Bloomsbury Children's Catalogue January-June 2013 titles

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January—June 2013

04 Illustrated Publishing: 0 –5 Years

17 Bloomsbury Activity Books

20 Fiction: 5 –7 Years

22 ZSL London Zoo Books

25 Fiction: 9 –11 Years

35 Teen

49 Arabic Language Children’s Books

50 Index

51 Bloomsbury Contact List & International Sales

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Nuddy Ned

Kes Gray

Illustrated by Garry Parsons

He can’t be – can he? Oh yes he can – Ned is running riot in the nuddy!

Skipping down the garden path, cartwheeling along the high street, spinning into the pizzeria – Ned loves streaking. He just can’t be stopped! Can ANYONE convince Ned to put his clothes back on? A laugh-out-loud riotous caper with an energetic rhyming text, and strategically placed flaps to protect Ned’s modesty.

PRICE: £6.99

FORMAT: PAPERBACK

ISBN: 9781408836590

EBOOK: 9781408840627

PUB DATE: 03 JANUARY 2013

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People screamed and hid their eyes,With deep-pan pizza crusts.

Ned skidaddled through the door, And ran to catch a bus.

“Put some clothes on! Get dressed now!Ned, don’t you be so bold!”

Ned’s mum and dad were not impressed,But Ned would not be told.

Ned leapt across the sofa, And raced into the hall.

Then charged out through the front door, With nothing on at all!

6 PICTURE BOOKS: 0–5 YEARS6 ILLUSTRATED PUBLISHING: 0 –5 YEARS

PRICE: £10.99 / £5.99

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ISBN: 9781408836989 / 9781408836996

EBOOK: 9781408839638

PUB DATE: 11 APRIL 2013


TERRITORY: WO

When Tom Met Tallulah

Rosie Reeve

One little girl, one cute kitten . . . and one very BIG surprise ending!

When Tom meets Tallulah, he’s just a shy little kitten but Tallulah knows just how to make him feel at home. Tallulah, you see, is very good at ‘CAT’. She can tell exactly what Tom wants from a simple ‘purr’ or ‘miaow’. They are the perfect team, best friends until . . . Tom begins to learn ‘HUMAN’. Suddenly, Tom is not quite as cute as he first seemed. SOMEONE has not been nice . . .

Find out just how much mischief one rascally cat can get up to in this rebelliously funny picture book.

TomdecidedthatsinceTallulahseemedtobesogoodatCAT,heshouldtrytolearn

HUMAN.

Buthedidn’t tellanyone. HejustsecretlyfollowedTallulaharound

andtooknotesinhislittleblackbook.

Forapuppy?”


Dino-Baby

Mark Sperring

Illustrated by Sam Lloyd

Join the Dino family as they welcome their ROARING new arrival – Dino-Baby!

It’s not easy being a big sister – especially when your new baby brother is a roaring dino baby. There are just SO many things to remember . . .

Be quiet in the morning, when you first get up.Because crashes, bangs and thuds will wake our dino pup. Shhhhhhhh!Don’t play rough and tumble with a little thing like this.Instead be soft and gentle. We all LOVE a dino kiss. Mwaah!

But, before long, this big sister grows to love teaching her brother all the grown-up things she knows and, very quickly, life in the dino family is as fun (and chaotic!) as ever.

Do you remember when Dino-mummy had a tummy bump?

How you placed your head against it and you heard a little thump?

Be quiet in the morning, when you first get up.

will wake our dino pup.

Because

and

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ISBN: 9781408836712 / 9781408836729

EBOOK: 9781408838587

PUB DATE: 09 MAY 2013


TERRITORY: WO

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Time for Bed, Fred!

Yasmeen Ismail

Meet Fred – a boisterous, fun-loving dog who is full of energy and mischief

It’s time for bed. But will Fred go to bed? You bet he won’t! From hiding up trees and splashing in muddy puddles, to hiding in the kitchen sink and disappearing behind bookshelves, Fred will do ANYTHING to avoid bedtime. He would even prefer to have a bath. But what’s this? All that running around couldn’t possibly have made Fred sleepy . . . could it? A delightful bedtime book, destined to become a classic.

Fred!

FRED!

FRED!

Watch out for the . . .

. . .muddy puddle!

Too late!

Oh, Fred, you are filthy.

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ISBN: 9781408830208 / 9781408824405

EBOOK: 9781408829400



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Florentine and Pig and the Rainy Day Adventure

Eva Katzler

Illustrated by Jess Mikhail

Florentine and Pig are back for another adventure – and this time there’s treasure to hunt for!

Florentine and Pig are stuck in the house on a terribly gloomy day, but they’re not gloomy – they’re brimming with inspiration for entertaining things to do. Soon they’re sailing the high seas of their imaginations in a pirate ship, and it seems that Pig is very, very good at finding hidden treasure. With recipes and a craft activity for families to enjoy together, these books encourage creative play and a love of reading. Join in the fun with Florentine and Pig!

Sugar BEANS

Pig fetched their hamper.‘Good idea, Pig,’ said Florentine. ‘We don’t want to get hungry on our sea voyage!’ They darted about the kitchen making delicious things to eat.

‘Goodness me, Pig!’ Florentine exclaimed. ‘You’re so speedy!’Pig really could move rather quickly when he put his mind to it.

Soon the hamper was filled to the very top.What a scrumptious lunch they would have!

Aye Aye Cheesey Mashed Potato Rollies

Blueberry and Yoghurt Treasure Chest Cakes

X Marks the Spot Sparkle Cookies

Yo Ho Me Hearties Beans on Toasties

Ooooo Arrrrr Pirate Pasta

Ginger and Honey Hot Choc Grog with

Marshmallow Jewels

Florentine and Pig's Rainy Day

Adventure Recipes

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The Shape of My Heart Mark Sperring Illustrated by Alys Paterson

A tender story about the shape of something very special – love

The world is filled with shapes.A bird, a car, the stars in the sky – what shapes can you see?

