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2 NOVELTIES The Little Mermaid Page 4 Over NOVELTIES 5 million Sabuda pop-ups in print!

THE LITTLE MERMAID By Robert Sabuda Imprint: Little Simon Pop-up master Robert Sabuda takes readers on a magical journey under the sea in his latest masterpiece, The Little Mermaid. In this pop-up adaptation of the beloved fairy tale, amazing three-dimensional paper creations pop off the page, bringing the adventure to life. This visually stunning story of true love, adventure, and sacrifice is sure to become a favorite in every family’s library. Publication Date: October 2013 Ages: 6 up Page Extent: 12 pp SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

4 MONSTER HOUSE Concept and Paper Engineering by Maggie Bateson Illustrated by Sarah Horne Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A spooky pop-up monster house full of creepy frights! Join Milch and Mulch, the monster twins, as they investigate the strange creaky noises at Monster House. Meet all their friends, tiptoe along creepy corridors, and peek inside hidden cupboards. There are monsters popping out everywhere! A beautifully crafted pop-up monster house, with press-out pieces and a spooky story, from the creator of the bestselling My Fairy carousel books. Publication Date: October 2012 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 10 pp & pop-up RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

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JACK’S MEGA MACHINES: THE ROCKET RACING CAR THE DINOSAUR DIGGER THE SUPERSONIC SUBMARINE By Alison Ritchie Illustrated by Mike Byrne Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Meet Jack and his mega machines! Following on from the phenomenal success of Princess Evie’s Ponies comes a loud, high-energy, new adventure series for boys. From dinosaur diggers and rocket racing cars to supersonic submarines and mighty monster trucks, Jack’s mega machines transport him to magical worlds for fun adventures. In these stories Jack battles dinosaurs and dives deep beneath the sea on his action-packed adventures. Each book comes complete with a free pop-up vehicle to play with. Publication Date: Rocket Racing Car: August 2012; Dinosaur Digger: January 2013; SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Supersonic Submarine: June 2013 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 32 pp & a pop-up vehicle

6 PRINCESS EVIE’S PONIES: CONFETTI THE MAGIC WEDDING PONY By Sarah KilBride Illustrated by Sophie Tilley Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Another celebratory adventure for Princess Evie and her magic ponies Evie and her cat Sparkles arrive just in time for Princess Serena’s beautiful RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS wedding. Evie must help the bridesmaid to make sure the wedding is 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS completely perfect. With over 300,000 copies of the picture books sold worldwide and the launch of a series of colouring, sticker, and activity books, this amazing series goes from strength to strength. Publication Date: March 2013 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 32 pp & a pop-up pony

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MOUSTACHE UP!: A PLAYFUL GAME OF OPPOSITES By Kimberly Ainsworth Illustrated by Daniel Roode Imprint: Little Simon Moustaches of various shapes and sizes make the first concept of opposites fun in this interactive board book!

Moustache up and moustache down. Which moustache covers up a frown? In this highly interactive board book, young readers can match press-out moustaches of all shapes and sizes. Playful, rhyming text encourages readers to decorate the faces throughout the pages of this book—or even their own! Publication Date: July 2013 Ages: 3–5 Page Extent: 16 pp

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

8 LICK! By Matthew Van Fleet Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Just right for little hands, an interactive novelty book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Matthew Van Fleet! Four clever pull-tabs and seven textures introduce toddlers to captivating critters who prove that tongues can do much more than taste! This hands-on read-aloud is sure to become a bedtime—and anytime—favorite. Publication Date: January 2013 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 14 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

NIGHT NIGHT PRINCESS By Mara Van Fleet Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books From the beloved creator of Three Little Mermaids and Little Color Fairies comes shimmering new novelty book perfect for little princesses everywhere! In this shimmering novelty book with glitter, satin and pleasing textures, when a princess can’t sleep, until a magical hummingbird takes her on a dreamy moonlit journey that lulls her to sweet dreams. Publication Date: January 2014 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 16 pp

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FARM FRIENDS: LET’S HOLD HANDS! SAFARI FRIENDS: LET’S HOLD HANDS! By Sebastien Braun Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Adorable shaped board books for little ones With charming, engaging artwork from a talented picture book illustrator, and with flocking on every page, these chunky, interactive board books are perfect for little hands. Publication Date: May 2013 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 12 pp

PEEPO! BOO! WHO ARE YOU? By Helen Hurry Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A charming touch-and-feel novelty book with a noisy cover Play along with a cheeky monkey and his friends in their game of hide-and seek in this irresistible novelty book. With touch-and-feel pages and flaps to lift, this is a book to delight the youngest child and makes a perfect gift. Publication Date: March 2013 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 12 pp SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

10 BABY LOVES FALL!: A KAREN KATZ LIFT-THE-FLAP BOOK By Karen Katz Imprint: Little Simon Baby loves fall in this new seasonal lift-the-flap board book from Karen Katz! Little ones will love lifting the flaps in this book to reveal a yummy apple pie, some crunchy acorns, a soft fluffy hat, and everything else that Baby loves about fall! The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps are perfect for parents and children to share. Publication Date: August 2013 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 14 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

MOUSE’S FIRST SUMMER By Lauren Thompson Illustrated by Buket Erdogan Imprint: Little Simon Mouse and Minka celebrate all the wonders of summer in this Classic Board Book from Lauren Thompson and Buket Erdogan. Mouse and Minka invite you to celebrate summer with a picnic in the park. Roll down the hill on tickly green grass. Fly fluttery kites high in the sky. And don’t forget juicy watermelon! But before it’s time to go home, a summer surprise sparkles in the sky. Available for the first time as a Classic Board Book, this seasonal story is perfect for little hands! Publication Date: April 2013 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 34 pp

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

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SHAPE BY SHAPE MISTER DOODLE: WHAT’S FOLLOWING US? FISH, SWISH! SPLASH, DASH! A COLOR FOR SKETCH Brandy Cooke Suse Macdonald Orli Zuravicky ZOOBORNS! BOARD BOOK BABY LOVES TO ROCK! Andrew Bleiman and Chris Eastland 12 Wednesday Kirwan PICTURE BOOKS The Whale, Page 14 PICTURE BOOKS

THE WHALE By Benji Davies Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A poignant and tender story of a little boy who finds a baby whale washed up after a storm Noi and his father live by the sea with their six cats. Noi’s is a lonely life. His father is a fisherman and spends long hours away from home. So when, one day, Noi finds a baby whale stranded on the beach, he is quick to take it home and befriend it. But whales can’t survive in bathtubs, even if they are beautifully cared for, and Noi has to learn that sometimes when you love something you have to let it go. Publication Date: October 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

HOW PIRATES REALLY WORK By Alan Snow Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The must-have book of pirates from the creator of How Santa Really Works and How Dinosaurs Really Work A rollicking exploration of all things piratical from the SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING brilliant mind of acclaimed author/illustrator Alan Snow. A jam-packed feast for the eyes. Don’t miss it! Publication Date: October 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

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HOW TO WASH A WOOLLY MAMMOTH By Michelle Janine Robinson Illustrated by Kate Hindley Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK If you’ve ever wondered how to wash a woolly mammoth, just follow these step-by-step instructions.

Does your woolly mammoth need a wash? It’s not a very easy thing to do. . . . Find out exactly how to wash your mammoth in this hilarious instruction manual—just remember not to get soap in its eyes or it might escape up a tree! Publication Date: August 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

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

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

PARENTS By Peter Bently Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK An affectionate, loving, funny look at what it means to be a family You may think your parents just boss you around and tell you what SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING to do. And there’s no getting away from it—they do have to do quite a lot of that! But there’s so much more to them—did you realize they are also tent poles for dens that are wonky, dustbins for bits you don’t want to eat up, and grandstands to make you grow tall? Publication Date: September 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

16 ELEANOR’S EYEBROWS By Timothy Knapman Illustrated by David Tazzyman Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK An off-the-wall picture book about a pair of runaway eyebrows! What would you do if, one day, your eyebrows disappeared? Would you notice? Would you care? When, one day, Eleanor’s eyebrows disappear, Eleanor doesn’t care one bit. After all, she’s never seen the point in eyebrows anyway. They’re just two silly, scruffy, hairy, little bits of fluff . . . aren’t they? Illustrated by David Tazzyman, of Mr Gum fame, this picture book is guaranteed to raise a laugh. Publication Date: June 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

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

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CRAYON By Simon Rickerty Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Red! Blue! Purple?! Colouring is fun. A bit of red here. A bit of red there. A bit of red . . . hey! You’re colouring on my side! This bit of the book is for BLUE. Uh-oh. How will this squabble ever be resolved? Another hilarious, surreal story from Simon Rickerty which will teach children about playing nicely (maybe). Publication Date: January 2014 Page Extent: 32 pp

MONKEY NUT By Simon Rickerty Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Is it a hat? Is it a boat? Whatever it is, everyone wants it! Just what is the monkey nut and what is it for? Nobody knows but everyone wants it, and they don’t want to share. Kids will laugh out loud at this funny story that is full of twists, turns, and big trouble. Publication Date: February 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

NO-BOT, THE ROBOT WITH NO BOTTOM By Sue Hendra Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Bernard the Robot has a very unusual problem!

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Bernard the Robot loses his bottom on the park swing and sets off to find it. But every time he gets close, it disappears again! Bird was using it as a nest, but it was too heavy; Bear used it in his drum kit, but it was too tinny. Where can it be? And what is it being used for?! Publication Date: January 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

18 PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS By Claire Freedman Illustrated by Ben Cort Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A fabulously funny new picture book from the creators of Aliens Love Underpants

These pirates SO love underpants, They’re on a special quest, To find the fabled pants of GOLD, For Captain’s treasure chest. Join the pants pirates on a very special treasure hunt. With gurgling swamps, angry crocodiles, sharks in fancy underpants, and an abundance of laughs, this new addition to the phenomenally successful Underpants series will not disappoint. RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: October 2012 Page Extent: 32 pp

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

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PING AND PONG ARE BEST FRIENDS (MOSTLY) By Tim Hopgood Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A funny picture book about two adorable penguins

Anything Ping can do, Pong can do better . . . Ping has learned to ride a bike . . . Pong can ride a MOTOR bike! Ping is learning to squeak in French . . . Pong can squeak in NINE different languages already! Ping can make biscuits . . . Pong is a master baker! A funny and endearing book about the ups—and downs—of friendship. Publication Date: April 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

I GOT A CROCODILE By Nicola Killen Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK An endearing and charming young picture book A little child has always longed for a brother and sister but, one day, gets a crocodile instead. How did that happen? It leads to terrible trouble at teatime and big bother at bathtime . . . why won’t it just go away? But, gradually, the child learns that sometimes crocodiles can make great friends! Publication Date: March 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

20 LITTLE GREEN PEAS By Keith Baker Imprint: Beach Lane Books Keith Baker’s zippy green peas are back in this follow-up to the New York Times bestselling LMNO Peas and 1-2-3 Peas—and this time, they’re exploring the wonderful world of color! H“Refreshingly original . . . full of vitality and good humor.” —Publishers Weekly on LMNO Peas, starred review H“Delicious!”—Kirkus Reviews on LMNO Peas, starred review H“Joyful and fresh.”—Publishers Weekly on 1-2-3 Peas, starred review H“Totally ap-pea-ling!”—Kirkus Reviews on 1-2-3 Peas, starred review Publication Date: May 2014 Page Extent: 40 pp 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

