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FRANKFURT 2 FRANKFURT RIGHTS GUIDE SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING DIVISION PICTURE BOOKS AND NOVELTIES CONTACTS CONTACTS FOR ALL US AND UK PICTURE BOOKS AND NOVELTY TITLES WORLDWIDE AND UK FICTION: FRANKFURT 2014 TABLE OF Tracy Phillips Group Rights Director [email protected] CONTENTS Stephanie Purcell Deputy Children’s Rights and Co-editions Director [email protected]

Amy Fletcher Children’s Rights Manager [email protected]

Simon & Schuster UK Ltd. 2 Picture Books and Novelties Contacts 1st Floor, 222 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8HB UK Tel: 00 44 207 316 1900 UK Fax: 00 44 207 316 0332 FOREIGN AGENTS WE USE INCLUDE: 3 Novelties KOREA KCC Agency Ms. Rockyoung Lee, [email protected] 13 Picture Books CHINA & TAIWAN Bardon Chinese Media Agency Ms. Cynthia Chang, [email protected] Fiction Ms. Jian-Mei Wang, [email protected] 29

JAPAN Japan Uni Agency US Fiction Mr. Takeshi Oyama, [email protected] 30

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The Tiger Prowls, Page 6 Over NOVELTIES 5 million Sabuda pop-ups in print!

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 brand-new, 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 Ages: 6 up Page Extent: 22 pp SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

4 POP-UP FARM Paper Engineering by Maggie Bateson Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Discover what’s happening on the farm in this beautiful new pop-up from Maggie Bateson. It’s a busy life down on the farm, and there’s always something going on. It’s a noisy, lively, muddy place—and it’s all brought vividly to life in this beautifully crafted pop-up book. With a fun story and press-out pieces, this is the perfect book for all young farmyard fans. Publication Date: TBC Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 10 pp & pop-up RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

DINOSAUR SAFARI Paper Engineering by Maggie Bateson Illustrated by Louise Forshaw Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Discover a world of fearsome dinosaurs in this fabulous pop-up Dinosaur Safari! Press-out pieces, moving parts, and pop-up locations bring the fierce inhabitants of the dinosaur reserve to life, with plenty of hidden surprises packed in. Perfect for girls and boys. Publication Date: October 2014 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 10 pp & pop-up

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DOODLE GIRL AND THE MONKEY MYSTERY 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! Doodle Girl has a magic pencil and she uses it to create adventures by transforming doodles in the sketchbook into fantastical lands peopled with amazing animals and characters. Publication Date: April 2015 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 32 pp & poster & stickers

THE TIGER PROWLS Paper Engineering by Maggie Bateson Illustrated by Sebastien Braun Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK An inventive, stylish, and bold pop-up introducing a stunning selection of wild animals An innovative presentation of some of the world’s most iconic creatures, featuring Maggie Bateson’s eye-catching paper engineering. Sebastien Braun’s rich illustration introduces children to a zoo and a half’s worth of SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING animals and, of course, the prowling tiger. Publication Date: March 2015 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 12 pp & pop-up

6 PRINCESS EVIE’S PONIES: TIPTOE THE MAGIC BALLET PONY By Sarah KilBride Illustrated by Sophie Tilley Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK With over 500,000 copies of the picture books sold worldwide, not to mention novelty formats including sticker and activity books, the Princess Evie series continues to go from strength to strength. This new book finds Princess Evie and Tiptoe joining in a beautiful ballet! Publication Date: October 2015 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 32 pp & pop-up pony; 24 pp sticker activity; book & plush; 112 pp young fiction RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

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DYLAN’S AMAZING DINOSAURS: THE TYRANNOSAURUS REX THE STEGOSAURUS THE SPINOSAURUS THE TRICERATOPS By E.T. Harper Illustrated by Dan Taylor Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Join Dylan on his missions to Roar Island to discover amazing dino facts! Following on from the phenomenal success of Princess Evie’s Ponies and Jack’s Mega Machines comes a new adventure series. Dylan and his friend Wings the Pterodactyl soar to a land of dinosaurs and have amazing adventures amongst the prehistoric beasts. In these books Dylan discovers why a dinosaur has a tail, what a Stegosaurus’s secret weapon is, and how many teeth a Tyrannosaurus rex has! Each book comes with a ferocious pop-up dinosaur to play with and collect. Publication Date: The Tyrannosaurus Rex: May 2014; The Stegosaurus: September 2014; The Spinosaurus: May 2015; The Triceratops: September 2015 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 32 pp & pop-up dinosaur

JACK’S MEGA MACHINES: THE ROCKET RACING CAR THE DINOSAUR DIGGER THE SUPERSONIC SUBMARINE THE MIGHTY MONSTER TRUCK THE HEROIC HELICOPTER By Alison Ritchie Illustrated by Mike Byrne SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Meet Jack and his mega machines! From dinosaur diggers and rocket racing cars to supersonic submarines and mighty monster trucks, Jack’s mega machines transport him to magical worlds for fun adventures. In these stories Jack battles dinosaurs and flies high in the sky on his action-packed adventures. Each book comes complete with a free pop-up vehicle to play with. Publication Date: Rocket Racing Car: September 2012; Dinosaur Digger: January 2013; Supersonic Submarine: September 2013; Mighty Monster Truck: February 2014; Heroic Helicopter: January 2015 Ages: 3 up 8 Page Extent: 32 pp & pop-up vehicle I WANT TO BE A FIREFIGHTER By Sebastien Braun Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A stylish book full of popular jobs and first words With friendly artwork full of engaging detail from a hugely popular illustrator, this extra-large board book is packed full of fun things to spot. Publication Date: March 2015 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 12 pp 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

NOISY ANIMALS: LET’S HOLD HANDS! PET FRIENDS: LET’S HOLD HANDS! By Sebastien Braun Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Adorable shaped board books for little ones Following on from Farm Friends and Safari Friends, these books are all about cute pets and noisy animals. With charming, engaging artwork from a talented picture book illustrator, and flocking on every page, these chunky, interactive board books are perfect for little hands to hold! Publication Date: March 2015 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 12 pp

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DOT TOWN: WHERE ARE YOU, BLUE? By Sonali Fry Illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown Imprint: Little Simon Enter the imaginative world of dots in this original board book! Welcome to Dot Town, where the characters are made of irresistible colored dots. Anything is possible in this charming, brand-new world . . .

“Okay! Blue Dot is on his way.” “What? Blue Dot has joined the ballet?” “Wait, no—he said he’d be here soon.” “Why did Blue Dot go to the moon?” Blue Dot is late for dinner, and one misheard statement leads to a string of rumors about where he could be. Did he move out of town? Has he become a circus clown? Why is he delayed? Did he join a parade? Readers young and old will love sharing this sturdy board book filled with rhyming text and dots that are as vibrant in color as they are in character. Publication Date: July 2015 Ages: 1–4 Page Extent: 32 pp

IF EVERYTHING WERE PINK IF EVERYTHING WERE BLUE By Hannah Eliot Illustrated by Lalalimola Imprint: Little Simon From a blueberry-hued monkey to a turquoise hot-air balloon to a train that’s the shade of the sky, this fun and goofy tabbed board book imagines what it would be like if everything were blue! SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING If everything were blue, a blue monkey would bounce on a blue trampoline, blue pigs would float away in blue hot-air balloons into the blue sky, and blue trees would blow in the wind! From blueberry to sky, forget-me-not to turquoise, this book is a celebration of the many shades of BLUE! Each shade gets its very own tab in this novelty board book, and readers will love using their imagination as they explore the world of blue. Publication Date: June 2015 Ages: 3–5 Page Extent: 16 pp

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1 IS ONE By Tasha Tudor Imprint: Little Simon Count from one to twenty with this treasured classic and Caldecott Honor book, now available in a Classic Board Book edition.

1 is one duckling swimming in a dish 2 is two sisters making a wish 3 is three swallows up in the sky 4 is four sheep nibbling rye From beloved author-illustrator and Caldecott honoree Tasha Tudor, this sweet counting book is now available as a Classic Board Book! Young ones will delight in the simple text that counts from one to twenty, and they’ll be captivated by the charming illustrations of animals, children, and nature. RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: January 2015 Ages: 1–4 Page Extent: 44 pp ROSIE’S WALK By Pat Hutchins Imprint: Little Simon Join an adorably oblivious hen for a farmyard adventure in this cherished story by author-illustrator Pat Hutchins, now available in a Classic Board Book edition. Rosie the hen goes out for a walk . . . and has no idea that a sly fox is following her! Unwittingly, she leads him into one mishap after the other, each funnier than the last. With simple text and bright and patterned illustrations, young readers are sure to delight in this Classic Board Book edition of a beloved Pat Hutchins title. Publication Date: March 2015 Ages: 2–5 Page Extent: 32 pp

SPLISH, SPLASH, BABY! By Karen Katz Imprint: Little Simon Little ones will love this new lift-the-flap board book about bathtime from Karen Katz!

What’s behind the bath bottles? Three yellow ducks! Quack-quack! What’s inside the bucket? Is it Baby’s soap? No, that’s a little tugboat! Toot-toot! Splish, splash! It’s time for Baby’s bath! In this interactive book from Karen Katz, little ones can lift the sturdy, easy-to-lift flaps on each page to reveal all the things in Baby’s bathtub. Filled with bright, striking art and multicultural babies, this book is sure to make even the most reluctant of bathers hop into the tub. Publication Date: May 2015 Ages: 1–4 Page Extent: 14 pp 11 NOVELTIES

MIFFY © 2014 Mercis Publishing BV, Amsterdam

Meet Miffy—a loveable little bunny who likes to discover the wonder in everyday things. This iconic character was created by Dutch artist Dick Bruna in 1955 and has gone on to delight children and adults worldwide. Over 85 million books have been sold since first publication. With striking, simple illustrations, these brand-new activity and novelty books will bring Miffy to a wider audience. License Holder: Mercis BV Ages: 3 up Formats: Sticker activity book; sticker storybook; wipe clean activity book; lift-the-flap book; peep-through book

Illustrations Dick Bruna © copyright Mercis bv, 1953–2014

DREAM DOODLE DRAW!: FARM FRIENDS DRESS-UP TIME Imprint: Little Simon SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING These unique black-line doodle books inspire kids with fun text prompts that help them explore the depths of their imaginations. They can color the images, add to the scenes, decorate, and more. It’s time to dream, doodle, and draw. Publication Date: Sweet Treats and Under the Sea: May 2014; Winter Wonderland: October 2014; Farm Friends: February 2015; Dress-Up Time: April 2015 Ages: 4 up Page Extent: 96 pp

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GRANDAD’S ISLAND By Benji Davies Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A wonderfully evocative new book from the award-winning illustrator Benji Davies After the phenomenal success of The Storm Whale, this new book by Benji Davies deals with the emotional topic of losing a grandparent. This book is beautifully illustrated and subtly told. Publication Date: July 2015 Page Extent: 32 pp

BLUE GIRAFFE By Kristyna Litten Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A magical tale of finding friendship where you least expect it Bertie the giraffe’s life runs over very straight lines. He always has the same breakfast. He always takes the same stroll. He always naps under the same tree. But—wait a minute—who’s this under the tree today? A blue giraffe? Blue?! Publication Date: July 2015 Page Extent: 32 pp SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