Children will love spotting familiar shapes on every page in this colourful picture book. With a warm story and bright illustrations, this book has plenty to talk about and is perfect for sharing.

Chu’s Day

Neil Gaiman Illustrated by Adam Rex

When Chu sneezes, bad things happen . . . A gorgeous, funny, friendly picture book from the brand-new combo of dazzlingly award-laden Neil Gaiman and fabulously talented illustrator Adam Rex

Meet Chu. Chu is a small panda with a very big sneeze. When Chu sneezes, you REALLY don’t want to get in the way. But a whole day of adventure will test Chu’s sneeze-resisting powers to the limit – there’s the library (dusty books!), the diner (pepper!), and then the circus (all those animals!). How big can a sneeze really be? Just wait and see . . .

11PICTURE BOOKS: 0–5 YEARS 11FICTION: 7–9 YEARS 11ILLUSTRATED PUBLISHING: 0 –5 YEARS

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ISBN: 9781408828199

EBOOK: 9781408838945

PUB DATE: 14 MARCH 2013


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Lulu Loves Nursery

Camilla Reid

Illustrated by Ailie Busby

Perfect for small children embarking on big adventures – comes complete with a free ‘First Day at Nursery’ certificate for little ones to complete

Today is Lulu’s first day at nursery, and she is worried. She doesn’t want to leave her mummy, and what if she doesn’t make any friends? But soon Lulu is having lots of fun playing in the sand box and dressing up – she even gets a special certificate from her teacher at the end of the day. Well done, Lulu!

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Bear’s Best Friend

Lucy Coats Illustrated by Sarah Dyer

All Bear wants is a best friend . . .

Bear has lots of friends, but he doesn’t have a best friend. Why does everyone have a best friend, except him? As Bear looks and looks, he becomes sadder and sadder. But perhaps his best friend is out there after all . . . A touching story about finding friendship where you least expect it, from Smarties prize-winning illustrator Sarah Dyer.

When the World Was Waiting for You

Gillian Shields Illustrated by Anna Currey

You were there, so sweet so small. The dearest baby of them all

The Rabbit family is filled with excitement – because soon a new baby will arrive! And they can’t wait to meet it. The nursery has been decorated, toys and gifts have been bought, and finally the big day is here . . . New in paperback. A charming story about the special bond between parents and their children.


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ISBN: 9781408824252

EBOOK: 9781408839102



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Princesses Are Not Just Pretty

Kate Lum

Illustrated by Sue Hellard

Being pretty isn’t just about the way you look . . .

Being a princess is wonderful – not only do you wear gloriously extravagant gowns every day, but you also have beautifully elegant hair AND you are particularly pretty too. But today Princess Allie, Princess Mellie and Princess Libby are arguing over who is the prettiest of all. How can they settle the argument? With a beauty contest, of course! Who will win? Find out in this third book in the Princesses series.

All Through My Town

Jean ReidyIllustrated by Leo Timmers

A morning walk through town means lots of exciting places to visit, people to meet and an adventure around every corner

Rising, waking. Bread is baking. School bus honks its horn . . .Brushing, shaving. Goodbye waving – my town in the morn.

This town is full of hustle and bustle. There’s a bakery, a hospital, a school, and lots of interesting characters and fun things to spot with each turn of the page. What will you see on your walk through town?

A brilliantly energetic book jam-packed with people and places that children will love visiting again and again.

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ISBN: 9781408838600



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W hat’s the T ime, Mr Wolf ?

Debi Gliori

Perhaps the big, bad wolf is not so big or bad after all . . .

Join Mr Wolf from breakfast to bedtime and have fun spotting your favourite nursery rhyme characters – from Little Red Riding Hood to the Three Little Pigs.

An enchantingly original story by master storyteller, Debi Gliori. Inspired by the well known playground game and perfect for learning to tell the time, What’s the Time, Mr Wolf? will delight children and adults alike.

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The Mice in the Churchyard

Kes Gray

Illustrated by Sally Anne Lambert

The churchyard mice are wreaking havoc – can the cats keep them under control?

Using tombstones for tables and headstones for seating,The neighbourhood cats called a mice-catching meeting.

The cats in the churchyard are furious – there are mice running all over the place and they must be stopped! So a grand plan is hatched . . . But mouse-catching is not as easy as you’d think, and the cats soon find that no matter how many times they try, they always end up with empty paws . . .

Instructions

Neil Gaiman

Illustrated by Charles Vess

New in paperback. A witty, lyrical and supremely original guide for travellers through fairytale lands – this must-have companion for imaginative adventurers will help intrepid readers avoid being eaten by wolves or being lost for ever . . .

Neil Gaiman’s irresistible text is matched with glorious illustration from Charles Vess, his long-term collaborator on the Sandman series, and illustrator of Stardust and Blueberry Girl.


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ISBN: 9781408814499



TERRITORY: WO

The Selfish Crocodile Book of Colours

Faustin Charles Illustrated by Michael Terry

What better way to learn colours than on a fun animal safari?

Join the bestselling picture book character the Selfish Crocodile on a colourful, super-snappy, early learning adventure. From black-and-white zebras to grey elephants and green crocodiles, this fourth title in the board book series is packed with a whole host of animal friends. Learning has never been so much fun!

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An amazing array of fun-packed activity, colouring, game and puzzle books for all ages and

occasions!

Each book bursts with brilliant illustrations, awesome activities

and over 100 sensational stickers.

The perfect boredom busters!

An amazing array of fun-packed

Introducing

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16 pages of outrageous fun for young readers of 3+, complete with 8 pages of fabulous stickers.

