Chicken House Complete Catalogue 2018

CHICKEN HOUSE

Complete Catalogue

CIRCUS MIRANDUS Cassie Beasley

YOU DON’T KNOW ME Sophia Bennett

Micah’s grandfather is sick, but all is not lost. Years ago, his grandfather visited a mysterious circus where he was promised a miracle by a man who could bend light. But who is this stranger, will he keep his promise, and does the magical Circus Mirandus really exist?

When singers Sasha and Rose reach the finals of talent show Killer Act, they are told that one of them must go – forcing them make a decision that will change their lives ...

• Fabulous teen cover package with turquoise edges.

‘ … a fabulous read … It is full of fresh wonders, gentle humor and sympathetic characters.’ RICK RIORDAN

‘[Sophia’s] ear for the way teenagers speak is faultless.

You Don’t Know Me is her best yet.’ THE TIMES

‘A delicious confection and much more.’ KIRKUS

ISBN 978-1-910655-73-3, £6.99 PB, 352pp, 12+

ISBN 978-1-910002-57-5, £6.99 PB, 272pp, 10+

WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, CAN, FIN, GER, NLD, NOR, SWE, USA

UKC ex. US & CANADA

THREADS Sophia Bennett When three friends meet a talented refugee girl called Crow, they’re determined to prove that fashion fairy tales really can happen.

Also by Sophia Bennett:

• Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition.

‘Girls will love it.’ JACQUELINE WILSON ‘… no girl will be able to put it down.’ MEG CABOT ISBN 978-1-910002-94-0, £6.99 PB, 272pp, 11+

ISBN 978-1-910002-95-7, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 11+

ISBN 978-1-910002-96-4, £6.99 PB, 336pp, 11+

WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio UK, BRA, CAN, Catalan, CHN, ESP, FRA, GER, ITA, JPN, NLD, NOR, POL, SRB, SLO, USA

THE LOOK Sophia Bennett

LOVE SONG Sophia Bennett

Ted has the look everyone wants, but when her sister falls ill she must choose between fame and family. Can she be a supermodel and a super sister?

Heading off on tour with the hottest band in the world, Nina’s ready for tantrums, paparazzi and diva drama – but soon discovers there’s more to The Point than just guitars and girls.

• Fabulous teen cover package with pink edges.

‘Have just read The Look ... one word, BRILLIANT. A difficult topic, sensitively handled.’ CATHY CASSIDY ISBN 978-1-910655-72-6, £6.99 PB, 336pp, 12+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, CAN, Catalan, ESP, FRA, GER, IDN, ITA, NLD, NOR, POL, USA

• A warm and contemporary teen romance exploring every girl’s dream: touring with the world’s biggest boy band! ‘... Love Song is a total treat.’ CAT CLARKE ISBN 978-1-910002-72-8, £6.99 PB, 384pp, 12+ UK, GER & NLD RIGHTS ONLY. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, GER

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THINGS I’M SEEING WITHOUT YOU Peter Bognanni Seventeen-year-old Tess talks to Jonah every day; through texts, tweets and emails. So when she discovers Jonah has died, her world implodes ...

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The first YA novel from American author Peter

Bognanni, winner of the LA Times Book Award for First Fiction and the Emerging Author Prize at the Iowa Author Awards.

ISBN 978-1-911077-82-4, £7.99 PB, 336pp, 14+

WITCHBORN Nicholas Bowling Alyce’s mother is burned at the stake for witchcraft.

Alyce flees to London – but as she discovers her own dark magic, powerful forces are on her trail ...

• Explores true history through a fantastical lens, building a remarkable alternate universe with strong series potential.

• Themes of friendship, perseverance and death.

ISBN 978-1-911077-25-1, £6.99 PB, 368pp, 12+ WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: ESP, GER, ROU, TUR

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MARTYN PIG Kevin Brooks

LUCAS Kevin Brooks

With his father dead, Martyn has a choice. Tell the police and be suspected of murder. Or get rid of the body. Simple, right?

Caitlin’s life changes the moment she sees Lucas. But to others, he is an object of jealousy, prejudice and hatred. Injustice lurks at every twist and turn.

• The international bestseller: published in over 20 countries.

• Shortlisted for the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award.

• Over 250,000 copies sold worldwide.

‘It gets to you. Then when this has passed, you want to tell everyone how good it is.’ SUNDAY TIMES

ISBN 978-1-910002-00-1, £6.99 PB, 256pp, 14+

ISBN 978-1-910002-01-8, £6.99 PB, 368pp, 14+

WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, BRA, CAN, FILM, FRA, GER, JPN, KOR, Latin America, LKA, LTH, NLD, POL, ROU, SRB, SVN, SWE, THA, TUR, UK ed. edition, USA

WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, BRA, CAN, EST, FRA, GER, HUN, ISL, JPN, KOR, Latin America, LTH, NLD, POL, ROU, SRB, SWE, THA, TUR, UK ed. edition, USA

CANDY Kevin Brooks

KISSING THE RAIN Kevin Brooks

Joe is hooked the moment he sees Candy, but can love ever be this sweet? As the truth emerges about Candy’s world, Joe must decide what is worth fighting for.

Moo Nelson walks through life alone, until he sees a car chase and a murder … or does he? A powerful, taut and moving exploration of right and wrong.

‘… a story as sharp as the title is sweet.’ THE GUARDIAN

‘Find a quiet place, take a deep breath and enjoy this novel.’ THE BOOKSELLER

‘Brooks is one of the best young adult writers around.’

IRISH TIMES ISBN 978-1-910002-02-5, £6.99 PB, 368pp, 14+

ISBN 978-1-905294-18-3, £6.99 PB, 336pp, 14+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, CAN, GER, NLD, SRB, USA

WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, CAN, ESP, GER, ITA, Latin America, LTH, NLD, NOR, POL, SRB, TUR, USA

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THE ROAD OF THE DEAD Kevin Brooks

BILLY ELLIOT Melvin Burgess based on the screenplay by Lee Hall

Ruben and Cole’s sister, Rachel, is found strangled in a desolate place. Together, they set out to solve the mystery of her final journey.

Billy’s father wants his son to learn boxing. But Billy is fascinated by the grace of ballet and is determined to dance his way to a better future.

• Shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2007.

• Over 250,000 copies sold in the UK.

‘You can taste the blood in your mouth as you read this ...’ PHILIP ARDAGH, GUARDIAN

• Based on the screenplay of the worldwide successful film and stage musical.

ISBN 978-1-905294-26-8, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 14+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, CAN, GER, NLD, Latin America, LTH, POL, TUR, USA

ISBN 978-1-903434-33-8, £5.99 PB, 160pp, 14+

THE HIT Melvin Burgess

THE GREAT CHOCOPLOT Chris Callaghan

A new drug is out. Everyone is talking about it. Death.

Take it, and you have one week to live. It’s the ultimate high. At the ultimate price …

It’s the end of chocolate – for good! Eleven-year-old Jelly is horrified, but a trail of clues leads to a posh chocolate shop and its suspicious owner. Is it really the chocopocalypse, or is there a chocoplot afoot?

WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio UK, BRA, CAN, Catalan, DEN, ESP, EST, FRA, GER, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, Latin America, NLD, PRT, TUR, UK ed. edition, USA

based on an original idea by Brandon Robshaw & Joe Chislett

• Gripping thriller from the bestselling author of Junk.

• An exciting adventure story for a 7+ audience from a debut author with a fantastic and original comic voice.

• Melvin Burgess at his best with a controversial yet positive message about drug-taking.

• Features a truly ghastly villain – think ‘evil mastermind meets Willy Wonka’.

ISBN 978-1-908435-33-0, £7.99 PB, 320pp, 14+ WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, CAN, ESP (Spanish & Catalan) FRA, FILM, GER, LVA, LTU, NLD, ROU, USA

ISBN 978-1-910002-51-3, £6.99 PB, 240pp, 7+

SKY CHASERS Emma Carroll

WARRIOR BOY Virginia Clay

Magpie witnesses a strange spectacle above the streets of Paris: a flying balloon. It ends in disaster – even so, Magpie is enthralled by the idea of flying. But others are also determined to discover its secrets …

Ben is terrified he won’t be accepted by his estranged Maasai family, but when he arrives in Kenya, he finds there is a lot more at stake than his pride …

WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: Audio UK, ANZ, CZE, GER, NLD, ROU, SVK, USA

• Explores themes of masculinity, identity and overcoming fear, as well as touching on environmental conservation and the protection of threatened cultures.

