January-June Catalogue 2014

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Barrington Stoke 12 months of cracking reading!

2014 Catalogue

January – June

introduction

B books for 3 to 5s. Our first four Red Squirrel Picture Books pull together the

arrington Stoke sets off on a new adventure in 2014 with our first foray into

cream of UK author and illustrator talent. In February, national treasure Michael Morpurgo pairs with award-winner Ross Collins for a fabulous celebration of the power of books and the imagination and Eleanor Updale and up-and-coming star Sarah Horne ramp up the itch factor with some nasty nits. In June comedy star Charlie Higson and new talent Mark Chambers contribute a cautionary – and laugh-out-loud funny – tale of the dangers of too much Xbox, and former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen is joined by the wonderful Chris Mould to tickle those funny bones with Wolfman. These gorgeous titles can be enjoyed by anyone but there’s an added bonus in the form of special design features to support dyslexic or less confident parents in reading to their children.

Of course we also publish a host of brilliant authors in our teen, 8–12 and 5–8 ‘Little Gems’ list, including Barrington Stoke debuts from Linda Newbery, Caroline Lawrence and Michael Rosen. Lots of old favourites are back, too.

As always, we are indebted to the brilliant authors, illustrators, agents, booksellers, librarians and others who share our commitment to reaching out to new readers and breaking down the barriers that continue to exclude too many children from the joy of books.

Here’s to 2014: another year of cracking reading!

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how we do it

Cr a c k i n g R ea din g Did you know: ➔➔ that black text on white paper can hurt sensitive eyes, while off-white paper helps? ➔➔ that careful spacing between letters and lines can help new and struggling readers? ➔➔ that justified text can mean readers get lost on the page? ➔➔ that many young readers, parents and carers feel more confident about opening a book if it has clear, manageable chapters to give natural ‘rest’ breaks? ➔➔ that research has shown boys prefer books of 100 pages or under?

C lo s e-up. . .

Barrington Stoke books help emergent, reluctant and dyslexic readers unlock the love of reading. Our books are crammed with ingenious design and editorial tricks to ensure an accessible read. Best of all, the books are brilliant stories by the best authors in the business, and so also offer a great quick read for more confident kids.

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how we do it

“You have helped to turn a reluctant reader into a voracious one” Parent

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Reading Age Interest Age This subtle legend on the back of the book gives the RA (reading age) and IA (interest age) of the book.

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You can find out more about us from our website, www.barringtonstoke.co.uk. As well as in-depth info on our books and accessibility features, we have a wealth of author videos, free resources for schools and fun stuff for families.

Our accessibility features have always been based on the input of children and young people. We are delighted to launch our Young Editors Scheme – a new and extended version of our original ‘Consultancy’ programme.

Visit www.barringtonstoke.co.uk/youngeditors to get involved!

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JAnuary

Linda Newbery

Tilly’s Promise

IA TEEN/RA 8 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-293-8

Linda Newbery’s debut for Barrington Stoke marks the centenary of the First World War with a heartbreaking tale of love and loss.

‘Monkey Brain’, ‘Dunce’, ‘Blockhead’ – that’s what the other lads called Tilly’s brother Georgie at school. But the Army doesn’t care that Georgie’s mind is younger than his body – all they see is the strapping lad on the outside. Tilly’s young man Harry promises to keep Georgie safe in France, but is his promise one he can keep?

Linda Newbery’s YA novel Set in Stone won the Costa in 2006. Linda has also won the Nestlé Silver Medal and has been shortlisted twice for the Carnegie.

Bali Rai

Old Dog, New Tricks IA TEEN/RA 8 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-347-8

Is it ever too late to teach an old dog new tricks?

Firm favourite Bali Rai returns with a heart-warming answer to that question.

When Harvey Singh’s next-door neighbour, Mitch, breaks his arm and lands up in hospital, the last thing Harvey wants to do is help out. Mitch is a curmudgeonly old git, and he’s never wasted any kindness on Harvey. But someone has to look after his mangy old dog Nelson, and as Harvey finds out more about Mick’s life, he realises there’s more to his story than first meets the eye.