64 pages of holiday inspiration, jam-packed with puzzles, games and 2 pages of action-packed stickers! Sure to keep children of 5+ amused for hours.

112 pages of fun and wacky things to sketch, colour and doodle. This hugely creative draw-in book is full of helpful hints and terrific tips to get children of 6+ drawing away.

Sally Kindberg is the artist and author of the Comic Strip series. She brings her expertise in running drawing workshops for children and adults to this hugely creative and must-have activity book.

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PICTURE PUZZLES AND STICKERS DRAWING BOOKS

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A range of bright and stylishly illustrated 32 page sticker books, providing hours of creative fun for children of 3+. Filled with a dazzling variety of exciting, easy-to-follow activities and 4 pages of irresistible stickers.

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Princess Ponies

Chloe Ryder

Chloe Ryder lives on a farm for thoroughbred and rescue horses. When she’s not caring for the horses, she rides them across the hills surrounding her house. Chloe is one of very few to know the true location of the magical island of Equestria. She is also the alter ego of Julie Sykes, award-winning author of over 60 books for children. Julie lives in Hampshire with her family and their pet wolf.

Be transported to the enchanted island of Equestria for princess ponies and magical adventure in an irresistible new mega-series for young readers

Equestria is an enchanted island where ponies rule, its magic powered by eight golden horseshoes hanging in the royal castle. But the horseshoes have been stolen and must be found before Midsummer Day or the island will lose its magic . . . Each book deals with a different aspect of friendship, from loyalty to teamwork, and features a double cover with a cut-out keepsake or jewellery to wear.

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CUT-OUT TIARA FROM PRINCESS PONIES: A MAGICAL FRIEND

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ISBN: 9781408179376 ISBN: 9781408179413 ISBN: 9781408179352

Wild Things!

Lisa ReganIllustrated by Kelly Caswell

What would happen if a wild animal came to stay? How would you look after it? Where would it sleep? What would it eat and how would you play with it?

Wild Things! gives young readers a first introduction to exotic animals and habitats around the world, and the importance of protecting them. Each book also includes a final fact spread to explain why each animal is suited to living in its own environment in the wild, as well as how we can help to keep it there.

Big Cat, Little Cat

Lisa Regan

Whatever big cats like to do, little cats like to do it too!

A first look at the world of lions, tigers, cheetahs and more – finding the similarities between these big cats in the wild and your pets at home. With beautiful photography from the Nature Picture Library, and fun facts about each animal, this is a delightful introduction to these big cats and their smaller cousins.

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Lisa Regan is the author of over 200 published titles, mostly for children. She lives in Colchester, UK, with her husband and three sons.

24 ZSL LONDON ZOO BOOKS

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ZSL Big Swamp Beasts

Michael CoxIllustrated by Chuck Whelon

They slither, they bite, they go bump in the night. Meet some of the world’s most amazing swamp beasts!

From crocodiles to giant birds, walking fish and electric eels, meet the strangest and most amazing creatures that live in the world’s wet, murky and muddy swamps. This highly engaging book makes the world of exotic animals accessible to young readers. Packed with astounding facts, stories and high interest information, each spread is accompanied by quirky full-colour, annotated illustrations and amazing photography. Feature spreads include conservation information, evolutionary facts and swamp beast statistics.

Michael Cox is a writer of many books for children including titles in the Dead Famous series, Johnny Catbiscuit and Fitter, Faster, Funnier Olympics for A&C Black.

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ISBN: 9781408827086

EBOOK: 9781408829615



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Catch That Bat!

Adam FrostIllustrated by Mark Chambers

An animal-packed fun-filled zoo caper for curious young minds – with stacks of behind-the-scenes peeks at ZSL London Zoo!

Tom and Sophie Nightingale live on a barge with their zookeeper dad and vet mum, and as many animals as you can get on a small boat. Surely there’s no room for any MORE animals in their life? But then there’s a bat in peril and an owl on the prowl. Tom and Sophie must brave the night-terrors and stage a moonlit vigil to keep their favourite nocturnal resident safe! Written with the help of the brilliant team at ZSL London Zoo.

Adam Frost has been writing children’s books and poems for about seven years. In 2009 he wrote a set of poems for London Zoo’s new kids’ zone – if you visit the zone you can see his poems next to the enclosures. His favourite animal is the brown-throated sloth.

Mark Chambers lives in London. He is the illustrator of Wanda Wallaby Finds Her Bounce, his first picture book for Bloomsbury. He is also the artist whose work is to be found around ZSL London Zoo.

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Shiver ton Hall

Emerald Fennell

A deliciously creepy tale that will have readers needing to keep the light on at night . . .

They slowed as they reached the gate – two stone columns, each with its own crumbling angel perched on top. The angels held up a rusty, wrought-iron arch that read, in curling, serpentine letters: SHIVERTON HALL. Arthur Bannister has been unexpectedly offered a place at Shiverton Hall, a school dogged by tales of curses and bad fortune. But at least there are a few friendly faces: George, who shows him around; also Penny and Jake. However, there are some friends who you don’t want to have at all, as Arthur is to discover . . .

Emerald Fennell is an actor. She played Lottie in Any Human Heart (Channel 4). She has just finished filming Anna Karenina and will be appearing in P.G . Wodehouse’s Blandings on BBC 1 in the autumn. Shiverton Hall is her first novel. Emerald liv es in London.

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Visit www.bloomsbury.com/childrens to read a first chapter of this creepy tale


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DeadlockH.I.V.E. 8

Mark Walden

Otto must rescue the surviving Alpha students from a fate worse than death, as suspense reaches fever pitch in the new, fabulously filmic and action-packed H.I.V.E. adventure

Otto and Raven are desperate to rescue their friends from the clutches of Anastasia Furan, head of the evil Disciples organisation. First they must track down the location of the Glasshouse, the prison where Furan trains children to become ruthless assassins. But Otto himself is also being hunted . . .