14 MOLLY MAYBE’S MONSTERS: THE DAPPITY DOOFER By Kristina Stephenson Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK An unmissable new book from the bestselling creator of the Sir Charlie Stinkysocks series Molly Maybe has a marvellous secret—she and her faithful sidekick, Waggy Burns, are the only ones who can travel to an amazing monster world which mirrors our own. Take a ride in the incredible mundervator with Molly and help her solve a crisis in Undermunder. Publication Date: August 2015 Page Extent: 32 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

SIR LILYPAD By Anna Kemp Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A fantastic, funny, froggy tale from the internationally bestselling picture book duo, Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie Once upon a time, in a deep dark bog, lived a teeny, tiny speckled frog. Now, he might be tiny (the other frogs call him stuff like “weedy pants” and “sugar puff”) but his ambition is great. For he wants to be known henceforth as Sir Lilypad! Sir Lilypad the brave and wise! Slayer of the—er—dragonflies. And all he needs to effect this transformation? A kiss from a willing princess, of course . . . Publication Date: June 2015 Page Extent: 32 pp

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MONSTERS LOVE UNDERPANTS By Claire Freedman Illustrated by Ben Cort Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Another hilarious new underpants adventure from the bestselling Claire Freedman and Ben Cort

There are prowly monsters howling loudly and drooling monsters from the steamy swamp. There are wild, woolly mountain monsters and spiky, spooky monsters from outer space. And they all have one thing in common—they LOVE underpants! Publication Date: October 2015 Page Extent: 32 pp

ROO THE ROARING DINOSAUR By David Bedford Illustrated by Mandy Stanley Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Introducing Roo—an adorable new character to fall in love with In this heartwarming story about kindness and sharing, Roo meets and befriends a stranded woolly mammoth who needs his help to fix his hot- air balloon. Roo must decide whether he can part with his beloved comfort-blanket and help his new friend fly home. From respected author David Bedford and Mandy Stanley, the bestselling illustrator of the Lettice stories. Publication Date: January 2015 Page Extent: 32 pp 16 THE THREE LITTLE NINJA PIGLETS By David Bedford Illustrated by Becka Moor Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK YEE-HA! KERRANG! Look out—here come the three little ninja piglets. They are heading your way and they are trouble with a capital T. But all is not as it seems in this high-energy, high-kicking, highly amusing picture book. From popular author David Bedford, and introducing bright new talent, Becka Moor. Publication Date: August 2015 Page Extent: 32 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

I NEED A WEE! By Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A hilarious new character from the creator of the bestselling Norman the Slug with a Silly Shell and Barry the Fish with Fingers This funny new story is about a little blue bear who is desperate for a wee! Will he make it on time? Publication Date: March 2015 Page Extent: 32 pp

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I LOVE DAD By J.M. Walsh Illustrated by Judi Abbot Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK An adorable book, the ideal gift for dads everywhere This heartwarming new title from the bestselling duo behind The Perfect Hug and The Biggest Kiss follows two little dinosaurs as they enjoy an action- packed day with their loving dad. The perfect companion to I Love Mum. Publication Date: May 2015 Page Extent: 32 pp

WHAT’S THAT HIDING? By Caryl Hart Illustrated by Deborah Allwright Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK This fun split-page book is full of scary monsters—doing silly things!

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING A hilarious story from Caryl Hart with lovable yet atmospheric illustrations from Deborah Allwright, bestselling illustrator of The Night Pirates. Publication Date: October 2015 Page Extent: 24 pp & gatefold

18 STORM DRAGONS By Dianne Hofmeyr Illustrated by Catherine Rayner Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK An imaginative and imagination-inspiring book Beaches and footprints and old boats and . . . pet dogs . . . all hide from the ferocious storm dragon. A young girl and her grandpa set out to challenge the elusive beast in this charming story. Publication Date: August 2015 Page Extent: 32 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

BIKE ON, BEAR! By Cynthea Liu Illustrated by Kristyna Litten Imprint: Aladdin Bear is a genius bear who can do almost anything—except ride a bike. Can this plucky Bear find a way to get on two wheels? Bear can do almost anything. His one-paw pawstand is perfection. He can solve the trickiest of equations. He can even out-build a brigade of beavers. But the one thing Bear can’t do? Ride a bike. Bear tries everything—library books, training wheels, and super-cheers from his fellow animal friends. But all of those fail to get poor Bear on two wheels. The situation is looking unbearable—until an unexpected mishap might be the one thing that will propel Bear to bike on. Publication Date: June 2015 Page Extent: 32 pp

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BEASTLY BABIES By Ellen Jackson Illustrated by Brendan Wenzel Imprint: Beach Lane Books A hilarious rhyming picture book that showcases many different kinds of babies, all of which are perfectly beastly!

Even if they’re loud or hooty, Mama loves each little cutie. In a knoll, a hole, or nest, Mama loves HER babies best. In this delightful rhyming read-aloud, author Ellen Jackson and illustrator Brendan Wenzel introduce readers to all sorts of mischievous baby animals—and the grown-ups who love them no matter what. Featuring puppies that slobber, kittens who spill, and young gorillas who won’t sit still, this book is sure to resonate with beastly babies of all ages—and their exasperated moms and dads, too! Publication Date: July 2015 Page Extent: 32 pp

ONE WORD FROM SOPHIA By Jim Averbeck Illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Sophia’s birthday is on the horizon and all she wants is a giraffe. Can she convince her family to get her one? Sophia has one true desire for her birthday: a giraffe. But she has four big problems in the way: Mom, Dad, Uncle Conrad . . . and Grand-mama. Will her presentations, proposals, pie charts, and pleas convince them? Turns out, all it takes is one word. Publication Date: June 2015 Page Extent: 40 pp SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

20 BILLY’S BOOGER By William Joyce and Moonbot Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Billy is a boy who spends more time in the principal’s office than in class, but he is very good in one regard: drawing. But how’s he going to get anyone to NOTICE? Back in the days when TVs were in black and white, a little guy named Billy loved to draw. He drew on books, he drew in books. He drew all the time, because with the right illustration on it, anything could be more fun. Billy’s teacher did not agree, and Billy spent more time in the principal’s office than in the classroom. Then the librarian decides to hold a bookmaking contest, and Billy haplessly creates a tour de force, a book about the world’s smartest booger, who is right there, tucked away until needed. Billy’s sure he has a winner of a story. But being a winner doesn’t always mean you actually WIN. RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Wildly fun and mildly naughty, Billy’s Booger is one of those books that any kid, and any grown-up with any kid left in’m, will love. You can even see Billy’s book right there, in the book! Publication Date: June 2015 Page Extent: 40 pp

PIG AND PUG By Lynne Berry Illustrated by Gemma Correll Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Pig and Pug are very different (but not really). A new picture book from Lynne Berry about not letting your similarities keep you apart. Pig and Pug are pocket pets—one in a pocket, one in a purse. They are two spunky spirits: Pug, rather pugnacious; Pig, a bit pigheaded. When these two meet, bickering, chasing, and even some mud-wrestling ensue, but Pig and Pug can settle their differences and become friends . . . at least for the time being. Publication Date: June 2015 Page Extent: 40 pp

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HOW TO DRAW A DRAGON By Douglas Florian Imprint: Beach Lane Books A new picture book from celebrated author-illustrator Douglas Florian! Dragons of all shapes and sizes are on display in this high-flying how-to picture book from Douglas Florian. Readers will meet dragons who love singing, cycling, playing musical instruments, and more—and along the way they’ll learn to draw each one. Then at the end there’s a big surprise: a dragon-drawing art show for all! Publication Date: April 2015 Page Extent: 42 pp

BULLDOZER’S BIG DAY By Candace Fleming Illustrated by Eric Rohmann Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Little Bulldozer wants to celebrate his birthday, but none of the other trucks on the construction site seem to know what a special day it is, until . . . the whistle blows and surprise! Bulldozer may just get the birthday he’s been hoping for. It’s Bulldozer’s big day! But it seems that around the construction site, it’s everyone else’s busy day—too busy to remember him, he thinks, as he wheels around the construction site, asking his truck friends if they know what day it is. But each time he does, they only seem to know that today is a work day. They go on scooping, sifting, stirring, filling, and lifting, and little Bulldozer grows more and more glum. Until . . . at the end of that busy day, the construction site whistle blows and surprise! It turns out that Bulldozer’s big day wasn’t forgotten after all. Publication Date: May 2015 Page Extent: 40 pp

AND NICK By Emily Gore SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Illustrated by Leonid Gore Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers A charming picture book about brotherhood, growing up, and blooming into extraordinary! There are four mice brothers: Rick, Mick, Vick, . . . and Nick! Nick is the youngest, and while his brothers each know exactly what they want, Nick is never quite sure. Which color shirt is the nicest? What does Nick want to eat? What flower will be best to pick from the meadow? Nick just doesn’t know! But . . . He might be waiting for the right moment to bloom. Publication Date: June 2015 22 Page Extent: 40 pp FETCH By Jorey Hurley Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Experience the simple joy of a dog’s day at the beach in this vibrant picture book from the acclaimed author-illustrator of Nest, which the New York Times Book Review said was “certain to please aesthetically minded children and adults.” As with her debut picture book, Nest, “Hurley lets her bright, clean illustrations do her storytelling, limiting the text on each page to a single, evocative word” (Publishers Weekly) in this delightful depiction of a dog’s day at the beach and the joy a simple ball can bring. With minimal prose and illustrations that echo the patterns of nature, Fetch is a story of the thrill of adventure and the joy of returning home.

PRAISE FOR NEST: 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS “A quiet masterpiece.”—Shelf Awareness H“Every page resonated with a vision that is both ethereal and quotidian.”—School Library Journal, starred review Publication Date: February 2015 Page Extent: 40 pp

I DON’T LIKE KOALA By Sean Ferrell Illustrated by Charles Santoso Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers What’s not to love about a cute, cuddly, . . . creepy toy koala? This is the story of a boy and the stuffed animal he just can’t seem to shake. Adam does not like Koala. Koala is a little creepy. Adam tries explaining this to his parents. He tries putting Koala away—far away. He tries taking Koala on a long, long walk. Nothing works. Will Adam ever be rid of Koala? This darkly funny debut picture book from Sean Ferrell and Charles Santoso celebrates imagination and bravery while addressing a universal childhood dilemma: what to do about that one stuffed animal who just won’t stop staring at you. Publication Date: April 2015 Page Extent: 40 pp

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POPCORN MILK AND COOKIES By Frank Asch Imprint: Aladdin In Popcorn, Sam’s Halloween party is popping—with a massive amount of popcorn! Find out how he and his friends handle the delicious surplus in this reissue of a classic picture book from celebrated and award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. In Milk and Cookies, Baby Bear’s father helps him feel better after a scary dream in this reissue of a classic picture book. Publication Date: March 2015 Page Extent: 40 pp

BEAR COUNTS By Karma Wilson Illustrated by Jane Chapman Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books The New York Times bestselling Bear series focuses on a younger audience with a bold, sweet, simple concept book all about counting.

