Rachel Faturoti – författare

A chilling, thrilling collection of 13 haunting tales.Perfect for every YA reader!From supernatural thrillers to contemporary horror, creepy ancientlegends to murders gone wrong - this insatiable anthology isimpossible to put down, and even more difficult to forget.From some of the most celebrated authors writing in thisspace, this must-have collection will keep you awake at nightand inhabit your darkest dreams. Stories from bestselling authors Melinda Salisbury, Cynthia Murphy,Kathryn Foxfield and Louie Stowell (and many more).Co-curated by Amy McCaw and Mia Kuzniar, this anthology has astory for every reader out there. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Wednesday,and all things scary! Featuring stories from: Amy McCaw, Maria Kuzniar,Kat Dunn, Kat Ellis, Rachel Faturoti, Kathryn Foxfield, Dawn Kurtagich,Amy McCulloch, Cynthia Murphy, Melinda Salisbury, Louie Stowell,Rosie Talbot, Mary Watson.

'The middle grade book everyone's going to be obsessed with this summer' Louie Stowell, author of LokiFor fans of ONWARD and A Monster Calls, this is an unmissable illustrated story about grief and love for young readers 9 and up.Sadé has always loved escaping to her imaginary, rainbow-bright world. When her mum dies, the colours in her mind fade like old jeans, and her shadow beasts appear: Tiger with black claws, Hen with cracked feathers, Fox with giant hind legs and Lion with piercing blue eyes. The shadow beasts are trouble. They follow Sadé to school and cause chaos wherever they go. Then Sadé joins a grief support group to work through her emotions, and slowly her beasts retreat. But just as it's her turn to perform her poetry at the school talent show, they're back, larger and stronger than ever ... can Sadé find the words to remember her mum in her own unique way, and banish her shadow beasts for good?'A real ode to the power of creativity...' L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency

Divided by time, united by hope . . . can the past change their future?From the acclaimed author of Sadé and her Shadow Beasts comes a novel about a family dealing with the threat of eviction and a boy from the past who might be able to help. Perfect for fans of A Kind of Spark.WINNER at the Phoenix Book Awards 2024!WINNER at the Sheffield Book Awards 2024!Isaiah always has an easy smile and smart answer for his teachers. He's good at fixing things and making people happy. But ever since Mum left and Dad got ill, it's been getting harder to keep all that up. To not let his friends know they're struggling. To keep believing things will get better . . .Then Isaiah meets the boy in the smoke, a boy he connects with through a forgotten fireplace in his tower block. A boy from the past with a mystery to solve, who desperately needs Isaiah's help.Can Isaiah change Jacob's life for the better? And in doing so, maybe can he change his own?An uplifting story about friendship and resilience, courage and hope . . .

Kamaria loves nature but can a thirteen-year-old dreamer really make a difference? This summer, her life will change forever when she discovers extraordinary mythical creatures who need her help ... A story of family, secrets and nature in peril for readers who love to be inspired.'A heartfelt, fantastical eco-quest' GuardianThirteen-year-old Kamaria lives for nature and dreams of attending an eco-camp abroad. But Kamaria's overprotective parents worry about exploring in her hometown, so how likely is that? Then summer is turned upside down by a visiting cousin who isn't shy about bending the rules ...When strange mythical creatures appear to Kamaria, desperately seeking her help, she knows she must find a safe haven for them. Can the cousins put aside their differences to help each other do what they love? And will Kamaria find her voice to make a change?An empowering heartfelt love-letter to the natural world, inspiring everyone to believe in being the change they seek. You can make a difference!

A kick-ass graphic novel about an all-Black female pop-punk band and the epic battle they face at Clash of the Bands. For fans of Heartstopper and Josie and the Pussycats! Packed with humour and strong female attitude as four Black teens demand their spotlight.Girl power with a modern twist... warning, this book may inspire readers to pick up a guitar and belt out their favourite angsty tune - The Irish ExaminerBand founder, Jada has always dreamed of tearing up the music industry rules - she'll fight anyone or anything who says otherwise. So when auditions open for Clash of the Bands, she forms Black Dolls. Influencer Sassy is lead vocals; Silvee's a killer bassist; Dina, an ex-child star who hates the cameras is on guitar, and Jada, self-proclaimed rhythm legend is on drums and vocals.But band life is continual drama and everyone's got their secrets. Black Dolls battle each other, overbearing families, identity questions and media exploitation, trying to keep their dream alive.Can Black Dolls overcome their differences and take the world by storm? Or will they crash and burn before they skyrocket . . .For fans of heartfelt graphic novels and the kick-ass rock of We Are Lady Parts!