The hilarious new fantasy adventure from the author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken.Alex is a normal, everyday kid, living in a normal, everyday city. Axel is a monster-slaying hero, living in a world of magic. Unfortunately, when the two boys mysteriously swap places, each of them ends up being mistaken for the other.With zero experience of heroism, Alex is thrust into an epic quest to defeat the evil Felonius Gloam, who has stolen the Book of Lifetales and is using it to unravel the very fabric of the world of Aërth.Meanwhile, Axel is faced with double maths, a gran who''s six months behind on the rent, and a crucial chess tournament he''s got to win – when he doesn''t even know how to play.Can the two boys complete their Impossible Quests and find a way back to their own lives, or will they both discover they don''t have a life to come back to . . . ?

Charlie McGuffin has an incredible secret . . .He can change into animals. All sorts of animals: a flea, a pigeon, even a rhino.Trouble is, he can''t decide when - it only happens when he gets worried. And right now, Charlie has quite a lot to worry about:· His brother (who is in hospital)· His parents (who are panicking about it)· And the school bully (who has Charlie in his sights)And even though every kid wants a superhero power, Charlie isn''t keen on changing into a chicken in the middle of the school play. So with the help of his three best friends, Charlie needs to find a way of dealing with his crazy new power - and fast!The first book in a hilarious new series for fans of Roald Dahl and David Walliams!Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize!Longlisted for the Brandford Boase Award!Longlisted for the Blue Peter Award!The Guardian and The Telegraph''s Children''s Book of the Year!_______Praise for Charlie Changes into a Chicken:''Belly-busting hilarity'' The Guardian''The modern masterpiece . . . this savvy, comic tale ticks every box'' The Daily Telegraph''The best kind of silly'' The Observer''Full of heart and humour, wit and wisdom, and rivers of rhino poo'' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs''Wonderfully heart-warming and absolutely hilarious'' Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper''s Island