Numbers, numbers everywhere. Can you count along with Bear? Karma Wilson’s playful text and Jane Chapman’s delightful illustrations introduce counting to Bear fans, in a book that will delight and surprise. SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Publication Date: May 2015 Page Extent: 32 pp

24 FLOAT By Daniel Miyares Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A touching, atmospheric, wordless picture book about a boy and his paper boat on a rainy day—from the author-illustrator of Pardon Me! A little boy takes a boat made of newspaper out for a rainy day adventure. The boy and his boat dance in the downpour and play in the puddles, and when the boy sends his boat floating down a gutter stream, it quickly gets away from him. The little boy goes on the hunt for his beloved boat, and when the rain lets up, he finds himself on a new adventure altogether. Publication Date: June 2015 Page Extent: 48 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS

NAKED! By Michael Ian Black Illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A hilarious new book about a boy who refuses to wear clothes, from comedian Michael Ian Black and illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi, the team that brought you I’m Bored, a New York Times Notable Children’s Book. Michael Ian Black and Debbie Ridpath Ohi have paired up again to showcase the antics of an adorable little boy who just doesn’t want to get dressed. After his bath, the little boy begins his hilarious dash around the house . . . in the buff! Being naked is great. Running around, sliding down the stairs, eating cookies. Nothing could be better. Unless he had a cape . . .

PRAISE FOR NAKED! H”Certain to inspire gleeful mimicry—not that some kids need much of an excuse to ditch their duds.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “Black, a comedian as well as a writer, brings great comic timing to this riff. Ohi, who worked with Black on I’m Bored, makes sure readers get the joke.”—The New York Times Book Review Publication Date: April 2014 Page Extent: 40 pp 25 PICTURE BOOKS

MALALA, A BRAVE GIRL FROM PAKISTAN/ IQBAL, A BRAVE BOY FROM PAKISTAN By Jeanette Winter Imprint: Beach Lane Books Meet two heroes of Pakistan who stood up for the rights to freedom and education in these inspirational nonfiction tales from acclaimed author-illustrator Jeanette Winter. Two stories of bravery in one beautiful book! One country: Pakistan. Two children: Iqbal Masih and Malala Yousafzai. Each was unafraid to speak out. He, against inhumane child slavery in the carpet trade. She, for the right of girls to attend school. Both were shot by those who disagreed with them—he in 1995, she in 2012. Iqbal was killed instantly; Malala miraculously survived and continues to speak out around the world. This 2-in-1 reversible book tells the stories of these two courageous children whose bravery transcended their youth and who are an inspiration to all. Publication Date: November 2014 Page Extent: 40 pp

DID YOU KNOW?: CHICKENS DON’T FLY HIPPOS CAN’T SWIM RAINBOWS NEVER END TRAINS CAN FLOAT FROGS PLAY CELLOS SATURN COULD SAIL

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING By Laura Lyn DiSiena and Hannah Eliot Illustrated by Pete Oswald Imprint: Little Simon Did you know that chickens don’t fly? Or that frogs play cellos? Filled with witty text, fun facts, and hilarious illustrations, kids won’t even realize they’re learning when they dive into this exciting series! Topics range from exotic animals to zany weather, skyscraper construction, and life in outer space. The creative text links one concept to the next within each book, and the artwork humorously illustrates each concept so readers can both read and see what they’re learning! Publication Date: Chickens and Hippos: February 2014; Rainbows: June 2014; Trains: August 2014; Frogs: October 2014; Saturn: December 2014 26 Page Extent: 32 pp SIMON & SCHUSTER CLASSICS

MISS SUZY MISS SUZY’S By Miriam Young EASTER SURPRISE Illustrated by Arnold Lobel By Miriam Young Imprint: Aladdin Illustrated by Arnold Lobel Miss Suzy is a little gray squirrel who lives Imprint: Aladdin happily in her oak-tree home until she is Miss Suzy is busy getting ready for Easter. chased away by some mean red squirrels. She tidies her house, makes herself an Poor Miss Suzy is very sad. But soon she Easter bonnet and bakes a special Easter finds a beautiful dollhouse and meets a cake. But her plans are disrupted when she band of brave toy soldiers. stumbles across a family of orphaned baby squirrels. Miss Suzy helps them find a new How Miss Suzy and the soldiers help each other makes a gentle, home, feeds them her special Easter cake and even makes Easter old-fashioned tale that has captured the imaginations of girls and baskets for them out of her own Easter bonnet. boys alike for forty years. Arnold Lobel’s enchanting pictures are sure to make the kind squirrel and gallant soldiers the everlasting Miriam Young’s charming text, coupled with Caldecott-winning 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS friends of all who turn these pages. Arnold Lobel’s colour-washed artwork make this is a very special Publication Date: March 1972 story, about a very special Easter indeed. Page Extent: 32 pp Publication Date: February 1990 Page Extent: 40 pp

THE SURPRISE PARTY GOOD-NIGHT, OWL! By Pat Hutchins By Pat Hutchins Imprint: Simon & Schuster Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Books for Young Readers “I’m having a party tomorrow,” How was Owl to sleep, with the bees Rabbit whispers to Owl. “It’s a buzzing, the crows creaking, the starlings surprise.” But Owl tell the news chittering, the jays screaming, and all to Squirrel, he says, “Rabbit is the other inhabitants of the hollow tree hoeing the parsley tomorrow. pecking, calling, or crunching? Owl tried It’s a surprise.” By the time word has spread to all of Rabbit’s to sleep, but it was impossible. friends, it’s anyone’s guess just what it is that Rabbit will be doing Pat Hutchins has written a bedtime story with a switch: a surprise tomorrow! ending that will send the youngest child off to sleep laughing. Publication Date: August 1986 Publication Date: September 1972 Page Extent: 32 pp Page Extent: 32 pp

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THE FARMER AND WHAT FOREST THE CLOWN KNOWS By Marla Frazee By George Ella Lyon Imprint: Beach Lane Books Illustrated by August Hall Imprint: Atheneum Books for A moving and funny wordless Young Readers picture book from two-time Caldecott Honor medalist Forest knows the beauty in Marla Frazee. nature. Look. Listen. And you’ll know it too. Publication Date: September 2014 A beautiful homage to the Page Extent: 32 pp changing seasons from an award-winning duo. Publication Date: November 2014 Page Extent: 40 pp

BLUE ON BLUE CATS’ NIGHT OUT By Dianne White By Caroline Stutson Illustrated by Beth Krommes Illustrated by Jon Klassen Imprint: Beach Lane Books Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Discover the joys of a rainstorm in this Part counting book, part introduction gorgeous picture book illustrated by a to music, dance, and pure rhythm—see Caldecott Medalist. what happens one night on Easy Street when a pair of cats start to groove to Publication Date: September 2014 the beat from bestselling Caldecott and Page Extent: 48 pp Kate Greenaway medalist Jon Klassen. Publication Date: March 2010 Page Extent: 32 pp

WINTER IS COMING GIVE AND TAKE By Tony Johnston By Chris Raschka

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Illustrated by Jim LaMarche Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books A clever story of greed and Witness the changing of a goodness, and the art of finding season through a watchful the in-between, from two-time child’s eyes in this story of Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka, nature and discovery from creator of the New York Times award-winning author Tony bestselling A Ball for Daisy. Johnston and artist Jim Publication Date: August 2014 LaMarche, recipient of a New Page Extent: 40 pp York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book Award. Publication Date: August 2014 Page Extent: 40 pp 28 FICTION We All Looked Up, Page 44 US FICTION

THE ADVENTURES OF SOPHIE MOUSE #1: A NEW FRIEND #2: THE EMERALD BERRIES By Poppy Green Illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell Imprint: Little Simon In The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series debut, Sophie Mouse must overcome her fears when she meets an animal who’s new to Silverlake Forest—an animal she’s only heard about in tales! In A New Friend, springtime has arrived at Silverlake Forest! The animals are coming out of their homes, and the air smells of honeysuckle and tree bark. Sophie Mouse can’t wait to go back to school after the long winter break. When she arrives at school with her best friend, Hattie Frog, their teacher announces that there will be a new student. Sophie is excited— she loves meeting new animals! But everyone in class gasps when the new student enters. It’s a snake! The animals have only heard about snakes in scary stories and rumors, and no one is brave enough to sit near Owen the snake, or play with him at recess, or talk to him. After an encounter in which Owen rescues Sophie, she quickly realizes that Owen isn’t scary, after all. Back at school, Sophie is happy to show her classmates just how great Owen is, but she’s even happier that she’s gained a new friend! In The Emerald Berries, Sophie learns about some special emerald berries that will make the most perfect color for a painting she wants to do. But the seamstress who’s using the berries tells Sophie that they can only be found in one part of the forest: Weedsnag Way. Though that’s far from home, and a little scary, Sophie convinces her best friend, Hattie Frog, that they will be fine. But the girls get lost along the way! With the help of a squirrel, Sophie and Hattie find the emerald berries . . . and their way home! Publication Date: #1 and #2: January 2015 Ages: 5–9 Page Extent: 128 pp Don’t Forget about These Little Simon Chapter Books! SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

GREETINGS FROM HEIDI HECKELBECK GALAXY ZACK SOMEWHERE By Wanda Coven By Ray O’Ryan By Harper Paris Illustrated by Priscilla Burris Illustrated by Colin Jack Illustrated by Marcus Calo CAPTAIN AWESOME THE CRITTER CLUB THE KINGDOM OF WRENLY By Stan Kirby By Callie Barkley 30 By Jordan Quinn Illustrated by George O’Connor Illustrated by Marsha Riti Illustrated by Robert McPhillips SPARKY AND TIDBIT By Kathryn O. Galbraith Illustrated by Gerald Kelley Imprint: Simon Spotlight An intrepid do-gooder dog named Sparky and an eager young pup named Tidbit star in this charming Level 3 Ready-to-Read that’s all about helping others, gaining confidence, and learning to read! Brave and bold Sparky receives a K-9 badge for his birthday and cannot wait to start doing heroic things. But he’s having a hard time finding ways to help. Then he hears Tidbit, the neighborhood pup, yipping and howling away because he is the worst in his class at reading. Sparky can’t possibly help with that . . . or can he? Join the adorable team of Sparky and Tidbit in a story that will teach young readers that with a lot of patience and a little help from a friend, reading will become as easy as it is fun! RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: February 2015 Ages: 6–8 Page Extent: 40 pp

BUCK’S TOOTH By Diane Kredensor Imprint: Aladdin An illustrated chapter book about Buck, a beaver who has a love/hate relationship with his big front “toof.” All beavers have flat tails, furry coats, and two front teeth. But then there’s Buck. Unlike the rest of his family, he has one gigantic front tooth—and he HATES it. It’s ruining everything for him, especially the Annual Talent Show. His tooth gets in the way of whatever Buck tries to do for the contest: whistle, walk on stilts, blow bubbles. Will Buck ever learn to love what he hates the most, and embrace his inner tooth? Publication Date: May 2015 Ages: 6–9 Page Extent: 64 pp

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THE COURAGE OF CAT CAMPBELL By Natasha Lowe Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Cat Campbell is a late-blooming witch whose magical abilities are bursting to be mastered in this charming coming-of-age story set in the world of The Power of Poppy Pendle. Cat Campbell has had magical powers since the day she was born, but she didn’t always know that. Cat’s mother believes magic ruins lives, and even as Cat’s passion for magic grows over the years, no one suspects she has the gift. But she has indeed inherited the coveted magic gene of her famed great-great-grandmother Mabel, a discovery she makes in a most surprising way. Cat is a witch! And when she comes across a book called The Late Bloomer’s Guide to Magic, she finds the encouragement and spells she needs. Then the town of Potts Bottom is threatened by a notoriously feared witch, and Cat has the chance to help her family and town—and to prove herself in the process. Because, as The Late Bloomer’s Guide to Magic proclaims, “believing in your magic and yourself is half the battle.” Publication Date: January 2015 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 288 pp

