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2 NOVELTIES Monster House, Page 4 SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING NOVELTIES 4 &pop-up 10 pp Extent: Page Ages: 2012 October Date: Publication books. carousel Fairy My bestselling the of creator the from story, aspooky and pieces press-out with house, monster pop-up crafted A beautifully everywhere! out popping monsters are There cupboards. hidden inside peek and corridors, creepy along tiptoe friends, their all Meet House. Monster at noises creaky strange the investigate they as twins, monster the Mulch, and Milch Join frights! creepy of full house monster pop-up A spooky UK &Schuster Simon Imprint: by Sarah Horne Illustrated Bateson Maggie by Engineering Paper and Concept MONSTER HOUSE 3 up RIGHTSRIGHTS GUIDE GUIDE FRANKFURTBOLOGNA 20122009 5

3 up Page Extent: 12 pp HOLD MY HAND: FARM HAND: MY HOLD By Sebastien Braun Imprint: Simon Schuster & UK Adorable shaped boardbooks for little ones Chunky, interactive shaped board books with flocking on every page. With charming artwork from a talented picture book illustrator. Publication Date: June 2013 Ages: HOLD MY HAND: SAFARI HAND: MY HOLD 3 up

Ages: Page Extent: 12 pp Publication Date: 2013 September delight the youngest child and makes a perfect gift. irresistible novelty book. With touch-and-feel pages and flaps to lift, this is a book to Play along with a cheeky monkey and his friends in their game of hide-and seek in this A charming touch-and-feel novelty book with a noisy cover By Helen Hurry Helen By Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK PEEPO! BOO! SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING NOVELTIES 6 vehicle &apop-up pp 32 Extent: Page Ages: 2013January September 2012/ Date: Publication with. play to vehicle pop-up free a with complete comes book Each trophy? the win to soarers sonic and buggies, moon martian trucks, Way monster Milky the beat they Will car. rocket their in race intergalactic an join to off Riley, zoom dog, his and Jack story, first the In adventures. fun for worlds magical to him transport machines mega Jack’s trucks, monster mighty and submarines supersonic to cars racing rocket and diggers dinosaur From new adventure series for boys. high-energy, aloud, comes Evie’s Ponies Princess of success phenomenal the Following machines! mega his and Jack Meet UK &Schuster Simon Imprint: Byrne Mike by Illustrated Ritchie Alison By THE DINOSAUR DIGGER CAR RACING ROCKET THE JACK’S MEGA MACHINES: 3 up

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along with new story adventures to add to the collection. the launch of a series of colouring, sticker, andactivity books, This amazing series goes from strength to strength. With over 200,000 copies of the picture books sold worldwide, will see 2012

3 up Page Extent: 24 pp PRINCESS EVIE COLOURING BOOK Illustrated Tilley Sophie by Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Full of fabulous stickers and beautiful scenes to complete This book is the perfect addition to the Princess Evie collection. Packed full of pictures to colour, doodling activities, and stickers, this book will be ideal for all Princess Evie fans. Publication Date: July 2012 Ages: 3 up

Page Extent: 32 pp & a pop-up pony Ages: Publication Date: October 2012 Will Evie and Diamond win a medal? just in time to take part in the Unicorn Games. world of cloud sprites and unicorns. They arrive Evie and her cat Sparkles are transported to a and her magic ponies Another sparkly adventure for Princess Evie By Sarah KilBride Illustrated Tilley Sophie by Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK PRINCESS EVIE’S PONIES: PONIES: EVIE’S PRINCESS UNICORN MAGIC THE DIAMOND NOVELTIES

SNIFF! By Matthew Van Fleet Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Just right for little hands, an interactive novelty book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Matthew Van Fleet! This adorable novelty book celebrates the sense of smell. With humorous illustrations, simple pleasing text, four pull-tabs, five textures, and one sound element, Sniff! will endlessly delight toddlers as they learn about all sorts of animals. Publication Date: August 2012 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 12 pp Tastes—both delectable and foul—will be on the menu for Matthew Van Fleet’s Lick!, coming Spring 2013. SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

8 THREE LITTLE MERMAIDS By Mara Van Fleet Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Have a tea party undersea and practice counting with Three Little Mermaids, this sparkling touch-and-feel and pull-tab book by Mara Van Fleet. Mermaids, lots of counting, and a sparkly tea party—all in a preschool-perfect novelty format. Irresistible! Publication Date: January 2011 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 16 pp

LITTLE COLOR FAIRIES By Mara Van Fleet

Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS RIGHTS GUIDE BOLOGNA 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS Come to the Royal Rainbow Ball with the Little Color Fairies! Lots of fun, color, and sparkles can be found in this touch-and-feel novelty book. Publication Date: January 2012 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 16 pp

Over 5 million Sabuda pop-ups in print!

Pop-up master Robert Sabuda has brought to life such timeless classics as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Beauty & the Beast, Peter Pan, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Amazing three-dimensional paper structures pop off the pages of his intricate, elegant, and playful adaptations.

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YOU’RE GETTING A BABY BROTHER! YOU’RE GETTING A BABY SISTER! By Sheila Sweeny Higginson Illustrated by Sam Williams Imprint: Little Simon You’re getting a baby brother or sister! That’s great news . . . or is it? A baby sibling is joining the family! Everyone is delighted, but older siblings might be a bit unsure. These books address some of the situations that are bound to pop up for older brothers and sisters and also explain how they can be role models for their new baby sibling. Publication Date: February 2012 Ages: 2–5 Page Extent: 24 pp

BATHTIME FOR TWINS PLAYTIME FOR TWINS By Ellen Weiss Illustrated by Sam Williams Imprint: Little Simon Twins make bathtime and playtime fun in these amusing board books. These funny twins splash, play peekaboo, and more until, at last, it’s time to say good night. The giggles will continue as these siblings make some noise and read about rocket ships before they wave good-bye to the sun as it sets and head for home. Publication Date: June 2012 Ages: 1–4 Page Extent: 30 pp

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING MY LITTLE BLUE ROBOT By Stephen T. Johnson Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books A sturdy reissue of Stephen T. Johnson’s My Little Blue Robot puts the fun of building and the joy of making a friend into one book. My Little Blue Robot features sturdy, ultrathick cardboard pages from which kids can follow simple step-by-step instructions to build a robot friend using slots and tabs—no glue needed! Publication Date: August 2012 Ages: 4–8 Page Extent: 14 pp

10 YUMMY, FUNNY, EASTER TREATS! By William Boniface Illustrated by Kyle Poling Imprint: Little Simon This interactive book will delight young readers as they use play pieces to help some busy bunnies build an Easter basket! It’s time to build your Easter basket! Children will love helping some busy bunnies build the perfect Easter basket. With thirty colorful play pieces, this interactive story will amuse and entertain young readers as they match up the pieces to the slots to make their own fun Easter basket! Publication Date: January 2013 Ages: 4–6 Page Extent: 12 pp with 30 play pieces RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS RIGHTS GUIDE BOLOGNA 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS

ITSY BITSY SPIDER Illustrated by Richard Egielski Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers An entirely new pop-up interpretation of the classic song, from Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator Richard Egielski You’ve never seen the itsy-bitsy spider quite like this before! Every page has its own glorious pop-up. The spider literally climbs up the water spout, and the magnificent sun explodes off the page. And have your umbrella at the ready for “down came the rain”! Publication Date: September 2012 Ages: 3–5 Page Extent: 12 pp

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ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS SOUND BOOK By Claire Freedman Illustrated by Ben Cort Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Everyone’s favourite aliens are back in this interactive sound book With over 1.5 million copies of the original picture book series sold worldwide, this interactive sound book will be a surefire winner with all Aliens Love Underpants fans. Beep, ping, and zoom along with the aliens in this new noisy edition with ten interactive sound buttons that bring the story to life. Publication Date: October 2012 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 32 pp with sound panel

BARRY THE FISH WITH FINGERS TICKLE HIDE-AND-SEEK! By Sue Hendra Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Tickle! Tickle! Here comes Barry! The hugely popular Barry the Fish with Fingers is back in this fun puppet book. Learn all about counting and colours in this exciting game of tickle hide-and-seek. SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Publication Date: April 2012 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 16 pp

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DUSTBIN DAD By Peter Bently Illustrated by Russell Ayto Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Do you leave food on your plate at mealtimes? If you do, beware, it could lead to all sorts of trouble . . . This hilarious story is all about a dad whose penchant for eating leftover food lands him in trouble. He eats EVERYTHING—unfinished sandwiches, unwanted broccoli, half-eaten pies—but when, one day, he accidentally guzzles the cat’s Puss-Pep-Up Powder, strange things start to happen . . . Publication Date: July 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

ELEANOR’S EYEBROWS By Timothy Knapman Illustrated by David Tazzyman Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK An off-the-wall picture book about a pair of runaway eyebrows! What would you do if your eyebrows disappeared? Would you notice? Would you care? When Eleanor’s eyebrows disappear one day, she doesn’t care one bit. After all, she’s never seen the point of eyebrows anyway. They’re just two silly, scruffy, hairy, little bits of fluff . . . aren’t they? Illustrated by David Tazzyman, of Mr Gum fame, this picture book is guaranteed to raise a laugh.

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Publication Date: June 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

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I GOT A CROCODILE By Nicola Killen Imprint: Simon Schuster & UK An endearing story about an unusual sibling! A little girl has always longed for a brother and sister, but one day she gets a crocodile instead. How did that happen?It leads to terrible trouble at teatime and is a big bother at bathtime, and she wants the crocodile to go away. But gradually she learns that sometimes crocodiles can make great friends! Publication Date: March 2013 Page Extent: pp 32

Page Extent: pp 32 Publication Date: April 2013 Kids will laugh out loud at this funny story that twists and turns. to the mix. Who will Will win? anyone get splatted? get their hands (legs!) on one elusive monkey nut. There’s even a mighty elephant to add It’s not easy sharing! This book is jam-packed with visual humour as three spiders try to One monkey nut, three spiders, and an elephant . . . what could possibly gowrong? MONKEY NUT By Simon Rickerty Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK PICTURE BOOKS

CATCH THAT RAT! By Caryl Hart Illustrated by Tom McLaughlin Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A fast-moving chase to catch a runaway rat!

