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The horse arrives in the storm, when Merryn needshim most ... THE PERFECT GIFT FOR READERS AGED 9 AND UP 'Tender and poignant, with dynamic blue-and-white illustrations,it’s a gorgeous, hopeful story for 9+.' THEGUARDIANThe horse arrives in the storm, when Merryn needs him most, followingthe loss of her father. Sorrel is a dreamlike creature, seeminglymade from the woods and the sea. Perhaps she wished himinto existence.He becomes her friend and confidant. Throughout the summer andautumn, they ride and play, but as Christmas approaches, it willrequire all of Merryn’s new-found strength to help her mumand her sisters heal too. A perfect gift for readers aged 9 and up; all the makingsof a modern classic.Stunningly presented: a fully illustrated, beautifuljacketed hardback with blue ink interior printingExplores themes of grief, family and healing in an accessibleway for young readers.For readers of Charlie Mackesy's The Boy, theMole, the Fox and the Horse, or Jackie Morris and Robert MacFarlane's TheLost Words and The Lost Spells

A scorching debut and pyschological thriller, perfectfor fans of Black Mirror.Since her mother's death, fifteen-year-old Jem has kept a secret.When her eyes meet someone else's, a number pops into her head- the date on which they will die.Knowing that nothing lasts forever, Jem avoids relationships,but when she meets a boy called Spider, and they plan a day out together,her life takes a new twist and turn. Waiting for the LondonEye, she sees everyone in the queue has the same number - somethingterrible is going to happen. Over 1,000,000 copies sold worldwide. ‘First-time author Rachel Ward is certainly one to watch.But I’d avoid eye-contact if I were you.’PHILIP ARDAGH, THE GUARDIAN'Even the idea of this book gave me chills! How would youlike to know someone’s fate just by looking in their eyes?Creepy and original!’ R. L. STINE

A brilliantly chocolatey adventure for readers 7 andup! 'With an excellent cast of characters, laugh-out-loud moments,and witty and sharp observations, this is a great choicefor fans of Dahl' THE GUARDIAN'A funny choccy caper that will have you laughing out loud!'WRD MAGAZINE'This wonderful Roald Dahlian adventure presents an assortmentbox of hilarious and eccentric characters that will be devouredby little chocolate lovers everywhere.' SOUTH WALESEVENING POSTJelly and her family live in Chompton-on-de-Lyte, where everyoneloves a Chocablocka bar or two - so when the end of chocolateis announced, she can't believe it.Determined to investigate, Jelly and her gran follow a trail ofclues to a posh chocolate shop and its owner, the pompous GaribaldiChocolati. Gari's suspiciously smug, despite his failing businessand yucky chocolate.Is it really the chocopocalypse, or is there a chocoplotafoot? An exciting, laugh-out-loud funny adventure for childrenaged 7 and up Readers will relish the terrifying premise: what ifall chocolate was to disappear?Features illustrations by Lalalimola Stars a truly ghastly villain - think evil mastermindmeets Willy Wonka! - and a down-to-earth heroine with a sidekickgrandma

From the author of the bestselling THE GIRL OF INK &STARS comes a moving, enthralling and heartbreaking tale of findingyour way home ...WINNER OF THE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONYOUNG QUILLS AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOKAWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETERBOOK AWARD'The Island at the End of Everything is such a fiercelykind and generous book, and so finely-wrought and so fullof light ... brilliant.' KATHERINE RUNDELL'Kiran Millwood Hargrave is the new big gun in children’sfiction ... This is an enchanting book by a writer who fullydeserves the fuss that’s being made of her.' TELEGRAPH'Beautiful' FRANCES HARDINGEAmihan lives on Culion Island, where some of the inhabitants –including her mother – have leprosy.Ami loves her home – with its blue seas and lush forests,Culion is all she has ever known. But the arrival of maliciousgovernment official Mr Zamora changes her world forever: islandersuntouched by sickness are forced to leave.Banished across the sea, she's desperate to return, and findsa strange and fragile hope in a colony of butterflies. Can they leadher home before it's too late? The fourth children’s novel by Times numberone bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave, winner of theWaterstones Children’s Book Prize and the British Book AwardsChildren’s Book of the YearFrom the author of A Secret of Birds & Bone,The Way Past Winter, Julia and the Shark andThe Mercies – chosen for the Richard & JudyBook Club An irresistibly poetic, bittersweet and heartbreakingtale of a girl finding her way back to her mother