Bali Rai has cornered the market in urban tales with a multicultural edge. Dream On, his curry-and-footie fable for Barrington Stoke has sold over 90,000 copies.

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For another unique take on World War I, see Tom Palmer’s Over the Line in April.

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L. A. Weatherly

Soul Mates

IA TEEN/RA 8 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-310-2

How can you miss someone you’ve never met?

Barrington Stoke favourite L. A. Weatherly weaves this conundrum into a powerful paranormal romance.

Iris fears she’s going mad as she follows a strange compulsion to travel to a ruined house in the Hollywood Hills. But then she finds Nate – the boy who has haunted her dreams for as long as she can remember. But something is in the house with Nate, and that something hates Iris with a passion…

L. A. Weatherly is the author of the hugely successful Angel series.

She has been shortlisted for the Children’s Book Award and has written several novels for Barrington Stoke.

Nigel Hinton

On the Edge

IA TEEN/RA 8 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-309-6

Barrington Stoke favourite Hinton returns with a powerful novel exploring the tragedy of family destruction.

When Dillon and Robbie’s dad turns up to take them on a last-minute camping trip, Robbie is over the moon. But Dillon is torn. He wants to trust his dad, but he remembers the beatings the last time they saw him. Robbie’s sure Dad has changed but as they set off, Dillon becomes less and less convinced…

Nigel Hinton is the author of Buddy and Buddy’s Song, widely used in schools across the UK and adapted for film and TV. He has won the Federation of Children’s Book Groups Award and been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal.

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Robert Swindells

Snapshot

IA TEEN/RA 8 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-345-4 Alfie can’t wait to try out his ace new SLR. But while he snaps in the street, a gang of robbers carry out a jewellery heist. Alfie gets the whole thing on camera, and suddenly his SLR is in big demand…

Burnout IA TEEN/RA 8 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-346-1 All his life, Josh has felt like a loser. But then he joins Mitchell’s gang, and sets fire to his first car. But flames spread, and soon Josh’s whole life is under threat...

Robert Swindells began writing while working as a teacher and has won a host of awards including the prestigious Carnegie Medal and the Children’s Book Award.

Terry Deary

The Last Viking IA 8–12/RA 8 £5.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-350-8 Emma has heard that the Vikings cut the throats of the old and carry away the young to be their slaves. So when she sees their ships coming, she knows she must warn her village before its too late. But will they believe her?

Dick Turpin: Legends and Lies IA 8–12/RA 8 £5.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-351-5 A crowd of strangers gather to witness the death of Dick Turpin, known to some as a notorious highwayman, and to others as a hero. As the strangers share their stories, the reader is left to make up his or her own mind…

Terry Deary has written dozens of novels for children and adults, often with historical settings He is best known for the phenomenally popular Horrible Histories series and was voted Outstanding Children’s Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century by Books for Keeps magazine.

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February

Anne Fine

The Haunting of Uncle Ron Illustrated by Vicki Gausden IA 8–12/RA 7 £5.99 ISBN: 978-1-78112-285-3 Uncle Ron has come to stay, and he is so boring that even the voices he believes he hears ‘from the other side’ have nothing interesting to say. What’s more, Uncle Ron is eating Ian’s family out of house and home. Ian and Hetty need a plan – perhaps they’ll try a ‘haunting’ of their own… Anne Fine’s third outing for Barrington Stoke has all trademark wit and warmth.

Anne Fine is one of the most highly-regarded authors writing for young people in the UK today. She was the second Children’s Laureate and has won the Guardian Children’s Award and the Carnegie and Whitbread Prizes, twice.

Kaye Umansky

The 13th Fairy

Illustrated by Stefano Tambellini IA 8–12/RA 8 £5.99 ISBN: 978-1-78112-349-2 Grimbleshanks is not amused. The Twelve Good Fairies all have invitations to the royal baby’s christening, but Grimbleshanks’s invite has got ‘lost in the post’. Cue a large dramatic gesture with the potential to go a little wrong…

Kaye Umansky is best-known as the author of the Pongwiffy books and her laugh-out-loud fairytale retellings for Barrington Stoke are hugely popular.