Mark Walden’s first book, H.I.V.E., won Richard and Judy’s ‘Best Kids’ Books Ever’ 9+ category. Paramount has optioned the film rights, and it was chosen as one of ten titles for Booktrust’s first Booked Up scheme. Mark has followed this success with seven further titles in the extraordinarily brilliant H.I.V.E. series and as a WBD author for 2009. He lives with his family in Hampshire.

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FyreSeptimus Heap

Angie Sage

The seventh and final breathtaking instalment in the internationally bestselling series. Prepare for battle – and find out how it all ends!

Septimus must fight the remnants of the Darke Domaine, which will remain until the power of the evil Two-Faced Ring is destroyed for ever. To accomplish that, the ancient Alchemie Fyre must be re-lit, a task which will test Septimus to his limits and send him on a perilous journey. Septimus will finally discover who he is – but at what cost? And who will prevail when the greatest Magyk of all is kindled?

Prepare for a spellbinding finale, as FYRE masterfully weaves together every character from this epic series.

Angie Sage began her career illustrating books, and then started writing – first toddler books, later chapter books and then the masterful Septimus Heap. She lives in a fifteenth-century house in Somerset. She has two grown-up daughters.

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The Eye of NeptuneMonster Odyssey

Jon Mayhew

Assassins, espionage, giant squid and mind-blowing adventure combine in the first of a major new series from the author of Mortlock. Jules Verne meets Alex Rider (with sharks!)

Prince Dakkar has been expelled from the world’s finest schools, so his Indian aristocrat father has sent him to an unconventional educator, Count Oginski, genius inventor of a top-secret project: the world’s first ever submarine. But when masked men kidnap the Count, leaving Dakkar for dead, the boy is determined to discover who was responsible. Taking the prototype submarine, he embarks upon a thrilling adventure with many dangerous foes ahead – including giant sea creatures, British Intelligence, and a sinister figure known only as Cryptos . . .

Jon Mayhew was an English teacher (to children and teenagers) for 20 years, and he now works as a specialist teacher for children with autism. His debut, Mortlock, was shortlisted for the 2011 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, shortlisted for the 2011 Branford Boase Award and was chosen for Booked Up 2011. Jon lives between the ancient cities of Chester and Liverpool with his wife and four children.

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T he Great Ice-Cream Heist

Elen Caldecott

A warm, funny, brilliantly observed story of friendship and family life from the hugely popular Elen Caldecott

When a new family moves in next door, Eva is intrigued. Her overprotective dad – even more protective since Eva’s mum died – says the McIntyres are trouble. And so they are: they are noisy and get into fights. But Eva is curious about the boy, Jamie, who she often sees finding some peace and quiet on the roof of his garden shed. When Eva and Jamie work together on a community project in the local park, she gets to know him better. But then when the park lodge is vandalised, suspicion quickly falls on the McIntyres – and Jamie. It is up to Eva to stick up for Jamie, even if it means defying her loving dad.

Elen Caldecott graduated with an MA in Writing for Young People from Bath Spa University. Before becoming a writer, she was an archaeologist, a nurse, a theatre usher and a museum security guard. Her debut novel, How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the Elephant was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Prize. It was followed by How Ali Ferguson Saved Houdini, Operation Eiffel Tower and The Mystery of Wickworth Manor. Elen lives in Bristol with her husband, Simon, and their dog.


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ISBN: 9781408834909

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The True PrincessPrincess Academy

Shannon Hale

Unrest is spreading through the kingdom – and Miri is heading straight for it . . . Can love save her? The dramatic sequel to Newbery-Honor-winning Princess Academy, from bestselling author Shannon Hale

With a chance to attend school at the Queen’s Castle, Miri leaves village life and is thrust into the bustling chaos of the city. Summoned to Asland to help the future princess Britta prepare for her wedding, she soon learns that this is not an easy task. There are hidden threats to the royal court, motivated by good, and Miri feels torn: loyalty to the princess, or reform for the people?

As Miri struggles to resolve her own mind, her heart is suffering: an old love comforts her; a new crush consumes her; she yearns for her homeland. Can Miri find her way in this new place, or will she be considered a traitor? The fate of the kingdom is at stake.

Since the publication of her first book, The Goose Girl, in 2003, Shannon has become a beloved author to young readers as well as booksellers and educators. Her third novel, Princess Academy, earned her a Newbery Honor and is a New York Times, Book Sense, and Publishers Weekly bestseller. Shannon lives in Utah, with her husband, and their four children.


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The Weight of Water

Sarah Crossan

‘A compellingly beautiful, utterly seductive debut novel . . .’ Scotsman

First love, friendship and quiet courage combine in this spare and beautiful story from a stunning new voice in children’s fiction

Armed with a suitcase and an old laundry bag filled with clothes, Kasienka and her mother head for England. Life is lonely for Kasienka. At home her mother’s heart is breaking and at school friends are scarce. But when someone special swims into her life, Kasienka learns that there might be more than one way for her to stay afloat.

Sarah Crossan grew up in Ireland and England, and then moved to the US, where she now lives. She graduated with a degree in philosophy and literature before training as an English and drama teacher at Cambridge University. Since completing a Masters in creative writing, she has been working to promote creative writing in schools.

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Red River Stallion

Troon Harrison

A stirring adventure quest perfect for horse-mad girls set in the wilds of pioneering Canada

Amelia had never seen a horse until the great red stallion Foxfire rescues her from a river in flood. Soon her natural skill with horses becomes clear. Could this skill be the key that will lead Amelia to her missing father and the home for which she desperately longs?