The critically-acclaimed first novel from historicalfiction star Lucy Strange - a perfect gift for readers aged 9 andup. CHOSEN AS ONE OF AMAZON.COM'S BEST MIDDLE-GRADE BOOKSOF 2017CHOSEN IN THE TELEGRAPH'S TOP 10 BOOKS OF 2016'Perfect in so many ways.' EMMA CARROLL'Tender, funny, devastating and just about word perfect.'NATASHA FARRANT, winner of the Costa Book Award'Outstanding' THE BOOKSELLER1919. Mama is ill. Father has taken a job abroad. Nanny Jane istoo busy to pay any attention to Henrietta and the things she sees– or thinks she sees – in the shadows of their newhome, Hope House.All alone, with only stories for company, Henry discovers thatHope House is full of strange secrets: a forgotten attic, ghostlyfigures, mysterious firelight that flickers in the trees beyondthe garden.One night she ventures into the darkness of Nightingale Wood.What she finds there will change her whole world ... A beautifully told debut with a classic feel, incorporatingthemes of family, loss and childhood loneliness. Ideal for fans of Emma Carroll and Hilary McKay.A perfect gift for readers aged 9 and up.

A captivating tale of love, identity and redefining whoyou are from New York Times bestselling authorAlyssa Sheinmel. 'It's hard to be unique in a genre as broad as YA and in fictionin general, but Faceless truly stands out ...an absolute gem.' THE MILE LONG BOOKSHELF'Faceless is a book you have to read'MUCH LOVED BOOKS'Sheinmel's writing is absolutely exquisite ... I can't recommendthis book strongly enough.' THE BOOKBAGHow do you live your life when you can't even recogniseyourself?When Maisie is struck by lightning, her face is partially destroyed.She's lucky enough to get a face transplant, but how do you liveyour life when you can't even recognize yourself any more? Shewas a runner, a girlfriend, a good student ... a normal girl. Now,after a single freak accident, all that has changed.As Maisie discovers how much her looks did and didn't shape herrelationship to the world, she has to redefine her own identity,and figure out what 'lucky' really means. From New York Times bestselling author AlyssaSheinmel comes an emotionally gripping YA novel A highly-acclaimed, beautifully written story perfectfor teenage readersWonder for a teen audience; perfect for fansof The Perks of Being a Wallflower and They Both Dieat the End

A rip-roaring historical adventure set at the time ofthe Guy Fawkes' Gunpowder Plot – winner of the HistoricalAssociation Young Quills Award!' ... a wonderfully explosive adventure set in the turbulentyear of the gunpowder plot in Black Powder with impossiblydivided loyalties.' JULIA GOLDING, AUTHOR OF THEDIAMOND OF DRURY LANE'With its constant reversals and twists and turns, Tom's storyis almost as complex as the pliot and counter-plot of the GunpowderTreason itself ... The writing is lively and the pace neverflags.' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETYEngland, 1605: 12-year-old Tom must savehis father from hanging.He falls in with a mysterious stranger – the Falcon –who promises to help him in exchange for his service.But on the long journey to London, Tom discovers the Falcon’strue mission – and a plot to blow up Parliament withbarrels of black powder.Tom faces a terrible decision: secure his father’s release,or stop the assassination of the king … A rip-roaring, action-packed life-and-death quest, packedwith history and adventureSet at the time of the Gunpowder Plot and featuring GuyFawkes – perfect for Bonfire Night and beyondIdeal for readers aged nine and up Check out more historical adventures by Ally Sherrick:THE BURIED CROWN, VITA AND THE GLADIATOR and THE QUEEN'S FOOL

A dazzling mystery from the bestselling author of theMysterious Benedict Society, now a major TV series on Disney+! 'A timeless fantasy ... a stretching and satisfying read'THE GUARDIAN'Full of great excitement and wonderful invention' THENEW YORK TIMES'This captivating page-turner, with layers of secrecy andintrigue, is a compelling read' BOOKTRUSTWhen Reuben discovers an old pocket watch, he soon realizes itholds an incredible power: it can turn you invisible for fifteenminutes.He can't resist the lure of disappearance: for a time, he canvanish from the despotic regime of New Umbra. But the watch's poweris even more extraordinary than he imagines.Soon, he's on the run from New Umbra's ruler, The Smoke, who'sdetermined to possess it for himself ...  A dazzling new story from Trenton Lee Stewart, authorof the New York Times bestselling Mysterious BenedictSociety series – now on Disney+Fantastical elements and a truly original setting formthe backdrop for this twisty-turny mysteryIncludes quirky interiors illustrations

