Publication Date: 6 May 2021 The Blurb Winter 1943. Teenagers Frank, Joseph and Stephen are Royal Navy recruits on their first mission at sea during the Second World War. Their ship is part of an Arctic Convoy sailing to Russia to deliver supplies to the Soviets. The convoys have to navigate treacherous waters, sailing through … Continue reading Arctic Star by Tom Palmer, illustrated by Tom Clohsey Cole
Melt by Ele Fountain
Publication Date: 29 April 2021 The Blurb A boy lives in a remote, snow-bound village with his elderly grandmother. Their traditional way of life is threatened by the changing snow and ice: it melts faster every year. When the sea-ice collapses while he is out hunting, he only just escapes with his life and is … Continue reading Melt by Ele Fountain
Ten Little Dogs by Ruth Brown
Publication Date: 1 April 2021 The Blurb Ten little dogs, sitting in a line,One chased a butterfly And then there were… nine’ Then 8, then 7 and so on, until only one little dog remains. Will there be none? Turn the final page to find out. The Review After loving A Gallery Of Cats, I … Continue reading Ten Little Dogs by Ruth Brown
Llama On A Mission by Annabelle Sami, illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan
Publication Date: 29 April 2021 The Blurb Yasmin Shah is just like any other ten-year-old girl, with a crazy loud family, the BEST best friend ever& and a talking toy llama! With the help of her loud guardian llama Levi, Yasmin has finally found her voice, but her mission has only just begun. She is … Continue reading Llama On A Mission by Annabelle Sami, illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan
The Tindims and the Ten Green Bottles by Sally Gardner, illustrated by Lydia Corry
Publication Date: 15 April 2021 The Blurb The tiny Tindims are like the Borrowers-on-Sea, who turn our everyday rubbish into treasure. In their third adventure Ethel B Dina, who looks after the fish hospital and loves to sing, needs ten green, glass bottles to complete her musical Bottleramma. But she is surrounded by too many … Continue reading The Tindims and the Ten Green Bottles by Sally Gardner, illustrated by Lydia Corry
Just Like Me by Louise Gooding
Publication date: 11 March 2021 The Blurb An anthology of 40 inspirational figures who are neurologically or physically diverse. The world is full of people who are a little different. Our uniqueness makes us who we are. We are all 'different; not less'. This is a collection of the true stories of 40 inspirational figures … Continue reading Just Like Me by Louise Gooding
Flyntlock Bones: The Eye Of Mogdrod by Derek Keilty, illustrated by Mark Elvins
Publication Date: 4 March 2021 The Blurb The second title in the middle grade pirate investigator trilogy. A priceless golden chalice has been stolen from Chief Fergus McSwaggers and he wants it back! Can Flynn and his ship mates solve their most dangerous case yet, battling deadly ice pirates, outsmarting squabbling clans, and facing the … Continue reading Flyntlock Bones: The Eye Of Mogdrod by Derek Keilty, illustrated by Mark Elvins
Show Us Who You Are by Elle McNicoll
Publication Date: 4 March 2021 The Blurb The second book from the author of A Kind Of Spark, with Neurodivergent characters you'll root for and a moving friendship at its heart. When Cora's brother drags her along to his boss's house, she doesn't expect to strike up a friendship with Adrien, son of the intimidating … Continue reading Show Us Who You Are by Elle McNicoll
First Names: NELSON (Mandela) by Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl and Nicole Miles
Publication Date: 4 February 2021 The Blurb Meet NELSON MANDELA, the world's most famous freedom fighter, who went from wanted terrorist to international hero and President of South Africa, thanks to 27 years in jail! Find out: why he didn't use a toothbrush until he was 21; why he was arrested for travelling on a … Continue reading First Names: NELSON (Mandela) by Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl and Nicole Miles
Three Keys by Kelly Yang
Publication date: 7 January 2021 The Blurb The story of Mia and her family and friends at the Calivista Motel continues in this sequel to the award-winning novel Front Desk. Mia Tang thinks she's going to have the best year ever. She and her parents are the proud owners of the Calivista Motel, Mia gets to … Continue reading Three Keys by Kelly Yang
