Publication Date: 2 February 2023 The Blurb Vita longs to write the plays that she steals off to watch - but as the daughter of a high-born Roman, her only future is marriage. When her father is murdered, everything changes. She escapes with her life - only to end up a slave, sharing a cell … Continue reading Vita And The Gladiator by Ally Sherrick
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Glitter Boy by Ian Eagleton
Publication Date: 2 February 2023 The Blurb James loves dancing, poetry, and Mariah Carey (not in that order, though, because Mariah would obviously be first!). His teacher, Mr Hamilton, is getting married to his boyfriend and it seems that James will be part of a surprise choir performance at the wedding. But James's father seems uncomfortable about the plan, and a lot of other … Continue reading Glitter Boy by Ian Eagleton
Mort The Meek And The Perilous Prophecy by Rachel Delahaye, illustrated by George Ermos
Publication Date: 5 January 2023 The Blurb When Brutalia’s ever suspicious Queen is forewarned of a new enemy – a nearby island called Bonrock – Mort is worried. As a pacifist, he’s a firm believer that strangers are just friends they haven’t met yet. Then he and his best friend and fellow pacifist Weed are … Continue reading Mort The Meek And The Perilous Prophecy by Rachel Delahaye, illustrated by George Ermos
The Night Animals by Sarah Ann Juckes
Publication Date: 5 January 2023 The Blurb Nora's mum has good days and bad days, but the bad days are getting worse. It's been just the two of them for always, and they don't need anyone else. When the rainbow-shimmering ghost animals Nora used to see when she was small start to reappear, she's convinced … Continue reading The Night Animals by Sarah Ann Juckes
The Woodcutter and The Snow Prince by Ian Eagleton, illustrated by Davide Ortu
Publication Date: 3 November 2022 The Blurb Every Christmas Eve, a lonely woodcutter named Kai carves statues for anyone who might pass by. But one magical night his loneliness is soothed by a visit from the snow prince. Feared by many, Kai sees hope in the prince's eyes, but as the prince freezes once more, … Continue reading The Woodcutter and The Snow Prince by Ian Eagleton, illustrated by Davide Ortu
Pizazz vs Everyone by Sophy Henn
Publication Date: 13 October 2022 The Blurb BEING A SUPERHERO IS THE BEST THING EVER, RIGHT? WRONG! Everyone’s favourite 9¾-year-old reluctant superhero is back, and she’s facing her biggest challenge yet... EVERYONE (and EVERYTHING)! Will it all prove too much? Will Pizazz manage to keep using her powers for good? Or will this push her over the edge to... … Continue reading Pizazz vs Everyone by Sophy Henn
The Corny Scaredy-Cat Paranormal Investigation Squad by David Wandsworth
Publication Date: 28 October 2022 The Blurb Enter a world of ghosts unlike any you've read about before, creepy, funny and unpredictable. Join Alistair, Saoirse and Billy (The Corny-Scaredy-Cat-Paranormal Investigation Squad) on their ghost hunts. Who are the ghosts? Can the ghost hunters solve that mystery and will they come out alive? Cover illustration by … Continue reading The Corny Scaredy-Cat Paranormal Investigation Squad by David Wandsworth
Spark by M.G. Leonard
Publication Date: 1 September 2022 The Blurb When Jack rescues a wounded cat, he quickly suspects foul play. Could there be a wildlife criminal on the loose in Briddvale? Jack rushes to investigate, determined to catch the culprit, only to stumble into a deepening mystery and a sinister criminal plot. Can Jack and The Twitchers … Continue reading Spark by M.G. Leonard
The Spectaculars by Jodie Garnish
Publication Date: 29 September 2022 The Blurb When three figures arrive at Harper's window in a flying canoe, informing her that she is due to start her apprenticeship, Harper discovers she is a Spectacular - a magical performer, gifted special powers from the stars. Harper is thrilled to be part of the Spectaculars' travelling theatre … Continue reading The Spectaculars by Jodie Garnish
The Feeling Good Club: Smash Your Worries, Bella! by Kelly McKain, illustrated by Jenny Latham
Publication Date: 4 August 2022 The Blurb Bella couldn’t be feeling worse about it being Feeling Good Week at school. With her best friend Rosh having moved away she’s sad and lonely, and to top it all she has a Big Worry on her mind – the class talk. Then Bella’s partnered with Shazmin and … Continue reading The Feeling Good Club: Smash Your Worries, Bella! by Kelly McKain, illustrated by Jenny Latham
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