Federica Frenna – illustratör

Humor and heart shine in this middle-grade fantasy about a girl who attends a boarding school to learn how to use music to create magic, perfect for fans of Nevermoor and the School for Good and Evil series.

This illustrated chapter book retells the classic Aesop’s fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf. This entertaining fiction book will engage advancing readers while supporting their journey to independent reading. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students’ natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.

“Zohra is such an exciting storyteller - I was held spellbound throughout." Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky SongSet in a lavish world of sorceresses, alchemists, jinn and flying carpets, this spine-tingling middle-grade book is perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Sophie Anderson.Confined to a besieged Settlement, Yara longs to free her mother from the alchemists in the City of Zehaira. When Yara receives a message from her mother to find the hidden residence of the Grand High Sorceress, it sets her on a different path.Yara and her friends set off on an adventure to find her mother’s home, and to seek out a secret magic that her mother was working on – magic so powerful that it could defeat the alchemists once and for all. But the wicked alchemist Omair Firaaz is on her trail and will stop at nothing to gain the power himself…Can Yara and her friends find the magic that could be the answer to everything … before it destroys them all?From the author of the Waterstone’s Children’s Book of the Month The Kingdom Over the Sea, comes a gorgeous, lyrical adventure about family and finding where you belong.Praise for The City Beyond the Stars:“A thrilling, captivating adventure just as fun and magical as the original. Storytelling at its best.” – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear"The book shines with magic and the power of storytelling. Spellbinding." – Zillah Bethell, author of The Song Walker"Lyrical, magical and captivating - Zohra Nabi is the ultimate story sorcerer." – Laura Noakes, Cosima Unfortunate Steals A Star"Vivid worldbuilding. A brilliant fantasy that children will devour." – Nazima Pathan, author of Dream Hunters"A rare jewel, deftly plotted with thrilling twists and tension - flawless storytelling." – Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress"I adored every second I spent with this book and I can't wait to read it again." – Jacob North, author of The Ice Apprentices  Praise for The Kingdom Over the Sea:“Enchanting, immersive and beautifully imagined. Once I’d finished, I couldn’t stop dreaming of this magnificent magical world.” A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief“Spellbinding storytelling - lyrical, heartfelt, and glittering with possibilities.” Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs“Intricately-woven and wholly authentic.” Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars“A glorious debut brimming with magic and warmth. The Kingdom Over The Sea dazzled me every time I turned the page.” – Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers

“Zohra is such an exciting storyteller - I was held spellbound throughout." Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky SongSet in a lavish world of sorceresses, alchemists, jinn and flying carpets, this spine-tingling middle-grade book is perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Sophie Anderson. Confined to a besieged Settlement, Yara longs to free her mother from the alchemists in the City of Zehaira. When Yara receives a message from her mother to find the hidden residence of the Grand High Sorceress, it sets her on a different path. Yara and her friends set off on an adventure to find her mother’s home, and to seek out a secret magic that her mother was working on – magic so powerful that it could defeat the alchemists once and for all. But the wicked alchemist Omair Firaaz is on her trail and will stop at nothing to gain the power himself… Can Yara and her friends find the magic that could be the answer to everything … before it destroys them all?From the author of the Waterstone’s Children’s Book of the Month The Kingdom Over the Sea, comes a gorgeous, lyrical adventure about family and finding where you belong.Praise for The City Beyond the Stars:“A thrilling, captivating adventure just as fun and magical as the original. Storytelling at its best.” – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear"The book shines with magic and the power of storytelling. Spellbinding." – Zillah Bethell, author of The Song Walker"Lyrical, magical and captivating - Zohra Nabi is the ultimate story sorcerer." – Laura Noakes, Cosima Unfortunate Steals A Star"Vivid worldbuilding. A brilliant fantasy that children will devour." – Nazima Pathan, author of Dream Hunters"A rare jewel, deftly plotted with thrilling twists and tension - flawless storytelling." – Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress"I adored every second I spent with this book and I can't wait to read it again." – Jacob North, author of The Ice Apprentices  Praise for The Kingdom Over the Sea:“Enchanting, immersive and beautifully imagined. Once I’d finished, I couldn’t stop dreaming of this magnificent magical world.” A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief“Spellbinding storytelling - lyrical, heartfelt, and glittering with possibilities.” Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs“Intricately-woven and wholly authentic.” Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars“A glorious debut brimming with magic and warmth. The Kingdom Over The Sea dazzled me every time I turned the page.” – Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers

