I WANT TO BE! What does the feisty Little. Princess want to be when she grows
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THE LITTLE PRINCESS
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I WANT MY TOOTH! I WANT TO BE!
I WANT MY POTTY!
The classic Little Princess tale about losing baby teeth!
Board book edition of this classic Little Princess story about the perils of potty training – perfect for tiny hands!
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The Little Princess has been charming parents and children alike since 1986. We’ve seen the Little Princess learn to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, relinquish her dummy, accept her new little brother and even make friends on her first day at school.
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What does the feisty Little Princess want to be when she grows up? Find out in this very funny book! APRIL 2013
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‘Hilarious and a godsend to parents.’ GUARDIAN 9781842708354 £5.99
‘Ross is one of our best-loved comic illustrators.’ THE TIMES CH WAT R THE O ES! F T OU SERI TV
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Tony Ross uses his classic story-telling wit and hilarious illustrations to tell the tale of a mischievous yet lovable cat! Suzy the cat is always getting into trouble, much to the annoyance of her family. But then one terrible day, she refuses to eat or drink. Whatever can the matter be?
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TONY ROSS is one of the most successful children’s illustrators today, receiving the British vote for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 2004. Tony trained at the Liverpool School of Art, and has worked as a cartoonist, advertising Art Director and Senior Lecturer in Art. He has illustrated more than 800 books! Tony now lives in Oxfordshire.
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‘A dream team of writer and illustrator!’ THE TIMES
PRINCE CHARMLESS Since the day he was born, nothing was good enough for Prince Charmless. From the moment he woke until the time he went to bed, he complained. One day all the royal servants decided they had had enough of his complaining and packed their bags. The pampered prince was left to fend for himself, with some unexpected results . . .
HIPPOSPOTAMUS Hippopotamus had a spotamus . . . on her bottomus! “It’s Measles!” said Weasel. “It’s Hippopox!” said Fox. “It’s Jungle Fever!” said Beaver.
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But in the end the spotamus turned out to be something hilariously unexpected!
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An engaging and amusing tale about overcoming fear from an award-winning team.
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In the middle of a wood there is a chick who will not fly. “Not I!” she cries to Mother Owl and Father Owl. Will she ever learn to let go and soar up into the open sky?
THE WIND IN THE WALLOWS
‘Jeanne Willis’ lyrical text and Tony Ross’ almost ghostly pastel illustrations give this an entrancing, night-time feel.’ ANGLES & URCHINS
A side-splitting look at a topic every child knows and giggles about. Cheeky, quirky and outrageous humour from this bestselling team!
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JEANNE WILLIS
is one of the most successful children’s picture book authors. She also writes for television and video companies, and has two children. Amongst her many other prize-winning books, she has written Who’s in the Loo? which was shortlisted for the Nottingham Children’s Book Award, won the Red House Picture Book Award and was the overall winner at the Sheffield Children’s Book Award.
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MELRIC AND THE SORCERER Will good triumph over evil, in this latest offering from the creator of Mr Benn. “More power,” demands the king. But Melric the magician thinks that the king has quite enough power already. A sinister visitor called Sondrak boasts that he can easily grant the king’s wish. But when Melric discovers that Sondrak is an evil sorcerer and up to no good, a dramatic battle follows.
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ELMER AND AUNT ZELDA
ELMER AND THE BIG BIRD
A warm and funny Elmer adventure extolling the virtues of cross-generational relationships.
This popular Elmer story deals with bullying in a way small children will understand. ‘A deserved favourite with the 2-5s.’ THE SUNDAY TIMES
‘Another Elmer classic!’ NURSERY EDUCATION JAN 2013
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Board book edition of this classic Elmer story about sharing. MAY 2013
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Elmer is sad when he discovers that the rainbow has lost its colours. He wants to help, but what will happen to him if he gives the rainbow his own colours?
