Publication Date: 6 January 2022 The Blurb A non-fiction guide to the Viking world, told by the hero of Tony Bradman’s bestselling novel Viking Boy. Take a real-life tour of the everyday world of Gunnar, a teenage Viking boy: find out how the Vikings lived, what they believed, how they travelled and fought, and gained their … Continue reading Viking Boy: The Real Story by Tony Bradman
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The Drowned Ones by Ellen Renner
Publication Date: 5 August 2021 The Blurb The Storm Witch trilogy is set in a world of islands, where Elemental spirits rule and pirates known as the Drowned Ones roam the seas. At the heart of the story is thirteen-year-old Storm, who is bestowed with great, but dangerous, magical powers. In this third story, Storm … Continue reading The Drowned Ones by Ellen Renner
Mort The Meek And The Monsterous Quest by Rachel Delahaye
Publication Date: 6 January 2022 The Blurb Around the unfriendly, rocky island of Brutalia, the waves are awash with brave sea-farers, on a treasure hunt for their demanding Queen. Among them is Mort, but rather than hunt for treasure, he’s more interested in looking for his family who are lost at sea. Unfortunately, his shipmate … Continue reading Mort The Meek And The Monsterous Quest by Rachel Delahaye
The World Book by Joe Fullman and Rose Blake
Publication Date: 14 October 2021 The Blurb Where would you like to visit next? Take a tour of every single country in the world within the pages of The World Book. Packed with facts, stats and flags - explore different cultures and the best things to see, do and taste on this planet. Find out … Continue reading The World Book by Joe Fullman and Rose Blake
The Christmas Pine by Julia Donaldson and Victoria Sandøy
Publication Date: 14 October 2021 The Blurb Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it grows up, it’s going to be the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square! The Christmas Pine is based on a true story. It celebrates a special tradition that stretches back over seventy years. Every year, … Continue reading The Christmas Pine by Julia Donaldson and Victoria Sandøy
The Chime Seekers by Ross Montgomery
Publication Date: 4 November 2021 The Blurb When an evil faerie steals Yanni’s baby sister and swaps her for a Changeling, Yanni is swept into a dangerous race against time to get her back. For faeries delight in tricks and rescuing her won’t be easy. With the help of his cousin, Amy, and the reluctant … Continue reading The Chime Seekers by Ross Montgomery
It’s Up To Us: A Children’s Terra Carta For Nature, People And The Planet by Christopher Lloyd
Publication Date: 1 November 2021 The Blurb Join His Royal Highness, author Christopher Lloyd and 33 amazing award-winning artists from around the world on a beautiful, lyrical and thought-provoking voyage through Nature, the threats we face and an action plan for the future. It’s Up to Us is based on the Terra Carta, a roadmap to sustainability issued by His Royal … Continue reading It’s Up To Us: A Children’s Terra Carta For Nature, People And The Planet by Christopher Lloyd
The Santa List by Kieran Crowley, illustrated by James Lancett
Publication Date: 7 October 2021 The Blurb When Aisling and Joe antagonise their tough new babysitter, she writes to Santa asking for them to be put on the "naughty list". Determined not to be denied their Christmas presents, the pair seek help from the school bully - who always gets presents, no matter how badly … Continue reading The Santa List by Kieran Crowley, illustrated by James Lancett
Thimble And The Girl From Mars by Jon Blake
Publication Date: 3 November 2021 The Book Once again Thimble causes chaos in Dawson Castle, the bungalow home of failed children's author Douglas Dawson and his disabled son Jams. This time, however, there is a new character on the scene: Bunches Rattigan, a feisty, football-playing, internet-savvy girl from Mars (or so Jams sees her). When … Continue reading Thimble And The Girl From Mars by Jon Blake
Art Of Protest: What A Revolution Looks Like by De Nichols
Publication Date: 30 November 2021 The Blurb From the psychedelic typography used in 'Make Love Not War' posters of the 60s, to the solitary raised fist, take a long, hard look at some of the most memorable and striking protest artwork from across the world and throughout history. With an emphasis on design, analyse each artwork … Continue reading Art Of Protest: What A Revolution Looks Like by De Nichols
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