Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisJoin Stick Cat and his incomparable sidekick Edith on another dangerous, epic, and hilarious rescue mission in Tom Watson’s Stick Cat: Cats in the City!With over-the-top fun and humor, this scrumptious story features Tom Watson’s trademark laughs, adventure, and hilarious stick-figure drawings, perfect for fans of the Stick Dog, Big Nate, Timmy Failure, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid books.Stick Cat is going somewhere he’s never been before—his best friend Edith’s apartment. It’s got everything: donut crumbs in the sink, a fire escape, and a window with a great view of the big city.While admiring the view, Stick Cat sees trouble. Hazel, the bagel maker, is in serious danger in the building across the alley. Stick Cat will use his smarts—and Edith’s appetite—to devise a rescue plan. But can Hazel hang on long enough for this dynamic duo to save her?Even reluctant readers gobble up the Stick Cat and Stick Dog books!

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Book SynopsisLiam has always had trouble keeping his feet on the ground. Being 239,000 miles from earth doesn''t make it any easier.

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelA fun, lively retelling of the traditional tale of Puss and how he helps the miller's son when he's given a bag and a pair of boots. Find out how he changes Sam's fortunes in a series of clever, cunning tricks.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type: A traditional taleCurriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisWes Anderson''s Major Netflix adaptation of Roald Dahl''s The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel, Sir Ben Kingsley, Richard Ayoade, Rupert Friend and Asa Jennings set for release October 2023!In the Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, seven tales of the bizarre and unexpected are told by the grand master of the short story, Roald Dahl.Enter a brilliant, sinister and wholly unpredictable world. Here you will find the suggestion of other-worldly goings on in a dark story about a swan and a boy; the surprising tale of a wealthy young wastrel who suddenly develops a remarkable new ability; and meet the hitchhiker whose light-fingers save the day.''An unforgettable read, don''t miss it'' Sunday TimesRoald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, Trade ReviewThe absolute master of the twist in the tale * Observer *An unforgettable read, don't miss it * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisGiraffe is bored, as usual. Hed love a friend to share things with. So he writes a letter and sends it as far as possible across the other side of the horizon. There he finds a pen palPenguin. Giraffe knows nothing about penguins and his letters are full of questions. Where is a penguins neck? Can a penguin fly? Penguin answers as best he can. But no one expects what happens when the pen pals come face to face at last. Yours Sincerely, Giraffe is a funny tale of mistaken assumptions and friendship.Trade Review"This Japanese import will charm beginning readers who enjoy a bit of witty humor with their animal adventures. The pen-and-ink illustrations are simple yet have a Quentin Blake feel that rounds out the characters and their quirky behaviors." -- Starred Review, School Library Journal (US)"The combination of short narrative, dialogue, letters, and humorous pen-and-ink drawings is a winning one." -- Starred Review, Booklist (US)“This is a rare book: joyful, ingenuous, playfully earnest” -- starred review, Kirkus Reviews"The letters between the characters result in an absurdly funny get-together portrayed in humorous drawings." Outstanding International Book -- USBBY

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Book Synopsis From #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wild Robot comes a cheerful story about persistence and friendshipToday is the day the exuberant Lucy is going to make a new friend! But she finds it's harder than she had thought--she accidentally ruins the giraffe's breakfast and is much too big for the frogs' pond. Just when she's about to give up, an unexpected friend finds her, and loves her just the way she is. This heartwarming story offers a unique and humor-filled spin on the all-important themes of persistence and friendship.More picture books by Peter Brown:Children Make Terrible Pets Mr. Tiger Goes Wild The Curious Garden Fred Gets Dressed My Teacher Is a Monster (No, I Am Not!) The Flight of the Dodo Chowder The Fabulous Bouncing Chowder

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Book SynopsisCommitted to the deadly pursuit of the monster he created, Victor Frankenstein tells his chilling story. It all began with a desire to help mankind, but where will it end? Frankenstein leads us through vast mountainous landscapes and over frozen seas. Can he stop the fiend’s murderous course? Is he prepared to do what the monster demands? The reader will be shocked and surprised. Is the monster as evil as he seems? Is Victor Frankenstein responsible for the tortures he himself endures? What can Frankenstein’s terrible tale teach us today?

