The Kensington Reptilarium

The Kensington Reptilarium

N. J. Gemmell

N. J. Gemmell

A most unexpected adventure into a world unknown. Enter if you dare . . . The Caddy kids are home alone and they're having the best time ever. Until a stranger arrives with news . . . This is the story of how four loud, grubby urchins from the Australian outback find themselves in London for the first peacetime Christmas after years of war. But their new guardian hates children. He prefers the company of the hundreds of snakes in his house – the Kensington Reptilarium. Fate lends Kick, Scruff, Bert and Pin a helping hand when outraged citizens call for the Reptilarium to be shut down. With the police about to descend, can the Caddy kids warm Uncle Basti's heart – and have their Christmas wishes granted – before it's too late? A feel-good tale that will have you cheering on these four fearless bush kids as they take on the world.
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The Icicle Illuminarium

The Icicle Illuminarium

N. J. Gemmell

N. J. Gemmell

The mysterious Lady Adora has a plan for the Caddy kids, but it doesn't involve chocolate and games . . . Kick, Bert, Scruff and Pin are rejoicing - Dad's been found! But he's ill from his wartime experiences, and he's sent away to recover. Then a hint from the butler sets their hearts racing. Could their mother still be alive too? The four siblings begin a wild goose chase to search for clues. But it all goes terribly, horribly wrong when they're kidnapped. They're imprisoned in the Icicle Illuminarium - the coldest, loneliest and most falling-down mansion in England. Luckily, there might be a secret friend or two to be found in this odd place. Can Bucket, their loyal dingo dog, help Uncle Basti to find them - before Lady Adora can set her plans in motion?Another feel-good tale about four fearless Aussie bush kids who won't take no for an answer - and certainly can't be cooped up for long, even if their captors think they can!
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The Luna Laboratorium

The Luna Laboratorium

N. J. Gemmell

N. J. Gemmell

After learning that their mother might still be alive, Kick, Bert, Scruff and Pin have vowed to search for her. They'll comb the whole world if they have to! But it seems Mum's last-known location was closer to home. With a bewildered Uncle Basti in tow, and their mysterious friend Bone determined to tag along, the kids set off for Sydney. The clues lead them to a place the Caddys have dreamed of visiting: the spectacularly noisy, gloriously exciting Luna Park. But it's not just fun and games they encounter here. What big surprises are in store?
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