CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG ADULT TITLES 2020
UCLan Publishing is an independent, trade children’s publisher based at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston. We are unique in our innovative approach to publishing, combining the best in publishing education with exciting live projects. We are dedicated to producing brilliant books and nurturing the next generation of publishers – a successful student project, Cold Bath Street, launched our commercial arm in April 2018. We publish high-quality, commercial fiction and non-fiction by both debut talent and well-known authors and illustrators for children aged from 7 upwards. Whatever we do, we strive to produce beautiful books that our readers will love. We are always happy to hear from people so please do drop us a line – uclanpublishing@uclan.ac.uk Distribution: Please order through Grantham Book Services Tel: 01476 541080 Email: orders@gbs.tbs-ltd.co.uk Sales: Bounce Sales & Marketing Ltd Tel: 020 7138 3650 Email: sales@bouncemarketing.co.uk General Enquiries: Tel: T: 01772 895041 Email: uclanpublishing@uclan.ac.uk
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The Harm Tree by Rose Edwards “A country on the brink of war, and two best friends turned enemies in a world where nothing is as it seems, Edwards has created a rich, compelling epic that will leave even the most hungry fantasy reader sated.” Melinda Salisbury WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK? • For fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Game of Thrones. • Launched with a high profile marketing and publicity campaign, as well as a nationwide author tour.
Map illustration © Tomislav Tomic, 2019. Taken from The Harm Tree by Rose Edwards.
• Rose Edwards attended the NYALitFest in March 2019 where she appeared on a feminist fantasy panel with international bestselling author Samantha Shannon alongside Melinda Salisbury and Laure Eve. • Born in France, Rose grew up in Luxembourg and later resided in China and Australia. Rose is fluent in French and Spanish.
19/07/2019 9781912979004 • £7.99 198 x 129mm • Paperback • World English • 14+ • 464 pages Fantasy & magical realism
Hand drawn map by Harry Potter illustrator Tomislav Tomic.
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Inchtinn: The Island of Shadows by Danny Weston Inchtinn - Where sinister beings stir and tormented souls seek revenge. What if survival relied on facing your greatest fears? Noah is forced to travel with his distant mother to the remote Scottish island of Inchtinn. Since the death of his father, she’s been struggling for inspiration for her next bestselling children’s book and hopes an adventurous trip will help them both. Yet adventure isn’t the only thing that awaits their arrival. When things take a turn for the worse, Noah has to face the most unimaginable horrors ...
17/10/2019 9781912979059 • £7.99 • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • Worldwide • 12+ • 224 pages Horror & ghost stories
WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK? • Author of popular series - Sebastian Darke, Danny Weston aka Philip Caveney, has an impressive portfolio of backlist titles including The Piper and The Haunting of Jessop Rise. • This book echoes nostalgic children’s mystery mixed with contemporary horror, situated in post-war Scotland. • Perfect for fans of The Girl of Ink and Stars and Thornhill.
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Cold Bath Street by A. J. Hartley Preston Oldcorn finds himself trapped in the chasm between life and death. Soon discovering that he is not alone, Preston must stay one-step ahead of his enemies and discover the mysteries held by this new world as he tries to save his soul. WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK?
“This is an excellent book with compelling characters, a creepy atmosphere and a clever plot.” Joseph Delaney
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By New York Times bestselling and Carnegie nominated author A. J. Hartley.
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Includes beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations.
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High media profile - featured on ITV News and MTV for Halloween.
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Audiobook was narrated by Christopher Eccleston of Dr Who fame.
Horror & ghost stories • 12+ • Worldwide Paperback 27/04/2018 • 9780995515574 • £7.99 316 pages • 200 x 130mm Hardback 31/10/2018 • 9780995515581 • £14.99 316 pages • 220 x 160mm Audiobook 08/02/2018 • ASIN: B07NF869TJ
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Limited edition print by Tomislav Tomic/Arena Illustration, taken from Cold Bath Street by A. J. Hartley
Hand drawn map by Harry Potter illustrator Tomislav Tomic.
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Written Stone Lane by A. J. Hartley Revenge is best served cold, stone cold ... Written Stone Lane is a direct sequel to the bestselling YA/crossover novel Cold Bath Street. When a mysterious stone on Written Stone Lane is moved, murderous ghosts and ancient spectres are released. Preston is the only one that can save the world from murder and destruction, but can he do it? A fast-paced ghost thriller that will set your heart racing until the very end. WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK?