ANNA, BANANA, AND THE FRIENDSHIP SPLIT ANNA, BANANA, AND THE MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE By Anica Mrose Rissi Illustrated by Meg Park Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A charming new illustrated chapter book series about a third grader named Anna, who, with her beloved wiener dog, Banana, by her side, navigates the joys and challenges of elementary school best-friendship. In Anna, Banana, & the Friendship Split, Anna has been best friends with Sadie for as

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING long as she can remember. So Anna is utterly perplexed when, on Anna’s birthday, Sadie unceremoniously stakes claim to Anna’s new pony necklace, then suddenly stops speaking to Anna altogether. Did Anna do something wrong? With a little help from her wiener dog, Banana, as well as some sage advice from her family, Anna makes some important discoveries about what it means to stand up for herself, and how to be a true friend. In Anna, Banana, and the Monkey in the Middle, Anna gets caught between her two best friends, Sadie and Isabel, while on a class field trip to the zoo. With Banana’s help, can Anna figure out what it means to be a best friend to two very different people? And all the while still be a friend to herself? Publication Date: Friendship: May 2015; Monkey: July 2015 Ages: 6–10 Page Extent: 128 pp 32 NOOKS & CRANNIES By Jessica Lawson Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Charlie and the Chocolate Factory meets Clue in this hysterically funny middle-grade mystery with heart. Sweet, shy Tabitha Crum, the neglected only child of two Roald-Dahl-esque parents, doesn’t have a friend in the world—except for her pet mouse, Pemberly, whom she loves dearly. But on the day she receives one of six invitations to the country estate of wealthy Countess Camilla DeMoss, her life changes forever. Upon the children’s arrival at the sprawling, possibly haunted mansion, the countess reveals that each of the six children is adopted, and that one of them is her long-lost grandchild—and heir to a large inheritance. Not only that, but once the countess discovers which child is her grandchild, she plans to keep and raise the child as her own, regardless of what their adoptive

parents have to say about it. 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS When the children begin disappearing one by one, Tabitha takes a cue from her favorite detective novels and, with her trusty sidekick Pemberly by her side, attempts to solve the case and rescue the other children . . . who just might be her first real friends. Publication Date: June 2015 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 128 pp

THE SECRET COOKIE CLUB By Martha Freeman Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Friends make everything better—and so do cookies!—in this warm-hearted novel in the tradition of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, with a middle-grade dash of sugar and spice. During a thunderstorm one night at summer camp, four very different girls find common ground by baking cookies. Determined to stay friends after camp has ended, they decide to bake cookies all year long and mail them to one another. But not just any cookies. In order to know what kind of treat each girl needs, they’ll have to stay in touch. Like if Lucy’s mom gets a new boyfriend, Emma has to send her cookies that will help her cope with parental romance. For that, she’ll need something wholesome, like oatmeal raisin. And if Olivia’s family is crushed when her little brother’s football team loses the championship, chocolate chocolate chip cookies are obviously in order—even if Olivia herself is hardly fazed by the loss. And they just might all need to send cookies to their camp guy friend, Vivek, whom Grace most definitely does NOT have a crush on . . . Publication Date: May 2015 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 176 pp Cover art not final

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SPARKLE SPA #5: BAD NEWS NAILS By Jill Santopolo Imprint: Aladdin The fifth book in the series delivers bad news for Aly: Suzy Davis, her worst enemy since kindergarten, joins the Sparkle Spa! Trouble is coming to the Sparkle Spa, in the form of Aly Tanner’s worst nightmare: her arch rival since kindergarten is joining the salon! Know-it-all Suzy Davis has plenty of ideas about how the nail salon should be run and isn’t shy about telling the sisters what to do and how to do it. How can Brooke and Aly get Suzy out of their hair—and their business? Publication Date: February 2015 Ages: 7–10 Page Extent: 128 pp RIGHTS SOLD: French

THE SATURDAY COOKING CLUB #1: KITCHEN CHAOS By Deborah A. Levine and JillEllyn Riley Illustrated by Leo Espinosa Imprint: Aladdin Can friendships take the heat? A trio of mothers and daughters will find out when they sign up for a cooking class from a famous chef in the first book of the Saturday Cooking Club series—it’s mother-daughter bonding and so much more! Liza and Frankie have always been best friends. But when new girl Lillian arrives from San

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Francisco, suddenly three’s a crowd. Especially after the trio is grouped together for a big sixth-grade social studies project. Can they put aside their animosity long enough to succeed? When Liza suggests they all take a cooking class with the chef from her favorite cooking show for the project, the girls are on board, but they need an adult to take the class with them. It seems like the perfect opportunity to snag some quality time with their overscheduled, stressed mothers . . . if they can convince them to sign up! Several headaches and close calls later, the girls at last find themselves in Chef Antonio’s kitchen with their mothers in tow—but the drama is only just beginning! Publication Date: February 2015 Ages: 9–13 Page Extent: 336 pp

34 RUBY ON THE OUTSIDE By Nora Raleigh Baskin Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Nobody knows Ruby’s secret—her mom is in prison. But can she keep the truth from her first real best friend? Eleven-year-old Ruby Danes is about to start middle school, yet no one in her life other than her aunt knows her deepest, darkest secret—her mother is in prison. Then Margalit Tipps moves into Ruby’s condo complex, and the two immediately hit it off. Ruby thinks she’s found her first true-blue friend. Is she ready to tell Margalit the truth? But when Margalit’s family history seems to tie in too closely with the very event that put her mother in prison, Ruby fears she may lose everything—but she may learn the true meaning of friendship, honesty, and love along the way. Publication Date: June 2015

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MARGUERITE HENRY’S MISTY INN #1: WELCOME HOME! By Kristin Earhart Imprint: Aladdin The first book in a brand-new Marguerite Henry–inspired chapter book series about Willa and Jake Dunlap, who start a new life—with new adventures—on Chincoteague Island Ten-year-old Willa Dunlap and her eight-year-old brother, Jake, are new to Chincoteague Island, but it’s a homecoming for their mother, who grew up there. Willa and Jasper’s parents are busy planning the opening of their bed and breakfast, which gives the kids free rein to explore the island. But with so many new people and places to get used to, will Chincoteague ever feel like home? Publication Date: June 2015 Ages: 7–10 Page Extent: 112 pp

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MILES TAYLOR AND THE GOLDEN CAPE #1: ATTACK OF THE ALIEN HORDE By Robert Venditti Illustrated by Dusty Higgins Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers From New York Times bestselling author Rob Venditti and award-winning illustrator Dusty Higgins comes an action-packed novel about a twelve-year-old boy who finds himself suddenly thrust into the role of real-life superhero. His first mission: to save Earth from an alien invasion. Put on the golden cape? Check. Transform into Gilded? Check. Save the world? Working on it. Survive the seventh grade? Umm . . . not a chance. When twelve-year-old Miles Taylor unexpectedly inherits a golden cape that gives him superpowers, he finds himself thrust into the role of real-life superhero. With some help from a new friend named Henry, Miles does his best to protect his city. But his skills and courage are about to be put to the ultimate test—an alien horde is working its way toward Earth, with their sights set on the golden cape . . . and total domination. Ready or not, Miles is about to discover whether he has what it takes to save all humankind. Publication Date: June 2015 Ages: 9–12 Page Extent: 320 pp

THE INCREDIBLE SPACE RAIDERS FROM SPACE! By Wesley King Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Lord of the Flies meets Star Trek in this outer space story of adventure, mystery, and fantastical fun from the author of The Vindico and The Feros. When Jonah wakes up on the Fantastic Flying Squirrel, he’s a bit confused. One second he is in his family’s living room doing his homework, and the next he’s sitting on a very cold floor on a very cold ship with a strange-looking girl staring at him. Her name is Willona the SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Awesome, and she’s here to welcome him to the Incredible Space Raiders. Now that Jonah is on board, the Incredible Space Raiders can set off on an important mission: to venture into the Dark Zone and save the universe from the Entirely Evil Things. But when Space Raiders start to disappear, Jonah realizes that if he’s going to make it to the Dark Zone alive, he’s going to have to step up and figure out what’s going on. Join the Space Raiders aboard the Fantastic Flying Squirrel for an unforgettable journey where imagination and truth collide somewhere deep in space! Publication Date: February 2015 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 304 pp

36 THE BAD UNICORN TRILOGY #3: GOOD OGRE By Platte F. Clark Imprint: Aladdin Max is finally home in Madison, but the magical mayhem is just beginning in this conclusion to the hilarious trilogy that started with Bad Unicorn and Fluff Dragon, which Publishers Weekly called “deviously enjoyable.” After saving an entire world—three, actually—it’s no wonder Max can’t seem to get settled back home in Madison, where the most daunting threat is ending up in remedial gym if he can’t climb a rope fast enough. Then a new kid named Wayne rescues Max from the school bullies, and a new option for adventure appears. Wayne says he’s from the magical world, the Magrus, and that Max is needed there. He can go back and be the powerful wizard of his dreams! But when Max opens a portal between the two worlds, he finds out that things are not what they seem. A powerful storm starts turning the residents of Madison into monsters and Max’s 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS friends into characters from an online game. Then Max learns that the Maelshadow, a being of pure evil, plans to use the portal to invade the planet and make it his own. Can Max and his motley crew put a stop to his plans? Or has this spellcaster’s luck finally run out? Publication Date: April 2015 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 320 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Polish

KEN JENNINGS’ JUNIOR GENIUS GUIDES: THE HUMAN BODY By Ken Jennings Imprint: Little Simon Unveil the impressive mysteries of your own body with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings. With this book about the amazing human body, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with awesome anatomical facts: Did you know that your hair is as strong as copper wire? Or that if you could spread them out, your lungs would have the surface area of a tennis court? With great illustrations, cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time! Publication Date: February 2015 Ages: 8–10 Page Extent: 160 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese (Complex), Russian

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THE ONLY GAME By Mike Lupica Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Can a young baseball star maintain his love of the game after the loss of his brother? Find out in this start to the Home Team series about a small town with high hopes, from New York Times bestselling author and sportswriting legend Mike Lupica. Jack Callahan is the star of his baseball team, and sixth grade is supposed to be his year. Undefeated season. Records shattered. Little League World Series. The works. That is, until he up and quits. Jack’s best friend, Gus, can’t understand how Jack could leave a game that means more to them than anything else. But Jack is done. It’s a year of change. Jack’s brother has passed away, and though his family and friends and the whole town of Walton think baseball is just the thing he needs to move on, Jack feels it’s anything but. In comes Cassie Bennett, star softball player, and the only person who seems to think Jack shouldn’t play if he doesn’t want to. As Jack and Cassie’s friendship deepens, their circle expands to include Teddy, a guy who’s been picked on because of his weight. Time spent with these new friends unlocks something within Jack, and with their help and the support of his family and his old friends, Jack discovers sometimes it’s more than just the love of the game that keeps us moving—and he might just be able to find his way back to the only game. Publication Date: February 2015 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 320 pp

GREAT BALL OF LIGHT By Evan Kuhlman Illustrated by Jeremy Holmes Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers A pulsing ball of light launches a host of undeadly adventures in this slightly macabre, slightly irreverent, hugely fun look at what two kids will do to make their family whole again, from the author of The Last Invisible Boy. SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING When twin brother and sister Fenton and Fiona find a ball of light in their backyard, things get . . . weird. Especially when Fenton figures out it can bring things back to life. Everything from bugs, to trees, to their old dog Scruffy, to . . . well . . . people. Namely, their grandfather. Because they really do miss him, and more than that, their father and their grandfather have unsettled business to take care of. But be warned: bringing things back from the dead gets a little more complicated when they stick around. Publication Date: March 2015 Ages: 10–14 Page Extent: 304 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR THE LAST INVISIBLE BOY: German

38 MOUSEHEART #2: HOPPER’S DESTINY By Lisa Fiedler Illustrated by Vivienne To Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books A brave mouse attempts to rebuild a fallen empire in this second book of the epic animal adventure series set in the subway tunnels of Brooklyn—for “fans of Erin Hunter, Brian Jaques, and Kathryn Lasky” (School Library Journal). Hopper now knows that he is definitely not an ordinary pet shop mouse. With the underground rat civilization of Atlantia all but destroyed and Titus dethroned, Hopper, Zucker, Firren, and a spattering of Rangers are now working to rebuild. But it’s difficult. REALLY difficult. Queen Felina, the evil feral royal, has begun amassing a new band of street cats. And without the sinister “peace accord” in place, it is open season on the rodents.

