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SLEEPING BEAUTY—SILHOUETTE THEATRE Images from Lotte Reiniger Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A stunning interpretation of Sleeping Beauty from one of the pioneers of silhouette animation, Lotte Reiniger This book tells the classic story of Sleeping Beauty in an enchanting, magical way, recreating the magic of Lotte Reiniger’s early films through remastered film stills and laser-cut pop-ups. Publication Date: September 2016 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 10 pp
FOOD TRUCKS!: A LIFT-THE FLAP MEALS ON WHEELS! By Jeff Salane Imprint: Little Simon A tasty and tactile introduction to foods from around the world Food Trucks! is a totally new version of Things That Go that serves as a sneaky introduction to different types of cuisines. From the standard burger and taco truck to Japanese, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, to juice and ice cream, this parking lot is filled with good eats for readers to find under every lift-the-flap.
SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING With inviting truck characters as the backdrop on each page, readers will love flipping through the visual menus hidden in each spread and learning more about food . . . and about trucks! Two great things that go, go, go great together. Publication Date: May 2016 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 12 pp & flaps
4 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 RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Ages: 6 up Page Extent: 22 pp
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 and recognisable illustration introduces children to a zoo and a half’s worth of animals and, of course, the prowling tiger. Publication Date: August 2015 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 12 pp & pop-up
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PARTY HOUSE POP Paper Engineering by Maggie Bateson Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A fun, glamorous pop-up book exploring the playful party house! With an exciting story and lots of press-out pieces, in this beautifully crafted pop-up book, readers can enjoy creating their own adventures as they travel through this stylish party. Publication Date: October 2016 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 10 pp & pop-up
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. An awesome, roarsome book, perfect for girls and boys. Publication Date: October 2014 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 10 pp & pop-up
ACORN FARM: POP-UP, PRESS OUT, AND PLAY
SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Paper Engineering by Maggie Bateson Illustrated by Nicola Slater 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 on Acorn Farm, and there’s always something going on. Today there’s a missing lamb. Will Jasper be able to find it amongst all the other animals? The farm’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: November 2015 Ages: 3 up 6 Page Extent: 10 pp & pop-up BOUNCING BUNNY’S BOOK OF SHAPES MR. MONKEY’S BOOK OF NUMBERS By Becky Baur Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Two lift-the-flap board books from standout artist Becky Baur. Featuring funky animal characters in bold designs, these supercool books for tots explore the concepts of counting and shapes. Publication Date: August 2016 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 12 pp & flaps RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS
WHOSE BOTTOM? ON THE FARM WHOSE BOTTOM? ON SAFARI By Karen Wall Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Two gorgeous lift-the-flap books from Karen Wall, bestselling illustrator of the Stripy Horse picture books Cute, cuddly artwork and large flaps make these ideal for the youngest reader. Publication Date: June 2016 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 10 pp & flaps
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HAPPY, HAPPIER, HAPPIEST: FAMILIES Paper Engineering by Corina Fletcher Illustrated by Natalie Marshall Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Following the huge international success of Up, Down, Across and Small, Smaller, Smallest come two exciting new pull-tab board books sure to delight and surprise. Using a range of superlatives, the first book helps to introduce emotions to younger readers with charming illustrations and exciting interactive features. In the second book, readers are presented with adorable families of animals. Publication Date: March 2016 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 10 pp
CIRCUS OPPOSITES By Suse MacDonald Imprint: Little Simon This novelty book from cut-paper genius Suse MacDonald explores the concept of opposites set against the colorful world of the circus! In this innovative book from Caldecott Honor illustrator Suse MacDonald, readers of all ages will enjoy eye-catching cut-paper artwork that conveys the concept of opposites. SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Suse’s simple, striking artwork leads readers into the topsy-turvy world of the circus where opposites such as IN/OUT, BIG/SMALL, PLAIN/FANCY, and many more are explored via pull- tabs, wheels, flaps, and other interactive elements. Publication Date: August 2010 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 20 pp
8 I WANT TO BE A FIREFIGHTER I WANT TO BE A BALLERINA By Sebastien Braun Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Two stylish books full of popular jobs and first words With friendly artwork full of engaging detail from a hugely popular illustrator, these extra-large board books are packed full of fun things to spot. Publication Date: Firefighter : March 2015; Ballerina: February 2016 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 12 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS
FARM FRIENDS: LET’S HOLD HANDS! NOISY FRIENDS: LET’S HOLD HANDS! PET FRIENDS: LET’S HOLD HANDS! SAFARI FRIENDS: LET’S HOLD HANDS! By Sebastien Braun Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Adorable shaped board books for little ones These books are all about cute pets and noisy animals. With 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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PRINCESS EVIE’S PONIES: TIPTOE THE MAGIC BALLET PONY By Sarah KilBride Illustrated by Sophie Tilley Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK In the tenth book in the series, Princess Evie and Sparkles the kitten find themselves on a magical adventure full of ballerinas, flowers, and sparkles!
With over 900,000 copies of this series sold worldwide, Princess Evie continues to go from strength to strength. Join her as she is whisked away on a magical adventure on the back of Tiptoe the Magic Ballet Pony. Publication Date: October 2015 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 32 pp & pop-up pony; 24 pp sticker activity; book & plush; 112 pp young fiction; jewelery box
DYLAN’S AMAZING DINOSAURS: 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 capitalizing on dinosaur fever! Each book comes SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING with a ferocious pop-up dinosaur to play with and collect. Publication Date: The Tyrannosaurus Rex: April 2014; The Stegosaurus: September 2014; The Spinosaurus: June 2015; The Triceratops: December 2015 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 32 pp & pop-up dinosaur
10 COLOR DOG By Matthew Van Fleet Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books From #1 New York Times bestselling author Matthew Van Fleet, dogs, dogs, and more dogs to teach concepts to the youngest reader in an irresistible, interactive novelty book! Starring Matthew Van Fleet and Brian Stanton’s beloved dogs, a concept board book to support and extend the #1 New York Times bestselling Dog. Publication Date: August 2015 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 22 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS
NOAH’S PARK #1: ART BARN #2: JUNGLE GYM By Sam Williams Imprint: Little Simon Noah’s Park is a brand-new preschool series about a set of cute, cuddly animal friends that live in a city park, from Little Simon favorite, Sam Williams. The two books feature adorable young animals visiting the art barn and the jungle gym, where they learn how to share, take turns, and make new friends. Publication Date: May 2016 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 12 pp & gatefold 11 COVER NOT FINAL COVER NOT FINAL NOVELTIES
DREAM DOODLE DRAW! AWESOME ADVENTURES DREAM DOODLE DRAW! MAGICAL MAKE-BELIEVE Imprint: Little Simon These deluxe Dream Doodle Draw! coloring and activity books feature 288 pages and a foil cover! In Dream Doodle Draw! Awesome Adventures, kids can color in knights and dragons, connect the dots of a sea creature, and more. And in Dream Doodle Draw! Magical Make- Believe they can color in the perfect outfit for a costume party, draw flowers in a garden, or add sprinkles to freshly baked cookies! With fun prompts and activities to inspire the artist within, kids (and parents) will snatch these two books right up! Publication Date: May 2016 Ages: 4–7 Page Extent: 288 pp
BRANDS THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO Thunderbirds Are Go has launched to huge success with great audience figures and critical acclaim. To capitalise on the renewal of this heritage British brand, Simon & Schuster is publishing a fantastic collection of high-octane, SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING action adventure tie-in titles, including sticker activity books, guidebooks, storybooks with pop-up, and fiction. Thunderbirds Are Go books will be top of every boy’s wish list. License Holder: ITV Studios Ages: 4–8 Formats: Activity book; storybook with pop-up; hardback guide book; fiction; choose your own adventure
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THE STORM WHALE II By Benji Davies Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A tender and poignant story about a life-changing friendship The much anticipated follow-up to The Storm Whale, this book is a truly beautiful work—vivid and painterly—that packs an emotional punch. Publication Date: September 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp
BEEP BEEP BEEP, TIME FOR SLEEP! By Claire Freedman Illustrated by Richard Smythe Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A charming bedtime story full of roadside vehicles, from Claire Freedman, bestselling author of the Underpants series With a host of diggers, rollers, and other road-building equipment, this new story from an award-winning author and debut illustrator is perfect for settling machine-mad children at bedtime. Publication Date: February 2016 SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Page Extent: 32 pp
14 I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO CALL MY CAT By Simon Philip Illustrated by Ella Bailey Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A hilarious tale of trying to find the perfect name for a pet—from a brilliant new author Choosing the right name for a new pet is very important! Find out just what this cat’s name turns out to be in this clever and witty story from an exciting debut author and talented young illustrator. Publication Date: June 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS
NORTON AND IT By Kristyna Litten Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK An endearing story combining the feel of Wall-E with the magic of The Wizard of Oz Norton the Robot is intrigued by his discovery of a lone flower and sets about trying to care for it, with amusing and touching results. A new book from the acclaimed creator of Blue and Bertie, Kristyna Litten. Publication Date: February 2017 Page Extent: 32 pp
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MY GRANDPARENTS LOVE ME By Claire Freedman Illustrated by Judi Abbot Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK An adorable, sunshiny book which shows how, no matter what, there’s just no one like your grandparents Affectionate, funny, and joyful, this is the perfect book for little ones and their grandparents to share. My Grandparents Love Me brings together two huge stars of the picture book world, internationally successful illustrator Judi Abbot and award-winning author Claire Freedman. Publication Date: May 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp
COME ON, TOM TIGER By Gabriel Alborozo Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A magically illustrated tale of one little tiger cub’s adventures in the big dark jungle This book features rich, evocative illustrations from a rising star in the picture book world. Tom Tiger has to learn all his tiger skills in this gorgeous coming-of-age tale. Publication Date: April 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING
16 HIDING HEIDI By Fiona Woodcock Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Meet Heidi—if she stops hiding for long enough, that is! An atmospheric, enchanting story, skillfully drawn by exciting new talent Fiona Woodcock, about a little girl with an amazing gift for concealing herself. Can YOU find Heidi? Publication Date: December 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS
YOU MUST BRING A HAT! By Simon Philip Illustrated by Kate Hindley Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK You are cordially invited to the BIGGEST, BESTEST, HATTIEST party of ALL TIME! The only rule for attending this party is . . . you MUST bring a hat. But what if you don’t own a hat? Will bringing a monkey wearing a hat be enough? Find out in this tale that builds to a gloriously surreal and hilarious ending. Publication Date: July 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp
17 PICTURE BOOKS ROO THE ROARING DINOSAUR, BOOK 2 By David Bedford Illustrated by Mandy Stanley Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The welcome return of the world’s cutest noisy little dinosaur A follow-up to the successful Roo the Roaring Dinosaur, which has already sold in five languages, with a lot more international interest pending. Publication Date: August 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp
ALIENS LOVE DINOPANTS By Claire Freedman Illustrated by Ben Cort Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Another hilarious new Underpants adventure from the bestselling Claire Freedman and Ben Cort—over two million Underpants books sold worldwide! The aliens wanted them, the dinosaurs fought over them, and now they are coming together for a pants-tastic new story! Publication Date: October 2015 Page Extent: 32 pp SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING
18 MOLLY MAYBE, BOOK 2 By Kristina Stephenson Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK An unmissable new book from the bestselling creator of the Sir Charlie Stinky Socks series Molly Maybe has a marvelous secret—she and her faithful sidekick, Waggy Burns, are the only ones who can travel to an amazing monster world that mirrors our own. Take a ride in the incredible Mundervator with Molly, and help her solve a crisis in Undermunder. Publication Date: July 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS
SUPERTATO: VEGGIES ASSEMBLE By Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A funny, fast-moving adventure for fans of Supertato and Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell. The Evil Pea is on the loose and there’s anarchy in the aisles! Can our supermarket superhero divert disaster? Or is he going to need backup? Supertato is back, ready to save the day – and the supermarket! Publication Date: May 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp
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THE THREE NINJA PIGS By David Bedford Illustrated by Becka Moor Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK YEE-HA! KERRANG! Look out—here come the three ninja pigs. 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. Keep your eye on the wily wolf! From popular author David Bedford, and introducing bright new talent, Becka Moor. Publication Date: January 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp
DOODLE GIRL, BOOK 2 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 uses her magic pencil to create adventures by transforming doodles into fantastical lands full of amazing animals! With a giant, free doodling poster and stickers, this book is full of creativity and fun. Publication Date: February 2017 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 32 pp & poster & stickers SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING
20 STRICTLY NO ELEPHANTS By Lisa Mantchev Illustrated by Taeeun Yoo Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books In this sweet and adorable picture book, a boy can’t take his tiny pet elephant to Pet Club, so he finds a solution—one that involves all kinds of unusual pets. The boy and his tiny pet elephant usually go for walks. But today’s walk is special. They are going to Pet Club. The tiny elephant is nervous, so his boy coaxes him along. That’s what friends do. On the clubhouse door is a sign: strictly no elephants, it reads. And now it is the boy who needs comforting, which his tiny elephant does. That’s what friends do. Back down the sidewalk the pair goes, until they meet a girl with a pet skunk. And then other kids with all kinds of pets: badgers, narwhals, giraffes, and bats. They form a new pet club, one that everyone can join.
