They are becoming livelier and they live in magical temples, deep in the heart of the English countryside. This is no ordinary secret which can be ignored by thirteen-year-old Jamie, appointed as 'Assistant Guide' by Granny, the protector, to take care of the curious 'little people'. Follow Jamie in The Temples of Malplaquet, the first in a trilogy, which draws inspiration from Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift, Thirteen-year-old Jamie finds himself responsible for protecting a hidden world of 'little people' concealed in enchanted temples deep in the English countryside. This book draws inspiration from "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift, "Mistress Masham's Repose" by TH White, and the 18th Century Landscape Gardens at Stowe.

The Temples of Malplaquet (Malplaquet Trilogy)

Children's Books

Dalton, Andrew

Boatfield, Jonny

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Lutterworth Press

They are becoming livelier and they live in magical temples, deep in the heart of the English countryside. This is no ordinary secret which can be ignored by thirteen-year-old Jamie, appointed as 'Assistant Guide' by Granny, the protector, to take care of the curious 'little people'. Follow Jamie in The Temples of Malplaquet, the first in a trilogy, which draws inspiration from Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift, Mistress Masham's Repose by T.H. White, and the beautiful and mysterious 18th Century Landscape Gardens at Stowe. Meet intriguing and vividly painted characters along the journey, such as Nigriff, the six-inch high Senior Imperial Archivist and Elysian, Horatius Gratton, the frustrated owner of an incompetent flat-coated Retriever called Hobbes, and General Thorclan, leader of the Grecian army. Another world, even a whole Empire is discovered among the temples in a garden, occupied by Malplaquet school. Can Jamie bring this concealed kingdom back into safety' Read Chapter 1 here (PDF, 83 KB)

The Lost People of Malplaquet (Malplaquet Trilogy)

Follow Jamie in Lost People of Malplaquet, the second volume in a trilogy drawing inspiration from Gulliver's Travels and T.H. White's Mistress Masham's Repose, and from the beauty and magic of the eighteenth-century Landscape Gardens at Stowe.  In this second book, the mystery deepens and darkens as we learn more about the Lilliputians in the strange gardens at Malplaquet. Their enemy Biddle takes over a nearby manor house, and his son starts at the school ' in the same class as Jamie. Nigriff helps Jamie and Granny to discover more of the garden's secrets, especially its links with Lilliput itself, and Vicky doesn't trust one of her Volunteer team. The tiny people try to 'gain the capital,' as the Prophecy states, General Thorclan is as commanding as ever, and Yenech finds a new female friend ...  But the dangers are increasing: Jamie's brother, Charlie, is spending far too much time with young JohnBiddle, and Biddle himself is organising a huge Napoleonic Battle at Malplaquet as a threat to the little people. But he hasn't reckoned on the statues getting involved ...  Beautifully illustrated by Jonny Boatfield, this is the long-awaited sequel to the already famous Temples of Malplaquet. Educational as well as hugely entertaining, it raises important ethical issues for older children.

After a freak accident in his study, Jedekiah Biddle has discovered the actual head of his ancestor who kidnapped the Lilliputians from their island home. Newly inspired, Jedekiah organises events in the garden of Malplaquet to finally trap the tiny people who have evaded capture for so long. However, their special teams spoil his plans.

The New Empire of Malplaquet (Malplaquet Trilogy)

Action & Adventure

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Leeds United takes an in depth look back at what it was like following Leeds United in the 1980s. Speaking to former players, fans and journalists, it will take you on an incredible journey.  From relegation in 1982 to the heartache of the play offs in 1987 and finally promotion in 1990, the book also takes a look back at the off field issues that dogged the Whites and will take you on a rollercoaster of emotion.  All the incidents are covered from the tragedy of Birmingham City in 1985, to winning promotion at Bournemouth in 1990; the book takes you back over a decade in which the Whites sunk to a new low before ending it on a high.  As well as an in depth statistical glossary, which includes results of every game the club played over the decade as well as a brief summary of every player who wore the famous white shirt, this is a must read book for fans.  It also takes a brief look back at what was happening in the world in the 1980s so sit back, relax and reminisce over a decade that saw the Whites return to the promised land of first division football after an 8 year exile.

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Leeds United!: Leeds United in the 1980s

Sports & Outdoors

Haigh, Heidi

Soccer

DB Publishing

An Official History of Leeds United

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The Temples of Malplaquet (Malplaquet Trilogy)

The Temples of Malplaquet (Malplaquet Trilogy)

The Lost People of Malplaquet (Malplaquet Trilogy)

The Lost People of Malplaquet (Malplaquet Trilogy)

The New Empire of Malplaquet (Malplaquet Trilogy)

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Leeds United!: Leeds United in the 1980s

An Official History of Leeds United