A VERY FUDDLES CHRISTMAS By Frans Vischer Imprint: Aladdin Fuddles, everyone’s favorite pampered cat, returns in a hilarious holiday tale! Fuddles, the overly pampered cat, believes it’s better to receive than give! And what better gift for Fuddles than Christmas? One winter day, he wakes up to the smells and sights of the holiday: a juicy turkey dinner, sweet gingerbread, and a tree decorated with shiny, glittering toys—all for him! But when Fuddles tries to climb the tree, his family chases him away. He runs outside to escape, smack into cold and ice and snow! Will Fuddles ever make it back home in time to celebrate the merriest time of the year? Publication Date: October 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

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YOO-HOO, LADYBUG! By Mem Fox Illustrated by Laura Ljungkvist Imprint: Beach Lane Books A seek-and-find picture book from Mem Fox Ladybug loves to hide. Come along on a treasure hunt to find this sneaky little bug, wherever she may be! Children will delight in this picture-book game of hide-and-seek and will eagerly read along, pointing out Ladybug’s newest and cleverest hiding spots. Publication Date: May 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BUNNY! By Liz Garton Scanlon Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin Imprint: Beach Lane Books A celebration of birthdays from the author of the Caldecott Honor book, All the World

What are these and what are those? Fancy shoes and party clothes! Bunny’s big day has arrived, and her family and their forest friends are ready to celebrate in style. There’s hugging and kissing, singing and dancing, and, of course, cake and presents! In this sweet picture book that’s just perfect for reading aloud, Liz Garton Scanlon commemorates that most cherished of childhood events—a little one’s birthday. Publication Date: January 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING IT’S MONDAY, MRS. JOLLY BONES! By Warren Hanson Illustrated by Tricia Tusat Imprint: Beach Lane Books From bestselling picture book creators Warren Hanson and Tricia Tusa, here is a days-of-the-week story like no other. Mrs. Jolly Bones has a very busy week ahead of her—and a unique style of doing her chores. Each day of the week brings a new thing to do. But with the help of her animal roommates, she’ll grocery shop, clean house, and garden, getting everything done just in time for a wrestling match with her best gal pals! Publication Date: March 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp 22 LOOK UP! By Robert Burleigh Illustrated by Raúl Colón Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books A picture book biography about a little known female pioneer in astronomy! In 1893, at age 25, Henrietta Leavitt was the first to discover the scientific importance of a star’s brightness. Henrietta worked for many years at the Harvard College Observatory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she was assigned the task of measuring stars from photographs taken through the Observatory’s telescope. It was while she was acting as a human “computer” that she discovered how certain stars had undiscovered patterns. Using the discovery made by Henrietta, astronomers were able—with the help of other facts and formulas—to measure greater and greater distances. This led to our present understanding of the vast size of the universe. Henrietta Leavitt’s story is an inspiration to young scientists everywhere.

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THE BOY AND THE AIRPLANE By Mark Pett Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A soaring tale of a little boy, his lost airplane, and a surprising act of kindness—all told without words When a little boy’s prized toy airplane accidentally lands on a rooftop, he makes several rescue attempts before devising an unexpected solution. Delivering a timeless message, this stirring, wordless story is gracefully open to interpretation, containing a seed of wisdom for every reader. Publication Date: April 2013 Page Extent: 40 pp

PEACE By Wendy Anderson Halperin Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers This picture book, based on the Tao Te Ching, ponders the eternal question: How can we bring peace to the world? With tenderness and the influence of eastern philosophies, Peace reveals the truth of where peace must originate: within ourselves. The beautifully intricate artwork, with details of life across the globe, complements the spare and powerful text that includes quotations from famous peacemakers. Look closely, too, and you’ll see various storylines played out in the images. Peace serves as a perfect springboard to discussions about bullying, conflict resolution, and appropriate actions. Publication Date: January 2013 Page Extent: 40 pp 23 PICTURE BOOKS

BOBO THE SAILOR MAN! By Eileen Rosenthal Illustrated by Marc Rosenthal Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Come along as Willie and Bobo explore the great outdoors! Willie has a great idea! He and Bobo are going to be explorers. So they pull on their boots and hats and head out. And what they find is even better than they imagined—why, just look at all these spectacular sticks and roly-poly bugs! And this—a red bucket—a perfect boat for Bobo. But wait! Bobo, where are you going? Bobo, come back! When Bobo and his boat get swept down the river, is there anything Willie can do to help? I Must Have Bobo! was a New York Times Best Children’s Book of the Year! Publication Date: September 2013 Page Extent: 40 pp

MOUSETRONAUT by Mark Kelly Illustrated by C. F. Payne Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books A story of the power of small creatures, by bestselling author and retired NASA astronaut, Commander Mark Kelly 3-2-1 . . . blast off! The astronauts are busy running their experiments and making observations when a careless mistake almost costs them their mission. Luckily, the smallest member of the team, a mouse named Mo, is on board and ready to come to the rescue! With lively illustrations by award- winning artist C. F. Payne, this tale of perseverance will resonate with readers both big and small. Publication Date: October 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp

SANTA FROM CINCINNATI By Judi Barrett Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Santa, as told to Judi Barrett by the big guy himself Before Santa Claus became the gift-giver extraordinaire we all know and love, he was just a kid with a funny name. From odd jobs to playing baseball, Santa’s childhood was a lot more like yours than you probably ever suspected. Compiled from his baby book, childhood photos, newspaper clippings, and report cards, here’s the story of the boy who grew to be the man who became Santa.

JUDI BARRETT’s Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs has sold millions of copies throughout the world! KEVIN HAWKES is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator behind Library Lion. Publication Date: October 2012 24 Page Extent: 48 pp CRAFTY CHLOE: DRESS-UP MESS-UP By Kelly DiPucchio Illustrated by Heather Ross Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Friendship and costume dilemmas abound in this delightful follow-up to Crafty Chloe, from New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and crafter extraordinaire Heather Ross! The Parade of Books has arrived, and it’s Chloe’s chance to showcase her crafty costume talents. Leo wants Chloe to be the Frankenstein to his Dracula, and Chloe can’t wait to dress like a monster. But when Emma wants to wear Fairy Club costumes instead, Chloe is torn like a scrap of fabric. She doesn’t want to disappoint her friends—but how can she possibly please them both? Luckily, a little glitter and a lot of imagination just might give Chloe the answer! H“Crafty Chloe is the creative cousin of Clementine . . . Required reading.” —Kirkus Reviews on Crafty Chloe, starred review Publication Date: August 2013 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Page Extent: 40 pp

THE BOY WHO CRIED BIGFOOT! By Scott Magoon Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books He’s big. He’s hairy. He’s not real. Or is he? A hilarious new take on the classic story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf, told from the point of view of an unexpected narrator—Bigfoot himself! Publication Date: February 2013 Page Extent: 48 pp

THE LOST (AND FOUND) BALLOON By Celeste Jenkins Illustrated by Maria Bogade Imprint: Aladdin A whimsical tale about a red balloon’s flight Where do balloons really go? Molly O’Doon ties a note to her red balloon, lets it loose, and off it goes on a buoyant adventure. Who will answer her letter? Someone in a different town or even a faraway country? Or maybe a new friend much closer than Molly could ever imagine. This lyrical read-aloud—beautifully illustrated—makes for a wondrous, windswept treat! Publication Date: June 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

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underGROUND By Denise Fleming Imprint: Beach Lane Books Come on down, low down, way down, underGROUND with Caldecott Honor medalist Denise Fleming, and discover the amazing creatures who live there. What young child doesn’t love playing in the dirt? And who hasn’t wondered what goes on in the lives of all the creatures who live underground? Celebrated author and illustrator Denise Fleming applies her signature bold and bright pulp-paper-collage style to a universal childhood topic in this dynamic, rhythmic book that’s just right for reading aloud—and comes complete with a detailed glossary. “Fleming’s latest tour de force . . . A first-rate picture book on every level.” —School Library Journal Publication Date: September 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR DAY TODAY By Mem Fox Illustrated by Lauren Stringer Imprint: Beach Lane Books A boy and his favorite stuffed animals share their days with each other in this sweet bedtime picture book. What could be more wonderful than sharing bedtime with beloved friends? From bestselling author Mem Fox and award-winning illustrator Lauren Stringer, here is a celebration of imagination, play, friendship, and coziness certain to touch a chord with young children everywhere. H“‘There once was a boy who loved bedtime,’ writes Fox . . . and within a few pages, it’s clear why.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review Publication Date: September 2012 Page Extent: 40 pp

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING I LOVE YOU, NOSE! I LOVE YOU, TOES! By Linda Davick Imprint: Beach Lane Books A picture book for the very young celebrating our amazing bodies, from a New York Times bestselling illustrator Our wonderful bodies—aren’t they amazing? Come celebrate all the incredible things that make us who we are—from the tops of our heads to the tips of our toes, to our tummies, our freckles, our dimples, our skin, and everything in between! With silly, rhyming text and bold, simple illustrations, this fun and frank approach to exploring body parts provides factual information that is just right for the very young. Publication Date: March 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

26 WHEN A DAD SAYS THAT’S WHAT I’D DO “I LOVE YOU” By Jewel By Douglas Wood Illustrated by Amy June Bates Illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers From award-winning singer- How do you like to hear “I love you”? This songwriter Jewel comes a gentle cozy picture book shows all the ways dads lullaby from a mother to a child can say it best. celebrating their limitless love. Dads know how to do everything. They can There’s no stronger bond than the help with homework and carry you on their shoulders. They can love a mother has for her child. In this touching lullaby, an make pancakes and teach you how to sing songs. These loving international singing star celebrates her love for her newborn actions are just some of the ways dads show how much they son. Lyrical and lovely, this gentle lullaby is perfect for bedtime care, and no matter how he says it, “I love you” is wonderful to sharing. Includes an audio CD. hear! Publication Date: September 2012 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: April 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp Page Extent: 32 pp

THE MONSTORE PIGGIES IN PAJAMAS By Tara Lazar By Michelle Meadows Illustrated by James Burks Illustrated by Ard Hoyt Imprint: Aladdin Books Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers At the back of Frankensweet’s Candy The spirited oinkers from Piggies in the Shoppe, under the last box of sour Kitchen are back—and they won’t go to gumballs, there’s a trapdoor. sleep! Knock five times fast, hand over the bag After Mama has put her kids to bed, she of squirmy worms, and you can crawl settles in to make some phone calls. But she inside the Monstore. keeps hearing things from upstairs. Could her little piggies be jumping on the bed or playing dress-up instead of sleeping? But The Monstore is the place to go for all of your monsterly needs, every time Mama goes up to check on them, they are all tucked which is perfect—since Zack definitely has a monsterly need. in . . . until the noises begin again! The problem? His pesky little sister, Gracie, who never pays attention to that Keep Out sign on Zack’s door that Zack has Kids and parents alike will relate to the eternal bedtime struggle made especially for her. depicted in this delightful picture book. But when Zack’s monsters don’t exactly work as planned, he Publication Date: March 2013 soon finds out that the Monstore has a few rules: No refunds. Page Extent: 32 pp No exchanges. No exceptions. Publication Date: June 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