Imaginative and lyrical, this sweet story captures the magic of friendship and the joy of 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS having a pet. Publication Date: October 2015 Page Extent: 32 pp BRING ME A ROCK! By Daniel Miyares Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A little bug proves that even the small can be mighty in this funny picture book with a folktale sensibility by Daniel Miyares, author-illustrator of Pardon Me! and Float. When a power-hungry grasshopper king wants a throne to loom over his bug subjects, he summons each of them to “Bring me a rock!” One by one, the bugs bring him the biggest rocks they can carry, but one little bug can contribute only a very small pebble. The grasshopper king shuns the little bug—but when his throne is in danger of tipping, that little bug might be the only one who can save him. Publication Date: June 2016 Page Extent: 40 pp
A HUNGRY LION, OR A DWINDLING ASSORTMENT OF ANIMALS By Lucy Ruth Cummins Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Once upon a time there was a hungry lion and a bunch of adorable animals . . . what do you think happened next? The very hungry lion is all set to enjoy an exciting day with his other animal pals. But all of a sudden his friends start disappearing at an alarming rate! Is someone stealing the hungry lion’s friends, or is the culprit a little . . . closer to home? With sharp wit, adorable illustrations, and hysterical twists galore, this debut picture book asks: What do you think happened to the hungry lion’s friends? “So smart and so cute and so dark all at the same time. Sheesh.”—Caldecott medal and honor winner, Jon Klassen Publication Date: March 2016 Page Extent: 40 pp 21 PICTURE BOOKS
SPOT, THE CAT By Henry Cole Imprint: Little Simon In this wordless picture book from Henry Cole, we follow a cat named Spot out an open window and through a city on a journey that needs no text. Opening with a series of vignettes that show Spot safe and sound with his owner at home, this tale takes Spot across busy city streets, through a farmer’s market, into a park full of kite flyers, and beyond. All the while, Spot’s owner is looking for his cat—seeming to just miss him every time. When all seems almost lost, however, this tale remind us that there’s always a way back home. With stunningly detailed black-and-white illustrations from Henry Cole, this book is visually compelling. Readers will love following Spot on his adventure and also finding characters and objects that appear, disappear, and reappear. Plus, the book’s sweet reunion at the end will resonate with readers. Publication Date: March 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp
ALPHABET SCHOOL By Stephen T. Johnson Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Explore the ins and outs of A to Z in an educational setting in this innovative picture book SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING from the Caldecott Honor creator of Alphabet City and A Is for Art. Imagine a school. Any school—be it your school, one from memory, or even a dream school. Then embark on a journey of wonder and delight. Look closely. There’s a letter C in the curve of a globe, a little L in the handle of a pencil sharpener, and at recess, a vibrant yellow V in a geodesic climbing dome. Can you find the letters on every page? From inside the classroom to outside on the playground, Caldecott Honor artist and author Stephen T. Johnson renders the ordinary extraordinary with timeless imagery, inviting us to reexamine and rediscover our schools anew, and to find beauty and joy in the most unexpected places. Publication Date: September 2015 22 Page Extent: 32 pp THE STORYTELLER By Evan Turk Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers This gorgeous original folktale celebrates the power of stories and marks Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor winner Evan Turk’s debut as author-illustrator. Long, long ago, like a pearl around a grain of sand, the Kingdom of Morocco formed at the edge of the great, dry Sahara. It had fountains of cool, delicious water to quench the dangerous thirst of the desert, and storytellers to bring the people together. But as the kingdom grew, the people forgot the dangers of the desert, and they forgot about the storytellers, too. All but one young boy, who came to the Great Square for a drink and found something that quenched his thirst even better: wonderful stories that showed him the power of a tale well told. Acclaimed illustrator Evan Turk has created a fantastic story within a story RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS within a story to captivate the imagination and inspire a new generation of young storytellers. Publication Date: June 2016 Page Extent: 48 pp
IMAGINE A WORLD By Rob Gonsalves Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers A mesmerizing journey by Rob Gonsalves, master of magical realism, whose paintings and poetry take readers on a unique adventure that will stretch their imagination, making the impossible possible Imagine a world where the sky becomes the Earth; where a waterfall freefalls to become dancing women; where you can cut mountains out of curtains, and ships sail into the sky, morphing into kites. This world, this amazing world, is what Rob Gonsalves has created. His vision inspires and astounds. There’s so much more out there, if only you take the time to look and stretch your imagination. Each book in the Imagine a . . . series can be enjoyed on its own. The second book, Imagine a Day, won the Governor General’s Award. Publication Date: September 2015 Page Extent: 48 pp
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THE NIGHT GARDENER By Terry Fan and Eric Fan Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers In the spirit of Goodnight Moon and The Curious Garden comes a stunning debut picture book filled with whimsy and wonder from brothers Terry and Eric Fan. One day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. In the following days, more topiaries appear, and each one is more beautiful than the last. Soon, William’s gray little town is full of color and life. And though the mysterious night gardener disappears as suddenly as he appeared, William—and his town—are changed forever. With breathtaking illustrations and spare, sweet text, this masterpiece about creativity and community is sure to become an instant classic. Publication Date: February 2016 Page Extent: 48 pp
THE MOON’S ALMOST HERE By Patricia MacLachlan
SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Illustrated by Tomie dePaola Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books A gorgeous, lyrical, bedtime picture book from a dream team: Newbery medalist Patricia MacLachlan and Caldecott Honor and Newbery Honor recipient, Tomie dePaola This beautiful bedtime picture book, written in sparse, rhythmic verse by Patricia MacLachlan, follows along as each mother animal puts her babies to bed. Striking paintings by Tomie dePaola in a calming palette will help lull sleepy children into the sweetest of dreams. Publication Date: June 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp
24 MINE! By Susie Lee Jin Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Several competitive bunnies take part in an epic battle to claim a single carrot in this hilarious and sweet debut picture book about sharing. Who does the carrot belong to? Each adorable bunny stakes a no-nonsense claim on the juicy orange veggie with a resounding “Mine!” But as the chase heats up and a snowman gets in on the action, the battle for the carrot begins to get out of hand. Will the bunnies find a way to stop the madness and . . . share? Told with only four words and filled with energetic illustrations, Susie Lee Jin puts an inventive twist on the concept of sharing with this laugh-inducing tale. Publication Date: January 2016 Page Extent: 40 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS
THE SUMMER NICK TAUGHT HIS CATS TO READ By Curtis Manley Illustrated by Kate Berube Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books It’s not easy to teach cats to read in this hilarious and sweet picture book debut. Nick likes to read, and he likes to play with his cats, Verne and Stevenson. So, naturally, Nick decides to teach his cats to read. They don’t appreciate it when Nick wakes them up with a flash card that says nap. Nick finally piques Verne’s interest with words like mouse and fish. But not Stevenson. While Nick and Verne go to the library, Stevenson hides under the porch. But then Nick has an idea. This pitch-perfect picture book debut captures the challenges and rewards of learning to read. Publication Date: July 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp
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THE SWORD IN THE STOVE By Frank W. Dormer Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Two knights discover object after object in their stove—objects which ominously belong to their friend Harold—in this delightfully slapstick picture book. Someone has put a sword in the stove. Was it Eenie? Was it Meenie? Was it Harold ? WHO WOULD PUT A SWORD IN THE STOVE!? For fans of Jon Klassen, Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri, and Rowboat Watkins, Frank Dormer’s rollicking whodunit has bumbling characters worthy of the Three Stooges, sly humor straight out of Monty Python, and an irresistible screwball spirit all its own. Publication Date: May 2016 Page Extent: 40 pp
YOU’RE MY BOO By Kate Dopirak Illustrated by Lesley Breen Withrow Imprint: Beach Lane Books A sweet, rhyming ode to unconditional love and the ups and downs of family life In this delightful book about an adorable fox family, the older brother is sweet . . . and a bit of a stinker. But whether he gets along (or doesn’t) with his baby sibling, whether he is helpful (or not) to his family, or whether he behaves (or doesn’t) when it’s time to settle down, his mama is always right there to reassure him, “No matter what you do, you’ll always be my boo.” Publication Date: July 2016 Page Extent: 40 pp
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26 OH NO, ASTRO! By Matt Roeser Illustrated by Brad Woodard Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Asteroids! Planets! Astronauts! In this charming debut picture book, a grumpy asteroid named Astro is thrown out of orbit and takes an unexpected journey through space! Astro is a cranky asteroid who just wants everyone to respect his personal boundaries. But when a satellite knocks Astro out of orbit, he is forced to embark on an epic adventure through space . . . whether he wants to or not! Filled with playful illustrations and tons of cool facts about space, this picture book is a must-have for future astronauts who are ready to journey through the galaxy. Publication Date: April 2016 Page Extent: 40 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS
MIMI AND SHU IN I’LL RACE YOU! By Christian Trimmer Illustrated by Melissa van der Paardt Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Mimi and Shu are in a race to make history (and dessert) in this inventive and fun reimagining of the origins of the Chinese zodiac. Shu the mouse has his eyes set on making history. But his best friend, Mimi the kitten, has her eyes set on cupcakes. When Jade Emperor invites Mimi, Shu, and a bunch of their animal friends to his big race for a spot in the Chinese zodiac—and a big plate of cupcakes—Shu and Mimi are determined to win. But can Mimi and Shu work together to win Jade Emperor’s great race? Or will the lure of sweet (or sugary) victory come between them for good? Publication Date: December 2015 Page Extent: 40 pp
