FICTION 7–9
Willow Wildthing and the Swamp Monster Gill Lewis, Rebecca Bagley (illus) 5th March, pb, £5.99, 9780192771759 Strange things happen in The Wilderness. It holds more than you could possibly imagine: secrets, shadows, a witch—even a monster.
Mickey and the Animal Spies Anne Miller, Becka Moor (illus) 6th February, pb, £6.99, 9780192773630 When Mickey cracks a mysterious code on the Underground, she’s recruited by top secret animal spy ring, COBRA.
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Pippi Longstocking Astrid Lindgren, Mini Grey (illus) 7th May, pb, eb, £5.99, 97801927763 Celebrating 75 years of everyone’s favou- rite quirky heroine! Pippi Longstocking vol 1 10 Pippi Longstocking Goes Aboard vol 2 27 Pippi Longstocking in the South Seas vol 3 34
Palazzo Editions
Pinocchio Carlo Collodi, Robert Ingpen (illus) 2nd April, hb, £16.99, 9781786750365 The tale of how woodcarver Geppetto made a dancing puppet boy from a piece of wood has been a much-loved story since it was written.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Mark Twain, Robert Ingpen (illus) 2nd April, hb, £16.99, 9781786750556 On the banks of the Mississippi, Tom Sawyer and his friends seek out adventure. Twain’s repackaged classic is beautifully illustrated.
Around the World in Eighty Days Jules Verne, Robert Ingpen (illus) 2nd April, hb, £16.99, 9781786750563 The tale of a race against the clock has never lost its power to thrill. Ingpen’s rich and detailed illustrations perfectly capture the exciting journey.
Piccadilly Press Cookie and the Most
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Annoying Boy in the World Konnie Huq 6th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781848128095 Cookie’s life is basically over when she meets the most annoying boy in the world. Can she win the school science competition, or will it end in a bang?
Beatrix the Bold and the Balloon of Doom Cherie Zamazing (illus), Simon Mockler 6th February, pb, £5.99, 9781848128408 Beatrix is on the run from the Evil Army and her evil aunt Esmerelda, but she’s getting closer to finding her long-lost parents.
The Boy Who Dreamed of Dragons Andy Shepherd 11th June, pb, eb, £5.99, 9781848129252 Tomas has a secret friend—a dragon with scales that flicker. When a new girl at school claims she is a dragon expert, they embark on new adventures together.
Puffin
The Racehorse Who Learned to Dance Clare Balding, Tony Ross (illus) 19th March, pb, eb, £6.99, 9780241336762 Balding’s brilliant third adventure for Charlie Bass and her friends— both human and horse.
Charlie Morphs into a Mammoth Sam Copeland 6th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9780241346235 Another adventure for Charlie, the boy who changes into animals when he gets nervous.
What Stars Are Made of Sarah Allen 2nd April, pb, eb, £6.99, 9780241427965 Astonishingly bold and moving middle-grade début about family, friendship and how it’s okay to be different.
Raintree SERIES
Escape from Planet Alcatraz Michael Dahl pb, eb, £5.99, 9781474784 Each book follows the boys’ adventures across the planet as they desperately search for a way to escape and return home. The Pit of No Return 2nd April, 894 Prisoners of the Poison Sea
The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide Children’s 5th March, 900
Flaming Fields of Death 6th February, 917
Voyage to the Metal Moon 2nd April, 924
Attack of the Drones 6th February, 931
The Crushing Crystals 5th March, 948
SERIES
Screams in Space pb, eb, £6.99, 97814747862 Exciting illustrated series will take sci-fi fans to the outer reaches of the universe and into their darkest fears. End User Steve Brezenoff 28th May, 18 Vampire Invasion Ailynn Collins 25th June, 25
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Gross Gods Blake Hoena pb, eb, £5.99, 97814747864 Gross yourself out with these hilariously disgust- ing chapter book series based on Greek and Roman myths. Gods and goddesses battle otherworldly awfulness. Hercules and the Pooper-Scooper Peril 28th May, 61 Jason and the Totally Funky Fleece 28th May, 78 Medusa and Her Oh-So-Stinky Snakes 25th June, 85 Theseus and the Maze-O-Muck 25th June, 92
Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass Emma Carlson Berne 25th June, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781474787284 In the late summer and early autumn of 1938, 10-year-old Ruth Block, her father, mother and best friend must navigate the increasing pressure placed on the Jewish.
