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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!

The bestselling author of Who Let the Gods Out isback with a brand new story packed full of humourand heart - perfect for readers aged 9 and up!'Funny, energetic and moving' THE GUARDIAN'This is Maz Evans at her absolute best ... readersof all ages will love this genius concept executed with pure class.'A.F. STEADMAN'The master of comedy for children has done it again …Funny, tender and clever' LOUIE STOWELL'Laugh out loud, heartwarming, and sharp as a playwright'squill … You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll snort milk out yournose.' ROSS MONTGOMERY'Hilarious, adventurous and inventive, this is Maz at herpeerless best!' PHIL EARLEWill Davenant has known more tragedy than laughter. But in anunexpected twist, he inherits his grandfather’s copy of TheComplete Works of Shakespeare – and makes a surprisingdiscovery.As the last living relative of William Shakespeare himself, Willcan summon the Bard’s heroes from the pages . . . and nowhe has some extraordinary new friends to help turn things in hislife around. Superstar Maz Evans – bestselling author of theWho Let the Gods Out and Oh Maya Gods series– is BACK with a new standalone story! Packed with timeless literary heroes, Maz's trademarkhumour and heart, and told with empathy and poignancy. Celebrates and introduces readers to some of WilliamShakespeare's best-loved characters in a comic, accessible way. Over half a million copies of Maz's books sold in theUK alone!   MORE PRAISE FOR THE LAST BARD:'Hilarious, heartwarming and hopeful. Maz Evans is a one ofa kind author.' HANNAH GOLD'Every page is packed with laugh-out-loud brilliance and heartthat could fill a theatre.' JENNY PEARSON'Sublime storytelling from a master.' M.G. LEONARD'I laughed on every page, and she’s made Shakespearesuper accessible for younger readers. Genius!' MELTAYLOR-BESSENT

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 powerful and devastating YA novel about the redemptivepower of truth and healing.'An important book and a very impressive, ultimately hopeful,treatment of mental illness.' KIRKUS, STARRED REVIEWTamar is admitted to Lime Grove, a psychiatric hospital for teenagers,where she's asked endless questions.Will you tell us what happened? How do you feel, on a scaleof one to ten?But there's one question Tamar can't – won't – answer:What happened to her friend Iris? A uniquely powerful, devastating novel of friendship,fragility and guilt.Stunningly literary YA about one girl’s mentalillness and the redemptive power of truth and healing.A shocking, moving and sometimes darkly funny depictionof life on a psychiatric ward, drawn from the true experienceof the author.

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

Winner of the Costa Children's Book Award 2019Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition2017Shortlisted for the WaterstonesChildren's Book Prize 2020Longlistedfor the Jhalak Prize 2019Chosen as one ofthe Guardian's Best Books of 2019'This book is such a light-filled, huge-hearted delight ofan adventure.' KATHERINE RUNDELL'An evocative debut novel ... satisfyingly classic in feel'GUARDIAN'A heartfelt and mystical children's adventure story.'TELEGRAPHAsha lives in the foothills of the Himalayas. Money is tight andshe misses her papa who works in the city. When he suddenly stopssending his wages, a ruthless moneylender ransacks their homeand her mother talks of leaving.From her den in the mango tree, Asha makes a pact with her bestfriend, Jeevan, to find her father and make things right. But thejourney is dangerous: they must cross the world's highest mountainsand face hunger, tiredness – even snow leopards.And yet, Asha has the unshakeable sense that the spirit bird ofher grandmother – her nanijee – is watching over her... A gorgeously original and magical adventure set in India,for children aged 9 and up.From the author of Tamarind & the Star of Ishta– longlisted for the Blue Peter Book Prize. Explores themes of faith, family and friendship whilecapturing the wild, rich heart of contemporary India.

A boy. A drone. And the danger below ...' ... a gripping adventure, with all the right ingredients.Local bullies, sinister villains, high-speed chases, terrorismplans, explosive weaponry, missing evidence and dramatic escapes.'BOOKTRUST'Filled with mystery, adventure and plenty of action, thisbook has lots of twists and turns and I didn't know what was goingto happen next.' BIG ISSUE NORTHEver since the accident, Tom's struggled with his mobility. Buthe has a secret escape: Skylark, his drone - through this technology,he can fly above his Lake District home, exploring his worldfrom a totally different perspective.But when he stumbles upon a terrorist plot, he knows no one willbelieve him.Maggie and Joel, a sister and brother on holiday in his auntscottage, are the only ones who can help ... but can they stop theplot in time? Shortlisted for the Times/Chicken House ChildrensFiction Competition 2017.A confident and exciting debut novel about friendship,bravery, terrorism and technology.Swallows and Amazons fora thoroughly modern readership.