I went out this morning and what did I see? A white-whiskered rat, looking straight back at me. Quick! Catch that rat! Join the chase around the house, down the street, through the sky, and all the way to the moon. Will anyone be able to CATCH THAT RAT? Publication Date: January 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

THE YOGA OGRE By Peter Bently Illustrated by Simon Rickerty Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Finding the perfect sport for a big bumbling ogre isn’t quite as simple as it may seem. When Ogden’s pyjamas feel a bit tight he decides to take up sport. But after causing disasters with every activity he tries, Ogden thinks gentle, relaxing yoga will be the answer. What harm could he cause doing that . . . ? Publication Date: June 2012 Page Extent: 32 pp SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

16 ANYTHING! By Tim Hopgood Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A funny picture book text about two penguin friends and their hidden talents Anything Ping can do, Pong can do better . . . Ping scrawls a squiggle . . . Pong paints a masterpiece. Ping is learning to squeak in French . . . Pong can already squeak in NINE different languages! An endearing book about two friends who discover that everyone is good at something. Publication Date: February 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp RIGHTS GUIDE BOLOGNA 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS

THE GREAT SNORTLE HUNT By Claire Freedman Illustrated by Kate Hindley Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK An irresistible new picture book from the author of Aliens Love Underpants On a hill bumpy-steepy, There’s a house scary-creepy, And it’s said that a Snortle lives there, Now nobody’s been, so nobody’s seen, But Mouse whispers, “Come, if you dare!” Join Mouse and his friends on a nighttime quest to find a Snortle. With a jaunty, skip-along text, and illustrations from an exciting new talent, this book is a sheer delight! Publication Date: August 2012 Page Extent: 32 pp

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HOW DINOSAURS REALLY WORK By Alan Snow Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The must-have book of dinosaurs from the creator of How Santa Really Works Have you ever wondered what colour dinosaurs really were, what they had for breakfast, or even whether you could beat one in a running race? Crammed full of interesting dino- facts and bursting with detailed illustrations, this book covers everything you need to know about these roaring beasts. The perfect book for all dino-crazy youngsters. Publication Date: September 2012 Page Extent: 32 pp

THE WORST PRINCESS By Anna Kemp Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK From the bestselling team behind Dogs Don’t Do Ballet and Rhinos Don’t Eat Pancakes SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Once upon a time in a tower near you. Lived a sad princess; the Princess Sue. “Some day,” she sighed, “my prince will come, But I wish he’d move his royal bum.” When Sue’s prince finally arrives, he’s not exactly what she had in mind. Find out how this feisty princess escapes the clutches of her twit of a prince in this funny twist on the traditional princess tale. Publication Date: May 2012 Page Extent: 32 pp

18 PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS By Claire Freedman Illustrated by Ben Cort Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A fabulously funny new picture book from the creators of Aliens Love Underpants These pirates SO love underpants, They’re on a special quest, To find the fabled pants of GOLD, For Captain’s treasure chest. Join the pants pirates on a very special treasure hunt. With gurgling swamps, angry crocodiles, sharks in fancy underpants, and an abundance of laughs, this new addition to the phenomenally successful Underpants series will not disappoint. RIGHTS GUIDE BOLOGNA 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: October 2012 Page Extent: 32 pp

KEITH THE CAT WITH THE MAGIC HAT By Sue Hendra Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK From the creator of the bestselling Barry the Fish with Fingers and Norman the Slug with a Silly Shell Say hello to Keith. Keith is not your average cat. Keith is a cat with magical powers—or at least a magic hat. But when, one day, Keith loses his magic hat, he discovers that magic is still possible. A fabulous feel-good story with another endearingly crazy character from Sue Hendra. Publication Date: July 2012 Page Extent: 32 pp

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FUN AT PIRATE POOL By Caryl Hart Illustrated by Ed Eaves Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK From the creators of the bestselling Supermarket Zoo and How to Grow a Dinosaur Albie finds himself on another amazing adventure—this time in a pirate submarine! Join Albie on a deep-sea treasure hunt with pirates, sea monsters, and sharks. Swimming lessons have never been so much fun! Publication Date: April 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

SNUG AS A BUG By Tamsyn Murray Illustrated by Judi Abbot Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Would you like to be as snug as a bug rolled up in a rug? Or would you like to be like two cosy bats in thick woolly hats or as hot as three pigs in big purple wigs? George has to decide for himself on a day out at the park with Mum. A cosy, cuddly counting book filled with snug and shivery creatures. Publication Date: February 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

20 OLIVIA AND THE FAIRY PRINCESSES By Ian Falconer Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers In her newest endeavor, Olivia embarks upon a quest for identity with very lofty goals—but being a princess is NOT one of them! Olivia is having an identity crisis. She needs to stand out! She has to be special! What will she be? Join Olivia on a quest for individuality in this latest book of the internationally bestselling OLIVIA series. Rest assured, you won’t find THIS pig pleased to be in pink!

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BOOT & SHOE By Marla Frazee Imprint: Beach Lane Books Boot and Shoe like their schedule just as it is. But then a crazy neighborhood squirrel arrives and everything goes topsy-turvy! Caldecott Honoree Marla Frazee brings her signature wit and tenderness to a pair of the floppiest dogs you’ve ever seen! Publication Date: October 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp

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I’M BORED By Michael Ian Black Illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers There is NOTHING boring about being a kid . . . but try explaining that to a potato. Just when a little girl thinks she can’t get any more bored, she stumbles upon a potato . . . who turns the tables on her by declaring that children are boring. Well, it’s up to our heroine to show the potato all the amazing things kids can do. Do you think the potato cares? Really? Publication Date: September 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp

CREEPY CARROTS! By Aaron Reynolds Illustrated by Peter Brown Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A parable about what happens when a rabbit gets a bit too greedy . . . Jasper Rabbit loves carrots—especially Crackenhopper Field carrots. He eats them on the way to school. He eats them going to Little League Baseball. He eats them on his way home. Until the day the carrots start following him . . . or are they? Publication Date: August 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp

THE FANTASTIC FLYING BOOKS OF MR. MORRIS LESSMORE By William Joyce Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Here’s the book that inspired the Academy Award–nominated short film by the same name—both from the imagination of William Joyce. With one gust of wind, Morris Lessmore’s world is shifted. Everything he knew, everything he hoped for, would be tested. But the power of story would save the day. The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore shows that in today’s world of traditional books, eBooks, and apps, it’s storytelling that we truly celebrate—and this story, no matter how you tell it, begs to be read again and again. Publication Date: July 2012 Page Extent: 56 pp

22 ME WANT PET! By Tammi Sauer Illustrated by Bob Shea Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books A young, humorous take on really, really, really wanting a pet, from a cave boy’s point of view! Cave Boy had lots of things—rocks, sticks, a club—but no pet. When Cave Boy decides he wants a pet, his parents raise all the usual objections. The woolly mammoth is too big. His dad is allergic to the saber-toothed tiger. Will Cave Boy ever find a pet the whole family can agree on? “This account of the age-old bond between animals and children is ideally paced for read-aloud pleasure.”—Kirkus Reviews Publication Date: March 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp

BEAR SAYS THANKS By Karma Wilson 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS Illustrated by Jane Chapman Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books Bear is back and he has so much to give thanks for—especially when he throws a big dinner and his friends bring all the food! What better way for Bear to say thanks than over a nice big dinner? Bear decides to throw a feast, and one by one Bear’s friends show up with different platters of delicious food to share. There’s just one problem. Bear’s cupboards are bare! What is he to do? Publication Date: September 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp

ZORRO GETS AN OUTFIT By Carter Goodrich Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Mister Bud and Zorro are back! But Zorro’s got a new outfit that he is not at all happy with . . . Mister Bud and Zorro have finally learned how to get along. But something is about to interrupt their schedule: Zorro has to wear a fancy outfit. Zorro is embarrassed, mortified, aghast. Everyone makes fun of Zorro, and Mister Bud doesn’t know what to do. But when another dog—a very cool dog—shows up in an outfit and does amazing tricks and beats all the other dogs in a race, Zorro discovers that wearing clothes might not be so bad after all. Publication Date: May 2012 Page Extent: 48 pp

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OH NO, LITTLE DRAGON! By Jim Averbeck Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers OH NO! The rambunctious Little Dragon has lost his spark. Or has he? With a PHOOSH and a Grrrrrr and a CANNONBAAAALLLLLL! Little Dragon tears through his day (and the house)—but there’s no OH NO! that Mama’s kiss can’t fix. This picture book celebrates both the tremendous energy of a little boy and the tenderness shared between mother and child. Publication Date: August 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp

THE BOO! BOOK By Nathaniel Lachenmeyer Illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers This BOOOOOOk comes with a pop-up ghostly surprise. Everyone has heard of haunted houses. But it turns out that books can be haunted too. Of course all books are full of surprises—but The Boo! Book has a spooky one: a ghost! He rearranges the words, flips the pictures upside down, and waits very patiently for his special version of a surprise ending. In the spirit of the classic The Monster at the End of This Book, this tale features a pop-up encounter of the ghostly kind. Publication Date: August 2012 Page Extent: 46 pp

NIGHTSONG By Ari Berk Illustrated by Loren Long SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A stunning picture book, illustrated by mega bestseller Loren Long, about a young bat setting off into the world armed with only his good sense

Sense is the song you sing out into the world, and the song the world sings back to you. With these words, Chiro’s mother sends him off into the night for the first time alone. It’s an adventure, but how will he find his way? And how will he find his way home? It’s easy as long as he uses his good sense. Publication Date: September 2012 Page Extent: 48 pp 24 1-2-3 PEAS By Keith Baker Imprint: Beach Lane Books A counting-themed follow-up to Keith Baker’s New York Times bestselling LMNO Peas! Meet the Peas—the 1, 2, 3, Peas! Each page features bright, bold numbers surrounded by a matching number of jaunty little peas engaged in playful activities. Cruise along with these tiny green number-crunchers as they count from one to one hundred! Publication Date: July 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp RIGHTS GUIDE BOLOGNA 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS

SPIKE, THE MIXED-UP MONSTER By Susan Hood Illustrated by Melissa Sweet Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books A charming story of a little salamander looking for friends Meet Spike! He’s pointy. He’s scary. He has a spiky crown. He has mean teeth. He is a monster . . . no bigger than a lily pad. What will it take for Spike to make a friend? This imaginative tale features facts about the axolotl, a real-life endangered Mexican salamander, in a story peppered with easy-to-learn Spanish words that’s perfect for repeat readings. Publication Date: September 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp

EAST DRAGON, WEST DRAGON By Robyn Eversole Illustrated by Scott Campbell Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Two giant, imposing dragons confront their greatest fears . . . each other! When some meddlesome knights create a rift between their two kingdoms, East Dragon and West Dragon are forced to come face-to-fire-breathing-face. Might the two dragons finally discover they aren’t so different after all? This tale of cross- cultural friendship is brought to life with quirky illustrations from Scott Campbell, illustrator of Zombie in Love. Publication Date: January 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp 25 PICTURE BOOKS

MICE By Rose Fyleman Illustrated by Lois Ehlert Imprint: Beach Lane Books You may not believe it, but . . . mice are nice. (At least that’s what the cat thinks!) The lights are out—and so are the impish house mice—in this delicious nighttime cat-and-mouse adventure from poet Rose Fyleman and acclaimed New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator Lois Ehlert. Publication Date: October 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp

PIRATERIA By Calef Brown Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Visit this one-stop pirate shop for all your swashbuckling needs, from #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Calef Brown. Welcome to Pirateria, the most glorious pirate emporium on the seven seas! When pirates need superior wares for life at sea, they head on down to Pirateria, where they can find treasure chests (the very best), peg legs, planks, eye patches, head rags, vests, pantaloons—and even satchels and pouches for gems and doubloons—all at prices that can’t be beat. Publication Date: July 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp

BOBO GETS LOST (W.T.) By Eileen Rosenthal Illustrated by Marc Rosenthal Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Come along as Willie and Bobo explore the great outdoors! SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Willie has a great idea! He and Bobo are going to be explorers. So they pull on their boots and hats and head out. And what they find is even better than they imagined—why, just look at all these spectacular sticks and roly-poly bugs! But the fun comes to an abrupt halt when Willie realizes he is lost . . . and, even worse, that BOBO IS MISSING! Isn’t there anyone—even a sworn feline enemy—who can help? I Must Have Bobo! was a New York Times Best Children’s Book of the Year! H “Hilarious for adult readers; an exercise in self-recognition and empathy for the intended audience”—Kirkus, starred review for I Must Have Bobo! Publication Date: March 2013 Page Extent: 40 pp 26 TAKE YOUR MAMA TO WORK TODAY By Amy Reichert Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Office mates beware! Ready or not—Violet is here to help! When Violet visits her mom’s office, she is very helpful. Or at least she thinks she is! Hole punchers are for making confetti, right? With a little mayhem and a lot of joy, Violet makes her mark on the office. Whimsical text and effervescent illustrations highlight the indelible spirit of Violet. Publication Date: March 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp RIGHTS GUIDE BOLOGNA 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS ONE OF A KIND By Ariel S. Winter Illustrated by David Hitch Imprint: Aladdin Lysander Singleton is the only child in his class who is not a twin. But his uniqueness finally gets him recognized! Lysander Singleton is the only only child in a sea of twin classmates at Twin Oaks Elementary. He tries to do what he can to fit in—like making photocopies of himself or playing games with the other kids—but his efforts are usually met with unfortunate results. During a competition to encourage individuality, Lysander finally has a chance to shine. Lysander learns that being unique isn’t such a bad thing after all. Publication Date: June 2012 Page Extent: 32 pp

