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The Last Dragon on Mars

HE WASN’T MEANT TO BE THE HERO. BUT HE WAS CHOSEN BY THE DRAGON.

‘A fantastic new take on dragons – readers are in for a thrilling ride!’ A.F Steadman, author of the Skandar series

For Lunar and his crew of fellow orphans, every day on Mars is a fight for survival. They scavenge for scraps in a wasteland ravaged by wars and storms, hoping they’ll have enough to eat.

Like most kids, Lunar knows the legends about dragons. How there’s one for every planet, every moon and every star. But no dragon is coming to rescue them.

Until one day, a scavenging mission goes dangerously wrong, forcing Lunar to hide underground. There, he finds the only hope left for a dying planet: the last dragon. And when the dragon won’t let him go, it becomes alarmingly clear: LUNAR JONES HAS BEEN CHOSEN TO SAVE MARS.

The Glass Girl

‘Nothing short of a modern masterpiece.’ Amber Smith, bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be

‘A must-read.’ Laura Nowlin, bestselling author of If He Had Been with Me

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The story of a teenage girl on the brink, and the bumpy road back to recovery.

Bella is at breaking point. Everyone in her life needs something from her, and there’s only one thing that dulls the pain.

Alcohol smooths the sharp edges and makes things so much easier. When Bella drinks, she doesn’t feel heartbroken over her ex. Or caught in the middle of her parents’ divorce. Or overcome with grief for her grandmother.

But one night changes everything. When she awakes in hospital with no memory of what happened, it’s time to face reality. And for Bella, that means rehab and the bumpy road to recovery.

‘Stunning in every sense of the word.’ Josh Silver, author of HappyHead

‘Raw, powerful – and utterly brilliant.’ Ravena Guron, author of This Book Kills

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Blue, Barry & Pancakes 5

Meet the funniest trio in town! Despite their differences, they ALWAYS have each other’s backs…

Blue prepares to read a poem to an audience of friends from around the neighbourhood. But just before he takes the stage, he’s frozen with stage fright. The gang decides to travel back in time to borrow a good luck charm from one of Blue’s poet ancestors in the hopes that holding it will make Blue brave. But once Blue gets one charm, he realizes he needs one more. And then another one. And then another one…will Blue ever feel bold enough to take the stage, or will these three friends be looping back in time forever?!

The Blue, Barry & Pancakes series is loved by early readers and includes themes like:

- Friendship that embraces difference

- Fun teamwork

- Creative problem solving

The Thirteenth Child

From the author of House of Salt and Sorrows comes the deliciously dark, enemies to lovers fairy tale retelling readers have been waiting for!

‘A candle-lit journey of love, sacrifice and becoming.’ Kiyash Monsef, bestselling author of Once There Was

When death calls, she must answer.

Hazel has always known she was different from her siblings. A thirteenth child, she was promised at birth to Merrick, the god of death.

Under his care, Hazel learns the art – and magic – of healing. Word of her extraordinary gift spreads throughout the kingdom. But all gifts come with a price. When Death claims a soul for himself, it is Hazel who must end their suffering… permanently.

Soon, destiny brings her to the royal court where she meets Leopold, an infuriatingly alluring prince with a disdain for everything and everyone. Here, Hazel faces her biggest dilemma yet: to carry out her duties or follow the urges of her own heart. Can she go against the will of Death himself to save someone who is marked to die?

Readers have been enchanted by The Thirteenth Child:

‘I would give this 13 stars if I could. Put this on your best of 2024 lists now’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘You know when you start a book and you realise that this story will be with you for the rest of your life?’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I just finished reading this and I don’t know what to do with myself’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A story of gods, love, choosing between what is destined and what is right. I fell in love with every page of this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The ending shredded my heart…beautiful’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘*chef’s kiss*. a BIG twist that I did not see coming at all’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Darkly gothic and deliciously unsettling, this fantasy is one to stay cosy with and get lost in’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘SO SO SAD BUT SO SO GOOD. ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wild Planet

A fascinating picture book biography of broadcaster and biologist, Sir David Attenborough

‘A beautiful book with a timely message accessible for all ages.’ Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series

As a boy, David loved exploring the wild places near his home. When he was older, he travelled the world to film animals in their natural habitats. His adventures brought the wonders of the world into our homes. But David also noticed that our planet was changing.

What could David do to help? What could we all do?

This is the inspiring story of Sir David Attenborough. It’s also the story of our planet and an urgent call for us to do our part to protect our planet and the creatures who call Earth home.

‘Nothing short of stunning.’ Sherri Duskey Rinker, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Steam Train, Dream Train

Warrior of Legend

The heart pounding conclusion to bestselling author Kendare Blake’s epic fantasy duology about love, honour and sacrifice. Perfect for fans of Alexandra Bracken and Stephanie Garber.

REED IS NOW OFFICIALLY A MEMBER OF THE IMMORTAL ORDER OF THE ARISTENE.

And she’s not just any Aristene, but a Glorious Death. Reed guides only those heroes whose price for victory on the battlefield is their lives. It is a heavy burden, but she throws herself into the role in the hope of forgetting the prince she loved and betrayed.

