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Children’s Rights
May 2021
Books for Children
aged 1 to 16
www.florisbooks.co.uk
floris@florisbooks.co.uk
Floris Books
Canal Court
40 Craiglockhart Avenue
Edinburgh EH14 1LT
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Size: 250 x 270 mm
Binding: Hardback
Pages: 32
Printing: full colour
Home of the Wild
Louise Greig is a Júlia Moscardó is a
Louise Greig & Júlia Moscardó multi-award winning Spanish illustrator and
Beautiful poet and author visual artist currently
A touching picture book story about a born in Scotland. She based in Nottingham,
friendship between a boy and a wild fawn, nature has featured on the UK. Home of the Wild
shortlist for several is her first picture
with a tender message of love and letting
wild animals be free. Gorgeous atmospheric
illustrations major children’s book book.
awards, including the
illustrations bring landscapes, plants and Waterstones Children’s
animals to life. Book Prize.
‘An uplifting, lyrical story of wildness
and belonging, against the evocative
backdrop of the Scottish mountains.’
– The Bookseller
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The Fairy Song
Janis Mackay & Ruchi Mhasane
Rose hears beautiful music coming from
the forest and is soon swept up into an
enchanting secret world. A beautifully
illustrated tale of old fairy magic rooted in
authentic Scottish folklore but with ethnically
diverse illustrations.
Size: 294 x 219 mm
Janis Mackay is a prize- Ruchi Mhasane Binding: Paperback
w i n n i n g c h i l d re n ’s s t u d i e d c h i l d re n ’s
author, storyteller and book illustration from Sweet tale Pages: 32
Printing: full colour
creative writing tutor. Cambridge School
She writes picture of Art. She lives in about finding
books and middle- Mumbai, India.
grade novels. She lives joy
in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Selkie Girl
Janis Mackay & Ruchi Mhasane
A lovely retelling of the traditional Scottish
folk tale of the selkie, a seal who can become
human. Parallels to this story can be found
worldwide, including mermaids and swan
maidens.
Size: 294 x 219 mm
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 32
Printing: full colour
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Secrets of the Last
Size: 198 x 130 mm Merfolk is Lindsay
Binding: Paperback Littlesons’s eagerly
Pages: 208 awaited sixth novel.
Her debut novel, The
Secrets of the Last Merfolk MIxed-up Summer
of Lily McLean won
Lindsay Littleson t h e Ke l p i e s P r i z e
and Guardians of
When Finn and Sage realise that local legends of merfolk Middle-grade the Wild Unicorns
was nominated for
are true, they become caught up in a dangerous battle
as the magical sea-people seek help to protect their
magical the Carnegie Medal
secret existence. A page-turning middle-grade adventure adventure in 2020. Lindsay
lives near Glasgow,
that is full of character from the author of the popular Scotland.
Guardians of the Wild Unicorns.
“Grab it. Quick.” There was a hint of glee in Traigh’s
Prologue voice, as if stealing from Mol pleased him, however dire
the consequences of being caught. And Muir could see
why, she really could, because she felt the same. Every
The rocky islet was silvered by moonlight and the sea new moon a council meeting was held on the high rock,
glimmered, deceptively calm. All the others were asleep. and every time she and Traigh were excluded. The elders
Even Mol, their leader, was snoring, his sleeping face still said they were too young. Well, it was time for change.
stern. And while making that change was terrifying, it was also
As Muir drew closer her courage began to skitter away, exciting.
a fish fleeing a shark. As she clutched the shell box her fingers tingled, like a
Behind her, Traigh whispered, his voice a hiss in the jellyfish sting without the pain.
darkness. “Keep going.” “Got it.”
Muir’s brother had been reluctant at first to get involved Traigh stared at the box, his eyes round as moons, as if
in her plan, but she persuaded him, and so here they were, he couldn’t quite believe she had gone through with it. He
drawing ever closer to the highest rock, staring at a small, pointed across the expanse of dark water, to where lights
tide-carved cleft near the base, trying to summon the twinkled on the far shore. “What if nobody answers our
courage to steal from Mol. message? We will have risked everything for nothing.”
This natural shelf held their leader’s only possessions: Muir spoke as firmly as she could. “We have got to do
a thousand-year-old shell box and an ancient flint something. You know that better than anyone. You have
arrowhead. But Mol rarely looked at his treasures, and seen Her.”
that fact comforted Muir a little. They should be able to “You are right.” Her brother gave a deep, sad sigh. “Let
return the box before he noticed its absence. us go now. We need to be back before the others wake.”
As her fingers curled around it, Mol stirred and Silently, they slid off the rocks and into the sea. As they
murmured in his sleep. She froze. dived underwater, their long tails flicked.
‘This tale starts off on a good foot, ‘Lewis and Rhona’s heroic story
and only gets better as it unfolds... is suffused with genuinely funny
Readers who enjoy fantasy will moments... this adventure thriller
definitely want to check this book out.’ for middle grade readers mixes
– The Good Men Project (US) mythology and suspense in a
contemporary page-turner.’
‘It is a wonderful book to read. It – BookTrust
deals with some issues affecting
many children in schools, it ‘Young readers are bound to fall for
promotes the need to protect Guardians of the Wild Unicorns, an
natural wildlife from poachers and adventure tale that melds the real
it ends with a clear message to ask and the fantastic with warmth and
questions and be open with your humour.’
friends so they can be there for you. – The Herald (Scotland)
I highly recommend this book.’
– My Shelves are Full
Guardians of the
Wild Unicorns Nominated
Size: 198 x 130 mm
Lindsay Littleson Binding: Paperback for the
Pages: 192
Printing: b/w
Carnegie
Best friends Lewis and Rhona are caught
up in a dangerous adventure to save the Medal
world’s last herd of wild unicorns. An exciting
middle-grade novel about belonging and
survival, with a strong environmental message.
Size:198 x 130 mm Size: 198 x 130 mm
Binding: Paperback Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192 Pages: 192
Printing: b/w Printing: b/w
The Mixed-up Summer The Awkward Autumn
of Lily McLean of Lily McLean
Lindsay Littleson Lindsay Littleson
Laugh-out-loud summer adventure perfect Packed with real life pre-teen drama
for fans of Jacqueline Wilson. Winner of the (friendships gone wrong, embarrassing
Kelpies Prize 2014. families and nasty rumours), this
engaging novel is full of laughs and a
While on holiday without her crazy, mixed-up spooky surprise.
family, Lily develops psychic powers.
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History
made fun!
The Amazing Life of
Mary, Queen of Scots Size: 197 x 158 mm
Gill Arbuthnott and Mike Phillips Binding: Paperback
Pages: 152
This series brings together engaging, emotional Illustrations: 50
stories that will get young readers hooked and Printing: b/w
all the key facts they need to know about a
period of history. Full of illustrations, graphic Gill Arbuthnott is the Mike Phillips is the
storytelling and activities. author of numerous illustrator of many
fiction, non-fiction children’s books
She was Queen of Scotland and of France, and and picture books for including the Museum
children and young Mystery Squad series,
a possible Queen of England; she was involved adults. Horrible Histories:
in a series of mysterious deaths; in the end Gruesome Guides and
she lost her head... But what was life really the Horrible Geography
like for Mary, Queen of Scots? Step into the series
sixteenth century for a unique glimpse into
her dramatic life story.