From the bestselling author of THE SECRET OF NIGHTINGALEWOOD comes an exciting WW2 mystery entwined with magic and myth,shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. 'A beautiful story.' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE,author of The Girl of Ink & Stars'[A] mesmerising second novel' THE TELEGRAPH'A poignant and uplifting tale packed with adventure, atmosphereand intriguing characters.' MAIL ON SUNDAYEngland is at war.Growing up in a lighthouse, Pet's world has been one of storms,secret tunnels and stories about sea monsters. But now the clifftopsare a terrifying battleground, and her family is torn apart.This is the story of a girl who is small, afraid and unnoticed.A girl who freezes with fear at the enemy planes ripping throughthe skies overhead. A girl who is somehow destined to become partof the strange, ancient legend of the Daughters of Stone ... The highly-anticipated second novel by Lucy Strange,author of the bestselling The Secret of Nightingale Woodand The Ghost of Gosswater. A haunting wartime tale about a girl who lives in a lighthouse,woven through with an unforgettable legend.Winner of the Historical Association Young Quills Award2021 and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize2020.

What ghostly secrets lie hidden within the walls of GosswaterHall? A thrillingly Gothic tale fromthe Waterstones Book Prize-shortlisted author of Sisters ofthe Lost Marsh. 'Storytelling at its very best' Kiran MillwoodHargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK & STARS'Family secrets, a ghost girl and a forbidding manor housethat goes up in smoke ... You can't help rooting for Agatha in thisspooky, addictive tale' THE TIMES'Eerie, shimmering, unputdownable' HILARY MCKAY,winner of the Costa Book AwardThe Lake District, 1899The Earl is dead and cruel Cousin Clarence has inherited everything.Twelve-year-old Lady Agatha Asquith is cast out of Gosswater Hallto live in a tiny, tumbledown cottage with a stranger who claimsto be her father.Aggie is determined to discover her real identity, but she isnot alone on her quest for the truth.On the last day of the year, when the clock strikes midnight,a mysterious girl of light creeps through the crack in time; shewill not rest until the dark, terrible secrets of the past have beenrevealed ... The third novel by acclaimed bestselling author LucyStrange, author of The Secret of Nightingale Wood and OurCastle by the SeaA thrilling gothic adventure for young readers aged 9and upFor fans of Emma Carroll and Frances Hardinge Follows strong-willed heroine Agatha Gosswater as sheuntangles the dark mystery of her own past, with the backdrop ofthe eerie Gosswater Lake

From acclaimed author Dan Smith comes a page-turning,atmospheric ghost story packed full of adventure and heart ... 'What a story ... absolutely gripping' EMMA CARROLL'An enchanting, beautifully crafted wartime tale'ALLYSHERRICKMalaya, 1942. Nisha's home is destroyed by warand she and her mother, Amma, flee to her father's ancestral housein England, perched on a cliff top on the cold Northern coast.When Amma falls gravely ill, Nisha is left to face her formidablegrandmother alone. Grandmother's rules are countless, and herAnglo-Indian granddaughter is even forbidden from climbing the oldweeping tree.But when a ghost child beckons Nisha to sit under its boughs,and promises her Amma's life in return for three truths, its pullproves irresistible ... A thrilling historical ghost story; full of adventure,grief, guilt, forgiveness and belongingA fresh angle on a wartime story: the prejudice Nishafaces as a refugee feels particularly relevant todayPerfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Emma Carroll Praise for Dan Smith:'Action, adventure, wolves, snow ... this story has EVERYTHING.I devoured it so quickly I need to read it again.'EMMA CARROLL on She Wolf'This book grabbed me from page one - highly recommended'HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY on My Friend the Enemy

