Titles in This Set. Frozen in Time. Car-Jacked. Wishful Thinking. Dark Summer. Thunderstruck. Night Speakers. Finding the Fox. Running the Risk. Going to Ground. Dowsing the Dead. Stirring the Storm. Feather and Fang. Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9789124249618. Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP). Age Range: 9-12 years. Overview. Get young readers hooked on fast, punchy storytelling with this Ali Sparkes 12 Books Collection Set. Bringing together the full six-book Shapeshifter series alongside six standalone thrillers, this bundle is packed with animal transformations, high-stakes chases and edge-of-seat action. Each paperback is short, snappy and built for reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike, making it an ideal shelf-filler for home, classroom or library. Brand new and ready to dispatch, it's a great way to introduce children aged 9-12 to a bestselling children's author in one value-packed set.. About the Book(s). This collection brings together two strands of Ali Sparkes' writing for young readers. At its heart is the complete six-book Shapeshifter series - Finding the Fox, Running the Risk, Going to Ground, Stirring the Storm, Dowsing the Dead and Feather and Fang - which follows Dax Jones, a boy who discovers he can shift into animal form after a secret experiment goes wrong. Chased by shadowy agents and forced into hiding, Dax must learn to control his extraordinary ability while staying one step ahead of those who want to capture him. Fast and full of twists, the series has made Sparkes a firm favourite with fans of adventure fiction.. Alongside these sit six standalone stories - Frozen in Time, Car-Jacked, Wishful Thinking, Dark Summer, Thunderstruck and Night Speakers - each a short, self-contained thriller with ordinary characters thrown into extraordinary, tense situations. Written in Sparkes' trademark pacy style, they hook readers from the first page and suit children wanting a complete story in a shorter format. Together, the twelve books give a broad introduction to this author's range, mixing series fiction with gripping standalone reads.. Complete six-book Shapeshifter series plus six additional standalone thrillers. Fast-paced, accessible writing ideal for ages 9-12 and reluctant readers. Great value way to collect twelve Ali Sparkes paperbacks in one set. Perfect for home reading, classroom libraries or World Book Day gifting. Brand new paperback condition with UK edition covers as shown. About the Author. Ali Sparkes is a British children's author best known for the Shapeshifter series, first published by Oxford University Press. Before writing fiction, she worked as a journalist for the Southern Daily Echo and BBC Radio Solent, experience that shaped her sharp, fast-moving storytelling style. Since her debut novel, Finding the Fox, launched the Shapeshifter series, she has gone on to write numerous other titles for young readers, including standalone thrillers and further series, earning a loyal following among children who enjoy action-packed, imaginative fiction.. Why You'll Love This Collection. Twelve books, one brilliant author, endless adventure. This set combines a complete fantasy-adventure series with six additional stand-alone thrillers, giving young readers variety, pace and plenty to get stuck into - all in durable, brand-new paperback format.. Please Note: Cover images shown are for the UK edition; the ISBN listed refers to this UK paperback set.