Greetings from Scholastic India!

If you need a distraction from the scorching summer heat, Scholastic India brings to you a wonderful range of books to suit every taste and palate. We would like to introduce the JerryMaya detective series for our youngest readers. And if they are not in the mood for reading but prefer to be creative, ‘Make Your Own Finger Puppets’ promises hours of fun.

The wonderfully illustrated picture book, ‘Magical Wishes: The Adventures of Goopy and Bagha,’ by Gulzar is a retelling of a fabulous story in Bengali. Another lovely picture book that we have just published is ‘The Strange Story of Felicity Frown’.

The third book in the enormously popular The Magic Mirror series, ‘The Tomb of Time’, is here. As also the third book, ‘Just like a Bug’, in the favourite Zain and Ana series by popular children’s writer, Anushka Ravishankar.

We are also happy to bring to you our first graphic novel, ‘When Crows are White’ by Jerry Pinto which explores the idea of being different. ‘This Book Makes No Sense: Nonsense Poems and Worse’ is an excellent collection that boasts a range of nonsense verse from classic nonsense writers like Sukumar Ray, Rabindranath Tagore and Edward Lear to modern writers of this genre.

Moving to non-fiction, ‘Scholastic Discover More: Planets’, is a book with a revolutionary new format that extends the learning online. Another interesting non-fiction title, ‘Tech Titans’, explores the lives of six of the most prominent figures in the technological world, including Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg.

We look forward to receiving your order and would appreciate it if you could reach it to us by the ______2012. Fill out the order form at the back of the catalogue and either fax or courier it to us. Of course, you could also email us with details of your order.

Happy Reading! Indrajit Jash National Sales Manager Scholastic India Pvt Ltd.

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 1 8/6/12 10:02:19 AM AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 2 8/6/12 10:02:19 AM ➡ Fiction ➡ Storybook ➡ Picture Book ➡ Activity ➡ Reference ➡ Media ➡ Poetry

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 3 8/6/12 10:02:19 AM Book Uncle and Me Uma Krishnaswami

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 4 8/6/12 10:02:19 AM SCHOLASTIC INDIA | ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR AUGUST 2012 Fiction

Book Uncle and Me Uma Krishnaswami About the Book Nine-year-old Yasmin intends to read a book a day for the rest of her life. Book Uncle, who runs a free lending library on the street corner, always has the perfect book for her. But when Book Uncle seems to be in trouble, Yasmin has to take her nose out of her book and do something. With the elections coming up and the grown-ups busy with their own affairs, what difference can Yasmin and her friends possibly make? Will they get help from Karate Samuel, the eccentric superstar who’s standing for Mayor? Yasmin gets to work, ideas begin to fly like feathers, and soon everything starts to spin—out of control. About the Author Uma Krishnaswami is the author of over a dozen books for children, from picture books (Monsoon,Chachaji’s Cup, and The Happiest Tree: A Yoga ISBN: 9788184778502 Story), and readers (Yoga Class, Holi) to novels for young reader (Naming Genre: Fiction Maya, The Grand Plan to Fix Everything). She is widely recognised for Age: being a major voice in the sharing of international and multicultural 8+ viewpoints in American children’s literature. Uma lives and writes in Binding: Paperback northwest New Mexico,travels frequently to India, and is on the faculty of Format: B/W the Vermont college of Fine Arts MFA program in writing for children and Page Extent: 106 Young Adults. Book Uncle and Me was the 2011 winner of the Scholastic Price: ` 150 Asia Book Award. The Girl Mechanic of Wanzhou Marjorie Sayer About the Book Twelve-year-old Zun, growing up in Wanzhou in China in 1902, would much rather be in a factory than in a kitchen. Her father designs bicycles and Zun has inherited his fascination and aptitude for all things mechanical. But a shocking turn of events puts an end to her happy childhood. Tense and action-packed, emotional and strong, this novel is fast-paced and heart-rending. This book was one of the winners of the Scholastic Asian Book Award. The award honours the best of Asian writing for children in English. About the Author Marjorie Sayer was born in Hong Kong to parents of English,Persian,Indian and Chinese descent. She is happiest reading,writing,playing music or doing mathematics.She lives in California with her husband and two daughters. ISBN: 9788184778519 Genre: Fiction Age: 11+ Binding: Paperback Format: B/W Page Extent: 256 Price: ` 175

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 5 8/6/12 10:02:20 AM SCHOLASTIC INDIA | ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR AUGUST 2012 Fiction

The Mudskipper THE JERRYMAYA DETECTIVE AGENCY: Ovidia Yu THE DIAMOND MYSTERY About the Book Martin Widmark and Helena Willis Ten year old Lizhi arrives in Singapore to meet her father’s family after he dies in an accident. Aunt Mona, his sister, is rude and strange and does little to make her feel at home. Lizhi struggles to make sense of this new place in which her only friend is the young Indonesian maid, Bwe Bwe. Then one day she discovers a beautifully carved mudskipper in a house that is full of forgotten objects, neglected furniture and locked rooms. What other secrets will Lizhi uncover? And who is the mysterious person she sees in the garden? A heart-warming story with memorable characters, that explores the unusual experience of coming home to a strange place. This book was one of the winners of the Scholastic Asian Book Award 2011. The award honours the best of Asian writing for children in English. ISBN: About the Author 9788184778526 Genre: Fiction Ovidia Yu is based in Singapore. She is an award-winning novelist, Age: short-story writer and playwright. Her plays have been performed locally 9+ and abroad. This book was one of the winners of the Scholastic Asian Binding: Paperback Book Award 2011. Format: B/w Page Extent: 112 Price: ` 150

JAKE’S CONCERT HORROR THE JERRYMAYA DETECTIVE AGENCY: Ken Spillman THE HOTEL MYSTERY About the Book Martin Widmark and Helena Willis A school concert sounds like fun to Jake, who imagines himself scampering across the stage in a monkey suit, clashing swords with Jonah, and even playing a prince—as long as princesses are kept far away. When he gets the lead role in the school concert, he also gets a terrible case of stage fright. To make matters worse, Jake is going to have to kiss a girl in front of the whole school. Is his teacher really trying to ruin his life? Featuring a loving single-parent family and humorous illustrations, this story is sure to enthrall beginning readers. About the Author Ken Spillman is the author of 20 books, including Blue, Jake’s Gigantic List, Jake’s Monster Mess, and Love Is a UFO. Chris Nixon is the illustrator of Crocodile Cake, and the Jake’ series. ISBN: 9788184778564 Genre: Fiction Age: 7+ Binding: Paperback Format: B/w Page Extent: 48 Price: ` 100

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 6 8/6/12 10:02:21 AM SCHOLASTIC INDIA | ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR AUGUST 2012 Fiction

THE JERRYMAYA DETECTIVE AGENCY: THE DIAMOND MYSTERY Martin Widmark and Helena Willis About the Book Somebody is stealing diamonds from the jeweller Mohammed Carat, and it looks like the culprit is someone on his staff. Is it the standoffish goldsmith Danny Braveheart, who was supposed to have owned the whole shop? Or possibly Luke Smith, the recently hired fitness fanatic with a taste for the good things in life? It surely can’t be Vivian Leander, the loyal shop assistant who is now short of money. The police in the little town of Valleby are stuck, so they contact young detectives Jerry and Maya. They are in the same class at school and run a little detective agency together. And as they well know, in the world of detective stories, even a tiny clue is worth its weight in gold. ISBN: About the Author 9788184778472 Genre: Fiction Martin Widmark has been dubbed “the children’s Agatha Christie.” He was born in 1961 in Sweden and today lives in Stockholm with his family. Age: 8+ He has worked as a middle school instructor and a Swedish teacher for Binding: Paperback immigrants, but is now a full-time children’s book author. Over his career, Format: B/W he has also written several textbooks.He is fascinated by life’s oddities Page Extent: 80 and anything unique, from food and music to languages and people. Price: ` 150

