Own Goal! (Football Mad #1) Author Paul Stewart Illustrator Michael Broad £6.99 Paperback 9781781129302
Fiction I Publishing Aug 2020 The drama of football and friendship take to the pitch in this action-packed MG novella. Dale Juniors are about to win the schools’ cup final – until Scott foots the ball into his own team’s goal. But letting down the team is the least of Scott’s problems.
Middle Grades; Race; Ethnicity
Swan Song Author Gill Lewis
£6.99 Paperback 9781781129548
Fiction I Publishing Aug 2021 A touching story of the redemptive and healing power of nature. Liam is struggling. Everything has just been too much to handle. Now he’s been expelled and they have to move to wildest Wales to live with Grandad. Can nature and its beauty help him heal?
Middle Grades; Health and Wellbeing
The Deep-Sea Duke Author Lauren James
£7.99 Paperback 9781781129593
Fiction I Publishing Feb 2021 A truly imaginative look at the climate and ref- ugee crisis, wrapped up in a YA sci-fi mystery. Hugo is spending the holidays on his friend Dorian’s home planet. But they soon discover that there are bigger problems afoot.
Young Adult; Sexuality
The Genius Aged 8 1/4 Author Jeremy Strong Illustrator Jamie Smith
£6.99 Paperback 9781781129470
Fiction I Publishing Sept 2020 A boy genius tries to keep the hapless adults in hand in this hilarious MG tale. Alfie has got his work cut out dealing with a set of very silly adults. Can Alfie get the town of Underpants – and the rest of the country – sorted out?
Middle Grades; Race; Ethnicity
The Invasion of Crooked Oak Author Dan Smith Illustrator Chris King
£6.99 Paperback 9781781129203
Fiction I Publishing Sept 2020 Stranger Things meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers in this thrilling MG sci-fi adventure with an environmental twist. Nancy, Pete and Krish must investigate when the adults start acting weird in their town. Could it have anything to do with the local fracking site?
Middle Grades; Race; Ethnicity
The Peculiar Thing with the Pea Author Kaye Umansky Illustrator Claire Powell £6.99 Paperback 9781781129197
Fiction I Publishing Sept 2020 A laugh-out-loud retelling of The Princess and the Pea like you’ve never heard it before! Prince Pete isn’t ready for marriage – he’s only eleven! And this peculiar business with the pea is the daftest thing he’s ever heard.
Middle Grades; Race; Ethnicity
World Burn Down Author Steve Cole
Co Author/Illustrator Oriol Vidal £6.99 Paperback 9781781129463
Fiction I Publishing Oct 2020 Illegal deforestation and destruction is revealed in this gripping Amazonian adventure. Carlos’s mother works for IBAMA, Brazil’s Environmental Authority. When Carlos is kidnapped to teach her a lesson, will he be able to outrun the flames? Middle Grades; Disability; Race; Ethnicity
£4.99 Paperback 9781472959584 Fiction
Ram the farmer is terrified when a tiger threatens to eat him and all his family. But Reeta, Ram’s clever wife, believes she can outwit the hungry tiger. Will her plan work? Part of the Bloomsbury Young Readers series which pro- vides engaging, illustrated, book-banded stories. Middle Grades; Race; Ethnicity; Narinder Dhami is of Indian descent
Crumbs!
Author Ben Bailey Smith Illustrator Sav Akyüz
£4.99 Paperback 9781472972682 Fiction
Crumbs. That’s all that’s left in Dan’s lunchbox. Who’s eaten his sandwich? Could it have been Henry the horse? Bill the pig? Or even Bridget the chicken? One thing’s for sure, Dan’s going to find out. New title in the Bloomsbury Young Readers series which provides engaging, illustrated, book-banded stories.
Ages 5-7; Race; Other; Ben Bailey Smith is a diverse writer.
Detective Dan Author Vivian French Illustrator Daniel Duncan £5.99 Paperback 9781472967305 Fiction
A quirky school comedy, this is a new title in the Bloomsbury Readers series which is packed with book-banded stories with engaging illustrations and online reading notes written by CLPE.
