HarperCollins Independent thinking Autumn 2014

Get ready for one of the most anticipated films for this Christmas

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WELCOME TO AUTUMN Our publishing programme for the new autumn season is jam-packed with fantastic books for independent booksellers. To help you choose the very best books for your shop, the HarperCollins Independent Thinking team has brought together a selection of highlights in this new brochure. Look out too for symbols throughout highlighting the availability of proof copies, signed books, point-of-sale and special offers.

If you’d like any further information, please contact your HarperCollins sales representative or email us at independenthinking@harpercollins. co.uk. Wishing you all the best for the season ahead.

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FICTION P05 The return of the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, plus the literary event of the year – a new collection from double Man Booker Prize-winner, Hilary Mantel.

FAVOURITES FROM THE FIELD P14 Our Local Sales Managers pick their favourite reads from the past year.

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Let Brian Cox make you feel infinitesimally small as he looks at the origins of life, and learn about the battle that determined the fate of Europe in Bernard Cornwell’s first work of non-fiction, Waterloo.

STOCKING FILLERS P24 Till-point classics and quirky gifts for those who have everything!

CHILDREN’S BOOKS P26 Take care of the bear with our fabulous Paddington publishing to tie-in with the forthcoming film release – plus discover new titles from perennial favourites and bestselling authors.

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Books are covetable works of design as well as great works of storytelling. Here, Senior Designer Heike Schüssler discusses the inspiration and concept for The Monogram Murders cover.

Designing The Monogram Murders has been an exceptional experience.

Every designer in the HarperCollinsPublishers studio was excited about the cover brief and we all came up with alternative visions and cover executions for this title. As a result we had around 60 cover visuals mounted on boards when presenting The Monogram Murders to the team.

The abundance of cover directions eased the decision process significantly. After a few weeks of developing four potential routes, the ‘hotel room’ concept was chosen. The cover below shows you my initial proposal. My intention was to communicate the eclectic Art Deco era and the dazzling hotel environment, whilst acknowledging the iconic and instantly

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recognisable figure of Hercule Poirot.

Following the concept approval, we focused on the process of reducing and refining the discussed cover elements.

The cover then required the authorization of Christie’s family and of course Sophie Hannah’s approval too. Sophie was very enthusiastic about the cover and in one of her tweets she says: ‘It has proper design. It has jacket architecture!’

The cover was revealed globally on the 12th June leaving us all with bated breath for the first copies to arrive from the printers…

Heike Schüssler, Senior Designer

The bestselling novelist of all time.

The world’s most famous detective.

The new Hercule Poirot novel – a murder that can only be solved by the Belgian detective.

For the first time ever, the guardians of the Christie legacy have approved a brand new novel featuring Dame Agatha’s most beloved creation, Hercule Poirot.

Bestselling author Sophie Hannah sets her thrilling tale in 1920s London, the scene of the crime taking place in the fashionable Bloxham Hotel where Poirot finds himself embroiled in a diabolically clever puzzle. £18.99, HB OUT NOW 978-0-00-754741-8 HARPERCOLLINS

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Our greatest living author, double Man Booker Prize-winner Hilary Mantel, returns with a brilliant – and rather transgressive – collection of short stories.

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BERNARD CORNWELL Bernard Cornwell is the most successful and prolific historical novelist writing today. All the books in The Warrior Chronicles series have been top ten bestsellers and The Pagan Lord, the seventh book in the series, has now sold 170,000 copies in all formats. The Empty Throne continues to follow the making of England – this is an outstanding tale of a country torn apart by invasions and dynastic strife, from a master storyteller.

£20, HB 23 OCTOBER 978-0-00-750416-9 HARPERCOLLINS

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Introducing a major publishing event this autumn.

Hilary Mantel returns with a brilliant collection of short stories.

‘At the beginning of the year, 4th Estate put out a press release about The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher. The day after that press release was issued news stories ran in every single newspaper in the UK and over 100 newspapers in America.

This is the astonishing place in which we find ourselves with Hilary right now and it is thanks to all the UK’s booksellers and the way you have sold this incredible writer over the past few years.

These stories are contemporary and share an insight into the darkest recesses of the spirit. Displaying all

of Hilary Mantel’s unmistakable style and wit, they reveal a great writer at the peak of her powers – she is undoubtedly one of the greatest observers of contemporary life we have.’