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Book SynopsisIt''s 1920s New York City. It''s flappers and Follies, jazz and gin. It''s after the war but before the depression. And for certain group of bright young things it''s the opportunity to party like never before. For Evie O''Neill, it''s escape. She''s never fit in in small town Ohio and when she causes yet another scandal, she''s shipped off to stay with an uncle in the big city. But far from being exile, this is exactly what she''s always wanted: the chance to show how thoroughly modern and incredibly daring she can be. But New York City isn''t about just jazz babies and follies girls. It has a darker side. Young women are being murdered across the city. And these aren''t crimes of passion. They''re gruesome. They''re planned. They bear a strange resemblance to an obscure group of tarot cards. And the New York City police can''t solve them alone.Evie wasn''t just escaping the stifling life of Ohio, she was running from the knowledge of what she could do. She

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Book SynopsisThe all-new House of Night Novellas will delve into the backgrounds of some of the Tulsa House of Night's most important - and mysterious - professors. Beginning with Dragon Lankford, DRAGON'S OATH tells the story of the House of Night's formidable fencing instructor and warrior, whose mercy for one beast in the past will come back to haunt him in the future.

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Book SynopsisEvery day at four o''clock in the morning, Findus likes to jump up and down on his bed. He wakes Pettson, who tells him to stop. Because cats really need their early morning exercise, Findus decides to find a house of his own where he can jump and bounce when he likes. But jumping on beds is one thing ? living without Pettson is quite another?The sixth story from Hawthorn Press in the popular Findus and Pettson series about a farmer and his talking cat. The series has sold over 6 million copies in 44 languages. Fun story for reading aloud to 3?7 year olds who love the detailed illustra-tions, and for 5?7 year olds to enjoy for themselves. Author Sven Nordqvist has won many awards for his work in children''s litera-ture, including the Elsa Beskow Prize and the Astrid Lindgren Prize.

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Book SynopsisPeter and Grandpa make a little electric loco from an old mobility scooter and bits of wood and metal from around the farm. With the aid of Grandpa's furnace, scrap iron is heated until it is white hot and liquid, then moulded into wheels. With a bit of wiring and paint, the engine is ready to go, but for how long? A "making" adventure with a twist for Peter and his Grandpa. Lots of technical information with 12 Watercolours by John Wardle. Age 6 to 12 years.Trade Review"My son Tom, aged 8 adores your books, as do we, - his parents. Tom is absolutely fascinated with steam trains and all things mechanical, so your books are just the ticket." Clare H.

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Book SynopsisBeatrice the ewe and Vanessa the goat are bored. They've chewed the same grass and had the same conversations their whole lives. But when Vanessa suggests a holiday, neither of them could ever anticipate the adventures - and dangers - that lie ahead of them...Trade Review"Quentin Blake's illustrations are, as you'd expect, perfect." * The Bookbag *"Another finely reproduced Yeoman and Blake creation." * The School Librarian *"A particular gem." * LoveReading4Kids *

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Book SynopsisSixty-two year old widow Annie Taylor runs a charm school, right by Niagara Falls. When this starts to fail, she resolves to find fame and fortune by being the first person ever to go over the thundering waters of Niagara Falls in a barrel. Readers of all ages will warm to this inspiring story of bravery, as they take the roller coaster ride of a lifetime over the falls.Trade Review"Astonishing" * The Sunday Times *"Van Allsburg adeptly turns an oddball historical footnote into an accessible adventure story . . . and Van Allsburg's trademark sepia-toned pencil drawings are, as always, superb." * New York Times *"Fascinating…artfully illustrated with intelligence and sophistication." * The School Librarian *"A fabulous story, narrated through vivid prose and juxtaposed with Allsburg's sepia art work, which is deeply evocative of early 20th-century America." -- Vanessa Lewis * The Bookseller *"An unusual, stunning and inspirational book." -- jake Hope * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisA gripping Australian adventure story from Bear Grylls, packed with real survival details and dangers at every turn!When Beck Granger follows a mysterious clue to the town of Broome in Northern Australia, it is just the beginning of an adventure that will force him into some of his toughest survival challenges yet!The search for clues takes Beck into the heart of the Outback, where he must battle raging storms, ravenous crocodiles, cunning villains and a secret that may link back to the death of his parents many years ago . . .

