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ANIMAL TREETOP HOTEL (W.T.) By Maggie Bateson Illustrated by Karen Wall Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Enter the magical world of the Animal Treetop Hotel! Join a host of woodland creatures as they come for a fabulous visit to the Treetop Hotel. Features press-out pieces, a stunning pop-up play scene, and an enchanting story. Interactive fun for Sylvanian Families fans everywhere! Our fifth book from paper engineer extraordinaire, Maggie Bateson, the creator of Acorn Farm and Dream House Friends. Publication Date: November 2017 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 10 pp & pop-up

THE DRAGON & THE KNIGHT By Robert Sabuda Imprint: Little Simon A brave knight chases a dragon across the land of fairy tales, speeding through Rapunzel, flying over Aladdin, and blowing through The Three Little Pigs. During the chase, each fairy tale pops off the page in this exuberant and wildly creative book from world-renowned paper engineer Robert Sabuda. Will the knight be triumphant? Jump in and find out. Publication Date: October 2014 SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Ages: 6 up Page Extent: 22 pp

4 CINDERELLA—A SILHOUETTE THEATRE Images from the films of Lotte Reiniger Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK From one of the pioneers of silhouette animation comes a beautiful interpretation of a classic tale With eight beautiful silhouette pops, the second book tells the classic story of Cinderella in an enchanting way. Recreating the magic of Lotte Reiniger’s early films through remastered film stills and laser-cut pop-ups, each spread is intricately detailed and perfectly complements this much-loved classic fairy tale. Also available: SLEEPING BEAUTY—A SILHOUETTE THEATRE Publication Date: Sleeping Beauty : November 2016; Cinderella: TBC Ages: 3 up Page Extent: Sleeping Beauty : 16 pp; Cinderella: TBC RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

HUG IN A BOX HUGS AND KISSES: BOARD BOOK Illustrated by Judi Abbot Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK You can never have too many hugs! These fantastic new products are perfect for fans of Judi Abbot’s bestselling books. Perfect to snuggle are these two plush pandas with The Perfect Hug in a wonderful gift box. Alongside this is a fabulous new board book combining some of everyone’s favourite pairings from Judi’s books with heartwarming text, perfect to share with a loved one. Publication Date: Hug in a Box: October 2016; Hugs and Kisses: January 2017 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: Hug in a Box: 32 pp & toy; Hugs and Kisses: 18 pp

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DANCE By Matthew Van Fleet Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books From internationally bestselling novelty creator Matthew Van Fleet comes a laugh-out-loud, jazzy story of a little baby chick who learns how to dance from a friendly band of animals who know all the right moves. Young readers will delight in pulling the five sturdy pull-tabs to make the different animals bounce, shake, and bop as they dance to the Hippopota Hula, Gator Mashed Patater, and more! Shake, shake, shake, shimmy, shimmy, shake! You can dance! Be sure to listen, sing along, and dance to the free downloadable song of the text at VanFleetBooks.com. Publication Date: February 2017 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 16 pp

MAMA’S PAJAMAS By Mara Van Fleet Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Innovative novelty creator Mara Van Fleet tells a cozy story about two siblings’ nighttime ritual with fuzzy and fun pajamas in this texture-filled novelty book. One night as Mam creates pajamas for her little ones, there is a bedtime parade of trying them on. From dragon to red fox to elephant to bear, this cozy and cuddly story will put readers in a bedtime mood! And with fourteen textures and one lift-the-flap, this story is a great read-aloud for the milk-and-cookies set, especially at bedtime. Publication Date: May 2017 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 12 pp

PRINCESS EVIE’S PONIES SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING By Sarah KilBride Illustrated by Sophie Tilley Exciting new Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK format for this With over 900,000 copies sold worldwide, Princess Evie has gone international from strength to strength, and with this gorgeous reissue a whole bestseller! new audience will fall in love with Princess Evie and her ponies!

Princess Evie’s ponies aren’t like any other ponies—her ponies are magic! Whenever Princess Evie rides them, she is whisked away on a magical adventure in a faraway land. Publication Date: October 2017 (TBC) Ages: 3 up 6 Page Extent: 32 pp HAPPY, HAPPIER, HAPPIEST ANIMAL FAMILIES Paper Engineering by Corina Fletcher Illustrated by Natalie Marshall Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Are you happy, happier, or happiest? Two new stylish board books to complement Small, Smaller, Smallest and Up, Down, Across. Beautifully illustrated, these attractive, interactive pull-tab board books introduce the concepts of emotions and animal families in a bold and satisfying way. Publication Date: July 2017 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 10 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

COLORS NUMBERS SHAPES By John J. Reiss Imprint: Little Simon Beautiful and bold, John J. Reiss’s artwork is as striking now as when it was first published in 1969. The bright colors and graphic style provide the perfect introduction to the essential concepts of colors, shapes, and numbers. These retro classics are sure to delight adults and children alike! Publication Date: 1969 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 32 pp

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ONCE UPON A WORLD: RAPUNZEL By Chloe Perkins Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan Imprint: Little Simon Once Upon a World offers a multicultural take on the fairy tales we all know and love, using illustrators from around the globe. Classic tales get a fresh twist in this vibrant board book series, Once Upon a World. In this third book, set in India, Rapunzel lets down her beautiful hair. With captivating artwork from Archana Sreenivasan, and an evocative sense of place, this version of Rapunzel reimagines the tale for a new audience. Publication Date: March 2017 Ages: 2 up Page Extent: 24 pp

DOODLE GIRL: THE MAMMOTH PRINCE By Suzanne Smith and Lindsay Taylor Illustrated by Marnie Maurri Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Doodle Girl lives inside a red sketchbook that belongs to a little girl called Marnie. But this isn’t just any sketchbook—it’s magic! When Doodle Girl and her friends find an unusual curly shape, they set off on a mission to work out what it could be. During their adventures, they find a lonely Mammoth Prince, stranded on a mountain top. What’s he doing there? Can Doodle Girl help him get down? And will they EVER be able to work out what the curly shape is supposed to be? Find out in this gorgeous book, full of creativity and fun with a giant, free doodling poster and stickers. Publication Date: October 2017 Ages: 3 up SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Page Extent: 32 pp & poster & stickers

8 HOW MANY SLEEPS UNTIL CHRISTMAS? By Karen Wall Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Countdown to Christmas with Stanley the Snowman! Stanley the Snowman loves the run-up to Christmas and is upset that one house seems to have forgotten. He decides to deliver ideas of festive fun to help them get ready for the big day. Join in with your very own Stanley in this seasonal gift set. With a cute soft toy and a book packed full of activities for the whole family, this is the perfect way to get ready for Christmas! Publication Date: October 2016 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 32 pp & toy RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

NORMAN’S NEW SHELL By Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Norman wants to try a new shell! Help him find one in this fun cased board book with shaped pages. Norman the Slug really wants a new shell! What would he look like with a yellow shell? Or a bright green one? A boldly illustrated, tactile way to introduce colours to little ones. Publication Date: May 2017 (TBC) Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 12 pp

BEEP BEEP BEEP: A ROAD PLAY SET By Claire Freedman Illustrated by Richard Smythe Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Read and play with this fun box set—complete with book, toy trucks, and road tape! Beep Beep Beep call the tired machines after a busy day on the building site. Follow their journey in this charming book from bestselling author Claire Freedman, and create your own roads using the specially designed tape to help your trucks get home to bed. Publication Date: October 2016 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 32 pp & toy

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NEW BOOKS FOR NEWBORNS: GOOD NIGHT, MY DARLING BABY By Alyssa Satin Capucilli Illustrated by Annie Bach MAMA LOVES YOU SO By Terry Pierce Illustrated by Simone Shin Imprint: Little Simon With lilting lullaby text and lovely illustrations, the New Books for Newborns stories are the perfect first books for new parents to share with their little ones right from the start! Start here. If only raising a child was that easy. It can be difficult in the first year to figure out what’s just right for your baby. But with this new line of books—New Books for Newborns— story time is really that simple. Designed to be the first books to begin reading with your baby, these stories hit all the right notes with soothing texts and lovely art, and, most important, they are meant to be shared any time of the day. Snuggle up—it’s story time! Publication Date: March 2017 Ages: 0–3 Page Extent: 14 pp

BABY’S BIG BUSY BOOK By Karen Katz Imprint: Little Simon From bestselling author-illustrator Karen Katz comes a brand-new format—a novelty busy book filled with touch-and-feel elements, lift-the-flaps, mirrors, and more! Follow along throughout the day as Baby wakes up, eats, and gets ready to play! This oversized busy book features Karen Katz’s bright, colorful artwork and is jam-packed with interactive activities on each page that are sure to keep little ones engaged and SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING entertained. Publication Date: February 2017 Ages: All ages Page Extent: 12 pp

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IZZY GIZMO By Pip Jones Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Izzy is brilliant at making inventions—she’ll try her hand at anything! Izabelle Gizmo just loves to invent, but her inventions never seem to work the way she wants them to. And that makes her really CROSS! When she finds a crow with a broken wing, she just has to help. But will she be able to put her frustrations to one side and help her new friend fly again? With its fabulously feisty main character and glorious illustrations by an internationally acclaimed illustrator, this is a picture book not to be missed. Publication Date: August 2017 Page Extent: 32 pp

BLOOM By Fiona Woodcock Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Watch a gorgeous garden bloom and grow in this enchanting new picture book from rising star Fiona Woodcock. When a group of zesty wildflower characters discover that the last green space in the city is about to be paved over, they decide they have to act! A positive, uplifting story about how the actions of even the smallest can have a big impact. Publication Date: July 2017 Page Extent: 32 pp

12 THE STORM WHALE IN WINTER By Benji Davies Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The hotly anticipated sequel to the international sensation The Storm Whale by award-winning author and illustrator Benji Davies It’s winter time and Noi’s island is covered in a blanket of snow. Even the sea is icing over. Noi is worried about the little whale he saved last summer: Can he survive the harsh conditions? Little does Noi know that it’s the little whale’s turn to save him. A magical and touching story about a lasting friendship. Already sold in nine territories, The Storm Whale in Winter looks set to be another international phenomenon for Benji Davies.

“At the heart of this emotionally charged story is the joy of a lasting friendship, tender 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS and true”—Fiona Noble for The Bookseller, Children’s Book of the Month Publication Date: September 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp

A beautiful slipcase containing The Storm Whale and The Storm Whale in Winter will also be available—the perfect gift for any occasion. Publication Date: November 2016

UNTITLED KRISTYNA LITTEN By Kristyna Litten Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK From the author of the beautiful Blue & Bertie and Norton and Alpha comes another delightful book for little ones. A hide-and-seek story about a little zebra trying to find his mum. Stripes are all around him—but do any of them belong to his mum? A world of animals, colours, patterns, and shapes explode in this stunning new book. Publication Date: July 2018 Page Extent: 32 pp

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YOU CAN NEVER RUN OUT OF LOVE By Helen Docherty Illustrated by Ali Pye Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A warm and funny celebration of love between friends, families, and the boy and girl next door from award- winning author Helen Docherty and rising star, Ali Pye You can’t measure love in a bucket or cup. You don’t have to worry you’ll use it all up. Because love’s not a game where you have to keep score. Whenever you give some, you’ll always have more. When you’ve run out of everything else you’ll still find . . . You can never run out of love. Publication Date: January 2018 Page Extent: 32 pp

THE BAD BUNNIES’ MAGIC SHOW By Mini Grey Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A very funny tale about two very bad bunnies, from international picture book star Mini Grey When the great magician Hypno goes missing just before a show, his rabbits Abra and Cadabra step in to save the day. But are they all they seem? Or is there more to their sleight of paw than meets the eye? Publication Date: June 2017 Page Extent: 32 pp, with die-cut pages SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

14 OLIVER, PATCH & RUBY By Claire Freedman Illustrated by Kate Hindley Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A new story from the exceptional partnership of Claire Freedman and Kate Hindley Everyone fell in love with these special characters in the first book, finding their way in a big city and making new friends. Join them again, when Oliver, Ruby, and Patch work together to rescue a lost baby penguin, in this heart-warming sequel to Oliver & Patch. Publication Date: September 2017 (TBC) Page Extent: 32 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

OLLIE’S CHRISTMAS REINDEER By Nicola Killen Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A beautiful tale of a magical, snowy adventure on Christmas Eve After a jingling sound wakes her from her sleep, a little girl’s dreams come true when she meets a reindeer lost in the forest. They set off on a magical adventure, and it becomes a Christmas never to forget. Nicola Killen’s evocative illustrations are sure to enchant in this beautiful book with die-cut pages, foil, and flashes of festive red. Publication Date: November 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp

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WHERE’S MY JUMPER? By Nicola Slater Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Adorable, adventurous—it all adds up to a playful, interactive new picture book from an established talent Rudy is looking for his jumper. He’s searched everywhere—indoors, outdoors, upstairs, and down. In the kitchen, in the bathroom—round and round and round. Wherever can it be? A super-cute, super-fun book with flaps, die-cut pages, and a counting element too. Publication Date: May 2017 Page Extent: 32 pp

BIRDIE AND BOU By David Bedford Illustrated by Mandy Stanley Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK When two friends visit a floating library, they’re inspired to write their own stories. Birdie and Bou visit a floating library and discover that making up SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING stories is a great way to make friends! A sweet tale about friendship from David Bedford and Mandy Stanley, the brilliant partnership behind Roo the Roaring Dinosaur. Publication Date: August 2017 Page Extent: 32 pp

16 I LOVE YOU, BABY By Claire Freedman Illustrated by Judi Abbot Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK An adorable book full of love, hugs, and smiles Affectionate, funny, and joyful, this is the perfect book for little ones and their families to share. I Love You, Baby is the newest collaboration between two huge stars of the picture book world, internationally successful illustrator Judi Abbot and award-winning author Claire Freedman. Publication Date: March 2017 Page Extent: 32 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

HOW TO HIDE A GIRAFFE By Michelle Robinson Illustrated by Claire Powell Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A laugh-out-loud story about what to do when you have a giraffe and you just don’t know where to hide it! Did you know that they don’t give away goldfish at the fairground anymore? You can win a giraffe instead. So much better! Although, you might come across a few problems when you bring your cute new pet home. . . . In this gorgeous book by award-winning author Michelle Robinson, with illustrations from the brilliant new picture book talent Claire Powell, learn what to do when you find yourself with a pet giraffe in need of a hiding place! Publication Date: July 2017 Page Extent: 32 pp

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GORDON’S GREAT ESCAPE By Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK From the creators of Supertato comes a story that shows there’s more to being a balloon than going to parties and floating about. Follow Gordon the Balloon on his adventures around the world—learning new things, meeting people, and avoiding all the dangers that come with being a balloon. Gordon is having a great time travelling with the circus when a storm hits their ship, leaving them stranded on an island! What will they do? Lost in the middle of the ocean and with no means of escape, it’s up to Gordon to save the day. Publication Date: October 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp

SUPERTATO: SUPER SPORTS DAY (W.T.) By Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Supertato takes on his archenemy The Evil Pea in the third book in the bestselling Supertato series It’s Sports Day in the supermarket and all the veggies are in training. Everyone has been practising hard and is ready and raring to go. However, a new competitor joins the event, accompanied by The Evil Pea, and is determined to win all the prizes. Things don’t seem quite right . . . but will Supertato be able to foil his nemesis’s plan in time? Another laugh-out-loud story from the bestselling, award-winning authors Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet. Publication Date: May 2017 Page Extent: 32 pp

FLORENCE FRIZZBALL By Claire Freedman Illustrated by Jane Massey Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING A sweet and funny story from bestselling author Claire Freedman, illustrated by the exciting Jane Massey Florence’s curly-whirly, wild and crazy hair couldn’t be more different from her brother Ben’s sleek and shiny do. She begs her mum to let the hairdressers try and tame it, but when her mum finally gives in, will Florence be happy with the outcome? Publication Date: September 2017 Page Extent: 32 pp

18 HOW TO SAVE A SUPERHERO By Caryl Hart Illustrated by Ed Eaves Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Pow! Zap! Wow! Join Albie in a comic-book caper with some new superhero friends! Albie doesn’t want to tidy his toys away, but when a comic-book baddie snatches one, he has to chase after them! Follow Albie into a world of flying superheroes, crazy contraptions, and daring rescues in another fantastically fun adventure from the bestselling team of Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves. Publication Date: October 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

HO-HO-HOPELESS SANTA By Rebecca Gerlings Illustrated by Sarah Jennings Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK It’s Christmas time but everything is going wrong for Father Christmas. Will it be all right on the night? Spreading Christmas joy is not as easy as it seems . . . The floor is getting sticky, ribbons tangle round the beams. The wrapping paper’s running out, the workshop’s in a state! For the very first time ever, it seems Christmas might be late! Find out if Christmas can be saved in this hilarious festive story! Publication Date: October 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp

MOO LA LA! By Stephanie Shaw Illustrated by Becka Moor Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK In this hilarious story, one covetous cow discovers the truth of the saying, “Be careful what you wish for.” Cow thinks everything the other animals have is absolutely amazing and wants it for herself. But when she finally does get everything, she has no idea what she’s really getting herself into! A very silly story with a worthwhile message—all told in a witty way. Publication Date: December 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp

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OLIVIA THE SPY By Ian Falconer Imprint: Caitlyn Dlouhy Books Olivia, the star of screen and page, is about to have a birthday. But will her penchant for eavesdropping lead to more than presents? Olivia’s birthday is days away. Plans must be made. Who makes plans? Moms! Who simply must know the plans? Olivia, who is NOT above eavesdropping. But when she not so accidentally but kinda overhears her mom talking about her not-so-squeaky-clean and possibly very bad behavior, Olivia’s imagination runs wild—because it sounds like not only will there be no birthday, but Mom might just be sending her to military school. What a BAD birthday that would be! This is the latest in the New York Times bestselling OLIVIA series, by Caldecott Honoree Ian Falconer. Publication Date: April 2017 Page Extent: 40 pp

ANTOINETTE By Kelly DiPucchio Illustrated by Christian Robinson Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers This adorable doggy tale—a companion to Kelly DiPucchio and Christian Robinson’s beloved Gaston— tells the story of Antoinette, a very special poodle. Antoinette’s three burly brothers each have a special SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING talent. Rocky is clever. Ricky is fast! And Bruno is STRONG. Mrs. Poodle reassures Antoinette that there is something extra special about her—but Antoinette is not so sure. Then one day, while Antoinette plays in the park with her friend Gaston, Gaston’s sister Ooh-La-La goes missing. Antoinette feels a tug in her heart and a twitch in her nose. She must find Ooh-La-La. She will not give up! Can Antoinette rescue a puppy in peril—and discover what makes her special along the way? Publication Date: February 2017 Page Extent: 40 pp 20 CREEPY PAIR OF UNDERWEAR! By Aaron Reynolds Illustrated by Peter Brown Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers From the celebrated team behind the New York Times bestseller Creepy Carrots!, Aaron Reynolds and Caldecott Honoree Peter Brown, comes a hilarious (and just a little creepy) story of a brave rabbit and some weird underwear. Jasper Rabbit is not a little bunny anymore. He’s not afraid of the dark, and he’s definitely not afraid of something as silly as underwear. But when the lights go out, suddenly his new big rabbit underwear glows in the dark. A ghoulish, greenish glow. If Jasper didn’t know better, he’d say the undies were a little, well, creepy. Jasper’s not scared, obviously, he’s just done with creepy underwear. He tries everything to get rid of them, but the problem is . . . they keep coming back! RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: August 2017 Page Extent: 48 pp

THAT NEIGHBOR KID By Daniel Miyares Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers From Daniel Miyares, author and illustrator of the critically acclaimed Float, comes another sweet and nearly wordless picture book. There’s a new boy in the neighborhood, and he’s up to something very curious. His next- door neighbor, a girl his age with two long braids, peeps around corners and watches as he scavenges wood from the fence between their houses, drags around a bucket of nails and a hammer and saw, and reads books about living in trees. When she finally works up the courage to say “hi,” she finds herself invited to help build the private getaway every child has dreamed of. Publication Date: May 2017 Page Extent: 32 pp

HEY, BOY By Benjamin Strouse Illustrated by Jennifer Phelan Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books Never underestimate the love between a boy and his dog. Debut picture book talents Benjamin Strouse and Jennifer Phelan bring us this instant classic—a touching tale of the enduring power of friendship. One day a boy finds a dog. He takes him home, already dreaming of the adventures they will have and the games they will play. But when the boy gets hurt, he and his new best friend are separated. Will the boy be able to grow up quickly enough to get his furry companion back for their adventures, or will life keep getting in the way? With dreamily spare text and sweeping yet simple illustrations, Hey, Boy is a reminder that true friends always find their way home to each other. Publication Date: May 2017 Page Extent: 48 pp 21 PICTURE BOOKS

THIS HOUSE, ONCE By Deborah Freedman Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Acclaimed author-illustrator Deborah Freedman’s masterful new picture book is at once an introduction to the pieces of a house, a cozy story to share and explore, and a dreamy meditation on the magic of our homes and our world. Before there was this house, there were stones, and mud, and a colossal oak tree—three hugs around and as high as the blue. What was your home, once? Publication Date: February 2017 Page Extent: 40 pp

SUPER MANNY! By Kelly DiPucchio Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Stephanie Graegin bring a lionhearted new hero to life in this tender, sparkling story about standing up for what’s right—and finding your inner superpowers. SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Every day after school, Manny saves the world from powerful foes. I AM FEARLESS! I AM STRONG! I AM BRAVE! I AM POWERFUL! I AM INVINCIBLE! Zombie bears, evil cloud monsters, and alien robots with laser beam eyes are no match for Super Manny. But when Manny encounters a real-life nemesis in the school cafeteria, will he be able to summon his superhero strength to save the day? Publication Date: July 2017 Page Extent: 40 pp

22 WILLIAM JOYCE’s most beloved classics are being reissued at Atheneum. Starting in Spring 2017, we will be publishing three books a season from the New York Times bestselling author and the Academy Award–winning visionary behind The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.

A DAY WITH WILBUR ROBINSON By William Joyce Imprint: Caitlyn Dlouhy Books Come meet the Robinsons: Young Wilbur has a robot. Uncle Art has his own flying saucer. Cousin Laszlo has an antigravity device. The butler is an octopus. It’s snowing in the east wing. And somebody left the Time Machine on, so . . . perhaps you’d care to read what happens next.

Publication Date: April 2017 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Page Extent: 40 pp

DINOSAUR BOB AND HIS ADVENTURES WITH THE FAMILY LAZARDO By William Joyce Imprint: Caitlyn Dlouhy Books While on safari, young Scotty Lazardo, of the high-spirited and tiniest bit eccentric Lazardos, finds a most unusual animal and wants to bring him home. “He’s Mesozoic and heroic,” says his sister Zelda, unfazed. “He kind of looks like my uncle Bob,” says his mother, unfazed. And so home to Pimlico Hills, Bob—Dinosaur Bob—comes. Life is just grand. Bob even proves himself quite handy at the game of baseball. And no one seems particularly fazed, until Bob also proves himself to have a predilection for . . . chasing cars. Publication Date: April 2017 Page Extent: 48 pp

BENTLY & EGG By William Joyce Imprint: Caitlyn Dlouhy Books When Bently Hopperton is asked to egg-sit for his best friend Kack-Kack the duck, he’s not particularly eager. But once he paints the egg and it’s promptly egg-napped by a boy who thinks it’s been left by the Easter bunny, Bently finds his feelings have completely shifted. Bently’s quest to save the egg results in a springtime comedy celebrating new life, friendship, and fatherhood. Publication Date: April 2017 Page Extent: 32 pp

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THIS BEAUTIFUL DAY By Richard Jackson Illustrated by Suzy Lee Imprint: Caitlyn Dlouhy Books When you celebrate a gloomy day, you’re sure to chase the gray away. Why spend a rainy day inside? As these children embrace a dreary day—jumping, splashing, and dancing outside—they seem to beckon brightness to the world as the book’s palette shifts from grays to a hint of blue, then more blue. Then green! Then yellow! Until the day is a technicolor-umbrella- filled extravaganza that would make Mary Poppins proud. Publication Date: August 2017 Page Extent: 40 pp

SISTER DAY! By Lisa Mantchev Illustrated by Sonia Sánchez Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books From the author of Strictly No Elephants comes an adorable picture book that tells the timeless tale of a little girl who’s on a mission to convince her big sister to play with her! SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING For Lizzie, the perfect afternoon is one spent playing with her big sister, Jane. But it’s tough being the little sister. Jane is always busy with activities and playdates. Lizzie feels sad and lonely, so she hatches the perfect plan to show Jane just how much she loves her. Each day of the week Lizzie works hard sketching and planning, waiting until Saturday when she can reveal her grand surprise to Jane: it’s Sister Day, a celebration of imagination and sisterhood. This sweet and whimsical story perfectly captures the special bond between sisters. Publication Date: June 2017 Page Extent: 32 pp

24 IF I HAD A LITTLE DREAM By Nina Laden Illustrated by Melissa Castrillon Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Nina Laden’s warm and lyrical picture book sees and appreciates through a child’s eyes how fortunate we are to live in the world we do. Celebrate the wonder of the world in this reassuring picture book about the joy, love, and beauty that is part of each and every day. Our world is full of possibilities if you look for them.