Nicholas Pearson, 4th Estate Publishing Director

THE ASSASSINATION OF MARGARET THATCHER HILARY MANTEL £14.99, HB 25 SEPTEMBER 978-0-00-758097-2 4TH ESTATE

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ANDREW MARR Andrew Marr’s first novel is a darkly comic tale of deception and skulduggery in Downing Street and Whitehall. Marr is not only the most respected, but the best-loved commentator on the current political scene. In Head of State he makes full use of his unrivalled inside knowledge to create a sparkling entertainment – a wholly original depiction of Westminster and its denizens, and a fascinating, irreverent glimpse behind the parliamentary curtain.

£18.99, HB OUT NOW 978-0-00-759192-3 FOURTH ESTATE

This autumn we welcome three globally bestselling authors to HarperCollins for the first time – Alexander McCall Smith, Wilbur Smith and Patricia Cornwell.

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WILBUR SMITH 2014 marks 50 years of books by Wilbur Smith and sees his triumphant return with the epic new novel Desert God. Wilbur Smith is the biggest historical fiction author internationally, with over 122 million copies sold worldwide. In Desert God he takes us back to the very start of his monumental Egyptian series and back to the banks of the Nile, where a hero will rise.

It started with River God and now his fan’s prayers have been answered with this glorious sequel.

£20, HB 25 SEPTEMBER 978-0-00-753565-1 HARPERCOLLINS

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Alexander McCall Smith brings his wit and invention to Austen’s Emma Prepare to meet a young woman who thinks she knows everything...

‘I enjoyed writing Emma so much – in fact, I felt bereft when I had finished it.

The real challenge, in my view, was to portray Emma in such a way that we sympathised with her, while at the same time we saw through her interfering ways. There are people like that: they have very obvious faults, but we still like them.

Most of us, I imagine, have such a friend; nobody likes a complete saint.

Of course we know that Emma changes, but it

takes a bit of time, and there are casualties on the way. Yes, she is a bossy little madam, and yet … and yet … It is the ‘and yets’ that save her, just as it is the ‘and yets’ which save the rest of us.’

Alexander McCall Smith

£18.99, HB 6 NOVEMBER 978-0-00-755385-3 HARPERCOLLINS

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PATRICIA CORNWELL No.1 bestselling author Patricia Cornwell is a modern master.

With Flesh and Blood she delivers the next enthralling thriller in her high-stakes series starring Kay Scarpetta, one of the iconic heroines in all of crime fiction. Cornwell’s series continues to break new ground and the Scarpetta novels are consistent worldwide bestsellers. In Flesh and Blood, Scarpetta faces a serial sniper who strikes chillingly close to the forensic sleuth herself.

£20, HB 6 NOVEMBER 978-0-00-755242-9 HARPERCOLLINS

Cult director David Cronenberg’s hypnotic new novel, alongside a startling repackage of books from his hero, JG Ballard, whose novels he has adapted for the screen.

HIGH-RISE

CRASH

JG BALLARD INTRODUCTION BY NED BEAUMAN

JG BALLARD INTRODUCTION BY ZADIE SMITH

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An unnerving and visionary tale of urban disillusionment about life in a modern tower block running out of control. An all-star film adaptation made by Ben Wheatley and starring Tom Hiddleston is in production now.

The definitive cult, post-modern novel – an astonishing blend of violence, transgression and eroticism. Crash is one of Ballard’s most shocking well-known novels, and was made into an equally controversial film by David Cronenberg.

£8.99, PB OUT NOW 978-0-586-04456-8 4TH ESTATE

£8.99, PB OUT NOW 978-0-00-728702-4 4TH ESTATE

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The visceral debut novel by the iconic filmmaker.

‘Frightening, thrilling, shocking...Consumed will, well, consume you’ J.J. Abrams Consumed is the first novel from the awardwinning and greatly admired film director of The Fly, Crash, Naked Lunch and Eastern Promises.

The novel is exactly what fans of Cronenberg’s films would hope for in his first novel: hypnotic, darkly comic, with vividly drawn characters.

Consumed is dark yet mischievously humorous; recognisable yet disturbingly uncanny.

surreal journey into global conspiracy, where parallel narratives become entwined in a gripping, dreamlike plot. This novel will titillate and entice Cronenberg’s legions of fans, as well as those unfamiliar with his work.

