Spring 2017 Fiction catalogue
Alloy Entertainment
Fuse Literary
Bad Babysitters
Marabel and the Book of Fate
Meet Cute
Monsters Unleashed
North of Happy
Top Ten
Life on Earth: Losing the Girl
Maggie and Abby's Neverending Pillow Fort
David Godwin Associates
Alex Sparrow and the Really Big Stink
Erin Murphy Literary Agency
Countdown Conspiracy
Gnome-a-geddon
Hyacinth and the Secrets Beneath
Lost Boys
Love and Vandalism
Paper Chains
Smart Cookie
Stolen Secrets
Super Max and the Mystery of Thornwood's
Revenge
The Devils You Know
The Poet X
Three Pennies
Two Truths and a Lie
Five Quills
Al's Awesome Science
Greenhouse Literary Agency
Molly in the Middle
Race to the Bottom of the Sea
Someday, Somewhere
The Art of Feeling
The Eye of the North
The Notations of Cooper Cameron
The Science of Breakable Things
The Suffering Tree
The Way to Bea
The World's Greatest Detective
Greystones Press
The Ravenmaster's Boy
Pippin Properties
Cyclone
Echo After Echo
Good and Gone
If I Could
In Her Skin
Long Way Down
On the Free
Pablo and Birdy
Polaris
Royal Bastards
The Inconceivable Life of Quinn
The Place Between Breaths
The Unlikelies
This is Not a Love Letter
Tumble and Blue
Wildman
Wishtree
Red Fox Literary
The Black String
Soho Teen
Your Robot Dog Will Die
The Chudney Agency
How to Disappear
It All Comes Down to This
Mabel Opal Pear and the Rules for Spying
The Van Gogh Deception
Working Partners
Bravelands
Kiss Me in Paris
Mio and the Mermaid
Sisters of Glass
Team Hero
The Crims
The Wild Bunch
Bad Babysitters
by Caroline Cala, Proprietor: Alloy Entertainment, US publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, UK publisher: Egmont UK
First publication: April 2018
60,000 words / Ages: 10-12
New middle-grade series about three best friends who start a babysitting club despite the fact that they're 100% unqualified
(and kind of grossed out by little kids)
Thirty years ago, a tomboy named Kristy Thomas had a great idea: to form THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB with her best friends. And now
twelve-year-old Malia Twiggs has had a great idea, too. Well, technically, she stole Kristy’s idea, and technically, she and her friends
hate kids, but a paycheck is a paycheck, sooooo….
(cover not final)
Rights sold
French (Editions de la Martinière),
Norwegian (Vigmostad Bjorke),
UK (Egmont)
Their particular brand of child-wrangling may be unorthodox and their motives may be less than pure, but kids actually like them.
And the truth is, they will always need money. Because this week it might be all about a party, but next week Taylor Swift might be
performing in a nearby town, and the weekend after that might be the first school dance where Malia will need the perfect dress to
finally catch Connor’s eye. And at the end of the day, these girls’ have each other’s backs. Even when those backs are streaked with
condiments-turned-finger-paint courtesy of the Woo girls.
BAD BABYSITTERS is an irreverent, laugh-out-loud middle grade series in the spirit of the international bestseller THE CLIQUE. With
her razor-sharp wit and understanding of tweenage hardships, debut novelist Caroline Cala is poised to be the Lisi Harrison for a
new generation and capture the same passionate readership. While on its surface BAD BABYSITTERS is unapologetically funny and
snarky, at its core this is an aspirational series about female empowerment and friendship.
Three books have sold in a seven-publisher US auction to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and the first is coming out in Spring 2018.
Caroline Cala
Caroline Donofrio, writing here as Caroline Cala, resides in Brooklyn. Previously, she worked as an editor at Penguin Random House. Most
recently, she was the editor of the lifestyle blog A Cup of Jo. Caroline and her work have been featured by Vogue, Refinery29, Glamour, the
Huffington Post, Design*Sponge, and many others. You can find her on Instagram @carolinecala.
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Marabel and the Book of Fate
by Tracy Barrett, Proprietor: Alloy Entertainment, US publisher: Little, Brown US
First publication: February 2018
304 pages / Ages: 8-12
Free-spirited and plucky Marabel must defy expectations to rescue her brother—and their kingdom—in the first book of a
charming, action-packed, and exciting new middle grade fantasy series, perfect for fans of ELLA ENCHANTED and DEALING
WITH DRAGONS.
In Magikos, life is determined by the Book of Fate’s ancient predictions, including the birth of the Chosen One who will save the
realm. Princess Marabel has grown up in the shadow of her twin brother Marco, who everyone assumes is the true chosen one.
While Marco gets to be a hero, Marabel must practice her sword fighting in secret.
(cover not final)
Rights sold
French (Bayard)
But on the night of their thirteenth birthday, Marco is kidnapped by an evil queen, and Marabel runs to his rescue. Outside of the
castle walls for the first time, accompanied by her best friend and a very smug unicorn, Marabel’s daring mission brings her face to
face with fairies, trolls, giants—and the possibility that all is not as it seems in Magikos.
With her brother’s and kingdom’s futures in the balance, Marabel must make her own fate in this funny, heartfelt, and delightfully
feminist romp through fantasy and fairy tale conventions.
Little, Brown are planning a 50,000 first printing and it will be a major title for Spring 2018! Three books have been signed up!
Tracy Barrett
Tracy Barrett is the author of many books for young readers, including the award-winning historical novel ANNA OF NYZANTIUM, KING OF
ITHAKA (starred review, SLJ), DARK OF THE MOON (starred review, Kirkus). She holds a B.A. in Classics from Brown University and a Ph.D. in
Medieval Literature from UC Berkeley. Tracy lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and is active in the Society of Children’s Book Writers and
Illustrators.
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Meet Cute: Some People are Destined to Meet
Proprietor: Alloy Entertainment, US publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
First publication: January 2018
224 pages / Ages: 12+
Cover reveal on March 15
A celebration of “meet-cute” moments, this YA short story collection features when-they-first-met-stories from beloved YA
authors, including Nicola Yoon, Sara Shepard, Katie Cotugno, and more.
Two characters meeting for the first time is often the best part of a story—here are those moments in an original short story anthology
featuring “how they first met” stories by some of today’s most popular YA authors.
Readers will experience Nina LaCour’s beautifully written piece about two Bay Are girls meeting via a cranky customer service tweet; Sara
Shepard’s glossy tale about a magazine intern and a young rock star; Nicola Yoon’s imaginative take on break-ups and make-ups; Katie
Cutugno’s story of two teens hiding out from the police at a house party; Huntley Fitzpatrick’s charming love story that begins over iced
teas at a diner. There’s futuristic flirting from Kass Morgan and Katharine McGee; a riveting transgender heroine from Meredith Russo; a
subway missed connection moment from Jocelyn Davies; and a girl determined to get out of her small town from Ibi Zoboi. Jennifer
Armentrout writes a sweet story about finding love from a missing library book; Emery Lord has a heartwarming and funny tale of two
girls stuck in an airport; Dhonielle Clayton takes a thoughtful, speculative approach to pre-destined love; and Julie Murphy dreams up a
fun twist on reality dating show contestants.
When you ask an incredibly talented group of writers to imagine meet cutes, the results are at turns romantic and witty, heartbreaking
and real. We have New York Times bestsellers, a Printz and National Book Award Honoree, a creative force behind a current hit TV
show on The CW, a Stonewall Award winner, and more. These are fan favorites united in one beautifully-packaged, original collection.
Nina LaCour │ Sara Shepard │ Nicola Yoon │ Katie Cutugno │ Huntley Fitzpatrick │ Kass Morgan │ Katharine McGee │ Meredith
Russo │ Jocelyn Davies │ Ibi Zoboi │ Jennifer Armentrout │ Emery Lord │ Dhonielle Clayton │ Julie Murphy
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Monsters Unleashed
by John Kloepfer, illustrated by Mark Oliver, Proprietor: Alloy Entertainment, US publisher: HarperCollins Inc
First publication: July 2017
208 pages / Ages: 10+
A monstrously fun follow-up to THE ZOMBIE CHASERS and GALAXY'S MOST WANTED, John Kloepfer’s newest series is the
tale of a boy who unwittingly unleashes monsters on his hometown—and takes down the biggest bullies around.
RAWR! CHOMP! GRRRR!
Freddie Liddle has a big problem: Monsters.
Giant, fire-breathing, electric-shocking, bone-crunching monsters are attacking Freddie’s town. Even worse, it’s Freddie’s fault. After
drawing monsters based on the meanest bullies in his class, Freddie used his school’s 3D printer to make models of them. But the
last thing he expected was that the monsters would come to life and keep growing, and GROWING, and GROWING.
There’s just one way to stop these over-sized beasts: recruit the bullies, since only they know how the monsters think. But teaming
up with his worst enemies is Freddie’s worst nightmare. Can Freddie make friends with his bullies and save his town, or will the
monsters have the final ROAR?
Two books have signed up!
Praise for the ZOMBIE CHASERS series:
“Kloepfer’s first is a Zombieland for the middle-school set: funny, off-color and extremely gross. A great pick for the child who thought Diary of a
Wimpy Kid just needed more motile corpses.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A quick, fun read, loaded with jokes and middle–school sarcasm.” —School Library Journal
“What makes this latest entry into the developing middle-grade zombie canon stand out is Kloepfer’s gleeful insistence on gore and Wolfhard’s
squiggly drawings that really bring the laughs. Stick around for the next vomitous volume.” —Booklist
John Kloepfer
John Kloepfer is the author of the popular ZOMBIE CHASER series and the out-of-this-world alien trilogy GALAXY'S MOST WANTED.
MONSTER UNLEASHED is his eleventh book. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Jenny, and their dog, Doozy.
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North of Happy
by Adi Alsaid, Proprietor: Alloy Entertainment, US publisher: Harlequin Teen
First publication: April 2017
320 pages / Ages: 12+
New from critically acclaimed author of LET'S GET LOST and NEVER ALWAYS SOMETIMES; In the wake of his brother's
untimely death, a teen chef runs away from home to find his true path in life.
Carlos Portillo has always led a privileged and sheltered life. A dual citizen of Mexico and the US, he lives in Mexico City with his
wealthy family where he attends an elite international school. Always a rule follower and a parent pleaser, Carlos is more than happy to
tread the well-worn path in front of him. He has always loved food and cooking, but his parents see it as just a hobby.
When his older brother, Felix—who has dropped out of college to live a life of travel—is tragically killed, Carlos begins hearing his
brother's voice, giving him advice and pushing him to rebel against his father's plan for him. Worrying about his mental health, but
knowing the voice is right, Carlos runs away to the US and manages to secure a job with his favorite celebrity chef. As he works to
improve his skills in the kitchen and pursue his dream, he begins to fall for his boss's daughter—a fact that could end his career
before it begins. Finally living for himself, Carlos must decide what's most important to him and where his true path really lies.