WHO BUILT THE STABLE? By Ashley Bryan Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers We all know that Mary and Joseph travelled far to find shelter on Christmas Eve night. We all know that they were offered the only room in town, a stable. We know that their roommates were donkeys and oxen and lambs. But what we don’t know is, who built that stable where the baby Jesus lay? Ashley Bryan has a pretty good idea. Publication Date: October 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp

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ARTIST TED By Andrea Beaty Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books Irrepressible Ted is back and painting his way to a new friendship! Ted realizes that his room needs a little pizzazz from an artist—himself. Ted uses his homemade brush and paints to spruce up the school hallways, too—until he accidentally hurts the new student’s feelings. Then, once again, it’s Ted to the rescue as the whole school makes their new friend feel welcome. Publication Date: February 2012 Page Extent: 32 pp

WAKING DRAGONS By Jane Yolen Illustrated by Derek Anderson Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Wake up with a pair of sleepy dragons and the knight who must get them ready for school! From tumbling out of their humongous blankets to a breakfast of catapulted waffles, these characters and their antics fill the pages with luminous color and dragon-sized fun. Publication Date: October 2012 Page Extent: 32 pp

BABY BEAR SEES BLUE By Ashley Wolff Imprint: Beach Lane Books

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING An adorable book about colors from Ashley Wolff Baby Bear has so much to learn about the world! From the moment he wakes until it’s time to curl up and go to sleep, he explores outside with his mama. They see green leaves, blue jays, brown trout, and—best of all—a patch of yummy red strawberries. Publication Date: February 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp

28 CRAFTY CHLOE By Kelly DiPucchio Illustrated by Heather Ross Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Fancy Nancy meets Martha Stewart, Crafty Chloe is the princess of DIY—and the beginning of an exciting new series! Get your glue guns ready! Here comes a new heroine, who knows that the most perfect birthday gifts don’t come from a store. With a good doodle session and a whole lot of glitter to inspire her, Chloe may figure out just the thing to save the day! H“Crafty Chloe is the creative cousin of Clementine. . . . Required reading.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review Publication Date: February 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp RIGHTS GUIDE BOLOGNA 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS

BALLERINA ROSIE By Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York Illustrated by Diane Goode Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books From New York Times bestselling author, Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, comes an irresistible new character who will inspire prima ballerinas everywhere! Pirouette. Plié. Arabesque. Rosie tries her best to follow Madame Natalie’s instructions at dance school. Rosie loves to dance, but she can’t seem to master the steps. Will Rosie ever become the prima ballerina she dreams of being? Publication Date: August 2012 Page Extent: 32 pp

LAUGH-OUT-LOUD BABY By Tony Johnston Illustrated by Stephen Gammell Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books From Caldecott Medal artist Stephen Gammell and Tony Johnston, a book celebrating a baby’s laugh! The family gathers round to hear the sound of the new baby’s laugh, though the baby isn’t ready. But when the moment comes, the baby makes everyone else laugh too—aunts, uncles, cousins, and twinkly great-grandma, who is old, old, old. It seems no one can resist the sound of a baby’s laugh. Publication Date: September 2012 Page Extent: 32 pp 29 PICTURE BOOKS

ITSY-BITSY BABY MOUSE By Michelle Meadows Illustrated by Matthew Cordell Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Baby Mouse loves running around his house. But what happens when he loses his way? Baby Mouse’s curiosity lets him discover all sorts of things, but it has also led him away from his parents. Lost in a large house, this itsy-bitsy baby mouse seeks to find something familiar that could lead him home. Will he find his way? Michelle Meadows and Matthew Cordell pair up to lead the way for Itsy-Bitsy Baby Mouse. Publication Date: March 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp

HEY LITTLE BABY! By Heather Leigh Illustrated by Geneviève Côté Imprint: Beach Lane Books An adorable baby discovers the world around him in this delightful picture book! A little baby has found his hands, his toes, his voice, and his nose—what else will he find in his world? A delightful picture book that explores all of the traits that make a baby special— and how those traits might shape a baby as he grows up to be a unique little person. Publication Date: April 2012 Page Extent: 32 pp

HANS MY HEDGEHOG: A TALE FROM THE BROTHERS GRIMM Retold by Kate Coombs Illustrated by John Nickle Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING A retelling of a classic tale of love and acceptance from the Brothers Grimm Hans is an unusual boy. Born a hedgehog from the waist up, he knows what it’s like to truly be an outcast. When Hans crosses paths with two kings with two lovely daughters, his luck starts to change. Will this lonely soul find true love after all? This retelling of the classic Grimm’s tale reminds us of the power of music, the importance of belonging, and the transformative effect of love. H“Coombs and Nickle transform a once-prickly story into something witty and warm. There is joy in watching this plucky Hans triumph.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review Publication Date: January 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp 30 SIMON & SCHUSTER CLASSICS THIS IS . . . By M. Sasek Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers If you can’t make it to the Eiffel Tower in person, this is the next best thing! In this charming series, M. Sasek brings to life some of the most exciting places in the world, with fun and engaging illustrations sure to delight children and adults alike. Each book focuses on a different place, highlighting the landmarks and quirks each place is known for. First published between 1959 and 1970, these enchanting books still capture both the essence of the places and the heart of the reader.

THIS IS LONDON THIS IS NEW YORK Publication Date: December 1959 Publication Date: January 1970 Page Extent: 64 pp Page Extent: 64 pp

THIS IS ROME THIS IS VENICE 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: June 1960 Publication Date: October 1961 Page Extent: 64 pp Page Extent: 64 pp

THIS IS PARIS THIS IS GREECE Publication Date: April 1961 Publication Date: May 1966 Page Extent: 64 pp Page Extent: 64 pp

GOOD-NIGHT, OWL! By Pat Hutchins Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers How was Owl to sleep, with the bees buzzing, the crows creaking, the starlings chittering, the jays screaming—and all the other inhabitants of the hollow tree pecking, calling, or crunching? Good-Night, Owl! is a bedtime story with a twist—a surprise ending that will send everyone off to sleep laughing.

PAT HUTCHINS is the author-illustrator of several popular picture books, including Good-Night, Owl; Titch; and The Wind Blew, for which she won the Kate Greenaway Medal. Publication Date: September 1972 Page Extent: 32 pp

ZIN! ZIN! ZIN! A VIOLIN By Lloyd Moss lllustrated by Marjorie Priceman Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers When this Caldecott Honor book begins, the trombone is playing all by itself. But soon a trumpet makes a duet, a French horn a trio, and so on until the entire orchestra is assembled onstage. This unique counting book is the perfect introduction to musical groups and a celebration of classical music. Publication Date: March 1995 Page Extent: 32 pp 31 SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING SIMON &SCHUSTERBESTSELLERS 32 in the UK! UK! the in copies 400,000 sold has series Underpants bestselling the in title second a pair. The on claws their get to ANYTHING do will they And underpants! love Dinosaurs editions 19 foreign plus sold, copies million 1.5 than More UK &Schuster Simon Imprint: by Ben Cort Illustrated ClaireBy Freedman UNDERPANTS DINOSAURS LOVE fingers! with fish a fish—he’s old any just not He’s Barry. meet you when amazed be to Prepare UK the in sold copies 120,000 Over UK &Schuster Simon Imprint: Hendra Sue by WITH FINGERS FISH THE BARRY

from the zoo . . . . . zoo the from missing is rhino purple abig that discover the house, listens! nobody But then they into walked just has rhino purple a big that dad and mum her tells Daisy When editions 11 foreign plus UK, the in sold copies 30,000 Over UK &Schuster Simon Imprint: Ogilvie Sara by Illustrated Kemp Anna By PANCAKES EAT DON’T RHINOS bigger? and bigger and bigger get dreams his will or one, finds he once satisfied be he will But own. his of ashell find to lengths hilarious to goes he as antics crazy Norman’s at loud out laugh will Kids UK the in sold copies 115,000 UK &Schuster Simon Imprint: Hendra Sue by ASILLYWITH SHELL NORMAN THE SLUG

and the robot went BERSERK! went robot the and away, ran toaster walking work—his always don’t things but inventing LOVES Monty UK the in sold copies 57,000 Over UK &Schuster Simon Imprint: by Ben Cort Illustrated ClaireBy Freedman MONSTERSAURUS Kiss Biggest to The companion adorable An yourself! for ahug grab and in Dive hugs. perfect most snuggliest, cuddliest, the with bursting simply is book picture feel-good fabulous This UK the in sold copies 30,000 Over UK &Schuster Simon Imprint: by Judi Abbot Illustrated Walsh Joanna By HUG PERFECT THE . RIGHTS GUIDE BOLOGNA 2012 33 , starred review NONFICTION Rah, Rah, Radishes! Rah, on Rah, celebrates bright colors and delicious fruits with —Kirkus Reviews canine). Picture book greats Douglas Florian and Robert Neubecker will keep kids and “Let’s hear it for the veggies! . . . A winning recipe blending crispy verse and fresh photography.” laughing from bow to stern with their signature sense of humor. Publication Date: August 2012 Page Extent: pp 32 ZOLOCOLOR! CHRISTMAS DOODLING ZOLOCOLOR! By Byron Glaser and Sandra Higashi Imprint: Little Simon Have yourself a Zolocolor! Christmas with this holiday-themed doodling book! Modern images composed of simple yet bold shapes adorn the pages of this stripes, dots, triangles, of Ninety-six book. pages doodling Christmas-themed googly eyes, and more come together to create various holiday scenes, inviting children (and adults!) to color in, out, on, and around the lines. Publication Date: October 2012 Page Extent: 96 pp UNBEELIEVABLES UNBEELIEVABLES By Douglas Florian Imprint: Beach Lane Books Douglas Florian explores the unBEElieveably unique lives of honeybees! With fourteen funny, fact-filled poems and paintings, Douglas Florian explores the natural history ofsome of the world’s most unloved critters: bees. The poems revealthese busy, buzzy bugs to be a totally cool—and important—part of our ecosystem. Publication Date: March 2012 Page Extent: pp 32 SHIVER ME TIMBERS! By Douglas Florian Illustrated Robert by Neubecker Imprint: Beach Lane Books A jaunty collection of pirate poems from Douglas Florian and Robert Neubecker! mateys—it’sAhoy, time to hoist up the anchors and set sail with a pack of pesky pirates! In this hilariouscollection of nineteen poems, readers will meet scoundrels, scalawags, and scurvy(human dogs GO, GO, GRAPES! GO, GO, By April Pulley Sayre Imprint: Beach Lane Books Fruittakes the stage in this joyful ode to healthy eating. Following in the footsteps of Rah, Rah, Radishes: A Vegetable Chant! this book teaches kidsthat fruits are just as fabulous and Grapes! fun. Go, Go, a joyful chant and enticing farmer’s market photos. H Publication Date: May 2012 Page Extent: pp 32 LICENSES

MIKE THE KNIGHT Meet Mike the Knight! He’s always looking for his next knightly mission with his best dragon friends, Sparkie and Squirt. Join them as they have adventures full of Vikings, trolls, and lost treasure. This fantastic TV series has been sold in over 10 territories worldwide and is great fun for all preschoolers!