• Acclaimed author Emma Carroll writes the winning entry of The Big Idea competition, creating a gorgeous and inspiring adventure based on a true story.

• Shortlisted for the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition.

• Perfect for fans of Rooftoppers.

ISBN 978-1-911490-37-1, £6.99 PB, 9+

ISBN 978-1-910655-53-5, £6.99 PB, 336pp, 10+ WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio UK, CAN, CHN, ITA, USA

Sep 2018

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THE ROAR Emma Clayton Twins Mika and Ellie live in a future behind a wall, safe from the plague animals that live beyond. Or so they’ve been told. When one of them disappears, and the other is caught in a sinister game, they begin to discover that their world is built on lies …

Also by Emma Clayton:

‘… compelling reading, fantastic sci-fi, transporting you far away and gripping you with every word.’

ARMADILLO MAGAZINE

• Shades of Eoin Colfer’s Supernaturalist and a younger Hunger Games.

ISBN 978-1-910002-03-2, £6.99 PB, 384pp, 10+ WORLD ENGLISH & EXPORT ONLY

ISBN 978-1-905294-89-3, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 10+ World English & Export only

STOLEN Lucy Christopher

THE KILLING WOODS Lucy Christopher

In a letter addressed to her captor, 16-year-old Gemma relives her kidnapping. A moving story of survival, passion and darkness.

Emily’s dad is accused of killing a teenage girl. She’s sure he’s innocent, but her journey for the truth leads her to discover that dangerous games are being played in the woods at night ...

• More than 100,000 copies sold.

• Winner of the Branford Boase Award 2010.

‘Highly recommended!’ MAGGIE STIEFVATER ISBN 978-1-906427-13-9, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 14+ WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, BRA, CAN, DEN, ESP, FRA, FILM, GER, GRE, KOR, NLD, NOR, POL, South America, SWE, THA, TUR, TWN, USA

• From the internationally acclaimed, award-winning author of Stolen and Flyaway.

‘A thriller with wide teen appeal.’ THE BOOKSELLER ISBN 978-1-906427-72-6, £7.99 PB, 384pp, 14+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, BRA, CAN, FRA, GER, Latin American, NLD, TUR, USA

STORM-WAKE Lucy Christopher

FLYAWAY Lucy Christopher

Moss lives with her pa on a remote island. The Old World has disappeared beneath the waves – only Pa’s magic can save the sunken continents. But a huge storm is brewing, promising cataclysmic changes ...

Visiting her dad in hospital, Isla meets Harry who is very ill. Together, they watch a swan struggling to fly and Isla believes that by helping the swan, somehow she can help those she loves.

• Inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Storm-Wake is a gripping and immersive literary novel for young adults.

• Shortlisted for the Costa Children’s Book Award.

ISBN 978-1-906427-73-3, £7.99 PB, 368pp, 14+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: Audio World English, CAN, USA

• Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Fiction Prize.

‘The imagery is beautiful.’ MAGGIE STIEFVATER ISBN 978-1-910002-20-9, £6.99 PB, 336pp, 10+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, CAN, GER, GRE, NLD, USA

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THE WOLF PRINCESS Cathryn Constable

THE WHITE TOWER Cathryn Constable

Lost in the snow on a school trip to Russia, Sophie’s rescued by Princess Volkonskaya. But Sophie discovers more than dreams in the princess’s crumbling palace of secrets …

Livy is stunned when she is offered a place at Temple College, a prestigious school for the very brightest. She’s drawn to the roof of the school, where she dreams she can step into the sky. But her dreams are more real than she thinks …

‘... a real classic children’s adventure story that’ll make you want to go to Russia immediately.’

MELISSA COX, WATERSTONES ISBN 978-1-908435-34-7, £6.99 PB, 288pp, 10+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio UK, Audio US, BGR, Catalan, CAN, CHN, CZE, ESP, FRA, GER, NLD, POL, ROU, SVK, SWE, TWN, TUR, USA

• Science meets dreamy reality in this rich, atmospheric adventure for ages 10-14.

ISBN 978-1-909489-10-3, £6.99 PB, 304pp, 10+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: CAN, USA

BRAVE Wendy Constance

THE HALLOWEEDS Veronica Cossanteli

Thirteen winters old, Wild Horse and Blue Bird must prove their skill and bravery. Together with a sabretooth cub, they set out on the most dangerous adventure of their lives. They must fight spear, tooth and claw to survive.

Orphaned Dan’s new home is a crumbling castle where his horrible aunt reigns supreme, tending her mysterious graveyard garden. But why are Aunt Grusilla and her curious servants each missing a finger – and what are the hungry ‘Cabbages’ in the greenhouse?

• Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition 2013.

ISBN 978-1-909489-05-9, £6.99 PB, 304pp, 10+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, CHI, FRA

• An atmospheric, scary and funny middle-grade mystery about a boy who discovers an intriguing family secret.

ISBN 978-1-910002-33-9, £6.99 PB, 304pp, 10+

THE EXTINCTS Veronica Cossanteli George helps out at Wormestall Farm, a hidden sanctuary for extinctly strange animals including dodos dragons and dinosaurs. But there’s an evil animal stuffer on the loose!

• Pre-production at Cirrina Studios begins on The Extincts movie in June 2017 – directed by Oscar- winner William Joyce – with a view to releasing in 2019.

ISBN 978-1-911490-31-9, £6.99 PB, 224pp, 7+

THE MAZE RUNNER AERIAL BOX SET James Dashner The complete Maze Runner series released with a sophisticated new look in a stunning box set – perfect for older readers.

• Stunning new editions of The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure and The Kill Order, all in one striking box.

ISBN 978-1-910655-20-7, £35.00 PB, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, CAN, CZE, FILM, FRA, GER, ITA, KOR, NLD, ROU, TUR, TWN, USA

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THE MAZE RUNNER James Dashner The entire New York Times bestselling series exclusively produced with sophisticated, awardwinning covers.

Also by James Dashner:

• Stunning editions of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, on the list for over 150 weeks.

• Movie adaptation of The Maze Runner, made over $340 million worldwide.

ISBN 978-1-910655-10-8, £7.99 PB, 384pp, 12+

ISBN 978-1-910655-11-5, £7.99 PB, 384pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

UKC ex. US & CANADA

THE MAZE RUNNER James Dashner When Thomas wakes up, the only thing he can remember is his first name. But he’s not alone. He’s surrounded by boys trapped in a terrible maze.

ISBN 978-1-910655-12-2, £7.99 PB, 336pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-910655-13-9, £7.99 PB, 352pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

Also by James Dashner:

• The New York Times bestselling series.

‘A dark and gripping tale of survival.’

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ISBN 978-1-908435-13-2, £7.99 PB, 384pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-906427-79-5, £7.99 PB, 384pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-908435-20-0, £7.99 PB, 336pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-908435-59-0, £7.99 PB, 352pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-909489-43-1, £7.99 PB, 352pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-911077-03-9, £7.99 PB, 327pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

THE MAZE RUNNER James Dashner The entire New York Times bestselling series exclusively produced in classic editions.

• On the New York Times bestseller list for over 150 weeks.

• Stunning covers with fluorescents and foiling.

ISBN 978-1-909489-40-0, £7.99 PB, 384pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-909489-41-7, £7.99 PB, 384pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-909489-42-4, £7.99 PB, 336pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

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THE MAZE RUNNER James Dashner The first book in the New York Times bestselling series with a stunning film tie-in cover.

• Movie adaptation made over $340 million worldwide.

Also by James Dashner:

• Over 1.5 million copies sold in the UK alone, and over 7 million copies sold in the US. ISBN 978-1-909489-44-8, £7.99 PB, 384pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA ISBN 978-1-910655-14-6, £7.99 PB, 359pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-910655-91-7, £7.99 PB, 336pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

THE MAZE RUNNER ORIGINAL BOX SET James Dashner

THE MAZE RUNNER CLASSIC BOX SET James Dashner

A must-have collection of the original Maze Runner trilogy – now a worldwide bestselling series and soon to be a box-office blockbuster!

The series that inspired the blockbuster, released with bold new covers in a box set.