Undercover BMX Jake Maddox 2nd April, pb, eb, £5.99, 9781474789134 Can Devon keep his newfound love of BMX under wraps? Or will he be busted when his secret comes out?
SERIES
Pet Club Gwendolyn Hooks 6th February, pb, eb, £5.99, 97814747915 Four best friends and four silly pets form a club like no other. Follow the Pet Club as they uncover mysteries and experience adventures. The Noisy Night 40
The Cat Food Mystery 64
Junko Tabei Masters the Mountains 25th February, hb, £9.99, 9781733329200 From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes the historical novel based on the life of Junko Tabei, the first female climber to reach the top of Mount Everest.
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Robot and Rico Anastasia Suen 5th March, pb, eb, £5.99, 97814747917 More silly adventures with Robot and Rico. A Prize Inside 17
Dino Hunt 24
The Amazing Life of Azaleah Lane Nikki Shannon Smith 9th July, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781474793124 Azaleah can’t wait for her school trip to the zoo, especially when her teacher announces the chance to earn extra reward stickers.
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Far Out Classic Stories 9th July, pb, £5.99, 97814747944 Experience age-old favourites like never before with this playful series of full-colour graphic novels. Alice, Secret Agent in Wonderland Katie Schenkel 35 Peter Pan in Mummy Land Benjamin Harper 66
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Sport Stories Adventure Jake Maddox 9th July, pb, £5.99, 9781474794 Pumped-up, easy-to-read tales for boys and girls. Appalachian Trail 657
Danger on the Reef 787
Rebel Girls
a competition to meet Merlin, Fred knows it’s his one chance to prove to his family that he’s not the worst wizard in town.
Dr Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest 25th February, hb, £9.99, 9781733329217 Historical novel based on the life of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist and environmentalist from Kenya.
Rock the Boat
The Magical Bookshop Katja Frixe, Florentine Prechtel (illus), Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp (tr) 7th May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781786075666 A story of friends, books and chocolate cake.
Scallywag Press
Flyntlock Bones: The Sceptre of the Pharaohs Derek Keilty, Mark Elvins (illus) 7th May, pb, £7.99, 9781912650408 Flynn has just got a job as cabin boy. Not only is the Black Hound a pirate ship but the pirates have become private investigators.
Scribo SERIES
Te Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World’s Worst... Isobel Lundie (illus), Tim Collins pb, £6.99, 978191 Humorous, quirkily illus- trated fictional diaries about hapless children in different historical periods. Features fact- boxes, timelines, histori- cal bios and glossaries. Laugh while you learn. The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World’s Worst Olympic Athlete 1st February, vol 9 2904945 The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World’s Worst Samurai Warrior 1st June, vol 10 3337179
Simon & Schuster Children’s Books
Fred: Wizard in Trouble Simon Philip, Sheena Dempsey (illus) 5th March, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781471169090 When he hears about
Misadventures of Max Crumbly 3: Masters of Mischief Rachel Renee Russell 6th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781471184949 Max and Erin face foes old and new as their misadventures continue. Can the two friends avoid detection and detention while keeping school safe from bullies and criminals?
Pizazz Sophy Henn 11th June, pb, £6.99, 9781471193989 Henn moves to S&S for a new six-book deal spanning picture books and fiction, kicking off with the launch of a hilarious, highly illustrated series starring a reluctant girl superhero, juggling everyday tribulations with planet-saving missions.
Snap Books
Bloody Mary: Ghost of a Queen? Aubre Andrus 9th July, pb, £8.99, 9781474791052 The legend of the ghostly Bloody Mary involves seeing a woman’s bloody image appear in the mirror. But where does this eerie legend originate?
La Llorona: The Legendary Weeping Woman of Mexico Megan Cooley Peterson 9th July, pb, £8.99, 9781474791069 The ghost of a weeping woman dressed in white is often spotted beside bodies of water and, the story goes, if you get too close she will drag you to a watery grave.
Templar Books
Beowulf John Howe (illus), Nicky Raven 14th May, pb, £12.99, 9781787416437 In a new paperback edition, illustrated by a noted Tolkien artist, the mighty Beowulf is well set to capture new legions of followers.
Templar Publishing
SERIES
Disney Animated Classics Lily Murray hb, £12.99, 978178741 Beautiful hardback series features premium
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