Meanwhile, Hopper’s siblings are on quests of their own: Pinkie has led a coup and is ruling the 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Mus with an iron paw, and Pup is no longer the sweet, innocent brother Hopper once knew. With the support of some new upland allies, including a funky cat named Ace, can Hopper make the tunnels safe again and fulfill a destiny he never imagined? Publication Date: March 2015 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 352 pp RIGHTS SOLD: French, German, UK

THE UNWANTEDS #5: ISLAND OF SHIPWRECKS By Lisa McMann Imprint: Aladdin A risky decision endangers both Artimé and Quill in Book Five of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called “The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter.” Alex and his friends from Artimé are stranded on a newly discovered island after barely surviving a storm that destroys their ship. And it turns out they’re not alone. . . . Back in Quill, Aaron’s power base grows as he aligns himself with an unlikely ally. Together, the two enact a drastic, risky plan to finally conquer Artimé—a plan that could ultimately leave everyone in both Artimé and Quill in far more danger than Aaron realizes. Publication Date: February 2015 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 400 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Portuguese (Brazil)

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GOOSEBERRY PARK AND THE MASTER PLAN By Cynthia Rylant Illustrated by Arthur Howard Imprint: Beach Lane Books Stumpy the Squirrel and friends team up to save the day in this charming stand-alone companion to the beloved Gooseberry Park, from Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Arthur Howard. There has been no rain for months, and all of the animals in Gooseberry Park are in danger. Can the gang of dear friends come up with a brilliant solution in time to save the day? Absolutely! Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant’s first novel in more than a decade has all the wit and charm of the first adventure of the Gooseberry Park gang, which Kirkus Reviews called “sophisticated and funny . . . a tender tale delivered by a sure hand.” Photograph courtesy of the author Publication Date: January 2015 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 96 pp

BREAKING THE ICE By Gail Nall Imprint: Aladdin Figure skating is Kaitlin’s passion, but she lands on thin ice after a meltdown in this funny, touching story. Because when you fall down, you have to pick yourself up—even if it’s in front of judges and a crowd. Kaitlin has always dreamed of being a champion figure skater, and she’s given up a lot to pursue her passion. But after she has a totally uncharacteristic tantrum at a major competition, she’s dropped by her coach and her prestigious skating club.

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING When no other club will have her, she’s forced to join the ridiculed and run-down Fallton Club, jokingly referred to as the “Fall Down Club.” At first Kaitlin thinks this is a complete disaster, but after meeting some of the other skaters—including a boy who happens to have the most perfect hair she’s ever seen—she realizes it might not actually be so bad. Yet learning a whole new program right before regionals is a huge challenge, and when she realizes that all the other area skaters target Fallton for pranks, she begins to wonder if joining the Fall Down Club has any upsides. Publication Date: January 2015 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 320 pp

40 LOST IN PARIS By Cindy Callaghan Imprint: Aladdin Ooh la la! Gwen ends up on a Parisian scavenger hunt—with a cute French ami—in this M!X novel from the author of Lost in London. Gwen Russell is thrilled to hear she will be heading to Paris with her family. Even though the main reason for the trip is to see her three older brothers play lacrosse, Gwen and her mom have plans to tour the city when they can. As soon as they land, Gwen is swept up in the city she has always wanted to see, and even meets a très cute boy named Henri. If that wasn’t enough excitement, Gwen finds out that her all-time favorite band is playing a one-night-only concert in Paris—and there are tickets available to the sold-out show for three lucky people. The catch? Fans who want a golden ticket have to work for it via a scavenger hunt around the City of Light. RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Through cryptic clues blasted out every day through a special website, Gwen and her new friends find themselves in a race against time—and against other die-hard fans—as they scramble to landmarks throughout Paris. And it turns out the concert tickets might not even be the biggest prize. Publication Date: March 2015 Ages: 9–13 Page Extent: 192 pp

THE GREAT GOOD SUMMER By Liz Garton Scanlon Imprint: Beach Lane Books Ivy Green’s mama has gone off with a charismatic preacher called Hallelujah Dave to the Great Good Bible Church of Panhandle Florida. At least that’s where Ivy and her dad think Mama is. But since the church has no website or phone number, and Mama left no forwarding address, Ivy’s not entirely sure. She does know she’s missing Mama. And she’s starting to get just a little worried about her too. Paul Dobbs, one of Ivy’s schoolmates, is also having a crummy summer. The Space Shuttle program’s been scrapped, and Paul’s dream of being an astronaut looks like it will never get off the ground. As unlikely a pair as Ivy and Paul are, they find in each other the perfect ally for a runaway road trip to Florida—to look for Mama and to kiss the Space Shuttle good-bye. Publication Date: May 2015 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 224 pp

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CUPCAKE DIARIES #24: ALEXIS’S CUPCAKE CUPID #25: KATIE SPRINKLED SECRETS By Coco Simon Imprint: Simon Spotlight In Alexis’s Cupcake Cupid, despite objections from her Cupcake Club pals, Alexis makes a special valentine cupcake for her crush, Emma’s older brother Matt, and leaves it for him next to his computer. Alexis is secretly hoping Matt will get the hint and give her a valentine too. But ever since Alexis left the cupcake, Matt’s been acting really uncomfortable around her. Does Matt want to be her valentine or doesn’t he? With no certain valentine in sight, Alexis ends up leaving a surprise valentine’s gift on Emma’s desk, because, after all, crushes may come and go, but BFFs are forever! In Katie Sprinkled Secrets, Katie has a tough time keeping one secret . . . what happens when she has to keep four? All of the cupcake girls have secrets and are ready to burst! Publication Date: #24: February 2015; #25: June 2015 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 160 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Dutch, French, Indonesian, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish, UK

SEW ZOEY #9: A CHANGE OF LACE #10: BURSTING AT THE SEAMS By Chloe Taylor Imprint: Simon Spotlight In A Change of Lace, quite a few people have a change of heart—and clothes. One of Zoey’s frenemies asks for Zoey’s help choosing a back-to-school outfit. Zoey’s friend Priti shows up to school with a new look and gets mixed reviews. And Kate is nursing a swimming injury, so she suddenly has tons of free time . . . and wants to spend it with Zoey. But between helping her frenemy and attending fittings for a tween TV star who SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING wants to buy one of her outfits, Zoey is too busy. Kate fears that Zoey is changing. Could she be right? In Bursting at the Seams, Zoey’s aunt is throwing a surprise wedding and wants Zoey to make her dress! Can Zoey keep it a secret until the big day? Publication Date: #9: October 2014; #10: December 2014 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 176 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Korean, Spanish

42 STELLA BY STARLIGHT By Sharon M. Draper Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers When the Ku Klux Klan’s unwelcome reappearance rattles Stella’s segregated southern town, bravery battles prejudice in this Depression-era tour de force from Sharon Draper, the New York Times bestselling author of Out of My Mind. Stella lives in the segregated South—in Bumblebee, North Carolina, to be exact. Some stores she can go into. Some stores she can’t. Some folks are right pleasant. Others are a lot less so. To Stella, it sort of evens out, and heck, the Klan hasn’t bothered them for years. But one late night, later than she should ever be up, much less wandering around outside, Stella and her little brother see something they’re never supposed to see, something that is the first flicker of change to come, unwelcome change by any stretch of the imagination. As Stella’s community—her world—is upended, she decides to fight fire with fire. And she learns that ashes don’t necessarily signify an end. RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: January 2015 Ages: 9–13 Page Extent: 336 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR OUT OF MY MIND : Catalan, Chinese (Complex), Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Turkish

THE YEAR WE SAILED THE SUN By Theresa Nelson Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Orphaned Julia never expected to be sent away, especially not to the ill-named House of Mercy. But adventure awaits her in this historical journey, based on a true story. “Go home,” eleven-year-old orphan Julia Delaney is told, but home for her is gone. Spirited and strong, Julia faces a cruel life at an orphanage—the House of Mercy—blistering cold winters, and countless disappointments. But not even hopeful Julia can imagine what awaits her in Montana—and with the help of a miracle or two, she sets off on a journey to find her true home. Like the heroines of the beloved American Girls series, Julia’s journey paints a vivid picture of United States history. Based on the true story of a real girl, with additional details explained in an author’s note, The Year We Sailed the Sun is historical fiction at its best. Publication Date: March 2015 Ages: 9–12 Page Extent: 432 pp

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WE ALL LOOKED UP By Tommy Wallach Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Four high school seniors put their hopes, hearts, and humanity on the line as an asteroid hurtles toward Earth in this contemporary novel. They always say that high school is the best time of your life. Peter, the star basketball player at his school, is worried “they” might actually be right. Meanwhile Eliza can’t wait to escape Seattle—and her reputation—and perfect-on-paper Anita wonders if admission to Princeton is worth the price of abandoning her real dreams. Andy, for his part, doesn’t understand all the fuss about college and career—the future can wait. Or can it? Because it turns out the future is hurtling through space with the potential to wipe out life on Earth. As these four seniors—along with the rest of the planet—wait to see what damage an asteroid will cause, they must abandon all thoughts of the future and decide how they’re going to spend what remains of the present.