THE JERRYMAYA DETECTIVE AGENCY: THE HOTEL MYSTERY Martin Widmark and Helena Willis

About the Book The Christmas holidays have started. Jerry and Maya have agreed to help out at the town’s hotel. Perhaps something exciting might happen? But nothing does, till the flashy Braeburns come to stay along with their precious dog Winston. When this dog worth two hundred thousand kronor goes missing, it’s up to the young detectives to track down the thief and help out the distressed hotel manager. Will Jerry and Maya be up to the task? About the Author Martin Widmark has been dubbed “the children’s Agatha Christie.”He was born in 1961 in Sweden and today lives in Stockholm with his family. He has worked as a middle school instructor and a Swedish teacher for ISBN: 9788184778700 immigrants, but is now a full-time children’s book author.Over his career, Genre: he has also written several textbooks.He is fascinated by life’s oddities Fiction and anything unique, from food and music to languages and people. Age: 8+ Binding: Paperback Format: B/W Page Extent: 72 Price: ` 150

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 7 8/6/12 10:02:22 AM SCHOLASTIC INDIA | ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR AUGUST 2012 Fiction

The Magical Adventures of The Maiden of the Blue Willow Skinny Scribbles and other Japanese Folktales Himanjali Sankar Hema Pande About the Book Samina’s dearest friend has gone missing. Skinny Scribbles, the girl in the drawing that had come from Samina’s cousin in Trichy, has flown out of the paper she had scribbled all over. Is Skinny going to return to her friend, or will she choose to freely roam the new world she has found in the skies? About the Author Himanjali Sankar gew up in Kolkata and came to Delhi to do her Masters and MPhil in English Literature from J.N.U. She taught English to undergraduate students at the University of Indianapolis, USA, in 2006- 2007. She has also worked with various publishing houses as an Editor. ISBN: 9788184778489 She lives in Delhi with her husband, two daughters and a slightly insane Genre: Labrador. Fiction Age: 6+ Binding: Paperback Format: B/W Page Extent: 48 Price: ` 100

MAGIC MIRROR: THE TOMB OF TIME MAGICAL WISHES: THE ADVENTURES Luther Tsai and Nury Vittachi OF GOOPY AND BAGHA About the Book Gulzar A villainous emperor meets a magician who claims he is a thousand years old, and can give him a potion that can make him live forever. The only people who know what is really going on are Marko and Mira. Can they escape the Tomb of Time and the Terracotta Soldiers who come to life? Travel back in time with them and the mysterious magic mirror… About the Author Luther Tsai has achievements worldwide as an architect, urban planner, and author and academic. From creating spaces in the most vibrant cities of modern Asia, to creating innovative Humanities, Science, English and Mandarin curriculum worldwide- Luther and his wife, Serene Pang, the education consultant for this Series, recreate the remarkable Vision of Ancient China found in the Magic Mirror Series. Nury Vittachi is an author based in Hong Kong. His writing is ‘endearingly wacky’, said The Times of London and ‘heading for cult status’ according ISBN: 9788184770070 to the Herald-Sun of Australia. Vittachi has had regular broadcasting slots Genre: Fiction on the BBC and CNN. ‘Dr Who’ star David Tennant recently recorded an Age: 9+ audio book version of a Vittachi talk show. Binding: Paperback Format: B/W Page Extent: 120 Price: ` 150

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 8 8/6/12 10:02:22 AM SCHOLASTIC INDIA | ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR AUGUST 2012 Fiction

The Maiden of the Blue Willow and other Japanese Folktales Hema Pande About the Book This collection of enchanting folktales, masterfully retold by Hema Pande, will take you through the mystical land of Japan, where you will meet a host of fascinating characters. Read about the valour of samurais, the integrity of princesses, the honour of Buddhist monks, the honesty of woodcutters, and follow the folk heroes of Japan through their trials, tribulations, triumphs and victories. About the Author Hema Pande is an author based in Gurgaon. Her books include Tales from Japan, The Oni Demons Who Loved Rice Cake and Other Stories, The Princess Of Light and Other Stories, Tales from India:Funny and Wise, The ISBN: 9788184778335 Story of the Moon Glow Pearl, The Yellow Butterfly and the Real Monster, Genre: Fiction The Snow Maiden and Other Stories, Grandfather Cherry Blossom and Age: 9+ Other Stories and Asian Splendour. Binding: Paperback Format: B/w Page Extent: 96 Price: ` 125

MAGICAL WISHES: THE ADVENTURES OF GOOPY AND BAGHA Gulzar

About the Book What happens when a relentless drummer meets a persistent singer? Banished by their unappreciative villages, Goopy and Bagha are delighted to meet each other in a dark forest. They create musical duets, happily, loudly and freely. But they also encounter magic and mystery. Who will appreciate their music and where will it lead them? Find out in this retelling of the adventures of Goopy Gyne and Bagha Byne. This story is based on Upendrakishore Roychoudhury’s Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne. About the Author Gulzar, an eminent writer of rare talent, is also a leading filmmaker, lyricist and scriptwriter. The prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award was conferred upon him in 2002 for his collection of short stories,Dhuan. ISBN: 9788184778441 Gulzar has authored several collections of poems and short stories in Genre: Fiction Urdu. Well-known for his books for children, his creative repertoire also includes plays, ballets, translations and music albums. Gulzar was Age: 7+ honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Binding: Paperback Hindi cinema in 2002 and with the Padma Bhushan in 2004. He has also Format: Colour received an Oscar (2008), and a Grammy (2010) for his songs in the film Page Extent: 40 Slumdog Millionaire. His books for Scholastic include, Kayada, Ek Mein Price: ` 175 Do, Potli Baba Ki Kahani: Mangu Aur Mangli and Potli Baba Ki Kahani: Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne. www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 9 8/6/12 10:02:23 AM SCHOLASTIC INDIA | ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR AUGUST 2012 Fiction

Things that Go bump in the Night When Crows Are White Patrick Carman Jerry Pinto About the Book 3:15 means several things. It’s a time when things go bump in the night. A place where spooky stories find a home. A feeling… that chill running down your spine. It means 10 terrifying tales that you’ll experience in 3 parts: A frightful audio introduction. Several spooky pages of text. And a creepy video conclusion you can watch online. All in 15 minutes or less. Step into the world of 3:15 and you’ll meet Cody Miller, whose greed leads to a grave mistake; Emma Franklin, who learns that not all childhood fears are foolish; Dylan Smith, who should know better than to show off his snowboarding skills on a haunted mountain; and more. Don’t get too attached to any of them. Features “Night on the Dredge”, a new story set in the world of Skeleton Creek! About the Author ISBN: 9788184778717 Patrick Carman is the bestselling author of the Land of Elyon series, as Genre: Fiction well as the Elliot’s Park series, the Skeleton Creek series, and the Atherton Age: series. He started out as a storyteller weaving bedtime tales for his two 8+ daughters. He lives in Walla Walla, Washington, with his family. Binding: Paperback Format: B/w Page Extent: 150 Price: ` 150