© 2012 HIT (MTK) Limited License Holder: HIT Entertainment Formats: Paperback, board book boxed sets, single sound book, novelty pop-up book, sticker activity book

OCTONAUTS Octonauts follows a team of adventure heroes who dive right into action whenever TM there is trouble under the sea. Under the leadership of Captain Barnacles, closely flanked by Kwazii and Peso, the Octonauts are always ready to embark on an exciting new mission! OCTONAUTS™ Meomi Design Inc. OCTONAUTS © 2012 Vampire Squid Productions Ltd. License holder: Silvergate Media Formats: Board book, paperback and hardback illustrated, boxed set, sticker book, activity SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING book, novelty pop-up book, multi sound book, and more!

34 FICTION Lulu Walks the Dogs, Page 40 SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING FICTION US 36 Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), and Russian and (Brazil), Portuguese Italian, SOLD: RIGHTS Page Extent: Ages: Date: Publication glowing.” almost “Resplendent, otherworldly.” and adorable once at are images shimmering .Joyce’s strange “Gorgeously ages.”—Amazon.com all of readers by treasured be to is that masterpiece avisual in “ OFGUARDIANS CHILDHOOD SERIES: THE MOON IN THE MAN FOR RAVES the Guardians of Rise upcoming Animation’s DreamWorks of producer Core! Earth’s the at Eggs Warrior King Nightmare the of novels— Guardians two written also has He bestseller. York aNew Times was Moon the in Man The book, picture Guardians first The Childhood. of Guardians other the all and Snoozy, Man Sanderson Bunnymund, Aster E. Moon, the in Man the of beginnings the of records destroyed nearly and lost long WILLIAM JOYCE help? to enough long awake pilot star former this keep MiM can how second, And everywhere? children of happy-being the to is role new this important how him convince MiM can how dream, abad had never has fellow snoozy this as is, first The problems. two are there But children. terrorize to quest nefarious his in thwarted further be will King, Nightmare the Pitch, means which ones, bad trump always dreams Good extraordinaire. asweet-dreamer is who island little asleepy on living fellow little a sleepy upon falls eye keen His were. it as Guardian, backup Or plan! abackup needs He night? at safe children keep will who bright, and full than less is moon the When thought: astartling has Moon the in Man the night, foggy One Childhood series! of Guardians astonishing the in book second The Readers Young for Books Atheneum Imprint: Joyce William By SANDERSON MAN SNOOZY (W.T.) captures the wonder of childhood childhood of wonder the captures Moon the in Man The 4–8

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7–11 Atlantic Monthly on Monthly Atlantic TOOTHIANA, QUEEN OF THE TOOTH ARMIES FAIRY (W.T.) By William Joyce Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers There’s a lot chapter book. Of course you know the Guardians. known You’ve them sincebefore you can remember and you’ll know them till your memories are like twilight: Santa, the Fairy, Tooth the Sandman, the Easter and Bunny, the others. But where did they come from? How did they become beloved and worthy of holidays? Now that the backstory of Nicholas St. North has been told, and the mysteries of E. Aster Bunnymund have beenrevealed, it’s only fair that our journey continue with one of the most riveting and elusive heroes of all time: Toothiana, Queen of the Fairy Tooth Armies. simplyYou must know a few of her secrets Well, now? if you insist. She can turn herself into a multitude of selves, all depending on nightly teeth-placed-under-pillows rates. And her diminutive size is not at all indicativewarrior ofhow she fierce can be. Be a forewarned: if you get between her and a tooth-covering pillow, there’ll be Spell to pay. “Sweeping and epic, a Persian carpet of storylines unfolding from the beginning of time and across the galaxy.” — Publication Date: October 2012 Ages: Extent:Page US FICTION

WELCOME TO THE STARRING KATY DUCK; INCH AND ROLY WORLD, ZOOBORNS!; KATY DUCK MAKES A FRIEND; MAKE A WISH I LOVE YOU, ZOOBORNS! KATY DUCK MEETS THE By Melissa Wiley By Andrew Bleiman and Chris Eastland Illustrated by Ag Jatkowska BABYSITTER Imprint: Simon Spotlight Imprint: Simon Spotlight By Alyssa Satin Capucilli Adorable photographs of baby Illustrated by Henry Cole Emerging readers will love reading animals from zoos around the world Imprint: Simon Spotlight all about the adventures of their are accompanied by sweet text in this Everyone’s favorite ducky diva is back in new new friends Roly, Inch, Beetle, irresistible new series for beginning adventures about conquering your fears, making and Dragonfly—characters they’ll readers. new friends, and, of course, dancing! recognize from their own backyards and playgrounds! Publication Date: Welcome to the World, Publication Date: Starring Katy Duck: June 2011; Publication Date: August 2012 ZooBorns!: May 2012; I Love You, Katy Duck Makes a Friend: January 2012; Ages: 4–6 ZooBorns!: August 2012 Katy Duck Meets the Babysitter: August 2012 Ages: 4–6 Ages: 4–6 Page Extent: 24 pp Page Extent: 24 pp Page Extent: 24 pp

RUBY’S NEW HOME; THE REALLY ROTTEN A TEAM STAYS TOGETHER!; PRINCESS By Lady Cecily Snodgrass SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING JUSTIN AND THE BULLY By Tony and Lauren Dungy Illustrated by Mike Lester Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton Imprint: Simon Spotlight Imprint: Simon Spotlight Princess Regina isn’t lovely, or sweet, or Join the Dungy children as they deal charming like a princess is supposed to with getting lost, being teased, and the be . . . instead, she’s downright rotten! responsibility of caring for a dog—all with So what happens when this really the help of Mom and Dad, of course! rotten little princess is sent off to Miss Priscilla Prunerot’s Painstakingly Perfect Publication Date: Ruby’s New Home: August Preparatory School for Princesses? 2011; A Team Stays Together!: December 2011; Justin and the Bully: December 2012 Publication Date: February 2012 Ages: 5–7 Ages: 5–7 Page Extent: 32 pp 38 Page Extent: 32 pp MERMAID TALES #1: TROUBLE AT TRIDENT ACADEMY; #2: BATTLE OF THE BEST FRIENDS; #3: A WHALE OF A TALE By Debbie Dadey Illustrated by Tatevik Avakyan Imprint: Aladdin Introducing Mermaid Tales, a new chapter book series starring the most alluring of all undersea creatures: mermaids! In Trouble at Trident Academy, MerGirl Shelly Siren’s first fun days at Trident Academy turn into disaster when she and her best friend Echo Reef have an argument. Shelly worries and wonders if they’ll ever fix their deep-sea friendship. In Battle of the Best Friends, snooty Pearl Swamp is celebrating her birthday with a fantastic party. The Rays, Echo’s favorite band, will be there, and everyone is invited except Shelly! Echo doesn’t want to miss seeing the Rays, but how can she go without

her best friend? 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS RIGHTS GUIDE BOLOGNA 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS In A Whale of a Tale, the third graders of Trident Academy are traveling to the surface of the ocean to visit a pod of humpback whales. But Kiki Coral has a secret: she’s terrified of whales! Will this be an adventure for her to remember or regret? Publication Date: #1 and # 2: May 2012; #3: August 2012 Ages: 6–9 Page Extent: 112 pp

CANDY FAIRIES #7: A VALENTINE’S SURPRISE; #8: BUBBLE GUM RESCUE; #9: DOUBLE DIP By Helen Perelman Illustrated by Erica-Jane Waters Imprint: Aladdin Welcome to the Sugar Valley, home to the Candy Fairies, where every fairy represents a special candy treat! In A Valentine’s Surprise, Raina wants to make a special birthday treat for Berry, with sweet help from Lyra the unicorn. But when Lyra becomes sick, the Candy Fairies have to find out who—or what—is hurting their one-of-a-kind friend. In Bubble Gum Rescue, Melli and the Candy Fairies are caught in the middle of a disaster when the Butterscotch Volcano erupts! Gooey syrup is flowing everywhere, harming birds and everything in its path. How will the Candy Fairies solve this supersticky situation? In Double Dip, Dash, the mintiest candy fairy, has been invited to the Double Dip sled race at Cone Harbor Festival! She chooses Cocoa as the perfect partner, but first Dash starts feeling sick, and then she and Cocoa start arguing. Is the Double Dip race in double jeopardy? Publication Date: #7: December 2011; #8: July 2012; #9: October 2012 Ages: 7–10 Page Extent: 128 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Turkish

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LULU WALKS THE DOGS By Judith Viorst Illustrated by Lane Smith Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers A brand-new chapter book about the stubbornly hilarious Lulu, from two legends in the industry: JUDITH VIORST and LANE SMITH! In this sequel to Lulu and the Brontosaurus, Lulu decides it’s time to buckle down and earn some cash by dog walking. But with three wild dogs and one infuriatingly helpful neighborhood goody-goody causing trouble, how will Lulu ever save up enough money for the very special thing that she is ALWAYS and FOREVER going to want? Once again, industry legends Judith Viorst and Lane Smith prove that even the loudest, rudest, and most obstinate of girls can win us over. H“Pitch perfect for the beginning chapter-book crowd.” —Kirkus Reviews on Lulu and the Brontosaurus, starred review Publication Date: September 2012 Ages: 6–10 Page Extent: 160 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR LULU AND THE BRONTOSAURUS : Chinese (Complex), Chinese (Simplified), French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and UK

SPHDZ BOOK #4! By Jon Scieszka Illustrated by Shane Prigmore Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The stunning, riveting, hilarious, and 100-percent-fresh conclusion to the Spaceheadz saga! The SPHDZ accomplished their goal of 3.14 million and one SPHDZ. But the brainwave has been stolen and it’s up to Michael K., the SPHDZ, and some unlikely allies to get it back. With extensive websites referenced throughout the books (and a Major Fluffy Apple app!), SPHDZ readers are able to enhance their SPHDZ adventures outside of the book. Publication Date: March 2013 Ages: 7–10 SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Page Extent: 144 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Spanish

40 A HERO FOR WONDLA By Tony DiTerlizzi Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers “An irresistible adventure. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!” —Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series Finally, Eva Nine has gotten what she has always wanted: other humans. Eva is certain that the human city, New Attica, will be the perfect start to her new life with her good friend, the Caerulean alien named Rovender Kitt—especially after the tragic loss of her robot caretaker, Muthr. However, like many things on planet Orbona, appearances can be deceiving. New Attica is full of surprises, including a relative Eva Nine didn’t know existed. And she uncovers the answers to her questions about the Sanctuaries and the HRP, as well as the history of her planet’s past. But just as all these answers are revealed, new questions

arise, and the delicate spirit of life is threatened once again. Was coming to New Attica 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS RIGHTS GUIDE BOLOGNA 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS the right decision? Publication Date: May 2012 Ages: 10 up Page Extent: 464 pp RIGHTS SOLD: French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Thai