Middle Grades; Race
Fierce, Fearless and Free Author Lari Don
Illustrator Eilidh Muldoon £6.99 Paperback 9781472967138 Fiction
Once upon a time, there were strong, fierce women who plotted, schemed, took action, showed kindness, used magic and trickery, and made their own destiny. Inspired by tales from all around the world, Lari Don presents a collection of stories of girls doing it for themselves!
Middle Grades; Gender; Race; Ethnicity
Fire Burn, Cauldron Bubble Author Paul Cookson Illustrator Eilidh Muldoon £9.99 Hardback 9781472958150 Fiction
From dragons and unicorns to witches and wizards, this beautifully illustrated anthology of fantastically magical poems will have you bewitched from beginning to end. This en- chanting anthology brings together work from Benjamin Zephaniah, Valerie Bloom, Joshua Seigal and A.F. Harrold. Middle Grades; Race; Ethnicity; Features diverse poets.
Granny Ting Ting Author Patrice Lawrence Illustrator David Dean
£5.99 Paperback 9781472967718 Fiction
A quirky family comedy set in the Caribbean from prize-winning author Patrice Lawrence. A new title in the Bloomsbury Readers series which is packed with book-banded stories with engaging illustrations and online reading notes written by CLPE.
Middle Grades; Race; Ethnicity; Patrice Lawrence is a diverse writer
Horse of Fire Author Lari Don
£6.99 Paperback 9781472920973 Fiction
Bloomsbury Education
A Tiger for Breakfast Author Narinder Dhami Illustrator Christopher Corr
Spring-Summer 2020
Have you ever heard of the horse who had gold in his dung, or of the Fire Horse of Hiisi with his mane of gold and red flame and smouldering black hooves? This beautiful collection of horse stories from around the world is perfect for any horse lover. Middle Grades; Gender; Race; Ethnicity
It’s OK to Cry Author Molly Potter Illustrator Sarah Jennings £10.99 Hardback 9781472942425
My Friend the Alien Author Zanib Mian Illustrator Sernur Isik
£5.99 Paperback 9781472973900 Fiction
Maxx is an alien from space but some people seem to think his new human friend Jibreel is an alien too. Why would coming from another country make you an alien?! A new title in the Bloomsbury Readers series which is packed with illustrated, book-banded stories and online reading notes.
Middle Grades; Race; Ethnicity; Zanib Mian is a diverse writer
My Other Life Author Polly Ho-Yen Illustrator Patricia Hu
£5.99 Paperback 9781472972576 Fiction
Mae’s had asthma since she was little and spends a lot of time in hospital. It was there that she saw the portal for the first time – and only she can see it. New in the Bloomsbury Readers series which is packed with illustrated, book-banded stories and online notes.
Middle Grades; Disability; Health and Wellbeing; Other; Polly Ho-Yen is a diverse writer
Rainbow Boots Author Chris Powling Illustrator Jim Field
£6.99 Paperback 9781472960795 Fiction
Denzil is desperate for a pair of Rainbow Boots so he pretends he has a customised pair on order. What will Denzil do when he can’t pretend any more? A title in the High Low range, ideal for struggling and reluc- tant readers, those with EAL and those with dyslexia.
Middle Grades; Health and Wellbeing; Race; Ideal for struggling readers and those with EAL and dyslexia.
Rama and Sita: The Story of Diwali
Author Malachy Doyle Illustrator Christopher Corr £6.99 Paperback 9781472954695 Non-Fiction
The perfect picturebook for introducing the story of Diwali. Rama and Sita live happily in the forest until Sita is kidnapped by the demon king, Ravana. Can Rama and the monkey king Hanuman follow the trail she has laid for them and save Sita or will she be lost forever?