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NOW I’M BIG! By Karen Katz Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books Growing up—and helping out—is something to celebrate in this bright and bouncy big-kid book from Karen Katz. Big kids can do all sorts of things babies cannot: zip their own zippers, drink from a cup, read their own books, and even sleep in a BIG bed! And one big kid in this joyful book can do one more very special thing . . . help her new baby sister! Karen Katz’s energetic text and illustrations highlight the awesome aspects of getting big, making this an ideal book for older toddlers who are proud of everything they can do. Publication Date: March 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

THE THREE TRICERATOPS TUFF By Stephen Shaskan Imprint: Beach Lane Books This clever retelling of the classic tale, “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” has a paleontological twist! Three Triceratops brothers by the name of Tuff are on a mission to find some grub. There’s just one thing standing in their way: a Tyrannosaurus Rex who has a very different idea of what’s for dinner! The Tuff brothers must find a way to outsmart this bossy beast, for the brothers’ lives— and a bounty of delicious greens—hang in the balance. . . . Publication Date: April 2013 Page Extent: 32 pp

HUSH, LITTLE MONSTER By Denis Markell SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Illustrated by Melissa Iwai Imprint: Little Simon A spooky, playful twist on the popular lullaby “Hush, Little Baby”! A monster father softly and sweetly sings his own version of a classic song to his son. A screeching owl, a vampire, an ogre, and zombies are just a few of the creatures who will come to soothe Little Monster through the night, until (when the sun comes up) it’s finally time for him to go to sleep. Little ones will love this monstrous spin on the favorite lullaby, “Hush, Little Baby”! Publication Date: August 2012 Page Extent: 32 pp

28 TAKE ME OUT TO THE YAKYU By Aaron Meshon Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Join one little boy and his family for two ball games on opposite sides of the world—in America and in Japan! Join one little boy and his grandfathers, one in America and one in Japan, as they teach him about baseball and its rich, varied cultural traditions. Publication Date: February 2013 Page Extent: 40 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

ZOLOCOLOR! TOOTLE-OO DOODLE-OO Illustrated by Byron Glaser and Sandra Higashi Imprint: Little Simon This new Zolocolor! doodling book follows in the successful footsteps of Zolocolor! and Zolocolor! Christmas Doodling! Simple yet bold shapes come together to create images of all things related to summer. So get out your color pencils, chalk, paint, pens, or crayons, and draw from your vibrant imagination. Dabble. Dream. Imagine. Make it your own! Publication Date: May 2013 Page Extent: 96 pp

THE PET PROJECT By Lisa Wheeler Illustrated by Zachariah OHora Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers If you think you’d like a cute and cuddly pet, you may need to do some research. Formulate a query. Devise a scientific plan. And be sure to write down every observation of the animals you encounter. Join one budding young scientist in her methodical, meticulous, and hilarious quest for the perfect pet. Publication Date: April 2013 Page Extent: 40 pp

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GOOD-NIGHT, OWL! AROUND THE YEAR By Pat Hutchins By Tasha Tudor Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books Readers for Young Readers How was Owl to sleep, with the bees A Caldecott Honor artist buzzing, the crows creaking—and all with more than ninety books the other inhabitants of the hollow tree to her credit, TASHA TUDOR pecking, calling, or crunching? has lived her entire life in New England, and with her Good-Night, Owl! is a bedtime story artwork she celebrates the with a twist—a surprise ending that will landscapes, animals, and send everyone off to sleep laughing. people of her home. PAT HUTCHINS is the author-illustrator of Publication Date: several popular picture books, including October 2001 Good-Night, Owl; Titch; and The Wind Page Extent: 64 pp Blew, for which she won the Kate Greenaway Medal. Publication Date: September 1972 Page Extent: 32 pp

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GALAXY ZACK THE CRITTER CLUB By Ray O’Ryan By Callie Barkley Illustrated by Colin Jack Illustrated by Marsha Riti Imprint: Little Simon Imprint: Little Simon Introducing Galaxy Zack—a brand-new, out-of-this-world This sweet series features four eight-year-old girls who have been chapter book series for young readers! best friends for most of their lives. These friends share an intense passion for critters of all kind, and soon they come together to #1 HELLO, NEBULON! form The Critter Club! The year is 2120, and Zack Nelson and his family are making the big move from Earth to Nebulon. Zack is already nervous #1 AMY AND THE MISSING PUPPY about starting school and making new friends, but it only gets It’s spring break in Santa Vista, and Amy is stuck at home. But when worse when he dreams that his classmates are slimy aliens with puppy Rufus goes missing, an unexpected mystery begins! Amy tentacles, pizza comes covered in gross bugs, and he can never starts to gather clues, and when her friends return home, the girls communicate with his Earth friends again! Will Zack ever adjust get to the bottom of what happened. Soon they discover a way to to life on Nebulon? help other lost and lonely animals.

#2 JOURNEY TO JUNO #2 ALL ABOUT ELLIE Zack joins his school’s Explorer’s Club and visits Juno, a newly It’s time for Santa Vista Elementary School’s Spring Spectacular, discovered planet of crystals. Zack is less than thrilled when he and of course Ellie has landed the lead role in the play. As Ellie’s big is partnered with bully Seth Stevens. Seth is happy to let Zack do performance draws near, will she let the play and her determination the work while he goofs off, but then Zack stumbles upon a really to succeed get in the way of being a good friend? Some very cool object and hides it so he can take all the credit for it. When it helpful advice from a unexpected source reminds Ellie that being a comes time for Zack to accept praise for his discovery, he has a good friend is just as important as doing what you love. change of heart. #3 LIZ LEARNS A LESSON #3 THE PREHISTORIC PLANET Liz and the girls can hardly wait for summer vacation to begin! Liz

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Zack is over the moon when he and his dad are allowed to is looking forward to sleeping in, taking an art class, and spending join a mission to return a baby pterosaur to its planet. When plenty of time with her friends at The Critter Club! But on the last their shuttle lands, Zack sees all kinds of creatures that he has day of school, Liz finds out that her math grades aren’t where they only read about in books. As soon as Zack and the team of need to be. It looks like she’ll be stuck in summer school! Although navigators head out in search of the pterosaur’s mother, they she’s dreading summer school, Liz ends up working hard and find themselves in the middle of an amazing adventure on the learning a lesson even more important than fractions. Prehistoric Planet. Publication Date: #1 and 2: January 2013; #3: May 2013 Publication Date: #1 and #2: April 2013; #3: June 2013 Ages: 5–7 Ages: 5–7 Page Extent: 128 pp Page Extent: 128 pp RIGHTS SOLD: UK

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CAPTAIN AWESOME By Stan Kirby Illustrated by George O’Connor Imprint: Little Simon Captain Awesome must battle evil and a haunted house in these next two super-spectacular titles. MI-TEE!

#7 CAPTAIN AWESOME AND THE ULTIMATE SPELLING BEE Eugene McGillicuddy’s superhero alter ego Captain Awesome relies on a wide array of superpowers to keep the town of Sunnyview safe from the bad guys. But when Ms. Beasley announces that Eugene will be representing the class in the second grade spelling bee (along with Meredith Mooney—yuck!), Captain Awesome wonders if his spelling superpowers are strong enough to defeat his nemesis, Little Miss Stinky Pinky. Will Captain Awesome prevail and keep the spelling bee trophy safe from evil? M-I-T-E-E! RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS #8 CAPTAIN AWESOME VS. THE SPOOKY, SCARY HOUSE The town of Sunnyview is ready for Halloween, and Eugene McGillicudy and Charlie Thomas Jones can hardly wait to go trick-or-treating! But when the boys encounter a spooky house on the edge of their neighborhood and rotten Meredith Mooney tells the lunchroom that the same house is haunted by the Sunnyview Spirit, things get serious. Captain Awesome and Nacho Cheese Man know it’s up to them to keep their town safe—especially on Halloween! Will our heroes prevail? Publication Date: #7: March 2013; #8: August 2013 Ages: 5–7 Page Extent: 128 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Hebrew, Portuguese (Brazil)

HEIDI HECKELBECK By Wanda Coven Illustrated by Priscilla Burris Imprint: Little Simon The adventures of Heidi Heckelbeck, our witch in disguise, continue!

#7 HEIDI HECKELBECK IS READY TO DANCE! It’s time for the Brewster Elementary Talent Show, but Heidi Heckelbeck doesn’t want to perform, because she thinks she has no talent. When Heidi finds a special pair of shoes in the attic, she decides she will do a dance—but she may need a little help from her Book of Spells!

#8 HEIDI HECKELBECK GOES TO CAMP! Heidi can’t wait to go to camp with her friend Lucy, and Lucy can’t wait to introduce Heidi to her camp friends from last year. But when Lucy’s friends ignore Heidi and make her feel unwelcome, Heidi tries to think of a way to fit in. At first Heidi uses her Book of Spells to help her win their friendship, but in the end she decides to be brave and ask the girls why they don’t like her. Heidi is surprised by their answer, and by the time camp ends she has made two new friends! Publication Date: #7: March 2013; #8: May 2013 Ages: 5–7 Page Extent: 128 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Turkish 33 US FICTION

THE SANDMAN: THE STORY OF SANDERSON MANSNOOZIE By William Joyce Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers The second book in the astonishing Guardians of Childhood series One foggy night, the Man in the Moon has a startling thought: When the moon is less than full and bright, who will keep children safe at night? He needs a backup plan! Or backup Guardian, as it were. His keen eye falls upon a sleepy little fellow living on a sleepy little island who is a sweet-dreamer extraordinaire. He’s just the man to help protect the children of the world from the evil Pitch. But can MiM keep this former star pilot awake long enough to help? DreamWorks Animation’s The Rise of the Guardians—starring, among others, Jude Law, Hugh Jackman, and Alec Baldwin—will be in theaters everywhere November 21, 2012. “A fabulous recapturing of an old, real fairy-tale world. Dark. Mysterious. Stunning!” —Maurice Sendak, Caldecott-winning creator of Where the Wild Things Are Publication Date: October 2012 Ages: 4–8 Page Extent: 48 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Catalan, Chinese (Complex), Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Turkish SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

WILLIAM JOYCE has spent most of his life deciphering the long lost and nearly destroyed records of the beginnings of the Man in the Moon, E. Aster Bunnymund, Sanderson Mansnoozie, and all the other Guardians of Childhood. The first Guardians picture book, The Man in the Moon, was a New York Times bestseller. He has also written three Guardians novels—Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King, E. Aster Bunnymund and the Warrior Eggs at the Earth’s Core!, and Toothiana, Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies—and is the executive producer of DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming Rise of the Guardians movie. Most recently, he received an Academy Award for the animated short film based on his #1 New York Times bestselling picture book, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.

