Andrews McMeel Kids International Rights Catalog

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INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS CATALOG /// SUMMER 2024

Big Nate: This Means War!

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8749-0

Paperback, 176 pp., 152 x 229 mm

Ages 8-12

Pub Date: 03 May 2024

BIG NATE

For Nate Wright, conflict is a way of life. He tangles with Gina, the editor of the school newspaper, after she rejects his comic strip. He can’t get on the same page with his snooty study partners as they cram for the final exam. And once he hears that Mr. Rosa’s job is on the line, Nate even takes on the all-powerful school board. But when a challenger threatens Nate’s status as the owner of P.S. 38’s filthiest locker, our hero may have met his match. Can he win the slob-off and bury Kyle under the ash heap of history? In this brandnew collection of comics, Nate is definitely NOT messing around.

“…these are laugh out loud funny and a kid favorite!” – IMAGINATION SOUP
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Big Nate From the Top

978-1-4494-0232-7 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate Out Loud

978-1-4494-0718-6 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate and Friends

978-1-4494-2043-7 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate Makes the Grade

978-1-4494-2566-1 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate: Game On!

978-1-4494-2777-1 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate: I Can't Take It!

978-1-4494-2937-9 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate: Great Minds Think Alike

978-1-4494-3635-3 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate: The Crowd Goes Wild

978-1-4494-3634-6 | $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN

Big Nate’s Greatest Hits

978-1-4494-6489-9 | $12.99 USA / $14.99 CAN

Big Nate: Say Good-bye to Dork City

978-1-4494-6225-3 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate: Welcome to My World

978-1-4494-6226-0 | $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN

Big Nate: Thunka, Thunka, Thunka

978-1-4494-6227-7 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate: Revenge of the Cream Puffs

978-1-4494-6228-4 | $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN

Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?

978-1-4494-6229-1 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie

978-1-4494-6230-7 | $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN

Big Nate: Silent But Deadly

978-1-4494-8991-5 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate Goes Bananas!

978-1-4494-8995-3 | $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN

Big Nate: Payback Time

978-1-4494-9774-3 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate: Hug It Out!

978-1-5248-5184-2 | $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN

Big Nate: Blow the Roof Off!

978-1-5248-5506-2 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework

978-1-5248-6065-3 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate: In Your Face!

978-1-5248-6477-4 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate: Top Dog

978-1-5248-6979-3 | $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN

Big Nate: Aloha!

978-1-5248-6856-7 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate: Very Funny!

978-1-5248-7695-1 | $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN

Big Nate: Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins

978-1-5248-7157-4 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate:Move It or Lose It

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8129-0 Paperback, 176 pp., 152 x 229 mm $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN

Big Nate: No Worries

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8091-0 Paperback, 352 pp., 152 x 229 mm $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN

Hardcover – Board Book, 178 x178 mm, 12 pp., full color $7.99 USA / $10.99 CAN 2! 2@ 2& 2^ 2%

Big Nate: Release The Hounds!

978-1-5248-7557-2 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Big Nate: Nailed It!

978-1-5248-7923-5 | $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN

Little Big Nate: No Nap!

ISBN: 978-1-5248-6066-0

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Unicorn Crush

ISBN: 978-5248-8751-3

Paperback, 176 pp., 152 x 229 mm.

Ages 8-12

Pub Date: 7 May 2024

PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN

In this collection of Phoebe and her Unicorn comic strips, nine-yearold Phoebe Howell and her magical unicorn friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, explore the complexities of popularity, friendship, and crushes. Phoebe finds herself in the awkward position of taking on her friend Max in a debate contest and also helping her best frenemy, Dakota, regain her confidence. Marigold goes to therapy and reconnects with a friend named Sparkleface McGee who she hasn't seen in 700 years. And both Phoebe and Marigold draw a fun series of comics about their lives. As it turns out, the social lives of a nine-year-old human and a centuries-old unicorn have a lot in common! Young readers will enjoy the caring and comedic adventures of this colorful duo as they rediscover the magic in themselves and in each other.

