Twelve-year-old Zed has always been fascinated by the Demons that fall from the sky. His whole life his dad has worked as a Hunter, tasked with eliminating Demons once and for all, and Zed hopes to one day follow in his footsteps.
 
But then one night Spark appears and disrupts everything Zed thought he knew. Because this Demon is nothing like the myths – he’s a frightened boy, no older than Zed, who wants to go back home.
 
Can Zed stand up for what’s right, even if it means going against his own family?

Praise for Benjamin Dean:

‘Warm-hearted and cheering, with a dash of sparkle’ – Guardian

‘A  life-affirming, must-read’ -  The Independent

‘The novel wears its heart on its sleeve, and it is a very big heart’ -  Financial Times

‘Funny, fresh and full of heart’  -  Katie Tsang, co-author of DRAGON MOUNTAIN

‘Vibrant, funny and wise – a book to savour’ -  Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS

‘A joyful and thoughtful celebration of family, identity and inclusivity’ -  Anna James, author of the PAGES & CO. series

An amazing and captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about a magical frost fair and the lasting power of friendship, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.

The Great Frost of 1683 has London in its icy grip.

Thomasina and her best friend Anne sell sweets on the frozen Thames, amid rumours of the magical Frost Fair that awakens there at night. They say if you can find the fair, Father Winter himself will grant you any wish.

And Thomasina has an impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, Arthur.

But once they discover Father Winter’s kingdom, Thomasina and Anne quickly realize the Frost Fair is not what it seems – and that some wishes never come for free.

‘A heartwarming, wintry treat of a read perfect to snuggle up with on cold, snowy days’ Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear

‘A lovely, frosty debut that combines cosy details and a pacy adventure with thoughtful explorations of grief and responsibility’ Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co. series

‘This book is unputdownable’ Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star

‘Deep and dark and full of atmosphere and food and so gorgeously written – everyone should pick up a copy and be whisked away to the Frost Fair’ Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom Over The Sea

‘Spooky and haunting’ Philippa Gregory

‘Exciting and mysterious’ The Bookseller

‘A gripping, atmospheric, fantastical tale’ Kirkus

‘Just PERFECT! A beautiful frosty tale . . . I loved it’ Emma Carroll

‘Absolutely stunning . . . Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic’ A F Steadman

‘Swoony, delicious and heartfelt. Every page feels like a warm hug.’ Emma Lord, author of Tweet Cute
‘Exactly the kind of love story I love most’ Jenna Evans Welch, author of Love & Gelato
 
Winchester has always been home for Flora, but when her mother dies, Flora feels untethered. Her family expects her to apply to university and take a larger role in their tea-shop business, but Flora isn’t so sure. More than ever, she’s the chaotic ‘hurricane’ in her household, and she doesn’t always know how to manage her stormy emotions. So she decides to escape to Miami without telling anyone –  especially her longtime friend Gordon Wallace.
 
But Flora’s tropical change of scenery doesn’t cast away her self-doubt. When it comes to university, she has no idea which passions she should follow. That’s also true in romance. Flora’s summer abroad lands her in the flashbulb world of teen influencer Baz Marín, a Miami Cuban who shares her love for photography. But Flora’s more conflicted than ever when she begins to see future architect Gordon in a new light.

PRAISE FOR A CUBAN GIRL’S GUIDE TO TEA AND TOMORROW:

‘An absolute delight’  Rachael Lippincott, author of Five Feet Apart

‘An utterly charming read that feels like a treasured recipe that will heal and feed a broken heart.’  Nina Moreno, author of Don’t Date Rosa Santos

‘I could live inside Laura Taylor Namey’s lush, vibrant words forever.’  Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow

‘This book. THIS BOOK. Laura Taylor Namey has written the coziest love story I’ve ever had the pleasure to read.’  Erin Hahn, author of You’d Be Mine and More Than Maybe

A spooky gothic adventure, perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and for curling up with on a rainy night …  

WINNER OF THE TIMES/CHICKEN HOUSE CHILDREN’S FICTION COMPETITION  

WINNER OF THE MSLEXIA NOVEL AWARD

‘It’s exciting and original, warm and funny and gothic’  KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE

Autumn Albert can see the dead – much to her annoyance. But when her dad dies in mysterious circumstances, he’s the one ghost who doesn’t appear.

A curious instruction in his will sends Autumn to Imber, the storm-soaked island of his childhood: a place marked by tight-lipped locals, strange stacks of witchstones – and even fewer ghosts.

Soon Autumn is ensnared in a dark and twisty mystery, which must be unravelled before the sea rises up and history is doomed to repeat itself …

• The debut adventure for ages 9 and up from Emily Randall-Jones, a breathtaking new talent
• Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition 2021
• A gripping, chilling tale with Gothic elements which offers an original new spin on a traditional ghost story  
• Perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Lucy Strange

Read the book. Play the Game. Fight the undead.

You know the protocol. You’ve completed countless drills.  Your go-bag is waiting by the door.  Yet nothing can truly prepare you for what’s coming.

No one is ever ready for zombie season…

It’s a hard time to be in California. Every scorching summer brings the predictable disaster. Property destroyed. Lives on the line. Because every summer, catastrophe begins in the woods.

Every summer, zombie season arrives.

· Joule refuses to evacuate with her mom. She can’t leave town while her dad’s still missing. He’s out there, somewhere, and Joule is going to find him. But what if he’s not just lost? What if he’s become what she most fears?

· Regina is proud of her scientist parents, especially now that they’re working on a weapon to keep the zombies at bay. But when she discovers a dark underside to their new technology, she must decide what matters most: her family’s reputation… or saving lives.

· Oliver is sick of the drills. What’s the point in pretending you can run and hide when it’s clear the zombies are growing faster and stronger than ever? But when the adults refuse to accept this scary truth, Oliver must find a way to sound the alarm: this year’s zombie season is very, very different.

Something has changed, and time is running out to stop it…

• includes a QR code for on online game
• a great way to get gaming kids offline and reading books

Rachel and Robert have defeated the tyrant Malstain and become the heroes of Krasnia, but all is not how it should be. Robert is swept away with his new friends, leaving Rachel alone to take care of her ailing father, who’s lost without their beloved mother.

From nowhere, a boy appears knowing the secrets of the hidden blood-red key. For the key is a way into the Hinterland – and Rachel must promise that, as a new key keeper, she will answer when it calls. When a young girl, Elsa Spiegel, is illegally smuggled into the Hinterland, Rachel has no choice but to use her key to save Elsa. But her fate is linked to Krasnia, and Rachel must battle to save her home as she knows it.

Praise for The Book of Stolen Dreams:
“A new and important voice for young people.” Michael Morpurgo

“Dazzling! An instant classic. An eye-wateringly funny and jaw-droppingly fantastical adventure, chock-a-block with rare books, airships, and penguin-shaped hats.” Ben Miller

“A wonderful story. Gripping and magical.” Anthony Horowitz