34 TOOTHIANA, QUEEN OF THE TOOTH FAIRY ARMIES By William Joyce Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers There’s a lot more to this tooth-swiping sprite than meets the eye. The children of Santoff Clausen are finally safe from Pitch’s dastardly plans—but is it all a ruse the evil Nightmare King has deviously concocted? Well, whatever Pitch’s plans, what he doesn’t know is that there’s a new Guardian in town: Toothiana, the Tooth Fairy herself. She’s fierce and fast with a number of surprises hidden up her otherworldly wings, and crossing her will lead to a multitude of troubles. With her on their side, the Guardians are sure to defeat Pitch—and it can’t happen a moment too soon, because Pitch is about to sink to terrifying new lows. Let’s just say that a certain little girl, one of special personal importance to the Guardians, may be in particular danger. . . . “Deep, dark, dazzling . . . [the] latest and most wonderful of William Joyce’s worlds.” —Michael Chabon, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

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MERMAID TALES #4: DANGER NANCY DREW AND THE CLUE THE HARDY BOYS SECRET IN THE DEEP BLUE SEA CREW #34: CUPCAKE CHAOS FILES #11: ROBOT RUMBLE By Debbie Dadey By Carolyn Keene By Franklin W. Dixon Illustrated by Tatevik Avakyan Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan Illustrated by Scott Burroughs Imprint: Aladdin Imprint: Aladdin Imprint: Aladdin The fourth sparkling adventure in the In this latest Nancy Drew chapter book, In this new Hardy Boys chapter book, Frank new chapter book series starring the it’s up to the Clue Crew to make sure and Joe need to find their prized science most alluring of all undersea creatures: the new Cupcake Café in town doesn’t fair entry before they find themselves out mermaids! close when its opening is sabotaged by of the running for the top spot! hundreds of live ladybugs! Late-breaking news from the Trident City It’s time for the annual Bayport Science Tide: There have been shark sightings in Spring has sprung in River Heights, along Fair, and Frank and Joe and their friend, Trident City! No swimming alone! Pearl’s with a brand-new cupcake café! The Phil, are convinced their awesome father even hires a Shark Guard to escort Lucky Ladybug, run by twin bakers and homemade robot has what it takes to claim her to school. Pearl starts stirring up lots celebrities Gwendolyn and Carolyn Porter, the top spot. But just hours before the of trouble with anything that has to do is the talk of the town. Nancy, Bess, and judging is set to start, Phil discovers that with sharks, even the skeleton that Kiki has George can’t wait to taste some of their Mr. Roboto has gone missing! in her room. And then, to make matters delicious cupcakes! Did town bully (and usual suspect) Adam worse, Pearl accuses Kiki of stealing her But on the day of the opening, the Ackerman steal him out of jealousy? Or precious pearl necklace! These undersea ceremony and the cupcakes are ruined by was Cissy worried she would have to settle waters are sure filled with danger, but in a live ladybugs that invade the store. It’s up for second place this year? surprising turn of events, Pearl discovers to Nancy and the Clue Crew to get to the that friends—and help—come when you It’s up to the boys to figure out how Mr.

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING bottom of this cupcake disaster before the least expect them! Roboto found his way out of Phil’s garage. Lucky Ladybug Cupcake Café has to close Can they get him back in time to be Publication Date: January 2013 for good! crowned the winner? Ages: 6–9 Publication Date: March 2013 Page Extent: 112 pp Publication Date: April 2013 Ages: 6–9 Ages: 6–9 Page Extent: 96 pp Page Extent: 96 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Korean RIGHTS SOLD: Norwegian

36 NANCY DREW DIARIES #1: CURSE OF THE ARCTIC STAR #2: STRANGERS ON A TRAIN By Carolyn Keene Imprint: Aladdin The exciting launch of an all-new, yet classic, Nancy Drew series In Curse of the Arctic Star, Nancy, Bess, and George are cruising dangerous waters on a tour of Alaska. An old friend of Nancy’s is the assistant cruise director of the Arctic Star, a posh new ship. She needs Nancy’s help when strange incidents keep happening aboard the opulent ocean liner: the swimming pool is turned into a floating grave; a famous passenger is threatened; and even the seemingly innocent mini-golf course becomes a perilous playground. With the majestic and mysterious Alaskan scenery as a backdrop, Nancy and company have to find out who’s trying to sabotage the maiden voyage and why. In Strangers on a Train, Nancy’s Alaskan adventure continues as she and her friends disembark the RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS mystery-plagued Arctic Star cruise ship and explore the grand sights of the forty-ninth state: Skagway, 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS the Yukon territory, and Denali National Park. It’s spectacular scenery, but things start to go wrong almost immediately, leading Nancy to believe that whoever is behind the mayhem aboard the ship has followed them onto dry land. The girl detectives had better watch their steps—they’re in uncharted and unknown territory! Publication Date: February 2013 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: #1: 208pp; #2: 192 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese (Simplified), Finnish, French, Japanese, Norwegian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish

HARDY BOYS ADVENTURES #1: SECRET OF THE RED ARROW #2: MASKED MAYHEM By Franklin W. Dixon Imprint: Aladdin Two books in an exciting launch of a new Hardy Boys series! In Secret of the Red Arrow, Frank and Joe Hardy discover that their classmate, Seth Diller, has been orchestrating scary but harmless pranks around town. But once Seth’s antics are put to a stop, more pranks keep popping up—and these have victims. The key to the violence seems to stem from a mysterious crime ring called The Red Arrow, which has a terrifying hold on the community. It’s up to Frank and Joe to save Bayport—and themselves. In Masked Mayhem, rich girl Lindsay Peyton is throwing the biggest and best Sweet Sixteen bash that Bayport has ever seen. But when Frank and Joe discover that her brand-new car—an early birthday present—has been keyed, it looks like someone definitely doesn’t want to be on the exclusive guest list. Soon after, a group calling themselves the Scaredevils begin to film themselves committing random mischief around town, threatening the security of Lindsay’s party—and Lindsay herself. Frank and Joe are determined to figure out who is the mastermind behind the videos and the vandalism before Lindsay’s Sweet Sixteen turns into a party she will never forget . . . for all the wrong reasons. Publication Date: February 2013 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 160 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese (Simplified), French, Italian, Polish 37 US FICTION

HALF UPON A TIME TWICE UPON A TIME ONCE UPON THE END By James Riley Imprint: Aladdin This fantasy novel trilogy, packed with humor and modern appeal, makes a perfect addition to the bestselling “fractured fairy tale” genre! Jack, son of the infamous Jack who stole the magic beans from the giant, is working hard to restore his family’s reputation. He finds the perfect opportunity when a “princess” lands in front of him, apparently from the land of Punk as her sweatshirt implies. May is actually from our world and confused to find herself in the midst of the fairy-tale characters she has read about. And while it looks like they are quite an unexpected pair, it soon turns out that May and Jack have more in common than they knew. Knights, fairy godmothers, giants and beanstalks, mermaids, and pirates—all of these and more fill the pages of the thrilling Half Upon a Time trilogy! Publication Date: Half Upon a Time: September 2010; Twice Upon a Time: April 2012; Once Upon the End: May 2013 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: Half Upon a Time: 400 pp; Twice Upon a Time: 352 pp; Once Upon the End: 400 pp

THE 13TH REALITY #4: THE VOID OF MIST AND THUNDER By James Dashner Imprint: Aladdin The action-packed conclusion to New York Times bestselling author James Dashner’s 13th Reality series! Atticus Higginbottom—aka Tick—has known all along that when the battle for every reality is on the line, his role will be a crucial one. But he never could have imagined how this final challenge would go down. While Tick’s friends Paul, Sofia, and Sato work together with the Realitants to fight the SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING newest and biggest threat to the very fabric of all that exists, Tick finds himself alone with the very villains responsible for the damage—Mistress Jane and Reginald Chu. And when it matters most, what course of action will Reginald, Jane, and even Tick choose? Each character faces unimaginable choices and death-defying odds in this breathless conclusion to the quirky, clever series. Ultimately, it will take a stunning sacrifice to save the day. Publication Date: February 2013 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 496 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Indonesian, Portuguese (Brazil)

38 GIRL MEETS GHOST By Lauren Barnholdt Imprint: Aladdin The first book in a new tween paranormal trilogy introduces Kendall Williams. Kendall can see dead people. Not only can she see them, she can speak to them . . . and they can speak to her. The dead don’t have much in the way of boundaries, and they tend to pop up whenever—and wherever—they want and start demanding that she pay attention to them. See, they want Kendall to be a sort of psychic sleuth and figure out what unresolved issues are keeping them from moving on. This time around, it’s a really annoying blond gymnast who can’t stop popping up at the worst times and demanding that Kendall help her. Kendall will have to get busy and get rid of this perky pest, then she can go back to crushing on the cute boy in her math class. And that’s a whole different problem . . . Publication Date: February 2013 Ages: 9–14 RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

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THE CALL OF THE BULLY By Scott Starkey Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Rodney Rathbone is back in this sequel to How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying! Rodney’s parents surprise him by signing him up for summer camp—pitting Rodney against the toughest kid at summer camp and an old nemesis out for revenge. Will Rodney get by with a little help from his friends? “This debut novel will find plenty of appeal with Jeff Kinney fans.”—Booklist “Kids will cheer for the appealing underdog . . .”—School Library Journal Publication Date: January 2013 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 272 pp

THE SHORT SELLER By Elissa Brent Weissman Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Look out, Wall Street—twelve-year-old Lindy Sachs is about to make some serious cash. It all starts when seventh grader Lindy Sachs is granted one hundred dollars and access to her father’s online trading account as a way to alleviate her boredom while she’s home sick from school. Lindy learns something immediately—she is very, very good at e-trading. Her one hundred dollars soon becomes two hundred dollars. Then four hundred. And more. With trading talent and access to her parents’ savings, the opportunity to make some real dough is too tempting to pass up. In fact, with how well Lindy’s stocks are doing, it would be a disservice to not invest it all . . . right? Publication Date: May 2013 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 256 pp 39 US FICTION

CRUSH #1: THE LOVE PLAN #2: SUMMER OF LOVE By Angela Darling Imprint: Simon Spotlight Crush is a new tween romance series that tackles one of the most monumental happenings in a girl’s life: her first crush! In the first book in the series, The Love Plan, Lauren Silver is ready to hit the beach for her annual family vacation. This year, the trip is destined to be really special because, with the help of her friend Chrissy, Lauren’s got a plan to turn her gorgeous summer crush, Charlie Anderson, into her boyfriend. But Lauren soon has to face a very tough reality of crushes: sometimes they are not mutual. And sometimes, when fate is playing a really mean trick on you, the object of your crush ends up crushing on your friend. In Summer of Love, Maddie isn’t thrilled that her mother has signed her up for sleepover camp for the whole summer. She arrives at camp cross, cranky, and ready for three long, hot months. But then she spies Gabriel—he’s beautiful, with a British accent to boot. It’s fun having a crush on Gabriel. It’s fun watching him, and noticing what he’s doing, and keeping track of him. But then Gabriel spies Maddie. And he seems to have fun watching her, too. What happens when a crush goes both ways? Does it have to go anywhere? Maddie is about to find out. Publication Date: #1 and #2: May 2013 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 160 pp