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THE NUTCRACKER By New York City Ballet Illustrated by Valeria Docampo Imprint: Little Simon New York City Ballet presents a classic ballet tale for a modern ballet lover with The Nutcracker, a holiday favorite. New York City Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker is considered the leading production in the world and has been performed since 1954, becoming a holiday tradition. Now kids who can’t travel to New York will be able to experience this colorful, celebratory story. This lavishly illustrated book follows the storyline, choreography, costumes, and sets of the NYCB production. With beautiful art, this magnificent retelling is a perfect gift for an aspiring ballerina or any family adding this seasonal classic to their library. Publication Date: September 2016 Page Extent: 40 pp 25 PICTURE BOOKS

SEA MONKEY & BOB By Aaron Reynolds Illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Two delightfully anxious friends learn that they can overcome anything—even gravity—in this humorous and heartwarming picture book. Bob the puffer fish and his best buddy Sea Monkey may be little, but they’ve got one ocean-sized problem. Sea Monkey’s terrified he’ll sink straight to the bottom of the ocean. After all, he’s heavy, and all heavy things sink, right? Bob, on the other hand, is worried that his puffed-up frame will float up above the surface. He’s light, and all light things float! How will they stay together when the forces of gravity are literally trying to pull them apart? By holding hands, of course! Sea Monkey and Bob learn that sometimes the only way to overcome your fears is to just keep holding on. Publication Date: April 2017 Page Extent: 40 pp

WE ARE THE DINOSAURS By Laurie Berkner Illustrated by Ben Clanton Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Laurie Berkner, “the queen of children’s music” (People), pairs the lyrics of her beloved hit with Ben Clanton’s whimsical illustrations in this winning, adorable picture book—a must-have for fans of Laurie, dinosaurs, and all things cute.

We are the dinosaurs Marching, marching We are the dinosaurs Laurie Berkner’s chart-topping, beloved hit “We Are the Dinosaurs” is now a picture book! Featuring an adorable cast of characters and vibrant, playful art by Ben Clanton, We Are the Dinosaurs transports readers back in time to when the dinosaurs roamed the earth.

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26 PAX AND BLUE By Lori Richmond Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books A young boy makes an unlikely friend on his way to school in this sweet and charming picture book from the illustrator of A Hop Is Up. One thing is for sure, Pax is the littlest everywhere he goes. In school. At playtime. On the train. Then Pax meets a pigeon at the park—he names him Blue and makes a friend who knows what it’s like to be small. And understanding each other can lead to the best friendships. Publication Date: February 2017 Page Extent: 32 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

I DON’T DRAW, I COLOR By Adam Lehrhaupt Illustrated by Felicita Sala Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Adam Lehrhaupt tells a tale of the power of color in this exploration of creativity that is sure to inspire readers and budding artists! Isn’t it fun to color? Every color has a feeling, just like we do. Yellow makes us feel happy. Dark blue can make us feel sad. Red can seem angry. Black can look scary. What color do you feel like today? Publication Date: March 2017 Page Extent: 32 pp

THE STARRY GIRAFFE By Andrew Bergmann Imprint: Aladdin A generous giraffe gives away all—well, almost all—his apples to his hungry friends, in a delightful picture book debut. Debut picture book author and artist Andrew Bergmann’s story starts off in the tradition of Shel Silverstein’s iconic The Giving Tree, but then takes a humorous and surprising twist. Poor starry giraffe: every time he reaches for a yummy red apple from a tall tree, one of his hungry friends comes along and the generous giraffe shares the treat. Just when you think he has nothing left to eat for himself, a turn of the page shows otherwise: the starry giraffe is in an apple orchard and there are apples and trees galore! Publication Date: June 2017 Page Extent: 40 pp 27 NARRATIVE NONFICTION

LIFE By Cynthia Rylant Illustrated by Brendan Wenzel Imprint: Beach Lane Books From beloved author Cynthia Rylant comes a moving meditation on the beauty and tenacity of life. There are so many wonderful things about life, both in good times and in times of struggle. Through the eyes of the world’s animals—including elephants, monkeys, whales, and more—Cynthia Rylant reflects on finding beauty around us every day and discovering strength in adversity. Brendan Wenzel’s stunning landscapes and engaging creatures make this an inspiring treasure for readers of all ages. Publication Date: June 2017 Page Extent: 48 pp

RIBBIT By Jorey Hurley Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books With minimal prose and joyful illustrations, acclaimed artist and author Jorey Hurley tells the story of a year in the life of a frog family. From tadpole to froglet to frog, there is more to a frog’s life than can be clearly seen. Filled with stunning illustrations and only one word on each spread, this vibrant picture book tells the story of a frog family’s year, above and below the pond. Publication Date: February 2017 Page Extent: 40 pp

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING WATERSONG By Tim McCanna Illustrated by Richard Smythe Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books In glorious onomatopoeia, Tim McCanna takes the reader on a dazzling journey as a fox seeks shelter from a rainstorm. Drip. Drop. Plip. Plop. Pitter. Patter. Pat. As the rain begins, a little fox seeks shelter. But then it builds and builds into a torrential storm. Both a visual feast and a joy to read aloud, this stunning picture book showcases the power and beauty of nature. Publication Date: January 2017 28 Page Extent: 32 pp FEATHERS AND HAIR, WHAT ANIMALS WEAR By Jennifer Ward Illustrated by Jing Jing Tsong Imprint: Beach Lane Books From the award-winning author of Mama Built a Little Nest comes an oh-so-clever picture book that explores the feathers, fur, skin, or hair that different animals wear! At first glance, a wild animal’s appearance may seem simple. But there is fascinating science behind every part of an animal’s physique—from its nose to its toes! Celebrated author Jennifer Ward explores different kinds of fur, feathers, skin, and scales in this nonfiction picture book that’s truly like no other. From porcupines and polar bears to octopuses and owls, you’ll never see animal outerwear the same way again! RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: March 2017 Page Extent: 48 pp

MADE BY HAND #1: SKATEBOARDS #2: BICYCLES By Patricia Lakin Imprint: Aladdin The first two books in a nonfiction series that shows kids the behind-the-scenes process in crafting objects by hand Skateboards introduces readers to Jake Eshelman of Side Project Skateboards. Jake grew up with a love of skateboarding, so he decided to turn that passion into a career: making one-of-a-kind skateboards. This book gives readers an inside glimpse into Jake’s creative process, from wheel to finished wheel! In Bicycles, readers will meet Aaron Dykstra of Six-Eleven Bicycles, who got his first job at a small local bike shop when he was fifteen. Aaron realized his true passion was making these beautiful machines. This book gives kids a detailed peek into Aaron’s process making steel bike frames with his own hands. Both books feature charts, infographics, and bold photographs, making them perfect for anyone who’s curious about how objects are made. They also feature a brief history of each subject, a timeline, and resources to inspire kids to make their own objects by hand. Publication Date: February 2017 Page Extent: 32 pp

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THE MUSIC OF LIFE: BARTOLOMEO CRISTOFORI & THE INVENTION OF THE PIANO By Elizabeth Rusch Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Acclaimed author Elizabeth Rusch and two-time Caldecott Honor recipient Marjorie Priceman tell the inspiring story of the invention of the world’s most popular instrument. Long ago, keyboards were either able to make soft (piano) sounds or strong (forte) sounds. There were none that could be played both soft and loud. So an inspired instrument maker named Bartolomeo Cristofori set out to create a keyboard that could play the full range of dynamics, from the softest sounds to the loudest. Publication Date: April 2017 Page Extent: 48 pp

THE LEGENDARY MISS LENA HORNE By Carole Boston Weatherford Illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Celebrate the life of Lena Horne, the pioneering African American actress and civil rights activist, with this inspiring and powerful picture book. Lena Horne was born to a family of teachers and activists, but her mother dreamed of being an actress, so Lena followed in her footsteps as she chased small parts in vaudeville. Then a Hollywood film studio offered Lena something more—the first ever contract for a black actress. But the roles she was considered for were maids and mammies, stereotypes that Lena refused to play. Still, she never gave up. “Stormy Weather” became her theme song, and when she sang “This Little Light of Mine” at a civil rights rally, she found not only her voice, but her calling. Publication Date: January 2017 Page Extent: 48 pp

THE SECRET PROJECT By Jonah Winter

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Illustrated by Jeanette Winter Imprint: Beach Lane Books Mother-son team Jeanette and Jonah Winter bring to life one of the most secretive scientific projects in history—the creation of the atomic bomb—in this powerful and moving picture book. At a former boy’s school in the remote desert of New Mexico, the world’s greatest scientists have gathered to work on the Gadget, an invention so dangerous and classified they cannot even call it by its real name. They work hard, surrounded by top security and sworn to secrecy, until finally they take their creation far out into the desert to test it, and afterward the world will never be the same. Publication Date: February 2017 30 Page Extent: 40 pp FICTION Down in Flames, Page 46 US FICTION

STREGA NONA AND HER TOMATOES By Tomie dePaola Imprint: Simon Spotlight In this Level 1 Ready-to-Read book by acclaimed illustrator and author Tomie dePaola, beginning readers can discover brand-new stories about Strega Nona, Big Anthony, and all their friends. Strega Nona is excited! The tomatoes in her garden are ripe, and she picks enough to fill a basket. She wants to give twenty-four tomatoes to the convent, and she counts them out on the kitchen table. She is in the middle of counting when Signora Goat starts to eat the laundry. While Strega Nona is outside, Big Anthony sees the tomatoes and wants to help. Poor Big Anthony. He puts the tomatoes back in the basket! Tomie dePaola’s Strega Nona is a revered classic, received the Caldecott Honor, and has sold over 730,000 copies. Publication Date: May 2017 Ages: 4–6 Page Extent: 32 pp

ANDY & SANDY AND THE BIG TALENT SHOW By Tomie dePaola and Jim Lewis Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers From Caldecott and Newbery honoree Tomie dePaola and Emmy Award–winning Muppets writer Jim Lewis comes the fourth book in a charming easy-to-read picture book series about friendship.

Andy and Sandy are entering the big talent show! Sandy can juggle. Sandy can tumble. Sandy can hula hoop. Andy cannot do any of these things. But when Sandy is the one who gets stage fright, Andy can save the day! Written in simple words and short, declarative sentences, the Andy & Sandy books are perfect for little ones just learning to read on their own. SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING TOMIE DEPAOLA is one of the most popular children’s book authors and illustrators of our time. His humor, insight, and gentle art delight all readers. A Newbery Honor recipient, he has written and illustrated a number of books, including Caldecott Honor Book Strega Nona as well as Andy, That’s My Name; Michael Bird-Boy; and Charlie Needs a Cloak.

JIM LEWIS is an Emmy Award–winning writer and author who has been writing for frogs, pigs, and other Muppets since 1985, when he first met Jim Henson. “Not-to-be-missed . . . Andy and Sandy belong in every beginning reader collection.” —School Library Journal Publication Date: June 2017 Ages: 4–8 Page Extent: 32 pp 32 Little Simon Chapter Books Are Filling the Gap! Easy-to-read text and illustrations on almost every page make these chapter book series perfect for newly independent readers.