A magical, thrilling pirate adventure: fun, fantasticaland totally unputdownable!'[A] magical tale of pirates, magic and high adventure!'DAN SMITH'Non-stop adventure, loved all the magic lurking beneath thesea.' NICKI THORNTONTiggy has always had the ocean in her blood - and lately, she'sbeen dreaming of mermaids - but she's a high-born girl on the Isleof Fortune, forced to wear dresses, attend balls and (worst ofall) comb her wild curls.But then the Pirate King strikes, wielding deadly turquoise magic,and Tiggy's younger brother is stolen - along with every boyon the island.Tiggy knows it is time to claim her destiny, take to the highseas and rescue the boys of Fortune ... A spellbinding, hugely exciting pirate adventure: fun,feminist, classic in feel and totally unputdownable.Perfect for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean! Oli is co-founder and executive producer at Blue Zoo,a BAFTA-winning film animation company - bringing a brilliantlycinematic and visual feel to Antigua de Fortune.

A hilarious adventure from the author of the bestsellingWho Let the Gods Out? series!SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2021'Twists, turns, spies and surprises. What more do you want?Tears? Laughter? Maz Evans delivers them all.' FRANKCOTTRELL BOYCE'Vi Spy: Licence to Chill is brilliant – knockabout,laugh-a-minute, heartfelt fun' ROSS MONTGOMERY'Wildly hilarious' THE GUARDIANDivorce is tough for any kid. But when – like Vi's parents– your mum is ex-secret service and your dad is a retiredbad guy, 'till death do us part' takes on a whole new meaning.And with her parents' focus on each other, the real super-villainsare having a field day. To save her family – and the world– from evil domination, Vi must turn spy ... The first book in a brand new middle-grade comedy adventureseries by the author of the Who Let the Gods Out?series; book 1 shortlisted for the Waterstones Book Prize in 2018.   A laugh-out-loud funny, high-octane spy story perfectfor readers aged 8 and up.   Perfectly combines humour and heart: addresses the realitiesof being caught between divorcing parents.  Praise for the WHO LET THE GODS OUT? series:'I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I thinkyou're all going to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS'One of the funniest new voices in children's literature.The laughs come thick and fast' DAVID SOLOMONS'[A] relentlessly witty, fast-paced middle grade adventure'M.G. LEONARD

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Childrenmeets Lord of the Flies in this spooky, gothic story forreaders 10+.'A mesmerising other-worldly story that got deep under myskin – I couldn’t put it down.' JASBINDERBILAN, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird'Dark, tense and intoxicating ... Seriously exciting.' LUCYSTRANGE, author of The Ghost of GosswaterA new boy arrives at the Ash House. He can't remember his name- or why he's been sent there. Given the name Sol, andtroubled by a mystery pain that no medicine can cure, he joinsthe gang of children living in the shadows of the secretive house.Soon, however, there's more for him to face: the darkness thatdescends with the arrival of the Doctor ...   A timeless, multi-layered debut for ages 10+; perfectfor fans of Ransom Riggs's Miss Peregrine's Home for PeculiarChildren, Jack Mackay's Gloam or Patrick Ness's AMonster Calls. Truly unique and original storytelling, with touchesof magical realism and dystopia.Features stunning artwork by Olia Muza.

Dark academia meets Gothic vibes, perfect for fans ofPhilip Pullman and shortlisted for the Waterstones Book Prize 2023.'A dark, clever, enthralling fantasy' THEGUARDIAN'This is a book to escape into' THE IRISHTIMES'[Walker] has drawn a vivid magic-ravaged world' SFXSince the world fell sick with fantastical illnesses, sistersPayton and Ani have grown up in the hospital of King Jude’s.Payton wants to be a methic like her father, working on a curefor her mother’s sleeping fever. Ani, however, thinks theremedy for all illness might be found in the green wilderness beyondthe hospital walls.When Ani stumbles upon an imprisoned boy who turns everythinghe touches to gold, her world is turned upside-down. The girls findthemselves outside the hospital for the first time, a dark mysteryunravelling ... The first teen novel from Angharad Walker, author ofcritically-acclaimed The Ash HouseAngharad’s writing evokes the clever, unique world-buildingand philosophical themes of Pullman’s HisDark Materials while remaining startlingly originalThe story follows two sisters in a London-inspired cityfull of fantastical illness and sprawling, gothic hospitals wheredark secrets linger beneath the surfacePerfect autumnal reading   Praise for THE ASH HOUSE:'An unexpected – and pleasing – combination ofpropitious and disquieting.' KIRKUS REVIEWS'Walker’s immersive story slowly reveals its secrets,using tension as a lever to tip the reader deep into the Ash House’smysteries.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'The book has allegorical chill that settles slowly, likedamp seeping in . . . leaving readers with a feeling ofambiguous unease that may stir for a long time in the backof their minds like the after-effects of a nightmare.' THEWALL STREET JOURNAL