• Major motion picture The Maze Runner – produced by 20th Century Fox. ISBN 978-1-909489-75-2, £23.97 PB, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

• The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure and The Kill Order all in one striking box.

• A #1 New York Times bestselling series; over 1.5 million copies sold in the UK alone and over 7 million copies sold in the US. ISBN 978-1-909489-71-4, £25.00 PB, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

LONGBOW GIRL Linda Davies

THE FANDOM Anna Day

While out riding, schoolgirl Merry Owen finds a chest containing an ancient Welsh text that leads her into a past filled with treasure, secrets and danger. But it’s her skill with the Longbow, an old family tradition, that will save her future.

Violet’s in her element – cosplay at the ready, she can’t wait to feel part of her favourite fandom, The Gallows Dance. But when a freak accident transports her into the story for real, can Violet play out the plot the way it was written?

• From an extraordinary new British children’s author and New York Times bestselling adult thriller writer.

• A fast-paced, genre-flipping YA fantasy adventure from a Times/Chicken House Competition shortlistee.

ISBN 978-1-910002-61-2, £6.99 PB, 368pp, 10+

ISBN 978-1-910655-67-2, £7.99 PB, 384pp, 14+

WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, CAN, USA, WAL

WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: Audio World English, AUS, BRA, CAN, CHN, CZE, DNK, ESP, EST, FRA, GER, ISR, ITA, LAT, LTU, NOR, NLD, POL, PRT, ROM, RUS, SWE, TUR, USA

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THE GIRL WITH THE BROKEN WING Heather Dyer

THE FISH IN ROOM 11 Heather Dyer When Toby’s friendship with a mermaid called Eliza starts to arouse suspicion, they must come up with a plan to save each other ...

When a girl with a broken wing falls onto their roof, twins James and Amanda are determined to find out who she is ... and what she wants!

‘Funny, tender and exciting …’ THE TIMES

‘It’s hard to find books for younger readers who have intellect but not the stamina for full-length novels, but Heather Dyer effortlessly fills the gap with The Girl with the Broken Wing.’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

‘… quirky, charming book, funny and imaginative.’ OBSERVER

ISBN 978-1-911490-24-1, £5.99 PB, 160pp, 7+

WORLD ENGLISH & EXPORT ONLY

‘A zany, delightful story, wittily illustrated.’ INDEPENDENT ISBN 978-1-911490-40-1, £5.99 PB, 160pp, 7+

WORLD ENGLISH & EXPORT ONLY

A DARK INHERITANCE Chris d’Lacey When Michael Malone demonstrates supernatural ability, he draws a considerable amount of attention from his schoolmates and the police – and from a mysterious organisation called UNICORNE …

Also by Chris d’Lacey:

• Alex Rider meets The X-Files from a Carnegie- nominated and New York Times bestselling author.

‘Chris d’Lacey keeps the twists and revelations coming at just the right pace …’ FINANCIAL TIMES

ISBN 978-1-909489-67-7, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 10+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-909489-65-3, £6.99 PB, 288pp, 10+

ISBN 978-1-909489-69-1, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 10+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

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VENDETTA Catherine Doyle Sophie’s life changes the moment five brothers move into the house next door. Irresistibly drawn to bad boy, Nic, she finds herself caught between two warring underworld families: her own and the one she is falling in love with.

Also by Catherine Doyle:

‘Loved it!’

LOUISE O’NEILL, AUTHOR OF ONLY EVER YOURS on Inferno

• A contemporary ‘Romeo and Juliet’ story influenced by modern Mafia culture.

ISBN 978-1-909489-81-3, £7.99 PB, 384pp, 14+ WORLD ENGLISH & EXPORT ONLY. RIGHTS SOLD: Audio World English

ISBN 978-1-910655-23-8, £7.99 PB, 416pp, 14+ World English & Export only

ISBN 978-1-909489-84-4, £7.99 PB, 464pp, 14+ World English & Export only

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THE BABY Lisa Drakeford

THE CRASH Lisa Drakeford

Five friends are at a party when one of them gives birth unexpectedly in the bathroom. From that moment on the five find their lives are intertwined with the arrival of the baby, each of them dealing with not only their own feelings, but their secrets too.

When a car crashes through the wall of Sophie’s living room, she’s drawn into a dangerous mystery. Her best friend Tye is thrown into a coma, and Sophie starts to fall for the car’s driver, Harry. But his twin sister is hiding a dark past …

• Told from the viewpoint of five involved characters – The Slap for teens.

• Gritty, contemporary, addictive and full of heart; a rendering of the giddy highs and heartbreaking lows of growing up.

ISBN 978-1-910002-23-0, £7.99 PB, 256pp, 14+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, CAN, DNK, FRA, USA

ISBN 978-1-911077-17-6, £7.99 PB, 352pp, 14+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM

LOBSTERS Tom Ellen & Lucy Ivison

NEVER EVERS Tom Ellen & Lucy Ivison

Like lobsters, Sam and Hannah are looking for ‘the one’ but they only have the holidays before uni to find each other. And instead of being epic, their summer is looking awkward, until fate lends a hand.

The school ski trip isn’t going to plan. Jack’s bored; Mouse has fallen out with her friends. But when a French pop star – who Jack’s a dead ringer for – arrives in the resort, the snowy slopes begin to get interesting …

• One Day meets Skins and The Inbetweeners.

• Packed with first kisses, dorm-room gossip and friendships forged on the snowy slopes: hilarious and heart-warming.

• Hilarious, romantic and unbelievably awkward, this story boils down to love.

ISBN 978-1-909489-33-2, £7.99 PB, 320pp, 15+ WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, CAN, CZE, DNK, FRA, GER, HUN, NLD, ROU, RUSTUR, USA

ISBN 978-1-910002-36-0, £6.99 PB, 336pp, 12+ WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, CAN, DNK, FIN, FRA, GER, HUN, NLD, NOR, ROU, RUS, SWE, USA

FRESHERS Tom Ellen & Lucy Ivison

THE BLACK LOTUS Kieran Fanning

Phoebe can’t wait for uni, especially since her crush from school will be there. But Luke’s oblivious, still reeling from the fallout of the break up with his ex.

Thrown headfirst into a new world – can Phoebe and Luke survive the year, let alone find each other?

Ghost, Cormac and Kate are junior recruits of the Black Lotus, a school for ninjas. When a powerful weapon is stolen, the three must battle through sixteenth-century Japan and present-day New York to stop a power-hungry shogun from destroying the city.

• A warm, hilarious and perfectly observed coming-of- age comedy about the first year of university.

• Perfect for fans of Chris Bradford and Anthony Horowitz.

ISBN 978-1-910655-88-7, £7.99 PB, 336pp, 14+

ISBN 978-1-909489-92-9, £6.99 PB, 352pp, 10+

WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: FRA, GER, POL, RUS, USA

WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio UK, CAN, GER, USA

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WHO LET THE GODS OUT? Maz Evans Elliot’s life changes forever when Virgo – a Zodiac goddess – lands in his garden. When the pair accidentally unleash the wicked daemon Thanatos, they turn to the old Olympian gods for help. But after centuries of cushy retirement on earth, are Zeus and his crew up to the task?

Also by Maz Evans:

‘Fantastically funny ...’

THE BOOKSELLER on Simply the Quest

• The first hilarious and heartfelt novel in this series centred on the Olympian gods.

ISBN 978-1-910655-41-2, £6.99 PB, 368pp, 9+

ISBN 978-1-910655-51-1, £6.99 PB, 368pp, 9+

WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: Audio World English, ANZ, CAN, CHN, CZE, FRA, GER, ISR, ITA, LTU, POL, ROU, SVK, SWE, TUR, USA, VNM

LYDIA: THE WILD GIRL OF PRIDE & PREJUDICE Natasha Farrant

ISBN 978-1-910655-99-3, £6.99 PB, 352pp, 9+

A LITTLE IN LOVE Susan Fletcher Paris, 1832. A street-girl takes a bullet, clutching a love note to her heart. What is Eponine’s story?

Lydia can’t stand her boring country life – but luckily adventure is just around the corner. Soon, she’s swept off her feet by dashing Wickham to glamorous Brighton.

Here, a pair of aristocratic twins offer her the life she thinks she seeks – but what does she really want?

• Inspired by the Victor Hugo literary classic, Les Misérables.