Linda Strachan is the
D a r re n G a t e i s a n
award-winning author
illustrator and graphic
of over 70 books for
designer based in
children.
Glasgow. He won the
Kelpies Design and
Illustration Prize in Size: 197 x 158 mm
2016. Binding: Paperback
Size: 197 x 158 mm Pages: 136
Binding: Paperback Illustrations: 40
Printing: b/w
A Secret Diary Pages: 144
Illustrations: 40
The Dangerous Lives
of the First World War Printing: b/w of the Jacobites
Gill Arbuthnott and Darren Gate Linda Strachan & Darren Gate
Step into the boots of real-life boy soldier Discover what life was like during the Jacobite
James Marchbank and experience the most risings, as told by siblings Rob, a soldier in
important and incredible bits of the First Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army, and Aggie,
World War. healing soldiers at the croft.
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Velda the Awesomest Size: 197 x 158 mm
Binding: Paperback
Viking and the Voyage of Pages: 160
Deadly Doom Illustrations: 50
Printing: b/w
David MacPhail & Richard Morgan
Book 1 of a new illustrated series for 7-10
year olds. Light and funny with black-and- Full of fun for David MacPhail is the
author of Laugh-Out-
Richard Morgan was born
and raised in Yorkshire. He
white illustrations on every spread. Tiny and 7-10 year olds Loud award shortlisted has painted backgrounds
mighty Velda embarks on a brilliant adventure series Thorfinn the for Disney TV. He lives in
Nicest Viking. He lives Cambridge, England.
to rescue her friends and prove she’s the
in Perthshire, Scotland.
awesomest Viking around.
Thorfinn the Nicest Viking (series)
Size: 197 x 158 mm
and the Awful Invasion; and the Gruesome Games; Binding: Paperback
and the Rotten Scots; and the Disgusting Feast ; Pages: 152
and the Raging Raiders; and the Terrible Treasure; Illustrations: 50 each
Printing: b/w
and the Dreadful Dragon; and the Putrid Potion
David MacPhail & Richard Morgan RIGHTS SOLD:
Fun-filled eight-book series for younger readers, Persian, audio rights
starring the world’s worst viking, Thorfinn-the-
Very-Very-Nice. Better at baking than battles, Shortlisted for the
Thorfinn has a hilarious series of adventures. Scholastic Laugh
Out Loud Award
Extras include: trading cards, Horrible History-
style Viking facts, meet the characters and a
Viking Name Generator.
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An Amazing Size: 311 x 224 mm
Illustrated Atlas of Scotland Binding: Hardback
Pages: 48
David MacPhail & Anders Frang Printing: full colour
From warrior kings and mythical monsters to
famous landmarks and unique wildlife, this
brilliant atlas brings together Scotland’s past
and present, packed with surprising facts and Exciting David MacPhail is the
author of many fiction
Anders Frang is a
freelance illustrator
amazing illustrations. illustrations, and non-fiction books from Denmark. He
studied at the Danish
for children, including
fascinating the Top-Secret Grandad Design School in
series, the Thorfinn the Copenhagen and
facts Nicest Viking series. Edinburgh College of
Art, Scotland
An Amazing Animal Size: 311 x 224 mm
Atlas of Scotland Binding: Hardback
Pages: 48
Anders Frang Printing: full colour
Meet the amazing animals of Scotland in this
beautiful gift book, packed full of fun facts,
vibrant illustrations and maps showing where to
spot these wonderful creatures – from puffins
and basking sharks to endangered wildcats.
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Spin a Scarf of Sunshine
Dawn Casey & Stila Lim
RIGHTS SOLD; Size: 275 x 295 mm
Nari cares for a little lamb on her farm. With her Binding: Hardback
family’s help, she turns its fleece into a cosy scarf, Dutch, Korean with jacket
until the scarf is ready for the compost heap. A Pages: 32
luminous picture book exploring creation and Printing: full colour
recycling through a simple, lyrical story. Shows the
cycle of
‘Delicate, colorful illustrations fill each page natural
with pretty people, cute animals, and idyllic materials
scenes... An informative, easy-to-follow,
pleasing lesson in readying wool for knitting.’
– Kirkus Reviews
‘The illustrations are really beautiful with lots of colors and Dawn Casey’s writing Stila Lim is an illustrator
fun details, and the writing is rhythmic and soothing.’ for children has won
a Gold Nautilus Award
from South Korea. Spin
a Scarf of Sunshine is
– YA Books Central and an Accolade from her first picture book.
the American Folklore
Society. She lives on
‘[This book] will delight the youngest listeners, while slightly the UK’s Sussex downs.
older children will appreciate satisfaction that can come
from making something oneself.’
– Booklist
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Kate McLelland is
an award-winning Size: 230 x 240 mm
illustrator and
printmaker. She has
Binding: Paperback
published books with Pages: 24
Hodder, Egmont and Printing: full colour
Hello Scottish
Nosy Crow, and lives
in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Animals!
Kate McLelland
Nature
Say hello to Scotland’s most famous
animals!
for young
children
From leaping red squirrels and hungry
highland cows, to jumping dolphins and
playful otters, this this colourful picture
book introduces Scotland’s animal
kingdom in bright, fun illustrations by
bestselling artist Kate McLelland.Isla and Pickle: Isla
Size: and Pickle:
230 x 240 mm Charming
The Pony Party The Pony Party
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 24
and
Kate McLelland Kate McLelland
Printing: full colour colourful
When Isla and her best friend Pickle — a Third book in the series by acclaimed
miniature Shetland pony — are invited illustrator Kate McLelland. A picture
to a party, Isla must learn to ride fast! book about growing up and not being
But can mischievous Pickle learn to do afraid of something new.
as he’s told?
Isla often visited Pickle in his stables and groomed
his furry coat. She always took him tasty snacks.
Isla and Pickle: Isla and Pickle: Size: 230 x 240 mm
Best Friends The Higland Show Binding: Paperback
Pages: 24
Kate McLelland Kate McLelland Printing: full colour
The first in the series about a lively little girl A sweet and funny story about doing your
and her pet pony. best and realising winning isn’t everything.
Bright colourful illustrations and a funny story
for 3-6 year olds about making friends and
perseverance.Kelpies PrizeWinner
Cosy
middle-grade
magic
Hannah Foley is a writer and
Size: 198 x 130 mm freelance illustrator living in
Binding: Paperback Devon, England, illustrating
Pages: 208 for children, young people and
families in the educational and
charitable sectors. She won the
The Spellbinding Secret RIGHTS SOLD: Kelpies Prize in 2018 for her
debut novel, The Spellbinding
Audio rights
of Avery Buckle Secret of Avery Buckle.