PRAISE FOR WE ALL LOOKED UP: “Tommy Wallach’s We All Looked Up is a triumphant debut—this generation’s The Stand. It is at once troubling, uplifting, scary, and heart-wrenching, and written with so much compassion for our fragile hold on the fleeting here and now. A glorious, wonderful, completely unforgettable novel.”—Andrew Smith, author of Winger and Grasshopper Jungle Film rights optioned by Paramount Pictures! Publication Date: March 2015 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 384 pp RIGHTS SOLD: UK LAST YEAR’S MISTAKE By Gina Ciocca Imprint: Simon Pulse Reminiscent of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han, this sparkling debut is about first love and second chances. Before: Kelsey and David became best friends the summer before freshman year and were inseparable ever after. Until the night a misunderstanding turned Kelsey into the school joke, SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING and everything around her crumbled—including her friendship with David. So when Kelsey’s parents decided to move away, she was thrilled to start over and leave everyone behind. Except, David wasn’t ready to let her go. After: It’s senior year and Kelsey has a new group of friends, a sexy makeover, genuine popularity, and a delicious boyfriend named Ryan. Her life is perfect—until David moves to town. Soon, feelings Kelsey thought she left in the past threaten to destroy her second chance at happiness. And the more she’s with David, the more she realizes her life may not be so perfect—especially if keeping it means leaving David behind for good. Told in alternating sections, Last Year’s Mistake is a charming debut about loving, leaving, and letting go. Publication Date: June 2015 44 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 256 pp RUTHLESS By Carolyn Lee Adams Imprint: Simon Pulse A chilling suspense novel about a teen’s fight for survival as she’s stalked through the wilderness by a cunning and determined killer Ruth wakes up in darkness and pain. Unable to see. Unable to move. Unable to recall how she got herself pinned under what feels and smells like hay and filth on a moving truck. Terror arrives with the dawning realization that she’s been abducted. The truck goes off-road and comes to a stop. A rough hand grabs her, and the nightmare begins. But Ruth has always been a fighter and she does what she needs in order to avoid becoming this cunning serial killer’s next trophy. A daring escape from his remote cabin proves to be a sweet victory, but she’s far from safe. With her captor stalking her through the wilderness of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Ruth is on the run—and fighting to survive the elements, which

may prove to be just as deadly. What comes next is a chilling and cutthroat game of cat and 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS mouse. Predator and prey. It becomes a contest. A desperate and savage competition that can only have one winner . . . Publication Date: June 2015 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 256 pp

THE CREEPING By Alexandra Sirowy Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Stella has to unravel the mystery of her town’s dark legacy . . . if she wants to survive the summer. Twelve years ago Stella and Jeanie vanished while picking strawberries in Jeanie’s front yard. Stella wandered back only minutes later, with no memory of what had happened. Jeanie was never seen or heard from again. Seventeen-year-old Stella Cambren is over it. She was the lucky one—the one who survived. Sure, it’s her small town’s ugly legacy and the case is still cloaked in mystery, but Stella has her hot best friend, a summer hookup with an irresistibly crooked smile, and two months full of cove days and bonfires stretching out before her. That is, until the fresh corpse of a little redheaded girl washes up in an ancient cemetery after a mudslide, dredging up Stella’s lost memories of the haunting day of Jeanie’s disappearance. After Stella discovers that other little girls have disappeared—little redheaded girls who look just like Jeanie—she fears that something sinister is at work. When Jeanie’s mom is suddenly killed too, Stella rushes to figure out how the cases are connected. Something dark is at work in their little town, something spanning generations. Before the summer ends, Stella will learn that if you hunt for monsters, you will find them— Cover art not final whether they’re the kind you expected or not. Publication Date: August 2015 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 384 pp RIGHTS SOLD: UK 45 US FICTION

KILLING TIME IN CRYSTAL CITY By Chris Lynch Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A teen runs away from his broken life and invents a new one in this dazzling adventure from Printz Honor winner and National Book Award finalist Chris Lynch. Crystal City called for him, and Kevin answered. And why wouldn’t he? His relationship with his father is broken—as is his arm. With barely anyone to miss him or care if he’s gone, it seemed like the perfect time for Kevin to run away to his estranged uncle and create an entirely new identity. New name. New attitude. New friends. Maybe even a new girl. From the first moment of adventure, Kevin’s life takes a turn for the exciting. Making friends seems easy with his new persona, especially when a group of homeless beach bums instantly includes him in their crew. But do they like the real Kevin, or the guy he’s pretending to be? And will this new lifestyle help Kevin escape from the misery of his former life, or will it drag him right back into the reasons he left home? Publication Date: January 2015 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 240 pp

KILLER WITHIN By S.E. Green Imprint: Simon Pulse In the wake of her first kill, secrets and unexpected consequences escalate for teen vigilante Lane, in this heart-pounding sequel to Killer Instinct. Three months after the sadistic Decapitator’s murder, Lane finds herself both emotionally closer and more alienated than ever from her grieving, united family. Haunted by conflicting memories of her mother, she resumes her role as the vigilante Masked Savior—but her heart just isn’t in it. She’s experienced the rush of deeper thrills. Darker thrills. And part of her wants to retaste its seductive power. Meanwhile, to Lane’s chagrin, the Masked Savior persona has inspired its own fan site, where groupies gather online to praise, document, and debate each delivered justice. But then one of Lane’s secret admirers becomes a cunning copycat, assaulting the defenseless with escalating violence. And Lane suspects someone is spying on her, edging closer to making contact.

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Someone who knows her secrets. And his, her, or their identity is but one surprise of many to shake Lane to her core.

PRIASE FOR KILLER INSTINCT: “A zippy, gripping psychological drama.”—Kirkus Reviews “Readers will be most fascinated by Lane herself, an emotionless machine whose small twinklings of humanity are awakened as the Decapitator gets ever closer.”—Booklist Publication Date: May 2015 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 304 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Estonian, Italian 46 AFTER HOURS By Claire Kennedy Imprint: Simon Pulse Scandals and hookups abound in a summertime restaurant drama where four teens are all willing to do whatever it takes to make it through the work day . . . and to win the jackpot in the after-hours dare-based game of Tips. Isa, Xavi, Peter, and Finn know that a job at the high-end Waterside Cafe isn’t just about waiting tables. It’s about the gossip, the hookups, the after-hours parties, and, most of all, it’s about Tips—the high-stakes game based on dares. Whoever completes the most dares wins the collected money. A sum that could change a wasted summer into a Summer to Remember. Isa is the new girl with an embarrassing secret, and as long as she stays on top of her game, she sees no reason why anyone could ever find out. RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Xavi will do anything for the money . . . absolutely anything. Peter, Xavi’s stepbrother, has been in love with her for years, and he thinks the game is the perfect time to confess his feelings. Finn is in the game just for the thrill. He has enough tips coming in to keep him happy, even if those tips come with some conditions. From seduction to stealing to threats, the dares are a complete free-for-all, and only the best can win. The sophisticated Waterside Cafe is anything but classy behind the scenes, and things are about to get dirty. Publication Date: June 2015 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 256 pp

NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED By Hannah Moskowitz Imprint: Simon Pulse From the award-winning author of Break and Teeth comes a raw and honest exploration of complicated identities in a novel about a girl living on the fringe of every fringe group in her small town. Etta is tired of dealing with all of the labels and categories that seem so important to everyone else in her small Nebraska hometown. Everywhere she turns, someone feels she’s too fringe for the fringe. Not gay enough for the Dykes, her ex-clique, thanks to a recent relationship with a boy; not tiny and white enough for ballet, her first passion; not sick enough to look anorexic (partially thanks to recovery). Etta doesn’t fit anywhere—until she meets Bianca, the straight, white, Christian, and seriously sick girl in Etta’s therapy group. Both girls are auditioning for Brentwood, a prestigious New York theater academy that is so not Nebraska. Bianca might be Etta’s salvation . . . but can Etta be saved by a girl who needs saving herself? Publication Date: March 2015 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 304 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR BREAK: Italian 47 US FICTION

CALLING MAGGIE MAY By Anonymous Imprint: Simon Pulse A riveting, cautionary tale about sex workers and addiction in the tradition of Go Ask Alice and Lucy in the Sky She had a normal life, until everything changed. Suddenly, there were new possibilities and new experiences. But not all of those experiences were good. Read her story, in her own voice, in the diary she left behind. Publication Date: June 2015 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 256 pp

DANCING WITH MOLLY By Lena Horowitz Imprint: Simon Pulse A gripping look at what one girl will do just to be the life of the party Before, I was never the life of the party. I was the reliable one. The one no one had to worry about. The one no one had to think about. I was the one that everyone could ignore. Until that night, when everything changed and I finally became someone. Someone special.

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Someone noticeable. Someone Carson might actually care about, as much as I cared about him. But the cost of being someone is more than anyone can imagine. For every moment, there’s a price to pay. For every party. For every choice made. For every kiss. Ultimately, living a life of pure ecstasy might be no different from not living at all. Publication Date: June 2015 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 208 pp

48 THE NIGHTSIDERS #1: THE ORPHAN ARMY By Jonathan Maberry Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Bram Stoker Award, Jonathan Maberry lends his talents to a thrilling new middle-grade series, in which the future of human and magical universes depends on an eleven-year-old boy. In a world filled with Bugs—monsters that ceaselessly ravage the Earth—Milo Silk has a hard enough time keeping his dreams separate from reality. So he keeps them locked up in his dream journal and hopes they’ll never come to pass. But too often, they do—like when his father disappeared three years ago. Lately, the Witch of the World has been haunting his dreams, saying he is destined to be the hero who saves everyone. But all Milo can think about is how he fears the Bugs will attack his own camp and bring something even more terrible

than ever before. 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS What Milo doesn’t know is that the Earth is already fighting back with its own natural power in the form of Nightsiders, magical creatures who prefer shadows to sunlight and who reside in trees, caves, and rivers. Publication Date: May 2015 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 208 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR ROT & RUIN: Danish, French, German, Italian, Turkish, UK

IN A WORLD JUST RIGHT By Jen Brooks Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Imagination takes on new meaning for a uniquely talented teen in this debut novel that is a breathtaking blend of contemporary fantasy and romance. Sometimes Jonathan Aubrey wishes he could just disappear. And as luck—or fate—would have it, he can. Ever since coming out of a coma as a kid, he has been able to create alternate worlds. Worlds where he is a superhero, or a ladies’ man, or simply a better version of himself. That’s the world he’s been escaping to most since sophomore year, a world where he has everything he doesn’t have in real life: friends, a place of honor on the track team, passing grades, and most important, Kylie Simms as his girlfriend. But when Jonathan confuses his worlds senior year and tries to kiss the real Kylie Simms, everything unravels. The real Kylie actually notices Jonathan . . . and begins obsessing over him. The fantasy version of Kylie struggles to love Jonathan as she was created to do, and the consequences are disastrous. As his worlds collide, Jonathan must confront the truth of his power and figure out where he actually belongs—before he loses both Kylies forever. Publication Date: April 2015 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 432 pp 49 US FICTION

RED QUEEN By Christopher Pike Imprint: Simon Pulse Jessie never suspected that witches are real, or that she is one, in the start of this paranormal suspense saga from New York Times bestselling author, Christopher Pike. Heading off for a weekend in Las Vegas with her friends, Jessie Ralle has only one worry— how to make it through the road trip in the same car with her ex, Jimmy Kelter. The guy who broke her heart five months ago when he dumped her for no reason. The guy who’s finally ready to tell her why he did it, because he wants her back. But what Jessie doesn’t realize is that Jimmy is the least of her problems. In Las Vegas she meets Russ, a mesmerizing stranger who shows her how to gamble, and who never seems to lose. Curious, Jessie wants to know his secret, and in response, alone in his hotel room, he teaches her a game that opens a door to another reality. To Witch World. Suddenly Jessie discovers that she’s stumbled into a world where some people can do the impossible, and others may not even be human. Are there really witches? Is she one of them? Publication Date: August 2014 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 560 pp

BLACK KNIGHT By Christopher Pike Imprint: Simon Pulse The second installment, continuing Jessica’s discovery of an alternate world where powers and darkness rule everything! Jessica Ralle thought the worst was over. The mind-blowing revelations. The terrifying danger. The heartbreaking loss. Turns out, discovering Witch World was just the beginning.