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ELMER AND THE RAINBOW
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DAVID McKEE had his first book published in 1964. His books are
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MELRIC THE MAGICIAN WHO LOST HIS MAGIC When Melric, the king’s magician, mysteriously loses his magic, he sets out on a quest to return it. But with the kingdom under attack, will Melric get his magic back in time to protect it? ‘A wonderfully involving tale’ OBSERVER MAY 2013
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THE TICKLE GHOST The Tickle Ghost is somewhere near. Can you see him? Can you hear? Slowly creeping up the stairs. He’ll try to catch me unawares. The perfect read-aloud family story for bedtimes! ‘The large blocks of bold colour and pleasantly chubby people are vintage McKee.’ BOOKS FOR KEEPS JAN 2013
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CHARLOTTE’S PIGGY BANK True to from, David McKee, has produced another thoughtprovoking and vibrant tale about a magical piggy bank. ‘A refreshing read!’ OBSERVER ‘You don’t have to look far to find the genius.’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH MAY 2013
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Michael Foreman
‘Michael Foreman has a flair for turning a book into a special occasion.’ QUENTIN BLAKE
NEWSPAPER BOY AND ORIGAMI GIRL! When a group of bullies steal a poor newspaper boy’s money, his bag suddenly flies into the air and the newspapers transform into Origami Girl. Joey is whisked away on away on a hair-raising chase with his new superhero friend in order to confront the bullies!
SUPERFROG AND THE BIG STINK! A timely book about tackling greed and pollution from this multi award-winning children’s illustrator.
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Superfrog is back on another urgent mission. Rubbish from the big, grey city is polluting his pond! Once again it is up to everyone’s favourite Superhero to save the day!
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FRIENDS A tender tale about freedom and an unlikely friendship. Bubble is a goldfish who swims round and round unhappily in his tank. Cat is his friend and wishes he could show him the world. One day, Cat has an idea to set Bubble free. But is Bubble ready to swim off into the world and leave behind his friend? FEB 2013 9781849394154 £6.99 32pp 280 x 240mm PB 0-5
‘Great cover, beautiful illustrations.’ THE BOOKSELLER
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‘Michael Foreman deserves all the applause he gets.’ INDEPENDENT
THE TIGER WHO LOST HIS STRIPES General MacTiger is the most magnificent animal in the jungle, until the python steals his stripes. And so he must use all his guile and ingenuity to play the jungle animals off against each other to regain his stripes. JUNE 2013 9781849396318 £6.99 32pp 230 x 270mm PB 0-5
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‘Anthony Paul and Michael Foreman make formidable team . . . irresistible’ CHILD EDUCATION
MICHAEL FOREMAN
is one of the most talented and popular creators of children’s books today. His highly acclaimed books are published all over the world. He has won both the Kate Greenaway Award and the Smarties Prize twice and he was the British nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2010. He is married and has three sons. He divides his time between St Ives in Cornwall and London. 9781849394826
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Hiawyn Oram Satoshi Kitamura
THE FABULOUS FOSKETT FAMILY CIRCUS
BEETLE AND BUG AND THE GRISSEL HUNT
Roll up, roll up for the Fabulous Foskett Family Circus! See egg juggling, conjuring tricks, singing dogs and birds, performing parrots, daring fireeating and much much more!
Beetle and Bug decide to set off to hunt for something that’s never been seen – the Green-Spotted Grissel! They board their magic rug and off they go. They travel to the bottom of the sea and even to outer space. Will their journey take them to the Green-Spotted Grissel?
So take a ringside seat and join in the fun in this glorious romp of a book from a master picture book artist! APRIL 2013 9781849395649
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‘Blake is beyond brilliant . . . I’ve never met a child who didn’t love Quentin Blake.’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
‘Kitamura is one of the world’s most original and stylish children’s illustrators.’ SUNDAY TIMES
UP WITH BIRDS! The Fflyte family find birds a nuisance as does everyone else, for there is simply not enough room for them on the ground. It is only when Mr Fflyte invents a flying machine that the birds finally learn to fly. EBOOK available
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A lively and fun cumulative tale, illustrated by the inimitable Quentin Blake.