Praise for NEVER, ALWAYS, SOMETIMES:
"There is a kernel of truth in every cliché, and Alsaid cracks the teen-lit trope of friends becoming lovers wide open, exposing a beautiful truth
inside... A good romance is hard to come by. This is a great one."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Praise for LET'S GET LOST:
“An achingly beautiful story . . . Reminiscent of John Green’s Paper Towns, Alsaid’ debut is a gem among contemporary YA novels.”—School
Library Journal
“Emotional and exciting. Alsaid’s unique narrating style invites the reader to joining on the ride. . . . A touching debut novel.”—VOYA
“Told from five different POVs—a tough trick that Alsaid pulls off well—Lost balances both the quirky fun and the harsh realities of
adolescence.”—Entertainment Weekly
Adi Alsaid
Adi Alsaid was born and raised in Mexico City, where he now lives, writes, coaches basketball, and drowns food in hot sauce. He's the
author of the YA novels LET'S GET LOST and NEVER ALWAYS SOMETIMES. Visit Adi online at www.SomewhereOverTheSun.com, or follow
him on Twitter: @AdiAlsaid.
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Top Ten
by Katie Cotugno, Proprietor: Alloy Entertainment, US publisher: Balzer & Bray (HarperCollins Inc.)
First publication: October 2017
320 pages / Ages: 12+
The newest novel from New York Times best-selling author of HOW TO LOVE, 99 DAYS and FIREWORKS comes another
fantastic YA about love and friendship
Ryan McCullough and Gabby Hart are the unlikeliest of friends. Introverted, anxious Gabby would rather do literally anything than
go to a party. Ryan is a star hockey player who can get any girl he wants—and does, frequently. But against all odds, they became
not only friends, but each other’s favorite person. Now, as they face high school graduation, they can’t help but take a moment to
reminisce and, in their signature tradition, make a top ten list—counting down the top ten moments of their friendship:
10. Where to begin? Maybe the night we met.
9. Then there was our awkward phase.
8. When you were in love with me but never told me…
7. Those five months we stopped talking were the hardest of my life.
6. Through terrible fights…
5. And emotional makeups.
4. You were there for me when I got my heart broken.
3. …but at times, you were also the one breaking it.
2. Above all, you helped me make sense of the world.
1. Now, as we head off to college—how am I possibly going to live without you?
With Katie's gorgeous narrative structure and descriptive characters, this stand alone novel really shines as one of her best and most
classic!
Praise for 99 DAYS:
“A thought-provoking story...[that] explores the powerful bonds that arise between childhood friends who grow up to discover romance.”
―Publishers Weekly
Praise for HOW TO LOVE:
“A vibrant, sparkling narrative of first love and second chances—will remind you that love isn’t ever easy, but falling for a great story is.”
―Entertainment Weekly
“Cotugno’s debut ambitiously, and intriguingly, follows a couple who fall in love twice, over two different time periods.” ―Booklist
Katie Cotugno
Katie Cotugno is a 2011 Pushcart Prize nominee whose work has appeared in Mississippi Review, Apalachee Review, Iowa Review, and
Argestes, among other literary magazines, as well as on Narve.com. She is the author of HOW TO LOVE and 99 DAYS. She lives in Boston
with her husband, Tom. You can visit Katie online at www.katiecotugno.com.
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Alex Sparrow and the Really Big Stink
by Jennifer Killick, Proprietor: David Godwin Associates, UK publisher: Firefly Press
First publication: June 2017
280 pages / Ages: 8-12
A funny, middle-grade novel full of farts, jokes and super heros!
Alex Sparrow is a normal eleven-year-old boy: he goes to school, he has a laugh; he eats ham. Everything is going great, until one
night when it all changes. Alex acquires a power – the power to detect lies. Every time he hears a lie, his ear farts. Only he can hear it
but everyone can smell it. As the stink grows around him and his friends ditch him in disgust, can Alex turn things around, style it out
and save the day?
Then he meets Jess. Jess Lawler can communicate with animals, but when she listens to their thoughts, her body spasms uncontrollably.
Alex and Jess have nothing in common, but they find they must work together to find out why, one by one, the children at their
school are changing; becoming cringingly polite and perfectly behaved. With the help of Bob, Alex’s obsessive compulsive goldfish,
the race is on to expose whoever is behind the chilling transformations. In world where kids’ flaws and peculiarities are being erased
out of existence, Alex and Jess must rely on what makes them different to save the day.
This debut novel brings a hilarious new writer to the fore. Jennifer Kilick uses humour to discuss individuality and creativity. You can
find out more atthereallybigstink.co.uk.
Jennifer Killick
Jennifer lives in London, in a house full of children, animals and Lego. She loves to read, write and run, as fast as she can. Jennifer’s
favourite things are books, fluffy slippers and leather jackets and her favourite place in the world is her home, where she can sit in her
pyjamas with her laptop and a cup of tea, coming up with funny story ideas.
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Countdown Conspiracy
by Katie Slivensky, Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency, US publisher: HarperCollins Inc
First publication: August 2017
336 pages / Ages: 9-12
Engrossing middle grade debut novel about a girl chosen for an exclusive Mars mission, only to find herself embroiled in a
situation far more dire and deadly than she could have imagined
As a gesture of goodwill after over a decade of war, countries worldwide nominate their brightest young citizens to train together for
the first ever mission to Mars. Six cadets are ultimately chosen, including US nominee and 13-year-old robotics whiz, Miranda
Regent. Unfortunately, Miranda’s excitement at being selected is cut short when a drone strike nearly assassinates her on her way to
the mission's Antarctic training base.
Rumors fly that the contest was rigged to get an American in the program. With explosions following Miranda at every turn and
tensions with her classmates on the rise, Miranda is determined to discover the truth. But before she can, all six cadets are thrust
into a situation far more dire and deadly than they could have ever imagined. Miranda and her fellow cadets must put their
intelligence, bravery, and (admittedly shaky) teamwork to the test as they race to stop a conspiracy that threatens not only their
lives, but the future of space travel itself.
This is a fast-paced action adventure centered around the space race. Katie Slivensky is a debut author specializing in science topics;
while her focus is fiction, her writing has a core of authenticity that is matched only by her strong pacing and characterization.
Katie Slivensky
Katie is a science educator at the Museum of Science in Boston, where she coordinates school visits, does presentations with alligators and
liquid nitrogen (not usually at the same time), and runs the rooftop observatory program. With an academic background in paleontology,
she only began dabbling in astronomy when she joined the Museum in 2009. It soon became a major passion, and spilled straight over into
her writing life. Katie lives in a suburb of Boston with her two completely absurd cats, Galileo and Darwin.
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Gnome-a-geddon
by K.A. Holt, Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency, US publisher: Simon & Schuster
First publication: May 2017
304 pages / Ages: 9-12
A wacky middle-grade fantasy-adventure about a boy who discovers that his favorite book series is not nearly as fictional
as he'd imagined—and the heroes and villains don't entirely follow the script either
Buck is a super fan of the book series The Triumphant Gnome Syndicate. He knows all the trivia, the properties of the Troll
Vanquishing Mace, and even what kind of snack Custard, the Gnome of the West, prefers. But when the book’s author disappears
in a cloud of smoke at the release party for book three, and Buck’s little sister disappears into a bottomless Dumpster, Buck
realizes that the world of gnome and trolls might really exist. What the heck?
As it turns out, the real Custard (don’t call him that), needs Buck’s help to find the Troll Vanquishing Mace. And Buck needs to find
his sister. So Buck and his best friend Lizzie set off on an adventure that would make any fan’s head spin. But not everything is as
Buck expected—it seems the books did not tell the whole truth about this not-so-make-believe world. Buck soon discovers that real
life doesn’t work like story, and the heroes and villains might not be who they seem. Holy trolls! What’s a super fan to do?
Buck is about to fulfill the ultimate fantasy: going on adventures with his favorite characters, and getting the chance to save the
world. Assuming he can figure out whose side he’s really on.
From the acclaimed author of RED MOON RISING comes a new quirky, nonstop action middle grade fantasy.
Praise for RED MOON RISING:
"This coming-of-age tale, with its strong female protagonist, will be enjoyed by fans of survival stories."—VOYA, starred review
"An entertaining tale that presents some thought-provoking ethical dilemmas." —Publishers Weekly
"Nonstop action, a spunky and thoughtful heroine, and the foreign but believable setting will lasso readers and have them hoping for a sequel."
—Booklist
K.A. Holt
Kari Anne Holt is the author of RED MOON RISING, which Booklist said "will lasso readers and have them hoping for a sequel". She has also
written several middle grade novels in verse including RHYME SCHEMER and BRAINS FOR LUNCH. Kari has recently contributed to the
anthology, DEAR TEEN ME: Authors Write Letters to Their Teen Selves. Learn more about her at KAHolt.com.
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Hyacinth and the Secrets Beneath
by Jacob Sager Weinstein, Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency
UK publisher: Walker Books, US publisher: Random House Inc
First publication: May 2017
304 pages / Ages: 9-12
A fast-paced and funny fantasy series, set in (and under!) modern-day London
When her mom decides they're moving to England, 12-year-old Hyacinth Hayward thinks life can't get any worse. Then she
accidentally unleashes the power of an enchanted river running under London, and finds herself enmeshed in a secret conflict that
stretches back centuries.
Now, to prevent a second Great Fire, she'll have to retrieve a single, magically charged drop of water from somewhere in the city's
massive sewer system... and that's going to be the easy part. The hard part will be figuring out who to trust along the way. Her
bitingly sarcastic and mysteriously strong elderly neighbor? The good-looking boy who keeps showing up at suspiciously convenient
moments? That giant pig in a bathing suit? Those lumpy monsters in Royal Mail uniforms? Ultimately, if Hyacinth (and the city of
London) are going to come out of this intact, she'll have to depend on the strangest and most unlikely creature of all: her own
mother.
In this fast-paced, eccentric adventure reminiscent of ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Jacob Sager Weinstein brings a magical side of London
and its rivers to life.
HYACINTH AND THE SECRETS BENEATH is the first title in a trilogy, and Book 2 and 3 will be publishing in 2018 and 2019, respectively.
"Middle graders will adore clever Hyacinth and enjoy the other humorous characters, the puns (Oaroboarus, indeed), and the
suspenseful narrative." —Kirkus Reviews
Jacob Sager Weinstein
Jacob Sager Weinstein has written for The New Yorker, HBO, and the BBC. He’s been nominated for two Writers Guild of America awards,
and won one. He lives in London with his wife and children, close to where one of the city’s secret rivers flows under ground. When in
doubt, he always trusts the giant pig in the bathing suit.
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Lost Boys
by Darcey Rosenblatt, Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency, US publisher: Henry Holt
First publication: August 2017
288 pages / Ages: 9-12
A moving historical fiction about a 12-year old Iranian boy sent to fight in the Iran-Iraq war in 1982
In 1982, twelve-year-old Reza has no interest in joining Iran’s war effort. But in the wake of a tragedy and at his mother’s urging, he
decides to enlist, assured by the authorities that he will achieve paradise should he die in service to his country.