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February

Michael Morpurgo & Ross Collins

All I Said Was...

IA 3–5/RA6 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-348-5

Storytelling legend Michael Morpurgo’s tale of the wonders of books and reading is illustrated by award-winning picture-book artist Ross Collins.

A boy who dreams of flying meets a bird who longs to read a book. Soon a deal is reached, but who has the better end of the bargain?

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Red Squirrel wants his books to be for everyone, because he knows that sharing stories is one of the best things families can do for their children. He has been busy gathering a cluster of dyslexia-friendly features to support parents and carers with dyslexia so that they too can enjoy his great books with their children.

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Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of the UK’s best-loved authors for children and young people.

He was the third UK Children’s Laureate and has won countless awards for his writing. Many of his novels have become modern children’s classics and have been adapted for stage and screen to huge critical acclaim.

Ross Collins is one of the UK’s most popular illustrators and picture-book artists. His book Elephantom is currently in development at the National Theatre with the same team behind the spectacular puppets of War Horse.

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Red Squirrel wants his books to be for everyone, because he knows that sharing stories is one of the best things families can do for their children. He has been busy gathering a cluster of dyslexia-friendly features to support parents and carers with dyslexia so that they too can enjoy his great books with their children.

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eleanor updale & sarah horne

Itch Scritch Scratch IA 3–5/RA 6 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-294-5

WARNING: This book will make you scratch! Ace author Eleanor Updale teams up with illustrator Sarah Horne in this hilarious picture-book.

From hoovering heads to slathering their children in mayonnaise, there is nothing the mummies won’t try to get rid of those nasty nits. But the nits have other ideas. who will win the war?

“Updale writes with such obvious relish that fun exudes from the ink on every page.”

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Eleanor Updale is the author of the Montmorency and Johnny Swanson books and the winner of numerous book awards.

Sarah Horne is an up-andcoming illustration and picturebook star. She is the artist behind Nosy Crow’s Vulgar the Viking and the amazing Monster House pop-up book.

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March

Tom Palmer

Over the Line IA 10+/RA 8+ £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-393-5

Illustrated by Ollie Cuthbertson Tom Palmer marks the centenary of WWI with a powerful novel of one footballer’s experience in the trenches – based on the little-known history of the Flanders Cup. It’s 1914, and Jack is making his debut as a pro footballer.

But his first match is marred by a demonstration demanding that the teams hang up their boots for the duration of the war and sign up to do their duty in France. Word of the Footballer’s Battalion and a cup in Flanders provides a glimmer of hope that Jack can keep his dream of playing for England alive. But as the war drags on, Jack is thrown into a nightmare world he himself will be lucky to survive.

Tom Palmer is a true reading hero. As the author of the Foul Play and Football Academy series, he is responsible for getting many thousands of boys and girls into reading. Over the Line is his fourth title for Barrington Stoke.

ANDY STANTON

Sterling and the Canary IA 8–12/RA 8 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-271-6

Illustrated by Ross Collins Amazing new edition of our brilliant comedy from Mr Gum crackpot genius Andy Stanton.

Blurb WITH CANARY SOUND EFFECTS! Andy Stanton ... bio.

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March

Gillian Cross

The Mystery of the Man with the Black Beard IA 8–12/RA 8 £5.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-359-1

Illustrated by Peter Cottrill Monster Snowman and Cupcake Wedding author Gillian Cross returns with a fun kids spy caper.

When a string of visitors come to Annie’s private investigator dad’s office and then her dad disappears, Annie knows something’s up. Her gran’s no help, and so Annie enlists the help of her friends Matt and Ruth to follow a trail of very sticky clues…

Gillian Cross has won an array of literary prizes, including the Carnegie Medal, the Smarties Prize and the Whitbread Award. She is the author of the ever-popular Demon Headmaster series, the basis for the smash-hit CBBC serial.

Jean Ure

Star for a Day IA 8–12/RA8 £5.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-358-4

Illustrated by Charlie Alder Real True Friends author Jean Ure returns with another warm and wise tale of the challenges of pre-teen life.

