Readers love the world of Farrowfell:
'Very exciting. I love the edible magic.'
'I absolutely adored it.'
'Highly recommended.'
'A very entertaining, well plotted and fast paced story.'
'The idea of edible magic was original and inspired.'
'Hugely imaginative.'
Welcome to a fantasy world where edible magic is the hottest commodity, traded between those who can pay or - in the case of Jude Ripon, the youngest thief in Farrowfell - those who can steal it!
An epic debut series from a FAB Prize winner and British Book Award shortlistee. The Beast of Farrowfell is coming in May 2024!
Twelve-year-old Jude Ripon has never been taken seriously by her family of magic-stealing masterminds. To them, she's just the youngest, only good for keeping watch while they carry out daring heists.
Desperate to prove her worth, Jude decides to steal valuable magic from the fanciest house in town . . .
But Jude's stolen prize was protected by a curse which threatens to wreak havoc on the family business.
While attempting to untangle the mess she's made (and wondering why anyone would want to curse an honest thief trying to earn a living), Jude discovers just how far her family will go to stay at the top of the criminal world.
Suddenly, her quest to become a true Ripon isn't straightforward any more . . .
Step into a Once Upon a Time where anything is possible . . . Radiya Hafiza's enchanting and funny debut weaves together three stories, spinning the classic fairytale to show that anyone can be a hero.
'Rumaysa, Rumaysa, let down your hijab!'
For as long as she can remember Rumaysa has been locked away in her tower, forced to spin straw into gold for the evil Witch, unable to leave. Until one day, after dropping a hijab out of her small tower-window, Rumaysa realizes how she might be able to escape . . .
Join Rumaysa as she adventures through enchanted forests and into dragon's lairs, discovers her own incredible magical powers and teams up with Cinderayla and Sleeping Sara!
Rumaysa: A Fairytale is a magically fresh, empowering and funny debut, which retells three classic fairytales – Rapunzel, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty.
This summer, 12-year-old Alex is taking over his dad's
postal delivery job. What could go wrong?
In order to get his family back together, Alex comes up with a
brilliant plan: if Dad finally writes the novel
he's always talked about, he'll be happier again and his parents
will fall back in love.
Dad just needs to get away from work for a while to do it.
Alex tricks his dad into thinking he's been selected for a creative
sabbatical, and starts to do the postal deliveries himself.
But it's harder than Alex had ever realized, and
there are the bullies who throw his letters in the canal, an overly
suspicious boss, and a lot of angry dogs to avoid.
He finds unexpected help in Willow, a girl on
the canal who offers to share the work ... but has a dark
secret that might derail everything.
As Alex's ruse starts to fall apart, he needs his dad more than
ever. Meanwhile, his dad comes to understand that the thing he
needs most isn't publishing a novel ... it's Alex.
From the Carnegie nominated author of The Soup Movement
Perfect for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyle and Ben Bailey Smith
Based on Ben's own experience working as a postal carrier!
PRAISE FOR BEN'S PREVIOUS BOOK, MY DAD IS DEFINITELY
NOT A CRIME LORD
""In a novel filled with heart and humour, told in the first
person, Damian discovers what it means to be a hero. There is a
depth to the story which explores themes of masculinity, family
and self-awareness with a light touch."" - Just Imagine
Gruff and his new friend Matylda live on a small island off the Welsh coast, where legends are beginning to stir. Islanders find themselves irresistibly drawn to the Sleeping Stones, a line of rocks like stepping stones out to sea, and Gruff and Mat soon realise they must risk everything to save each other and their community from a terrifying storm driven by an ancient, magic anger.
Kamaria loves nature but can a thirteen-year-old dreamer really make a difference? This summer, her life will change forever when she discovers extraordinary mythical creatures who need her help ...
A story of family, secrets and nature in peril for readers who love to be inspired.
'A heartfelt, fantastical eco-quest' Guardian
Thirteen-year-old Kamaria lives for nature and dreams of attending an eco-camp abroad. But Kamaria's overprotective parents worry about exploring in her hometown, so how likely is that? Then summer is turned upside down by a visiting cousin who isn't shy about bending the rules ...
When strange mythical creatures appear to Kamaria, desperately seeking her help, she knows she must find a safe haven for them. Can the cousins put aside their differences to help each other do what they love? And will Kamaria find her voice to make a change?
An empowering heartfelt love-letter to the natural world, inspiring everyone to believe in being the change they seek. You can make a difference!
Be prepared to be scared again in the nail-biting sequel to HappyHead.
‘One of the very best voices in YA right now.’ Benjamin Dean
FRIENDS, WELCOME TO ELMHALLOW. YOU ARE THE CHOSEN TEN.
By some miracle, Seb has survived the HappyHead programme, only to find himself stranded on a remote island under the guidance of a freakishly beautiful couple.
Far from home, Seb reluctantly teams up with Eleanor again and the pair are forced to compete in a series of ever stranger trials to prove their connection. All the while, he can’t stop thinking about Finn. Determined to find him, Seb’s search uncovers an even darker reality.
Can he escape the island and expose the sinister truth behind HappyHead?
‘Brilliantly twisted – even better than the first.’ Brandon Flynn
'The perfect sequel...heart-pounding and heart-wrenching.' A. F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series
Hilarious school-based comedy full of chaos, misadventures and mayhem! The perfect starter book for younger Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates fans.
""A hilarious, highly illustrated romp for readers of 6+"" - The Guardian
""A laugh-out-loud story of alien antics. This book has it all!"" - Lenny Lemmon (aka expert boredom buster)
Join Lenny and his best friends Sam and Jess in their hysterical hijinks. Expect animals on the loose, paranormal invasions, shut down schools and lots of laughs!
Lenny convinces Sam to dress as an alien to boost sales at his Grandma's ice cream shop. Soon there are alien sightings all over town and it becomes the subject of intense media scrutiny!
The journalists and tourists and alien fanatics all flock to buy ice creams and business booms! But when Lenny tells Sam he can take his costume off now, he points out he's no longer wearing it...
What?! Well if Sam isn't, then who is--?! Is the town under the threat of an actual alien invasion? Only one thing is for certain, it's out of this world!
More from Lenny Lemmon:
Lenny Lemmon and the Invincible Rat
Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of Crumbs
Lenny Lemmon and the Doomed Safari
""It is simply unbelievable the trouble this boy is capable of..."" - Ms Bottley, 5B's Teacher
NOW a BBC Television series!
The third book in the irresistible series about chosen family, high stakes thievery, and what it really means to do good. Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Anthony Horowitz.
It's Gabriel's third year at Crookhaven School for Thieves. Along with the usual Break-In challenge - this year to Reclamation island - and difficult new classes like Signs & Signals, Gabriel and his friends have another goal: taking down the Nameless.
The Nameless are the very worst type of criminals - they steal, trick and kidnap for their own benefit, rather than to do good in the world. Each member of Gabriel's crew has a very personal reason for wanting to take the Nameless down - but what can a group of underage school children do compared to the most powerful crew of the underworld?
Luckily, there might be something hidden at Crookhaven that could help them. But first they have to find it...
The third book in the 'criminally good' Crookhaven series, the secret school where students are taught to do wrong, so that one day, they can put the world to rights.