War does not bring the glory the boys of Iran have been promised, and Reza soon finds himself held in a prisoner-of-war camp in
Iraq, where the guards not only threaten violence―they act upon it. Will Reza make it out alive? And if he does, will he even have a
home to return to?
In this unforgettable tale of friendship and survival against the odds, Reza finds solace through music and forges his own path,
wherever that might take him.
Based on historical events, this unforgettable and inspiring tale for middle-grade readers is about a young boy torn from the only
life he’s ever known and held captive as a prisoner of war.
Darcey Rosenblatt
Darcey is a primarily middle-grade, farmer of stories. Her debut novel, an historical fiction about a twelve-year-old boy sent to fight in the
Iran-Iraq war in 1982, LOST BOYS, will be published by Henry Holt in 2017. She and her husband have an almost grown daughter and she
has a day-job as an environmental planner. She loves to dance and paint.
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Love and Vandalism
by Laurie Boyle Crompton, Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency, US publisher: Sourcebooks
First publication: May 2017
320 pages / Ages: 12+
A surprising and heartfelt novel about art, family, emotional overload, and reconnecting
He calls it fate. She calls it blackmail.
Rory has a secret: she's the vandal who paints graffiti lions all over her small town. If her policeman dad knew, he'd probably disown
her. So when Hayes, a former screw-up on the path to recovery, catches her in the act, Rory's sure she's busted. Instead, he makes
her a deal. If Rory shows him around town, he won't turn her in. It might be coercion, but at least the boy is hot.
As they spend more time together, Rory worries she made the wrong choice. Hayes has a way of making her want things she
shouldn't want and feel emotions she's tried to bury. Rory's going to have to distance herself from Hayes or confront a secret she
can't bring herself to face.…
Praise for BLAZE:
"Effective portrayal of Blaze as a girl who is more than merely the sum of her problems and bad decisions . . . Readers trying to balance life's
responsibilities with a desire for independence or those struggling to navigate teen life online will likely find a kindred spirit in Blaze, while comicbook fans might enjoy seeing the art form infuse a non-graphic narrative." ―BCCB
Praise for ADRENALIN CRUSH:
“Raised by her tattoo- and motorcycle-loving parents to take risks, Dyna injures herself in an accident and finds herself emotionally changed . . .
Inspiring.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“Crompton populates this short novel with memorable characters, and her sharp, smart writing makes it zing, especially when Dyna describes her
adrenalin-junkie activities . . . Put this on the shelf next to Jenny Han and Simone Elkeles.” ―Booklist
Laurie Boyle Crompton
Laurie now lives near NYC, but she loves to visit the mountains and maintains a secret identity in New Paltz, NY, where she and her family
can often be found tromping through the forest. You can visit her at www.lboylecrompton.com.
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Paper Chains
by Elaine Vickers, Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency, US publisher: HarperCollins Inc
First publication: October 2017
304 pages / Ages: 9-12
Sometimes friendship is the strongest link of all...
Katie and Ana are the kind of friends who share everything with each other—friendship bracelets, hidden messages, and ice skating
escapades. But some things you can’t share, even with your best friend, and lately, Katie and Ana have been keeping secrets from
each other.
Katie has always known she was adopted, but recently she’s been wondering about her birth parents and her birthplace. She
worries that saying this out loud—even to her best friend—could mess up the perfect family she has now.
Ana’s family has been falling apart ever since her dad left, and it’s up to her to hold it together. But Ana fears no matter how hard
she tries, her family may never be whole again.
Rights sold
Slovakian (Fragment)
At a time when they need each other the most, the links between the girls are beginning to break. Before they lose each other, they
must work through the tangles of secrets to the shining truth underneath: friendship, just like family, is worth fighting for.
Praise for LIKE MAGIC:
“An endlessly endearing story of three girls’ pursuit of friendship and the beauty and challenge of what it means to be 10.” —Kirkus Reviews,
starred review
“Debut novelist Vickers has created three appealing, diverse characters with distinct talents and voices. Just right for sensitive tweens, this is a
sweet story of friendship and learning to cope with common fears and life changes.” —School Library Journal
“Themes of sharing, trust, and family never overshadow the story’s heart: a natural longing for friendship and the unfettered joy of finding it.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Endearing debut. The setting and gracefully embedded ethnic differences add freshness to a story with a message that will stand the test of time:
friendship is like magic.” —Booklist
Elaine Vickers
Elaine Vickers lives with her husband and three kids in Southern Utah, where she writes books and teaches college chemistry. Visit her at
elainevickers.com for book recommendations, science activities, and ideas for starting your own backyard book club.
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Smart Cookie
by Elly Swartz, Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency, US publisher: Scholastic Inc
First publication: Spring 2018
50,000 words / Ages: 9+
Heartfelt and endearing story of a girl and her quest to find the missing piece of her family
Sometimes you need to keep a few secrets.
Frankie knows she'll be in big trouble if Dad discovers she secretly posted a dating profile for him online. But she’s determined to
find him a wife, even if she ends up grounded for life. Frankie wants what she had before Mom died. A family of three. Two is a
pair of socks or the wheels on a bicycle or a busy weekend at the B&B where Frankie and Dad live. Three is a family. And Frankie is
missing a piece.
But Operation Mom is harder to pull off than Frankie expects. None of the Possibles are very momish, the B&B’s guests keep
canceling, Frankie’s getting the silent treatment from her once best friend, and there’s a maybe-ghost hanging around.
Worst of all, Gram and Dad are definitely hiding secrets of their own.
If a smart cookie like Frankie wants to save the B&B and find her missing piece, she’s going to have to figure out what secrets are
worth keeping and when it’s time to let go.
Praise for FINDING PERFECT:
"First-time author Swartz creates a clear, moving portrayal of obsessive-compulsive disorder through the authentic voice of middle schooler Molly
Nathans."―Publishers Weekly
"This is a powerful but not overpowering novel, informing audiences about OCD with tact and acceptance through an accessible and relatable cast
of characters...It’s a difficult but manageable journey for readers to take... This is one for preteens struggling with the desire for perfection in this
imperfect life."―BCCB
"This lightly and sensitively written debut is a candid portrayal of what it might be like for a child living with obsessive-compulsive disorder...the
exploration of OCD is thorough and compelling, and the book is as well researched as it is gently written."―Booklist
Elly Swartz
Elly Swartz lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two sons, and dog. Her debut novel, FINDING PERFECT, published in 2016 by FSG.
You can visit her online at http://ellyswartz.com
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Stolen Secrets
by L.B. Schulman, Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency, US publisher: Boyds Mills Press
First publication: September 2017
70,000 words / Ages: 12+
A family kept in the dark. A secret that could change history.
After an abrupt move across the country to San Francisco, sixteen-year-old Livvy is shocked to find that her mother has lied
to her. Instead of looking for work at a bakery, her mom is taking care of Adelle, Livvy’s grandmother, who Livvy thought
was long dead. Suffering from Alzheimer’s, Adelle shouts out startling details, mistakes her own name, and seems to relive
moments that may have taken place in a concentration camp. When Livvy and her new friend Franklin D. find journal entries
from the Holocaust in Adelle’s home, Livvy begins to suspect that her grandmother may have a shocking link to a notable
figure―Anne Frank.
This intriguing book has gut-wrenching plot twists and a strong heroine, making this a compulsively readable mystery.
“Stolen Secrets is a frank and provocative novel about the consequences of secrets and lies. Part coming of ae, part mystery, Livvy’s quest for the
truth will make you think about family and forgiveness long after its unforgettable ending.”―Sarah Aronson, author of HEAD CASE
L.B. Schulman
L.B. Schulman writes middle-grade and young adult books. She graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in
Screenwriting. She has contributed over 100 articles for award-winning parenting and children's websites. Currently, she lives in California
with her husband and two daughters. You can visit her online at lbschulman.com
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Super Max and the Mystery of Thornwood's Revenge
by Susan Vaught, Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency, US publisher: Simon & Schuster
First publication: August 2017
352 pages / Ages: 8-12
It’s going to take more than a knack for electronics and a supercharged wheelchair for twelve-year-old Max to investigate a
haunted mansion in Edgar Award–winning author Susan Vaught’s latest middle grade mystery.
Max has always been a whiz with electronics (just take a look at her turbo-charged wheelchair). But when a hacker starts a
slanderous Facebook page for her grandpa, Max isn’t sure she has the skills to take him down. The messages grow increasingly
sinister, and Max fears that this is more than just a bad joke.
Here’s the thing: Max has grown up in the shadow of Thornwood Manor, an abandoned mansion that is rumored to be haunted by
its original owner, Hargrove Thornwood. It is said that his ghost may be biding his time until he can exact revenge on the town of
Blue Creek. Why? Well, it’s complicated. To call him a jerk would be an understatement. When the hacking escalates, suddenly it
looks to Max like this could really be Thornwood’s Revenge. If it is, these messages are just the beginning—and the town could be in
danger.
Award-winning author Susan Vaught brings her trademark warmth and humour to this exciting middle grade mystery with a hugely
appealing protagonist.
Praise for THINGS TOO HUGE TO FIX BY SAYING SORRY:
"A provocative, sensitive, and oh-so-timely read." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Ambitious, thought provoking, and very readable." —Booklist, starred review
"Vaught brings history to life as she connects the past with the present, showing how acts of violence, betrayal, and courage both color and blend
the histories of two families." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Susan Vaught
Susan Vaught is the author of many books for teens, including TRIGGER, which received three starred reviews and was an ALA Best Books
for Young Adults; INSANITY; MY BIG FAT MANIFESTO; and FREAKS LIKE US. She works as a neuropsychologist at a state psychiatric facility,
specializing in helping people with severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual disability, and traumatic brain injury. She lives on a farm
with her wife and son in rural western Kentucky.
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The Devils You Know
by Megan Atwood, Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency, US publisher: Soho Teen
First publication: October 2017
320 pages / Ages: 12+
The dark and twisted tale of five teenagers, each with their own dark secret, who become trapped in Boulder House, a
local attraction that’s home to a malevolent entity wholly set upon their destruction—and the House always wins.
High school is about surviving, and no one knows that better than Violet, Paul, Ashley, Gretchen, and Dylan, seniors at Spring
Green High School in podunk Spring Green, Wisconsin. Each of these teens has their own desperate secret they keep from
everyone else, and sometimes from themselves, no matter what the cost.
But surviving takes on a whole new dimension when the five, whose only real connection is their mutual dislike, find themselves
trapped in creepy Boulder House, an attraction built by a madman. As the door shuts behind them after they sneak away from
their field trip, they soon find themselves unwilling participants in a deadly game.
Because the House is alive. The House is hungry for a new collection. And the House always wins.
In this deliciously chilling YA debut, teen rebellion meets horror in a story you'll probably want to read with the lights on!
