“Once upon a time in the days when wolves roamed the land, there lived three boys, who one day wandered deep into the woods and came across a little cottage they’d never seen before…”

They think that maybe a witch lives in the cottage – at first they are curious, but soon they start to tease the inhabitant, with surprising consequences…

Exploring bullying, peer pressure and making assumptions, this new tale weaves an empathetic moral among stunning artwork and storytelling.

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

Connie Ryder is taken from her home in the dead of night and sent to Silver Lake Academy – a remote, high-security  facility for ‘troubled’ teens. At Silver Lake, the vulnerable and the violent are locked in together under a brutal regime that aims to improve their behaviour. But when Connie learns she’s been given the bed of a missing girl named Belle, she is drawn deep into a chilling web of secrets and lies?  

A sensational, immersive and hugely propulsive ‘missing girl’ thriller, set against the backdrop of America’s controversial Troubled Teen industry.

Boy from the Hills’ parents are going away a week before Christmas, so in true Crongton style, McKay and the rest of his friends persuade him to throw a house party. But, Boy from the Hills must keep his dad’s precious Aston Martin safe, as well as look after his neighbour’s dog until Boxing Day.

Just before the party, Boy from the Hills runs into school bullies, Vincent Chapman and Donald Thompson, and when they find out about the party, they do everything they can to get in.

House party hijinks, romantic entanglements and dance competitions abound in this light-hearted instalment of the beloved Crongton series.

A puppet master wielding a dark curse.
A boy made of shadows.
And a girl who must sever the strings and set her sisters free…

Emberlyn is a Marionette – one of a troupe of hauntingly beautiful girls who have been cursed to perform until they turn to dust… When another one of her sisters falls, Emberlyn decides she must fight back against their Puppet Master and free them from this violent dance.

Whisked away to a new theatre, Emberlyn seizes the chance to escape, but instead brings dark secrets and a boy made of shadows to light… As her strings tighten, Emberlyn realizes the only way to break free is to end the Puppet Master once and for all. Except tearing the life out of his veins might destroy the Marionettes too…

Girls of Dark Divine is an enthralling debut Gothic fantasy, laced with dark magic, electrifying romance and burning rage, perfect for fans of Adalyn Grace and Stephanie Garber.

Discover your favourite new deliciously dark read…
“This book has absolutely blown me away.”
“I flew through this book – I couldn’t put it down!”
“One of the darkest villains I’ve read this year!”
“What a brilliant concept! It’s giving Black Swan vibes…”
“Dark elements very reminiscent of the Black Swan and I was here for it.”
“The sisterhood is real in this book.”
“Captivating.“

Kofi’s mum is determined he’s going to be ‘somebody’. But when Kofi is given a place at a prestigious private school because of his athletic ability, everything changes. Kofi dreams of being a professional athlete – but he soon finds following your heart isn’t an easy road.

Under pressure from his mum to make the most of his academic opportunity, his best friend who doesn’t want him to change, his community to make them proud, and a rival who will do anything to make sure Kofi doesn’t outshine him – Kofi isn’t sure where to turn.

Can Kofi find a way to follow his own path?