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RIGHTS CATALOG NOVELS FALL 2026

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We’re so glad you’re holding our brand-new Clavis catalog! Making books and sharing them with you is our passion. We feel honored to be able to make a difference in children’s lives all over the world, offering them little treasures to learn from and to enjoy. The treasure chest you’re reading now is filled with beautiful new gems: from fascinating non-fiction to stories that will stay with you long after the final page. Enjoy! And let’s keep making children’s dreams come true . . . together!

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Contents Reading Magic

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Early Readers

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Middle Grade p. 16 Teen & YA

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Reading Magic Learning to read is important for children’s development, but it’s also just plain fun. Our publications for beginning readers focus on reading pleasure. Reading is fun, and so is learning to read!

Reading

Learning to read is something you do together, but at your own pace. Reading takes you on an incredible adventure, or maybe it brings a moment of calm . . . Either way, learning to read is a magical journey that opens the door to new worlds. And you’ll feel that wonder in every book from the LEESMAGIE (READING MAGIC) series.

Bring the magic of reading to new generations with Reading Magic!

Letter Wizard discover language with cheerful, playful experience books

Word Sparkler discover learning to read with colorful early reader books

Reading Mage conquer the world of reading with exciting stories

Reading Magic is a well-thought-out concept, directly usable, and comes with a strong visual identity. The books combine humor, imagination, and everyday themes in a way that connects instantly with children; and provides international publishers a complete, ready-to-go series.

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Dragon Is Angry | The Tiger in Me

Reading

In short • Two popular stories: one about a dragon, and one about a tiger full of character • About emotions, imagination, and being yourself • With fun language games in each book 6

When mama says ‘no,’ I turn into an angry dragon. Then I destroy everything in my path as the anger inside me burns until it bursts. Augustus is sure of it: he’s a tiger. Because mama always says he’s wild. But what if he suddenly turns into a real tiger?

By Thierry Robberecht & Philippe Goossens | Hardcover with full-color illustrations | 195 x 205 mm | 5 years and up | 40 pages

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For Reading Mages

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Reading

In short • Read together with Raven and Parrot, now in Reading Magic format! • An exciting story for Reading Mages • With gorgeous illustrations and playful language exercises

Raven and Parrot fly to the top of the world: the Himalayas. When Raven stops to rest, Parrot suddenly shouts that he’s seen a monster. But monsters don’t exist . . . do they? Then Parrot vanishes without a trace. Will Raven find his friend again?

By Li Lefébure & Jenny Bakker | Hardcover with full-color illustrations | 195 x 205 mm | 7 years and up | 40 pages

Early Readers This section is all about stories for beginning readers, with a focus on reading pleasure.

Clavis early readers

Kiki and Sammy

The Amazing Adventures of Kiki and Sammy • • • •

30 brand-new adventures with Kiki and Sammy! By bestselling author Jeroen van Berckum Interactive read-aloud with playful questions With beautiful illustrations that spark the imagination

In short Kiki and her brother Sammy get up to the wildest adventures together: a trip to the amazing zoo, a ride on the rainbow train, or a search for the magic stone. In their crazy world, anything is possible!

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The Meanies

Billy and Bobby Want a Like

The Fantastic Adventures of Kiki and Sammy

About Billy and Bobby Want a Like: 'The story includes many small hooks that fit perfectly into lessons about media use, making the book ideal for classroom use. A great recommendation for kids who enjoy reading books, as well as for those who prefer comic books.' – kinderboekenjuf.nl

By Jeroen van Berckum & Stefani Buijsman | Hardcover with full-color illustrations | 195 x 254 mm | 5 years and up | 136 pages

Clavis early readers

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A Beast Under the Bed

Candy in Your Tummy

In short • Playful new editions of Felix and Lotte’s wild adventures! • Now with colorful illustrations and a light, fresh layout • Cheerful suspense packed with humor

Lotte is locked inside the supermarket! Luckily, she’s not alone. Her neighbor Felix has hidden there on purpose. They think it’s brilliant . . . until a burglary happens. Felix and Lotte are playing police. But then they follow a mysterious car and uncover a sinister plan: their clubhouse has to make way for a stinky factory.

