Jelly is NOT looking forward to the first school trip at her new school, since her best friend ditched her and is determined to make Jelly miserable. Lincoln however can't wait – he used to visit the hills with his brothers and he's excited to be back.

But what neither of them expected was for the extreme weather to cause the reservoirs to burst, and for the area to be flooded. Or to be left behind when the rest of their group is evacuated. As rain pours down and the water rises, Jelly and Lincoln have to put aside their fears to outrun the storm.

A gripping and thought-provoking new book from the author of WHERE THE WORLD TURNS WILD, perfect for fans of THE EXPLORER, WILDLANDS, FOXLIGHT and Hannah Gold.

What if children are a great audience for art?
What if they are in fact better equipped to engage deeply with stories than adults?
What if humans' ability to appreciate art is, if not innate, awakened early in childhood?

Well, then we'd better do our best to make some good kids' books.

Barnett has published more than 60 children's books, which have been translated into 30+ languages and have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide, winning many international prizes along the way. Make Believe is his incisive, intimate, and timely invitation to approach children's literature not only as an art form worthy of deep study and criticism, but as a portal into the lives of the children. And at a time when we are faced with a national literacy crisis, he champions the profound joys of literature and the importance of reading for pleasure.

Written with humor and academic rigor, Make Believe reads like a letter from one's smartest and funniest friend.

Welcome to The Game – an exciting summer camp where you will make new friends, build resilience and test your limits! You will be put into a team of five with strangers, no screens, no shortcuts. Everyone starts from scratch and has to make friends and find a way to the finish line together.

Tig has been packed off to Game Camp to gain confidence, but is immediately wary of the other team members: bossy and ultra-competitive Maya, intense Joni, grumpy screen-addicted Frank and quiet, sporty Jake. They are all so different: but must find a way to work together. They embark on a series of physical and mental challenges, with Tig (and therefore the reader) choosing the path. When the team start noticing strange things happening around them in the woods – ghostly noises, wild weather and suspicious-looking Game Camp staff – they uncover a mystery to solve. Will you lead the team to victory, or into chaos? And will they all find out a lot about their true selves during the process…? You, the reader, will make choices for the team throughout this story. YOU are in charge of the Game!

• An interactive book with multiple pathways for kids to follow – Sliding Doors for a younger audience!
• An empowering, highly engaging format and a cracking mystery story all in one.
• think THE CRYSTAL MAZE meets the challenges section of an episode of THE TRAITORS!

Praise for The Boy with Big Decisions

'Funny, wise and warm.' Daily Mail

'A clever, thoughtful and totally original book.' The Bookseller, Editor's Choice

'The enjoyable format has huge appeal and unexpected value as it is thoughtful, empowering and wise as well as wryly comic.' LoveReading

'Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.' School Reading List

'Inventive and thought-provoking, this clever 9+ take on Choose Your Own Adventure books allows the reader to guide Fred through thorny decisions about school, friendship and self-expression, with eight different possible endings.' Guardian

'Fun, clever and interactive' The Week Junior, Book of the Week

'Rollercoaster of a book' First News

Praise for The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh

'This incredible debut tugs at your heartstrings and makes you laugh out loud in equal measure. I guarantee you'll be cheering along in the final pages!' Lisa Thompson

'It's Wonder with one-liners.' Scott Evans, The Reader Teacher

'As warm and wise as it is funny.' Shappi Khorsandi

'A laugh out loud story, the like of which I've never read before.' Kerry Godliman

'This book is a great way of showing children how to be confident and winners by having a sense of humour and making others laugh.' Baroness Floella Benjamin

'This book is brilliant. It is funny, wise, kind and exciting.' Marcus Brigstocke

'So funny and joyful.' Rachel Parris

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.

We already know how Feelings spend their time: how Curiosity will climb the highest branch of the tallest tree, and how Joy can be found endlessly bouncing on a trampoline.

We know what Feelings like best: that Nostalgia loves decorating the Christmas tree, and that Patience is happiest when making delicious Jam for her friends. But what do Feelings do at night, when the sun has gone to bed and the rest of the world is fast asleep? Find out in this heart-warming and endearing sequel to the international bestsellers What Feelings Do When No One’s Looking and What Feelings Like Best.