"There can never be too much of the delightful Phoebe and her best friend Marigold Heavenly Nostrils."
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Phoebe and Her Unicorn

978-1-4494-4620-8 | $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN

Unicorn on a Roll

978-1-4494-7076-0 | $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN

Unicorn vs. Goblins

978-1-4494-7628-1 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Razzle Dazzle Unicorn

978-1-4494-7791-2 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Unicorn Crossing

978-1-4494-8357-9 | $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN

Phoebe and Her Unicorn in The Magic Storm

978-1-4494-8359-3 | $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN

Unicorn of Many Hats

978-1-4494-8966-3 | $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN

Phoebe and Her Unicorn in Unicorn Theater 978-1-4494-8981-6 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Unicorn Bowling

978-1-4494-9938-9 | $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN

The Unicorn Whisperer 978-1-5248-5196-5 | $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN

Camping with Unicorn 978-1-5248-5558-1 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Virtual Unicorn Experience 978-1-5248-6070-7 | $11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Unicorn Famous:

Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure

ISBN: 978-1-5248-6476-7 Paperback, 176 pp., full color

$11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

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Unicorn for a Day

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8130-6 Paperback, 176 pp., full color

$12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN

Rights Sold: Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain

Unicorn Playlist

ISBN: 978-1-5248-6857-4 Paperback, 176 pp., full color

$11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

The Spellbinding Episodes of Phoebe and Her Unicorn

ISBN: 978-1-5248-6981-6 Paperback, 352 pp., full color

$14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN

hUnicorn Selfies

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7158-1 Paperback, 176 pp., full color

$11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

Rainy Day Unicorn Fun

ISBN: 978-1-4494-8725-6

Paperback, 144 pp., b/w

$9.99 USA / $12.99 CAN

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Unicornado: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7556-5 Paperback, 176 pp., full color

$11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN

The Magical Adventures of Phoebe and Her Unicorn

ISBN: 978-1-5248-6177-3

Paperback, 448 pp., full color

$14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN

Punk Rock Unicorn

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7922-8 Paperback, 176 pp., full color

$12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN

Enchanted Escapades of Phoebe and Her Unicorn

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7694-4 Paperback, 352 pp., full color

$14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN

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CAT NINJA

Beware, villains! Cat Ninja may appear to be nothing more than a silly internet meme. But he is evil’s greatest enemy, and the silent master of Kat Fu and carpet scratching! From Epic! Originals, Cat Ninja is a hilarious graphic novel series about a lovable cat with a heroic alter-ego.

Cat Ninja

ISBN: 978-1-5248-6094-3

Paperback, 152 x 229 mm, 160 pp., full color

$9.99 USA / $12.99 CAN

Cat Ninja: Welcome to the ‘Burbs

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7585-5

Paperback, 152 x 229 mm, 160 pp., full color

$12.99 USA / $17.99 CAN

Cat Ninja: Time Heist

ISBN: 978-1-5248-6758-4

Paperback, 152 x 229 mm, 160 pp., full color

$9.99 USA / $12.99 CAN

Cat Ninja: Cat's Claw

ISBN: 9781524882280

Paperback, 152 x 229 mm, 160 pp., full color

$12.99 USA / $17.99

Cat Ninja: Wanted

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7510-7

Paperback, 152 x 229 mm, 176 pp., full color

$9.99 USA / $12.99 CAN

Cat Ninja: Heart of a Hero

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8878-7

Paperback, 160 pp., 152 x 229 mm

$12.99 USA / $17.99 CAN

Pub Date: 15 October 2024

Rights Sold: Czech Republic and Spain/Spanish World For ages 7-10

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Kitten Ninja

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8819-0

HARDCOVER, 80 pp., 152 x 229 mm

Ages: 6-8

Pub Date: 27 February 2024

KITTEN NINJA

BY COLLEEN AF VENABLE, MARCIE COLLEEN, ELLEN STUBBINGS

In this spin-off prequel to the enormously popular Epic Original Cat Ninja series, our favorite feline hero takes on everything a kitten-size ninja has to battle on the way to his heroic destiny: a sun spot that won’t stay put, an irresistible ball of yarn, and—every cat’s archenemy—snow!

Time Buddies

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8820-6

Paperback, 160 pp., 152 x 229 mm

Ages 8-12

Pub Date: 25 June 2024

TIME BUDDIES

BY MATTHEW CODY, COLLEEN AF VENABLE, MARCIE COLLEEN, ILLUSTRATED BY CHAD THOMAS

When Hoot, an adorable, impulsive owlet from the future, meets Bentley, a studious, rule-following kid from the present, neither one quite fits into their own time. But with the accidental click of a sparkly button (or is it a snazzy one?), the two are off on an adventure that winds through ancient Egypt, the Wild West, and even the Renaissance!

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Haru: Spring

ISBN: 978-1-5248-9374-3

Paperback, 272 pp., 152 x 272 mm

Ages 8-12

Pub Date: 22 October 2024

Haru: Summer

ISBN: 978-1-6248-9374-3

Paperback, 272 pp., 152 x 229 mm

Ages 8-12

Pub Date: 12 March 2024

HARU

Haru, Yama, and the rest of the gang return for the next chapter in their epic adventure. Continuing their quest to reach The Beacon, Haru and Yama discover more challenges (and find more answers) along their way. Meet new figures such as Blight's new relentless hunter and the bothersome Void Fly, while we discover what happened to Goose and Herb. With more beautiful illustrations by author and artist Joe Latham, Haru: Summer is full of adventure, friendship, and magic for readers to enjoy.