DAISY DREAMER #1: DAISY DREAMER AND THE TOTALLY TRUE IMAGINARY FRIEND #2: DAISY DREAMER AND THE WORLD OF MAKE-BELIEVE #3: SPARKLE FAIRIES AND THE IMAGINARIES By Holly Anna Illustrated by Genevieve Santos A delightful new series about a girl, her imaginary friend, and their real adventures in the world of make-believe! Hi, I’m Daisy Dreamer. People call me the girl with her RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS head in the clouds because I daydream some of the time . . . or maybe most of the time. But isn’t that what makes life so . . . well, dreamy? My best friends and I love to write stories, draw, and invent games. One day I drew a doodle in my special journal, and you know what? That picture moved! All. On. Its. Own. And that is how I met Posey, my totally true imaginary friend. Publication Date: #1 & #2: April 2017; #3: August 2017 Ages: 5–9 Page Extent: 128 pp THE ADVENTURES OF SOPHIE MOUSE By Poppy Green y Illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell SUPER TURBO GREETINGS FROM SOMEWHERE #1: SUPER TURBO SAVES THE DAY! By Harper Paris y Illustrated by Marcos Calo #2: SUPER TURBO VS. THE FLYING NINJA SQUIRRELS #3: SUPER TURBO VS. THE PENCIL POINTER THE KINGDOM OF WRENLY y By Lee Kirby By Jordan Quinn Illustrated by Robert McPhillips Illustrated by George O’Connor HEIDI HECKELBECK He’s not just the class’s pet hamster, By Wanda Coven y Illustrated by Priscilla Burris he’s SUPER TURBO! RIGHTS SOLD: Spanish, Turkish By day, Turbo is a mild-mannered class hamster THE CRITTER CLUB at Sunnyview Elementary. But what happens after By Callie Barkley y Illustrated by Marsha Riti the school bell rings and Turbo is left to his own devices? It turns out Turbo isn’t just any hamster. CAPTAIN AWESOME By Stan Kirby y Illustrated by George O’Connor He’s SUPER TURBO and he’s here to fight evil in and RIGHTS SOLD: Hebrew, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish out of the classroom! With easy-to-read language, illustrations, and comic panels on almost every GALAXY ZACK page, the Super Turbo chapter books are perfect for By Ray O’Ryan y Illustrated by Colin Jack emerging readers. RIGHTS SOLD: Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish, UK Publication Date: #1 & #2: December 2016; THE DATA SET #3: July 2017 By Ada Hopper y Illustrated by Sam Ricks Ages: 5–9 Page Extent: 128 pp RIDER WOOFSON By Walker Styles y Illustrated by Ben Whitehouse 33 US FICTION

THE GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE #1: BASIL OF BAKER STREET #2: BASIL AND THE CAVE OF CATS #3: BASIL IN MEXICO #4: BASIL IN THE WILD WEST #5: BASIL AND THE LOST COLONY By Eve Titus Illustrated by Paul Galdone Imprint: Aladdin The Great Mouse Detective series by Eve Titus and Caldecott Honor recipient Paul Galdone is being reissued for a new generation of readers! This series was originally published in 1958 and follows Basil, the famous mouse sleuth, who lives in the cellar of Sherlock Holmes’s London house. This series has been out of print for over twenty years, and it was the inspiration for Disney’s 1986 film of the same name. Perfect for fans of Geronimo Stilton, with its engaging language, page-turning plots, and adventurous settings, this series will surely appeal to young readers who love a bit of mystery featuring charming and intelligent mice. In Basil of Baker Street, Basil faces one of the strangest cases in his career. With only a few crumbs of clues with which to find answers, how is he ever going to figure out where the missing twins Angela and Agatha are being kept—and, of course, who mouse-napped them? In Basil and the Cave of Cats, Basil sets sail for the Far East—and the lost island of Kataarh—to solve one of the greatest mysteries: Do miniature cats exist? But danger stalks him at every turn. Will Basil successfully unravel the mystery of these mini-cats and their mouse king? In Basil in Mexico, the mouse sleuth’s skills are being put to the test on a wild trip to Mexico! First, mousedom becomes frantic as mice are cracking their teeth on phony cheese made of concrete. Then Basil must ferret out the truth when the beloved masterpiece, the Mousa Lisa, goes missing. And finally, Basil’s faithful friend, Dr. Dawson, is mousenapped! Can Basil solve these mysteries before it’s too late? In Basil in the Wild West, Britain’s fabled mouse detective tackles America’s most ruthless outlaws—Western-style! First stop: New Mexico, where a notorious gang of smugglers is holed up. Second stop: the Grand Canyon, to solve the mystery of “The Thing” that is terrifying guests at the Hathaway Hotel. Basil is off on a perilous expedition in Basil and the Lost Colony, leading thirty-two mice up a SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING towering mountain. Their objective: to locate and rescue a famous colony of mice—missing for six centuries! “Many young readers may not realize that the popular animated Disney film by the same name was based upon this charming series by Titus, originally published in 1958 and out of print (other than the Disney movie tie-in versions) for some time. Mystery lovers rejoice—this is a perfect series for fans of Ron Roy who are ready for something a bit meatier.” —School Library Journal Publication Date: #1 and #2: May 2016; #3: October 2016; #4: February 2017; #5: May 2017 Ages: 6–9 Page Extent: #1–4: 112 pp; #5: 96 pp

34 THIS LITTLE PIGGY: AN OWNER’S MANUAL By Cyndi Marko Imprint: Aladdin An illustrated chapter book about a brother and sister who want a pig for a pet! The latest illustrated chapter book in Aladdin’s PIX line tells the tale of a brother and sister who have pined and pleaded for the most pleasing of perfect pets: PIGS! Getting the pig— Snowflake—isn’t all that hard, but keeping it clean and teaching it manners and tricks, so that Mom is on board the piggy train, proves to be more than these kids bargained for. Publication Date: June 2017 Ages: 6–9 Page Extent: 64 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

SAM THE MAN & THE RUTABAGA PLAN By Frances O’Roark Dowell Illustrated by Amy June Bates Imprint: Caitlyn Dlouhy Books Sam the Man has a new school project. He’s got to babysit a vegetable in this second hilarious chapter book in a new series from Frances O’Roark Dowell. Sam the Man is back, and he needs a new plan. Sam has already solved a chicken problem, but this time, he’s having rutabaga issues. Sam thought he was quite clever, missing school while his classmates were picking out their vegetables for a science project. But, instead of being able to skip the project, he gets stuck with the vegetable that no one else wanted: the rutabaga! Sam the Man is not a vegetable man to begin with, and he doesn’t think he’ll ever be a rutabaga man. But after drawing a little face on it, he starts to grow fond of the curious veg. Then it dawns on him that vegetables don’t last forever . . . so he changes his plan: he has to keep this rutabaga happy—and rot-free—for as long as he can. To do that, he’ll have to make the best dirt possible. All he needs is a little help from nature, and, of course, his chickens! Publication Date: February 2017 Ages: 6–9 Page Extent: 128 pp

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THE ADVENTURES OF HENRY WHISKERS By Gigi Priebe Illustrated by Daniel Duncan Imprint: Aladdin In this new chapter book series, young Henry Whiskers must face his fears and rescue his little sister when she goes missing from their home in the Queen Mary dollhouse at Windsor Castle! Twenty-five generations of Whiskers have lived in Windsor Castle’s most famous exhibit: Queen Mary’s Dollhouse, the largest, most extravagant, and most famous dollhouse in the world. For young Henry Whiskers and his family, this is the perfect place to call home. But when the dollhouse undergoes unexpected repairs and Henry’s youngest sister, Isabel, goes missing, he risks everything in a whisker-whipping race against time to save her. His rescue mission will take him to the murky and scary world of Rat Alley, and Henry will have to dig deep and find the courage he never knew he had in order to bring his sister back home. Publication Date: January 2017 Ages: 7–10 Page Extent: 160 pp

ANIMAL INN #3: THE BOW-WOW BUS #4: BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG KITTY! By Paul Dubois Jacobs and Jennifer Swender Illustrated by Stephanie Laberis Imprint: Aladdin The Animal Inn is an all-inclusive pet resort for animals from dogs to rabbits, cats to ducks, and parrots to lizards. From long-term boarding to doggy and kitty day care, grooming, training—you name it, and the Animal Inn has it. The Inn is run by the Tyler family out of their large old rambling home, but the stories are told from the animals’ point of view! In addition to the changing cast of animal visitors, the Tylers have their own furry and SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING feathered band: Leopold (Macaw), Fuzzy and Furry (gerbils), Dash and Coco (dogs), and Whiskers and Shadow (cats). In The Bow-wow Bus, Cassie’s first-grade class takes a field trip to Animal Inn for a meet and greet. And it’s a furry good time for all—even for the newest kid in class, a goldfish named Blub. In Bright Lights, Big Kitty!, Whiskers the cat becomes an unexpected Internet star after a hilarious post of his becomes an online sensation. The whole family travels to the big city for an exciting TV appearance, but Whiskers grows a bit too big for his paws with his newly found fame! Publication Date: #3: April 2017; #4: August 2017 Ages: 7–10 Page Extent: 112 pp 36 RIGHTS SOLD FOR ANIMAL INN SERIES (BOOKS 1–4): German ADA LACE, ON THE CASE By Emily Calandrelli Illustrated by Renée Kurilla Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Emily Calandrelli, host of Xploration Outer Space, TEDx talker, and former NASA scientist, launches a new chapter book series starring eight-year- old Ada, who has a knack for science, math, and solving mysteries, along with her best friend, Nina, who loves unicorns. ART NOT FINAL Ada Lace loves creating new gadgets and conducting experiments. But when Ada’s latest invention backfires, she is less than thrilled. Now stuck at home with a broken kneecap, Ada spends her time watching the neighbors through the window and memorizing their routines—until one day when she notices that something is off. RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS After more observation and deductive reasoning, Ada concludes that Mrs. Reed’s beloved dog, Marguerite, has been stolen! With the assistance of her friend Nina (who is convinced an alien took sweet Marguerite) and some of her more successful gadgets, Ada launches an investigation and vows to find the culprit. However, all the science in the world can’t help Ada predict what she’s going to discover at the end of this mystery. Publication Date: August 2017 Ages: 6–10 Page Extent: 112 pp

ALECA ZAMM IS A WONDER ALECA ZAMM IS AHEAD OF HER TIME By Ginger Rue Imprint: Aladdin Meet the Wonder-full Aleca Zamm, a normal nine-year-old with an extraordinary ability: she can stop time! Aleca Zamm is on the verge of double digits (she’s nine years old!) and she still doesn’t have a “thing”—a special talent or ability that will make her stand out. Her best friend Maria has a thing—swim team; her sister, Dylan, has a thing—singing; and even her former BFF Madison has a thing—soccer. But Aleca? No thing. Until her ninth birthday, when Aleca discovers she can stop time just by saying her name! Turns out Aleca is a Wonder, a person with magical powers. But there are others like her who don’t always use their powers for good. With her new mentor, Aunt Zephyr, by her side, Aleca discovers that being special comes with challenges she never expected. In Aleca Zamm Is Ahead of Her Time, the second book in the series, Aleca finds herself solving a mystery: Who is the other Wonder at her school? When this person is revealed to be Ford Kimble, a scrawny prodigy in second grade, Aleca forges an unlikely friendship with the boy genius. But Aleca’s new ability and unexpected new friendship strain her relationship with BFF Maria. Can a Wonder and a Dud really stay best friends forever? Publication Date: June 2017 Ages: 7–10 Page Extent: 176 pp 37 US FICTION

ANNA, BANANA, AND THE LITTLE LOST KITTEN By Anica Mrose Rissi Illustrated by Meg Park Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers In the fifth installment in this charming illustrated chapter book series about friendship and the ups and downs of elementary school, Anna, and a not so helpful Banana, must find a way to help a little lost kitten to safety. Anna and Banana have found a stray kitten! But when Banana accidentally scares the kitten off during their afternoon walk, Anna enlists her two best friends, Sadie and Isabel, for Operation Catch the Kitten. Unfortunately, catching a kitten is trickier than Anna thought—kittens are easily scared and very stealthy. Then there’s the problem of finding him a good home. Sadie’s mom has a “No Pets” rule; Isabel’s cat, Mewsic, does not play well with other animals; and Anna’s dad is allergic to cats! Anna and her friends desperately want to help, but can they find a good home for this lost kitten? Publication Date: May 2017 Ages: 6–10 Page Extent: 128 pp

SPARKLE SPA #10: GLAM OPENING! By Jill Santopolo Imprint: Aladdin The tenth and final sparkly story in this shimmering chapter book series about sisters who open up their own mini nail salon for their friends. Have Aly and her nemesis Suzy Davis finally reached a truce? Brooke and Aly’s mother and Suzy’s mother join forces and decide to open up a new salon. Does that mean the girls will actually have to work together in a brand-new Sparkle Spa? Like it or not, these frenemies are now in business together! SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Publication Date: June 2017 Ages: 7–10 Page Extent: 128 pp RIGHTS SOLD: French

38 NANCY DREW CLUE BOOK NANCY DREW DIARIES #7: CANDY KINGDOM #14: RIVERBOAT CHAOS ROULETTE By Carolyn Keene By Carolyn Keene Illustrated by Peter Francis Imprint: Aladdin Imprint: Aladdin Nancy, Bess, and George attend Help Nancy and her friends solve a pet sanctuary’s fund-raiser on a a sweet mystery at the new beautiful riverboat. But when the Candy Kingdom amusement charity’s money goes missing, park in the seventh book in Nancy must solve her most the interactive Nancy Drew challenging case yet—in a matter Clue Book mystery series. of hours! Bess wins four free passes to Publication Date: January 2017

the new Candy Kingdom theme Ages: 8–12 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS park. When Nadine’s wristband Page Extent: 208 pp goes missing after the first ride, Nancy and her friends know it couldn’t have just fallen off. Can they track down the stolen wristband before their sweet day at Candy Kingdom turns sour? Publication Date: March 2017 Ages: 6–9 Page Extent: 96 pp H HARDY BOYS HARDY BOYS CLUE BOOK #5: SCAVENGER NANCY DREW HUNT HEIST By Franklin W. Dixon HARDY BOYS Illustrated by Matt David ADVENTURES Imprint: Aladdin #14: ATTACK OF THE Frank and Joe are on the hunt for BAYPORT BEAST “buried treasure” during a school By Franklin W. Dixon trip to Bayport Bear Park, and they Imprint: Aladdin find a mystery to solve instead! The class will participate in a scavenger The next thrilling Hardy Boys hunt through the park, and the mystery in the popular series winners will take home a pile of finds the boys face-to-face with prizes. But after they come back a . . . sasquatch? It’s up to Joe and from solving the first few clues, Frank to figure out what’s behind the entire pile of prizes has been the mystery of the Bayport Beast! destroyed, with half of the loot completely missing! Can Frank and Publication Date: February 2017 Joe figure out who the Treat Thief is and save the trip? Ages: 8–12 Publication Date: April 2017 Page Extent: 160 pp Ages: 6–9 Page Extent: 96 pp 39 US FICTION SALAAM READS is the first imprint at a major publisher focused on Muslim characters and stories. Salaam Reads aims to introduce readers to a wide variety of Muslim children and families and to offer Muslim kids an opportunity to see themselves reflected positively in media. The imprint takes its name from the Arabic word for “peace.”