Lucy has lived her entire life in Lola’s shadow – the quiet one in the corner while Lola is the centre of attention, and the first to lose out when Lola needs new clothes for a party or kit for her dancing. But then a talent show comes to town and an unlikely ally helps Lucy step out for her own turn in the spotlight…

Jean Ure had her first book published while she was still at school. She has gone on to publish over a hundred books, including the Frankie Foster stories.

“Jean Ure’s books are funny, funky, feisty – and fantastic reads!”

Jacqueline Wilson

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Catherine MacPhail

Annie’s Choice

IA 8–12/RA 8 £5.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-354-6

Illustrated by Vladimir Stankovic Karam loves his new country, his new city and his new school. The only fly in the ointment is Alex – the school bully, who won’t leave Karam alone. But then Karam makes a new friend, who promises to help deal with Alex. But what special power does Annie have over the bully?

Annie’s Choice

Cathy MacPhail has been making up stories since she was a little girl, but only began to write in earnest when her children went to school. Since then she has been making up for lost time as one of Scotland’s most popular authors for young people.

Michael Lawrence

Young Dracula, Young Monsters & Young Wizards Illustrated by Chris Mould IA 8–12/RA 8 £5.99 A vampire who prefers milk to blood, two brothers who have no idea of the havoc they are capable of wreaking and a normal boy who ends up at a monster school… Michael Lawrence’s laugh-out-loud horrors are ideal reads for coffin-time – sorry, bed-time… Great new editions of these favourite titles, complete with magnificently malevolent artwork by Chris Mould.

Michael Lawrence writes for both young adults and younger readers and is best known for his Jiggy McCue and Withern Rise series – and as the originator of the concept for Young Dracula, now entering its fifth series with the BBC.

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APRIL

Cor n eli a Funke Bestseller Funke weaves her magic in one tale of moonshine mayhem and another of sunshine fun!

The Moonshine Dragon Illustrated by Mónica Armiño IA 5–8/RA LEVEL £5.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-353-9 When a tiny silver dragon is chased out of Patrick’s storybook by an equally tiny knight, all sorts of mayhem breaks loose! Soon moonshine magic has shrunk Patrick too, and he is forced to hole up inside his toy castle as the knight attacks the ‘fire worm’. Can Patrick defeat the knight and make it to morning?

Sea Urchins and Sand Pigs Illustrated by Sarah Horne IA 5–8/RA LEVEL £5.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-390-4 With treasure trails, dune pigs and the occasional visiting mermaid, there’s never a dull moment in Sandy Cove, as a gang of children find out when they visit the holiday village one hot summer!

One of Germany’s best-loved children’s authors, Cornelia Funke first established her huge international fan base with the publication of the New York Times bestseller Dragon Rider. Her Inkheart trilogy was adapted into a major Hollywood movie.

Cornelia lives in California.

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April

M ic h a e l Mo rp ur go Minikid

Illustrated by Faye Hanson IA 5–8/RA LEVEL £5.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-352-2

The characters from 2012’s Snug and The Castle in the Field return with more countryside adventures.

At school they call him Bullet, but Chris and Lisa call him Minikid. He’s only come for a visit, but wherever he goes, trouble seems to follow. From orphan calves to wasps’ nests, Minikid is drawn to any new sight the farm has to offer, making for some interesting learning experiences!

Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of the UK’s best-loved authors for children and young people. He was the third UK Children’s Laureate and has won countless awards for his writing. Many of his novels have become modern children’s classics and have been adapted for stage and screen to huge critical acclaim.

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April

Ro ss C o lli ns Blamehounds

Illustrated by the author IA 5–8/RA LEVEL £5.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-392-8

Dogs outsmart humans – for a while – in a beautifully illustrated tale of cunning, deceit, and occasional messes on the pavement.

