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Home of the Wild Louise Greig is a Júlia Moscardó is a Louise Greig & Júlia Moscardó multi-award winning Spanish illustrator and Beautiful poet and author visual artist currently A touching picture story about a born in Scotland. She based in , friendship between a boy and a wild fawn, nature has featured on the UK. Home of the Wild with a tender message of love and letting shortlist for several is her first picture illustrations major children’s book book. wild animals be free. Gorgeous atmospheric awards, including the illustrations bring landscapes, plants and Waterstones Children’s animals to life. Book Prize.

‘An uplifting, lyrical story of wildness and belonging, against the evocative backdrop of the Scottish mountains.’ – The Bookseller NEW NEW

The Fairy Song Janis Mackay & Ruchi Mhasane Rose hears beautiful music coming from the forest and is soon swept up into an enchanting secret world. A beautifully illustrated tale of old fairy magic rooted in authentic Scottish folklore but with ethnically diverse illustrations.

Size: 294 x 219 mm Janis Mackay is a prize- Ruchi Mhasane Binding: winning children’s studied children’s Pages: 32 author, storyteller and from Sweet tale creative writing tutor. Cambridge School Printing: full colour She writes picture of Art. She lives in about finding books and middle- Mumbai, . grade novels. She lives joy in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Selkie Girl Janis Mackay & Ruchi Mhasane A lovely retelling of the traditional Scottish folk tale of the selkie, a seal who can become human. Parallels to this story can be found worldwide, including mermaids and swan maidens.

Size: 294 x 219 mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 32 Printing: full colour NEW

Secrets of the Last Size: 198 x 130 mm Merfolk is Lindsay Binding: Paperback Littlesons’s eagerly Pages: 208 awaited sixth novel. Her debut novel, The Secrets of the Last Merfolk MIxed-up Summer of Lily McLean won Lindsay Littleson the Kelpies Prize and Guardians of When Finn and Sage realise that local legends of merfolk Middle-grade the Wild Unicorns are true, they become caught up in a dangerous battle was nominated for magical the Carnegie Medal as the magical sea-people seek help to protect their in 2020. Lindsay secret existence. A page-turning middle-grade adventure adventure lives near , that is full of character from the author of the popular Scotland. Guardians of the Wild Unicorns.

“Grab it. Quick.” There was a hint of glee in Traigh’s voice, as if stealing from Mol pleased him, however dire Prologue the consequences of being caught. And Muir could see why, she really could, because she felt the same. Every The rocky islet was silvered by moonlight and the sea a council meeting was held on the high rock, glimmered, deceptively calm. All the others were asleep. and every time she and Traigh were excluded. The elders Even Mol, their leader, was snoring, his sleeping face still said they were too young. Well, it was time for change. stern. And while making that change was terrifying, it was also As Muir drew closer her courage began to skitter away, exciting. a fish fleeing a shark. As she clutched the shell box her fingers tingled, like a Behind her, Traigh whispered, his voice a hiss in the jellyfish sting without the pain. darkness. “Keep going.” “Got it.” Muir’s brother had been reluctant at first to get involved Traigh stared at the box, his eyes round as moons, as if in her plan, but she persuaded him, and so here they were, he couldn’t quite believe she had gone through with it. He drawing ever closer to the highest rock, staring at a small, pointed across the expanse of dark water, to where lights tide-carved cleft near the base, trying to summon the twinkled on the far shore. “What if nobody answers our courage to steal from Mol. message? We will have risked everything for nothing.” This natural shelf held their leader’s only possessions: Muir spoke as firmly as she could. “We have got to do a thousand-year-old shell box and an ancient flint something. You know that better than anyone. You have arrowhead. But Mol rarely looked at his treasures, and seen Her.” that fact comforted Muir a little. They should be able to “You are right.” Her brother gave a deep, sad sigh. “Let return the box before he noticed its absence. us go now. We need to be back before the others wake.” As her fingers curled around it, Mol stirred and Silently, they slid off the rocks and into the sea. As they murmured in his sleep. She froze. dived underwater, their long tails flicked. NEW ‘This tale starts off on a good foot, ‘Lewis and Rhona’s heroic story and only gets better as it unfolds... is suffused with genuinely funny Readers who enjoy fantasy will moments... this adventure thriller definitely want to check this book out.’ for middle grade readers mixes – The Good Men Project (US) mythology and suspense in a contemporary page-turner.’ ‘It is a wonderful book to read. It – BookTrust deals with some issues affecting many children in schools, it ‘Young readers are bound to fall for promotes the need to protect Guardians of the Wild Unicorns, an natural wildlife from poachers and adventure tale that melds the real it ends with a clear message to ask and the fantastic with warmth and questions and be open with your humour.’ friends so they can be there for you. – The Herald (Scotland) I highly recommend this book.’ – My Shelves are Full Guardians of the Wild Unicorns Size: 198 x 130 mm Nominated Lindsay Littleson Binding: Paperback for the Pages: 192 Carnegie Best friends Lewis and Rhona are caught Printing: b/w up in a dangerous adventure to save the Medal world’s last herd of wild unicorns. An exciting middle-grade novel about belonging and survival, with a strong environmental message.

Size:198 x 130 mm Size: 198 x 130 mm Binding: Paperback Binding: Paperback Pages: 192 Pages: 192 Printing: b/w Printing: b/w

The Mixed-up Summer The Awkward Autumn of Lily McLean of Lily McLean Lindsay Littleson Lindsay Littleson Laugh-out-loud summer adventure perfect Packed with real life pre-teen drama for fans of Jacqueline Wilson. Winner of the (friendships gone wrong, embarrassing Kelpies Prize 2014. families and nasty rumours), this engaging novel is full of laughs and a While on holiday without her crazy, mixed-up spooky surprise. family, Lily develops psychic powers. NEW

History made fun!

The Amazing Life of

Mary, Queen of Scots Size: 197 x 158 mm Gill Arbuthnott and Mike Phillips Binding: Paperback Pages: 152 This series brings together engaging, emotional Illustrations: 50 stories that will get young readers hooked and Printing: b/w all the key facts they need to know about a period of history. Full of illustrations, graphic Gill Arbuthnott is the Mike Phillips is the storytelling and activities. author of numerous illustrator of many fiction, non-fiction children’s books She was Queen of Scotland and of France, and and picture books for including the Museum children and young Mystery Squad series, a possible Queen of England; she was involved adults. Horrible Histories: in a series of mysterious deaths; in the end Gruesome Guides and she lost her head... But what was life really the Horrible Geography like for Mary, Queen of Scots? Step into the series sixteenth century for a unique glimpse into her dramatic life story.