The edge-of-your-seat YA thriller you've been lookingfor ...'What a debut. So tense – and it didn't lead where Ithought it was going.' SUE WALLMAN, author of YOURTURN TO DIE'Frankenstein meets Heathers. Bonnie andClyde for the digital age, Every Line of You is a grippingthriller about the power of AI and a fresh twist on the intensityof first love.' AMY MCCAW, author of MINA AND THEUNDEAD'Big issues are explored in this thrilling,high-concept page-turner that I devoured in two sittings.'PAULA RAWSTHORNE, author of SHELLLydia has been creating her AI, Henry, for years – sincebefore her little brother died in the accident that haunts her nightmares;since before her dad walked out, leaving her and Mum painfullyalone; since before her best friend turned into her worstenemy.Now, Henry is strong, clever, loving and scarily capable: Lydia'sbuilt herself the perfect boyfriend in a hard-drive filled withlines of code.But what is Henry really – and how far is he willingto go to be everything Lydia desires? EVERY LINE OF YOU's twist after twist will have everyonetalking about Lydia and Henry's complex Bonnie-and-Clyde relationshipElements of thriller, psychological drama and love: Hermeets Girl, Interrupted with hints of BlackMirrorThis dark, modern twist on young love explores the complexityand scope of artificial intelligence while also examiningbigger themes of humanity, revenge, grief, love and forgiveness

From acclaimed nature writer and author of By Ash,Oak and Thorn Melissa Harrison comes a cosy autumnal read,perfect for curling up by the fire with! PRAISE FOR BY ASH, OAK AND THORN:'Timely and magical, it will open the young reader'seyes to the wonders of the natural world.' NATASHAFARRANT'Each page brims with the wonderof our natural world, so much to learn but all a sheer delight.'PIERS TORDAYAs autumn arrives, Moss, Sorrel, Burnet and Dormer decide to returnhome to Ash Row to unravel a riddle that might explain whytheir kind are fading from the Wild World.When you're only one-hand high, it's a journey filled with bothdanger and delight: golden leaves, shiny conkers and the brightestof berries, but also storms and the first frost of winter.They have friendship, good sense and humour on their side, butwill it be enough to secure a future for the Hidden Folk? Or willthey need to go further, and find a way to work with the most unreliableof creatures ... humans?A tale of disappearingwilderness that couldn't be more relevant in today'senvironmental crisis, brought to life for children by three tiny,funny, eternal beings – the hidden folk. From acclaimed nature writer and literary fiction novelist,Melissa HarrisonSet in the same world as By Ash, Oak and Thorn;cosy, whimsical and charming, with shades of The BorrowersMelissa Harrison has been shortlisted for the Costa BookAward and longlisted for the Baileys PrizeBy Ash, Oak and Thorn was chosen as one of Countryfile'sbest books of 2021

A stunning edition of Kevin Brooks' celebrated novel- a truly original, powerful and emotional story from the authorof The Bunker Diary!' ... will keep you gripped.' The Observer"... a cult novel." Independent"An immensely clever murder mystery." LiteraryReviewMartyn hated his dad, but he never meant for him to die. And nowhe has to tell the police what happened ... or hide the body.Simple, right? Not quite.One story leads to another. Secrets and lies become darker andcrazier. And then everything shatters. Life is never easy, but deathis even harder ... A stunning reissue of the Branford Boase-winning novelfrom Kevin Brooks, author of The Bunker Diary; alsoshortlisted for the CILIPCarnegie Medal.Published in over 20 countries and over 250,000 copiessold worldwide!

