Franklin Watts imprint: 115 books

The news isn't good: 347 prisoners have escaped from a prison in Kandahar. One of the prisoners is Jabir Hassani -- a Taliban warlord and old enemy of Major Connor. Now Connor and his Delta Force unit must bring back two men kidnapped during the break out, and kill or capture Hassani, who is planning...

Have you ever: Chopped the head off a zombie? Been chased by a werewolf? Spent the night in a haunted house? If you answered NO to all of the above then this is the book for you! Frightened of ghosts? Great! Do your legs turn to jelly? Cool! Inside you can read about loads of crazy stuff and how to...

Mo Farah is the UK's most successful distance runner - and double gold-medalist at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read his story, from his childhood in Somalia up to when he crossed the finish line at London 2012. It takes blood, sweat and tears to get to the top of any sport, and these short, inspirational...

GO TURBO is power-packed with MORE FACTS, MORE RECORDS and MORE WEBSITES than most books. This book is about Formula 1, featuring everything from the top drivers to the best circuits. It includes a story called 'Commentator's Curse'. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces...

Ever had a dream -- a dream to win? Wayne had a dream -- to be a world-class football player. This is the story of Wayne's early years and his break through into the England football team. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with...

Ever had a dream -- a dream to win? Andy had a dream -- to be the number one tennis player. This is the story of Andy's early years and his break through into the top ten ranking. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence....

We've all got a dream, right? Growing up in Rosario, Argentina was tough for a kid - especially a little one like Lionel Messi. But Lionel didn't want to be little - he wanted to be a LEGEND! This is the story of Lionel's discovery, his first football matches for Newell's Old Boys and then the huge...

Adaq and Maya are siblings - urban professionals with a unique set of thieving skills. When Adaq lifts a package from his latest target he has no idea what he's getting into. Before he can blink, the target is lying dead on the ground and he is running for his life. A sharp, urban thriller from Joe...

Have you ever: Climbed Mount Everest? Been a skateboarding champion? Won a race at school sports day? If you answered NO to all of the above then this is the book for you! Scared of heights? Great! Feel green about extreme sports? Super! Inside you can read about lots of crazy stuff and how...

Usain had a dream, he wanted to play cricket. But an eagle-eyed coach spotted his sprinting talent at school in Jamaica. Usain soon discovered that the path to becoming a pro-athlete is tough going, and if he was to fulfil his destiny and become the FASTEST MAN ON EARTH, he was going to need every...

Ever had a dream -- a dream to win? David had a dream -- to play for Manchester United. This is the story of David's early years and his break through into Manchester United's first team. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence....

It's D-Day, 6th June 1944. Ten minutes after midnight. A small British force is flying over Occupied France on what is virtually a suicide mission - they must capture a bridge before German forces guarding it can blow it up. There's no room for error. They must cast fear aside in this race against...

It is 1918. A British soldier, Bill Sparkes, is carrying an important message for American troops on the frontline. Sparkes is soon caught up in the fighting when the Americans are attacked. With bullets flying all around, Sparkes must find a way to support the Americans and stop the Germans...

Have you ever: Wrestled a crocodile? Dived with great white sharks? Had a tarantula walk on your hand? If you answered NO to all of the above then this is the book for you! Are you a scaredy cat? Perfect! Feel frightened of animals? Woohoo! Inside you can read about loads of crazy stuff and how to...