Hannah Foley ‘Our favourite read of the year, so far – a fast-paced,
Winner of the Kelpies Prize 2018. magical adventure that takes readers to iconic settings
in the company of characters who are memorable,
A warm and quirky middle grade novel, full of magical
heart. On a quest to uncover her forgotten past, Avery endearing, and so much fun!’
Buckle (part-girl, part-cat) is plunged into a haphazard – Roaring Reads
world of shadowy monsters, bewitched libraries and
flying bicycles. ‘A fascinating tale that will have you racing through the
For fans of Harry Potter and The Wizards of Once. fast-paced action and laughing along.’
– Sarah Broadley, My Book Corner
Avery moved across the floor, an ink-black silhouette Almost as if it’s… r-real!”
against the dancing lights of the Halloween disco’s
Avery didn’t get the chance to reply. Suddenly, there
reds and golds and greens. Around her wheeled witches
was a high-pitched screeching sound and the music
and monsters, ghosts and devils. As Avery’s tail snaked
came to an abrupt halt.
behind her, no one suspected it might actually be real,
even if it did seem to move gently this way and that of The lights went out, plunging the school hall into thick
its own accord. She felt a thrill of freedom. For once, darkness. Full-scale panic ensued: children screamed,
she could just be herself. bodies bumped and bounced off each other in the
chaos. But Avery froze; something didn’t feel right.
Low ran up, all feathers and beak, dressed as an owl.
There was that same uneasy, creeping feeling she’d
“What do you think?” he asked, arms held out so she
had earlier that afternoon; a dark, menacing presence.
could fully admire his costume mastery.
As a teacher’s voice yelled for calm, Avery looked
“Brilliant!” she grinned.
around the hall with dread. Her night vision (a handy
“Have you tried these?” He offered her a crumpled benefit of being part-cat) helped her to see through
paper bag, full of warm, sticky worm-shaped sweets, the pitch-black, and she stared in horror as a dense,
chattering on between enthusiastic chews. “Don’t you thrashing mass of shadowy creatures began to grow
get bored of coming as a cat every year? Your tail’s out of the dancefloor. Avery’s heart pounded. All
always cool, though. Will you let me try it on?” Before thoughts of Low discovering her tail was real escaped
Avery could stop him, he’d given it a hard yank. from her mind.
“OW!” Avery yelped, glaring at him. “There was someone in the shadows,” she whispered to
herself in horror. “I didn’t imagine it. And now they’re
“Avery!” Low gaped back, a half-chewed gummy worm
here, and they’re after me.”
in danger of escaping. “Your tail, it’s… a-attached.Lyrical,
moving ‘A lyrical, heart-warming adventure.’
– Joan Lennon
middle-grade
‘Combining fantasy and realism, this is a beautifully
written, gripping tale full of danger, loss, hope, friendship
and the strength of sisterhood.’
– Children’s Books Ireland
RIGHTS SOLD;
Audio Beguiling... Like taking a swim in the Atlantic, you’ll find
depth, darkness – and plenty of sparkle.’
– Roaring Reads
Size: 198 x 130 mm
Longlisted for the
Binding: Paperback
Branford Boase Award Pages: 224
The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow
Emily Ilett studied at Glasgow School of Art and
Emily Ilett the University of Glasgow and now works at the
Glasgow Women’s Library. She was awarded the
A lyrical, immersive and luminous tale of sisterhood for Mairi Hedderwick Writing for Children Bursary
middle-grade readers, The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow tells from Moniack Mhor in 2015, and was Children’s
of bravery, the effect of mental health issues and being Writer in Residence at Wigtown Book Festival the
same year. The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow, her first
strong enough to ask for help when we really need it.
novel, won the Kelpies Prize in 2017.
Emily Ilett, winner of the 2017 Kelpies Prize, is an
arresting, vital new voice in children’s literature.
Kelpies PrizeWinner
RIGHTS SOLD;
Winner of the Scottish
Teenage Book Prize 2019 Film and TV rights optioned
Longlisted for the Branford
Boase Award
‘This book draws the reader in with the ups and downs of both
boys’ lives — recommended.’
— School Library Connection
‘Sweet [...] incredibly funny, and tremendously exciting.’
— The Bookwitch
Farewell Tour of a ‘A bold and brilliant debut.’
Terminal Optimist — Keith Gray, author of Ostrich Boys and Creepers
John Young
John Young is originally
Size: 198 x 130 mm from Belfast and now
Terminally ill Connor Lambert sets off on lives in Edinburgh. A
Binding: Paperback former lawyer, he was a
a crazy road trip. A fresh and bold debut
Pages: 288 Scottish Book Trust New
novel full of heart, guts and raw emotion.
Printing: b/w Writer Award winner.
Combining the authenticity of John Green
with the energy of Irvine Welsh, this debut
will have teens hooked.In the days when Scotland
And, it seemed as though they had been aptly named, for
Garroch was kindly and Wallace was studious, and the twins came
to be known as ‘Wallace the Wise’ and ‘Garroch the Good’.
The two boys grew equally in height and strength, with features
was an ancient kingdom, so similar that it was hard to tell them
apart. But in their nature, they were
different. Wallace preferred to
two boys were born of the same mother on be indoors sitting at the fire,
the same day and within the same hour. whereas Garroch loved
Twin brothers. being outside working in the
The first-born child’s face was wrinkled fresh air. Wallace was loudly
– as many a babe’s face is when talkative, whereas Garroch
it arrives into the world. His seldom spoke and then only
father gazed at him proudly in a soft voice. Wallace studied
and said: “He looks like a an almanac or a chart to find
person of wisdom. Let us out the weather forecast,
call him Wallace and hope whereas Garroch studied
that he will be wise.” the clouds or the way
When the second son the cattle were lying
was born he opened his in the fields.
eyes and smiled happily.
His mother gazed at him
fondly and said: “He
looks like a person of
goodness. Let us call
him Garroch and
hope that he will
be good.”
90 91
An Illustrated Treasury of Size: 280 x 220 mm
Scottish Castle Legends Binding: Hardback
Pages: 160
Theresa Breslin & Kate Leiper Illustrations: 150
A sumptuous collection of both cherished and Printing: full colour
little-known legends, featuring an array of
knights, ghosts, princesses and monsters. RIGHTS SOLD: T h e re s a B re s l i n i s Ka t e L e i p e r i s a n
Russian, a Carnegie-award illustrator based in
The third volume in the much-loved Scottish Chinese Simplified, winning author of over Edinburgh, Scotland.
50 books for children. Her work has been
tale treasuries range by Carnegie-Medal- Lithuanian She lives near Glasgow, exhibited in galleries
winning author Theresa Breslin and Kate Scotland. all over the UK.
Greenaway Medal-longlisted artist Kate Leiper.