By Ingrid Vandekerckhove & Hiky Helmantel | Hardcover with full-color illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 7 years and up | 96 & 112 pages

Clavis early readers

Nothing Day • A secret letter-writer causes quite a stir in the whole street • An inclusive story about being seen • A charming, imaginative main character • With lovely full-color illustrations • Poetic writing style

In short Moen misses her grandpa and is stuck in a dull summer. Until she starts writing letters to her neighbors, signed with the name ‘Jot.’ What follows is a mysterious adventure with a new friend, an escaped dog, and a big reveal that brings the whole street together.

By Jolanda Loof & Helen van Vliet | Hardcover with full-color illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 8 years and up | 168 pages

Clavis early readers

Little Heroes of the Past

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Isaiah and the Stray

• The eleventh book in this series • An accessible story about perseverance set in a historical context: segregated America • About discrimination and racism • A gripping sports story featuring loyal dog Dust • With a hopeful, powerful ending

In short Isaiah dreams of becoming a boxer, but because of his skin color, he isn’t allowed to train at Williams’ boxing gym. Still, he refuses to give up. With help from Mr. Carter, Tom, and street dog Dust, he fights for his place in the ring, the one place he truly feels at home.

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Evelyn and the Horse

Henriëtte and the Tomcat

Amun and the Camel

By Gerard van Gemert & Rudi Jonker | Hardcover with full-color illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 7 years and up | 80 pages

Clavis early readers

Pip and the Magical Garden • A magical-realist adventure in a familiar setting • A vibrant garden full of secrets and magic • A strong sense of atmosphere and wondrous creatures • A hopeful feel-good story with full-color illustrations • The start of a brand-new series full of wonder

In short Behind a gate lies a hidden magical garden: flowers whisper, paths shift, and old trees tell riddles. Together with his new friends, Pip explores this wondrous world. But to enter the garden, you must learn to trust both yourself and others.

By Jim Morianner & Deborah Dehaerne | Hardcover with full-color illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 9 years and up | 288 pages

Middle Grade Children develop, and so do the books that they read. Our middle-grade books focus on fun adventures and stories about friends, emotions, being a child, and all other things children can relate to and fall in love with. Perfect for kids that want to start their reading journey or for those who are already on it.

Clavis middle grade

Charlie Cardboard and the Sunflight Race • The second story about Charlie Cardboard • An inspiring feel-good adventure full of humor • A race against time, with tape as an unexpected solution • Packed with crafting fun for creative readers • With full-color illustrations

In short Reina finds her great-grandmother’s diary, who once dreamed of having her own hot air balloon. Together with Charlie, she builds one out of cardboard! They enter the Sun Flight Race, but then the weather turns. With creativity and courage, they learn that dreams really can take flight.

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‘A fun story for adventurous and creative kids.’ – Hebban Charlie Cardboard and the Cardboard Mystery Can be read separately!

By Marieke Kok-Hoogesteger & Zoë Claessens | Hardcover with full-color illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 8 years and up | 136 pages

Clavis middle grade

The Golden Pigeon • • • • •

An original story told from a pigeon’s point of view About friendship and the search for freedom Full of humor, suspense, and moving moments The illustrator is a huge bird enthusiast Written with care for animal welfare

In short Racing pigeon Hugo doesn’t want to return to his loft anymore. When he ‘accidentally’ loses his way, he ends up with Mus. And so begins his adventure with new friends in the city. But his little friend Olivia is still waiting for him at home. Can Hugo be freed?

By Anne Gadellaa & Lindy Kuijpers | Hardcover with B/W illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 8 years and up | 176 pages

Clavis middle grade

Nobody Asks a Donkey Anything A Special Christmas Story

• The well-known Christmas story told from an original angle • Narrated by Haya, a headstrong donkey • About going unnoticed while you matter a lot • A perfect balance of humor and heartfelt emotion • With atmospheric full-color illustrations

In short Every day, Haya toils away for the innkeeper. No one ever asks anything of her. Until one night in the stable, she unexpectedly gets company: an old donkey and a pregnant woman with her husband. And so she becomes part of a story that’s still being told centuries later.

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The Star of Phileine Gusjes

In a Faraway Land

By Margreet Schouwenaar & Pieter De Decker | Hardcover with full-color illustrations | 195 x 254 mm | 8 years and up | 48 pages

Clavis middle grade

Lisa and the Escaped Letters • Now available again in a fresh new reprint! • Lisa meets the wonderfully quirky letters • With colorful illustrations by Wouter Pasman that bring the story to life • A light, engaging layout that appeals to every reader • Nominated for the Hotze de Roos Prize! ‘Great for children who’ve just learned to read a bit more fluently. The story is easy to follow and exciting.’ – Boekenkrant

In short When Lisa discovers a book in the school attic, it turns out the letters are alive. When a few letters escape and chaos ensues, Lisa joins Peter in the search for the author of the book. Will they be able to catch the letters again?

