FRANKFURT 2010 RIGHTS GUIDE Simon &Schuster Children’s Publishing SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S DIVISION PICTURE BOOKS AND NOVELTIES contacts

CONTACT FOR ALL U.S. AND UK PICTURE BOOKS & FRANKFURT 2010 NOVELTY TITLES WORLDWIDE & UK FICTION: TABLE OF Tracy Phillips, Children’s Co-editions and Rights Director [email protected] Stephanie Purcell, Senior Rights Manager contents [email protected]

Ruth Middleton, Children’s Rights Executive [email protected]

General queries: [email protected] 1 Picture Books & Novelties Contacts Simon & Schuster UK Ltd. 1st Floor, 222 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8HB UK Tel: 00 44 207 316 1900 UK Fax: 00 44 207 316 0332 2 Pop-Ups, Board, & Cloth Books FOREIGN AGENTS WE USE INCLUDE:

KOREA KCC Agency 16 Picture Books Ms. Rockyoung Lee, [email protected]

Imprima Agency Ms. Irene Lee, [email protected] 30 U.S. Originated Fiction CHINA & TAIWAN Bardon Chinese Media Agency Ms. Cynthia Chang, [email protected] Ms. Jian-Mei Wang, [email protected] 51 UK Originated Fiction Big Apple Tuttlemori Agency Ms. Lily Chen, [email protected] International Fiction Agents JAPAN Japan Uni Agency 57 Contacts Mr. Takeshi Oyama, [email protected]

Tuttle-Mori Agency Ms. Solan Natsume, [email protected]

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Wake Up! Wake Up!, PAGE 10 novelties

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Written and illustrated by Robert Sabuda Imprint: Little Simon

Even more innovative than his last, Robert Sabuda will captivate all with his lat- est pop-up masterpiece, Beauty and the Beast!

True love blooms in this pop-up adapta- tion of a beloved fairy tale. Amazing paper structures lead readers through the magic of this age-old story. With artful renditions of the magnificent castle, a life like Beast, and an enchanting closing scene—just to name a few—this three-dimensional retell- ing of a classic tale with surprises through- out is certain to become a favorite in every family’s library.

Publication Date: October 2010 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 12pp SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

3 AESOP’S FABLES: A POP-UP PREDATORS: BOOK OF CLASSIC TALES A POP-UP BOOK WITH REVO- Illustrated by Chris Beatrice and Bruce Whatley LUTIONARY TECHNOLOGY Paper Engineering by Kees Moerbeek By Lucio and Meera Santoro Imprint: Little Simon Imprint: Little Simon

Watch classic tales come to life in this en- Take a walk on the wild side with some of gaging pop-up version of Aesop’s Fables! the world’s most interesting predators!

Favorite fables are recreated with daz- Publication Date: October 2008 zling illustrations and captivating paper Ages: 8-12 engineering. Classic tales such as “The Tor- Page Extent: 12pp toise and the Hare,” “The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg,” and “The Lion and the THE SOUND OF MUSIC Mouse,” in addition to many more, come By Rodgers & Hammerstein; Lindsay & Crouse RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 to life in this pop-up version of the always Illustrated by Dan Andreasen relevant Aesop’s Fables. Imprint: Little Simon

Publication Date: November 2010 This timeless classic is now available as a Ages: 4-8 collectible pop-up that’s perfect for every Page Extent: 14pp family’s library.

Watch the hills literally come alive in this WILD OCEANS: magnificent pop-up adventure drawn A POP-UP BOOK WITH REVO- from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic, LUTIONARY TECHNOLOGY The Sound of Music. The book includes By Lucio and Meera Santoro recognizable songs such as “My Favorite Imprint: Little Simon Things” and “Edelweiss.” This visually stunning work is sure to become a favorite. An amazing underwater adventure with revolutionary pop-up technology from Lucio Publication Date: October 2009 and Meera Santoro, the creators of Journey Ages: 3 up to the Moon and Predators! Page Extent: 14pp

Filled with stunning art and interesting CINDERELLA facts about various oceanic zones—such By Matthew Reinhart as coral reefs, the frozen sea, the deep sea, Imprint: Little Simon and much more—Lucio and Meera Santoro take readers on an interactive and imagina- Happily ever after in stunning 3-D! tive journey deep beneath the surface of the blue sea! Matthew Reinhart’s intricately engineered classic retelling of Cinderella celebrates the Publication Date: October 2009 original story with fresh new artwork with Ages: 6 up a timeless feel. Page Extent: 12pp Publication Date: October 2005 Ages: 4-8 Page Extent: 12pp

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TYRANNOSAURUS ROCKS! A POP-UP BOOK OF DYNAMIC DINOSAURS By Jonathan Emmett Illustrated by Ed Eaves Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

Five dreaming dinosaurs, Snoring in their sleep. I wonder what they’re dreaming of? Let’s go and take a peep.

See five dreaming dinosaurs transform into some seriously cool characters. There’s Tyrannosaurus, Monster of Rock; Apatosaurus, Dance Sensation; Velociraptor, Soccer Star; Stegosaurus, Secret Agent; and Pterodactyl, Hero of the Skies. With fun rhyming text and moving pop-ups, this book will be a big hit with all dinosaur fans.

Publication Date: October 2011 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 7 spreads

LILY LANE PET PARLOUR Created by Francesca Stitch Illustrated by Kim Martin Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

A pet parlour play pack, with a 24-page book and over 50 pop-up and press-out pieces.

It’s the day of the annual ‘Best Pet Parade’ at Lily Lane and everyone wants to win. The Pet Parlour has never been busier. From pampered pooches to coiffed kittens, all of Lily SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Lane’s pets are getting the star treatment.

Little ones will love this new addition to Lily Lane, which sits alongside Lily Lane Café to create a magical 3D world.

Publication Date: October 2011 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 24pp (book) & pop-up world

5 MY LITTLE PINK PRINCESS PURSE Written and illustrated by Stephen T. Johnson Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books

You are invited to the Prince’s Springtime Ball and this charming novelty book by Calde- cott Honor artist Stephen T. Johnson has just what you need to be a true royal princess!

Everything a little girl needs to go to the ball in a charming novelty book from the best- selling creator of My Little Red Fire Truck. With 6 lift-up tabs, an erasable writing slab, a quill pen, a handheld mirror, an elegant fan, 4 scratch-and-sniff perfumes, rose-colored glasses, and a sapphire tiara, this book includes hours of dress-up fun for princesses everywhere!

Publication Date: October 2010 Ages: 4-8

Page Extent: 16pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010

MY LITTLE RED FIRETRUCK Written and illustrated by Stephen T. Johnson Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books

Firefighters in training can get their own fire trucks ready with this interactive concept book.

Caldecott Honor artist Stephen T. Johnson’s multiconcept novelty is a book and a toy in one. My Little Red Fire Truck gives practice telling time while its sturdy moving parts pro- vide hours of fun—and allow readers to see how it would be to work on a real fire truck!

Publication Date: September 2009 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 16pp

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THREE LITTLE MERMAIDS Written and illustrated by Mara Van Fleet Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books

Mermaids, lots of counting, a sparkly tea party—all in a preschool-perfect novelty for- mat! Irresistible!

Have a tea party undersea and practice counting with Three Little Mermaids, this spar- kling touch-and-feel and pull-tab novelty book by bestselling creator Mara Van Fleet! Featuring 2 lift-up flaps, 4 pull-tabs, and 35 textures, even the youngest child will delight in the rhymes and surprises on every page.

Publication Date: January 2011 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 16 pp

HEADS Written and illustrated by Matt Van Fleet Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books

At last—a companion to the 2 million copy bestseller TAILS!

From the #1 New York Times bestselling creator Matt Van Fleet comes a companion to the million plus copy bestseller, Tails that will dazzle and delight! Heads – wooly, bumpy and hairy – never has such a collection of animal heads been so much fun!

Publication Date: August 2010 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 18pp

MONDAY THE BULL FROG By Matt Van Fleet Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING A puppet, a huggable toy,and a pre-school concept book—MONDAY THE BULLFROG, in a newly designed cuddly edition!

From New York Times bestselling novelty book creator Matt Van Fleet comes an innova- tive guessing game book and toy that is fun to go through over and over again while preschoolers practice the days of the week and colors.

Publication Date: July 2010 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 20pp

7 CREAKY CASTLE By Jane Clarke Illustrated by Christyan Fox Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

Dare you visit Creaky Castle When the day becomes the night? Dare you find out what’s inside? Are you ready for a fright?

This book is spooky. It’s ghostly. It’s frightful fun! Discover a host of characters as you lift the flaps in each room. There are skeletons in the cellar, werewolves in the shower, and a young vampire hiding in the clothes chest. And they are all getting ready for some bone- shaking fun at the Creaky Castle party.

Publication Date: October 2011 RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 24pp

SHIMMER THE MAGIC ICE PONY By Sarah KilBride Illustrated by Sophie Tilley Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

The fifth book in this sparkly series about Princess Evie and her magic ponies who whisk her away to a faraway land whenever she rides them.

Shimmer the Magic Ice Pony takes Evie and her cat Sparkles to a land of ice and snow. There they meet Freya the Ice Pixie who invites them to the Snow Queen’s party, but the balloon they are taking gets blown away, along with poor little Sparkles!

Publication Date: October 2011 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 32pp with a pop-up pony

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FORTUNE COOKIES COLOR PLAY! WHERE IS FRIENDSHIP BEAR? By Albert Bitterman Written and illustrated by Romero Britto Written and illustrated by Romero Britto Illustrated by Chris Raschka Imprint: Little Simon Imprint: Little Simon Imprint: Beach Lane Books A highly interactive new format featur- Friendship Bear, Friendship Bear, where A pull-tab novelty book from new talent ing vibrant illustrations from pop artist are you? Albert Bitterman and award-winning Romero Britto! illustrator Chris Raschka. World-famous pop artist Romero Britto Romero Britto brings the farm to life in brings his famous bears to life in this bold, A box arrives for Fortune from her Uncle an engaging and highly interactive new interactive book that features lift-the-flaps Albert with seven fortune cookies. How format! Children will love “coloring in” the and touch-and-feel elements! Vibrant wonderful! A cookie and a fortune for each unfinished scenes with vibrantly patterned colors create inviting patterns to touch and day of the week! Best of all, each fortune pieces featuring Britto’s bright palette. feel as readers lift the flaps in search of the comes true . . . but not in ways that Fortune one and only Friendship Bear. expects. It’s a week of surprises that will The 12 double-sided pieces are safely delight children of all ages. housed in the book’s back cover and cov- Publication Date: October 2010 ered with a sturdy paper bellyband. Ages: 3-5 Publication Date: January 2011 Page Extent: 16pp Ages: 3-5 Publication Date: April 2011 Page Extent: 28pp Ages: 3-5 Page Extent: 12pp SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

9 WAKE UP! WAKE UP! Written and illustrated by Nancy Davis Imprint: Little Simon

A little ladybug wakes up to find that it’s springtime in this lift-the-flap book from Nancy Davis!