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Book SynopsisThe legends of King Arthur - the most revered hero of British Mythology - have been retold many times, but Roger Lancelyn Green's version has become a classic since its first publication in 1953. Using as his sources not only Malory's MORTE D'ARTHUR but other chronicles, poems and romances, he has made each adventure of Arthur's knights part of an overall pattern - the struggle of Arthur's kingdom, the realm of Logress, the model of chivalry and right, against the barbarism and evil that surrounded and at length engulfed it. So here are the stories of the sword in the stone, of the Green Knight, of the fatal love between Launcelot and Guinevere, of the quest for the Holy Grail, and of the final departing of Arthur to the Vale of Avalon. The illustrations are taken from an edition of MORTE D'ARTHUR published in 1893 with which Aubrey Beardsley first made a name for himself at the age of twenty.

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Book SynopsisThis book contains over forty of the best-loved fairy stories, retold by Flora Annie Steel, and beautifully illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Favourites such as Jack the Giant-killer, Jack and the Beanstalk, Dick Whittington, The Three Little Pigs and The Babes in the Wood are all here among many others, but stories from different traditions also make their appearance, including The Three Bears and Little Red Hiding Hood.

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Book SynopsisAnna Sewell’s Black Beauty was an immediate success on its publication in 1877, and has gone on to sell an estimated 50 million copies. Black Beauty is a horse with a fine black coat, a white foot and a silver star on his forehead. Seen through his eyes, the story tells of his idyllic upbringing and the hardship and cruelty he suffers subsequently, before finding security and happiness in a new home. Black Beauty is one of the most popular children’s books ever written.

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Book SynopsisHans Christian Andersen is the best-loved of all tellers of fairy tales. This collection of over forty of Andersen’s most popular stories includes The Mermaid, The Real Princess, The Red Shoes, The Little Match Girl, The Snow Queen, The Tinder Box, The Ugly Duckling and many more. It is delightfully illustrated in black-and white by those remarkable brothers, Charles, Thomas and William Heath Robinson

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Book SynopsisThere was once a cheeky little rabbit. You might know him already. When his mother told him, "Simon, tomorrow is your first day of school!" he replied,"I'm not going."Trade Review"Will tackle nerves head on as the little rabbit Simon (of bestselling Poo Bum fame) heads off for his first day." -- The Telegraph (UK)"Full of bright illustrations, large text … great for kids who are having a hard time adjusting to the idea of starting pre-school or school." -- CHILD Magazine (AU)"Bright colours and giant text make it a visual treat and Blake’s wobbly drawings could inspire little ones to copy her style … Simon is a brilliant character that deserves to reach a wide audience." -- Booktrust (UK)"Will tackle nerves head on as the little rabbit Simon (of bestselling Poo Bum fame) heads off for his first day." -- The Telegraph (UK)"Full of bright illustrations, large text … great for kids who are having a hard time adjusting to the idea of starting pre-school or school." -- CHILD Magazine (AU)"Bright colours and giant text make it a visual treat and Blake’s wobbly drawings could inspire little ones to copy her style … Simon is a brilliant character that deserves to reach a wide audience." -- Booktrust (UK)

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Book SynopsisGeorge and Harold are back in another icky adventure! When classboffin Melvin Sneedly goes too far with his latest amazing invention,the Bionic Booger Boy comes to sticky, snotty, bad-temperedlife...

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Book SynopsisErak's Ransom is the seventh thrilling book in John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series – over eight million sold worldwide.In the wake of Araluen's uneasy truce with the raiding Skandians comes word that the Skandian leader has been captured by a dangerous desert tribe.Trade ReviewBringing together many favourite characters for a grand adventure, this book delivers both excitement and quiet good times. * Booklist *As with the rest of the series it's fun, it has moments of peril and the characters are coming into their own, especially as our lead hero comes to a momentous moment in his own life * tattystreasurechest.blogspot.com *Flanagan has a gift of writing that is beguiling and which grips you from page one. Again I highly recommend these books for all ages * www.bfkbooks.com *

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Book SynopsisThe Emperor of Nihon-Ja is the tenth thrilling book in John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series – over eight million sold worldwide.When Horace travels to the exotic land of Nihon-Ja, it isn’t long before he finds himself pulled into a battle that is not his – but one he knows in his heart he must wage.