SALAM ALAIKUM By Harris J Illustrated by Ward Jenkins Imprint: Salaam Reads This sweet and charming picture book celebrates diversity and finding the joy in friendship and simple pleasures. Salam Alaikum uses the lyrics to Harris J’s hit YouTube song of the same name, and adds heartwarming illustrations featuring children from countries around the globe. The perfect gift for parents who want their children to celebrate the world in all its diversity.

I just want to spread love and peace And all of my happiness, yeah To everyone that I meet ’Cause I’m feeling spectacular I love it when we love one another Give thanks every day For this life, living with a smile on our face Join the nearly 30 million fans of this song on YouTube! Watch the “Salam Alaikum” video at YouTube.com/watch?v=u_-McEvEGvI Publication Date: September 2017 Ages: 4–8 Page Extent: 32 pp

AMINA’S VOICE By Hena Khan Imprint: Salaam Reads

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Amina has never been comfortable in the spotlight. She is happy just hanging out with her best friend, Soojin. Except now that she’s in middle school everything feels different. Soojin is suddenly hanging out with Emily, one of the “cool” girls in the class, and even talking about changing her name to something more “American.” Does Amina need to start changing, too? Or hiding who she is to fit in? While Amina grapples with these questions, she is devastated when her local mosque is vandalized. Amina’s Voice brings to life the joys and challenges of a young Pakistani-American and highlights the many ways in which one girl’s voice can help bring a diverse community together to love and support each other. Publication Date: March 2017 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 384 pp 40 THE GAUNTLET By Karuna Riazi Imprint: Salaam Reads From debut author Karuna Riazi comes a steampunk Jumanji with Middle Eastern flair in which the lives of three best friends are changed with a single roll of the dice. Nothing can prepare you for The Gauntlet. . . . It didn’t look dangerous, exactly. When twelve-year-old Farah first laid eyes on the old-fashioned board game, she thought it looked . . . elegant. It is made of wood, etched with exquisite images—a palace with domes and turrets, latticework windows that cast eerie shadows, a large spider—and at the very center of its cover, in broad letters, is written: The Gauntlet of Blood and Sand. The Gauntlet is more than a game, though. It is the most ancient, the most dangerous kind of magic. It holds worlds inside worlds. And it takes players as prisoners. RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: March 2017 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 384 pp

SAINTS, MISFITS, MONSTERS, AND MAYHEM By S. K. Ali Imprint: Salaam Reads An unforgettable debut novel that feels like a modern day My So-Called Life . . . starring a hijabi—a Muslim teenager who wears a headscarf Fifteen-year-old Janna Yusuf, daughter of the only divorced mother at the mosque, is a Flannery-O’Connor-obsessed high achiever. So when her best friend’s cousin—a holy star in the Muslim community—attempts to assault her at the end of sophomore year, the only way she can make sense of the events that follow is to see life through Flannery’s eyes: rife with saints, misfits, and a monster. And, yes, the mayhem that follows when you take on your assaulter with a Niqabi ninja YouTuber at your side. Accessible and unflinching, Saints, Misfits, Monsters, and Mayhem is an important book for young readers of all backgrounds. Publication Date: June 2017 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 352 pp S. K. ALI is a teacher based in Toronto whose writing on Muslim culture and life has appeared in the Toronto Star. Her family of Muslim scholars is consistently listed in the annual publication The 500 Most Influential Muslims, and her insight into Muslim culture is both personal and far-reaching. Ali’s debut YA novel is a beautiful and nuanced story about a young woman exploring her identity through friendship, family, and faith.

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THE UNWANTED QUESTS #1: DRAGON CAPTIVES By Lisa McMann Imprint: Aladdin Wings of Fire meets Fablehaven in this new middle-grade adventure series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lisa McMann Identical twins Fifer and Thisbe Stowe have amazing yet uncontrollable magical abilities. When they accidentally use their magic to strike down a beloved creature, their brother, head mage Alex, threatens to lock them away until they can learn to control their power. But when Hux, the ice-blue dragon, brings news that his siblings have been enslaved by Revinir, the ruler of the dragon lands, the twins see their chance for redemption. Thisbe, Fifer, and their friend Seth sneak away to rescue the dragons from grave peril. Will their untrained abilities be enough to save the dragons—and themselves—when they come face-to-face with Revinir? Publication Date: February 2017 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 432 pp

THE LITTLEST BIGFOOT By Jennifer Weiner Imprint: Aladdin From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes the first book in a humorous, heartwarming trilogy about friendship, furry creatures, and finding the place you belong. Ignored by her family, shipped off to boarding school, twelve-year-old Alice Mayfield slips through the world unseen and unnoticed. More than anything, Alice would like a friend. And when she rescues mysterious, spirited Millie Maximus from drowning in a lake one day, she finds one. But Millie is a Bigfoot, part of a long-forgotten clan who dwells deep in the woods, silent and SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING hidden from the human eye. Most Bigfoots believe that people—No-Furs, as they call them— are dangerous, yet Millie is fascinated with the No-Fur world. Millie is convinced that humans will appreciate all the things about her that her Bigfoot tribe does not: her fearless nature, her lovely singing voice, and her desire to be a star. Alice swears to protect Millie and her tribe, and the two girls go in pursuit of a place where they both fit in. But what they don’t know is that a league of Bigfoot hunters is on their trail, led by a lonely kid named Jeremy and funded by a shadowy network of powerful men. And in order to survive, Alice and Millie have to put their trust in each other—and their faith in themselves—above all else. Publication Date: September 2016 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 304 pp 42 RIGHTS SOLD: Italian THE HIDDEN WORLD OF CHANGERS #5: THE SHADOW FOX #6: THE SPIRIT WARRIOR By H. K. Varian Imprint: Simon Spotlight A new power is rising in the latest electrifying novels of The Hidden World of Changers series! Nearly a year has passed since seventh graders Mack, Gabriella, Darren, and Fiona found out that they are Changers, shapeshifters who can transform into mythological animals from cultures around the world. What challenges will the Changers face next? In The Shadow Fox, Mack, Gabriella, Darren, and Fiona are going on a class trip to Wyndemere Academy, a boarding school just for Changers! While Gabriella tries magical sports, Fiona camps out in the library, and Darren learns more about his powers, something is following Mack. Little does Mack know that his pursuer has a message for him, and nothing will stop her from delivering it. 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS In The Spirit Warrior, the Changers are reeling from the battle at Wyndemere Academy. Mack was bitten by their new enemy, a kitsune called the Shadow Fox, and ever since, he hasn’t been himself. Gabriella can use a special nahual ability to find out what’s wrong with Mack, but first she has to master it. Can Gabriella save her friend, or will the Shadow Fox claim another victim? Publication Date: #5: January 2017; #6: March 2017 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 176 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR CHANGERS (BOOKS 1–4): Chinese (simplified)

CHANGE UP By Derek Jeter Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books In the third book in the New York Times bestselling middle-grade series inspired by the life of iconic New York Yankee Derek Jeter, Derek’s father keeps his promise to coach his son’s youth baseball team. Derek is sure this will be the best season yet! He has it all planned—his dad will have him start at shortstop, and the team will cruise to a championship. But sometimes life doesn’t go according to plan. Change Up focuses on a key life lesson of Derek Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation—Deal with Growing Pains—in the series companion to Hit & Miss and The Contract, about which The Wall Street Journal said, “the play by play action is exciting and the lessons many.” Publication Date: April 2016 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 176 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR THE CONTRACT, HIT & MISS : Japanese

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EFFIE STARR ZOOK HAS ONE MORE QUESTION By Martha Freeman Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books City girl Effie Starr Zook is the opposite of excited about spending the summer on her aunt and uncle’s farm in Nowheresville, Pennsylvania, until she stumbles across a mystery that leads her smack into an old family feud. Luckily, Effie isn’t afraid to ask questions. Effie Starr Zook, a self-confident girl from New York City, isn’t afraid of much. When her parents go on a dangerous round-the-world adventure in a solar airplane, she’s packed off to her aunt and uncle’s farm for the summer. Expecting boredom, she runs smack-dab into a family secret. Why does the neighbor kid want to avoid her? What are her aunt and uncle so worried about? And what does “bad blood” mean, anyway? Effie’s got a brand-new bicycle, time on her hands, and an unlimited capacity for asking questions. With these, she sets out to uncover whatever it is the grown-ups are hiding. Along the way, she’ll contend with crackpot politics, serve espresso in a bookstore café, and learn more than she bargained for about her famous great-grandfather, the inventor of the barf bag. Fast-paced and funny, this is a story about having the courage to find out who you really are. Look out, world—when Effie Starr Zook has questions, she won’t take no for an answer! Publication Date: March 2017 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 224 pp

FAIREST OF THEM ALL By Sarah Darer Littman Imprint: Aladdin Perfect for fans of the Disney movie Descendants, Fairest of Them All is the second in our new middle-grade series featuring the children of fairy tale princesses and princes who live in present-day New York City. But even though these kids are completely modern, their parents’ fairy tale pasts have a way of catching up to them. Aria Thibault absolutely loves anything and everything design related. But sewing and needles are a particularly touchy subject for Aria’s family. When a once-in-a-lifetime junior design competition comes up, Aria decides enough is enough and, with a few distractions and

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING white lies, gets herself a spot. There she meets a mysterious and cute boy named Jesse, who is also hoping to win. During a challenge, Jesse very nicely lends her a needle when Aria’s goes missing. But that needle isn’t just any kind of needle—and Jesse’s connection to her family’s past is stronger than she could have imagined. With the curse growing stronger every day, can Aria figure out the cure—and Jesse’s ulterior motive—before it’s too late? Publication Date: May 2017 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 256 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR CHARMED, I’M SURE : German

44 AN ORCHARD NOVEL #1: ICE CREAM SUMMER By Megan Atwood Imprint: Aladdin 1 Apple Orchard + 4 Best Friends + 100 Ice Cream Flavors = Best Summer Ever Welcome to the Orchard! The acres of scraggly apple trees and the bakery full of pies are owned and operated by the town’s weirdest and friendliest family. And this summer best friends Lizzie and Sarah and twins Olive and Peter are running the Orchard’s ice cream stand. When a disaster at the grand opening results in a mysteriously empty cash register, these four kids have to become expert detectives before this ice cream summer turns into the worst summer ever! Publication Date: May 2017

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A DASH OF DRAGON By Heidi Lang and Kati Bartkowski Imprint: Aladdin Thirteen-year-old Lailu is the youngest master chef in three hundred years, able to hunt and cook the most dangerous and delicious mystical beasts. Lailu discovers that her mentor borrowed money from a vicious loan shark, Mr. Boss. If they fail to pay him back, Lailu will not only lose her restaurant and her reputation as a master chef, she’ll have to cook for Mr. Boss for the rest of her life. Mr. Boss moves up the deadline and forces Lailu to become a spy, trapping her in a dangerous conflict between the king’s assassin, the elf mafia, and Mr. Boss’s crew. With only days left to repay her debt, Lailu makes a risky deal with the elves, promising the best dragon cuisine they’ve ever tasted in exchange for enough money to be free of Mr. Boss. With the stakes this high, she has to turn to the one person who knows the business almost as well as she does, Greg—her old school rival—who turns out to be more of a help (and friend) than she would have thought possible. Publication Date: July 2017 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 320 pp