SEW ZOEY #1: READY TO WEAR #2: ON PINS AND NEEDLES By Chloe Taylor Imprint: Simon Spotlight Zoey Webber lives a double life: her quirky homemade clothes make her a misfit at her suburban middle school, but her fashion design blog puts her on the A-list at Fashion Week. Ready to Wear introduces Zoey Webber, lover of all things related to clothes. When Zoey’s new middle school principal decides to get rid of school uniforms, Zoey is so excited that she learns to

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING sew and starts a blog that showcases her cool handmade outfits. On the first day of school, she gets made fun of for her clothing, but she comes home to discover her blog has garnered a lot of interest—from older kids, and even some fashion insiders! Can Zoey learn to ignore the teasing and see just where her clothing takes her? In the second Sew Zoey book, On Pins and Needles, Zoey’s having some friend trouble: her best friend Kate is getting a lot of attention from Zoey’s crush, and there’s a rumor going around that Zoey is only friends with the new girl, Libby, because Libby’s aunt works in the fashion industry. Meanwhile, a star designer asks Zoey for her perspective on a new tween line the designer is creating. It’s all just a day in the life of an average middle school fashion-design blogger! Publication Date: #1 and #2: June 2013 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 160 pp 40 DEAR KNOW-IT-ALL #5: EVERYONE’S A CRITIC #6: DIGITAL DISASTER! By Rachel Wise Imprint: Simon Spotlight Does being the school newspaper’s Dear Know-It-All mean you really have to know it all? Samantha Martone is about to find out! “Wise has captured the tension of a school newspaper room.”—Booklist Online In Everyone’s a Critic, Sam is thrilled when she gets to review the school play for the Cherry Valley middle school newspaper. But what happens when the lead actress is terrible? Should Sam say something nice or be brutally honest? Turns out being a theater critic isn’t as easy as Sam thought. In the sixth book in the series, Digital Disaster!, the Cherry Valley Voice is ready to unveil its first online

edition of the newspaper. But a power surge causes the computer to lose all the stories. The school 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS advisor asks Sam to retrieve her backup files, to which Sam replies, “What backup files?” Uh-oh! Publication Date: #5: January 2013; #6: March 2013 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 160 pp

SARANORMAL #6: GIVING UP THE GHOST #7: THE SECRETS WITHIN By Phoebe Rivers Imprint: Simon Spotlight Saranormal tells the story of Sara Collins, a girl who wants more than anything to just be normal . . . but fitting in is really hard when you can see ghosts. Life is always a little strange for Sara Collins, but in Giving Up the Ghost, things become even stranger than usual. A lot of accidents and mishaps are happening at home, and Sara is a little preoccupied dealing with a brand-new ability that’s just surfaced for her: the ability to read minds. But this new ability is not a gift like her others—it’s a curse. A curse that Sara needs to overcome before it destroys her most important relationships . . . In The Secrets Within, it seems like things have finally returned to normal for Sara—or as normal as they ever are in her world. Then Lady Azura informs her that a big change is coming, and Sara develops a new ability that allows her to know impossible things, like secrets kept by long-dead people and answers to decades-old mysteries. But having such an awesome power comes with great responsibility. Can Sara shoulder the burden of her newest ability? Is normal completely out of reach? Publication Date: #6: February 2013; #7: April 2013 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 160 pp RIGHTS SOLD: German, UK 41 US FICTION

YOU’RE INVITED TO A CREEPOVER #12: WHAT A DOLL! #13: READ IT AND WEEP! By P. J. Night Imprint: Simon Spotlight This popular middle-grade horror series combines two things kids love—sleepovers and scary stories! In What a Doll!, Emmy Spencer’s best friend, Lizzy Draper, has ditched her for a new group of friends. Then Emmy comes into possession of a voodoo doll that will put her in control of Lizzy’s every move. Can she use the doll to save their friendship or will it end up controlling them both? In Read It and Weep!, the thirteenth book in the Creepover series, Charlotte Torres tries to ignore the old tarot card that falls out of her library book and commands her to pass it on. But then horrible things start happening, and Charlotte wonders if maybe she should have listened. . . . Publication Date: #12: February 2013; #13: April 2013 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 160 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Japanese, UK

CUPCAKE DIARIES #12: ALEXIS GETS FROSTED #13: KATIE’S NEW RECIPE By Coco Simon Imprint: Simon Spotlight Katie, Mia, Emma, and Alexis are best friends dealing with Spanish tests, crushes, and annoying little brothers—together, they’re the Cupcake Club. In Alexis Gets Frosted, Alexis has no idea why head mean girl Olivia Allen is targeting her with nasty comments and jokes, but she wishes it would stop! Then she remembers an offhand remark she made to a friend about Olivia that Olivia took the wrong way. Alexis is willing to admit some blame, but is Olivia willing to call off the hate campaign? SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING In Katie’s New Recipe, two things happen that throw Katie into a tailspin: first, her mom gets a boyfriend, and second, Katie gets an e-mail from her dad, whom she hasn’t seen since she was a baby, asking to meet her. Can Katie cope with all this change? With the help and support of her best friends in the Cupcake Club, Katie might just be able to turn these new ingredients into a perfect recipe! Publication Date: #12: February 2013; #13: April 2013 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 160 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Portuguese (Brazil), UK

42 GHOST HAWK By Susan Cooper Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books A haunting story of adventure and friendship in colonial New England On the winter day Little Hawk is sent into the woods alone, he can take only a bow and arrows, the tomahawk his father crafted, and the amazing metal knife that his father traded for with the new white settlers. If Little Hawk survives three moons by himself, he will be a man. But his triumphant return is crushed by the death of his entire village by disease. The rest of his life is shaped by interactions between his people and the new settlers. John Wakely is ten when his father dies, but he has already experienced the warmth and friendship of the native tribes. He is a minority in the settlements, though. When he is apprenticed to a barrel maker, John sees how quickly the relationships between settlers and natives are deteriorating. Through his lifelong friendship with Little Hawk, John develops his beliefs in tolerance and RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

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THROUGH THE SKYLIGHT by Ian Baucom Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers A stone lion roars . . . A sleek black cat speaks . . . A faun leaps from the canvas of a painting . . . When Jared, Shireen, and Miranda are each given one glittering gift from an old Venetian shopkeeper, they never fathom the powers they are now able to unleash—they never expect that their very reality is about to be upended. And the adventure has hardly begun. For in another time, centuries earlier, another trio—Rashid, Maria, and Francesca—have been thrown together under terrible circumstances: they have been kidnapped and, along with hundreds of other children, will be sold into child slavery. Unless, that is, they can find some way to save them all. But all their fates lie in the hands of Jared, Shireen, and Miranda. The future—and the lives—of these three modern children become intertwined with those of the children from the past. Danger, it seems, has a way of spanning centuries. Publication Date: March 2013 Ages: 9–13 Page Extent: 400 pp

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MAGIC ZERO #1: MAGIC ZERO #2: DRAGON SECRETS #3: GHOSTFIRE #4: BATTLE FOR ARCANUM By Thomas E. Sniegoski and Christopher Golden Imprint: Aladdin Timothy is the only boy without magic in our reissue and repackage of this action-packed series from two New York Times bestselling authors! Timothy shouldn’t even exist. He’s the only person alive without magical powers and has spent his entire life hidden on a remote island. When Timothy is finally taken back to the city of his birth, Arcanum, he is fascinated by the current of magic that fuels the world, and mesmerized by the buildings and orbs that hang weightlessly in the sky. But he is also marked for death. After learning how his powerlessness can be used as a weapon in the world of magic, Timothy travels to a war-torn dimension to help the Wurm, fierce magicians and warriors descended from an ancient dragon race. But once there, Timothy discovers a very different story—one of peaceful Wurms and a conspiracy led by the Mages. With the help of a mysterious girl named Cassandra, can these two unlikely heroes end the feud before the Wurm devastate Arcanum? Publication Date: #1 and #2: April 2013; #3: June 2013; #4: August 2013 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 256 pp

BAD UNICORN By Platte Clark Imprint: Aladdin It wasn’t Max Spencer’s idea to fight robots, lead an army, or save the world—it just happens that he’s the only living person who can read the most fantastical book ever written: the Codex of Infinite Knowability. But Max quickly discovers that the Codex isn’t an ordinary book. For example, it has a lot to say about a unicorn named Princess the Destroyer. Princess the Destroyer loves nothing more than hunting down, killing, and eating other creatures. After all, what’s the point of having a sharp horn on your forehead if you don’t use it for destructive SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING purposes? And right now Princess has a very definite purpose—find Max and retrieve the lost Codex for an evil sorcerer. If she can do that, she’s been promised an all-the-humans-you-can-eat buffet in Texas. Stuck in another world and with a carnivorous unicorn on his trail, Max must find the courage to save himself, his friends, and the entire human race. This is the first book in a new trilogy that has hints of Monty Python, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and The Princess Bride. Publication Date: April 2013 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 432 pp

44 ALL MY NOBLE DREAMS WHITE FUR FLYING THE THING ABOUT LUCK RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS AND THEN WHAT HAPPENS By Patricia MacLachlan By Cynthia Kadohata 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS By Gloria Whelan Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books Illustrated by Julia Kuo Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books From the Newbery-winning author of A story of courage and conscience told Sarah, Plain and Tall comes a novel about Kouun is “good luck” in Japanese, and from the point of view of a young girl as a young boy trying to find his voice with one year my family had none of it. India gains its independence, by National the help of some four- (and two-) legged Summer is still recovering from malaria Book Award winner Gloria Whelan friends. when an emergency whisks her parents Rosalind lives in two worlds in India in Zoe’s family rescues dogs in need. There is away to Japan. And it’s right before harvest the 1920s. The world of her tutor, Mr. always a new dog to be saved, and loved. season, so the timing couldn’t be worse. Snartwell; her strict father, a major in the Fur flies everywhere. It covers everything. Since the ever-looming mortgage still needs British Indian Army; and her mother, who Zoe’s house is never silent. to be paid, Summer’s grandparents are going on harvest instead . . . and they’re has never recovered from her brother’s The house across the street is always silent taking Summer. death. And the world of India, where these days. A new family has moved in and followers of Gandhi surround her, and the Phillip, the boy, has stopped speaking. He Summer’s got her hands completely full, streets are full of poverty and the whispers doesn’t even want to try. what with helping Obaachan cook for the of independence. When, thanks to her workers, covering for her grandmother Saving dogs and saving boys may be father’s military position, she is invited when her back pain worsens, and worrying different jobs, but Zoe learns that some to meet the Prince of Wales, she has the about her little brother, who can’t seem parts are the same. It takes attention and chance to speak about what she sees in the to make any friends. But bad luck can care. It takes understanding and time. It streets of India. Will she have the courage? always get worse. And when that happens, also might just take a bit of white fur flying. And what would her father say if he knew Summer has to figure out how to change it her plan? Publication Date: March 2013 herself. Because it might be the only way Ages: 7–11 to save her family’s job. PRAISE FOR SMALL ACTS OF AMAZING COURAGE: Page Extent: 128 pp “A gripping, funny, touching book. Gloria CYNTHIA KADOHATA is the Newbery Medal– Whelan is a storytelling genius.” winning author of Kira-Kira, which was a —Stephanie Spinner, author #1 New York Times bestseller and sold in fifteen countries. H“Whelan’s insight into history and her characters’ minds make every moment Publication Date: June 2013 of this saga believable.” Ages: 10–14 —Publishers Weekly, starred review Page Extent: 288 pp RIGHTS SOLD: UK Publication Date: April 2013 Ages: 9–12 Page Extent: 272 pp 45 US FICTION