A twisty-turny shadowy mystery from highly-acclaimedand Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author Lucy Strange. Abandoned at a boarding school on a bleak and remote Scottishisland, Faye discovers that she and the other pupils have been sentthere for doing something wicked. But what is it that Faye hasdone?She might be bold enough to explore the prison-like island buthas she the courage to face a secret deep within herself?A stunning new tale from the Queen of Gothic, Lucy Strange– author of The Secret of Nightingale Wood, Sistersof the Lost Marsh, The Ghost of Gosswater andthe Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Our Castle by the Sea A masterful blend of thrilling Gothic mystery, a touchof magical realism and stunning writing, all wrapped up in a twisty-turnyplotPerfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Emma CarrollLonglisted for The Highland Book Prize 2024  PRAISE FOR THE ISLAND AT THE EDGE OF NIGHT:‘A gripping tale, as gritty and gothic as it is otherworldlyand luminous. Nobody does it like Strange.’ NICHOLASBOWLING‘Dazzling, endearing, unputdownable, green-magical.A gorgeous book.’ HILARY MCKAY‘Absolutely superb! Unputdownable. From its grippingdrama to its breathtaking beauty, I loved every word.’ELOISE WILLIAMS

From the author of the Costa Award-winning Asha &the Spirit Bird and Tamarind & the Star of Ishtacomes a atmospheric, magical adventure with a stunning twist...'A magical stormy adventure' THE TIMES'A gem for readers of eight-plus' THE GUARDIAN'A deliciously addictive, one-sitting type of read' NIZRANAFAROOK, AUTHOR OF THE GIRL WHO STOLE AN ELEPHANT'A beautiful weaving of myth and magic ... Simply stunning'ZILLAH BETHELL, AUTHOR OF THE SHARK CALLERAarti has lived on the island with Aunt for as long as she canremember.Like the weather, Aunt rules her world withrare warmth. Aarti's only comforts are a book of Indian myths fullof blue gods, a fox's friendship, and a toy rabbit she finds ina locked room. Then, she learns Aunt has been feedingher lies. Fate intervenes when a half-drowned boy washes up onthe beach. With his help, Aarti hopes to remember who she reallyis ... and perhaps find a way home. The mesmerising third novel from one of the most excitingwriters of middle-grade fictionJasbinder is the author of the Costa Book Award-winningAsha & the Spirit Bird and Indie Book Award-winningTamarind & the Star of IshtaThemes of identity, faith and belonging with a stunningtwist in an evocative and remote Scottish island setting

From the author of The Last Chance Hotel comesan exciting fantastical mystery series - think Harry Potter meetsAgatha Christie!'Blending magical adventure with Golden Age crime mystery,this delightfully atmospheric spin-off from the author of TheLast Chance Hotel confirms Thornton's place as one of themost original children's writers around.' WATERSTONESMagic must never be misused ... When there's a murder in the village and a hag is heard howlingat the local inn, secret witch Raven Charming realizes she couldhave a rival – one who practises the worst kind of magic.With the help of amateur sleuth, Mortimer Scratch, and Nightshade,a talking cat with a feline sense of detection, she sets outto solve what's been going on ... A magical murder mystery perfect for fans of Robin Stevensand Harry PotterBook 1 in a new spin-off series from the author of TheLast Chance Hotel, chosen as Waterstones Book of the Monthand nominated for the CILIP Carnegie AwardFeatures fan-favourite Nightshade as the star of hervery own mystery!  Praise for THE LAST CHANCE HOTEL:'A jolly, atmospheric mystery.' THE TIMES'All kinds of fun' THE OBSERVER'[A] mash-up of murder mystery and fantasy ... full of greatcharacters, plot twists and intriguing detail.' METRO'Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a locked-roommurder mystery, Seth's story reads like an old-school whodunnitwith added wizards and spells' BOOKTRUST

