CONTENTS
2 PRESCHOOL
11 PICTURE BOOKS
40 NON-FICTION PICTURE BOOKS
56 NON-FICTION
63 YOUNG FICTION
74 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION
89 YOUNG ADULT FICTION
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We Feel Happy Katie Abey A fantastic first book of feelings introducing young children to a wide range of emotions. Why are the animals happy? What has made them feel sad? What do YOU feel excited about? We Feel Happy is the perfect book for approaching the topic of emotions with little ones • J oin the animals in their busy worlds as they experience a range of emotions designed to help young children talk about how they are feeling today • E ach spread explores a different emotion and poses questions to the reader, encouraging conversations with children that link perfectly to PSHE I ncludes interactive speech bubbles and children will have fun recognising their favourite animals in this clever book •
• V ibrantly illustrated by the talented Katie Abey, this is the fourth title in her non-fiction picture book series, following We Wear Pants, We Eat Bananas and We Catch the Bus
JANUARY 2022 BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 32PP | 268 X 268 MM OPTION PUBLISHERS: CHINA (COMPLEX AND SIMPLIFIED CHINESE AND ENGLISH BILINGUAL), DENMARK, GERMANY, ITALY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, SERBIAN, SPAIN (SPANISH AND CATALAN), THE NETHERLANDS
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The Woodland Trust A Walk in the Woods: A Changing Seasons Story Flora Martyn Hannah Tolson
MAY 2022 BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 32PP | 250 X 250MM | 0+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
Let’s go for a walk in the woods … Join Lucy, Oscar and their dog Jasper as they explore the four seasons of the year in nature, come rain or shine. What can you spot in spring, summer, autumn and winter? • E ach spread in this book uncovers an exciting new woodland scene, at a certain time of the day and the year. From animals and minibeasts to leaves, trees and flowers, there are lots of wonderful things for children to spot • C hildren will discover the nature elements that make woodland walks so special, and learn simple first words too ritten by Flora Martyn, a writer from Warwickshire, in her first •W book for Bloomsbury and accompanied by delightful artwork from Hannah Tolson, illustrator of In the City • P ublished in collaboration with The Woodland Trust, the largest woodland conservation charity in the UK
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Kew: Lift and Look Birds Fruit and Vegatables Tracy Cottingham Introduce your little ones to vibrant birds and delicious fruit and vegetables in these two delightful lift-the-flap board books • S ome birds play tag, others hide acorns and another builds nests in the strangest of places. Lift-the-flap to see what the birds are doing in the park, woods and garden in Lift and Look Birds • F rom the tropical fruit in the greenhouse, to the root vegetables that grow underground, children will discover the many places that fruit and vegetables grow in Lift and Look Fruit and Vegetables • L arge flaps on each page that are perfect for little hands to lift and uncover the wonders of nature • P ublished in collaboration with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the world famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge
JANUARY 2022 BLOOMSBURY UK BOARD BOOK | £7.99 | 12PP | 180 X 180MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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Time to… Penny Tassoni Mel Four Some aspects of daily life are a challenge for young children, be it trying new foods, tidying up or sharing with others. This delightful series, written by leading childcare guru Penny Tassoni, aims to help children by providing explanations but also by actively engaging them in each topic. • P erfect for reading aloud, the Time to series will help young children understand better self-care skills, behaviour and routines • I ncludes captivating illustrations by Mel Four and clear, simple language that will allow children and parents or caregivers to share and enjoy together • E ach book contains a page of practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, making this series an essential resource
BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £5.99 | 32PP | 175 X 175MM RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (COMPLEX CHINESE)
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ROAR Katerina Kerouli Roar, snap, growl and hiss with the animals on this noisy, fun-packed safari. • L ift the flaps and join in with all the animal noises. Little ones will love being part of the fun! • A n uber-stylish picture book with giant flaps to lift, perfect for little hands • E xquisitely illustrated by debut talent Katerina Kerouli, Roar is the first book in a striking new series • K aterina Kerouli is a London-based freelance graphic designer and illustrator, with a first-class degree in Graphic Design from Nottingham University
BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 24PP | 245 X 274MM RIGHTS SOLD: FRANCE
Mix-and-Match Books Sophie Corrigan Lift the panels to mix, match and make wonderfully silly animals with Sophie Corrigan’s hilarious creature creations! • A fun and different introduction to farm animals and wild animals • S imple non-fiction facts feature on every page along with funny labels for an extra level of engagement • L ift-the-flap fun to engage and entertain preschoolers • L ittle ones can create brilliantly funny animals by mixing the different flaps and using their imagination
BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £7.99 | 24PP 184 X 233MM | FLIP-FLAP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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Rubyʼs Worry Tom Percival Ruby loves being Ruby. Until one day she finds a worry that grows bigger and bigger every day. How can Ruby get rid of it and feel like herself again? The first board book from the Big Bright Feelings series. • T he perfect springboard for discussing childhood worries and anxieties, no matter how big or small they may be • F rom the bestselling creator of Perfectly Norman and Ravi’s Roar, Tom Percival • T he first board book of the Big Bright Feelings series, a sturdy size perfect for little hands JANUARY 2022 BLOOMSBURY UK BOARD BOOK | £7.99 | 30PP | 189 X 149MM OPTION PUBLISHERS: BULGARIA, CHINA (COMPLEX AND SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), CROATIA, DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, FRENCH CANADA,GERMANY, GREECE, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, KOREA, THE NETHERLANDS, POLAND, PORTUGAL, RUSSIA, SPAIN, TURKEY, UKRAINE, WALES
Rumble, Rumble Dinosaur Katrina Charman Nick Sharratt Rumble, rumble, dinosaur! Wake up dinos near and far.
AUGUST 2023 BLOOMSBURY UK BOARD BOOK | £6.99 I 24PP I 168 X 188MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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Get ready to sing along to a favourite nursery rhyme as you’ve never heard it before! This riotous dinosaur adventure is set to the tune of ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ and is perfect for preschoolers. • T he fourth book in the brilliant nursery rhyme series by Katrina Charman and Nick Sharratt, following on from Car, Car, Truck, Jeep, Go, Go Pirate Boat and The Whales on the Bus • A ward-winning illustrator Nick Sharratt has illustrated over 250 books for children and written 40 of his own. His books have sold over 650,000 copies in the UK alone
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Packed full of brilliant dinosaurs, from the friendly • brontosaurus to snappy pterodactyls and the fearsome T. Rex! Perfect for all dino fans, big and small
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Little Owlʼs Bedtime Debi Gliori Alison Brown Little Owl doesn’t want to go to bed. His pillow is too lumpy, his quilt is too hot and what is that strange snorting noise he can hear? An irresistible board book that’s perfect for wakeful little night owls. • F rom the award-winning and bestselling creators of Little Owl’s Egg and Little Owl’s First Day, which have sold in 14 languages • F eaturing beautiful, soft artwork in Alison Brown’s trademark style, it’s the ideal companion to a delightful text about a well-loved character • A warm, comforting and fun bedtime story designed to reassure reluctant sleepers ow available in a sturdy board book format – perfect for little hands! •N
APRIL 2021 BLOOMSBURY UK BOARD BOOK | £7.99 | 28PP | 188 X 168MM OPTION PUBLISHERS: CHINA (COMPLEX AND SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, ISRAEL, ITALY, KOREA, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SPAIN (SPANISH AND CATALAN), THE NETHERLANDS, UK (GAELIC)
Bear Out There Jacob Grant Bear and Spider are back in another funny friendship story proving that when the going gets rough, true friends will stick by your side. When Spider’s kite gets stuck in a tree, Bear knows he must help his friend, even though he doesn’t like being outdoors. When their quest to find the kite goes from bad to worse, Bear realises that being a good friend sometimes means breaking out of your comfort zone. ighlights the importance of being there for your friends when they need you, even •H if it’s hard. J acob Grant is an up-and-coming talent whose style is perfect for fans of Peter Brown and Greg Pizzoli. •
• B ear’s Scare has sold in six languages and counting.
NOVEMBER 2021 BLOOMSBURY US BOARD BOOK | $7.99 | 32PP | 165 X 148 MM OPTION PUBLISHERS: CHINA (COMPLEX AND SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), ITALY, THE NETHERLANDS, SPAIN A L S O AVA I L A B L E
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This Tree is Just for Me Lucy Rowland Laura Hughes Jack has found the perfect place to read his book in peace – a big, beautiful tree! So when a host of unusual animals try to join him, Jack says, “No! THIS tree is just for ME!” But soon Jack starts to wonder if keeping something for yourself is so much fun after all. Maybe a tree is EVEN BETTER with friends in it too! • A n uplifting celebration of friendship, sharing and the joys of reading, this book is perfect for showing little ones that sharing is caring JANUARY 2022 BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 32PP | 274 X 245MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• C harming artwork by bestselling illustrator Laura Hughes, creator of the much-loved We’re Going on an Egg Hunt and Hop Little Bunnies elightful rhyming text that’s perfect for reading aloud, from •D the award-winning writer Lucy Rowland, author of Little Red Reading Hood and The Birthday Invitation • P acked with a whole host of unusual animals, from penguins and alligators to bears and monkeys
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Daddyʼs Rainbow Lucy Rowland Becky Cameron Erin’s daddy sees the colour in everything. Even on the greyest days, they put on their wellies and go splashing in puddles because, Daddy says, ‘We can’t see rainbows without rain!’ But what happens when the greyest day of all comes, and Daddy isn’t there any more? Can Erin learn to find colour in the world again? • A deeply sensitive picture book about the loss of a parent, treating this difficult topic with true gentleness and consideration; the ideal starting point for conversations about loss • F eaturing a gorgeous, lyrical text by award-winning writer Lucy Rowland, author of Little Red Reading Hood and The Birthday Invitation
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• B ecky Cameron’s tender and luminous illustrations bring this story to life, infusing it with a sense of hope. She is a graduate of the prestigious Cambridge MA in Children’s Book Illustration and the author-illustrator of Wishing For a Dragon
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Thank You for the Little Things Caryl Hart Emily Hamilton Whenever I am feeling sad Or life feels hard or wrong or bad, I focus for a little while On little things that make me smile . . . A hopeful, uplifting picture book about the small, everyday things that bring joy and happiness. We all have bad days and sad days, but sometimes it’s the little things that count and make us smile. MARCH 2022 BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 32PP | 274 X 245MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• A joyful, hopeful picture book that is the perfect antidote to worries big and small, encouraging little ones (and grown-ups too!) to see the world in a mindful way • F rom bestselling author Caryl Hart, this text is filled with warmth, humour and understanding – perfect for our uncertain times, or any time when worries abound eeply reassuring and perfect for reading aloud, it’s the ideal •D book to share with anxious little ones ith messages of practising gratitude and mindfulness, this •W story taps into timely discussions about mental health and managing our feelings ith gorgeous, colourful artwork by Emily Hamilton, illustrator of •W the bestselling picture book, The World Made a Rainbow
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Penelope Snoop: Ace Detective Pamela Butchart Christine Roussey A brilliantly funny and original picture book featuring a feisty female detective who is absolutely the BEST Finder-Outerin-the-Whole-Wide-World! Penelope Snoop has a new case to solve – her favourite toy, Cyril the Smelly Sock Snake, has disappeared. With her trusty sidekick, Carlos the dog, Penelope sets out to uncover the mystery – and begins a search for Cyril which will take them right up into space • A nother winning title from the multi-talented Pamela Butchart, author of the bestselling Never Tickle a Tiger, Yikes, Stinkysaurus and the hugely successful Baby Aliens series
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• C hristine Roussey is the highly acclaimed author/illustrator of My Lazy Cat, My Funny Bunny and My Stinky Dog. This is her first title for Bloomsbury
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The Fabulous Frog (Title TBC) Peter Bently Claire Powell A funny tale of rivalry, boasting and custardy chaos! Muchloved author Peter Bently hits the high note of comedy again with his witty wordplay in this hilarious retelling of a Hans Christian Andersen classic. • A flea, grasshopper and frog compete at the King’s palace to see who can jump the highest – with a surprising twist showing that brains are sometimes better than brawn
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• B estselling author Peter Bently is best known for his brilliant rhyming texts. His award-winning books include The Great Dog Bottom Swap (shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize) and Cats Ahoy! (winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize) • C laire Powell’s brilliantly detailed and colourful illustrations will have huge appeal. She has illustrated several bestselling picture books, including The Night Before the Night Before Christmas by Kes Gray • F ollowing on from the brilliant King’s Birthday Suit, this is the second title in this exciting new partnership
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Every Day Gareth Peter Jane Massey In the sky the stars shine bright as you snuggle down tonight. Dream your dreams until the light . . . I love you every day. Join a father and his child on a day that is full of the ordinary, everyday things that make life special. From silly stories and jokes to upsets and frustrations, this beautifully illustrated picture book is a celebration of the unconditional love between parent and child.
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• A gentle, rhyming text from a hugely talented new author, Gareth Peter: full of emotion, charm and reassurance elightful illustrations by the much-loved illustrator Jane Massey, •D whose books include Florence Frizzball by Claire Freedman • F ocusing on a father’s relationship with his child, this delightful book makes the perfect gift for Father’s Day!
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Grandads are the Greatest Ben Faulks Alea Marley Thanks to all the grandads, whatever lives they live. You can always count on grandads for the love they have to give. A charming and joyful celebration of grandads all over the world, from bakers and builders to magicians and inventors.