Linda Strachan is the Darren Gate is an award-winning author illustrator and graphic of over 70 books for designer based in children. Glasgow. He won the Kelpies Design and Illustration Prize in Size: 197 x 158 mm 2016. Binding: Paperback Size: 197 x 158 mm Pages: 136 Binding: Paperback Illustrations: 40 Pages: 144 Printing: b/w A Secret Diary Illustrations: 40 The Dangerous Lives of the First World War Printing: b/w of the Jacobites Gill Arbuthnott and Darren Gate Linda Strachan & Darren Gate

Step into the boots of real-life boy soldier Discover what life was like during the Jacobite James Marchbank and experience the most risings, as told by siblings Rob, a soldier in important and incredible bits of the First Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army, and Aggie, World War. healing soldiers at the croft. NEW NEW

Velda the Awesomest Size: 197 x 158 mm Binding: Paperback Viking and the Voyage of Pages: 160 Deadly Doom Illustrations: 50 Printing: b/w David MacPhail & Richard Morgan Book 1 of a new illustrated series for 7-10 David MacPhail is the Richard Morgan was born year olds. Light and funny with black-and- Full of fun for author of Laugh-Out- and raised in Yorkshire. He white illustrations on every spread. Tiny and 7-10 year olds Loud award shortlisted has painted backgrounds mighty Velda embarks on a brilliant adventure series Thorfinn the for Disney TV. He lives in to rescue her friends and prove she’s the Nicest Viking. He lives Cambridge, England. in Perthshire, Scotland. awesomest Viking around.

Thorfinn the Nicest Viking (series) Size: 197 x 158 mm and the Awful Invasion; and the Gruesome Games; Binding: Paperback and the Rotten Scots; and the Disgusting Feast ; Pages: 152 and the Raging Raiders; and the Terrible Treasure; Illustrations: 50 each and the Dreadful Dragon; and the Putrid Potion Printing: b/w David MacPhail & Richard Morgan RIGHTS SOLD: Persian, audio rights Fun-filled eight- foryounger readers, starring the world’s worst viking, Thorfinn-the- Very-Very-Nice. Better at baking than battles, Shortlisted for the Thorfinn has a hilarious series of adventures. Scholastic Laugh Out Loud Award Extras include: trading cards, Horrible History- style Viking facts, meet the characters and a Viking Name Generator. NEW

An Amazing Size: 311 x 224 mm Binding: Hardback Illustrated Atlas of Scotland Pages: 48 David MacPhail & Anders Frang Printing: full colour From warrior kings and mythical monsters to famous landmarks and unique wildlife, this brilliant atlas brings together Scotland’s past and present, packed with surprising facts and Exciting David MacPhail is the Anders Frang is a author of many fiction freelance illustrator amazing illustrations. illustrations, and non-fiction books from Denmark. He for children, including studied at the Danish fascinating the Top-Secret Grandad Design School in series, the Thorfinn the Copenhagen and facts Nicest Viking series. Edinburgh College of Art, Scotland

An Amazing Animal Size: 311 x 224 mm Binding: Hardback Atlas of Scotland Pages: 48 Anders Frang Printing: full colour Meet the amazing animals of Scotland in this beautiful gift book, packed full of fun facts, vibrant illustrations and maps showing where to spot these wonderful creatures – from puffins and basking sharks to endangered wildcats. NEW NEW

Spin a Scarf of Sunshine Dawn Casey & Stila Lim RIGHTS SOLD; Size: 275 x 295 mm Nari cares for a little lamb on her farm. With her Binding: Hardback family’s help, she turns its fleece into a cosy scarf, Dutch, Korean with jacket until the scarf is ready for the compost heap. A Pages: 32 luminous picture book exploring creation and Printing: full colour recycling through a simple, lyrical story. Shows the cycle of ‘Delicate, colorful illustrations fill each page natural with pretty people, cute animals, and idyllic materials scenes... An informative, easy-to-follow, pleasing lesson in readying wool for knitting.’ – Kirkus Reviews

‘The illustrations are really beautiful with lots of colors and Dawn Casey’s writing Stila Lim is an illustrator fun details, and the writing is rhythmic and soothing.’ for children has won from South Korea. Spin a Gold Nautilus Award a Scarf of Sunshine is – YA Books Central and an Accolade from her first picture book. the American Folklore Society. She lives on ‘[This book] will delight the youngest listeners, while slightly the UK’s Sussex downs. older children will appreciate satisfaction that can come from making something oneself.’ – Booklist NEW

Kate McLelland is an award-winning Size: 230 x 240 mm illustrator and Binding: Paperback printmaker. She has published books with Pages: 24 Hodder, Egmont and Printing: full colour Nosy Crow, and lives Hello Scottish in Edinburgh, Scotland. Animals! Kate McLelland Nature Say hello to Scotland’s most famous for young animals! children From leaping red squirrels and hungry highland cows, to jumping dolphins and playful otters, this this colourful picture book introduces Scotland’s animal kingdom in bright, fun illustrations by bestselling artist Kate McLelland. NEW

Isla and Pickle: IslaSize: and230 x 240 Pickle: mm Charming Binding: Paperback and The Pony Party ThePages: Pony 24 Party Kate McLelland KatePrinting: McLelland full colour colourful When Isla and her best friend Pickle — a Third book in the series by acclaimed miniature Shetland pony — are invited illustrator Kate McLelland. A picture to a party, Isla must learn to ride fast! book about growing up and not being But can mischievous Pickle learn to do afraid of something new. as he’s told?

Isla often visited Pickle in his stables and groomed his furry coat. She always took him tasty snacks.

Isla and Pickle: Isla and Pickle: Size: 230 x 240 mm Binding: Paperback Best Friends The Higland Show Pages: 24 Kate McLelland Kate McLelland Printing: full colour The first in the series about a lively little girl A sweet and funny story about doing your and her pet pony. best and realising winning isn’t everything.

Bright colourful illustrations and a funny story for 3-6 year olds about making friends and perseverance. Kelpies PrizeWinner

Cosy middle-grade magic

Hannah Foley is a writer and Size: 198 x 130 mm freelance illustrator living in Binding: Paperback Devon, England, illustrating Pages: 208 for children, young people and families in the educational and charitable sectors. She won the The Spellbinding Secret RIGHTS SOLD: Kelpies Prize in 2018 for her Audio rights debut novel, The Spellbinding of Avery Buckle Secret of Avery Buckle. Hannah Foley ‘Our favourite read of the year, so far – a fast-paced, Winner of the Kelpies Prize 2018. magical adventure that takes readers to iconic settings in the company of characters who are memorable, A warm and quirky middle grade novel, full of magical heart. On a quest to uncover her forgotten past, Avery endearing, and so much fun!’ Buckle (part-girl, part-cat) is plunged into a haphazard – Roaring Reads world of shadowy monsters, bewitched and flying bicycles. ‘A fascinating tale that will have you racing through the For fans of and The Wizards of Once. fast-paced action and laughing along.’ – Sarah Broadley, My Book Corner