School Stories Paro Anand About the Book Bullies and cheating, plays and pranks—it’s a bumpy ride over the ups and downs of school life! Vikrant, the fat mama’s boy, is mercilessly bullied by his schoolmates; Pratap is tempted to cheat in his exams; Gita wants to act in the school play, but cannot overcome her stammer… The joys and traumas of school life are explored with humour and sensitivity in this collection of short stories by the well-loved author Paro Anand About the Author Paro Anand can’t stop writing books for children, young adults and adults,although many people tell her she should slow down.Through her programme,Literature in Action, she works with schools and NGOs.She is a World Record Holder for helping children make the world’s Longest Newspaper.She performs her stories for all who will listen—in India and many parts of the world. Her book, No Guns at My Son’s Funeral was on the IBBY honor list. The Little Bird Who Held The Sky Up With His Feet ISBN: 9788184778731 was on the prestigious 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. Genre: Fiction Age: 8+ Binding: Paperback Format: B/w Page Extent: 112 Price: ` 110

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 10 8/6/12 10:02:23 AM SCHOLASTIC INDIA | ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR AUGUST 2012 Fiction

When Crows Are White Jerry Pinto About the Book It’s night. It’s dark. The crows are invisible because they’ve closed their eyes. Then at three in the morning, the silence is broken. The crows are cawing, madly, loudly… It’s a crow farewell to a great leader: Obsidian is dead. But Saawri has a baby coming. She’s had a dream: her baby might be white… Saawri knows that crows don’t like anything that’s different. They peck a wounded friend to death. And now Saawri must ask: ‘What happens when crows are white?’ About the Author Jerry Pinto lives in Mumbai. His grandmother had a crow who visited her every morning and if she ignored him, he would peck gently at her hair to get her attention. His friend, Mehlli Gobhai, had a pet crow that he found under a truck. Across from his home, there lived a man who was pestered ISBN: 9788184778571 by crows. He would whip at them with his belt and they would skip and Genre: Fiction dance in the air around him, squawking and calling and generally teasing Age: him. He is not sure whether he likes crows or not. Sometimes he thinks of 14+ them as buddies. Then they bring fish heads and drop them on his clean Binding: Paperback clothes and he wonders… Format: B/W Page Extent: 56 Price: ` 200

ZAIN & ANA–JUST LIKE A BUG Anushka Ravishankar About the Book Are Ants Creepy? Ana thinks so, but Zain and Ana have a new friend called Gopi, who thinks they are wonderful. Gopi loves bugs, butterflies and insects of all kinds which is how he comes to the attention of Dr Behram Dhondy, the famous bug man. Zain and Ana tell Gopi to stay away from the sinister giant Dr D, but Dr D is in search of something, and he desperately needs Gopi… Featuring a mysterious bug-man, an anthill and a whole lot of slimy, creepy creatures, the third book in the Zain and Ana series will intrigue and delight Anushka Ravishankar’s fans. About the Author Anushka Ravishankar is a children’s writer based in Delhi. She has written over twenty books for children, including Moin and the Monster, Song of the Bookworm and To Market! To Market! Several of her books have been translated into languages like Dutch, German, Italian and Spanish among ISBN: 9788184778427 others. At Least a Fish was the first book of the Zain and Ana series and Genre: Fiction was shortlisted for the Vodafone Crossword Book Award 2010. Age: 8+ Binding: Paperback Format: B/W Page Extent: 120 Price: ` 150

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 11 8/6/12 10:02:24 AM SCHOLASTIC INDIA | ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR AUGUST 2012 Fiction

ZAIN & ANA–At Least A Fish Children Of The Lamp: Anushka Ravishankar The Akhenaten Adventure About the Book P.B. Kerr A fish is not a dog. Yet, when Ana asks for a dog,her parents get her fish. What is a child to do? So Ana and her best friend Zain try to make life exciting for the fish. One thing leads to another and there follows a mad romp featuring a mysterious dragon,noisy twins, irate mothers, a tragedy queen and a perfume called Natasha. A delightful, rollicking read,the first book in the Zain & Ana series is sure to delight Anushka Ravishankar’s many fans and win her many new ones. About the Author Anushka Ravishankar is a children’s writer based in Delhi.She has written over twenty books for children, including Moin and the Monster, Elephants Never Forget, Song of the Bookworm and To Market! To Market!Several of her books have been translated into languages like ISBN: 9788184774610 Dutch, German, Italian and Spanish, among others. At Least a Fish is the Genre: Fiction first book of the Zain and Ana series and was shortlisted for the Vodafone Age: Crossword Book Award 2010. 8+ Binding: Paperback Format: B/w Page Extent: 104 Price: ` 125

ZAIN & ANA–GHOSTS DONT EAT Children Of The Lamp: Anushka Ravishankar The Blue Djinn Of Babylon About the Book P.B. Kerr Do ghosts eat? Nothing surprises Zain and Ana. The way they see it a dog can be a fish and a ghost can have teeth. Zain finds a new friend in the game-boy addict Nikhil, and discovers that a strange being inhabits Nikhil’s house. Zain and Ana soon unearth several clues that confirm their worst suspicions about the strange creatures. It really might be a ghost, and it really might be eating… The second book in the enchanting Zain and Ana series will delight Anushka Ravishankar’s fans all over again. About the Author Anushka Ravishankar is a children’s writer based in Delhi. She has written over twenty books for children, including Moin and the Monster, Elephants Never Forget, Song of the Bookworm and To Market! To Market! Several of her books have been translated into languages like Dutch, German, Italian and Spanish, among others. At Least a Fish is the first book of the Zain and Ana series and was shortlisted for the Vodafone ISBN: 9788184777949 Crossword Book Award 2010. Genre: Fiction Age: 8+ Binding: Paperback Format: B/W Page Extent: 124 Price: ` 150

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 12 8/6/12 10:02:24 AM SCHOLASTIC INDIA | ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR AUGUST 2012 Fiction

Children Of The Lamp: The Akhenaten Adventure P.B. Kerr About the Book Meet John and Philippa Gaunt, twelve-year-old twins who one day discover themselves to be descended from a long line of djinn. All of a sudden, they have the power to grant wishes, travel to extraordinary places, and make people and objects disappear. Luckily (and luck does have something to do with it), the twins are introduced to their eccentric djinn-uncle Nimrod, who will teach them how to harness their newly found power. And not a moment too soon… since John and Philippa are about to embark on a search to locate a monstrous pharaoh named Akhenaten and his eerie tomb. Standing in their way is Iblis – the most evil djinn in the universe. Will the twins be strong and skilled and clever enough to outwit Iblis and live to see another adventure? ISBN: 9788176554008 Genre: About the Author Fiction Age: 9+ P. B. Kerr was born in Edinburgh, Scotland where he developed a lifelong Binding: love of reading. Although the Children of the Lamp books are P.B.Kerr’s Paperback first for children, he’s well-known as the thriller writer Philip Kerr, author Format: B/W of the Berlin Noir series, including most recently, The One from the Page Extent: 392 Other; as well as A Philosophical Investigation: Gridiron; The Shot; and Price: ` 295 many other acclaimed novels. Mr Kerr lives in London with his family. Children Of The Lamp: The Blue Djinn Of Babylon P.B. Kerr About the Book John and Philippa Gaunt are twelve-year-old twins who have recently discovered that they are descended from a long line of djinn (commonly called genies).They are now in possession of great magical powers and have just returned from their adventures-battling an evil djinn in Cairo and London. When the Solomon Grimoire, which can give its user complete power over all djinn, is reported missing, the twins are called upon to retrieve it. They travel across the globe, from New York to Istanbul,but,little do they know,a trap has been set and the djinn twins are about to walk right into it. Soon, John must embark on an epic journey to save his sister … before it’s too late. About the Author ISBN: P. B. Kerr was born in Edinburgh, Scotland where he developed a lifelong 9780439955850 love of reading. Although the Children of the Lamp books are P.B.Kerr’s Genre: Fiction first for children, he’s well-known as the thriller writer Philip Kerr, author Age: 9+ of the Berlin Noir series, including most recently, The One from the Binding: Paperback Other; as well as A Philosophical Investigation: Gridiron; The Shot; and Format: B/W many other acclaimed novels. Mr Kerr lives in London with his family. Page Extent: 350 Price: ` 295