David Cronenberg has written an exuberant, provocative novel which sees the investigation into a French philosopher’s death become a

£18.99, HB 9 OCTOBER 978-0-00-729915-7 4TH ESTATE

CONSUMED DAVID CRONENBERG

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JG BALLARD INTRODUCTION BY JOHN LANCHESTER

JG BALLARD INTRODUCTION BY MARTIN AMIS This fast-paced narrative is a stunning evocation of a flooded, tropical London of the near future, and a foray into the workings of the unconscious mind. It is the book that established Ballard’s reputation.

Empire of the Sun is the heartrending story of a British boy’s four year prison camp ordeal during WWII. Rooted in the author’s own experience of war, it is one of the novels by which the 20th century will be remembered.

£8.99, PB OUT NOW 978-0-00-722183-7 4TH ESTATE

£8.99, PB OUT NOW 978-0-00-722152-3 4TH ESTATE

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NATHAN FILER

Our Field Sales Team travel up and down the country discussing books with independent booksellers. Here, we pick out some of the novels that everyone has been raving about this year.

If you’re a weeper, don’t read this in public! This novel is devastating yet uplifting, effortless yet well-crafted, and challenges our pre-conceived notions of mental illness.

£7.99, PB OUT NOW 978-0-00-749145-2 THE BOROUGH PRESS

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THE VALLEY OF AMAZEMENT

DAVID GILBERT

AMY TAN

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& Sons describes brilliantly the fractured relationship between a famous New York writer and his sons. It is superbly written and delivers a genuinely surprising twist for the reader.

An expansive, heartbreaking novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, The Valley of Amazement is the story of three women, bound by blood and betrayal.

£8.99, PB OUT NOW 978-0-00-755281-8 4TH ESTATE

£8.99, PB OUT NOW 978-0-00-747648-0 4TH ESTATE

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AMERICANAH

THE GIRL WHO SAVED THE KING OF SWEDEN

CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE

JONAS JONASSON

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A well observed exploration of race, roots, migration, love and complex modern relationships. This is a fascinating portrayal of life as a Nigerian in the UK and in America, with strong central characters.

Jonas Jonasson’s new novel is very much in the same vein as his bestselling debut, The Hundred Year Old Man – a comic romp, a rumbustious delight and a freewheeling page-turner.

£8.99, PB OUT NOW 978-0-00-735634-8 4TH ESTATE

£8.99, PB OUT NOW 978-0-00-755790-5 4TH ESTATE

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VAL MCDERMID

IAN SANSOM

Val McDermid’s combination of thrilling prose and masterly storytelling make her the ideal author to recapture the Gothic intrigue of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey.

The Norfolk Mystery is the first of The County Guides – a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie, in which every county is a crime scene and no-one is above suspicion!

£7.99, PB 25 SEPTEMBER 978-0-00-750429-9 THE BOROUGH PRESS

£8.99, PB OUT NOW 978-0-00-736048-2 4TH ESTATE

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The nation’s favourite scientist looks at the origins of life in our Universe.

Publishing to coincide with this autumn’s major new BBC series.

In this spectacular new book, Professor Brian Cox takes readers out of this world and into a whole new dimension as he gives us a new perspective on human life. Professor Cox follows the spark of human curiosity, from its ignition in the distant past to its journey into the future. The book spans the history of the Universe, as Brian attempts to understand the greatest wonder of them all – humankind.

Human Universe tackles the story of humanity from the birth of the Universe to the ultimate fate of our species, and for the first time addresses the possibility of life on other planets; asking are we alone in the universe?

HUMAN UNIVERSE PROFESSOR BRIAN COX AND ANDREW COHEN £25, HB 9 OCTOBER 978-0-00-748880-3 WILLIAM COLLINS

Professor Brian Cox introduces Human Universe ‘Human Universe is first and foremost a love letter to humanity; a celebration of our outrageous fortune in existing at all.

I have chosen to write my letter in the language of science, because there is no better demonstration of our magnificent ascent from dust to paragon

of animals than the exponentiation of knowledge generated by science.

Two million years ago we were Apemen. Now we are spacemen. That has happened, as far as we know, nowhere else. That is worth celebrating.’