Created by artist Joe Latham, this beautifully illustrated graphic novel series is a coming-of-age tale that spans the changing of seasons. Beginning in spring and ending in spring—the cycle complete. A story of heart, growing up, and the sacrifices we make for those we love, Haru is perfect for middle-grade readers.

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AT THE DUSK OF MAN THERE WAS A DARKNESS THAT SPREAD FAR AND WIDE ACROSS THE LAND. IT DEVOURED FORESTS, OCEANS, AND MOUNTAINS. LEAVING NOTHING BUT DUST IN ITS PATH. 7 IT’S SUCH A NICE DAY... THE DANDELION CUBS DEVOUR THE GORP IT’S LIKE THEY HAVEN’T EATEN IN DAYS. 54 HARU_Interior.indd 54 8/2/23 2:15 PM THEY EAT GORP “GOODOL’RAISINSANDPEANUTS.” THE ACRONYM MAKES HERB GIGGLE. 52 HARU_Interior.indd 52 8/2/23 2:15 PM HOW ARE YOU ALL DOING THIS MORNING? HERE YOU GO MY LITTLE SWEETIES! 53 HARU_Interior.indd 53 8/2/23 2:15 PM

Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel

ISBN: 978-1-4494-7960-2

Paperback, 232 pp., full color

Ages 7-12

Rights sold: Brazil, Canada/French, China, Denmark, Israel, Italy, Korea, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Spain

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

COMING FEBRUARY 2025

HEIDI: A GRAPHIC NOVEL

The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel

ISBN: 978-1-5248-5815-5

Paperback, 192 pp., full color

Ages 7-12

Rights sold: Portugal and Spain

THE SECRET GARDEN

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Animal Rescue Friends: Finding Home

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8875-6

Paperback, 160 pp., 152 x 229 mm

Pub Date: 10 September 2024

ANIMAL RESCUE FRIENDS

When ARF is flooded with requests for pet-care advice, the kids come up with a great idea to reach lots of people at once: They’ll start an animalcare podcast! But when the hard work of creating a podcast leads to lots of new and exciting opportunities outside the rescue, the gang finds itself pulled in different directions. The kids tackle big changes—to their friendships, to themselves, and even to ARF itself—in these stories about friendship, responsibility, and cooperation.

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It’s a brand-new school year, and the Brights are tackling it just like any other family: by hopping into their minivan, taking a portal to a customterraformed planetoid, and meeting students from all over the galaxy! But Nia and Jayden are about to learn that there’s more to a universal education than befriending a Glob and mastering mechball. This book includes a never-before-seen bonus tale featuring the Brights’ lovable robot nanny, Dusty, and his double from a very different dimension.

Gabe Soria is the creator of the Midnight Arcade series and the co-creator of the comic book MegaGhost. His other works include DC Comics' Batman ’66, Fakespeare in the Park, a tie-in novel for Cartoon Network’s Regular Show, and the best-selling Audible Original Foreverywhere, created with Steve Burns of Blue’s Clues and Steven Drozd of the band the Flaming Lips. He lives in New Orleans, where he’s currently writing an original fantasy adventure trilogy for Penguin Workshop.

Rafa Ribs is a Brazilian artist currently living in São Paulo. He has worked as a character designer and visual development artist for animation and games for the last six years. He loves drawing imaginary universes and filling them with otherworldly characters and stories.

The Bright Family: Too Cool for School

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8635-6

Paperback, 160 pp., 152 x 229 mm

Pub Date: 23 July 2024

The Bright Family ISBN: 978-1-5248-6773-7 Paperback, 160pp., full color

The Bright Family: Family Vacation ISBN: 978-1-5248-7868-9

Paperback, 160 pp., full color

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The Makers Club: A Graphic Novel

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8975-X

Paperback, 224 pp., 152 x 229 mm

Pub Date: 6 August 2024

THE MAKERS CLUB

Join the Makers Club, where art and science come together! This graphic novel contains two stories in one. In the first story, readers meet Nadia and Priya, who are paired up for a science fair project. With Nadia's art and Priya's coding skills, they make a video game that's sure to impress, but soon learn there's more to teamwork than just having the individual skills. In the second story, old friends Aqila and Yong Qiang reconnect at their new school. As they both try to pursue their passions in fashion design and engineering, they'll soon find that trying to do everything and please everyone catches up to you eventually.

Readers will love this colorful graphic novel that's all about friendship, crafting, and coming up with creative solutions.