By Dieuwertje Mastenbroek-Boeren & Wouter Pasman | Hardcover with full-color illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 8 years and up | 176 pages

Clavis middle grade

Lisa and the Forgotten Letter • The second title in the beloved series full of magical letters • Letters as characters, each with their own personality • A forgotten letter brings suspense and mystery • Educational and adventurous: learning about language was never this much fun • Full of magic and humor

In short The letters from Lisa’s magical book are her best friends. When a forgotten letter from the Phoenician alphabet appears, throwing everything into danger and chaos, Lisa and her friends must unravel the mystery. They’ll do whatever it takes to save the world of letters.

By Dieuwertje Mastenbroek-Boeren & Wouter Pasman | Hardcover with full-color illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 8 years and up | 216 pages

Clavis middle grade

The Meanies

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The Olympic Games for Meanies • The sequel to the wildly popular The Meanies • An absurd competition full of humor: the meaner, the better! • No goody-two-shoes heroes, just nasty ones with a surprisingly human side • A thrilling contest that keeps the pages flying by

In short Madeline gets to join the Olympic Games for Nasty Ones: a wonderfully wicked tournament full of tricks, lies, and sabotage. But when Roger Rotten wants to make the whole world mean, Madeline must team up with Gene and Dean Meanie to decide what really matters.

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The meanies Same series, but stands on its own

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By Jeroen van Berckum & Maarten Arys | Hardcover with full-color illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 8 years and up | 232 pages

Clavis middle grade

The Secret of the Syrup Deliverer • A hilarious book with equally comical illustrations by Johan Klungel • Staying home alone while your parents are on the other side of the world: a dream come true, right? • Packed with funny plot twists • A strong friendship between the two main characters

In short Simon’s parents leave for Costa Rica to start a pancake restaurant. Simon stays home, since he doesn’t want to miss the big musical performance of his class. Meanwhile, he secretly delivers syrup to earn money for his parents. But how long can he keep his mysterious syrup-delivery job hidden before his teacher catches on?

By Suzan Overmeer & Johan Klungel | Hardcover with full-color illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 8 years and up | 256 pages

Clavis middle grade

Sten Magic-Pen • The new reading book by language-skills champion Li Lefébure • Humor and fantasy: a magic pen that grants wishes • About missing someone and adjusting to new situations • A warm bond between grandparent and grandchild

In short Sten has to spend 450 days without his parents: they’ve left for the South Pole to study penguins. Staying with Grandma is nice, but the house is too quiet. And Sten is afraid that everyone will forget him. Then he discovers the pen, silver with a golden cap. Whatever you write with it comes true – just not always the way you’d expect. And maybe that’s exactly the point.

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Gabriel and Grandpa

‘I laughed out loud and wiped away a tear more than once while reading this book. Li really knows how to get to me..’ – Hebban

By Li Lefébure & Jettie Scholten | Hardcover with full-color illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 8 years and up | 160 pages

Clavis middle grade

The Brilliant Plans of Joey Fieldbloom • A fresh take on the superhero genre • A timely topic: environment, deforestation, and protest • A strong mix of action, emotion, and a hero with plenty of self-mockery • Illustrated by award-winning comic artist Conz

In short When Joey discovers that the forest next to the scout camp is about to be chopped down, he and Leo come up with a bold plan. But his own girlfriend turns out to be the suspect’s daughter. Can Joey shut down the operation and unmask the real mastermind behind it?

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The Magical Talents of Joey Fieldbloom Can be read separately!

By Hans Velvis & Conz (Constantijn Van Cauwenberge) | Hardcover with B/W illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 10 years and up | 256 pages

Clavis middle grade

Listening Birds • • • •

A fairy-tale-like story that brings a sense of calm A unique fantasy world full of poetic magic in nature A powerful family story that connects generations An emotional core about courage, guilt, and healing

In short Edda finds an old book belonging to an ancestor with the same name. Inside is an unfinished mission that leads her and Ardin deep into the woods. A dangerous secret lies hidden there. Will they manage to complete the task the previous generation left unfinished?