Whenever there’s a pong, poo or puddle that can’t be explained, Norman and Ringo are the hounds that take the blame. Determined to exploit their status for profit, Blamehounds Inc. is soon in business and small dogs the world over are admitting responsibility for accidents, eruptions and even the occasional war…

Ross Collins is one of the UK’s most popular illustrators and an award-winning picture-book author, most recently picking up the Royal Mail Award for Dear Vampa. His Elephantom provides the inspiration for the National Theatre’s 2013 puppet spectacular – from the team behind the smash-hit stage version of Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse.

HAVE YO U S EEN THE OTHE R LITT LE GEM S ?

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Sally Nicholls

Shadow Girl

IA TEEN/RA 8 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-313-3

Ways to Live Forever author Sally Nicholls confronts the deep sadness of an unwanted child in a poignant story with an ultimately uplifting message of hope.

Clare knows she’s at least partly to blame for her problems at school, but she’s learned that it hurts to make friends when you’re a foster kid and you’ll be moved on again. It’s a relief to meet Maddy, who knows what it’s like to be in the system. And then Maddy disappears. But Clare has opened her heart at last, and she can’t let it go…

Sally Nicholl’s career launched with a bang when her debut novel won the Waterstones Children’s Fiction Prize and the Luchs Prize and was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. She has followed it up with three further well-received novels.

L. A. Weatherly

Soul Desire

IA TEEN/RA 8 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-361-4

How can lovers be destined to be together but born a century apart? L. A. Weatherly’s paranormal romance trilogy continues into a powerful second instalment.

Iris and Nate now know that Sibyl’s malevolent interference in their lives has placed a seemingly impossible obstacle in their way. Can Iris travel to Nate’s time, or he to hers – or is there a third option open to them? Even as they wrestle with this problem, it becomes clear that Sibyl’s destruction may not have been as final as they thought…

Look out for the third and final installment – Soul Song – in November.

L. A. Weatherly is the author of the hugely successful Angel series.

She has been shortlisted for the Children’s Book Award and has written several novels for Barrington Stoke.

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Caroline Lawrence

The Night Raid

IA TEEN/RA 8 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-366-9

Roman Mysteries author Lawrence makes her Barrington Stoke debut with a powerful novel inspired

by Virgil’s tale of the ill-fated night raid of Euryalus and Nisus.

The Trojan War is over. The survivors must find new land to settle, and there is war. Euryalus and Nisus, two teenage warriors among Aeneas’s Trojan refugees, make a disastrous decision to raid the camp of their enemy…

A Classical scholar, Caroline Lawrence has been awarded the Classical Association Prize for ‘a significant contribution to the public understanding of Classics’ for her Roman Mysteries children’s books. The series is enduringly popular and was adapted into the CBBC serial of the same name.

Pete Johnson

Six Hours

IA TEEN/RA 7 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-363-8

Firm favourite Pete Johnson discusses the pressures placed on teens today by parents and society in this humorous and perceptive story.

Dominic has been studying for this history exam for weeks.

So when he finds himself faking sick and following Lara, one of the coolest girls in school, off the grounds he wonders what’s happened to his common sense. Both of them just feel like they’ve had enough. They need a day off – a day to just chill. Johnson’s exploration of teens in modern society is both clever and insightful.

Pete Johnson is the author of over 50 books and was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award for his novel The Bad Spy’s Guide.

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Alan Gibbons

The Greatest

IA 10+/RA 8 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-364-5

Illustrated by Dylan Gibson An all-time sporting legend inspires a boy to stand up to bullies in this brilliant, boy-friendly read from favourite author Gibbons.

When Ali’s bike is stolen by a local bully, he turns to the story of Muhammad Ali for inspiration – the greatest boxer of all time, inspiring the fight of Ali’s life. Packed with facts about Ali’s life and career.

Alan Gibbons has sold over a million books and has won many awards including the Blue Peter Book Award. A versatile writer for children and young people, his sports books are among his most popular.

Eleanor Updale

Saved

IA TEEN/RA 8 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-365-2

A thrilling story with big issues at its heart.

Luke’s parents belong to a church that believes that medicine interferes with God’s will. His parents seem to be in thrall to Pastor David, and Luke is not sure he trusts the charismatic preacher. So when Luke’s sister Anna is hit by a car, should Luke observe his parents’ beliefs, or go against them to save his sister?