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 13 8/6/12 10:02:25 AM SCHOLASTIC INDIA | ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR AUGUST 2012 Fiction

Children of the Lamp: The Look Day of the Djinn Warriors Sophia Bennett P.B. Kerr About the Book Djinn twins, John and Philippa Gaunt, are off on another trip around the world in book 4 of the bestselling Children Of the Lamp series. It’s a race against time as the twins attempt to save their mother from her destiny as the Blue Djinn of Babylon, their father from an aging curse, and museums worldwide from unexplained robberies and bizarre haunting. As John, Philippa,and their friends travel across the globe on their rescue mission, they notice that something very strange is happening: An evil force has awakened the terracotta warriors created by an ancient Chinese emperor, and a spell has been cast possessing the soldiers with wicked spirits. Now, the very fate of the world hangs in the balance. It’s up to the twins to solve the mysterious robberies, stop the terracotta warriors, rescue their parents, and save the world before it’s too late! ISBN: 9788184770438 About the Author Genre: Fiction P. B. Kerr was born in Edinburgh, Scotland where he developed a lifelong Age: 9+ love of reading. Although the Children of the Lamp books are P.B.Kerr’s Binding: Paperback first for children, he’s well-known as the thriller writer Philip Kerr, author Format: B/W of the Berlin Noir series, including most recently, The One from the Page Extent: 394 Other; as well as A Philosophical Investigation: Gridiron; The Shot; and Price: ` 295 many other acclaimed novels. Mr Kerr lives in London with his family. Children Of The Lamp: The Cobra King Of Kathmandu P.B. Kerr About the Book Djinn twins John and Philippa Gaunt are on the trail of another magical mystery. As they travel from New York to London to Nepal to India on a whirlwind adventure, the twins try to help their friend Dybbuk find out who murdered his best friend using the venomous snakebite of the king Cobra.All too soon, John and Philippa find themselves caught up in the lethal world of the Cult of the Nine Cobras,only to discover that they themselves are a target of the creepy cobra cult.Now, the twins must find the invaluable Cobra King talisman and stop the cult leader’s deadly plan! About the Author P. B. Kerr was born in Edinburgh, Scotland where he developed a lifelong love of reading. Although the Children of the Lamp books are P.B.Kerr’s ISBN: first for children, he’s well-known as the thriller writer Philip Kerr, author 9780439959599 of the Berlin Noir series, including most recently, The One from the Genre: Fiction Other; as well as A Philosophical Investigation: Gridiron; The Shot; and Age: 9+ many other acclaimed novels. Mr Kerr lives in London with his family. Binding: Paperback Format: B/w Page Extent: 342 Price: ` 295

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 14 8/6/12 10:02:26 AM SCHOLASTIC INDIA | ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR AUGUST 2012 Fiction

The Look Sophia Bennett About the Book Ted is 15, and ... oh yes ... tall. When she’s spotted by a model agency, she can’t believe it. At the same time, Ted’s fashionista sister, Ava, is diagnosed with cancer. With her world turned upside down, Ted has a lot of growing up to do, some of it in five-inch platforms. Should she be the model sister for Ava? Life in front of the camera is harder than it looks. And will she still be smiling when it’s over? From the award-winning author of the Threads series comes a bittersweet story about looking beyond what’s skin-deep and two sisters brought together by love and looks, Burberry and baldness. About the Author Sophia Bennett wanted to be a writer since early childhood. Either that or an air hostess (great uniform), Olympic gymnast (also great uniform) ISBN: 9781906427917 or a playwright. She would have liked to be a top fashion designer, but Genre: Fiction her stick figures, despite years of practice, were never going to make the Age: cover of Vogue. 14+ Binding: Paperback Format:B/W Page Extent: 328 Price: ` 299

Mad & MaddeR Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay About the Book A host of mad and crazy folks live in Manoj’s big rambling ancestral house. Dukkhohoron-babu, the tutor who cannot teach unless he sits with his feet up. Satish Bharadwaj, the family priest who has two pet ghosts, Handu and Bhundu. Thakurjhee, the aunt who has a fiery temperament and is obsessed with cleanliness. Ganesh Ghoshal, the music teacher who tries to hang himself at least twice or thrice every month. And others of equally unusual habits! But when Manoj’s uncle stumbles upon a revolver, chaos is unleashed in the neighbourhood. Add to this the antics of the bumbling detective Baradacharan and the mystery of the missing prince, and Manoj finds himself in the middle of a bizarre adventure, fraught with insane and hilarious episodes. A rollercoaster ride that goes from mad to madder… Translated from the Bengali by Abhijit Gupta. About the Author Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay started his career as a school teacher, ISBN: 9788184776928 and is now on the staff of the Ananda Bazar Patrika in Kolkata. He is Genre: Fiction associated with the Bengali Magazine Desh. His first novel Ghunpoka was Age: 9+ published in the annual puja edition of Desh. Mad & Madder: Tall Tales Binding: Paperback of a Fantastic Family is a translation of his first children’s novel, Manjder Format: B/W Adbhut Baari. Shirshendu has received the Vidyasagar Award in 1980 for his contribution to children’s literature.He has also received the Ananda Page Extent: 176 Purashkar twice and the Sahitya Akademi award for one of his novels. Price: ` 150

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 15 8/6/12 10:02:27 AM SCHOLASTIC INDIA | ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR AUGUST 2012 Fiction

Pretty Bad Things Supertwins Level 2 C J Skuse B J James About the Book Sixteen-year old twins Paisley and Beau Argent are in the headlines again. Last time, they were the ‘wonder twins’, when as six-year-olds they were found alive in the woods after missing for three days following their mother’s death - three days spent looking for their dad. Now at sixteen, life’s not so wonderful. Exploited by their money-grabbing grandmother they’re still clueless about their dad’s whereabouts—until they discover an old letter from him. That’s when they decide to hit the road and make headlines again. Holding up fast-food joints in Las Vegas might seem extreme but if they can get on the news, and tell their dad they need him, they might get the dream reunion they never thought could happen. Billed as a darkly-comic ‘Tarantino for teens’ – this is a fast, fearless and funny first novel from C.J. Skuse. ISBN: About the Author 9781906427252 Genre: Fiction C.J. Skuse loves graphic novels, ‘80s sitcoms, Gummi Bears, and Age: malamutes. She hates omelettes, carnivals, and coughs. She has an MFA 14+ in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University in England. Pretty Bad Things Binding: Paperback is her debut novel; she is currently working on her second book. Format: B/W Page Extent: 266 Price: ` 250