THE UNWANTEDS #2: ISLAND OF SILENCE By Lisa McMann Imprint: Aladdin Book Two in bestselling author Lisa McMann’s dystopian fantasy called “Hunger Games meets Harry Potter” Now that Wanteds, Unwanteds, and Necessaries are all free to live wherever they choose, life has changed for everyone in the stark world of Quill as well as for those in the magical haven of Artimé. In Artimé, Alex Stowe and his friends continue to hone their artistic magical spells while wondering how long the peace between Quill and Artimé will last. Alex is stunned when Mr. Today comes to him with a very special request—one Alex questions his readiness for, until circumstances offer a dramatic answer. Meanwhile, Alex’s twin Aaron faces a very different path back in Quill. Devastated by his loss of status after Justine’s defeat and seething with rage toward Alex, Aaron is stealthily planning his revenge. With trademark page-turning, writing, Lisa McMann delivers a thrilling second installment in The Unwanteds series, as Alex’s and Aaron’s parallel stories ultimately come together for a stunning climax that will leave readers eager for more. Publication Date: September 2012 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 416 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Portuguese (Brazil)

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THE HUNTER CHRONICLES #2: THE LEGEND THIEF By E. J. Patten Illustrated by John Rocco Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers There are even more monsters to battle in the second book in the Hunter Chronicles series Sky thought he had problems when his uncle disappeared: he had to move to an odd new town with his family, and . . . oh yeah, it was up to him to make sure the world’s deadliest monster didn’t escape from its prison. But none of that compares to now. Now as in when the entire Hunters of Legend are coming to Exile with one mission: kill Sky. He thought there was only one mission, but the longer he stays alive, the more he realizes that there is something else afoot. And all those friends that he kept in the dark to keep them safe? He might have to ask them to risk their lives yet again to stop an unspeakable evil from wreaking havoc on the world. Publication Date: December 2012 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 352 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Spanish

NEIL FLAMBÉ AND THE TOKYO TREASURE By Kevin Sylvester Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The world’s greatest—and only—teenage crime-solving chef is back in his fourth adventure! When Neil’s cousin Larry heads to Japan to work on an online manga comic book with his illustrator friend Sumi Takoyaki, Neil quickly replaces him with Gary the bike courier— who might look and act an awful lot like Larry, but is an astonishingly talented chef! Life, and the restaurant, moves along without Larry. But then news comes that there has been a boating accident and Larry is lost at sea. Devastated, Neil checks out Larry’s online manga. There’s a subtle change in the plot,

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING something only Neil and Larry had discussed—something only Neil would notice! Is this a cryptic message from beyond the grave—or is Larry still alive? Determined to find out, Neil heads to Japan to solve his next mystery. “Good fun.”—Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsey Publication Date: October 2012 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 288 pp

42 THE PRAIRIE THIEF By Melissa Wiley Illustrated by Erwin Madrid Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books A delightful middle-grade novel set at the turn-of-the-century on the prairie—with a magical twist! If anyone had asked Louisa Brody what she thought her life would be like today, she’d never have thought she’d have to answer like this: Her dear pa, accused of thievery, is locked thirty miles away in jail. She’s living with the awful Smirches, her neighbors and the very family that went and accused her pa of the horrendous crime. And now she’s discovered one very cantankerous—and magical—secret in the hazel grove. With her life flipped upside down, it’s up to Louisa, her sassy friend Jessamine, and that cranky secret to save Pa from a guilty verdict. From seasoned storyteller Melissa Wiley, and with interior illustrations by acclaimed artist Erwin Madrid, comes a vibrant and enchanting tale of life on the prairie—with one RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS fantastical surprise. 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: August 2012 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 192 pp

THE POWER OF POPPY PENDLE By Natasha Lowe Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Adorable debut novel about a ten-year-old witch who would much rather bake than cast spells! Ten-year-old Poppy, born to ordinary parents, inherits her great-aunt Mabel’s genes—GAM was a famous witch. Poppy, however, does not want to be a witch—she wants to be a baker, and she is extremely good at baking. Her parents, however, have other ideas and insist Poppy follow in the footsteps of her great-aunt—with disastrous results. Filled with fun and plenty of mouthwatering recipes, The Power of Poppy Pendle is sure to win hearts. Publication Date: September 2012 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 256 pp

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SARANORMAL #3: MISCHIEF NIGHT; #4: THE SPIRITS OF THE SEASON By Phoebe Rivers Imprint: Simon Spotlight Saranormal tells the story of Sara Collins, a twelve-year-old girl who wants more than anything to just be normal. But fitting in is really hard when you can see ghosts. In Mischief Night, Halloween is just around the corner and Stellamar is buzzing with even more ghostly activity than usual. Sara thought she knew all the ghosts she shared a house with, but after accidentally releasing one, she learns that the house has a few more secrets tucked away. Keeping her new friends out of her house is more important than ever, but it becomes difficult when Lady Azura announces that she’s inviting Sara’s entire class over for her annual Halloween party. In Stellamar, they call the night before Halloween Mischief Night. Sara’s not sure what the night will hold for her and her friends, but she has a strong feeling it’s going to be filled with more than just mischief. The Spirits of the Season brings the magic of Christmas to Stellamar, along with more ghosts and secrets. Sara is finally starting to feel like she belongs and is even getting along well with her latest ghostly visitor, a World War II veteran who turns out to be Lady Azura’s lost love! Reuniting Lady Azura and the soldier spirit keeps Sara busy, but digging into Lady Azura’s past may reveal more than Sara bargained for about her own past. . . . In Sara’s paranormal world, nothing is ever simple—not even Christmas! Publication Date: #3: August 2012; #4: October 2012 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 160 pp

DEAR KNOW-IT-ALL #3: A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD; #4: OLD STORY, NEW TWIST! (W.T.) By Rachel Wise Imprint: Simon Spotlight Samantha Martone just nailed the top writing assignment at Cherry Valley Middle School—the “Dear Know-It-All” column. But does being the Know-It-All mean that you really have to know it all? In A Level Playing Field, there’s trouble in the newsroom! When Sam gets to cowrite a story with her crush Michael Lawrence, it’s heaven on earth. But what happens when they disagree on how the article should be written? Their topic is making students pay for extracurricular activities such as SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING sports, and Sam has to admit she sees the point of this. After all, baseball isn’t as important as math, she argues. But try telling that to the star pitcher on the school’s baseball team—who also happens to be the love of your life! In Old Story, New Twist!, Sam is getting better and better at giving out advice: Go for it! Don’t be afraid! Reach for the stars! But she’s starting to think she needs to learn how to follow some of her own suggestions. When she gets a Dear Know-It-All letter from a shy girl hoping to join the gymnastics team, she’s almost positive she knows who it’s from, so she decides to befriend the girl, help her train—and maybe try out herself! Cover not final Publication Date: #3: September 2012; #4: November 2012 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 160 pp 44 YOU’RE INVITED TO A CREEPOVER #7: IS SHE FOR REAL?; #8: TOGETHER FOREVER; #9: NO TRICK-OR-TREATING!: SUPERSCARY SUPERSPECIAL By P. J. Night Imprint: Simon Spotlight Nothing goes together better than sleepovers and scary stories . . . even if it means sleeping with the lights on! In Is She for Real?, Bethany has just moved to Old Warwick, a quaint old town that is said to be haunted by the ghost of Lady Warwick. Legend says that Lady Warwick was buried alive and still roams Old Warwick today in search of her lost love. Bethany thinks it’s all pretty corny—until really strange things start happening to her. Is real life imitating legend . . . or becoming legend? Together Forever, takes place at camp, where twins Ali and Sam are spending the summer. When Sam has a dream about a boy in the woods, she sets off in search—and finds him! The only problem is that Ali is jealous. She’ll stop at nothing to make Dennis her own. When Dennis says he wants to be together forever with his dream girl, neither Sam nor Ali realizes just how long forever can be. . . . RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS In No Trick-or-Treating!, Ashley is adjusting to her life in a small town when she starts making plans 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS for Halloween and finds out that no one in Heaton Corners celebrates it. Ashley soon discovers why Heaton Corners doesn’t do Halloween. A reason so terrifying that Ashley’s life will never be the same . . . Publication Date: #7: April 2012; #8: June 2012; #9: August 2012 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: #7 and #8, 160 pp; #9, 208 pp RIGHTS SOLD: UK

CUPCAKE DIARIES #7: EMMA ALL STIRRED UP!; #8: ALEXIS COOL AS A CUPCAKE; #9: KATIE AND THE CUPCAKE WAR By Coco Simon Imprint: Simon Spotlight Katie, Mia, Emma, and Alexis are best friends dealing with Spanish tests, crushes, and annoying little brothers—together, they’re the Cupcake Club. In Emma All Stirred Up!, Emma is excited about spending her summer at day camp. She is also in charge of delivering the weekly order to the bridal boutique, where she inadvertently becomes a junior bridesmaid gown model—for a celebrity wedding! But will her brush with fame give Emma the confidence to play the flute at the talent show? In Alexis Cool as a Cupcake, Alexis is happy to take on stuff like scheduling, budgets, and invoicing. But in a moment of feeling unappreciated, Alexis informs everyone that she is no longer in charge. When deadlines get missed, the girls realize somebody needs to be the leader, and Alexis decides that being in charge is kind of cool . . . as long as you know when to ask for help! In Katie and the Cupcake War, the leader of the Popular Girls Club, Sydney Whitman, has moved away. Just when Katie thinks things might get back to normal, Callie announces that the Popular Girls Club is also baking cupcakes for this year’s school fundraiser. Let the Cupcake Wars begin! Publication Date: #7: April 2012; #8: June 2012; #9: August 2012 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 160 pp RIGHTS SOLD: UK 45 US FICTION

THE SECOND LIFE OF ABIGAIL WALKER By Frances O’Roark Dowell Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Award-winning author Frances O’Roark Dowell returns to the contemporary to tell the rousing, spirited story of a girl who is being bullied, a discharged soldier with PTSD, and the ancient, mysterious fox who connects them—and helps them see another way to live. Abigail Walker just doesn’t fit in. She says the wrong things. Her mom doesn’t pack her the right lunches. And she’s never going to weigh eighty-eight pounds, like the medium girls do. From their hair to their grades to their sizes—especially to their sizes—the other girls are medium, no matter how you slice it. And Abby wants to be too, so no one is more surprised than she is when she takes a stand against a very mean, very medium remark. But whether she meant to do it or not, Abby has crossed over something big, something she won’t be able to reverse. So she buries her head in a few books, takes refuge in the abandoned lot across the street, and, with the help of a fox and a dog, crosses something else, a stream she never knew existed. On the other side, she discovers a family: Anders and his dad, Matt, who has returned from the war in Iraq as a shell of his former self. Anders wants Abby’s help to put his father back together again—and it turns out that’s exactly what Abby needs too. Publication Date: August 2012 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 240 pp

THE MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB: WISH YOU WERE EYRE By Heather Vogel Frederick Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The girls of the Mother-Daughter Book Club are back! In the sixth installment of the series, the book club selection is Jane Eyre, a perfect read for the romantic City of Light. Megan and her grandmother, Gigi, will be jetting to Paris for Fashion Week, taking in the gorgeous sights and the sumptuous styles. Jess is attending the a capella finals with the MadriGals, Becca may have met a Mr. Rochester of her own, and Cassidy is competing for a national championship with her hockey teammates. Mrs. Wong decides to put her SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING activist streak to civic use by running for mayor, so Emma and Stewart team up to make her campaign a success. Even the Wyoming book club girls make an appearance, taking a trip to Concord over spring break. And then, of course, there’s the matter of a certain wedding. The book club girls, their mothers, their significant others, the Berkeley brothers, and even Stinkerbelle will be attending the ceremony, but there are sure to be some bumps before the bride waltzes down the aisle . . . Publication Date: September 2012 Ages: 10 up Page Extent: 384 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Indonesian 46 ABOUT AVERAGE By Andrew Clements Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers The bestselling author of Frindle tells the not-so-average story of a VERY average girl. Jordan Johnston feels doomed to a life of being average. So she makes a goal: By the end of the year, she will discover her great talent in life. By the end of the year, she will no longer be ordinary. She will find a way to become extraordinary, and everyone will know about it! Publication Date: July 2012 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 192 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR REPORT CARD: Catalan, Chinese, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Turkish RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS RIGHTS GUIDE BOLOGNA 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS Also from Andrew Clements:

STEVE JOBS: THINKING DIFFERENTLY By Patricia Lakin Imprint: Aladdin A must-read middle-grade biography about Steve Jobs, the Thomas Edison of our time INVENTOR, THIRD-GRADE TERROR, PIONEER, COLLEGE DROPOUT, VISIONARY, GEEK, REVOLUTIONARY Steve Jobs, the cofounder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc., could answer to any of these descriptions. He was the most unlikely of visionaries. No one could ever have imagined that the tiny terror of third grade, who was later a college dropout and was even fired from the company he cofounded, would ultimately turn his many failures into spectacular successes. Who was Steve Jobs, and who and what had an impact on him throughout his extraordinary and complex life? Read about his journey from grade school to Reed College, from India to Atari, from Apple to NeXT to Pixar and his subsequent return to Apple. Just like Jobs himself, this biography is fascinating, inspiring, and unforgettable. Publication Date: February 2012 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 192 pp

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TOUCHING THE SURFACE By Kimberly Sabatini Imprint: Simon Pulse A lyrical and heart-soaring paranormal debut set in the afterlife When Elliot dies for the third time, she knows this is her last shot. There are no fourth- timers in this afterlife, so one more chance is all she has to get things right. But before she can move on to her next life, Elliot will be forced to face her past and delve into the painful memories she’d rather keep buried. Memories of people she’s hurt, people she’s betrayed . . . and people she’s killed. As she pieces together the secrets and mistakes of her past, Elliot must earn the forgiveness of her best friend and reveal the truth about herself to the two boys she loves . . . even if it means losing them both forever. Publication Date: October 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 352 pp

THE ARCANA CHRONICLES: POISON PRINCESS By Kresley Cole Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers In her young adult debut, #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole introduces a dark and intriguing world, full of unspeakable danger and irresistible romance. Sixteen-year-old Evie Greene’s horrific hallucinations predicted the apocalypse, and the end of the world brought Evie all sorts of new powers. With the earth scorched and few survivors, Evie is racing to find answers. She’s teamed up with handsome and dangerous Jack Deveaux. They discover that Evie is not the only one with special . . . gifts. And it’s not always clear who is using their talents for good or evil.

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48 THE EVOLUTION OF MARA DYER By Michelle Hodkin Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The sequel to the thriller The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer! One week after Mara walked into a police station in Miami she has been committed for attempting suicide. However, it was not an attempted suicide, but an attempted murder. Someone from her past has discovered her strange, impossible secret and wants her to pay. Locked in a mental institution where no one believes the truth, Mara is totally helpless. The only person on her side is Noah Shaw. But the only way Mara can get out is to get Noah in. As long as he doesn’t get himself killed in the process. Mara Dyer becomes undone as her past keeps finding its way into the present as this sexy thriller series continues. Publication Date: October 2012 RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

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WITCH WORLD By Christopher Pike Imprint: Simon Pulse A brand-new paranormal thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author When Jessie Ralle and her friends take off for a weekend in Las Vegas to celebrate graduation, the only worry on Jessie’s mind is how to make it through the road trip in the same car as her ex, Jimmy Kelter—the guy she hasn’t come close to getting over since he broke up with her the day before Christmas. The guy who’s finally ready to tell her why he did it, because now he wants her back. Only, sometimes knowing why doesn’t actually make it better. Sometimes it leads to bigger, more terrifying questions. Suddenly Jessie’s stumbled upon secrets and hidden truths she never could have imagined about the people closest to her, including herself. With new abilities revealed and the shocking discovery of an entire parallel world in which she and her loved ones coexist, Jessie’s desperate to learn whom she can and can’t trust—before it’s too late. Publication Date: November 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 528 pp

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UNWHOLLY By Neal Shusterman Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The long-awaited sequel to Neal Shusterman’s critically acclaimed Unwind! Connor has his hands full running the Graveyard, a safe haven for kids who have escaped unwinding. Low on supplies, and always afraid of discovery, it’s all he can do to keep the place afloat. Risa, paralyzed from the waist down after the attack on Happy Jack Harvest Camp, is struggling to stay positive, but she is afraid that she may be more of a burden to Connor than a help. And Lev finds himself involved in an underground movement to rescue tithes, where he is practically worshipped as a god. One of them will be betrayed. One of them will go on the run. And one of them will cross paths with Cam, a teen who doesn’t exist, and make a startling discovery about the truth behind unwinding. Neal Shusterman returns to the world of Unwind, which Publishers Weekly referred to as a “gripping, brilliantly imagined futuristic thriller,” for a long-awaited sequel that will have readers on the edge of their seats. Publication Date: August 2012 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 352 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR UNWIND: Chinese (Complex), Dutch, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish

THE DARK SIDE OF NOWHERE By Neal Shusterman Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Nobody is who you think they are . . . including you. “This is great science fiction. It’s fun to read and thought-provoking at the same time.” —School Library Journal Jason is having a bad day. The kind of day when you just don’t feel like yourself. Only, for Jason, it’s not just a feeling. He really isn’t himself. Not anymore. Who is he? That’s

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING the problem. Jason isn’t sure. And it’s not just him. Everyone in town is acting weird. His friends. His parents. Everyone. Billington is usually such a normal town. As Jason is about to discover, nothing will ever be normal again. Neal Shusterman writes a thriller with twists and turns that will keep readers enthralled until the last gripping page. Publication Date: August 2012 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 256 pp

50 FLESH & BONE By Jonathan Maberry Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Benny Imura and his friends are back in a third zombie novel—with heart. Benny Imura and his friends are reeling from the tragic events of Wawona and the second Gameland, but there’s no time to stop and mourn fallen comrades. Survival in the great Rot & Ruin requires movement, and so, with heavy hearts, Benny, Nix, Lilah, and Chong continue their quest to find the jet that they saw in the skies months ago. If that jet exists then humanity itself must have survived . . . somewhere. Finding it is their best hope for having a future and a life worth living. But the Ruin is far more dangerous than any of them can imagine. The zoms seem to be mutating in terrifying ways that could change everything they know about surviving among the walking dead. And even worse, a death cult has arisen that is gathering new followers

at a frightening rate, and is devoted to sending every living person in the Rot & Ruin into the 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS RIGHTS GUIDE BOLOGNA 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS waiting arms of death. New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry returns to the gripping apocalyptic future of Rot & Ruin to deliver another adventure in the spirit that made Booklist say, “When the zombie apocalypse comes down, I want him on my team.” Publication Date: September 2012 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 448 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR ROT & RUIN: Danish, French, German, Italian, and UK

THE CHRONICLES OF THE IMAGINARIUM GEOGRAPHICA: THE DRAGONS OF WINTER By James A. Owen Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers An epic quest . . . a fabled treasure . . . and true loyalties are finally revealed in the sixth book in the beloved series that brings heroes of literature to life. The Caretakers are at war. The Archipelago of Dreams has fallen to the Echthroi, and the link to the Summer Country has been lost. Only by rebuilding the Keep of Time can the two worlds be reconnected, but not even the vanished Dragons knew how the Keep was built, or who built it. The Caretakers are confronted with a new, terrible enemy, and he is no stranger—he was once among the most trusted and beloved of their allies. Publication Date: August 2012 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 400 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Croatian, Czech, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, and UK 51 US FICTION

POISON By Molly Cochran Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books The enchanting sequel to Legacy by New York Times bestselling author Molly Cochran Arthurian legend mixes with witchcraft in this haunting paranormal romance, a sequel to Legacy. Katy won Peter’s heart and now she’s coming into her own and finding her place in the magical world. When Katy and her friends find themselves the target of seemingly magical mischief, Katy discovers it’s being instigated by nonmagical students—a group of mean girls known as “the Muffies.” But when the Muffies inexplicably fall ill, it’s Katy who’s blamed. Desperate to clear her name, Katy finds herself battling all odds to harness her growing magical skill to save the Muffies and to dispel the Darkness once more. Publication Date: December 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 432 pp

EMBERS & ECHOES By Karsten Knight Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The continuing adventures of teenage gods and goddesses in the follow-up to Wildefire Ashline Wilde has left the school where she discovered she was a god and is heading toward warmer climates, namely Miami. There she meets a whole new group of gods and desperately looks for her sister Rose, the god of war. And even after finding out that Cole is evil, she has not been burned by love and embarks on a new romance. Publication Date: August 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 320 pp RIGHTS SOLD: German

WRECKED By Anna Davies Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Some things have to be seen to be believed. A debut YA novel about love and mermaids. SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Miranda has lived on Whym Island since the death of her parents. She has taken comfort in its seclusion and in the folklore that claims a mysterious sea witch controls the fate of all on the island and its surrounding waters. It’s easier to believe things are out of her control. But when a terrible boating accident takes the lives of several of her friends, Miranda is rescued by a mysterious boy who haunts her dreams. As the guilt of the accident consumes her, she finds refuge in her late-night swims until she meets Christian, a boy who seems so familiar but won’t tell her where he is from and why they can only meet at the beach. As Miranda falls for Christian and begins to put the accident behind her, she discovers there are secrets that Christian is keeping to protect her that may only end up bringing her nothing but harm. Publication Date: May 2012 Ages: 12 up 52 Page Extent: 336 pp VESSEL By Sarah Beth Durst Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books In a desert world of sandstorms and sand-wolves, a girl must defy the gods to save her tribe. Liyana has prepared her entire life to be a vessel—a person who allows a deity to inhabit them to bring rain to the desert. Except her goddess never arrives. Abandoned by her tribe, Liyana meets Korbyn, a trickster god in the form of a teen boy. Korbyn tells Liyana that five gods are missing, and the pair set off in search of the other vessels. But the desert is dangerous, even with a god’s help. Sandstorms whip across the dunes without warning, and sand-wolves hunt at night. As they travel, Korbyn teaches Liyana to use forbidden magic. The closer she grows to Korbyn, the less Liyana wants to disappear to make way for her goddess. But she must die for her tribe to live. Will cunning and magic be enough to trick fate? RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: September 2012 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 432 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR ICE: German, Russian, and UK

FORGET ME NOT By Carolee Dean Imprint: Simon Pulse A fast-paced paranormal novel in verse from the author of Take Me There Ally is devastated when a scandalous photo of her is texted around school. With her reputation in shambles and her life essentially over, she hides out in a back hallway, trying to figure out where everything went wrong. Elijah has spent time in that hallway too. He landed there after taking a whole bottle of sleeping pills. Now he can see ghosts, and he knows what Ally has yet to suspect—that she’s already half dead, and one choice away from never coming back. Elijah has loved Ally for years and would do anything to save her from her in-between place. But if she’s going to live, Ally must face her inner demons, and find the will to save herself. Publication Date: October 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 384 pp