ZEBRAFISH: SPF 40 By FableVision Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers In this follow-up to the graphic novel Zebrafish, summer is in full swing, so it’s the perfect time for Vita and the gang to do what they do best: rock out and make a difference! Hot off the big success of their last performance, Zebrafish signs up for the Strings of Fury concert at the end of the summer. But they’re not going to get much practice time in before then, because they’re all headed off in different directions. Vita, for one, refuses to get a job—but that doesn’t mean she can’t find a way to channel all her laziness into something good, especially not with her dog Chimp at her side. Walt and Jay, meanwhile, have converted an old ice cream truck into an awesome bookmobile! And Plinko and Tanya are at Stickleback Arts Camp, inspiring their creative campers to seize the day . . . words that take on a different meaning when Tanya stumbles across a camper hiding out in the nurse’s office. He’s got diabetes, and he seems to think that means he can’t participate in any of the camp’s activities (not even welding! Who doesn’t love blowtorches?). Well, Tanya knows better—and she’s going to show him. SPF 40 is fully illustrated and will appeal to reluctant readers and fans of graphic novels.

FABLEVISION is co-owned by Peter Reynolds, the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book Someday. A portion of the book’s proceeds go to the Children’s Hospital of Boston. Publication Date: June 2013 Ages: 10–14 Page Extent: 128 pp

WHO IS AC? By Hope Larson Illustrated by Tintin Pantoja Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Hope Larson fills this brilliant new take on the superhero genre with her signature combination: magical realism and girl power! Meet Lin, an average teenage girl who is zapped with magical powers through her cell phone. But just as superpowers can travel through the ether, so can evil. And as Lin starts to get a handle

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING on her powers (while still observing her curfew!) she realizes she has to go head-to-head with a nefarious villain who spreads his influence through binary code. Can Lin find this cybercriminal’s vulnerability, save the day, and restore her reputation, which a teenage blogger is trying to destroy by dubbing her “anonymous coward”?

HOPE LARSON, winner of the Ignatz and Eisner Awards, is one of the most creative minds in graphic novels today. And now she is paired for the first time with TINTIN PANTOJA, a talented young artist from the Philippines who adds just the right combination of accessibility and cool. Publication Date: April 2013 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 176 pp

46 LISA McMANN VISIONS #1: CRASH By Lisa McMann Imprint: Simon Pulse The start of a brand-new series from Lisa McMann, author of the bestselling Wake trilogy! Jules lives with her family above their restaurant, which means she smells like pizza most of the time and drives their double-meatball-shaped food truck to school. It’s not a recipe for popularity, but she can handle that. What she can’t handle is the vision. Over and over, Jules sees a careening truck hit a building and explode . . . and nine body bags in the snow. She has no idea why this is happening to her or if she’s going crazy. It hardly matters, because the vision is everywhere—on billboards, television screens, windows—and she’s the only one who can see it. RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS But it’s not until the vision starts coming more frequently, and revealing more clues, that Jules 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS knows what she has to do. Because now she can see the face in one of the body bags, and it’s someone she knows. . . . Someone she’s been in love with for as long as she can remember. Publication Date: January 2013 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 256 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR WAKE, FADE, AND GONE: Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Complex), German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, and UK

THE UNWANTEDS #2: ISLAND OF SILENCE By Lisa McMann Imprint: Aladdin Book two in bestselling author Lisa McMann’s dystopian fantasy called “Hunger Games meets Harry Potter” Now that Wanteds, Unwanteds, and Necessaries are all free to live wherever they choose, life has changed for everyone in the stark world of Quill as well as for those in the magical haven of Artimé. In Artimé, Alex Stowe and his friends continue to hone their artistic magical spells while wondering how long the peace between Quill and Artimé will last. Alex is stunned when Mr. Today comes to him with a very special request—one Alex questions his readiness for, until circumstances offer a dramatic answer. Meanwhile, Alex’s twin, Aaron, faces a very different path back in Quill. Devastated by his loss of status after Justine’s defeat and seething with rage toward Alex, Aaron is stealthily planning his revenge. Publication Date: September 2012 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 416 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Portuguese (Brazil) 47 US FICTION

THE ARCANA CHRONICLES: POISON PRINCESS By Kresley Cole Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers In her young adult debut, #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole introduces a dark and intriguing world, full of unspeakable danger and irresistible romance. Sixteen-year-old Evie Greene’s horrific hallucinations predicted the apocalypse, and the end of the world brought Evie all sorts of new powers. With the earth scorched and few survivors, Evie is racing to find answers. She’s teamed up with handsome and dangerous Jack Deveaux. They discover that Evie is not the only one with special . . . gifts. Twenty-two teens have become incarnations of the characers in a tarot deck—complete with their supernatural powers. And it’s not always clear who is using their talents for good or evil. “The prose crackles with energy and interest . . . this could be the next Twilight.”—Booklist Publication Date: October 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 384 pp RIGHTS SOLD: French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), UK

THE EVOLUTION OF MARA DYER By Michelle Hodkin Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The mystery evolves in Michelle Hodkin’s pulse-pounding sequel to The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer. Mara Dyer knows she isn’t crazy. But after a so-called mental breakdown, her parents put her in an outpatient psychiatric treatment program. Little do they understand she isn’t any safer there. Someone from Mara’s past has discovered her terrifying secret, and they want her to pay. Since no one believes that she’s being threatened, Mara’s life hangs in the balance. The only person on her side is Noah Shaw, a boy as reckless as he is alluring. Noah could help Mara clear her name— and her mind—if they both stay alive long enough to expose the truth. Though the odds of that are SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING getting smaller every day. The truth about Mara Dyer’s dangerous abilities continues to unfurl in this sexy psychological thriller. Publication Date: October 2012 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 544 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese (Complex), Czech, Dutch, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Turkish, and UK

48 THE FALLEN #5: ARMAGEDDON By Thomas E. Sniegoski Imprint: Simon Pulse The war between Heaven and Hell rages to a dramatic conclusion in the finale of the New York Times bestselling series, The Fallen Satan is determined to create his own Hell on Earth and has unleashed unfathomable chaos into the world. Cut off from Heaven, humanity’s only hope for salvation rests with eighteen-year-old Aaron and the other Nephilim who fight by his side. These angelic warriors will protect civilization and restore God’s favor no matter the cost. But there can be only one champion, and defeat is eternal. Publication Date: August 2013 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 416 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Czech, Danish, Indonesian, Polish, RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

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THIRST NO. 5: THE SACRED VEIL By Christopher Pike Imprint: Simon Pulse The epic conclusion to Christopher Pike’s #1 New York Times bestselling Thirst series Sita has lived for centuries. She has seen more than most people could ever imagine. She has loved and she has lost; she has killed many, and she has given life. Now, at last, her story comes to an end that will satisfy the hundreds of thousands of readers who have devoured every book in the series. Publication Date: March 2013 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 528 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese (Complex), French, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Swedish, and Turkish

TEETH By Hannah Moskowitz Imprint: Simon Pulse An unconventional romance takes a dark, fairy-tale turn in this unique, unforgettable novel. Rudy’s life is flipped upside down when his family moves to a remote island in a last attempt to save his sick younger brother. With nothing to do but worry, Rudy sinks deeper and deeper into loneliness and lies awake at night listening to the screams of the ocean beneath his family’s rickety house. Then he meets Diana, who makes him wonder what he even knows about love, and Teeth, who makes him question what he knows about anything. Rudy can’t remember the last time he felt so connected to someone, but being friends with Teeth is more than a little bit complicated. He soon learns that Teeth has terrible secrets. Violent secrets. Secrets that will force Rudy to choose between his own happiness and his brother’s life. Publication Date: January 2013 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 288 pp 49 US FICTION

TRUE By Hilary Duff Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The epic love story of Clea and Sage comes to its thrilling conclusion in the final book in the Elixir series by multitalented star Hilary Duff. Following the harrowing events of Elixir and Devoted—and the ceremony that almost killed Sage— Clea faces a new reality: with Sage’s soul in Nico’s body, the love of her life looks an awful lot like her best friend’s boyfriend. Can Clea and Sage really be happy under these circumstances? Clea wants to try to enjoy their new life together, but Sage is acting different—angry—and she struggles to keep her friends from finding out what has happened to him. Something is clearly haunting Sage, and Clea is losing control. Can she trust her friends with the dangerous truth, or will she have to risk losing Sage to madness? Publication Date: April 2013 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 352 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Dutch, French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Turkish, and UK

THE UNDERTAKEN TRILOGY #2: MISTLE CHILD By Ari Berk Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The suspenseful sequel to Death Watch takes Silas to death’s door and back. Silas Umber has finally come into his own as the Undertaker of Lichport when an invitation arrives: a mysterious word carved into the door of his house. Intrigued, Silas ventures beyond the marshes to visit Arvale Manor, the ancestral estate of the Umber family. There he discovers that the extended Umber family may be dead, but they are not gone. Indeed, many of them still dwell in Arvale, waiting for an Undertaker to return and preside over the Door

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Doom, an archaic rite that grants a terrible power to summon and bind the dead in judgment. As Silas assumes the mantle of Janus, the Watcher at the Threshold, deep below the earth in the catacombs and sunken towers grim spirits grow restless at his arrival—hungry for freedom and eager for vengeance against a family with a long history of harsh judgments. As the only living Undertaker at Arvale Manor, Silas must put an ancient wrong to right and accept that even a house of ghosts can be haunted by its past—for in matters of family, we are who we were. Publication Date: February 2013 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 352 pp

50 PANIC By Sharon M. Draper Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers New York Times bestselling author Sharon Draper has written another explosive novel that will have everyone talking. Diamond knows not to get into a car with a stranger. But one night she does. And the well-dressed, handsome, movie casting director? He’s not such a nice guy after all. And just like that, her life is irrevocably changed. It’s a nightmare come true—Diamond Landers has been kidnapped. She was at the mall with a friend, alone for only a few brief minutes, and now she’s being held captive, forced to endure horrors beyond what she ever could have dreamed, while her family and friends experience their own torments as they wait desperately for any bit of news. But even in the darkest of times, we can find the strength to take our power back. RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS “If there’s only one book teens and parents (and everyone else) can read this year, Out of My Mind should be it.”—The Denver Post on Sharon Draper’s New York Times bestseller, Out of My Mind

