Frogkisser by Garth Nix Publication Date: 28th February 2017 Princess Anya must go on a Quest, not a little quest, a big one with a capital Q! Her stepstepfather is the evil sorcerer, Duke Rikard, intent on ruling the tiny kingdom of Trellonia. Having turned her older sister’s current courting prince into a frog, Anya … Continue reading Frogkisser! by Garth Nix
Category: MG Fiction
The Night Spinner by Abi Elphinstone
The final (and best) book in the Dreamsnatcher trilogy, we meet Moll and Griff back in Tanglefern, as with the help of the Elders, they look for clues to find the final Amulet, knowing it won't be long before the last two Shadowmasks being hunting for them. With the Old Magic struggling to break through … Continue reading The Night Spinner by Abi Elphinstone
My Brother’s Secret by Dan Smith
It's the summer of 1941 in Germany, and 11 year old Karl Friedmann is training to be a soldier for the Fürher in the Deutsches Jungvolk. He believes in Hitler, in the war and in being a good German. He will follow in his Papa’s footsteps and fight the enemy as soon as he's old … Continue reading My Brother’s Secret by Dan Smith
Who Let The Gods Out? by Maz Evans
Elliot’s problems are getting worse. Mr Boil is desperate to expel him from school, his mum is sick and he has no idea how to make her better, his nosey neighbour is snooping around their farm again, and there's the Really Scary Letter that arrived three weeks ago. And if all that wasn't bad enough, … Continue reading Who Let The Gods Out? by Maz Evans
The Shadow Keeper by Abi Elphinstone
Book two in the Dreamsnatcher trilogy, we pick up Moll, Gryff, Siddy and Alfie's adventure to find the Amulet of Truth and destroy the Soul Splinter. Having left the forest for the safety of a secret cave, the Tribe are waiting for the Bone Oracle to guide their search for the second amulet. The Dark Magic … Continue reading The Shadow Keeper by Abi Elphinstone
The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon
A deeply moving story of life in an Australian detention facility for refugees and asylum seekers, where hope comes from powerful imagination and stories. Subhi has never stepped foot Outside. He was born in the detention centre. It's red dust, gritty food, family tent and fences are the only life he has ever known. His … Continue reading The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon
Sea by Sarah Driver
Publication Date 9th April 2017 but available in Waterstones now! Set to be The Huntress’s Captain one day, Mouse must look after her brother, Sparrow until their Dad returns. But all is not as it should be in Trianukka. The terrodylls should be nesting now, not attacking their ship, the ice is forming too fast … Continue reading Sea by Sarah Driver
The Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson
Matthew is terrified of germs. They creep over your skin, crawl into your mouth and make you ill. Then you pass them on to other people and they get ill. And that can't happen. So Matthew cleans. He washes himself constantly, and keeps his bedroom spotless, and stays indoors so the germs can't reach him. … Continue reading The Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson
The Devil’s Paintbox by Robin Jarvis
Months after saving Whitby, Verne is still trying to discover the secrets of the Nimius. When it whirs back to life in his hands, he knows he must tell his friends, Lil and Cherry Cerise. Together at Cherry’s house, the Nimius uncovers a set of paints hidden deep beneath Cherry’s hearth, and she can't determine … Continue reading The Devil’s Paintbox by Robin Jarvis
The Secret Of Nightingale Wood by Lucy Strange
When tragedy strikes the Abbott family, they move to the countryside to make a fresh start. Henry is trying to find a way to come to terms with the loss of her brother, her mother being very poorly and her father going away to work in Europe. She takes solace and strength from her worries … Continue reading The Secret Of Nightingale Wood by Lucy Strange
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