From the bestselling author of THE GIRL OF INK &STARS comes an unforgettable story for young and old alike: an excitingadventure to the frozen north, perfect for fans of PhilipPullman.WINNER OF THE BLACKWELL'S CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR'An enchanting story' TELEGRAPH'A winter wonderland to take you into the new year' THEi'A compelling icy adventure' GUARDIANMila and her sisters live with their brother Oskar in a smallforest cabin in the snow. One night, a fur-clad stranger arrivesseeking shelter for himself and his men.But by the next morning, they've gone – taking Oskar withthem.Fearful for his safety, Mila and her sisters set out to bringOskar back – even it means going north, crossing frozen wild-landsto find a way past an eternal winter. The third children's novel by Times number onebestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave, winner of the WaterstonesChildren's Book Prize and the British Book Awards Children'sBook of the YearFrom the author of The Girl of Ink & Stars,The Island at the End of Everything, Julia and theShark and The Mercies - chosen for the Richard &Judy Book ClubThe Way Past Winter combines high adventurewith beautiful writing and a wintry folk-tale feel – a gorgeousliterary novel for all year round MORE PRAISE FOR THE WAY PAST WINTER: 'This gorgeous story of bravery, sisterhood, goodbyes andbeginnings is a must for everyone.' JESSIE BURTON'A white-knuckle ride of ice and snow' PIERSTORDAY'Gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly exciting. Her best yet,and that's saying something.' ROBIN STEVENS'Exquisitely woven and beautifully atmospheric' ABIELPHINSTONE'Another classic in the making' SAMANTHA SHANNON'Read it - and fall beneath its wintry spell' CERRIEBURNELL'A masterclass in exquisite storytelling' CATHERINEDOYLE'Mesmeric' EMMA CARROLL

From debut author Janae Marks comes a warm, wise andcaptivating mystery full of heart, as one girl searches for the truthin the face of great opposition.'Truly a must-read.' ANGIE THOMAS, author ofTHE HATE U GIVE'When Marcus tells Zoe he is innocent, and her grandmotheragrees, Zoe begins to learn about inequality in the criminal justicesystem, and she sets out to find the alibi witness who can provehis innocence.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, 'An Anti-RacistChildren's and YA Reading List''From the outset, debut author Janae Marks takes a sensitiveapproach to difficult themes of justice and racism to producethisimportant, heartfelt book.’ THESCOTSMANZoe Washington isn’t sure what to write. What does a girlsay to the father she’s never met, hadn’t heard fromuntil his letter arrived on her twelfth birthday, and who’sbeen in prison for a terrible crime?A crime he says he never committed.Could Marcus really be innocent? Zoe is determined to uncoverthe truth. Even if it means hiding his letters and her investigationfrom the rest of her family. Everyone else thinks Zoe’sworrying about doing a good job at her bakery internship and provingto her parents that she’s worthy of auditioning for FoodNetwork’s Kids Bake Challenge.But with bakery confections on one part of her mind, and Marcus’sconviction weighing heavily on the other, this is one recipeZoe doesn’t know how to balance. A warm and wise contemporary middle-grade novel by afantastically talented debut writer.An incredibly moving and important story with importantthemes of racism and justice.Despite the big themes it sacrifices none of its middle-gradeappeal – Zoe is a wonderfully lovable character andher journey is a real adventure.

Lights, camera ... kidnap!'Dreams of stardom; sibling rivalry & a gripping ending,Sister to a Star has it all & I gobbled up the entirebook' BONKERS ABOUT BOOKSEvie is forever crossing swords with her twin. While she practisesher after-school fencing, Tallulah is winning movie auditions.Neither of them could have imagined how their worlds would collide,but when Tallulah goes to Hollywood Evie goes too – asher sister’s identical stand-in.But that changes, when the film needs some all-action sword-play.Soon Evie’s the one enjoying the limelight – thatis, until Tallulah goes missing ... An action-packed sibling adventure of twin rivalry, glamourand skulduggery set against the bright lights of Hollywood!Written by ex-Olympic fencer, Eloise Smith Features a diverse ensemble cast of brave and spiritedkids you can't help but root for!

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 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 and the WaterstonesPrize-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:'Dazzling, endearing, unputdownable, green-magical. A gorgeousbook.' HILARY MCKAY'Lucy Strange is a master of dreadful delight. Her tales willchill your spine and haunt your mind, long after you have closedthe final page.' JACK MEGGITT-PHILLIPS'Absolutely superb! Unputdownable. From its gripping dramato its breathtaking beauty, I loved every word.' ELOISEWILLIAMS 'A gripping tale, as gritty and gothic as it is otherworldlyand luminous. Nobody does it like Strange.' NICHOLASBOWLING

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

A stunning new children's novel from the Costa Award-winningauthor of Asha & the Spirit Bird. 'Sensitively written and set against a true historical backdrop,this mystical story is a delight.' DAILY MAIL Xanthe loves visiting her gran in her flat with its rooftop garden.But Nani is becoming forgetful – and Xanthe wishes she couldhelp her, if only she knew how. A mysterious cat shows her a way. It leads Xanthe to clues aboutNani's childhood, and how, long ago, she had to escape her oldlife in Africa for a new one in Britain ... The fourth novel by bestselling, Costa Award-winningauthor Jasbinder Bilan; author of Asha & the SpiritBird, Tamarind & the Star of Ishta and Aarti& the Blue GodsFollows archaeology-obsessed Xanthe as she uncovers herfamily’s secretsA tale of secrets, family, refugees, belonging and loveSet in a tower block in Nottingham, bringing Jasbinder’strademark magical realism to an urban, everyday 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