Shakuntala and Other Timeless Tales from Ancient India Adithi Rao About the Book The lively stories in this book capture the magic and wonder of six great works from the golden ages of Sanskrit and Tamil Literature: Kalidasa’s Abhijnanashakuntalam, the great saga of forgotten love between Shakuntala and the kind Dushyanta; Shudraka’s Mrichchakatika, the epic romance between the impoverished Charudatta and the courtesan Vasantasena, played out against a backdrop of political intrigue and mystery. Bhavabhuti’s Uttararamacharita, the compelling retelling of the story of Rama and Sita. Illanko Adigal’s Silappadikaram, the tale of the epic revenge executed by the strong and beautiful Kannagi. Sattanar’s Manimekalai, the quest of an extraordinary woman to master the truths that define our existence. Bhasa’s Urubhangam, the stirring tale from the Mahabharata that culminates in the final battle between Duryodhana and Bheema at Kurukshetra. This is the ideal introduction to some of the best-known stories ISBN: 9788184776973 from the Indian classics with their eternal themes of love and betrayal, battles and feasts, valiant heroes, beautiful heroines, treacherous villains and loyal friends. Genre: Fiction Age: About the Author 13+ Binding: Paperback Adithi Rao graduated from Smith College, USA, with a degree in Theatre, and returned to India to Format: work as an assistant director on the Hindi film Satya. She went on to become a writer on a travel B/W channel. She writes for children and adults, television and film. Her short stories have appeared in Page Extent: 172 various anthology collections. Shakuntala and Other Stories from Ancient India and Growing Up in Price: ` 150 Pandupur (Young Zubaan, 2011) are her first two books. www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 16 8/6/12 10:02:27 AM Story book

Supertwins Level 2 B J James About the Book The school books are missing! Join the Supertwins as they uncover the culprits and their slimy scheme. A slimy note from the Book Worms sends Timmy and Tabby on a mission to find their school’s missing books. But things get sticky when the Supertwins discover that these wiggly troublemakers have a far more horrible plan. No need to panic! Our superhero team is ready to turn up the heat and stop the creepy crawling thieves.

ISBN: 9780439466264 Genre: Story Book Age: 7+ Binding: Paperback Format: Colour Page Extent: 32 Price: ` 125

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 17 8/6/12 10:02:28 AM Picture Book

Elmer and the BIG BIRD My Sketch Book – Action Figures David McKee Tapas Guha About the Book One day Elmer notices that there are no birds around. How strange! Soon he finds them hiding from the nasty bully bird in a nearby cave. The bully bird is mean and likes to frighten the little birds. Led by Elmer, the animals work together to frighten off the bully - and succeed! When Elmer realises that the birds are being frightened by the big bully bird he comes up with an ingenious solution which will rid them of the nasty bully for good! This enchanting Elmer story deals with bullying in a way small children will understand. About the Author David McKee’s first book was published in 1964. His books are now published in many languages throughout the world, and many of them have been adapted for television. He is one of the leading contemporary ISBN: 9788184778656 children’s book creators. Genre: Picture Book Age: 4+ Binding: Paperback Format: Colour Page Extent: 32 Price: ` 225

The Strange Story of Felicity Frown Ken Spillman, Illustrated by Vandana Singh About the Book Felicity Frown isn’t normal. In her hometown of today, people look at her happy smile and think - Oh dear. Mr and Mrs Frown are anxious that her condition may be catching. Mrs Scowl remembers a relative who frightened the Glower family by smiling. Dr Grimace is concerned. But what if Felicity visits Tomorrow? It isn’t so very far away…

About the Author Ken Spillman is the author of 20 books, including Blue, Jake’s Gigantic List, Jake’s Monster Mess, and Love Is a UFO. Chris Nixon is the illustrator of Crocodile Cake, and the Jake series.

ISBN: 9788184778397 Genre: Picture Book Age: 5+ Binding: Paperback Format: Colour Page Extent: 32 Price: ` 175

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 18 8/6/12 10:02:28 AM Activity

My Sketch Book – Action Figures Tapas Guha About the Book Tapas Guha teaches you how to draw figures doing a range of actions— from simple ones like walking, running and lifting to more complex ones such as throwing, kicking, hitting and jumping.There are even birds in flight, cats on the prowl and tigers leaping towards prey. Follow the step- by-step guidelines to master the art of sketching figures in action. About the Author A postgraduate in commerce,Tapas Guha is an illustrator who loves doing illustrations for children’s books and comic strips. His latest books are the My Sketch Book series and the Feluda graphic novel.

ISBN: 9788184778533 Genre: Activity Age: 9+ Binding: Paperback Format: B/W Page Extent: 32 Price: ` 85

Make Your Own-Finger Puppets Divya Gopinath About the Book Sing aloud limericks and rhymes, tell your own stories and enact your own tales with the puppets in this book. Easy to assemble and use, choose from a range of wild and farm animals—dogs and frogs, hippos and tigers, goats and sheep and many others. So set up your very own puppet show and get ready to entertain!

ISBN: 9788184778410 Genre: Activity Age: 7+ Binding: Paperback Format: Colour Page Extent: 24 Price: ` 135

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 19 8/6/12 10:02:29 AM Reference

NO-BALLS AND GOOGLIES Complete ENGLISH GUIDE Geoff Tibballs Peter Clutterbuck About the Book Cricket, or “the elegant game”, occupies a long-established and distinguished position in the annals of sporting history, No-Balls and Googlies uncovers the origins of this captivating game, and explores its traditions, records, milestones and memorable moments through a fascinating array of facts and figures, anecdotes and curiosities. For example, did you know that cricket was classified as one of several illegal pastimes in the fourteenth century? Or that Jasper Vinall became the first known cricketing fatality when he was struck by a bat while trying to catch the ball during a game in Sussex in 1624? Or perhaps that the eight-ball over continued in Australia until it was finally abolished in 1980, thus making the six-ball over universal? From googlies to Yorkers, square cuts to cover drives, silly mid-off to short fine leg, and from the pavilion to the wicket, this engaging read is guaranteed to enlighten, inform and ISBN: 9788184775969 entertain.For cricket fanatics the world over,No-Balls and Googlies also Genre: Reference provides an amusing insight into the sport’s mainly quirky characters, and Age: All Ages presents a wealth of facts, trivia, quotations and stories taken from this Binding: great sport’s illustrious history. Paperback Format: B/W Page Extent: 196 Price: ` 150

CLIFFORDS BIG DICTIONARY

About the Book The perfect back-to-school reference book for the early elementary set! From Scholastic, the most trusted name in learning comes this picture dictionary featuring America’s favourite big red dog, Clifford! The 128-page dictionary has: • Alphabetical entries, with 10-25 words per letter, each illustrated with spot art. • Simple sentences beneath each word to help describe it and put it in context. • Frontmatter and backmatter, which includes sections on how to use a dictionary, numbers & colours, opposites, the body, things that go, Clifford’s Big Ideas, and more! About the Author Norman Bridwell is an American author and cartoonist best known for the Clifford the Big Red Dog series of children’s books.Bridwell was ISBN: 9788184778724 born on February 15, 1928 in Kokomo, Indiana. Bridwell has written and Genre: Reference illustrated other successful books including The Witch Next Door and A Age: 4+ Tiny Family.There are over 126 million copies of his books in print in 13 Binding: Paperback languages. Format: Colour Page Extent: 128 Price: ` 299

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 20 8/6/12 10:02:29 AM Reference

Complete ENGLISH GUIDE Peter Clutterbuck About the Book This colourful book is a vital reference for anyone wanting a basic understanding of the grammar, punctuation and correct usage of the English language. The book contains over 120 alphabetical entries with simple explanations, examples in context and TRY THIS activities for readers to test their understanding.