Praise for THE PARANOMALISTS series:
"...fast-paced, easy-to-read ...readers will be hankering for more, especially with the cliff-hanger ending." —School Library Journal
Megan Atwood
Megan Atwood is the author of over 20 work-for-hire books for children and young adults (five of which were on the Best Books for
Reluctant Readers list). She is also the founder of the YA imprint, Flux, through Llewellyn Publications, and currently teaches writing for
children and young adults at Hamline University, Macalaster College, and the Loft Literary Center.
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The Poet X
by Elizabeth Acevedo, Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency, US publisher: HarperCollins Inc
First publication: Spring 2018
28,000 words / Ages: 12+
THE POET X is a contemporary YA novel in verse from a young second-generation Dominican slam poet whose work has
been taking listeners by storm across the US and beyond.
And that’s how Xiomara,
bare-knuckled, fought the world
into calling her correctly by her name,
into not expecting her to be a saint,
into respecting her as a whole grown-ass woman.
Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unhideable in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to
let her fists and her fierceness do the talking.
But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a leather notebook, reciting
the words to herself like prayers—especially after she catches feelings for a boy in her bio class named Aman whom her family can
never know about. With Mami’s determination to force her daughter to obey the laws of the church, Xiomara knows she should
keep her thoughts to herself.
When she is invited to join her school’s slam poetry club, she knows that she could ever get around her Mami’s rules to attend,
much less speak her words out loud. But still, she can’t stop thinking about performing her poems.
Because in spite of a world that may not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to be silent.
HarperCollins won THE POET X in a 7 publisher auction for a six figure advance, and the publication is set for Spring 2018.
Vibrant, rich, moving, and powerful in every sense of the word—this is a book that will be read and remembered.
Elizabeth Acevedo
Elizabeth Acevedo was born and raised in New York City and her poetry is infused with Dominican bolero and her beloved city’s tough grit.
Acevedo is a National Slam Champion, Beltway Grand Slam Champion, and the 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam representative for
Washington, D.C, where she lives and works. She is the author of two poetry collections: Beastgirl & Other Origin Myths and winner of the
of the 2016 Berkshire Prize, Medusa Reads La Negra's Palm, and a novel, The Poet X (HarperCollins, 2018).
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Three Pennies
by Melanie Crowder, Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency, US publisher: Atheneum (Simon & Schuster)
First publication: May 2017
192 pages / Ages: 9-12
From award winning author of Melanie Crowser comes a quirky and richly layered middle grade novel about a girl
with a secret hope.
For a kid bouncing from foster home to foster home, The Book of Changes is the perfect companion. That’s why Marin carries three
pennies and a pocket-sized I Ching with her everywhere she goes. Yet when everything in her life suddenly starts changing—when
Marin lands in a foster home that feels like somewhere she could stay, maybe forever—the pennies don’t have any answers for
her.
Marin is positive that all the wrongs in her life will be made right if only she can find her birth mother and convince her that they
belong together. Marin is close, oh so close—until she gets some unwelcome news and her resolve, like the uneasy Earth far
beneath the city of San Francisco, is shaken.
A girl in foster care tries to find her birth mother before she loses her forever in this spare and beautifully told novel about last
chances and new opportunities.
"This moving story is carefully crafted, woven together in short, short chapters...A beautifully written and thoroughly modern family breakingand-making story." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"This tender tale of human frailty tugs at heartstrings and will satisfy tweens who like to read with a tissue handy."" —School Library
Journal, starred review
Melanie Crowder
Melanie Crowder lives on the Colorado Front Range, where she is a writer and educator. She holds an MFA in writing from Vermont
College of Fine Arts. She is the author of the young adult novel AUDACITY and the middle grade novels PARCHED and A NEARER
MOON. Visit her at MelanieCrowder.com.
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Two Truths and a Lie
by Ammi-Joan Paquette, Laurie Ann Thompson, Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency, US publisher: HarperCollins
First publication: June 2017
176 pages / Ages: 9-12 / Non-fiction
The first book in a fascinating new series that presents some of the most crazy-but-true stories about the living world
as well as a handful of stories that are too crazy to be true—and asks readers to separate facts from the fakes!
Did you know that there is a fungus that can control the mind of an ant and make it do its bidding? Would you believe there is
such a thing as a corpse flower—a ten-foot-tall plant with a blossom that smells like a zombie? How about a species of octopus
that doesn’t live in water but rather lurks in trees in the Pacific Northwest?
Every story in this book is strange and astounding. But not all of them are real. Just like the old game in this book’s title, two out
of every three stories are completely true and one is an outright lie. Can you guess which? It’s not going to be easy. Some false
stories are based on truth, and some of the true stories are just plain unbelievable. And they’re all accompanied by dozens of
photos, maps, and illustrations. Amaze yourself and trick your friends as you sort out the fakes from the facts!
Acclaimed authors Ammi-Joan Paquette and Laurie Ann Thompson have teamed up to create a series of sneaky stories about
the natural world designed to amaze, disgust, and occasionally bamboozle you.
“An engaging, entertaining compendium that will inform and confound.” — Kirkus Reviews
Ammi-Joan Paquette
A. J. PAQUETTE lives in Massachusetts with her family, where she is also a literary agent for the Erin Murphy Literary Agency.
Visit her at ajpaquette.com.
Laurie Ann Thompson
Laurie writes for children of all ages. She is dedicated to inspiring and empowering young readers through nonfiction and fiction
that educates as well as entertains. Read more about her at lauriethompson.com.
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Al’s Awesome Science series: Al’s Eggsperiments
by Jane Clarke, illustrated by James Brown, Proprietor: Five Quills, UK publisher: Five Quills
First publication: Summer 2017
96 pages / Ages: 5-8
Hilarious, page-turning, science-based chapter books series by best-selling author Jane Clarke
Al and Lottie Boffin are science-mad seven-year old twins, who are adventurous, curious – and messy. Al loves to experiment and
record his experiments in his notebook. These often go wrong and/or cause trouble. Lottie’s mad about animals, including creepy
crawlies. They are always up to something, trying to find out the why of the world and how things work… They wonder: “What if I did
this?” and “What would happen if . . .”
Al is experimenting to find the best shape for his time-machine capsule so he can take Mum back to a time when she was
happier, before Dad died. It would also be really useful to get them out of trouble… But when he, Lottie and their very naughty
dog Einstein experiment with all the eggs in the fridge (meant for dinner!), they end up in a very sticky situation with their
neighbours . . . Can they finish their experiment before Mum finds out?!
Written by award-winning author Jane Clarke, each book is filled with hilarious black & white illustrations by newcomer talent James
Brown. Plus extra facts and Al’s step-by-step experiments, imaginatively illustrated in cartoon-strip style, provide an irresistible
extra for young readers to try real science at home.
Book 1: Al’s Eggsperiments (Summer 2017)
Book 2: Al’s Stinkorama
Book 3: Al’s Spooky Sounds
Book 4: Al’s Water Works
Book 5: Al’s Explosive Explosions
Jane Clarke
Jane Clarke is the talented author of over 80 books for young children, including the award-winning picture books GILBERT THE
GREAT, KNIGHT TIME and STUCK IN THE MUD.
James Brown
James studied Creative Writing at St Andrews University. He was one of five illustrators to win the SCBWI's Undiscovered Voices 2014
competition. He has written and illustrated his own Early Reader series for Orion called ARCHIE AND GEORGE and his first picture books,
WITH MY MUMMY and WITH MY DADDY, are published by Macmillan this year. He grew up in Nottingham where he now lives with his wife,
daughters and a cat called Peg.
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Life on Earth trilogy: Losing the Girl
by MariNaomi, Proprietor: Fuse Literary, Inc, US publisher: Graphic Universe (Lerner Publishing)
First publication: Spring 2018
270 pages / Ages: 14+
The first in a new graphic novel trilogy from award-winning cartoonist and author MariNaomi!
The teens at Blithedale High don’t want much out of life. Nigel wants a happy home and a cute girl to make out with. Emily yearns
for a wild romance and the freedom of summertime. Brett wants his soulmate to love him back. Paula just wants someone who
understands her. Unfortunately, you can’t always get what you want, on Earth and in the stars.
In LOSING THE GIRL, the first book in the LIFE OF EARTH trilogy, Eisner-nominated cartoonist MariNaomi brings us life through the
eyes of four suburban teenagers as they explore romance, complicated friendships, difficult decisions, and the mysterious—maybe
otherworldly—disappearance of a fellow classmate.
(cover not final)
Praise for KISS & TELL:
"Smart, funny, original and compulsively readable.” —Julia Wertz, author of DRINKING AT THE MOVIES and THE FART PARTY
"Extremely funny and well-drawn.”—Amy Bryant, author of POLLY
“Fearless, funny, tender, unsparing... SF’s own MariNaomi shows us how it’s done.”—SF Weekly
MariNaomi
MariNaomi's award-winning comics and essays have been featured in over sixty print anthologies as well as on The Rumpus, The
Weeklings, Midnight Breakfast, BuzzFeed and more. Her artwork has been featured in such venues as the de Young Museum, the Cartoon
Art Museum, San Francisco's Asian American Museum and the Japanese American Museum in Los Angeles. She is the creator and curator
of the Cartoonists of Color and Queer Cartoonists Databases.
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Maggie and Abby's Neverending Pillow Fort
by Will Taylor, Proprietor: Fuse Literary, Inc, US publisher: HarperCollins Inc
First publication: Winter 2018
50,000 words / Ages: 8-12
A original real-world middle-grade debut with magical elements
Eleven-year-old Maggie Hetzger was supposed to go to camp with her best friend Abby Hernandez over the summer. Thanks to
Maggie’s absent-minded mother, who forgot to send in the paperwork, Maggie is stuck at home while Abby is having a great time at
camp with some boy named Tom. But Maggie won’t let herself lose out on the camp experience; she builds a sofa fort “cabin” in her
house and tries to keep up with all the camp activities.
When Abby builds her own sofa fort (and insists Tom do so as well—ugh), Maggie discovers something magical: their forts are
“linked” and they can travel through pillow-doors to visit one another. Suddenly the summer is looking up. The three of them can
stay up late and have sleepovers, go stargazing, and play all sorts of games.
(cover not final)
Until the Council of NAFAFA (North American Founding and Allied Forts Alliance duh) shows up and ruins their fun. Who knew there
were so many rules regulating sofa forts? If Camp Sofa Fort doesn’t shape up, the Council vows to launch their ultimate weapon, the
“parental attack” where they create havoc that Maggie and her friends will be blamed for!
Will Taylor
Will Taylor is a reader, writer, bee enthusiast, and former trapeze flailer. He lives in the heart of downtown Seattle surrounded by all the
seagulls and nearly all the books.
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Molly in the Middle
by Ronni Arno, Proprietor: Greenhouse Literary Agency, US publisher: Simon & Schuster
First publication: August 2017
256 pages / Ages: 8-12
A girl finds herself in the middle of a big decision—follow the crowd or follow her heart—in this hilarious tween novel.