‘The illustrations are
A wonderful gift, this stunning hardback with mesmerising...
ribbon marker brings history, place and story Simply stunning.’
alive for all who read it.
– Catherine Rayner
On the sward below Stirling Castle, the
knights were preparing to joust. The
children searched among them to find
Brodric’s father and ask him for straw. They
picked their way carefully, as the droppings
from dozens of horses were scattered
across the grass. They held their noses to
avoid breathing in the horrible smell of the
steaming manure.
“Why do you think the King winked at
us?” Brodric asked Morna.
“It was when he said we should make a
soft landing-place for the Wizard Damian,”
Morna replied.
“Using straw,” Brodric went on, “or…”
“Or,” Morna finished the sentence,
“…some other soft substance as may be
lying about the ground.”
Suddenly the children stopped still.
And looked down at their feet.
73An Illustrated Treasury of
Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales
Theresa Breslin & Kate Leiper
'A delightful and varied collection of stories
Slithering stoorworms, fierce kelpies and from all over Scotland... This is a beautiful
magical selkies are exquisitely brought to life book, which will be treasured by children in
for children in Theresa Breslin’s enchanting Scotland and far afield.'
tales and Kate Leiper’s stunningly beautiful
illustrations. – Julia Donaldson
Stunning
Size: 280 x 220 mm RIGHTS SOLD:
Binding: Hardback Russian, Korean, gift
Pages: 160 Chinese Simplified, collections
Illustrations: 150 Romanian,
Printing: full colour Lithuanian
An Illustrated Treasury of Size: 280 x 220 mm
‘This is a rare delight; a harmonious
Scottish Mythical Creatures Binding: Hardback
Pages: 192 braiding of pitch perfect storytelling with
Theresa Breslin & Kate Leiper Illustrations: 180 illustrations of breathtaking elegance
Printing: full colour and integrity. Every home should have at
Wicked witches, ginormous giants and fearsome
fairies come to life in the second beautiful
least one copy.’
RIGHTS SOLD:
collection of traditional tales from Carnegie Russian, – Debi Gliori
Medal-winner Theresa Breslin and Kate Leiper. Chinese Simplified,
RomanianThe Legend Size: 294 x 219 mm
Binding: Paperback
of the First Unicorn Pages: 36
Printing: full colour
Lari Don & Nataša Ilinčić
From the creators of the bestselling The
Lari Don is a prolific Nataša Ilinčić is a
Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster. A
and award-winning designer and illustrator
captivating, beautifully illustrated picture author for children of originally from Bosnia
book story of the first ever unicorn, filled with all ages. She lives in and Herzegovina, now
magic, love and folklore charm. Edinburgh, Scotland. living and working in
Edinburgh.
The Treasure of the Size: 294 x 219 mm
Loch Ness Monster Binding: Paperback
Pages: 32
Lari Don & Nataša Ilinčić Printing: full colour
Two children find treasure in the castle at
Loch Ness, but who does it really belong to?
The story of the world-famous Loch Ness
Monster has been transformed in this classic
picture book.The Secret of the Kelpie Size: 294 x 219 mm
Binding: Paperback
Lari Don & Philip Longson Pages: 32
Can feisty Flora save her family from the evil Printing: full colour
shape-shifter? Based on the Scottish folktale
of the kelpie, a water monster that can
transform into a horse. Lari Don is a prolific and Philip Longson is an
award-winning author artist and illustrator
for children of all ages. based in the US.
She lives in Edinburgh,
Scotland.
The Tale of Tam Linn Size: 294 x 219 mm
Binding: Paperback
Lari Don & Philip Longson
Pages: 32
Can courageous Janet save Tam Linn, a boy Printing: full colour
who was captured and transformed into a fairy
knight, from the evil Fairy Queen? A modern
twist on the classic narrative of a human taken
by the fairies.Greyfriars Bobby: Size: 242 x 283 mm
Michelle Sloan was born in Edinburgh but
now lives with her family near Dundee,
A Puppy’s Tale Binding: Paperback
Pages: 32
Scotland. She is the author of The Fourth
Bonniest Baby in Dundee, board book This
Bonny Baby and early reader series The
Michelle Sloan & Elena Bia Animal Adventure Club.
A heart-warming story about a puppy who grew up to
become one of the world’s most famous dogs. A charming
Elena Bia is an artist and illustrator based
historical tale of loyalty and the power of belonging.
in Turin, Italy.
As well-known as Lassie and Hachiko, Greyfriars Bobby
is Scotland’s most celebrated dog who famously stayed
loyal to his master even after death.
The Dragon Stoorworm Size: 294 x 219 mm
Binding: Paperback
Theresa Breslin & Matthew Land Pages: 24
A giant dragon is terrorising the land. Can Printing: full colour
the Princess, with the help of resourceful
peasant Assipattle, save their country from
the beast? A story of bravery and ingenuity, Theresa Breslin, winner Matthew Land is an
taken from the Scottish legend. of many awards, illustrator currently
including the Carnegie living in Edinburgh.
Medal, lives in Glasgow,
Scotland.Soft,
hand-drawn
illustrations
Sam and the Gnome’s Red Hat Admar Kwant lives in the
Netherlands, by the edge Size: 258 x 236 mm
of a lake. Her family life Binding: Hardback
Admar Kwant and love of nature inspire
her drawing, painting and Pages: 24
Sam and his best friend the gnome often leave gifts gentle books for young Printing: full colour
for each other in the forest. One day, Sam decides to children.
make a special gift for his friend. A charming story of
friendship for young children, with warm illustrations. RIGHTS SOLD;
DutchPip the Gnome Size: 180 x 153 mm
and the Forest Feast Binding: Board book
Pages: 12
Admar Kwant Printing: full colour
Pip the Gnome and his animal friends mouse,
rabbit and squirrel collect seeds, leaves, nuts RIGHTS SOLD:
and berries for a delicious forest feast. Dutch Admar Kwant is a
Dutch illustrator
A board book about celebrating community whose work is inspired
by nature.
and helping your friends.
Pip the Gnome Pip the Gnome’s
and the Christmas Tree Bedtime Size: 200 x 170 mm
Binding: Board books
Admar Kwant Admar Kwant Pages: 12
Printing: full colour
Pip the gnome gets help decorating the Pip the gnome says goodnight to each of his
Christmas tree from his friends robin, rabbit animal friends as they go to their own special
and mouse. Perfect for during Advent, the beds. Perfect for sharing at bedtime, the story RIGHTS SOLD:
story ends as we say ‘Happy Christmas Pip’. ends as we say ‘Goodnight Pip’. DutchThrough the Rainbow: Size: 260 x 280 mm
A Waldorf Birthday Story Binding: Hardback
Pages: 32
for Children Printing: full colour
Lou Harvey-Zahra & Sara Parrilli
A sensitive retelling of the classic Waldorf Lou Harvey-Zahra is a Sara Parrilli is an artist
birthday story of a little soul who comes former teacher and is and Waldorf teacher
down to earth and meets their new family. a respected parenting living in New York
coach leading State.
workshops worldwide.