Born in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada, Troon was raised mainly in Cornwall, England. Returning to Canada, she spent ten years on the west coast before moving to Ontario where she completed studies in sociology, English literature and primary education. Troon has written many books for children and teens in a range of genres, including historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy and contemporary fiction. Red River Stallion is her second book for Bloomsbury.


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Fairy Lies

E.D. Baker

Sparks fly in this contemporary fantasy adventure when a fairy princess is kidnapped! A delightful sequel to Fairy Wings full of magical mayhem and a sprinkle of love

The fairy princess, Tamisin, has been kidnapped from her home in the human world by Oberon, king of the fairies, who thinks he’s her real father. When Tamisin’s boyfriend, Jak, finds out, he sets off to rescue her. In this funny and heart-warming chase through a land of fairies, goblins, sphinxes, unicorns and many more, Tamisin and Jak must work together and find their way back to the human world.

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Unlocking the Spell

E.D. Baker

Revisit a charming cast of fairytale characters in this spellbinding sequel to The Wide-Awake Princess

Annie has helped her sister Gwendolyn (otherwise known as Sleeping Beauty) wake up from the 100-year curse by reuniting her with Prince Beldegard, so you’d think that things would be back to normal. Think again! The beloved prince is stuck in the body of a bear and the only way that Annie can be free of the two irritating lovebirds is to come to his rescue – she must find the evil dwarf who cast the spell, and quickly . . . Luckily, Annie has her own handsome prince to hand – and many tricks up her non-magical sleeve.

E.D. Baker is the author of The Tales of the Frog Princess series, including The Frog Princess, which was in part the inspiration for Disney movie The Princess and the Frog. She lives with her family and many pets in Maryland, USA.

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Tuesdays at the Castle

Jessica Day George

A magical castle with a life of its own . . . and a plucky princess who will defend it at all cost! Young girls won’t be able to resist the first book in this enchanting adventure series

Tuesday is Princess Celie’s favourite day. Castle Glower magically grows a new room, a turret or sometimes an entire wing! No one quite knows how, or why, but luckily, Princess Celie has mapped out the Castle’s many twists and turns. When the king and queen disappear and councillors from neighbouring kingdoms arrive to advise Celie, a new tower and a secret passageway appear just as Celie needs them. The Castle is definitely trying to tell her something. But it’s down to Celie to find her parents, hold on to the kingdom and protect her home before it’s too late.

Jessica Day George is the author of many books for young readers, including Dragonskin Slippers, Dragon Flight and Dragon Spear. She studied Comparative Literature at university and took a class in Old Norse so that she could read the great Viking sagas in the original language. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a librarian and bookseller. Jessica lives with her family in Salt Lake City, Utah.


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Fizzlebert Stump and the Bearded Boy

A.F. Harrold

The story of a boy, some beards, a sinister plot, clowns in crisis and a very poorly rabbit

Fizzlebert Stump’s second adventure. The bearded Barboozul family are the new stars of Fizz’s circus. Their act is full of magic, mystery, fear and fun. And it’s nice to have another boy around, even if he is a bit . . . hairy round the chin. But then things start going wrong. The lion loses his dentures. The clowns lose their noses. The Ringmaster loses his temper. And the circus is about to lose its licence. Is the bearded boy to blame? And can Fizz save the day?

A.F. Harrold writes and performs fiction and poetry for adults and children. He was Glastonbury Festival Website’s Poet-In-Residence 2008, and Poet-In-Residence at Cheltenham Literature Festival 2010. He has had his work on BBC Radio 4, Radio 3 and BBC7. He is active in schools work, running workshops and slams and doing performances at ungodly hours of the morning.

Visit www.bloomsbury.com/childrens to read a first chapter of Fizz’s adventure

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Hostage Three

Nick Lake

A taut, emotionally loaded, devastatingly powerful thriller from the acclaimed author of In Darkness

It’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing: a girl on a yacht with her super-rich banker father; a chance for the family to heal after a turbulent time; the peaceful sea, the warm sun . . . But a nightmare is about to explode as a group of Somali pirates seizes the boat and its human cargo – and the family becomes a commodity in a highly sophisticated transaction. Hostage One is Dad – the most valuable. Amy is Hostage Three. As she builds a strange bond with one of her captors, it becomes brutally clear that the price of a life and its value are very different things . . .

In Darkness

Nick Lake

Shorty lies trapped in the wreckage of a hospital, among the dead bodies and the rats. An earthquake has devastated Haiti, and all that is left is darkness . . .

Darkness, and memories: of Shorty’s missing twin sister; of his life as a small-time gangster; and, strangely, memories that seem to belong to someone who is long dead.

As his chances of survival fade, Shorty’s sanity wavers on a knife-edge – yet he must fight for freedom from something he didn’t even know he was part of.

Praise for In Darkness:

‘A vivid and unforgettable voice . . . incredibly moving’ The Times

‘A serious, nuanced, challenging novel’ Patrick Ness, Guardian

Nick Lake is the editorial director for fiction at HarperCollins Children’s Books and is the author of The Secret Ministry of Frost, Blood Ninja and In Darkness, his first book for adults and older teen readers. Nick lives near Oxford.

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Anthem for Jackson Dawes

Celia Bryce

Two teenagers fight the biggest battle of all. An incredibly moving love story

Megan Bright and Jackson Dawes are two teenagers who first meet each other on the hospital ward where they are both being treated for cancer. Megan is scared and worried about her illness, but Jackson seems to be an old hand, having been on the ward for ages. And everybody loves Jackson! He is a whirlwind of life and energy, warmth and sparkle. Megan will need to borrow some of Jackson’s extraordinary optimism to face her and Jackson’s future. A moving story of first love and a remarkably powerful debut novel.

Celia Bryce was born and raised in Jarrow and still lives on Tyneside. She is a teacher of creative writing, writes for the stage and radio, performs in schools, and also fronts a country rock band, The Katy Freeway. Anthem for Jackson Dawes is her first novel.