Read along as a little ladybug wakes from a long nap and realizes it is spring! The ladybug proceeds to wake up all her friends—a baby bunny, a baby chick, and a baby butterfly—to convey the good news. Little ones can lift the flaps in this book and see the adorable animals awaken from their sleep to find a beautiful spring day! Children will love this sturdy board book that features bright, bold illustrations from Nancy Davis.

Publication Date: January 2011 Ages: 3-5

Page Extent: 14pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010

WHO’S AT HOME?: A LIFT-THE-FLAP BOOK Written by Jane E. Gerver Illustrated by Nancy Davis Imprint: Little Simon

Woodland animals play a guessing game with the little ones in this interactive board book! Each spread poses a riddle to young readers: “Who’s at home?” Children will love lifting the flaps to reveal a furry bear, a wide-eyed owl, a cheery squirrel, a dozing beaver, and a cuddly rabbit all snuggled up in their homes.

Publication Date: May 2010 Ages: 3-5 Page Extent: 14pp

10 novelties Sandra Boynton HORNS TO TOES Written and illustrated by Sandra Boynton Imprint: Little Simon

A silly group of monsters call attention to their horns, feet, noses, and more in this Boyn- ton classic with catchy, rhyming text.

Publication Date: October 1984 Ages: 3-5 Page Extent: 14pp

MOO, BAA, LA LA LA! Written and illustrated by Sandra Boynton Imprint: Little Simon

This raucous story about the sounds animals make—including three pigs who say la la la!—is just right for reading aloud.

Publication Date: November 1982 Ages: 3-5 Page Extent: 14pp

GOING TO BED BOOK Written and illustrated by Sandra Boynton Imprint: Little Simon

This classic bedtime story is just right for winding down the day as a joyful, silly group of animals scrub scrub scrub in the tub, brush, brush brush their teeth, and finally rock and rock and rock to sleep.

Publication Date: September 2004 Ages: 3-5 Page Extent: 14pp SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING DINOSAUR’S BINKIT Written and illustrated by Sandra Boynton Imprint: Little Simon

Listen! Look! Touch! Giggle! Good night, Dinosaur. Good night, Binkit.

Publication Date: September 1998 Ages: 3-5 Page Extent: 14pp

11 HEY, THAT’S NOT TRASH! By Renee Jablow Illustrated by Mike Byrne Imprint: Little Simon

Kids learn all about recycling in a new, interactive format that features a fun story with press-out pieces and a slide-out drawer!

Young readers learn the difference between trash and recyclables in this new, interactive format.

Each page features press-out pieces in the shape of everyday objects. Little ones can RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 practice placing plastics, paper, and metal in the correct bins by dropping these play pieces into the three compartments embedded on the front cover. Taking care of the environment has never been so much fun!

Publication Date: April 2011 Ages: 4 up Page Extent: 16pp

WHERE IS BABY’S PUPPY? Written and illustrated by Karen Katz Imprint: Little Simon

A wonderful lift-the-flap board book featuring Baby searching for an adorable puppy in Karen’s signature vibrant, patterned style!

In Where Is Baby’s Puppy? little ones will love lifting large, sturdy flaps as they search for Baby’s pet puppy. Young readers will encounter plenty of other pets—such as a kitten, a goldfish, a turtle, and more—along the way until Baby’s puppy is revealed at the very end.

Publication Date: January 2011 Ages: 3-5 Page Extent: 14pp

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10 ITEMS OR LESS By Stephanie Calmenson Illustrated by Jana Christy Imprint: Little Simon

Fill your grocery cart with fun in this counting board book featuring ten press-out pieces and rhyming text!

It’s picnic day and we’re filling up our grocery cart with our favorite goodies. Wait! Do we have the right number of items to check out at the special 10 Items or Less register? Shopping will become an adventure as children count the number of items (up to ten) placed in their shopping carts. Complete with ten press-out pieces and a large fold-out page at the end, young readers can place their items (press-out pieces) on the picnic blanket (fold-out page) at the end of the story. This board book is sure to making count- ing to ten fun over and over again!

Publication Date: September 2010 Ages: 3-5 Page Extent: 18pp

LET’S GET A CHECK-UP! By Alan Katz Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre Imprint: Little Simon

Bestselling author Alan Katz brings Rocky Dachshund to life in this hilarious story about one brave little pup’s first visit to the doctor! Dr. Green’s waiting room is full of patients,

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING but they’re all afraid of getting their first check-up! Duck ducks under the chair, Gnu says no, and even Cockatoo squacks. When brave little Rocky Dachshund volunteers to go first, he finds that a visit to the doctor isn’t scary at all. And, he shows his friends that being healthy means you can run and play better than ever!

Preschoolers will love following courageous little Rocky Dachshund as he encounters new milestones on the path to growing up.

Publication Date: August 2010 Ages: 3-6 Page Extent: 16pp

13 THE BABY HUSTLE By Jane Schoenberg Illustrated by Liz Conrad Imprint: Little Simon

Every parent is familiar with the baby hustle—it’s the dance of getting your baby ready, yourself ready, and finally getting out the door. This book puts all that commotion in a humorous light! This novelty board book has moving parts so that children can make the baby dance and wiggle as they do the baby hustle.

Publication date: April 2010 Ages: 3 – 5 Page extent: 12pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010

SPLISH SPLASH! A TOUCH & HEAR BOOK Written and illustrated by Amy Schimler Imprint: Little Simon

The river comes to life in this interactive board book from Amy Schimler featuring touch-and-feel elements that create sound!

Dragonflieszip zip zip and frogs croakity croak while bare feet splish splash in this board book all about the sounds of the river. Each spread features a touch-and-feel element that creates the sound described in the text. This highly interactive format is certain to tickle the senses.

Publication Date: March 2011 Ages: 3-5 Page Extent: 14pp

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HOW SANTA REALLY WORKS POP-UP By Alan Snow Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Christmas will be even more magical with this Christmas-tastic pop-up edition of the bestselling picture book.

Have you ever wondered how Santa knows exactly what you want for Christmas? How does he find time to read all those letters? Does he really know which children have been naughty and which have been nice? Here is the true scoop on how Santa does what he does so well, brilliantly brought to life in this Christmas-tastic new pop-up edition. Publication date: November 2010 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 12pp

CHRISTMAS SHAPES Written and illustrated by Nancy Davis Imprint: Little Simon Piece together the perfect Christmas in this puzzle board book featuring shapes!

Piece together the perfect Christmas with this interactive board book that will have little ones learning their shapes in no time! This book includes 5 press-out play pieces that kids can use at the end to create their own Christmas scene! Publication Date: October 2010 Ages: 3-5 Page Extent: 14pp

LOVE IS YOU & ME. Written and illustrated by Monica Sheehan Imprint: Little Simon SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING A warm and clever book all about LOVE from cartoonist Monica Sheehan.

Love is me, and love is you. You see, when you smile I smile too. When you’re around, the skies are blue. It’s like being happy . . . times two! Monica Sheehan’s follow-up book to Be Happy! reminds readers about the surprisingly simple acts that demonstrate love: giving a hug, sharing your toys, being a good friend, and much more. Publication Date: December 2010 Ages: 3-5 Page Extent: 38pp 15 PICTURE BOOKS

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THE PERFECT HUG By Joanna Walsh Illustrated by Judi Abbot Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

There are hugs for wrigglers and hugs for gigglers. Hugs that are tickly and hugs that are prickly. But none is exactly the right hug for me. Where will I find the perfect kind?

Well, as this adorable follow-up to The Biggest Kiss shows . . . There’s a perfect hug right under your nose!

Publication Date: February 2011 Page Extent: 32pp

LITTLE ONE By Suzi Moore Illustrated by Rosie Reeve Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

Introducing an adorable new pre-school character in this not-going-to-bedtime story.

Little One is a typical pre-schooler—she will do anything to avoid going to bed. She escapes the boredom of the bedtime ritual by disappearing off into flights of fancy— sailing the high seas, saving princesses from dragons, and getting her starring moment on the stage. Eventually she admits to being a little tired . . . but no one can stop her

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING from dreaming of adventure instead!

Publication Date: August 2011 Page Extent: 32pp

17 SAY HELLO TO ZORRO! By Carter Goodrich Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

From an acclaimed Pixar animator comes two of the most loveable dogs...who must learn to love each other.

Mister Bud is a dog of routine. He has wake up time, biscuit then a walk time, nap time, wait and watch time, after dinner walk time, etc. And everyone knows to follow his schedule. Then disaster strikes. A stranger comes home at “make a fuss time” and throws everything off! Then Mister Bud and Zorro discover they like the same things, and everything becomes more fun. As long as everyone follows the schedule.

Publication Date: March 2011 Page Extent: 48pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010

RHINOS DON’T EAT PANCAKES By Anna Kemp Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

A funny new picture book from the team behind the internationally successful Dogs Don’t Do Ballet.

Daisy’s mum and dad are always too busy to listen to a word she says, so when a big purple rhino walks into the house and takes a chomp from her pancake, guess what? That’s right—nobody listens! But when they discover a big purple rhino has gone miss- ing from the zoo, they realize they should listen to Daisy a little more often.

Publication Date: May 2011 Page Extent: 32pp

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THE DIABOLICAL MR TIDDLES By Tom McLaughlin Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

Oh my! Oh no! Harry’s longed-for pet, Mr Tiddles, has turned diabolical!

When Harry gets a cat of his own, he’s so pleased that he does a little dance. He calls him Mr Tiddles and does everything to make him happy. Mr Tiddles wants to make Harry happy too. He brings him little presents . . . the odd expired mouse, a bird or two, but when Harry wakes up to find a horse named Alan in his bedroom, he realizes things are completely out of control!

A madcap story that will make you laugh out loud and touch your heart at the same time.

Publication Date: September 2011 Page Extent: 32pp

THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AFTER OUR PETS By Tim Hopgood Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

A book full of peculiar pets from award-winning author/illustrator Tim Hopgood.

