FICTION 9–12
in this hilarious new story from the author of The Accidental Prime Minister.
The Animals of Madame Malone’s Music Hall Laura Wood, Ellie Snowdon (illus) 15th June, pb, £6.99, 9781781129401 The last thing Callie wants is the lead in Gran’s play. But a bizarre backstage adventure transports Callie to a world of talking animals. Fun abounds in this magical tale.
World Burn Down Steve Cole, Oriol Vidal (illus) 15th July, pb, £6.99, 9781781129463 Carlos’ dad protects the Amazon from deforesta- tion. But he has danger- ous enemies and when Carlos is kidnapped he sees the true devasta- tion. Environmental concerns take focus in this thrilling adventure.
Rock Bottom Ross Montgomery, Mark Beech (illus) 15th July, pb, £6.99, 9781781129210 Nick has big plans to win Jessie’s heart during the school production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. But when his schemes are foiled, Nick’s dreams start to go up in smoke.
The Invasion of Crooked Oak Dan Smith, Chris King (illus) 15th May, pb, £6.99, 9781781129203 Something very strange is happening in Crooked Oak and it’s up to Pete, Krish and Nancy to stop it in this action-packed sci-fi adventure. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things.
Anna Gain and the Same Sixty Seconds Guy Bass, Steve May (illus) 15th February, pb, £6.99, 9781781129166 Ever-punctual Anna Gain is never late—until she starts reliving the same 60 seconds again and again. A laugh-out-loud take on Groundhog Day for kids.
The Peculiar Thing with the Pea Kaye Umansky, Claire Powell (illus) 15th May, pb, £6.99, 9781781129197 Unconventional princess meets reluctant prince in this hilarious twist on fairytale tradition and The Princess and the Pea.
A Bad Day for Jayden Tony Bradman,
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Tania Rex (illus) 15th March, pb, £6.99, 9781781129012 Everything is going wrong for Jayden. Could a new teacher change his day for the better? A sensitively told story of life as a young carer from bestseller Bradman.
Own Goal Paul Stewart, Michael Broad (illus) 15th April, vol 1, pb, £6.99, 9781781129302 After Scott scores an own goal in the final, someone leaves him a nasty graffiti message. The drama of friendship takes to the pitch in this fast-paced footie-focused series.
Magicat Jennifer Gray, Amanda Swift, Richard Watson (illus) 15th February, pb, £6.99, 9781781129258 It’s the start of a magical adventure when Magicat crash-lands. But Magicat’s powers aren’t purr-fected and a spot of magic soon creates chaos in this adorable friendship tale.
A Remarkable Ear Anne Fine, Roxana de Rond (illus) 15th June, pb, £6.99, 9781781129449 When a music teacher hears Will humming, he knows he’s got a gift. But Will doesn’t feel so special. Can he really become the music star his teacher believes in.
Football Crazy Tony Bradman, Michael Broad (illus) 15th April, pb, £6.99, 9781781129296 Danny’s thrilled when a football legend agrees to coach his team. But the coach is tough and the pressure is high. Great football tale for reluctant readers.
Star for a Day Jean Ure, Charlie Alder 15th February, pb, £6.99, 9781781129333 Lucy has lived her whole life in her sister Lola’s shadow. But when a talent show comes to town, an unlikely ally helps Lucy step into the spotlight.
Norman the Norman From Normandy Philip Ardagh, Tom Morgan Jones (illus) 15th March, pb, £6.99, 9781781129265 Rollicking adventures of mighty (but little) Norman the Norman brought together for the first time in this bumper paperback edition!
The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide Children’s
The Genius Aged 8 1/4 Jeremy Strong, Jamie Smith (illus) 15th July, pb, £6.99, 9781781129740 Alfie Poppleton has got his work cut out dealing with some very silly adults. Can he get the town of Underpants and the rest of the country sorted out.
BBC Children’s Books
Doctor Who: The Maze of Doom David Solomons 14th May, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781405937627 Thrilling adventure for the Thirteenth Doctor, by children’s books superstar.
Black Library
War of the Orks Cavan Scott 11th June, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781781939628 Still searching for the Emperor’s Seat, Zelia, Talen and Mekki arrive on the jungle planet of Weald.
Flight of the Kharadron Tom Huddleston 11th June, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781781939659 On the quest to find their missing master, Alish, Kiri, Thanis, Kaspar and Elio are captured by the sky-faring Kharadron.
