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2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 1 01/05/2018 16:02:46 RETURN TO THE EMPORIUM
“See that one there? With the coloured all disappeared, and they were standing in flags? That’s the lion-taming room. And the shop front. the big gold tent over there? There’s a maze This had been the first part of the Nowhere inside made of marshmallow. If you get Emporium Daniel had ever encountered, lost you just eat your way out!” when he'd stumbled in accidentally off Daniel stopped then, fished a golden the street one day, and the sight of the pocket watch from inside his grey suit uncountable number of treasures, the jacket. “Blimey, look at the time! We have smell of dust and polish and old books, to open up!” still made him smile, took him back to In the very centre of the Carnival of those exciting early days. Wonders stood a wrought iron archway, The changes he was making inside the hung with a familiar pair of rich red velvet Emporium were necessary. The place was curtains. When Daniel and Ellie pushed too big, too hard to navigate and control, through them, the sounds and smells but this was the one part he would of the carnival, the music, never alter. It was perfect. the dusky caramel sky,
Age 8-12 | 198 x 130 mm | 288pp | 978-178250-519-8 | paperback | £6.99 | 13 September 2018
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l r ROSS MACKENZIE u e e n • Highly anticipated sequel to the Blue Peter Book Award winner pe in t w The Nowhere Emporium er award • Bestselling author Ross MacKenzie imagines a wondrous world akin to the work of Philip Pullman, Cornelia Funke and Neil Gaiman • Significant trade advertising and author tour; ARCs are available from May 2018 – email us to request your copy The Nowhere Emporium has been stolen. Die-cut On their race to recover it, Daniel and Ellie discover deserted islands, cover ride enchanted carpets, and meet an illusion of magicians (both dead and alive). But their journey reveals that the Emporium isn't the only thing that has vanished... Return to the Nowhere Emporium and experience another astounding adventure Ross MacKenzie is the multi-award-winning author of Shadowsmith and highly acclaimed fantasy novel The Nowhere Emporium. Ross lives in Renfrew, Scotland, with his wife and More from two daughters, but spends most of his time in Ross MacKenzie (p.34) another world.
Age 8-12 | 198 x 130 mm | 288pp | 978-178250-519-8 | paperback | £6.99 | 13 September 2018 3
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 3 01/05/2018 16:03:05 lift the flap book Age 1-3 | 180 x 153 mm | colour illustrations | 12pp | 978-178250-511-2 | hardback board book with flaps | £6.99 | 21 June 2018
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 4 01/05/2018 16:03:10 Wee Kelpies Scottish board books for wee hands Three Craws A Lift the Flap Scottish Rhyme
ILLUSTRATIONS BY MELANIE MITCHELL
• A sturdy lift the flap book perfect for wee hands • Sing along to this playful re-imagining of the traditional Scottish nursery rhyme • Full of bright, colourful illustrations and lots of details to spot The first craw is crying for his mum, the second falls and skins his jaw and the third can’t fly at all. But where is the fourth little craw? Sing along and lift the flaps to discover what the cheeky – and chilly – little craws get up to sitting on their wall!
An all-singing, all-flapping version of the favourite Scots rhyme Melanie Mitchell is the illustrator of more than twenty-five children’s books. She lives in Wales Even more with her partner and children. hands-on fun! (p.24)
Age 1-3 | 180 x 153 mm | colour illustrations | 12pp | 978-178250-511-2 | hardback board book with flaps | £6.99 | 21 June 2018 5
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 5 01/05/2018 16:03:12 Age 2-5 | 230 x 240 mm | colour illustrations | 24pp | 978-178250-509-9 | paperback | £5.99 | 21 June 2018
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 6 01/05/2018 16:03:15 Picture Kelpies Scottish picture books for 3—6 year olds Isla and Pickle The Highland Show
KATE MCLELLAND
• The second adventure for Isla and her best friend – a cheeky miniature Shetland pony, Pickle • From the bestselling illustrator of There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie • A bright, fun and colourful picture book perfect for pony lovers Isla really wants Pickle to win the Perfect Pony prize at the Highland Show, but mischievous Pickle has other ideas! Wee ones will giggle their way through Isla and Pickle’s light-hearted adventures. Maybe together they’ll discover there’s more to life than being perfect.
More from Kate McLelland (p.24-28) Can Isla help best pal Pickle become a perfect pony in their new adventure? Kate McLelland is an accomplished illustrator and printmaker. She trained in illustration at Edinburgh College of Art. She is the illustrator of bestselling picture book There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie and the My First Scottish board book collection.
Age 2-5 | 230 x 240 mm | colour illustrations | 24pp | 978-178250-509-9 | paperback | £5.99 | 21 June 2018 7
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 7 01/05/2018 16:03:18 Age 2-5 | 254 x 210 mm | colour illustrations | 24pp | 978-178250-508-2 | paperback | £6.99 | 21 June 2018
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 8 01/05/2018 16:03:24 Picture Kelpies Hide-and-Seek Hettie The Highland Cow Who Can’t Hide!