Avery moved across the floor, an ink-black silhouette Almost as if it’s… r-real!” against the dancing lights of the Halloween disco’s Avery didn’t get the chance to reply. Suddenly, there reds and golds and greens. Around her wheeled witches was a high-pitched screeching sound and the music and monsters, ghosts and devils. As Avery’s tail snaked came to an abrupt halt. behind her, no one suspected it might actually be real, even if it did seem to move gently this way and that of The lights went out, plunging the school hall into thick its own accord. She felt a thrill of freedom. For once, darkness. Full-scale panic ensued: children screamed, she could just be herself. bodies bumped and bounced off each other in the chaos. But Avery froze; something didn’t feel right. Low ran up, all feathers and beak, dressed as an owl. There was that same uneasy, creeping feeling she’d What do you think? he asked, arms held out so she “ ” had earlier that afternoon; a dark, menacing presence. could fully admire his costume mastery. As a teacher’s voice yelled for calm, Avery looked Brilliant! she grinned. “ ” around the hall with dread. Her night vision (a handy “Have you tried these?” He offered her a crumpled benefit of being part-cat) helped her to see through paper bag, full of warm, sticky worm-shaped sweets, the pitch-black, and she stared in horror as a dense, chattering on between enthusiastic chews. “Don’t you thrashing mass of shadowy creatures began to grow get bored of coming as a cat every year? Your tail’s out of the dancefloor. Avery’s heart pounded. All always cool, though. Will you let me try it on?” Before thoughts of Low discovering her tail was real escaped Avery could stop him, he’d given it a hard yank. from her mind. “OW!” Avery yelped, glaring at him. “There was someone in the shadows,” she whispered to herself in horror. “I didn’t imagine it. And now they’re “Avery!” Low gaped back, a half-chewed gummy worm here, and they’re after me.” in danger of escaping. “Your tail, it’s… a-attached. Lyrical, moving ‘A lyrical, heart-warming adventure.’ middle-grade – Joan Lennon ‘Combining fantasy and realism, this is a beautifully written, gripping tale full of danger, loss, hope, friendship and the strength of sisterhood.’ – Children’s Books RIGHTS SOLD; Audio Beguiling... Like taking a swim in the Atlantic, you’ll find depth, darkness – and plenty of sparkle.’ – Roaring Reads

Longlisted for the Size: 198 x 130 mm Binding: Paperback Branford Boase Award Pages: 224 The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow Emily Ilett studied at Glasgow School of Art and Emily Ilett the University of Glasgow and now works at the Glasgow Women’s . She was awarded the A lyrical, immersive and luminous tale of sisterhood for Mairi Hedderwick Writing for Children Bursary middle-grade readers, The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow tells from Moniack Mhor in 2015, and was Children’s of bravery, the effect of mental health issues and being Writer in Residence at Wigtown Book Festival the strong enough to ask for help when we really need it. same year. The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow, her first novel, won the Kelpies Prize in 2017. Emily Ilett, winner of the 2017 Kelpies Prize, is an arresting, vital new voice in children’s literature. Kelpies PrizeWinner

RIGHTS SOLD; Winner of the Scottish Teenage Book Prize 2019 Film and TV rights optioned Longlisted for the Branford Boase Award

‘This book draws the reader in with the ups and downs of both boys’ lives — recommended.’ — School Library Connection ‘Sweet [...] incredibly funny, and tremendously exciting.’ — The Bookwitch Farewell Tour of a ‘A bold and brilliant debut.’ Terminal Optimist — Keith Gray, author of Ostrich Boys and Creepers John Young John Young is originally Size: 198 x 130 mm from Belfast and now Terminally ill Connor Lambert sets off on lives in Edinburgh. A Binding: Paperback a crazy road trip. A fresh and bold debut former lawyer, he was a Pages: 288 novel full of heart, guts and raw emotion. Scottish Book Trust New Printing: b/w Writer Award winner. Combining the authenticity of John Green with the energy of Irvine Welsh, this debut will have teens hooked. And, it seemed as though they had been aptly named, for Garroch was kindly and Wallace was studious, and the twins came to be known as ‘Wallace the Wise’ and ‘Garroch the Good’. In the days when Scotland The two boys grew equally in height and strength, with features so similar that it was hard to tell them was an ancient kingdom, apart. But in their nature, they were different. Wallace preferred to two boys were born of the same mother on be indoors sitting at the fire, the same day and within the same hour. whereas Garroch loved Twin brothers. being outside working in the The first-born child’s face was wrinkled fresh air. Wallace was loudly – as many a babe’s face is when talkative, whereas Garroch it arrives into the world. His seldom spoke and then only father gazed at him proudly in a soft voice. Wallace studied and said: “He looks like a an almanac or a chart to find person of wisdom. Let us out the weather forecast, call him Wallace and hope whereas Garroch studied that he will be wise.” the clouds or the way When the second son the cattle were lying was born he opened his in the fields. eyes and smiled happily. His mother gazed at him fondly and said: “He looks like a person of goodness. Let us call him Garroch and hope that he will be good.”

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An Illustrated Treasury of Size: 280 x 220 mm Binding: Hardback Scottish Castle Legends Pages: 160 Theresa Breslin & Kate Leiper Illustrations: 150 A sumptuous of both cherished and Printing: full colour little-known legends, featuring an array of knights, ghosts, princesses and monsters. RIGHTS SOLD: Theresa Breslin is Kate Leiper is an Russian, a Carnegie-award illustrator based in The third in the much-loved Scottish Chinese Simplified, winning author of over Edinburgh, Scotland. tale treasuries range by Carnegie-Medal- 50 books for children. Her work has been Lithuanian She lives near Glasgow, exhibited in galleries winning author Theresa Breslin and Kate Scotland. all over the UK. Greenaway Medal-longlisted artist Kate Leiper. ‘The illustrations are A wonderful gift, this stunning hardback with mesmerising... ribbon marker brings history, place and story Simply stunning.’ alive for all who read it. – Catherine Rayner

On the sward below Stirling Castle, the knights were preparing to joust. The children searched among them to find Brodric’s father and ask him for straw. They picked their way carefully, as the droppings from dozens of horses were scattered across the grass. They held their noses to avoid breathing in the horrible smell of the steaming manure. “Why do you think the King winked at us?” Brodric asked Morna. “It was when he said we should make a soft landing-place for the Wizard Damian,” Morna replied. “Using straw,” Brodric went on, “or…” “Or,” Morna finished the sentence, “…some other soft substance as may be lying about the ground.” Suddenly the children stopped still. And looked down at their feet.

