children's & YA recommendations on the go
It’s a brand-new term for Scarlet and Ivy, and the girls are intrigued by a fascinating new girl, Ebony. She’s as enchanting as she is mysterious, and she’s began to gather quite the following – in fact, most of the younger girls appear to be under her spell.
This is the fifth book in the SCARLET AND IVY series, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE.
A beautiful gift edition containing two wintery short stories, decorated throughout for the first time with gorgeous black and white illustrations by Simini Blocker.
Midnights is the story of Noel and Mags, who meet at the same New Year’s Eve party every year and fall a little more in love each time . . .
Kindred Spirits is about Elena, who decides to queue to see the new Star Wars movie and meets Gabe, a fellow fan.
Midnights was previously published as part of the My True Love Gave to Me anthology, edited by Stephanie Perkins and Kindred Spirits was previously published as a World Book Day title.
Perfect for children aged 8 to 12 years old and fans of Lemony Snicket, David Walliams, David Baddiel, My Brother is a Superhero . . .
A political parable for children, a contemporary fairy tale for adults, and a fable for all ages. Featured (by David Belbin) in our Best We’ve Read in 2o17 feature, where it was described as “a superbly illustrated fable that couldn’t be more relevant to our times.”
First in a brand-new series in the best traditions of Paddington and Squishy McFluff, this chapter book has fabulous illustrations by Elisa Paganelli.
A moving, witty and magical tale about love and sadness, delectably illustrated…
Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times
Irish Children’s Book of the Year 2017
Second book in the Time After Time series
The girls soon discover that fun with friends is just the same whatever time you live in and that real friendship lasts forever – even when you’re apart.
An exciting story about time-travel, family, friendship and love.
Rundell’s marvellous new novel … [is]… essential reading for lovers of Eva Ibbotson GUARDIAN
Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week
“Funny and delightful debut novel” Nicolette Jones