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• C hildren celebrate their beloved grandads in this heart-warming book featuring grandads from all walks of life. The underlying message of unconditional love gives it universal appeal and makes this book a perfect gift purchase • A lea Marley illustrates with warmth and love, creating wonderfully appealing and colourful scenes. She was highly commended in the Macmillan Children’s Book Prize in 2017 and has subsequently illustrated seven picture books • B en Faulks is an actor and writer from Cornwall, best known as Mr Bloom from the CBeebies award-winning series, Mr Bloom’s Nursery. This is his third picture book for Bloomsbury
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The Witchling’s Wish Lu Fraser Sarah Massini From hugely talented writer Lu Fraser, author of The Littlest Yak and the incomparable Sarah Massini, comes a brand-new picture book about what it means to be a friend. Little Witchling lives alone on her mountain top and longs for a friend. But when her magic spell book tells her that all she needs is the fur from a little girl’s beloved teddy bear, how far will she go to bring that dream to life? ritten in effortless verse, this charming book is ideal for reading •W aloud – and makes the perfect Halloween gift too! ith breathtaking illustrations by the much-loved Sarah Massini, •W illustrator of The Girl and the Dinosaur and The Velveteen Rabbit • F ocusing on empathy and kindness, this is the perfect friendship story for all little would-be witches everywhere • L u Fraser previously worked in children’s brand licensing before signing a four picture book contract with Bloomsbury, which includes the Mark McKinley illustrated The Viking Who Liked Icing. She is also the author of The Littlest Yak.
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Once Upon a Silent Night Dawn Casey Katie Hickey Once upon a silent night, a stable stood. A star shone bright. A beautiful and timeless retelling of the nativity story, with a lyrical rhyming text accompanied by luminous illustrations by Katie Hickey, this book is the perfect Christmas gift.
NOVEMBER 2021 BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 32PP | 274 X 245MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• A tender, timeless picture book that brings the well-known nativity story to life, from the gentle donkey to the bright star that shines above • T his is also the story of any family searching for a new home and a place to belong, tapping into themes of migration and inclusion ith an expressive rhyming text by Dawn Casey, this gorgeous •W picture book reads like a modern classic ith stunning illustrations by Katie Hickey, this is the perfect •W festive gift – ideal for reading at Christmas year after year
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ZooperTown: X-Ray Rabbit – KAPOW! Jem Packer Emily Fox It’s just another sunny day in Zoopertown for X-Ray Rabbit and his Zooperhero friends. But when all the tasty treats in town suddenly VANISH before their eyes, it’s up to the Zooperheroes to investigate and save the day for everyone! • T he start of a zooper-fun, zooper-funny new series featuring a gang of animal superheroes. Get ready to meet Crash-Bang Koala, Zap Giraffe, Snap Crack Croc, Zeb Zoooooom, and X-Ray Rabbit! Hi-ya! • F ull of humour, action and adventure, this irresistible story is ideal for fans of Sue Hendra’s Supertato and Pizazz by Sophie Henn J em Packer is an award-winning author with a background in comedy, and is the winner of the Laugh Out Loud Book Award 2016 •
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• E mily Fox’s dynamic, super-stylish illustrations bring this story to life with verve and eye-catching colour: the perfect book for all would-be superheroes!
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First Notes of Spring Jessica Kulekjian Jennifer Bower This sweet, charming picture book debut is about marching to the beat of your own drum to create a song that melts Winter and wakes Spring.
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Juniper the badger can't wait to audition for the First Notes of Spring, the animal orchestra tasked with melting away Winter and waking up Spring every year. But she's shocked to be told by Moose the maestro that there's no room in the band for her loud percussion skills. But as Juniper discovers other noisemakers throughout the forest, she sets out to create a new song that melts the snow, wakes the hibernating animals, and makes the flowers bloom—a new song for Spring! • T his delightful story features the fantastic, relatable message of being true to yourself, no matter what others say • T he picture book also shows what happens when the seasons change from winter to spring • T he percussive onomatopoeia throughout the text makes for a joyful, musical readaloud • T he adorable illustrations are filled with fun hidden details, and readers will want to pour over the pages again and again • J essica Kulekjian is a make-believer, pretend-world visitor, and life-long learner. When talking to grown-ups, she calls herself a picture book author, educator, and homeschooling mom of three. Jessica holds a M.A. in Teaching and believes the natural world is the best classroom. Jessica is the author of the forthcoming nonfiction picture book, Mighty, in the Kingdom of Trees • J ennifer Bower is the illustrator of over ten books, including The Funniest Man in Baseball: The True Story of Max Patkin. Jennifer earned her BFA degree roughly twenty years after picking up her first crayon
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There Is No Big Bad Wolf In This Story Lou Carter Deborah Allwright In this fabulously funny sequel to the internationally bestselling There Is No Dragon In This Story, the Big Bad Wolf has had ENOUGH of huffing and puffing. But when the fairytale characters step in to help, they discover that Big Bad Wolfing is harder than it looks, and realise that they really need a Big Bad Wolf in this story. • F rom the pairing behind the bestselling and brilliant There Is No Dragon In This Story, which has sold in 22 languages so far ilariously written by Lou Carter, this is a glorious story about •H grumpy wolves, unlikely heroes and one big, bad huff-and-puff ith lively artwork that is full of warmth, humour and texture •W from Deborah Allwright, bestselling illustrator of Princess Swashbuckle and She Rex
JULY 2021 BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 32PP | 274 X 245MM RIGHTS SOLD: ITALY, POLAND, SPAIN (SPANISH, CATALAN, BASQUE AND GALICIAN) OPTION PUBLISHERS: BULGARIA, CHINA (COMPLEX AND SIMPLIFIED CHINESE AND ENGLISH BILINGUAL), DENMARK, FRANCE, FRENCH CANADA, GERMANY, ISRAEL (ARABIC AND HEBREW), KOREA, THE NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, PORTUGAL, RUSSIA, SCOTLAND (GAELIC), SWEDEN
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Tilda Tries Again Tom Percival Tilda’s world is just as she likes it … until one day, it turns completely UPSIDE DOWN. All of a sudden, everything is topsy-turvy and even simple things feel difficult. But then one day, Tilda discovers a new way to approach her problems and believe in herself. • A warm and inspiring look at dealing with challenging situations – the perfect book for helping children build resilience and self-belief onderfully empowering and emotionally resonant – the ideal •W starting point for conversations about coping with difficulties and embracing a ‘can do’ approach to life
AUGUST 2021 BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 32PP | 300 X 237MM RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), CROATIA, FRENCH CANADA, GREECE, ISRAEL, THE NETHERLANDS OPTION PUBLISHES: BULGARIA, CHINA (COMPLEX CHINESE), DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, ITALY, JAPAN, KOREA, PORTUGAL, POLAND, RUSSIA, SPAIN, TURKEY, UKRAINE, WALES
• F illed with atmospheric multimedia artwork in a beautiful minimal palette with a striking cover – a stand-out book in both style and content • E ngaging and uplifting, a perfect companion to Tom Percival’s bestselling Perfectly Norman, Ruby’s Worry, Ravi’s Roar and Meesha Makes Friends • T om Percival’s Big Bright Feelings series is the perfect springboard for conversations about mental and emotional health, building self-confidence and managing feelings • T om is a writer, artist, video artist, producer and musician. Tilda Tries Again is his tenth picture book for Bloomsbury
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Leaves Stephen Hogtun ‘I will always be with you. Each time the wind blows, in your leaves is where you’ll find me . . .’ A gorgeous debut picture book from a huge new talent, this is a moving story about the leaves that grow and fall, and the memories we hold dear. • S tephen Hogtun is an exciting new talent, and this debut picture book showcases his lyrical, wise storytelling in a tale of love and loss • A story of the loving intergenerational relationships that shape us, as a little sapling is nurtured by a wise old tree and learns what it means to make memories and put down roots
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• F illed with Stephen’s luminous, atmospheric artwork, this is a truly beautiful book that shines in both its moving message and its gorgeous illustration style: perfect for gifting • S tephen Hogtun lives on the west coast of Norway in an old house overlooking a beautiful fjord. This is his first picture book
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MONSTER! HUNGRY! PHONE! Sean Taylor Fred Benaglia Monster is HUNGRY. He wants PIZZA. And he’s got a PHONE! But, uh oh . . . who is he going to call? Hold the line – Monster is in for a wild ride! • A hilarious book about one VERY hungry monster who just wants to order some pizza – and all the funny and absurd things that happen along the way JANUARY 2022 BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 32PP | 250 X 250MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• T he first in a laugh-out-loud new series featuring the loveable Monster, with two further books to come from Sean Taylor and Fred Benaglia ith bold, bright, graphic illustrations by Fred Benaglia, this is a •W unique and striking picture book that stands out from the crowd ARNING: This book will make you laugh your socks off! •W • S ean Taylor is a British author of children's books. He grew up in Surrey, England, and taught in Zimbabwe before studying at Cambridge. He currently divides his time between the United Kingdom and Brazil. MONSTER! HUNGRY! PHONE! is his first picture book • F red Benaglia is a French illustrator who has lived and worked in Paris for twenty years. As well as illustrating many wonderful children’s books, he is also the artistic director of Bayard Press
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Little Owl’s New Friend Debi Gliori Alison Brown Little Owl doesn’t want to play with Small Squirrel. No, no, NO! How can Mummy Owl persuade her little one that making new friends can be fun? An irresistible story that’s perfect for all anxious little owls – from the creators of the much-loved Little Owl’s Bedtime. • F ollow-up to the successful Little Owl’s Bedtime, Little Owl’s Bathtime, Little Owl’s Egg and Little Owl’s First Day, which have sold in 15 languages, from an award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator pairing • B eautiful, soft artwork in Alison Brown’s trademark style – the ideal companion to a delightful text about a well-loved character
FEBRUARY 2022 BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 32PP | 274 X 245MM OPTION PUBLISHERS: CHINA (COMPLEX AND SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, ISRAEL, ITALY, KOREA, THE NETHERLANDS, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SPAIN (SPANISH AND CATALAN), UK (GAELIC)
• A warm, fun and comforting story about making friends – perfect for little ones who are anxious about new friendships ebi is the much-loved and bestselling author of over 80 books •D for children, which have sold over 675,000 copies in the UK alone
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The World Made a Rainbow Michelle Robinson Emily Hamilton Let’s paint a big rainbow to put on display. When people pass by it and see it, they’ll say . . . ‘All rainstorms must end, and this rainstorm will too.’ And they’ll feel a bit happier, all thanks to you. A beautiful, reassuring story and a perfect reminder of fun, hope and togetherness, even when we feel lost and alone. BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 32PP | 274 X 245MM RIGHTS SOLD: GERMANY
• I nspired by the rainbows that children across the world have been creating and displaying in their windows, this is a beautiful story with a hopeful message of staying connected to the people we love • C omforting and joyful, it has a timely message that will resonate with people all over the world, and will offer reassurance to the youngest readers orgeous and colourful illustrations from exciting new talent •G Emily Hamilton ichelle Robinson is a bestselling, award-winning author and •M her books have sold over 250,000 copies in the UK alone
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Snow Ghost Tony Mitton Diana Mayo Flying through the swirling, snow-filled skies, Snow Ghost searches for a place to call home – swooping gracefully over the whirling traffic of town, winding her way through the dense, tangled wood and to the top of the blustery hill. Then, on the quiet calm of the moors, she spots a small farm where a girl and boy are playing. Has Snow Ghost found her happy home at last? A timeless story of hope and belonging, perfect for sharing with loved ones at Christmas. • T his magical modern classic is the most heartwarming picture book of the year
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• A lyrical rhyming text from Tony Mitton, winner of the CLPE Children’s Poetry Award 2014 ith beautifully atmospheric illustrations from Diana Mayo who is an exciting new •W talent on the Bloomsbury list ith shimmering silver foil on the cover, this story of hope and homecoming •W makes the perfect Christmas gift
Pirate Stew Neil Gaiman Chris Riddell From the multi-award-winning Neil Gaiman comes a joyfully riotous, brilliantly anarchic, deliciously rhyming adventure, with glorious piratical illustrations by Chris Riddell. • S pellbindingly illustrated by the much-loved Chris Riddell, this unruly, quirky, actionpacked adventure makes a spectacular and magical gift • B estselling illustrator Chris Riddell was Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2015–17 and remains the only artist to have won the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal three times, most recently for his illustrations in The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman eil Gaiman is the first author to have won both the Carnegie and Newbery Medals for •N the same book: The Graveyard Book eil Gaiman has 2.67 million followers on Twitter and a huge cult fan base and •N readership from his amazing novels for adults and children around the world – including American Gods and Good Omens, which have both been made into major TV series
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She Rex Michelle Robinson Deborah Allwright Look out! Here comes She Rex! She’s a big and burly, multicoloured dino girly, and she’s about to show the world that she’s as fierce and as loud as any boy dinosaur.
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A refreshing challenge to the gender stereotyping of children’s toys, this chomping, clomping dinosaur stomp by the ever-popular Michelle Robinson proves that dinosaurs are for girls as well as boys. • F rom Michelle Robinson, author of the bestselling A Beginner’s Guide to Bearspotting and Grandmas from Mars ith expressive illustrations that are full of warmth, humour and texture from Deborah •W Allwright, bestselling illustrator of There is No Dragon in this Story and Princess Swashbuckle • A true celebration of girl and boy dinosaurs, and a brilliantly bold challenge to gender stereotyping • T he perfect picture book for all dinosaur fans!
Dream Big, Little Mole Tom Percival Christine Pym Everyone has something special to offer the world but, as one little mole discovers, it sometimes takes time, patience and a little help from a wise friend to figure out what your special something is. • A joyous, uplifting picture book that offers a lovely reminder that if you follow your dreams you may just catch them
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ith the positive message that everyone has something special to offer, this is perfect •W for nurturing feelings of self-worth, self-belief and compassion • F eaturing a jaunty, rhyming text with beautiful illustrations full of depth, character and detail – a picture book to share and treasure • F rom the author–illustrator partnership that brought you the sweet and funny friendship story about sharing: Goat’s Coat ritten by Tom Percival, the bestselling creator of Perfectly Norman, Ruby’s Worry, •W Ravi’s Roar and Meesha Makes Friends ith beautiful illustrations by Christine Pym, whose first book, The Tail of the Whale, •W was shortlisted for the Booktrust Early Years Award
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Sonny Says, “Sorry!” Caryl Hart Zacharia Ohora Join Sonny and his friends Honey, Meemo and Boo in the second book of this brilliant preschool series from award-winning author Caryl Hart and bestselling illustrator Zacharia Ohora. Toddlers will adore this stylish book, perfect for little ones learning to say ‘Sorry!’