Twelve-year-old Molly Mahoney is in the middle of everything. She’s in the middle of her parent’s impending divorce. She’s in the
middle of her rebellious older sister and her lazy younger sister. She’s in the middle of her class, ranked at exactly 143 out of 286.
Even her name (first and last!) places her right in the middle of the alphabet. And after a morning where her parents forget to drive
her to school, and the field trip she was supposed to be on leaves without her, Molly decides it’s time to figure out how she can
finally be in the spotlight—and stop being invisible.
But her new, outlandish ways put her in a different middle altogether. She now finds herself in the middle of her new, popular group
of friends, who think the New Molly is amazing and bold, while her old BFF, Kellan thinks the New Molly is mean and aloof and
headed for trouble. What’s worse, Kellan doesn’t hide his feelings. Faced with a probable future in a wheelchair, Kellan doesn’t
understand why Molly would risk getting in trouble just to be popular.
When Molly has to choose between going to the year’s biggest party with her new pals, or participating in the Muscular Dystrophy
Walk with Kellan, she’s stuck in the middle once again. Can Molly reconcile the Old Molly with New Molly—and figure out the best
way to make her mark?
A smart, thoughtful, yet fun story about courage, families, and finding your own spotlight.
Praise for RUBY REINVENTED:
"This charming novel of family, friendship, and finding yourself addresses common themes with several unique twists. As the narrator, Ruby's warm,
engaging voice an precocious talent (she is a dress designer) stand out, and she will win the hearts of her readers." —Booklist
Ronni Arno
Ronni Arno is the proud mom to 2 kids, 2 dogs, and several middle grade and young adult novels. Her debut, RUBY REINVENTED,
published with Simon & Schuster/Aladdin in Fall 2015. DEAR POPPY published with Simon & Schuster/Aladdin in October 2016, and
MOLLY IN THE MIDDLE publishes in Summer 2017. In her spare time, Ronni kayaks and drinks coffee, but not usually at the same time.
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Race to the Bottom of the Sea
by Lindsay Eagar, Proprietor: Greenhouse Literary Agency, US publisher: Candlewick
First publication: October 2017
350 pages / Ages: 9-12
A unique, quirky, thrilling sea adventure from the acclaimed author of HOUR OF THE BEES
Eleven-year-old Fidelia Quail is brainy, briny, and busy. It’s the last day of summer, after all―the last day for Fidelia and her parents,
esteemed marine biologists Dr. and Dr. Quail, to tag local sharks before the fish migrate to the tropics for the winter, and the last
day of calm before the seasonal gale, the Undertow, wreaks havoc on the ocean. But the field study goes terribly wrong when the
Undertow strikes early. Dr. and Dr. Quail drown, and Fidelia finds herself landlocked, under the care of a new guardian―her aunt
Julia, a timid spinster librarian whose idea of adventure lies in books, not boats. Fidelia is lost in grief, and scared to dip even a toe in
the sea, a place that once felt more like home than home.
Fidelia is forced out of her mourning when she’s taken by dangerous, outlawed pirate, Merrick the Monstrous. He was hellbent on
kidnapping one of the famous Quails for a marine-related assignment―and since Dr. and Dr. Quail are unavailable, he’ll settle for
their daughter. Her task? Retrieve his sunken treasure, lost somewhere on the ocean floor, buried by the Undertow’s tidal shifts and
the passing of time, and do it before Merrick’s time is up―his cough is worse than a seagull flying through smog, and his disposition
is foul, even for a man who is dying.
But as Fidelia and the pirates close in on the treasure, she realizes Merrick might have more ties to her family than she thought. And
maybe his drive to recover the treasure isn’t pure black-hearted greed. Facing the ocean without her parents is hard enough―can
Fidelia piece together the mystery of Merrick’s impending death before it’s too late?
Praise for HOUR OF THE BEES:
"Eagar seamlessly blends a 12-year-old girl’s summer of change with a hefty dos of magical realism in this accomplished debut... Through this
atmospheric setting, Eagar sustains a sense of wonder and longing for small things (bees, seeds, stories) to respond to big human needs." —
Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Tightly plotted and elegantly characterized, this is a striking debut. Both Carol’s journey and Serge’s stories seem inherently true, and the
juxtaposition of the two results in a moving, atmospheric novel of family, heritage, and fairy tales that are more real than not." —Booklist, starred
review
"Offering a compelling introduction to Latin American magic realism, this will have appeal for middle-school lovers of literary fiction." —BCCB,
starred review
Lindsay Eagar
Lindsay Eagar lives in the mountains of Utah with her young daughter. She has a BA in English from UVU and is now working towards her BA
in History. A classically trained pianist and an un-classically trained rock guitarist, Lindsay has also interned at a literary agency.
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Someday, Somewhere
by Lindsay Champion, Proprietor: Greenhouse Literary Agency, US publisher: KCP Loft
First publication: Spring 2018
70,000 words / Ages: 12+
Moving debut YA novel told from two perspectives—a story that moves between NYC's classical-music scene and the
tougher parts of New Jersey.
Dominique is half-Dominican and from the wrong side of the tracks in Trenton, New Jersey. With an absent dad, a mom who ekes out
a living at her failing laundromat, Dominique’s even had to give up dancing—the ticket that could have got her out of there and into
something better.
Ben is a musical prodigy from the Upper East Side. A young violinist whose obsessive, shining talent has landed him a place at
prestigious Brighton Conservatory, competing among the best of his generation.
When Dom’s band class is taken to hear a concert at Carnegie Hall, she expects to be bored out of her mind. But then she sees the
boy in the front row, playing violin like the world’s most beautiful madman—and she is transfixed. Posing as an NYU student, Dom
sneaks back to New York City to track down Ben Tristan, a mesmerizing wunderkind who whisks her out of her limited life and into a
near fantasy world of jazz clubs, opera, infatuation and possibility. Or could it even be love, as both sees something in the other that
tantalizes and promises to complete them.
As Dom’s web of lies grows–threatening to engulf her—so does Ben’s manic need to conquer Beethoven’s stunningly intense
Kreutzer Sonata. Because Ben’s gilded, glorious life, which so seduces Dominique, conceals a much darker truth. And the harsh
reality of Dom’s real life means that she is surely the very last person who can help him.
Two teens whose worlds couldn’t be more different—yet whose lives collide, with life-changing consequences.
Structured like a violin sonata, SOMEDAY, SOMEWHERE has notes of ELEANOR AND PARK, ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES and the movie
Whiplash.
Lindsay Champion
Lindsay Champion is a writer and editor living in New York City. She’s a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied West
Side Story and jazz hands. Her writing has appeared in McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Time Out: New York Kids, the New York Press,
Broadway.com and the lifestyle website PureWow, where she is currently Senior Editor.
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The Art of Feeling
by Laura Tims, Proprietor: Greenhouse Literary Agency, US publisher: HarperCollins Inc
First publication: August 2017
352 pages / Ages: 12+
Perfect for fans of Jennifer Niven’s New York Times bestseller ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES, this contemporary YA novel
explores the friendship between a girl in constant pain and a boy who feels nothing at all.
Since the car accident, Samantha Herring has been in pain, not only from her leg injury, but also from her mother’s death, which has
devastated her family. After pushing away her friends, Sam has receded into a fog of depression.
But then Sam meets Eliot, a reckless loner with an attitude and an amazing secret—he can’t feel any pain. At first, Sam is jealous. But
then she learns more about his medical condition… and his self-destructive tendencies. In fact, Eliot doesn’t seem to care about
anything at all—except maybe Sam. As they grow closer, they begin to confront Sam’s painful memories of the accident—memories
that may hold a startling truth about what really happened that day.
THE ART OF FEELING is a contemporary YA romance with a suspenseful twist, which explores the meaning of pain at an age when
pain is inevitable.
** Selected as an Epic Reads Book of Summer 2017**
Praise for PLEASE DON'T TELL:
"While keeping the tension dialed up, Tims expertly depicts the awkward uncertainties of teen life and the sometimes-blurry line between right and
wrong." —Publishers Weekly
"High-octane drama that thrills." —Kirkus Reviews
"Tims weaves a taut YA thriller... Readers of Jay Asher’s Thirteen Reasons Why will find this to be a perfect complement." —Booklist
Laura Tims
Laura Tims writes thoughtful and pacy novels for teens. PLEASE DON'T TELL was her debut novel. She is an undergraduate in Creative
Writing at Goucher College, Maryland. She is originally from Freeport, Maine and currently lives in California.
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The Eye of the North
by Sinéad O'Hart, Proprietor: Greenhouse Literary Agency, US publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
First publication: August 2017
256 pages / Ages: 9-12
For fans of Karen Foxlee’s OPHELIA AND THE MARVELOUS BOY comes a rollicking debut about a young girl’s adventures in
the far reaches of the icy north.
When Emmeline's scientist parents mysteriously disappear, she finds herself heading for a safe house, where allies have
pledged to protect her. But along the way, she is kidnapped by the villainous Doctor Siegfried Bauer, who is bound for the
ice fields of Greenland. There he hopes to summon a mystical creature from the depths of the ancient glaciers, a creature
said to be so powerful that whoever controls it can control the world.
Unfortunately, Bauer isn't the only one determined to unleash the creature. The North Witch has laid claim to the mythical
beast, too, and Emmeline along with a scrappy stowaway named Thing may be the only one with the power to save the
world as we know it. Can Emmeline face one of the greatest legends of all time and live to tell the tale?
Sinéad O’Hart
Sinéad O’Hart lives in County Sligo—the wild northwest of Ireland—known as “Yeats country” because of its influence on the great
poet. She has been many things, including a butcher’s assistant, a travel adviser, a writing instructor, an English tutor, a bookseller,
and a proofreader, but the only thing she has ever really wanted to be is a reader and a writer. Sinéad holds a PhD in Old and Middle
English language and literature, which is a useful source of story material. You can find her on social media at @SJOHart and
sjohart.tumblr.com.
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The Notations of Cooper Cameron
by Jane O'Reilly, Proprietor: Greenhouse Literary Agency, US publisher: Lerner Publishing
First publication: October 2017
340 pages / Ages: 9-12
A thoughtful and heartfelt story of family and overcoming fears
The story of an eleven-year-old boy who tries desperately one summer to cure himself of obsessive compulsive disorder after
doctors and medications have failed.
Eleven-year-old Cooper Cameron likes things to be in order. When he eats, he chews every bite three times on each side. Sometimes
he washes his hands in the air with invisible water. He invented these rituals after the death of his beloved grandfather to protect
others he loves from terrible harm.
But when Cooper’s strange behavior drives a wedge between his parents, and his relationship with his older sister, Caddie, begins to
fray, his mother’s only solution is to take Cooper and Caddie to the family cabin for the summer.
Armed with a collection of rocks, his pet frog, and his notebook, Cooper vows to cure himself and bring his damaged family back
together.