Reimena Yee is an illustrator, writer, and designer. Hailing from the dusty metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, she is now based in Melbourne, Australia. She once was a STEM student, but left to pursue her passion for the world and all its histories and cultures, which she weaves into her art and stories. She is the cofounder of UNNAMED, a comics collective that builds community and resources for visual-literary creators in Southeast Asia. She is the author-illustrator of the gothic comics The World in Deeper Inspection and the Eisner- and McDuffie-nominated The Carpet Merchant of Konstantiniyya Séance Tea Party was her debut middle-grade graphic novel.

Tintin Pantoja has previously illustrated graphic novels such as WHO IS AC? (written by Hope Larson) and the MANGA MATH MYSTERIES series (by Melinda Theilbar). She enjoys journaling, fountain pens, and fine chocolates. She also loves bad puns and window shopping. Tintin lives in Manila, Philippines.

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MEEMS AND FEEFS

Meems is a smart, cheeky, and tech-savvy ferret from the planet Ferretonia. Feefs is his goofy, happy-go-lucky brother. Unsatisfied and bored with their quiet life on Ferretonia, the brothers build a forbidden Travel Opal to go on adventure but accidentally bite off more than they can chew and get stuck on planet Earth with no way to get home. The ferrets journey to an animal shelter where they meet a shy teen named Liza. After using a Communication Opal on Liza to transcend language barriers, Meems and Feefs put their trust in her and embark on a raceagainst-time adventure, or else they're doomed to stay on Earth forever! This laugh-out-loud and heartwarming graphic novel is perfect for readers 8+ and ferret fans of all ages.

Liza N. Cooper is an artist and digital content creator who goes by the pen name Siberian Lizard online. Originally born in the wild and frosty Siberia, she has since settled down in a much warmer (and wetter) London, where she lives with her two naughty ferrets and a Pomeranian puppy.

Meems And Feefs: Ferrets From Planet Ferretonia

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7670-8

Paperback, 192 pp., 152 x 229 mm

Pub Date: 26 September 2023

MEEMS & FEEFS: THE LEGEND OF THE SERPENT FERRET COMING MARCH 2025!

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Unfamiliar 2

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8236-5

Paperback, 144 pp., 140 x 203 mm

Pub Date: 17 October 2023

Unfamiliar

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7683-8

Paperback, 5.5 x 8”, 160 pp., full color $15.99

$21.99

DPS ONLY!

UNFAMILIAR 2

More magical mayhem ensues as Planchette and her new witch friends try to help a ghost bride rest in peace. Join them as they work together to handle a blackmailing Faerie King, a possible new romance, and an overnight camping trip in a profoundly evil forest.

Unfamiliar is bursting with offbeat charm, a vibrant cast of teen witches, and hilarious familiar sidekicks. Set in an intriguing magical world, this series is a hit with fantasy readers of all ages.

Haley Newsome is a comic creator, illustrator, and internet artist with millions of followers across YouTube, Instagram, and Twitch. She loves horror movies, animation, and ghosts. Haley has lived in Idaho, Oregon, Calgary, and Tokyo, and currently resides in Los Angeles. You can get to know her online via her handle @ lavendertowne.

Rights only available for the following languages: French, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, and Romanian

Vicky Tan is a meek school girl with social anxiety who always introduces herself as an attachment to her confident, genius brother, Virgil, who has made a name for himself as one of the most popular competitors and streamers for the world famous "Xenith Orion" game.

Despite having aspirations of her own to compete and stream, Vic fears that she will open herself to the hate, doubt, harassment significant women gamers receive every day. She instead opts to stay in the background, acting as her brother’s assistant and manager. However, when opportunity arises in the form of a local competition, Vicky knows she can't stay away. Donning a disguise, she enters the esports scene under the moniker, "Aegis."

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW

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THE WITCH'S THRONE 3

The sacred tournaments continue but the path to greatness isn't easy. Spectators remain at the edge of their seats as Reksha, Grom, and Agni are finally up, ready to go toe-to-toe with their opponents. Get ready for stunning contests between warriors, rogues, and mages. But is ending your enemies the only way to become a hero?

Cedric Caballes is a die-hard RPG fan and the creator of the hit Tapas webcomic The Witch’s Throne. He cites his fascination with fantasy role-playing games and shonen manga as what inspires most of his artwork, which range from character designs to multiple webcomic concepts under his pen name WhatAHero. Cedric was born in the Philippines, raised in the United States, and currently lives in Maryland, daydreaming of magic, dragons, and level-up notifications whenever he’s not busy drawing or writing. You can find him doodling something on Twitter or Instagram @whatatruehero.

“Richly detailed lore and vibrant color palettes handily elevate this high-stakes fantasy adventure.”

— PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

The Witch's Throne Volume 3

ISBN: 978-5248-8127-6

Paperback, 256 pp., full color, 140 x 229 mm Ages 14-18

Rights only available for the following languages: French, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish and Romanian Pub Date: 30 July 2024

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ISBN: 978-1-5248-7650-0 Paperback, 5.5 x 8”, 320 pp., full color $15.99 USA / $21.99 CAN
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BESTSELLING TITLES FROM DUSTIN BRADY

Trapped in a Video Game by Dustin Brady

ISBN: 978-1-4494-9486-5

Paperback, 144 pp., b/w

$9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDCOVER

Trapped in a Video Game: The Invisible Invasion by Dustin Brady

ISBN: 978-1-4494-9489-6

Paperback, 160 pp., b/w

$9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDCOVER

Trapped in a Video Game: Robots Revolt by Dustin Brady

ISBN: 978-1-4494-9515-2

Paperback, 176 pp., b/w

$9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDCOVER

Trapped in a Video Game: Return to Doom Island by Dustin Brady

ISBN: 978-1-4494-9518-3

Paperback, 168 pp., b/w

$9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDCOVER

Trapped in a Video Game: The Final Boss by Dustin Brady

ISBN: 978-1-4494-9573-2

Paperback, 208 pp., b/w

$9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDCOVER

Rights sold: Brazil, Czech Republic, China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey

“Great for reluctant readers and those who love the world of video games.”

— YOUTH SERVICES BOOK REVIEW

Escape From a Video Game: Secret of Phantom Island

ISBN: 978-1-5248-5880-3

Paperback, 6 x 9”, 176 pp., full color

$11.99 USA / $15.99 CAN ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDCOVER

Escape From a Video Game: Mystery on the Starship

Escape from a Video Game: The Endgame ISBN: 978-1-5248-7195-6 Papepback, 6 x 9”, 192 pg., b/w

Escape from a Video Game: The Complete Series

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7606-7

Paperback, 6 x 9”, b/w

Trapped in a Video Game: The Complete Series

ISBN: 978-1-4494-9955-6 Paperback, 6.2 x 9.2”, b/w $49.00 USA / $59.00 CAN

Rights sold: Dutch/The Netherlands, Portugal and Spain

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NEW FROM DUSTIN BRADY

Hunt down video game aliens and rescue birthday party guests with Bentley Carmone and Battle digital monsters, glitching terrain, and backstabbing allies in a mountain climbing challenge video game with Archie Maloney in this new adventure series!

Adventures in a Video Game: My Friend from the Future

ISBN: 978-1-5248-9035-3

Paperback, 160 pp., 152 x 229 mm

Ages 8-12

Pub Date: 10 September 2024

Adventures in a Video Game: Don't Climb This Mountain

ISBN: 978-1-52487707-1

Paperback, 160 pp., 152 x 229 mm

Ages 8-12

Pub Date: 10 September 2024

Kidnapped pet? Missing mascot? Decades old treasure hunt? Leila Beal and Nugget are on the trail in this new chapter book series.

Leila Nugget Mystery: Bark at the Park

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7754-5

Paperback, 112 pp., 152 x 229 mm

Ages 7-9

Leila Nugget Mystery: The Case with No Clues

ISBN:978-1-5248-7753-8

Paperback, 144 pp., 152 x 229 mm

Ages 7-9

Leila Nugget Mystery: Who Stole Mr. T?

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7706-4

Paperback, 128 pp., 152 x 229 mm

Ages 7-9

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Otto Normal's Monsterton: The Disappearance of White Pine Beach

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8117-7

Hardcover, 432 pp., 159 x 235 mm

Ages 8-12

Pub Date: 8 June 2024

OTTO NORMAL’S MONSTERTON

In this hauntingly delightful and highly illustrated tale, eleven-yearold Otto and his mom move to Monsterton, a gorgeous island on the border of the Belcarra forest and a mysterious place called The Dark. Monsterton is picturesque and beautiful; it's an idyllic place for monsters to be themselves. There's Hamish and his brother Ben, who have been created and sewn together by their pirate father; the royal vampires, Red and Rose, who are followed around by their dutiful guards; Remi, a ghost girl who can appear and disappear at will; Darby, a quiet girl made entirely of slime; and Luck, a zombie who always she thinks she's right. In Monsterton, each monster can be themselves. They are free to be as scaly, slimy, or scary as nature intended.

There's only one teeny, tiny problem. Otto and his mom aren't monsters. Can Otto fit in with the monsters and stay true to himself?

This spooky, delightful, and charming full-color, highly illustrated novel is perfect for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and Five Nights at Freddy's. Debut author Danielle McKechnie weaves compelling lore and storytelling with delightful characters brought to life by illustrator Simón Estrada.

