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
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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
Tilda Tries Again by Tom Percival
Publication Date: 5 August 2021 The Blurb Tilda's world is just as she likes it . . . until one day, it turns completely UPSIDE DOWN. All of a sudden, everything is topsy-turvy, and nothing feels right. Things that were once easy now seem incredibly challenging.Can Tilda discover a new way to approach her problems … Continue reading Tilda Tries Again by Tom Percival
Frankenstiltskin by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Freya Hartas
Publication Date: 7 October 2021 The Blurb The second story in a funny, deliciously dark, three-part series of twisted classics, written in verse by award-winning poet Joseph Coelho. Joining the family business, animal-lover Bryony proves to be an extraordinary taxidermist, whose tender fingers create displays which comfort, educate and astound. But when Byrony’s proud father … Continue reading Frankenstiltskin by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Freya Hartas
Ghostcloud by Michael Mann
Publication Date: 7 October 2021 The Blurb Kidnapped and forced to shovel coal underneath a half-bombed, blackened power station, 12-year-old Luke's life is miserable. Then, he discovers he can see things others can't. Ghostly things. Specifically, a ghost-girl named Alma. Alma, who can ride clouds through the night sky and bend their shape to her … Continue reading Ghostcloud by Michael Mann
The Raven Heir by Stephanie Burgess
Publication Date: 5 August 2021 The Blurb Cordelia and her triplets Rosalind and Giles have lived safely in the castle at the centre of the forest all their lives, protected by the spells their mother has woven. The only time Cordelia feels truly free is when she turns into a dragonfly or a blackbird and … Continue reading The Raven Heir by Stephanie Burgess
Storm In A Jar by Samuel Langley-Swain and Katie Cottle
Publication Date: 21 September 2021 The Blurb Arlo visited Nana every Sunday, and she would always have new sweets waiting for him inside a special jar. So when Arlo finds out Nana has passed away, he keeps the jar with him to feel safe and closer to his Nana. But as his sadness turns to … Continue reading Storm In A Jar by Samuel Langley-Swain and Katie Cottle
Little Horror by Daniel Peak
Publication Date: 30 September 2021 The Blurb Rita may be a baby, but she has the mind (and attitude) of a teenager. She may be new to walking but she’s as wise-crackingly clever as anyone in Key Stage 3. She knows she is not a normal toddler but when her parents disappear and a sinister … Continue reading Little Horror by Daniel Peak
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
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