FICTION 9-12
to bring the mysteries of Holmes to a whole new generation of young readers.
Feast and The Dragon’s Breakfast.
An Alien in the Jam Factory Chrissie Sains, Jenny Taylor (illus) 1st April, pb, £6.99, 9781406396126 First book in a funny, jam-packed adventure series starring Scooter the inventor and his top secret alien sidekick.
The Case of the Disappearing Pets Angie Lake,
Ellie O’Shea (illus) 4th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781782265931 Disappearing hamsters? Vanishing toads? Missing snails? This looks like a case for Mina Mistry.
Top Shelf Productions
Johnny Boo and the Silly Blizzard James Kochalka 9th February, hb, £7.99, 9781603094856 Kochalka’s much loved Eisner-award-winning series takes a wintry turn as Johnny Boo and Squiggle discover the delights of eating snow and the importance of staying warm.
Usborne
Granny Trouble Serena Patel, Emma McCann (illus) 8th July, pb, £5.99, 9781474959544 Anisha, Accidental Detective’s third adventure featuring her hilarious and heartwarming British Indian family. Winner of the Fiction award at the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards 2020.
Walker Books
Leif the Unlucky Viking: Saga of the Stone Gary Northfield 1st July, hb, eb, £9.99, 9781406383416 Will Leif the Unlucky Viking wolf pup become a famous explorer like his dad?
Agents of the Wild 3: Operation Sandwhiskers Alice Lickens (illus), Jennifer Bell 3rd June, pb, £6.99, 9781406388473 Agnes and Attie are off to the Sahara Desert on a mission to rescue rare baby animals from illegal wildlife traders.
Harklights Tim Ellis 13th May, hb, eb, £7.99, 9781474966603 Winner of the Joan Aiken Future Classics Prize, this enchanting ecological adventure is a love letter to nature with hope at its heart. Illustrated by début author.
The Wind in the Willows Graphic Novel Russell Punter, Xavier Bonet (illus) 4th March, pb, £9.99, 9781474968867 Faithful adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s timeless tale brought to life with charming, full- colour illustrations.
Johnny Ball: Undercover Football Genius Matt Oldfield, Tim Wesson (illus) 4th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781406391275 From the author of Ultimate Football Heroes comes the second book in the Johnny Ball series, funny reading for football- mad kids.
Olga: Out of Control Elise Gravel 6th May, pb, £6.99, 9781406392531 Third in the comical cartoon novel series about animal scientist Olga and her alien pet, Meh.
The Giants’ Tea Party Vivian French, Marta Kissi (illus) 4th February, pb, £6.99, 9781406392586 Rollicking fairy tale adventure from the makers of The Adventures of Alfie Onion, Tom & Tallulah and the Witches’
A Sliver of Moon and a Shard of Truth Chitra Soundar, Uma Krishnaswamy (illus) 6th May, pb, £6.99, 9781406398137 More amusing and clever trickster tales from India.
Uncle Shawn and Bill and the Great Big Purple Underwater Underpants Adventure AL Kennedy, Gemma Correll (illus) 1st July, pb, £6.99, 9781406398816 Fourth book in a heartwarming series from Costa Award-winning author and illustrated by celebrated cartoonist.
Maria’s Island Gill Smith (illus), Victoria Hislop 3rd June, hb, £10.99, 9781406399073 Dramatic and moving story set in the same world as the international bestseller The Island.
Wide Eyed Editions
Let’s Tell a Story: Fairy Tale Adventure Lily Murray, Wesley Robins 2nd March, pb, £7.99, 9780711257276 Let’s Tell a Story: Space Adventure Lily Murray, Grace Boruch 9780711257313 Choose-your-own-story books packed full of colourful characters and imaginative situations. These fun books put kids in charge of their own adventures.
Fiction 9–12 Years
and overcomes her fears and insecurities about performing in a wheelchair.
Allen and Unwin
The Chicken’s Curse Frances Watts 4th February, pb, £5.99, 9781911631941 The amusing adventures of a runaway boy and girl, and a delightfully self- obsessed sacred chicken, by the bestselling author of Kisses for Daddy.
