THE STORY OF GUMLUCK THE WIZARD Book One

By Adam Rex

Meet Gumluck the Wizard, the star of a new chapter book series by the inimitable Adam Rex! This is a story about magic, if you like that kind of thing. It is also a story about a ghost with amnesia, an unpopular fairy, an ungrateful little town, and an extremely wise and helpful raven (who happens to be a pretty talented storyteller). But mostly, it is about a friendly little wizard who lives inside a big hill and really, really, really wants to be a hero. His name is Gumluck, and he is a bumbling noodlehead. In this tall tale about a short wizard, celebrated author Adam Rex proves once and for all that the biggest heroes often come in the smallest nightgowns.

THE STORY OF GUMLUCK

THE WIZARD

$14.99 US

HC • 9781797213231

140 pp, 5 1/2 x 7 1/8 in, b/w illustrations throughout, unjacketed

Rights: US, CAN

Ages 6 to 9

On Sale: August

ADAM REX is the author and illustrator of many beloved picture books and novels and has illustrated the work of many other authors, including Jon Scieszka, Mac Barnett, Jeff Kinney, Kate DiCamillo, Eoin Colfer, Christopher Paul Curtis, Paul Feig, and Neil Gaiman. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.

Also available:

Nothing Rhymes with Orange

$16.99 US • £11.99 UK

HC • 9781452154435

On Account of the Gum

$17.99 US • £12.99 UK

HC • 9781452181547

PRAISE FOR SHIRA & ESTHER’S DOUBLE DREAM DEBUT :

“Anna E. Jordan’s debut novel has everything: a storybook setting, a classic setup, and not one but two heroines on a daring and dramatic dual mission to achieve their dreams. The charming cast of supporting characters are the cherries on the top (or, more accurately, pickles on the side) of a dish that will leave readers very satisfied.”

—Erica S. Perl, National Jewish Book Award–winning author of All Three Stooges

SHIRA & ESTHER’S DOUBLE DREAM DEBUT

By Anna E. Jordan

When Shira and Esther first meet, they can hardly believe their eyes. It’s like looking in a mirror! But even though they may look identical, the two girls couldn’t be more different. Shira dreams of singing and dancing onstage, but her father, a stern and pious rabbi, thinks Shira should be reading prayers, not plays. Esther dreams of studying Torah, but her mother, a glamorous stage performer, wishes Esther would spend more time rehearsing and less time sneaking off to read books. Oy vey! If only the two could switch places. . . .

SHIRA & ESTHER’S DOUBLE DREAM DEBUT

$17.99 US

HC • 9781797215655

332 pp, 5 5/8 x 8 1/8 in, jacketed

Rights: XUKCE

Ages 8 to 12

On Sale: October

Would Shira shine in a big-time televised talent show? Would Esther finally get to have the bat mitzvah she’s always wanted? What’s a little deception, when it means your dreams might finally be within reach?

One thing is certain: Shira and Esther are going to need more than a little chutzpah to pull this off. But if they do, their double dream debut is sure to be the performance of a lifetime.

ANNA E. JORDAN is an author, poet, bookseller, and educator who lives in the Washington, DC, area. This is her first novel for young readers.

The Apartment House On Poppy Hill

By Nina LaCour • Illustrated by Sònia Albert

A charming new chapter book by bestselling author Nina LaCour.

1106 Wildflower Place is no ordinary apartment house. But you, reader, are no ordinary visitor. So, please, come in! Two new tenants have just arrived, and 9-year-old Ella is determined to help them settle in. Who better to teach them about the glitchy lights and the nighttime noises? After all, Ella knows all the neighbors. Well, almost all. No one has met the mysterious Robinsons, who live on the top floor. Will a special neighborly celebration change that? This bighearted chapter book, highlighted by lively illustrations throughout, celebrates community, friendship, family, and home. It is a place of walking dogs that aren’t yours, keeping surprises secret, and making everyone feel welcome.

The Apartment House On Poppy Hill

$14.99 US

HC • 9781797213736

132 pp, 6 x 8 in, b/w illustrations throughout, jacketed

Rights: NAM

Ages 7 to 10

On Sale: November

NINA LACOUR is the bestselling and award-winning author of the acclaimed young adult novel We Are Okay, which received the Printz Award and was selected by Time Magazine as one of its 100 Best YA Books of All Time. She lives in San Francisco.

SÒNIA ALBERT has illustrated many children’s books for publishers in the United Kingdom and Europe. She lives in Spain.

POLLY DIAMOND AND THE TOPSY-TURVY DAY

Book 3

By Alice Kuipers • Illustrated by Diana Toledano

One aspiring writer plus one magic book. It all adds up to a whole lot of trouble. Polly Diamond is back in the third book about the magical mix-ups of Polly and her notebook, Spell! In this delightfully funny and magical chapter book series, Polly and Spell have all kinds of adventures together because whatever Polly writes in Spell comes true! But when they join forces to help get the best class pet ever, they get more than they bargained for. Can Polly come up with the right words to save the day?

ALICE KUIPERS is the author of 20 books for young adults and children that have been published in 34 countries. She lives in Canada.

DIANA TOLEDANO has curly hair and wears glasses just like Polly! In addition to working as an illustrator, she teaches workshops. She lives in Sacramento, California.

POLLY DIAMOND AND THE TOPSY-TURVY DAY

$14.99 US • £10.99 UK

HC • 9781452184685

112 pp, 6 x 8 in, b/w illustrations throughout, unjacketed

Rights: W

Ages 7 to 10

On Sale: August

Also available:

Polly Diamond and the Magic Book

$14.99 US • £10.99 UK

HC • 9781452152325

$6.99 US • £4.99 UK

PB • 9781452182216

Polly Diamond and the Super Stunning Spectacular School Fair

$14.99 US • £10.99 UK

HC • 9781452152332