Blake’s English Guide topics include: • Anecdotes • Genres • Homonyms • Idioms • Metaphors • Proverbs ISBN: 9788184778816 • Puns Genre: Reference • Spoonerisms and much more… Age: 6+ This Guide is an ideal resource for all primary students. Answers for the Binding: TRY THIS activities are also provided. Paperback Format: B/w Page Extent: 102 Price: ` 150

Modern wonders Nicholas Brasch and Mark Stafford About the Book Modern Wonders are special because of their size, beauty or historical and cultural worth. They are buildings and monuments that inspire and intrigue, protect and commemorate. Some contain the most intricate artwork that has ever been produced.

Series features: • Accurate and well written • Always topical - explores global warming, water use, the Indian Ocean Tsunami, drugs in sport • Concrete links to the curriculum - HSIE/SOSE, Science, Technology, PD/ HPE, Arts • Examples of all non-fiction text types - information report, explanation, procedure, recount, exposition, discussion • Uncluttered and colourful layouts ISBN: 9788184778793 • Vital visual literacy elements - photographs, labelled diagrams, maps, Genre: tables, captions, flow charts Reference • Resource-rich Teaching Guides Age: 9+ Binding: Paperback Format: Colour Page Extent: 32 Price: ` 150

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 21 8/6/12 10:02:30 AM Reference

Physics Scholastic Reader Level 2: Nicolas Brasch, Gloria Harris Solar System About the Book Gregory Vogt The Go Facts Upper Science set is comprised of four up-to-date, large format non-fiction titles that explore all aspects of science, such as gravity, chemical reactions, photosynthesis and plate tectonics. The series has clear examples of all non-fiction text types, including discussion, explanation, recount and procedure. The books use fantastic photographs, diagrams, tables, glossary and index. In the book Physics, students learn that physics is the science of matter and energy, and the interactions between them. It is about understanding what lies behind everyday things like rainbows and sunlight. Discover how the force of gravity keeps your feet firmly on the ground. Find out how sound vibrates the air, and how surprisingly strong air pressure is.

ISBN: 9788184778786 Genre: Reference Age: 10+ Binding: Paperback Format: Colour Page Extent: 32 Price: ` 150

Scholastic Discover More: Planets Penelope Arlon and Tory Gordon-Harris About the Book Scholastic Discover More is a revolutionary new non-fiction line pairing stunning print books with corresponding interactive digital books that extend the learning online. Plantets unlocks a free 48-page digital companion book, Amazing Space Machines, offering even more information, photos, and videos! All children want to learn their place in the universe, and discover how our planet fits into the solar system, and are blown away by the crazy, big facts and statistics of space. Welcome to a tour of the major planets, moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other rocks and gas that orbit the sun. The latest NASA and European Space Station images, many unique to this book, are combined with up-to-the-minute information from space experts across the globe, and modern graphics to entice confident and reluctant readers alike. About the Author Penny Arlon is an author who writes children’s non-fiction, taking ISBN: 9788184778762 inspiration from her children. Her books range from pre-school to Genre: Reference family reference, and include the Art Attack books, based on the award- Age: 9+ winning CITV children’s television programme, and all 14 titles in Dorling Binding: Paperback Kindersley’s Eye Know series. Format: Colour Page Extent: 80 Price: ` 299

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 22 8/6/12 10:02:31 AM Reference

Scholastic Reader Level 2: Solar System Gregory Vogt About the Book This revised Scholastic Science Reader features a brand-new cover, photographs, and interior design! In Solar System, young readers will get a simple explanation of the Sun, the eight planets, and their moons with additional information about other parts of the solar system. Among other facts, they willl find out how far each planet is from the sun and what it looks like up close! About the Author Gregory Vogt has written many books about Earth, space, and space exploration, including several for children and young adults. ISBN: 9780545382670 Genre: Reference Age: 6+ Binding: Paperback Format: Colour Page Extent: 32 Price: ` 125

Tech Titans Carla Killough McClafferty About the Book It takes more than one person to bring about change and innovation. Explore the lives of the people who have had a huge impact on technology today. So much more than just your typical biography, Profiles: Tech Titans focuses on six of the most prominent figures in the technological world. This book includes all of the biographical information kids need to know (background, family, education, accomplishments, etc.) about Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and Jeff Bezos—the men behind Windows, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Amazon! Photographs and quotes have been interwoven throughout the text. About the Author Carla Killough McClafferty has written several books for children and young adults. She lives with her family in North Little Rock, Arkansas. ISBN: 9780545365772 Genre: Reference Age: 9+ Binding: Paperback Format: Colour Page Extent: 144 Price: ` 250

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 23 8/6/12 10:02:32 AM Media

ALL ACCESS: SELENA GOMEZ THIS BOOK MAKES NO SENSE: Riley Brooks NONSENSE POEMS AND WORSE About the Book Edited by Michael Heyman Selena Gomez is a natural star with serious staying power. She has already cast a spell on fans everywhere with her role as Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place. Between working on her debut album, touring, and constantly expanding her acting resume, this super cute star always makes time for her fans. With her appearance in Fe-for-TV movies like Another Cinderella Story and Princess Protection Program, Selena’s career is really heating up. Get the story behind this Texan sweetheart in this all- access insider look-complete with 8 pages of colour photos!

ISBN: 9780545196574 Genre: Media Age: 11+ Binding: Paperback Format: B/W Page Extent: 140 Price: ` 150

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 24 8/6/12 10:02:32 AM Poetry

THIS BOOK MAKES NO SENSE: NONSENSE POEMS AND WORSE Edited by Michael Heyman About the Book This book just called you a grouch! It stuck its toe in your ear! It just waved its pants at you! It threw a protopappadum at you! Why you? Why now? And, just, why? You’d do better to ask: Why why? Stop making sense and embrace the nonsense poems (and worse) in this book, a tumble of odd ball superheroes (and their superdog), mudpie masters, tree-climbing buffalos, a galloping Wollop, and pesky disobedient pants. Classic nonsense writers like Sukumar Ray, Rabindranath Tagore, and Edward Lear join forces with the new generation, including Anushka Ravishankar, Samit Basu, and JonArno Lawson to launch crazy characters, curious creatures, and heaps of nonsense in these hilarious and melodious poems and stories. You can even learn to write your very own nonsense, with the help of nonsense superstars from around the ISBN: 9788184778434 world. This book makes no sense- don’t say we didn’t warn you! Genre: Poetry About the Author Age: 10+ Binding: Michael Heyman is wanted in thirteen and a half countries for editing Paperback books that make no sense. He once played badminton with The Tenth Format: B/W Rasa: An Anthology of Indian Nonsense (Penguin, 2007) and contributed Page Extent: 84 with both hands to The Moustache Maharishi and other Unlikely Stories Price: ` 150 (Scholastic, 2007). He teaches nonsense at Berklee College of Music..