31/10/2019 9781912979073 • £7.99 • 20 x 13 x 2.7 cm • Paperback • 12+ • Worldwide • 316 pages Horror & ghost stories
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By New York Times bestselling and Carnegie nominated author A. J. Hartley.
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Includes beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations by award winning illustrator Janet Pickering.
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Halloween launch events planned with fellow writer Danny Weston and Joseph Delaney.
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Monsters in the Mirror by A. J. Hartley Illustrated by Manuel Šumberac A gripping new fantasy adventure from New York Times bestselling author A. J. Hartley. Appealing to lovers of Artemis Fowl and Mortal Engines. ‘Fantastic, surprising fun!’ R. L. Stine - author of Goosebumps. WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK? • Hartley’s last book became a bestseller in the U.K. and shot to number one at Waterstones national book chain. It has been short and long listed for several awards including the Carnegie Medal, the Redbridge Library Award and the North London Book Award. The problem with doors is that they open both ways. There are monsters inside, and some of them are trying to get out ...
01/03/2019 9780995515598 • £8.99 • 198 x 129 mm • Paperback • 9+ Worldwide • 448 pages • Fantasy & magical realism Audiobook 05/06/2019 • ASIN: B07SHVYQ2J
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• Hartley has a high profile through working with Tom Delonge from Blink 182 fame. He has thousands of loyal fans and is a regular at Comic Con events in the UK and the U.S. • Illustrated throughout by Croatian Manuel Sumberac, who has designed many bestselling covers including The Dalemark Chronicles and Frankenstein. • Includes a wide cast of diverse characters and is a perfect mix of fantasy and STEM.
Mirroculist Mission by A. J. Hartley Illustrated by Manuel Šumberac Darwen defeated the terrible monsters released from the mirror once. Now, an even more terrifying beast has escaped through the mirror. Darwen and his friends must journey to Costa Rica to save the world from a giant tentacled creature that leaves destruction in its wake. “Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. A. J. Hartley is a true master of the written word.” Christopher Eccleston WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK?
“Magical, inventive and hugely entertaining.” Bali Rai 4/11/2019 9781912979028 • £8.99 • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • 9+ Worldwide • 440 pages • Fantasy & magical realism
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A nationwide tour for book one (Monsters in the Mirror) saw two print runs sell out in the first month of publication.
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Beautifully illustrated throughout by Manuel Šumberac.
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From the author of the bestselling and award winning Cold Bath Street.
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An accessible book for children that will inspire and encourage a love of learning about science and space.
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Book three, The Mirrors Shattered is publishing March 2020.
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The Lighthunters by Dan Walker The first in a new electrifying Middle Grade series from the author of Sky Thieves. Huge monsters roam the land, smashing towns to splinters. For centuries, energy-wielding Light Hunters battled the creatures, rescuing the townspeople of Daven from a terrible fate. Then, a single, disastrous mistake turned the people against Light. This powerful and ancient force is mostly gone, all but a memory. Until now ... WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK?
16/01/20 9781912979103 • £7.99 • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • UK/BC • 9-12 • 322 pages • Fantasy & magical realism
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Dan’s previous series, Sky Thieves, reached critical acclaim and was shortlisted for the RED Book Award 2019.
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Perfect for fans of The House with Chicken Legs, The Boy Who Flew and Wildspark.
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Launched with a high profile marketing and publicity campaign, as well as author events in schools, libraries and bookshops.
The Book of Secrets by Philip Caveney A brand new stand alone Middle Grade adventure from the author of Sebastien Darke, Philip Caveney. Boy rides across the desert on a ‘borrowed’ horse. His destination? The great city of Cherabim. He carries with him The Book of Secrets, which contains his late father’s brilliant inventions, one of which could change the world forever. A rollicking medieval romp where laughter and action abound in equal measure… and where danger lurks around every corner. WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK?
02/04/20 9781912979141 • £6.99 • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • Worldwide • 9-12 • 180 pages • Adventure stories
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Author of popular series Sebastian Darke, Philip Caveney, has an impressive portfolio of backlist titles, more recently including Inchtinn: Island of Shadows under Danny Weston.