SUITE FOR HUMAN NATURE By Diane Charlotte Lampert Illustrated by Eric Puybaret Imprint: Caitlyn Dlouhy Books From the legendary songwriter Diane Lampert, based on a musical piece she wrote with Grammy-winning jazz musician Wynton Marsalis, comes the story about how we humans got some of our . . . naughtier traits, and what overcomes them all. Mother Nature is a very busy woman. Her job is to tend to the Earth and all the creatures that dwell there. More than anything, she wants children of her own. So with twigs and things she makes five: Fear, Envy, Hate, Greed, and Fickle. But when she asks the humans to watch over them as she works, her children’s wild personalities begin to seep into human nature in ways that Mother Nature never intended. Until she creates one more child—Love. Publication Date: January 2016 Page Extent: 48 pp 27 PICTURE BOOKS
MIRACLE ON 133RD STREET By Sonia Manzano Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Jose’s neighbors can’t seem to get into the holiday spirit. What can bring them all together? Christmas dinner, of course! Mami has bought a delicious roast for a Christmas feast. But, oh no! It’s too big for the oven. Jose and Papa, on a hunt for a bigger oven, walk from door to door through the apartment building, where no one seems to be in the Christmas spirit. So they head down the street, find someone willing to help, and lo and behold, the smell—the magical smell—begins to spread Christmas cheer in ways most unexpected. Sonia Manzano from Sesame Street and Caldecott Honor recipient Marjorie Priceman have cooked up a Christmas tale about how the simplest things can be a Christmas miracle. Publication Date: September 2015 Page Extent: 48 pp
ROSCO VS. THE BABY By Lindsay Ward Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers This brand-new picture book by Lindsay Ward takes a fresh spin on the new baby conundrum. Rosco, the family dog, was the heavyweight champ of 17 Parkwood Avenue—until the day the baby came home. . . . Rosco is determined to maintain his place as “alpha” of the house, but this baby will not be tamed, will not step aside, and unreasonably refuses to stand down and find another home. Baby matches every bark with cries, every glare with a bigger glare. Baby gets to eat first, baby gets the good snuggly naps. Enough is enough! Rosco is ready to take action. Now it’s time for the battle of the century. Rosco versus the baby: round 1. Let’s get ready to rumble! Publication Date: June 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp
SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING CAN ONE BALLOON MAKE AN ELEPHANT FLY? By Dan Richards Illustrated by Jeff Newman Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A new picture book illustrated by Golden Kite honoree Jeff Newman shows how powerful a child’s imagination can be . . . with a little encouragement. Evan asks a simple question, “Can one balloon make an elephant fly?” At first, his mother is too busy to answer. But when she takes the time to set aside her phone and worries and play the game with her son as they wander through the zoo, his question is answered in a way that surprises them both. Richards and Newman have crafted a truly magical tale of family, play, and wonder. Publication Date: July 2016 28 Page Extent: 40 pp NARRATIVE NONFICTION
ADA’S VIOLIN: THE STORY OF THE RECYCLED ORCHESTRA OF PARAGUAY By Susan Hood Illustrated by Sally Wern Comport Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers This remarkable nonfiction picture book tells the story of how the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, Paraguay, was created. Through the eyes of violinist Ada Ríos, readers discover how a music teacher named Favio Chávez changed her life—and her entire community’s— with his vision of turning trash into instruments. Ada Ríos grew up in Cateura, a small town in Paraguay built on a landfill. She dreamed of playing the violin, but with little money for anything but the bare essentials, it was never an option . . . until a music teacher named Favio Chávez arrived. He endeavored to give the children of Cateura something special, so he made them instruments out of trash. It was a
crazy idea, but one that would leave Ada—and her town—forever changed. Now the Recycled 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Orchestra plays venues around the world, sharing their message of hope and innovation. Publication Date: May 2016 Page Extent: 40 pp
LISTEN TO OUR WORLD By Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson Illustrated by Melissa Sweet Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books From beloved storytellers Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson, with shimmering illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet, comes a celebration of the animals all around us! Squawk! Hiss! Grr! Roar! Big, small, black, brown—all kinds of animals make their home in our world. From the jungle to the mountains to your own backyard, listen and you just might hear the sounds they make! Publication Date: March 2016 Page Extent: 40 pp 29 NARRATIVE NONFICTION
HOP By Jorey Hurley Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books With minimal prose and joyful illustrations, acclaimed artist and author Jorey Hurley tells the story of a day in the life of a rabbit family. A quiet spring day holds a grand adventure when a mother rabbit leads her three bunnies out to explore. Their world seems playful at first, but it can suddenly turn dangerous. The natural world holds unpredictable adventures for them at every turn. Filled with stunning illustrations and only one word on each spread, Jorey Hurley’s vibrant picture book opens our eyes to the wonders of nature that are in plain sight if we just take the time to look. Publication Date: January 2016 Page Extent: 40 pp
SOME PETS By Angela DiTerlizzi Illustrated by Brendan Wenzel Imprint: Beach Lane Books A pet-filled follow-up to the celebrated Some Bugs! SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Come one, come all, to the pet show! From the duo that brought us Some Bugs, here is a follow-up book that’s packed with pets. With dogs and cats, horses and chickens, hamsters and chinchillas—and many, many more!—this book celebrates animal companions of all shapes and sizes. Who will take home the coveted Best in Show ribbon? Join the fun to find out! Publication Date: June 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp
30 COVER NOT FINAL ADA LOVELACE, POET OF SCIENCE: THE FIRST COMPUTER PROGRAMMER By Diane Stanley Illustrated by Jessie Hartland Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books From the acclaimed nonfiction stars Diane Stanley and Jessie Hartland comes a beautifully illustrated biography of Ada Lovelace, one of the first computer programmers in history. Two hundred years ago, a daughter was born to the famous poet Lord Byron and his mathematical wife, Annabella. She would go down in history as Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer. Like her father, Ada had a strong imagination and a gift for connecting ideas in original ways. Like her mother, she had a passion for science, math, and machines. It was a very good combination. 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS A hundred years before the dawn of the digital age, Ada Lovelace envisioned the computer-driven world we know today. And in demonstrating how the machine would be coded, she wrote the first computer program. Diane Stanley’s lyrical descriptions and Jessie Hartland’s vibrant illustrations capture the spirit of Ada Lovelace and bring her energy and story vividly to life. Publication Date: May 2016 Page Extent: 40 pp
DID YOU KNOW? #10: MONSTERS ARE REAL! By Hannah Eliot Illustrated by Aaron Spurgeon Imprint: Little Simon Did you know that the Loch Ness Monster is called Nessie and she is said to have two humps, four flippers, a tail, and a snakelike head? How about that a vampire can turn into a bat, rat, owl, moth, fox, or wolf? Or that the Yeti is said to roam around Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on the planet? This tenth Did You Know? title is filled with facts about monsters and other crazy creatures, plus humorous, colorful illustrations! Publication Date: July 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp
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THE LENDING ZOO By Frank Asch Imprint: Aladdin From acclaimed author and illustrator Frank Asch comes a fantastical twist on the library. Miss Perkins happily runs the Lending Zoo—a “zoo-brary” that lends out animals from cuddly ducklings to majestic giraffes. Everything usually goes smoothly: water buffalos, snakes, and parrots are checked out and returned without a problem. But one sunny day Pancake the tiger goes missing, and Miss Perkins and her new little friend, Molly, go on a citywide search to find him! Publication Date: April 2016 Page Extent: 32 pp
ELOISE By Kay Thompson Illustrated by Hilary Knight Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers It’s Eloise’s sixtieth birthday—though she’s still not a day over six!
Ever since Eloise burst onto the scene at the Plaza Hotel in 1955, fans young and old have been charmed by her many heartwarming and hilarious adventures. To mark her sixtieth anniversary, we’re reissuing some of her classic titles through a variety of formats that are sure to resonate with her fans! We will publish a brand-new Eloise title—365 Days of Eloise—to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of this iconic character!
COLOURS SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING SHAPES NUMBERS By John J Reiss Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Beautiful and bold, John J Reiss’s artwork is as striking now as when it was first published in 1969. The bright colors and graphic style provide the perfect introduction to the essential concepts of colors, shapes, and numbers. These retro classics are sure to delight adults and children alike! Publication Date: December 1982 32 Page Extent: 32 pp FICTION Essential Maps for the Lost, Page 54 US FICTION
THE POWER OF HENRY’S IMAGINATION By Skye Byrne Illustrated by Nic George Imprint: Aladdin From the team behind The Secret, a picture book about a little boy, his favorite toy, and a very special power When Henry’s beloved stuffed rabbit, Raspberry, goes missing, he enlists his whole family to help him search for the missing toy. But Raspberry can’t be found. Then Henry’s grandfather suggests that Henry use his imagination to find his rabbit. Will the power of Henry’s imagination bring Raspberry back? Or is Raspberry gone for good? Depicting the love of a boy for his toy and the power of friendship, The Power of Henry’s Imagination is sure to become an instant classic. Publication Date: October 2015 Ages: 4–8 Page Extent: 40 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Italian, Korean, Romanian, Slovenian, UK and Commonwealth
WHEN ANDY MET SANDY ANDY & SANDY’S ANYTHING ADVENTURE By Tomie dePaola and Jim Lewis Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers From Caldecott and Newbery honoree Tomie dePaola and the Emmy Award–winning writer for the Muppets, Jim Lewis, come the first two books in a brand-new easy-to-read picture book series about friendship. Andy is small. Sandy is tall. Andy is quiet. Sandy is LOUD. But when these two opposites meet at a playground one day, it might just be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Written in simple words and short, declarative sentences, these books are perfect for little ones just learning to read on their own. SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING The third title in this series, Andy & Sandy and the First Snow, is scheduled for Fall 2016.
TOMIE DEPAOLA is one of the most popular children’s book authors and illustrators of our time. His humor, insight, and gentle art delight all readers. A Newbery Honor recipient, he has written and illustrated a number of books, including Caldecott Honor Book Strega Nona as well as Andy, That’s My Name; Watch Out for the Chicken Feet in Your Soup; and Charlie Needs a Cloak.