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 25 8/6/12 10:02:32 AM Dead Beautiful Yvonne Woon

Dino FC Terror on the Training Ground Keith Brumpton

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 26 8/6/12 10:02:33 AM Usborne

Dead Beautiful Yvonne Woon About the Book Coming from sunny California, the mist-shrouded Academy was a shock, with its strange customs, ancient curriculum and study of Latin - the language of the dead. Then I discovered that the school has more than one dark secret... I also discovered Dante. Intelligent, elusive and devastatingly gorgeous, most people can’t decide whether they love, hate or fear him. All I know is that when we’re together, I’ve never felt more alive - or more afraid. About the Author Yvonne Woon grew up in Massachusetts, where she attended Worcester Academy. She is currently a graduate student at Columbia University, obtaining a Masters of Fine Arts in fiction. Dead Beautiful is her first book. ISBN: 9781409530244 Genre: Fiction Age: 14+ Binding: Paperback Format: B/w Page Extent: 506 Price: ` 399

Dino FC Terror on the Training Ground Keith Brumpton

About the Book It’s crunch time for Dino FC. Their results have been rubbish this season, and relegation is staring them in the face like a big hungry Tyrannosaurus. So their chairman decides to bring in a tough new trainer to lick the team into shape. Can they beat the flab and avoid the drop? Life as a Dino FC player is about to get a whole lot tougher. About the Author Keith is the writer of numerous fiction and non-fiction books, animations and scripts for children and young people, including CBBC’s top-rated TV show MI High. Born in Newcastle, Keith began drawing as a boy and has now written and illustrated over thirty titles. He has also worked for Lego Media and Milimages, and written three BAFTA-award-winning ISBN: 9781409504832 animations, including Pablo the Little Red Fox and CBBC’s acclaimed 64 Genre: Fiction Zoo Lane series. Keith lives in Glasgow. Age: 7+ Binding: Paperback Format: B/w Page Extent: 96 Price: ` 225

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 27 8/6/12 10:02:33 AM Usborne

MOCKINGBIRD THE OTHER LIFE Kathryn Erskine Susanne Winnacker About the Book This is a heart-warming story of loss and recovery that won the American National Book Award 2010—one of the most moving books you’ll ever read. Eleven-year-old Caitlin has Asperger’s syndrome, and has always had her older brother, Devon, to explain the confusing things around her. But when Devon is killed in a tragic school shooting, Caitlin has to try and make sense of the world without him. With her dad spending most of his time crying in the shower, and her life at school becoming increasingly difficult, it doesn’t seem like things will ever get better again. About the Author Kathryn Erskine grew up country-hopping, living in the Netherlands, Israel, South Africa and Scotland before finally settling down in Virginia, USA. After working as a lawyer for fifteen years, Kathryn realised that her ISBN: 9781409538585 real passion lay in writing. Mockingbird is her first novel to be published Genre: Fiction in the UK, and has already garnered high praise in America, winning a Age: National Book Award in 2011. 10+ Binding: Paperback Format: B/w Page Extent: 238 Price: ` 399

The Name of This Book is Secret Pseudonymous Bosch About the Book When investigators Cass and Max-Ernest set out to discover the history of the mysterious Symphony of Smells, they become embroiled in a dastardly experiment involving kidnapped children and the secret of eternal youth. Together they must come up with a plan to rescue their classmate from a hideous fate. About the Author Pseudonymous Bosch is the anonymous pseudonymous author of the Secret Series. Not much is known about him other than that he has a passionate love of chocolate and cheese and an equally passionate hatred of mayonnaise. Rumors of Boschian sightings are just as frequent and about as reliable as reports of alien abductions. If you ever meet anyone claiming to be Pseudonymous himself he is almost certainly an impostor. The real Pseudonymous is said currently to be hiding in a cave in a remote jungle (although there are contrary reports that he is ISBN: 9780746090923 somewhere in Greenland). Genre: Fiction Age: 10+ Binding: Paperback Format: B/w Page Extent: 390 Price: ` 295

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 28 8/6/12 10:02:34 AM Usborne

THE OTHER LIFE Susanne Winnacker About the Book It’s been 3 years, 1 month, 1 week and 6 days since Sherry has seen daylight. When things went wrong up above, she was sealed off from the world in a bunker with her family. But when they run out of food, Sherry and her dad must venture outside. There they find devastation, desolation...and the Weepers: savage mutant killers. When her dad is snatched, Sherry joins forces with gorgeous but troubled Joshua - an Avenger, determined to destroy the Weepers. But can Sherry keep her family and Joshua safe, when his desire for vengeance threatens them all? The seeds of first love are sown amongst the death and destruction of a nightmare future in this incredible debut novel. Beautifully written and gut-wrenchingly gripping, it’s essential reading. About the Author ISBN: 9781409536086 Susanne Winnacker studied law and is currently doing her legal clerkship. Genre: Fiction As an offset to hours brooding over laws and their meaning, she spends Age: every free minute in fantastical private worlds. The Other Life is Susanne’s 13+ debut novel. She lives with her husband, a dog and four bunnies in the Binding: Paperback Ruhrgebiet, Germany. Format: B/w Page Extent: 320 Price: ` 399

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 29 8/6/12 10:02:34 AM Usborne

Penny Dreadful Cooks Up a Calamity RETURN TO KING SOLOMON’S MINES Joanna Nadin Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore About the Book Three brand-new, fantastically funny Penny Dreadful adventures in one fab book. Join Penny for more calamitous capers as she tries to turn over a new leaf in the school show, on a class trip and by making her dream cake for her mum’s birthday ... but some how her efforts still turn into a huge calamity. About the Author Joanna Nadin was born in Northampton. She is a former broadcast journalist and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister, and continues to freelance as a political speechwriter. She has also been a cleaner and a juggler.

ISBN: 9781409540526 Genre: Fiction Age: 7+ Binding: Paperback Format: B/w Page Extent: 144 Price: ` 225

Other titles available in the series:

PENNY DREADFUL PENNY DREADFUL IS A PENNY DREADFUL IS A CAUSES A KERFUFFLE COMPLETE CATASTROPHE MAGNET FOR DISASTER

9781409540519 | ` 225 9781409536079 | ` 225 9781409526728 | ` 225

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 30 8/6/12 10:02:35 AM Usborne

