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crimes in her sleep (and often does). Meet Paz. The Legend of Gnawface 45
Paz is back and hunting for pirate treasure.
The Cool Code 2.0: The Switch Glitch Deirdre Langeland 7th December, pb, £12.99, 9780358521181 Morgan, Zoey and Daniel discover that the popularity app they have coded is being used to wreak mischief and destroy friendships in their school.
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Te Sparkle Dragons Emma Carlson Berne 12th October, pb, £7.99, 9780358538 Join the spunky Sparkle Dragons as they blast glitter fire and put their brains together to save the queendom from polka-dotted pollution in these hilarious, easy-to- read graphic novels. The Sparkle Dragons 080
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Punycorn Andi Watson 4th January, hb, £14.99, 9780358571995 Big-hearted but diminutive unicorn and his friends battle to save their kingdom from a powerful ogre. Hilo meets Max and the Midknights!
The Secret of the Ravens Joanna Cacao 4th January, pb, £10.99, 9780358650119 Young orphan must join forces with a mysterious, ancient mage to save his twin sister from a deadly poison.
All the Lovely Bad Ones Mary Downing Hahn 12th October, pb, £10.99, 9780358650133 Graphic novel adaptation of Hahn’s spookiest and most popular tales.
The Raconteur’s Commonplace Book Kate Milford 12th October, pb, £6.99, 9780358663355 A group of strangers trapped in an otherworldly inn slowly reveal their secrets.
Hooky Volume 3 Míriam Bonastre Tur 28th September, pb, £10.99, 9780358693574 An epic conclusion as Dani and Dorian struggle to overcome their demons and work together for the
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good of their world years after they first left home.
Hooky Vol 3 Míriam Bonastre Tur 26th October, hb, £14.99, 9780358693581 Epic conclusion as Dani and Dorian struggle to overcome their demons and work together for the good of their world years after they first left home.
The Shelterlings Sarah Beth Durst 14th September, pb, £6.99, 9780358697220 Magical misfit animals learn to appreciate their seemingly useless powers—and themselves— when they work together to thwart a villain’s attempt to steal their magic.
What We Saw Mary Downing Hahn 9th November, pb, £7.99, 9780358697312 A chilling murder mystery lies at the heart of this page-turning thriller about a missing teacher, smalltown secrets, and turbulent tween friendships.
David Fickling Books
Alex and Freddy face their greatest danger yet. Their most terrifying enemy is back, and an anti-robot protest movement is growing. Can the Mega Robo Bros save the day?
in 1950s London, the story follows Caro Monday and her friends as they become embroiled in an art heist.
Mia and the Traitor of Nubis Janelle McCurdy, Ana Latese (illus) 3rd August, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780571368457 Epic sequel to Mia and the Lightcasters, perfect for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Can Mia learn to control her powers before the dark rises again?
Tyger SF Said, Dave McKean (illus) 7th September, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781788452915 Acclaimed novel from bestsellers Said and McKean, now in glorious paperback. Adam and Zadie find a mystical Tyger and the whole world changes. Foyle’s Children’s Book of the Year.
Dinosaur Books
Undercover Alien NS Blackman 8th August, pb, £7.99, 9781999336363 Space adventure in which aliens are decidedly welcome. Col has seen something odd in the library but will anyone believe him? Themes of empathy and friendship.
Disney Hyperion
Monster in the Woods Dave Shelton 3rd August, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781788452212 Rumour has it there is a monster in the woods and Frith is determined to save the day. Full of wit and wisdom, this is a future classic tale about family, friendship and first impressions.
Utterly Dark and the Tides of Time Philip Reeve 7th September, pb, £7.99, 9781788452885 When Utterly Dark returns to the sea she learns the ocean hides more secrets than she ever imagined.
Mega Robo Bros: Carnival Crisis Neill Cameron 3rd August, pb, £9.99, 9781788452984
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The (Super Secret) Octagon Valley Society Melissa de la Cruz 5th September, hb, £12.99, 9781368083744 You only get in if you’re extraordinary.