From the author of The Last Chance Hotel comesa brand new magical mystery ...'Blending magical adventure with Golden Age crime mystery,this delightfully atmospheric spin-off from the author of TheLast Chance Hotel confirms Thornton's place as one of themost original children's writers around.' WATERSTONESon book 1Is Oakmoss Hornbeam the unluckiest boy in the world? Orhas someone cursed him?When a black cat crosses his path, mysteriously blown in by astorm, Oakmoss believes it’s his worst omen yet. But Nightshade,a cat of considerable talents, knows when it’s game onor game over.With the help of newshound Veena Vale and magical crime investigatorDexter Stormforce, she sets out to become a lucky charm forone very unlucky boy ... A magical murder mystery story perfect for fans of RobinStevens and Harry PotterBy the author of The Last Chance Hotel, chosenas Waterstones Book of the Month and nominated for the CILIP CarnegieAwardFollows on from The Howling Hag Mystery, a seriesstarring fan-favourite Nightshade the catas the star of her very own mystery!  Praise for THE LAST CHANCE HOTEL:'A jolly, atmospheric mystery.' THE TIMES'All kinds of fun' THE OBSERVER'[A] mash-up of murder mystery and fantasy ... full of greatcharacters, plot twists and intriguing detail.' METRO'Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a locked-roommurder mystery, Seth's story reads like an old-school whodunnitwith added wizards and spells' BOOKTRUST

An edge-of-your-seat adventure packed full of puzzles,spooks and mystery!'GLORIOUSLY SPOOKY AND UTTERLY SPLENDID.'HANA TOOKE,author of The UnadoptablesAmity has run off into Badwell Woods.Her brother Claude goes after her, only to discover his littlesister’s scarf dangling near a house in the trees.Has she gone inside?He enters, not expecting a three storey-building with NO stairs.And a party laid out when there’s nobody else around.Only when the front door locks behind him does he realize it’sa housetrap.And they’ve been caught . . .   A fabulous twist on a timeless haunted house adventurefrom the acclaimed author of the Milton theMighty seriesScooby-Doo meets The Mysterious BenedictSociety via Escape RoomFull of friendship, teamwork and logic versus instinct– all wrapped up in a book with thrills, heart and bags ofatmospherePerfect for readers aged 9 and up  PRAISE FOR MILTON THE MIGHTY:'[The] first book in a fantastic new series from Emma Read' THETIMES'A charming and thoughtful read' THE SCOTSMAN

A spooky read for ages 10 and up! All is calm, but something'snot right ... When Masen, Conor and Joss wake up in the caravan on Christmasmorning, a chill of unease fills the air. Their presents sit untouchedin the house across the way, but their parents are nowhereto be found. Outside, a blizzard rages.Families don’t just vanish on Christmas Day.Something is very wrong – but what . . .? A mysterious chilling thriller for ages 10 and up - perfectfor a spooky winter nightFrom the author of The Housetrap; perfect forfans of Jennifer Killick Think Day of the Triffids made modern!   PRAISE FOR EMMA READ: 'I read it in one sitting ... gloriously spooky and utterlysplendid' HANA TOOKE, author of THE UNADOPTABLES'Fun, fresh and delightfully creepy' AMY MCCAW,author of MINA AND THE UNDEAD'A deliciously creepy, shocking thrill-ride of a book'SOPHIE WILLS, author of THE ORPHANS OF ST HALIBUT'S'Enough spooks and thrills to fill a haunted house!' MARIAKUZNIAR, author of THE SHIP OF SHADOWS

Perfect for readers young and oldBeautiful, thrilling and magical, Sunday Times bestselling-authorKiran Millwood Hargrave's critically-acclaimed firstnovel is a modern classic.WINNER of the Waterstones Children's Book PrizeWINNER of the British Book Awards Children's Bookof the YearShortlisted for the BranfordBoase AwardShortlisted for the Jhalak PrizeForbidden to leave her island, Isabella dreams of the farawaylands her cartographer father once mapped.When her friend disappears, she volunteers to guide the search.The world beyond the walls is a monster-filled wasteland –and beneath the dry rivers and smoking mountains, a fire demonis stirring from its sleep.Soon, following her map, her heart and an ancient myth, Isabelladiscovers the true end of her journey: to save the island itself. A gorgeous gift, illustrated in colour by Olia Muza,and featuring a bonus chapter.A beautifully written, multi award-winning story of friendship,discovery, myths and magic for any age – perfectfor fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine Rundell.From the author of Julia and the Shark, Leilaand the Blue Fox and The Mercies, chosen forthe Richard & Judy Book Club.Set in an extensive and stunningly-imagined parallelworld imbued with magical realism.  'Absolutely loved it from start to finish' TOMFLETCHER'I read it, I loved it' MALORIE BLACKMAN'Kiran Millwood Hargrave creates a spellbinding world of magic,myth and adventure' EMMA CARROLL'One of those timeless stories that feels like a real myth' SAMANTHASHANNON'FANTASTIC!'CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER'Absolutely stunning' CATHERINE DOYLE'So beautiful and magical' PIERS TORDAY