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Rumbelow is off to visit his grandparents. As he sets off he feels so happy that he starts to dance. Along the way, he meets many different characters, who all join in with his infectious dancing!
HIAWYN ORAM was brought up in South Africa. She was a
‘Blake is beyond brilliant . . . I’ve never met a child who didn’t love Quentin Blake.’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
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QUENTIN BLAKE
was born in 1932. He has been drawing ever since he can remember and has always made his living as an illustrator. He has also taught, and for ten years was Head of Illustration at the Royal College of Art. He was chosen as the first Children’s Laureate in 1999 and was made a CBE in 2005.
JOHN YEOMAN is an English writer. Quentin Blake’s friend and colleague, he has written many amusing stories for him to illustrate.
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professional actor before coming to England, where she has worked as an advertising copywriter and has had numerous books published.
SATOSHI KITAMURA
was born in Tokyo in 1956. When he was young he read comics and admits that these have had a great influence on his style. He says he was also influenced by anything visual from a tin of sardines to the fine art of the East and the West. His first phenomenally successful picture book, Angry Arthur, was published by Andersen Press in 1982.
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Jo Hodgkinson
Brian Patten
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MY FRIEND NIGEL
CAN I COME TOO?
The award-winning creator of The Talent Show has created a hilarious tale about the magic of friendship!
Follow a very small mouse on a very big adventure in this gentle, cumulative tale from the world renowned author and illustrator team behind The Big Snuggle-up.
‘Exuberant illustrations perfectly complement the pacey rhyming text.There is excitement at every turn of the page!’ BOOKS FOR KEEPS
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Praise for The Talent Show: ‘Rhyming text makes this colourful, jaunty tale a pleasure to read aloud.’ IRISH TIMES
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‘All you can wish for are encores galore from Hodgkinson. Brava!’ THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
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Wolverhampton. She won first prize in the Emerging Talent category of Cheltenham Illustration Awards celebrating narrative illustration. She went on to be shortlisted for Booktrust’s Best Emerging Illustrator Award. Jo lives in Worcester.
A gentleman tyger and his son set sail from Victorian England into the timeless unknown in this new edition of the bestselling tale from the author of Watership Down. MAY 2013 9781849396271
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Written by Richard Adams
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An endearing and funny tale about a chameleon trying to find his place in a colourful world.
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‘Phinn’s story delivers a simple, solid good time and the effortless cartooning from Ross gets maximum comic mileage.’ PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY US
GERVASE PHINN is a bestselling author and poet, teacher, freelance lecturer, educational consultant, school inspector, visiting professor of education and, last but by no means least, father of four. Looking for an entertaining and inspirational author to visit your school? Then look no further!
BADGER’S PARTING GIFTS A welcome return to the Andersen list of this quintessential and award-winning picture book about death. Badger is so old that he knows he will soon die. EBOOK available
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Susan Varley
‘I bow down to this one.Tender, poignant, touching.’ IRISH NEWS
Badger’s friends learn to come to terms with his death in one of the most enduring picture books of all time. MARCH 2013 9781849395144 £5.99 32pp 230 x 270mm PB 0-5
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THE BRAVE BEAST
THE BEST, BEST BABY!
The Beast is back and this time it’s up to him to help restore peace to an island, which is being threatened by a scary monster. Determined to face his fears, the Beast sets out to find the monster. But, perhaps, the island monster isn’t so scary after all . . .
A big sister learns that although her baby brother can be VERY annoying, he’s still the best, BEST baby that a sister ever had! A funny new picture book from the creators of Share!. JUNE 2013 9781849395267 £11.99 32pp 275 x 270mm HB 0-5
A compelling and humorous picture book about overcoming fear from the award-winning creator of The Lonely Beast.
Praise for Share! ‘A heartwarming picture book, just the right balance between naughty humour, sibling rivalry and affection.’ DAILY MAIL
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ANTHEA SIMMONS
lives in Devon where, as well as writing poetry and children’s stories, she teaches English as a foreign language to adults from all over the world.