73 An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales Theresa Breslin & Kate Leiper 'A delightful and varied collection of stories Slithering stoorworms, fierce kelpies and from all over Scotland... This is a beautiful magical selkies are exquisitely brought to life book, which will be treasured by children in for children in Theresa Breslin’s enchanting Scotland and far afield.' tales and Kate Leiper’s stunningly beautiful illustrations. – Stunning Size: 280 x 220 mm RIGHTS SOLD: Binding: Hardback Russian, Korean, gift Pages: 160 Chinese Simplified, collections Illustrations: 150 Romanian, Printing: full colour Lithuanian

An Illustrated Treasury of Size: 280 x 220 mm Binding: Hardback ‘This is a rare delight; a harmonious Scottish Mythical Creatures Pages: 192 braiding of pitch perfect storytelling with Theresa Breslin & Kate Leiper Illustrations: 180 illustrations of breathtaking elegance Printing: full colour and integrity. Every home should have at Wicked witches, ginormous giants and fearsome least one copy.’ fairies come to life in the second beautiful RIGHTS SOLD: collection of traditional tales from Carnegie Russian, – Debi Gliori Medal-winner Theresa Breslin and Kate Leiper. Chinese Simplified, Romanian The Legend Size: 294 x 219 mm Binding: Paperback of the First Unicorn Pages: 36 Printing: full colour Lari Don & Nataša Ilinčić From the creators of the bestselling The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster. A Lari Don is a prolific Nataša Ilinčić is a and award-winning designer and illustrator captivating, beautifully illustrated picture author for children of originally from Bosnia book story of the first ever unicorn, filled with all ages. She lives in and Herzegovina, now magic, love and folklore charm. Edinburgh, Scotland. living and working in Edinburgh.

The Treasure of the Size: 294 x 219 mm Loch Ness Monster Binding: Paperback Pages: 32 Lari Don & Nataša Ilinčić Printing: full colour Two children find treasure in the castle at Loch Ness, but who does it really belong to? The story of the world-famous Loch Ness Monster has been transformed in this classic picture book. The Secret of the Kelpie Size: 294 x 219 mm Lari Don & Philip Longson Binding: Paperback Pages: 32 Can feisty Flora save her family from the evil Printing: full colour shape-shifter? Based on the Scottish folktale of the kelpie, a water monster that can transform into a horse. Lari Don is a prolific and Philip Longson is an award-winning author artist and illustrator for children of all ages. based in the US. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Tale of Tam Linn Size: 294 x 219 mm Lari Don & Philip Longson Binding: Paperback Pages: 32 Can courageous Janet save Tam Linn, a boy Printing: full colour who was captured and transformed into a fairy knight, from the evil Fairy Queen? A modern twist on the classic narrative of a human taken by the fairies. Michelle Sloan was born in Edinburgh but Greyfriars Bobby: Size: 242 x 283 mm now lives with her family near Dundee, Binding: Paperback Scotland. She is the author of The Fourth A Puppy’s Tale Pages: 32 Bonniest Baby in Dundee, board book This Bonny Baby and early reader series The Michelle Sloan & Elena Bia Animal Adventure Club. A heart-warming story about a puppy who grew up to become one of the world’s most famous dogs. A charming historical tale of loyalty and the power of belonging. Elena Bia is an artist and illustrator based in Turin, Italy. As well-known as Lassie and Hachiko, Greyfriars Bobby is Scotland’s most celebrated dog who famously stayed loyal to his master even after death.

The Dragon Stoorworm Size: 294 x 219 mm Binding: Paperback Theresa Breslin & Matthew Land Pages: 24 A giant dragon is terrorising the land. Can Printing: full colour the Princess, with the help of resourceful peasant Assipattle, save their country from the beast? A story of bravery and ingenuity, Theresa Breslin, winner Matthew Land is an taken from the Scottish legend. of many awards, illustrator currently including the Carnegie living in Edinburgh. Medal, lives in Glasgow, Scotland. Soft, hand-drawn illustrations

Admar Kwant lives in the Sam and the Gnome’s Red Hat , by the edge Size: 258 x 236 mm of a lake. Her family life Binding: Hardback Admar Kwant and love of nature inspire her drawing, painting and Pages: 24 Sam and his best friend the gnome often leave gifts gentle books for young Printing: full colour for each other in the forest. One day, Sam decides to children. make a special gift for his friend. A charming story of friendship for young children, with warm illustrations. RIGHTS SOLD; Dutch Pip the Gnome Size: 180 x 153 mm Binding: Board book and the Forest Feast Pages: 12 Admar Kwant Printing: full colour Pip the Gnome and his animal friends mouse, rabbit and squirrel collect seeds, leaves, nuts RIGHTS SOLD: and berries for a delicious forest feast. Dutch Admar Kwant is a Dutch illustrator A board book about celebrating community whose work is inspired and helping your friends. by nature.

Pip the Gnome Pip the Gnome’s Size: 200 x 170 mm and the Christmas Tree Bedtime Binding: Board books Admar Kwant Admar Kwant Pages: 12 Printing: full colour Pip the gnome gets help decorating the Pip the gnome says goodnight to each of his Christmas tree from his friends robin, rabbit animal friends as they go to their own special and mouse. Perfect for during Advent, the beds. Perfect for sharing at bedtime, the story RIGHTS SOLD: story ends as we say ‘Happy Christmas Pip’. ends as we say ‘Goodnight Pip’. Dutch Through the Rainbow: Size: 260 x 280 mm Binding: Hardback A Waldorf Birthday Story Pages: 32 for Children Printing: full colour Lou Harvey-Zahra & Sara Parrilli

A sensitive retelling of the classic Waldorf Lou Harvey-Zahra is a Sara Parrilli is an artist birthday story of a little soul who comes former teacher and is and Waldorf teacher down to earth and meets their new family. a respected parenting living in New York coach leading State. workshops worldwide. She lives in Melbourne, Australia.

Through the Seasons Size: 180 x 153 mm Binding: Board book Sarah Laidlaw Pages: 12 A wordless picture book filled with warm, Printing: full colour soft illustrations showing a family together through the seasons. Dutch RIGHTS SOLD: Sarah Laidlaw lived in the Yarra Valley, Australia. She drew much of her inspiration from her own experiences of family life. A Year Around Size: 288 x 220 mm Binding: Hardback the Great Oak Pages: 40 Printing: full colour Gerda Muller A re-designed, expanded of a classic RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese . Anna and Benjamin discover Gerda Muller, born in Simplified, French, Turkish, Holland, has illustrated the plants and animals living around a Russian, Italian, Romanian, over 120 books for 300-year-old tree through detailed, charming children. She lives in Spanish, Korean, Slovakian, illustrations. A blend of fiction and fact to Paris, France. Lithuanian delight and inform. Isabel Wyatt (1901 Size: 242 x 283 mm – 1992) was a well- known storyteller from Binding: Paperback England. She compiled Pages: 32 many story collections Printing: full colour for children, including The Kingdom of The Seven-Year-Old Wonder Book, The Beautiful Colours: Eight-Year-Old Legend Book, Norse Hero Tales, Sara Parrilli is an artist A Picture Book for Children Hay for My Ox and and Waldorf teacher Other Stories, Legends living in New York Isabel Wyatt & Sara Parilli of the Norse Kings, State. Legends of King Arthur A heart-warming and inspiring picture book adaptation and Magical Wonder of the classic fairy tale from master storyteller Isabel Tales. Wyatt, accompanied by ethereal watercolour illustrations by Waldorf artist and teacher Sara Parrilli. Bear Child Size: 235 x 209 mm Binding: Hardback Geoff Mead & Sanne Dufft Pages: 32 Printing: full colour Ursula’s father tells her the story of the bear folk, special beings who can choose to be either a bear or a person. Could Ursula be a ‘Every page turn brings text with a deft Geoff Mead is a Sanne Dufft is a bear child? A beautiful story of parental love, balance of exciting, often funny ideas and storyteller and author. children’s book belief and individuality. A timeless folktale. lulling rhythms... A sweet bedtime book.’ He runs story-based illustrator and former workshops and teaches art therapist. She lives – Kirkus Reviews (US) storytelling at venues in with her in the UK and all over family. the world.