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Book SynopsisJacqueline Wilson (Author) Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold.As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame.Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings.Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at www.jacquelinewilson.co.ukNick Sharratt (Illustrator) Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children including Shark in the Park, You Choose and Pants. He has won numerous awardTrade ReviewTold in the zany, entirely convincing voice of Tracy Beaker herself . . . The strains of communal life with other children, rivalries and friendships and jokes, all spring to life, and Tracy's prose is decorated throughout with cheeky line drawings * The Sunday Times *An appealing mix of events and reactions that are both entertaining and moving. A book that lingers in the mind long after it is put down * Guardian *A sensitive and beautifully observed story . . . Our young readers appreciated both the humour and the pathos * Federation of Children's Book Groups, 1991 Pick of the Year *Tracy is lively and spirited, and her narrative funny and moving * The Bookseller *A breath of fresh air. It is entertaining yet tender but by no means sentimental when it confronts the need we all have for commitment in relationships, for trust, for love . . . A real bonus is that the book genuinely celebrates the act of writing - and not by preaching, I promise * The School Librarian *

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Book Synopsis''You look as if you''ve seen a ghost!''Jade is used to living in the shadow of her best friend, Vicky. Vicky''s sparkly, hilarious and full of life. And, she''s certainly not going to let a small thing like being dead stop her from living life to the full.But as Jade attempts to move on, Vicky is determined to make her presence felt.Vicky Angel is a heartwarming and hilarious read that explores grief, guilt and confidence. A moving story that young readers will adore.Readers will weep, identify and enjoy the book enormously - Sunday TimesTrade ReviewA complex and moving exploration of guilt and bereavement * Sunday Telegraph *Readers will weep, identify and enjoy the book enormously * Sunday Times *A terrific, involving read * Daily Telegraph *A great read * The Times *

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Book SynopsisJacqueline Wilson (Author) Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold.As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame.Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings.Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at www.jacquelinewilson.co.ukNick Sharratt (Illustrator) Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children including Shark in the Park, You Choose and Pants. He has won numerous awardTrade ReviewUndoubtedly her best yet - single mum, feisty daughter, jaunty style - but there is a darker thread running through it * Sunday Telegraph *A book that children will respond to and be empowered by . . . A powerfully portrayed, sometimes shocking but ultimately uplifting story, this is a book not to be missed * The Bookseller *Darker, shocking in its exposure of the vulnerability of streetwise kids who have to seem tough, luridly well-written yet curiously as sentimental as Dickens * Financial Times *More than lives up the expectations of the many readers eagerly waiting for her new book . . . disturbingly perceptive and provocative * Guardian *Wilson is doing something important and rare. Not content to stand still, she's widening and deepening the scope of her work while maintaining its central hold on her readers. She's so good, it's exhilarating * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisJohn Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice and Brotherband adventure series have sold more than eight million copies worldwide. His books are available in more than one hundred countries, are regularly on the New York Times bestseller lists, and have had multiple award shortlistings and wins in Australia and overseas. John, a former television and advertising writer, lives with his wife in a Sydney beachside suburb.Trade ReviewWill is just settling into his first post as a brand-new, just-commissioned Ranger when he is dispatched to deal with problems on the kingdom’s northern border. Though his keen senses and uncanny expertise with his knives and his bow are vital, Will’s success often hinges on his ability to assess the skills and intentions of those around him. The scenes involving Will, his mentor, Halt, and Halt’s mentor, Crowley, work beautifully to fill in background information, dramatize Will’s growing maturity, and entertain readers with clever dialogue. The Sorcerer of the North is a must-have volume for fans of the popular Ranger’s Apprentice series. * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisThirteen-year-old Ben Tracey is looking forward to spending the summer in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where his father has been hired to examine the valuable mineral Coltan that's being mined there. They soon realise that the people living in the village near the mine are frightened and it doesn't take long for Ben and his father to discover why: behind the door of every hut there is at least one person dying or seriously ill, and no one seems to be doing anything to help.As Ben's father falls ill, it's up to Ben and his new friend from the village, Halima, to try and tell the government what's going on so the village can be isolated before the sickness spreads further. Will they be able to prevent disaster?Trade ReviewUtterly convincing * The Times *Fast-paced aciton thriller that hits all the right spots * The Bookseller *Ryan excels with description * writeaway.org.uk *