She lives in Melbourne,
Australia.
Through the Seasons Size: 180 x 153 mm
Binding: Board book
Sarah Laidlaw Pages: 12
A wordless picture book filled with warm, Printing: full colour
soft illustrations showing a family together
through the seasons. RIGHTS SOLD: Dutch Sarah Laidlaw lived
in the Yarra Valley,
Australia. She drew
much of her inspiration
from her own
experiences of family
life.A Year Around Size: 288 x 220 mm
Binding: Hardback
the Great Oak Pages: 40
Printing: full colour
Gerda Muller
A re-designed, expanded edition of a classic
RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese Gerda Muller, born in
bestseller. Anna and Benjamin discover
Simplified, French, Turkish, Holland, has illustrated
the plants and animals living around a over 120 books for
Russian, Italian, Romanian,
300-year-old tree through detailed, charming children. She lives in
Spanish, Korean, Slovakian, Paris, France.
illustrations. A blend of fiction and fact to
Lithuanian
delight and inform.Isabel Wyatt (1901
Size: 242 x 283 mm – 1992) was a well-
known storyteller from
Binding: Paperback England. She compiled
Pages: 32 many story collections
Printing: full colour
The Kingdom of
for children, including
The Seven-Year-Old
Wo n d e r B o o k , T h e
Beautiful Colours: Eight-Year-Old Legend
Book, Norse Hero Tales,
A Picture Book for Children Hay for My Ox and
Sara Parrilli is an artist
and Waldorf teacher
Other Stories, Legends living in New York
Isabel Wyatt & Sara Parilli of the Norse Kings, State.
Legends of King Arthur
A heart-warming and inspiring picture book adaptation and Magical Wonder
of the classic fairy tale from master storyteller Isabel Tales.
Wyatt, accompanied by ethereal watercolour illustrations
by Waldorf artist and teacher Sara Parrilli.Bear Child Size: 235 x 209 mm
Binding: Hardback
Geoff Mead & Sanne Dufft Pages: 32
Printing: full colour
Ursula’s father tells her the story of the bear
folk, special beings who can choose to be
either a bear or a person. Could Ursula be a
‘Every page turn brings text with a deft Geoff Mead is a Sanne Dufft is a
bear child? A beautiful story of parental love, balance of exciting, often funny ideas and storyteller and author. children’s book
belief and individuality. A timeless folktale. lulling rhythms... A sweet bedtime book.’ He runs story-based illustrator and former
workshops and teaches art therapist. She lives
– Kirkus Reviews (US) storytelling at venues in Germany with her
in the UK and all over family.
the world.
Size: 230 x 265 mm
Binding: Paperback
The Island and the Bear Pages: 24
Printing: full colour
Louise Greig & Vanya Nastanlieva
A bear has appeared on an island where bears “Anything can happen anywhere.
do not belong. Can he find his way home? A Anywhere was an island. Louise Greig is a poet Vanya Nastanlieva
Anything was a bear.” and author. She lives was born and raised in
stunning, lyrical story about a gentle bear in Aberdeen, Scotland. Bulgaria. She currently
and the girl who understands him, inspired lives in Cambridge,
by a true story. England.Size: 254 x 210 mm
Finn the Little Seal Binding: Paperback
Pages: 24
Sandra Klaassen Printing: full colour
Finn is a baby grey seal who is too scared to
venture out into the sea – the sea is just too
big for a little seal! Will he finally overcome
Sandra Klaassen is a
his fears and find where he truly belongs? well-known children’s
A picture book about growing up and not illustrator from the
being afraid of something new. Netherlands.
Size: 254 x 210 mm Size: 180 x 153 mm
Binding: Paperback Binding: Board book
Pages: 32 Pages: 14
Printing: full colour Printing: full colour
Peg the Little Sheepdog Peg and Uan:
Sandra Klaassen
Making Friends
Sandra Klaassen
Puppy Peg might be the only sheepdog in the
world who is afraid of sheep! With the help Can Peg, the sheepdog puppy who is scared of
of her new family Peg learns to become brave sheep, ever become friends with Uan the little
and be a good pet. A charming story about lamb? An adorable board book with beautiful
overcoming fears. illustrations about how hard it can be to make
friends – and how lovely!Willow the Wildcat
Lynne Rickards & Kirsteen Harris-Jones
European wildcat kittens Willow and Corrie must learn Size: 242 x 283 mm
to work together to find a safe new home. An adorable Binding: Paperback
rhyming picture book adventure from the author of Skye Pages: 32
the Puffling, with charming, lively illustrations of wildlife Printing: full colour
and the endangered wildcat.
Lynne Rickards was
born in Canada and
now lives in Scotland.
Kirsteen Harris-Jones
is the illustrator of
several picture books
and lives in Shropshire,
England.Size: 230 x 265 mm
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 32
Printing: full colour
Rowan the Red Squirrel RIGHTS SOLD:
Lynne Rickards was Jon Mitchell has
Lynne Rickards & Jon Mitchell Russian born in Canada and illustrated numerous
now lives in Scotland. children’s books
Rowan and his sister Hazel, are two very different including Flat Stanley.
little squirrels. Hazel is brave and Rowan is He lives in England.
worried. They set off on an adventure and meet
many animals along the way. A fun story of
siblings and discovering individual strengths.
Skye the Puffling
Lynne Rickards & Jon Mitchell
Size: 254 x 210 mm
Skye, a cheeky baby puffin, finds herself on Binding: Paperback
an unexpected adventure. Will she be able Pages: 32
to find her way home with the help of a cast Printing: full colour
of friendly sealife? An adorable story about
discovering independence and family love.
Size: 180 x 153 mm
Binding: Board book
Pages: 14 Also available as an abridged board
Printing: full colour book, adapted for very young children.Peter’s Tree Size: 294 x 219 mm
Binding: Hardback
Bernadette Watts Pages: 34
An enchanting tale of seasonal change and Printing: full colour
childhood, beautifully brought to life through
Bernadette Watt’s charming illustrations. RIGHTS SOLD:
B e r n a d e t t e Wa t t s
Chinese Simplified, has illustrated over
Dutch, Japanese, 120 picture books for
Korean, Slovenian children and won the
prestigious Japanese
Owl Prize. She lives in
Kent, England.
Tom’s Christmas Fish Size: 294 x 219 mm
Binding: Hardback
Marit Törnqvist Pages: 32
& Rita Törnqvist-Verschuur Printing: full colour
Set in Prague, this charming, child-friendly
story presents one culture’s Christmas RIGHTS SOLD:
Marit Törnqvist is an Rita Törnqvist-
traditions in fascinating detail. At its core Dutch, German, Swedish-born illustrator Verschuur was born in
is a heartwarming tale of a boy and his Russian and Golden Plaque Amsterdam. She’s the
grandpa, as they both learn about doing the winner. She divides author of numerous
right thing. her time between the children’s books.