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• A bold, creative and character-led four book series, perfect for preschoolers, featuring the adorable Sonny, Honey, Meemo and Boo • S triking colours and design create a must-have book, bringing together Zachariah Ohora’s fresh, stylish artwork with eye-catching speech bubbles
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• P erfect for reading aloud, this is a stand-out book about learning how to say ‘Sorry’ – ideal for little ones learning to navigate new friends and situations • C aryl Hart is the much-loved author of many picture books and has been shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize as well as the Portsmouth Children’s Book Awards
The Perfect Plan Leah Gilbert Rosie Revere, Engineer meets The Curious Garden in a gorgeously illustrated picture book about a little girl’s leadership, creative thinking, and perseverance, as she works together with forest friends to build a dream. • A heartfelt story about a bright young girl achieving her dream: Maya is a builder who isn’t afraid to be a leader, and knows just what steps to take to turn imagination into reality • T he payoff for Maya’s hard work, leadership skills, and savvy planning with her forest friends is inspired, satisfying, and visually stunning, celebrating teamwork and hope • L eah Gilbert’s outdoor scenes absolutely sing, bringing Maya’s perfect place to glorious life
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Kick Push Frank Morrison Acclaimed and beloved picture book creator Frank Morrison makes his author/ illustrator debut in an exuberant story about being yourself. • E pic loves skateboarding, but after moving to a new neighborhood and struggling to find his new skating crew, he ditches his board to try out other sports. But it doesn’t go as well as he hoped . . . Can Epic find his new groove and some friends who will like him for who he is?
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• F rank Morrison is extremely acclaimed, recently adding a Coretta Scott King Illustration Award for his picture book biography of Aretha Franklin to his impressive resume, that also includes being commissioned to paint a corporate-sponsored Black Lives Matter mural in New York City. This is Frank’s first book that he’s writing and illustrating, which is sure to garner a lot of attention • T his picture book explores the important theme of being yourself and is very personal to Frank—his sons were into skateboarding over traditional sports, and one of his sons is a professional skater now • T his book perfectly fits the need for more joyful picture books starring Black children
Like a Diamond in The Sky Jane Taylor’s Beloved Poem of Wonder in the Sky Elizabeth Brown Becca Stadtlander This beautifully written picture book biography shines a light on the little-known poet and author of the beloved lullaby Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. FEBRUARY 2022 BLOOMSBURY US HARDCOVER | $18.99 | 40PP 274 X 245 MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• T he words, “Twinkle, twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are . . . ” are known around the world, but few know that they were written by a female poet—Jane Taylor—at a time when it was not socially acceptable for women to be serious writers. • T he text shows Jane’s struggle against the gender norms of her time—feminist themes that will resonate in today’s world. • T he exciting creators are author Elizabeth Brown, who has a few forthcoming picture book biographies and has proven herself here to be a dedicated researcher and beautiful writer, and illustrator Becca Stadtlander, who has a vibrant style, perfect for showcasing the natural world. • B ack matter includes a timeline of the poet's life and publications, quotes and sources, a note about why stars seem to twinkle, the full text of the poem "The Star," and of course the song itself!
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Iguana Be a Dragon Maddie Frost A humorous and heartfelt picture book about an iguana who thinks he needs to be someone else to stand out – but realizes that what’s most special are the qualities that already make him unique. When Iguana is invited to Cheetah’s pool party, he’s worried that it will be filled with all kinds of interesting animals. And he’s not interesting at all! So he concocts a scheme to take the party by storm, dressing as a flying, firebreathing dragon. Things don’t go as planned, but in the end, he realizes that being an iguana is actually pretty neat, and the coolest friends will celebrate him for who he is. ill appeal to fans of popular books with a “be yourself” message and a mix of •W humor and heart like Red: A Crayon’s Story and Giraffes Can’t Dance addie Frost is a talented up-and-coming illustrator who is quickly becoming a M prolific picture book creator •
• A playful nod to the popularity of books like Dragons Love Tacos, as Iguana thinks he needs to be a dragon to be cool and interesting
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Love Is For Roaring Mike Kerr Renata Liwska Hugs and kisses and lovey-dovey stuff isn't for all of us! This not-toosweet story is about a fierce and grumpy lion who finds ways to show love that are more his style. • T his non-conventional Valentine book is a welcome, less-saccharine look at the many things and many ways there are to love ith a simple, humorous text from Mike Kerr paired with fluffy and playful •W illustrations from acclaimed and bestselling illustrator Renata Liwska, this picture book has major appeal • T his story touches on the perennial theme of friendship in a charming and funny way, showing how friends can like different things but still love one another ike Kerr and Renata Liwska are the husband-and-wife team creators of Crafty •M Llama and What Do You Love?
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Attack of the Giant Baby! David Lucas Bruce Ingman Watch out! A Giant Baby has been spotted in the kingdom! Summon the special advisors. Send out the knights in shining armour. Let loose the monster-sized bear! Can anyone defeat this Giant Baby and bring peace back to the kingdom?
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Get ready for a larger-than-life, laugh-out-loud book that is perfect for igniting giant imaginations. • A hilarious celebration of playtime and imagination, it’s a story that will entertain young and old alike • F eaturing loveable characters, daring deeds and exciting adventure – destined to be a repeat read at bedtime • B ringing together two picture book stars, David Lucas and Bruce Ingman, whose books have entertained children across the world and been translated into many languages • B ruce Ingman’s bestselling picture books include The Pencil, The Runaway Dinner and Previously, all written by Allan Ahlberg
The Viking Who Liked Icing Lu Fraser Mark McKinley From an incredibly exciting new picture book pairing comes The Viking Who Liked Icing – a hilarious and original take on believing in yourself and learning how to shine.
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Two little Vikings were tucked in their hut – Leafling the brave and the much-smaller Nut. Now Nut LOVED his sister and Leaf LOVED her brother, But everyone knew they were NOT like each other. • T old in effortless verse, The Viking Who Liked Icing is a much-needed new take on the age-old truth that happiness comes when you’re able to be yourself • P erfect for little people striving to be exactly who they want to be! • F rom Lu Fraser, a hugely exciting new picture book talent, hotly contested for acquisition at Bologna Book Fair. This is the first of four books contracted with Bloomsbury • B right, graphic and bold illustrations from impressive debut picture book illustrator Mark McKinley
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The Girl and the Dinosaur Hollie Hughes Sarah Massini In a little town by the seaside, Marianne isn’t playing with children her own age. Instead she’s digging for dinosaur bones to build a very special sort of companion . . . BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £10.99 | 32PP | 300 X 237MM RIGHTS SOLD: ALBANIA, FRANCE, GREECE, ISRAEL, KOREA, RUSSIA, SPAIN (SPANISH AND CATALAN), THE NETHERLANDS, TURKEY
I Don’t Want to Be Quiet! Laura Ellen Anderson NO! I don’t want to be quiet! A brilliantly funny picture book about what happens when you really listen, from the author/illustrator of the bestselling Amelia Fang series. RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (COMPLEX AND SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), DENMARK, ITALY, KOREA, SPAIN (SPANISH AND CATALAN), USA, VIETNAM OPTION PUBLISHERS: FRANCE, GERMANY, ISRAEL, POLAND, SPAIN (BASQUE), THE NETHERLANDS, TURKEY
Wolfboy Andy Harkness This dynamic and hilarious picture book from an exciting new talent shows how feeling hangry can turn even the sweetest kid into a snarling, growling Wolfboy. With bold illustrations and energetic storytelling, Wolfboy perfectly captures the big feelings that come with being very hungry! Engaging for young readers and parents, this funny and fresh picture book will be an instant favorite.
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Bear Meets Bear Jacob Grant The fantastic duo from the Bear and Spider series are back in another funny friendship story about finding the courage to be yourself.
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The Song for Everyone Lucy Morris This stunningly illustrated picture book debut about the power of music to transform hearts and minds will be an instant classic.
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The Boy and the Moonimal Debi Gliori Moonimal and Boy are ALWAYS together until, on one terrible day, Moonimal gets lost in the woods. How will he survive all alone in the wild? And will he ever find Boy again? Journey through dense forests, across rushing rivers and to the heights of snow-covered mountains to discover a bond that can never be broken. JUNE 2021 BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 32PP | 300 X 237MM RIGHTS SOLD: FINLAND OPTION PUBLISHERS: CHINA (COMPLEX AND SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), GREECE, KOREA, TURKEY
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Stop That Dinosaur! Alex English Ben Cort Chase down the GRAN-NAPPING brontosaurus in this rollicking, rhyming, ROAR-some romp. Can you catch the naughty dinosaur and get back to Granny’s house before Mum comes home? ith a fully foiled cover and vibrant illustrations throughout, this is an irresistibly •W rib-tickling book that kids will want to read again and again … and AGAIN! • A fun, rhyming text full of energy, written by the talented Alex English, that is destined to be a repeat read at bedtime • A rtwork from the bestselling Ben Cort, illustrator of Aliens Love Underpants which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide
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Jingle Smells Mark Sperring Sophie Corrigan When a little skunk named Jingle strolls into town one Christmas Eve, it’s not long before the Christmas tree in the square is felled by his STINK. Poor Jingle is convinced he’s ruined Christmas . . . But when Santa himself is captured by a gang of wicked robbers, it’s up to our stinky hero to save the day! A laugh-out-loud, unmissable festive adventure from the creators of Mince Spies and Santa Jaws. • F eaturing a hilarious rhyming text and a stinky skunk who saves Santa, this is an unmissable festive treat!
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• P acked with robins, snowmen, Christmas trees, elves and reindeer, this is the perfect festive book and an ideal Christmas gift ark Sperring is the author of many bestselling picture books, including The Naughty •M Naughty Baddies, Four Silly Skeletons and The Don’t Panic Gang
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Beware! Ralfy Rabbit and the Secret Book Biter Emily MacKenzie Ralfy Rabbit LOVES books. He loves nothing more than finding a quiet spot and reading. But things aren’t so quiet any more . . . Rodney, Ralfy’s new baby brother, is making sure of that. And when Ralfy discovers a huge bite-mark hole in one of his favourite books, things go from bad to worse. Who could be behind the biting? Ralfy Rabbit is determined to find out! BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £11.99 | 32PP | 255 X 255MM RIGHTS SOLD: BRAZIL (BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE), FRANCE, KOREA, POLAND, PORTUGAL, THE NETHERLANDS OPTION PUBLISHERS: ARABIC, CHINA (COMPLEX AND SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), LITHUANIA, SPAIN (SPANISH AND CATALAN)
The Donʼt Panic Gang Mark Sperring Sarah Warburton A sumo-stomping, ninja-kicking, kung-fu diving all-action adventure featuring three unlikely superheroes and one surprise ending. BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 32PP | 274 X 245MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
All We Need Kathy Wolff Margaux Meganck For fans of bestselling picture books like All the World and Love, a poetic story that celebrates the littlest things we all need to be happy — and the beauty of sharing with others when we have more to give.
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Gaia: Goddess of Earth Imogen and Isabel Greenberg It was Gaia who created the Earth and the universe and the infinite space beyond it. Featuring arrogant gods, raging giants and wars fought with lightning bolts, this is the story of how she fought for a better world. • T his dramatic re-telling of the Greek Myth positions women at the centre of creation. Gaia is strong-willed, brave and creative – an inspirational character for our times aia’s determined quest for a world where people are kind to •G one another and respectful of nature and animals is a poignant reminder of how we all need to work together to protect our own environment ith poetic story-telling and dynamic graphic-novel style visuals, •W this book is as exciting to read as it is to marvel at ritten and illustrated by two incredibly talented sisters, Imogen •W and Isabel Greenberg, who collaborated to create Bloomsbury’s Athena: The Story of a Goddess and Marie Curie and Her Daughters
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The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions Isabel Thomas Aaron Cushley Have you ever been baffled by questions like ‘Why do we need eyebrows?’ or ‘Can I sleep with my eyes open?’ The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions has all the need-toknow answers to these questions and many more ... • A fun, illustrated celebration of children’s curiosity, and a treasure trove of answers written especially for parents to share with young children ncludes some of the most mind-boggling questions • I around, such as ‘why is the sky blue?’ and ‘do animals have imaginations?’ to ‘why don’t we live forever?’ and ‘why don’t caterpillars get stung by nettles?’ OCTOBER 2022 BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £10.99 | 96PP | 278 X 200MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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ith its wonderful narrative style, it is perfect for reading aloud •W and beginning fantastic bedtime (and daytime) conversations that explore life, the universe and everything in between ritten by Isabel Thomas, science writer and children’s author •W of Moth: An Evolution Story and Fox: A Circle of Life Story and illustrated by the brilliant Aaron Cushley, whose artwork can be seen in Poems from a Green and Blue Planet by Sabrina Mahfouz and The Big Beyond by James Carter.
