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FRANKFURT CHILDREN’sFRANkFURT BOOKS RIGHTS LIST 2017 MIDDLE GRADERS 1YA 1. MIDDLE GRADERS / YA 2. SERIES 3. EARLY READERS 4. NON FICTION Maria Giulia Cotini An unforgettable adventure set in Ancient Japan written by a real black belt karate expert Shotaro who battles against the The Child Who Wanted challenges of her disability. Shotaro is intelligent, stubborn and has to Be a Samurai been disabled since birth. Consequently, his dream of becoming a Samurai like his father appears impossi- Maria Giulia Cotini born in 1980, has been disabled ble, indeed his father has decided that he since birth: she is unable to walk, has problems with her hands, should become a monk. However, his des- sight and hearing. From a young age she fell in love with mar- tiny changes course when Kenwa, a trai- tial arts, achieving a black belt in karate. She became the first tor warrior, arrives at the monastery. He disabled girl to train in a gym alongside able bodied fighters is a man prepared to train anyone, even and to compete from a kneeling position. She completed a a little boy with deformed legs. But when degree in the History of Religion achieving the highest pos- sible grades. Shotaro is her debut title. the terrible soldiers sent by Lord Daimyo destroy the village and his dad disappears without a trace, Shotaro’s life is turned upside down and everything appears to be lost… Maria Giulia Cotini 10+ In an Ancient Japan devastated by war and Shotaro corruption, Shotaro manages to prove, with The Child Who Wanted to Be a Samurai courage and determination, that a disabil- 228 pages ity is no barrier to making a warrior out of hardcover w/jacket a man. cover illustration: Isabella Mazzanti With a fascinating and evocative setting, “I want respect” he Rights sold to: an intense and moving story about explained. “I don’t want Slovenia > Druzina disability told “from the inside” by an others to see the kitten author with direct experience of the I appear to be from the difficulties of refusal, being different and outside, but the tiger being accepted by society. within.” 4 4. NON FICTION 3. EARLY READERS 2. SERIES 1. MIDDLE GRADERS / YA A Wild West story told through the eyes of 5 children. Elena Kedros Rain, Cole, Soledad, Marion and Lee are five children with nothing to lose and Young the same great enemy: Nathan Mallory, the evil property developer who has Cowboys ruined their village and is about to destroy their families. Guided by the old cowboy (a Clint Eastwood-like character) going by the name of Chance, they will Elena Kedros is the pen name for the Italian author need to quickly learn how to herd cattle "Robin’s Legend", "Olympus Girls" who has written the storyline across North American prairies, face up for hundreds of comics "W.I.T.C.H" and as a child had a poster to their own fears and, ultimately, of John Wayne hanging up in her bedroom. become adults. A bestselling author, published in 12 countries and with over 150,000 copies sold. Elena Kedros 10+ Young Cowboys 240 pages hardcover w/jacket cover illustration: Giorgio Baroni The author’s style of writing entertains readers with a fast-paced plot and captures the psychological journey made by children on the cusp of adulthood. 5 1. MIDDLE GRADERS / YA 2. SERIES 3. EARLY READERS 4. NON FICTION What would happen if you woke Arianna Leoni up in your sister’s body? Virginia thinks that boys are smelly crea- Struck by tures, who listen to trashy music, study as little as possible and are as romantic as a Lightning bout of measles. Her twin brother Leon thinks that girls are nerds, little Miss Perfects, always whining and about as much fun as having to do a sur- Arianna Leoni collaborates with many publishing houses prise exam. as a translator, editor and ghostwriter, but after years of But do boys really understand girls and working on the books of others, she has decided to write her vice-versa? Thanks to both being hit by a own stories. When she is not writing she dedicates herself to long sessions enjoying her favourite TV series and baking flash of lightning they find they have swapped cakes for friends’ parties. She has already published the title bodies, even down to their spots. ‘The Girls of the Rose’ with Mondadori. Virginia is scared that the new Leon will mess up her school grades and Leon has no choice but to join in with a make-up session togeth- A funny, romantic and intelligent story about · er with Virginia’s friends, before they can be female/male identity and getting over convinced that boys and girls are not so dif- stereotypical prejudices held by both sexes. ferent. Perhaps they even have lots in com- mon… Arianna Leoni 12+ Struck by Lightning 216 