Publication Date: 4 January 2024 The Blurb Jowan wants only one thing - to bond with a dragon of his own. Then disaster strikes and his world suddenly turns into a darker and more dangerous place. But a new friend and an astonishing discovery could lead him to what he has always wanted....if he is … Continue reading Rise Of The Shadow Dragons by Liz Flanagan
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Dragon Daughter by Liz Flanagan
Publication Date: 2 November 2023 The Blurb On the island of Arcosi, dragons and their riders used to rule the skies. But now they are only legends, found in bedtime stories, on beautiful murals and ancient jewellery. Then servant girl Milla witnesses a murder and finds herself caring for the last four dragon eggs. Forced … Continue reading Dragon Daughter by Liz Flanagan
Libby And The Manhattan Mystery by Jo Clarke, illustrated by Becka Moor
Publication Date: 4 January 2024 The Blurb The third in The Travelling School Mysteries middle grade detective adventure series! The travelling school arrives in New York, and Libby and her friends find themselves organising a charity auction alongside Hollywood star Eloise Fitzwilliam. But something isn't right. Why is Eloise's friend Count Alvarez acting so strangely … Continue reading Libby And The Manhattan Mystery by Jo Clarke, illustrated by Becka Moor
The Creatures Of Kilburn Mine by Dan Smith, illustrated by Chris King
Publication Date: 4 January 2024 The Blurb A meteorite harbouring an alien lifeform crashes to Earth with horrifying consequences in this gruesome and gripping tale from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. What’s slithering about deep underground? When a meteorite crashes to Earth near Crooked Oak, Pete, Nancy and Krish are determined to find it. … Continue reading The Creatures Of Kilburn Mine by Dan Smith, illustrated by Chris King
A Very Curious Christmas by Maddie Moate, illustrated by Paul Boston
Publication Date: 12 October 2023 The Blurb Have you ever wondered why crackers go bang? Or where Christmas trees come from? Or why brussels sprouts make you fart?Maddie Moate is here to answer these questions and many more! From how toys work to where gingerbread comes from.You'll explore the science behind fairy lights, snowflakes, reindeer … Continue reading A Very Curious Christmas by Maddie Moate, illustrated by Paul Boston
Small, Speckled Egg by Mary Auld, illustrations by Anna Terreros-Martin
Publication Date: 15 August 2023 The Blurb This story starts with a small, fragile egg. Inside a life is forming. What emerges is one of the most impressive birds on the planet - an Arctic tern. Read about her life and follow her record breaking journey from the top of the world to the bottom. … Continue reading Small, Speckled Egg by Mary Auld, illustrations by Anna Terreros-Martin
Stepfather Christmas by L.D. Lapinski
Publication Date: 12 October 2023 The Blurb It's 25 days until Christmas...And 10-year-old Harper gets a surprise when Mum announces she's bringing her new boyfriend Nick home for the holidays!Nick seems nice enough. But why do strange Christmassy things happen whenever he's around? Like snow falling only in the family's garden? Or a reindeer suddenly … Continue reading Stepfather Christmas by L.D. Lapinski
What Was It Like To Be An Ancient Roman by David Long, illustrated by Stefano Tambellini
Publication Date: 7 September 2023 The Blurb Who were the Romans and how did this small tribe come to dominate Italy before establishing the largest empire the world has ever seen? Why were the Romans such brilliant innovators, responsible for inventions including newspapers, concrete, surgeon’s tools and even an efficient postal system? What made their … Continue reading What Was It Like To Be An Ancient Roman by David Long, illustrated by Stefano Tambellini
The Puppets Of Spelhorst by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Julie Morstad
Publication Date: 2 November 2023 The BlurbOnce, there was a king. And a wolf. And a girl with a shepherd’s crook. And a boy with a bow and arrow. And also, there was an owl... They were puppets, and they were waiting for a story to begin. The Review A delightful and original fairytale where … Continue reading The Puppets Of Spelhorst by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Julie Morstad
Cosmic Wonder: Halley’s Comet and Humankind by Ashley Benham-Yazdani
Publication Date: The Blurb 'The first time the comet visited Earth, nobody noticed. Well, almost nobody...'This is an exciting exploration of the Earth's changes and developments – both good and bad – from the unique perspective of an ever-returning comet, whose passing was first recorded in 240 BC. With each orbit, readers will see the … Continue reading Cosmic Wonder: Halley’s Comet and Humankind by Ashley Benham-Yazdani
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