ILLUSTRATIONS BY JO ALLAN Scottish picture books for 3—6 year olds • Bathtime gets messy in this third adventure in the bestselling series starring a loveable Highland cow • A giggle-inducing story of hide-and-seek antics perfect for children who like to avoid bathtime! • Full of warm, bright pastel artwork by award-winning illustrator Jo Allan Hettie the Highland cow is very mucky. Calum and Kirsty think it’s time for a wash but Hettie isn’t keen. Quick – hide! Hettie’s attempts to avoid a bath lead to a hilarious game of hide-and-seek in this lively story.
Play peek-a-boo with everyone's favourite Highland coo Jo Allan studied at Telford College in Edinburgh and has worked on commissions for Edinburgh Say hello to Hettie the Council, The Forestry Commission and the Royal Highland Cow (p.26) Botanic Gardens. She illustrated a book of the Gaelic alphabet, which won the Best Children’s Book of the Year in the Gaelic Literacy Awards.
Age 2-5 | 254 x 210 mm | colour illustrations | 24pp | 978-178250-508-2 | paperback | £6.99 | 21 June 2018 9
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 9 01/05/2018 16:03:27 Age 4-7 | 230 x 265 mm | colour illustrations | 32pp | 978-178250-512-9 | paperback | £6.99 | 21 June 2018
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 10 01/05/2018 16:03:27 Picture Kelpies: Traditional Scottish Tales Mary, Queen of Scots: Escape from Lochleven Castle STORY BY THERESA BRESLIN ILLUSTRATIONS BY TERESA MARTINEZ
• A true tale from Scottish history, brought to life by Carnegie Medal- winning author Theresa Breslin • A perfect introduction to the life of the infamous queen and a beautiful souvenir for visitors to Scotland • 2018 marks 450 years since Mary’s infamous escape from Lochleven Castle — look out for Mary, Queen of Scots, a major film, coming in late 2018 Through stunning illustrations and a gripping story, both packed with The true story of Mary's daring escape, historical detail, children will feel the tension of Mary’s imprisonment and the excitement of her escape plans, gaining insight into this fascinating brought to life for young readers period of Scottish history. Theresa Breslin is the Carnegie Medal-winning author of over fifty books for children and young adults. Her work has been filmed for television, broadcast on radio, and is read world-wide in many languages. More terrific tales from Teresa Martinez lives in Monterrey, Mexico. Theresa Breslin (p.29) She studied graphic design and painting before becoming a children’s book illustrator.
Age 4-7 | 230 x 265 mm | colour illustrations | 32pp | 978-178250-512-9 | paperback | £6.99 | 21 June 2018 11
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 11 01/05/2018 16:03:32 Age 4-7 | 254 x 210 mm | colour illustrations | 32pp | 978-178250-510-5 | paperback | £6.99 | 21 June 2018
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 12 01/05/2018 16:03:34 Picture Kelpies: Traditional Scottish Tales The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle STORY BY RUMER GODDEN ILLUSTRATIONS BY MAIRI HEDDERWICK
• The first book Katie Morag creator Mairi Hedderwick ever illustrated! • The classic Grimm tale of being careful what you wish for is retold with humour and plenty of Scottish character • Re-imagined by Rumer Godden OBE, one of the twentieth century’s best-loved writers The old woman is happy living in her modest vinegar bottle house by a loch, until one day she saves a magic fish who grants her wishes in return. Featuring beautiful Scottish landscapes and lively characters, this is a wonderful traditional tale to share with young children. Also illustrated by A re-imagined Grimm tale illustrated by Mairi Hedderwick (p.33) Katie Morag creator Mairi Hedderwick Rumer Godden OBE was one of the UK’s most notable writers. She won the Whitbread Award for Children’s Literature in 1972. Discover more Mairi Hedderwick is the author and illustrator Traditional Scottish of the best-selling Katie Morag picture books. Tales (p.29) She received the Scottish Book Trust’s inaugural Outstanding Achievement Award in 2017.
Age 4-7 | 254 x 210 mm | colour illustrations | 32pp | 978-178250-510-5 | paperback | £6.99 | 21 June 2018 13
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 13 01/05/2018 16:03:36 Easy-to-read chapters mix James's story with timelines, Based on the diary of a letters, diagrams and real Edinburgh teenager illustrations to create a who fought on the fact-tastic account. Western Front.
Real-life examples make often-difficult topics engaging and accessible for younger readers.