Praise for THE SECRET OF GOLDENROD:
*A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle-Grade Book of 2016*
"[A] wistful and superlative coming-of-age story...Perfect for readers who crave contemporary stories that feel like a classic, this is one to be reread and enjoyed many times over." —Booklist, starred review
"[P]itch-perfect...O'Reilly's multilayered story is superbly presented... [and] bathed in the golden light that is the richness of living. This solid
middle-grade book shines with wisdom and compassion." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"[A] gentle debut... This is a memorable and complex tale about negotiating change and coming into one's own." —Publishers Weekly
Jane O'Reilly
Jane O’Reilly lives in Minneapolis, MN and has an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. She also has a
McKnight Fellowship in Screenwriting. Her debut, THE SECRET OF GOLDENROD, published in October 2016.
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The Science of Breakable Things
by Tae Keller, Proprietor: Greenhouse Literary Agency, US publisher: Random House Inc
First publication: March 2018
45,000 words / Ages: 9-12
A disarming and heartfelt debut—combining a diary, a science lab notebook, and footnotes. Reminiscent of THE THING
ABOUT JELLYFISH but with orchids!
When Natalie Napoli's hashtag-abusing teacher insists science is the key to life, she deems him crazy. How can science save her
family now that her mother—a botanist who had such a passion for plants and for life—can’t even get out of bed in the
morning? Now that everything in their beloved greenhouse is dead, even the rare orchid with extraordinary properties which
her mom had been studying before she gave up trying. Not even Natalie’s therapist dad can help, so how is a year-long science
project and a bunch of magnets and pendulums going to make everything right for Natalie and bring her mom back?
Rights sold
German (Fischer), Italian
(Mondadori), Romanian (Nemira)
But then Natalie hears about a city-wide egg-drop competition with a big money prize. And she has an idea. If she can win the
competition, maybe she can take her mom to New Mexico—to a place where a field of blue orchids will recapture the resilience, the
wonder, and the magic of everything that made life good.
As Natalie embarks on a quest to understand the scientific method—and what is really going on in her family—she not only begins
to delve into her biracial identity and evolving friendships, but also faces the biggest scientific experiment of her life. Can she
create the perfect egg armor and win the prize that might just save her mother?
With themes of pre-teen friendship, loss and depression (and botany!), this hooky debut is both fun, poignant and hopeful.
Tae Keller
Tae (pronounced Tay) Keller is a young debut author who lives in New York and works as a foreign-rights assistant at JABberwocky Literary
Agency. Before this, she interned at Penguin Random House, Writers House and W.W. Norton. She grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii (where she
danced hula for eight years), and graduated in English with a major in Creative Writing from Bryn Mawr College, where she won the M. Carey
Thomas Prize – the highest award given for distinction in writing.
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The Suffering Tree
by Elle Cosimano, Proprietor: Greenhouse Literary Agency, US publisher: Hyperion
First publication: June 2017
382 pages / Ages: 12+
A YA horror/thriller with strong historical elements told in alternating points of view, by the author of HOLDING SMOKE.
Tori Burns and her family left DC for claustrophobic Chaptico, Maryland, after suddenly inheriting a house under mysterious
circumstances. That inheritance puts her at odds with the entire town, especially Jesse Slaughter and his family—it’s their
generations-old land the Burns have “stolen.” But none of that seems to matter after Tori witnesses a young man claw his way out of
a grave under the gnarled oak in her new backyard.
Nathaniel Bishop may not understand what brought him back, but it’s clear to Tori that he hates the Slaughters for what they did to
him centuries ago. Wary yet drawn to him by a shared sense of loss, she gives him shelter. But in the wake of his arrival comes a
string of troubling events—including the disappearance of Jesse Slaughter’s cousin—that seem to point back to Nathaniel.
As Tori digs for the truth, and slowly begins to fall for Nathaniel, she uncovers something much darker in the tangled branches of the
Slaughter family tree. In order to break the centuries-old curse that binds Nathaniel there and discover the true nature of her
inheritance, Tori must unravel the Slaughter family’s oldest and most guarded secrets. But the Slaughters want to keep them buried
at any cost.
From award-winning author Elle Cosimano comes a haunting, atmospheric thriller perfect to hand to readers of the MARA DYER
trilogy and BONE GAP.
Praise for THE SUFFERING TREE:
"Spellbinding and haunting . . . Cosimano weaves a riveting tale of secrets, dark magic, love, and revenge. Part history, part paranormal mystery,
and part modern-day thriller, THE SUFFERING TREE hooked me from the moment Nathaniel Bisho climbed out of his grave." —Cat Winters,
author of IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS
Praise for HOLDING SMOKE :
"Intertwined spectral and real worlds deliver double the thrills." —Kirkus Reviews
"This compelling paranormal mystery strikes the right balance between tense, realistic drama and pseudo ghost story, and Cosimano, a warden’s
daughter, bring authenticity to the depiction of prison life." —Booklist
Elle Cosimano
Elle Cosimano is the daughter of a prison warden and an elementary school teacher who rides a Harley. She majored in Psychology at St
Mary’s College, Maryland, and set aside a successful real-estate career to pursue writing, She lives with her husband and two young sons in
the Washington DC area.
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The Way To Bea
by Kat Yeh, Proprietor: Greenhouse Literary Agency, US publisher: Little, Brown US
First publication: September 2017
352 pages / Ages: 9-12
With a charming voice, winning characters, and a perfectly-woven plot, Kat Yeh delivers a powerful story of friendship and
finding a path towards embracing yourself.
Seventh grade isn’t starting off so well for Beatrix Lee. Bea used to have friends… and now she doesn’t. She was an only child… and
soon she won’t be. She used to fit in… and now she stands out for all the wrong reasons. She takes solace in writing poems in ink
that’s as invisible as Bea feels, and hiding them in a secret spot.
(cover not final)
And then, one day, someone starts writing messages back. Is it her estranged best friend, a fellow staff member at the school paper,
the caring librarian who always seems to have the right words, or a boy whose obsession with labyrinths is as intense as Bea’s
interest in words? In solving the mystery, Bea just might discover where she belongs.
With a quirky, compelling voice and relatable characters, Kat Yeh delivers a beautifully written, powerful story of finding the way to
be yourself—even when you’re not quite sure who you want to be.
Praise for THE TRUTH ABOUT TWINKIE PIE:
"Yeh's characters are full of heart and she perfectly captures the middle school parent-child dynamic."―Library Media Connection, starred
review
"The bouncy voice of protagonist Gigi―aka Galileo Galilei, aka Leia―makes her tale of a move, friendship, crushes, and a mystery about her
identity a very easy one to get caught up in." ―Booklist
"Filled with enough characters and plot for two novels, Yeh's nimbly voiced, combination fish-out-of-water, personal transformation and emotional
family tale is also stuffed with charm." ―Kirkus Reviews
"Endearing characters will keep readers engaged throughout as more than one character learns the true meaning of family and friendship."
―School Library Journal
Kat Yeh
Kat Yeh’s debut MG novel, THE TRUTH ABOUT TWINKIE PIE, was a BEA Buzz Panel selection and published in 2014 with Little, Brown. THE
WAY TO BEA will follow in 2017. She is also the author of several picture books, including THE FRIEND SHIP, which publishes in 2016.
YOU’RE LOVABLE TO ME (Random House, 2009) and THE MAGIC BRUSH: A Story of Love, Family, and Chinese Characters (Walker, 2011)
were earlier titles. She lives very close to the water, in a village in Long Island, NY.
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The World's Greatest Detective
by Caroline Carlson, Proprietor: Greenhouse Literary Agency, US publisher: HarperCollins Inc
First publication: Summer 2017
360 pages / Ages: 8-12
A humorous and fabulously inventive new story from Caroline Carlson
Detectives’ Row is full of talented investigators, but Toby Montrose isn’t one of them. He’s only an assistant at his uncle’s crimesolving business, and he’s not sure he’s even very good at that. But he sees his chance to prove he could be by entering Hugh
Abernathy’s crime-solving contest in his uncle’s place.
Toby’s friend Ivy is the best detective around—or at least she thinks so. But she can show off her sleuthing skills and take the title
because she’s not allowed to join the investigators’ ranks. Even though the competition is being held at her house.
Then a detective is found murdered before the games begin and his death becomes the World’s Greatest Mystery. And Toby and Ivy
may be the only two who can crack the case.
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French (Bayard),
German (Carl Ueberreuter)
In Caroline Carlson’s newest novel, hilarity and hijinks abound as the greatest detectives around try to solve the greatest mystery
they’ve ever come across.
** A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION**
Praise for THE VERY NEARLY HONORABLE LEAGUE OF PIRATES:
*Junior Library Guild Selection
*BEA Middle Grade Editors' Buzz Pick ABC Best Books for Children
"There's merriment and intrigue on the high seas in this debut novel... Carlson's characters are as memorable as they are entertaining."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The book is deliciously feminist but wears its politics lightly. Relationships are sweet and beautifully drawn, there is at least one laugh per page,
and I quite enjoyed the notion of entrenched pirate bureaucracy (that’s why our dashing captain is freelance). Also, I like the book’s fancy deckle
edge. It’s yare." —New York Times Book Review
Caroline Carlson
Caroline Carlson has an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts and is Assistant Children’s & YA
Literature Editor at Hunger Mountain, the VCFA journal of the arts. She is also a published poet (for adults) and has won several awards for
her work. She lives with her husband in Pittsburgh, PA.
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The Ravenmaster's Boy
by Mary Hoffman, Proprietor: Greystones Press, UK publisher: Greystones Press
First publication: April 2017
220 pages / Ages: 10+
A new twist on the familiar story of Anne Boleyn and Henry Vlll, featuring an orphan boy who is brought up in the Tower of
London and can speak Raven
'There's more to you than meets the eye.' So many people tell Kit this that he thinks he must look very nondescript indeed. The
thing is they are right. Kit Wagstaffe, rescued from a plague cart, is taken into the household of the Ravenmaster at the Town of
London and learns how to speak the language of the big black birds, who are also not what they seem.
It is 1536 and Kit's secret knowledge comes in handy when he wants to help the condemned Queen Anne. It is a time of treason,
accusations and blood, and there are moments when young Kit wonders if he will escape with his head.
There can be no change in the history of Henry’s first two queens but without Kit and the Ravens another Tudor monarch might
never have survived.
Praise for THE RAVENMASTER'S BOY:
"The Ravenmaster’s Boy is a dark but charming Tudor tale–history with a twist. The events of May 1536—the days of the fall of the Boleyn regime –
are still cloudy and mysterious, and it is possible that the birds of the air know as much as the rest of us about what really happened and why."
—Hilary Mantel, author of WOLF HALL
Praise for SHAKESPEARE’S GHOST:
"One of the liveliest and most captivating historical fantasies about Shakespeare's imagination since Susan Cooper's King of Shadows.” —Amanda
Craig, author of HEARTS AND MINDS
“Shakespeare's Ghost is a beautifully written, engaging novel which brings the world of Jacobean acting - and the world of Faery - vividly to life.”
—Laura Tosi, Professor of Literature, University of Venice.
