Publication Date: 30 September 2021 The Blurb Shadows are gathering over Rookhaven. It is the time of The Great Configuration, a once in a hundred years event. Family and monsters descend on Rookhaven from all over the country to take part. But amid the guests there is an interloper. One who is disguised and has … Continue reading The Shadows Of Rookhaven by Padraig Kenny
Month: Sep 2021
Earth Is Big: A Book Of Comparisons by Stephen M. Tomecek, illustrated by Marcos Farina
Publication Date: 2 September 2021 The Blurb Find out how unique Planet Earth really is in this eye-catching book of comparisons! Earth is big! (compared to a frog). Earth is small! (when it’s hiding in a galaxy). And that's not all. Earth is wet and dry, hot and cold, round and jagged, fast and slow. … Continue reading Earth Is Big: A Book Of Comparisons by Stephen M. Tomecek, illustrated by Marcos Farina
His Royal Hopeless by Chloe Perrin
Publication Date: 2 September 2021 The Blurb Robbie is heir to the evilest dynasty in the world: the Sinistevils. He can't wait to pledge his heart to the menacing power of the family Sceptre and embark on his bloodthirsty future.The thing is, Robbie is ... well ... hopelessly nice! Life in this royal family is about … Continue reading His Royal Hopeless by Chloe Perrin
Polly Pecorino: The Girl Who Rescues Animals by Emma Chichester Clark
Publication Date: 2 September 2021 The Blurb Are you brave enough to enter the Wild Bear Woods? Polly Pecorino rescues animals, and she can talk to them too. She spends all of her time caring for those at Happy Days Zoo, where the devious owners, Mr and Mrs Snell, will do anything to make money. … Continue reading Polly Pecorino: The Girl Who Rescues Animals by Emma Chichester Clark
The Dream House by Laura Dockrill, illustrated by Gwen Millward
Publication Date: 9 September 2021 The Blurb Rex has gone to stay with his godfather, Sparky. Rex doesn't say much but that's OK because Sparky is always on hand with a cup of tea to enjoy on the sofa, set up outside like an outdoor living room. Rex has his sketchbook, and he draws how … Continue reading The Dream House by Laura Dockrill, illustrated by Gwen Millward
Play Like Your Football Heroes by Seth Burkett and Matt Oldfield
Publication Date: 2 September 2021 The Blurb As essential guide for all young football stars in the making written by the author of Ultimate Football Heroes and a former professional footballer. From Matt Oldfield, the author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and former professional footballer, Seth Burkett, comes an exciting new book for young football stars … Continue reading Play Like Your Football Heroes by Seth Burkett and Matt Oldfield
Lightning Falls by Amy Wilson
Publication Date: 26 August 2021 The Blurb Valerie has been living at Lightning Falls nearly all her life. She’s perfectly happy helping Meg and the rest of the family to haunt the guests who come to stay there at the crumbling Ghost House. One night, she sees a strange boy, Joe, up on the viaduct. … Continue reading Lightning Falls by Amy Wilson
Peanut Jones And The Illustrated City by Rob Biddulph
Publication Date: 2 September 2021 The Blurb Some legends are born, some are drawn . . . Drawing feels like magic to Peanut Jones. But art can't fix her problems. Her dad has gone missing, and she's stuck in a boring new school. Until the day she finds a unique pencil turbo-charged with special powers. … Continue reading Peanut Jones And The Illustrated City by Rob Biddulph
The Ash House by Angharad Walker
Publication Date: 3 September 2021 The Blurb A new boy arrives at the Ash House. He can’t remember his name – or why he’s been sent there. Given the name Sol, and troubled by a mystery pain that no medicine can cure, he joins the gang of children living in the shadows of the secretive … Continue reading The Ash House by Angharad Walker
You Will Be Okay by Julie Stokes
Publication Date: 19 August 2021 The Blurb A comforting, practical and go-to expert toolkit for children dealing with loss and grief The death of a parent, sibling or friend is one of the most traumatic experiences for a child and it can be hard to know how to talk to them about it. In this … Continue reading You Will Be Okay by Julie Stokes
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