• The perfect gift for Christmas with a stunning cover and beautiful stencilled, coloured edges.

• A spirited, witty and fresh reimagining of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice that will appeal to Austen fans and new teen audiences alike.

ISBN 978-1-909489-46-2, £6.99 PB, 288pp, 12+ WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, CAN, USA

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MUNCLE TROGG Janet Foxley Muncle is a giant. But he is so small that he’s laughed at for being human-sized. An affectionate, upside-down fairy tale.

Also by Janet Foxley:

‘Muncle is a character with real charm who has won lots of fans.’

THE BOOKSELLER

• Film rights sold to Sony Pictures Animation.

• Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition and selected for the Richard & Judy Children’s Book Club.

ISBN 978-1-906427-03-0, £5.99 PB, 208pp, 7+ WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, BRA, CAN, Catalan, CHN, ESP, EST, FILM, FIN, FRA, GER, GRE, HUN, ITA, IRN, JPN, KOR, NLD, POL, RUS, SWE, TUR, TWN, USA, VNM

ISBN 978-1-906427-95-5, £5.99 PB, 208pp, 7+

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DRAGON RIDER Cornelia Funke Firedrake, a brave dragon, his brownie friend Sorrel and a lonely boy called Ben embark on a magical journey.

But the greatest enemy of all is never far behind!

Also by Cornelia Funke:

• A stunning new edition of the New York Times bestseller – over 100,000 copies sold in the UK alone – coinciding with publication of the sequel, The Griffin’s Feather.

‘A warm-hearted dream of a book.’ GUARDIAN

‘This is a mystical new book …

Funke is the queen of worldbuilding and each chapter begins with a fabulous quote … Glorious escapism.’

THE TIMES

ISBN 978-1-911077-88-6, £6.99 PB, 416pp, 9+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-911077-85-5, £6.99 PB, 400pp, 9+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

THE SUMMER GANG Cornelia Funke

THE THIEF LORD Cornelia Funke

Book 1 of Cornelia’s bestselling series about a group of fun-loving girls who call themselves the C.H.I.X., and their adventures with rival boy gang, the Piranhas.

Two orphaned children are on the run when they’re befriended by a mysterious gang. An atmospheric and magical thriller set in Venice.

• The original series of five books has sold more than two million copies in Germany.

• Over 100,000 copies sold in the UK. ‘A completely delicious read …’ OBSERVER

• From the international bestselling author of Inkheart.

‘The book reminded me of Emil and the Detectives … a book I deeply loved.’ EVA IBBOTSON

ISBN 978-1-904442-86-8, £5.99 PB, 176pp, 7+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-905294-21-3, £6.99 PB, 352pp, 9+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

INKHEART Cornelia Funke Meggie’s father, Mo, has an amazing secret – when he reads aloud, words come alive. Suddenly Meggie is living the kind of adventure she has only read about ...

Also by Cornelia Funke:

• Over 275,000 copies sold in the UK. ‘I don’t think I’ve ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading.’

DIANA WYNNE JONES ISBN 978-1-908435-11-8, £6.99 PB, 576pp, 10+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-908435-09-5, £7.99 PB, 688pp, 10+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-908435-10-1, £7.99 PB, 736pp, 10+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

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MOONDUST Gemma Fowler

THE SECRET DEEP Lindsay Galvin

Ten years ago, Lumite, a moon-mined energy source, spelled the end of Earth’s crisis – until a huge explosion at the first Lumite power station. Aggie was the sole survivor. A poster-girl for the company, she’s toed the line for years – until she meets Danny …

When Aster wakes alone, stranded, on a tropical island, she has no idea what has happened, why she is there, or where to find her younger sister, Poppy. The answers lie in the secretive underwater world surrounding the desert island, populated by the beautiful and the unexpected …

• Rights developed in association with Altitude Film with a view to the making of the movie.

• An excitingly original teen thriller by debut author Lindsay Galvin.

ISBN 978-1-910655-42-9, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 12+

ISBN 978-1-911490-02-9, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 12+

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STORM HORSE Nick Garlick

THE HONEST TRUTH Dan Gemeinhart

With his mother missing and his father dead, 12-yearold Flip’s new home becomes a distant Dutch island.

Lost and lonely, menaced by the bullying Mesman Boys, his whole life changes the day he rescues a drowning stallion from the waves of the cold North Sea.

Mark’s like any other thirteen-year-old. He loves his dog, taking photos and hiking – but he also has cancer.

When his illness returns, Mark decides he’s had enough of hospital. With his dog Beau, he sets out to climb a mountain – and he’s not going to give up until he’s done it.

• Atmospheric, beautifully written and moving – shades of Michael Morpurgo.

ISBN 978-1-910002-59-9, £6.99 PB, 240pp, 10+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, CAN, Latin America, NLD, SWE, USA

• A must-read for younger fans of The Fault in Our Stars.

ISBN 978-1-910002-13-1, £6.99 PB, 240pp, 10+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

TUNNELS Roderick Gordon & Brian Williams The adventures of a boy archaeologist who unearths a terrifying underground world.

• Over a million copies sold worldwide in 39 countries.

‘It’s well paced, exciting and – in places – frightening and bloody.’ PHILIP ARDAGH, GUARDIAN ISBN 978-1-905294-42-8, £6.99 PB, 464pp, 9+ WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, BUL, BRA, Catalan, CHN, CZE, DEN, ESP, FRA, GER, GRE, HRV, HUN, IDN, ISL, ISR, ITA, JPN, KOR, LTU, MYS, NLD, NOR, POL, PRT, ROU, RUS, SRB, SVK, SWE, THA, TUR, TWN, USA, VNM

ISBN 978-1-905294-62-6, ISBN 978-1-906427-05-4, ISBN 978-1-906427-35-1, ISBN 978-1-906427-84-9, £6.99 PB, 672pp, 9+ £6.99 PB 592pp, 9+ £6.99 PB, 512pp, 9+ £6.99 PB, 448pp, 9+

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ISBN 978-1-908435-43-9, £6.99 PB, 416pp, 11+

GIRL ABOUT TIME Kerstin Gier

THE BOOK OF BOY Catherine Gilbert Murdock

Gwyneth is shocked to discover she’s inherited the family time-travelling gene. Soon she’s trapped between centuries with a gorgeous boy – and a secret society out to destroy her family and change the past.

Boy, a hunchbacked goatherd, is content in his quiet country life. But when a shadowy pilgrim arrives on the farm, his world is turned upside down. Secundus enlists Boy as his servant, plunging them both into a perilous treasure hunt – but there is more to the pilgrim’s quest than meets the eye …

• Worldwide bestseller of over one million copies. ‘... an adventure that should leave readers eager for the rest of the trilogy.’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

• An unforgettable middle-grade historical adventure, The Book of Boy already feels like a classic.

ISBN 978-1-906427-64-1, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 11+

ISBN 978-1-911490-57-9, £6.99 PB, 288pp, 9+

UKC ex. US & CANADA Aug 2018

UNDER ROSE-TAINTED SKIES Louise Gornall Norah is confined by agoraphobia – but a chance encounter with Luke, her next-door neighbour, changes everything. Determined to be the girl she thinks Luke deserves, Norah’s love and bravery opens a window to unexpected truths …

LIFERS M.A. Griffin During the hunt for a missing friend, Preston discovers a sinister machine. The world inside is a cavernous dimension filled with unwanted children. Friendships are forged and lives lost in a reckless battle for freedom, revenge and revolution.

• An important and uplifting debut, which tackles mental health issues such as agoraphobia and OCD.

• An atmospheric noir thriller set in a future Manchester, incorporating shocking and believable sci-fi elements: perfect for Maze Runner fans.

ISBN 978-1-910655-86-3, £7.99 PB, 368pp, 14+

ISBN 978-1-910002-25-4, £7.99 PB, 352pp, 14+

UKC ex. US & CANADA

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PAYBACK M.A. Griffin

CHASING THE DARK Sam Hepburn

Payback, an enigmatic anti-capitalist group staffed by teens, has one mission: to steal from the rich and give to the poor. But when excitable Payback fan Tom is recruited, he accidentally brings with him a shady money man ...

Joe’s mum is dead. Killed alongside a stranger, in a hit-and-run car crash. Her last words, a message for someone he’s never heard of. All he’s got is a trail of secrets and lies, when all he wants is the truth.