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING The riveting saga continues in a sequel packed with even more shocking twists and sexy suspense! Publication Date: December 2014 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 464 pp

50 COMPULSION By Martina Boone Imprint: Simon Pulse Beautiful Creatures meets The Body Finder in Compulsion, the first novel in a spellbinding new trilogy. All her life, Barrie Watson has been a virtual prisoner in the house where she lives with her shut-in mother. When her mother dies, Barrie promises to put some mileage on her stiletto heels. But she finds a new kind of prison at her aunt’s South Carolina plantation instead—a prison guarded by an ancient spirit who long ago cursed one of the three founding families of Watson Island and gave the others magical gifts that became compulsions. Stuck with the ghosts of a generations-old feud and hunted by forces she cannot see, Barrie must find a way to break free of the family legacy. With the help of sun-kissed Eight Beaufort, who knows what Barrie wants before she knows herself, the last Watson heir starts to unravel

her family’s twisted secrets. What she finds is dangerous: a love she never expected, a river 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS that turns to fire at midnight, a gorgeous cousin who isn’t what she seems, and very real enemies who want both Eight and Barrie dead. Publication Date: October 2014 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 448 pp

THE ARCANA CHRONICLES #3: DEAD OF WINTER By Kresley Cole Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Can Evie convince her rival loves to work together? Their survival depends on it in this third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole’s Arcana Chronicles, a nonstop-action tale of rescue, redemption, and a revenge most wicked. Evie was almost seduced by the life of comfort that Death offered her—until Jack was threatened by two of the most horrific Arcana, the Lovers. She will do anything to save him, even escape Death’s uncanny prison, full of beautiful objects, material comforts . . . and stolen glances from a former love. Despite leaving a part of her heart behind with Death, Evie sets out into a frozen and perilous postapocalyptic wasteland to meet up with her allies and launch an attack on the Lovers and the vast army they command. Such formidable enemies require a battle plan, and the only way to kill them once and for all may mean Evie, Jack, and Death allying. Evie doesn’t know what will prove more impossible: surviving slavers, plague, Bagmen, and other Arcana—or convincing Jack and Death to work together. There’s a thin line between love and hate, and Evie doesn’t know where she stands with either Jack or Death. Will this unlikely trio be able to defeat the Lovers without killing one another first? Publication Date: January 2015 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 336 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese (Complex), French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Thai, Turkish, UK 51 US FICTION INTRODUCING SAGA PRESS SIMON & SCHUSTER’S NEW SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY IMPRINT SAGA PRESS derives its name from the Norse goddess of storytelling. Taking our cue from the myth, SAGA PRESS is an all-inclusive fantasy and science fiction imprint publishing the best of speculative fiction from literary to commercial appeal, with a special emphasis on works that speak to a broad readership. Our list, debuting in Spring 2015, reflects the imprint’s wide range and passion for storytelling. We invite you to join us as our saga unfolds.

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52 PERSONA By Genevieve Valentine Imprint: Saga Press In a world where diplomacy has become celebrity, a young ambassador survives an assassination attempt and must join with an undercover paparazzo in a race to save her life, spin the story, and secure the future of her young country in this near-future political thriller from the acclaimed author of Mechanique and The Girls at Kingfisher Club. When Suyana, Face of the United Amazonia Rainforest Confederation, secretly meets Ethan of the United States for a date that can solidify a relationship for the struggling UARC, the last thing she expects is an assassination attempt. Daniel, a teen-runaway-turned-paparazzo out for his big break, witnesses the first shot hit Suyana, and before he can think about it, he jumps into the fray, telling himself it’s not altruism, it’s the scoop. Just like that, Suyana and Daniel are now in the game of Faces. And if they lose, they’ll die.

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THE ICARUS CORPS #1: THE DARKSIDE WAR By Zachary Brown Imprint: Saga Press Aliens have conquered Earth, but they haven’t conquered humanity—yet. A young army conscript battles for survival in this action-packed futuristic thriller that will appeal to fans of Halo and Inglourious Basterds. People used to wonder if we were alone in the universe. Well, we’re not. Not by a long shot. Aliens come in all shapes and sizes, and even the good guys are likely to haunt your nightmares. And oh, you’ll have nightmares, even after you leave the service. If you leave the service. Devin is a reluctant conscript to an alien-run army: when the Accordance conquered Earth, they said it was to prepare against the incoming alien Conglomeration forces. But as Devin travels to the dark side of the moon for boot camp and better acquaints himself with his so-called allies, his loyalties are increasingly tested. Because the enemy of the enemy is not always a friend. Sometimes they’re a far, far worse threat. Publication Date: March 2015 Page Extent: 336 pp

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LOCK & MORI By Heather Petty Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Before they were mortal enemies, they were much more . . . Miss James Moriarty (Mori) first meets Sherlock Holmes (Lock) during a fire drill at their high school. Mori is intrigued, having heard stories about the brilliant boy who keeps to himself and has his own lab in the school basement. But once classes are over, she doesn’t have much time to think about her encounter with Lock. She is too busy at home, trying to shield her three brothers from their drunken, abusive father. Needing to escape the chaos, Mori goes for a late night walk and stumbles across a homicide in Regent’s Park. Then Lock suddenly appears at the crime scene and dares her to identify the culprit before he does . . . well, who could resist such a tempting challenge? Mori and Lock agree to one rule: they must share any clues they come across during their investigation with each other. But when Mori discovers a clue that might link her dead mother to the murderer, she keeps it to herself. When the time comes to reveal the culprit, will Mori choose to trust Lock with the truth? Or will she let her secrets, their friendship—and fledgling romance—crash and burn around her? Set in contemporary London, this brilliant debut—the first book in a planned series— reimagines the origin story of Sherlock Holmes and Miss James Moriarty, Jr., revealing how they met, fell for each other . . . and became one of the most formidable rivalries the world has ever known. Full of unexpected twists, the plot moves at a brilliant pace. Between Lock and Mori’s romance and the action-packed mystery, readers won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough.

HEATHER PETTY is an avid reader, technical writer, and freelance editor. Lock & Mori is her first novel. Visit her at HeatherWPetty.com. Publication Date: September 2015 Ages: 12 and up Page Extent: 256 pp SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING

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ROYAL HOSTAGES (WORKING TITLE) By Erin Bow Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books In a future world where resources are running out, the children of royalty are kept hostage—and under threat of execution—to keep the peace. The world is at peace, say the Utterances. And adds: Really, if the odd princess has a hard day, is that too much to ask? Greta is the Duchess of Halifax and Crown Princess of the Panpolar Confederacy, a superpower formed of modern-day Canada that controls vast reserves of the most precious natural resource: water. She is also a Child of Peace, a hostage held by the de facto ruler of the world for the past 400 years, the great Artificial Intelligence, Talis. Talis’s hostages are the keystone of a system designed to limit war. If her country enters a war, Greta’s life will be forfeit. PEEK SNEAK 2015 FALL GUIDE RIGHTS Greta lives in the prefecture with the daughters and sons of leaders from around the world. She has prepared all her life to die with diginity—if she must die. But everything changes when she meets Elian, a hostage from a new American Alliance, who arrives in chains. He defies the artificial intelligence that controls every part of their lives—and is severely punished for it. Slowly, Elian’s defiance opens her eyes to the brutality of the rules they live under, and the subtle resistance of her companions. And Greta discovers her own quiet power. Then Elian’s country declares war on Greta’s, and invades the prefecture, taking the hostages hostage. Now the great Talis is pissed—and coming himself to mete out punishment. Which will surely mean that Greta and Elian will be killed . . . unless Greta can think of a way to save them. Gorgeous and evocative writing paired with a high-concept, commercial premise make this duology a huge commercial and literary property.

ERIN BOW has written critically acclaimed middle grade fiction, but this is her YA debut. She studied particle physics in college, eventually working at the CERN laboratory near Geneva, Switzerland. She then decided to leave science in order to concentrate on her love of writing. Erin Bow can be visited online at ErinBow.com. Publication Date: September 2015 Ages: 14 and up Page Extent: 384 pp

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THE BONE CHARM By Abi Elphinstone Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Twelve-year-old Molly Pecksniff wakes up one night deep in Tanglefern forest—unaware of how she arrived there. Moll has been lured there by a nightmare, the one with the drums and rattles and masks that calls to her every night. This is the night that Moll will realise she and her wildcat, Gryff, are named in an ancient prophecy that has been part of her family for generations and that a witch doctor, Skull, is out to destroy. Suddenly, Moll finds herself on an adventure she would never have imagined, with secrets and magic at every turn. But with the help of Gryff, her friend Siddy, and Alfie, an unlikely ally from Skull’s gang, Moll is determined to fight back and fulfill the prophecy before it’s too late . . . Publication Date: February 2015 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 304 pp

CIRCUS OF THIEVES ON THE RAMPAGE By William Sutcliffe Illustrated by David Tazzyman Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Roll up, roll up! The circus comes to town in this hilarious series from bestselling author William Sutcliffe. Shank’s Impossible Circus is back . . . and this time it’s on the rampage! Brought to life by the energetic illustrations of David Tazzyman, this series is a must for fans of Andy Stanton, David Walliams, and Roald Dahl.

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING PRAISE FOR CIRCUS OF THIEVES AND THE RAFFLE OF DOOM: “Writing that is as light on its feet as a human cannonball.”—The Times, Children’s Book of the Week “Pure delight.”—The Independent on Sunday Publication Date: February 2015 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 224 pp

56 VIOLET AND THE HIDDEN TREASURE By Harriet Whiteborn Illustrated by Becka Moor Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A delightful new detective series for girls starring Violet Remy-Robinson, a young girl with adventure on her mind! Violet has spent her holidays exploring India with Godmother Celeste, including visiting Celeste’s good friend, the Maharajah, and meeting his very special cockatoo. After she returns home, she gets a surprise visit from the Maharajah’s butler, asking her to look after the cockatoo. Violet couldn’t be more amazed (and her cat, Pudding, couldn’t be less pleased), but as Violet soon discovers, the cockatoo holds the key to the Maharajah’s fortune, and someone is trying to bird-nap it! Can she discover who the culprit is before it’s too late? RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS This book comes with a beautiful hardback package complete with two-colour illustrations throughout by emerging talent Becka Moor. Everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world. Perfect for fans of Dixie O’Day, Ottoline, Goth Girl, and Claude. Publication Date: March 2015 Ages: 7 up Page Extent: 208 pp

TIGER MOTH By Suzi Moore Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A beautiful novel about loss, identity, and friendship from the author of Lexi Land Ever since Alice was adopted, Culver Manor, with its hidden rooms and overgrown garden, has been the one place she feels safe, the one place she can call home. Everything’s perfect. When she finds out her mum is going to have a baby, Alice’s world turns upside down. Alice doesn’t know what to say, so she doesn’t speak at all. She stays silent that day and the day after that, until six months have passed without her saying one single word. Zack has everything he could want. A loving family, lots of friends, and a great dog as a best friend. Everything’s perfect until Zack’s dad is killed in a plane crash and he and his mum are forced to sell their house and move to a tiny cottage by the sea. Then he meets Alice, the girl who doesn’t speak, and together they begin to realise that sometimes it’s when life seems less than perfect that the most magical things can happen. Publication Date: August 2014 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 256 pp

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THE STRAWBERRY SISTERS #1: PERFECTLY ELLA By Candy Harper Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A brand-new series from Candy Harper—Little Women meets Jacqueline Wilson Ella Strawberry lives in a tiny house full of big personalities. It’s hard to get noticed when you’ve got one sister who can burp the alphabet, another who smashes plates as well as people’s feelings, and a really cute one who’s training an army of earwigs. Luckily, Ella has a plan to get people’s attention. She’s sure she can get both her stepmum and her new classmates to like her if she can just be more like her sisters. But Ella soon discovers that being someone else isn’t as easy as it looks . . . Publication Date: April 2015 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 288 pp

THE CASE OF THE EXPLODING BRAINS By Rachel Hamilton Illustrated by The Boy Fitz Hammond Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Rachel Hamilton does it again in this laugh-out-loud detective story for both boys and girls—with dynamic text and hilarious, quirky illustrations. Noelle “Know-All” Hawkins has another case on her hands. Her famous scientist dad— Professor Brian “Big Brain” Hawkins—is in prison as a result of his Portaloo mishaps. A trip to the Science Museum results in an international mystery involving the moon, some mind reading, and an awful lot of grumpy people. But how are they all connected? SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Noelle, Holly, and Porter are on the case. But will they piece together the crazy clues in time to save the planet? And why is Dad walking round prison with a blanket on his head? Science, silliness, and supervillains make this a perfect read for fans of David Walliams, Simon Mayo and Liz Pichon. Publication Date: March 2015 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 256 pp Read more about Noelle, Holly, and Porter in The Case of the Exploding Loo.