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Praise for The Lonely Beast: Winner of the Irish Children’s Book of the Year
GEORGIE BIRKETT
is the author and illustrator of many picture books and won the Booktrust Early Years Award for Is This My Nose?
‘An irresistible debut – as fresh and original as they come.Top pick!’ THE BOOKSELLER
THE SNUGGLE SANDWICH
‘Judge tells a familiar tale but illustrates it with uncommon style and verve.’ NEW YORK TIMES
Parents and small children alike will recognize the mad morning rush, when it seems as if there’s little time for peace and quiet and a very important snuggle! A sweet rhyming story from an award-winning duo. 9781849394017
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MALACHY DOYLE
is a best-selling and award-winning author of many children’s books. He lives in Ireland on a tiny island off the coast of Donegal, where he writes his stories.
GWEN MILLWARD studied art at the Edinburgh College of Art, where she was awarded the Helen A. Rose Bequest for art. She won the Booktrust Early Years Award for The Bog Baby (written by Jeanne Willis). She now lives in Bristol.
‘Chris Judge’s illustrations are great fun and completely original.’ NEW YORK TIMES
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‘Magnificent.The enjoyable text is complemented beautifully by rich, vibrant, quirky illustrations. Chris Judge is definitely one to watch out for.’ CHILDREN’S BOOKS IRELAND
Visit www.thelonelybeast.com and meet the Beast!
CHRIS JUDGE is an established artist and has had four solo
exhibitions in Dublin as well as taking part in group shows in Ireland, the UK and U.S.A. His work has been hugely influenced by comic artists. When he’s not drawing, he enjoys skateboarding and cooking, although not at the same time. He lives in Dublin.
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DON’T SPILL THE MILK!
PENGUINS CAN’T FLY!
Up the downy dunes, across the dark, wide river and up and down the steep, steep mountain, Penda lovingly carries a bowl of milk to her father in the grasslands. But will she manage to get it there without spilling a single drop?
A tender look at friendships and being different from one of the most exciting new talents to emerge on the picture book scene in recent years. Gregory the gull and Hudson the penguin are the best of friends. When Gregory learns to fly, Hudson feels left out. But when Gregory gets into trouble, it’s Hudson who comes to his rescue, discovering he also has a wonderful skill.
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THE GOGGLE-EYED GOATS A wonderfully vibrant and exotic picture book from a talented writer and exuberant illustrator.
‘A bright and appealing book with a multicultural flavour . . . A great book for sharing.’ THE BOOKBAG APRIL 2013 9781849393126
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‘One of the best new picture books of the year.’ THE TIMES
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STEPHEN DAVIES
lives amongst Fulani herders in West Africa with his wife, baby daughters, a horse, two kittens and five hens – but happily no goggle-eyed goats. Have a look at his website: www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk In 2006, he won the Glen Dimplex New Writers Children’s Book Award for Sophie and the Albino Camel, and he’s since gone on to write three fantastic teen fiction novels.
CHRISTOPHER CORR
was born in London and studied at The Royal College of Art. His round the world travels provide much inspiration for his work. Commissions range from book jackets, posters, the World Aids Day 1996 campaign, artist for Qantas, artist for Windstar Cruises, and beautiful, vibrant children’s picture books.
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WHAT NOISE DOES A RABBIT MAKE? As the sun came up - “COCK-A-DOODLE-DO!” trumpeted the cockerel, and then all at once the farm rang out with the noises of the other animals. Amid the ruckus, Raggety-Taggle quietly nibbled the grass and wondered just what noise does a rabbit make?
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RICHARD BYRNE was born and grew up in Brighton. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art & Design. Richard’s first two books were nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2012. He lives in Chichester with his wife and two children.
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Paul Geraghty
‘Paul Geraghty is an artist who never puts a foot wrong.’ THE BOOKSELLER
TORTUGA
ROTTEN AND RASCAL
This stunning picture book tells how a colony of tortoises is established on a remote south sea island. JAN 2013
A fabulously funny picture book about two constantly quarrelling baby dinosaurs.