• A timely, political and electrifying high-concept thriller for today’s engaged young adults.

ISBN 978-1-911077-81-7, £7.99 PB, 320pp, 14+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. July 2018

UKC ex. US & CANADA

‘This page-turning adventure story is well-paced and full of surprises … An excellent contemporary detective story, Chasing the Dark will appeal to both boys and girls.’ BOOKTRUST ISBN 978-1-908435-68-2, £6.99 PB, 272pp, 11+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, CAN, GER, NLD, USA

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IF YOU WERE ME Sam Hepburn

LUCKY Chris Hill

Aliya’s brother is accused of being a suicide bomber.

Dan thinks his dad is linked to the gun he’s found in a derelict block of flats. But the truth that connects them is far more dangerous than either could imagine.

Can they prove their families’ innocence?

In the leafy boughs of Albion Park, two grey squirrel clans – the Cloudfoots and the Northenders – fight daily for survival, as well as battling each other! Life is extra hard for the young red squirrel who suddenly finds himself living amongst them. But this squirrel is Lucky …

• A thrilling young teen crime mystery, guaranteed to keep you guessing until the very end.

• Warm and classic animal adventure story, similar to The Animals of Farthing Wood, Watership Down and the works of Dick King-Smith.

ISBN 978-1-909489-80-6, £6.99 PB, 352pp, 12+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, ESP

ISBN 978-1-908435-14-9, £5.99 PB, 192pp, 7+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio UK, CAN, KOR, USA

PRINCE OF THE ICEMARK Stuart Hill

THE CRY OF THE ICEMARK Stuart Hill

Prequel to the bestselling The Cry of the Icemark.

Brave young Prince Redrought must defend his country from a supernatural invasion force of ferocious werewolves, vampires and zombies.

After her father dies in battle, Thirrin, the new young Queen of the Icemark, must save her tiny kingdom from Imperial invaders, making unlikely allies of vampires, werewolves, witches and snow leopards.

• Gripping stand-alone prequel to The Cry of the Icemark.

• Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2005.

ISBN 978-1-906427-33-7, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 10+

ISBN 978-1-908435-86-6, £6.99 PB, 512pp, 10+

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CITY OF HALVES Lucy Inglis

CROW MOUNTAIN Lucy Inglis

In an unseen world hidden within modern London, girls are disappearing. It’s up to fiery sixteen-year-old Lily, and Regan, an enigmatic half-human boy, to unravel the conspiracy that threatens to consume the city.

Fate sets two English girls, Hope and Emily, on parallel journeys more than a hundred years apart. Both find freedom and love in the wild mountains of Montana, but what they don’t know is that their stories are inextricably entwined.

• Shades of Cassandra Clare’s The Mortal Instruments series – book 1 now a major movie.

• A gripping urban fantasy set in a hidden world within contemporary London.

ISBN 978-1-909489-09-7, £6.99 PB, 352pp, 12+

• A time-slip novel set between the present day and 1866 in the dramatic landscape of Montana.

ISBN 978-1-910002-35-3, £7.99 PB, 416pp, 14+ WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, CAN, GER, USA

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THE ICE GARDEN Guy Jones

THE ELEPHANT THIEF Jane Kerr

Jess is allergic to the sun. She lives in a world of shadows, peeking at the other children in the playground beyond her curtained house. One night, she sneaks out, exploring the empty playground she’s longed to visit. Beyond, she discovers a beautiful impossibility: a magical garden wrought of ice …

When street urchin Danny accidentally bids for an elephant at an Edinburgh auction, he is swept up on an unforgettable journey. But soon his shady connections threaten to destroy his new-found happiness. Will he ever escape his past?

• A heart-pounding historical adventure with classic animal appeal by BBC producer Jane Kerr.

• Shades of classics such as Tom’s Midnight Garden and The Secret Garden, contemporary setting yet utterly timeless in feel and theme.

ISBN 978-1-910655-75-7, £6.99 PB, 416pp, 9+ WORLD RIGHTS EXC FRANCE. RIGHTS SOLD: Audio World English, CAN, CHN, USA, VNM

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THE GLASS BIRD GIRL Esme Kerr Orphan Edie King is sent to Knight’s Haddon – a castle-like boarding school – to keep a watchful eye on Anastasia, the unhappy daughter of a Russian prince.

Before long, Edie is caught up in a sinister mystery and a kidnap plot – which it’s up to her to stop.

Also by Esme Kerr:

‘An incredibly charming book that still manages to have a real edge to it, this is a loving and pitchperfect update of the traditional boarding school story … I can’t wait for the next installment.’

ROBIN STEVENS, AUTHOR OF MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE

• A beautifully told mystery and contemporary fairy-tale for girls, set in a castle-like English boarding school.

ISBN 978-1-908435-99-6, £6.99 PB, 288pp, 10+

on The Glass Bird Girl ISBN 978-1-909489-00-4, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 10+

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TIN Pádraig Kenny

MOON PRINCESS Barbara Laban

Christopher is ‘Proper’: a real boy with a real soul, orphaned in a fire. He works for an engineer, a maker of the eccentric, loyal and totally individual mechanicals who are Christopher’s best friends. But after an accident, Christopher realizes he isn’t as Proper as he thought …

Sienna’s mum has disappeared in China, and her dad’s employed a horrible nanny who Sienna finds increasingly suspicious. She follows a trail of clues with her invisible dog to a mysterious moonlit temple and a priceless statue. Can she puzzle it out in time?

• As well as being a fast-paced adventure, Tin is a thought-provoking and timely novel, with strong themes of friendship, war and what it really means to be human.

• A colourful mystery about a girl in China on a journey to find her missing mother: children will be enthralled by the setting and exotic invisible animals.

ISBN 978-1-911077-65-7, £6.99 PB, 352pp, 9+

ISBN 978-1-908435-93-4, £6.99 PB, 192pp, 8+

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WORLD ENGLISH RIGHTS ONLY. RIGHTS SOLD: USA

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THE PECULIARS Kieran Larwood

DOG LOST Ingrid Lee

By night the Peculiars are a travelling sideshow but by day Sheba, Sister Moon and Monkey Boy put their unusual talents to use, solving the crimes no one else cares about.

Cash is the puppy nobody wants. She arrives into the life of 12-year-old Mackenzie and from that moment, boy and dog share a special bond.

‘A tough book, a tender book and one I shan’t forget.’

MICHAEL MORPURGO

• Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition.

ISBN 978-1-906427-55-9, £5.99 PB, 176pp, 8+

‘The most original central characters … it rose to the top.’ JULIA DONALDSON

WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio UK, BUL, CAN, GER, ITA, USA, WAL

ISBN 978-1-911490-21-0, £6.99 PB, 256pp, 10+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, CAN, CHI, GER, HUN, USA

ALICE DENT AND THE INCREDIBLE GERMS

DUSTBIN CAT Ingrid Lee

Gwen Lowe

In Billy’s town, stray cats are being destroyed.

So when he finds an injured cat, he’s determined to find a safe haven for her.

When Alice Dent gets a cold, she has no idea how much trouble it’s about to cause. Because this is no ordinary cold: it comes with some seriously extraordinary side-effects …

‘Highly recommended.’ BOOKS FOR KEEPS ISBN 978-1-906427-53-5, £5.99 PB, 176pp, 8+

• With its plucky heroine and dastardly villains, this book is perfect for younger fans of Dahl, Walliams, and The Demon Headmaster.

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ISBN 978-1-910002-91-9, £6.99 PB, 224pp, 7+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: GER, ITA

BEETLE BOY M.G. Leonard Darkus’s dad has disappeared – but his new friend, a giant beetle called Baxter, is some consolation.

Together, boy and beetle set out to investigate his father’s disappearance. But a designer with a penchant for beetle jewellery is dead set against their success …

Also by M.G. Leonard:

‘Truly great storytelling.’

MICHAEL MORPURGO

• Winner of the Branford Boase Award.

• Best-selling trilogy.