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WENTWORTH HALL By Abby Grahame Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Eighteen-year-old Maggie Darlington has turned into an entirely different person. The once-spirited teen has become passive and reserved—a change Lord and Lady Darlington can’t help but be grateful for. It’s 1912, and the Darlingtons of Wentworth Hall have more than just the extensive grounds to maintain. They need to keep up appearances that things are always as they have been for one of Britain’s most elite families . . . even as whispers of secret romances and bitter betrayals threaten their façade of perfection. Maggie has a secret. And she’s not the only one . . . the handsome groom, Michael; the beautiful new French nanny, Therese; even Maggie’s younger sister, Lila, is hiding something. And one of their secrets has the power to ruin the Darlingtons forever. When scandalous satires start appearing in the newspaper with details that closely mirror the lives of the Darlingtons, everyone is looking over their shoulders, worrying their scandal will be next. Because at Wentworth Hall, nothing stays secret for long. Abby Grahame’s debut novel mixes the teen appeal of series like Gossip Girl and The Luxe with the upper-class drama of the hit British series and international phenomenon Downton Abbey. Publication Date: May 2012 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 288 pp

TILT By Ellen Hopkins Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books How do you hold on when your world is tilting? Witnessing the fallout from the poor choices their parents make and the lies adults tell themselves, three teens are clinging to the last remnants of the secure and familiar world in which they’ve grown up. But the ground is shifting. What was once clear is now confused. Everything is tilting. Mikayla is sure she’s found love, but is suddenly weighing nearly impossible choices in the wake of dashed expectations. Shane has come out, unwilling to lie anymore about who he is, but finds himself

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING struggling to keep it all under control in the face of first love and a horrific loss. Harley, a good girl just seeking new experiences, never expects to hurtle toward self-destructive extremes in order to define who she is and who she wants to be. A wrenching story that explores the ways we each find the strength we need to hold on when our world has been tilted completely off its axis, Tilt will captivate readers. Publication Date: September 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 608 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR CRANK: German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, and UK

54 OUT OF REACH By Carrie Arcos Imprint: Simon Pulse A girl searches for her missing addict brother while confronting her own secrets in this darkly lyrical debut. Rachel has always idolized her older brother, but she also knows that he struggles with addiction. So when Micah disappears, Rachel panics. Then Rachel gets an anonymous note telling her that Micah is a few hours away—and on the brink of destruction. Accompanied by Micah’s best friend Tyler, Rachel sets out on a mission to find her brother. But with no concrete leads, Rachel must confront her own dark secrets, her growing attraction for Tyler, and the possibility that Micah may never come home. Publication Date: October 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 320 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS RIGHTS GUIDE BOLOGNA 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS LUCY IN THE SKY By Anonymous Imprint: Simon Pulse In the tradition of the bestselling anonymous diary, Go Ask Alice She was a happy girl who lived in an upper-middle-class neighborhood with her mom, dad, and college-bound older brother. She was a good girl, living a normal life—until one party, one taste, changed everything. Before long her life was a haze of alcohol and drugs. She thought she could handle it. She thought it was fun. She didn’t think anything bad could happen. She was wrong. Everything—from her first swig to her last breath—is chronicled in the diary she began on her sixteenth birthday. Publication Date: May 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 288 pp

CRAZY By Amy Reed Imprint: Simon Pulse From the author of Beautiful and Clean, a novel about a girl falling in love . . . and falling over the edge of sanity. What if I can’t ever be who you want me to be? Connor knows that Izzy will never fall in love with him the way he’s fallen for her. But somehow he’s been let into her crazy, exhilarating world and become her closest confidant. But the closer they get, the more Connor realizes that Izzy’s highs are too high and her lows are too low. And the frenetic energy that makes her shine is starting to push her into a much darker place. As Izzy’s behavior gets increasingly erratic and self- destructive, Connor gets increasingly desperate to stop her from plummeting. He knows he can’t save her from her pain . . . but what if no one else can? Publication Date: June 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 384 pp 55 US FICTION

THE SPACE BETWEEN US By Jessica Martinez Imprint: Simon Pulse Two sisters and the secrets they spill, the secrets they keep, and the secret that tears them apart, from the author of Virtuosity Amelia is used to being upstaged by her charismatic younger sister, Charly, whom everyone (including Amelia’s ex) loves despite Charly’s crazy, impulsive antics. Amelia doesn’t mind . . . mostly . . . that it always falls to her to clean up her sister’s messes. But one night Charly’s thoughtlessness goes way too far, and she lands them both in serious trouble. Amelia’s not sure she can forgive Charly this time—and not sure she wants to—but the situation is even worse than either of them realizes. Amelia has no choice but to give up everything—her friends, her future, her dream—in order to cover for Charly’s huge mistake. Amelia doesn’t understand how her sister could have done this to them both. What she doesn’t know is that Charly is hiding a terrible secret—one with the potential to change everything. H“Martinez brings this overwrought world to tense, quivering life and guides readers through it confidently. A brilliant debut.”—Kirkus, starred review for Virtuosity Publication Date: October 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 400 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR VIRTUOSITY: Chinese (Simplified), French, German, and UK

MY BEAUTIFUL FAILURE By Janet Ruth Young Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers A haunting, unforgettable story of a teen boy who falls for a troubled caller while volunteering at a suicide hotline Billy is a sophomore in high school, and twice a week he volunteers at Listeners, a suicide hotline. Jenney is an Incoming, a caller, a girl-on-the-brink.

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING As her life spirals out of control, Jenney’s calls become more desperate, more frequent. Billy, struggling with his deteriorating relationship with his depressed father, is the only one who understands. Through her pain, he sees hope. Through her tears, he feels her heart. And through her despair, he finds love. But is that enough? Acclaimed author Janet Ruth Young has written a stunning and powerful story with no easy answers; it is about pain and heartbreak, the fine line between reality and illusion, and finding redemption and the strength to forgive in the darkest of times. Publication Date: November 2012 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 304 pp

56 IN HONOR By Jessi Kirby Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Honor receives her brother Finn’s final letter from Iraq three days after learning of his death. Devastated, she interprets its contents as a last request and spontaneously sets off for California to fulfill his wish. The trip is filled with surprises from its start. Rusty, Finn’s former best friend, appears in Honor’s driveway and insists on coming along for the ride. Rusty is arrogant, obnoxious, and infuriatingly sexy—the last person Honor wants to drive cross-country with. As they travel, though, the two find ways to honor the person they loved most in the world. But when they reach the end of the road, will either of them be able to cope with what they have uncovered—about Finn and about each other? From the author of Moonglass, this is a beautiful, heart-wrenching novel about the miles

that have to be traveled before we can go home. 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS RIGHTS GUIDE BOLOGNA 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: May 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 240 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR MOONGLASS: German, Russian, and Turkish

BEING FRIENDS WITH BOYS By Terra Elan McVoy Imprint: Simon Pulse One girl, several boys, and lots of complications Charlotte and Oliver have been friends forever. She knows that he, Abe, and Trip consider her to be one of the guys, and she likes it that way. She likes being the friend who keeps them all together. Likes offering a girl’s perspective on their love lives. Likes being the behind- the-scenes wordsmith who writes all the lyrics for the boys’ band. Char has a house full of stepsisters and a past full of backstabbing (female) ex–best friends, so for her, being friends with boys is refreshingly drama free . . . until it isn’t anymore. When a new boy enters the scene and makes Char feel like, well, a total girl, and two of her other friends have a falling-out that may or may not be related to one of them deciding he possibly wants to be more than friends with Char, being friends with all these boys suddenly becomes a lot more complicated. Publication Date: May 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 368 pp

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DEAD TO YOU By Lisa McMann Imprint: Simon Pulse The New York Times bestselling author of the Wake trilogy delivers a powerful psychological thriller with a shocking twist. Ethan was abducted from his front yard when he was just seven years old. Now, at sixteen, he has returned to his family. It’s a miracle. At first. Then the tensions start to build. His reintroduction to his old life isn’t going smoothly, and his family is being torn apart all over again. If only Ethan could remember something, anything, about his life before, he’d be able to put the pieces back together. But there’s something that’s keeping his memory blocked. Something unspeakable . . . Publication Date: February 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 256 pp RIGHTS SOLD: German, Spanish RIGHTS SOLD FOR WAKE, FADE, AND GONE: Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (complex), German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, and UK

RUN THE GAME By Jason Myers Imprint: Simon Pulse It’s play or be played in this gritty novel about love and betrayal Alexander didn’t believe in love at first sight until he met Patti. She’s the kind of girl you hear about in songs: gorgeous, feisty, and dangerous. Being with Patti is better than any high, and he can’t live without her. But Alexander’s not the only one who wants to be with Patti. Burke ruthlessly takes what SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING he wants and will kill to protect what is his. And he won’t let Patti go without a fight. If Patti and Alexander are going to be together, their love will come at a steep price. Because some promises are meant to be broken, and not all debts can be paid in cash. . . . Publication Date: June 2012 Ages: 16 up Page Extent: 544 pp

58 THE ALMOST TRUTH By Eileen Cook Imprint: Simon Pulse From the author Unraveling Isobel and The Education of Hailey Kendrick, the story of a teenage con artist who might be in over her head Sadie can’t wait to get away from her backwards small town, her delusional mom, her jailbait dad, and the tiny trailer where she was raised. She knows she can have a better life, and she has been working steadily toward it, one con at a time. But when Sadie’s mother wipes out Sadie’s savings to pay her incarcerated father’s legal fees, Sadie’s escape plan is suddenly gone. She needs to come up with a lot of cash—and fast—or she’ll be stuck in this life forever. Then Sadie sees an age-enhanced photo of a missing girl who looks just like her. With her best friend’s help, she devises a plan—the ultimate con—to get the reward money.

© Kimberly Mara, Eclipse Photography 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS But the more Sadie learns about the missing girl, the more she starts falling for her own 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS hoax. Sadie wanted to change her life, but she wasn’t prepared to have it flipped upside down by her own con. Suddenly it seems like she has a lot more to lose. . . . Publication Date: December 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 272 pp

THE ONE THAT I WANT By Jennifer Echols Imprint: Simon Pulse Crushes and date swaps complicate the lives of two best friends in this romantic comedy from the author of Endless Summer. Gemma can’t believe her luck when the star football player starts flirting with her. Max is totally swoon-worthy, and even gets her quirky sense of humor. So when he asks out her so-called best friend Addison, Gemma is heartbroken. Then Addison pressures Gemma to join the date with one of Max’s friends. But the more time they all spend together, the harder Gemma falls for Max. She can’t help thinking that Max likes her back—it’s just too bad he’s already dating Addison. How can Gemma get the guy she wants without going after her best friend’s boyfriend? Publication Date: February 2012 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 288 pp

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THE ORDER OF DARKNESS: CHANGELING By Philippa Gregory Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The year is 1453 and all signs point to it being the end of the world. Accused of heresy and expelled from his monastery, handsome seventeen-year-old, Luca Vero, is recruited by a mysterious stranger to record the end of times across Europe. Commanded by sealed orders, Luca is sent to map the fears of Christendom, and travel to the very frontier of good and evil. Seventeen-year-old Isolde, a Lady Abbess, is trapped in a nunnery to prevent her claiming her rich inheritance. As the nuns in her care are driven mad by strange visions, walking in their sleep and showing bleeding wounds, Luca is sent to investigate and driven to accuse her. Outside in the yard he can see a pyre being made ready to burn the guilty. Forced to face the greatest fears of the dark ages—witchcraft, werewolves, even madness—Luca and Isolde embark on a search for truth, their own destinies, and even love as they take the unknown ways to the real historical figure who defends the boundaries of Christendom and holds the secrets of the Order of Darkness. Publication Date: May 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 384 pp (tbc)

THE HANGED MAN RISES By Sarah Naughton Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Titus and his younger sister Hannah are struggling to fend for themselves in the dangerous world of

