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The Last Death Poet

A propulsive and gripping LGBTQ+ coming-of-age novel set in Belfast with a paranormal twist, perfect for fans of Aiden Thomas and Caroline O’Donoghue

‘Heartfelt, tender and quietly beautiful.’ Simon James Green

‘A completely original, fiercely witty and genuinely chilling debut.’ Piers Torday

‘Propulsive and addictive.’ Margaret McDonald

‘I know about the visions. I have your camera. Call me. Please.’

When Michael is uprooted to Belfast, he isn’t just hoping for a fresh start. He’s determined to discover the truth about his dad’s mysterious absence. But from the moment he arrives, he’s plagued with visions of the city’s troubled past.

Michael begins settling into his new life and even meets a boy who helps erase the painful memories of his ex. But as the visions grow stronger and more intense, the only person he can really confide in is his new friend Meg.

As Meg delves into the supernatural source of the visions, Michael begins to question whether events of the past are linked to his dad’s disappearance.

Can he use his powers to find his dad before he’s gone forever?

‘Big-hearted, clear-eyed and deeply touching. You’ll fall in love with The Last Death Poet.’ Patrick Ness

A Girl’s Guide to Spying

An unputdownable historical mystery series from bestselling author Holly Webb.

‘A rollicking, fun read … Rich with historical texture that brings the past vividly to life, Holly once again proves why she’s a true superstar of children’s fiction.’ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

‘A gripping, believable 9+ historical mystery, full of courage, high stakes and quick wits.’ Guardian

Did you know that the Girl Guides worked undercover for MI5 during the First World War?

When Phyl is dragged along to the Girl Guides by her younger sister, Annie, the last thing she expects is the adventure of a lifetime. Then her Guide captain offers her a job as a messenger for MI5. Phyl is desperate to help the war effort and is thrilled to be working with spies.

But she can’t seem to do anything right in the eyes of the grumpy Major Warren. When he suddenly disappears, Phyl and Annie suspect that he may in fact be a double agent. The two sisters must solve the mystery of his whereabouts, before it’s too late. Luckily their friends from the Rose Patrol are ready to help…

Perfect for fans of Robin Steven’s Murder Most Unladylike series, Fleur Hitchcock and Katherine Woodfine.

Blue, Barry & Pancakes 6

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

After a series of wacky mishaps, Blue, Barry, and Pancakes find themselves inside a Roller Duck Ball stadium. Forced to compete in this nonsensical yet highly popular sport, the gang discovers a natural talent for the game. Soon enough, they find themselves hurtling towards athletic stardom! As endorsement deals and branded merchandise offers pile up, will our heroes be able to stay humble and hold onto their friendship? Or will the pressures of fame and success tear them apart?!

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

Friendship that embraces difference

Fun teamwork

Creative problem solving

Blue, Barry & Pancakes 3

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

Barry convinces Blue and Pancakes to enter an epic ice cream sundae-making contest. Blue and Pancakes just want to have fun, but Barry is in it to WIN IT. He is on the ultimate quest: to find the best chocolate ice cream the world has EVER SEEN!

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

Friendship that embraces difference

Fun teamwork

Creative problem solving

Better off Dead

An edge-of-your-seat supernatural YA thriller for fans of Don’t Let the Forest In and How To Survive a Horror Movie

‘YA chiller thriller at its best.’ Ravena Guron

‘A heart-pounding thriller with a rich atmospheric setting, unpredictable twists, and a heroine you can’t help but love.’ Anika Hussain

Just how many deaths does it take to close a holiday park?

All Lacy wants is to escape to Paris and be with her older sister. But she needs to make some money first, so she takes a summer job at a caravan park in North Wales.

When one of the guests is brutally murdered, rumours start to swirl about the park being haunted. There are sightings of a mysterious figure walking along the clifftops at night and Lacy can’t shake off the feeling that she’s being watched. Could there be some truth to the stories? And can she discover who – or what – the killer is before she becomes the next victim?

In Time with You

You’ve Reached Sam meets Before I Fall in this gripping speculative romance about one girl saving her first love’s life by falling for the last person she ever should – his best friend.

Can she get it right the second time(line) around?

Nieve Monroe is devastated after her boyfriend Carter dies saving her from drowning. Even worse, she blames herself for his death, and so does his best friend, Max.

Grief-ridden, Nieve escapes to her grandmother’s house. The next morning, Nieve wakes up and it’s the first day of college… the year before.