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Book SynopsisA would-be queen. A handsome king. A perfect match . . . or is it?When King Jameson declares his love for Lady Hollis Brite, Hollis is thrilled. After all, she''s grown up at Keresken Castle, vying for the king''s attention alongside other daughters of the nobility. Capturing his heart is a dream come true.But Hollis soon realizes that falling in love with a king and becoming queen may not be the happily ever after she thought it would be. And when she meets a commoner with the mysterious power to see right into her heart, she finds that the future she really wants is one that she never thought to imagine.From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series comes The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance.Trade Review Praise for The Selection: “Charming, captivating, and filled with just the right amount of swoon!” Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy

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Book SynopsisVeronica Roth's breathtaking fantasy captures an unusual friendship, an epic love story, and a galaxy-sweeping adventure. CYRA and AKOS grew up in enemy countries on a vibrant yet divided planet. Cyra's ability to transfer extraordinary pain with a simple touch makes her a dangerous weapon for her tyrannical brother. When Akos is kidnapped and forced to serve Cyra, it's clear that their hatred is mutual. But as Akos fights for his survival, he recognises that Cyra is also fighting for hers, and that her true gift resilience might be what saves them both.Their world is on the brink of political chaos, and Akos and Cyra must decide if they will fight for what's right, even if it means betrayal of their families and countries.When the time comes, will they choose loyalty or love?An exclusive extra story for DIVERGENT fans WE CAN BE MENDED, A Divergent Story will be included in this paperback. Veronica Roth tells the story of Four 5 years after the events of ALLEGIANT.

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Book SynopsisSt Trinians and Lauren St John collide in this hilarious and thrilling bestselling adventure from Natasha Farrant!When Alice Mistlethwaite is shipped off to boarding school in Scotland it's nothing like she imagines. Run by the mysterious Major, there are no punishments and the students are more likely to be taught about body painting or extreme survival than maths or English!Then Alice's dad goes missing and she must run away to find him. Can she persuade her new friends to help?So begins an epic quest across wild Scottish highlands and islands, where friendships will be made and broken, lies will be untangled and the children will face danger and excitement at every turn . . .Both hilarious and heartfelt, this is the classic adventure story brought bang up to date, and told in Natasha''s inimitable voice.''Thrilling adventure.'' The Times''This wise and touching novel has ori

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Book SynopsisOne of a series of top-quality fiction for schools, this is Wells's classic science-fiction tale in which Martians descend on the Home Counties.

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Book SynopsisThis edition of the Sherlock Holmes short stories is one of a series consisting of unabridged versions of 19th-century classics, with introductions, glossaries, and activities for individuals, pairs and groups.Table of ContentsArthur Conan Doyle's Life Introduction The Red-Headed League The Man with the Twisted Lip The Speckled Band Silver Blaze The Cardboard Box The Final Problem The Empty House The Bruce-Partington Plans Shoscombe Old Place His Last Bow

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Book SynopsisOne of a series of fiction titles for schools. In Orwell's classic story the animals, led by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, drive out Farmer Jones and set up an Animals' Republic in which all are to be free and equal. But the saviours turn out to be just as greedy, vain and oppressive.

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Book SynopsisOne of a series which offers classic and contemporary fiction for schools to suit a range of ages and tastes this book contains adaptations of "Macbeth", "Romeo and Juliet", "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "Twelfth Night", "The Merchant of Venice" and "The Tempest".Table of ContentsMacbethRomeo and JulietA Midsummer Night's DreamTwelfth NightThe Merchant of Venice The Tempest

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Book SynopsisJeff Smith''s New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning BONE books are one of the most popular graphic novel series of all time. Read the first book in this thrilling adventure!After being run out of Boneville, the three Bone cousins -- Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone -- are separated and lost in a vast, uncharted desert. One by one, they find their way into a deep, forested valley filled with wonderful and terrifying creatures.Eventually, the cousins are reunited at a farmstead run by tough Gran''ma Ben and her spirited granddaughter, Thorn. But little do the Bones know, there are dark forces conspiring against them and their adventures are only just beginning!