Some Feelings may be napping soundly, like Happiness, who sleeps deeply after a day filled with merriment. Some, like Serenity, prefer the gentle rocking of a hammock to a regular bed. But others can be found adventuring under the starry sky, sharing pizza on the roof, and even dancing the night away at a rock concert!

Tina Oziewicz’s tender series about Feelings is perfect for any parent looking for a fun and inventive way to discuss emotions with their child. The first book, What Feelings Do When No One’s Looking, was a bestselling mutliple prizewinner in Poland and rights have now been sold in 30 languages.

A summer of fake dating just got real…

Effie is fed up on playing third-wheel to her best friend Chelsea. She dreams of being the main character in her own life. Just when she thinks romance isn’t for her, Effie meets irresistibly cute barista Aiden at her local cafe.  

When she’s with him, she doesn’t have to hide she’s autistic and can be her true self. But when Chelsea makes a snide remark about how she’s never had a boyfriend, Effie and Aiden strike up a deal: they’ll pretend to date.  

But as their fake feelings start to feel … real, can Effie cast aside what everyone else thinks and follow her heart?

• Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Elle McNicoll
• A whole cast of neurodivergent characters, including an autistic, main character who learns how to be herself and find love.  
• fake-dating tropes and a handsome barista love interest
• An exclusive interview with author Lucy Powrie included!

About the author: Lucy Powrie is the author of The Paper & Hearts Society series. Lucy is also known for her YouTube channel, lucythereader, where she discusses her favourite books. To date, she has over 40,000 subscribers, and in 2020 founded the #ClassicsCommunity. She lives in the South West of England.

Daisy Brewster is a girl with resolutions. She is determined to be her best self and get a good part in the school play. Everyone knows Daisy is a talented actor. But not everyone knows about her super celebrity cousin, who is already breaking hearts and winning contracts on the world stage.

Maxxy Bloom is a child star in Hollywood, with A-List friends, a million followers and a glamorous, lavish lifestyle… but things are about to change in all sorts of ways when she comes to stay at Daisy’s house.

Daisy fears the worst, for her routine, her personal space, her popularity, and her own dramatic ambitions. But the real Maxxy Bloom turns out to be a big surprise, and Daisy’s very unfamous life has an unexpected effect on her guest!

Told through Daisy’s private diary, this is a story about family, ambition, and how nice it is NOT to be famous?
 

Fred can’t make a decision about anything –

his parents always tell him what to do, from what to eat every day to which secondary school to choose.

that’s how Fred has found himself a pupil at the high-pressure, strict Gains School, when he’d much rather be going to Browtree, with its brilliant art department and kind teachers.

As Fred waits for the bus to his new school, he sees the bus for Browtree pull up – and a wild, thrilling, thought strikes him. Should he jump on this bus and pretend he’s a new student at Browtree?

Will he be brave enough to follow a different path for once?

You, the reader, will stand in Fred’s shoes and make decisions alongside him throughout this story. You’ll help him stand-up for what he believes in, learn what he truly loves to do, make good friends and face choices about whether to swerve or walk into drama.

YOU are in charge of The Boy With Big Decisions!

• An interactive book with multiple pathways for kids to follow – Sliding Doors for a younger audience!
• A book to encourage empathy and kindness in young readers
• Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Lisa Thompson and Jenny Pearson.

Praise for The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh

‘This incredible debut tugs at your heartstrings and makes you laugh out loud in equal measure. I guarantee you’ll be cheering along in the final pages!’ Lisa Thompson

‘It’s Wonder with one-liners.’ Scott Evans, The Reader Teacher

‘As warm and wise as it is funny.’ Shappi Khorsandi

‘A laugh out loud story, the like of which I’ve never read before.’ Kerry Godliman

‘This book is a great way of showing children how to be confident and winners by having a sense of humour and making others laugh.’ Baroness Floella Benjamin

‘This book is brilliant. It is funny, wise, kind and exciting.’ Marcus Brigstocke

‘So funny and joyful.’ Rachel Parris