JIM LEWIS is an Emmy Award–winning writer and author who has been writing for frogs, pigs, and other Muppets since 1985, when he first met Jim Henson. Publication Date: March 2016 Ages: 4–8 34 Page Extent: 32 pp LITTLE SIMON CHAPTER BOOKS Little Simon Chapter Books Are Filling the Gap! Easy-to-read text and illustrations on almost every page make these chapter book series perfect for emerging readers.
RIDER WOOFSON THE DATA SET By Walker Styles By Ada Hopper Illustrated by Ben Whitehouse Illustrated by Sam Ricks Welcome to the world of Rider What happens when you mix Woofson, where there’s always a trio of science-loving kid a mystery to solve! Rider is geniuses with the mad scientist the greatest dog detective who lives next door? Join Gabe,
in Pawston, maybe even the Laura, and Cesar as these three 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS world. And with the help of his best friends find themselves pals in the Pup Investigators correcting all of their neighbor Pack, criminals don’t stand a Dr. Gustav Bunsen’s madcap chance. Even if they commit mistakes! From bringing toy the purr-fect crime. animals to life to being sent back to prehistoric times, the DATA Set is always ready for adventure.
THE ADVENTURES OF SOPHIE MOUSE CAPTAIN AWESOME By Poppy Green By Stan Kirby Illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell Illustrated by George O’Connor RIGHTS SOLD: Hebrew, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish GREETINGS FROM SOMEWHERE By Harper Paris GALAXY ZACK Illustrated by Marcos Calo By Ray O’Ryan Illustrated by Colin Jack THE KINGDOM OF WRENLY RIGHTS SOLD: Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish, UK By Jordan Quinn Illustrated by Robert McPhillips THE CRITTER CLUB By Callie Barkley HEIDI HECKELBECK Illustrated by Marsha Riti By Wanda Coven Illustrated by Priscilla Burris RIGHTS SOLD: Spanish, Turkish 35 US FICTION
OZZIE’S ODYSSEY By William Joyce Imprint: Caitlyn Dlouhy Books An epic battle between good and evil by William Joyce, author of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore and A Bean, a Stalk, and a Boy Named Jack In the secret realm of toys, there are many mysteries. There is the Code of the Toys, which is as ancient as childhood. There is the magic of becoming a child’s favorite, the highest honor in the toy world. Made by hand by Billy’s mother, Oswald is a special toy, “a toy who will matter.” He becomes the best friend, confidant, pal, and Billy’s “favorite.” But there are villains in the Toy World, and Zozo, the ancient clown doll, is the most feared. He and his toy henchmen, the Creeps, have sworn to steal and imprison favorite toys until they forget their children and become forever lost. When Oz is toy-napped, Billy must rescue his beloved favorite from Zozo’s subterranean lair in the old Carnival Place Past the Park, through the woods, and into the night. Never has a journey of ten blocks been more epic. Publication Date: April 2016 Ages: 7–11 Page Extent: 176 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR THE GUARDIANS OF CHILDHOOD SERIES: Catalan, Chinese (complex), Chinese (simplified), Croatian, Italian, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Turkish SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING
36 ANNA, BANANA, AND THE PUPPY PARADE By Anica Mrose Rissi Illustrated by Meg Park Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The fourth book in a charming illustrated chapter book series about a third grader named Anna. With her beloved wiener dog, Banana, by her side, she continues to navigate the joys and challenges of elementary school best-friendship. Anna can’t wait for the Puppy Parade. She’s certain Banana will win. Soon Banana will be famous—and that means Anna will be famous too! But when Sadie and Isabel suggest they all enter Banana in the parade together, Anna starts feeling a little unsure about sharing her dog—and the spotlight—with her friends. How can Anna be Best in Show and be a good best friend? Publication Date: January 2016
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PIPER MORGAN JOINS THE CIRCUS By Stephanie Faris Imprint: Aladdin When Piper and her mother have to move, eight-year-old Piper is sad to leave her friends behind, but excited for their new adventures ahead. Mom’s first job? Assisting the head of Big Top Circus. Piper is immediately taken in by the hustle and bustle of circus life and becomes a member of the Little Explorers, a group made up of all the workers’ kids at Big Top. But during Piper’s debut as a Little Explorer, her high kicks and pointed toes don’t go quite as planned. After causing a dance disaster, can Piper prove to everyone that she belongs in the spotlight? We are launching this new series with an accelerated publication schedule. We have three books scheduled for 2016 and more to follow in 2017. Publication Date: August 2016 Ages: 6–9 Page Extent: 144 pp
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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
MARGUERITE HENRY’S MISTY INN #4: FINDING LUCK By Kristin Earhart Imprint: Aladdin In Finding Luck, the next Marguerite Henry’s Misty Inn book, it’s the grand opening of the Dunlaps’ bed-and-breakfast, the Misty Inn. Willa and Ben have been on their best behavior helping their parents get everything in tiptop shape. But instead of being up to their ears in lumpy mattresses and dust bunnies, they want to help their grandma Edna reunite a foal with its missing mother. One disaster after another happens at the Inn, and the Dunlaps worry that maybe a B&B wasn’t such a great idea after all. Publication Date: January 2016 Ages: 7–10
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38 THE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN #3: PROJECT PEEP #4: STARRY SKIES AND FIREFLIES By Jenny Meyerhoff Illustrated by Éva Chatelain Imprint: Aladdin The third and fourth installments of a new chapter book series about an eight-year-old who uses a community garden to grow new friendships. In Project Peep, Anna is determined to give Kaya the best birthday present ever: a chicken coop for the Friendship Garden. But building a coop is a lot of work. How is Anna supposed to get everything ready and keep it a birthday surprise . . . especially when Anna and Kaya usually hang out every day? Kaya begins to suspect “fowl” play and assumes Anna is ditching her as a friend. Will Anna be able to come up with a way to win her best friend
back? 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS In Starry Skies and Fireflies, Kaya’s, Reed’s, and Bailey’s summer vacation plans fall flat, but it’s Anna to the rescue when she suggests a garden campout! But will sleeping under the city’s twinkling lights compare to sleeping under the stars? Publication Date: Peep: February 2016; Fireflies: May 2016 Ages: 7–10 Page Extent: 128 pp
THE BFF BUCKET LIST By Dee Romito Imprint: Aladdin Skylar and Ella have been BFFs since kindergarten. When people refer to them, it’s almost like they are one person: SkylarandElla. EllaandSkylar. But when Skylar starts to act weird and distant, Ella is determined to bring them back together with a fun challenge the summer before high school: the BFF Bucket List. Ella creates a list of challenges—some wacky, some heartfelt—that they must complete together. At first, Skylar is game, but as they go through the list, they discover their once unbreakable bond might be more breakable than they think. . . . Publication Date: May 2016 Ages: 9–13 Page Extent: 256 pp
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BILLY SURE KID ENTREPRENEUR AND THE NO-TROUBLE BUBBLE BILLY SURE KID ENTREPRENEUR IS A SPY! By Luke Sharpe Illustrated by Graham Ross Imprint: Simon Spotlight In Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur and the No-Trouble Bubble, Sure Things, Inc., has done it again! People all around the world can’t get enough of their latest product, the Gross-to-Good Powder. Now even the most disgusting foods taste delicious. But what’s next for Billy and Manny? How about a challenge? Like a televised special to find Sure Things’ Next Big Thing. Thousands of kids pile into the studio to present their invention ideas. Some ideas are wacky, some are wild, and some have the potential to change the world as we know it! Who will win? In Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur Is a Spy!, Billy’s mom has always claimed she is “a scientist doing research for the government,” but Billy suspected there was more to the story. It turns out he was right—Billy’s mom is a spy! And now she has enrolled him in spy school so he can create inventions for her top-secret spy unit. Billy is thrilled, especially because he gets to try out lots of awesome spy gadgets, plus hang out with three other supersmart spy kids! But when Billy is offered a chance to actually become a spy himself, he has a big decision to make. Does he want to become the world’s youngest spy or is it enough just to be Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur? Publication Date: Bubble: January 2016; Spy!: March 2016 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 160 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Czech
CUPCAKE DIARIES #27: EMMA RAINING CATS AND DOGS . . . AND CUPCAKES! #28: ALEXIS CUPCAKE CRUSH By Coco Simon Imprint: Simon Spotlight In Emma Raining Cats and Dogs . . . and Cupcakes!, when the girls bake cupcakes for a big Adopt-a-Pet fund-raiser, Emma’s little brother, Jake, decides he wants a puppy! At first it seems like a sweet idea, especially when Mia says Jake can walk and groom her two dogs to get used to what needs to be done. But when a neighbor goes on vacation and leaves Jake in charge of her dog and the dog goes missing, the girls realize perhaps Jake is still too young SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING for a pet. All’s well that ends well when the missing dog is found—with newborn puppies! In Alexis Cupcake Crush, science whiz Alexis thinks she has the perfect project to win the Science Fair—she’s going to prove that cupcakes are good for you! But all thoughts of chemistry and science go out the window when she spots her crush walking home with another girl. Maybe she should have whipped up a love potion instead! Meanwhile, the girls are challenged to make rock-and-roll cupcakes for Martine Donay’s sweet sixteen—and she is anything but sweet! Cupcakes with black icing, anyone? Publication Date: #27: January 2016; #28: May 2016 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 160 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Dutch, French, Indonesian, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish, UK, Vietnamese 40 SPARKLE SPA #8: WEDDING BELL BLUES By Jill Santopolo Imprint: Aladdin In Wedding Bell Blues, the latest Sparkle Spa title, Aly and Brooke Tanner are beyond excited: Joan, their favorite True Colors manicurist, is getting married! Aly and Brooke plan to be involved in every sparkly step, but then Aly learns the worst news ever: Brooke is going to be a flower girl and she’s not. Now Aly’s got a surprise of her own: she’s not going to the wedding! Publication Date: February 2016 Ages: 7–10 Page Extent: 112 pp RIGHTS SOLD: French RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS
LOST IN ROME LOST IN HOLLYWOOD By Cindy Callaghan Imprint: Aladdin From London to Rome to Hollywood, each book in the Lost In series features a tween girl who must figure out a scavenger-hunt-type challenge . . . a challenge that just happens to also take her to some of the most famous landmarks in the world! In Lost in Rome, Lucy must figure out a way to save her family’s pizzeria in the Eternal City and comes up with a unique solution that makes the business boom. But someone is trying to sabotage the pizzeria’s newfound success. Can Lucy figure out who it is before the family has to say ciao to the business for good? In Lost in Hollywood, Ginger discovers that her eccentric Aunt Betty is in need of some help in Hollywood. The bank is threatening to take her home away unless Aunt Betty makes the back payments ASAP. Ginger, her family, and her BFF, Payton, travel to Hollywood to help Aunt Betty find the stash of money she has hidden somewhere in the glitzy and glamorous city. With time running out, Ginger and Payton go to various landmarks—the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Dolby Theater, and the infamous Hollywood sign itself, among others—to try and figure out where Aunt Betty’s fortune might be hiding, before it’s too late. Publication Date: Rome: August 2015; Hollywood: August 2016 Ages: 9–13 Page Extent: Rome: 208 pp; Hollywood: 224 pp
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DONNY’S INFERNO By P. W. Catanese Imprint: Aladdin From award-winning author P. W. Catanese comes a fascinating novel about a twelve-year-old boy who must prevent the new kinder, gentler underworld from returning to its previous terrifying incarnation. Donny Taylor is trapped atop a burning building with no way down when a girl steps out of the flames and offers to save him. Her name is Angela and she’s actually a demon straight out of Hell, and she needs a mortal to work for her. Donny has no choice—he agrees. But Hell is different now. No more pits of fire. No more demons with spears. And no Devil watching over it all, because about sixty years earlier he just up and left. After his departure, Hell went through a rebranding—led by Angela and a council of other demons who agreed with her. Of course, not everyone is happy about the changes, and they’ll do anything to reestablish the old order. And when Donny finds out what they’re planning, it will be up to one mortal boy to stop them. Publication Date: March 2016 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 320 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR THE BOOKS OF UMBER SERIES: Catalan, German, Spanish, Thai, Turkish
