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The conclusion to the Railhead trilogy, continuing on from the second book Black Light Express, is out on 3rd May (2018).
Peter Jackson’s movie adaptation of Mortal Engines is set for release this December. Film rights for Railhead have already been sold.
A savage science-fiction satire posits an alien invasion that leaves the human underclass dependent on the ruling vuvv for access to food and jobs. Enamoured of 1950s movie values, the vuvv can be charmed by artificial displays of chaste, “gee whizz” romance – but can artist Adam earn enough from such displays to afford medical care, even as he and his girlfriend start to hate each other? Mordant and meditative, Anderson’s writing intertwines social satire with ideas of despair, hope and the nature of art.
IMOGEN RUSSELL WILLIAMS Guardian Review
Intensely readable
Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian Review
A romantic and relevant debut about Islamophobia and how it affects the normal life of a teenage girl. Perfect for fans of Annabel Pitcher, When Dimple Met Rishi and The Hate U Give.
Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week 31.12.2017
Times Children’s Book of the Week 06.01.2018
Observer Children’s Book of the Week 14.01.2018
This psychological fantasy of imaginary friends, survival, a mysterious girl and a treasure hunt, sustains anxiety while not losing heart, and finally reaches the hoped-for new start. Written with clarity and tact, it is pitched for the young despite having a serious theme, frightening circumstances and a sinister threat. Nicolette Jones
A moving, witty and magical tale about love and sadness, delectably illustrated…
Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times
As the rest of the world sleeps, the Gritterman goes out to work. Through the wind and the snow. Through the blue-black hours when time slips away, he grits the paths and the pavements and the roads. For him, a life without gritting is no life at all…A song for the unsung hero, this is a story about stoicism, dignity and a man leaving behind the work that he loves.
Hands down, Beatrice Alemagna is my favorite contemporary illustrator. Pure magic.
Christian Robinson, Caledecott Honor Winner of Last Stop on Market Street
Beautifully informative non-fiction book for young children introducing them to the migration stories of different creatures. Rhythmic repetition in the writing, and stylish full-colour page illustrations combine to create a really pleasing title. Just occasionally I felt the designers might have dealt with dark print on dark backgrounds a little better
A surprising, charming and uplifting twist on The Wizard of Oz, told by a very special and unforgettable character: Dorothy’s pet dog, Toto.
Choosing Emma Chichester Clark to illustrate this was a touch of pure genius!
“Lucid and sharp as broken glass, it’s a book filled with raw, elemental emotion.” GUARDIAN
A companion piece to the successful Brock and Pike.