The first book in a brand new series introducing Stuffed with diagrams and REAL young readers to fascinating, historical details – perfect for First Age 7-10 | 197 x 158 mm | 40 b/w illustrations | 144pp | 978-178250-527-3 | paperback | £6.99 | 26 July 2018 fact-stuffed Scottish history. World War topic teaching.
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 14 01/05/2018 16:03:48 Young Kelpies Early readers for 6—9 year olds A Secret Diary of the First World War NEW A Fact-tastic Story from Scotland’s History SERIES STORY BY GILL ARBUTHNOTT ILLUSTRATIONS BY DARREN GATE
• Inspired by the real-life diary of a Scottish teenager who fought on the Western Front, retold for the centenary of First World War armistice • Blends fascinating facts with gripping fiction plus plenty of lively illustrations, timelines, letters and diagrams • The new Fact-tastic series brings the most exciting, gruesome and crucial moments of Scottish history alive for young readers What was the First World War really like? Step into the boots of 14-year- old James Marchbank and experience the most important, incredible, peculiar, poignant, remarkable and revolting bits of World War 1. The first book in a brand new series telling fact-tastic stories from Scotland's history Gill Arbuthnott is the author of numerous fiction and non-fiction books for children and young adults, including Chaos Clock and Winterbringers. More books inspired by Darren Gate is an illustrator and graphic designer the World Wars (p.36) based in Glasgow. He won the Kelpies Design and Illustration Prize in 2016.
Age 7-10 | 197 x 158 mm | 40 b/w illustrations | 144pp | 978-178250-527-3 | paperback | £6.99 | 26 July 2018 15
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 15 01/05/2018 16:03:51 Facts, games and activities to engage readers
‘Well-written, fun and wonderfully illustrated.'
— YOUTH SERVICES BOOK REVIEW Tons of fun-filled ‘Fast-paced and entertaining.' illustrations – CAROUSEL Early readers for 6—9 year olds Early readers Kelpies Young ‘Utterly unique 1 2 3 4 and fun.' – MANHATTAN BOOK REVIEW New for 2018!
Books 1—4 available 978-178250-361-3 978-178250-362-0 978-178250-363-7 978-178250-364-4 now! 1616 Age 6-9 | 197 x 158 mm | 50 b/w illustrations | 128pp | 978-178250-365-1 | paperback | £5.99 | 25 October 2018
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 16 01/05/2018 16:03:54 Young Kelpies Museum Mystery Squad and the Case of the Vanishing Viking Early readers for 6—9 year olds
STORY BY MIKE NICHOLSON ILLUSTRATIONS BY MIKE PHILLIPS
• Scooby Doo meets Night at the Museum in this entertaining mystery series, presenting museums as exciting places for kids • Vikings, legendary longships, rare runes and hidden hoards all combine in another baffling case for the Museum Mystery Squad • Fun facts, activities and dynamic illustrations engage young and reluctant readers, whilst amateur detectives will be entertained by the riddles, red herrings and big reveals The Squad investigates legendary longships Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no one cares about: wrong! and hidden hoards in their latest case A Viking figure has vanished from the museum's longship. Can the Squad Mike Nicholson won the Kelpies Prize for new solve the mystery, or will they be all at sea? Scottish children’s fiction in 2005. He is the author of many humorous children’s books including the Museum Mystery Squad series and the Thistle Street picture books. Mike Phillips ha been an illustrator for over twenty years, and has worked on series such as Horrible Histories: Gruesome Guides and Horrible Geography. Age 6-9 | 197 x 158 mm | 50 b/w illustrations | 128pp | 978-178250-365-1 | paperback | £5.99 | 25 October 2018 17
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 17 01/05/2018 16:03:55 Grandad scoffed at me, then turned to fellow guest, PLOP! Mr Starkey. “Nice hotel, eh?” And with that, he was still. Starkey suddenly started sniffing the air. “Ewww! The whole restaurant stopped. Many, for one hushed, What’s that funny smell?” Then he screwed up his stunned moment, thought it was a practical joke or face. “And what’s that awful taste?” one of those weird theatre dining experiences. But then gasps of shock went up from the other diners, “Eh?” Grandad looked affronted. He sniffed his own some of whom tossed their napkins aside and ran to ghostly armpits. “Well, it is not me.” Mr Starkey’s table as they realised he wasn’t moving. Starkey leapt to his feet. His face turned bright purple Grandad jumped to his feet and held up his hands. “It and his lips even purpler. His eyes bulged and his was not me! It was not me!” hands flew to his throat. For a brief second, I thought he was doing some kind of weird dance routine. The first person to reach Starkey was the well- Grandad stared at him like he was mental. groomed posh man who had laughed at us in reception earlier. He’d been dining in the far corner There was a colossal choke, then Starkey’sstarted frothing. mouth with his glamorous lady friend, who had changed into He slumped back an emerald green evening dress for dinner. The man down onto his carefully retrieved Starkey’s face from seat, and his face the soup and took his pulse. fell forward into his soup... “I think he’s dead.”