If you have ever been asked to look after your neighbour’s pet, you’ll be glad you don’t live next door to this family. They have an unusual menagerie of pets, all with specific needs. There’s Cuddles the crocodile who needs her teeth brushed; Winston the warthog who likes his tummy tickled; and putting the cat out takes on a whole new meaning! SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

Publication Date: July 2011 Page Extent: 32pp

19 OLIVIA GOES TO VENICE Written and illustrated by Ian Falconer Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

In her latest adventure, Olivia, everyone’s favorite piglet, travels to Venice, the land of gorgeous art, gondolas, and gelato, for a family vacation to remember.

In her first adventure in three years, Olivia takes her discerning eye for style to beauti- ful Venice on a family vacation that involves dodging pigeons in the Piazza San Marco, gorging on gelato at every opportunity, and barely staying afloat in a gondola. Ten years after she debuted, Olivia has become an internationally bestselling phenomenon, and her latest escapade is her best yet!

Publication Date: September 2010 Page Extent: 50pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010

OLIVIA SAVES THE CIRCUS BOARD BOOK Written and illustrated by Ian Falconer Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Now in a board book edition perfect for little hands, readers will delight to see how Ringmaster Olivia learns to fly!

When all of the performers at the circus are out sick with ear infections it’s up to Olivia to save the day! That’s no problem for Olivia, of course, because she knows how to do everything. From lion taming to trampoline jumping, unicycling to tightrope walking, Olivia is the ultimate performer—with the ultimate imagination.

Pub date: September 2010 Page extent: 36pp

LITTLE BLACK CROW Written and illustrated by Chris Raschka Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

A little boy. A little crow. One big emotional jolt.

Caldecott medalist Chris Raschka, himself the boy perhaps, has created a book in the sparest language against the simplest setting to inspire in any young listener the wonder of wondering.

Publication Date: August 2010 Page Extent: 40pp

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BARRY THE FISH WITH FINGERS AND THE HAIRY BEASTIE By Sue Hendra Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

If you loved Barry, the Fish with Fingers, you’ll love this sequel and the introduction of a new character – Colin, the fish with hair!

Barry and his friends are playing hide-and-seek, and Puffy goes deeper and farther than he’s been before. He thinks a shipwreck is the perfect place to hide, but something else is hiding there. Something BIG. Something HAIRY! Only one fish can save Puffy from this beastie—it’s Barry the Fish with Fingers and he knows exactly what to do . . .

Publication Date: January 2012 Page Extent: 32pp

NORMAN THE SLUG WITH THE SILLY SHELL By Sue Hendra Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

Another crazy character from the creator of the hit picture book Barry the Fish with Fingers.

If you loved Barry, then you’ll love Norman. Norman is a slug who longs to be a snail—if only he could find a shell! Kids will laugh out loud at Norman’s crazy antics as he goes to hilarious lengths to find a SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING shell of his own. But will he be satisfied once he finds one, or will his dreams get bigger and bigger and bigger?

Publication Date: January 2011 Page Extent: 32pp

21 MONSTERSAURUS By Claire Freedman Illustrated by Ben Cort Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

A sure-fire winner from the team that brought us the phenomenally successfulAliens Love Underpants and Dinosaurs Love Underpants.

Young Monty loves inventing things, so when he finds instructions on how to invent a friend, Monty sets to work. Slime, smelly socks, mouldy cheese, and strawberry jelly are all the ingredients he needs to make – WHOOSH, BANG, BOOM! – a Bogablob! But he’s not what Monty wants, so he keeps inventing monsters until the daddy of them all appears – Monstersaurus! Thankfully, Monstersaurus knows the perfect way to fix Monty’s monster mess.

Publication Date: October 2011 RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 Page Extent: 32pp

HOW TO GROW A DINOSAUR By Caryl Hart Illustrated by Ed Eaves Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

Another unexpected and action-packed adventure for Albie in this follow-up to Supermarket Zoo.

Albie hates gardening, so when Mum suggests he helps her in the garden, Albie is not happy. After a day of weeding and raking, he throws the seeds Mum gives him over the ground, not noticing what they are. In the morning, Albie discovers he has grown a Triassic forest full of dinosaurs!

Publication Date: April 2011 Page Extent: 32pp

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CHICKS RUN WILD By Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen Illustrated by Ward Jenkins Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

When Mama Chick kisses her kids good night, she expects them to stay in bed, but those chicks...run...wild! They jump around and do cartwheels, until Mama comes in and says “You’re all in trouble.” But when she turns out the lights...they start a pillow fight! Finally, Mama gets them settled, but she’s not ready for bed either!

Pub date: January 2011 Page extent: 32pp

PRETTY PRINCESS PIG By Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple Illustrated by Sam Williams Imprint: Little Simon

Pretty Princess Pig gets ready for a party in this sweet and humorous story from Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple with illustrations by Sam Williams.

Pretty Princess Pig is getting ready for a big party with all her friends! Princess Pig will have young readers laughing as she spruces up the dining room with a mess of paint and plaster, bakes a cake with gobs of batter and cream, and even digs up flowers with her nose, all while (naturally) wearing her flowered party dress.

Publication Date: April 2011 Page Extent: 24pp

LITTLE CHICKEN’S BIG DAY By Katie Davis and Jerry Davis Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING A little chicken has a pint-sized adventure in this family story.

“I hear you cluckin’, Big Chicken!”. That’s the simple refrain that Little Chicken repeats to his mama throughout a typical day. But Little Chicken can be distracted, and when he wanders off and gets lost, his day becomes anything but typical. With subtlety and humor, the graphic art and simple text convey the message that with family, help is always just a cluck away.

Publication date: April 2011 Page Extent: 40pp

23 CAPTAIN BONES AND THE MERMAID QUEEN By Angela McAllister Illustrated by Holly Swain Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

Pirates and mermaids never did see eye to eye and this book shows why.

Captain Bones and the crew of the Skullywag love to steal treasure. That’s what pirates do. But the Mermaid Queen is fed up and decides to teach them a lesson. Add into the mix a disgruntled one-eyed squid and a lazy scaredy-cat pirate, and you have quite a battle of wits. So, who will come out of it hornpipe-hopping rich?

Publication Date: January 2012 Page Extent: 32pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 JEANNETTE CLAUS SAVES CHRISTMAS By Douglas Rees Illustrated by Olivier Latyk Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books

When Santa gets sick, it’s up to his daughter to save the day!

Suffering sugarplums! It’s Christmas Eve—and Santa’s sick! His spunky daughter Jean- nette takes on the task of delivering all the presents, but when rebellious reindeer leave her stranded halfway through the night, Jeannette has to get creative. With glittery snow on the cover and retro-modern illustrations, this spirited holiday tale is sure to delight young readers.

Publication Date: October 2010 Page Extent: 40pp

LET’S COUNT GOATS! By Mem Fox Illustrated by Jan Thomas Imprint: Beach Lane Books

A fresh, funny counting book from picture book superstars Mem Fox and Jan Thomas.

This hilarious count-to-ten book features goats of all shapes and sizes, hobbies and professions. Featuring Mem Fox’s signature infectious rhyme and Jan Thomas’s bold and brilliant illustrations, here is a book that’s sure to become a goat-by-numbers classic.

Publication Date: October 2010 Page Extent: 40pp

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THE BOSS BABY Written and illustrated by Marla Frazee Imprint: Beach Lane Books

From the moment the baby arrived, it was obvious that he was the boss.

The boss baby is used to getting his way—drinks made to order 24/7, his private jet plane, and meetings around the clock. But when his demands aren’t getting proper responses, he has to go to new lengths to achieve the attention he deserves.

Marla Frazee brings her inimitable wit and humor—along with adorable illustrations—to a book that explores the effect of one family’s very unusual new arrival.

Publication Date: August 2010 Page Extent: 40pp

ANT AND GRASSHOPPER By Luli Gray Illustrated by Giuliano Ferri Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books

A sweet and spunky retelling of the classic fable.

When Ant spies a carefree Grasshopper playing a fiddle outside on the lawn, Ant imme- diately harrumphs at the insect’s foolishness and continues to go about his very serious business of gathering and counting his food for the winter. But Ant finds Grasshopper’s

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING music and whimsy more catchy than he’d like, and soon he’s distracted by his own rhyming and doodling! When the harsh winter hits and Ant finds Grasshopper cold and hungry in the snow, he can’t help but bring him inside. Only after opening his home to Grasshopper does Ant realize that music, dancing, and laughter have their place in his life, too.

Publication Date: March 2011 Page Extent: 32pp

25 MAMA, WHY? By Karma Wilson Illustrated by Simon Mendez Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books

A tender bedtime story from internationally bestselling author Karma Wilson and award- winning illustrator Simon Mendez.

In this snuggly lullaby, a polar bear cub asks his mother a multitude of “why” questions be- fore he falls asleep. Once she has explained everything to him, Mama ushers her little one off to sleep, explaining that she will sleep too—so she can dream about her dearest cub.

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LEAP BACK HOME TO ME By Lauren Thompson Illustrated by Matthew Cordell Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books

From the creator of The New York Times bestselling Little Quack books.

A little frog’s first leap out into the world is a big, scary thing. But luckily, Mama is always there to catch him when he comes home. As the leaps get bigger, frog gets braver—and before he knows it, he’s soaring out to the moon and beyond!

Publication Date: April 2011 Page Extent: 32pp

PICK A PUP By Marsha Wilson Chall Illustrated by Jed Henry Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books

There are so many pups to choose from!

Today is the day that Sam picks a pup! But how will he ever decide which one? He and his gram take a trip to the city animal shelter, greeting their neighbors’ dogs as they go. There are sleepy pups, hyper pups, glamorous pups—and some that are a mix of everything!

Publication Date: February 2011 Page Extent: 32pp

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ROSIE’S WALK STREGA NONA By Pat Hutchins Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Rosie the hen goes out for an afternoon Strega Nona has a magical touch. She can stroll. The sparse text tells where she goes cure headaches, find husbands for young and the bold illustrations tell what happens ladies, and heal warts. She can also make along the way. In this visual delight, Rosie pasta with her magic pasta pot. When Big obliviously wards off a lurking fox and still Anthony finds out, he’s determined to give makes it home in time for dinner. it a try himself. Only when it’s time to stop Publication Date: April 1968 making pasta, he doesn’t know the magic Ages: 3-6 secret and the town is overrun with pasta Page Extent: 32pp and Big Anthony has to undo his mistake by eating every last noodle.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOON Pub date: August 2010 Written and illustrated by Frank Asch Page extent 32pp Imprint: Aladdin

Bear travels to the highest mountaintop to find out what to give the Moon for its birthday and discovers a delightful surprise—the Moon has the same birthday as Bear. Or so it seems....

Pub date: June 2005 Page extent: 32pp

STEER THE WHEEL! By Jon Scieszka Illustrated by The Design Garage Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

Monster Truck Max is about to stack barrels to the MAX at the Monster Truck Rally. Tow Truck Ted is the only one that came. Kids can steer Ted in the right direction to help find the rest of the Trucktown crew. A safety-tested plastic steering wheel is embedded into the back cover.