From the critically acclaimed author of Childrenof the Quicksands - shortlisted for the Waterstones Children'sBook Prize - comes a breathtaking magical adventure ...Kuki refuses to believe in the curse of the Abiku. Her destinyis not to die young!Her biggest problem right now is moving house and fitting in ather new school.One evening while exploring, Kuki spies a driveway lined withgiant palm trees. It leads to an abandoned beach house of shadowsand scattered sea shells. And in the fading light, she meets a girlcalled Enilo.They become friends – the best of friends.Until Kuki makes a terrifying discovery ... The second novel by Times/Chicken House Competition-winningEfua Traore, author of critically acclaimed Childrenof the QuicksandsA beautifully evoked middle-grade adventure set in theauthor’s native Nigeria and drawing from rich Yoruba mythologyA story about the power of female friendship over fearand superstition  PRAISE FOR CHILDREN OF THE QUICKSANDS:'A joy of a book: rich, warm, powerful storytelling'KATHERINE RUNDELL'A thrilling adventure bright with the gorgeous colours ofNigeria – glorious!' JASBINDER BILAN'[A] beautifully evoked story' THE TELEGRAPH'Traore's storytelling feels almost otherworldly ... exhilarating'THE TIMES

A sparkling magical debut, set in a fantastical Egyptfull of flying carpets and mythical creatures!At home in Cairo, an unexpected gift arrives for Aliya, promisingto grant her greatest wish – to know more about her lostparents.To her surprise, she’s whisked off by flying carpet to aparallel Egypt, where she’s enrolled at an academy for . .. time-travellers!But while she’s there, an enemy is watching – a masterof forbidden magic. If they can unlock Aliya’s inheritedtalent, they can change history forever . . . A stunning adventure story for readers aged 9 and up Shortlisted for the Times/Chicken House Children’sFiction Competition 2021For fans of Nura and the Immortal Palace andThe Kingdom Over the Sea ‘An epic adventure packed with richness, historyand a brilliant new magical school!’ ZOHRANABI, Author of The Kingdom Over the Sea

The spectacular sequel to Middle Eastern-inspired fantasyAliya to the Infinite City. Aliya can’t wait to return to the Infinitum Time-TravelAcademy. But when evil magic threatens the city, and rumours of roguemagician Dorian Darke circulate, Aliya is sent away for safetyon the time-travelling train,  the Silver Express.But the trip is derailed when a passenger is murdered. Soon itbecomes clear that Aliya must face terrible danger once again .. . A stunning adventure story for readers aged 9 and up Book 1 was shortlisted for the Times/ChickenHouse Children’s Fiction Competition 2021For fans of Nura and the Immortal Palace andThe Kingdom Over the Sea  PRAISE FOR ALIYA TO THE INFINITECITY:‘An epic adventure packed with richness, history anda brilliant new magical school!’ ZOHRA NABI,Author of The Kingdom Over the Sea

Two boys and a microraptor. A dark, mysterious forest.And a squad of army-trained mercenaries searching for them. Whatcould possibly go wrong?'Fast, funny and fabulous.' MAZ EVANS, authorof WHO LET THE GODS OUT?'I love these books – they’re short, sharp, hilariousand ultra readable' PIERS TORDAY'Funny and fast-paced with more twists and turns than a microraptorin flight' MO O'HARAFalling behind their classmates on a school trip to the Alps,Finn and Milo stumble upon an egg buried in ice. Later that night it hatches and a 65-million-year-old baby isborn: Arty is a microraptor brought back from extinction.But keeping her safe proves harder. Wicked scientists will doanything to get their hands on her, and soon Finn and Milo must runfor their lives … The first in an thrilling new series of all-action environmentaladventures – with added dinosaurs!A super-cool debut voice in middle-grade; think JurassicPark meets Wimpy Kid with a dash of AlexRiderPacked full of humour, action and adventure – withsurvival skills and a dinosaur friend called Arty!Features brilliantly charming illustrations from EuanCook throughoutThe adventure continues in books 2 and 3, Mission:Manta Ray and Mission: Monster Mind