Size: 230 x 265 mm Binding: Paperback The Island and the Bear Pages: 24 Louise Greig & Vanya Nastanlieva Printing: full colour A bear has appeared on an island where bears “Anything can happen anywhere. do not belong. Can he find his way home? A Anywhere was an island. Louise Greig is a poet Vanya Nastanlieva Anything was a bear.” and author. She lives was born and raised in stunning, lyrical story about a gentle bear in Aberdeen, Scotland. Bulgaria. She currently and the girl who understands him, inspired lives in Cambridge, by a true story. England. Size: 254 x 210 mm Binding: Paperback Finn the Little Seal Pages: 24 Sandra Klaassen Printing: full colour Finn is a baby grey seal who is too scared to venture out into the sea – the sea is just too big for a little seal! Will he finally overcome Sandra Klaassen is a his fears and find where he truly belongs? well-known children’s A picture book about growing up and not illustrator from the being afraid of something new. Netherlands.

Size: 254 x 210 mm Size: 180 x 153 mm Binding: Paperback Binding: Board book Pages: 32 Pages: 14 Printing: full colour Printing: full colour

Peg the Little Sheepdog Peg and Uan: Making Friends Sandra Klaassen Sandra Klaassen Puppy Peg might be the only sheepdog in the world who is afraid of sheep! With the help Can Peg, the sheepdog puppy who is scared of of her new family Peg learns to become brave sheep, ever become friends with Uan the little and be a good pet. A charming story about lamb? An adorable board book with beautiful overcoming fears. illustrations about how hard it can be to make friends – and how lovely! Willow the Wildcat Lynne Rickards & Kirsteen Harris-Jones

European wildcat kittens Willow and Corrie must learn Size: 242 x 283 mm to work together to find a safe new home. An adorable Binding: Paperback rhyming picture book adventure from the author of Skye Pages: 32 the Puffling, with charming, lively illustrations of wildlife Printing: full colour and the endangered wildcat.

Lynne Rickards was born in and now lives in Scotland.

Kirsteen Harris-Jones is the illustrator of several picture books and lives in Shropshire, England. Size: 230 x 265 mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 32 Printing: full colour

Rowan the Red Squirrel RIGHTS SOLD: Lynne Rickards was Jon Mitchell has Lynne Rickards & Jon Mitchell Russian born in Canada and illustrated numerous now lives in Scotland. children’s books Rowan and his sister Hazel, are two very different including Flat Stanley. little squirrels. Hazel is brave and Rowan is He lives in England. worried. They set off on an adventure and meet many animals along the way. A fun story of siblings and discovering individual strengths.

Skye the Puffling Lynne Rickards & Jon Mitchell Size: 254 x 210 mm Skye, a cheeky baby puffin, finds herself on Binding: Paperback an unexpected adventure. Will she be able Pages: 32 to find her way home with the help of a cast Printing: full colour of friendly sealife? An adorable story about discovering independence and family love. Size: 180 x 153 mm Binding: Board book Pages: 14 Also available as an abridged board Printing: full colour book, adapted for very young children. Peter’s Tree Size: 294 x 219 mm Binding: Hardback Bernadette Watts Pages: 34 An enchanting tale of seasonal change and Printing: full colour childhood, beautifully brought to life through Bernadette Watt’s charming illustrations. RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese Simplified, Bernadette Watts has illustrated over Dutch, Japanese, 120 picture books for Korean, Slovenian children and won the prestigious Japanese Owl Prize. She lives in Kent, England.

Tom’s Christmas Fish Size: 294 x 219 mm Binding: Hardback Marit Törnqvist Pages: 32 & Rita Törnqvist-Verschuur Printing: full colour Set in Prague, this charming, child-friendly story presents one culture’s Christmas RIGHTS SOLD: Marit Törnqvist is an Rita Törnqvist- traditions in fascinating detail. At its core Dutch, German, Swedish-born illustrator Verschuur was born in is a heartwarming tale of a boy and his Russian and Golden Plaque . She’s the grandpa, as they both learn about doing the winner. She divides author of numerous right thing. her time between the children’s books. Netherlands and Sweden. Size: 230 x 284 mm Binding: Hardback Pages: 32 Printing: full colour

Gunhild Sehlin (1911- Hélène Muller is Mary’s Little Donkey RIGHTS SOLD: 97) was a teacher in a prolific children’s Dutch, Norwegian, the south of Sweden, illustrator and the Gunhild Sehlin & Hélène Muller Romanian, Russian and then worked with daughter of acclaimed children in Jerusalem illustrator Gerda and Amman. Mary’s Muller. In a unique twist on the traditional nativity Little Donkey has been story, this delightful picture book is told from widely translated into the child-friendly perspective of the little many languages. donkey.

Mary’s Little Donkey Size: 297 x 420 mm Binding: Calendar Advent Calendar Pages: 1 Printing: full colour A beautiful traditional Advent calendar which tells the story, across the 24 windows, of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem with the RIGHTS SOLD: help of a very special little donkey. Dutch, Norwegian Michelle Sloan lives near Edinburgh, Scotland. She trained as a primary school teacher. Her first book has been gifted to every This Bonny Baby Size: 140 x 140 mm 6 year old in Scotland. Binding: Board book Michelle Sloan & Kasia Matyjaszek Pages: 12 with mirror These babies love having fun and getting Printing: full colour messy – playing, painting, eating and more, Kasia Matyjaszek is a freelance until it’s bedtime. A bright and colourful RIGHTS SOLD: illustrator. She is an illustration tutor at Edinburgh University and board book with a fun mirror for babies to Gaelic leads creative workshops for young see themselves in. children.

Size: 230 x 265 mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 24 The Wee Seal Printing: full colour Janis Mackay & Gabby Grant Janis Mackay is an A lyrical book about the tender relationship award-winning middle- between a young boy and a baby seal. The boy grade author and selkie must protect the baby seal until it grows up expert. She lives in and returns to the sea. Edinburgh, Scotland. moving parts!

Ye Cannae Shove Yer Size: 180 x 153 mm Binding: Board book Granny Off a Bus Pages: 12 Kathryn Selbert Printing: full colour with moving parts A brilliantly cheeky board book based on the traditional song. Two inventive moving parts Kathryn Selbert is a and two flaps help the grannies swing and children’s author and bounce off the bus. illustrator with a BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design.