'';Zohra is such an exciting storyteller - I was held spellbound throughout.''; Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky SongSet in a lavish world of sorceresses, alchemists, jinn and flying carpets, this spine-tingling middle-grade book is perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Sophie Anderson. Confined to a besieged Settlement, Yara longs to free her mother from the alchemists in the City of Zehaira. When Yara receives a message from her mother to find the hidden residence of the Grand High Sorceress, it sets her on a different path. Yara and her friends set off on an adventure to find her mother''s home, and to seek out a secret magic that her mother was working on magic so powerful that it could defeat the alchemists once and for all. But the wicked alchemist Omair Firaaz is on her trail and will stop at nothing to gain the power himself Can Yara and her friends find the magic that could be the answer to everything before it destroys them all?From the author of the Waterstone''s Children''s Book of the Month The Kingdom Over the Seacomes a gorgeous, lyrical adventure about family and finding where you belong.Praise for The City Beyond the Stars:'';A thrilling, captivating adventure just as fun and magical as the original. Storytelling at its best.'' Hannah Gold,author ofThe Last BearThe book shines with magic and the power of storytelling. Spellbinding. Zillah Bethell, author of The Song WalkerLyrical, magical and captivating - Zohra Nabi is the ultimate story sorcerer. Laura Noakes, Cosima Unfortunate Steals A StarVivid worldbuilding. A brilliant fantasy that children will devour. Nazima Pathan, author of Dream HuntersA rare jewel, deftly plotted with thrilling twists and tension - flawless storytelling. Sarah Driver, author of The HuntressI adored every second I spent with this book and I cant wait to read it again. Jacob North, author of The Ice Apprentices Praise for The Kingdom Over the Sea:'';Enchanting, immersive and beautifully imagined. Once I''d finished, I couldn''t stop dreaming of this magnificent magical world.'' A.F. Steadman, author ofSkandar and the Unicorn Thief '';Spellbinding storytelling - lyrical, heartfelt, and glittering with possibilities.'' Sophie Anderson,author ofThe House with Chicken Legs'';Intricately-woven and wholly authentic.'' Aisha Bushby, author ofA Pocketful of Stars'';A glorious debut brimming with magic and warmth. The Kingdom Over The Sea dazzled me every time I turned the page.'' Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers

The captivating sequel to The Kingdom Over the Sea—which is “perfect for fans of Philip Pullman and Tahereh Mafi” (Booklist)—follows Yara and her friends as they change the fate of the kingdom and their magic forever.Yara may have stopped the magical plague spreading its way through her new home, but to do so, she had to leave her mother in the hands of the sinister alchemists. Now Yara longs to return to Zehaira and free her mother from her prison. Yet when her mother’s familiar arrives, close to death and bearing a message, Yara must put aside her plans to rescue her and instead set off with her friends to the official residence of the Grand High Sorceress, convinced it holds magic powerful enough to defeat the alchemists. After a treacherous journey, Yara finds her mother’s house, and in it, a girl claiming to be the daughter of the Grand High Sorceress—a sister Yara didn’t know she had. Meanwhile, the alchemists are circling ever closer, and the magic that Yara’s mother was working threatens the foundations of their world. Yara is unsure if her newfound sister can be trusted, but she is going to need all the help she can get if she wants to save their mother and take back Zehaira from the alchemists’ rule.

'A cosy whodunnit set in a magical hotel' The Times Children's Book of the Week (21 March 2026)'The most bewitching murder mystery I've ever read!' SOPHIE ANDERSON, author of THE HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGSWelcome to Hotel Marvelo - a luxury retreat for magic-makers!Hotel Marvelo is famous for allowing all magical beings a place to relax, rest and recover in safety. Until, that is, the wizard Henry Gravelaxe, is discovered dead in the spa. But who is the murderer?As soon as his parents are blamed, Finnian Marvelo knows that he must do everything he can to clear their names. Together with his siblings Juniper and Teddy, Finnian sets about using his exhaustive knowledge of the hotel to interview the guests and hunt for clues to reveal the truth.But it soon becomes clear that not even Finnian knew everything there is to know about the hotel - and more than one of their guests is hiding something.Could the murderer be:Miss Romunculus, the alchemist?Gruffydd, the water sprite?Cornelius Ashwand, the sorceror?To make matters even harder, their new guardian Mrs Weatherly, is determined that they should stop investigating and focus on their studies. But with the clock ticking, the pressure is on to solve the murder before time runs out!