Smart advice from smart women – these familiar faces from the TV are here to educate and advise on all the tricks and tips they’ve learnt, saving you from learning the hard way!

NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL: A YOUNG WOMAN TELLS YOU WHAT SHE’S LEARNED

PRETTY HONEST: THE STRAIGHT-TALKING BEAUTY COMPANION

LENA DUNHAM

SALI HUGHES

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Lena Dunham, acclaimed writer-director-star of HBO and Sky Atlantic’s Girls and the awardwinning movie Tiny Furniture, displays her unique powers of observation, wisdom and humour in this exceptional collection.

This witty, wise and truthful beauty handbook from beloved Guardian journalist Sali Hughes is part instruction manual, part love-letter to makeup. Pretty Honest is written in a style that combines beauty editor, feminist and funny best friend.

£16.99, HB 30 SEPTEMBER 978-0-00-810126-8 4TH ESTATE

£22, HB 25 SEPTEMBER 978-0-00-754979-5 4TH ESTATE

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MAY MARTIN’S SEWING BIBLE: 40 YEARS OF TIPS AND TRICKS

HOW TO BE A BETTER COOK

MAY MARTIN

LORRAINE PASCALE

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Star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women’s Institute, May Martin has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Here she shares her tips and tricks, offering the ultimate beginners’ guide to sewing.

Beautifully presented and packed full of photos and useful tips, the TV Kitchen Goddess brings another must-have guide to creating effort-free and delicious food; the ultimate companion for stylish cooks of all abilities.

£25, HB OUT NOW 978-0-00-757304-2 HARPERCOLLINS

£25, HB OUT NOW 978-0-00-748968-8 HARPERCOLLINS

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Look at the world differently with Times Books; whether it’s the changing landscape of Britain or the view from a train window on the world’s most stunning scenic railway routes

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The fascinating histories and routes of 50 of the world’s most scenic railways.

Railway expert, Julian Holland, takes you on a journey around the world.

From the American Rockies to the Australian outback, 50 of the most scenic rail routes from 35 countries are covered in Great Railway Journeys of the World. Detailed commentary on the geography and history of each line is provided by leading railway expert, Julian Holland. This is complemented by extensive mapping of each route by prestigious Times mapping and beautiful photography from some of the world’s leading railway photographers.

In this book you can see the world’s highest railway, the world’s longest stretch of dead straight track, an awe-inspiring scenic 64-mile journey through the Rocky Mountains, plus original oil-fired steam locomotives travelling along a narrow gauge railway in the shadow of the Andes Mountains.

GREAT RAILWAY JOURNEYS OF THE WORLD THE TIMES £30, HB 9 OCTOBER 978-0-00-755935-0 TIMES BOOKS

A unique view of Britain from the past to the present.

Discover the natural beauty and ever changing nature of the British landscape from above.

This beautiful volume of stunning images from over 90 years offers a history of aerial photography that has always been about more than just aesthetic value. Each chapter details a region of Britain, highlighting key social, cultural and technological changes over the years. A unique insight into the evolution of photography, mapping and the nation.

BRITAIN FROM ABOVE THE TIMES £25, HB 9 OCTOBER 978-0-00-752581-2 TIMES BOOKS

Battle

LINES You can win a battle but lose a war. Some battles are decisive in a broader historical sense; the issue is not victory or defeat, but what the battle can tell us about history itself.

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Acute moments of history that show how the world has evolved.

Battles are not computer games but a piece of history, that has not changed in 6,000 years.

A History of War in 100 Battles distills the history of warfare into 100 momentous battles – epic moments that have shaped our world. From the earliest recorded skirmishes of the ancient world to the computerised conflicts of today, renowned military historian Richard Overy dramatically brings to life the sights and sounds of the most significant battles in world history.

Some battles change nothing.

Waterloo changed everything.

From bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, this is the true story of Waterloo.

A HISTORY OF WAR IN 1OO BATTLES RICHARD OVERY £25, HB 23 OCTOBER 978-0-00-745250-7 WILLIAM COLLINS

In his much-anticipated first work of non-fiction, the celebrated novelist Bernard Cornwell brings to life the battle of Waterloo. Combining his storytelling skills with a meticulously researched history, this is a riveting account of every dramatic moment.