Middle Grades; Race; Ethnicity
The Barber’s Clever Wife Author Narinder Dhami
Non-Fiction
This picture book covers a whole range of emotions from uncomfortable ones to happy feelings where you feel good about yourself and care about other people. Includes colourful illustrations, child-friendly strategies and vocabulary for managing feelings. It even has helpful notes for parents, carers and practitioners at the back.
Early Years; Gender; Health and Wellbeing; Race
Jack and the Jungle Author Malachy Doyle Co Author Paddy Donnelly £4.99 Paperback 9781472959614
Fiction
When Jack kicks his ball over the garden wall, he meets Abbie, his mysterious neighbour, who introduces him to an exciting world filled with snakes, wolves, tigers and giants! Part of the Bloomsbury Young Readers series, which provides engaging, illustrated, book-banded stories.
Middle Grades; Race
Mohinder’s War Author Bali Rai
£5.99 Paperback 9781472958372 Fiction
Young Joelle stumbles across Indian-born RAF pilot Mohinder when his plane crashes in France and it’s up to her and her parents to hide him from the Nazis. But when her parents are betrayed, Joelle and Mohinder will have to act fast to survive. A thrilling historical adventure.
Middle Grades; Race; Ethnicity; Other; Bali Rai is a diverse writer
Illustrator Amberin Huq £5.99 Paperback 9781472967619 Fiction
A funny retelling of an Indian folk tale from best-selling author, Narinder Dhami. A new title in the Bloomsbury Readers series which is packed with book-banded stories with engaging illustrations and online reading notes written by CLPE.
Middle Grades; Race Ethnicity; Narinder Dhami is of Indian descent
The Boy in the Jam Jar Author Joyce Dunbar
£5.99 Paperback 9781472973931 Fiction
Dylan can’t hear as well as he used to. As his hearing gets worse, he becomes isolated from his friends. Luckily his dog Pluto is there to keep him down to earth. A new title in the Bloomsbury Readers series which is packed with book-banded stories with engaging illustrations.
Middle Grades; Disability; Health and Wellbeing
The Chocolate Unicorn Author Jenny McLachlan Illustrator Sarah Lawrence £4.99 Paperback 9781472972620 Fiction
Olive is a constant worrier. What she needs is some courage, so one day Grandpa gives Ol- ive a special chocolate unicorn who is set on showing her what it truly means to be brave. New title in the Bloomsbury Young Readers series which provides engaging, illustrated, book-banded stories.
Other Ages 5-7; Health and Wellbeing; Race
The Ghostly Game Author Maggie Pearson Illustrator Nelson Evergreen £6.99 Paperback 9781472968906 Fiction
Alone in the house one night, four friends make up a ghost story. It’s just a bit of fun – but then the messages and accidents start to come. A title in the High Low range, ideal for struggling and reluctant readers, those with EAL and those with dyslexia.
Young Adult; Disability; Race; Title is ideal for struggling readers, those with EAL and those with dyslexia.
The Golden Horsemen of Baghdad
Author Saviour Pirotta
£6.99 Paperback 9781472955999 Fiction
A thrilling historical adventure set during the Golden Age of Islam. After his father’s death, Jabir has to find the money for his family’s rent to save them from being made homeless. Soon his only choice is to travel to the great city of Baghdad to find work.
Middle Grades; Race; Ethnicity
The Miracle of Hanukkah Author Malachy Doyle Illustrator Christopher Corr £6.99 Paperback 9781472958365 Non-Fiction
The perfect picturebook for introducing the story of Hanukkah with text by award-winning author Malachy Doyle and illustrations from Christopher Corr. King Antiochus has destroyed the temple because the Jews won’t worship him rather than God. With no holy oil left, how will Judah Maccabee keep the flame alight? Middle Grades; Race; Ethnicity
The Story Thief
Author Andrew Fusek Peters Ilustrator Sara Ugolotti £5.99 Paperback 9781472973542 Fiction
Nyame the sky god has all the stories ever told in a special brass chest. Anansi the spider knows the people on Earth are bored so she makes a ladder to the sky, determined to get back the stories. New in the Blooms- bury Readers series which is packed with book-banded stories.
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