A Clue for Clara Lian Tanner 4th March, pb, £7.99, 9781911631965 Can a scruffy chicken crack a crime? Perhaps, if she’s clever like Clara. An eggcellent novel about a small chook and a big crime by highly-acclaimed author.
From Stella Street to Amsterdam Elizabeth Honey 4th February, pb, £6.99, 9781911631972 New Stella Street adventure. Henni and Willa journey to the Netherlands with many secrets to uncover.
The Grade Six Survival Guide Alison Hart 10th June, pb, £6.99, 9781911679011 Jesse will have you roaring with laughter as he navigates the rites and rituals of Year 6 including a Niagra Falls-size plumbing problem and the dreaded compulsory school camp.
Amulet
Atlantis: The Accidental Invasion Gregory Mone 29th April, hb, £12.99, 9781419738531 Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Mr Lemoncello’s Library, Atlantis: The Accidental Invasion launches an exciting, action-packed new series about the underwater lost city.
The Chance to Fly Ali Stroker, Stacy Davidowitz 15th April, hb, £11.99, 9781419743931 After moving across the country, 13-year-old Natalie auditions for her new school’s play
Mission Multiverse Rebecca Caprara 13th May, hb, £11.99, 9781419748233 “Back to the Future” meets “Stranger Things” in this middle grade multiverse odyssey.
Tomoko Takes the Lead Kit Rosewater, Sophie Escabasse 10th June, hb, £10.99, 9781419751721 Book 3 in the Derby Daredevils illustrated, middle-grade series stars shy Tomoko and finds the team at roller derby summer camp in nearby Dallas.
The Derby Daredevils: Kenzie Kickstarts a Team Kit Rosewater, Sophie Escabasse 13th May, pb, £6.99, 9781419751844 First of the series celebrates new friendships, first crushes, and getting out of your comfort zone.
Andersen Press
the environment in Somaliland, she will stop at nothing to expose it. Topical novel about using your voice.
The List of Things That Will Not Change Rebecca Stead 1st April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781839130458 Making a new family brings questions, surprises and joy in this poignant modern classic by an award winner.
Feast of the Evernight Ross MacKenzie 6th May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781839130472 A new threat is emerging from the mists of the Veil, the dangerous forest that surrounds the Silver Kingdom’s southern lands. Highly anticipated sequel to Evernight.
Hope Jones Clears the Air Beatriz Castro (illus), Josh Lacey 1st July, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781839130526 You’re never too young to make a difference and when Hope Jones realises there’s an air pollution problem where she lives she decides to do something about it.
Arrow (Young)
Max Einstein Saves the Future James Patterson 2nd March, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781529119664 Max is back to take on her biggest problem yet: world hunger. As she finds herself on the run from the Corp she discovers that Einstein created a time machine.
When the Sky Falls Phil Earle 3rd June, pb, £7.99, 9781783449651 Joseph must make a terrible choice while left to guard a silverback gorilla’s cage in a deserted zoo. Powerful story inspired by true events during World War II.
Catherine Certitude Jean-Jacques Sempé (illus), Patrick Modiano 4th February, pb, £7.99, 9781783449828 Classic French story from Nobel Prize-winner about the bond between a father and daughter. Beautiful illustrations.
Burning Sunlight Anthea Simmons 1st April, pb, £7.99, 9781839130441 When Zaynab uncovers a plot that could destroy
Middle School: Field Trip Fiasco James Patterson 4th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781529119909 When he’s invited on a field trip in California, Rafe jumps at the opportunity. But when he arrives he realises his trip isn’t the Hollywood vacation he thought it would be.
Scaredy Cat James Patterson 1st April, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781529120059 There are Scaredy Cats everywhere—in your small town, your big city, your neighbourhood. It’s just that human beings can’t see them. Only cats can see a Scaredy Cat.
Best Nerds Forever James Patterson 13th May, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781529120066 From the mega-selling
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