ISBN 978-1-910002-70-4, £6.99 PB, 336pp, 10+ WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: ALB, ANZ, Audio World English, BRA, BGR, CAN, CHN, CZE, DNK, ESP, EST, FRA, FRO, GEO, GER, HUN, IRN, ITA, JPN, KOR, Latin America, LTU, LVA, NLD, POL, ROU, RUS, SVK, TUR, TWN, SWE, UKR, USA, VNM, ZAF

ISBN 978-1-910002-77-3, £6.99 PB, 352pp, 10+

ISBN 978-1-910002-78-0, £6.99 PB, 336pp, 10+

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DARKMERE Helen Maslin

KILLER GAME Kirsty McKay

Kate and her friends are spending the summer at Darkmere Castle – but instead of getting together with Leo, she’s drawn into the dark story of an nineteenthcentury girl who haunts the tunnel and towers of the house … and whose curse now hangs over them all.

Cate is looking forward to Killer Game – a school tradition of thrilling prank ‘killings’. But what happens when the Game becomes real and it seems that she’s the next target?

• A completely gripping, psychological whodunnit that will keep readers guessing to the last page.

• When Skins met Daphne Du Maurier: a brilliantly chilling, evocative and romantic YA, written by a multi- talented new writer.

‘There are plenty of twists and dark humorous turns in this thriller …’ TELEGRAPH ONLINE

ISBN 978-1-910002-34-6, £7.99 PB, 384pp, 14+

ISBN 978-1-909489-11-0, £6.99 PB, 352pp, 12+

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UNDEAD Kirsty McKay New girl Bobby is stuck on the bus with bad boy Smitty on the way back from a school trip. But it gets worse. Something has happened to their classmates.

Something bad …

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Also by Kirsty McKay:

‘The action comes thick and fast ...’

JULIA ECCLESHARE, LOVEREADING4KIDS

• Fabulous red-edged paperback.

‘A kick-ass teen-action zombie-fest. Fast, furious, freaky, funny …’ CHARLIE HIGSON ISBN 978-1-906427-87-0, £6.99 PB, 304pp, 12+ WORLD RIGHTS (excluding audio and film). RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English. CAN, Catalan, ESP, FRA, USA

ISBN 978-1-908435-32-3, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 12+

THE GIRL OF INK & STARS Kiran Millwood Hargrave

THE ISLAND AT THE END OF EVERYTHING Kiran Millwood Hargrave

When Isabella’s friend disappears, she volunteers to guide the search party. As a mapmaker’s daughter, she’s eager to navigate the island. But beneath the mountains, a legendary fire demon is awakening …

Ami is happy on her beautiful island home, until the islanders untouched by sickness are forced to leave.

Ami is separated from her mother – when she finds a strange and fragile hope in a colony of butterflies …

• Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize.

• Shortlisted for the Costa Children’s Book Award and the Blue Peter Book Award.

• Over 100,000 copies sold in the UK alone.

ISBN 978-1-910002-74-2, £6.99 PB, 240pp, 10+ WORLD RIGHTS (EXCL. USA & CAN). RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio UK & Commonwealth, CHN, CZE, FRA, Galicia, IRN, ITA, POL, PRT, ROU, RUS, TUR, VNM, World Spanish

ISBN 978-1-910002-76-6, £6.99 PB, 304pp, 10+ WORLD RIGHTS (EXCL. USA & CAN). RIGHTS SOLD: Audio UK, CHN, CZE, ROU, RUS, TUR, World Spanish

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THE WAY PAST WINTER Kiran Millwood Hargrave

THE POISON BOY Fletcher Moss When poison boy Dalton Fly – a food taster for the rich – narrowly escapes death, he sets out to save his city from the poisoners within.

When Mila’s brother disappears, she believes he’s been taken by the Bear, a hooded stranger of legend who sought shelter at their home. Mila and her sisters follow his trail into the frozen north, determined to find a way past winter and bring their brother home.

• Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition 2012.

‘We loved its visceral style ... the notion of poison boys, [and] the utterly believable friendship.’ MICHELLE PAVER

• Over 100,000 copies of The Girl of Ink & Stars sold in the UK alone.

ISBN 978-1-908435-44-6, £6.99 PB, 352pp, 10+

ISBN 978-1-911077-93-0, £10.99 HB, 10+ Oct 2018

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THE APPRENTICE WITCH James Nicol Instead of passing her witches’ assessment, Arianwyn is declared an apprentice and sent to remote Lull in disgrace – then her arch-enemy Gimma arrives, determined to make her life a misery. But as a strange darkness begins to haunt her spells, Arianwyn realises there’s much more than her pride at stake …

• A bewitching debut set in a world of domestic magic – perfect for fans of Diana Wynne Jones or The Worst Witch.

ISBN 978-1-910655-15-3, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 8+

Also by James Nicol:

‘... not every fantasy has to be epic, grim, dark, or startlingly new; this one is as cozy as a teapot and as comfy as old slippers.’

KIRKUS REVIEWS on The Apprentice Witch

ISBN 978-1-910655-97-9, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 8+

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HITLER’S ANGEL William Osborne

WINTER’S BULLET William Osborne

Otto and Leni are refugee children sent to Nazi Germany by the British, on a secret operation to kidnap a girl who could bring down Hitler.

When a Dutch boy, Tygo, discovers a Jewish girl hiding in a chimney clutching a diamond, he refuses to give her up. Instead he turns spy, trading the jewel for information that will end Hitler’s war.

• Debut children’s novel by major Hollywood scriptwriter.

‘An incredible adventure and great page turner!’

BEAR GRYLLS ISBN 978-1-908435-08-8, £6.99 PB, 336pp, 10+

• Thrilling new wartime adventure about two brave and resourceful Dutch teenagers.

ISBN 978-1-909489-76-9, £6.99 PB, 224pp, 10+ WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, CAN, USA

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THE SECRET COOKING CLUB Laurel Remington Scarlett is the star and victim of her mum’s blog. When she discovers an empty kitchen next door, she begins to bake and her life changes for ever. But can she find the secret ingredients to cake, family and friendship?

Also by Laurel Remington:

• A touching story of friendship and family about a girl who discovers the secret ingredient to happiness through cooking.

‘... Jacqueline Wilson for the Bake Off generation’ THE TIMES

on The Secret Cooking Club

ISBN 978-1-911077-74-9, £6.99 PB, 272pp, 10+

ISBN 978-1-910655-24-5, £6.99 PB, 304pp, 10+ WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: Audio US, CHN, FRA, GER, NLD, SRB

THE POLKA DOT SHOP Laurel Remington

THE BIG WISH Brandon Robshaw When eleven-year-old Sam wishes on a star and it comes true, he decides to change his life. But when he discovers that changing things has consequences that aren’t always good, it’s then that he begins to think again.

All Andy wants is to dress like everyone else, but her mum’s the owner of a run-down kooky vintage boutique, so she’s bound to look – well – different. But when Andy finds a gorgeous bag full of designer goodies in the storeroom, everything changes …

• Fresh, authentic and totally addictive, this is a novel about how real makeovers go so much deeper than clothes.

• A great comic fantasy novel for 9- to 12-year-olds.

• An original and funny take on the age-old theme of being granted wishes.

ISBN 978-1-908435-89-7, £6.99 PB, 160pp, 9+

ISBN 978-1-911077-75-6, £6.99 PB, 272pp, 9+ Jul 2018

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ALICE JONES: THE IMPOSSIBLE CLUE Sarah Rubin Persuaded by her wannabe friend Sammy to investigate a disappearing scientist, Alice Jones is entangled in her trickiest case yet. Is invisibility really to blame for his vanishing? Or is something more sinister afoot?

• The first book in a brilliant new investigative series with smart and plucky maths whizz Alice Jones at its heart.

ISBN 978-1-910002-86-5, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 10+

Also by Sarah Rubin:

‘... a series that shows the detective formula working at its best.’

THE TELEGRAPH

ISBN 978-1-910002-87-2, £6.99 PB, 352pp, 10+

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DREAMER BALLERINA Sarah Rubin

BIGFOOT,TOBIN & ME Melissa Savage

A feel-good ballet story to rival Billy Elliot, this is a heart-warming tale about never giving up on your dreams.

Lemonade’s mum is dead, and she’s sent to live with her grandpa in Bigfoot-obsessed Willow Creek. Here, quirky Tobin enlists her as his assistant: he’s the CEO of Bigfoot Detectives Inc., and he’s determined to capture a shot of the elusive beast on film. But together, they find something even more amazing.