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What it’s Like to Be a Bird Tim Birkhead Catherine Rayner Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly? Or to live high in the tree tops? In this book you will discover some of the weird and wonderful things birds do, from their thousand-mile journeys to their joyful songs and fabulous dances. • E ach page tells the story of a different bird and its most extraordinary quirks. You’ll meet ravens who sledge down snowcovered rooftops, honeyguides who help humans to find the sweetest treat and partridges who have a very sneaky way of escaping hungry foxes ith the playful combination of text and illustration, this book •W perfectly captures the personality of each bird, be that naughty, wise or serene ith fascinating detail about every species included, this book •W is a perfect gift for children who love the outdoors and are fascinated by the lives of our feathered friends
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ritten by celebrated ornithologist Professor Tim Birkhead, •W whose lifelong love of bird watching became his career • A ccompanied by beautiful illustrations from award-winning artist Catherine Rayner
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A Lighthouse Story Laura Chamberlain Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a lighthouse keeper? Follow the story of Eva and her granddad through the pages of this beautifully illustrated book to find out. • T his charming narrative tells us what a lighthouse is, its history, how it works and what the lighthouse keeper does all day • C hildren will learn about the beauty and danger of the sea, the creatures that live all around a lighthouse, cloud formations and the sky at night, and tales of daring rescues • T his book is full of facts that show the reader just how fascinating lighthouses are ith stunning illustrations by the talented Laura Chamberlain, •W who received a Highly Commended from the Macmillan Prize for Children’s Books in 2018 MARCH 2022 BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 48PP | 305 X 238MM | 5+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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Do You Love Exploring? Matt Robertson Find out why discovering animals is SUPER exciting! Do you LOVE Exploring? is the third book in the award-winning Do you LOVE...? series. Packed with adventure, readers will travel around the world, discovering animals in rainforests and jungles, rivers and rapids, deserts and ice, and much more. • R aft down rapids to see raccoons, trek up mountains to spot brown bears and wade through the wilderness with alligators and anacondas to discover the best, biggest and most brilliant animals Planet Earth has to offer • A 32pp non-fiction picture book packed with fascinating facts about animals across the globe. Each spread explores a different habitat and the animals that live there through fun-filled illustrations and fact-filled text
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• F or inteprid explorers everywhere who want to know more about the world we live in • T he third book in the award-winning series that includes Do you LOVE Bugs? and Do you LOVE Dinosaurs?
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Fourteen Wolves: A Rewilding Story Catherine Barr Jenni Desmond In fairy tales, the wolf’s cry makes people shudder. They’ve been hunted, captured, and villanised. But the wolf carries a wild magic – a magic that once restored a barren land. This is the true story of how fourteen wolves saved the ecosystem in Yellowstone Park. • Y ellowstone Park is one of the world’s most spectacular natural landscapes, home to a diversity of plants and wildlife. But when wolves were driven out of the park in 1920, everything changed: the park became overrun with deer, trees died, rivers collapsed, birds flew to new homes, and bears starved. Only when wolves were brought back to the park in 1995, did nature start to repair itself APRIL 2021 BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 48PP | 305 X 238MM | 7+ RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), DENMARK, FRANCE, ITALY, JAPAN, THE NETHERLANDS, POLAND
• R ewilding is a hugely important conservation practice, and this is one of the world’s most famous success stories emonstrates just how important the food chain is, and how •D taking away the top predator impacts the entire ecosystem ritten and researched by former Greenpeace campaigner, •W Catherine Barr. Catherine was shortlisted for The English Association Picture Book Award in 2015, and long listed for the SLA Information Book Award in 2016 • B ought to life with atmospheric artwork from award-winning illustrator Jenni Desmond. Jenni has illustrated 15 picture books, and has been translated into over 20 languages
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How Was That Built?: The Stories Behind Awesome Structures Roma Agrawal Katie Hickey The wonders of engineering revealed – by the inspirational young female engineer behind The Shard, Western Europe’s tallest building. • A fascinating and accessible behind-the scenes tour of our most remarkable feats of engineering, focusing on the hidden stories and challenges behind each incredible structure ritten by Roma Agrawal, acclaimed structural engineer and •W author of the adult non-fiction title Built • F eatures awe-inspiring structures from around the world, including the Brooklyn Bridge, the Pantheon, the Shard, the Burj Khalifa, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Katse Dam and the Túnel Grande • B eautiful and detailed illustrations by Katie Hickey give the reader an exciting inside look at our most famous and important constructions
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• I ncludes a section on Building into the Future and a gallery of the world’s most extraordinary engineers
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Fox: A Story of Life and Death Isabel Thomas Daniel Egnéus Fox: A Story of Life and Death is an evocative illustrated non-fiction narrative that answers the big scientific question: what happens when we die?
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• I n the frost-covered forest of early spring, fox is on a mission to find food for her three cubs. As they grow, she teaches them how to survive in the wild. Until one day, fox is hit by a car. Her body goes back to earth and grass and air, nourishing the world around her and bringing the forest to life. Death is not just an end, it’s also a beginning book will help parents and children to talk about life and death. It introduces the • This scientific concept that death leads to new life to children who have lost a pet or a loved one, or who simply are curious about death and what happens after we die •
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A fantastic follow-up to Isabel Thomas and Daniel Egnéus’s Moth, which was praised as ‘a stunning visual experience’ by Books for Keeps ritten by prolific science writer and STEM ambassador, Isabel Thomas, and paired with W stunning and dramatic colour illustrations from the incredible Daniel Egnéus
Meet the Oceans Caryl Hart Bethan Woollvin Climb into our submarine and say hello to the world’s oceans and seas in this brilliantly fun rhyming picture book. Get ready for an exciting underwater adventure – it’s perfect for all little explorers! • J oin in with the rhymes and meet all the smiley-faced, friendly oceans, from the Atlantic and deep Pacific to the sparkling Mediterranean
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• S tory-led, with bold, striking artwork, it’s the perfect introduction to the seas and oceans of our blue planet – it’s ideal for all would-be explorers! • R euniting the mighty picture book talents of award-winning author Caryl Hart and stellar illustrator Bethan Woollvin, following on from the first in the series: Meet the Planets •
B ethan Woollvin was the winner of the Macmillan Children’s Book Prize 2014 for Little Red, and has been shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize and Little Rebel Awards. This is her second book with Bloomsbury
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Jumbo: The Most Famous Elephant Who Ever Lived Alexandra Stewart Emily Sutton This is the story of Jumbo, the world’s most famous elephant, whose life helped transform our understanding of these intelligent, social and truly remarkable animals. • F ollow Jumbo’s amazing journey from East Africa to London Zoo and finally to P.T. Barnum’s circus – known as ‘the greatest show on Earth’ – in the USA. Discover how Jumbo’s remarkable life ignited an interest in elephant conservation and brought about important changes in our treatment of elephants everywhere • A touching and beautifully illustrated large-format gift book with a strong conservation message
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ritten by Alexandra Stewart, acclaimed author of Everest: The Remarkable Story •W of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay and illustrated by award-winning artist Emily Sutton, whose books for children include Tiny: The Incredible World of Microbes, A First Book of the Sea, The Promise and Lots: The Diversity of Life on Earth
The Same But Different Molly Potter Sarah Jennings From the bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today?, this positive picture book helps young children celebrate uniqueness and diversity and at the same time realise the similarities we share. • P erfect for explaining diversity and inclusion to children, The Same but Different uses familiar examples and gorgeous illustrations by Sarah Jennings • C overs a broad spectrum of topics, such as types of family, appearance, gender, race and disability, and offers children lots of detail in a simple, clear and concise way • I ncludes notes for parents and carers on starting conversations, answering children's questions and helping them to challenge stereotypes
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Fantastically Great Women: True Stories of Ambition, Adventure and Bravery Kate Pankhurst This stunning gift collection brings together all the inspirational stories from Kate Pankhurst’s much-loved Fantastically Great Women picture book series – and features a couple of new faces too. • I ncludes a fully-illustrated timeline showing all the amazing things women have done throughout history, from conquering the tallest mountains and making life-changing discoveries to standing up for equal rights and protecting our planet ith 54 individual biography stories, this book is perfect for •W reading at bedtime and will inspire children to dream big and believe in themselves
OCTOBER 2021 BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £20.00 | 160PP | 250 X 250MM OPTION PUBLISHERS: BRAZIL (BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE), CHINA (COMPLEX AND SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), CROATIAN, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, FRANCE, GREECE, ICELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, KOREA, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, RUSSIA, SPAIN (SPANISH AND CATALAN), SWEDEN, TURKEY, USA
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Fantastically Great Women Scientists and their Stories Artists and their Stories Kate Pankhurst From the bestselling author and illustrator Kate Pankhurst comes a new series of books for children aged 7+. Read the in-depth stories of some of the world’s most influential scientists and artists. • F antastically Great Women Scientists and their Stories is a celebration of women who made some of the most important scientific breakthroughs. Featuring Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to go into space, Elizabeth Blackwell, one of the first female doctors, and Tu Youyou, who spent months on a remote island during the Vietnam War inventing a treatment for malaria • F antastically Great Women Artists and their Stories celebrates female artists that have made their mark. Meet Elisabeth Le Brun, whose portraits showed people smiling – which was controversial at the time. Uncover the untold story of Emily Kame Kngwarreye, the Aboriginal elder whose paintings expressed the history of her people. And then there’s Peggy Guggenheim, the art collector who helped bring many talented artists into the spotlight SCIENTISTS AND THEIR STORIES AVAILABLE NOW ARTISTS AND THEIR STORIES FEBRUARY 2022 BLOOMSBURY UK PAPERBACK | £6.99 | 192PP | 198 X 129MM | 7+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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Which Food Will You Choose? Claire Potter Ailie Busby A story to entice fussy little eaters to look beyond the beige and explore a whole new world of colourful food!
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• T he children in this cleverly concocted picture book get to play a game at the supermarket! Can they choose three red foods on Monday, three yellow foods on Tuesday, three green foods on Wednesday ... ? • A n ingenious way of encouraging children to try new foods as they share the book and get to choose which of the colourful foods they would like to eat ritten by the author of the bestselling Getting the Little Blighters to Eat •W
Saving Stella: How a Young Man and His Dog Escaped a War Bassel Abou Fakher & Deborah Blumenthal Nadine Kaadan A true story about a young man and his dog who escape the violence of the Syrian War, perfect for fans of emotional animal rescue stories. BLOOMSBURY US HARDBACK | $18.99 | 40PP | 280 X 215MM | 0+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice Jasmine A. Stirling Vesper Stamper For fans of I Dissent and She Persisted – and Austenites of all ages – a picture book biography about the beloved and enduring writer Jane Austen and how she found her unique writing voice. MARCH 2021 BLOOMSBURY US HARDBACK | $18.99 | 48PP | 274 X 245MM | 5+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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What the Dinosaurs Saw: Life on Earth Before Humans Fatti Burke Watch planet earth come to life! Discover bubbling volcanoes, gigantic dinosaurs, enormous reptiles and so much more on this lively and lavishly illustrated journey of evolution. BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 208PP | 305 X 238MM | 7+ RIGHTS SOLD: GREECE, SPAIN (SPANISH AND CATALAN)
The Woodland Trust: Into The Forest Christiane Dorion Jane McGuinness Explore deciduous forests, coniferous forests, and tropical rainforests in this stunningly illustrated book. BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 64PP | 305 X 238MM | 7+ RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), ITALY, POLAND, ROMANIA, RUSSIA, THE NETHERLANDS, TURKEY
RSPB Birds: Explore their extraordinary world Miranda Krestovnikoff Angela Harding A beautiful book showcasing birds from around the world through stunning illustrations by the fine artist and printmaker Angela Harding and fascinating text by Miranda Krestovnikoff. BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 64PP | 305 X 238MM | 7+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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The Sea: Exploring our blue planet Miranda Krestovnikoff Jill Calder Discover the amazing and mysterious world of our seas and oceans with Bloomsbury’s elegant The Sea written by Miranda Krestovnikoff, hailed by The Sunday Times as the new David Attenborough. BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 64PP | 305 X 237MM | 7+ RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), CROATIA, GERMANY
Migration: Incredible animal journeys Mike Unwin Jenni Desmond Imagine: you’re flying high over the Himalayan mountains on a journey filled with danger. The temperature is far below freezing, the air is thin and golden eagles swoop out of the sky to attack you. This is just one of the 20 incredible migration stories in this beautifully illustrated non-fiction book. BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 48PP | 305 X 238MM | 7+ RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), CROATIA, CZECH, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, ITALY, KOREA, SPAIN, THE NETHERLANDS, RUSSIA, TURKEY, VIETNAM
Epic Tales of Triumph and Adventure Simon Cheshire Fatti Burke Prepare to meet 66 exceptionally brave and intrepid adventurers in this celebration of mountaineers, conquerors, explorers, sailors, pilots and countless others who accomplished amazing feats of bravery and triumph. BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 128PP | 278 X 200MM | 8+ RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)
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The Silk Roads: A New History of the World Peter Frankopan Neil Packer From the author of the number 1 bestselling The Silk Roads comes a new text written for children, lavishly illustrated by the incredible Neil Packer. BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £16.99 | 128PP | 305 X 238MM | 9+ RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (SIMPLIFIED AND COMPLEX CHINESE), CROATIA, FRANCE, GERMANY, ITALY, THE NETHERLANDS, KOREA, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, RUSSIA, THAILAND, TURKEY
Everest: The Remarkable Story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Alexandra Stewart Joe Todd-Stanton This is the story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay – two unlikely heroes who became the first ever to set foot on the top of Everest. BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 64PP | 305 X 238MM | 9+ RIGHTS SOLD: BULGARIA, CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), CZECH REPUBLIC, SPAIN, POLAND
Amazing Transport: Journey through the history of transport Tom Jackson Chris Mould Get lost in the loops of incredible timelines and find out how cars, trains, aeroplanes, rockets and many more exciting modes of transport came to be the way they are today. BLOOMSBURY UK HARDBACK | £12.99 | 64PP | 305 X 238MM | 7+ RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), DENMARK, ITALY, SPAIN, THE NETHERLANDS, UKRAINE
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Is It Okay to Pee in the Ocean? Ella Schwartz Lily Williams A funny and informative read about urine that answers the eternal question: is it okay to pee in the ocean? as urine really used as mouthwash? How exactly does your •W body separate liquids into nutrients and waste? And if urine is waste in your body, then what does it do to the environment? • T his fun and flippable nonfiction features information about the surprising uses of urine throughout history as well as the science of urine in bodies and in the world • T his accessible book, featuring clever spot illustrations, invites readers into a STEAM topic through compelling historical anecdotes, scientific backup, and DIY projects • E lla Schwartz is a government anti-hacking professional and is dedicated to encouraging more young people, especially girls, to explore STEM fields
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• L ily Williams is the author and illustrator of the If Animals Disappeared nonfiction picture book series and graphic novel Go With The Flow (co-written with Karen Schneemann). She grew up in Northern California where she received her B.F.A. from California College of the Arts
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KEW: Grow, Forage and Make: Fun things to do with plants Alys Fowler Heidi Griffiths From growing your own tomato plant to making a home for minibeasts, discover an amazing array of growing and foraging activities, plant-related experiments and outdoor arts and crafts in this stunning book from expert gardener and TV presenter Alys Fowler, published in partnership with Kew Gardens. • F eatures over 30 fun indoor and outdoor activities that are sure to ignite a lifelong passion for plants MARCH 2021 BLOOMSBURY UK PAPERBACK | £9.99 | 96PP | 264 X 190MM | 7+ RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)
iscover how to grow your own avocado tree, make wildflower •D seed paper, forage for tasty roots to add to your favourite recipes and even grow neon pink beetroot in the dark! ith a clear conservation focus throughout, this book •W encourages children to look after the natural world through recycling, seed saving, protecting insects and respecting our wild spaces ritten by horticulturalist, journalist, TV presenter and best •W selling author Alys Fowler, whose passion and enthusiasm for gardening and the natural world is infectious • A ccompanied by beautiful and highly decorative watercolour illustrations by the talented Heidi Griffiths
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RSPB Nature Guide: Minibeasts Catherine Brereton Kate McLelland A beautifully illustrated minibeasts spotter’s field guide that both children and adults will love to keep at hand. With stunning and contemporary illustrations by Kate McLelland and published in collaboration with the RSPB. • F rom beautiful butterflies to creepy crawly spiders, this comprehensive guide includes over 190 different minibeasts and features easy to look up fact boxes with details of size, location, habitat and diet • L earn about different species' lifecycles, which habitats they can be found in and what kind of minibeasts you may be likely to spot each season • I ncludes fun activities for getting involved with minibeasts at home and in your local area, and a spotter's checklist at the back of the book • T he third title in Bloomsbury’s Nature Guides series, published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe
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ritten by Catherine Brereton, an author and editor of more •W than 150 books for children, and accompanied by beautiful, detailed artwork from Kate McLelland
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World-whizzing Facts: Awesome Earth Questions Answered Dr Emily Grossman Alice Bowsher In this book Dr Emily Grossman answers lots of the questions that we are too embarrassed to ask about Planet Earth and all its living things. So, how much of your DNA do you share with a banana?