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THEN YOU WERE GONE By Lauren Strasnick Imprint: Simon Pulse From the author of Nothing Like You and Her and Me and You comes a suspenseful and heart- wrenching novel in the tradition of Jay Asher’s 13 Reasons Why. Two years ago, Adrienne’s best friend walked out of her life. One week ago, she left Adrienne a desperate, muffled voice mail. Adrienne never called back. Now Dakota is missing. She left behind a string of broken hearts, a flurry of rumors, and a suicide note. Adrienne can’t stop obsessing over what might have happened if she’d answered Dakota’s call. And she’s increasingly convinced that Dakota must still be alive. Maybe finding and saving Dakota is the only way Adrienne can save herself. Or maybe it’s too late for them both. Publication Date: January 2013 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 272 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR NOTHING LIKE YOU: French, German, and Portuguese (Brazil)

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GOLDEN By Jessi Kirby Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A teen girl uncovers the truth behind a town mystery and finds an unexpected romance in this emotionally affecting YA from the author of Moonglass. Valedictorian and quintessential good girl, seventeen-year-old Parker Frost is about to graduate high school without ever having broken the rules. So when fate drops a clue in her lap—one that might be the key to unraveling a town mystery—she decides to take a chance. Everyone in Summit Lakes knows the tragic story of Julianna Farnetti and Shane Cruz, the high school sweethearts whose lives were cut short by a tragic car crash. But when Parker finds the journal that Julianna left behind, it tells a different story—the golden couple weren’t as perfect as they seemed. Parker starts to question what really happened the night of the accident, and with the help of her best friend and her crush, she tracks down some leads. For Parker, taking the road less traveled makes all the difference. Publication Date: May 2013 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 256 pp RIGHTS SOLD: German, Russian, and Turkish

FALLING FOR YOU By Lisa Schroeder Imprint: Simon Pulse Love turns into obsession in this gripping novel from the author of I Heart You, You Haunt Me. Rae’s always dreamed of dating a guy like Nathan. He’s nothing like her abusive stepfather—in other words, he’s sweet. But the closer they get, the more Nathan wants of her time, of her love, of her . . . and the less she wants to give. As Rae’s affection for Nathan turns to fear, she leans on her friend Leo for support. With Leo, she feels lighter, happier. And possessive Nathan becomes jealous. He’s not about to let her go. And with danger following her every move, Rae must fight for the life and love she deserves if she’s going to survive. Publication Date: January 2013 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 368 pp

THORN ABBEY SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING By Nancy Ohlin Imprint: Simon Pulse Nothing is as it seems in this darkly romantic novel inspired by Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca. Becca was the perfect girlfriend: smart, gorgeous, and loved by everyone at New England’s premier boarding school, Thorn Abbey. But Becca’s dead. And her boyfriend, Max, can’t get over his loss. Then Tess transfers to Thorn Abbey. She’s shy and insecure—everything that Becca wasn’t. And despite her roommate’s warnings, she falls for brooding Max. Now Max finally has a reason to move on. Except it won’t be easy. Becca may be gone, but she’s not quite ready to let him go. . . . Publication Date: May 2013 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 304 pp 52 REUNITED THE COUNTERFEIT FAMILY TREE FIFTEENTH SUMMER RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS By Hilary Weisman Graham OF VEE CRAWFORD-WONG By Michelle Dalton 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers By L. Tam Holland Imprint: Simon Pulse A poignantly funny contemporary Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The summer she’ll never forget . . . debut about 1 concert, 2000 miles, A riotously funny, irreverant debut in the Chelsea isn’t looking forward to her and 3 ex–best friends vein of Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely summer at the lake. It’s the first time Alice, Summer, and Tiernan used to be True Diary of a Part-Time Indian her family has been there since her best friends—as well as the self-proclaimed When Vee Crawford-Wong’s teacher grandmother died, and she can’t break biggest fans of the band Level3. But when assigns an essay on family history, Vee out of her funk. But her summer takes the band broke up, so did their friendship. knows he’s in trouble. His Chinese-born a turn for the better when she meets a boy, Josh, who is cute, sweet, funny, and Now it’s four years later, and they’ve dad and Texas-bred mom are mysteriously best of all likes her as much as she likes just graduated from high school, having and stubbornly close-lipped about him. As the days pass by in a blur of boat gone their separate ways. When Level3 their respective pasts. So he turns in a rides, picnics, and stolen kisses, Chelsea announces a one-time reunion show in completely fabricated project. And then knows her days with Josh are numbered. Texas, Alice impulsively buys tickets and everything falls apart. She’ll be heading home at the end of the invites her two former friends along for the After a fistfight, getting cut from the summer and he’ll be staying behind. Will trip. Reluctant at first, Tiernan and Summer basketball team, offending his best friend, this be Chelsea’s summer of love? Or will each agree to go, but they have their own and watching his grades plummet, Vee it be the summer of her broken heart? ulterior motives. As old resentments and feels more lost than ever. So he does what other roadblocks keep getting in the girls’ anyone in his situation would do: he forges Publication Date: May 2013 way, will their friendship get an encore, or a letter from his grandparents in China, Ages: 12 up is the show really over? asking his father to bring their grandson Page Extent: 272 pp Publication Date: June 2012 to visit. Astonishingly, Vee’s father agrees. Ages: 12 up But in the land of his ancestors, Vee learns Page Extent: 336 pp that the answers he was seeking were closer to home then he ever would have imagined. Publication Date: July 2013 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 368 pp

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THE WHOLE STUPID A MOMENT COMES LETTING ANA GO WAY WE ARE By Jennifer Bradbury By Anonymous By N. Griffin Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Imprint: Simon Pulse Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers These are dangerous times to let loyalties In paperback—a riveting, cautionary tale It’s Maine. It’s winter. And it’s FREEZING be suspected. of addiction in the tradition of Go Ask Alice and Lucy in the Sky STINKIN’ COLD! While the rest of India anxiously awaits Dinah is wildly worried about her best the upcoming partition that will divide The author of this diary starts out as a friend, Skint. He won’t wear a coat. the country into two separate states, good girl in a solid, upper-middle-class Refuses to wear a coat. It’s twelve degrees eighteen-year-old Tariq focuses on his family. But below the surface, something out, and he won’t wear a coat. So Dinah’s own goal: to study at Oxford. But his is bubbling—she feels like she can never going to figure out how to help. That’s surefire plan to realize his dream is be good enough; that she can never live what Dinah does—she helps. But she’s threatened when a visiting cartographer’s up to the expectations that have been laid too busy trying to help to notice that daughter, Margaret—eager for a out for her. Until she discovers there’s sometimes she’s doing more harm than distraction from the stifling heat, riots, one thing she can control completely: good. Seeing the trees instead of the and violence—is instantly attracted to the how much she eats. The less she eats, forest? That’s Dinah. And Skint isn’t going dark, handsome Muslim. the better—stronger—she feels. But it’s a dangerous game, and there is such a thing to be the one to tell her. Meanwhile, it’s Anupreet, a Sikh, and as too far. . . . But the wedge between what drives therefore not someone Tariq can even be Dinah and what concerns Skint is wide caught looking at, who has captured Tariq’s Read her innermost thoughts and feelings enough for a big old slab of ice. Because eye. But soon, all these emotions take a in the diary she left behind. backseat as more serious—and potentially Skint’s own father is in trouble. Because Publication Date: June 2013 Skint’s mother refuses to ask for help even fatal—tensions arise.

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Ages: 14 up though she’s at her breaking point. And Against the backdrop of the partition of Page Extent: 256 pp because Dinah might just decide to . . . India, Jennifer Bradbury wends together help. She thinks she’s cracking through a the heart-pounding tale of three teenagers sheet of ice, but what’s actually there is an on wildly different paths, on the verge of entire iceberg. changing one another’s lives forever. From a stunningly powerful new voice in H”Fresh, absorbing, compelling.” teen fiction. —Kirkus Reviews, starred review for Publication Date: February 2013 Jennifer Bradbury’s Shift Ages: 14 up Publication Date: June 2013 Page Extent: 368 pp Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 288 pp 54 CRIMINAL THE THING ABOUT HOW MY SUMMER RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS By Terra Elan McVoy THE TRUTH WENT UP IN FLAMES 2009 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Imprint: Simon Pulse By Lauren Barnholdt By Jennifer Salvato Doktorski An intense and unexpected novel about Imprint: Simon Pulse Imprint: Simon Pulse a girl who helps her boyfriend commit a From the author of Two-way Street comes A fabulous summer road-trip novel murder a new teen novel brimming with romance packed with romance, drama, and Nikki’s life is far from perfect, but at least and humor. revenge from a debut author! she has Dee. He’s hot, he’s dangerous, and Kelsey’s not going to let getting kicked out Rosie didn’t intend to set her cheating she loves him more than anything. There’s of prep school ruin her life. She’s focused ex-boyfriend’s car on fire. And she never nothing Nikki wouldn’t do for Dee. on her future and determined to get back thought her attempts to make amends So when Dee pulls Nikki into a crime—a on track at Concordia High. could be considered stalking. So when she’s served with a temporary restraining crime that ends in murder—Nikki tells Isaac’s been kicked out of more schools order on the first day of summer vacation, herself that it’s all for true love. Nothing than he can count. Concordia High is his she’s heartbroken—and furious. can break them apart. But what if Dee had last stop before boarding school, and motives that Nikki knew nothing about? Isaac’s hoping to stay put for a change. To put distance between Rosie and her Nikki’s love for Dee is supposed to be ex, Rosie’s parents send her on a cross- When Kelsey and Isaac meet, it’s anything unconditional—but even true love has a country road trip with responsible, reliable but love at first sight. She thinks he’s an limit. And Nikki just reached hers. neighbor Matty and his two friends. Rosie entitled brat. He thinks she’s a stuck-up just wants to hitchhike home and win Publication Date: May 2013 snob. So it surprises them both when they back her ex. But with every mile-marker Ages: 14 up start to fall for each other. But everyone that passes, Rosie discovers a new sense Page Extent: 288 pp has secrets, and Isaac and Kelsey are no of self . . . and that sometimes the best exception. These two may have fallen revenge is to move on. hard, but there’s one thing that can ruin it all: the truth. Publication Date: May 2013 Ages: 14 up Publication Date: July 2012 Page Extent: 320 pp Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 304 pp

55 UK FICTION SOPHIE McKENZIE CASTING SHADOWS By Sophie McKenzie Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The third title in this new romance series from the bestselling author of Girl, Missing River has moved to her dad’s commune to join the local sixth form. Convincing her dad that Flynn has changed his ways, she also gets him to agree to Flynn’s coming to live there too, since he no longer has family in the UK. At first, Flynn really does appear to have altered his ways. But then he hears about a drunken kiss River had while he was away and flies off the handle, leaving River and the commune behind for good. Can River stay apart from the only boy she’s ever considered a soul mate? Publication Date: January 2013 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 256 pp (tbc)

LONDON TERROR By Sophie McKenzie Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The brand-new stand-alone thriller Told from the alternating perspectives of teenagers Clara and Nat, the story begins with a terrorist attack on a London shopping centre. Nat is at the shops, looking for his brother Liam, when the blast happens, and he sees Clara screaming. Their paths don’t cross again for another year, when Clara, who has been consumed by thoughts of revenge on the far-right group responsible for her mother’s death, is sent to live with relatives near the scene of the attack and starts at the local school. Nat is her new friend Jasmine’s twin brother—and he may know more about the attack than she could ever have imagined. SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Publication Date: September 2013 Ages: 11 up Page Extent: tbc