Exisle
Game On: Glitched Emily Snape 12th September, pb, £9.99, 9781922539410 When Max’s rebellious younger brother starts playing Glitched, the app shrinks and transports the two brothers through time to different versions of their hometown.
Faber & Faber
The Stolen Songbird Judith Eagle 3rd August, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780571363148 From the author of The Accidental Stowaway comes another thrilling historical adventure. Set
Podkin and the Singing Spear Kieran Larwood 7th September, hb, eb, £14.99, 9780571369485 From Blue Peter Book Award winner comes the seventh thrilling adventure set in the World of Podkin One-Ear.
The Taming of the Cat Helen Cooper 5th October, hb, eb, £14.99, 9780571376018 From twice-Kate Greenaway winner comes an exquisitely illustrated story within a story, filled with cheese, catnip and magical feasts.
Finding Wonder Lauren St John 7th September, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780571376162 A winning ticket, a stolen horse and the adventure of a lifetime. This is an unforgettable new story from St John.
Ghost Drum Susan Price 4th January, pb, eb, £8.99, 9780571381586 In a world of ice and darkness, Chingis must use her magic to save Prince Safa from the murderous czar.
A Traveller in Time Alison Uttley 7th September, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780571382040 Described as the very best time-travel novel for children, this unfor- gettable classic is repackaged and beauti- fully illustrated by Waterstones Book of the Year-shortlisted John Broadley for the modern reader.
Meesh the Bad Demon Michelle Lam 3rd August, pb, eb, £9.99, 9780571382286 Bunny vs Monkey meets Loki in this epic new graphic novel series. Can 12-year-old Meesh and her band of outcasts save the underworld?
Farshore
Enchanting take on the legend of King Arthur.
Read, Scream, Repeat Jennifer Killick (ed), Kirsty Applebaum, Jasbinder Bilan, Aisha Bushby, Joseph Coelho et al 31st August, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780008527808 Spooktacular collection of scary stories by 13 of the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books today, curated by the queen of horror, Jennifer Killick.
War Horse
Michael Morpurgo 3rd August, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780008640712 In the chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. The modern classic, now with a brand- new cover look.
Why the Wales Came Michael Morpurgo 3rd August,
9780008640736 Historical adventure and emotional tale of friend- ship and compassion set against the First World War. New cover.
The Wreck of the Zanzibar
Michael Morpurgo 14th September, 9780008640743 A story of hope and resilience in the face of loss.
Deadly Deep Jennifer Killick 31st August, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780008538576 Club Loser is going on a school trip with a difference. Latest middle- grade horror novel from the author of super- spooky Crater Lake.
The Last Kids on Earth and the Monster Dimension Max Brallier, Douglas Holgate (illus) 9th November, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780008638115 Jack and friends must travel further than ever before to defeat Thrull. .
King of the Cloud Forests Michael Morpurgo 14th September, 9780008640750 Reissue of much-loved story with a new look. Escaping from China as the Japanese invade, Ashley and Uncle Sung embark on a perilous jour- ney across the Himalayas.
The Sleeping Sword Michael Morpurgo 18th January, 9780008640774
From Hereabout Hill Michael Morpurgo 14th September, 9780008640767 Spell-binding collection of short stories from Britain’s best-loved children’s author.
My Friend Walter Michael Morpurgo 18th January, 9780008640835 Living with a ghost can be diificult even if he is your friend! A funny take on spirits and history come to life.
Dead Good Detectives: Ghost Rescue Jenny McLachlan 3rd August, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780755503353 Sid faces a new challenge. Will she use her magic to save the town and free the ghosts? From the author of the Land of Roar series.
The Christmas Carrolls: The Christmas Club Mel Taylor-Bessent, Selom Sunu (illus) 12th October, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780755503773 The Christmas-crazy
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