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I Kick and I Fly

AN UNFORGETTABLE STORY BASED ON REAL EVENTS ABOUT FINDING THE COURAGE TO CREATE YOUR OWN DESTINY.

In the outskirts of Bihar’s Red Light District, fourteen-year-old Heera is living on borrowed time. Her father plans to sell her into the sex trade to pay off the family’s debts. But after watching her cousin suffer this fate, Heera is determined to find a way out. A chance encounter introduces her to the power of kung fu. Through martial arts, Heera learns to harness her own strength to protect herself and those around her. When her best friend goes missing, Heera suspects the worst. So she embarks on a daring rescue mission – one that will take her straight into the path of danger and halfway across the world.

The Hunt for the Cursed Unicorn

All aboard for The Train of Dark Wonders! The second book in the magical must-read middle-grade series.

Bess can’t wait to see her friends from the Train of Dark Wonders and head off on another adventure together. But she has her duties as owner of the Odditorium to think about. Most importantly, the gateway to other worlds needs a new animal guard and it’s her job to find one.

When the train stops by on route to The Land of Cursed Creatures, Bess hops on board. Here, she encounters zombie ducks, haunted lobsters and poisonous swans. She also hears tales of the most mysterious and secretive creature of all – the cursed unicorn.

As creatures begin to go missing, Bess and the gang set out on a daring rescue mission, venturing deep into a land of living nightmares…

Rani Reports on the Copycat Crook

Rani and Nani are back and ready for action in the second book in the Rani Reports series. Perfect for fans of Anisha Accidental Detective and Planet Omar.

Rani Reports on the Missing Millions was a Best Children’s Book of the Year in The Times.

I’m Rani Ramgoolam – award-winning reporter. And guess what? There’s a film crew in town! A Baldini detective movie is being shot right here in Camberford!

But strange accidents are happening on the shoot that mirror the cunning crimes in the Baldini books. My news nose is twitching so it’s time to open up my notebook. Can Nani and I track down the Copycat Crook before someone ends up in real danger?

Praise for Rani Reports on the Missing Millions:

‘With amusing characters and an unpredictable, entertaining plot that keeps you guessing till the end, this is the perfect middle-grade adventure.’ The Times

‘News flash! Rani Reports is a total delight! Full of intrigue, humour and heart.’ Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher trilogy

The Extraordinary Adventures of Alice Tonks Book 2

When Alice Tonks is attacked by a wolf during her half-term break, she begins to worry she is losing her Switching powers. Her concerns only grow when on her return to school she encounters increasing numbers of angry and aggressive animals, including some old friends. Why has she suddenly lost her touch? And is the origami wolf she discovers in her backpack a warning or a threat?

When new headmistress Dr Jessops announces the return of Pebblewood School’s annual Fire Night celebration, the students eagerly anticipate the festivities. Alice is crowned Fire Queen but to her horror, the Queen’s Orb – a priceless and magical Switcher heirloom – is stolen. When her best friend Tim is accused of being the thief, Alice must rally her friends – both animal and human – to unveil the true thief and recover the Queen’s Orb before it falls into the hands of Alice’s old foe, Madam Vainwright.

The Train of Dark Wonders

The magical must-read middle-grade novel from the bestselling author of THE POLAR BEAR EXPLORERS’ CLUB and FROZEN CHARLOTTE.

Bess has always loved her grandfather’s collection of curiosities. So she’s delighted when she’s handed the keys to his Odditorium. But unless she finds a way to draw in the crowds, she’ll have to close its doors for good.

When a mysterious train pulls into town, bound for The Land of Halloween Sweets, Bess hatches a plan and sneaks onboard. She is soon discovered by Beau the puppeteer, Louie the violinist and Maria the fire witch. Eager to join their adventure, Bess sets out to search for the rarest sweet of all – the ghostly gobstopper.

But the land is ruled by the fearsome Candymaker. And beneath the sugary surface, things are more dangerous than they first appear…

The Isles of the Gods

Magic, romance and slumbering gods clash in this riveting romantasy about a seafaring girl and a playboy prince who band together in a perilous journey. From the New York Times bestselling author of the Aurora Cycle and the Illuminae Files.

‘Deserves to be a classic.’ Marie Lu, author of the Legend series

Selly has salt water in her veins. So when her father leaves her high and dry in the port of Kirkpool, she has no intention of riding out the winter at home while he sails to adventure in the north seas. But any plans to follow him are dashed when a handsome stranger with tell-tale magician’s marks on his arms commandeers her ship under cover of darkness: He is Prince Leander of Alinor, and he needs to cross the Crescent Sea without detection so he can complete a ritual on the sacred Isles of the Gods.