RANDOMS By David Liss Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A science fiction superfan finds himself on his very own space adventure when he’s randomly selected for an applicant mission to join an alien confederacy in David Liss’s hilarious middle-grade debut. In this comic science fiction adventure, Zeke Reynolds comes from a long line of proud science fiction geeks. So it’s a dream come true when he learns the science fiction he loves so much is based on reality, and that he’s one of four preteens from Earth selected to spend a year on a massive space station. To evaluate humanity’s worthiness, the Confederation of United Planets has hand-picked three of the planet’s most talented young people—and then SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING there’s Zeke. He’s the random. Unfortunately, Zeke finds life in space more challenging than he’d hoped. When he saves his transport ship from a treacherous enemy attack, he’s labeled a war criminal. Now, despised by the Confederation, rejected by his fellow humans, and pursued by a ruthless enemy, Zeke will make new friends among the alien randoms—rejected by their own species, but loyal to each other. Soon they’ll discover their presence in the Confederation isn’t nearly so random as they’ve been told. The deck’s stacked against him, and he’s way out of his league, but just maybe his knowledge of science fiction will be the thing to save himself, his friends, and the Earth itself. Publication Date: August 2015 Ages: 10 up Page Extent: 496 pp 42 RIGHTS SOLD: French ASTROTWINS—PROJECT RESCUE By Mark Kelly With Martha Freeman Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Twins Mark and Scott discover an abandoned Apollo command module and take off to rescue a stranded Russian cosmonaut in the second Astrotwins adventure from retired NASA astronaut and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mousetronaut, Mark Kelly. Mark and Scott Kelly, who are mostly known for getting in trouble, are finally back from their first space adventure. The twins have wanted to explore space ever since they were little and watched Neil Armstrong walk on the moon. And when they hear that a Russian cosmonaut is trapped inside the Salyut space station now orbiting 220 miles above the surface of the Earth, they wish they could find a way to help. While staying in the countryside at their grandfather’s house with their friend Jenny
(aka Egg), the twins repurpose a NASA Titan II rocket ship being stored nearby. Complete 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS with spacesuits and snacks, the twins take off to rescue the Russian spacecraft. Will they ever see their family or their grandfather’s backyard again? Written by a NASA astronaut with four space flights under his belt, the second exciting Astrotwins story includes extensive back matter on the space program with fantastic facts and details. Publication Date: March 2016 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 176 pp
THE LAST BOY AT ST. EDITH’S By Lee Gjertsen Malone Imprint: Aladdin A fresh and funny debut novel about a seventh-grade prankster determined to escape the all-girls academy where he’s the only boy—by getting expelled! Seventh grader Jeremy Miner has a girl problem—or, more accurately, a girls problem. Four hundred seventy-five of them to be exact. That’s how many girls attend his school, St. Edith’s Academy. Jeremy is the only boy left after the school’s brief experiment in coeducation. And he needs to get out. But his mother—a teacher at the school—won’t let him transfer, so Jeremy takes matters into his own hands: he’s going to get expelled. Together with his best friend, Claudia, Jeremy unleashes a series of hilarious pranks in hopes that he’ll get kicked out with minimal damage to his permanent record. But when his stunts start to backfire, Jeremy has to decide how far he’s willing to go and whom he’s willing to knock down to get out the door. Publication Date: February 2016 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 272 pp 43 US FICTION
TROUBLE THE WATER By Frances O’Roark Dowell Imprint: Caitlyn Dlouhy Books Eleven-year-old Callie is fearless. She’s also a little stubborn and a lot nosy. So when she sees an old yellow dog wandering around town, you can bet she’s gonna figure out who he belongs to. But when her sleuthing crosses paths with a white boy named Wendell, who is also on the trail of that old yellow dog, their segregated town doesn’t take kindly to their burgeoning friendship. Meanwhile, a nearly invisible boy has lost his dog. He can’t remember when exactly and he can’t figure out why he’s stuck in a cabin by the river. But his companion, a younger boy who’s been invisible far longer, explains that they are ghosts, but they can’t seem to cross the river to the other side just yet . . . As Callie and Wendell’s yellow dog quest brings them closer and closer to the cabin in the woods, the prejudices of the townspeople have been tried long enough, and soon flames of anger and hate will threaten everyone. Trouble the Water, a story that spans lifetimes, shows that history never does go away, and that the past can haunt us until we are shaken to change the present and stand, together, for what is right. Publication Date: May 2016 Ages: 9–13 Page Extent: 224 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF GIRLS SERIES: Polish, Turkish, UK
OCDANIEL By Wesley King Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books From the author of Incredible Space Raiders from Space! comes a coming-of-age story about a boy whose life revolves around hiding his obsessive compulsive disorder—until he gets a mysterious note that changes everything. Daniel is the backup punter for the Erie Hills Elephants—which really means he’s the water boy. He spends football practice perfectly arranging water cups and hoping no one notices.
SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Actually, he spends most of his time hoping no one notices his strange habits—he calls them Zaps—such as flipping a light switch on and off. He hopes no one notices that he’s crazy, especially his best friend, Max, and Raya, the prettiest girl in school. His life gets weirder when another girl at school, who is unkindly nicknamed Psycho Sara, notices him for the first time. She doesn’t just notice him: she seems to peer through him. Then Daniel gets a note: “I need your help,” it says, and is signed, “Fellow Star child”— whatever that means. And suddenly Daniel, a total no one at school, is swept up in a mystery that might change everything for him. With a great voice and grand adventure, this book is about feeling different and finding those who understand. Publication Date: April 2016 Ages: 8–12 44 Page Extent: 304 pp SOAR By Tracy Edward Wymer Imprint: Aladdin Eddie learned everything there is to know about birding from his dad—including the legend of the Golden Eagle. But in sixth grade, Eddie’s dad flew away for good, leaving Eddie to await the return of the elusive bird himself. At the start of seventh grade, the Seventh Grade Science Symposium is looming (which his dad famously won), and Eddie is determined to claim the blue ribbon for himself. With the teacher in charge of the project seemingly against him, and the class bully making his life miserable on all fronts, can Eddie figure out how to make his project take flight? Publication Date: July 2016 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 256 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS
SIX KIDS AND A STUFFED CAT By Gary Paulsen Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Six kids who don’t get along. Enforced exile in a public restroom. Plus a badly hidden childhood toy. In this laugh-out-loud novella by three-time Newbery Honor author Gary Paulsen, wacky misfits come together and discover friendship. As a horrible storm approaches, a very cautious school administration requires everyone to hole up in a safe place. So six kids find themselves stuck in a tiny, questionably smelly space—a school bathroom—with a stuffed cat. And the unexpected happens. They enter as strangers . . . and leave as friends. And as a bonus, Gary Paulsen wrote a special script to accompany the novel. Any six kids can perform the story anywhere they’d like—with any stuffed cat. Publication Date: May 2016 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 112 pp
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SARA LOST AND FOUND By Virginia Castleman Imprint: Aladdin Sara and Anna Olsen face an uncertain world. Their mother left home and may—or may not—come back. Their dad is a drummer in a band and comes home long after the girls are in bed—if he comes home at all. Too often, ten-year-old Sara and twelve-year-old Anna are left to fend for themselves. Then one night, three loud knocks at the door change everything: their father’s in jail and social services has come for the girls. Rather than risk being split up, they run away. But in the end, Sara and Anna are shoved into the foster care system. Anna’s experiences being shuttled from home to home change her for the worse, and it’s up to Sara to take care of her older sister. But what if she can’t anymore? And what if she can have a “forever” home but it doesn’t include Anna? What then? Will Sara find the courage to make the right choice for herself? Publication Date: February 2016 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 320 pp
NINE, TEN: A SEPTEMBER 11 STORY By Nora Raleigh Baskin Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Award-winning author Nora Raleigh Baskin has crafted an unforgettable novel about the days leading up to the terrorist attacks of September 11. September 11, 2001, was serene and lovely, a perfect day—until a plane crashed into the World Trade Center, and nothing would ever be the same again. But right now it is a few days earlier, and four kids in different parts of the country are going about their lives. Sergio, who lives in New York, is struggling to come to terms with the SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING absentee father he hates and the grandmother he loves. Will’s father is gone, too, killed in a car accident that has left the family reeling. Nadira has never before felt uncomfortable about being Muslim, but at her new school she’s getting funny looks because of the head scarf she wears. Amy is starting a new school in a new city and missing her mom, who had to fly to New York on business. These four don’t know one another, but their lives are about to intersect in ways they never could have imagined. Publication Date: August 2016 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 228 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR ANYTHING BUT TYPICAL : German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish 46 MINRS By Kevin Sylvester Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books A small group of kid survivors take to the mines on the planet Perses after their colony is attacked in this action-packed, space-based, middle-grade adventure. Christopher Nichols and his family live on a new planet, Perses, as colonists of Melming Mining’s Great Mission to save the earth. Dozens of families like Christopher’s have relocated too, like that of his best friend Elena Rosales. A communications blackout with Earth hits, and all of Perses is on its own for three months. It’s okay, though, because the colonists have prepared, stockpiling food and resources to survive. But they never prepared for the attack. Landers, as the attackers are called, obliterate the colony to steal the metal and raw ore. Christopher and a small group of survivors are forced into the maze of mining tunnels below the surface of Perses. The kids run. They hide. But can they survive? RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Publication Date: September 2015 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 336 pp
MILES TAYLOR AND THE GOLDEN CAPE #2: RISE OF THE ROBOT ARMY By Robert Venditti Illustrated by Dusty Higgins Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers From New York Times bestselling author Robert Venditti and award-winning illustrator Dusty Higgins comes a series about an eighth grader who finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the role of real-life superhero. Master the golden cape. Been there. Save the world from an alien invasion. Done that. Dominate the eighth grade. Keep dreaming. Battle an army of super-deadly robots designed to destroy you. Sure didn’t see that one coming. After a summer of fighting crime, Miles Taylor is bummed to learn that nothing has changed for him at Chapman Middle School. Sure, he may be in the eighth grade now and have a secret identity as Gilded, the world’s only superhero, but that doesn’t protect him from the Jammer’s bullying or make him any more deserving of Josie’s affection. Miles starts spending more and more time as Gilded, neglecting his schoolwork and his friends. It’s not long before his bad attitude lands both him and his best friend Henry in a military compound, at the mercy of the power-crazed General Breckenridge. When the General steals the golden cape, Miles finds himself with no superpowers . . . and no hope of escape. On the verge of losing everything he cares about, Miles must discover the hero within himself before the General puts his evil plans into action. Publication Date: June 2016 Ages: 9–12 Page Extent: 240 pp 47 US FICTION