Waterloo is a tense and gripping story of heroism and tragedy – and of the final battle that determined the fate of Europe. £25, HB OUT NOW 978-0-00-753938-3 WILLIAM COLLINS

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Quirky till-point gifts covering adorable puppies and tiny stories, literary treasures, humorous memoirs, heartbreaking confessions and game changing secrets!

These 50 iconic culinary scenes from literary classics are sure to delight readers and foodies alike.

Fictitious Dishes pairs 50 charming photographic re-creations of meals from classics – all prepared and shot by the author, with relevant excerpts. £12.99, HB OUT NOW 978-0-06-227983-5 HARPERCOLLINS360

THE ADVENTURES OF MRS. JESUS

THE TINY BOOK OF TINY STORIES: VOLUME 1

DAN O’SHANNON

JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT

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Welcome to The Adventures of Mrs. Jesus: a wonderfully profane and inventive chronicle of the life of humankind’s most tragically overlooked spouse. Everyone has a cross to bear. Hers has her husband on it.

From Golden Globe-nominated actor Joseph Gordon Levitt, this gem of a book contains quirky, delightfully small, ingeniously illustrated haiku-like tales that prove the universe isn’t made of atoms, it’s made of tiny stories.

£8.99, PB 4 DECEMBER 978-0-06-234061-0 HARPERCOLLINS360

£9.99, HB OUT NOW 978-0-06-212166-0 HARPERCOLLINS360

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SHAKE PUPPIES

THE WORLD OF POSTSECRET

CARLI DAVIDSON

FRANK WARREN

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The highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling book Shake, Shake Puppies features more than 130 photographs of adorable puppies caught mid-shake—only this time they’re even more adorable and laughter inducing.

A collection of new postcard secrets from the author of the smash bestselling PostSecret books.

By turns funny, heartbreaking and moving, this compendium offers an intimate glimpse into both individual private lives and our shared humanity.

£12.99, HB 6 NOVEMBER 978-0-06-235172-2 HARPERCOLLINS360

£18.99, HB 6 NOVEMBER 978-0-06-233901-0 HARPERCOLLINS360

HERCULE POIROT AND THE GREENSHORE FOLLY

SCRABBLE SECRETS

AGATHA CHRISTIE

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As a favour to an old friend, Hercule Poirot finds himself at a summer fête in Devon, taking part not in a treasure hunt, but a murder hunt. This neverbefore-published novella version of Dead Man’s Folly was released exclusively for IBW.

Inside the covers of this little book lie the secrets of Britain’s only ever Scrabble World Champion, including tips, anecdotes and words of wisdom from a lifetime at the top. Beautifully produced, it’s a treasure in itself.

£12.99, HB OUT NOW 978-0-00-754639-8 HARPERCOLLINS

£6.99, PB 9 OCTOBER 978-0-00-753798-3 COLLINS

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A magical new classic in the making.

Once there was a little boy called Matty, and he was very sad…

From the creator of the iconic picture books The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat, comes a brand new story about joy, parties… and crocodiles! Judith has created a magical and extraordinary cast of animals – all ready to party!

Matty is ill, and very sad because he’s too poorly to go to the Queen’s birthday party! But when he gets an unexpected visitor, it seems that Matty might not miss out after all…

Judith Kerr is one of the UK’s best-loved picture book authors, selling over 9 million books worldwide. Her critical and commercial success is undiminished.

THE CROCODILE UNDER THE BED JUDITH KERR £12.99, HB 25 SEPTEMBER 978-0-00-758675-2 HARPERCOLLINSCHILDREN’SBOOKS

Kerr You Believe It! - Fascinating facts about Judith Kerr.

Judith Kerr worked at the BBC, first as a reader and then as a scriptwriter herself. It was here she met her husband, the scriptwriter Nigel Kneale.

Judith Kerr was born in Berlin but left with her family in 1933 to escape from the Nazis.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea is now a successful stage play for children.

Judith’s career as a children’s book writer and illustrator only began after she had children. She would entertain them by making up stories.

Everyone’s favourite bear comes to the big screen.

HarperCollins Children’s Books are proud to have looked after Paddington for more than 50 years From the producer of the world’s most successful film franchise, the Harry Potter movies, Paddington hits screens this Christmas.