Selly has no desire to escort a spoiled prince anywhere, and no time for his entitled demands or his good looks. But what starts as a leisure cruise will lead to acts of treason and sheer terror on the high seas, bringing two countries to the brink of war, two strangers closer than they ever thought possible and two dangerous gods stirring from centuries of slumber…

Readers have been swept away by The Isles of the Gods:

‘I cried 5 times reading this, and I really never cry in books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘full of adventure, magic, high stakes, banter and romance… a must read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Pirate vibes, enemies to lovers, fierce women and adventure aplenty – this had it all’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘If you want a pampered but irresistible prince, and a sailor with much angst, all mixed together with high romantic tension and draaamaaa – this is so the book for you’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘delivered everything I love about the genre and even more…omg pick this up rnrnrnrnrnn’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and the romance ugh �� it’s PRECIOUS’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I cannot stop gushing about this damn book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This story is enchanting and beautiful from start to finish and I could not put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rani Reports

Schoolgirl reporter Rani Ramgoolam and her badly behaved grandmother set out to solve a mystery in this first book in a fun, illustrated new series for fans of Anisha Accidental Detective and Planet Omar

A Times Children’s Book of the Year

‘With amusing characters and an unpredictable, entertaining plot that keeps you guessing till the end, this is the perfect middle-grade adventure.’ The Times

‘News flash! Rani Reports is a total delight! Full of intrigue, humour and heart’ – Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher trilogy

I’m Rani Ramgoolam – roving reporter. And I think I’ve found the perfect story for the junior journalism competition run by the local paper. An eccentric millionaire has created a treasure hunt with a reward for the first person who figures out the clues.

Luckily, my mischievous Nani is visiting from Mauritius. She’s promised to help me work out what a priceless painting, a minotaur and a glass eye have in common.

“Murder, murder! Call the cops!” Oh, and that’s Cookie, my parrot. I’m not sure he’ll be much use.

But the race is on and I’ll need all the help I can get. Especially when some people are resorting to sneaky tricks to get their hands on the prize…

HappyHead

Squid Game meets They Both Die at the End in the first in a thrilling new YA series.

Nominated for the 2024 Carnegie Medal for writing

An Amazon best YA Book of the Year 2023

Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2024

We are in an epidemic. An epidemic of unhappiness.

Friends, here is the good news: HappyHead has the answer.

When Seb is offered a place on a radical retreat designed to solve the national crisis of teenage unhappiness, he is determined to change how people see him and make his parents proud. But as he finds himself drawn to the enigmatic Finn, Seb starts to question the true nature of the challenges they must undergo. The deeper into the programme the boys get, the more disturbing the assessments become, until it’s clear there may be no escape…

‘Like Hunger Games but better.’ Sue Wallman, author of Lying About Last Summer

‘A truly thought-provoking thriller, channelling the menace of dystopian favourites such as Maze Runner and The Hunger Games.’ Observer

The Secret Jungle Hideaway

“Guaranteed free of unicorns and princesses, it’s fun, empowering fiction for 5-8 year olds.” David Nicholls, author of One Day

“Every young girl should read this series!” Amanda Holden

Join Katy, Cassie, Zia and their new friend Luca on an amazing adventure as they work together to save the planet…

Katy has adopted a Sumatran tiger – the most endangered tiger in the world- and she’d love to go on an adventure to meet her. While on a playdate, Luca’s garden magically transforms into the Sumatran jungle. But no matter how hard they all look, there’s no sign of the tiger anywhere. As they navigate river rapids and have a close encounter with a venomous snake, Luca and the girls discover the threats to endangered species. Can the four friends and Thunder help find the last female Sumatran tiger?

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

SOON TO BE A NETFLIX FILM DIRECTED BY AMERICA FERRERA
Instant New York Times Bestseller

‘I fell in love with Erika L. Sánchez’ stunning novel… The depth, wit and searing intelligence of her writing, and her young Latina heroine, struck me to my core.’ America Ferrera

‘This gripping debut about a Mexican-American misfit is alive and crackling.’ New York Times

‘A perfect book about imperfection.’ Juan Felipe Herrera

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian meets Jane the Virgin in this poignant but laugh-out-loud funny contemporary YA about losing a sister and finding yourself.

When her sister Olga dies in a tragic accident, Julia is left to pick up the pieces of her family. She is also expected to fill the shoes of her sister. But Julia has never been the perfect Mexican daughter.

As Julia struggles to find her place in the world, she discovers Olga was not as perfect as everyone thought. Who was her sister really? And how can Julia even attempt to live up to an impossible ideal?

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