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DONNY’S INFERNO #2: DOWN IN FLAMES By P. W. Catanese Imprint: Aladdin From award-winning author P. W. Catanese comes the second fast-paced thriller about a twelve-year-old boy who must protect the kinder, gentler underworld from returning to its past terrors. After being rescued from a fiery death by Angela Obscura, an ancient demon, Donny Taylor is settling into a new home in Sulfur. Donny gets to travel to exotic places through fire portals, money is no object, and he’s seeing amazing things that few mortal boys have ever laid eyes on. What’s not to like? Then the king of the underworld’s ferrymen gives them a mission. Souls are disappearing before they reach Sulfur. But who’s taking them and why? To find out, Angela and Donny begin another globe-hopping adventure. When Donny finds himself in danger yet again, it’s finally time to decide: Should he help Angela pursue this mystery or should he plan his escape to a normal mortal life, before it all goes down in flames? And if he does decide to leave, what will Angela do? Publication Date: April 2017 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 336 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR THE BOOKS OF UMBER SERIES: Catalan, German, Spanish, Thai, Turkish

BOUNDERS #2: THE TUNDRA TRIALS By Monica Tesler Imprint: Aladdin The second book in the sci-fi action-adventure series Bounders follows Jasper and his friends as they go to the distant planet of Gulaga to participate in the Tundra Trials. For their second training mission, Earth Force has brought Jasper and his friends to the remote planet of Gulaga, where the cadets learn that they will be participating in the Tundra SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Trials: a special, team-based scavenger hunt that involves journeying across Gulaga’s frigid landscape to find enough cache boxes to win the competition. When an Earth Force plan goes wrong, Jasper, Mira, and the others are asked once again to do what they can to assist Earth Force in its goals. But with the events from the last tour fresh on his mind, Jasper doesn’t know if helping Earth Force is the best idea . . . or what will happen if he doesn’t. Publication Date: December 2016 Ages: 10–14 Page Extent: 384 pp

46 MRS. SMITH’S SPY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS By Beth McMullen Imprint: Aladdin In this action-packed launch of a three-book series, Abigail must undergo Spy Training 101 to save her mother—who Abigail discovers is a top agent herself—after discovering her boarding school is a cover for an elite spy ring. After a botched escape plan from her boarding school, Abigail is stunned to discover the school is actually a cover for an elite spy ring called The Center, along with being training grounds for future spies. Even more shocking? Abigail’s mother is a top agent for The Center and she has gone MIA, with valuable information that many people would like to have—at any cost. With false starts, hilarious mishaps, and a lot of heart, Abigail begins to prove to everyone— including herself—that she belongs. But the key to finding Abigail’s mother is much closer than anyone could have imagined, and Abigail must use all of her new skills when Abigail

herself becomes a target. Can Abigail find her mother and save her new friends—and herself? 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Or will this be a mission impossible? Publication Date: July 2017 Ages: 9–13 Page Extent: 256 pp

EXIT STRATEGY By Lauren Allbright Imprint: Aladdin Twelve-year-old Ross tries to find the formula of how to be funny and endear himself to his new classmates in this laugh-out-loud debut! Ross Stevens has changed schools twelve times in the last three years, but now his mom has given him the worst news: in order to help out his pops, they are going to put down roots and stop the serial moving. That means Ross will have to actually complete a science experiment and figure out a way to make true friends—two things he’s never had to do before. Then Ross comes up with a brilliant plan that will help on both counts: he will use the scientific experiment to discover the formula for how to be funny—and finally be one of the kids at school everyone wants to be friends with. But with a quirky class partner cramping his style and his embarrassing notebook full of his “research” gone missing, can Ross figure out the ultimate formula for middle school happiness? Publication Date: June 2017 Ages: 9–13 Page Extent: 224 pp

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MOON SHADOW By Erin Downing Imprint: Aladdin With the help of a little “moon magic,” Lucia Frank discovers that she can be the girl she’s always wanted to be. Lucia Frank has never had time for her mom’s New Age nonsense about the power of the moon. Lucia doesn’t believe in any of that stuff. All she wants is to figure out how to get her best friend Will back and cope with her parents’ looming divorce. But something strange happens on the night of her thirteenth birthday, which falls on the lunar eclipse: just as the eclipsed moon slips into the shadow of the earth, Lucia collapses, only to wake up after it is over with vague dreams of adventure. But when the same thing happens again—and she wakes up with wet shoes, the delicious cookies Will’s mom makes, and text messages from Will telling her how glad he was that they were hanging out again—Lucia starts to worry. What really happened the night of the eclipse, and why are people telling her she’s doing and saying things she’s only dreamed about? Publication Date: May 2017 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 240 pp

QUICKSAND POND By Janet Taylor Lisle Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Newbery Honor recipient Janet Taylor Lisle’s gorgeous, profound new novel about a pivotal summer in two girls’ lives explores the convictions we form, the judgments we make, and the values we hold. The pond is called Quicksand Pond. It’s a shadowy, hidden place, full of chirping, shrieking, croaking life. It’s where, legend has it, people disappear. It’s where scrappy Terri Carr lives with her no-good family. And it’s where twelve-year-old Jessie Kettel is reluctantly spending her summer vacation. SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Jessie meets Terri right away, on a raft out in the water, and the two become friends. On Quicksand Pond, Jessie and Terri can be lost to the outside world—lost until they want to be found. But a tragedy that occurred many decades ago has had lingering effects on this sleepy, small-minded town, and especially on Terri Carr. And the more Jessie learns, the more she begins to question her new friendship—and herself. Publication Date: May 2017 Ages: 10 up Page Extent: 256 pp

48 RISING ABOVE SHEPHERDSVILLE By Ann Schoenbohm Imprint: Beach Lane Books In the tradition of The Higher Power of Lucky and Because of Winn Dixie, here is a riveting debut about love, loss, family, friendship, and redemption. One summer day, twelve-year-old Dulcie Louise Dixon arrives on the doorstep of her aunt Bernie’s farmhouse in Shepherdsville, Ohio, with a spelling bee trophy, a Webster’s Dictionary, a box full of ashes, and no voice. She tries to adjust to her new situation, but she can’t forget the words she left behind or the mother she’s lost to suicide. One day Dulcie discovers a secret place: a swan’s nest in the woods where, at last, her broken world begins to mend. With the help of her surprising new friends—a guitar-playing runaway, a poetry-loving preacher, a one-armed gas station attendant, a singing seamstress, a chained- up hunting dog, and a family of swans—Dulcie is finally able to rise out of her sadness and

grief to find her voice once again. 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: August 2017 PHOTO © LUCAS BOTZ Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 224 pp

ONE SHADOW ON THE WALL By Leah Henderson Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Set in contemporary Senegal, this debut novel laced with magical realism follows an orphaned boy and his perseverance to keep the promise he gave his dying father. After the death of his father, eleven-year-old Mor is determined to keep his sisters safe and his family together—his father’s last request. But that promise quickly seems impossible to keep. Their aunt, a cold and serious woman, knows the most logical thing to do: send Mor to daara—an Islamic school for boys—and send his sisters to separate homes as housekeepers. Mor, fueled by his father’s voice that only he can hear, urges his aunt to give him a few months to prove he can provide for them. Granted only the sweltering summer, Mor begins his journey. He becomes an apprentice to a local fisherman, but every time he gets close to making a comfortable future, the Danka Boys—a gang of boys from nearby villages who have escaped from the daara—threaten everything he’s worked for, that is, unless he joins them. The boys are terrifying, dangerous, and as unforgiving as a hot desert day. Mor must face a choice. Does he listen to his father and keep his heart true, but risk breaking his promise through failure? Or is it easier just to join the Danka Boys, who in all their maliciousness are loyal to their own? Publication Date: June 2017 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 304 pp

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THE BEAST IS AN ANIMAL By Peternelle van Arsdale Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children meets Grimm’s Fairy Tales in this wholly original, deeply satisfying tale. Alys was seven the first time she saw the soul eaters. Twin sisters, they radiated an energy that excited Alys. Through them she felt the wildness of the fforest, and the Beast within it. Too late, she learned of their power to destroy. At fifteen, Alys knows too much about both the lure and the danger of the soul eaters. She lives in a world of adults who are terrified of their power. Fear of the soul eaters—and of the Beast—rules their lives. Even more, they fear the ways in which the Beast may lurk among them—and within a girl like Alys. As the threat posed by the soul eaters grows, Alys must undertake a journey through the wild danger of the fforest. But the greatest danger is not outside her. Alys hides a truth about herself that she can reveal to no one. Alys’s secret about who—and what—she is terrifies her most of all. And in order to save her world she must also risk losing herself.

PETERNELLE VAN ARSDALE is a book editor who never thought she’d write a book, until one day she had a glimmer of an idea that became The Beast Is an Animal. Publication Date: March 2017 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 352 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Czech, Danish, Slovak, UK SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

50 THE LAST MAGICIAN By Lisa Maxwell Imprint: Simon Pulse A captivating new series, set in a world filled with magic and deception, about a girl who must travel back in time to find a mysterious book that could save her future In modern day New York, magic is all but extinct. The remaining few who have an affinity for magic—the Mageus—live in the shadows, hiding who they are. Any Mageus who enters Manhattan becomes trapped by the Brink, a dark energy barrier that confines them to the island. Crossing it means losing their power—and often their lives. Tessa is a talented thief, and she’s been raised to steal magical artifacts from the sinister Order that created the Brink. With her innate ability to manipulate time, Tessa can pilfer from the past, collecting these artifacts before the Order even realizes she’s there. And all of Tessa’s training has been for one final job: traveling back to 1901 to steal an ancient book containing

the secrets of the Order—and the Brink—before the Magician can destroy it and doom the 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Mageus to a hopeless future. But Old New York is a dangerous world ruled by ruthless gangs and secret societies, a world where the very air crackles with magic. Nothing is as it seems, including the Magician himself. And for Tessa to save her future, she may have to betray everyone in the past. Publication Date: July 2017 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 352 pp (TBC) THE DIABOLIC By S. J. Kincaid Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Red Queen meets The Hunger Games in this epic novel about what happens when a senator’s daughter is summoned to the galactic court as a hostage, but she’s really the galaxy’s most dangerous weapon in disguise. From award-winning author S. J. Kincaid comes a novel fans of Star Wars and Divergent will delight in. A Diabolic is ruthless. A Diabolic is powerful. A Diabolic has a single task: Kill in order to protect who you’ve been created for. Nothing else. Nemesis is a Diabolic, a humanoid teenager created to protect a galactic senator’s daughter, Sidonia. When the power-mad emperor learns Sidonia’s father is participating in a rebellion, he summons Sidonia to the galactic court as a hostage. Now there is only one way for Nemesis to protect Sidonia. She must become her. Nemesis travels to the court disguised as Sidonia—a killing machine masquerading in a world of corrupt politicians and two-faced senators’ children. As the empire begins to fracture and rebellion looms closer, Nemesis learns there is something more to her than just deadly force. She finds a humanity truer than what she encounters from most humans. Amidst all the danger, action, and intrigue, this just might be the thing that saves her and the empire itself. Publication Date: November 2016 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 416 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, UK 51 US FICTION

REAPER By Kyra Leigh Williams Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books A smart, compelling novel by a stunning new talent Rosie Wolf was certain that when her father passed away, he went to Paradise. After all, isn’t that where everyone goes when they die? When Rosie wakes up in a strange hospital bed and finds out that she’s died in an accident, she learns that Paradise isn’t that easy to get to. Now her father feels further from her than when he died. Rosie is met by the Grim Reaper, who isn’t a man in a black cloak, but a beautiful woman with a bad attitude. The Grim Reaper tells Rosie that before she can move on to Paradise, she has to go back down to Earth as a Reaper and collect three souls. When Rosie gets to Earth, she realizes that the job she’s been given is a lot harder than she thought it would be. To complicate matters, Rosie meets Kyle, a boy who is different from anyone she’s ever known. He’s cute, smart, funny, and loves his family. She’s been warned to stay away from the living, but Kyle keeps showing up. Rosie must decide if her friendship with Kyle is worth the risk of not being able to see her father again. Publication Date: May 2017 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 288 pp