THE NIGHTSIDERS #2: VAULT OF SHADOWS By Jonathan Maberry Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Milo is faced with the choice of risking his life to save both human and magical universes, or to live and save only his own. From the New York Times bestselling author and recipient of the Bram Stoker prize, Jonathan Maberry, the Nightsiders series continues. After joining forces with the magical Nightsiders and surviving a trip to the enemy Bugs’ Hive ship, Milo Silk still has a lot to fear. The Huntsman has pledged a revenge worse than death on Milo, a group of nefarious fairies are bent on taking back Earth, and zombie-like holo-men are trapping humans for the Bugs to take. Even more unsettling is that the Witch of the World has disappeared and a mysterious boy is haunting Milo’s dreams in her stead. But none of these threats compare to what may happen to the world if the humans and the Nightsiders don’t unite to fight for each other. Publication Date: May 2016 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 384 pp
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BOUNDERS By Monica Tesler Imprint: Aladdin In the tradition of Michael Vey and Ender’s Game, twelve-year-old Jasper and his friends are forced to go up against an alien society in this first book in a brand-new adventure series! Thirteen years ago, Earth Force discovered a connection between brain structure and space travel. Now the space agency has brought together the first group of uniquely talented cadets, called Bounders, to be trained as high-level astronauts who can use new spaceships to teleport. Jasper is in the first group sent out to space. After growing up knowing that he was different from the kids around him, Jasper is excited to be with other kids who are more like him and to practice the skills he’ll need as an astronaut. While learning all about the new technologies and taking classes in mobility (flight with jet packs!), Jasper befriends the four students in his
SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING pod and finally feels like he has found his place in the world. But then Jasper and his new friends learn that they haven’t been told everything about Earth Force. They weren’t brought to space to become perfect astronauts, but to learn a new, highly classified brain-sync technology that allows them to manipulate matter and teleport without a ship. And it isn’t long before they find out that this new technology was stolen from an alien society. When Jasper and his friends discover the truth about why Earth Force needs them, they are faced with a choice: rebel against the academy that brought them together or fulfill their duty and protect Earth at all costs. This commercial sci-fi action adventure from debut author Monica Tesler, the first in a three- book series, is grounded by relatable characters and is great for sci-fi fans and non-fans alike! Publication Date: January 2016 Ages: 10–14 48 Page Extent: 384 pp INSIDE OF A DOG—YOUNG READERS EDITION By Alexandra Horowitz Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers From an animal behaviorist and dog enthusiast comes a fascinating guide to understanding how our furry best friends understand the world around them, based on the #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon, Inside of a Dog—now adapted for a younger audience! Have you ever wondered what your dogs are thinking? What they’re feeling? The answers will surprise and delight you as scientist and dog owner Alexandra Horowitz explains how our four-legged friends perceive their daily worlds, one another, and that other quirky animal, the human. Publication Date: March 2016 Ages: 8–12 Page Extent: 256 pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS
SOMEWHERE THERE IS STILL A SUN By Michael Gruenbaum Imprint: Aladdin Resilience shines throughout a boy’s firsthand, present-tense account of life in the Terezin concentration camp during the Holocaust. Michael “Misha” Gruenbaum enjoyed a carefree childhood playing games and taking walks through Prague with his beloved father. All of that changed when the Nazis invaded Prague. The Gruenbaum family was forced to move into the Jewish ghetto. Then Michael, his mother, and his sister were deported to the Terezin concentration camp. At Terezin, Misha roomed with forty other boys who became like brothers to him. Life in Terezin was a bizarre, surreal balance—some days were filled with friendship and soccer matches, while others brought mortal terror as the boys waited to hear the names on each new list of who was being sent “to the East.” Those trains were going to Auschwitz. When the day came that his family’s name appeared on a transport list, their survival called for a miracle—one that tied Michael’s fate to a carefully sewn teddy bear, and to his mother’s unshakeable determination to keep her children safe. Collaborating with acclaimed author Todd Hasak-Lowy, Michael Gruenbaum shares his inspiring story of hope in an unforgettable memoir that recreates his experiences with stunning immediacy. H“The ingenuity, love, and defiant courage displayed by Misha, his parents, Franta, and others counteract incessant degradation and terror, creating an inspiring testament to human resilience.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review Publication Date: August 2015 Ages: 10–14 Page Extent: 384 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Turkish 49 US FICTION
THE SCORPION RULES By Erin Bow Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books In the future, the UN has brought back an ancient way to keep the peace. The children of world leaders are held hostage—if a war begins, they pay with their lives. Greta is a duchess and a crown princess—and a hostage to peace. This is how the game is played: if you want to rule, you must give one of your children as a hostage. And you must keep the peace; start a war and your hostage dies. Greta will be free if she can survive until her eighteenth birthday. Until then she is prepared to die with dignity, if she must. But everything changes when a new hostage arrives, a boy who refuses to play by the rules, a boy who defies everything Greta has ever been taught. A boy who opens Greta’s eyes to the brutality of the system they live under—and to her own power. With her nation on the verge of war, Greta becomes a target in a new kind of game. A game that will end up killing her unless she can find a way to break all the rules. The Scorpion Rules has already received three starred reviews, calling it “masterly” (Publishers Weekly), “impeccably written” (Kirkus Reviews), and “a knockout dystopian novel that readers will devour with their hearts in their mouths” (School Library Journal). Publication Date: September 2015 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 384 pp RIGHTS SOLD: Catalan, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
THANKS FOR THE TROUBLE By Tommy Wallach Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Tommy Wallach, the New York Times bestselling author of We All Looked Up, delivers a brilliant new novel about a young man who overcomes a crippling loss and discovers the redemptive power of love after meeting an enigmatic girl. “Was this story written about me?” I shrugged, earning a little scowl, which somehow made the girl even more pretty. “It’s very rude not to answer simple questions,” she said. SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING I gestured for my journal, but she still wouldn’t give it to me. So I took out my pen and wrote on my palm. I can’t, I wrote. Then, in tiny letters below it: Now don’t you feel like a jerk? Parker Santé hasn’t spoken a word in five years. While his classmates plan for bright futures, he skips school to hang out in hotels, killing time by watching the guests. But when he meets a silver-haired girl named Zelda Toth, a girl who claims to be quite a bit older than she looks, he’ll discover there just might be a few things worth living for. Publication Date: February 2016 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 288 pp AUTHOR PHOTO © TALLIE MAUGHAN RIGHTS SOLD FOR WE ALL LOOKED UP : Catalan, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Spanish, Turkish, UK 50 DRAW THE LINE By Laurent Linn Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books Debut author Laurent Linn writes a story—illustrated with his own exquisite drawings— about bullying, discovering your own power, deciding how to use it, and where to draw the line. Adrian Piper is used to blending into the background at his Texas high school. He may be a talented artist, a sci-fi geek, and gay, but none of those social groups get him . . . at all. In fact, the only place he feels free to express himself is at his drawing table, crafting his own world through the Renaissance-art-inspired gay superhero of his own design, Graphite. But in real life, when a hate crime spurs Adrian into action, he must decide what kind of person he wants to be. Maybe it’s time to not be so invisible after all—no matter how dangerous the risk. Publication Date: May 2016 RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 496 pp
CURE FOR THE COMMON UNIVERSE By Christian McKay Heidicker Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers It’s Kind of a Funny Story set in video game rehab, Cure for the Common Universe is a hilarious, quirky, character-driven contemporary debut for fans of Jesse Andrews and Ned Vizzini. Miles Prower is being sent to video game rehab . . . ten minutes after meeting a girl. A living, breathing girl named Gravity, who not only laughed at his jokes but actually kinda sorta seemed excited when she agreed to go out with him. Miles’s first date. Ever. In rehab, he can’t blast his way through galaxies to reach Gravity. He can’t slash through armies to taste her sweet lips. Instead, he has four days to earn one million experience points by learning real-life skills. And he’ll do whatever it takes—lie, cheat, manipulate, and even learn how to cross-stitch—in order to make it to his date. If all else fails, Miles will have to bare his soul to the other teens in treatment, confront his mother’s absence, and maybe admit that it’s more than his looks that stand in the way of a real connection. Prepare to be cured. Publication Date: May 2016 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 304 pp
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THE STARS TURNED AWAY (W.T.) By Lisa Maxwell Imprint: Simon Pulse This is not the Neverland you know For as long as she can remember, Gwendolyn Allister has never had a place to call home—all because her mom believes monsters are hunting them. Now these delusions have brought them to London, far from the life Gwen had finally started to build for herself. The only saving grace is her best friend, Olivia, who’s coming with them for the summer. But when Gwen and Olivia are kidnapped by shadowy creatures and taken to a world of flesh- eating sea hags and dangerous Fey, Gwen realizes her mom might have been sane all along. The world Gwen finds herself in is called Neverland, yet it’s nothing like the stories. Here good and evil lose their meaning, and memories slip through her fingers like water. As Gwen struggles to remember where she came from and to find a way home, she must choose between trusting the charming fairy-tale hero who says all the right things and the roguish young pirate who promises to keep her safe. Each day that Gwen remains in Neverland, the island’s power chips away at her memory. With time running out and her enemies closing in, Gwen is forced to face the truths she’s been
AUTHOR PHOTO © hiding from all along. But will she be able to save Neverland without losing herself? CAMERON WHITMAN PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Publication Date: February 2016 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 352 pp
DAUGHTERS OF RUIN By K. D. Castner Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books Game of Thrones meets Graceling in this thrilling debut that follows the four fierce princesses of enemy kingdoms as their worlds collide in the throes of war. Rhea, Cadis, Suki, and Iren have lived together since they were children. They are called sisters. They are not. They are called equals. They are not. They are princesses . . . and they are enemies. SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Not long ago, a brutal war ravaged their kingdoms, and Rhea’s father was the victor. As a gesture of peace, King Declan brought the daughters of his rivals to live under his protection— and his ever watchful eye. For ten years the girls have trained together as diplomats and warriors, raised to accept their thrones and unite their kingdoms in peace. But there is rarely peace among sisters, and all plans are shattered when a devastating attack separates the girls and heralds a new war. As their intended futures lie in ashes, Rhea, Cadis, Suki, and Iren must decide where their loyalties lie: to their nations, or to one another. A brilliant debut told in alternating perspectives that fully captures the voice of each princess, Daughters of Ruin is a stunning series opener. Publication Date: April 2016 Ages: 14 up 52 Page Extent: 336 pp THE GEEK’S GUIDE TO UNREQUITED LOVE By Sarvenaz Tash Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers John Hughes meets Comic Con in this funny, coming-of-age teen novel. Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy. Archie and Veronica. Althena and Noth. Graham and Roxy? Graham met his best friend, Roxana, when he moved into her neighborhood eight years ago, and she asked him which Hogwarts house he’d be sorted into. Graham has been in love with her ever since.
