SCHOLASTIC COMPLETE CATALOGUE July – December 2012 WELCOME WELCOME TO OUR COMPLETE CATALOGUE FOR JULY – DECEMBER 2012 A family of abominable snowmen, an underpant-wearing superhero, a feisty This year, we are launching a major partnership with the RSPCA, the UK’s post-apocalyptic heroine, a doodling schoolboy and a Superworm … there is most popular animal charity. For Christmas, we will publish the fi rst-ever something for everyone on the Scholastic July – December list. RSPCA Annual. This will be followed with fi ction, non-fi ction and sticker books in 2013. Scholastic Ltd will donate a minimum of 15p to the RSPCA from every The Abominables is the last story by the late Eva Ibbotson, found tucked away book sold (see page 4). in a drawer at her family home. This charming adventure that follows a family of yetis who journey from the Himalayas to England will delight every And fi nally … another year, another magnifi cent modern classic by Children’s generation of her fans (turn to page 2). Laureate Julia Donaldson and master illustrator Axel Scheffl er – Superworm. Never fear, Superworm’s here! But what happens when our hero is himself in Cue fanfare: the Captain is back! After fi ve years, Captain Underpants is danger? Find out in unforgettable verse and pictures by the superstar creators making a much-anticipated return to face his old adversary Professor of The Gruffalo, Zog and The Highway Rat (take a look at page 7). Poopypants, who is now acting under an ingenious alias. Will the Captain triumph? You will have to read Captain Underpants and the Terrifying So, there really is something for every child to enjoy in the Scholastic Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers to fi nd out. To host your own Captain July – December 2012 list. Happy reading. Underpants Day, email us at [email protected] for your pack of goodies (check out page 3). Teen readers are eagerly awaiting the latest from number one bestselling AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR EVENTS author, Maggie Stiefvater. Her Shiver, Linger, Forever trilogy has sold over Author and illustrator visits and events are a fantastic way to build 300,000 copies in the UK alone. Now we are proud to announce the fi rst in her relationships with the local community. new paranormal series; The Raven Boys (see page 6). Please email [email protected] to discuss your ideas, and for a list of authors and illustrators who are active in your area. Hard on the heels of Costa Book Award winner Blood Red Road is Moira Young’s searing sequel Rebel Heart. Teens will be thrilled by this gripping post-apocalyptic PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL adventure. “It will satisfy the cravings of Hunger Games fans” MTV raved We can often offer display or promotional material or activity packs for your (turn to page 2). library, school or shop. Please email [email protected] for the very latest material. For younger readers, there’s the fourth instalment of the multi-award-winning Tom Gates series. Over 90,000 Tom Gates books have been sold since the series was launched last year. Tom Gates: Genius Ideas (mostly) sees the Visit our website www.scholastic.co.uk/zone doodling schoolboy chart more hilarious adventures that will appeal to his huge fanbase (fi nd out more on page 8). Scholastic is on Twitter: @ScholasticUK 1 CONTENTS July – Dec 2012 New Title Highlights 2 Novelty, Pop-up and Activity (A-Z by series) 10 Picture Books (A-Z by author) 12 Alison Green Books (A-Z by author) 16 Fiction 6-8 years (A-Z by author) 20 Fiction 8-12 years (A-Z by author) 24 Fiction 12+ (A-Z by author) 37 Marion Lloyd Books (A-Z by author) 43 Mary Glasgow (A-Z by author within level) 46 Non-fi ction (A-Z by series and author) 50 Media and Tie-in (A-Z by title) 62 Titles marked with this logo are available to download as e-books. Klutz Activity Kits (A-Z by title) 64 Chicken House Picture Books and Fiction (A-Z by author) 70 HOW TO ORDER Scholastic Education (A-Z by series) 75 CUSTOMER SERVICE International orders for Export: All orders to be sent to: Tel: +44 (0) 141 306 3739 Harper Collins Customer Service Fax: +44 (0) 141 306 3422 Index 84 Department, Westerhill Road, [email protected] Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 2QT For more information about our books, For UK: authors and events, or to request POS Tel: 0844 576 8120 – Trade orders material, please email Tel: 0844 576 8122 – Mail orders [email protected] Fax: 0844 576 8121 [email protected] All prices, titles, publication dates and covers are correct at time of going to press but are subject to alteration without notice. HIGHLIGHTS JULY AUGUST The Abominables Rebel Heart Eva Ibbotson. Illustrated by Sharon Rentta Moira Young • The stunning last novel from the much-loved bestselling author – beautifully illustrated by Sharon Rentta • The ultimate read for fans of The Hunger Games • Aardman Animations have acquired the screen rights to develop The • The thrilling sequel to Blood Red Abominables for Sony Pictures Road, winner of the Costa Children’s Animation as a feature fi lm Book Award 2011 • One Dog and His Boy has sold over • Major Ridley Scott movie