58 STOP THOSE MONSTERS! By Steve Cole Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Bob is not your average boy. Okay, fine, he’s a werewolf. But he’s not exactly your average werewolf, either. Meat makes him queasy, so he’s a RUTHLESS carrot-murderer. Fed up of being the only monster in Blobbington, Bob gets his furry butt down to the local town hall for a MURDER meeting (MONSTERS UNDERGOING REALLY DIFFICULT EXPERIENCES, REGULARLY). There, with a failed movie-monster (imagine if a dinosaur onesie collided with a giant king prawn), a jelly-snake Medusa (she once accidentally turned someone to LEGO), and a rather bossy invisible girl, Bob begins a quest to find the magical space crystal that will solve all their problems. Once he’s found some celery. RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS A MONSTROUSLY hilarious stand-alone story from bestselling, phenomenally funny Steve Cole. Publication Date: June 2015 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 224 pp

SIGNS OF LOVE #1: LOVE MATCH #2: STUPID CUPID #3: PARIS CRUSH #4: DESTINY DATE By Melody James Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A fun, highly commercial series for tween girls, focusing on love, astrology, and friendship The path of true love never runs smoothly, and when Gemma is involved it can get exceedingly bumpy! Thirteen-year-old Gemma Stone has always dreamed of becoming an award-winning journalist. Unfortunately, as the youngest member of her high school e-zine editorial team, she’s given the job of writing the horoscopes, under the pen name Jessica Jupiter. Not knowing the first thing about astrology, Gemma decides to make the most of her unexpected situation by using her new position to play Cupid with her friends, writing fictional forecasts to help their romantic dreams come true. But is Gemma too busy with her friends’ love lives to notice signs of love closer to home? This series focuses on the perennial issues of friendship, boys, and school from a great voice with a fresh and humorous feel perfect for this age group and genre. Publication Date: #1: February 2012; #2: August 2012; #3: February 2013; #4: August 2013 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 208 pp 59 UK FICTION YOUNG ADULT

LIGHTSEA By Sophie McKenzie Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Evie is obsessed with her dead mother, a prima ballerina who was killed in a road accident when Evie was a baby. As a result of her fixation, Evie gets into trouble one too many times and is sent (by her father and stepmother) to Lightsea Island on a young adult personal development course. There are five other teenagers on the course and Evie is instantly attracted to one of them, the devastatingly handsome Kit. But soon a mystery takes centre stage as Evie becomes convinced that she is being haunted by her mother’s ghost and, later, that her mum died on this very island. Her determination to find out the truth leads to lethal and life-changing consequences. Publication Date: July 2015 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 368 pp

STRANGE BOY By Paul Magrs Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK David’s an outsider. He’s smart, sensitive—and convinced he has secret superpowers. Life for him and his brother is a constant whirl of would-be step-families and overbearing friends and relations. And what’s more, he’s finding he’s not sure what he thinks about fancying girls when fourteen-year-old John down the road seems so much more interesting . . . Paul Magrs’ warm, vividly told story of childhood’s end blends comedy and drama in a wild playground of messed-up lives and family feuds. SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Publication Date: October 2006 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 304 pp

60 CAPTIVE By A. J. Grainger Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A thrilling, well-crafted, ever-relevant story from a talented new voice in YA fiction

“Request urgent backup. The prime minister has been shot. Repeat: The prime minister has been shot.” And someone is screaming. It is a long time before I realize it is me. Robyn Knollys-Green is being held captive in an unknown, underground location. Her family are safe at Number 10—for now—and she is being used as a pawn in a passionate dispute between environmental extremists and the British government. As the world watches and waits Robyn learns more about the people who have kidnapped the prime minister’s daughter. She begins to realise that she is trapped in a complicated web 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS of corruption and deceit . . . and that the strange, melancholy boy who has been tasked with guarding her might not be the bad guy after all. . . . Publication Date: January 2015 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 352 pp

THE SECRET LIFE OF JESSIE JEFFERSON By Paige Toon Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Meet Jessie, the daughter of Johnny Jefferson, as featured in Johnny Be Good and Baby Be Mine, in the first YA fiction series from the bestselling adult author Paige Toon. Life as the undercover daughter of a rock god isn’t going to be easy. How will Jessie adjust to her old boring life again after spending her summer living it up with her dad in LA? With tough decisions ahead (and not just choosing between two hot boys), can she cope juggling her two very different lives? Summer may be over, but Jessie’s story is just beginning . . . “If you want escapism, Paige Toon is perfect”—Cosmopolitan Publication Date: June 2015 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 336 pp

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ORDER OF DARKNESS #3: FOOLS’ GOLD By Philippa Gregory Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The wild atmosphere of Venice at carnival time is the last place for a lady. But on papal orders, the Lady Isolde, Luca, and their companions find themselves in the midst of a dangerous game, uncovering gambling, counterfeiting, and even alchemy within the city’s grand palaces. Nothing is as it seems . . . Publication Date: January 2014 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 288 pp

KEEP THE FAITH By Candy Harper Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Get ready for boy dilemmas, friendship dramas, and madcap grannies—Faith is back! Will Faith make up her mind between the gorgeous Finn and the lovely Ethan and manage to get herself a real-life boyfriend? Will Miss Ramsbottom finally get off her case and recognise Faith’s true genius? Will Faith’s family learn how to be normal, non-embarrassing people? Will Faith and her BFFs beat the world record for number of biscuits eaten in a minute? All these

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING questions and more will be answered in the hilarious next installment of this brilliant series from Candy Harper!

EVERYONE LOVES HAVE A LITTLE FAITH: “The funniest book I’ve read this year, and the funniest since a new Georgia Nicolson book graced my shelves.”—Wondrous Reads “Faith is a little freaky, a little feisty, and a lot funny. I defy you not to fall for her.” —Joanna Nadin, bestselling author of the Rachel Riley series Publication Date: April 2014 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 288 pp

62 HAUNT: DEAD WRONG By Curtis Jobling Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Will and Dougie are still adjusting to the slight change in their friendship’s dynamic . . . Will’s dead but Dougie can still see him, which, weirdly, means they’ve managed to get in more trouble than they ever did when Will was alive. Of course, there are positives to having a dead best friend: solving a murder mystery (with the help of formerly living best friend), becoming a local hero, and getting the girl of your dreams are pretty big perks. But what happens when the girl is Will’s crush too? The first (and last!) girl he ever kissed? And why has Dougie’s dad been acting all weird ever since Will died? It looks like Will and Dougie are in a whole new heap of trouble. Publication Date: February 2015 Ages: 11 up RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2014 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Page Extent: 256 pp

THE WILDERNESS By C. J. Harper Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The gripping thriller that began with The Disappeared continues in the next page-turning installment! After exposing the shocking truth about The Leadership, Blake and Kay have lost everything and are running for their lives. The only place they’ll be safe is in the Wilderness—a wasteland that the forgotten, mutilated, and criminal call home. Here, in an abandoned city, Blake and Kay find the Resistance, a group that wants to bring down the Leadership as much as they do. But the Resistance aren’t what they seem, and as Blake and Kay uncover their brutal secrets, they realise that the fight for truth and justice is going to be bloodier and harder than they ever imagined . . .

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DELETE By Jeff Povey Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A new, high-concept, action-packed adventure series that’s perfect for fans of Michael Grant, Charlie Higson, and Antony Horowitz Just when you thought the apocalyptic detention was over . . . Having fought their way back to what they believe to be their home world, Rev, GG, and the Ape discover that they’re now stuck in the nightmarish world of doppelgangers, surrounded by a town of superpowered killing machines. Johnson, Billie, and the Moth are still trapped in the empty world. Alive, but with no way home. Can Rev get the misfits back together? And even if she can, will she be able to do it before the world ends? Time is running out . . . and believe it or not that’s the least of their problems. “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: April 2015 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 368 pp SAVAGE KINGDOM By Simon David Eden Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK An epic middle-grade adventure about courage, loyalty, and the unbreakable bond between a girl and her cat. The Incredible Journey meets Rick Riordan. When Drue’s beloved cat Will-C goes missing, she’s unaware that his disappearance is the start of the greatest global conflict the world has ever known. The animal kingdom has declared war on mankind. Cast into a world full of danger, and determined to find Will-C, Drue makes an astonishing discovery: an ancient tribe of shape-shifters, who have lived in the shadows since the dawn of time. Can they save mankind? And what role is Drue herself about to play? Publication Date: July 2014 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 384 pp

THE BLOOD LIST By Sarah Naughton

SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The new 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 ultimate penalty—death. Publication Date: February 2014 Ages: 12 up 64 Page Extent: 304 pp SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S DIVISION INTERNATIONAL FICTION AGENTS CONTACTS FOR ILLUSTRATED BOOKS: CZECH REPUBLIC and ITALIAN RIGHTS RUSSIAN RIGHTS Tracy Phillips SLOVAKIAN RIGHTS Berla & Griffini Rights Agency Andrew Nurnberg Literary Agency Children’s Co-editions Kristin Olson Literary Agency s.r.o. Ms. Erica Berla Ms. Ludmilla Sushkova and Rights Director Ms. Kristin Olson Via Stampa 4 21 Tsvetnoy Blvd., Stroenie 6 [email protected] Klimentska 24 20123 Milano, ITALY Moscow 127051, RUSSIA 110 00 Praha 1, CZECH REPUBLIC E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] FOR NON-ILLUSTRATED BOOKS: E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 0039-02-80504179 Telephone: 7495-625-81-88 Telephone: 420-2-2258-2042 Fax: 0039-02-89010646 ALBANIAN, BOSNIAN, CROATIAN, Fax: 420-2-2258-0048 SCANDINAVIAN RIGHTS MACEDONIAN, SERBIAN, and JAPANESE RIGHTS Elina Ahlbäck Literary Agency Oy Ltd. SLOVENIAN RIGHTS DUTCH RIGHTS Japan Uni Agency Korkeavuorenkatu 37, Prava and Prevodi Literary Agency Mo Literary Services Mr. Takeshi Oyama FL-00130 Helsinki, FINLAND Ms. Nada Popvich Ms. Monique Oosterhof Tokyodo Jinbocho No. 2 Bldg. E-mail: [email protected] Yu-Business Center Spechtstraat 72 1-27 Kanda Jinbocho Website: ahlbackagency.com Blvd. Mihaila Pupina 10B/I 1021 VW Amsterdam, Chiyoda-Ku Telephone: + 358 400 548 402

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