But now they’re sixteen, still neighbors, still best friends. And Graham and Roxy share more 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS than ever—moving on from their Harry Potter obsession to a serious love of comic books. When Graham learns that the creator of their favorite comic, The Althena Chronicles, is making a rare appearance at this year’s New York Comic Con, he knows he must score tickets. And the event inspires Graham to come up with the perfect plan to tell Roxy how he really feels about her. He’s got three days to woo his best friend at the coolest, kookiest con full of superheroes and supervillains. But no one at a comic book convention is who they appear to be . . . even Roxy. And Graham is starting to realize fictional love stories are way less complicated than real-life ones. Publication Date: June 2016 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 256 pp
26 KISSES By Anna Michels Imprint: Simon Pulse Jennifer E. Smith meets Stephanie Perkins in this dynamite debut. When Veda’s boyfriend unceremoniously dumps her right after graduation, she embarks on a quest to move on and move up: kiss twenty-six boys, one for each letter of the alphabet. Veda has been in love with Mark since forever. At least, that’s how it feels. She was a freshman and he was a sophomore, and it was fireworks between them from the moment they met. Through first dates, first kisses, and other . . . firsts, Veda and Mark were just that couple. Until the day they weren’t anymore. After their breakup, Veda is heartbroken and humiliated. But, more important, she’s inspired. And so she sets out on the love quest of a lifetime: use the summer to forget about Mark, to move on, and move up. And to do so, kiss twenty-six boys with twenty-six different names— one for every letter of the alphabet. By turns hilarious and heartwarming, Anna Michels’s debut is the story of one girl who realizes that moving on from the supposed love of your life means discovering love in many different, and unexpected, forms. Publication Date: May 2016 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 320 pp 53 US FICTION
ESSENTIAL MAPS FOR THE LOST By Deb Caletti Imprint: Simon Pulse From National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti comes a novel about the grief that tears us apart and the people who can make us whole again. There are many ways to be lost. Sometimes people want to be lost. Mads is trying her best to escape herself during one last summer away from a mother who needs more from her than she can give, and from a future that has been decided by everyone but her. Sometimes the lost do the unimaginable, like the woman—the body—Mads collides with in the middle of the water on a traumatic morning that changes everything. And sometimes the lost are the ones left behind, like the son of the woman in the water, Billy Youngwolf Floyd. Billy is struggling to find his way through each day in the shadow of grief. His one comfort is the map he carries in his pocket, out of his favorite book From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. When three lives collide, strange things happen. Things like questions and coincidences and secrets, lots of secrets. Things like falling in love. But can two lost people telling so many lies find their way through tragedy to each other . . . and to solid ground? Publication Date: April 2016 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 336 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR HONEY, BABY, SWEETHEART : Polish, Portuguese (Brazil)
100 DAYS OF CAKE By Shari Goldhagen Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers A quirky and poignant novel about a girl, her depression, an aggressive amount of baked goods, and the struggle to simply stay afloat in an unpredictable and bittersweet life There are only three things that can get seventeen-year-old Molly Byrne out of bed these days: FishTopia, The Golden Girls, and lo mein. Here’s the deal: Molly’s been struggling with
SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING something more than your usual teenage angst. Dr. Brooks isn’t helping much, and neither is her mom, who is convinced that baking the perfect cake will cure Molly of her depression—as if cake can magically make her rejoin the swim team or care about the SATs. But Molly plays along, stomaching the culinary experiments, ’cause, whatever—as long as it makes someone happy, right? Besides, as far as Molly is concerned, hanging out with her cute punk rock coworker, Alex, at the rundown exotic fish store makes life tolerable enough. Even if he does ask her out every . . . single . . . day. But—sarcastic drumroll, please—nothing can stay the same forever. When Molly finds out FishTopia is turning into a bleak country diner, her whole life seems to fall apart at once. Soon she has to figure out what—if anything—is worth fighting for. Publication Date: May 2016 Ages: 14 up 54 Page Extent: 352 pp GIRL ABOUT TOWN By Adam Shankman and Laura L. Sullivan Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Adam Shankman, acclaimed producer/director of the 2007 remake of Hairspray and the Step Up movies, and Laura Sullivan have created a sparkling, witty romantic mystery inspired by Nick and Nora Charles of The Thin Man. Lulu loves a rags-to-riches story as much as the next girl, but she never expected to live one. Yet one minute she’s delivering laundry in the poor slums of New York and the next minute she’s Hollywood’s new It Girl. She’s a star now, but she worries that her past will catch up with her. Meanwhile, dashing Freddie van der Waals has been living the life of a hobo, enjoying the freedom from his former life as the handsome playboy son of a billionaire. Still, he can’t quite escape the pain of the shocking betrayal that tore his world apart and sent him riding the rails in the first place. RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS When fate brings Lulu and Freddie together in Hollywood, sparks fly—and gunshots follow. Suddenly Lulu finds herself framed for attempted murder. Together, she and Freddie set out to clear her name. But can they survive their pasts to get the Hollywood ending they deserve? Publication Date: May 2016 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 304 pp
SECRETS, LIES, AND SCANDALS By Amanda K. Morgan Imprint: Simon Pulse Nothing ruins summer vacation like a secret . . . especially when it involves a dead teacher. Ivy used to be on top of the social ladder, until her ex made that all go away. She has a chance to be Queen Bee again, but only if the rest of the group can keep quiet. Tyler has always been a bad boy, but lately he’s been running low on second chances. There’s no way he’s going to lose everything because someone couldn’t keep their mouth shut. Kinley wouldn’t describe herself as perfect, though everyone else would. But perfection comes at a price, and there is nothing she wouldn’t do to keep her perfect record—one that doesn’t include murder charges. Mattie is only in town for the summer. He wasn’t looking to make friends, and he definitely wasn’t looking to be involved in a murder. He’s also not looking to be riddled with guilt for the rest of his life . . . but to prevent that he’ll have to turn them all in. Cade couldn’t care less about the body, or about the pact to keep the secret. The only way to be innocent is for someone else to be found guilty. Now he just has to decide who that someone will be. With the police hot on the case, they don’t have much time to figure out how to trust each other. But in order to take the lead, you have to be first in line . . . and that’s the quickest way to get stabbed in the back. Publication Date: July 2016 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 304 pp 55 US FICTION
ESCAPING PERFECT By Emma Harrison Imprint: Simon Pulse Like the TV show Nashville with hints of The West Wing, this sultry summer read features the daughter of a powerful senator, who seizes an opportunity to finally live life on her own terms—the first book in a two-book series. Cecilia Montgomery, the daughter of powerful Senator Rebecca Montgomery, hasn’t had a normal life since a near-kidnapping when she was a child. Since then, Cecilia has been hidden away at an exclusive school, rarely seen by the public, who is fascinated and obsessed with the Montgomery family. So when an unlikely and opportune moment presents itself, Cecilia seizes the chance to become someone else. To escape. To disappear. In a split-second decision, she leaves behind the life her mother carefully and coldly constructed for her in exchange for a “normal” teenage life. After her whirlwind arrival to the small town of Sweetbriar, Tennessee, Cecilia Montgomery becomes Lia Washington, living life on her own terms for the very first time. But freedom is never really free, and Cecilia has a history with Sweetbriar—a history that includes Jasper Case, a playmate from her one childhood visit to the town, who is as good-looking now as he was annoying then. But as much as Cecilia is drawn to Jasper, if he recognizes her he could blow her secret at any moment . . . Publication Date: March 2016 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 336 pp
BOYS OF SUMMER By Jessica Brody Imprint: Simon Pulse Jessica Brody delivers a bittersweet story about love, loss, and the true definition of friendship. Winlock Harbor—a.k.a. “The Locks”—has spared no expense in dishing out high doses of island charm as summer season begins. Best friends Grayson, Mike, and Ian pick up right where they left off from last year and dive headfirst into each clam bake, sand castle contest, and late-night beach party. But no matter what distractions they indulge in, they can’t seem to
SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING shake off their own personal issues and enjoy the summer sun like they used to in years past. Instead, they just end up creating more problems. Grayson’s friendship with Mike’s ex, Harper, is blossoming into something more. Mike’s jealousy is costing him any chance with Julie, the new lifeguard at the public beach. And though he’s enjoying fooling around with Grayson’s sister, Ian knows it’s only a matter of time before the reality of his father’s death catches up with him. But if they’re not careful, Grayson, Mike, and Ian might just ruin the best thing they’ve got going for them—their friendship. Told in the alternating perspectives of these three boys of summer, this book offers not only one boy for readers to fall in love with but THREE. Publication Date: June 2016 Ages: 14 up Page Extent: 320 pp 56 THE TELLING By Alexandra Sirowy Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A new summery thriller from the author of The Creeping, which Publishers Weekly said “leave[s] chills long after the last page.” Ben was Lana’s world. He was her big brother, her best friend, her summer. And then he was murdered in a grisly carjacking, and her world ended. Now, two months after Ben’s death, Lana is trying to reinvent herself. She’s found her way into the inner circle of popular kids, and the Lana she is now—bold, daring, brash, adventurous—barely resembles the shy, unpopular Lana she used to be. And then a body turns up. At first, everyone thinks it’s just a horrible accident. But when more corpses start turning up, Lana starts to wonder what’s going on. Because the details of the murders eerily match the details of the dark fairy tales that Ben used to tell her—stories that RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS only she and Ben knew. Is Ben seeking vengeance from the grave? Or is a darker phantom from their past coming forward to haunt Lana’s present? Publication Date: July 2016 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 400 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR THE CREEPING: Thai
UNBOUND By Neal Shusterman Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A short story collection set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Unwind Dystology by Neal Shusterman Connor Lassiter’s fight to bring down Proactive Citizenry and find a suitable alternative to unwinding concluded in UnDivided. But Neal Shusterman has more to say about the Unwind universe in this collection of short stories and novellas, which look at various characters before, during, and after the events described in his beloved dystology. Publication Date: December 2015 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 320 pp RIGHTS SOLD FOR UNWIND : Catalan, Chinese (complex), Chinese (simplified), Czech, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish
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BOY IN A BUBBLE By Stewart Foster Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Wonder meets Mark Haddon in this beautifully poignant and uplifting story from a talented new voice. Twelve-year-old Joe can’t remember a life outside of his hospital room, with its beeping machines and view of London’s rooftops. His condition means he’s not allowed outside, not even for a moment, and his few visitors risk bringing life-threatening germs inside his “bubble.” Boy in a Bubble is the story of how Joe spends his days, copes with his loneliness and frustrations, and looks—with superhero-style bravery, curiosity, and hope—to a future without limits. Expect superheroes, super-nurses, and a few tears from this truly timeless and unique story. Publication Date: May 2016 Ages: 10 up Page Extent: 208 pp
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VIOLET AND THE SMUGGLERS By Harriet Whitehorn Illustrated by Becka Moor Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Meet Violet Remy-Robinson, a Sherlock Holmes in the making, in this captivating series perfect for fans of Chris Riddell and Alex T. Smith Uncle Johnny has invited Violet and her friends to spend the summer with him on a sailing adventure around Europe, and Violet couldn’t be more excited! But when she suspects that the captain of a boat nearby might be up to no good, Violet needs to put her detective skills into action. Could he be the head of a smuggling ring? With a beautiful hardback package complete with two-colour illustrations throughout from Becka Moor, this book is perfect for fans of Dixie O’Day, Ottoline, and Goth Girl. SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING “Whitehorn’s debut is pacey and imaginative and Becka Moor’s illustrations a delight. Perfect for readers who liked the Ottoline books by Chris Riddell” —The Times Publication Date: February 2016 Ages: 7 up Page Extent: 208 pp
58 THE SHADOW KEEPER By Abi Elphinstone Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The second book in Abi Elphinstone’s magical adventure trilogy, The Shadow Keeper, is coming in February 2016. Moll, Gryff, Alfie, and Siddy are back as they continue their quest to battle the Shadowmasks and fulfill the Bone Murmur’s prophecy. . . .