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Ally Bally Bee Kathryn Selbert Size: 180 x 153 mm Binding: Board book A playful version of the traditional Scottish Pages: 12 rhyme. Bright, colourful illustrations and six Printing: full colour giant flaps. with flaps Size: 230 x 265 mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 24 Ollie and the Otter Printing: full colour Emily Dodd & Emily Dodd is a Kirsteen Harris-Jones Kirsteen Harris-Jones children’s TV screen- is the illustrator of writer and the author several picture books A fun book about two unlikely friends – a bird of several picture and and lives in Shropshire, and an otter – who help each other to do learn science books for England. new things. A positive message about doing children. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. what you love and not getting discouraged.

The Grouse Size: 230 x 265 mm Binding: Paperback and the Mouse Pages: 24 Emily Dodd Printing: full colour & Kirsteen Harris-Jones Starring an endangered black grouse, this is a heart-warming tale about valuing difference and not trying to be better than others. Animal Adventure Club: The Baby Deer Rescue Michelle Sloan RIGHTS SOLD: The first in a series for early readers – if Bulgarian, Czech there’s a wild animal in trouble, the Animal Adventure Club are here to help!

When a baby deer gets trapped, Isla, Buzz and Gracie are the first to the rescue. Can they save the little creature – even with new girl Michelle Sloan lives with her family in Lexi getting in their way? An illustrated series Broughty Ferry, UK. She about friendship, diversity and animals, with trained as a primary an environmental message. school teacher and has also studied drama and arts journalism.

Size: 198 x 130 mm Size: 198 x 130 mm Binding: Paperback Binding: Paperback Pages: 112 Pages: 128 Illustrations: 15 Illustrations: 15 Printing: b/w Printing: b/w

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Animal Adventure Club: Animal Adventure Club: The Baby Otter Rescue The Baby Red Squirrel Rescue Michelle Sloan Michelle Sloan This heart-warming adventure story about If there’s a wild animal in trouble, the Animal friendship and nature, starring two adorable Adventure Club is here to help! baby otters, is perfect for animal-loving When Isla, Buzz, Gracie and Lexi find three lost children who enjoy The Critter’s Club and baby squirrels, they must conquer their worry Magic Animal Rescue books. The accessible and work together to rescue them. Third in and engaging story includes fun fact files the series for young animal lovers. about otters and their conservation. Second in series. Porridge the Tartan Cat (series) and the Brawsome Bagpipes; and the Bash-Crash-Ding; and the Kittycat Kidnap; and the Loch Ness Mess;

and the Unfair Funfair; Alan Dapré is the Yuliya Somina is and the Pet-Show Show-Off author of more than an award-winning Size: 197 x 158 mm fifty books for children, illustrator from Alan Dapré & Yuliya Somina Binding: Paperback as well as numerous Moscow. Yuliya has TV and radio scripts. illustrated many books Laugh-out loud six book series for younger Pages: 152 He lives near Glasgow, and has a background readers about the hilarious adventures of a Illustrations: 40 Scotland. in animation. She tartan cat and his mad Scottish family. Printing: b/w currently lives in Middlesex, England.

Scotland Stars FC (series) Calum’s New Team; Calum’s New Boots; Calum’s Big Break; Calum’s Hard Knock; Calum’s Tough Match; Calum’s Cup Final Danny Scott & Alice A. Morentorn Action-packed, six-book series of easy-to-read 197 x 158 mm stories for young football fans. 10-year-old Size: Danny Scott, a die-hard Alice A. Morentorn football fan, is digital is a children’s book Calum Ferguson goes from winning his place Binding: Paperback Pages: 152 marketing manager illustrator and a on his school team to competing in the cup for children’s teacher at Emile Cohl final. Illustrations: 50 organisation Scottish School of Arts in Lyon, Printing: b/w Book Trust and the France. Extras include: collectable character cards, goalie for Scotland football tips, puzzles and games. Writers F.C. Museum Mystery Squad (series) Size: 197 x 158 mm and the Case of the Moving Mammoth; Binding: Paperback Hidden Hieroglyphics; Curious Coins; Pages: 128 Illustrations: 50 Roman Riddle; Vanishing Viking Printing: b/w Mike Nicholson & Mike Phillips

RIGHTS SOLD; Mike Nicholson is Mike Phillips is the Fun-filled series of children’s detective stories Chinese Simplified the author of picture illustrator of many for early readers. Each book features a popular books, early readers children’s books museum exhibition. A highly illustrated series and middle-grade including the Horrible full of quizzes, riddles and problems for readers. Histories series. children to solve. I made a noise, which was a kind of half- “Wait, what? Because I tried on your groan, half-wail. I blinked my eyes open smelly old shades?” and shut, slapped myself on the cheeks, He leaned closer. Now I could see then stared at him again. He did look a that he was bathed in a sort of greenish bit like my grandad. And he certainly glow. More worryingly, I could see the sounded like him. But it wasn’t possible. dresser through his face. He was actually “Grandad’s dead. He died years ago!” transparent. He was wearing a thin, tweedy jacket “Those are very special glasses, boy. and a brownish tie. Perched on top of Do not call them smelly.” his head was a silly sort of hat that he He patted his jacket pocket. “Ach! always wore, the kind of thing you see I feel naked without them. Would you in black-and-white films. believe it? The one time I leave the house “Well, I am back now, am I not? without my shades is the time I pop my Thanks to you.” He wagged his finger clogs.” in the direction of the dark glasses.

Top-Secret Grandad and Me: Size: 198 x 130 mm ‘The story whizzes along and is Binding: Paperback guaranteed to be a page-turner.’ Death by Tumble Dryer Pages: 176 – Armadillo David MacPhail & Laura Aviñó Printing: b/w ‘Fast-moving and funny, despite the very villainous villians. A very, very With a little help from his ghost Grandad, RIGHTS SOLD: enjoyable book.’ amateur detective Jay Patel must solve the Audio – Carousel case of the vanishing body in the school library in the first book of a new laugh-out- loud, weird-and-wacky mystery series.

Shand led us into a big hall lined with always a bad sign. It meant that I could antiques, high windows and dark panelled now see everything he could see. Not very wood walls decorated with glassy-eyed nice things. Specifically, all the ghosts! mounted stags’ heads. Velvet-covered A face was staring out at me from the sofas and chairs were clustered around, helmet visor. I say a face, it was more like and there was a smell of burning logs from a gruesome, rotting skull with eyes. And a great fireplace. A wide staircase led up when I say eyes I mean eye, because only to the first floor. Grandad suddenly drew one of them was remotely where it should up close to me. He was eyeing a suit of be, in a socket. The other was dangling out. armour standing stiffly at the other side “You! YOU!” the spectre growled. “You of the hall. arrant knave, cometh here while I smite “Hey, I do not like that guy there,” he you!” The ghost’s dangly eyeball swung said in a nervous voice. precariously as he spoke. “It’s only a suit of armour.” “Huh!” said Grandad. “Fat chance of “There is still a dead guy in it. Look…” you smiting anyone in your condition.” Grandad blinked his eyes, which was

Top-Secret Grandad and Me: Size: 198 x 130 mm Binding: Paperback Death by Soup Pages: 176 David MacPhail & Laura Aviñó Printing: b/w

Can wannabe detective Jay Patel and his RIGHTS SOLD: top-secret sidekick (his ghost grandad!) Audio solve the hilarious and wacky murders Laura Aviñó is an illustrator David MacPhail is the taking place at a fancy country house hotel? who lives in Barcelona, best-selling author of Laugh-out-loud mystery series from the Spain. Thorfinn the Nicest Viking. author of Thorfinn the Nicest Viking. Slugboy Saves the World Size: 198 x 130 mm Binding: Paperback Mark A. Smith Pages: 192 Illustrations: b/w In this laugh-out-loud debut children’s novel, an eleven-year-old boy develops superpowers after eating a radioactive garden slug and becomes the world’s worst superhero. Mark A. Smith works as a primary school Winner of the Kelpies Prize. teacher. Slugboy Saves the World is his first novel. He lives in Dundee, Scotland.