Mary Hoffman
Mary Hoffman is a bestselling British author and reviewer. She is a true enthusiast of Italy and spends a lot of her time there. In total, she
has written over 80 books, including STRAVAGANZA series and the bestselling picture book, AMAZING GRACE. Mary is also the editor of a
review magazine Armadillo for kids.
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Cyclone
by Doreen Cronin, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: Atheneum (Simon & Schuster)
First publication: May 2017
224 pages / Ages: 8-12
Warm, big-hearted debut middle grade novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Doreen Cronin
Meet Nora. Blackmailer. Worst cousin on Coney Island.
Nora and Riley are cousins enjoying a summer’s day in Coney Island, Brooklyn – soaking in the sun and laughing their way through
the amusement park. A perfect summer day until they decide to take a ride on Cyclone, the famous rollercoaster. One cousin is filled
with excitement and anticipation and the other with dread and fear. The ride takes one minute and fifty seconds from start to finish
– long enough to transform both of the girls' lives in different and dramatic ways.
Right after they disembark, Nora’s cousin Riley falls to the ground… and doesn’t get up. Nora had begged and dragged Riley onto
the ride, and no matter what the doctor says, that she had a heart condition, that it could have happened at any time, Nora knows
it was her fault.
Then, as Riley comes out of her coma, she’s not really Riley at all. The cousin who used to be loud and funny and unafraid now can’t
talk, let alone go to the bathroom by herself. No, she’s only 10% Riley. Nora, guilt eating her up on the inside worse than a Coney
Island hot dog, thinks she knows how to help. How to get 100% Riley back. But what Nora doesn’t realize is that the guilt will only
get worse as that percentage rises.
Praise for THE CHICKEN SQUAD series:
"The slight sarcasm, witty banter, and sly observations in the style of old-time noir films will have adults chuckling right alongside kid readers...
an essential purchase for chapter book collections." —School Library Journal
"As Cronin and Cornell layer on the silliness, full-tilt slapstick springs from the chicks' banter and Tail's melodramatic ranting." —Publishers
Weekly
Doreen Cronin
Doreen Cronin is The New York Times bestselling author of favorite picture books such as DIARY OF A WORM series, and CLICK, CLACK,
MOO: COWS THAT TYPE. You can visit her online at doreencronin.com.
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Echo After Echo
by Amy Rose Capetta, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: Candlewick
First publication: October 2017
432 pages / Ages: 12+
A dark and gripping mystery wrapped in a love story set in New York's theatreland
Zara Evans has won the role of a lifetime at the Aurelia Theater in New York City. When she’s cast as the lead in her favorite tragic
love story, Zara’s dreams of escaping her small town high school and lackluster boyfriend come true overnight. Everything seems
perfect until her first day on stage when the lighting designer falls to his death... at her feet.
It was an accident. Maybe. Or perhaps it has to do with the infamous curse on the Aurelia. Zara finds herself drawn to unknowable
explanations, and the lighting designer’s assistant, an intensely talented and striking girl named Eli. Together they attempt to
untangle the secrets of the company while at the same time, Zara struggles to please Leopold, the genius director who is stricken by
visions that he claims are never wrong.
Leopold has paired Zara with Julian Young, a Hollywood darling who wants to help Zara with the love scenes, onstage and off. But
when Zara falls in love, much like he doomed character, it happens fast and with someone unexpected—Eli. Zara’s feelings lead to a
breakthrough in her acting, and her dreams may yet come true. And then a second mysterious death shocks the Aurelia.
The curse comes in threes, and Zara and Eli begin to receive warnings that appear to promise a third death. Desperate for the truth
and each other, they begin to believe that someone is murdering people in the Aurelia. Then Zara comes too close to the truth on
opening night, which places her and Eli in greater danger. Her character’s death provides the perfect opportunity to stage an
accident, but with Eli’s help, she’s able to write a new ending to the tragic play and a new beginning to their love story.
Praise for ENTANGLED:
“An accomplished debut.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Praise for UNARMED:
“Full of friendship, romance, danger and yearning. Supporting characters remain deeply vivid, but the true force of the story is Cade’s inner life”
— School Library Journal
“Fast and intense, both in actions and emotion–readers who like Entangled will love its sequel” —Kirkus Reviews
Amy RoseCapetta
Amy Rose Capetta holds an MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She has a particle-level love of
mind-bending science and all sorts of music. She adores her small patch of universe, but also looks intently at the stars. She is the author of
the sci-fi book ENTANGLED, and a sequel, UNMADE.
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Good and Gone
by Megan Frazer Blakemore, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: HarperCollins Inc
First publication: November 2017
320 pages / Ages: 12+
Coming-of-age novel perfect for fans of Susane Colasanti and Jandy Nelson
When Lexi’s older brother Charlie finds out that Adrian Wildes, a famous musician, has been reported missing, he insists on taking
a road trip to find the elusive rocker. Lexi decides to go along with him, and so does their out-and-proud neighbor, Zack. Being
stuck in a car with Charlie—the same brother who disappeared from her life when he started dating the horrible Penelope, is the
last thing Lexi wants to do, but if that means getting Charlie out of the house for the first time in months, then so be it.
Besides, Lexi could use the distraction. Though she can’t exactly pinpoint why, her breakup with her pretentious ex-boyfriend, Seth,
has left a bitter coil in the pit of her stomach. With a long stretch of lonely miles ahead of her, Lexi starts to recall bits and pieces of
their short-lived romance and realizes that, with Seth, she let herself become one of those girls—the ones who get so wrapped up in
a guy that they ditch their friends and abandon all sense. Seth had a goal, he reached it, and then he blew her off. So why does it still
hurt?
As Lexi, Charlie, and Zack’s trip unfolds, the three uncover more than just clues about where the reclusive Adrian Wildes could be.
Like why the smell of chlorine makes Lexi completely shut down. The real reason Charlie has been so withdrawn these past few
months. What the words no, thank you mean. And if broken girls can ever be put back together again.
Praise for THE FIREFLY CODE:
"In this gripping novel, Blakemore creates a disturbingly ordered world in which questions about friendship and family offer courageous and
heartwarming testaments to the human spirit." —Publishers Weekly
"The themes are strong, and the depiction of a tightly controlled world at the expense of individuality will surely fascinate fans of Lois Lowry’s The
Giver." —School Library Journal
Megan Frazer Blakemor
Megan Frazer Blakemore is an award-winning author for children and young adults. Her books have been honored with inclusion on state
lists, as Junior Library Guild selections, and as best books from Kirkus, Bank Street College, and Amazon. She lives with her husband and
children in Maine. She has worked in both school and public libraries, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in library science at Simmons
SLIS.
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If I Could
by Erin Entrada Kelly, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: Greenwillow
First publication: March 2018
40,000 words / Ages: 8-12
New from acclaimed and award-winning author of HELLO UNIVERSE and THE LAND OF FORGOTTEN GIRLS
Rosalie Alcott and Benjamin Boxer have a lot in common. They're both gifted students with unusually high IQs. They're both
experiencing unexpected shifts in their family, and neither of them has anyone to sit with at lunch. They navigate through
seventh grade alone with more than a thousand miles between them—Rosalie in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, and Ben in Chapel
Spring, Louisiana—connected by a shared love of online Scrabble. Because they've never met in person, Rosalie and Ben use
the opportunity to become better versions of themselves, only to learn that being who you are is better than being who others
want you to be.
IF I COULD is a story of friendship, honesty, and learning to love who you are—even when it feels like no one else does. It’s
perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Thanhha Lai, and Rita Williams-Garcia.
Praise for HELLO UNIVERSE:
“The short chapters, compelling characters, and age-appropriate suspense will hook young readers immediately. An original and resonant
exploration of interconnectedness and friendship.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Readers will be instantly engrossed in this relatable neighborhood adventure and its eclectic cast.” —Booklist, starred review
Praise for THE LAND OF FORGOTTEN GIRLS:
*Winner of the 2017 APALA Award
*ALA Notable Book for Children Nominee
“[An] enchanting plot propelled by delightful narration. This book will appeal to a broad array of readers, as it has a little bit of everythingfantasy, realism, sisterhood, friendship, suspense, and humor. A charming and affecting novel about sisterhood, the magic of imagination, and
perseverance.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“Kelly balances the bleak and the beautiful in a novel about the multilayered bond between sisters…Kelly’s strong heroine offers hope in the face
of loss.” —Publishers Weekly
Erin Entrada Kelly
Erin Entrada Kelly is the author of BLACKBIRD FLY, THE LAND OF FORGOTTEN GIRLS and HELLO, UNIVERSE. Erin received her MFA from
Rosemont College and teaches creative writing in Wallingford, Pa. She was raised in Louisiana, but now lives near Philadelphia.
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In Her Skin
by Kim Savage, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux
First publication: February 2018
320 pages / Ages: 12+
A new psychological thriller from the critically acclaimed author of BEAUTIFUL BROKEN GIRLS and AFTER THE WOODS
Fifteen-year-old con Jolene (Jo) is on the run from her mother’s killer when she spots Temple Lovecraft in the Boston Public Library.
She plans to steal Temple's identity, but changes her plan when she realizes Temple is from a prominent Boston family—a family
connected to the unsolved case of nine-year-old Vivienne Weir, who went missing from the Lovecrafts' brownstone seven years
earlier. Jo assumes Vivi’s identity, and the Lovecrafts give her everything she could want: love, money, security, and proximity to the
intoxicating and unpredictable Temple.
Eventually, Jo stumbles across information that reveals the Lovecrafts know she isn't Vivi. And if they know Jo isn't Vivi, why are they
pretending along with her?
Jo knows, and the Lovecrafts know she knows, and the family settles into a strange, unspoken agreement that Jo’s impersonation of
Vivi is in everyone’s best interests. That is, until Jo discovers the Lovecrafts’ plan for covering their tracks the next time Vivi
disappears for good.
Praise for AFTER THE WOOD:
“A remarkable, engrossing debut about what it means to be a survivor and the many ways to take control of your own destiny.” —Booklist,
starred review
“A riveting exploration of what it's like when the enemy is much closer than you suspect.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Praise for BEAUTIFUL BROKEN GIRLS:
“Haunting and mesmerizing.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Savage’s skillful writing makes the characters’ pain deep and tangible, offering readers the full impact of the deaths on the town. The novel is
cleverly divided into chapters of the seven body parts, propelling the search for the next clue. Prepare to be shocked, and have plenty of tissues
handy. Perfect for readers of Jay Asher’s THIRTEEN REASONS WHY.” ―Booklist
Kim Savage
Kim Savage is a former reporter who received her Master’s degree in Journalism with honors from Northeastern University. Her debut,
AFTER THE WOODS, is a psychological thriller for young adults published by FSG. Her second novel, BEAUTIFUL BROKEN GIRLS, was
published in February 2017. Kim’s short stories, audio stories, and flash fiction have been in The Drum Literary Magazine, Six Minute
Magazine, Trapeze Magazine, and Red Fez. She lives with her husband and three children north of Boston, Massachusetts.