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School visits scheduled post publication.
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Philip Caveney lives in Edinburgh and is available for events.
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“A swaggering tale of excitement and adventure that thrills from the very first sentence... Any child who has secretly longed to be a pirate on the high seas will love this book.” CRESSIDA COWELL
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Vampirates by Justin Somper Revamped new editions of the bestselling Vampirates series, starting with the first three adventures. Includes new exclusive content and illustrations! WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK?
Fantasy & magical realism • 9-12 • UK/BC Demons of the Ocean 05/03/20 • 9781912979110 • £7.99 • 312 pages • 198 x 129mm Tide of Terror 5/03/20 • 9781912979127 • £7.99 • 312 pages • 198 x 129mm
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First published in 2005, the Vampirates series became an instant bestseller.
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Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide, published in over thirty-four countries and translated into twenty- four languages.
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High-quality artwork including interior illustrations and a cutaway diagram of the pirate ships.
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Vampirates has been dramatised for the stage and a film is currently being discussed.
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Somper is one of the most respected children’s book publicists in the business, representing some of the biggest names.
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Large publicity campaign and nationwide tour planned on release in June 2020.
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A mash up of extremely popular themes for children’s/ YA – vampires and pirates.
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Large publicity tour planned for after release.
Blood Captain 5/03/20 • 9781912979134 • £7.99 • 312 pages • 198 x 129mm
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Impervious by A.J. Hartley Trina Warren didn’t think she was going to be a hero. She thought she was going to go to fourth period, hopefully avoiding any more hassle from the jocks about dropping plates at her waitressing job the night before. Then there was a bang, and an overturned chair, and everything was different. Now Trina finds herself in a fantasy world, pursued by a faceless, nameless monster that only she can stop. WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK?
16/07/2020 9781912979394 • £6.99 • 198 x 129 mm • Paperback • 14+ UK/BC • 208 pages • Fantasy and magical realism
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Includes a note from the author about his own experience with gun violence in the United States and the school shooting that prompted Impervious.
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A fantasy novel that ends in real grit and sacrifice, expertly crafted for a hard hitting plot twist.
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Perfect for fans of Marieke Nijkamp and Karen M. McManus.
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An important story that is being told during this political climate.
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A.J. Hartley is currently the Robinson Professor of Shakespeare studies at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte and is the international bestselling author of over twenty novels, including Cold Bath Street.
Gracie Fairshaw and the Mysterious Guest by Susan Brownrigg Gracie Fairshaw and her family have barely moved into The Majestic, a Blackpool boarding house, when her Ma mysteriously vanishes. Gracie teams up with her younger brother George, siblings Violet and Tom, and maid Phyllis. They must work out why one of the guests - a conman conjurer - has made Ma disappear … Can they get her safely home as the clock ticks down to the 1935 Illuminations Switch-on? WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK?
09/07/2020 9781912979349 • £6.99 • 9+ • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • Worldwide • 32 pages • Crime & mystery fiction
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A fun debut set in 1935 Blackpool.
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Perfect for fans of Katherine Woodfine and Robin Stevens.
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Susan Brownrigg is SCBWI 2016 Undiscovered Voices competition winner, and was awarded the SCBWI BI Margaret Carey Scholarship for fiction. She currently lives in the North West and works with thousands of children delivering school sessions and family activities as a museum learning & volunteer officer.
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Launched with a exciting seaside themed events and school author tour.
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Fall Out by C.G. Moore I am Cal Adams — what does that mean? Sixteen years old Black hair Blue eyes Short Gay. For Cal, coming out is explosive, but that is nothing compared to the fallout from his family, friends and foes. When events in Cal’s life reach critical, he is shaken to his core. Can he rely on his loved ones to help avoid meltdown? WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK?
18/06/2020 9781912979189 • £7.99 • 198 x 129 mm • Paperback • 14+ World English • 322 pages • LGTBQ/ relationships/ mental health
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A bold debut tackling issues to do with mental health, friendship, family, bullying and LGTBQ relationships.
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Perfect for fans of Simon James Green and Becky Albertalli.
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Proofs of Fall Out will be distributed at NYALitFest and C.G Moore will speak on a panel with Juno Dawson.
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C.G Moore is a freelance YA editor and marketer. He was born in Ireland and now lives in Manchester. He is available for events.