Bloomsbury Children’s
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix— Gryffindor Edition Levi Pinfold (illus), JK Rowling 11th June, hb, £17.99, 9781526618146 pb, £8.99, 9781526618153 Hufflepuff Edition hb, 9781526618160 pb, 9781526618177 Ravenclaw Edition hb, 9781526618184 pb, 9781526618191 Slytherin Edition hb, 9781526618207 pb, 9781526618214 Bespoke editions that will be highly collect- able must-haves for all Potter fans. Wear your house colours with pride.
The Good Thieves Katherine Rundell 11th June, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781408882658 Four children who will do anything to right a wrong and one unmissable adventure. Rundell’s latest adventure, now in paperback.
Fire in the Star: The Unicorn Quest 3 Kamilla Benko
Kid Normal
and the Final Five Greg James, Chris Smith, Erica Salcedo (illus) 30th April, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781408898925 Epic conclusion to the award-winning, series. Can Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes take down Knox and prove that superheroes aren’t the enemy?
The Lightning Tree Catherine Doyle 9th July, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781526607966 Evil sorceress Morrigan has risen from her grave and returned to Arranmore. Fionn, Shelby and Sam must find their sorcerer before it’s too late.
SERIES
Fizzlebert Stump AF Harrold, Sarah Horne (illus) 5th March, pb, eb, £6.99, 97815266120 Perfect for fans of Mr Gum and Roald Dahl, this is a highly successful and widely praised series featuring a boy, a circus and a lot of silliness. Fizzlebert Stump: The Boy Who Ran Away From the Circus vol 1 38
Fizzlebert Stump and the Bearded Boy vol 2 45
Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt 2nd April, pb, £6.99,
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them JK Rowling, Olivia Lomenech Gill (illus) 6th February, pb, £12.99, 9781526620316 Prepare to be dazzled by the wild wonders of the wizarding world in this sumptuously illustrated paperback edition.
20th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781408898529 Enchanting series reaches its thrilling conclusion as two sisters fight to save a magical land from destruction.
Kid Normal and the Loudest Library: World Book Day 2020 Greg James, Chris Smith, Erica Salcedo (illus) 27th February, pb, £1, 9781526619655 Action-packed Kid Normal mini adventure exclusively for World Book Day 2020. Discover the story of what happens on the Super Zeroes’ first mission for the Heroes’ Alliance.
9781526615251 What would it really mean to live forever? A beautiful foiled paperback edition of an unforgettable clas- sic of children’s writing.
The Wild Way Home Sophie Kirtley 9th July, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781526616289 Middle-grade adventure about courage and family that will plunge you back into the Stone Age and then lead you home.
28th February, pb, £8.99, 9781913208141 Can you imagine growing up without a sense of humour? Marius lives in humourless world until he meets the Funnies. But the scary fun police are on to them.
The Adventures of Ellie and Boo Millie Kerr 28th April, pb, £7.99, 9781913208585 Nature-loving cat and her conservationist mum team up to save endangered species.
Canongate Books
Galloglass Scarlett Thomas 2nd April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781782119357 Third in the thrilling Worldquake sequence, packed with adven- ture, midwinter spells and missing cats.
Evie and the Animals Matt Haig, Emily Gravett 27th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781786894311 As featured on the CBBC Book Club. Brilliant new chapter book for children, by the No 1 bestselling author and with illustrations by an award-winning artist.
The Infinite Patience Agbabi 2nd April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781786899651 Mind-bending adventure for readers who loved Time Travelling with a Hamster and A Wrinkle in Time. First book in The Leap Cycle series.
The Unstoppable Letty Pegg Iszi Lawrence 6th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781472962478 Brilliant début historical adventure about the fight for women’s votes from the writer and comedian. For fans of The Prin- cess and the Suffragette and Opal Plumstead.
Bloomsbury Education
Mohinder’s War Bali Rai 11th June, pb, eb, £5.99, 9781472958372 Thrilling Second World War adventure set in occupied France, featuring an Indian RAF pilot.
Book Guild Publishing
The Funnies Paul A Mendelson
Everyday Magic Jess Kidd 4th June, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781838850203 Magical, mischievous and mysterious, Everyday Magic is an enchanted mix of The Witches, Nevermoor and Lemony Snicket. Illustrated by Beatriz Castro.
Chicken House
Demelza and the Spectre Detectors Holly Rivers 6th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781912626038 Junior inventor Demelza discovers her grand- mother is a Spectre Detector, able to summon the dead for just three minutes. When Granny is kidnapped, only Demelza can solve the mystery.
Darwin’s Dragons Lindsay Galvin 7th May, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781912626465
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