of Blood 30,000 copies (BookScan TCM) Red Road is in development 9781407132976 9781407124360 HB £10.99 8+ July 2012 PB £7.99 12+ August 2012 How do you hide a family of Himalayan yetis on a secret journey to England? Danger. Betrayal. Destiny. Passion. The superb sequel to Blood Red Road, the most exciting YA debut of 2011. Agatha Farlingham has been kidnapped by a yeti on a mountain in Tibet. But, she soon discovers that the hairy monster is a clever and noble beast. His children are in Saba has rescued her kidnapped brother and defeated the fanatical Tonton. But the danger from the modern world and he needs her help. Agatha decides to send them price to be paid for her violent victory is terrible. Jack has disappeared – and can no across the world to the safety of her English mansion. But fi rst she must teach them longer be trusted. A new and formidable enemy is on the rise in the Dustlands. No some manners. one is safe. And Saba must confront the terrible secret hidden in the darkest depths of her soul. A rollicking adventure from the extraordinary imagination of one of Britain’s most beloved storytellers. “One Dog and His “It will satisfy the Eva Ibbotson has been nominated for the CILIP Boy is an adventure cravings of Hunger Carnegie Medal three times, the Guardian to rival that other Games fans… this book Award and the Whitbread Book of the Year. Her book, Journey to the River Sea, won canine odyssey, The will blow you away” the Smarties Gold Award in 2001. Hundred and One MTV Dalmatians” The Times www.facebook.com/BloodRedRoadBook 9781407124247 9781407124261 PB £6.99 8+ PB £7.99 12+ www.twitter.com/moira_young 2 HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST Captain Underpants and The Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers Ghost Buddy 2: Mind if I Read Your Mind? Dav Pilkey Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver “Ghost Buddy is fi rst and foremost a comedy about two young guys who would probably • Celebrate Captain Underpants Day on 1st September 2012 – email never meet up, never associate with each [email protected] to request other, and probably never take care of each fantastic point-of-sale resources to other. The series has its underpinning ... its support your promotion foundation in bullying and being responsible to one another. But fi rst, it’s a comedy.” • Over 2 million Captain Underpants Henry Winkler books sold in the UK • Henry Winkler is a leading advocate of • Captain Underpants was the highest- child literacy and a supporter of children selling World Book Day title in 2008 with learning challenges in the UK • The Captain is published in over 25 Ghost Buddy book three, How to Scare the languages worldwide Pants off your Pets, is out in spring 2013 9781407132747 9781407132297 HB £9.99 9+ August 2012 PB £5.99 7+ August 2012 The Captain is back! Second in the hilarious new series for young readers from Henry Winkler (aka The Fonz) and Lin Oliver, bestselling authors of the Hank Zipzer books. In their ninth epic adventure, George and Harold encounter a familiar face – Professor Poopypants! He now goes by the name Tippy Tinkletrousers and is determined to It’s time for Moorepark Middle School’s annual Speak Out Challenge, and Billy seek revenge for all of the teasing his old name inspired. Broccoli thinks he’s got it made. With his best friend Hoover Porterhouse (aka the Hoove) – the ghost with the most – by his side, Billy’s got the competition in the bag. Who wouldn’t vote for a demonstration on mind reading? Armed with his laser-shooting Freezy-Beam 4000, Tippy Tinkletrousers is ready to zap anyone who stands in his way. Now it’s up to George, Harold, and the amazing Captain Underpants to stop Tippy Tinkletrousers’ reign of terror before it’s too late! But when Billy lands a spot on his class team, he starts spending more time with his new teammates than he does with the Hoove. And the Hoove plays second fi ddle to no one! “In the frontline in the battle to keep boys reading” If Billy’s not careful, his secret weapon might just vanish into Guardian thin air, leaving Billy to pick up the pieces of a demonstration day disaster! “These funny and furiously paced books are a great way to encourage six- to 10-year-olds to read alone” Independent 9781407132280 www.pilkey.com PB £5.99 7+ 3 HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST The Chocolate Dog RSPCA Annual Holly Webb • Fully endorsed by the RSPCA • Scholastic Ltd will donate a minimum of 15p to the RSPCA from every book sold • Holly Webb was a World Book Day author in 2012 with Magic Molly book: Clever Little Kitten (over 100,000 sales • The perfect gift for animal BookScan TCM) lovers at a pocket money price • The fi rst Magic Molly book, The • RSPCA fi ction, non-fi ction and Witch’s Kitten was a Richard and Judy sticker books are also published Book Club Pick of the Week by Scholastic 9781407131771 9781407134918 PB £4.99 7+ August 2012 PB £7.99 10+ August 2012 Holly Webb’s The Chocolate Dog is a heart-warming family story with gorgeous Everything you ever wanted to know about your favourite animals in a fun-fi lled illustrations by rising picture book star, Sharon Rentta.