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Book SynopsisThe first Phoebe and Her Unicorn graphic novel! Phoebe and Marigold decide to investigate a powerful storm that is wreaking havoc with the electricity in their town. The adults think it’s just winter weather, but Phoebe and Marigold soon discover that all is not what it seems to be, and that the storm may have a magical cause. To solve the case, they team up with Max, who is desperate for the electricity to return so he can play video games, and frenemy Dakota, who is aided by her goblin minions. Together, they must get to the bottom of the mystery and save the town from the magic storm.Trade Review"...Weathering this storm should leave readers on cloud nine." (Kirkus Reviews)

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Book SynopsisThis boxed set is the ultimate gift for Magic Tree House fans and readers just beginning chapter books. The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time includes updated covers and an easy-to-use numbering system!When Jack and Annie discover a mysterious tree house filled with books, they never dream that it will take them on exciting adventures around the world and throughout history! The story begins with Dinosaurs Before Dark, when Jack and Annie are whisked back to the prehistoric past. With a total of twenty-eight adventures, kids will never get tired of traveling the world and completing missions with their new friends Jack and Annie.   Books in this set include: -Dinosaurs Before Dark (#1)-The Knight at Dawn (#2)-Mummies in the Morning (#3)-Pirates Past Noon (#4)-Night of the Ninjas (#5)-Afternoon on the Amazon (#6)-Sunset of the Sabertooth (#7)-

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Book Synopsis''I can never leave you in peace. You and I are bound. We will be each other''s salvation, or each other''s doom.'' He took a step closer and I mirrored his movement by taking a step back. ''Which shall it be? Salvation or doom?'' Zoey Redbird, now High Priestess of the shattered House of Night, is doing her best to hold everything together while dealing with her beloved, injured grandmother, her moody boyfriend, her secretive best friend, and the aftermath of the victory over her former mentor and a terrible, beautiful dark angel. But Neferet and Kalona have only been banished, not defeated, and everyone knows they''re heading straight for the Vampyre High Council, where Zoey must follow. Zoey might be a High Priestess, but she''s still just a teenager. And she''s the only hope the world has. - Not suitable for younger readers -

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Book SynopsisA gripping YA thriller by New York Times number one bestseller Kelley ArmstrongTrade ReviewThrills and mystery from a pro. -- KIRKUS REVIEWSFans of Laura Ruby's Bone Gap and April Henry's Girl, Stolen will be drawn to...Armstrong's sinister tale. -- SLJEnough twists to keep any suspense fan happy, but it's the deeper theme of trying to disentangle oneself from the place society says you belong that resonates strongest. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLYReaders will be drawn in by Armstrong's expert pacing and meticulously constructed mystery. As the Bishop boys and Winter finally piece together the truth, the plot races towards a gripping climax. Fans of April Henry will relish this thriller * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisIn Stoneygate there was a wilderness, an empty space where the coal pit had once been. There, Kit met Askew, with his wild dog Jax. Askew, who ran the game called Death ... A superb book, winner of the Smarties Prize and the Michael L Printz Award.Trade ReviewMagic of a very different kind -- Erica Wagner * The Times *An enthralling, multi-layered and complex story with a tension that builds and grips the reader. A wonder ful read. * The Bookseller *A writer of subtle, page-turning and daring exactness. * The Times Educational Supplement *Extremely good. Written with an acute sense of place plus a touch of the supernatural. * The Independent *Sensitive and absorbing. * The Observer *Has the same mesmerising quality of writing and a hauntingly intense plot. * The Sunday Times *The book treats all the great universal themes of literature - love, loss, redemption, mortality - with elegant, tender simplicity, and it is bound to touch any reader of whatever age. -- Raymond Seitz * The Daily Telegraph *Very touching. * The Daily Telegraph *An essential read from an original voice. * The Daily Telegraph *A haunting read for thoughtful readers. * The Daily Telegraph *A moving rites-of-passage novel. * The Guardian Weekly *This superb piece of lyrically-written literary fiction captivates teenagers and their parents alike. * The Guardian *Almond's magic is subtle, breath-taking, redemptive. * The Times *Gripping, convincing and effortlessly well-written * The Observer Review *Dark and gripping. * The Times *Almond's masterpiece: Kit's Wilderness is one of those rare works that changes how we see the world * The Guardian *Could a children's book win the Booker? The best writing is the kind that defies categories, and Almond's Kit's Wilderness makes the grade. * The Times *You can feel the chill from the ghosts that haunt its pages. An essential read from an original voice in children's books. * The Daily Telegraph *David Almond is a writer of subtle, page-turning and daring exactness, and he applies the same potent poetic and emphatic skills in his equally moving new novel. * Times Educational Supplement *A children's book of stunning freshness and individuality. * Literary Review *Deeper and more unsettling than Almond's breakthrough book. * Books For Keeps *Dark and gripping. * The Times *

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Book SynopsisA fantastic new series from the bestselling author of Night World.

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