Return to the world of Amy Wilson’s A Girl Called Owl in this sparkling seasonal novel Owl and the Lost Boy, from ‘the rising star of children’s fantasy’. Being stuck in an eternal summer is not fun. Especially when you’re Jack Frost’s daughter. Owl’s friend Alberic – who also happens to be the Earl of […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 11 Nov 2020 Federation of Children’s Book Groups 2020 Children’s Book Award Winner Jack can’t wait for the school trip to the D-Day landing beaches. It’s his chance to learn more about the war heroes he has always admired – brave men like his dad, who is a reserve soldier. […]
This is the story of Twill Twist, twin sister of her brother Oliver. Follow her journey through the gambling dens and workhouses of London, as she attempts to make a life for herself, rescue her friends, and uncover the mystery of her past – while meeting some familiar faces along the way… Re-discover the […]
A standalone 80-page novella. Lyra Silvertongue and her daemon Pantalaimon have left the events of His Dark Materials behind. Here in this snapshot of their forever-changed lives, they return to the North to revisit an old friend where we will learn that things are not exactly as they seem. The perfect gift for fans of […]
Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month Nov 2020 ‘A real triumph of the imagination, blending the appeal of a classic adventure with Montgomery’s heart and humour, and a hint of Narnia.’ The Bookseller When Col’s childhood imaginary friends come to life, he discovers a world where myths and legends are real. Accompanied by his guardians – […]
“Like a mixture of Narnia, Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory & The Magic faraway tree” TOPPSTA reviewer Eleven-year-old twins, Fox and Fibber, have been rivals for as long as they can remember. Only one of them will inherit the family fortune and so a race is afoot to save the dwindling Petty-Squabble empire and win the […]
Now in paperback… But signed hardbacks still available from Waterstones online as of Oct/Nov 2020 An illustrated magical quest in which three ordinary children with extraordinary gifts,come together to defeat the enemies who threaten the mysterious cloud horses. This is the first title in The Cloud Horse Chronicles series. The Kingdom of Thrynne is a […]
The brand new novel from the critically-acclaimed author of Snow Foal, a beautiful and heart-wrenching middle-grade debut for kids aged 9 to 12. Like that first book, this one is set in the beautiful wilds of a remote Scottish island. Luke hates his life. His dad is busy with a shiny replacement family and his […]
“The twist at the end is both clever and a surprise that will leave the young reader well satisfied. This is a story to delight all; an excellent, enjoyable, accessible experience.” BfK Sequin’s mum is a talented seamstress and their little flat is overflowing with beautiful silks, fabrics, buttons and beads. It’s a sparkling sanctuary, […]
The brand new stand-alone story from multi-million-copy bestselling author, Liz Pichon. Welcome to Shoe Town – and meet Ruby and Bear Foot. They are running out of time to rescue their inventor dad from his hideous boss, Wendy Wedge. She’ll do ANYTHING to win the glitzy Golden Shoe Award and knows that entering flying shoes […]
This debut middle-grade novel chronicles the harrowing journey taken by Sami and his family from privilege to poverty, across countries and continents, from a comfortable life in Damascus, via a smuggler’s den in Turkey, to a prison in Manchester. A story of survival, of family, of bravery … In a world where we are told […]
New book from the author of The Boy At The Back Of The Class, the 2019 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize winner. I’ve been getting into trouble for as long I can remember. Usually I don’t mind ‘cos some of my best, most brilliant ideas have come from sitting in detention. But recently it feels like no […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 12 Oct 2020 “The story is superb, but even better is the magnificent book production… the book is filled with recreated documents, photos, maps, etc, and just looks beautiful. Every page has something to enthral the mind and eye.” Anthon McGowan “With chilling ‘annotations’ added by some dreaded agency of […]
A wintry animal story for readers aged 9+ It’s the Christmas holidays and Thea is looking forward to spending them with her father. She can tell him all about her plans to become a writer, and maybe he’ll buy her the typewriter she’s been dreaming of. But when Thea arrives in Norway, everything feels . . […]
An enchanting and inspiring stand-alone novel from the author of The Princess and the Foal. Maisie has always loved horses. She is also a talented artist. When the opportunity arises for her to study in Paris, her two worlds collide. There, in the heart of the city, Maisie finds the childhood diary of famous horse […]
A feisty girl from a family of ranchers lands a job as a daredevil stunt girl in the early days of silent film in this adventurous and funny cross between Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken and Ramona. Pearl lives on a ranch where her chores include collecting eggs and feeding ornery ostriches. She has three […]
Based on interviews and histories culled from sharecroppers who lived in the American South in the 1920s through the 1960s including the aurthor’s own family members… Loretta, Roly, and Aggie B., members of the Little family, each present the vivid story of their young lives, spanning three generations. Their separate tales–beginning in a cotton field […]
The second adventure in Benjamin Read and Laura Trinder’s magical Midnight Hour series… Emily needs to work out why magic is leaking from the Midnight Hour – but her shape-shifting Pooka relatives and a terrifying haunting aren’t making things easy, not to mention the fact that she’s supposed to be grounded. Officer-in-training Tarkus and pet […]
The tiny Tindims are like the Borrowers-on-Sea, who turn our everyday rubbish into treasure. Mother-and-daughter duo, prizewinning Sally Gardner and Lydia Corry, create a fun new world of characters and adventures in their empowering new series for 5-8 year olds inspiring conservation and inventive ways to recycle. Printed in dyslexia-friendly font with pictures on every […]
A powerful contemporary novel for readers of 11+ about slavery, friendship and standing up for what is right. From the author of the UKLA Book Award-winning THE ELEVENTH TRADE comes a second novel with a powerful modern message – for readers of 11+. Twelve-year-old Nadia has discovered a new and dangerous secret: she is lonely. […]
Anisha can’t wait to show off her volcano project at the science fair…and maybe win the prize trip to the national space centre. But when the volcano explodes and floods the school, Anisha is disqualified. It’s so unfair, because it wasn’t her fault! Can Anisha, her best friend Milo, a pet rat, and a high-school […]