Netherlands and Sweden.Size: 230 x 284 mm
Binding: Hardback
Pages: 32
Printing: full colour
Gunhild Sehlin (1911- Hélène Muller is
Mary’s Little Donkey RIGHTS SOLD:
Dutch, Norwegian,
97) was a teacher in
the south of Sweden,
a prolific children’s
illustrator and the
daughter of acclaimed
Gunhild Sehlin & Hélène Muller Romanian, Russian and then worked with
children in Jerusalem illustrator Gerda
and Amman. Mary’s Muller.
In a unique twist on the traditional nativity Little Donkey has been
story, this delightful picture book is told from widely translated into
the child-friendly perspective of the little many languages.
donkey.
Mary’s Little Donkey Size: 297 x 420 mm
Advent Calendar Binding: Calendar
Pages: 1
Printing: full colour
A beautiful traditional Advent calendar which
tells the story, across the 24 windows, of Mary
and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem with the RIGHTS SOLD:
help of a very special little donkey. Dutch, NorwegianMichelle Sloan lives near
Edinburgh, Scotland. She trained
as a primary school teacher. Her
This Bonny Baby Size: 140 x 140 mm
first book has been gifted to every
6 year old in Scotland.
Binding: Board book
Michelle Sloan & Kasia Matyjaszek Pages: 12 with mirror
These babies love having fun and getting Printing: full colour
messy – playing, painting, eating and more, Kasia Matyjaszek is a freelance
until it’s bedtime. A bright and colourful illustrator. She is an illustration
RIGHTS SOLD: tutor at Edinburgh University and
board book with a fun mirror for babies to Gaelic leads creative workshops for young
see themselves in. children.
Size: 230 x 265 mm
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 24
The Wee Seal Printing: full colour
Janis Mackay & Gabby Grant
Janis Mackay is an
A lyrical book about the tender relationship award-winning middle-
between a young boy and a baby seal. The boy grade author and selkie
must protect the baby seal until it grows up expert. She lives in
Edinburgh, Scotland.
and returns to the sea.moving parts!
Ye Cannae Shove Yer Size: 180 x 153 mm
Granny Off a Bus Binding: Board book
Pages: 12
Kathryn Selbert Printing: full colour
with moving parts
A brilliantly cheeky board book based on the
traditional song. Two inventive moving parts Kathryn Selbert is a
and two flaps help the grannies swing and children’s author and
bounce off the bus. illustrator with a BFA
in Illustration from the
Rhode Island School of
Design.
Lift the flaps to
reveal fun details!
Ally Bally Bee
Kathryn Selbert Size: 180 x 153 mm
Binding: Board book
A playful version of the traditional Scottish Pages: 12
rhyme. Bright, colourful illustrations and six Printing: full colour
giant flaps. with flapsSize: 230 x 265 mm
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 24
Printing: full colour
Ollie and the Otter
Emily Dodd &
Emily Dodd is a Kirsteen Harris-Jones
Kirsteen Harris-Jones children’s TV screen- is the illustrator of
writer and the author several picture books
A fun book about two unlikely friends – a bird of several picture and and lives in Shropshire,
and an otter – who help each other to do learn science books for England.
children. She lives in
new things. A positive message about doing
Edinburgh, Scotland.
what you love and not getting discouraged.
The Grouse Size: 230 x 265 mm
and the Mouse Binding: Paperback
Pages: 24
Emily Dodd Printing: full colour
& Kirsteen Harris-Jones
Starring an endangered black grouse, this is a
heart-warming tale about valuing difference
and not trying to be better than others.Animal Adventure Club:
The Baby Deer Rescue
Michelle Sloan
RIGHTS SOLD:
The first in a series for early readers – if Bulgarian, Czech
there’s a wild animal in trouble, the Animal
Adventure Club are here to help!
When a baby deer gets trapped, Isla, Buzz and
Gracie are the first to the rescue. Can they
Michelle Sloan lives
save the little creature – even with new girl
with her family in
Lexi getting in their way? An illustrated series Broughty Ferry, UK. She
about friendship, diversity and animals, with trained as a primary
an environmental message. school teacher and has
also studied drama and
arts journalism.
Size: 198 x 130 mm
Size: 198 x 130 mm
Binding: Paperback
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 112
Pages: 128
Illustrations: 15
Illustrations: 15
Printing: b/w
Printing: b/w
RIGHTS SOLD:
RIGHTS SOLD:
Bulgarian
Bulgarian
Animal Adventure Club: Animal Adventure Club:
The Baby Otter Rescue The Baby Red Squirrel Rescue
Michelle Sloan Michelle Sloan
This heart-warming adventure story about If there’s a wild animal in trouble, the Animal
friendship and nature, starring two adorable Adventure Club is here to help!
baby otters, is perfect for animal-loving
When Isla, Buzz, Gracie and Lexi find three lost
children who enjoy The Critter’s Club and
baby squirrels, they must conquer their worry
Magic Animal Rescue books. The accessible
and work together to rescue them. Third in
and engaging story includes fun fact files
the series for young animal lovers.
about otters and their conservation. Second
in series.Porridge the Tartan Cat (series)
and the Brawsome Bagpipes;
and the Bash-Crash-Ding;
and the Kittycat Kidnap;
and the Loch Ness Mess;
and the Unfair Funfair; Alan Dapré is the Yu l i y a S o m i n a i s
and the Pet-Show Show-Off author of more than an award-winning
Size: 197 x 158 mm fifty books for children, illustrator from
Alan Dapré & Yuliya Somina Binding: Paperback as well as numerous
TV and radio scripts.
Moscow. Yuliya has
illustrated many books
Laugh-out loud six book series for younger Pages: 152 He lives near Glasgow, and has a background
readers about the hilarious adventures of a Illustrations: 40 Scotland. in animation. She
tartan cat and his mad Scottish family. Printing: b/w c u r re n t l y l i v e s i n
Middlesex, England.
Scotland Stars FC (series)
Calum’s New Team; Calum’s New Boots;
Calum’s Big Break; Calum’s Hard Knock;
Calum’s Tough Match; Calum’s Cup Final
Danny Scott & Alice A. Morentorn
Action-packed, six-book series of easy-to-read
stories for young football fans. 10-year-old Size: 197 x 158 mm Danny Scott, a die-hard Alice A. Morentorn
Calum Ferguson goes from winning his place Binding: Paperback football fan, is digital is a children’s book
Pages: 152 marketing manager illustrator and a
on his school team to competing in the cup for children’s literacy teacher at Emile Cohl
final. Illustrations: 50 organisation Scottish School of Arts in Lyon,
Printing: b/w Book Trust and the France.