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‘If you want to create a stunned silence at bedtime after any amount of babble and hullabaloo, Rotten and Rascal is the book for you.’ GUARDIAN
PAUL GERAGHTY was born in South Africa, and began drawing
from an early age. Since moving to England in 1986, he has been an author/ illustrator of many award-winning children’s picture books and teenage fiction. He lives in Surrey.
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Chris Van Allsburg
‘It would be difficult to imagine a better book of its kind.’ NEW YORK TIMES
FLUFF THE FARTING FISH Michael Rosen Tony Ross
Like Dirty and Horr Bertie id Henry ? You’ll love this.
A brand-new creation from this hilarious collaboration between the famous poet and the exceptional illustrator!
Elvie is desperate for a puppy that she can train up to do amazing tricks, but when her mum comes back with a fish, Elvie isn’t disappointed for long. Desperate to fulfill her dream of having a performing pet, she trains the fish. Fluff can’t sit, she won’t bark on command, but she does have a very special fishy talent all of her own. JAN 2013 9781849395274 £4.99 80pp 198 x 129mm PB 5+
THE WRECK OF ZEPHYR Caldecott Medal winner Chris Van Allsburg tells the haunting story of a boy’s desire to be the greatest sailor and his journey to where boats glide like gulls high above the water. ‘The work of a master: stunning, luminescent, and conveying a sense of the mystical and magical.’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY MARCH 2013 9781849395434 £6.99 32pp 230 x 270mm PB age 5+
Praise for Burping Bertha ‘A brilliant tale told with all the ingenuity of Michael Rosen and accompanied by the wonderful illustrations of Tony Ross’ THE BOOKBAG ‘Harks back, like Horrid Henry, to the comic strips of Dennis the Menace or Minnie the Minx’ DAILY TELEGRAPH 9781849394062
MICHAEL ROSEN is one of Britain’s foremost children’s poets and writers. He was the Children’s Laureate 2007-2009, and has won the Eleanor Farjeon Award for services to children’s literature.
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MAKE FRIENDS BREAK FRIENDS Julia Jarman
THE DRAGONSITTER TAKES OFF
Friendship and fall-outs in the first book in this brilliant series for girls of 6+
Josh Lacey Dear Uncle Morton, Ziggy won’t move from the linen cupboard. He still hasn’t eaten a thing. Not even a Malteser. I’m really quite worried about him.
Daisy has two best friends, Phoebe and Erika, but they don’t get on. Erika thinks Phoebe’s feeble and Phoebe thinks Erika’s a bully.
Eddie had thought that this time dragonsitting would be easy – until Ziggy disappears, only to be found in the linen cupboard, refusing to budge. But moving Ziggy is the last thing on Eddie’s mind when he learns that his uncle’s dragon has been keeping a big secret.
Daisy has a plan to get her two best friends to like each other, but suddenly everyone is against her! Then the three girls have to spend a night together in a spooky old mill . . .
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A FRIEND IN NEED When popular Erika is being bullied, she doesn’t know who to tell. JULY 2014 9781849395762 £4.99 96pp 198 x 129mm PB 6+
Praise for The Dragonsitter: ‘A witty and perfectly formed little book that deserves to be read and reread’ BOOKS FOR KEEPS
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JULIA JARMAN
has written over 80 books for children, including the bestselling Time-Travelling Cat series. She lives near Bedford and has three grown-up children. She has been a schoolteacher and journalist but she now devotes a lot of time to school and library visits.
‘Short, sharp and funny’ DAILY TELEGRAPH 9781849394192
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AUNT SEVERE AND THE TOY THIEVES Nick Garlick Daniel gets more than he bargained for when he visits his Great-Aunt Emily one day. She’s grumpy and extremely severe because her fiancé, the Colonel, has vanished. Into thin air. And it looks as though two evil toy thieves were responsible. 9781842703847
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Soon Daniel is in hot pursuit. But he’s not alone. Along for the ride are his aunt, two clumsy ostriches, three even clumsier monkeys and a penguin who never stops talking. Not to mention a very, very sad pink crocodile . . . ‘A super book with excellent pictures’ CAROUSEL 9781849390552
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IN A GLASS GRIMMLY Adam Gidwitz
LILLIPUT Sam Gayton From the author of The Snow Merchant and inspired by Gulliver’s Travels, Lilliput is an exhilarating adventure filled with cunning escape plans, evil clockmakers and very talkative parrots. Join Lily, a girl three inches tall with eyes like drops of dew, as she goes a journey to find the one place in the world where she belongs . . . Home.