Eleanor Updale is the author of Montmorency, winner of the Blue Peter Award for ‘Book I Couldn’t Put Down’. Saved is a work of fiction but was informed by voluntary work with which Eleanor was involved in a London hospital and by meetings with individuals with extreme beliefs relating to medicine.

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June

Chris Bradford

Ninja: Assassin

NINJA

DEATH TOUCH

IA 8–12/RA 8 £5.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-376-8

Illustrated by Sonia Leong Non-stop action meets breathtaking revelations in the stunning finale of the Ninja trilogy.

After Lord Oda’s attack on Taka’s clan’s secret hideout, Taka, Cho and Renzo set out to Black Eagle Castle to seek vengeance. The Grandmaster says that revenge cannot heal the hurts of the heart, but Taka is hurting badly, and he can see no other way out…

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Chris Bradford is the bestselling author of the Young Samurai and Bodyguard series. He has won the Northern Ireland Book Award and been shortlisted for the Children’s Book Award, and is also a black belt in Zen Kyu Shin Taijutsu!

Jenny Oldfield

Bright Star

IA 8–12/RA 8 £5.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-375-1

Illustrated Half Moon Farm author Oldfield weaves a heartwarming story of the powerful connection between an isolated girl and a terrified wild pony.

When 12-year old Morgan is sent to her aunt’s ranch in the Rockies for the summer, she has no idea that she will forge a bond that will last her lifetime. Morgan is more comfortable around horses than people, but then she meets Bright Star, a terrified wild mustang her aunt has rescued, and discovers that she is braver than she ever realised.

Jenny Oldfield is the bestselling author of a number of series including Half Moon Farm, Magical Ponies and Home Farm Twins, which was adapted into a popular BBC serial. Bright Star is her Barrington Stoke debut.

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June

charlie higson & mark chambers

Freddy and the Pig IA 3–5/RA 6 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-373-7

Slugs and snails and little pig’s tails… Comedy star Higson takes a laugh-out-loud look at little boys and their charming habits.

Freddy Wilberforce thinks he’s hit on a great plan when he sends a pig to school in his place. But after some initially teething troubles, the pig quickly settles in and Freddy soon finds himself out in the cold!

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Red Squirrel wants his books to be for everyone, because he knows that sharing stories is one of the best things families can do for their children. He has been busy gathering a cluster of dyslexia-friendly features to support parents and carers with dyslexia so that they too can enjoy his great books with their children.

www.redsquirrelbooks.co.uk

Charlie Higson came into the public eye as one of the writers and performers of The Fast Show on BBC and still makes regular appearances on television. His children’s books career began with the Young Bond series and he began to publish his much-loved zombie novels shortly thereafter.

Mark Chambers is a new illustrator on the block but already much in demand for his gorgeous, character-packed work – definitely one to watch!

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June

Michael rosen & chris mould

Wolfman IA 3–5/RA 6 £6.99 ISBN:978-1-78112-374-4

Mike Rosen’s love of language joins with thrills, chills and belly laughs in a rollicking romp that is a joy to read aloud.

Wolfman has escaped! He is raging and rampaging round town, chewing up paving slabs and biting trees and generally being very terrifying indeed! Whatever can Wolfman want and who will be brave enough to ask?

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Red Squirrel wants his books to be for everyone, because he knows that sharing stories is one of the best things families can do for their children. He has been busy gathering a cluster of dyslexia-friendly features to support parents and carers with dyslexia so that they too can enjoy his great books with their children.

www.redsquirrelbooks.co.uk

Michael Rosen is one of the UK’s best-loved poets and authors for children, and a well-known broadcaster. He was the fifth UK Children’s Laureate and has won many awards for his writing, including an Exceptional Award for his 2004 collaboration with Quentin Blake, Michael Rosen’s Sad Book.

Chris Mould has been illustrating children’s books since leaving college in 1991 and has recently branched out into television and film development work. He was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award for his brilliant Pistols ’n Pirates.

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