Extras include: collectable character cards, goalie for Scotland
Writers F.C.
football tips, puzzles and games.Museum Mystery Squad (series) Size: 197 x 158 mm
and the Case of the Moving Mammoth; Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Hidden Hieroglyphics; Curious Coins; Illustrations: 50
Roman Riddle; Vanishing Viking Printing: b/w
Mike Nicholson & Mike Phillips
RIGHTS SOLD; Mike Nicholson is Mike Phillips is the
Fun-filled series of children’s detective stories Chinese Simplified the author of picture illustrator of many
for early readers. Each book features a popular books, early readers children’s books
museum exhibition. A highly illustrated series a n d m i d d l e - g ra d e including the Horrible
readers. Histories series.
full of quizzes, riddles and problems for
children to solve.I made a noise, which was a kind of half- “Wait, what? Because I tried on your
groan, half-wail. I blinked my eyes open smelly old shades?”
and shut, slapped myself on the cheeks, He leaned closer. Now I could see
then stared at him again. He did look a that he was bathed in a sort of greenish
bit like my grandad. And he certainly glow. More worryingly, I could see the
sounded like him. But it wasn’t possible. dresser through his face. He was actually
“Grandad’s dead. He died years ago!” transparent.
He was wearing a thin, tweedy jacket “Those are very special glasses, boy.
and a brownish tie. Perched on top of Do not call them smelly.”
his head was a silly sort of hat that he He patted his jacket pocket. “Ach!
always wore, the kind of thing you see I feel naked without them. Would you
in black-and-white films. believe it? The one time I leave the house
“Well, I am back now, am I not? without my shades is the time I pop my
Thanks to you.” He wagged his finger clogs.”
in the direction of the dark glasses.
Top-Secret Grandad and Me: Size: 198 x 130 mm ‘The story whizzes along and is
Death by Tumble Dryer Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176
guaranteed to be a page-turner.’
– Armadillo
David MacPhail & Laura Aviñó Printing: b/w
‘Fast-moving and funny, despite the
very villainous villians. A very, very
With a little help from his ghost Grandad, RIGHTS SOLD: enjoyable book.’
amateur detective Jay Patel must solve the Audio – Carousel
case of the vanishing body in the school
library in the first book of a new laugh-out-
loud, weird-and-wacky mystery series.
Shand led us into a big hall lined with always a bad sign. It meant that I could
antiques, high windows and dark panelled now see everything he could see. Not very
wood walls decorated with glassy-eyed nice things. Specifically, all the ghosts!
mounted stags’ heads. Velvet-covered A face was staring out at me from the
sofas and chairs were clustered around, helmet visor. I say a face, it was more like
and there was a smell of burning logs from a gruesome, rotting skull with eyes. And
a great fireplace. A wide staircase led up when I say eyes I mean eye, because only
to the first floor. Grandad suddenly drew one of them was remotely where it should
up close to me. He was eyeing a suit of be, in a socket. The other was dangling out.
armour standing stiffly at the other side “You! YOU!” the spectre growled. “You
of the hall. arrant knave, cometh here while I smite
“Hey, I do not like that guy there,” he you!” The ghost’s dangly eyeball swung
said in a nervous voice. precariously as he spoke.
“It’s only a suit of armour.” “Huh!” said Grandad. “Fat chance of
“There is still a dead guy in it. Look…” you smiting anyone in your condition.”
Grandad blinked his eyes, which was
Top-Secret Grandad and Me: Size: 198 x 130 mm
Death by Soup Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176
David MacPhail & Laura Aviñó Printing: b/w
Can wannabe detective Jay Patel and his RIGHTS SOLD:
top-secret sidekick (his ghost grandad!) Audio
solve the hilarious and wacky murders Laura Aviñó is an illustrator David MacPhail is the
taking place at a fancy country house hotel? who lives in Barcelona, best-selling author of
Laugh-out-loud mystery series from the Spain. Thorfinn the Nicest
Viking.
author of Thorfinn the Nicest Viking.Slugboy Saves the World Size: 198 x 130 mm
Binding: Paperback
Mark A. Smith Pages: 192
Illustrations: b/w
In this laugh-out-loud debut children’s novel,
an eleven-year-old boy develops superpowers
after eating a radioactive garden slug and
becomes the world’s worst superhero. Mark A. Smith works
as a primary school
Winner of the Kelpies Prize. t e a c h e r. S l u g b o y
Saves the World is his
first novel. He lives in
Dundee, Scotland.
“Ruby, if you don’t get up this second gold – whatever happened to good old
I’m throwing your eggs in the bin!” black?
I opened my eyes. Nope; still not a The oddest thing about the uniform,
morning person. though, is that there’s no hat. I couldn’t
I hadn’t slept very well for thinking believe it when I found out.
about today. We had been in the Ord No hat? What’s that about?
World for a few days, but this was As I wrestled with my tie, Vronksy
my first day at my new school. I was looked at me sadly from the bed.
dreading how different Ord school was I sank down next to him. “Sorry,
going to be. Vronsk, familiars aren’t allowed in Ord
I picked at my breakfast, if you school.”
can call it that – they eat eggs from He whined and nudged my hand. “I
chickens here, blecch! – and pulled on know, but wish me luck.” He flicked his
my uncomfortable new school clothes. tail as I took one last look at myself in
The uniform looked like something the mirror and sighed. “I think I’m going
Vronksy would have dragged in back to need it.”
when he was a cat. Firstly, it’s green and
Ruby McCracken:
Tragic Without Magic
Elizabeth Ezra is the
Elizabeth Ezra Size: 198 x 130 mm winner of the Kelpies
Binding: Paperback Prize 2016. She was
When young witch Ruby McCracken’s parents Pages: 208 born in California and
lose their jobs, they are forced to start a new Printing: b/w
now lives with her
life in the Ordinary World – without magic! family in Edinburgh.
A fun middle grade school story about a girl
trying to fit in and find her identity.‘A superbly crafted and original
fantasy action/adventure novel.’
– Midwest Book Review
‘Packed full of good and dark
magic, sacrifice and treachery,
friendship and loyalty, this
exciting page-turner will have
readers gripped from the start.’
– BookTrust
Spellchasers (series)
Size: 198 x 130 mm
The Beginner’s Guide to Curses; Binding: Paperback
The Shapeshifter’s Guide to Running Away; Pages: 272 (Bk1),
264 (Bk2), TBC
The Witch’s Guide to Magical Combat (Bk3)
Lari Don Printing: b/w
Enter a world of brilliant magic, dark Lari Don is a prolific
danger and extraordinary friendship in this and award-winning
action-packed fantasy trilogy. Molly and her author for children of
all ages. She lives in
shapeshifting, magical friends are cursed. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Fabled Beast Chronicles (series) Size: 198 x 130 mm
Binding: Paperback
First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts; Pages: 224 (Bk1),
Wolf Notes and Other Musical Mishaps; 272 (Bk2), 256
Storm Singing and Other Tangled Tasks, (Bk3), 288 (Bk4)
Printing: b/w
Maze Running and Other Magical Missions
Lari Don RIGHTS SOLD;
Vietnamese,
Award-winning four-book fantasy adventure Macedonian
series. Helen and her fabled beast friends (a
centaur, a dragon, a fairy and a phoenix)
must battle evil Fairy Queens and terrible
minotaurs. Full of adventure, thrills and
friendship.Praise for The Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries:
‘I LOVED IT!’