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• C overing a diverse range of science topics, from biology to the weather, Dr Emily shows just how fascinating science can be. Dr Emily also tackles Earth’s BIGGEST problem: climate change. She explains what is actually happening to our planet, what this means for both humans and wildlife and what we can do to make a difference • A super interactive book, where each question tackled leads to another • P acked full of real science that is random, revolting and at times outright ridiculous, this book will have children stunning their friends and family with facts ritten by Dr Emily Grossman, STEM ambassador, •W science broadcaster, advocate for women in science and passionate climate activist uirky and funny illustrations by talented illustrator Alice •Q Bowsher
Stolen Science Ella Schwartz Gaby d’Alessandro A fresh approach to a timely topic, STOLEN SCIENCE is a fascinating compendium of stories of uncredited scientists and inventors throughout the ages. • S tolen Science incorporates a unique combination of narrative storytelling in how different scientists were undermined as well as sidebars explaining the science behind why these discoveries and inventions were so relevant AUGUST 2021 BLOOMSBURY US HARDBACK | £21.99 | 176PP 228 X 178MM | 9+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• T he span of people with diverse backgrounds makes this stand out among books that focus solely on women in science • E lla Schwartz is a Government cybersecurity specialist and is the author of Can You Crack the Code, winner of the AAAS-Subaru Prize for Science Writing
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Write Your Own Funny Stories James Campbell Rob Jones Have you ever wanted to write your own sizzlingly stupendous stories but just don’t know where to start? Then look no further! This book will guide you step by step towards becoming the witty wordsmith you always wanted to be. • T his amazing interactive guide is packed full of everything you need to become an awesome author, from planning story ideas and plots to coming up with brilliant characters and settings, and, of course, ‘finding the funny’ • A fun and engaging book that supports Key Stage 2 English writing composition and will encourage even the most under-confident children to have a go at creative writing • I ncludes a number of blank ruled pages throughout the book for children to plan out and write their own stories ritten by children’s stand-up comic and best-selling author of The Funny Life of •W series, James Campbell
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The Funny Life of Sharks James Campbell Rob Jones Following the success of CBBC’s Book of the Month, The Funny Life of Pets, and The Funny Life of Teachers comes The Funny Life of Sharks! Take the plunge and discover their hilarious world. • S hould sharks have such a bad reputation? Or have we got it all wrong? This faceachingly funny book will teach you why selfies are more dangerous than sharks, just how incredibly old sharks are, why sharks are SO important for the environment and how we can look after them • A hybrid fact AND fiction book, in the same style as the best-selling The Funny Life of Pets and The Funny Life of Teachers • T his is the perfect book for children who are fascinated by sharks, care about the environment and enjoy a brilliantly funny read ritten by stand-up comedian extraordinaire, James Campbell – praised by Chris •W Riddell as ‘the funniest man I know’ – and illustrated by Rob Jones
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Neon’s Secret Universe Sibéal Pounder Get ready to discover the real story behind unicorns in the first in a brilliant new series from Sibéal Pounder, bestselling author of the Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids series. Neon is a unicorn — but she doesn’t know it! Unicorns live in the Uni-verse: a secret world that exists alongside ours. They are the most magical beings on the planet — but aside from their hidden stripe of neon hair, unicorns look just like you and me. So when Neon discovers the Uni-verse on her eleventh birthday, she’s astonished — and quickly swept up in an adventure to help defeat the arch villain Scarlet Ditto, who is hell-bent on destroying the unicorns and their world for good. © RICHARD GRASSIE FEBRUARY 2022 BLOOMSBURY UK PAPERBACK | £6.99 | 288PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• S tylish, witty and seriously funny, this is the exciting new series from Sibéal Pounder, author of the bestselling Bad Mermaids and Witch Wars series • P acked with glorious artwork by Sarah Warburton, illustrator of Starfell • S ibéal's books have been published in 13 languages internationally, and have sold over 255,000 copies in the UK alone! • S ibéal has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award, and was selected as a World Book Day author in 2019
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Bad Mermaids Sibéal Pounder Jason Cockcroft Filled with magical mysteries, fabulous fashion and a serious piranha problem, Bad Mermaids brings a whole new twist to the underwater world of mermaids. If you enjoyed The Little Mermaid, you’ll love this too! The first in the bestselling series from Sibéal Pounder.
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Witch Wars Sibéal Pounder Laura Ellen Anderson Join Tiga on her quest to win Witch Wars and become Top Witch of Ritzy City. The first in a hilarious illustrated series, it’s filled with silly spells, delectable dresses, ridiculous riddles and a serious shoe problem. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2016. PAPERBACK | £6.99 | 288PP | 7+ RIGHTS SOLD: BRAZIL (BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE), CZECH, FRANCE, IRAN, ITALY, POLAND, ROMANIA, RUSSIA, LATIN AMERICA (SPANISH), THE NETHERLANDS, SPAIN (SPANISH AND CATALAN), SERBIA, TURKEY
Tinsel Sibéal Pounder How did the world come to believe Father Christmas is a man? Well, it’s all just a big misunderstanding! This tale of friendship, frozen fairies and two formidable girls is a Wicked-style recasting of every Santa story you’ve ever read. Twelve-year-old Blanche Claus has always dreamed of giving a Christmas present to every girl and boy in the world. Now, with help from new-found friends Rinki and Santa, she’s going to try to make her dreams come true.
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Do Not Mess with the Mermaids Michelle Robinson Sharon Davey The second book in this cheeky, charming, illustrated young fiction series from Laugh Out Loud Book Awardwinning author Michelle Robinson is packed full of meddling mermaids, baby dragons and a whole lot of chuckles! Grace has proved to the kingdom of Wondermere that when it comes to playing TROLL-O on unicorn-back and being a BRAVE KNIGHT, she's just as good as any boy!
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But now Wondermere is expecting a VERY IMPORTANT visitor: the MERMAID QUEEN of the Outer Ocean. That means frilly dresses and best behaviour – and absolutely NO RULE BREAKING. When a PURPLE DRAGON EGG falls into the moat of Wondermere Castle, Grace and her sister Princess Portia find themselves babysitting a BIG SECRET. One teeny tiny little dragon called Dennis couldn't possibly disturb the royal visit … could he? • P erfect for fans of Cressida Cowell and Pamela Butchart • F eaturing hilarious, brilliantly vibrant black-and-white illustrations throughout, by hugely talented illustrator Sharon Davey • B ook 3 in the series publishes in July 2022 ichelle Robinson is the bestselling, award-winning author of •M picture books including The World Made a Rainbow, She Rex and the Good Night series • S haron Davey is a children’s illustrator and author based in Surrey
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The Worst Class in the World Dares You! Joanna Nadin Rikin Parekh ‘HILARIOUS! Proper laughs!’ Pamela Butchart Head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt thinks 4B is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. But best friends Stanley and Manjit didn’t LITERALLY mean to let flying MINIBEASTS free in the classroom. And they really didn’t LITERALLY mean to get involved in a series of dares to become the Overlord of the Universe. These things just happened, even though they had FOOLPROOF plans to get away with it all. • T he third book in the laugh-out-loud series for 7+ readers exploring how learning can – and should – be fun, and how friendship is most important of all • P erfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and Francesca Simon • T wo wonderfully madcap adventures written by bestselling author Joanna Nadin, featuring hysterical illustrations by rising star Rikin Parekh • B oth Joanna and Rikin are passionate about working with schools and encouraging children to find hilarity and joy in reading
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News Hounds: The Dinosaur Discovery Laura James Charlie Alder A PAWfectly charming and funny new young fiction series by the author of Captain Pug, for anyone who ever wondered what their dog does when they're not looking! Perfect for fans of The Secret Life of Pets and Toto the Ninja Cat. Bob is the stationmaster’s dog at Puddle Train Station and a reporter for The Daily Bark, Puddle's best (and only) newspaper for dogs. It’s up to Bob to make sure the trains are perfectly on time every day. He has it all under control until the day he digs up the SCOOP of a lifetime in the park – a DINOSAUR skeleton! Suddenly Bob’s life isn’t running like clockwork, it’s running WILD as he and the other News Hounds catch the scent of a dastardly dinosaur THIEF. Can Bob pull off a daring rescue, or is he on the express train to DISASTER? JANUARY 2022 BLOOMSBURY UK PAPERBACK | £6.99 | 128PP | 5+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• T he second book in a funny, friendly young series about an intrepid gang of canine journalists – this is breaking news! • L aura James is the author of The Adventures of Pug and Fabio the World’s Greatest Flamingo Detective series • F eaturing spectacular full-colour interiors by illustrator-to-watch Charlie Alder • P erfect for fans of Ali Pye, Alex T. Smith, Toto the Ninja Cat and The Secret Life of Pets uaranteed to make your tail wag! •G
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Fizzy and the Party Sarah Crossan Nicola Colton It’s time for Fizzy to go to bed, but there’s a problem: she just isn’t tired! Next door Mrs Crumbleboom and her band The Whippersnappers are having a party, and Fizzy is determined to join in the fun. Will Mum let her stay up just a little bit longer? • A fun, energetic sequel to former Irish children’s laureate Sarah Crossan’s charming story Fizzy and Bandit, with gorgeous full-colour illustrations by Nicola Colton • B loomsbury Young Readers provide engaging, illustrated, book-banded stories by brilliant authors to get children reading, perfect for ages 5–7 • I ncludes inside cover notes to help adults reading with children and to give some ideas for engaging activities related to the story • S arah Crossan is an award-winning author of children’s and YA fiction and poetry. In 2016, Sarah won the CILIP Carnegie Medal, the YA Book Prize, the CBI Book of the Year Award and the CLIPPA Poetry Award for her novel, One. She is the current Laureate na nÓg (Ireland’s Children’s Literature Laureate)
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icola Colton is an Irish illustrator and author of the young fiction •N series Jasper and Scruff
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The Smidgens David O’Connell Seb Burnett The first book in a funny, magical adventure series for 7+ readers who love Terry Pratchett and The Borrowers. Gafferty Sprout is a Smidgen. That’s something like a human if you shrunk it in the washing machine on a very hot spin cycle. Generations ago there were lots of them, living in a maze of tunnels beneath the human village of Dundoodle. But then something happened and they just … disappeared. Now Gafferty and her family are the only ones left, and the tunnels are forbidden territory. And then Gafferty finds an old map that shows a place deep within the maze where Smidgen clans once went to meet. Smidgen clans! Gafferty knows that she has to try to find them. But the tunnels are dangerous. Soon Gafferty discovers she’s not the only one looking for the lost clans, and that three inches of Smidgen holds more power than she ever imagined. APRIL 2021 BLOOMSBURY UK PAPERBACK | £6.99 | 192PP | 7+ RIGHTS SOLD: ITALY, TURKEY
• I llustrated throughout by the wild imagination of Seb Burnett avid’s first novel, The Chocolate Factory Ghost, was chosen for •D the Tom Fletcher Book Club 2018 and has been translated into seven languages ovingly explores the difficulty of growing up in isolation and •M the longing for friends of your own age – you’ll be cheering Gafferty all the way as she searches for any trace of the lost Smidgen clans
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Pegasus Princesses 1: Mist’s Maze Pegasus Princesses 2: Aqua’s Splash Emily Bliss Sydney Hanson From the creator of Unicorn Princesses comes a high-flying new chapter book series! When eight-year-old, pegasus-obsessed Clara Griffin is playing in the forest surrounding her family’s home, she’s thrilled to discover a magical silver feather and a flying armchair that transport her to the Wing Realm, the magical land of the Pegasus Princesses!