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Otto turned to see the back of another kid’s head sitting on the ground, seemingly for his ride. waiting patiently Otto could see the kid stitching his stomach together with a long, black, shimmering thread. otto, stay back. When Otto and his mom entered the train station, Or perhaps that was just the burning. a hum of a city could be felt vibrating through the ground… 81177_Monsterton_Int_2P.indd 52-53 1/19/24 2:55 PM it’s... Interesting. weird? hello? are you? out. I think we’ll just TRAIn, yeah?

MATT SPROUTS

After defeating “the Curse,” twelve-year-old Matt just wants to relax. But Dad has another idea—Matt needs to “build some character,” whatever THAT means. So, Matt ends up a pet sitting for his neighbor, Farmer Jed. Easy enough, right? WRONG. In fact, it’s downright baaaaaaad.

The “pet” in question is Nora, an old goat with glassy eyes and short tail. Farmer Jed says she’s “special.” Matt’s pretty sure, however, that the most impressive thing about Nora is how far her eyes can roll into the back of her head.

While trying to keep track of Nora and all her mysterious actions, Matt is also helping his girlfriend Grace with her Science Fair project, attending both soccer and Cross-Country practice, and, oh yeah, trying to avoid some scary guy named Jason who seemingly wants to enact perilous revenge on young Matt. More on that guy later. So much for "time to relax"!

Matt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun is a laugh-out-loud funny book with over 50 black-and-white illustrations by bestselling author Matt Eicheldinger. The text expertly weaves heartwarming moments with laugh-out-loud scenes.

Matt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8871-8

Paperback, 336 pp. 140 X 229 mm

Pub Date: 3 September 2024

Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8869-5

Paperback, 304 pp., 140 x 203 mm

Pub Date: 19 March 2024

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Hopscotch Girls Presents Mia Madison, CEO

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8743-8

Paperback, 208 pp. 140 X 229 mm

Pub Date: 30 April 2024

HOPSCOTH GIRLS

Mia has made a name for herself at her school as an entrepreneur after launching not one, but two, successful businesses. Now her classmates need her help with their own ventures, and Mia must put her problemsolving skills to the test. Whether she’s helping them get their business off the ground, work with customers, or invent new problem-solving products, Mia is sure to teach them all something new.

However, Mia soon finds that juggling her businesses, schoolwork, and friends can be a challenge. With the help of her CEO mom, Mia tackles her friends’ problems (and her own) head-on and teaches them, and readers, the ins-and-outs of running a successful kid business. This is the first book in a brand new series featuring a fun, illustrative format with 40 spot illustrations and doodles throughout!

Hopscotch Girls is a social enterprise created by a mom frustrated by the typical pink/princess/beauty gifts available for girls. Best known for the Amazon bestseller, I Am Confident, Brave & Beautiful: A Coloring Book for Girls, Hopscotch Girls believes it should be easier to find products for girls that build confidence and self-esteem, combat stereotypes, and are fun.

Hopscotch Girls makes products designed to inspire and empower girls. The company’s coloring, stickers, and activity books are perfect for girls aged 3 to 12. And as they expand into the world of fiction, Hopscotch Girls is the go-to brand for tweens and families raising strong girls.

HOPSCOTCH GIRLS PRESENTS: THE POP-UP SHOP PREDICAMENT COMING OCT. 2024

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GAMER GIRLS

Jess, Celia, Nat, and Lucy are the Gamer Girls—four BFFs who game together. In this fourth book of the exciting series, the friends discover a new game at a local arcade, Dance Dance Rhythms. (Okay, maybe it's not that new. In fact, it's a little retro.) But mistakes happen and it's up to Jess to put them right, or else her mom's dreams could be CRUSHED. This is the fourth book in the popular Gamer Girls series, for fans of The Babysitter's Club AND Pokemon!

Gamer Girls: Retro Rhythms

ISBN: 978-1-5248-9216-6

Paperback, 208 pp. 140 x 229 mm

Pub Date: 19 November 2024

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Hart & Souls

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8439-0

Paperback, 304 pp. 140 X 229 mm

Pub Date: 23 July 2024

The Epsilon Escape

A Very Genius Notebook

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8496-3

Paperback, 224 pp. 152 X 229 mm

Pub Date: 3 September 2024

HART & SOULS

On Stix's first day of sixth grade, his anxiety is off the charts. It doesn't help when he spots a kid who reminds him of his old bully, Xander Mack. Soon after, he encounters two other students who take a keen interest in him. He quickly learns the spooky truth—the trio are lost souls in need of help. When the ghosts tell him they've been stuck in middle school for decades, it's up to Stix to figure out how to help these not-so-normal new friends.

