna and Max travel the world with their father, the Professor – but their real adventures take place in the dangerous underworld of dark fairies, where the children face sinister creatures and battle for their lives. Trapped in a decaying mansion beside a graveyard, Anna’s only wish is to survive the night – but in the wild woodlands of the United States, evil forces are gathering fast. Sinister women lurk in the shadows, observing Anna and Max wherever they go, their eyes bright enough to wake the dead. There are also strange reports from their friends overseas, revealing a new danger only the siblings can see. With a gigantic monster about to rise from the earth, it seems the witching hour has finally arrived …' (Publication summary)
2 y separately published work icon The Dragon Crown Jack Henseleit , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2019 16851151 2019 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'In The Witching Hours, Anna and Max travel the world with their father, the Professor – but their real adventures take place in the dangerous underworld of dark fairies, where the children face sinister creatures and battle for their lives.

'Something wicked is stirring beneath the icy mountains of China – and Anna and Max, who have just arrived with the Professor, are determined to discover what it is. Earthquakes are shaking the foundations of an ancient village, while bone-chilling roars and flashes of fire burst across the sky. The siblings are sure another fairy monster has awoken – but this time, they’re not the only ones who know.

'A strange man has been stirring trouble in the village – a man Anna and Max have met before. But with rumours of the monster’s vast treasure cave spreading fast, the children will have to decide whether to side with their old foe, or else seek out the monster on their own …'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 y separately published work icon The Mermaid Wreck Jack Henseleit , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2019 15665778 2019 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Stuck in a leaky beach house by the Australian seaside, all Anna wants is a holiday –but in the shadowy ghost town of Mermaid’s Purse, something strange is going on. A famous explorer has gone missing, leaving behind their research about a long-lost shipwreck: a wreck that may be hiding a dark secret.

'In the midst of a violent gale, Anna sets out to explore the town, sure that Max and the Professor will be safe indoors. But with a weird voice calling out to her from across the sea, and a network of cobwebbed tunnels running beneath her feet, Anna is about to learn that this ghost town might not be as empty as it seems …

'Beware what lies beneath.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 y separately published work icon The Genie Rings Jack Henseleit , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2018 15660741 2018 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'In The Witching Hours, Anna and Max travel the world with their father, the Professor - but their real adventures take place in the dangerous underworld of dark fairies, where the children face sinister creatures and battle for their lives.

'On their next adventure with the Professor, Anna and Max are journeying to Iran. A mysterious ruin has been unearthed in the desert: a citadel of sand and stone, built by a great sorceress of ages past. The Professor is searching the ruin for the ending to an ancient fairy story - but for Anna and Max, a dangerous new tale is beginning. A sinister figure has been stealing information from the desert camp, trying to uncover the lost treasure of the sorceress - which might be a powerful fairy weapon.

'Stranded in the desert, Anna and Max must ensure the terrifying treasure stays hidden - or else a monster of epic proportions could be unleashed ...

'Be careful what you wish for.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

6 y separately published work icon The Troll Heart Jack Henseleit , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2018 12569855 2018 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'After their adventures in Transylvania, Anna and Max just want to stay out of trouble – but trouble has other plans. The Professor’s taken them to the cold and foggy fields of England, where a new mystery is afoot. A small boy has disappeared near a strange and mysterious river, lost without a trace.

'Armed with her magical white knife, Anna is determined to crack the case, boldly leading Max into danger and darkness. With memories of the fairy world still haunting her dreams, Anna feels sure that another monster is behind the boy’s disappearance. But when the sinister secret of the river is finally revealed, will the siblings be able to save the missing boy – and themselves?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Witching Hours Jack Henseleit , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2017 11543353 2017 series - author children's fiction fantasy
6 y separately published work icon The Vampire Knife Jack Henseleit , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2017 11543292 2017 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'A storm is raging around the forests of Transylvania, where siblings Anna and Max are visiting with the Professor. Left alone to explore a creepy old inn, the children discover that something evil is lurking in the trees – and it just might have a taste for human blood.

'When Max goes missing, it’s up to Anna and her new friend Isabella to rescue him. Setting out in the dead of night, with the storm howling around them, the girls will face peril after peril. Only one thing is certain: even if Anna can find a way to rescue her brother, Max will never be the same again.' (Synopsis)

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