– Sharleen Creasey, Seven Stories Bookshop
‘A hugely enjoyable crime mystery which this huge
Holmes fan absolutely loved.’
– Lara Mieduniecki, Blackwell’s Bookshop
‘An entertaining story’.
– The Sherlock Holmes Journal
The Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries 3 Robert J. Harris is the author of many
children’s books including The World’s
The Scarlet Phantom Gone Loki trilogy. He lives in St Andrews,
Scotland.
Robert J. Harris
A mysterious jewel thief seems to walk
Size: 198 x 130 mm
through walls and disappear at will. Can Artie
Binding: Paperback
catch the Phantom and stop the greatest
Pages: 224
robbery in history? Third in series.
The Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries:
The Gravediggers’ Club Size: 198 x 130 mm
Robert J. Harris Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Action-packed first book in a brilliant new Printing: b/w
middle-grade detective series starring the
young Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of RIGHTS SOLD;
Sherlock Holmes. Russian, Czech
The Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries 2:
The Vanishing Dragon
Robert J. Harris Size: 198 x 130 mm
Binding: Paperback
A giant dragon has been stolen from a world- Pages: 192
famous magician. In the second book of the Printing: b/w
exciting and pacey mystery series, young Artie
Conan Doyle must discover the culprit of the RIGHTS SOLD;
seemingly impossible theft. RussianThe World Has Gone Loki (trilogy)
The Day the World Went Loki; Thor is Locked
in my Garage; and Odin Blew up my TV!
Robert J. Harris Robert J. Harris is
the author of many
children’s books,
What would you do if a Norse god appeared including Artie
Size: 198 x 130 mm
in your house? Two brothers must deal with a Conan Doyle and the
Binding: Paperback Gravediggers’ Club,
magical mishap when Loki, Thor and Odin take
Pages: 192 (Bk1), also published by Floris
over their town. This laugh-a-minute, fast-
192 (Bk2), 224 Books. He lives in St
paced adventure is full of brilliant crazieness. Andrews, Scotland.
(Bk3)
The Time Traveller (trilogy)
The Accidental Time Traveller; Size: 198 x 130 cm
The Reluctant Time Traveller; Binding: Paperback
The Unlikely Time Traveller Pages: 208 (Bk1)
240 (Bk2), 240
Janis Mackay (Bk3)
Fun-filled trilogy about a boy who learns to RIGHTS SOLD;
time travel to the past and future. French Janis Mackay is
an award-winning
Full of funny misunderstandings, this pacy, middle-grade author
time-travelling adventure will have you and selkie expert. She
lives in Edinburgh,
gripped from start to finish. Scotland.Red Fever (trilogy)
Red Fever; Black Tide; Silver Storm
Caroline Clough
In a dystopian future, Toby must race to save
Size: 198 x 130 mm
his family and friends from pirates, raiders Caroline Clough’s first
Binding: Paperback
and the deadly Red Fever virus. novel for children,
Pages: 224 (Bk1), Red Fever, won the
This post-apocalyptic adventure is packed 256 (Bk2), 256 Kelpies Prize and her
with excitement, surprises and danger at (Bk3) second, Black Tide,
was shortlisted for
every turn.
the Scottish Children’s
Book Awards. She lives
in London, UK.
From the light of the moon Charlie could see the Charlie heard the sound of a cellophane packet
key was still sticking out of the cupboard lock. He being scrunched.
marched over and swiftly turned it. The handle “I’m finished now,” the voice continued. “So
rattled a few times then stopped. open this door or I’m gonna to post that baby video
“Oops.” online that your mom took of you peeing on her
“Yeah. You’re trapped, whoever you are,” he couch.”
announced. “Now I’m going to call the police.” “Why are you doing this to me?” Charlie’s head
“Good luck with that, buster,” the voice scoffed. was spinning. “Who are you?”
“Your phone is in here with me. I’m lookin at your “Just let me out. I ain’t gonna harm anyone.”
photo gallery right now.” “I’m going to fetch my mum and she can call
Charlie glanced at the desk where he had left his the cops on her phone.”
mobile. It was gone. “You might find it a smidge difficult to rouse
“Why?” her,” the voice apologised. “I was told to put a few
“Cause it’s boring in the closet and I wanted sleeping pills in her cocoa, so she wouldn’t disturb
to have some light entertainment while I ate my us.”
crisps. What’s a Prawn Cocktail anyhow?” “You did what?” Charlie’s jaw tightened.
It’s Only the End Size: 198 x 130 mm
J. A. Henderson is a
Scottish author of
of the World Binding: Paperback
fiction, and non-
fiction, for children
Pages: 256 and young adults. He
J. A. Henderson Printing: b/w has won the Royal Mail
Book Award and the
Unlikely teen hero Charlie faces an evil Doncaster Book Prize.
corporation determined to bring on THE END
OF THE WORLD. A pacey, ironic, and hilarious
thriller for teens with the feel of Christopher
Brookmyre.Between the Lies
Cathy MacPhail is a
Cathy MacPhail Size: 198 x 130 mm multi-award-winning
Binding: Paperback author of over thirty
Pages: 280 children’s books. Her
Judith Tremayne hasn’t been seen, in real novels have been
life or online. She appears to have vanished, Printing: b/w translated worldwide
until Abbie, a school nobody, receives a text and adapted for film.
She lives in Greenock,
message: ‘I want to come home’.
Nominated Scotland.
This tense teen thriller plays out against a for the 2018
social media background and is packed with Carnegie Medal
sensational twists.
Devil You Know
Cathy MacPhail
A fast-paced teen thriller with the award-
winning author’s unique brand of real-life
drama and shocking twists! MacPhail explores
the ties of loyalty and friendship, trust and
revenge between a group of boys against a
background of gang threats and violence. Size: 198 x 130 mm
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 280
Printing: b/wBeneath
Gill Arbuthnott Gill Arbuthnott,
Size: 198 x 130 mm a former biology
Binding: Paperback teacher, has written
Jess is caught between two worlds, fiction and non-fiction
Pages: 288
between kelpies and humans, and for children all ages.
Printing: b/w She lives in Edinburgh,
between Finn and Magnus. Who will
Scotland.
she choose? Can love bridge the gap
between worlds? Thrilling fantasy novel
for young teen readers about a love
triangle between a shapeshifting Kelpie
and humans.
Mind Blind
Lari Don Size: 198 x 130 mm Lari Don is a prolific
and award-winning
Binding: Paperback
author for children of
Tense, teen thriller with a supernatural twist. Pages: 304 all ages. She lives in
Ciaran Bane belongs to a family of mind- Printing: b/w Edinburgh, Scotland.
reading criminals. Can he discover the secret
that will free him from his controlling family
before someone else dies? RIGHTS SOLD;
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