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Listening Wood

‘A wonderful novel that isn’t just exciting – it also creates a beautiful new world sure to captivate lots of primary-school children once again. We’ll definitely be hearing a lot more from this duo.’ – De kinderboekenbaas

By Jeanet Kingma & Myriam Berenschot | 10 years and up | Hardcover with B/W illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 304 pages

Clavis middle grade

The Whoopee Cushion Revolution • A whoopee cushion that fights fake news: hilarious and brilliant • Satirical, thrilling, and super topical • From conspiracies to an exposé: the truth becomes dangerous • A clever duo with brains and guts • For fans of nerdy friendships and absurd humor

In short Mark and Zoof invent a device that detects nonsense. Their invention, shaped like a whoopee cushion, becomes a worldwide success. But when powerful people start feeling threatened, things quickly spiral out of control. With humor and nerve, they throw themselves into the fight for the truth.

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The Bear Table

Everything Became Water

By Martine Glaser & Geert Gratama | Hardcover with B/W illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 10 years and up | 256 pages

Clavis middle grade

Blood Rubber • A reflection on colonial history • The author is praised for writing books with social significance and relevance • Two storylines connect past and present • An authentic setting and historical context, grounded in thorough research

In short In 1959, Jules moves to Congo, where his father works as a mine supervisor. He becomes close friends with Senga, one of his father’s ‘boys.’ As the independence struggle turns violent, things go badly wrong. Now, with dementia setting in, Jules wants to return to Congo one last time to ask for forgiveness and make peace with his past.

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‘A remarkably powerful story that paints a picture of the life and survival of Jewish children during the Second World War. A must-read.’ The Forgotten Children

– Pluizuit

By Nadja van Sever & Irene de Kroon | Hardcover with B/W illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 10 years and up | 248 pages

Clavis middle grade

Cellar Girl • • • • •

The perfect spine-chilling read for Halloween Thrilling but also deeply moving A page-turner with short chapters and cliffhangers About being forgotten and being seen Packed with delicious horror elements: a hidden cellar, old diaries, and mysterious dolls

In short When Lily moves into an old house next to a graveyard, she immediately senses that something wants to scare her away. One night, she discovers a hidden cellar. There, she comes face to face with a girl who looks exactly like her – except her eyes are big, black holes.

By Steven Claeys & Helen van Vliet | Hardcover with B/W illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 10 years and up | 136 pages

Clavis middle grade

Out of Haunts • An original setting: an old chocolate factory • A gripping, humor-filled story • A ghost with memory loss as a surprising main character • For fans of mystery, adventure, and chocolate • A little bit spooky, but not too scary!

In short In the attic of an old chocolate factory wanders Dudley: a ghost with no memory of who he is. When he discovers drugs are being produced there, he enlists the help of Benjamin and Amélie. But their plan spirals out of control. And then, no one is safe anymore . . .

By Raif van der Linden | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | 12 years and up | 384 pages

Clavis middle grade

Soccer Heroes

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This series was translated into Russian, Farsi, Spanish, Portug uese and Norwegian!

• The fourth restyled edition in the popular football series • Football and suspense: a guaranteed fun read (even for non-football fans) • With a big twist and a World Cup • Written in a fast-paced style that appeals to every young football fan

In short After a collision on the field, Storm seems to have lost his memory. He only recognizes star player Bert Pringel. But his friend Stijn doesn’t trust it. What is Storm hiding? An exciting story about football, friendship, threats, and a brave twist.

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Fight for the Cup

Dangerous Game

Feint

By Gerard van Gemert & Rudi Jonker | Hardcover with B/W illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 10 years and up | 138 pages

Clavis middle grade

The Golden Promise

Crossing the Line • The fourth title in the football series about Stijn • An exciting mix of a top-level sports story and a thriller • About fighting for your place in the team, and fighting against injustice • For readers who love football and action

In short Stijn and Storm are at a training camp with Petchwood United in Romania. Stijn fights to earn his spot in the starting eleven, but underneath the stadium, they uncover something far more dangerous than any opponent. Because sometimes the biggest danger isn’t on the field.

By Gerard van Gemert | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | 12 years and up | 224 pages

Clavis middle grade

Instantly Famous

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• A brand-new series full of music, drama, and sudden fame • The ultimate dream-comes-true music fantasy • A fast-paced story full of insight into the life of an artist: authenticity versus fame • Media circus, juice channels, and showbiz seen from the inside • For true music fans, especially all the Swifties out there!