“Ruby, if you don’t get up this second gold – whatever happened to good old I’m throwing your eggs in the bin!” black? I opened my eyes. Nope; still not a The oddest thing about the uniform, morning person. though, is that there’s no hat. I couldn’t I hadn’t slept very well for thinking believe it when I found out. about today. We had been in the Ord No hat? What’s that about? World for a few days, but this was As I wrestled with my tie, Vronksy my first day at my new school. I was looked at me sadly from the bed. dreading how different Ord school was I sank down next to him. “Sorry, going to be. Vronsk, familiars aren’t allowed in Ord I picked at my breakfast, if you school.” can call it that – they eat eggs from He whined and nudged my hand. “I chickens here, blecch! – and pulled on know, but wish me luck.” He flicked his my uncomfortable new school clothes. tail as I took one last look at myself in The uniform looked like something the mirror and sighed. “I think I’m going Vronksy would have dragged in back to need it.” when he was a cat. Firstly, it’s green and Ruby McCracken: Tragic Without Magic Elizabeth Ezra is the Elizabeth Ezra Size: 198 x 130 mm winner of the Kelpies Binding: Paperback Prize 2016. She was When young witch Ruby McCracken’s parents Pages: 208 born in California and now lives with her lose their jobs, they are forced to start a new Printing: b/w life in the Ordinary World – without magic! family in Edinburgh. A fun middle grade school story about a girl trying to fit in and find her identity. ‘A superbly crafted and original fantasy action/adventure novel.’ – Midwest ‘Packed full of good and dark magic, sacrifice and treachery, friendship and loyalty, this exciting page-turner will have readers gripped from the start.’ – BookTrust

Spellchasers (series) Size: 198 x 130 mm The Beginner’s Guide to Curses; Binding: Paperback The Shapeshifter’s Guide to Running Away; Pages: 272 (Bk1), 264 (Bk2), TBC The Witch’s Guide to Magical Combat (Bk3) Lari Don Printing: b/w

Enter a world of brilliant magic, dark Lari Don is a prolific danger and extraordinary friendship in this and award-winning action-packed fantasy trilogy. Molly and her author for children of all ages. She lives in shapeshifting, magical friends are cursed. Edinburgh, Scotland.

Fabled Beast Chronicles (series) Size: 198 x 130 mm Binding: Paperback First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts; Pages: 224 (Bk1), Wolf Notes and Other Musical Mishaps; 272 (Bk2), 256 Storm Singing and Other Tangled Tasks, (Bk3), 288 (Bk4) Maze Running and Other Magical Missions Printing: b/w

Lari Don RIGHTS SOLD; Vietnamese, Award-winning four-book fantasy adventure Macedonian series. Helen and her fabled beast friends (a centaur, a dragon, a fairy and a phoenix) must battle evil Fairy Queens and terrible minotaurs. Full of adventure, thrills and friendship. Praise for The Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries: ‘I LOVED IT!’ – Sharleen Creasey, Seven Stories Bookshop ‘A hugely enjoyable crime mystery which this huge Holmes fan absolutely loved.’ – Lara Mieduniecki, Blackwell’s Bookshop ‘An entertaining story’. – The Sherlock Holmes Journal

Robert J. Harris is the author of many The Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries 3 children’s books including The World’s Gone Loki trilogy. He lives in St Andrews, The Scarlet Phantom Scotland. Robert J. Harris A mysterious jewel thief seems to walk Size: 198 x 130 mm through walls and disappear at will. Can Artie Binding: Paperback catch the Phantom and stop the greatest Pages: 224 robbery in history? Third in series.

The Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries:

The Gravediggers’ Club Size: 198 x 130 mm Robert J. Harris Binding: Paperback Pages: 192 Action-packed first book in a brilliant new Printing: b/w middle-grade detective series starring the young Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of RIGHTS SOLD; Sherlock Holmes. Russian, Czech

The Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries 2: The Vanishing Dragon Robert J. Harris Size: 198 x 130 mm Binding: Paperback A giant dragon has been stolen from a world- Pages: 192 famous magician. In the second book of the Printing: b/w exciting and pacey mystery series, young Artie Conan Doyle must discover the culprit of the RIGHTS SOLD; seemingly impossible theft. Russian The World Has Gone Loki (trilogy) The Day the World Went Loki; Thor is Locked in my Garage; and Odin Blew up my TV!

Robert J. Harris Robert J. Harris is the author of many children’s books, What would you do if a Norse god appeared Size: 198 x 130 mm including Artie in your house? Two brothers must deal with a Conan Doyle and the Binding: Paperback magical mishap when Loki, Thor and Odin take Gravediggers’ Club, Pages: 192 (Bk1), over their town. This laugh-a-minute, fast- also published by Floris 192 (Bk2), 224 Books. He lives in St paced adventure is full of brilliant crazieness. (Bk3) Andrews, Scotland.

The Time Traveller (trilogy)

The Accidental Time Traveller; Size: 198 x 130 cm The Reluctant Time Traveller; Binding: Paperback The Unlikely Time Traveller Pages: 208 (Bk1) 240 (Bk2), 240 Janis Mackay (Bk3)

Fun-filled trilogy about a boy who learns to RIGHTS SOLD; time travel to the past and future. French Janis Mackay is an award-winning Full of funny misunderstandings, this pacy, middle-grade author time-travelling adventure will have you and selkie expert. She lives in Edinburgh, gripped from start to finish. Scotland. Red Fever (trilogy) Red Fever; Black Tide; Silver Storm Caroline Clough

In a dystopian future, Toby must race to save Size: 198 x 130 mm his family and friends from pirates, raiders Binding: Paperback Caroline Clough’s first and the deadly Red Fever virus. Pages: 224 (Bk1), novel for children, Red Fever, won the This post-apocalyptic adventure is packed 256 (Bk2), 256 Kelpies Prize and her with excitement, surprises and danger at (Bk3) second, Black Tide, every turn. was shortlisted for the Scottish Children’s Book Awards. She lives in , UK.