What really happened when Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water? Well, yes, Jack did break his crown and, yes, Jill did come tumbling after. BUT, they also went on a quest to find a looking glass, challenged giants to an eating competition, were drowned by mermaids and captured by goblins. Did they ever find the looking glass? Read this gruesome Grimm retelling to find out!
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‘Gidwitz is back with a second book that, if possible, outshines A Tale Dark and Grimm’ SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
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Praise for A Tale Dark and Grimm: ‘A Tale Dark and Grimm holds up to multiple readings, like the classic I think it will turn out to be’ NEW YORK TIMES
Praise for The Snow Merchant: ‘A germ of JK and a pinch of Pullman’ TES ‘A delightful debut full of action and invention’ SUNDAY TIMES
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An Amazon Top Ten Children’s Book for 2012
ADAM GIDWITZ
was born in San Fransisco and now lives in Brooklyn where he is a teacher. A Tale Dark and Grimm was Adam’s first book which published to high acclaim both here and in the US.
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SAM GAYTON
completed the Writing for Young People MA at Bath Spa University and now lives in London. When he’s not writing, he likes playing old board games, strumming his guitar and joining as many rock bands as possible (currently at seven).
SPACE BLASTERS Philip Caveney A TWIST OF FORTUNE Barbara Mitchelhill
MAY 2013 9781849395724 £5.99 272pp 198 x 129mm PB 9+
Praise for Night on Terror Island: ‘A thrilling nightmare of an adventure’ JULIA ECCLESHARE, LOVEREADING4KIDS
PHILIP CAVENEY is a copywriter from Manchester. He has
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With the launch party for a huge space-adventure movie approaching, Kip is desperate to keep Stephanie, the nosy journalist, away from the cinema. But when the mysterious Mr Lazarus ends up stuck inside the film at the mercy of the evil Emperor Zarkan, Kip has no choice. He has to go in after him – to a galaxy far, far away . . . EBOOK available
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Kip and Beth are in for a blast in the third book in this actionadventure movie series!
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had several adult thrillers published in the past but has now turned his hand successfully to children’s books, including the Sebastian Darke and Alec Devlin series.
This Dickensian-style novel from a Carnegie-nominated author follows the twists and turns the lives of the Pargeter children take as they make their way all over London and beyond, in search of their only remaining member of family: a rich grandfather they have never known . . . APRIL 2013 9781849395625 £5.99 240pp 178 x 112mm PB 9+ 9781849392495
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BARBARA MITCHELHILL
was born in Rochdale and trained as a teacher. She began writing for BBC children’s TV and went on to write for educational publishers, before writing novels for children. She visits schools all over the country and lives in Staffordshire.
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WILL GALLOWS AND THE ROCK DEMON’S BLOOD Derek Keilty
Will Gallows, an elfling sky cowboy, is finding life hard on the ranch. Should he follow his heart and join the elf side of his family, learning all he can of their magical secrets? Or should he report for duty with the Sky Cavalry alongside his friend Jez?
Help comes in an unexpected form: Mishka is adopted by a pack of dogs. The creatures become more than just his street companions, they are his family. But he can’t stay hidden from the world for ever . . .
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Illustrated by Jonny Duddle Winner of the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize
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Praise for the series: ‘Action packed . . . with a host of larger-than-life characters’ JULIA ECCLESHARE, LOVEREADING4KIDS ‘Extremely funny and utterly bonkers’ THE TIMES 9781849393287
DEREK KEILTY began writing in 2000 as a new millennium
resolution and hasn’t looked back. Currently he has a thriving schools programme, storytelling and taking creative-writing workshops around local schools. He lives in Northern Ireland with his wife, Elaine, who is Canadian, and his twin daughters, Sarah-Jane and Rebekah.