In short Jagger dreams of writing songs . . . for others. But when her demo is released without her permission, she suddenly becomes a star herself. As fans, fame, and awards beckon, she has to choose: get swept up in the glitter life, or stay true to herself and her friends.

By Roline Hiltermann | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | 12 years and up | 228 pages

Clavis middle grade

Trip Down Memory Lane 3

Glitch in Time

• A magical-realist story about a garden that transforms into a living, surreal world • Ideal for less confident readers • A quick read full of short fragments, contemporary language, and illustrations • Cinematic scenes: from a shrinking forest to a cracked desert and a giant talking cat

In short When Nena takes her friend Norah to visit her grandmother’s garden, an ordinary walk turns into a journey through time and memory. The world around them transforms, and their friendship is tested by secrets, fear, and doubt.

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Trip Down Memory Lane Can be read separately!

nok Can be read separately!

‘Karin knows how to keep the reader hooked and curious from beginning to end. Her writing style is vivid and it resonates. The worlds she describes are recognizable for young people of today.’ – Hebban

By Karin Bosch & Patrick Van Oppen | Hardcover with B/W illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 12 years and up | 192 pages

Clavis middle grade

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Bent el-Ré, the King’s Daughter • About the headstrong Dutch adventurer and photographer Alexine Tinne • A well-documented historical story for young readers that reads like an Arthur Japin novel • More than 150 years after her disappearance, undiscovered photos of this photography pioneer have resurfaced in 2024

In short Alexine Tinne, a wealthy heiress in the 19th century, doesn’t choose a life of luxury – she chooses adventure. As the first Western woman, she travels deep into Northeast Africa with her family, maids, dogs, and dozens of crates of furniture. Along the Nile and across the desert. Until disaster strikes.

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About Yash:

The Sultan's Reader

Winner of the Kleine Cervantes Prize 2024

Yash!

Longlist Thea Beckman Prize 2025

‘A successful historical story that gives young readers a very pleasant insight into the history of Suriname and India.’ – Pluizer

By Inez van Loon & Clàudia Capdevila (Spain) | Hardcover with B/W illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | 12 years and up | 354 pages

Clavis middle grade

Love, Q • A hopeful story about friendship and loss • Overstimulation and bullying, told realistically and in a relatable way • Beautiful imagery and original metaphors • Anonymous quotes as a voice full of life and comfort • Short chapters with fast pace and emotional power

In short Mint feels invisible in her first year of secondary school. Between bullies, sensory overload, and family troubles, everything feels like too much – until she meets Kees. With her secret identity as Q, Mint finds her voice in anonymous quotes. But she soon discovers that being honest about who you really are sometimes turns out to be the hardest thing of all.

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‘A gripping story about loss and grief, but also about the strength of life, that always finds a way.’ Phileine Gusjes' Star

– Leesdetectives

By Margreet Schouwenaar | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | 12 years and up | 192 pages

Clavis middle grade

The Hidden Mountain People • A novel with a mysterious undertone by award-winning author Guido Eekhaut • An exciting expedition into the rugged Pyrenees • An atmospheric historical setting in Victorian style • About a hidden civilization, science, and unknown cultures • Basalt City by this author was praised by the Jonge Jury

In short Deep in the Pyrenees, legend says there lives an ancient mountain people who rarely appear, and vanish without a trace when they do. Major Pomeroy sets out to find proof, but not every hidden people wants to be found.

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About Basalt City:

In the Zone

Basalt City

‘A must-read if you love adventure and thrilling, mysterious stories.’ – Jonge Jury

By Guido Eekhaut | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | 12 years and up | 112 pages

Teen & YA A book isn’t just a book. It’s an adventure, a world of experience. And reading isn’t just reading. It’s feeling tension, falling in love, laughing, and crying. Clavis Young Adult is meant for readers who know that.

Clavis teen & ya

Bathroom Secrets

Heaps of Bathroom Secrets • The sequel to the funny and successful Bathroom Stories • An honest look at puberty, falling in love, and divorce • A relatable teenage voice from a girl in love with another girl • Written in diary form

In short Ems wants to become more popular, get better grades, and help her best friend shine at the Winter Dance. But between her crush on Cara, some embarrassing situations, and new step-parents, everything keeps going hilariously wrong.