‘A book grounded in reality that will appeal to young readers regardless of their interest in ballet. Sarah Rubin has created strong, complex and diverse characters in this, her first novel.’ SCOTSMAN ISBN 978-1-906427-61-0, £6.99 PB, 288pp, 10+

• A heart-warming adventure about friendship and overcoming grief by a stunning new US voice in middle-grade fiction.

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FIRE & FLOOD Victoria Scott Tella’s brother is dying and she’s helpless to change anything. Until she hears of the Brimstone Bleed, a fierce contest that only the strongest survive. The prize? A cure to her brother’s cancer …

Also by Victoria Scott:

‘Mindblowingly intense.’

KIRKUS REVIEWS

• Book one in a major worldwide series from Scholastic.

‘If you love The Hunger Games then this will be right up your street … [a] great read.’ THE BOOKSELLER ISBN 978-1-910002-06-3, £6.99 PB, 384pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-909489-62-2, £6.99 PB, 304pp, 12+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

HOOK’S DAUGHTER Heidi Schulz

ON A SCALE OF ONE TO TEN Ceylan Scott

Twelve-year-old Jocelyn longs to become a pirate like her father, Captain Hook – but her grandfather has other ideas. When her father comes off worse against a crocodile, she runs away to sea to avenge his death …

Tamar is admitted to Lime Grove, a psychiatric hospital for teenagers, where she’s asked endless questions.

But there’s one question Tamar can’t – won’t – answer: What happened to her friend Iris?

• A twist on the nostalgic and much-loved story of Peter Pan, featuring a strong and feisty heroine!

• A shocking, moving and sometimes darkly funny depiction of life on a psychiatric ward.

‘… absolutely fantastic!’ HUFFINGTON POST

ISBN 978-1-911077-24-4, £7.99 PB, 256pp, 14+

ISBN 978-1-910002-21-6, £6.99 PB, 288pp, 8+

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FACELESS Alyssa Sheinmel

BURIED CROWN Ally Sherrick

When Maisie is struck by lightning, her face is partially destroyed. She’s lucky enough to get a face transplant, but how do you live your life when you can’t even recognize yourself?

Britain is on the brink of invasion. George is sent to the countryside while his brother and guardian, Charlie, fights overseas. But the war is closer than he thinks.

Nearby, an ancient burial ground hides a treasure Hitler is desperate to possess. George must find and protect it before it’s too late …

• A topical, high-concept story about a girl who has a face transplant; Wonder for a YA audience. ‘… an absolute gem.’ MILE LONG BOOKSHELF ISBN 978-1-910655-19-1, £7.99 PB, 400pp, 14+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

• The second novel by Ally Sherrick, whose debut

Black Powder won the Historical Novel Association’s Young Quills Award 2017.

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BLACK POWDER Ally Sherrick

ROCKOHOLIC C. J. Skuse

England, 1605. Twelve-year-old Tom must save his father from hanging. He falls in with a mysterious stranger who promises to help – but can he be trusted?

Soon, Tom faces a terrible mission: secure his father’s release and stop the assassination of the king …

Jody loves rock star Jackson Gatlin. But when she accidentally kidnaps him with a Curly Wurly, she knows she’s gone too far.

• A rip-roaring, beautifully written life-and-death quest, packed with history and adventure.

ISBN 978-1-910655-26-9, £6.99 PB, 368pp, 10+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM

‘… sharp, funny and knowing …’ TELEGRAPH ‘… funny, and accurate about the way teens think and speak.’ THE TIMES ‘It blew me away!’ CHRISTINE BAKER, GALLIMARD ISBN 978-1-906427-52-8, £6.99 PB, 368pp, 14+ RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, BRA, CAN, FRA, GER, NLD, USA

DEAD ROMANTIC C. J. Skuse

PRETTY BAD THINGS C. J. Skuse

Best friends, heart-broken Camille and science-geek Zoe, plunder graveyards to create the perfect boyfriend with hilarious results.

How do you tell your dad you love him when he’s missing? Twins Paisley and Beau find the answer by holding up candy stores in Las Vegas ...

‘The tension and the comedy crack along with a heartwarming hilarity that is impossible to resist.’ THE TIMES

‘… a pretty damn good read.’ TELEGRAPH

‘… a sassy and enjoyable black comedy.’

TELEGRAPH ONLINE ISBN 978-1-908435-41-5, £7.99 PB, 352pp, 14+

‘… hip, anarchic … and effortlessly readable …’

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WHAT LEXIE DID Emma Shevah

DARA PALMER’S MAJOR DRAMA Emma Shevah

Lexie lives in London with her colourful Greek Cypriot family. After the death of their grandmother, she tells a terrible, instinctive, jealous lie about an heirloom necklace, a lie that splits the family apart. It’s up to her to bring the family back together …

When born actress Dara doesn’t get a part in the school play, she begins to think it’s because she doesn’t look like the other girls in her class. She was adopted as a baby from Cambodia. So irrepressible Dara comes up with a plan, and is determined to change not just the school, but the whole world too.

• Astonishing critical success in the US – Emma has achieved six starred reviews.

• Optioned for TV by CBBC.

ISBN 978-1-910655-46-7, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 8+

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DREAM ON, AMBER Emma Shevah

THE HURTING Lucy Van Smit

Amber is facing up to life without Dad. He left when she was little, but now she really needs him, and if he isn’t coming back she’ll have to dream up other ways to sort things out. But replying to her little sister’s ‘Dear Dad’ letters was definitely not one of her best ideas …

Nell doesn’t believe in love until she falls for Norwegian Lukas. But Lukas has his own dark agenda, and in this tale of hidden secrets and shocking twists, he manipulates Nell closer to the point of no return. How far is she willing to go for love?

• A funny, moving, beautifully written story of a girl coping with her missing dad.

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• Unforgettable, thrilling and atmospheric – there’s no place to hide in The Hurting’s midnight sun. You’ve never read anything like this!

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MY FRIEND THE ENEMY Dan Smith

MY BROTHER’S SECRET Dan Smith

England, 1941. When a German plane crashes near where he lives, Peter rushes to the crash site hoping to find something to keep. But what he finds instead is an injured young German airman in need of his help.

Like all boys his age, Karl Friedman is looking forward to joining the Hitler Youth. But when his father is killed and his older brother tells him things that leave his faith in the Führer shaken, he follows him in a dangerous rebellion.

‘Very impressed with this gripping Second World War adventure ... Shades of Robert Westall’s The Machine Gunners, and obvious appeal to Morpurgo readers.’

THE BOOKSELLER ISBN 978-1-908435-81-1, £6.99 PB, 352pp, 9+

‘Rich in detail, this is a thought-provoking story.’

JULIA ECCLESHARE ISBN 978-1-909489-03-5, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 9+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio UK, CAN, RUS, USA

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BIG GAME Dan Smith

BOY X Dan Smith

13-year-old Oskari stumbles upon an escape pod from shot-down Air Force One, protecting none other than the President of the United States. So begins an extraordinary survival race against a powerful and deadly enemy …

Kidnapped and taken to a remote tropical island, Ash is faced with crossing the deadly jungle and finding a cure for his mother, who’s been infected with a deadly disease. As he discovers his own unexpected survival skills, he begins to question everything he once knew.

• Major movie released in spring 2015, produced by Altitude Films and starring Samuel L. Jackson.

• The start of a new no-holds-barred action survival series: Bear Grylls meets The Maze Runner.

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BELOW ZERO Dan Smith

FROSTFIRE Jamie Smith

Twelve-year-old Zak is plane-wrecked on an abandoned research outpost in the Antarctic with his sister and parents. Here, a series of nightmarish occurrences and bizarre visions suggest a link to something else – a presence beneath the ice – which only Zak can understand …

Sabira embarks on a dangerous pilgrimage to the top of her mountain home. When a huge avalanche traps her on the glacier and destroys the pass, she must face up to the merciless mountain – but there are dark and fiery secrets hiding in its depths …

• A fresh and exciting thriller by award-winning author Dan Smith.

• Shortlisted for the Times/Chicken House Children’s

Fiction Competition, Frostfire is a highly unusual and compelling middle-grade survival fantasy.

ISBN 978-1-910655-92-4, £6.99 PB, 304pp, 10+

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VALENTINE JOE Rebecca Stevens

ROSE IN THE BLITZ Rebecca Stevens

When fifteen-year-old Rose visits Belgium, she can feel the deep scars left there by the Great War. But when she hears the sound of marching late at night, she does not expect to see the ghosts of the past from her window … and one boy in particular.

