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Dragon Storm series

Kai and Boneshadow

Alastair Chisholm • Illustrated by Eric Deschamps

The fifth book in the thrilling, magical, and action-packed Dragon Storm series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7–9 year olds!

When Dragonseer Kai and his dragon Boneshadow are summoned to the Palace to work for the King, they decide to secretly search for a dragon they believe is hiding there. But during the search, Kai comes into contact with a mysterious potion. It makes him more powerful, and more confident. . . But is that all?

As he uncovers the secrets of the Palace, and discovers who has been working against the Dragonseers, Kai begins to change – and soon he’s in danger of losing his friends . . . and even Boneshadow herself.

7+ • £6.99 • 160pp • B-format paperback PB: 978 1 83994 224 2 EB: 978 1 83994 225 9 Author location: Edinburgh, UK Illustrator location: New York, USA Also available (p. 200)

S.T.E.A.L.T.H. series

Ice Breaker

Jason Rohan

9+ • £7.99 • 256pp • B-format paperback PB: 978 1 83994 340 9 EB: 978 1 83994 341 6 Author location: London, UK Full of thrilling high-octane action, this is the second in an explosive new action-adventure middle grade series. Perfect for fans of Alex Rider, CHERUB and Mission: Impossible.

When an armoured train with a top secret cargo is hijacked by terrorists in the Austrian Alps, and an avalanche cuts off all help, British Intelligence is forced to call on its youngest recruits to mount a dangerous rescue mission with the clock ticking down. Can Arun, Donna and Sam save the world and get back to school before anyone notices they’ve missed maths . . . again?

Also available (p. 218)

Princess Minna series

The Big Bad Snowy Day

Kirsty Applebaum • Illustrated by Sahar Haghgoo

A fresh and cheerful new chapter book series with full colour illustrations! These short, funny stories are perfect for visual readers and those just moving on from picture books.

4+ • £6.99 • 96pp • B-format paperback PB: 978 1 83994 186 3 EB: 978 1 83994 187 0 Author location: Kent, UK Illustrator location: London, UK Snow has fallen overnight and poor Granny Hoody is snowed in! Princess Minna has to fix things. But Granny Hoody lives in the dark forest and there’s a big bad wolf who lives there too. Can Princess Minna find Granny’s cottage or will she stray from the path and meet the WOLF instead?

Also available (p. 196)

Wren

Lucy Hope

A beautifully strange story about how mysteries buried in the past can set fire to the lives of the present . . .

Wren’s house is full of mysteries and an icy breeze that brings with it the smell of the open sea. The weird singing she hears at night and the light in the deserted house on the opposite hill lead her into a thrilling adventure from which it's not always certain she'll return . . .

9+ • £7.99 • 240pp • B-format paperback PB: 978 1 83994 723 0 EB: 978 1 83994 724 7 Author location: Cotswolds, UK

Also available (p. 204)

Praise for Fledgling ‘A quirky, adventurous debut with a numinous hint of David Almond’s Skellig’ Guardian