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In each book, the Pegasus Princesses’ pet winged-cat Lucinda creates a magical conundrum by causing feline mischief (and napping at the wrong place and wrong time). Clara and the Princesses will have to work together to save the day! ith adorable black-and-white illustrations throughout, this •W magical series is full of sparkle, fun and friendship • A uthor Emily Bliss’s creativity knows no bounds, and she has a knack for writing delightfully fun, magical adventures that also tackle themes such as compromise, working together and making amends • T hese books can be read in any order! • S ydney Hanson has worked for several animation shops, including Nickelodeon and Disney Interactive. She is the illustrator of the Unicorn Princesses series and the picture book, Next to You
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Space Detectives: Extra Weird Creatures Mark Powers Dapo Adeola Grown an extra head and don’t know why? You need the Space Detectives! • F rom the dynamic duo Mark and Dapo, comes another story in the highly enjoyable, action-packed commercial series Space Detectives • C hock-full of fresh and hilarious illustrations by award-winning Dapo Adeola, this series puts the fun and adventure into reading
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• S tar Wars meets Sherlock Holmes! This series has everything to hook in young readers: action, humour and great characters ark’s previous series, Spy Toys, has been optioned for TV •M by Dreamworks
Super Cats v Dr Specs Gwyneth Rees Becka Moor Cats with superpowers! This charming series from bestselling author Gwyneth Rees is every young animal lover’s dream come true. • B estselling author Gwyneth Rees returns to her heartland of young fiction with a SUPER adventurous and fantastically commercial new series that will delight all animal fans • P erfect for fans of Holly Webb, Alex T. Smith and those who want their animal stories to have a bit more action! • S tylish black-and-white line illustrations from the brilliant Becka Moor that really bring this secret world of cats to life BLOOMSBURY UK PAPERBACK | £6.99 | 160PP | 7+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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Fabio the World’s Greatest Flamingo Detective: Peril at Lizard Lake Laura James Emily Fox Fabio is flying into a new mystery! The third book in the hilarious and stylish illustrated mystery trilogy from the author of The Adventures of Pug. BLOOMSBURY UK PAPERBACK | £5.99 | 128 PP | 5+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
Pirate Pug Laura James Églantine Ceulemans Meet the dastardly, the black-hearted, the really rather peckish ... Pirate Pug! The fourth book in Laura James’s beloved series about a roly-poly pug and his best friend Lady Miranda. Perfect for fans of Claude and Squishy McFluff.
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Kitty’s Magic Ella Moonheart A purr-fectly enchanting, sparkly eight-book series about Kitty, the girl who magically turns into a cat. Animal lovers will be delighted as Kitty returns for more adventures in books seven and eight. BLOOMSBURY UK PAPERBACK | £4.99 | 128PP | 5+ RIGHTS SOLD: CZECH REPUBLIC, FRANCE, JAPAN, RUSSIA, SLOVAKIA, TURKEY
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The Storm Keepers̓ Battle Catherine Doyle The highly anticipated epic finale to the bestselling Storm Keeper trilogy is everything fans could have dreamed of … • F or fans of The Dark is Rising and Percy Jackson, the Storm Keeper books are already becoming a classic fantasy series with rave critical reviews across international press, including the New York Times • T he Storm Keeper’s Island was the winner of the Books Are My Bag Reader’s Award and the IBW Children’s Book Award • R ights licensed in 21 languages worldwide • T he finale of the Storm Keeper trilogy is packed with imagination and adventure, ending with the most epic of battles that will leave you breathless, and with a tear in the eye • ‘ Magical in every way’ – EOIN COLFER
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The Wondrous Prune Ellie Clements A hugely commercial adventure story about a girl who discovers she has an incredible gift, for 9+ readers. Uprooted by her single mum, along with her troublesome older brother, eleven-year-old Prune Robinson is trying to settle in a new part of the city. She figures she can’t burden her hardworking mother with the fact she’s being bullied. Or the fact that her drawings have started coming to life.
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But with her brother soon in danger, Prune comes to realise that she can’t hide her power forever; in fact, it might just be the one thing that brings her family back together and saves them all. • P lanned as the start of a series about remarkable children from the same neighbourhood, The Wondrous Prune is poignant and surprising, with wonderful wish-fulfilment and deft storytelling • P erfect for fans of Onjali Q. Rauf and Aisha Bushby, this is accessible and fun with an empowering message for its readers • E llie Clements is an exciting new talent for the Bloomsbury list. Passionate about writing stories where diverse characters get to be the heart and soul of each adventure, she is definitely one to watch!
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Cardboard Cowboys Brian Conaghan A funny, life-affirming, unforgettable comic drama, perfect for fans of Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Lisa Thompson. Nobody at school can see past Lenny’s size to the person he is inside. So when lessons gets too tough, he goes to his bench to think. At least there no one can see him. One day, midway through throwing a can into the river, he’s stopped by Bruce. Bruce lives in a cardboard home hidden away by the banks, and he doesn’t approve of people messing up his front lawn … But a bumpy start soon gives way to an unexpected friendship – and an epic road trip – that will change both of them for life. • B rian Conaghan’s first middle-grade title is a brilliant odd-couple adventure full of heart, humour and crackling dialogue eals with important hot-button topics in a thoughtful, funny •D and accessible way – including homelessness, self-image and bullying B rian Conaghan is a multi-award-winning author who lives and works in the Scottish town of Coatbridge. He has won the Costa Children’s Book Award, the Irish Book Awards Teen/Young Adult Book of the Year, the UKLA Award and has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal •
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The Way To Impossible Island Sophie Kirtley A brand-new timeslip adventure about wolves, family and daring to be different, from the author of The Wild Way Home. Born with a serious heart condition, Dara has been waiting for his Big Operation forever, and this summer it’s finally going to happen. The moment his heart is fixed he’ll row out to the island in the bay all by himself just like he’s always dreamed. But when his op is postponed, Dara snaps. When will he get to live his real life? Maybe the adventures he dreams of are simply impossible.
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And then he finds a girl hiding in the boat shed. She wears animal skins. She has a real live pet wolf. She is, simply, impossible. Could Mothgirl really be from the Stone Age? And what is she seeking on Lathrin Island? As Dara and Mothgirl set out on a wild, windswept sea journey Dara begins to realise that when you stop worrying about what’s impossible, you can do anything. • S ophie Kirtley’s debut novel, The Wild Way Home, was Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month in July 2020 • T his standalone novel has links to The Wild Way Home for readers who are paying attention • P erfect for fans of Stig of the Dump and Lisa Thompson • T his book offers a life-affirming look at difference as Dara learns to look at his disability with fresh eyes and Mothgirl challenges her family to break from tradition ilary McKay said of The Wild Way Home: ‘So good I read it •H twice.’
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Something I Said Ben Bailey Smith A blazingly funny, sharp and big-hearted story from comedian, actor and screenwriter Ben Bailey Smith – a hilarious look at family, friendship and how far we’ll go to get a laugh. For fourteen-year-old Carmichael Taylor, life is one big joke – in a good way. He just can’t understand why no one else seems to find everything as funny as he does. When Car accidentally delivers a piece of HILARIOUS standup at the school talent show, targeting his family and his school, it goes VIRAL. Car becomes the youngest stand-up in history ... but the bigger he gets, the more isolated he feels. Perhaps it’s time to make things right. Perhaps it’s time to laugh with love. • A hilarious, warm-hearted, diverse story about family, friendship and the laughter that brings us together – perfect for fans of David Baddiel • C ar is a standout character with a hugely funny, immediate voice: a mixed-race, hugely aspirational figure • B en Bailey Smith began his career as rapper and comedian Doc Brown, but has also worked in TV and film, stand-up, screenwriting and children’s books. He has appeared in Law and Order, The Inbetweeners and Hunted, and taken part in comedies such as Miranda and Live at the Apollo
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• B en is a patron of the Children’s Society and has been active in highlighting the issues faced by children today • T his is the first of three standalone titles by Ben and will be supported by a major marketing and publicity campaign
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The Raven Heir Stephanie Burgis An epic new middle-grade fantasy adventure from a muchloved author, perfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone and Piers Torday. Cordelia, Giles and Rosalind have lived in the castle all their lives. The only time Cordelia feels truly free is when she’s flying above the walls as a bird or dragonfly. Until one day the outside world bursts in. Two rival dukes have come for them – because the eldest of the triplets is heir to the throne. But when their mother refuses to tell anyone which child is the eldest, she is taken prisoner, and Cordelia and her siblings finds themselves on the run in a dangerous land. As they set out across Corvenne to save their mother, Cordelia begins to see that there is a deep magic at work. Magic that could tear her family apart – or, just maybe, end a war that has raged for generations. • T his is an unbelievably epic middle-grade fantasy adventure for readers of Diana Wynne Jones AUGUST 2021 BLOOMSBURY UK PAPERBACK | £6.99 | 320PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• Y oung readers will be captivated by this magical adventure following Cordelia, Rosalind and Giles through darkness and danger as destiny draws one of them towards the throne ... but which one? • I ncredible shape-shifting magic and unforgettable characters will have readers hooked from the first page – this is a must-read and an instant classic • T he Raven Heir has huge emotional heart, with impactful and timely pro-environment and anti-war messages • F rom the phenomenally talented Stephanie Burgis, acclaimed author of the sparkling and spellbinding middle-grade novels The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart, The Girl with the Dragon Heart and The Princess Who Flew with Dragons
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I Lost My Granny in the Supermarket Jo Simmons Nathan Reed Perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and David Solomons, this is a new hilarious adventure from the creative team behind the bestselling I Swapped My Brother on the Internet. Eleven-year-old Harry is desperate for a dog. His mum has said if he can earn 500 puppy points he can get one. And today she has offered him 50 points if he takes Granny to an award show. It should be easy – it should be a piece of cake. But Granny has her own agenda in mind and after stopping at the supermarket for some toffees (the sweet she is BANNED from having) things go VERY WRONG! Will Harry get her to the awards? Will he ever get a puppy? Read and find out. • J o has a unique talent for honing in on what kids want to read; her books have universal appeal and are packed with fun! JULY 2021 PAPERBACK | £6.99 | 304PP RIGHTS SOLD: GERMANY, OPTION PUBLISHERS: CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), DENMARK, IRAN, LITHUANIA, THE NETHERLANDS, POLAND
• T his fifth laugh-out-loud stand-alone from Jo follows swiftly on from I Swapped My Brother on the Internet, The Dodo Made Me Do It, My Parents Cancelled My Birthday and I Stole My Genius Sister’s Brain • F eaturing hilarious black-and-white illustrations throughout by Nathan Reed, this is a brilliantly fun, accessible and commercial package • I Swapped My Brother on the Internet was selected for the Tom Fletcher Book Club and the Summer Reading Challenge, and has been a hit on the regional book award circuit – Jo’s books have huge child appeal!
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Cameron Battle and Hidden Kingdom Jamar Perry Inspired by West African and Igbo mythology, this adventurous middle-grade fantasy from an exciting debut author is perfect for fans of Aru Shah and Tristan Strong. Cameron Battle grew up reading his grandmother's book, passed down from generation to generation, about the West African country of Chidani – a fabled place that cut itself off from the world in the aftermath of the slave trade in order to protect the Igbo people and their ways. After Cameron’s mother and father disappear, the book is the only thing he has to remember them.