Rose follows her old and muddled Great-Aunt Cosy into the London Underground and finds herself travelling back in time to war-torn London. Tragedy will follow – unless Rose can figure out how to protect the future …

‘This book packs a powerful emotional punch in just 150 pages …’ DAILY MAIL

• A heartfelt story for ages 10+, tying in with the 75th anniversary of the end of the Blitz in 1941.

ISBN 978-1-909489-60-8, £6.99 PB, 160pp, 10+

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THE SECRET OF NIGHTINGALE WOOD Lucy Strange

OUR CASTLE BY THE SEA Lucy Strange

1919. Henry moves to the countryside with her family, grieving her brother’s death. Her only friends are characters from her favourite books – until, one day, she wanders into the woods and meets Moth, a striking witch-like woman. Together, they form a bond that could help Henry save her family.

England is at war. Growing up in a lighthouse, elevenyear-old Pet’s world has been one of storms, secret tunnels and stories about sea monsters. But now the clifftops are a terrifying battleground, and her family is torn apart …

• The highly-anticipated second novel by Lucy Strange, author of the bestselling The Secret of Nightingale Wood.

• A beautifully told debut with a classic feel.

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THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY Trenton Lee Stewart Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance are the unusuallytalented children in this mind-bending adventure that celebrates curiosity, imagination and ingenuity.

Oct 2018

ISBN 978-1-911077-83-1, £6.99 PB, 384pp, 9+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM.

Also by Trenton Lee Stewart:

• The New York Times bestselling series.

‘It has an unusual, down-to-earth charm.’ SUNDAY TIMES ISBN 978-1-906427-02-3, £6.99 PB, 480pp, 9+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-906427-14-6, £6.99 PB, 448pp, 9+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

ISBN 978-1-906427-69-6, £6.99 PB, 368pp, 9+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

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THE SECRET KEEPERS Trenton Lee Stewart

LIFE, ABOVE ALL Allan Stratton

When Reuben discovers an old pocket watch, he soon realizes it holds an incredible power: it turns you invisible for fifteen minutes. But the watch’s power is even more extraordinary than he knows …

All around Chanda Kabelo people are dying, and everyone is afraid to say why. But Chanda knows it’s because of AIDS.

‘… an exciting, fully imagined world filled with mystery and danger’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (STARRED REVIEW)

‘Painful and powerful in equal measure – as it should be.

An extraordinary literary achievement.’

MICHAEL MORPURGO

ISBN 978-1-911077-28-2, £6.99 PB, 432pp, 9+ UKC ex. US & CANADA

Previously entitled CHANDA’S SECRETS

• Now an award-winning film.

ISBN 978-1-906427-96-2, £6.99 PB, 208pp, 14+ UK & EXPORT ONLY

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THE LAST CHANCE HOTEL Nicki Thornton

AMY CHELSEA STACIE DEE Mary G. Thompson

Seth is the oppressed kitchen boy at the remote Last Chance Hotel. But when a strange gathering of magicians arrives for dinner, their leader is poisoned.

A locked-room murder investigation ensues – and Seth is the main suspect.

Cousins Amy and Dee were kidnapped by a stranger as children. Now, sixteen-year-old Amy is back with her parents. How did she survive? How did she escape? And what happened to Dee?

• A magical locked-room murder mystery: Agatha Christie meets Harry Potter.

• Perfect for fans of Emma Donoghue’s Room – thrillingly narrated by a brave survivor who is forced to withhold her secrets until the heart-stopping finale.

ISBN 978-1-911077-67-1, £6.99 PB, 272pp, 9+

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THE SOUND OF WHALES Kerr Thomson

THE RISE OF WOLVES Kerr Thomson

On a remote Scottish island, three children make a shocking discovery: two bodies on the beach, a whale and a man. Fraser and Hayley see it as the start of an adventure, but sensitive Dunny is distraught.

What happened on the water just isn’t natural … and only by watching the whales can it be put right.

Innis Munro is walking home across the bleak wilderness of Nin Island when he hears the chilling howl of a wolf. But there are no wolves on the island – not since they were hunted to extinction, centuries ago. As long-buried secrets resurface, Innis’s adventure truly begins …

• Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition 2014.

• A classic, atmospheric adventure set on an enchantingly remote Scottish island.

ISBN 978-1-910002-27-8, £6.99 PB, 304pp, 10+

ISBN 978-1-911077-69-5, £6.99 PB, 400pp, 11+

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WOLVEN Di Toft When Nat gets a dog, he realises something is wrong when in the dead of night, it shape-shifts into a boy.

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• 50,000 copies sold in the UK. ‘Werewolves, ancient legend and mad scientists: everything I’d have loved when I was a 10-year-old boy!’ WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY ISBN 978-1-905294-90-9, £6.99 PB, 304pp, 9+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, BRA, CAN, CHN, FRA, GER, IDN, NLD, POL, RUS, TUR, USA

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THE CROWFIELD CURSE Pat Walsh Will knows a secret. Behind the medieval abbey where he lives is the grave of an angel. But how can an angel die? A beautifully imagined fantasy-mystery.

Also by Pat Walsh:

‘... welcome an exciting new talent in children’s fantasy, which always has room for one more when the writing is good and imagination fresh ...’

• Over 100,000 copies sold in the UK.

INDEPENDENT

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AMANDA CRAIG, THE TIMES ISBN 978-1-906427-15-3, £6.99 PB, 320pp, 9+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, CAN, CHN, GER, HUN, POL, RUS, SVK, THA, USA

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THE DROWNING Rachel Ward

WATER BORN Rachel Ward

Carl wakes up next to his drowned brother.

What happened in the water? He can’t remember ... but he knows he must find out.

Nicola’s dad has been terrified around water for as long as she can remember, and will never come to watch her swim. But then Nicola starts to hear a voice in the pool which changes everything. When girls start drowning, who’s to blame? What secrets lurk beneath the surface?

‘Gripping psychological thriller.’ THE BOOKSELLER ‘A beautifully written psychological mystery.’

TEEN NOW MAGAZINE ISBN 978-1-908435-36-1, £7.99 PB, 288pp, 14+

• A fast-paced young adult thriller that can be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel or as the the second book in the dark psychological series that began with The Drowning.

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NUMBERS Rachel Ward Jem sees numbers in people’s eyes – the dates they will die. But when the same date keeps reappearing, she knows something terrible is about to happen.

Also by Rachel Ward:

• More than 650,000 copies sold worldwide.

• Film rights sold to Warp Films.

‘Utterly compelling.’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ISBN 978-1-905294-93-0, £6.99 PB, 304pp, 14+ WORLD RIGHTS. RIGHTS SOLD: ANZ, Audio World English, BRA, CAN, Catalan, CHN, CZE, DEN, ESP, EST, FILM, FRA, GER, HUN, IDN, ITA, KOR, Latin America, NLD, POL, PRT, ROU, RUS, SVK, SWE, THA, TUR, TWN, USA

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ONE OF US Jeannie Waudby When a bomb goes off, K agrees to spy on the extremists held responsible. But at their school, what she discovers isn’t black or white. And when she falls in love, K faces the biggest decision of her life …

• Shades of Joan Lingard’s Across the Barricades and Malorie Blackman’s Noughts and Crosses.

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THE BOY WHO WENT MAGIC A.P. Winter A chain of fantastical mishaps in schoolboy Bert’s dull life spiral out of control – but then he’s rescued by a plucky girl-adventurer with metal legs. Magic is their destination, for reasons Bert will soon discover …

• A rip-roaring fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Eoin Colfer.

ISBN 978-1-910655-09-2, £6.99 PB, 304pp, 9+ WORLD RIGHTS PLUS FILM. RIGHTS SOLD: CAN, USA

A TANGLE OF MAGIC Valija Zinck Penelope has always been different from other children: for example, her hair has been grey since she was born.

When she wakes up one day with sparkling red hair, her mother confesses that her father is a wizard. Penelope embarks on a journey to find him …

• Translated from the original German, A Tangle of Magic is a fun and charming middle-grade adventure.

ISBN 978-1-911490-28-9, £6.99 PB, 272pp, 8+ WORLD ENGLISH.

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