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Bathroom Stories Can be read separately

By Astrid Sercu | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | 12 years and up | 160 pages

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The House of Orphans • • • • •

A gripping story with gothic elements An unseen presence acts as a second narrator Main characters Finn and Olivia make a strong duo The house feels like a character in its own right A mysterious setting on the cliffs of England

In short When Finn inherits his grandfather’s remote house, he discovers more than just memories. The house of orphans holds a secret that reaches back to the Cold War – a disappearance, and a past no one talks about. And the house itself? It’s been watching all along.

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‘A beautifully written historical novel for young readers.’ A Burning Heart

As Long as You Think of Me

By Luc Hanegreefs | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | 13 years and up | 276 pages

Viking Blood

– Goodreads

Clavis teen & ya

The 100th book by Gerard van Gemert at Clavis!

Quay 17 • • • • •

A raw, gritty thriller about choices, guilt, and survival Constant tension gives the story a fast pace A timely setting in the criminal underworld of the docks With shocking plot twists and explosive action scenes Grounded in extensive research into drug-related violence

In short Jesse and his friends get caught up in the criminal web of Quay 17. What starts as a quick job ends in a fight for life and death. As rival gangs turn on each other, Jesse’s loyalty is put to the test. All while his greatest enemy is closer than he thinks.

By Gerard van Gemert | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | 13 years and up | 306 pages

Clavis teen & ya

Ten

The Hanged • The long-awaited sequel to the cinematic YA hit Ten • With echoes of Dune • Ten is older now, and the world of Endless has grown even more dystopian • About making your own choices in a world where others seem to rule your life • A book for a new generation after Siddhartha, The Alchemist and The Celestine Prophecy

In short Ten has survived Campus 008. Battered, he reaches the Nouraye, a hidden community devoted to silence, purity and the Breath. During a Purification ceremony, Ten’s memories begin to fade. His pain disappears, along with everything that once drove him. As Padèn, a young Nouraye, starts questioning her people’s beliefs, Ten must decide whether true freedom lies in forgetting, or in daring to feel everything.

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Ten. The Yearling

‘A story that makes ‘A rock-solid Dutch-language you think about the world we live YA dystopia’ in . . . A hearty – So Many Pages recommendation’

‘An original and gripping story that makes you long for more’ – Boekenkrant

– Neerlandistiek

By Lorena Veldhuijzen | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | YA | 396 pages

Clavis teen & ya

The Christmas Bucket List • The ultimate cozy read for the holiday season • A heartwarming story about friendship and love • A bucket-list structure full of coming-of-age milestones • Full of dry humor and romance • An atmospheric setting with Gilmore Girls vibes

In short In the cozy town of Winterveen, Lou would rather skip the Christmas season altogether. Every year, she used to make a Christmas bucket list with Nona, but now Nona is no longer around. Until the mysterious Noah shows up, and Lou learns to enjoy these beautiful days again, with Christmas magic, humor, and a touch of romance.

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The Frozen Sea of Flames

The Secret Fire Alliance

‘It was amazing to discover how Astrid painted the world in the first book. I can’t wait . . . already looking forward to book three, impatiently and enthusiastically!’ – @my_bookish_world_

By Astrid Reynders | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | YA | 360 pages

Clavis teen & ya

MirrorLife • About a VR game with real consequences • Combines gaming culture with psychological suspense • A digital maze full of impossible choices and a ticking clock • For fans of Black Mirror, Fortnite, and Ready Player One

In short When Julia starts the mysterious game MirrorLife, the line between reality and virtual reality begins to blur. Glitches, despair, and erased memories follow. Only by facing her fears and her choices can she escape – as long as she doesn’t lose herself along the way.

By Bernadette Lugies | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | YA | 168 pages

Clavis teen & ya

Shattered • An emotional story with spiritual elements • About grief, trust, and high sensitivity • Explores the strong bond between two sisters: levelheaded Maya and sensitive Merel • For readers who love emotion and mystery

In short After the death of their mother, Maya and Merel try to carry on with their lives. But when sensitive Merel hears their mother’s voice in an old mirror, Maya fears her sister may be heading toward the same darkness that consumed their mother.