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One night, Cameron's best friends Aliyah and Zion convince him to show them The Book of Chidani. When he reads the inscription inside, the barrier between his world and Chidani opens to the Palacia in the Land of Chidani, where Queen Ramala tells them that Cameron, as his mother’s heir, is the Descendant of the Book, the one with the power to open and close the barrier between the Land of Chidani and the human world. But the Land of Chidani is in danger, and only Cameron has the power to save it … • T his commercial, action-packed middle-grade fantasy offers a fresh perspective on a hot category in the middle-grade market by focusing on the isolated, Wakanda-inspired enclave of the Chidani • A lthough Chidani is a fantastical creation, the words, gods, creatures and the legacy of slavery in West Africa and America are very much real. Author Jamar Perry has built those cultural elements into this narrative here, as well as the oral storytelling tradition his own family – descendants of West African enslaved people – has practiced for generations • I n this book, Jamar also explores the value of maintaining a positive legacy for Black people, the myriad ways trauma can shape them and how they can reclaim the history that was taken from them • C ameron is also beginning to understand his queer identity, offering an additional element of diverse experience for readers
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The Lightning Catcher Clare Weze Skellig meets Stranger Things in this funny, heartfelt debut adventure for fans of Ross Welford and Frank Cottrell Boyce. Alfie has noticed a few things since his family moved to Folding Ford. He really misses life in the city. He and his sister don't exactly fit in here. But the most interesting one is that the weather is BONKERS. Armed with his bike, a notepad and his new best mate Sam, Alfie is going to investigate. But what he finds brings trouble of its own, and as barometers and tempers go haywire in Folding Ford, Alfie finds himself at the centre of a perfect storm. • S kellig meets Stranger Things in this debut adventure story for 9+ readers with a funny, naughty protagonist and an incredible extraterrestrial creature you’ll never forget • C lare draws on her own experience to write a thoughtful, nuanced take on growing up as an outsider
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ixes science with the strange … Perfect for fans of Time Travelling With a Hamster •M or Christopher Edge’s The Jamie Drake Equation
Ways to Grow Love Renée Watson Newbery Honor-winning and New York Times bestselling author Renée Watson continues her charming young middle-grade series starring Ryan Hart and her lovable family. In this book, Ryan finds herself wishing for lots of things – like for her new sister to be born healthy, for her new recipes to turn out right, for that camping trip to go better than she fears. And of course Ryan is facing these new challenges and new experiences in her classic style – with a bright outlook and plenty of spirit! • F ollowing Ways to Make Sunshine, which earned four starred reviews, this new title is another modern reimagining of the classic Ramona Quimby books starring a Black girl and her family • T his contemporary, heart-warming, and bright-eyed characterdriven series is perfect for the younger middle-grade readers • R enée’s Piecing Me Together won the Newbery Honor and the Coretta Scott King Award, and received four starred reviews with glowing praise from Jacqueline Woodson, Jason Reynolds, John Green and Meg Medina
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The Other Side of Luck Ginger Johnson Perfect for fans of Adam Gidwitz’s The Inquisitor’s Tale, this lyrical middle-grade fantasy follows two children from opposite circumstances as their fates cross and change both their lives forever. • A beautifully written tale for fans of Shannon Hale and Catherynne Valente: Ginger’s signature rich and atmospheric writing brings to life a story filled with humor, charm, and characters readers will want to root for
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• A Shakespearean premise sets two characters on a fated, crisscrossing path: Princess Una and young gatherer Julien have opposite upbringings and distinct talents, both hoping to control their own fates and find a better future
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• S potlighting a strong young female character: Una is a deeply emotional princess who is not afraid to fight for her right to explore the world. Readers will love her tenacity and spirit
The Firebird Song Arnée Flores In an era of darkness and fear, can hope conquer all? This beautifully written, adventurous and heartwarming middle-grade fantasy debut is perfect for fans of Tahereh Mafi’s Furthermore and Shannon Hale’s Princess Academy. • C lassic-feeling middle-grade fantasy series debut: A perfect blend of fantasy adventure and heart, with light, bright storytelling that feels super accessible and commercial and will leave readers eager for the sequel • I nviting themes and memorable main characters: Young boy Prewitt and Princess Calliope’s fates cross as they join forces, with Prewitt setting out to change his world for the better, and Calliope discovering who she truly is MAY 2021 BLOOMSBURY US HARDBACK | $16.99 | 304PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• F ascinating magical world brought to life by a debut author to watch: Arnée has combined traditional folklore with original storytelling to create a diverse new world with fantastic layers of danger and magic • C elebrating hope and resilience with powerful and timely themes: Showcases the power and importance of hope to banish evil from the world, and examines how young girls are perceived and heard, a commentary that will resonate with modern readers
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Better Than Okay Gillian McDunn From the highly acclaimed author of Caterpillar Summer comes a new heartwarming and unforgettable middle-grade novel. • E lliott is not quite sure where he fits into his family ever since his newly remarried dad and stepmom found out they’re expecting a new baby. His only solace is cooking, where he feels like he can control the outcome. When he’s paired with the superpopular Isabelle for a school-wide baking contest fund-raiser, Elliott is a little nervous that they won’t see eye to eye—but sometimes the least likely friends have the most in common. • A cclaimed author Gillian McDunn is exploring stereotypes of masculinity and their impact on boys in this story, offering a great blueprint for young readers for navigating societal expectations and difficult relationships.
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• T his story also has a fun baking element that many kids will enjoy.
Birdie̓ s Billions Edith Cohn A girl finds half a million dollars and wonders if it is hers to keep in this charming middle-grade mystery that asks big ethical questions. For Birdie and her mom, there's never been a lot of extra money around. Still, they always find a way to make ends meet. Then Birdie makes one silly mistake that has a big consequence: Mom loses her job. Suddenly things are more dire than ever, and Birdie knows it's up to her to fix it. When she discovers a huge stash of cash in an abandoned house, she knows it could be the answer to their problems. But does finders keepers count when it's half a million dollars? arm and accessible writing: The small-town charm of this writing brings to mind •W authors like Kate DiCamillo and Barbara O’Connor with light adventure and mystery components that will appeal to a wide range of readers • E thical quandaries: Like the very successful How to Steal a Dog, our main character here knows the right thing to do, but she wishes she didn’t have to do it. This offers lots of jumping off points for parent and teacher conversations
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Billie Swift Takes Flight Iszi Lawrence A gripping WWII adventure from writer, comedian and co-host of BBC Radio 4’s Making History, Iszi Lawrence, author of The Unstoppable Letty Pegg. When Billie sees a plane dive head-first into a field, she’s left wondering if the pilot even survived. Determined to find out more, Bill finds a way into the ATA – the Air Transport Auxiliary – an organisation of men and women tasked with transporting planes from the factories where they are built to the airfields where they are needed. Bill is keen to help, but piloting fighter planes could turn out to be more than she bargained for … • A n exciting tale with a brave female protagonist, set on the home front in WWII SEPTEMBER 2021 BLOOMSBURY EDUCATION PAPERBACK | £6.99 | 256PP | 8+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• A brilliantly researched historical drama featuring a range of diverse real-life characters from the Air Transport Auxiliary, an intrepid group of male and female pilots from around the world who ensured planes were available to the airforce • T his is Iszi Lawrence’s second book for children focussing on adventurous girls finding their confidence, following on from The Unstoppable Letty Pegg which was set during the fight for women’s suffrage
When The War Came Home Lesley Parr A brand-new historical mystery from the author of the outstanding The Valley of Lost Secrets, set in the aftermath of the First World War. Natalie is furious when her mum loses her factory job and they have to go and stay on her uncle’s farm. The last thing Natty wants is to buddy up with her know-it-all cousin Nerys. Natty gets on better with her older cousin Huw, despite the fact that he’s returned from the front line of World War One and his mood can be unpredictable.
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Natty finds herself making friends with two convalescing soldiers with very different conditions. One of the soldiers, Johnny, is suffering with amnesia and Natty is determined to help him discover his identity. Before she knows it, Natty is drawn into a mystery where the answers to who Johnny truly is lay closer to home than she could have ever imagined … • L esley writes the most authentic, flawed yet relatable, characters. This is the kind of fiction that is timeless, with relationships and characters that speak to every reader • L esley is a primary school teacher from a Welsh working-class background, and she is passionate about seeing more working-class voices in fiction for children. This has been written from the heart
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The Monster Who Wasn̓ t 3 T.C. Shelley The magical conclusion to T.C. Shelley’s brilliantly rich and strange fantasy trilogy. Prepare to believe in monsters – be they good, bad or somewhere in between. • P erfect for fans of Sophie Anderson, Piers Torday and Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book • T .C. Shelley's writing takes traditional folklore and turns it on its head in magical, modern and witty ways • A n experienced and inspirational teacher based in Perth, Australia, Shelley is brilliant at events and on panels
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Kid Normal and the Final Five Greg James and Chris Smith Erica Salcedo The epic conclusion to the award-winning, bestselling, super-charged Kid Normal series. Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes used to save the day in secret. But suddenly everyone knows who they are. Oily villain Nicholas Knox has told the public that superheroes are dangerous. He wants to lock them all up and take over the world! *Cue evil cackling* Murph must expose Knox’s evil plan, or THE WORLD OF HEROES IS DOOMED! uge international success, with rights sold in 24 territories to date •H • B ook 1 was the fastest-selling debut children’s fiction title of 2017 and the series has sold over 350,000 copies through Nielsen • C harmingly illustrated throughout by Erica Salcedo • C hris Smith is an award-winning author and broadcaster and Greg James is also an awardwinning author and broadcaster, best known for hosting the Radio 1 Breakfast Show
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The Fallen Hero: A Dragon Warrior Novel Katie Zhao Inspired by Chinese mythology, this high-action middle-grade fantasy series continues as heroine Faryn Liu embarks on a quest to save her brother and defeat the demons – for fans of the Aru Shah and Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond books. • T he action-packed second book in a richly imagined contemporary middle-grade fantasy series inspired by Chinese mythology, set in modern Chinatowns and grounded with a relatable, kick-butt female protagonist BLOOMSBURY US HARDBACK | $16.99 | 336PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• T his story picks up where The Dragon Warrior ’s cliffhanger left off, allowing new readers to dive straight into this expansive world • P erfect for fans of Roshani Chokshi and Sayantani DasGupta • T he author has a personal connection to the story. She was inspired by her desire to see more Chinese characters featured in books, as well as her own experience feeling like a misfit even in a community where she was expected to ‘belong’
The Space Between Lost and Found Sandy Stark-McGinnis From the acclaimed author of Extraordinary Birds, a powerful story about a young girl balancing the past and present as her mom begins to lose her memory from early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, in a beautiful exploration of love, identity and endless possibility. • A nother touching and layered middle-grade story from the author of Extraordinary Birds, which garnered three starred reviews • A uthor Sandy Stark-McGinnis, also an elementary school teacher, excels at exploring tough topics through an accessible lens for young readers BLOOMSBURY US HARDBACK | $16.99 | 272PP OPTION PUBLISHERS: GERMANY, ITALY, JAPANESE, SPAIN (SPANISH AND CATALAN), ROMANIA, THE NETHERLANDS
• P erfect for fans of middle-grade books like The Thing About Jellyfish, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, Fish in a Tree and The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl • I ncludes a S.T.E.A.M. component, with Cassie learning to understand her difficult home life through both art and math
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The Summer We Turned Green William Sutcliffe A warm, witty comedy about an unlikely eco-warrior, from the bestselling author of Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Year, The Gifted, the Talented and Me. It’s the summer holidays, and thirteen-year-old Luke has just had his life turned upside down. First his older sister Rose moved 'across the road’ – where a community of climate rebels are protesting the planned airport expansion – and now his dad’s gone too. Dad only went to get Rose back, but he’s out there building totem poles out of old furniture and wearing sandals and drinking mead (whatever that is) with the best of them … Luke is determined to save his dad, his sister AND his summer. So how does he find himself at the top of a tree refusing to leave until the bulldozers stand down? JULY 2021 BLOOMSBURY UK FORMAT | £7.99 | 304PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
A fresh, funny, heartfelt look at this generation’s must-win battle: one earth, one chance. •W e will all be looking for a slice of escapism and lots of laughs this summer – this is a funny, generous-hearted, must-have holiday read for young teenagers • T he climate crisis is of pressing concern to young readers – this story focuses on the importance of the topic with a kind, moving and satirical eye illiam's first funny novel for teens – The Gifted, the Talented •W and Me – was the Sunday Times Children's Book of the Year for 2019 and was shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2020
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Once More With Chutzpah Haley Neil An intensely readable and moving YA debut about a teen who grapples with questions of her Jewish identity, mental health and sexuality on an unforgettable trip to Israel. When high school senior Tally and her twin brother Max head off on an exchange trip to Israel over their winter break, Tally thinks it will be a good distraction for Max; he might be trying to hide it, but she knows he’s still struggling in the wake of a car crash that injured him and killed the driver. Maybe this will help him get back on track and apply to college the way he and Tally always planned. But as the group travels across the country, Tally realises her plan might not be working, and that her brother might not be the only one with a lot on his mind. When a new relationship gets complicated in the face of her own anxiety – about her future, her sexual and romantic identity, and her place within the Jewish diaspora – Tally must grapple not only with the past, but also with what life will be like when they get back home.
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Debut author Haley Neil offers a relatable and deeply felt story about identity on the cusp of adulthood. • A commercial YA debut with a smart exploration of identity themes for fans of Becky Albertalli, Jenna Evans Welch and Phil Stamper, with a satisfying balance of humour and heart ffers own-voices representation with universal relatability; •O readers need not be Jewish nor have visited Israel to appreciate the character’s compelling, funny, relatable voice and the way she grapples with major life changes and relationships, giving this broad appeal for readers and gatekeepers looking for a diversity of stories ffers a shrewd exploration of mental health themes and •O the “A” on the LBGTQIA+ spectrum as the main character grapples with anxiety, depression and where she might fit on the asexuality greyscale e have a second standalone realistic YA coming from Haley •W the following year
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This Poison Heart Kalynn Bayron Kalynn Bayron puts an Own Voices spin on The Secret Garden in a rich YA contemporary fantasy about a girl with a unique and deadly power. Briseis has a gift. She can grow plants from the tiniest seeds into the richest blooms, but her ability is most applicable to the poisonous varieties of plants that most people know little about. When Bri’s birth aunt passes away and wills her a small, dilapidated estate, Bri and her parents leave Brooklyn for what they think will be a quaint existence. What they don't know is that the home comes with a fully stocked apothecary and a walled garden that contains the deadliest botanicals known to humankind and can only be safely entered into by those who share her bloodline.