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Launched with a high profile marketing and publicity campaign, as well as a school author tour.
Shark Super Powers By Jillian Morris and Duncan Brake We all know about the Great White, but did you know about the shark that can glow in the dark? Or the one that can trump to loose buoyancy? Shark Super Powers is the perfect guide for any shark fanatic. WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK?
04/06/2020 9781912979165 • £9.99 • 260 x 210mm • Paperback • 9+ Worldwide • 32 pages • Non-fiction
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A fun interactive guide full of illustrations by Steve May, as well as impactful photographs.
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Sharks featured— Tiger, Great Hammerhead, Great White, Nurse, Bull, Greenland, Swell, Cookiecutter, Sand Tiger, Prickly Dogfish, Goblin, Sawfish, Shortfin Mako, Pelagic Thresher.
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The authors have an extensive background in marine biology and have worked for the BBC on shows like Blue Planet Live and Naomi’s Nightmare of Nature.
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Jillian, founder of Sharks 4 Kids, and Emmy nominated Duncan, live in Bimini where their passion for shark conservation takes them into schools and communities across the US.
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Unmasked: The Science of Superheroes by S. Anscombe, N. Danino, M. Dickinson, S. Robinson, C. Tennick, R. Walsh, and A. Wilcox Could your favourite superheroes really exist? Take a look at the secret science behind superheroes and the incredible real world breakthroughs that could bring them closer to reality than ever before. WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK?
27/02/2020 9781912979080 • £13.99 • 260 x 210mm • Paperback • 13+ • Worldwide • 128 pages • Non-fiction
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Written by seven diverse academics, this is a look into how superheroes (and their abilities) may be closer to real science than you think.
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Six chapters. Six fascinating areas of science, breaking down the abilities and characteristics of heroes such as Batman, Captain America, Ant-Man, Superman and many more!
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Each chapter contains fantastic full colour illustrations that capture the fun and action of a comic book.
Blast Off to the Moon! Euan Cook Cover Illustration From Imagination to Reality. Produced in association with BIS (British Interplanetary Society) and NASA. Follow the thrilling story of Neil, Michael and Buzz as they make their epic trip to the Moon. Fully illustrated throughout with facts, photos and diagrams from the NASA archive – this book is the perfect way to celebrate 50 years since the first Moon landing. WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK?
03/06/2019 9781912979028 • £9.99 • 260 x 210mm • Paperback • 8+ Worldwide • 40 pages • Non-fiction
• Based on the original NASA Press Kit (Apollo 11 Lunar Landing Mission) this is full of exclusive never before seen content from the BIS archives. • Including an introduction written by Helen Sharman, the first woman to visit the Mir Space Station! • An accessible book for children that will inspire and encourage a love of learning about science and space.
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Letters to Africa This is the only book on the market which contains real letters between school children in the UK and in Africa. There are also full colour photographs, short stories based on African legends, facts and content from bestselling authors Lauren St John, Mary Hoffman and Ifeoma Onyefulu. What do we think of when we think of Africa? We are bombarded with images about this beautiful country but rarely do we catch a glimpse of what the people who live in this vibrant continent really think and feel, especially children. WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK? • In its 5th print run. • Unique content from international bestselling authors Lauren St John, Mary Hoffman and Ifeoma Onyefulu. • Fits into the current educational market and is popular with both teachers and parents. • Original content gathered in the field working directly with communities in Zambia and Kenya.
07/2010 9780956528315 • £9.99 • 209 x 210mm • Paperback • 8+ Worldwide • 143 pages • Non-fiction
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Life beneath the Northern Lights For thousands of years people have gazed in wonder at the natural displays which light up the night sky, the aurora borealis. For many, it is a lifetime ambition to catch a glimpse of them. Containing full colour photographs, short stories based on the Sami people’s myths about the aurora and scientific facts, this book gives a complete overview of the Northern Lights. WHY CHOOSE THIS BOOK? • It sells 2500 copies per year in the UK. • Unique content from internationally renowned photographer of the aurora borealis, Chad Blakey. • Original content gathered in the Arctic working directly with the Sami community (last indigenous tribe in Europe). • A making of documentary available on YouTube (free).
05/2014 9780956528391 • £9.99 • 250 x 210mm • Paperback • 8+ Worldwide • 88 pages • Non-fiction
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