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
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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
Zeina Starborn And The Sky Whale by Hannah Durkan
Publication Date: 12 May 2022 The Blurb Zeina Starborn spends her days dreaming of adventure in the sky and escaping the smog-filled city of Ravenport. So, when she wins the chance to visit the famous Willoughby Whale Hotel - a ginormous structure built on the back of a flying whale - Zeina grabs it. Even … Continue reading Zeina Starborn And The Sky Whale by Hannah Durkan
Stand And Deliver by Philip Caveney
Publication Date: 3 November 2022 The Blurb Ned is awkward, a little shy, and just trying to find his place in the world. He also happens to be the assistant to the nation’s most feared highwayman, The Shadow . . . In a time when highwaymen ruled the roads, Ned is reluctantly swept up into … Continue reading Stand And Deliver by Philip Caveney
The Chestnut Roaster by Eve McDonnell
Publication Date: 27 October 2022 The Blurb From the acclaimed author of Elsetime, shortlisted for the Awesome Book Award, a magical and thrilling adventure. "Starting on All Fools Day, twelve years ago, I remember everything. EVERYTHING. That was a wet Saturday, and that was the day I was born." 12-year-old Piaf has the ability to … Continue reading The Chestnut Roaster by Eve McDonnell
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
Has Anyone Seen Archie Ebbs? by Simon Packham
Publication Date: 7 April 2022 The Blurb Archie Ebbs has the perfect life. Good friends, a nice home and classmates who laugh at (nearly) all his jokes. But all that is about to change. As his family faces upheaval, Archie realises he will have to leave behind so much that he knows and loves, even … Continue reading Has Anyone Seen Archie Ebbs? by Simon Packham
Wren by Lucy Hope
Publication Date: 6 October 2022 The Blurb A dark, gothic adventure set on the island of Anglesey in North Wales and featuring a very fantastical beast... Wren lives in an ancient castle in the mountains near the sea. The wind whistles through it and the walls sing to her. Wren is busy inventing things, and … Continue reading Wren by Lucy Hope
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
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