For a full listing of all Paddington publishing contact your local rep.

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Sealed with a sticky paw!

First class correspondence from the nation’s favourite bear.

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Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over 50 years.

Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same… for things just seem to happen to Paddington. Wherever there is excitement to be found, a flooded bathroom, menacing dumplings, or a bear overboard, Paddington is never far from the scene…

MICHAEL BOND ILLUSTRATED BY R. W. ALLEY To celebrate Paddington’s enduring popularity, six of the most popular and best-loved classic picture books are brought together in one sumptuous treasury, pefect for Paddington fans of all ages.

£14.99, HB 6 NOVEMBER 978-0-00-737112-9 HARPERCOLLINSCHILDREN’SBOOKS

This delightfully engaging series of letters from Paddington to his Aunt Lucy in Peru, follows his new experiences in London, while showcasing his uniquely charming and hilarious take on the world. From stowing away on a ship, to working as a barber, there is certainly never a dull moment!

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MICHAEL BOND ILLUSTRATED BY PEGGY FORTNUM LOVE FROM PADDINGTON MICHAEL BOND £12.99, HB 6 NOVEMBER 978-0-00-759418-4 HARPERCOLLINSCHILDREN’SBOOKS

Eleven classic novels (complete and unabridged) are brought together in one lavish slipcased volume, truly to be treasured. This very special treasury is delicately illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. £35, HB OUT NOW 978-0-00-756207-7 HARPERCOLLINSCHILDREN’SBOOKS

The nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo, and the UK’s fastest growing children’s author, David Walliams, are back with new characters and new adventures!

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A major new novel from the nation’s favourite storyteller.

A tale of family, war and forgiveness, in which what was once lost may sometimes be found.

Alfie and his fisherman father find a girl on an uninhabited island in the Scillies – injured, thirsty, lost… and with absolutely no memory of who she is, or how she came to be there. She can say only one word: Lucy.

Where has she come from? Is she the victim of a German U-boat, or even – as some islanders suggest – a German spy…? Only one thing is for sure: she loves music and moonlight, and it is when she listens to the gramophone that the glimmers of the girl she once was begin to appear.

WW1 is raging, suspicion and fear are growing.

But as we begin to see the story of Merry, a girl boarding a great ship for a journey across the ocean, another melody enters the great symphony – and the music begins to resolve…

LISTEN TO THE MOON MICHAEL MORPURGO £12.99, HB 25 SEPTEMBER 978-0-00-733963-1 HARPERCOLLINSCHILDREN’SBOOKS

The biggest UK children’s author to debut this century!

Two new titles sparkling with Walliams’ most eccentric characters yet.

David Walliams’ books have now sold nearly 4 million copies in the UK alone and this Christmas we are thrilled to publish two new titles! David’s eagerly anticipated new novel Awful Auntie introduces the larger than life, tiddlywinks obsessed Awful Aunt Alberta, while in his second picture book he continues the successful partnership with acclaimed illustrator Tony Ross.

AWFUL AUNTIE £12.99, HB 25 SEPTEMBER 978-0-00-745360-3 HARPERCOLLINSCHILDREN’SBOOKS

THE FIRST HIPPO ON THE MOON £12.99, HB 6 NOVEMBER 978-0-00-749400-2 HARPERCOLLINSCHILDREN’SBOOKS

HarperCollins Children’s Books are really excited to introduce a brand new name in picture books this autumn, the wonderfully talented Rob Biddulph.

ONCE UPON AN ALPHABET

PAUL SMITH FOR RICHARD SCARRY’S CARS AND TRUCKS AND THINGS THAT GO SLIPCASED EDITION

OLIVER JEFFERS

RICHARD SCARRY

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These 26 short stories introduce a host of new characters in an adventure from A to Z! A treasure trove to dip in and out of, Once Upon an Alphabet is a work of exhilarating originality from artist Oliver Jeffers.

British designer Paul Smith has created a stunning new look for his favourite classic children’s book, Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks and Things that Go. This edition features a hardback copy of the book in a wonderful interactive slipcase.

£20, HB 25 SEPTEMBER 978-0-00-751427-4 HARPERCOLLINSCHILDREN’SBOOKS

£25, HB 6 NOVEMBER 978-0-00-758106-1 HARPERCOLLINSCHILDREN’SBOOKS

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Come on an unexpected journey with a fearless blue penguin.