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Visit www.bloomsbury.com/childrens to read a first chapter of this heartbreaking tale

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Dance of Shadows

Yelena Black

Dark forces are unleashed by the intense passion of one young dancer in a dark, seductive and highly dramatic thriller

‘She was in his arms, his broad hands firm against her waist. Their feet wove together, sliding cross the floor as if it were natural, as if it weren’t a dance at all, but a long, tender caress.’

Dancing with someone is an act of trust. Elegant and intimate; you’re close enough to kiss, close enough to feel your partner’s heartbeat. But for Vanessa, dance is deadly – and she must be very careful who she trusts . . .

Yelena Black is a recent MFA graduate of Columbia University. She currently resides in New York City and is a full-time writer. She has a keen interest in dance and all things devilish.

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Hysteria

Megan Miranda

A gripping psychological thriller that gets to the heart of obsession. For fans of Sophie McKenzie

Mallory’s life is falling apart. Her boyfriend was stabbed. He bled to death in her kitchen. Mallory was the one who stabbed him. But she can’t remember what happened that night. She only remembers the fear . . .

Megan Miranda was a scientist and a teacher before writing her debut novel Fracture, which came out of her fascination with scientific mysteries – especially those associated with the brain. Megan lives in North Carolina with her husband and two young children.

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Visit www.bloomsbury.com/childrens to read a first chapter of this gripping, psychological thriller

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Hidden

Marianne Curley

Spellbinding romance, crackling with suspense, as eternal love is put to the ultimate test and three hearts yearn for one very special girl

Ebony has always known that she was different. Her violet eyes mark her out, and her protective parents have kept her in a gorgeous valley, home-schooled, with a small circle of lifelong friends, safe from everything – almost as if she’s being hidden. But she’s changing: glowing, getting more and more beautiful, and stronger than anyone knows. Ebony can’t stay hidden for ever, and when she meets complicated, intense Jordan, something explodes inside her – something that can be seen from the heavens; something that changes everything. Ebony is a stolen angel, concealed on earth. Now the heavens have found her, they want her back.

Marianne Curley’s debut novel Old Magic established her place as an exciting and original voice in the world of children’s literature and has sold in 14 countries. Marianne lives in Queensland, Australia.

∙ Adorned with a gorgeous, eye-catching and pearlescent jacket, Hidden will grab your attention – and your heart

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Visit www.bloomsbury.com/childrens to read a first chapter of this heart-thumping romance

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Witch Fire

Laura Powell

Ancient witchcraft in a modern world. The breathtaking follow-up to Burn Mark

Glory and Lucas are from different sides of the tracks and, for now, on the same side. Both are witches. Both are working for the government on a secret mission. And now they are being sent to Switzerland, undercover, to see if an elite boarding school has been infiltrated by Endor, a breakaway terrorist witch organisation. But Glory and Lucas have their own burdens to bear. Glory is heartbroken that her mother deserted her as a child and has never been heard of since. Lucas, coming from a family that for generations has devoted itself to prosecuting witches, must fight to prove himself, and his loyalty. Together they must fight – for their country . . . and for themselves.

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Laura Powell grew up in the Brecon Beacons and spent most of her childhood with her nose in a book. She went on to study classics at Bristol and Oxford, then spent five years working in the editorial departments of both adult and children’s publishers. Witch Fire is her fourth novel. She lives in West London.

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Regency Witches

Alyxandra Harvey

Meet a trio of feisty young witches, a swarm of swoonsome beaus, and be swept away by a very dangerous liaison. Regency London has never been hotter! The first book in a breathtaking new series from fan-favourite Alyxandra Harvey

Beyond the manicured gardens and ballrooms of Regency London lies a dangerous, alluring underworld available only to those with power. Gretchen, Antonia and Penelope have that power. They are young, beautiful and captivating, and they are witches. But controlling their newfound craft is not the only challenge the cousins face; while evading fortune seekers and marriage proposals, they must unravel a dark family secret – one that reveals why, until now, their magical skills have been concealed; one that brings them face to face with a deadly foe . . .

Alyxandra Harvey is the author of Haunting Violet, Stolen Away and the Drake Chronicles series. Alyx likes medieval dresses and tattoos and has been accused of being born in the wrong century – except that she really likes running water, women’s rights and ice cream. She lives in an old Victorian farmhouse in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, her dogs and a few resident ghosts.

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Blood Prophecy

The Drake Chronicles

Alyxandra Harvey

The rules of the vampire league are changing. War is certain. Can Solange defend the fate of the crown and save everyone she loves? A dramatic end to the Drake Chronicles series

Solange Drake will not claim her birthright; she will not be queen as vampire tradition dictates. But change always comes at a cost . . .

Possessed by a vengeful twelfth-century witch, Solange commits heinous crimes against the vampire tribes that she pledged to empower. Motives are questioned. Trust is broken. The treaty between the Drakes and the Helios-Ra is under threat. Solange must escape the folds of memory and time and fight for the fate of the royal crown – and win. Her destiny, and her heart, depends on it.

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Freaks Like Us

Susan Vaught

A brilliantly witty and searingly honest coming-of-age story that invites you into the mind of a young person with schizophrenia. From award-winning author Susan Vaught

‘You’re just a freak. You’re just a stupid freak. Freaks don’tspeak. Freaks shouldn’t speak. Don’t talk out of your head or theswirly clouds will eat you’.

Jason’s best friend, Sunshine, has vanished. If only Jason could push through all the voices in his head, he’d know what happened; he’d tell everyone; he’d find her. But then people don’t always listen to kids like Jason . . . A funny and compelling thriller about a boy on the edge of mainstream society.