When fellow Aristene Lyonene is summoned to guide a princess to a glorious marriage, Reed sees an opportunity for a simpler mission and they secretly arrange for Reed to go in her place. But she arrives to find that Prince Hestion is one of the suitors. Now, Reed faces the ultimate battle: can she carry out her duties or will she yield to the desires of her heart?

Praise for Champion of Fate:

‘One of the best fantasy authors writing today’ Erin A. Craig, author of The Thirteenth Child

‘A breathtaking new fantasy that’s going to sweep you away and leave you wanting more’ Katharine Corr, co-author of Daughter of Darkness

‘A gripping tale full of heart-racing battles, sisterly love and found family’ Ann Sei Lin, author of the Rebel Skies trilogy

The Last Bloodcarver

Nhika is a bloodcarver. She has the power to alter human biology – to heal or to harm with just a touch.

‘You’ll gasp, you’ll scream, you’ll cry, and you’ll be begging for the next book.‘ Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights

In Theumas, Nhika is seen as a monster who kills for pleasure, and her gift is highly prized in the city’s criminal underworld. When Nhika is finally captured, she is sold to the highest bidder – an aristocratic girl dressed in white. But her mysterious buyer is not looking for an assassin. She needs Nhika to heal the only witness to her father’s murder.

Nhika vows to hunt down the killer and all signs point to Ven Kochin, an alluring yet entitled physician’s aide. Despite Kochin’s relentless attempts to push her away, Nikha can’t help feeling drawn into his opulent world. But she soon finds herself in a fight for her life – and for the future of her own kind.

Champion of Fate

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake comes a new epic duology following a young woman’s training to shepherd a princely hero to victory. Perfect for fans of Alexandra Bracken and Stephanie Garber.

TO BE AN ARISTENE IS TO GIVE UP YOUR MORTAL LIFE AND TO BE GRANTED A NEW ONE.

‘I would follow Kendare Blake into any world she creates.’ Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of The Isles of the Gods

The Aristene is a mythical order of female warriors. While heroes are the ones immortalized in legends, it’s the Aristene who guide their paths to victory. They are the Heromakers.

Reed – an orphan raised by the order – has always dreamed of taking her place beside her sisters-in-arms. To do that, she must help her first hero achieve glory on the battlefield.

Nothing is going to stop Reed. Until, that is, she is assigned the fiery and infuriating Prince Hestion. As their alliance turns into something more, she starts to question the true cost of becoming an Aristene. With battle looming, Reed must make an impossible choice – her hero or her order.

Readers are loving Champion of Fate:

‘PHENOMENAL THE CHARACTERS the story plot THE PACE’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The fantasy novel for all the horse girls. And I mean that in the most positive of ways’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘BEAUTIFUL!! I absolutely loved this even though it hurt my heart so much’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The characters are spot on, the story is creative, and the world-building is beautiful’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘if you’re just looking for an epic fantasy read with found family, slow burn forbidden romance, battles, and amazing characters – check this one out!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I devoured this book and was loathe to put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘One of the best YA books I have read in a long, LONG, time!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This has gorgeous found families and diverse female powerful characters!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An Echo in the City

A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST YA BOOK OF 2023

WINNER OF THE FREEMAN AWARD 2023

‘Read this; you’ll walk away changed.’ Grace D. Li

Falling in love was never part of the plan.

SUMMER, 2019

When Phoenix attends a protest rally with her older brother, it ignites a fire in her she didn’t know she had. The island city she loves is disappearing and she’s determined to capture the moment with her camera.

Kai is training to be a policeman and thinks the protesters are spoilt and privileged. He hopes to earn recognition at the Academy by going undercover and infiltrating their network.

Phoenix and Kai accidentally swap phones at a student protest encounter. Sparks fly, drawing them together even as they stand on different sides of the struggle. But when love is built on a lie, what chance does it have to survive?

‘I could not put it down and haven’t stopped thinking about it since I finished. A must read.‘ Susan Lee, author of Seoulmates

‘An honest and searing portrait of the Hong Kong protests.’ Axie Oh, author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

‘A richly detailed and humane teen romance.’ Suzi Feay

The Way I Am Now

The highly anticipated sequel to the internationally bestselling TikTok sensation The Way I Used To Be

‘An absolute stunner of a sequel.‘ Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here

Eden used to believe the only person who could save her was Josh. He was everything that was good in her world – an open heart, a tender touch, a kind smile – but he couldn’t be her saviour. Eden had to do that for herself.

Back in high school, they never had a fair shot at a healthy relationship. Eden carried the burden of a devastating assault, while Josh struggled with the demons of his alcoholic father. Now that Eden has faced up to her attacker and is starting college, they might finally be in the right place at the right time…

But can their love withstand the chaos of college life and the crushing realities of a trial that will determine whether Eden gets the justice she deserves?

‘I could not put it down – a moving and powerful portrayal of trauma, love, and hope.’ Alyssa Sheinmel, New York Times bestselling author of A Danger to Herself and Others

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