PRAISE FOR THE DREAMSNATCHER: “Powerfully imagined action, dangers and battles. Thrilling.”—The Sunday Times “Atmospheric and packed with drama”—Daily Mail Publication Date: February 2016 Ages: 9 up RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Page Extent: 304 pp
CIRCUS OF THIEVES AND THE COMEBACK CAPER By William Sutcliffe Illustrated by David Tazzyman Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Roll up, roll up! Shank’s Impossible Circus is back—but what’s that other one that’s popped up next to it? It’s double trouble for Hannah and Billy in the third book in this hilarious series—brought to life by the energetic illustrations of David Tazzyman. A must for fans of Andy Stanton, David Walliams, and Roald Dahl.
PRAISE FOR CIRCUS OF THIEVES AND THE RAFFLE OF DOOM : “Writing that is as light on its feet as a human cannonball . . . bring on the next act!” —The Times, Children’s Book of the Week “Pure delight”—The Independent on Sunday “Perfect for anyone who loves Mr Gum”—Sunday Express Publication Date: May 2016 Ages: 9 up COVER NOT FINAL Page Extent: 224 pp
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STOP THOSE MONSTERS! By Steve Cole Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The Wizard of Oz meets Monsters, Inc. in this MONSTROUSLY funny stand-alone story from bestselling author and phenomenon, Steve Cole. I’m Bob, a human boy stuck in a land of MONSTERS. I’m trying to get out with the help of three incredible creatures. There’s Verity, who looks like a giant hamster. Alfie, who’s about as scary as a bag of crisps. And Zola, a Gorgon who can turn people into weird stuff. Like porridge. We’re just three friends on a crazy, death-defying quest to escape with our lives. But all we hear is: STOP THOSE MONSTERS!!! More hilarious adventures coming in June 2016 with Steve Cole’s Invisible Inc! Publication Date: June 2015 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 256 pp
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 . . . SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING “A touching story about sisters and friendships. Gentle and warm and funny”—Jacqueline Wilson Publication Date: April 2015 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 272 pp
60 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. 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? 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. RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS “Rachel Hamilton is a bit too funny for my liking”—Jonathan Meres, author of The World of Norm series Publication Date: February 2015 Ages: 9 up Page Extent: 256 pp Read more about Noelle, Holly, and Porter in The Case of the Exploding Loo.
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 61 UK FICTION YOUNG ADULT
STOP PRESS! HOT CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT! Lights, camera, action! Simon & Schuster introduces you to . . . the world of Elektra O’James, superstar in the making (well, almost)! Geek Girl meets New Girl meets Fame in the first of a show-stopping new series set to be the next big thing in teen fiction!
WAITING FOR CALLBACK By Perdita and Honor Cargill Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK When Elektra is discovered by an acting agent, she imagines Oscar glory can’t be far away, but instead she finds herself lurching from one cringe-worthy moment to the next whilst (mostly) retaining her sense of humour. Just how many times can you be rejected for the part of “dead girl number three” without losing hope? And who knew that actors were actually supposed to be multilingual, play seven instruments, and be trained in a variety of circus skills? Offstage, things aren’t going well either: she’s fallen out with her best friend, her crush remains oblivious to her existence, and her parents are driving her crazy. Can an average girl-next-door like Elektra really make it in the world of luvvies and starlets? Appealing characters, awkward moments, crushes, friendship dilemmas, and brilliant dialogue! Perfect for the thriving teen girl market, with a smart, self-aware, and—most important—extremely likable central character in the guise of Elektra O’James. Hilarious moments of backstage drama! This series opens up the realities of the acting world in the same way Geek Girl did with modelling. Written by dynamic mother/daughter team Perdita and Honor Cargill, Waiting for Callback draws on their two different experiences of the acting world, Honor as the teenage girl who kept losing out on roles like “girl seven” and Perdita as the anxious mother waiting outside the audition room. This is their debut novel together. Publication Date: January 2016 AUTHOR PHOTO © DAVID LOCKE Ages: 10 up Page Extent: 304 pp SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING
62 ALL MY SECRETS By Sophie McKenzie Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Family secrets and a girl’s search for the truth—a stunning new novel from one of the UK’s best-loved teen writers.
I take a deep breath. “The thing is, I can’t shake this feeling there’s someone out there,” I explain. “There’s the ghost or whatever in the dark coat and red hat that I’ve seen twice now and the newspaper article, and they both make me think . . . maybe it’s my real mum. I mean, this place is supposed to be haunted. I think, perhaps, that it’s my mum who’s here, haunting it . . . haunting me. The shocking reality behind an unexpected inheritance turns Evie Brown’s world on its head. One moment her world is completely normal, the next she is in line to inherit £10 million—and her mother is no longer her mother. Unable to find out the whole truth from her parents, Evie RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS ends up on the mysterious island of Lightsea, where her desire for answers leads her toward a series of revelations that threaten everything she holds dear . . . including her life.
SOPHIE MCKENZIE is a bestselling UK author, with sales in the UK alone of over 750,000 copies. Her books have won over twenty UK children’s book prizes.
PRAISE FOR SOPHIE MCKENZIE: “This fast-moving thriller saves the most shocking twist until the very end”—Sunday Mirror “An intense, taut tale that preys on one of our deepest fears: that we might not be able to trust those closest to us”—Glamour “You won’t believe this novel’s creepy twists and turns!”—Closer “Written with assurance and style, this is page-turning material”—The Independent “This entertaining book will have you gripped for hours”—Sunday Express “Brilliantly described, scary and touching”—Daily Mirror Publication Date: July 2015 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 368 pp
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I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE 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 series from the bestselling adult author Paige Toon. Jessie Jefferson’s dad is a global superstar. But life as the secret daughter of a world-famous rock god isn’t easy. After a whirlwind summer in LA, with celebrity parties and a certain hot guitarist to keep her occupied, Jessie’s finding it hard to work out who she is. The world’s press is closing in, and LA is calling. How long can she keep her secret hidden? Summer may be over, but Jessie’s story’s just beginning . . .
READ ABOUT JESSIE’S FURTHER ADVENTURES IN BOOK 3, COMING SOON . . . “If you want escapism, Paige Toon is perfect”—Cosmopolitan Publication Date: July 2015 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 336 pp
CAPTIVE By A. J. Grainger Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A well-crafted, ever-relevant story from a talented new voice in YA fiction. Ideal for fans of Homeland, Jodi Picoult, and Sophie McKenzie. I open my eyes. The cell is flooded with sunlight; the window is a splice of pale blue. Dust particles dance in the sparkling light, pirouetting in a golden line from the window to the opposite wall of the cell, where they seem to converge into shapes. It is like looking into a kaleidoscope. Dad isn’t here. No one is, but me. Robyn Knollys-Green is an A-list celebrity, famous for being the daughter of one of the world’s SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING most powerful men. But not even the paparazzi can find her now. Robyn soon realises that she is trapped in a complicated web of global corruption and deceit—and that the strange, melancholy boy who has been tasked with guarding her might not be an enemy after all . . .
LOOK OUT FOR A. J. GRAINGER’S NEXT STUNNING BOOK, IN YOUR LIGHT, COMING JUNE 2016. “A moving exploration of identity, celebrity, loyalty, and power”—BookTrust Publication Date: January 2015 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 240 pp
64 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. Weird, admittedly, but there are some positives: solving a murder mystery, becoming a local hero, and getting the girl of your dreams are pretty big perks for Dougie. 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? Just as things are beginning to go right for Will, it seems he couldn’t have been more wrong . . . Publication Date: February 2015 Ages: 11 up RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2015 FRANKFURT GUIDE RIGHTS Page Extent: 256 pp
KEEP THE FAITH By Candy Harper Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Get ready for boy dilemmas, friendship dramas, and madcap grannies—Faith is back! Being fourteen is hard work. My life should be brilliant, but some things never change . . . *Miss RamsBOTTOM still hates my zest for life and my idea for a club—even though it’s definitely educational (and not just so we can meet boys) *My parents won’t give me a credit card, so I am babysitting a toddler who enjoys decorating me with Play-Doh *My BFFs are too obsessed with their own lives to analyse what a monkey picture from a boy means, or why I can’t stop staring at Ethan . . .
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 “A complete gem, and an absolutely massive recommendation”—YA Yeah Yeah Publication Date: February 2014 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 288 pp 65 UK FICTION ENGLISH LANGUAGE RIGHTS
DELETE By Jeff Povey Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A high-concept, action-packed adventure series that’s perfect for fans of Michael Grant, Charlie Higson, and Antony Horowitz 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 a nightmarish world, surrounded by superpowered killing machines. Johnson, Billie, and the Moth are still trapped in the empty world. Alive, but with no way home. Can the misfits get back together? And will they be able to do it before the world ends? “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
THE BLOOD LIST By Sarah Naughton Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A chilling novel from the Costa Book Awards shortlisted author Barnaby Nightingale is the perfect son: strong, handsome, daring, everything his father wants him to be; yet for his mother, Frances, he will never be the son she desires. Frances believes that her real son was taken from her as a baby by the local village folk who thought him to be a changeling. When the beautiful and mysterious Naomi catches Barnaby’s attention, his world is thrown into chaos as superstition and dark folklore take hold of the small village and Naomi is accused of being a witch. Fear and suspicion spread, and soon Barnaby finds himself on trial too, facing the ultimate penalty—death.
SIMON & SCHUSTER & SIMON CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Publication Date: February 2014 Ages: 12 up Page Extent: 304 pp
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