A FANTASTICAL AND FUN MURDER MYSTERY FOR CHILDREN, PERFECT FOR FANS OF ROBIN STEVENS AND THE SWIFTS.Welcome to Hotel Marvelo - a luxury retreat for magic-makers!Hotel Marvelo is famous for allowing all magical beings a place to relax, rest and recover in safety. Until, that is, the wizard Henry Gravelaxe, is discovered dead in the spa. But who is the murderer?As soon as his parents are blamed, Finnian Marvelo knows that he must do everything he can to clear their names. Together with his siblings Juniper and Teddy, Finnian sets out to hunt for clues to reveal the truth.But it soon becomes clear that not even Finnian knew everything there is to know about the hotel - and more than one of their guests is hiding something. The pressure is on to solve the murder before time runs out!

Gemeinsam mit dem Meister der Detektive spannende und knifflige Rätsel lösen.In insgesamt vier Fällen, muss Sherlock Holmes geholfen werden, den Tätern auf die Spur zu kommen:- Wer hat einen wertvollen Rubin im Kirschkuchen versteckt?- Starb der Earl von Monthaven am Fluch des Glücklosen Pharaos?- Was steckt hinter dem leuchtenden Gespenst im Haus Traymar?- Warum ist Lord Fitzgibbon nach einem Zaubertrick spurlos verschwunden?Die liebevollen und detaillierten Illustrationen, lassen einen in die Welt von Sherlock Holmes eintauchen. Rätseln und Kombinieren und mithilfe der illustrierten Beweismitteln der Wahrheit ein Stück näher kommen.Die Auflösungen sind zum Ende jedes Falls in Spiegelschrift gegeben.

Gemeinsam mit dem Meister der Detektive spannende und knifflige Rätsel lösen.In insgesamt vier Fällen, muss Sherlock Holmes geholfen werden, den Tätern auf die Spur zu kommen:- Wer hat einen wertvollen Rubin im Kirschkuchen versteckt?- Starb der Earl von Monthaven am Fluch des Glücklosen Pharaos?- Was steckt hinter dem leuchtenden Gespenst im Haus Traymar?- Warum ist Lord Fitzgibbon nach einem Zaubertrick spurlos verschwunden?Die liebevollen und detaillierten Illustrationen, lassen einen in die Welt von Sherlock Holmes eintauchen. Rätseln und Kombinieren und mithilfe der illustrierten Beweismitteln der Wahrheit ein Stück näher kommen.Die Auflösungen sind zum Ende jedes Falls in Spiegelschrift gegeben.

Gemeinsam mit dem Meister der Detektive spannende und knifflige Rätsel lösen.In insgesamt vier Fällen, muss Sherlock Holmes geholfen werden, den Tätern auf die Spur zu kommen:- Wer ist für die Entführung des preisgekrönten Hundes Pebbles verantwortlich?- Ist die Galerie von Raymond DeQuincy das Opfer von Kunsträubern?- Warum leidet der Lehrling von Samuel Barker an einer Vergiftung?- Wem gehört der abgetrennte Finger mit Siegelring?Die liebevollen und detaillierten Illustrationen, lassen einen in die Welt von Sherlock Holmes eintauchen. Rätseln und Kombinieren und mithilfe der illustrierten Beweismitteln der Wahrheit ein Stück näher kommen.Die Auflösungen sind zum Ende jedes Falls in Spiegelschrift gegeben.

This illustrated Spanish chapter book retells the classic Aesop’s fable, “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” This entertaining fiction book will engage advancing readers while supporting their journey to independent reading. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students’ natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success. This fiction book is written in Spanish.

Expanding your child’s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In Salima Alikhan’s “It’s About Time”, eight-year-old Yuri’s mother wants to share her culture with her daughter. When she and her mother argue about it, something strange happens. She finds herself in a new place and in a different time! Learn more about 1980’s Seoul, Korea, in this time-traveling tale your child will love. Includes ‘Book Club’ literacy and comprehension questions. This fiction book is written in Spanish.

Humor and heart shine in this middle-grade fantasy about a girl who attends a boarding school to learn how to use music to create magic, perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The School for Good and Evil series.