56 THE ORDER OF DARKNESS: SURGE By Philippa Gregory Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The four teenage travellers are waiting for a ship to take them to Rome. With time to spare, Luca and Isolde find their friendship beginning to develop into something more—and even Ishraq and Freize are more companionable. The town is thrown into disarray, however, by the sudden arrival of a stream of children, led by a teenaged Pied Piper, whom they all believe to be a prophet. Luca launches an investigation into the boy on behalf of the Order, but before he can uncover the truth, the town is hit by a terrible tsunami. . . . The second gripping adventure in this bestselling new series, by the queen of historical fiction, Philippa Gregory. Publication Date: June 2013

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THE SOUND By Sarah Alderson Imprint: Simon Pulse The gripping new stand-alone thriller from the author of Hunting Lila When aspiring music journalist Ren Kingston takes a job as a nanny for a wealthy family on the exclusive island of Nantucket, playground for Boston’s elite, she’s hoping for a low-key summer reading books and blogging about bands. Boys are firmly off the agenda. What she doesn’t count on is falling in with a bunch of party-loving private school kids who are hiding some dark secrets; falling (possibly) in love with the local bad boy; and falling out with a dangerous serial killer. . . . Publication Date: August 2013 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 320 pp (tbc)

HAUNT! By Curtis Jobling Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The first book in a comically creepy new series from the author of Wereworld When Will finds himself in hospital, but unable to make anyone see or hear him, he realises that he never made it home from his first date with the school hottie. Knocked off his bike in a road traffic accident, Will is now officially dead—and a ghost. But somehow his best mate, Dougie, can still see him. . . . Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) meets Ghostbusters and Scooby Doo. Publication Date: September 2013 Ages: 11 up Page Extent: tbc 57 UK FICTION

THE DISAPPEARED By C. J. Harper Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The first in a page-turning dystopian thriller trilogy from a fantastic new talent Seventeen-year-old Jackson is an academic high flyer, destined for a position in the Leadership. But when he is sent with his best friend, Wilson, to deliver a package to a factory block, the two boys are attacked, leaving Jackson badly beaten and Wilson dead. Confused and upset, Jackson returns to his Learning Community only to be dismissed by his teachers, who claim not to know him. Sent to an Academy, an institute set up to train factory workers, Jackson finds himself immersed in a world that couldn’t be further removed from the comfortable life he’s used to: a harsh, violent, semi-articulate society where the students have created their own hierarchy based on fighting ability. Using his wits to survive, Jackson starts to realise that his whole life has been based on half-truths. And, as he builds alliances within the Academy, a plan for rebellion and escape gradually comes into shape. . . . The gripping second installment, The Wilderness, arrives February 2014. Publication Date: February 2013 Ages: 11 up Page Extent: 384 pp THE HANGED MAN RISES By Sarah Naughton Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Titus and his younger sister, Hannah, are struggling to fend for themselves in the dangerous world of the Victorian slums. Their friend and saviour, Inspector William Pilbury, has just caught and hanged a notorious child-murderer. But when the murders don’t stop, and Pilbury himself starts acting strangely, Titus must find a way to end the killings and prevent Pilbury from being sent to the gallows. Alone, and with only a young and possibly bogus medium to help, he sets about saving his friend and protecting what remains of his family in the face of an evil that cannot be contained, even by death. Publication Date: March 2013 Ages: 11 up Page Extent: 288 pp (tbc)

RIBBLESTROP FOREVER! By Andy Mulligan Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING The concluding book in the Ribblestrop trilogy, from the Guardian Prize–winning author of Return to Ribblestrop Milly, Ruskin, Sam, and Sanchez are back! But an air-crash and an unsteerable raft quickly land them in deep water. Rescued by a mad librarian, they’re soon off on a dangerous quest across the wilds of Ribblemoor, exploring haunted flare-paths. Can they uncover the ancient mysteries of a secret tribe? Can they survive the dangers of Lightning Tor? Inspector Cuthbertson is right behind them, determined to destroy the school for good: it’s the final conflict. A dramatic and funny finale to the amazing Ribblestrop trilogy. Publication Date: September 2012 Ages: 11 up Page Extent: 384 pp 58 LEXILAND By Suzi Moore Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A debut fiction novel about grief, identity, and learning to live with a loss that’s unimaginable. One year ago Emma’s twin sister, Laura, died at their birthday party. Without her louder and stronger sister, she starts to feel lonely and invisible. Then someone totally different steps into her world. Lexi is an unpredictable force of nature. She has curly red hair and wears an eye patch. Lexi is a mystery to Emma, a mystery which slowly unravels as they become friends. But there are secrets closer to home too, and with Lexi’s help Emma finally finds the courage to discover the truth about Laura’s death. Publication Date: February 2013 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 288 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS HAVE A LITTLE FAITH By Candida Harper Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The first in a fabulously funny new series about teen angst; perfect for fans of Louise Rennison, Joanna Nadin, and Grace Dent Being fourteen is a minefield: with fashion dilemmas, embarrassing parents, and boy drama, Faith is just hoping to make it through Year Ten without too many disasters. But when she and her best friend Megs sign up to join an inter-school choir with the local boys’ school, Faith’s life gets even more complicated. How is she supposed to concentrate on becoming the next Cheryl Cole when she’s trying to understand how teenage boys’ minds work? Publication Date: May 2013 Ages: 11 up Page Extent: 224 pp (tbc)

SIGNS OF LOVE #1: LOVE MATCH SIGNS OF LOVE #2: STUPID CUPID SIGNS OF LOVE #3: PARIS CRUSH SIGNS OF LOVE #4: TITLE TK By Melody James Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A fun, highly commercial, four-book series for tween girls focusing on love, astrology, and friendship. In Paris Crush, Gemma embarks on a school trip to the City of Love. But Paris isn’t as perfect as Gemma dreamed it would be. It’s going to take more than the scenery for her classmates to fall in love. Can Gemma’s alter ego, Jessica Jupiter, help? And will Gemma ever be struck by Cupid’s arrow? Publication Date: #1: February 2012; #2: August 2012; #3: February 2013; #4: August 2013 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 208 pp

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MAGIC INK By Steve Cole Illustrated by Jim Field Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Stewart Penders is a twelve-year-old kid who loves comics. He loves drawing the adventures of his fantasy alter ego, Stupendous Man! His late granddad was a great comic book artist and has just died, leaving his house and its contents to Stew’s family. When Stew explores the house, he finds a discarded comic strip in the attic—and beside it a mysterious pot of ink. When Stew starts drawing with it, his artwork springs into life—and so begins a hilarious adventure from the bestselling author of The Astrosaurs, Cows in Action, and Slime Squad series. Publication Date: March 2013 Ages: 8 up Page Extent: 128 pp

GEEK INC: TECHNOSLIME TERROR! By Mark Griffiths Illustrated by Martin Chatterton Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A brand-new series for readers ages 8–12 from the hilariously funny Mark Griffiths! Blue Hills looks like any ordinary town. But under the surface things are stranger than they seem—and Barney Watkins and Gabby Grayling, a.k.a. Geek Inc., are on the case to investigate! When a lorry carrying a top-secret government formula is involved in an accident, it causes a ripple of bizarre events in Blue Hills as inanimate objects spring magically to life. Can Geek Inc. get to the bottom of the mystery before the terrifying school newspaper editor Gloria Pickles uses the formula for her own evil plans?

PRAISE FOR SPACE LIZARDS STOLE MY BRAIN!: “Very funny debut”—Financial Times “Exciting and funny.”—The Guardian Publication Date: January 2013 Ages: 7 up Page Extent: 288 pp (tbc)

SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING FANTASTIC FRANKIE AND THE EVIL EMPORIUM Fantastic Frankie and the By Anna Kemp Brain-Drain Machine was Illustrated by Alex T. Smith shortlisted for the Bedfordshire Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Children’s Book of the Year and the Waterstones Children’s A new young fiction title from the Roald Dahl Funny Prize– Book Prize 2011! nominated author Anna Kemp Frankie, Wes, and Neet are back and trying to save the world from the evil Dr Gore. This time he’s planning to infiltrate the dreams of children everywhere using his army of robot toys! Can Frankie and his friends stop him? Publication Date: July 2013 Ages: 7 up 60 Page Extent: 128 pp (tbc) BATTLE CHAMPIONS #1: ACADEMY ATTACK #2: CANYON CLASH By Jack Carson Illustrated by Damien Jones Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Formula One with robots: a four-book series about a battle championship between mechs—giant machines piloted by kids competing in gladiator-style combat! Titch Darwin’s dreams become a reality when he enrolls at Marshall Johnson’s Battle Academy. Training is tough, but Titch is determined to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a battle champion. He hopes the championship trail will lead to clues

about his father’s mysterious disappearance. As battle lessons 2012 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS commence, Titch and his fellow students are unaware that the sinister Wyatt Thorne is watching. Wyatt wants to get even with Titch, whose father defeated him on his first attempt to become a mech champion. Can Titch save the Academy from Wyatt and make the grade? And will he ever discover the truth about his missing father? Publication Date: #1 and #2: June 2013; #3: August 2013; #4: February 2013 Ages: 7–9 Page Extent: 128 pp

ANGEL WINGS: NEW FRIENDS By Michelle Misra Illustrated by Samantha Chaffey Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The first book in a new four-book series about a school for trainee angels who just can’t help getting up to mischief! The Worst Witch for angel fans. Ella might seem like your everyday girl, but she’s anything but! She’s a trainee angel at the Guardian Angel Academy. But Ella is more impetuous than your average angel and can’t help getting herself into all sorts of trouble. Luckily for Ella, help is on hand in the shape of new friends Poppy, Tilly, and Jess, who try their best to keep her out of mischief and away from their dreaded classmate Primrose! Publication Date: #1 and #2: May 2013; #3: August 2013; #4: January 2013 Ages: 6–8 Page Extent: 112 pp MICHELLE MISRA has helped create and develop many successful children’s fiction series, including Darcey Bussell’s Magic Ballerina and the bestselling Rainbow Magic. This is her first fiction series under her own name.

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61 GO ONLINE TO UK FICTION WWW.SPELLSISTERS.CO.UK TO CREATE YOUR VERY OWN AVALON LANDSCAPE! SPELL SISTERS By Amber Castle Illustrated by Mary Hall Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Magic, myth, and adventure . . . the quest to save Avalon continues in this major eight-book series, featuring a young Guinevere of Camelot. The evil Morgana Le Fay has spirited the Spell Sisters of Avalon away from the magical island and trapped them throughout the kingdom. It’s up to Gwen, her best friend Flora, and a very special horse named Moonlight to find the sisters and return them to Avalon before its magic is lost forever. Publication Date: #1–4: March 2012; #5: July 2012; #6: September 2012; #7: January 2013; #8: April 2013 Ages: 7 up Page Extent: 160 pp

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

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