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING the Victorian slums. Their friend and saviour, Inspector William Pilbury, has just caught and hanged a notorious child-murderer. But when the murders don’t stop, and Pilbury himself starts acting strangely, Titus must find a way to end the killings and prevent Pilbury from being sent to the gallows. Alone, and with only a young and possibly bogus medium to help, he sets about saving his friend and protecting what remains of his family in the face of an evil that cannot be contained, even by death. Publication Date: April 2013 Ages: 11 up Page Extent: 288 pp (tbc)

Not actual cover 60 THIS IS HOW IT FEELS By C. J. Harper Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A fast-paced, page-turning dystopian thriller from a fantastic new British talent Seventeen-year-old Jackson is an academic high flyer, living in a top Learning Community, and destined for a position in the Leadership. But when he is sent to deliver a package to a factory block with his best friend Wilson, the two boys are attacked and Jackson returns to his Learning Community only to be dismissed by his teachers, who claim not to know him. Sent to an Academy, an institute set up to train factory workers, Jackson finds himself immersed in a harsh, violent, semi-articulate society where the students have created their own hierarchy based on fighting ability. Jackson starts to realise that his whole life has been based on half-truths. And in order to survive he needs to expose the lies that surround the Academy and find out the truth about who he really is. As he builds alliances and begins to educate those closest to him, a plan for rebellion and escape gradually comes into shape. . . . 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: February 2013 Ages: 11 up Page Extent: 336 pp (tbc)

HAVE A LITTLE FAITH By Candida Harper Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The first in a new series from a terrific new author, this fabulously funny tale of teen angst is perfect for fans of Louise Rennison, Joanna Nadin, and Grace Dent. Being fourteen is a minefield; with fashion dilemmas, teacher trauma, embarrassing parents, and boy drama, Faith is just hoping to make it through Year Ten without too many disasters. But when she and her best friend Megs sign up to take part in an interschool choir with the local boys’ comprehensive, Faith’s life gets even more complicated. Just how is she supposed to concentrate on becoming the next Cheryl Cole when she’s trying to understand how teenage boys’ minds work? Publication Date: May 2013 Ages: 11 up Page Extent: 228 pp (tbc)

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BURNING BRIGHT By Sophie McKenzie Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The second title in a new four-book romance series from the Red House Book Award–winning author of Girl, Missing Four months have passed and River and Flynn are still going strong. River thinks Flynn has his anger under control, but when she discovers he is facing a terrible accusation at school, she starts to question both Flynn’s honesty and the intensity of their passion. When River sees Flynn fly into one unprovoked rage too many, the consequences threaten to tear them apart forever. Publication Date: January 2013 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 256 pp (tbc)

FATED By Sarah Alderson Imprint: Simon Pulse A spooky paranormal thriller from the author of Hunting Lila Lucas Gray is half Shadow Warrior, half human, and a member of the Brotherhood—a group of assassins tasked with killing the last purebred Hunter on Earth. That Hunter’s name is Evie Tremain. Evie is seventeen years old and has just discovered she’s the last in a long line of demon slayers—and an unwilling participant in a war between Hunters and unhumans that has raged for a thousand years. Publication Date: January 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 320 pp

LOSING LILA By Sarah Alderson Imprint: Simon Pulse

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING The slick and sexy sequel to Hunting Lila Lila’s on the run with Alex, but her brother is still captive and in a coma back at his military base, when her mother is also imprisoned. Lila knows she has to stop running and go back to help her family. But, in saving them, will she end up sacrificing herself? Publication Date: August 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 320 pp PRAISE FOR HUNTING LILA: “Hunting Lila is the most excited I have been about a book for over two years. I just loved Not actual cover everything about it.”—Jenny Cooper, Bookseller, Waterstones “A slick and sexy debut thriller, heavy on the romance.”—The Bookseller, Children’s Previews 62 LEXILAND By Suzi Moore Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Secrets uncovered, mysteries unravelled, and a friendship to last forever. A debut fiction novel about grief, identity, and learning to live with a loss that’s unimaginable from the author of Little One’s Bedtime. One year ago ten-year-old Emma’s twin sister, Laura, died at their birthday party, and since then Emma’s life has not been the same. Without her louder and stronger sister, Emma starts to feel lonely and invisible. Then someone totally different steps into her world. Lexi is an unpredictable force of nature. She has wild, curly red hair and wears an eye patch. What happened to her? Where is she from? Lexi is a mystery to Emma, a mystery which slowly unravels as they become friends. But there are secrets closer to home, too, and with Lexi’s help Emma finally finds the courage to ask questions about Laura’s death. But will she be able to cope with the answers she Not actual cover uncovers? RIGHTS GUIDE BOLOGNA 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: February 2013 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 256 pp (tbc)

SIGNS OF LOVE #1: LOVE MATCH SIGNS OF LOVE #2: STUPID CUPID By Melody James Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Introducing a fun, highly commercial, four-book series for tween girls focusing on love, astrology, and friendship, inspired by Jane Austen’s Emma. Gemma Stone doesn’t know the first thing about horoscopes, but when she’s assigned the role of astrologist “Jessica Jupiter” on her school webzine, she has to try and connect with her inner Mystic Meg. And when “Jessica Jupiter” becomes a school hit, Gemma decides to use her unexpected role to play Cupid with her friends. In Love Match, Gemma tries to help her best friend, Treacle, attract the attention of her major crush. But can she steer the path of true love in the right direction, or will Gemma’s interventions derail Treacle’s love life before it even begins? In Stupid Cupid, Gemma’s mystic alter ego “Jessica Jupiter” is still a hit amongst the students of Green Park. Gemma’s keen to use her new found cupid status to help Savannah in a love dilemma, but when some of her “helpful” advice backfires, Gemma finds herself in a dilemma of her own. . . . “Definite recommendation to young readers.”—The Bookbag Publication Date: #1: February 2012; #2: August 2012 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 208 pp

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MAGIC INK By Steve Cole Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Stewart Penders is a twelve-year-old kid who loves comics. He loves drawing his own creations, especially the adventures of his fantasy alter ego, Stupendous Man! Part of his passion for comics comes from his late granddad, who was a great comic book artist. Grandad has just died, leaving his house and its contents to Stew’s family. But when his family move in, they are greeted by a pig in a top hat running amok through the house. When Stew explores the house later, he finds a discarded comic strip in the attic—featuring an image of the very same pig they just saw—and beside it a mysterious pot of ink. When Stew starts drawing with it, his artwork springs into life— and so begins a hilarious adventure that could only have come from the madcap mind of Mr Steve Cole, bestselling author of Astrosaurs, Cows in Action, and Slime Squad! Publication Date: March 2013 Ages: 8 up Page Extent: 128 pp BATTLE CHAMPIONS By Jack Carson Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Formula One with robots: a four-book series for boys about a battle championship between mechs—giant machines piloted by kids that compete in gladiator-style combat! Titch Darwin’s dreams become a reality when he enrolls at Marshall Johnson’s Battle Academy. Training is tough, but Titch is determined to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a battle champion. He hopes the championship trail will lead to clues about his father’s mysterious disappearance. As battle lessons commence, Titch and his fellow students are unaware that the sinister Wyatt Thorne is watching. Wyatt wants to get even with Titch, whose father defeated him on his first attempt to become a mech champion. Can Titch save the Academy from Wyatt and make the grade? Or will he never compete in the Battle Championship and discover the truth about his father? Publication Date: #1 & 2: June 2013; #3 & 4: August 2013 Ages: 7–9 Page Extent: 128 pp

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING RIBBLESTROP FOREVER By Andy Mulligan Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The concluding book in the Ribblestrop trilogy, from the Guardian prize–winning author of Return to Ribblestrop Milly, Ruskin, Sam, and Sanchez are back! The adventure begins with the children of Ribblestrop Towers crash-landing a light aircraft on the motorway and ends with them all out on the moor in the middle of a storm, pursued by the evil Inspector. A dramatic and funny finale to the amazing Ribblestrop trilogy. Publication Date: September 2012 Ages: 11 up Page Extent: 384 pp 64 SPACE LIZARDS ATE MY SISTER! By Mark Griffiths Illustrated by Pete Williamson Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Lance Spratley and Admiral Skink are back in another madcap space adventure! Lance Spratley is not having a good day. An asteroid is about to hit planet Earth; Admiral Skink (yes, the same evil space lizard that stole Lance’s brain) is back and up to his old tricks again; oh, and Lance’s little sister, Sally, has just been swallowed by a creature from outer space. . . . It’s up to Lance and his best friend Tori Walnut to travel to Admiral Skink’s home planet, find a way to rescue Sally, and save the world. But that shouldn’t be too hard, should it?

PRAISE FOR SPACE LIZARDS STOLE MY BRAIN! : “Very funny debut.”—Financial Times RIGHTS GUIDE BOLOGNA 2012 BOLOGNA GUIDE RIGHTS “Exciting and funny.”—The Guardian Publication Date: August 2012 Ages: 7 up Page Extent: 256 pp (tbc)

THE GREAT DOG DISASTER By Katie Davies Illustrated by Hannah Shaw Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The fourth in a series of bittersweet, yet hilariously funny, domestic tales by Waterstones Children’s Book Prize winner, Katie Davies Suzanne’s great-great-aunt Deidra has left her dog to Suzanne’s mum in her will. Suzanne is over-the-moon about having a dog again, after her old dog Barney was ‘sent away to a farm’ by her dad. But when Beatrice the Newfoundland arrives, she is a BIG disappointment. She’s smelly and old and miserable and doesn’t like walks, or catching sticks, or any of the things that dogs are meant to like. So Anna and Suzanne devise a plan to turn Beatrice into a proper dog—but if they don’t pull it off soon, Suzanne’s dad will send Beatrice away too . . . Publication Date: June 2012 Ages: 7 up Page Extent: 128 pp

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SPELL SISTERS By Amber Castle Illustrated by Mary Hall Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Magic, myth, and adventure . . . the quest to save Avalon begins in a major new eight-book series for girls ages 7 and up, featuring a young Guinevere of Camelot. The evil Morgana Le Fay has spirited the Spell Sisters of Avalon away from the magical island and trapped them throughout the kingdom. It’s up to Gwen, her best friend Flora, and a very special GO ONLINE TO horse named Moonlight to find the sisters and WWW.SPELLSISTERS.CO.UK TO CREATE return them to Avalon before its magic is lost YOUR VERY OWN AVALON LANDSCAPE! forever.

SOPHIA THE FLAME SISTER LILY THE FOREST SISTER ISABELLA THE BUTTERFLY SISTER AMELIA THE SILVER SISTER Publication Date: # 1–4: March 2012; #5: July 2012; #6: September 2012; #7: January 2013; #8: April 2013 Ages: 7 up Page Extent: 160 pp ANGEL WINGS By Michelle Misra Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The first book in a new four-book series about a school for trainee angels who just can’t help getting up to mischief! The Worst Witch for angel fans. Ella might seem like your everyday girl, but she’s anything but! She’s a trainee angel at the Guardian Angel Academy. But Ella is more impetuous than your average angel and can’t help getting herself

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING into all sorts of trouble. Luckily for Ella, help is at hand in the shape of her friends Poppy, Tilly, and Jess, who try their best to keep her out of mischief and away from their dreaded classmate Primrose! Join Ella as she sets off on an adventure to Rainbow’s End, a magical place and home to the Forgotten Flower. Will Ella’s penchant for trouble prevent her from earning her wings and becoming an Archangel? Publication Date: #1 & 2: May 2013; #3 & 4: August 2013 Ages: 6–8 Page Extent: 112 pp MICHELLE MISRA has helped create and develop many successful children’s fiction series. Not actual cover These include Darcey Bussell’s Magic Ballerina and the bestselling Rainbow Magic fiction series. 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