Pub date: February 2011 Page extent:12pp

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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 PARIS THIS IS LONDON Publication Date: April 1961 Publication Date: December 1959 Page Extent: 64pp Page Extent: 64pp

THIS IS NEW YORK THIS IS ROME Publication Date: January 1970 Publication Date: June 1960 Page Extent: 64pp Page Extent: 64pp

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MY FIRST BALLET CLASS By Alyssa Satin Capucilli Photographs by Tilde Imprint: Little Simon

Girls can learn how to dance at the first day of ballet class in this highly interactive format featuring fold-out pages and photos of ballerinas!

This 8 x 8 paper-over-board book features striking photographs and drawn images. Each cardstock page folds out into a large 16 x 16 inch page that reveals detailed descriptions of actual dance instructions!

Publication Date: April 2011 Page Extent: 14pp

ZOOBORNS! By Andrew Bleiman and Chris Eastland Imprint: Beach Lane Books

Cuddle up with the world’s most adorable baby animals!

Pulled from the pages of the wildly popular ZooBorns blog, this picture book presents: baby animals, ranging from the adorable to the zany! Featuring full-color photographs on every page and a cozy text perfect for reading aloud, this book is bound to become a must-have for animal lovers of all ages.

Publication Date: October 2010 Page Extent: 40pp

MOM: AN OWNER’S MANUAL By Doreen Cronin Illustrated by Laura Cornell Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Picture book rockstars Doreen Cronin & Laura Cornell team up to provide kids (and their SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING dads) with the ultimate guide: How to handle Mom!

From basic guidance and troubleshooting to historical overview and important safe- guards, this is THE guide to the care and maintenance of mothers, who are, according to the manual, “the most advanced human models on the planet.” Readers who use the tips in this manual have a far better chance of avoiding the most precarious mother-related situations, and will learn such imperatives as: how she should be fed (and how often), why she needs more than one inch of space on a bed (hey, you, you have your own bed, get back in it!), and what to do if her mad face ranks a 10 on the Mad Face Scale. Publication Date: October 2011 Page Extent: 48pp 29 FICTION

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TROUBLEMAKER By Andrew Clements Illustrated by Mark Elliott Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Bestselling author Andrew Clements shows us that there’s a fine line between good- humored mischief and dangerously bad behavior.

Holt Adkin is the kind of boy who every teacher hopes will be assigned to someone else’s classroom, that every parent hopes will go hang out with some other family’s chil- dren. He’s smart, scrappy, and not afraid of anything, least of all a trip to the principal’s office or even the threat of suspension or expulsion. A little trouble can go a long way, and Holt is about to learn that a bad reputation can have the pull of a black hole. But, no one tells Holt Adkin what to do—and no one will ever expect the extreme makeover he’s about to give himself.

From the master of the school story comes a book about mentors and role models, about choosing friends, and choosing your own future—and about all the ways everyday choices can close or open doors.

Publication Date: June 2011 Ages: 8-12 Page Extent: 160pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR REPORT CARD : Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Italian, German, Catalan, Japanese

BENJAMIN PRATT & THE KEEPERS OF THE SCHOOL #1 WE THE CHILDREN #2 FEAR ITSELF By Andrew Clements Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Can two kids stop a multimillion-dollar conglomerate to save their school from the wrecking ball?

In We the Children, the first book of this riveting six-book series, most kids would be SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING thrilled to learn their school is going to be torn down and replaced with an amusement part but Benjamin Pratt isn’t just any kid, and his school is not just any school . . . It’s more than 200 years old! Bolstered by the history and power of a secret group known as the Keepers of the School, Ben and his friends are determined to save their school from destruction.

In Fear Itself, Ben has been given a handful of clues that could help him and his friends save the school, but they are all written in maritime riddles. As the evil janitor lurks in the shadows, Ben tries to figure out these clues while staying one step ahead—a mission that seems at times, impossible.

Publication Date: (#1) April 2010, (#2) September 2010 Ages: 7 – 10 Page extent: 176 pp 31 OVER THE MOON By Jodi Picoult and Jake van Leer Music and Lyrics by Ellen Wilber and Jodi Picoult Imprint: Simon Pulse

An original musical for teens from bestselling author Jodi Picoult!

Master storyteller and bestselling author Jodi Picoult teams up with Jake van Leer and Ellen Wilber to bring you an original musical, sure to breathe life into any middle-school and high school drama curriculum.

Part Shakespearean comedy and part Fractured Fairy Tale, Over the Moon is all fun. Nar- rated by a cross-dressing Hairy Godmother (no, that’s not a typo), the story begins when Luna (the moon) descends to a small town on earth disguised as a boy, and sets out to help humans find love. But Luna herself falls in love with Prince Jack... who’s in love with Felicity . . . who has fallen for Luna. On the way to happily ever after are a steady stream RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 of clever puns and topical jokes about every fairy tale creature you’ve ever heard of!

With nineteen original hum-worthy songs and plenty of spots to tailor the play to any city or town, Over the Moon is the perfect choice for every school looking to perform an energetic show that’s fresh, funny, and timeless.

Publication Date: January 2011 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 192pp

SMALL ACTS OF AMAZING COURAGE By Gloria Whelan Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books

An unforgettable novel by National Book Award recipient Gloria Whelan.

How can kindness get you into so much trouble? Ever since the death of her brother, Edward, Rosalind’s mother hasn’t been the same. Her father is fighting in the Great War, and his wish is for Rosalind to live near her aunts in England at boarding school and get a proper British education. As an English girl living in India in 1918, Rosalind is alone.

As Rosalind awaits the return of her father from the war, more and more she ventures out into the streets to visit the bazaar. It is there she learns of a man named Ghandi, and hears talk of how India must be free to rule itself. Then late one night she makes a fateful discovery. She knows that seeking out the beggars who live under the bridge near the river is not where she should be, but she can no longer remain silent. She wants to help. She wants to make a difference, even if she knows her parents will never understand.

Gloria Whelan is the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of many books for chil- dren and young adults. She received the National Book Award for young people’s literature for her novel Homeless Bird.

Publication Date: April 2011 Ages 9 – 12 Page Extent: 224 pp 32 U.S. originated fiction

SPACEHEADZ BOOK #3! By Jon Scieszka Illustrated by Shane Prigmore Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Help stop the earth from being turned off. BE SPHDZ!

There is still a lot to be done. Michael K., Venus, TJ, and the SPHDZ are working hard to keep getting kids to sign up to be Spaceheadz. But Agent Umber of the AAA (Anti Alien Agency) is relentless and the unseen leader of Spaceheadz turns out not to be who anyone expected! Full of twists and turns, the third book in the out-of-this-world series continues. And a bigger mystery is about to be revealed!

Publication Date: August 2011 Ages: 7-10 Page Extent: 144pp RIGHTS SOLD: Spanish

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A MAGIC REPAIR SHOP BOOK #3 THE MASTER OF MIRRORS By Amanda Marrone Imprint: Aladdin

An adventure-filled addition to a new series featuring a young girl who can grant wishes . . . with zany results!

Maggie has discovered a kobold—a mischievous creature who has dastardly plans for Maggie’s household. Maggie and Hasenpfeffer head to Mr. McGuire’s Magic Repair Shop to solve the problem and run up against Milo the Magnificent, who’s trapped in a magic mirror but is plotting his escape. Can Maggie foil Milo’s plans, stop the kobold, and SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING escape the magic, mirror maze? Or will she be trapped inside forever?

Amanda Marrone is also the author of the popular young adult novels Uninvited, Reveal- ers, and Devoured. She grew up on Long Island where she spent her time reading, draw- ing, watching insects, and suffering from an overactive imagination. She earned a BA in Education at SUNY Cortland and taught fifth and sixth grades in New Hampshire. She now lives in Shelton, Connecticut, with her husband and two children.

Publication Date: March 2011 Ages: 8-12 Page Extent: 192pp

#1: Multiplying Menace, August 2010 33 #2 : Shape-Shifter’s Curse, November 2010 THE 13TH REALITY #3: THE BLADE OF SHATTERED HOPE By James Dashner Imprint: Aladdin

The continuation of a new fantasy series from the bestselling publisher of Fablehaven.

Things have changed for Atticus Higginbottom. After the near catastrophe in the Fourth Reality, Tick’s being homeschooled in the fields of science, trying to master the mysteri- ous Chi’karda. But just as he begins to make progress, Mistress Jane reappears, now hideously scarred and much more powerful. She has tapped into the universe’s dark- est secret to create the Blade of Shattered Hope, and in her quest to attain a Utopian Reality for the future of mankind, she’s ready to risk billions of lives—including those of Tick’s parents and sisters—to set her plan in motion. Her vengeance knows no bounds and when rumors begin to circulate about the secret scientific experiments taking place at the Factory, Tick and his friends—Sato, Sofia, and Paul—are faced with their most RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 dangerous task yet. And they must not fail; for if they do, the entire universe could cease to exist.

Publication Date: February 2011 Ages: 8-12 Page Extent: 528pp RIGHTS SOLD: Portuguese

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BOOKS OF UMBER: THE END OF TIME By P. W. Catanese Imprint: Aladdin

Third and final installment in the critically acclaimed Books of Umber fantasy trilogy.

The adventures of Happenstance and Umber reach their epic, surprising, and emo- tional conclusion. As Happenstance struggles to master his unusual abilities, he realizes that time is running out—because Umber’s rivals threaten to undo all the good he has achieved, while an unexpected new enemy with terrible destructive power approaches the kingdom.

“Catanese dazzles . . . rich characterizations . . . well-choreographed action sequences and genuine surprising twists” — Publishers Weekly, starred review for Happenstance Found

Publication Date: February 2011 Ages: 8 – 12 Page Extent: 352 pp RIGHTS SOLD: German, Turkish, Spanish, Catalan

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THE SEARCH FOR WONDLA By Tony DiTerlizzi Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

A breathtaking novel that honors traditional children’s literature in a fantastic space-age adventure—from the creator of the internationally bestselling Spiderwick series.

Eva Nine has never walked outside, or seen another human being before. But when a marauding huntsman destroys her home, Eva sets out on a journey across a bizarre, oth- erworldly landscape to seek out her kind. Traveling with her are loyal friends: Muthr-06, the robot who raised her; Rovender Kitt, a curmudgeonly wanderer, and Otto, a giant telepathic water bear. Along the way, Eva Nine will come to understand the true meaning of home and family.