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An Ending of Dreams Everything for You

To the Moon

‘Susanne is a master at portraying relatable characters you can fully empathize with.’ – Thrillers and More

By Susanne Koster | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | 208 pages

Clavis teen & ya

Foggy Night • A coming-of-age story set in an urban gothic atmosphere • A mysterious photography masterclass with elimination rounds • Told from shifting perspectives • Paris as an atmospheric and sinister backdrop, full of iconic locations • Set during Halloween and Samhain

In short During an exclusive photography masterclass in Paris, nine young people get caught up in a dark elimination contest. Lotta wrestles with her past, while danger emerges in the present. In the misty streets, artistic challenges become psychological tests.

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‘The story grips you and won’t let go until you’ve finished it all.’ Blossom Fall

Ghost Fire

By Mischa van Broekhoven | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | YA | 246 pages

– Goodreads

Clavis teen & ya

Unicorn on the Moon • • • •

An original, absurd thriller with horror elements Strong psychological tension A supernatural twist Author Tom Thys was nominated for the Jonge Jury Prize 2022 • For fans of Midsommar

In short In an abandoned forest house, Nathan and Yaz find the body of their classmate Kenneth. But then Kenneth shows up at school again the next day. What starts as fear and confusion grows into a dark temptation for revenge that puts Nathan and Yaz’ friendship – and their humanity – to the test.

By Tom Thys | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | YA | 288 pages

Clavis teen & ya

The Scent of Azahar

Amor fati

• The final part of the duology, a standalone prequel to the award-winning Kindred Spirits series • By Hilda Spruit: winner of the Jonge Jury Debut Prize! • Magical realism set against a historical backdrop of post-Franco Spain • For fans of spirituality and self-discovery • Amor fati: about love, fate, and embracing what’s yours to bear

In short Fleeing her past, Isabella travels through Spain with a group of performers. Her gift is both her curse and her compass. In a life full of visions, love, loss, and secrets, she learns to embrace her fate step by step – even when it demands everything from her.

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‘Hilda Spruit weaves an atmosphere that is both enchanting and almost unsettling.’ Will-o'-the-Wisps

By Hilda Spruit | Hardcover | 145 x 210 | YA | 390 pages

– Hebban

Clavis teen & ya

The Boy Who Saw the World Differently • YA about autism, friendship, first love, and learning to accept yourself • A fantasy adventure with an emotional core • A neurodivergent protagonist as a powerful hero

In short Monty wants two things: to get his father back and to live without autism. When he translates a magical manuscript, he’s granted a wish. Without meaning to, he opens the door to another world, where a princess, a throne battle, and an impossible choice are waiting for him.

By Peter D’Hollander | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | YA | 360 pages

Clavis teen ya& ya

Between Word and Silence • • • • •

A thriller with romantic tension Two timelines unravel the mystery A court case brings a suppressed past back to life Set in the atmosphere of the 1980s With a mysterious diary, a decaying manor house, and a cursed family

In short In 1983, Malou finds a diary that leads her to an abandoned manor house, and to the introverted Finn. What happens in the house changes everything. Years later, a court case forces her to go back to that one night full of love and guilt . . . and a secret that never let her go.

By Lotte Van de Woestyne | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | YA | 258 pages

Clavis teen & ya

The Shades of Turian

Grey

• The start of a brand-new magical series full of psychological growth and intrigue • Grey academia: a university setting with morally gray characters • Compendium pages strengthen the worldbuilding • With atmospheric, full-page illustrations • Cozy, whimsical, and a touch of romance • Launched simultaneously with an exclusive subscription edition

In short In Turian, everyone possesses magic, recognizable by the color of their eyes. Everyone, except Rhune. When, against all expectations, she’s admitted to the prestigious University of Baywater, she sets out to discover why her eyes remain gray. Will her magic ever awaken?

By Bes Ceyssens & Amber Brepoels | Hardcover with B/W illustrations | 145 x 210 mm | YA | 344 pages

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Clavis teen & ya

Slaves

Raven and Dante • The conclusion to the wildly gripping Slaves series • Raven and Dante’s storylines finally come together • For fans of dark, dystopian worlds like in The Hunger Games • About searching for truth in a world full of lies

In short Raven and Dante have both been broken by Alfa, but their fight is far from over. As the national holiday approaches, they must figure out who they can still trust – and what freedom is really worth. Together, they might just be able to take the system down.

‘Miriam Borgermans crafts an incredibly gripping story that you can only put down once you’ve read the very last letter – and are already longing for the next part.’ – Hebban

By Miriam Borgermans | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | YA | 560 pages

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