RETURN TO KING SOLOMON’S MINES Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore About the Book Ancient magic, hidden worlds and bloodthirsty tribes: there is only one Luke Challenger, and he’s back for a third, unforgettable adventure. Having braved the Lost World and travelled 20,000 leagues beneath the sea, Luke Challenger is back, and facing his hardest challenge yet...The terrifying Sons of Destiny are closing in on the location of the legendary Spear of Destiny - an ancient weapon that grants the power of invincibility, which would help the Sons succeed in their fearsome plans for world domination. In a deadly race against time, Luke and his cousin Nick must track down the fabled King Solomon’s Mines where the spear is believed to have been hidden... before their enemies can find it. This is the fantastic third installment in the “Challenger” series that revisits Sir H. Rider Haggard’s ‘King Solomon’s Mines’ in a way that will grip a whole new generation of readers. ISBN: About the Author 9781409521433 Genre: Fiction Steve Barlow lives in Somerset with his wife Cathy, daughter Amy and son Age: Robbie. When he’s not writing, he enjoys sailing. Steve Skidmore lives 9+ in Leicester and trained as a teacher of Drama, English and Film Studies Binding: Paperback before becoming a full-time author. He is a great rugby fan (he supports Format: B/w the Leicester Tigers). The two Steves began collaborating in 1987 after Page Extent: 336 meeting while working at Fairham Comprehensive School in Nottingham, Price: ` 350 and have produced a large body of work. Hit List Jack Heath About the Book Meet Ash and Ben, teen master thieves; stealing for the rich, hiding from the law... and wanted by some of the deadliest men and women in the world. Ashley Arthur and her best friend, Benjamin, are teen thieves working for the billionaire Hammond Buckland, hunting down stolen artefacts and returning them to their rightful owners - for a fee. But when they stumble across an SOS from an imprisoned girl, they realise they’re in over their heads. Because there are others looking for the girl. Corrupt governments. Ruthless corporations. Rogue assassins. Suddenly it’s Ash and Ben at the top of everyone’s hit list...and when you’re about to break into the largest intelligence agency in the world to rescue a mysterious stranger, that’s a seriously dangerous place to be. Smart, slick and explosive, this is teen crime fiction at its most compelling. About the Author Jack Heath was first published at the age of 18. When he’s not writing or ISBN: 9781409531104 web-designing, Jack is performing street magic, composing film music, Genre: Fiction teaching or lecturing at schools and festivals, or playing a variety of Age: 11+ instruments including the piano and bass guitar. He stoically ignores his Binding: Paperback lack of qualifications or training in any of these areas. Format: B/W Page Extent: 284 Price: ` 399

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 31 8/6/12 10:02:36 AM Usborne

HEART MAGAZINE: BEST FRIENDS ROCK! Cindy Jefferies About the Book It should be a dream come true for Ellie she’s spending the summer holidays doing work experience at teen magazine, Heart, meeting celebs and doing fashion makeovers. But she’s fallen out with her best friend who’s gone on holiday to Spain. That’s making her feel bad because there’s no way to make up. She’s asked to conduct an exclusive interview with the son of a rock star but that doesn’t go quite according to plan and Ellie feels she’s been duped. Then she makes friends with George who puts the fun back into Ellie’s summer. Check out this stylish new series from the best-selling author of Fame School. About the Author Cindy is author of the popular Fame School series, which has been published in fifteen countries. She worked as a DJ and sold antiques ISBN: 9781409520238 before she published her first book in 2001. She lives in Gloucestershire. Genre: Fiction Age: 8+ Binding: Paperback Format: B/w Page Extent: 176 Price: ` 250

Other titles available in the series:

The Tempest ISBN: 9788184770926 `99

HEART MAGAZINE: HEART MAGAZINE: HEART MAGAZINE: SEARCH FOR A STAR A DREAM COME TRUE BOYS BLUES & SHOES

9781409520221 | ` 250 9781409520207 | ` 250 9781409520214 | ` 250

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 32 8/6/12 10:02:38 AM Forthcoming titles Shakespeare Series of 7 books

Macbeth A Midsummer ISBN: Night’s Dream 9788184770889 ISBN: 9788184770919 ` As You Like It `99 99 ISBN: 9788184770865 `99

Twelfth Othello Night ISBN: ISBN: 9788184770872 9788184770902 `99 `99 The Tempest The Merchant of Venice ISBN: ISBN: 9788184770926 ` 9788184770896 99 `99 39 Clues

Shatterproof ISBN: 9780545298421 ` www.scholastic.co.in 475

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 33 8/6/12 10:02:44 AM SCHOLASTIC INDIA | ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR AUGUST 2012

The price for all titles in the Goosebumps series has been revised to ` 125!

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 34 8/6/12 10:02:51 AM SCHOLASTIC INDIA | ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR AUGUST 2012 Order Form Scholastic India - august 2012 Customer______

Scholastic Titles ISBN TITLE Price (Rs) QTY Fiction 9788184778502 Book Uncle And Me(SABA) 150 9788184778519 The Girl Mechanic Of Wanzhou(SABA) 175 9788184778526 The Mudskipper(SABA) 150 9788184778564 Jake’s Concert Horror 100 9788184778472 The Jerrymaya Detective Agency: The Diamond Mystery 150 9788184778700 The Jerrymaya Detective Agency: The Hotel Mystery 150 9788184778489 The Magical Adventures Of Skinny Scribbles 100 9788184770070 Magic Mirror:The Tomb Of Time 150 9788184778335 The Maiden Of The Blue Willow And Others Japanese Folktales 125 9788184778441 Magical Wishes:The Adventures Of Goopy And Bagha 175 9788184778717 Things That Go Bump In The Night 150 9788184778731 School Stories 110 9788184778571 When Crows Are White 200 9788184778427 Zain & Ana: Just Like A Bug 150 9788184774610 Zain & Ana: At Least A Fish 125 9788184777949 Zain & Ana: Ghosts Don’t Eat 150 9788176554008 Children Of The Lamp:Akhenaten Adventure 295 9780439955850 Children Of The Lamp:The Blue Djinn Of Babylon 295 9788184770438 Children Of The Lamp:The Day Of Djinn Warriors 295 9780439959599 Children Of The Lamp:King Of Kathmandu 295 9781906427917 The Look 299 9788184776928 Mad & Madder 150 9781906427252 Pretty Bad Things 250 9788184776973 Shakuntala and other Timeless Tales from Ancient India 150 Storybook 9780439466264 Scholastic Reader Level 2:Supertwins And The Sneaky, 125 Slimy Book Worms Picture Book 9788184778656 Elmer And The Big Bird 225 9788184778397 The Strange Story Of Felicity Frown 175 Activity 9788184778533 My Sketch Book-Action Figures 85 9788184778410 Make Your Own Finger Puppets 135

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 35 8/6/12 10:02:52 AM SCHOLASTIC INDIA | ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR AUGUST 2012 Reference 9788184775969 No-Balls And Googlies 150 9788184778724 Clifford’s Big Dictionary 299 9788184778816 Complete English Guide 150 9788184778793 Modern Wonders 150 9788184778786 Physics 150 9788184778762 Scholastic Discover More:Planets 299 9780545382670 Scholastic Reader Level 2:Solar System 125 9780545365772 Tech Titans 250 Media 9780545196574 All Access: Selena Gomez 150 Poetry 9788184778434 This Book Makes No Sense: Nonsense Poems And Worse 150 Usborne Titles 9781409530244 Dead Beautiful 399 9781409504832 Dino FC Terror On The Training Ground 225 9781409538585 Mockingbird 399 9780746090923 The Name of This Book Is Secret 295 9781409536086 The Other Life 399 9781409540526 Penny Dreadful Cooks Up A Calamity 225 9781409540519 *Penny Dreadful Causes A Kerfuffle 225 9781409536079 *Penny Dreadful Is A Complete Catastrophe 225 9781409526728 *Penny Dreadful Is A Magnet For Disaster 225 9781409521433 Return To King Solomon’s Mines 350 9781409531104 Hit List 399 9781409520238 HEART Magazine: Best Friends Rock! 250 9781409520221 *Heart Magazine:Search For A Star 250 9781409520207 *Heart Magazine:A Dream Come True 250 9781409520214 *Heart Magazine:Boys Blues & Shoes 250

www.scholastic.co.in

AI Sheet Aug 2012.indd 36 8/6/12 10:02:52 AM