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As strangers begin to arrive on their doorstep, asking for tinctures and elixirs that Bri has a surprising knack for creating, she begins to understand that her personal history is deeply rooted in the garden – and that proves dangerous when a powerful witch comes after Bri for the immortality elixir she needs to survive. Bri must find a way to protect herself and her family from centuries old secrets that threaten their lives at every turn. • K alynn follows her debut with a captivating and unique contemporary fantasy that blends elements of The Secret Garden and Greek mythology to create a truly fresh and enticing read that keeps readers guessing • K alynn once again is featuring Black and queer characters in a rich plot about deadly plants, long-held family secrets, systemic oppression, and the occult, perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Dhonielle Clayton, and Justina Ireland
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• C inderella Is Dead was an Indie Bestseller, received a glowing blurb from Brigid Kemmerer, and has garnered an incredible amount of buzz as readers are yearning for more intersectional stories in YA
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Medusa Jessie Burton Olivia Lomenech Gill A dazzling feminist reworking of a Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse. This lyrical, inspirational story is a modern classic that brings alive the story of Medusa for a new generation. Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love, betrayal ... and destiny itself. • J essie Burton is the author of three internationally bestselling novels for adults, The Miniaturist, The Muse and The Confession, which have been translated into 38 languages and sold over a million copies worldwide er first book for children, The Restless Girls, a magical feminist •H retelling of the fairytale ‘The Twelve Dancing Princesses’, was published by Bloomsbury to widespread acclaim in 2018 • I nspired by the myth of Medusa, this new book is a lyrical, fierce feminist retelling that will resonate with 21st-century readers
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• P acked with glorious, deeply atmospheric illustrations by Kate Greenaway-shortlisted artist Olivia Lomenech Gill • A classic story refreshingly retold from the perspective of Medusa, who comes across as a relatable, empathetic young woman who has been cast out from society • T hemes of the mistreatment of young women, victim-blaming, social exclusion and loneliness continue to be much-discussed media topics, highlighting the timelessness and relevance of the Medusa myth A L S O AVA I L A B L E
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Defy the Night Brigid Kemmerer From New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer comes a brand-new blockbuster fantasy series about a kingdom divided by corruption—and the girl who will risk everything to bring the system crashing down. The land of Kandala is recovering from a plague that wiped out much of its population. The only cure for the disease is made from the nectar of a rare flower, which only the people in the upper echelons of society can afford. Tessa is one of the many in the lower class. Her parents were killed by the regime for distributing medicine on the black market, she continues their legacy by stealing food and medicine from the wealthy to distribute to those in need. But she doesn’t do it alone—her best friend, the suave and mysterious Weston Lark, is the perfect partner, and Tessa finds herself wishing that they could be more than friends.
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Lately, rumors that the cure no longer works have been spreading, sowing chaos throughout the kingdom – and Tessa has had enough. She hatches a dangerous plan to infiltrate the castle and break down the class barriers for good … • F rom the author of the global bestselling Cursebreaker series comes another unputdownable novel full of danger, mystery, and romance—perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black arrated in dual point-of-view, this story is full of plot twists and •N romantic intrigue that will keep readers on their toes
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• T his fantasy world has incredibly timely themes, mirroring the socioeconomic inequality in our own world that’s been cast into sharp relief amid the global pandemic • B rigid’s Cursebreaker series has garnered praise from bestselling authors Jodi Picoult, Stephanie Garber, Sara Holland, Wendy Higgins, and Jodi Meadows, and the series has received many enthusiastic reads from booksellers, Indie Next List picks, starred reviews, and an incredible amount of support from fans in the fifteen (and counting!) territories around the world it has been sold into
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A Vow So Bold and Deadly Brigid Kemmerer Brigid Kemmerer’s New York Times bestselling Cursebreaker series continues with two kingdoms on the brink of collapse, old enemies resurfacing and friends becoming foes. • T he third book in a blockbuster, bestselling global fantasy series, following A Curse So Dark and Lonely and A Heart So Fierce and Broken ith praise from bestselling authors Jodi Picoult, Stephanie Garber, Sara Holland, •W Wendy Higgins and Jodi Meadows, many enthusiastic reads from booksellers, a #2 Indie Next selection and four starred reviews, an incredible amount of buzz has been building for this series e’re continuing to grow Brigid’s audience in big ways, co-publishing all of her books •W in the US, UK, and Australia and we’ve sold this series into fifteen territories (and counting!) worldwide • T his book is narrated by all four characters – Rhen, Harper, Grey, and Lia Mara – to create an unputdownable and heart-wrenching read
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Call It What You Want Brigid Kemmerer Rob lost everything when his dad was caught embezzling funds from half the town – his friends, his status at school, even his family. Although his father’s suicide attempt failed, his real father is gone. Maegan was the typical overachiever, until the pressure got to her last year. And when her sister comes home from college pregnant, keeping up the appearance of the “perfect” family might be too much for her to handle. When Rob and Maegan are paired together for a calculus project, they’re both reluctant to let anyone through the walls they’ve built. But when Maegan learns of Rob’s plan to fix the damage caused by his father, it could ruin more than their fragile new friendship ... • A new heart-wrenching contemporary romance by the New York Times bestselling author of the Cursebreaker series • T his compulsively readable YA will appeal to readers of Jennifer Niven and Nicola Yoon
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Blood to Poison Mary Watson A thrilling contemporary fantasy steeped in South African culture, this pulse-pounding epic tells the story of one girl and her fight for the right to be angry. Seventeen-year-old Savannah doesn’t want to believe the story of her family curse: a curse of anger that turns blood to poison. But when the curse comes for her, Savannah must confront the shadowy magical underworld of Cape Town and fight to channel the power in her own blood. • A n epic story of feminism and magic, perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and The Hazel Wood • T his powerful Own Voices fantasy delves into Mary Watson’s roots in South Africa, where she grew up surrounded by tales of dark magic and her own family curse • A gripping tale that explores how anger can be not a curse but a gift when harnessed to fight injustice
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• A uthor of the acclaimed The Wren Hunt and The Wickerlight, Mary Watson was awarded the Caine Prize for African Writing in 2006 and was included on the Hay Festival’s 2014 Africa39 list of influential writers from Sub-Saharan Africa
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Spin Me Right Round David Valdes From lauded writer David Valdes, a sharp and funny YA novel that’s Back to the Future with a twist, as a gay teen travels back in time to save a closeted classmate’s life. All Luis wants is to go to prom with his boyfriend, something his “progressive” school still doesn’t allow. Not after what happened with Chaz Wilson. But that was ages ago, when Luis’ parents were in high school; it would never happen today right? He makes it his mission to give his LGBTQ friends the respect they deserve. When a hit on the head knocks him back in time to 1985 and he meets the doomed young Chaz himself, Luis comes up with a new plan – he’s going to give this guy his first real kiss. But it turns out a conservative school in the 80s isn’t the safest place to be a gay kid. Luis is in over his head, trying not to make things worse … and hoping he makes it back to present day at all. • A n intersectional own-voices YA novel that explores hot-button themes within a high-concept premise, starring a gay Latinx main character and featuring a time-travel twist and a smart exploration of contemporary issues • A new spin on the LGBTQ narrative: By exploring two eras, the story encourages even the “wokest” of teen readers to reconsider assumptions about previous generations that paved the way for their privileges and freedoms, through a likeable, larger-than-life voice
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avid, a writer, playwright, and drama professor, has produced •D a dozen plays and is a go-to voice for opinion pieces, including a recent essay in the New York Times’ Modern Love column
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Every Body Shines: Sixteen Stories About Living Fabulously Fat Edited by Cassandra Newbould This commercial, intersectional feminist YA anthology celebrates body diversity and acceptance through short stories from an exciting panel of authors across a thrilling span of genres. • B ody positivity and fat acceptance is an ever-present and extremely important topic. This anthology brings an intersectional and diverse array of authors and influencers together in a collection of commercial fiction that dismantles fat stereotypes MAY 2021 BLOOMSBURY US HARDBACK | $18.99 | 400PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
ith short stories in a variety of genres, readers will be able to see themselves •W represented—and in a positive light—as the heroes • T his intersectional and feminist anthology features contributors from a wide variety of backgrounds, allowing for multiple perspectives, in stories that are primarily femaleforward, but also include male and nonbinary perspectives CONTRIBUTORS: Nafiza Azad, Chris Baron, Sheena Boekweg, Linda Camacho, Kelly DeVos, Alex Gino, Claire Kann, amanda lovelace, Hillary Monahan, Cassandra Newbould, Francina Simone, Rebecca Sky, Monique Gray Smith, Renée Watson, Catherine Adel West, Jennifer Yen
Don̓ t Hate the Player Alexis Nedd From an exciting new voice comes a heartfelt and hilarious YA romance set in the world of competitive video gaming. ebut author Alexis Nedd has crafted a YA combo-punch of charming romance and •D virtual adventure that will win the hearts of gamers and non-gamers alike • T his novel paints an accurate picture of what it’s like to be a female gamer (and one of color) in a community that’s still extremely male-dominated—and where women are frequently targeted and harassed • e Sports is growing at a phenomenal rate, with tournaments around the world drawing crowds of tens of thousands. Not only will this story appeal to that audience, but its universal themes and accessible storytelling will draw in non-gamers as well JUNE 2021 BLOOMSBURY US HARDBACK | $17.99 | 384PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
ebut author Alexis Nedd is a Senior Entertainment Reporter at Mashable.com and •D has over 22,000 followers on Twitter. Her writing is witty and hugely heartfelt, and readers will be swept away by this funny, endearing romance
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Your Life Has Been Delayed Michelle I. Mason A high-concept debut YA novel about a girl who gets on a plane and lands 25 years later – The Leaving and “Manifest” meets the feel-good storytelling of Kasie West and Julie Buxbaum. • A high-concept premise, an unlikely romance, and important life questions combine in a compulsively readable and satisfying YA debut • R eaders will be intrigued by the ramifications of Jenny’s “life interrupted” in a narrative that offers twists and turns – but doesn’t get too dark • J enny sees today’s society from an outsider’s point of view, for an intriguing exploration of modern teen life, privacy, and today’s social media world • J enny explores an early, tentative romance with an unexpected crush. Perfect for YA readers looking for a layered and compelling read without older relationship content
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Every Single Lie Rachel Vincent In this gripping YA novel about social media bullying and half-truths, one girl’s discovery rocks an entire community. Nobody in Beckett’s life seems to be telling the whole story. Her boyfriend Jake keeps hiding texts and might be cheating on her. Her father lied about losing his job before his shocking death. And everyone in school seems to be whispering about her and her family behind her back. But none of that compares to the day Beckett finds the body of a newborn baby in a gym bag—Jake’s gym bag —on the floor of her high school locker room. As word leaks out, rumors that Beckett’s the mother take off like wildfire in a town all too ready to believe the worst of her. And as the police investigation unfolds, she discovers that everyone has a secret to hide and the truth could alter everything she thought she knew. • T his high-concept, page-turning thriller features a small town full of secrets and a mystery threatening to tear it apart—perfect for fans of true crime
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• I n addition to the ripped-from-the-headlines plot, the story explores threads like teen pregnancy, social media harassment, and grief • A uthor Rachel Vincent based this book on something that happened in her hometown in real life, and she has published both bestselling adult romance and YA in a range of genres • R eaders won’t be able to put down this book, and the jaw-dropping ending will leave them shocked
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A Court of Silver Flames Sarah J. Maas Sarah J. Maas’s sexy, richly imagined series moves to the adult market with the journey of Feyre’s fiery sister, Nesta. Nesta Archeron has always been prickly—proud, swift to anger and slow to forgive. And since the war—since being made High Fae against her will—she’s struggled to forget the horrors she endured and find a place for herself within the strange and deadly Night Court. The person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battlescarred, winged warrior who is there at Nesta’s every turn. But her temper isn’t the only thing Cassian ignites. And when they are forced to train in battle together, sparks become flame.
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As the threat of war casts its shadow over them once again, Nesta and Cassian must fight monsters from within and without if they are to stand a chance of halting the enemies of their court. But the ultimate risk will be searching for acceptance—and healing—in each other’s arms. • T his is a new book from global bestseller Sarah J. Maas, now publishing in the adult market er first book for adults, House of Earth and Blood, was a #1 •H New York Times bestseller • F ollowing the gorgeous adult repackages, this is the first frontlist book in the series with the updated look • T he Court of Thorns and Roses series has a huge, fast-growing fandom, and readers are clamoring for this story
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Kingdom of Ash Sarah J. Maas Years in the making, Sarah J. Maas’s #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an epic, unforgettable conclusion. Aelin Galathynius’s journey from slave to king’s assassin to the queen of a once-great kingdom reaches its heart-rending finale as war erupts across her world ... • T he final book in the massively successful New York Times bestselling series by Sarah J. Maas ith the publication of Kingdom of Ash, Throne of Glass •W became a #1 New York Times bestselling series and stayed on the list for six weeks. The Court of Thorns and Roses series previously became a New York Times #1 bestselling series with the publication of A Court of Wings and Ruin, and again with A Court of Frost and Starlight • T IME magazine named Kingdom of Ash one of the best fantasy books of the year, calling it “A worthy finale to one of the best fantasy book series of the past decade.” • K ingdom of Ash was the Goodreads Choice Award Winner for Best Young Adult Fantasy and Fiction for 2018, the fourth consecutive year Sarah won this honor
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When We Were Strangers Alex Richards Sixteen-year-old Evie Parker is devastated in the wake of her father’s death. But she knows something her mother doesn’t—that the day of his heart attack, he was about to move in with his twenty-two-year-old mistress. But Evie unpacked his bags before her mom could see them.
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We Are Bound by Stars Kesia Lupo The next adventure in Kesia Lupo’s stunning and original YA fantasy world. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Laini Taylor. On a mysterious island where a god of secrets and hidden truths is worshipped, masked assassins are trained to do his bidding – or so they believe. BLOOMSBURY UK PAPERBACK | 384PP | £7.99 RIGHTS SOLD: TURKEY OPTION PUBLISHERS: RUSSIA
How We Fall Apart Katie Zhao In a YA thriller that is Crazy Rich Asians meets One of Us is Lying, students at an elite prep school are forced to confront their secrets when their ex-best friend turns up dead ... and they’re the prime suspects in her murder.
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Violet Ghosts Leah Thomas From acclaimed author Leah Thomas comes an ethereal, thought-provoking YA tale for the #MeToo era about a teen who creates a community for female ghosts still haunted by their killers in the afterlife.
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Hard Wired Len Vlahos From acclaimed Morris finalist Len Vlahos comes a grounded sci-fi story about a boy who’s more than human, perfect for fans of Westworld and LIFEL1K3.
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Girl from Nowhere Tiffany Rosenhan Red Sparrow meets One of Us Is Lying in this action-packed, romance-filled YA debut about a girl trying to outrun her past and live a “normal” life.
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