FICTION 12–16
Francine’s mission to bring her grandfather the grandson he always wanted.
Catch Your Death Ravena Guron 7th December, pb, £8.99, 9781803705422 Trapped in a mansion with a murderer, surrounded by liars—how would you survive? Mind-blowing thriller from the author of This Book Kills, perfect for Holly Jackson fans.
Versify I Rise
Marie Arnold 23rd November, pb, £8.99, 9780063312661 Powerful novel about racism and social justice. Fourteen-year-old Ayo has to decide whether to take on her mother’s activist role when she is shot by police.
Ghost Roast Shawneé Gibbs 26th October, pb, £10.99, 9780358141808 Paranormal adventure of first crushes, lost histories and the impossible task of fitting in when Dad is a ghosthunter.
Walker Books
Little Bang Kelly McCaughrain 4th January, pb, £8.99, 9781406375725 Bittersweet Northern Irish romance takes a new look at teenage preg- nancy, the magic and mess of first relationships and a young woman’s right to choose her own future.
Chasing the Stars Siobhan Curham 2nd November, pb, £7.99, 9781529504026 Sequel to Dreaming by Starlight and the fourth novel in an internationally successful series of inspi- rational, feelgood novels celebrating female friend- ships and finding confidence.
The Last Hours: Chain of Thorns Cassandra Clare 2nd November, pb, £9.99, 9781529509557 James and Cordelia must save London—and their marriage—in thrilling conclusion to the series.
Seven Days Rebeka Shaid 4th January, pb, £8.99, 9781529513967 From an exciting new voice in YA comes a warm, contemporary romance set in Bristol about grief,
family, heritage and find- ing love after loss.
Different for Boys Patrick Ness, Tea Bendix (illus) 4th January, pb, £8.99, 9781529517736 Moving LGBTQ+ story that explores sexuality and masculinity with a touch of humour. By twice Carn- egie Medal-winner.
Zephyr
All That It Ever Meant Blessing Musariri 2nd November, hb, eb, £14.99, 9781035902477 Outstanding novel of family love, loss and life lived in two cultures, by an astonishing, super-stylish new voice.
Characters Autumn
Disney 100 31st August, hb, £19.99, 9781837712830 Featuring classic movies—including “Steamboat Willie”, “Encanto” and more.
BBC Children’s Books
SERIES
Hey Duggee 978140595 Join the Squirrel Club and earn your badges with the friendliest, funniest dog around. For children 1-5. Where’s the Unicorn Lift-the-Flap 3rd August, board, £7.99, vol 104 2910 Duggee’s Birthday Presents Lift-the-Flap 28th September, board, £7.99, vol 105 3696 Duggee’s Night Before Christmas 28th September, pb, £7.99, vol 89 3795 The Halloween Badge 14th September, pb, eb, £7.99, vol 94 3832 The Official Hey Duggee Annual 2024 3rd August, hb, £8.99, vol 106 4112 The Pet Badge 31st August, board, eb, £5.99, vol 100 4143 Duggee’s Tractor 28th December, board, eb, £5.99, vol 92 4242 Duggee Hug 12th October, board, £8.99, vol 88 4686 Duggee’s Noisy Sound Book 7th December, board, £16.99, vol 90 5287 The Breakfast Badge 4th January, board, eb, £5.99, vol 111 7861
Bloomsbury Children’s Books
JK Rowling, Tomislav Tomic (illus), Levi Pinfold (illus), Pham Quang Phuc (illus), Olia Muza (illus) et al 10th October, hb, £30, 9781526646712 The only official compan- ion to the seven spellbind- ing novels about the Boy Who Lived, gloriously illustrated and superbly sorted.
Buster Books
Lego Official Annual 2024 31st August, hb, £9.99, 9781780559483 Favourite characters on their latest hilarious adventures.
Lego Harry Potter Official Yearbook 2024 31st August, hb, £9.99, 9781780559490 Harry, Ron and Hermione back for more magical excitement. With Albus Dumbledore minifigure.
Lego DC Super Heroes 26th October, hb, £19.99, 9781780559520 With Batman and Harley Quinn minifigures.
Lego Friends Activity Book 17th August, pb, £8.99, 9781780559551 With Aliya minifigure and her puppy, Aira.
SERIES
Fun to Colour 14th September, pb, £6.99, 9781780559 Bring colour to your favourites in these beautiful collections of colouring scenes and puzzles. Lego Friends Fun to Colour 575 Lego Harry Potter Fun to Colour 605
Lego Fantastic Tales of Dragons 9th November, hb, £19.99, 9781780559858 Discover authentic dragon legends from across the world.
Dragon Press SERIES
Disney Back to Books Mared Llwyd (tr) 30th November, hb, £4.99, 97818041635 Snow White 11
Lego Harry Potter: Magical Year At Hogwarts 12th October, hb, £22.99, 9781780559773 Spend a year at Hogwarts™ with this magical LEGO® set. Read all about the school’s most mysterious corners, discover fascinating facts and complete the fun activities.
Lego Star Wars Official Annual 2024 31st August, hb, £9.99, 9781780559506 Lego in space. Complete the activities and laugh out loud at the stories and comics.
Lego Star Wars: Where’s Yoda? 28th September, pb, £7.99, 9781780559766 Join C-3P0 in searching for Master Yoda and other characters in this search- and-find book.
The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac
Lego Ninjago 28th September, hb, £19.99, 9781780559513 Fun pack for constructing brand new creations, each activity designed to take just five minutes.
Snow White dreams of a better life, far away from her cruel stepmother. She hides in the forest with seven curious little dwarfs. Will she ever be happy again? Moana 35
Moana’s island is in danger. Will Moana be able to solve the mystery of the sea, and find her true destiny? Spider-man: A Sticky Situation 59
Spider-Man, Gwen and Miles are busy training when their spider senses start tingling. Venom is terrorising the city.
The Jungle Book 73
Abandoned as a baby, Mowgli grows up happily in the jungle, until man-eating tiger Shere Khan discovers him.
Farshore SERIES
Mr Men Little Miss Adam Hargreaves Secret Santa 12th October, pb, £7.99, 9780008537494 The Mr Men and Little Miss are giving each other
Beano Epic Dennis & Gnasher Comic Collection IP Daley 28th September, hb, £14.99, 9780008512354 Join Dennis, Minnie and the Bash Street Kids in this feast of favourite
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secret Christmas presents. How will Mr Nosey cope with all the secrets? Save Christmas 12th October, pb, £4.99, 9780008537500 Little Miss Tiny has a plan to make Mr Grumpy change his ways and show him just how wonderful Christmas really is. Chinese New Year 4th January, pb, £7.99, 9780008615307 Little Miss Neat is having a party and the next day there will be a dragon dance. What could possibly go wrong? Mr Tickle and the Scary Halloween 31st August, pb, £7.99, 9780008510473 Celebrate Halloween with the Mr Men and Little Miss. Watch out little Miss Scary, there’s someone behind you.
Mr Men Little Miss Advent Calendar Adam Hargreaves 31st August, hb, £21.99, 9780008610050 Festive fun and fairy tales in a fantastic advent calendar featuring 24 individual stories.
Beano Book of Fun IP Daley 31st August, pb, £6.99, 9780008512293 Join the Beanotown gang and get ready for play. Packed full of riddles, giggles, puzzles and jokes.
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