Publication Date: 1 August 2024 The Blurb Trainee meadow witch Anwen is having a bad day - which gets much worse when a dead giant falls from the sky and destroys her village. But when she examines the body she discovers something interesting. This giant was murdered, which means a killer is on the loose! … Continue reading The Beanstalk Murder by P.G. Bell
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The Houdini Inheritance by Emma Carroll
Publication Date: 4 July 2024 The Blurb The English seaside, 1920sA world famous escape artist . . .A suitcase full of secrets . . .And a death-defying stunt . . .When Harry Houdini comes to visit the seaside town of Sidford-on-Sea, Glory and her friend Dennis are first in-line to see him. He is there … Continue reading The Houdini Inheritance by Emma Carroll
The Narzat by Luke Marchant, illustrated by Rory Walker
Publication Date: 9 May 2024 The Blurb The Narzat lives in the Jumble Jungle Wood with his friends the LookyLizard (a feisty reptile who communicates through sign language) and the Chatty Chirper (a comically talkative bird who never shuts up). Little is known about how the Narzat arrived there, but he wears a necklace bearing … Continue reading The Narzat by Luke Marchant, illustrated by Rory Walker
Pink Trucks by Sam Clarke and Cory Reid
Publication Date: 18th April 2024 The Blurb Stink loves trucks. Stink has HUGE trucks, FAST trucks, NOISY trucks, even special SPACE trucks. He has BLACK, BLUE, RED and little WHITE trucks. But Stink likes PINK . . . Can trucks be PINK? When Stink’s quest for a PINK truck leads to a dead-end, his big … Continue reading Pink Trucks by Sam Clarke and Cory Reid
Oh Mummy Mia! by Maz Evans
Publication Date: 11 April 2024 The Blurb The Gods Squad is back with the second story in superstar author Maz Evans’s hilarious series, which started with Oh Maya Gods!. Seth, the Egyptian god of war, has kidnapped Ra, the sun god – and now Earth is on the brink of total destruction. It's up to Vesper … Continue reading Oh Mummy Mia! by Maz Evans
Fallout by Lesley Parr
Publication Date: 18 July 2024 The Blurb Is Marcus's fate decided by his family? Or can he stand up for himself to become the person he really wants to be?Marcus has one brother in a youth offender centre and the other is working with their dad on plans for their next theft. Everyone assumes Marcus … Continue reading Fallout by Lesley Parr
Ember Spark And The Thunder Of Dragons by Abi Elphinstone
Publication Date: 9 May 2024 The Blurb Rusty Fizzbang, vet to magical beasts, needs an apprentice. Ember Spark, looking for adventure, is his newest recruit - and together with an unlikely friend, Arno, she is sent to help a baby dragon whose parents have gone missing. But keeping magical beasts a secret isn’t an easy … Continue reading Ember Spark And The Thunder Of Dragons by Abi Elphinstone
The Pirate’s Dragon by Liz Flanagan
Publication Date: 15 March 2024 The Blurb Serina and Raff live on separate islands, each believing the other’s people to be their sworn enemy. Forced together in dramatic circumstances, they become unlikely friends while caring for their young dragons. But when Serina’s home, family, and all the dragons of Arcosi are threatened, can Raff and … Continue reading The Pirate’s Dragon by Liz Flanagan
FCBG Book Awards Top Ten 2024 Blog Tour
The Children’s Book Award is the only national award for children’s books that is voted for entirely by children. It is owned and coordinated by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups and is highly respected by teachers, parents and librarians. It has brought acclaim and strong sales to past winners such as J.K. Rowling, Patrick … Continue reading FCBG Book Awards Top Ten 2024 Blog Tour
Globe Defenders: Rainforest Rescue by Jonny Daymond
Publication Date: 21 March 2024 The Blurb When Jess and Jack Rayworth reluctantly enter the gates of their latest school Hilltop Academy, they don’t know they’re entering the training ground for a secret agency. An agency set up to stop damage inflicted on the planet through the greed of a sinister organisation known as the … Continue reading Globe Defenders: Rainforest Rescue by Jonny Daymond
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