Publication Date: September 2010 Ages: 8-12 Page Extent: 496 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Swedish, Italian, Turkish, German, French, Portuguese, Hebrew, Japanese

LULU & THE BRONTOSAURUS By Judith Viorst Illustrated by Lane Smith Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

A brand-new illustrated chapter book about a stubborn but adorable little girl, from two legends in the industry: JUDITH VIORST and LANE SMITH!

Lulu always gets what she wants—until now. When she asks her parents for a pet brontosaurus, for the first time ever they say “No!” and nothing can change their minds. SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Taking matters into her own hands, Lulu storms off into the forest and finds a brontosau- rus for herself. Mr. Brontosaurus agrees that having a pet would be a wonderful thing, but he thinks she would be a great pet for him! Could Lulu have met her match? Beloved children’s author Judith Viorst and Caldecott-winning illustrator Lane Smith offer an ir- resistibly fresh and funny story with an ending that will surprise you again . . . and again . . . and again.

Publication Date: September 2010 Ages: 6-10 Page Extent: 128pp RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese, Korean, Japanese

35 FOURTH GRADE FAIRY #1: FOURTH GRADE FAIRY By Eileen Cook Imprint: Aladdin

A funny, magical new young middle-grade series from YA author Eileen Cook (What Would Emma Do? and Getting Revenge on Lauren Wood).

All Willow Doyle wants is to be normal, to fit in at her new school, and to have a best friend. But there’s no way Willow will ever be normal. There isn’t anything normal about her or the Doyle family. Willow comes from a long line of fairy godmothers and she’s expected to be one too when the time comes. (At the moment she’s merely sprite status.) Maybe that would be cool if it were like the old days when the humans—known as humdrums—knew fairy godmothers existed and the fairies didn’t have to keep their fairy status secret. Now they’re stuck helping humans who don’t even believe in them.

Rather than help normals, Willow would like to be human. When she’s given the chance RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 to attend a humdrum elementary school for two weeks, this is Willow’s chance to finally experience a normal life—but will she be able to fit in? And can she find her best friend there, even if her parents discourage making friends with humans?

Publication Date: April 2011 Ages: 8-12 Page Extent: 176pp

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GHOSTS OF FEAR STREET THE BOY WHO ATE FEAR STREET By R.L. Stine Illustrated by Owen Richardson Imprint: Aladdin

Another spooky backlist repackage of bestselling author R.L. Stine’s The Ghosts Of Fear Street series!

Do you believe in ghosts? Don’t say no until you take a walk down Fear Street. Past the lake—where something lurks beneath the water. Past the cemetary—where everyone is dying to meet you.

In The Boy Who Ate Fear Street, Sam Kinney used to be a very picky eater. But after a friend’s eccentric Aunt Sylvie put a weird spice in his mac-and-cheese, suddenly, Sam can’t stop eating. Paste and pepper. Dishwashing soap. Even dog food. Sam has to find out what is making him eat . . . and eat . . . and eat. Before he eats his house. And all his friends on Fear Street.

Publication Date: January 2011 Ages: 8-12 Page Extent: 128 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Portuguese, German, Croatian, Russian, Polish, Serbian, Italian 36 U.S. originated fiction

CREEPOVER: CHEER! CONFESSIONS OF A THE CUPCAKE DIARIES: TRUTH OR DARE . . . WANNABE CHEERLEADER RECIPE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL By P.J. Night by Zoe Evans by Coco Simon Imprint: Simon Spotlight Imprint: Simon Spotlight Imprint: Simon Spotlight

Go to sleep . . . if you dare! Meet the most challenged cheerleading Middle school can be hard . . . some days squad on the West Coast (and possibly you just need a cupcake. Each book in the Creepover series is a the planet) . . . stand-alone story. In this first book, we meet Abby Miller. Abby is having The CHEER! series follows the hilarious At Park Street School, you have the Popu- a sleepover party with her closest friends. mishaps of Maddy Hays, whose only lar Girls. They even have a Popular Girls A game of truth or dare reveals a dream in life (so far) is to become a Port Club. But what happens when you aren’t secret Abby had been trying to keep Angeles School Titan cheerleader—just invited to join? Do you start an Unpopular hidden . . . the identity of the boy she like her mom once was. But when her Club? No, you start the Cupcake Club! has a major crush on. triple flip becomes a major FLOP during tryouts, the whole gym echoes with the Katie Brown is miserable on the first day The girls at the sleepover all promise to snickers. Forced to join the challenged of middle school. Her best friend Cal- keep the information top-secret. But in the B-Squad Grizzlies instead, Maddy realizes lie came back from camp boy-crazy and middle of the night, Abby’s phone starts that to become a Titan she’ll need to whip part of a whole new group of friends. buzzing and she receives a strange and the Grizzlies into shape first, a seemingly When it’s made clear that Callie is in the threatening text message warning her to impossible task with the team she’s given. PGC (Popular Girls Club) and Katie is not stay away from Jake . . . or else! This is invited to join, Katie suddenly feels incred- creepy because Abby doesn’t recognize Will Maddy ever land on top of the pyra- ibly alone. Katie realizes if she’s going to the number . . . and what’s even creepier is mid with a squad like this? Maybe not, but survive middle school she needs to seri- that she shut her phone off before going to when her awesome designs for new Griz- ously regroup and find some new friends. sleep. Abby’s friends try to convince her it zly uniforms get revealed at a big game, But how? She bites into the cupcake her was just a prank, but Abby has a bad feel- even the Titans are overheard whispering mother packed her for lunch and for a sec- ing she can’t shake. her name. Does this mean what she thinks ond closes her eyes. The sweet treat makes it means? SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING It turns out Abby should trust her in- her happy—finally something goes right! stincts. Someone does want to keep her With doodles and other illustrations to en- Looking around her table, Katie notices the away from Jake. Someone who will go to hance the lively, journal-style first-person other students seeming a bit lost, as well. measures more drastic than just sending a narrative, everyone will be cheering! Which gives her an idea . . . With three spooky text message. To Abby it seems as new friends Katie forms a club as a way Publication date: if the person trying to keep her away from July 2011 to spread the cupcake love and earn some Ages: Jake is his ex-girlfriend, Sara. But there’s 9 up cupcake cash! Page Extent: just one problem . . . . Sara is DEAD! 224 pages Publication Date: May 2011 Publication date: June 2011 Ages: 8-12 Ages: 8-12 Page Extent: 144pp Page Extent: 144 pages

37 THE HARDY BOYS: HARDY BOYS (ALL NEW) NANCY DREW AND THE CLUE SECRET FILES #5: UNDERCOVER BROTHERS CREW #28: TIME THIEF A MONSTER OF A MYSTERY #36: FOREVER LOST By Carolyn Keene By Franklin W. Dixon By Franklin W. Dixon Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan Illustrated by Scott Burroughs Imprint: Aladdin Imprint: Aladdin Imprint: Aladdin The third and final exciting adventure in A new adventure for 8-year-old Nancy RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 In the fifth book in the Hardy Boys chapter the Lost Hardy Boys Trilogy! Drew and her friends, the Clue Crew! book series, Frank and Joe must help save Morpho the Morph Monster Fan Day at Publication date: January 2011 A mystery for the history books! River Bayport Comics! Ages: 8-12 Heights Elementary School has been wait- Page extent: 160pp ing a generation for this day to come. All When the actor who plays popular comic the kids in Mrs. Ramirez’s class, including character Morpho the Morph Monster comes #35: Lost Brother, October 2010; Nancy Drew and her friends Bess and to town for a fan day—along with his famous #34: The Children of the Lost, May 2010 George, have gathered to watch Principal Morpho Mask and Morph Spork—everyone, Newman dig up the time capsule that was including Frank and Joe, is excited to meet buried over 30 years ago. But, when it’s the man behind the mask. But at the event, unearthed, a very important vintage doll is Morpho’s Spork goes missing! And until the missing from the capsule. How is that pos- Spork is returned, the entire event will be put sible? It’s been buried this whole time. Did on hold! a classmate steal it before the dig? Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew are on the case! It’s up to Frank and Joe to crack the case— and return the Spork to its rightful owner! Publication date: January 2011 Ages: 6-9 Publication Date: April 2011 Page extent: 96pp Ages: 6-9 Page Extent: 96 pp #27: Cat Burglar Caper, September 2010 NANCY DREW (ALL NEW) #26: Camp Creepy, May 2010 GIRL DETECTIVE #44: SABOTAGE SURRENDER By Carolyn Keene Imprint: Aladdin Book three in the Sabotage Mystery Trilogy.

Publication date: January 2011 Ages: 8-12 Page extent: 160pp #44: Serial Sabotage, October 2010 #43: Secret Sabotage, June 2010 38 U.S. originated fiction

CRYER’S CROSS By Lisa McMann Imprint: Simon Pulse

The author of the New York Times bestselling Wake trilogy brings us a chilling and sexy paranormal teen thriller—her first standalone and first book sinceGone ! The community of Cryer’s Cross, Montana (population 212) is distraught when high school freshman Tiffany disappears without a trace. Already off-balance due to her OCD, 16-year-old Kendall is freaked out seeing Tiffany’s empty desk in the one-room school house, but somehow life goes on . . . until Kendall’s boyfriend Nico also disappears, and also without a trace. Now the town is in a panic. Alone in her depression and with her OCD at an all-time high, Kendall notices something that connects Nico and Tiffany: they both sat at the same desk. She knows it’s crazy, but Kendall finds herself drawn to the desk, dreaming of Nico and wondering if maybe she, too, will disappear . . . and whether that would be so bad. Then she begins receiving graffiti messages on the desk from some- one who can only be Nico. Can he possibly be alive somewhere? Where is he? And how can Kendall help him? The only person who believes her is Jacian, the new guy she finds irritating . . . and at- tractive. As Kendall and Jacian grow closer, Kendall digs deeper into Nico’s mysterious disappearance only to stumble upon some ugly— and deadly—local history. Kendall is about to find out just how far the townspeople will go to keep their secrets buried. Publication Date: February 2011 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 240pp

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39 DARKNESS BECOMES HER By Kelly Keaton Imprint: Simon Pulse

A dark and sexy paranormal romance about a descendent of Medusa, set in a richly re- imagined New Orleans.

Ari can’t help feeling lost and alone. With teal eyes and freakish silver hair that can’t be changed or destroyed, Ari has always stood out. And after growing up in foster care, she longs for some understanding of where she came from and who she is. Her search for answers uncovers just one message from her long dead mother: Run. Ari can sense that someone, or something, is getting closer than they should. But it’s impos- sible to protect herself when she doesn’t know what she’s running from or why she is being pursued.

