FICTION 9-12
audiofile, £9.99, 9781471199868 Heartwarming and unforgettable début about one boy’s journey to fix his family, with the help of some unexpected friends he meets along the way.
Studio Press Vardy
Matt Oldfield 4th February, pb, eb, £5.99, 9781789464504 Follow the exciting journey of award-winning striker with Stocksbridge Park Steels to winning the Premier League in 2016 and shining on the international stage.
Top Shelf Productions
Korgi 5: End of Seasons Christian Slade 16th March, pb, £11.99, 9781603094863 Much loved wordless fantasy graphic novel series reaches its breathtaking conclusion. Plenty of thrills, laughs and exquisitely illustrated animal magic.
TSB
Riding on Duke’s Train Mick Carlon 29th April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781911673095 Nine-year-old Danny, recently orphaned, hitches a ride on a train in 1937 Georgia. It belongs to Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, who take the boy to Harlem.
Troika
A Crack in the Sea HM Bouwman 1st May, pb, £7.99, 9781912745067 Three families, two worlds and one magical portal. No one goes to the second world on purpose.
UCLan
Vampirates 4: Black Heart Justin Somper 4th March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781912979219 Grace and Connor discover the shocking truth of their identity. Meanwhile, the Pirate Federation commissions a ship of Vampirate assassins in response to an attack.
Vampirates 5: Empire of Night Justin Somper 4th March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781912979226 The Vampirates must forge an alliance with the
Mystery of the Night Watchers AM Howell 8th July, pb, £6.99, 9781474991063 Nancy is uprooted to start
21% Monster Peter Canning 8th July, pb, £6.99, 9781474984416 First in a funny, fast-paced
Pirate Federation against the renegade Vampirates as they plan to accelerate their reign of terror. The war to control the oceans continues.
Vampirates 6: Immortal War Justin Somper 4th March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781912979233 Grace discovers an ancient prophecy that one twin must die. Oblivious, Connor takes his place at the heart of the Alliance mission to reclaim The Diablo as war ravages the oceans.
The Weather Weaver Tamsin Mori 4th March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781912979455 With the help of Nimbus, a feisty storm cloud, Stella begins to learn the craft of weather weaving. But as the sea witch starts to close in danger is imminent.
Usborne
a new life in Suffolk, where buried secrets threaten to come to light. Gripping historical adventure from critically acclaimed author of The Garden of Lost Secrets.
sci-fi adventure series featuring two mutant boys and their quest to destroy Project Helix, the secret organisation that spawned them. Perfect for Marvel fans.
Shadow Chaser Simon Tudhope, Tom Knight (illus) 27th May, pb, £6.99, 9781474960489 Thrilling choose-your- own-story gamebook lets the reader become the hero of an epic adventure full of dark secrets, deadly enemies and beautifully illustrated picture puzzles.
A Glasshouse of Stars Shirley Marr 10th June, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781474991087 Beautiful story illustrating the importance of friendship, kindness, resilience and love, sprinkled with magic realism, from first- generation Chinese- Australian author and inspired by her childhood.
Sequins and Secrets Lucy Ivison 10th June, pb, £6.99, 9781474982092 At the House of Serendipity friendships are fashioned and destinies designed. A gorgeous 1920s fashion adventure series by librarian and blogger, perfect for fans of Katherine Woodfine.
The Shark Caller Saara Katariina Söderlund (illus), Zillah Bethell 4th February, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781474966849 Blue Wing and Maple must overcome their differences to brave the most notorious shark in the ocean. Spellbinding modern classic set in Papua New Guinea, inspired by the author’s childhood.
The Incredible Record Smashers Erica Salcedo (illus), Jenny Pearson 4th March, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781474974059 Fun record-smashing adventure follows Lucy and Sandesh’s journey to happiness. From the author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates.
Girl, in Real Life Tamsin Winter 8th July, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781474978484 After growing up online and having her first period broadcast to millions, Eva fights back against her vlogger parents. New from the author of Being Miss Nobody.
Proud of Me Sarah Hagger-Holt 4th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781474966245 Meet Becky and Josh, almost twins with two mums and an anonymous donor dad, in this #OwnVoices, inclusive, child-centred story about self-acceptance from the acclaimed author of Nothing Ever Happens Here.
Wacky Bee Books
A Girl Called T.o.m.: Granny for Sale Jackie Marchant, Loretta Schauer (illus) 18th March, pb, £6.99, 9781913292126 When Tom hears she has to share a room with her granny, drastic action is clearly needed. So she lists her on e-Sellalot and watches the bids flood in.
Walker Books
Twitch MG Leonard 3rd June, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781406389371
February 2021–July 2021 63
Modern espionage meets tween drama in this thrilling book by rising star, Em Norry.
As Amber faces up to her first mission, will her friendship with best-friend Vi stand the test?
1st Apri 2021 10+ • P/b 978-0-
prill 2021 P/b
978-0-19-277473-6 £6.99 • 256 pages
473-6
Fans of Geek Girl, and Murder Most
Unladylike will love this action-packed adventure with a smart, relatable heroine at its heart.
Coming in April 2021
Cover images © Shutterstock
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