pages hardcover w/jacket Maybe it happens to Youngother twins, readers perhaps will discover it happens all the to tools Rights sold to: everyone, but we are the exceptionto develop confirming an ingenious the plot,rule: Poland > Akapit we hated each other rightcreate from thean intriguing very start. character, We were probably already kicking eachdescribe other an in unusual our mum’s situation, tummy. Take a look at any aspecttweak of weak my personality, writing and andconsequently it is guaranteed that Leon will beachieve the exact eternal opposite… fame. 6 4. NON FICTION 3. EARLY READERS 2. SERIES 1. MIDDLE GRADERS / YA An imaginary and poetic recount Benedetta Bonfiglioli of the love story of the great poet Emily Dickinson. 1847-48, The Women’s College of Mount Waiting for the Holyoke. Emily has red hair with rebellious locks that continually spring out from un- Sun der her little cap. Her hair reflects her per- sonality: untamable. Emily doesn’t care about rules, prayers, etiquette. Emily wants to know the depth of the sky, the strength Benedetta Bonfiglioli has studied languages and of bumblebees’ wings, the names of all the teaches English literature at High School. She has published flowers in the world. And then the most a range of books for children. In 2014 she won the Italian important thing of all, one day it becomes ‘Castello di Sanguinetto’ prize. all about him: Nathael, whose skin is the colour of night. Nathael and Emily, both similar and unacceptable. Benedetta Bonfiglioli 13+ Waiting for the Sun 252 pages hardcover cover illustration: Isabelle Arsenault What happened to Emily Dickinson between the years of 1847 and 1848? This light- hearted and engaging story attempts to give an imaginative answer. 7 1. MIDDLE GRADERS / YA 2. SERIES 3. EARLY READERS 4. NON FICTION The USSR, 1941. Like thousands Davide Morosinotto of children, Viktor and Nadia, 12 years old twins, must leave Red Stars Leningrad before it’s too late. Although separate, the two siblings’ write a journal together… in two different colours. Viktor is handsome, strong and stubborn; sometimes a bit of a bully. Nadia is funny Davide Morosinotto was born in 1980 in a little town cheerful, with an open mind and the ability close to Padua, and he currently lives in Bologna. He is an to create deep connections with other peo- established journalist, videogames translator and author ple. Together, they share a journal: Nadya of science fiction titles and books for children. He has writ- uses black, while Viktor writes in red. ten over thirty titles. "The Pocket Watch Gang" is the very On the 22nd June 1941, war breaks out, with adventure that he would have liked to have had as a child. Leningrad very near the border. With thou- Davide Morosinotto 11+ sands of other children, Viktor and Nadya Red Stars must leave the city, jumping onto special 432 pages trains that are supposed to bring them to hardcover w/jacket safety. cover illustration: Paolo Domeniconi “Always stay together,” their parents tell illustrations: Simone Tso them before saying goodbye. However, Na- translation rights handled by Book On A Tree Ltd. dya is assigned to Train number 76, Viktor to [email protected] Train 77. Although separate, the two siblings’ diary entries continue… NEW Young readers will discoverRed all Stars the istools an epic adventure full of mysteries to develop an ingeniousand plot, dramatic turns of events; a thrilling, create an intriguing character,humorous and moving coming-of-age story. describe an unusualThe situation, book is based on an accurate, well-researched tweak weak writing andreconstruction consequently of one of the lesser-known episodes achieve eternal fame.of World War II, the Leningrad blockade. 8 4. NON FICTION 3. EARLY READERS 2. SERIES 1. MIDDLE GRADERS / YA An enthralling adventure with Davide Morosinotto four protagonists that could have been Tom Sawyer’s best friends. The Pocket Louisiana, 1904. Life in the bayou is hard, especially for four kids who don’t know Watch Gang much about the world. One day, they find three dollars in an empty tomato can. And they decide to order a revolver from the Renowned Walker & Dawn Mail Order Cat- Davide Morosinotto was born in 1980 in a little town alogue. When the package arrives, how- close to Padua, and he currently lives in Bologna. He is an ever, it contains nothing but an old pocket established journalist, videogames translator and author watch. And a broken one at that. So begins of science fiction titles and books for children. He has writ- a long trip across America among card ten over thirty titles. "The Pocket Watch Gang" is the very sharps and corrupt detectives, corpses adventure that he would have liked to have had as a child.