Susan Vaught is the author of the highly acclaimed novels Trigger, My Big Fat Manifesto, Going Underground, as well as Oathbreaker, which she co-authored with her son, JB Redmond. She is also a practising psychologist and lives with her family and many rescued animals in Kentucky, USA.

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Through Dead Eyes

Chris Priestley

A subtle, sinister coming-of-age story with a dark past which quietly creeps up on the reader to unleash its deadly twist

Alex joins his father on a business trip to Amsterdam. During the day he hangs out with the daughter of a family friend. They visit the usual sights but also coffee shops and flea markets off the beaten track. At one of these markets Alex spots an old mask. Before he knows what he’s doing he buys it. Later, in his hotel room, he feels compelled to put the mask on. Alex is sucked into a parallel Amsterdam, one from centuries before which begins to reveal the dark past of both the building he is staying in and the little girl who once lived there . . . edging stealthily towards the terrible twist.

Chris Priestley lives in Cambridge with his wife and son. His novels are brilliantly original additions to a long tradition of horror stories by authors such as M.R. James and Edgar Allan Poe. Chris wrote one of the World Book Day books for 2011 and has been nominated for a variety of prestigious children’s book awards.

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Killing RachelThe Murder Notebooks

Anne Cassidy

A stylish thriller perfect for aspiring teen readers of crime. The Murder Notebooks have to be read – even if they are fatal . . .

Rose’s mother and Joshua’s father have disappeared. Police inquiries have gone nowhere and the case, it seems, is closed: the police believe their parents are dead. But Rose and Joshua still hold out hope that they are alive. Joshua is determined to work out the meaning of the cryptic notebooks – the murder notebooks – they have discovered. Then Rose is distracted by odd, desperate messages she receives from Rachel, a former best friend from her school, followed by the terrible news that Rachel is dead. But perhaps Rachel’s death will provide one more piece of the puzzle about what has happened to Rose and Joshua’s parents . . .

Anne Cassidy’s first book was published in 1991 and she has published over 20 teen novels. She is the author of Looking for JJ, which was shortlisted for the Whitbread Award 2004 and the Carnegie Medal 2005 and was winner of the 2004 Booktrust Teenage Book Award. The Murder Notebooks series is Anne Cassidy’s first publication with Bloomsbury.

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Lethal TargetThe Malichea Quest

Jim Eldridge

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride as renegades Jake and Lauren take on some big, bad Russians in the hunt for information that could prove to be deadly . . .

Jake’s girlfriend, Lauren, has been exiled to New Zealand by MI5, who ensure that the two of them never speak about the missing books of the Order of Malichea. The information in these books could destroy mankind if they fall into the wrong hands, but Jake and Lauren want to get to them first and use the wisdom for good. Then Lauren goes missing . . .

Jim Eldridge was a teacher before becoming a full-time writer – his writing credits include episodes for the seminal children’s TV drama Grange Hill and the novelisation of Noel Clarke’s Kidulthood and 4.3.2.1. Jim now works as an associate lecturer in scriptwriting and media at the University of Cumbria. He lives with his wife in Cumbria.

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The Wall

William Sutcliffe

A powerful, searing story of a divided city – where one boy strays on to the wrong side of the wall, and finds his life changed for ever . . .

Joshua lives in a city, where a wall and soldiers separate two communities. One day he discovers a manhole, which leads to a tunnel, which leads in pitch darkness under the wall and across to the other side. Forbidden territory, dangerous territory, violent territory, which a boy like him – visibly different – shouldn’t stray into. An act of kindness from a girl saves his life, but leads to a brutal act of cruelty and a terrible debt he’s determined to repay. And no one, no one must find out that he’s been there – or the consequences will be unbearable.

William Sutcliffe was born in London in 1971. He is the author of 5 previous novels – the international bestseller Are You Experienced?, The Love Hexagon, New Boy, Bad Influence and, most recently, Whatever Makes You Happy. His work has been translated into more than 20 languages.

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Winter Damage

Natasha Carthew

A bone-chillingly powerful debut novel that traps you in its icy grasp then thaws you from the heart out – for readers of Meg Rosoff, Siobhan Dowd and Patrick Ness

On a frozen Cornish moor, Ennor lives in a trailer with her dad and little brother. Five days before Christmas, when the wind is cold and her dad’s health takes a turn for the worse, Ennor packs a blanket, a map, a saucepan and a gun into her rucksack and sets off to find her missing mum and bring her home.

Ennor thinks she knows where she’s going. But this journey will change her life for ever – it becomes a battle for survival, a heartbreaking story of love and friendship, and a fable about not finding what you were looking for, but finding something more important instead . . .

Natasha Carthew lives in her native Cornwall with her partner of sixteen years. She has published three volumes of poetry, and works with young people in schools through the Kernow Education Arts Partnership. Winter Damage is her first novel, which she wrote longhand, sitting outside. She is currently writing her second novel, also for Bloomsbury.

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The Disgrace of Kitty Grey

Mar y Hooper

A hugely romantic new novel set in the time of Jane Austen, from the popular author of Fallen Grace. For fans of Philippa Gregory and Eva Ibbotson

Kitty Grey has a happy, carefree life as a dairymaid. She loves her trade, looking after the dairy herd and working in the cool, calm dairy. And then, of course, there is Will, the river man who she thinks is very fond of her. Surely he will ask her to marry him soon? Then disaster strikes: Will disappears. Kitty is first worried and then furious, convinced that Will has gone to London to make his fortune. When she is asked to go to London to pick up a copy of the latest novel by the fashionable Jane Austen, she leaps at the chance to track down Will. But within moments, eagle-eyed pickpockets have spotted the country-born-and-bred Kitty and relieved her of her money and belongings. Kitty must face the terrifying prospect of stealing in order to survive . . .