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When Mishka is abandoned on the streets of Moscow he falls in with a gang of other homeless children, hoping they’ll give him a chance of survival. But as winter freezes the city and food becomes scarce, he is left alone, to fend for himself.
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Based on the incredible true story of one boy, a cold, cruel city, and the dogs who saved his life . . .
It’s time to face an old enemy in this earth-shatteringly brilliant series!
Will’s decision is put on hold when his grandma is kidnapped – by an evil troll like none Will has ever seen before. A troll with extraordinary powers and a seventy-year-old grudge to avenge . . .
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THE DOGS OF WINTER Bobbie Pyron
JAN 2013 9781849395212 £6.99 368pp 198 x 129mm PB 11+
BOBBIE PYRON has worked as a librarian for over twenty-five years. The Dogs of Winter is her third book for children. She lives in Utah with her husband, three dogs and two cats.
THE GREAT UNEXPECTED Sharon Creech Celebrate the unexpected in Carnegie Medal-winner Sharon Creech’s latest novel now available in paperback. In the little town of Blackbird Tree a series of curious events unfold when Naomi and Lizzie, two spirited orphan girls, meet the strangely charming new boy, Finn, and their lives begin to change for ever. As the story alternates between their small town and across-the-ocean Ireland, two worlds are woven together, revealing that hearts can be mended and that there is indeed a gossamer thread that connects us all. JUNE 2013 9781849396592 £5.99 224pp 198 x 129mm PB 10+
‘Creech’s characters are endearing and her writing is a delight in this intriguing book. One of those stories that stays with you long after you have finished reading.’ THE BOOKSELLER ‘An enchanting talea to treasure in which ordinary folk find fairies’ gold, run across crooked bridges and mend their broken hearts.’ KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW
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SHARON CREECH was born and raised in Ohio, USA. While Sharon taught in England she started writing novels for adults but soon moved onto writing for children. She has two grown-up children and two grandchildren and currently lives in New Jersey.
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URGLE Meaghan McIsaac
SORROWLINE Niel Bushnell The past is not frozen. Graveyards are not the end.
An exciting, heart-breaking debut – the Chaos Walking trilogy meets Stand By Me.
When twelve-year-old Jack Morrow discovers he’s a Yard Boy – someone with the ability to travel through Sorrowlines, channels that connect every gravestone with the date of the person’s death – he is quickly pulled into an adventure beyond anything he could have imagined.
No boy knows what’s beyond the forest. No Brother has ever come back. Or left. Until now… Outside the Pit, danger is ever present. Finding Cubby is Urgle’s only goal, but this new world may have a different destiny in mind . . .
Finding himself in war-torn London, with his teenage grandfather, Davey, Jack realises that his arrival in the past has not gone unnoticed. Evil forces of a secret world are determined to find him . . .
MAY 2013 9781849395731 £6.99 304pp 198 x 129mm PB 10+
MEAGHAN McISAAC
grew up in Canada but completed an MA in Writing for Children in the UK. Meaghan worked at a series of unpaid internships at publishing houses, magazines and gossip rags.
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‘When the next baby is dropped, I will leave to make room for him. He will take my place.’ Abandoned at birth, the Brothers of the Ikkuma Pit know no mothers. They fend for themselves, each training their Little Brother to survive – until they turn sixteen when it’s their Leaving Day.
THE LOST PROPHECIES Michael Malaghan Staying with their museum-curator uncle in Egypt, Callie and Nick Latham make a startling discovery: a four-thousand-year-old message written to them. They unravel an ancient plot and follow a maze of lethal clues in search of the life-changing secrets of the Lost Prophecies… But there are others looking for them and they’re close on their trail. JUNE 2013 9781849395748 £5.99 264pp 198 x 129mm PB 9+
Praise for Greek Ransom: ‘Sure to inspire even the most reluctant boy reader.’ LOVEREADING4KIDS 9781842707869
MICHAEL MALAGHAN was born in Leicester and also writes for television. He likes travel, history and learning languages – and he is also learning to fly, when he can find the time!