She knows only one thing: she must return to her birthplace of New 2, the lush rebuilt RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 city of New Orleans. Upon arriving, she discovers that New 2 is very...different. Here, Ari is seemingly normal. But every creature she encounters, no matter how deadly or hor- rifying, is afraid of her. Ari won’t stop until she knows why. But some truths are too haunting, too terrifying, to ever be revealed.

Publication Date: February 2011 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 288pp

ELIXIR By Hilary Duff Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

As the daughter of a renowned surgeon and a prominent Washington D.C. politician, Clea Raymond has felt the glare of the spotlight her entire life. And though she dreads the paparazzi who track her every move, she herself is a talented photojournalist who takes refuge in a career that allows her to travel to the most exotic parts of the world. But after Clea’s father disappears while on a humanitarian mission, eerie, shadowy images of a strange and beautiful young man begin to appear in Clea’s photos—a man she has never seen in her life. When Clea suddenly encounters this man in person she is stunned—and feels an immediate and powerful connection. As they grow closer, they are drawn deep into the mystery behind her father’s disappearance and discover the centuries-old truth behind their intense bond. Torn by a dangerous love triangle and haunted by a powerful secret that holds their fate, together they race against time to unravel their past in order to save their future—and their lives.

Publication Date: October 2010 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 416 pp RIGHTS SOLD: UK, Dutch 40 U.S. originated fiction

WILDEFIRE By Karsten Knight Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Percy Jackson meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

Ashline Wilde never received an instruction manual on how to be a 16-year-old Polyne- sian volcano goddess. If she had, it might have contained helpful warnings such as: • Dreaming about your (thankfully) mortal boyfriend may cause your bed to spontane- ously combust • Oven mitts should be worn at all times during heavy make-out sessions

Instead, Ash has to learn these life lessons the hard way as her dormant powers erupt at the most awkward times. In the wake of a hometown tragedy, Ash transfers to Black- wood Academy, a boarding school nestled in California’s redwood forest, where a group of fellow gods-on-earth have mysteriously convened. As if sophomore year couldn’t get any worse, her storm goddess older sister, the wild and unpredictable Eve, resurfaces to haunt Ashline. With a war between the gods looming over Blackwood, Ash must master the fire smoldering within her before she clashes with her sister one final time, which leads us to life-lesson #3: • When warm and cold fronts collide, there’s guaranteed to be a storm.

Publication Date: July 2011 Ages 14 up Page Extent: 256 pp

NOCTURNE By Christine Johnson Imprint: Simon Pulse

This sequel to Claire de Lune continues Claire’s journey as she struggles with her were- wolf identity, relationships, and life-threatening secrets.

Claire couldn’t be happier that her life has finally settled down. She’s been fully initiated into her family’s pack of female werewolves, her best friend Emily is back in town, and she’s finally allowed to be with Matthew, the human love of her life. SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING But when a new girl comes to town and threatens to break up Claire’s friendship and relationship, everything starts to unravel. Not only is the new girl getting close to her best friend and boyfriend, but she may know more about Claire than she’s letting on. Knowing Claire’s secret breaks all the rules of the pack, and the consequences may be more than Claire can handle. . . .

Publication Date: June 2011 Published May 2010 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 256pp RIGHTS SOLD: German

41 ROT & RUIN By Jonathan Maberry Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

A teenager grows up in post-apocalyptic, zombie-infested America, and trains in the family business: zombie killing.

Benny Imura can’t hold a job, so he takes to zombie killing. He lives in one of the last towns not yet infected with the zombie virus that has overrun the earth. Zombie killing is the family business—and as little as he wants to spend time with his “perfect” big brother Tom, it’s that or get his rations cut. What he expects is a job that alternates be- tween boring and terrifying. What he gets is a vocation that will teach him what it really means to be human.

Publication Date: September 2010 RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 356 pp RIGHTS SOLD: French, Danish

DUST & DECAY COMING FALL 2011!

THE SKINJACKER TRILOGY #3 EVERFOUND By Neal Shusterman Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

The final battle for Everlost has begun . . .

As Mary Hightower slumbers in a glass coffin, waiting to be reborn back into Everlost, her allies and henchmen begin to carry out her terrible mission. Under Milos’s direction, the skinjackers begin to bring more children into Everlost, through any means possible. Mary’s army is joined by a newcomer: Jix, a spy for the Mayan King of Everlost. Jix, a fur-jacker who skinjacks great cats, has his own agenda.

Meanwhile, Mikey McGill desperately mounts a rescue for Allie the Outcast. Along the way, Mikey encounters a creature the scares even the mighty McGill: a scar wraith, a person who has one foot in the world of the living, and one foot in Everlost, whose touch can extinguish an afterlight forever. As the battle draws nearer, it becomes clear that the outcome will determine not just the fate of Everlost, but the fate of the living world as well.

Critically acclaimed author Neal Shusterman brings to a close the trilogy that Kirkus Re- views called “beautiful and imaginative yet increasingly eerie and grim” with a stunning final volume.

Publication Date: May 2011 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 256pp RIGHTS SOLD: Spanish, French, Russian

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VANISHED BOOKS ONE & TWO VANISHED BOOKS THREE & FOUR By Meg Cabot Imprint: Simon Pulse The paranormal series from New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot. Ever since Jess was struck by lightning, she’s had the power to find missing people. And everyone wants a piece of her powers . . . In When Lightning Strikes, Jess’s new psychic ability to find missing people brings Jess new responsibilities, sudden fame, and an awareness of good and evil she never asked for. Now, life and death decisions are in her hands . . . In Code Name Cassandra, Jess thinks she’s finally left her days as “gifted” behind to lead a normal life. But when a summer working at a camp becomes more than fun in the sun, Jess must use her abilities to save a young girl, while evading her old enemies. In Safe House, Jess and her psychic abilities are being blamed for the murder of Amber, a beloved cheerleader. But when more cheerleaders start disappearing, Jess may be able to save her reputation by finding the murderer before it’s too late. In Sanctuary, the government has always been after Jess for her abilities, but working for the enemy becomes inevitable as Jess tries to track down a local boy who is linked to a militia group. Now with the FBI supposedly on her side, Jess isn’t sure who to trust and who to run from . . . . Publication Date: September 2010; January 2011 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 560pp; 528 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Portuguese, French, Dutch, Swedish, Thai, Polish, Hungarian

SLICE OF CHERRY By Dia Reeves Imprint: Simon Pulse In the vein of Dexter set in a paranormal town, two sisters embark on a bloody killing spree as they battle their own dark demons. Kit and Fancy Cordelle are sisters of the best kind: best friends, best confidantes, and best SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING accomplices. The daughters of the infamous Bonesaw Killer, Kit and Fancy are used to feeling like outsiders, and that’s just the way they like it. But in Portero, where the weird and wild run rampant, the Cordelle sisters are hardly the oddest or most dangerous creatures around. It’s no surprise when Kit and Fancy start to give in to their deepest desire—the desire to kill. What starts as a fascination with slicing open and stitching up quickly spirals into a gratify- ing murder spree. Of course, the sisters aren’t killing just anyone, only the people who truly deserve it. But the girls have learned from the mistakes of their father, and know that a shred of evidence could get them caught. So when Fancy stumbles upon a mysterious and invisible doorway to another world, she opens a door to endless possibilities . . . . Publication Date: January 2011 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 384pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR SLICE OF CHERRY: German, Polish, Turkish 43 STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY: #1: THE DELTA ANOMALY and #2: THE COMPETITIVE EDGE by Rick Barba (#1), Rudy Josephs (#2) Imprint: Simon Spotlight

A brand new Star Trek: Starfleet Academy series for teen audiences—featuring young Kirk, Sulu, Uhura, Chekhov and Spock as members of the Starfleet Academy!

The year is 2250, and it has been six months since James Kirk joined Starfleet Academy. A rebellious young man, Kirk is used to doing things his way—and whenever he feels like it. However, the Academy is changing him little by little, showing him how to trans- form his headstrong attitude and ambition into qualities that make him a leader. This exciting new series will delve into the lives and relationships of Kirk and the other cadets at the Academy, their training, their missions, and their very entangled love lives. In The Delta Anomaly, a fun Saturday night spent blowing off steam at the hot new bar downtown turns dangerous when a shadowy killer from the past reemerges and targets

a Starfleet cadet. The attack is the first in a string of mysterious events with shocking RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2009 implications. Kirk, Uhura, McCoy, and Spock must race against time to figure out who this killer is, why he has returned . . . and how to stop him. In The Competitive Edge, the intense training classes and grueling schedule of academy life are taking a toll on the cadets—but why do some recruits seem better equipped to handle the challenges? Kirk is determined to find out, especially since one of the cadets with a little something extra is his new girlfriend. Publication Date: December 2010 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 249, 224pp

THIRST NO. 3 and THIRST NO. 4 A dark and sexy bind-up By Christopher Pike from the New York Times Imprint: Simon Pulse bestselling author of Thirst!

Two never-before-published books in the New York Times bestselling Thirst series by Christopher Pike! Alisa has spent the past five thousand years as a vampire, living alone and fighting for survival. In her loneliness, Alisa cannot resist bringing Teri—a descendant of her human family—into her life. But Alisa is surrounded by death and destruction, and just by know- ing Alisa, Teri’s life is at risk. Alisa’s guilt grows when she becomes involved in a dangerous conspiracy. A top-secret group knows Alisa’s secret and will stop at nothing to use her powers for their cause. As Alisa desperately tries to protect herself and Teri from the unknown enemy, she discovers a force more powerful and more lethal than anything she has ever seen. Alisa doesn’t know who to trust, who to challenge, or who she will become . . . . Publication Date: October 2010; August 2011 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 512pp; 498 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Italian, French, Turkish, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, Swedish 44 U.S. originated fiction

DEADLY By Julie Chibbaro Illustrated by Jean-Marc Superville Sovak Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Where do you look when you’re tracking an invisible killer?

A mysterious outbreak of typhoid fever is sweeping turn-of-the-century New York. Every week, more people fall ill and despite thorough investigation, there’s no cause in sight. It’s not until the city’s most unlikely scientist—sixteen-year-old Prudence Galewski—takes a job as an assistant in a laboratory that the evidence begins to fall into place. It seems one person has worked in every home the fever has ravaged: Mary Mallon, an Irish im- migrant dubbed “Typhoid Mary” by the press. Strangely, though, Mary hasn’t been sick a day in her life. Is the accusation against her an act of discrimination? Or is she the first clue in a new discovery bound to change medical history?

Publication Date: February 2011 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 304pp

MOONGLASS By Jessi Kirby Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

I read once that water is a symbol for emotions. And for a while now, I’ve thought maybe my mother drowned in both.

