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2nd June, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781839132032 Cassie must rescue her brother from the under- ground-dwelling Fair Folk. Ancient myths come alive in this family drama by a winner of the Tir na n-Og Award.
While the Storm Rages Phil Earle 2nd June, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781839132056 Noah and friends fight to save animals from being put to sleep at the outbreak of the Second World War. Another powerful story from the author of When the Sky Falls.
cover design and gilded page edges.
Arrow (Young)
Treasure Hunters 8: Ultimate Quest James Patterson 9th June, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781529120035 The Kidd family is on an exciting new mission: to use the augmented reality gear their parents created to uncover long-lost treasure.
Middle School 14: It’s a Zoo in Here James Patterson 31st March, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781529120080 Rafe is days away from sweet, sweet summer freedom—but his bad grades have other plans for him. He can’t fail a summer job, right?
Balzer and Bray
The Colour of Hope Ross MacKenzie 5th May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781839132025 A miracle child is born with the power to restore colour to the world but danger is snapping at her heels. Magical story from the author of Evernight.
Cuckoo Summer Jonathan Tulloch 7th July, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781839132094 Local boy Tommy and evacuee Sally must make a huge decision when they discover a wounded Nazi airman in the woods. A beautiful novel for fans of The Machine Gunners.
Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos Robin LaFevers 3rd March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781839132360 Soon to be a major TV series. When her mother finds a legendary amulet from a long-lost tomb, Theo must summon all her courage to fight the powerful curse it unveils.
Arcturus
The Little Prince Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 30th June, hb, £16.99, 9781398808140 Classic, unabridged edition includes original illustrations by author and new translation by Joseph Laredo. Hardcover Wiba- lin binding, foil-embossed
Unplugged Gordon Korman 17th February, pb, £6.99, 9780062798909 Hilarious middle grade novel about a group of kids forced to “unplug” at a wellness camp where they instead find intrigue, adventure and a whole lot of chaos.
Five Things About Ava Andrews Margaret Dilloway 17th March, pb, £6.99, 9780062803504 Humorous, heartfelt story about a shy 11-year-old who learns to manage her anxiety through improv classes and discovers her activist voice.
The Shape of Thunder Jasmine Warga 9th June, pb, £6.99, 9780062956682 Extraordinary new novel about grief, loss and how friendship can be magical. For fans of Kate DiCamillo and Erin Entrada Kelly.
Operation Do-over Gordon Korman 3rd March, hb, £12.99, 9780063032743 Korman back with an amusing friendship story that has classic “Back to the Future” vibes.
Where the Sky Lives Margaret Dilloway 14th April, hb, £12.99, 9780063047242 Coming-of-age-story, with Stem, art and activ- ism themes. When an open-space is sold to a construction company, 12-year-old Tuesday’s search for closure may lead to unexpected answers.
Reamrkably Ruby Terri Libenson 12th May, pb, £7.99, 9780063139183
Sixth book in the Emmie & Friends series about two former mates, Ruby (aka Bean Girl) and Mia, who are coming into them- selves and just maybe coming back to each other.
Barrington Stoke
The Clockwork Queen Peter Bunzl, Lia Visirin (illus) 2nd June, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781800900806 Chess prodigy Sophie must play the role of the Clockwork Queen to free her imprisoned father in this page-turning historical adventure from Cogheart author.
Birdsong Katya Balen, Richard Johnson (illus) 7th July, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781800900981 After a devastating acci- dent, a special friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her music. Great novella from one of the most exciting voices in chil- dren’s fiction.
The Battle of the Books Anna James, Jez Tuya (illus) 7th July, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781800900998 The school library is clos- ing and Hetty’s deter- mined to take action. A touching story of friend- ship and standing up for what’s right from the best- selling author of Pages & Co. (NB pictured cover image is a draft jacket.)
Song of the River Gill Lewis, Zanna Goldhawk (illus) 3rd February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781800900615 A project to reintro- duce beavers brings a town together against a common threat in this moving eco-tale from master storyteller.
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