Dan Ashlin Dan Ashlin i(A147220 works by)
Writing name for: Alan Michael Smith
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1 y separately published work icon Those About to Die Dan Ashlin , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2007 Z1863188 2007 single work novel young adult 'Those About to Die is another historically accurate story from Dan Ashlin, set in Imperial Rome. A parade of ancient Rome's most colourful personalities, famous and not so famous, storm through the pages of this book, all told through the eyes and ears of a likeable character called Nosey. The attention to historical detail blended with a 'ripping yarn' make this a novel that motivated readers, particularly boys, will enjoy.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 y separately published work icon The Great Gherkin Conservation Quest Dan Ashlin , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2006 Z1863179 2006 single work children's fiction children's 'In this third novella, the Questers travel into the future at the entreaty of Gorki (Phoebe's future great-great grandchild) who arrives from the year 2150. Their quest is to save the Earth from the dismal future that awaits humanity if The Company, which controls everyone's life, cannot be stopped. The theme is strongly that of conservation and 'stepping lightly on the earth' today if such a future is to be avoided. Serious though the subject matter may be, it is presented with the Questers' trademark ingenuity and sense of fun as they confront the very unfriendly world of 2150.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 1 y separately published work icon Merewenna Dan Ashlin , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2005 Z1863185 2005 single work novel young adult fantasy 'Set in Medieval England, when survival of the fittest was the name of the game, a young girl, Merewenna attempts to defy the social order of the day and find work by disguising herself as a boy. The exploits and hardships that face Merewenna provide an excellent vehicle for interesting information about these very difficult times and the limitations it placed on females.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 y separately published work icon Hero's Nomad Dan Ashlin , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2005 Z1863182 2005 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'Damon has moved from the country to the city with his family. His class at his new high school sees the teaching of Society and Environment and English together, with his teacher educating them about Sparta and the Greeks. In these classes, Damon hears voices in his head and is able to answer some of the questions put to the class by the teacher, from his new knowledge. When the voice becomes a lost Spartan boy searching for peace, Damon must take action.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 1 y separately published work icon The Great Gherkin Explorer Quest Dan Ashlin , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2005 Z1863175 2005 single work children's fiction children's 'In this sequel to The Great Gherkin Geography Quest, the characters are engaged in another quest - this time in a race against time to save their teacher, Miss Take, who has been kidnapped. The puzzles the students must solve have them travelling through time to retrieve clues at the scene of some of the great land and sea explorations.' (From publisher's blurb)
1 y separately published work icon The Great Gherkin Geography Quest Dan Ashlin , Milton : Jacaranda Wiley , 2005 Z1863171 2005 single work children's fiction children's 'St. Percival's School is in trouble. Funds have run dry and the bulldozers are standing by to turn it into a shopping centre. The school's survival now depends on six intrepid students. Can they solve the cryptic geography clues devised by Septimus J Gherkin?' (Publisher's blurb)
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