Bøker av Tom McLaughlin

When a bigfoot breaks into Jack's garden to steal his pants, he decides to take matters into his own hands. Now he's the fairy equivalent of grounded. Will Jack get his wand back, track down the monster, and make everything right again before he's kicked out of the magical kingdom for good?

Just as sports have been tightly woven into the fabric of American culture, so the players have become larger-than-life characters in the highly lucrative world of professional sports. Author Tom McLaughlin, former NCAA basketball player, coach, and agent for over 20 years, testifies that pro athletes are regular people with a God-given talent. In his early career, Tom would rub elbows with renowned athletes like Julius Erving, "Dr.J," Al Skinner, Rick Pitino, Larry Bird, and more... Tom has been an agent, a friend, and a confidant (and often a lifesaver) to numerous pro athletes who entrusted him with their careers, family, and finances. As Tom proved himself trustworthy and operated with the utmost integrity in an industry that runs rampant with fraud and greed, he would find himself at the center of their lives time and time again. In Step Into My Limo, Tom shares the unforgettable stories of his years in pro-sports: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

On Jack's tenth birthday he discovers that he's a fairy. A real one, With magical powers. Now he must save humanity from a terrible threat - the unicorns have stopped farting, which means human happiness has dropped to dangerous levels.

When a boy stumbles into a blank book, he thinks it looks empty . . . until he meets a paintbrush. Although the boy is certain that he can't draw or paint, the brush encourages him to try-and it soon becomes clear that anything can be turned into something. With a bit of imagination, the possibilities are endless-you can paint the world!

Margaret Mclaughlin lived a fascinating life. As a young Irish girl growing up in Hell's Kitchen in New York City in the 1920's, Margaret learned early on how to hold her own. She wasn't hard though.Growing up with a mother who valued her Catholic faith and family above all else, Margaret learned how to deeply love and invest in her most valuable possessions: her children.As her youngest son, Tom McLaughlin, recalls colorful and heartwarming tales of his childhood with his devoted Irish Mom, a rare treasure is discovered, one that society seems to be quickly burying: the unstoppable spirit of a mother.While Tom and his siblings achieved visible measures of success: playing and coaching basketball in college and for the NBA, among other career highlights, they consider their tight-knit family their best accomplishment. With a "zero-divorce" record, and loving relationships with their children and grandchildren, the generations have proved the impact of a woman who truly beheld the role of "mother."These nostalgic stories are warming and entertaining to the end, however the common theme, Margaret Mclaughlin's selfless devotion to the togetherness of her family, is one our families and culture desperately need. In a world where individual "rights" are screaming loudly, and unraveling relationship and connection at an alarming rate, let Margaret's altruistic mantra "stay close to one another" ring loudly in those with ears left to hear.

A madcap adventure revealing the secret lives of pets - back with a bold new cover look!

A case of mistaken identity leads to unintentional criminal activity when a dream family holiday goes terribly wrong in this punny comedy caper from author-illustrator Tom McLaughlin.The Goodfellows are the perfect family. From helping the local community to scooping up prizes in school, there's nothing they can't do. And they've just won the holiday of a lifetime to the Big Apple!When the family touchdown in New York and overhear a gentleman looking for the goodfellas, they can only assume he's there to pick them up. But soon they're involved in a diamond robbery and a gangster named Big Tony is thanking them for their impeccable work. It looks like everything for the Goodfellows is about to go very, very wrong ...

In the Accidental Prime Minister, Joe Perkins was trying to save his local park when he accidentally ended up being Prime Minster. In this hilarious sequel, Joe is back. The people need someone to remind them about the good things in life and how we can come together to make the world a better place.

A nine-year-old comic book enthusiast is about to get a mega dose of super-human power in this action-packed adventure.When a dastardly villain¿s attempt to steal a laser machine goes spectacularly wrong, nine-year-old Zack gets zapped with super powers. This would be awesome, other than Zack is a teeny tiny bit afraid of ¿ EVERYTHING! Now, the most undeserving superhero of all time must fashion a costume, save the day and work out how to reverse the laser¿s effect before he gets stuck with super powers FOR EVER!

Unlucky Bertie has only gone and gambled away the entire family fortune. It's the last in a long line of disasters, and nobody is going to save the Montgomery family this time. But this is no ordinary family - this is the royal family, and Bertie is the Queen's brother. So it's goodbye to the palace and hello to a little house on King Street for these royals. Who knew getting jobs and fitting in with the neighbours could be so hard? It's time to sink or swim! A hilarious Barrington Stoke debut from Tom McLaughlin, author of The Accidental Prime Minister. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

Two action-packed stories about the superheroes-in-training at Hero Academy. This Read with Oxford Stage 6 collection is ideal for children who are reading independently. Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence.

Two action-packed stories about the superheroes-in-training at Hero Academy. This Read with Oxford Stage 6 collection is ideal for children who are reading independently. Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence.

In the town of Happyville, the smart devices are listening . . . and they're trying to take over the world! A laugh-out-loud tale of the unexpected with a contemporary twist, from the hilarious Tom McLaughlin, author of the best-selling Accidental Prime Minister.

A worst-day-ever adventure featuring famous faces from across history. Billy and his dog Shakespeare race against time to close a history-bending wormhole. Continues McLaughlin's humorous and original "The Day..." series.

In The Termite-nator, Lexis City comes under attack from a giant robotic termite! Evan and Nisha must defeat the termite and stop the villain who made it. This book is part of Project X Hero Academy, a fully decodable series designed to motivate young readers and turn them into reading superheroes.

In Calling All Villains!, something villainous is happening in the centre of Wildcroft Woods. Its up to Nisha and Cam to go under cover and find out what!This book is part of Project X Hero Academy, a fully decodable series designed to motivate young readers and turn them into reading superheroes.