This time, she’ll do everything in her power to keep Carter safe, even if it means losing him in other ways. But as she tries to avoid Carter, she finds herself falling for the last person she ever should…

In Time With You is a heartbreaking story of first love, loss, and one chance to change everything.

Escape from the Castle of Illusions

Is this the end of the line for the Train of Dark Wonders?

Trouble is brewing at the Odditorium, where the gateway to the Land of Fairy Tales is about to open. For, as Bess knows only too well, fairy tales are nothing like the ones from the storybooks. Queen Cinderella wants her stolen magic slipper back and nothing will get in her way.

It soon becomes clear that Bess’s only choice is to travel to the Land of Fairy Tales and face Cinderella. With her friends by her side, she is determined to finish what her grandfather started by venturing to the queen’s legendary castle of illusions.

But as Bess and her friends fall victim to a series of sneaky tricks and enchantments, time is running out in their quest to find their happily ever after. And there’s a chance they may never escape unless they defeat the evil fairy-tale queen once and for all…

Girl in Pieces

The edition includes deleted scenes, a playlist and a personal note from the author. While stocks last.

Charlie Davis is in pieces. At seventeen, she’s already lost more than most people lose in a lifetime. But she’s learned how to forget it through cutting; the pain washes out the sorrow until there is nothing but calm. She doesn’t have to think about her father or what happened under the bridge. Her best friend, Ellis, who is gone forever. Or the mother who has nothing left to give her. Kicked out of a special treatment center when her insurance runs out, Charlie finds herself in the bright and wild landscape of Tucson, Arizona, where she begins the unthinkable: the long journey of putting herself back together.

Kathleen Glasgow latest novel, The Glass Girl, is out now!

‘Girl, Interrupted meets Speak.’ Refinery29

‘Glasgow’s poetic writing brings Charlie’s mind to life as she tries to find a path to recovery.’ Independent

To Steal a Throne

Her magic feeds on lies.
His magic could destroy her.

Mira Kyler runs the court of Virdei from the shadows. Ever since she helped her half-brother Luc cheat his way into the role of Virdei’s leader, she’s used her lie-powered magic to collect secrets from members of court, then used them as blackmail to keep her brother in power.

But when newcomer Kaidren Vale shows up and challenges Luc’s leadership, he threatens the stability Mira has worked so hard for. Kaidren also has magic-magic that can detect the precise nature of someone else’s power with a single touch. If Kaidren so much as brushes against her, everyone will discover that Mira is the one who’s been manipulating the court for years.

As Kaidren and Luc compete in three deadly challenges called The Trials, Mira realizes that no matter who wins, she’ll be stuck serving a mediocre man who doesn’t deserve to be in charge. She’s done hiding in the shadows. She wants power of her own.

To get it, she’ll have to betray both her own brother and Kaidren-but the fiercer the competition gets, the more Mira realizes that the one boy who could destroy everything is the one boy she might not be able to resist.

Heavenly Tyrant

THE WAIT IS OVER. ZETIAN IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE.

‘Pulse-pounding, thought-provoking, ambitious and outrageous, this huge YA sci-fi tale amply delivers on the promise of the first volume.’ Guardian, best new children’s and teens books

She is hated by both men and gods, and heaven and earth cannot allow her to exist.

After suffering devastating loss and making drastic decisions, Zetian finds herself on the seat of power in Huaxia, but she has also learned that her world is not as it seems. Revelations about an enemy who dangles one of her loved ones as a hostage force Zetian to share power with a dangerous man she cannot simply depose. Despite their mutual dislike and distrust, the two must work together to take down their common enemy and stoke a revolution against the systems of exploitation that plague their world.

However, power is not so easy to wield once seized, and a revolution is not so easy to control once unleashed. As Huaxia’s former elites strike back and the common people’s fervour for justice turns bloody and paranoid, can Zetian remain a fair and just ruler? Or will she be forced to rely on fear and violence and succumb to her darker instincts in her quest for vengeance and liberation?

THE EPIC SEQUEL TO IRON WIDOW.

Praise for the series:

‘This is the historical-inspired, futuristic sci-fi mash-up of my wildest dreams.’ Chloe Gong

‘Raging against the patriarchy in spectacular style.’ Observer, best books of the year

‘Think The Handmaid’s Tale meets Pacific Rim and buckle up.’ Shelley Parker-Chan

A New York Times bestseller, December 28, 2024

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