Anna’s plans for junior year never included a new town or a new school. But when her father accepts a job transfer, the life she has always known is swept away by the tide. Thankfully though, her new home—a cottage on the beach—has its own perks. Anna is slowly won over by the gorgeous lifeguards, morning runs along the shoreline, diving for dinner in the ocean. But it’s also the place where Anna’s parents first met and fell in love. Suddenly, Anna finds herself uncovering surprising stories from her family’s past . . . and

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING the painful secret of her mother’s death.

Anna’s treasured sea glass collection proves that time can smooth rough edges—but what about when the jagged hurt of loss remains as sharp as ever?

Publication Date: May 2011 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 224pp

45 FAMOUS By Todd Strasser Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

The life of a teenage paparazzo is glamorous, but it can also be a dangerous.

All Jamie Gordon ever wanted was to take pictures of celebrities . . . and maybe be famous herself. At sixteen, she is well on her way to achieve her goals, as the youngest working paparazzo in New York City. One of her shots landed the cover of People maga- zine when she was fifteen. And now she’s being given the biggest opportunity of all: an invitation to spend a week hanging out with teen mega superstar Willow Twine, photo- graphing her and documenting her life.

Jamie is sure that this is her ticket to the big time. But then Jamie discovers pictures on her camera that she didn’t take. Photos that could make her career—and destroy Willow’s. With the biggest decision of her career—and her life—on the line, Jamie has to decide what price she’s willing to pay to get everything she’s ever wanted. RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010

Todd Strasser writes a novel that glitters with the glitz and lure of fame, while revealing the dark and dangerous truths that lie beneath the brightest lies.

Publication Date: January 2011 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 288pp

TEN MILES PAST NORMAL By Frances O’Roark Dowell Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Janie Gorman is Ten Miles Past Normal . . . and we mean that as a compliment.

Fourteen-year-old Janie is an unwilling player in her parent’s modern-hippy let’s-live-on- a-goat-farm experiment (regretfully instigated by a younger, much more enthusiastic Janie). She has to milk goats everyday and endure her mother’s pseudo celebrity in the crunchy-mom blogosphere. This is making it hard for Janie to have a normal high school experience. She’s smart. She’s a little offbeat. She already has a funky vibe going—throw in a whiff of fresh goat poop and she may just be eating lunch alone in the library forever.

Without a u-turn in sight, Janie’s looking for a short cut back to normal—but she’s missed that mark by about ten miles. If she’s going to learn how to live large (and forget the hat- ers), Janie will have to give up the quest for normal and make room in her life for things from the fringe—like jam band, and righteous chocolate, an inspiring pair of octogenar- ians, and a boy named Monster (yes, that is his real name).

Acclaimed author Frances O’Roark Dowell’s first novel for teens is a quirky road map for life that’s full of offbeat heroes and delicious goat cheese. Maybe life’s little detours are not about missing out, but about finding a new way home.

Publication Date: March 2011 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 224pp

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STAY By Deb Caletti Imprint: Simon Pulse

A lovely, haunting, and lyrical new teen novel by the National Book Award finalist.

Clara’s relationship with Christian is intense from the start, and like nothing she’s ever experienced before. But what starts as devotion quickly becomes obsession, and it’s almost too late before Clara realizes how far gone Christian is—and what he’s willing to do to make her stay.

Now Clara has left the city—and Christian—behind. No one back home has any idea where she is, but she still struggles to shake off her fear. She knows Christian won’t let her go that easily, and that no matter how far she runs, it may not be far enough . . . .

Publication Date: April 2011 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 352pp

INVINCIBLE SUMMER By Hannah Moskowitz Imprint: Simon Pulse

Across four sun-kissed, drama-drenched summers at his family’s beach house, Chase tries to come to grips with his family’s slow dissolution, while also finding himself in a chaotic love triangle, pitted against his own brother in pursuit of the girl next door. Invincible Summer is a gritty, sexy, page-turning read from a talented teenaged author that readers won’t want to miss.

Hannah Moskowitz wrote her first novel, Break, during her junior year of high school.

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING She is now a freshman at the University of Maryland. She can’t cook, likes to play dress up, and has never broken a bone. Learn more at UntilHannah.com.

Publication Date: April 2011 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 320pp

47 THE EDUCATION OF HAILEY KENDRICK By Eileen Cook Imprint: Simon Pulse

Hailey Kendrick always does exactly what’s expected of her. She has the right friends, dates the right boy, gets good grades, and follows the rules. But one night Hailey risks everything by breaking a very big rule in a very public way . . . and with a very unex- pected partner in crime. Hailey gets caught, but her accomplice does not, and Hailey takes the fall for both of them. In the process, she loses everything—her best friend, her boyfriend, her popularity, and her reputation. But some secrets are worth keeping, no matter the cost . . . aren’t they? Eileen Cook spent most of her teen years wishing she were someone else or somewhere else, which is great training for a writer. She is the author of Getting Revenge on Lauren Wood and What Would Emma Do? and lives in Vancouver with her husband and dogs. Visit her at eileencook.com. RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 Publication Date: January 2011 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 256pp

LOSER/QUEEN By Jodi Lynn Anderson Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Cammy Hall is what anyone would describe as a loser. She lives with her grandparents and has adopted their way of life . . . right down to the comfortable shoes and early bed- time. And can she help it that she actually likes to knit? At school, her skills with knitting needles and some yarn go completely unappreci- ated: people like Bekka Bell reign while Cammy and her best friend, the fearless Danish exchange student Gerdi, watch from the sidelines. Cammy’s used to being an outsider; after years of humiliating moments, her goal is simply to fly under the radar. Then she suddenly starts receiving mysterious text messages that lead her right to all the embar- rassing secrets about the most popular kids in school. Cammy never expected to be able to climb up the high school food chain, and the agenda of the texter may be question- able—but how can she possibly give up the chance to be Queen? This is the print version of the groundbreaking online interactive serial from the NY Times bestselling author of Peaches and The Secret of Peaches. The serial premiered in July 2010 on www.loserqueen.com, and each week, readers voted on major plot twists. The winning choice was then incorporated into the next week’s chapters. Now that vot- ing—and the book—are complete, Loser/Queen is being be published as a paperback and packed with extras from the author . . . including commentary from Jodi, alternate endings, and other behind-the-scenes content that can’t be found online or elsewhere! Publication Date: December 2010 Ages: 13 up Page Extent: 256 48 U.S. originated fiction

PRIVATE: #13 OMINOUS By Kate Brian Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

The bestselling series’ penultimate chapter!

After Reed and Noelle discovered they are descended from the original Billings Girls who happened to practice witchcraft, they still have major questions about their “legacy”. By forming the Billings Literary Society, Reed may have unknowingly recreated power- ful magic that could have unknown consequences. And then Billings Girls begin to go missing. When the first body turns up with a message just for Reed, she starts to wonder if her and friends are more than cursed: they’re doomed.

Publication Date: February 2011 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 208 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Polish, French, Dutch, Japanese, Turkish, Portuguese, Serbian, Danish, Thai, UK

THE LO-DOWN By Lo Bosworth Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

A new book about dating dos and don’ts, filled with real-life stories from reality star Lo Bosworth!

Reality TV personality Lauren “Lo” Bosworth has witnessed her fair share of bad dating and has experienced some herself. As a star on two reality shows, she is no stranger to drama and what comes along with it. Now she is offering her advice, gleaned from her

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING and her famous friends’ relationship experiences on dating and love. Featuring personal photos and anecdotes about her experiences, on Laguna Beach and The Hills, The Lo- Down is a further glimpse into the lives of the people that have enthralled so many.

Publication Date: January 2011 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 256 pp

49 RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 DARK SECRETS WICKED THE FALLEN #1: LEGACY OF LIES RESURRECTION THE FALLEN 1: THE FALLEN #2: DON’T TELL By Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguie AND LEVIATHAN Imprint: Simon Pulse #3: NO TIME TO DIE THE FALLEN 2: AERIE AND #4: THE DEEP END OF FEAR Soon to be a DreamWorks feature film! RECKONING

By Thomas E. Sniegoski #5: THE BACK DOOR OF MID- Spellbound, the fourth book in the Wicked NIGHT Imprint: Simon Pulse series, left readers on the edge of their By Elizabeth Chandler seats with a classic cliffhanger ending. But The ultimate quest for redemption. Imprint: Simon Pulse now, fans of the series are asking, “Who is Alex Carruthers?” All your questions The mysterious and haunting series from When Aaron begins to hear strange voices, will be answered in Resurrection, a the author of the New York Times bestsell- he is convinced he is going insane. Then heart-stopping, magical adventure about ing Kissed by an Angel. a mysterious man begins to follow Aaron. witches, destiny, and the beyond. He knows about Aaron’s troubled past and In each of these hauntingly seductive mys- Publication Date: July 2009 his new powers. And he has a message for teries, girls uncover mysteries from the past Ages: 14 up Aaron: as the son of a mortal and an angel, that threaten to change everything. With Page Extent: 416 pp Aaron has been chosen to redeem the juicy secrets, lives that hang in the balance, RIGHTS SOLD: Russian, Indonesian, UK, Fallen. Aaron must accept his newfound and a touch of romance, Dark Secrets is a Spanish, Portuguese, German, Polish heritage—and quickly, for the dark pow- series that will entrance and thrill! ers are gaining strength and hell-bent on destroying him. Publication Date: (#1-2) August 2009,

(#3-4) May 2010, (#5) November 2010 Publication date: The Fallen 1, March 2010; Ages: 12 up The Fallen 2, July 2010 Page Extent: 224 pp Ages: 12 up RIGHTS SOLD: Italian, UK, French, German, Page Extent: 544 pp each Turkish RIGHTS SOLD: Turkish, Danish, Polish

LOOK OUT FOR THE THIRD BOOK IN THIS NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES IN FALL 2011.

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Announcing the new book from massive bestselling author, Sophie McKenzie—over 500,000 copies of her books have been sold to date. Multiple award-winning author of BLOOD TIES and GIRL, MISSING.

FALLING FAST By Sophie McKenzie Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

The first title in a new romance series.

When River auditions for a part in an inter-school performance of Romeo and Juliet, she finds herself falling for Flynn, the boy playing Romeo. River believes in romantic love, and she can’t wait to experience it. But Flynn comes from a damaged family – is he even capable of giving River what she wants? The path of true love never did run smooth . . .

