The horse arrives in the storm, when Merryn needs him most … 

The horse arrives in the storm, when Merryn needs him most, following the loss of her father. Sorrel is a dreamlike creature, seemingly made from the woods and the sea. Perhaps she wished him into existence.

He becomes her friend and confidant. Throughout the summer and autumn, they ride and play, but as Christmas approaches, it will require all of Merryn’s new-found strength to help her mum and her sisters heal too.

• Perfect for readers aged 9 and up; all the makings of a modern classic, now in paperback
• Explores themes of grief, family and healing in an accessible way for young readers
• For readers of Charlie Mackesy's The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, or Jackie Morris and Robert MacFarlane's The Lost Words and The Lost Spells

From the author of Livia in Rome comes a modern-day Venetian romance for fans of Jenny Han!

Aspiring artist Evie is heading to Venice on an art exchange. The catch? Her parents would never let her go . . . so they think she's on a science trip.

And if lying wasn't hard enough, she has to stay with elitist art student Leonardo. Her escape is online – and a connection with anonymous artist RenaissanceRebel, the only one who truly sees her. Can Evie keep up the masquerade, or will she allow herself to discover the fine art of romance?

• A new YA romance from the author of Livia in Rome, this time set against the beautiful backdrop of Venice

• Perfect for fans of Love and Gelato, To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Anna and the French Kiss and XOXO

• Think scenic gondola rides, colourful carnival parades, fine art museums and an on-and-offline love triangle!

Obey the storm, or die with it …

'A pulse-pounding ride through a unique, thrilling new world that's crackling with adventure, romance and magic' EMILY SUVADA, author of THIS MORTAL COIL

'Electric … STORM BRINGER shakes with thunder' CASS BIEHN

'An exhilarating adventure through a dazzling fantasy world whirling with storms, magic and romance.' M.A. KUZNIAR

'This is the fantastical love triangle I've been waiting for since Twilight and The Hunger Games, but make it queer' PAGE POWARS

Amelio’s world is divided by the Fault, a canyon separating him from Nimira, the storm-ravaged kingdom on the other side where magic is used freely.

When Amelio’s storm chaser mother goes missing, he is forced across the Fault, joining a mission to locate the source of a leviathan storm. As magic stirs within him, Amelio must also contend with Paige, a wildcard with a thirst for chaos, and Vintane, a criminal with an agenda of his own.

The storm chase of a lifetime is underway and Amelio must unite warring provinces and confront his own destiny – before the most powerful storm ever seen destroys them all . . .

• The first book in an epic all-action fantasy series from new YA star Tig Wallace
• The magical setting of Shadow and Bone meets the breathtaking action-peril of Twisters
• Close-up action in an intricately-crafted, extraordinary fantasy world where magic and science collide – and divide
• Think Mad Max chase scenes, a unique magic system and a queer love triangle

'A perfect storm of adventure and intrigue!' ERIK J. BROWN

'This one-of-a-kind book is a high-voltage thrill ride that you'll never forget.' CALE DIETRICH

'A book of massive scope and scale written fearlessly and brilliantly' BEN OLIVER

Being a teen’s a tough gig, but what if one gig could save your family?

'Gorgeous and sensitive, incredibly thoughtful to its characters who are full of life and colour and vivid detail … a truly special debut.' MARGARET MCDONALD

'… has a subtle power. Honest, engaging and warm, Elias's story will stay with you long after you've turned the final page.' SARAH CROSSAN

'The most gorgeously written and heartfelt debut in years. Breaks your heart into a million tiny pieces all at once and then puts it back together again – a marvel.' PIERS TORDAY

Elias’s brain is a swamp of fears and bad things. His once-loving brother Bo has become a stranger, and his parents are at breaking point.

When Bo falls in with dangerous people, Elias decides he’s the only one who can bring his family back together. But what begins as a simple pizza-night plan quickly spirals into chaos.

Can Elias find a way to reach the people he loves the most before it’s too late?

• The stunning debut novel from Lucas Maxwell, winner of the Times/Chicken House Competition 2024
• Set in wintry Nova Scotia, Canada and inspired by the author’s childhood, this special novel explores themes of family addiction and growing up neurodivergent
• Perfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece and Orbiting Jupiter
• For readers aged 13 and up

'Emotional gut punch, beautiful setting, and HD real characters' NATHANIEL LESSORE

'Very occasionally I read a book which I know is going to stay with me for a very long time … I loved it very much.' SIMON JAMES GREEN

'I was gripped from the very first line. Wonderful.' LISA THOMPSON

'I read it in pretty much one sitting … flawless' JASBINDER BILAN

'Unimaginably good … a work of utter genius' TIA FISHER

'I highly recommend this lovely read' SUSIN NIELSEN

Packed full of humour and chocolate, this mystery is the perfect gift for middle-grade readers this Easter!

Coco’s parents have poured everything into a struggling French hotel. But the hotel is haunted by a bitter old ghost, Monsieur Framboise, a chocolatier who met a sticky end.

He agrees to share his legendary skills with Coco and her new friend Louis in exchange for their help in uncovering the truth behind his murder.

Can Coco and Louis save the family hotel and solve the mystery by Easter?

• The Great Chocoplot meets Chocolat, with a dash of Murder Most Unladylike.
• Humour, mystery and chocolate – the perfect Easter egg alternative!  
• An older middle-grade debut from the hilarious author Anna Brooke.

From wormholes to bouncy pitches, this side-splitting wacky story will appeal to ages 7-11 and any football fans!

When aliens mistake schoolboy Nick and his fellow misfits for the world’s greatest football players, they are whisked across the Milky Way to compete in an intergalactic football tournament against REAL ALIENS.

The only problem?

They are NOT the greatest football players on Earth – they’re the WORST! But if they want to go home, they’ll have to lace up their boots and try to actually score a goal . . .

• The debut novel from the 2024 Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition shortlistee, Alan Joyce.
• This intergalactic story, with themes of friendship and team spirit, is the perfect underdog story.
• A fun and original football book just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup!  

When fame tastes sweet, how far can you go before it turns sour?  

With AI influencer robots taking the internet by storm, Mikah and his friends team up to make their own content. No robots, no AI, just human beings in all their fallible glory.

Mikah’s mukbang channel where he stuffs his face with food soars to great heights, but what will happen when his body can no longer fly?

• Funny, dramatic and with a deliciously dark ending, Sweet and Sour is perfect for those who love a Black Mirror twist
• Take the Korean culture trend of mukbang, add followers and fame – and get a twist you’ll never see coming
• Drawing on the author’s experience of working with influencers, the story explores internet culture and the pitfalls of AI

PRAISE FOR ISLAND OF INFLUENCERS:

‘This book was so much fun!’ @aquintillionwords

‘Like a modern day Hunger Games‘ @misswynnreads_

‘Seriously, you should all read it’ @thebookdragonsbooklair

Inspired by the classic The Day of the Triffids, this atmospheric and creepy story is perfect for fans of Jennifer Killick.

When Masen, Conor and Joss wake up in the caravan on Christmas morning, a chill of unease fills the air. Their presents sit untouched in the house across the way, but their parents are nowhere to be found. Outside, a blizzard rages.

Families don’t just vanish on Christmas Day.

Something is very wrong – but what . . .?

• Acclaimed author Emma Read returns with another chilling and mysterious middle grade thriller – perfect for a spooky winter night.
• Explores themes of family and friendship, as well as stress and anxiety, with Emma’s signature heart-warming writing.