JAN 2013 9781849395236 £6.99 304pp 198 x 129mm PB 10+
‘What a terrific idea for a creepy time-travel thriller – wish I’d thought of it!’ STEPHEN COLE, AUTHOR OF THE DR WHO NOVELS ‘A very different time-travel story that really brings the past to life’ WENDY COOLING First in a brilliant and original new fantasy-adventure series featuring time travel, a magical world, family secrets and a dangerous quest – perfect for fans of Doctor Who and Percy Jackson! Supported by an exciting digital marketing campaign.
NIEL BUSHNELL began his career working in comics before
moving into animation on the feature films Space Jam and Lost in Space, and as an animator and illustrator for several computer games, including Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. In 2002 Niel established Qurios, an animation & VFX studio which has contributed to many UK TV shows, including Spooks and Hyperdrive. Sorrowline is his first novel.
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AN ANGEL FOR MAY Melvin Burgess
DARK TRIUMPH
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A fantastic new edition of this poignant time-travel story.
His Fair Assassin, Book II
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But her assassin’s skills are little comfort when the convent returns her to the life that nearly drove her mad. Her father’s rage and brutality are terrifying, and her brother’s love is equally monstrous. But when Sybella discovers an unexpected ally she learns that a daughter of Death may find something other than vengeance to live for . . .
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A gritty teenage read, perfect for fans of Jenny Downham and Tabitha Suzuma. When Penelope (Lo) discovers a beautiful, antique butterfly pendant at a flea market and learns that it belonged to a recently murdered girl, known only as ‘Sapphire’, she begins to obsess over it. She can’t get the murder out of her mind. As she attempts to piece together the mysterious ‘butterfly clues’, Lo’s obsessive-compulsive collecting leads her down a dangerous path, and she quickly finds herself caught up in a seedy, violent underworld. A world where every clue she uncovers could be her last . . . APRIL 2013 9781849395557 £6.99 336pp 198 x 129mm PB 12+
‘Fascinating. Readers will be swept up by both the terror – and the romance’ BOOKLIST ‘This book casts a spell over its readers’ SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
KATE ELLISON trained as an actor in Chicago and has walked across the entire country of Spain. She is a painter and jewellery-maker. Kate lives in Brooklyn, New York. The Butterfly Clues is her first novel.
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THE BUTTERFLY CLUES Kate Ellison
Check out the Facebook page www.facebook.com/gravemercy This second book in the brilliant His Fair Assassin trilogy will be supported by an exciting digital marketing campaign.
JUNE 2013 9781849395755 £6.99 96pp 198 x 129mm PB 12+
Praise for Grave Mercy: ‘Sweeps the reader up in a page-turning tale of clashing factions, dangerous ambitions and simmering romance . . . An original and sophisticated beginning to a worthy new YA series.’ BOOKS FOR KEEPS
ROBIN LAFEVERS is an award-winning American children’s
book writer from California. She is the author of the Theodosia series and Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist series. She lives on a small ranch in Southern California with her husband, two sons, dog and cat. Grave Mercy is her first young adult book.
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When Sybella arrived at the doorstep of St Mortain, half mad with grief and despair, the convent were only too happy to offer her refuge – but at a price. The sisters of this convent serve Death, and with Sybella naturally skilled in both the arts of death and seduction, she could become one of their most dangerous weapons.
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‘An intricate, moving tale’ OBSERVER ‘An atmospheric, eerie book’ CARNEGIE MEDAL JUDGES
Betrayal, treachery and danger in this heart-pounding follow-up to last year’s Grave Mercy.
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Faced with his parents’ divorce, Tam is unhappy. But when he’s given a way out, will he take it? Even if it means being stuck in the past for ever?
Robin LaFevers
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