THE EPSILON ESCAPE

Three middle school girls—Misha, June, and Ollie—have already completed writing one book set in the fictional land of Deltovia, but just as they are on the verge of literary stardom, they've got a bigger problem: The school district lines at Lake View Middle School are set to change, meaning their best friends could suddenly be in a different school next year. Meanwhile the plot in their next story involves a strange laboratory called The Epsilon Facility which is holding all kinds of mysterious experiments that could lead to all kinds of danger. While the two stories seem wildly different on the surface, the two worlds are more closely related than it may initially seem. What can these three friends do to stop the lines and investigate the Epsilon facility? Join Misha, June, and Ollie on their high-stakes writing journey to find out!

The Very Genius Notebooks

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7156-7

Paperback, 224 pp., b/w

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IN SEARCH OF SUPERPOWERS

Four kids. Four pins. Four superpowers. One dark secret.

Angela, Sophie, Travis, and Skylar are four normal middle schoolers. Angela and her dad just moved in with her future stepmom, but the wealthy neighborhood is not what's she used to, and relations with the future stepmom are tough. Sophie lives in the shadow of her twin sister, Becca, and wants to find her own identity. Travis is his track team's star, but he's starting to think that video game coding (and his best friend) might be a LOT more interesting. Skylar is trying to help their family make ends meet . . . but sometimes, they're stretched too thin.

After a mysterious explosion in the night, each of the four kids receives a limited-edition fantasy enamel pin. What's more, it gives them superpowers! As the new friends work together to figure out where the pins came from and untangle their own lives, they discover a secret at the nearby theme park that might not be so fun after all.

In Search of Superpowers is the first in an all-new adventure series, Fantasy Pin World Adventures. It's perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, The Marvellers, and of course, enamel pin collectors.

In Search Of Superpowers: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8070-5

Paperback, 304 pp., 140 x 203 mm

Pub Date: 30 January 2024

BOOK 2, IN SEARCH OF THE PINMAKER: A FANTASY PIN WORLD ADVENTURE , COMING FEB. 2025!

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Zips and Eeloo Make a Friend

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8436-9

Hardcover, 80 pp. 159 X 235 mm

Pub Date: 1 October 2024

ZIPS AND EELOO

Zips and Eeloo are two aliens who have read a bunch of books about humans and watched a LOT of human TV. You could DEFINITELY say they are experts at all things human. They even have EXPERTS IN ALL THINGS HUMAN CERTIFICATES! And in all of the stories, Zips and Eeloo have learned that humans love friends, so now they are going to make a friend, too. But "making friends" is harder than it seems ... nowhere in any of the books have Zips and Eeloo learned how to make one, so they're going to try with milk jugs, tennis balls, and anything else they can find. Features a Dyslexia-friendly font.

Zips and Eeloo: Make Hummus

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8435-2

Hardcover, 80 pp., 159 x 235 mm

Pub Date: 6 February 2024

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POCKET PEACHES

Mango can't wait to compete in the baking contest at the Moonberry Jubilee Fair. But when the recipe goes wrong, Mango has to learn how to "go with the flow" — something that's VERY difficult for Mango to do.

Thankfully, Mango's friends – Peaches, Taro, and Pogi – are there to help! Join Mango and all the adorable characters in Pocketon as they take a spon-tay-nee-us adventure that has as many ups and downs as Taro's favorite roller coaster. Features a Dyslexia-friendly font.

Pocket Peaches: The Moonberry Jubilee Fair

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7865-8

Hardcover, 80 pp. 159 X 235 mm

Pub Date: 15 October 2024

Pocket Peaches

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7864-1

Hardcover, 80 pp., 152 X 229 mm

Pub Date: 26 September 2024

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EPIC! ORIGINALS FOR YOUNGER READERS

Epic Originals encourage imagination, empathy, and creativity with stories that take kids to new worlds and characters who make them feel right at home. Written and illustrated by some of the top talent in children’s publishing, each book is thoughtfully created in collaboration with an educational expert specializing in children’s media to maximize both the entertainment and learning value of each story.