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THE YOU I’VE NEVER KNOWN By Ellen Hopkins Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books How do you live your life if your past is based on a lie? A new novel in both verse and prose from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Ellen Hopkins Arielle’s life is a blur of new apartments, new schools, and new faces. Since her mother abandoned the family, Arielle has lived nomadically with her father as he moves from job to job. All she’s ever wanted is to stay in one place for an entire school year, and it looks like she might finally get her wish. With a real friend, Monica, who might be even more than a friend

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING soon, things are starting to look up. But Arielle’s life is upended—and not by her father, but by her mom, who reveals that she never left Arielle. Instead, Arielle’s father kidnapped her, and her mom has been searching ever since. She wants to take Arielle away, but Arielle has no connection with her mother, and despite everything, she still loves her father. How can she choose between the mother she’s been taught to mistrust and the father who sowed that suspicion? Publication Date: January 2017 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 608 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR CRANK : Catalan, German, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Turkish

52 MARS ONE By Jonathan Maberry Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Go on the adventure of a lifetime with a teen and his family after they are selected to colonize Mars in this thrilling new novel from multiple Bram Stoker Award winner Jonathan Maberry. Tristan has known since he was twelve years old that he and his family were going to be on the first mission to colonize Mars, and he has been training ever since. However, knowing that he would be leaving for Mars with no plan to return didn’t stop him from falling in love with Izzy. Now, at sixteen, it’s time to leave Earth, and he’s forced to face what he must leave behind in exchange for an uncertain future. When the news hits that another ship is already headed to colonize Mars, and the NeoLuddite terrorist group begins threatening the Mars One project, the mission’s purpose is called into question. Is this all worth it? Publication Date: April 2017 RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 448 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR ROT & RUIN : Danish, French, German, Italian, Turkish, UK

SCYTHE By Neal Shusterman Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The first book in a thrilling new series by National Book Award winner Neal Shusterman, in which teenagers realize the disease-free utopia they live in is anything but perfect In a world where disease has been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed (“gleaned”) by professional reapers (“scythes”). Citra and Rowan are teenagers who have been selected to be a scythe’s apprentices, and they must learn the art of killing. They come to understand the necessity of what they do, but only one of them will be chosen as a scythe’s apprentice. And when it becomes clear that the winning apprentice’s first task will be to glean the loser, Citra and Rowan are pitted against each other in a fight for their lives. Publication Date: November 2016 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 448 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese (complex), French, Indonesian, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Turkish

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FIRST WE WERE IV By Alexandra Sirowy Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A creepy, character-driven thriller about four friends, a secret society that spirals out of control, and the dangerous power of love from the author of The Creeping and The Telling Izzie loves nothing more than her three best friends, Viv, Graham, and Henry, and the bond the four of them share. And she’s terrified the group will fall apart next year when they all go off to college. To bind them together, she decides to create a secret society—something that will belong only to them, a special thing they’ll always share. And so they create the Order of IV, a secret society devoted to mischief that rights wrongs and pays back debts. At first, it works like a charm, but when the Order of IV’s escapades get recognition beyond their wildest expectations, other people start wanting in. At first, the thrill of attention is exciting, and so is the power of having other people following their every instruction. But soon what started as a game of friendship begins to spiral into something dangerous and beyond their control, and before it’s over, they’ll pay the ultimate sacrifice. Publication Date: July 2017 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 384 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR THE CREEPING : French, Thai

HELLWORLD By Tom Leveen Imprint: Simon Pulse From the author of Party, Sick, and Shackled comes a new novel about the horrors Abby must face in the world, both within her daily life and in the same cave where her mom went missing during a ghost hunt. Five years ago, Abby Booth’s mom, cohost of a ghost-hunting reality show, went missing while filming in a “haunted” cave in Arizona.

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Since then, Abby’s life has all but fallen to pieces, most notably because of her dad’s deep depression and how they’ve drifted further and further apart. But now, at seventeen, Abby has decided that things will change. She plans to go to the same cave where her mom and the crew went missing and to find out, once and for all, what happened there. With the help of the cohost’s son, Charlie, and two of his friends, Abby sets off on a quest for answers, but what they stumble across in that dark primordial cave in Arizona is nothing they could ever have imagined. Abby was investigating a possible haunting—she never expected there could be something worse. Publication Date: March 2017 Ages: 14 up 54 Page Extent: 320 pp SUCH A GOOD GIRL By Amanda K. Morgan Imprint: Simon Pulse Pretty Little Liars meets Luckiest Girl Alive in this riveting novel about Riley, who is pretty much perfect . . . and is willing to do anything to make sure it stays that way. Absolutely anything. Things to know about Riley Stone: ■■ Riley Stone is just about perfect. (Ask anyone.) ■■ She has a crush on her French teacher, Alex Belrose. (And she suspects he likes her, too.) ■■ Riley has her entire life planned out. (The plan is nonnegotiable.) ■■ She’s never had a secret she couldn’t keep. (Not ever.)

■■ Riley is sure that her life is on the right track. (And nothing will change that.) 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS ■■ She’s nothing like a regular teenager. (But she doesn’t have any problem admitting that.) ■■ Riley doesn’t usually play games. (But when she does, she always wins.) She thinks a game is about to start. . . . But Riley always has a plan. . . . And she always wins. Publication Date: June 2017 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 304 pp

A VOID THE SIZE OF THE WORLD By Rachele Alpine Imprint: Simon Pulse Rhylee didn’t mean to kiss her sister’s boyfriend. At least, not the first time. But it doesn’t matter, because her sister, Abby, caught them together, ran into the dark woods behind their house . . . and never came home. As evidence mounts that something terrible has happened to Abby, no one wants to face the truth. Rhylee can’t bring herself to admit what she’s done: that she is the reason her sister ran away. Now Tommy, Abby’s boyfriend, is the prime suspect in her disappearance, and Rhylee’s world has been turned upside down. Slowly, Rhylee’s family is breaking—their lives center on the hope that Abby will return. Rhylee knows they need to face the truth and begin healing, but how can they, when moving on feels like a betrayal? And how do you face the guilt of wishing a person gone when they actually disappear? Publication Date: July 2017 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 304 pp

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WHEN DIMPLE MET RISHI By Sandhya Menon Imprint: Simon Pulse A laugh-out-loud, heartfelt YA romantic comedy, told in alternating perspectives, about two Indian-American teens whose parents have arranged for them to be married Dimple Shah has it all figured out. With graduation behind her, she’s more than ready for a break from her family, from Mamma’s inexplicable obsession with finding her the “Ideal Indian Husband.” Ugh. Dimple knows they must respect her principles on some level, though. If they truly believed she needed a husband right now, they wouldn’t have paid for her to attend a summer program for aspiring web developers . . . right? Rishi Patel is a hopeless romantic. So when his parents tell him that his future wife will be attending the same summer program as him—wherein he’ll have to woo her—he’s totally on board. Because as silly as it sounds to most people in his life, Rishi wants to be arranged, and believes in the power of tradition, stability, and being a part of something much bigger than himself. The Shahs and Patels didn’t mean to start turning the wheels on this “suggested arrangement” so early in their children’s lives, but when they noticed them both gravitating toward the same summer program, they figured, Why not? Dimple and Rishi may think they have each other figured out. But when opposites clash, love works hard to prove itself in the most unexpected ways. Publication Date: May 2017 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 320 pp

BOY ROBOT By Simon Curtis Imprint: Simon Pulse From debut author Simon Curtis comes the first book in a fast-paced and high-stakes science fiction trilogy perfect for fans of Marie Lu and James Dashner. Before, Isaak lived the life of the average American teenager. But on the eve of his eighteenth birthday, a dormant force awakens within him. Moments before a fleet of men with strange, powerful weapons invade his home, Isaak flees

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING into the night, led by a mysterious girl with an iridescent birthmark. Isaak soon learns that he is a Robot: a synthetic human created by the government as a weapon. Now the same organization that created him is hell-bent on destroying him, and the only asylum for Isaak and the other Robots is the Underground—an intricate network formulated to seek out Robots, shepherd them to safety, and protect them. But the Underground is harshly divided between those who would seek diplomacy with the government, and those who would fight back. And Isaak must choose a side. And with the government’s soldiers closing in, and Isaak’s own powerful destiny revealing itself, he doesn’t have long to make that choice. Publication Date: October 2016 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 432 pp 56 RIGHTS SOLD: Turkish THE EFFIGIES: FATE OF FLAMES By Sarah Raughley Imprint: Simon Pulse Avengers meets The Mortal Instruments in this contemporary fantasy—the first book in a trilogy featuring four girls with the power to save the world from the monstrous Phantoms . . . but only if they can figure out how to work together first. Years ago, everything changed. Phantoms, massive beasts of nightmare, began terrorizing the world. At the same time, four girls, the Effigies, appeared, each with the unique power to control a classical element: earth, air, fire, or water. Since then, four girls across the globe are continually tasked with the cosmic duty to protect the world—at the death of one Effigy, another is unexpectedly chosen, pulled from her normal life into the never-ending battle. When Natalia, the Fire Effigy, is killed in battle, Maia is next to be chosen. A quiet girl with few RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS friends and almost no family, she is immediately thrust into battle and expected to master her skill over fire. Things are made more complicated by the arrival of a new villain, Saul—a man with the never-before-seen power to control the Phantoms. Now Maia and the other Effigies must learn to work together, at a time when their celebrity is more important than their heroism, in order to fight Saul and his Phantoms, find out the true plans behind his attacks, and, ultimately, discover the origin of his powers . . . and their own. Publication Date: November 2016 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 368 pp RIGHTS SOLD: French, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish

TELL ME SOMETHING REAL By Calla Devlin Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers A brilliant debut novel about three sisters whose world is about to shatter under the weight of an incomprehensible betrayal, perfect for fans of Everything, Everything and We Were Liars This is the story of the three beautiful blond Babcock sisters: gorgeous and foul-mouthed Adrienne, observant and shy Vanessa, and the youngest and best-loved, Marie. They have always been close, but now that their mother has leukemia, they depend on one another even more. Days at home in California alternate with time at a clinic in Mexico where their mother goes to receive alternative treatments that are banned in the United States. Vanessa is the middle child, a talented pianist who is trying to hold her family together despite the painful loss that they all know must come soon. But as she and her sisters navigate first loves and college dreams, they are completely unaware that an illness far more insidious than cancer poisons their home. Publication Date: August 2016 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 304 pp

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THE ROYAL RABBITS OF LONDON By Santa Montefiore and Simon Sebag Montefiore Illustrated by Kate Hindley Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The Hobbit meets Fantastic Mr Fox meets Watership Down in this charming novel, which shows us all that even the smallest rabbit can be the biggest hero. Life is an adventure. Anything in the world is possible—by will and by luck, with a moist carrot, a wet nose, and a slice of mad courage! Shylo has always been the runt of the litter. His siblings spend their days making fun of him for being the weakest and quietest of all of his family. But when Shylo stumbles across a band of rats and overhears their evil plan to take a photo of the Queen in her nightie, it’s up to this unlikely hero to travel to London and inform the Royal Rabbits of London about the diabolical plot! The Royal Rabbits of London have a proud history of protecting the royal family, and now the secret society need to leap into action. . . . But can a rabbit as feeble and shy as Shylo convince them that the Queen is in danger?

SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE’s bestselling and prize-winning books have been published in forty-five languages. SANTA MONTEFIORE’s novels have sold over two million copies and been translated into thirty different languages. Publication Date: October 2016 Ages: 7 up Page Extent: 192 pp

WITCH FOR A WEEK By Kaye Umansky Illustrated by TBC Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING The first book in a magical and fun series from Kaye Umansky, the much-loved author of the Pongwiffy series When clever, unflappable Elsie offers to house-sit the mysterious home of local witch Magenta Sharp, she has no idea what she’s getting herself into. Left with a talking raven and a scruffy dog for company, and a book of instructions called Everything You Need to Know, what could possibly go wrong? With an assortment of weird and wonderful neighbours banging at the door and a box full of volatile magical ingredients that must be used immediately, Elsie is forced to get experimental with magic! Publication Date: October 2017 Ages: 7 up Page Extent: TBC

58 COVER NOT FINAL VIOLET AND THE MUMMY MYSTERY By Harriet Whitehorn Illustrated by Becka Moor Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A delightful detective series for girls starring Violet Remy-Robinson, a young girl with adventure on her mind! Violet’s back in her fourth adventure, this time taking on the case of the missing mummy! Aunt Mathilde is in London looking into an ancient Egyptian mystery at the British Museum. When the mummy she’s investigating disappears, it’s up to Violet and her friends Rose, Art, and PC Green to save the day and discover the identity of the mummy-napper. With a beautiful package, complete with two-colour illustrations throughout by Becka Moor, this book is perfect for fans of Ottoline, Goth Girl, and Claude. Shortlisted for “Whitehorn’s debut is pacey and imaginative and Waterstones Becka Moor’s illustrations a delight. Perfect for Children’s 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS readers who liked the Ottoline books by Book Prize Chris Riddell”—The Times Publication Date: June 2017 COVER NOT FINAL Ages: 7 up Page Extent: 208 pp (TBC)

THE GREAT HAMSTER MASSACRE By Katie Davies Illustrated by Hannah Shaw Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK An irresistibly funny, quirky, delightful read that is part detective tale, part diary, and altogether hilarious. Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Anna and her brother, Tom, have always wanted a pet. And after their latest pestering campaign, their mother finally gives in and lets them choose a pair of hamsters from the local pet shop. But their happiness soon turns to horror when the hamsters are found mysteriously dead in their cage. Anna and Tom launch a full-scale investigation to determine who—or what—is behind the hamster homicides. Can they solve the case of the Great Hamster Massacre? There are four books in the series, all pet-detective adventures. Sold in eleven languages. Publication Date: January 2010 Ages: 8 up Page Extent: 192 pp

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CIRCUS OF THIEVES AND THE COMEBACK CAPER By William Sutcliffe Illustrated by David Tazzyman Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Roll up, roll up! Shank’s Impossible Circus returns in this hilariously wacky adventure from bestselling author William Sutcliffe. Shank’s Impossible Circus rolls back into town in this brand-new adventure from William Sutcliffe—brought to life by wonderful illustrations from David Tazzyman! And guess what? Hideous, thieving ringmaster Armitage Shank has a twin brother! And Zachary Shank is even more crooked and hideous. When Zachary turns up in the middle of Armitage’s plot to ruin Ernesto Espadrille’s comeback show, disaster follows. . . . With mathematical pigs, a canary choir, an inky camel-napping, and a surprising number of spoons, this is a caper like no other. Publication Date: May 2016 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 272 pp

INVISIBLE INC. By Steve Cole Illustrated by Jim Field Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Chaos, wizardry, and a gang of kind-of ghosts, in this hilarious adventure from bestselling author Steve Cole Noah’s mum’s new invention can zap ANYTHING into a ghost of its former self. It’s still there, but you can’t see it. You can’t touch it. When the sinister Seerblight Solutions steal his mum’s invention, Noah is zapped—and finds he’s not the first to have been turned invisible through the ages. With all humankind in terrible

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING danger, Earth’s last line of defence is one you’ve never seen or heard of: Invisible Inc. A medieval knight. A Victorian inventor. A poetic pony. And an ordinary boy. Saving the world? THEY’LL SEE TO IT! Publication Date: July 2016 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 272 pp

60 WINTER MAGIC Edited by Abi Elphinstone Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A beautiful and classic anthology of frosty, magical short stories from acclaimed children’s writers, edited by author Abi Elphinstone The Dreamsnatcher’s Abi Elphinstone heads up this gorgeous collection of wintery stories— featuring snow queens, frost fairs, snow dragons, and pied pipers—from classic children’s writers Michelle Magorian, Geraldine McCaughrean, Jamila Gavin, Berlie Doherty, Katherine Woodfine, Piers Torday, Lauren St John, Amy Alward, Michelle Harrison, and Emma Carroll. An unmissable, enchanting treat of a collection that will be enjoyed for years to come by readers of all ages. Publication Date: November 2016 Ages: 8 up RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Page Extent: 400 pp

HOLIDAY HA HA HA! Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Eight sunny, funny reads from a brilliant selection of bestselling authors! Get ready to laugh your summer socks off with this collection of hilarious short stories— from disastrous car journeys to super-powered grannies to gruesomely funny ghost hunters, there’s something for everyone in this side-splitting anthology! Featuring a stellar line-up of much-loved authors: Steve Cole, David Solomons, Joanna Nadin, Jeremy Strong, William Sutcliffe, Steven Butler, Candy Harper, and Jonathan Meres. Publication Date: June 2016 Ages: 8 up Page Extent: 320 pp

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THE NIGHT SPINNER By Abi Elphinstone Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Abi Elphinstone’s gorgeously evocative series full of magic, mystery, and adventure draws to a close in this fantastic finale. Moll Pecksniff is back for a new adventure as the thrilling series that began with The Dreamsnatcher concludes. Moll and her friends must defeat the Shadowmasks once and for all before the Old Magic is gone forever. Moll only has a mysterious clue left by the Old Magic to guide her: steal the last note of a witch’s song and take the feather as dark as night. . . . Luckily, she has the help of her best friend Siddy and wildcat Gryff, as together they will need to overcome witches, selkies, goblins, and giants to find the final Shadowmask and ensure the Old Magic triumphs. Perfect for fans of J. K. Rowling, Piers Torday, Katherine Woodfine, and Michelle Paver.

PRAISE FOR THE SHADOW KEEPER: “A thrillingly wild adventure—bold, breathless and beautifully told”—Jonathan Stroud “Reminded me of the very best of the Harry Potter books”—Piers Torday Publication Date: February 2017

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ABLE SEACAT SIMON By Lynne Barrett-Lee Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The abridged, junior edition of the story of Able Seacat Simon, beloved hero of the high seas. A must for Michael Morpurgo fans! When an orphaned kitten is discovered on the Hong Kong docks in 1948 by a British sailor, he has no idea of the journey that awaits him. Smuggled onto HMS Amethyst and named “Simon” by his new friends, the little cat quickly gets used to life on the seas and appoints himself chief SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING rat-catcher. When tragedy strikes, Seacat Simon keeps spirits up—but it’s a long and dangerous journey back to England for the heroic kitten and his crewmates. . . . Inspired by real events, this is the story of Able Seacat Simon’s adventures and heroics in dangerous wartime seas, as told by the cat himself! Publication Date: November 2016 Ages: 8 up Page Extent: 208 pp

62 THE BUBBLE BOY By Stewart Foster Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Wonder meets Mark Haddon in this beautifully poignant and uplifting story from a talented new voice Eleven-year-old Joe can’t remember a life outside of his hospital room, with its beeping machines and view of London’s rooftops. His condition means he’s not allowed outside, not even for a moment, and his few visitors risk bringing life-threatening germs inside his “bubble.” Expect superheroes, super-nurses, and a few tears from this truly timeless and unique story. “Heartbreaking in its simple affirmation of the importance of embracing what makes life worth living”—Daily Mail “A gripping and deeply moving book”—Jamila Gavin, author of Coram Boy

COMING SOON: BIG FISH (W.T.) 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS There are two sides to every story . . . told in alternating points of view from the Bullied (Alex) and the Bully (Dan). Another moving novel overflowing with power and warmth. Publication Date: Bubble Boy : May 2016; Big Fish (W.T.): May 2017 Ages: 10 up Page Extent: Bubble Boy : 320 pp; Big Fish (W.T.): TBC

THE STRAWBERRY SISTERS: ESPECIALLY AMELIA By Candy Harper Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Little Women meets Jacqueline Wilson in this delightful middle-grade series Meet the Strawberry Sisters! Little Lucy has a scheme to become popular, but if you want to keep all your hair, you’d better not ask what it is. Chloe’s facing the fight of her life and this time she can’t win it with her fists. Ella would just like everyone to stop shouting so she can do her homework. Then there’s Amelia. The moody big sister. Except Amelia’s decided to ditch the sulks and sarcastic remarks. But that’s not so easy when your best friend is keeping secrets, your mum won’t even let you babysit, and you’re terrified to do a solo in the school concert. Amidst all the chaos, is Amelia ready to grow up and grab the spotlight?

PRAISE FOR PERFECTLY ELLA: “A touching story about sisters and friendships. Gentle and warm and funny”—Jacqueline Wilson Publication Date: June 2016 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 272 pp

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LEAP OF FAITH By Candy Harper Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The hilarious series from Candy Harper, featuring the irrepressible Faith! Why is life so hard sometimes? It’s hard to keep a smile on your face when the boy you like has started seeing someone else. And while we’re on the subject of boys, why is it always the wrong one who ends up confessing his undying love to you? Talk about awkward. Also, my BFF is being weird and refusing to come on the French Exchange—when she should know that this is exactly when I need her the most. Mrs RamsBOTTOM is trying to sabotage my plans to be prefect, my archnemesis Icky is still intent on ruining my life, and I’m pretty sure exams should be outlawed. Phew! With all this going on, I’m going to struggle to fit in my daily lounging about, eating biscuits time . . . Publication Date: January 2016 Ages: 11 up Page Extent: 272 pp

WAITING FOR CALLBACK: TAKE TWO By Perdita and Honor Cargill Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Lights, camera, action! Simon & Schuster introduces you to the world of Elektra James, superstar in the making (well, almost)! Geek Girl meets New Girl meets Fame in this brilliantly funny new teen series! Elektra has finally landed a part in a film. It’s the dream. Well . . . until she works out that Straker

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING is a movie so dystopian that within weeks most of the cast and all of the crew wish that the world had actually ended (preferably in Scene One). And while it’s obviously great news that she’s moved from the friend-zone with Archie to become his almost-girlfriend, it would be better if he hadn’t immediately relocated to Transylvania to play a vampire hunter surrounded by “maidens of peerless beauty . . .” Full of humour and warmth, this new series is perfect for fans of Geek Girl and The It Girl. Publication Date: January 2017 Ages: 11 up Page Extent: 352 pp (TBC)

64 COVER NOT FINAL ALL ABOUT THE HYPE By Paige Toon Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The third book in this sizzling YA series from million-selling author, Paige Toon A lot can change in a year, and for Jessie Jefferson this couldn’t be more true. As the daughter of a global superstar and the lead singer in one of the coolest new bands in LA, her life is preeeetty interesting. Especially now that Jessie is seeing her gorgeous, guitar-playing bandmate in secret. . . . But it’s not all gigs and glamour. Missing her life in England and struggling with the politics of a high school full of celebrities, Jessie finds the rock star lifestyle isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Is Jessie finally ready to be a Jefferson? Or is the spotlight proving too much for this wild child? Publication Date: July 2016 Ages: 12 up RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2016 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Page Extent: 320 pp

IN YOUR LIGHT By A. J. Grainger Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A beautifully told, gripping story about secrets, sisterhood, and running away Are you still a sister if one of you is gone? Sixteen-year-old Lil’s heart was broken when her big sister, Mella, went missing. Then Lil meets Seven—a tiny, gentle, terrified girl who has fled the Sisterhood of the Light, a seemingly peaceful community that believes in the healing power of the sun. Does the strange Seven hold the key to what happened to Mella? And what happens if the Sisterhood is unwilling to let its daughters go . . . ? Publication Date: August 2017 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 308 pp (TBC)

ALL MY SECRETS COVER NOT FINAL By Sophie McKenzie Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Family secrets and a girl’s search for the truth—a stunning novel from one of the UK’s best-loved teen writers The shocking reality behind an unexpected inheritance turns Evie Brown’s world on its head. One moment her world is completely normal, the next she is in line to inherit ten million pounds— and her mother is no longer her mother. Unable to find out the whole truth from her parents, Evie ends up on the mysterious island of Lightsea, where her desire for answers leads her toward a series of revelations that threaten everything she holds dear . . . including her life. Publication Date: July 2015 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 304 pp

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ESCAPE By Jeff Povey Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Misfits meets Gone in this high-concept thriller series, perfect for fans of Charlie Higson and Michael Grant Get ready for another page-turning adventure as the gripping trilogy about a group of misfits that find themselves in an alternate dimension draws to a close! “High-concept sci-fi series with shade of Michael Grant . . . a strong shot of black humour” —The Bookseller “Tense and witty”—Sunday Times Publication Date: January 2017 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: TBC

THE BLOOD LIST By Sarah Naughton Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A chilling novel from the Costa Book Awards shortlisted author Barnaby Nightingale is the perfect son: strong, handsome, daring, everything his father wants him to be; yet for his mother, Frances, he will never be the son she desires. Frances believes that her real son was taken from her as a baby by the local village folk who thought him to be a changeling. When the beautiful and mysterious Naomi catches Barnaby’s attention, his world is thrown into chaos as superstition and dark folklore take hold of the small village and Naomi is accused of being a witch. Fear and suspicion spread, and soon Barnaby finds himself on trial too, facing the

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING ultimate penalty—death. Publication Date: February 2014 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 304 pp

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