Mary Hooper is a very popular writer for children and young adults. Her brilliant historical novels have a huge fan base, as do her contemporary novels for teenagers. At the Sign of the Sugared Plum was selected as part of the 2010 Booked Up scheme.

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Mosi’s War

Cathy MacPhail

A dramatic thriller with a powerful and moving story of a boy soldier threaded through it

Patrick is happy living with his mum. She lets him do what he wants, pretty much, and it’s only when his granny comes to stay that he stays out of trouble. Then Patrick meets Mosi, a quiet, polite boy who, along with his parents, is waiting for his asylum application to be processed. Patrick discovers Mosi is terrified of someone. But who is it?

As Patrick and Mosi strike up an unlikely friendship, Patrick finds out that there is much, much more to Mosi than at first appears . . .

Cathy MacPhail has won numerous awards, including the Royal Mail Award for Grass, and Out of the Depths has recently been shortlisted for the Scottish Book Award. Cathy’s work is enormously popular with young teenagers, her trademarks being pacy and topical storylines. Cathy lives in Greenock, Scotland.

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Transcendence

C.J. Omololu

What if your past became your future? The rules of time are no match for destiny in this suspenseful love story. You won’t be able to put it down!

Cole fears she’s losing her mind. While visiting the Tower of London, she has an overwhelmingly real vision of a centuries-old beheading. Lately, everywhere she goes, everything she touches, triggers vivid scenes of a time she doesn’t know, in a place she’s never lived. When Griffon sees Cole that day in London, he knows immediately that she is special, like him – that her visions are memories of past lives. And he is sure their paths were meant to cross in this life . . . With Griffon’s help, Cole will realise she is Akhet – people who use the wisdom they have gathered over centuries of past lives for good. But not all Akhet are honourable; a rogue is after Cole to avenge a shared past she barely remembers. Piecing together clues from many lifetimes, Cole discovers a secret that could ruin her only chance at a future with Griffon – a future they are destined to share. What if risking his love is the only way to save them both?

C.J. Omololu is the author of Dirty Little Secrets. She lives in Northern California.

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Tifl al MoheetThe Pull of the Ocean

AUTHOR:

JEAN-CLAUDE MOURLEVAT

TRANSLATOR: RASHA SABBAGH


ISBN: 9789992178812

PRICE: £6.99

FORMAT: PAPERBACK

Ayn Kona Where in the World

AUTHOR: SIMON FRENCH

TRANSLATOR:

GHADA MOHAMED MAHMOUD


ISBN: 9789992194034

PRICE: £6.99

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Ismi MinaMy Name is Mina

AUTHOR: DAVID ALMOND

TRANSLATOR:

ABDEL MAQSUD AL SAYED


ISBN: 9789992179147

PRICE: £6.99

FORMAT: PAPERBACK

Moheet OliveOlive’s Ocean

AUTHOR: KEVIN HENKES

TRANSLATOR: RASHA SABBAGH


ISBN: 9789992179154

PRICE: £6.99

FORMAT: PAPERBACK

Furnace Al EqfalFurnace: Lockdown

AUTHOR:

ALEXANDER GORDON SMITH

TRANSLATOR:

EHAB ABDEL HAMID


ISBN: 9789992194492

PRICE: £6.99

FORMAT: PAPERBACK

IndexAll Through My Town 13 Anthem for Jackson Dawes 37

Bear’s Best Friend 12 Big Cat, Little Cat 23

Catch that Bat! 24 Chu’s Day 10

Dance of Shadows 38Dino-Baby 7Disgrace of Kitty Grey, The 46Drake Chronicles, The: Blood Prophecy 43Draw It! 18

Fairy Lies 33Fizzlebert Stump and the Bearded Boy 34Florentine and Pig and the Rainy Day Adventure 9Freaks Like Us 43

Great Ice-Cream Heist, The 30

H.I.V.E. 8: Deadlock 27Hidden 40 Hostage Three 36Hysteria 39

In Darkness 36Instructions 15

Lulu Loves Nursery 11

Malichea Quest, The: Lethal Target 45Mice in the Churchyard, The 15Monster Odyssey:The Eye of Neptune 29Mosi’s War 47Murder Notebooks, The: Killing Rachel 44My 123 Activity and Sticker Book 18 My ACB Activity and Sticker Book 18 My Farm Activity and Sticker Book 18 My Holiday to France Activity and Sticker Book 19My Holiday to Italy Activity and Sticker Book 19My Little Book of Spring 18 My Pretty Pink Princess Activity and Sticker Book 19My Sparkly Pink Fairy Activity and Sticker Book 19My Spring Activity and Sticker Book 19My Swashbuckling Pirate Activity and Sticker Book 19My Things that Go! Activity and Sticker Book 19My Under the Sea Activity and Sticker Book 18My Zoo Activity and Sticker Book 19

Nuddy Ned 5

Princess Academy, The True Princess 31Princesses Are Not Just Pretty 13Princess Ponies: A Magical Friend 21Princess Ponies: A Dream Come True 21Princess Ponies: A Unicorn Adventure! 21Princess Ponies: The Special Secret 21

Red River Stallion 32Regency Witches 42 Selfish Crocodile Book of Colours, The 16Septimus Heap: Fyre 28Shape of My Heart, The 10 Shiverton Hall 26

Transcendence, 47Through Dead Eyes 44Time for Bed, Fred! 8Tuesdays at the Castle 34

Unlocking the Spell 33

Wall, The 45Weight of Water, The 32What’s the Time, Mr Wolf? 14When the World Was Waiting for You 12 Wild Things! Elephant 23Wild Things! Monkey 23Wild Things! Penguin 23Wild Things! Tiger 23Winter Damage, 46Witch Fire 41When Tom Met Tallulah 6

ZSL Big Swamp Beasts 24

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