Creature Campers: The Secret of Shadow Lake

ISBN: 978-1-5248-5518-5

Paperback, 96 pp., full color

$6.99 USA / $9.99 CAN ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDCOVER Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-5248-5546-8

Creature Campers: Surprise Under the Stars

ISBN: 978-1-5248-5570-3

Paperback, 112 pp., full color

$6.99 USA / $9.99 CAN ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDCOVER Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-5248-5783-7

Bark Park

ISBN: 978-1-5248-5824-7

Paperback, 96 pp., full color

$6.99 USA / $9.99 CAN ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDCOVER Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-5248-6042-4

My Pet Slime ISBN: 978-1-5248-5520-8

Paperback, 160 pp., full color

$6.99 USA / $9.99 CAN ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDCOVER Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-5248-5545-1

Kitty and Dragon

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7642-5

Paperback, 104 pp., full color

$7.99 USA / $10.99 CAN Lexile Measure: 420L ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDCOVER

Scaredy Monster

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7643-2

Paperback, 104 pp., full color

$7.99 USA / $10.99 CAN Lexile Mesaure: 460L ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDCOVER

My Pet Slime: Cosmo to the Rescue

ISBN: 978-1-5248-6294-7

Paperback, 160 pp., full color

$6.99 USA / $9.99 CAN ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDCOVER Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-5248-5573-4

My Pet Slime: Saving Cosmo

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7641-8

Paperback, 184 pp., full color

$7.99 USA / $10.99 CAN ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDCOVER Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-5248-6473-6

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SLICE OF MALLOW

Meet Mallow—he’s an excitable yet pessimistic marshmallow in a big world. In this laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel, Mallow goes on three fun, slice-of-life adventures with his friends Pizza, Ghost, Potato, and Doughnut.

Readers will love laughing along with Mallow and his antics in this adorable book that’s just right for readers beginning their graphic novel journeys. With bold, colorful art and three bite-sized chapters, this graphic novel based on a popular webcomic will appeal to fans of SpongeBob Squarepants, Adventure Time, and Pizza and Taco.

Slice of Mallow Vol. 1

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8083-5

Hardcover, 80 pp. 159 X 235 mm

Pub Date: 4 June 2024

OF MALLOW VOL. 2 COMING MARCH 2025!

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The Wheel of the Year

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7480-3

Hardcover, 256 pp. 213 X 264 mm

Rights sold: Bulgaria and Romania

Pub Date: 24 October 2023

THE WHEEL OF THE YEAR

Each “spoke” in The Wheel of the Year marks an important turning point: the winter and summer solstices, the spring and fall equinoxes, and the festivals of seeding, growing, and harvesting that arrive in between. Within each section, enjoy:

• An overview of the holiday and its significance in cultures around the world

• A sensory scavenger hunt for sights, sounds, and smells the season

• Ideas for a seasonal altar using objects from nature

• Themed crafts, rituals, games, and recipes

Blending nature connection with art, poetry, and myth, The Wheel of the Year conveys the magic and beauty of ancient traditions and encourages young readers to notice, care for, and celebrate the natural world around them.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Unicorn Island

ISBN: 978-1-5248-6470-5

Hardcover, 224 pp. 152 x 229 mm

Rights Sold: Czech Republic

Adventure Kingdom

ISBN: 978-1-5248-6982-3

Paperback, 160 pp., 152 x 229 mm

Rights Sold: France

By Michel Guyon

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7136-9

Hardcover, 352 pp., b/w

Rights sold: France, Italy

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7137-6

Paperback, 352 pp., b/w

Rights sold: France, Italy

150 Happy Facts by The Happy Broadcast By Keith Bonnici, Illustrated by Mauro Gatti

ISBN: 978-1-5248-7577-0

Paperback, 176 pp., 152 x 229 mm

Ellie's Deli: Wishing on Matzo Ball Soup By Lisa Greenwald, Illustrated By Galia Bernstein

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8111-5

Paperback, 224 in., 159 x 229 mm

Bean The Stretchy Dragon By Ari Stocrate

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8101-6

Hardcover, 96 pp., 152 x 229 mm

A Tale as Tall as Jacob: Misadventures With My Brother By Samantha Edwards

ISBN: 978-1-5248-6504-7

Paperback, 208 pp., full color

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Archibald Finch and the Lost Witches By Michel Guyon Archibald Finch and the Curse of the Phoenix

Scales & Tales

ISBN: 978-1-5248-8556-4

Paperback, 144 pp. 178 X 229 mm

Pub Date: 23 April 2024

SCALES & TALES

Scales & Tales is a rule book, an easy instruction manual, and an activity book all in one! With clear and concise language, along with adorable illustrations, this book serves as the perfect introduction to role-playing games for kids and parents alike. Everything a new player would need to start a tabletop role-playing game: imagination starters, heroes, drawing games, monsters, epic quests, and more! Scales & Tales contains ways of augmenting your traditional "End-Boss Combat" with fun drawing games and party puzzles.

Games like:

• Telephone,

• Blind drawing, and

• Pictionary-like games.

With fun illustrations, clear instructions, and kid-friendly games to “slay” the enemy, this book will bring in players of all ages for hours of fun.

29 FOR MORE INFORMATION Suzanne Garrett Director of International Sales | sgarrett@amuniversal.com Prices and title information are correct at press time but are subject to change without notice.
Front and Back Cover Art: Big Nate © L incoln Peirce
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