Publication date: May 2011 Age range: 14+ Page extent: tbc

#2 BURNING BRIGHT #3 CASTING SHADOWS #4 DEFY THE STARS Publication date: May 2012 Publication date: January 2013 Publication date: July 2013

NEVERSUCH HOUSE 2 By Elliot Skell Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

Return to the mysterious world of Neversuch House in the second adventure about Omnia Halibut and her strange family.

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING The Evergones are trying to take control of Neversuch House and the treasure that lies within it. With servant rebellions, freakish “accidents” befalling the UnderButlers’ and the Captain and Butler being forced into hiding, the House is in chaos and someone needs to take control, before the Evergones finally succeed in their plot.

Twelve-year-old Omnia Halibut finds herself once more in the middle of the extraordinary events occurring in the House. Along with her ever faithful cousin, Evergrow, and her friend Basilica, it’s up to Omnia to uncover the truth about the Evergones and try to rally the Halibuts to her cause, or the consequences could prove deadly . . .

Publication Date: August 2011 Ages: 9+ Page Extent: 288pp (tbc) 51 RETURN TO RIBBLESTROP By Andy Mulligan Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

It’s a new term at Ribblestrop and the headmaster is hoping for a bit more organisation. But secrets remain under the ground, the new Chaplain is not all that he seems, and a truck load of circus animals has taken refuge in the school grounds. Amongst the new intake are a footballing protégée and a trainee psychopath . . . not to mention a pregnant panther and an escaped crocodile. Things are about to go from bad to worse at Ribblestrop . . . can Millie, Sanchez and the gang help save the day once more?

Praise for RIBBLESTROP: Shortlisted for Roald Dahl Funny Prize “hilariously outrageous and outrageously hilarious.” —Andy Stanton “an absolutely amazing book... incredibly funny.” —Philip Ardagh “disgracefully dangerous high-octane fun.” —The Guardian

“hilarious... has the ‘crazy school’ appeal of Hogwarts and the grim RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 humour of Lemony Snicket, and looks like a winner.” —The Independent “masterful knockabout humour... the book bulges with irreverent fun and incident.” —The Irish Times

Publication date: February 2011 Ages: 11+ Page extent: tbc

THE DEVIL’S TRIANGLE By Mark Robson Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

A brand new adventure series from Mark Robson about parallel worlds and the mysterious Bermuda Triangle.

Sam and Niamh’s mother, Clare, disappeared off the coast of Florida when the twins were just five years old. Now, nine years later, Clare’s whereabouts is still a mystery to the Cutler family. The twins’ father, Matt, is convinced that her disappearance was caused by the Bermuda Triangle phenomenon and every year the family spend their summer in the Florida Keys as Matt continues to search for Clare.

But when Sam and his friend Callum steal Matt’s boat to go fishing they are swept into a ferocious storm. The boys make their way towards land, only to find themselves stranded on a strange island populated by weird and ferocious lizard-creatures. Could they be in the same place as Sam’s mother?

Meanwhile Niamh goes on the run hoping to discover the truth about the boys’ disap- pearance. She’s convinced that they are alive somewhere, if only she could reach them...

Publication Date: April 2011 Ages: 9+ Page Extent: 352pp (tbc)

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DEEP DEEP DOWN By Garrett Carr Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

Lough Linger is a deep lake surrounded by tall, granite hills. The villagers who live beside it believe it is occupied by a monstrous angel who they sacrifice children to in an attempt to appease him, sending them out onto the lake in a rowing boat called Bridal Sweet. Andrew, Mae and Ewan are once again forced to face a monster. But Andrew is now monstrous himself, transformed by the furies and given hidden strengths. Can the three children, along with village girl, Theodora, who has her own mysterious powers, find the truth behind the legend of Lough Linger?

PRAISE FOR THE BADNESS OF BALLYDOG: “one of the funniest debuts for 8-12s for some time . . . Carr is a born storytelle.r” —Amanda Craig, The Times “imaginative . . . Carr’s writing is a joy.” —The Irish Independent “Thrilling, surprising, vivid and compelling. A work of great invention and imagination.” —Ian Sansom “Wonderfully quirky . . . this book hits the spot.” —Katie Grant

Publication Date: May 2011 Ages: 11+ Page extent: tbc

MAJOR ANIMATION DEAL SIGNED! AN AWFULLY BEASTLY BUSINESS By the Beastly Boys Illustrated by Jonny Duddle Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

An exciting adventure-mystery series about a rescue centre for werewolves, dragons, fairies,

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING giants, sea monsters and other fantastical creatures, from the team who created YUCK.

Now optioned for TV/film by Chorion.

Publication Date: July 2010 Age: 7+ Page extent: 192 pp

WEREWOLF VERSUS DRAGON SEA MONSTER AND OTHER DELICACIES BANG GOES A TROLL THE JUNGLE VAMPIRE BATTLE OF THE ZOMBIES

RIGHTS SOLD IN 22 LANGUAGES WORLDWIDE! 53 SPACE LIZARDS STOLE MY BRAIN! By Mark Griffiths Illustrator still to be finalised Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

Freaky Friday with Aliens!

When Admiral Skink, an alien-lizard warlord from the planet Swerdlix, is attacked by The Hideous and Unimaginably Vast Comet Creature of Poppledock he faces a certain death . . . but luckily his underlings have installed the BrainTwizzler 360 Mind Migration System™. This safely transfers Skink’s mind on to a memory wafer and jettisons it through space to find a suitable temporary “home” until he can be rescued by his fellow Swerdlixians.

Unluckily for eleven-year-old Lance Spratley it just so happens that the temporary home

for Admiral Skink’s mind is his body! And while Skink deals with being trapped in Lance’s RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 useless body—it can’t even breathe fire!—Lance is surrounded by the lizard race who seem intent on destroying Earth. Will Lance ever get his body back? And even if he does will he be able to thwart Admiral Skink and the Swerdlixians plans to invade Earth . . .

Publication Date: January 2012 Ages: 7+ Page Extent: 192 pp(TBC)

FANTASTIC FRANKIE By Anna Kemp Illustrated by Alex T Smith Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

A funny fast-paced adventure from Dogs Don’t Do Ballet author Anna Kemp, in her comic young fiction debut.

When Frankie Blewitt comes home from school with yet another “F”-for-failure on his report, it’s the last straw for his overachieving parents.

Sent off to the intensive Crammar Grammar boarding school, at first Frankie is relieved to be away from his parents. But then he discovers that headmaster Dr Gore has invented a brain-enhancing machine, and he’s planning to experiment on his pupils with it! Frankie has to stop him, and fast!

With the help of new friends Neet and Wes, his crazy octogenarian nanny, Alphonsine, the French Ambassador, and a poodle named Colette, can Fantastic Frankie save the day? Or will the entire school be turned into robot-like super-brains?

Publication date: January 2011 Ages: 7+ Page Extent: 256 pp

54 SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING UK originatedfiction 55 Page Extent:128pp Ages: 5+ Publication Date:February2011 star oftheshow! it takes.SoHarriet’s goingtoneedallherStuntBunnytricksmakesuresheremainsthe evil Mirandawantsheropera-singingpoodle,Doodle,tobetheheadline act.whatever flips infrontofliveaudiences,Harrietcan’t wait togoontourwithSUPERPETSLIVE!But With visionsofposhhotels,meetingadoringfansandperforming herfamousbunny-back- animal seriesforyoungreaders. Harriet Houdini:StuntBunnyisbackinaction!Joinherthis secondtitleofthesparky Imprint: Simon&SchusterUK Illustrated byLeeWildish By Tamsyn Murray STUNT BUNNY: TOUR TROUBLES Page extent:112pp Age: 5+ Publication Date:July2011 lives inLondon. translated intotenlanguagesandarefrequentlyreadonCBeebiesBedtimeStories.He adventure”. Guardian calledhisfirstpicturebook,MungoandthePictureBookPirates,“athrilling Timothy Knapmanwritesplays,operalibretti,songlyrics andchildren’s books.The embarrassed abouttheirparents. illustrated inblack-and-whitethroughout,willappealtoanychildwhohaseverbeen Foulpest isawonderfulcomiccreationandthisnewseriesofgentlefunnystories, their houseintimeforasleepover. roof attheschoolparents’eveningoremployingsomeverydubiouselvestocleanup just can’t helpcausingchaos—whetherit’s accidentallysendingMissNutkinthroughthe parents areaway, itturnsoutthathehasotherideas.Foulpestiswell-meaning,but his UncleFoulpest,whojusthappenstobeanogre,comeslookafterhimwhile Wally justwantstobeanordinarynormalboylivinglife,butwhen Imprint: Simon&SchusterUK Illustrated bySarahHorne By Timothy Knapman FOULPEST UNCLE MY The Booksellersaiditwas“laugh-out-loudfunny!”Tim’s bookshavebeen THE GREAT CAT CONSPIRACY By Katie Davies Illustrated by Hannah Shaw Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

The third in a series of bittersweet, yet hilariously funny, domestic tales of life’s events from the perspective of Anna—a young girl with suspicions about her neighbours, a rocky friendship with the girl next-door and an accident-prone relationship with pets.

The New Cat keeps bringing dead things into the house as presents for Tom. When he brings in the head of the Vicar’s very expensive Koi Carp and the Vicar makes Mum pay £200 for a replacement, Anna’s Dad is so cross he locks the New Cat out of the cat-flap. Tom argues for the cat to be let back in, but the flap is left shut overnight and when Dad finally concedes, the New Cat has disappeared altogether. Anna, Suzanne and Tom are convinced he has been kidnapped—but who is responsible? A new investigation begins . . . RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 Inspired by the author’s own childhood and pet-owning mishaps, this lively and honest series will strike a chord with readers everywhere. The Great Hamster Massacre won the Waterstones’ Book Prize 2010. Its sequel, The Great Rabbit Rescue has just published.

Publication Date: March 2011 Age: 7+ Page extent: 224pp

THE GREAT HAMSTER MASSACRE WINNER OF WATERSTONES’ BOOK PRIZE 2010! PUBLISHED IN 11 EDITIONS OVER 40,000 COPIES SOLD IN UK

“Fun, funky and funny—funtastic!” —Michael Morpurgo “You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you will never put your hand on a hamster again . . . 10 out of 10.” —Louise Rennison

THE GREAT RABBIT RESCUE Anna and Suzanne have started a Spy Club. There’s not much to spy on, apart from how many biscuits Anna’s little brother Tom eats in one day, how many birds the New Cat hunts and how often John-down-the-road has to fire his Super Soaker water pistol at the New Cat to protect his rabbit. But one day, John is not in his garden protecting his rabbit. He’s moved away with his Dad, and he’s left his rabbit behind. The rabbit is sick without him. Can Anna and Suzanne reunite boy and rabbit—and pull off a Great Rabbit Rescue?

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