Age 8-11 | 198 x 130 mm | 12 b/w illustrations | 176pp | 978-178250-516-7 | paperback | £6.99 | 16 August 2018
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 18 01/05/2018 16:03:59 Kelpies Top-Secret Grandad and Me: Death by Soup Novels for 8—12 year olds STORY BY DAVID MACPHAIL ILLUSTRATIONS BY LAURA AVIÑÓ
• The latest comic mystery from LOLLIES-shortlisted author David MacPhail • David Walliams meets Robin Stevens in the soup-er second book of a new laugh-out-loud, weird-and-wacky children’s crime series • Jay and Grandad think they’ll be bored to death at a country house hotel, but souprisingly they get more than they bargained for! Jay Patel has turned detective, and now, with the help of his ghostly grandad, he’s on a new case. While Jay is surrounded by suspects, Grandad has his own informants – the ghosts haunting the hotel. But will they catch the killer before it’s too ladle? Detective Jay and his ghostly grandad take on a wacky and wonderful new case David MacPhail left home at eighteen to travel the world. He now has the sensible job of writing More mayhem about yetis, Vikings and ghostly detectives, and hilarity from Summer Reading in books including Yeti on the Loose and the David MacPhail Challenge Thorfinn the Nicest Viking series. (p.31 & p.37) 2018 Laura Aviñó is an illustrator who lives in Barcelona, Spain.
Age 8-11 | 198 x 130 mm | 12 b/w illustrations | 176pp | 978-178250-516-7 | paperback | £6.99 | 16 August 2018 19
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 19 01/05/2018 16:04:02 Super-human,
Seriously Daffodil plopped down next to him. “You ain’t gettin rid of me that easy, Chaz. I want answers. Like, what unprepared are these ‘extraordinary abilities’ Nostradamus thinks you have? Can you fly? Breathe underwater? Run at super speed?” She nudged him conspiratorially. “You got a cape? Or d’ya just wear underpants on top of your “Was that jerk for real?” asked Daffodil. “Are the two jeans?” of us supposed to take on some giant evil corporation on our lonesome?” “I don’t have any special abilities!” Charlie put the pillow over his head. “I’m completely average in every “Jeez,” Charlie groaned. “My dad’s a criminal on the way.” run and he wants me to follow the instructions of some glorified laptop he doesn’t trust.” He gritted his teeth. The girl wasn’t put off. “But you said you always come “I can’t do it. I’m just a kid.” in fifth at sports. That sounds like you do it on purpose.” “If you were any more cautious you’d have your “You’re a moron. Now sod off.” own shell.” Daffodil tapped her neck. “I say we talk to “Nostradamus has us both over a barrel, my friend.” Nostradamus. I got a few choice words for him.” Daffodil jerked the pillow away and pulled him to his “Don’t you dare!” feet. “And your pop, too, from what I heard. I see how much you miss him and how protective you are of your “You must be curious about what he wants us to do.” mom. No matter how crazy this story seems, you can’t she said. “Or why you’re your dad sounded like this A.I. ignore it, in case he’s telling the truth.” was in charge of him and not the other way round.” “How can you act so chirpy after what you just “No.” Charlie flopped face down onto his bed. “No, heard?” I’m not. I just want this to go away. I want you to go “Cause, if I didn’t, I’d be like you.” away.” Age 12+ | 198 x 130 mm | 256pp | 978-178250-517-4 | paperback | £7.99 | 16 August 2018
2018SAutumn-Kelpies.indd 20 01/05/2018 16:04:02 It’s Only the KelpiesEdge Scottish books with attitude for readers 12+ End of the World J. A. HENDERSON
• Charlie Ray: like Alex Rider, just with more sarcasm and less patience • Features one reluctant hero, a tough-talking heroine, a rogue A.I., an evil corporation and a sprinkling of almost certain Armageddon • An adrenaline-filled thriller with plenty of black comedy where brilliant dialogue meets slapstick fight scenes in a teen take on Christopher Brookmyre Charlie thinks he’s a pretty normal guy, until someone breaks into his room one night and reveals that everything he’s ever thought about anything is wrong. Jacked up with the Jekyll serum, he's almost super-human and probably the only one who can stop THE END OF THE WORLD!
A searing, sassy and smart-mouthed thriller — Christopher Brookmyre for teens J. A. Henderson is an award-winning author for children and young adults. Originally from Dundee, he now splits his time between Brisbane, Scottish books Australia, and Edinburgh. with attitude from KelpiesEdge (p.39) Age 12+ | 198 x 130 mm | 256pp | 978-178250-517-4 | paperback | £7.99 | 16 August 2018 21
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Kelpies is an imprint of Floris Books
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