It’s a windy day, and he has a brand new kite – but where’s he going on this maiden flight?

Blown Away is the fantastic and captivating debut from sparkling new picture book talent of brand new talent Rob Biddulph.

Rob’s wonderful rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud and this book with make a perfect Christmas gift.

By day Rob is the award-winning art director of the Observer Magazine. By night he makes up silly stories for his three daughters and draws delightful pictures to accompany them. This is how Rob created the loveable Penguin Blue and his cast of animal friends, and in Blown Away they all go on a gloriously illustrated adventure full of good ideas, homesickness and the perils of kites.

BLOWN AWAY ROB BIDDULPH £12.99, HB OUT NOW 978-0-00-758631-8 HARPERCOLLINSCHILDREN’SBOOKS

LOUISE LOVES ART

BEARS DON’T READ!

KELLY LIGHT

EMMA CHICHESTER CLARK

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A superb and stunning debut from new talent Kelly Light. This irresistible story is about the importance of creativity in all its forms, and a celebrates the brilliant artist who resides in all of us.

An exquisite new picture book from renowned illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark, creator of Blue Kangaroo. This magical story of friendship will power the imagination and encourage children (and bears!) towards a lifelong love of reading.

£12.99, HB 9 OCTOBER 978-0-06-224817-6 HARPERCOLLINS360

£12.99, HB 25 SEPTEMBER 978-0-00-742518-1 HARPERCOLLINSCHILDREN’SBOOKS

We say hello to a face new to children’s books, David Baddiel, but wave a sad farewell to the epic Skulduggery Pleasant series with the finale, The Dying of the Light.

ENDGAME (1) THE CALLING

SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT THE DYING OF THE LIGHT

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JAMES FREY AND NILS JOHNSON-SHELTON

DEREK LANDY The EPIC FINALE is finally here – the end of the story we’ve been waiting for! The final, shocking, heart-wrenching book in the jaw-droppingly stupendous Skulduggery Pleasant series, which is now worth over £7 million.

Endgame is a fantastically well-written, fastpaced story from James Frey, author of A Million Little Pieces and My Friend Leonard. More than just a book...Endgame invites the reader to join a worldwide scavenger hunt to find £50,000 in gold.

£14.99, HB 28 AUGUST 978-0-00-748925-1 HARPERCOLLINSCHILDREN’SBOOKS

£14.99, HB 7 OCTOBER 978-0-00-758516-8 HARPERCOLLINSCHILDREN’SBOOKS

AUTUMN/WINTER 2014 P34-35

At The Parent Agency, it’s the kids who choose their Mum and Dad. The first novel for children from the acclaimed comedian, presenter and author David Baddiel.

One day Barry makes a fateful wish and finds himself in a world where everything is Upside Down…

Becuase there is a world, not far from this one, where parents don’t have children. No. That’s far too random for something so big and important.

In this world, children are allowed to choose their parents. For Barry Bennet, finding himself suddenly inside this world seems like a dream come true. Only things turn out not to be quite that simple...

Packed with a cast of remarkable eccentrics, as well as the most loveably ordinary hero to come along in years, this is a brilliantly funny, gripping and cleverly-orchestrated novel, with more than a dash of magic from a born storyteller.

THE PARENT AGENCY DAVID BADDIEL £12.99, HB 9 OCTOBER 978-0-00-755449-2 HARPERCOLLINSCHILDREN’SBOOKS

RUBY REDFORT (4) FEEL THE FEAR ---

SO B. IT ---

LAUREN CHILD

SARAH WEEKS

Ruby Redfort, supercool secret agent, code-cracker and thirteen-year-old genius is back! This is the fourth book in the scarily awesome series by bestselling author Lauren Child, this time Ruby must pit her wits against a seemingly invisible foe.

So B. It is a coming of age story and a tale of growing up in a loving but very unusual family.

Heidi goes on a cross-country journey in search of the meaning behind a mysterious word in her mother’s 28-word vocabulary.

£12.99, HB 18 NOVEMBER 978-0-00-733412-4 HARPERCOLLINSCHILDREN’SBOOKS

£6.99, PB 4 DECEMBER 978-0-06-441047-2 HARPERCOLLINS360

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