From the light of the moon Charlie could see the Charlie heard the sound of a cellophane packet key was still sticking out of the cupboard lock. He being scrunched. marched over and swiftly turned it. The handle “I’m finished now,” the voice continued. “So rattled a few times then stopped. open this door or I’m gonna to post that baby video “Oops.” online that your mom took of you peeing on her “Yeah. You’re trapped, whoever you are,” he couch.” announced. “Now I’m going to call the police.” “Why are you doing this to me?” Charlie’s head “Good luck with that, buster,” the voice scoffed. was spinning. “Who are you?” “Your phone is in here with me. I’m lookin at your “Just let me out. I ain’t gonna harm anyone.” photo gallery right now.” “I’m going to fetch my mum and she can call Charlie glanced at the desk where he had left his the cops on her phone.” mobile. It was gone. “You might find it a smidge difficult to rouse “Why?” her,” the voice apologised. “I was told to put a few “Cause it’s boring in the closet and I wanted sleeping pills in her cocoa, so she wouldn’t disturb to have some light entertainment while I ate my us.” crisps. What’s a Prawn Cocktail anyhow?” “You did what?” Charlie’s jaw tightened.

J. A. Henderson is a It’s Only the End Size: 198 x 130 mm Scottish author of fiction, and non- of the World Binding: Paperback fiction, for children Pages: 256 and young adults. He J. A. Henderson Printing: b/w has won the Royal Mail Book Award and the Unlikely teen hero Charlie faces an evil Doncaster Book Prize. corporation determined to bring on THE END OF THE WORLD. A pacey, ironic, and hilarious thriller for teens with the feel of Christopher Brookmyre. Between the Lies Cathy MacPhail is a Cathy MacPhail Size: 198 x 130 mm multi-award-winning Binding: Paperback author of over thirty Pages: 280 children’s books. Her Judith Tremayne hasn’t been seen, in real novels have been life or online. She appears to have vanished, Printing: b/w translated worldwide until Abbie, a school nobody, receives a text and adapted for film. message: ‘I want to come home’. She lives in Greenock, Nominated Scotland. This tense teen thriller plays out against a for the 2018 social media background and is packed with Carnegie Medal sensational twists.

Devil You Know Cathy MacPhail

A fast-paced teen thriller with the award- winning author’s unique brand of real-life drama and shocking twists! MacPhail explores the ties of loyalty and friendship, trust and revenge between a group of boys against a background of gang threats and violence. Size: 198 x 130 mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 280 Printing: b/w Beneath

Gill Arbuthnott Gill Arbuthnott, Size: 198 x 130 mm a former biology Binding: Paperback teacher, has written Jess is caught between two worlds, Pages: 288 fiction and non-fiction between kelpies and humans, and for children all ages. Printing: b/w between Finn and Magnus. Who will She lives in Edinburgh, she choose? Can love bridge the gap Scotland. between worlds? Thrilling fantasy novel for young teen readers about a love triangle between a shapeshifting Kelpie and humans.

Mind Blind Lari Don Size: 198 x 130 mm Lari Don is a prolific Binding: Paperback and award-winning Tense, teen thriller with a supernatural twist. author for children of Pages: 304 all ages. She lives in Ciaran Bane belongs to a family of mind- Printing: b/w Edinburgh, Scotland. criminals. Can he discover the secret that will free him from his controlling family before someone else dies? RIGHTS SOLD; German Children’s Rights 2021 – Complete List

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Italian, Romanian, Spanish, Korean, Slovakian, Lithuanian) . . . and the Dreadful Dragon (7)--MacPhail (World ex audio rights) You Can’t Play Here!--Corby (World) . . . and the Putrid Potion (8)--MacPhail (World) NOVELS FOR 8 TO 11-YEAR-OLDS NOVELS FOR 12+ Adventures of Hamish and Mirren--Miller (World) Beneath--Arbuthnott (World) Attack of the Giant Robot Chickens--McCall (World) Between the Lies--MacPhail (World) Awkward Autumn of Lily McLean--Littleson (World) Dark Spell--Arbuthnott (World) Boy with the Bronze Axe--Fidler (World) Devil You Know--MacPhail (World) Cat Who Decided--Forrester (World) It’s Only the End of the World--Henderson (World) Catscape--Nicholson (World) Farewell Tour of a Terminal Optimist--Young (World ex Film and TV) Chaos Clock--Arbuthnott (World) Mind Blind--Don (World ex German) Chill--Nye (World) Desperate Journey--Fidler (World) Girl Who Lost Her Shadow--Ilett (World ex audio) Guardians of the Wild Unicorns--Littleson (World) Mixed-Up Summer of Lily McLean--Littleson (World) Revenge of the Giant Robot Chickens--McCall (World) Rocking Horse War--Don (World) Ruby McCracken: Tragic Without Magic--Ezra (World) Secrets of the Last Merfolk--Littleson (World) Shiver--Nye (World) Sign of the Black Dagger--Lingard (World) Slugboy Saves The World--Smith (World) Spellbinding Secret of Avery Buckle--Foley (World ex audio) Top-Secret Grandad and Me: Death by Tumble Dryer--MacPhail (World ex audio) Top-Secret Grandad and Me: Death by Soup (World ex audio) Winterbringers--Arbuthnott (World) Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries series

Artie Conan Doyle and the Gravediggers’ Club--Harris (World ex Russian, Czech) Artie Conan Doyle and the Vanishing Dragon--Harris (World ex Russian) Artie Conan Doyle and the Scarlet Phantom--Harris (World) Dragonfire series Dragonfire (1)--Forbes (World) Wings of Ruksh (2)--Forbes (World) Underground City (3)--Forbes (World) Firestar (4)--Forbes (World) Witch Silver (5)--Forbes (World) Dragon Seeker (6)--Forbes (World) Fabled Beast Chronicles quartet First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts(1)--Don (World ex Macedonia, Brazil, Vietnamese) Wolf Notes and Other Musical Mishaps (2)--Don (World ex Vietnamese) Storm Singing and other Tangled Tasks (3)--Don (World ex Vietnamese) Maze Running and other Magical Missions (4)--Don (World ex Vietnamese) Magnus Fin trilogy Magnus Fin and the Ocean Quest (1)--Mackay (World ex Estonian) Magnus Fin and the Moonlight Mission (2)--Mackay (World) Magnus Fin and the Selkie Secret (3)--Mackay (World) Red Fever trilogy Red Fever (1)--Clough (World) Black Tide (2)--Clough (World) Silver Storm (3)--Clough (World) Spellchasers trilogy Beginner’s Guide to Curses (1)--Don (World) Shapeshifter’s Guide to Running Away (2)--Don (World) Witch’s Guide to Magical Combat (3)--Don (World) Time Traveller trilogy The Accidental Time Traveller (1)--Mackay (World ex French) The Reluctant Time Traveller (2)--Mackay (World) The Unlikely Time Traveller (3)--Mackay (World) The World’s Gone Loki! trilogy The Day the World Went Loki (1)--Harris (World ex US) Thor is Locked in my Garage! (2)--Harris (World ex US) Odin Blew Up My TV! (3)--Harris (World ex US)