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Long Way Down
by Jason Reynolds, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: Atheneum (Simon & Schuster)
First publication: October 2017
224 pages / Ages: 10-14
National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestseller Jason Reynolds’s fiercely stunning novel in verse takes place in sixty
potent seconds —the time it takes a kid to decide whether or not he’s going to exact revenge on the guy who killed his brother.
A cannon. A strap. A piece. A biscuit. A burner. A heater. A chopper. A gat. A hammer. A tool for RULE.
Or, you can call it a gun. That’s what fifteen-year-old Will has shoved in the back waistband of his jeans. His brother Shawn was just
murdered. And Will knows the rules. No crying. No snitching. Revenge. That’s where Will’s now heading, with the gun shoved in the
back waistband of his jeans, the gun that was his brother’s gun. He gets on the elevator, seventh floor, stoked. He knows who he’s
after. Or does he?
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UK (Faber&Faber)
The whole long way down, as the elevator stops on each floor, someone connected to the legacy of his neighborhood's violence gets
on to give Will a piece to a bigger story than the one he thinks he knows...
Told in short, fierce staccato narrative verse, LONG WAY DOWN is a fast and furious, dazzlingly brilliant look at teenage gun violence,
as could only be told by Jason Reynolds.
Praise for WHEN I WAS THE GREATEST, Jason's debut novel:
*Winner of the Coretta Scott King John Steptoe Award 2015*
"Reynolds is an author to watch." —School Library Journal, starred review
"Reynolds thematically addresses much more—race and class divisions in New York, taking ownership of one's actions, and standing up for
what’s right—without ever sounding preachy." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Praise for THE BOY IN THE BLACK SUIT:
"Reynolds has a fantastic ear for the easy, lyrical expressions and idioms of his characters... Reynolds’ work here makes him a fine heir to the
Walter Dean Myers tradition of loving storytelling that captures the heart and humor of multi-generational black urban experience." —BCCB,
starred review
"A vivid, satisfying and ultimately upbeat tale of grief, redemption and grace." —Kirkus Reviews
Jason Reynolds
Jason Reynolds is the author of critically acclaimed WHEN I WAS THE GREATEST, for which he was the recipient of the Coretta Scott King/
John Steptoe Award for New Talent. His BOY IN THE BLACK SUIT and ALL AMERICAN BOYS were also awarded Coretta Scott King Honor
prizes. AS BRAVE AS YOU, his stunning middle grade debut, was a Time Book of the Year and winner of the Kirkus Award. GHOST, the first
book in his middle grade TRACK series, was a National Book Award finalist. You can find his ramblings at JasonWritesBooks.com.
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On The Free
by Coert Voorhees, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: Carolrhoda Books
(Lerner) First publication: October 2017
280 pages / Ages: 12+
Stranded without maps, food, or shelter, they must overcome the dangers of the remote Colorado mountains, the
threat of betrayal, and the demons that brought them here in the first place.
Santi agreed to join the Bear Canyon Wilderness Therapy Program for one reason: less time in juvie. Amelia signed up to prove a
point. Victor—well, no one can figure out why Victor’s on the trip, but he’s definitely not there to make friends.
After three days of severe terrain, teamwork and trust are nowhere to be found, as Santi and the others on Bear Canyon's 'hoods in
the wood' program refuse to share their true motivations. To make matters worse, a torrential rainstorm throws them off-course,
and what was supposed to be a transformational experience turns into a nightmare as tempers reach a boiling point. In the middle
of the night, a mudslide wipes out half of the group, leaving only three survivors: Santi, Victor and Amelia.
While they all have secrets they’re unwilling to reveal, Victor’s behavior in particular grows increasingly erratic. Without the
boundaries of society keeping him in check, Victor becomes anxious and unhinged, and he begins to see the others as a threat.
When Amelia and Santi finally discover Victor’s true motives, Victor’s greed and paranoia turn him against them, putting them all in
danger.
Praise for ON THE FREE:
“Coert Voorhees’s new novel has it all. Page-turning drama to burn. A cast of young characters whose struggles are real and relatable. The raw
beauty of the American West, in all its glory and danger. And don’t forget the mountain lion. On the Free is a roaring adventure that will make
you stand up and cheer.” —Justin Cronin, author of THE PASSAGE TRILOGY
“A fast-moving and gripping survival story, driven by characters as complex and layered as rugged mountain terrain. Studded with secrets and
betrayals, sudden tragedies and surprising kindnesses, it’s an intense journey through a remarkable landscape, and one where the characters’
pasts prove to be bigger obstacles than the steep slopes and deep ravines they must cross.” —Michael Northrop, author of GENTLEMEN,
TRAPPED, AND THE TOMBQUEST series
Coert Voorhees
Coert Voorhees was born and raised in New Mexico. He holds an MFA in Fiction from the University of Houston, and he is the recipient of a
Fulbright Scholarship in the translation of Chilean theatre as well as fellowships from Houston Arts Alliance and Rice University, where he
served as Visiting Writer in Residence. Coert is the author of the novels THE BROTHERS TORRES (2009 ALA Top Ten Best Books for Young
Adults), LUCKY FOOLS (2012 Junior Library Guild Selection), and IN TOO DEEP (2013 Junior Library Guild Selection). Coert lives with his family
in Houston.
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Pablo and Birdy
by Alison McGhee, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: Caitlyn Dlouhy Books (Simon & Schuster)
First publication: August 2017
304 pages / Ages: 8-12
A gorgeous new novel from New York Times bestselling author Alison McGhee
Magic and mystery abound in the southern fishing village of Isla, where Pablo lives with his beloved parrot, Birdy—the sea and its
treasures, talking birds who roam the streets cracking jokes and issuing commands, and the legend of a very special parrot whose
existence has never been verified. This parrot, known as the Seafarer, is rumored to hold within itself all the sounds that have ever
been made in the history of the world. What's more, the Seafarer is also said to be able to reproduce those sounds. Imagine: What
if you could hear the voices of everyone who had ever lived? Everyone who had ever spoken to you? Everyone who had ever loved
you, whether or not they are still living?
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German (Carl Hanser Verlag)
These are the questions that Pablo thinks about. And the reason why he, more than most boys his age, wonders about voices from
his past, is that Pablo's past is unknown. He came floating in on the tide one morning ten years ago, a baby roped onto an inflatable
swimming pool, watched over by Birdy, a mysterious parrot the likes of which had never before been seen in Isla, a parrot who has
remained silent all of Pablo's life.
Equal parts funny and tender, Pablo and Birdy is a magical tale of the love and loss and yearning experienced by a young boy
struggling to figure out who he is and where he came from.
Praise for FIREFLY HOLLOW:
“…Delves deeply and sensitively into such subjects as friendship, death, cultural conflict, dreams, and the adjustments that must be made on our
lives’ journeys…This sweet and memorable tale deserves both a sequel and a film version.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Fans of Kate DiCamillo and E.B. White will enjoy this charming tale of unlikely inter-species friendships.” —School Library Journal, starred
review
"McGhee introduces three tiny creatures with big dreams in a whimsical tale that examines how friendships change and the value of chasing
one’s dreams...The book’s portrayal of the world as an exciting but dangerous place filled with huge human “artifacts” will tickle readers’ fancies,
and the poignant conclusion may cause a few tears to be shed." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Alison McGhee
Alison McGhee is a Pulitzer Prize nominee and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. She writes for all ages and in all forms, from poetry
and stories to novels and picture books and essays, and her books are popular with critics and readers alike. Her novel SHADOW BABY was
a Today Show Book Club pick, and her picture book SOMEDAY was featured on NPR.
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Polaris
by Michael Northrop, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: Scholastic Inc
First publication: Fall 2017
280 pages / Ages: 12+
Alien meets Master and Commander and spawns Lord of the Flies
It is the 1830s, a golden age of sailing and discovery, and what began as a scientific expedition aboard the proud ship Polaris has
become a fight for survival. The vessel reached its destination: the unexplored wilds of the Brazilian Amazon. But of the nine men
who went ashore, only five returned—along with whispered rumors of a strange disease and a fearsome beast in the night. Now
those five men are gone too, lost along with every other adult to a bloody mutiny. (Strangely, the winning side took possession not
of the ship but of its lone lifeboat…)
The only survivors left aboard are six kids, locked away in the captain's cabin before the fateful conflict. The day before they were a
haughty cabin boy (and captain's nephew), a botanist's assistant (and budding scientist), two ship's boys (who are secretly ship's
girls), a gun-shy "powder monkey," and a lowly and bitter "hold rat." Now they are captain and crew. But as the novice sailors
struggle to bring the Polaris into port, they discover troubling clues about the cause of the conflict. The mutineer may have been
trying to prevent the ship from ever reaching land—and for good reason. Something sinister is lurking deep within the ship's
shadowy hold. It is a supercharged version of the infamous "zombie bug" fungus of the Amazon, a parasitic hyper-predator that has
already claimed—and changed—its first victims.
The young crew members soon realize that they too are being stalked. If they don’t reach harbor soon, they are doomed. If they do,
they carry with them a species so dangerous and virulent that it would threaten the very existence of the fledgling United States. A
second mutiny begins to brew. Will the young crew survive? Or will they repeat the fatal mistakes of their elders?
Praise for TRAPPED:
“A gripping disaster story…Northrop's solid storytelling should keep readers rapt.” —Publishers Weekly
“An edge-of-your-seat experience… Northrop gets at the core of human nature through masterful pacing.” —Kirkus Reviews
Praise for GENTLEMEN:
“Northrop's first novel is creepy, yet it has what can pass for a happy – or at least satisfying – ending.” —The New York Times
“A riveting thriller...This is a rare sort of book that may work just as well for reluctant readers as it will avid ones.” —Booklist
Michael Northrop
Michael Northrop is the New York Times bestselling author of Scholastic's multi-platform series, TOMBQUEST. His first young adult novel,
GENTLEMEN, earned him a Publishers Weekly Flying Start citation, and his second, TRAPPED, was an Indie Next List selection. His first
middle-grade novel, PLUNKED, was named one of the best children's books of the year by the New York Public Library and was selected for
NPR's Backseat Book Club. After graduating from NYU, he worked at Sports Illustrated Kids magazine for 12 years.
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Royal Bastards
by Andrew Shvarts, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: Hyperion
First publication: June 2017
352 pages / Ages: 12+
This fast-paced adventure is full of humor, romance, magic, friendship, and stunning twists! Perfect for fans of SIX OF
CROWS and GAME OF THRONES.
Being a bastard blows. Tilla would know. She had her father’s love as a child, only to be cast aside when Lord Kent, ruler of the
Western Province, had trueborn children.
At sixteen, Tilla spends her days exploring long-forgotten tunnels beneath the castle with her stablehand half-brother, Jax, and her
nights drinking with the servants, passing out on Jax’s floor while her castle bedroom collects dust. Tilla secretly longs to sit by her
father’s side, resplendent in a sparkling gown, enjoying feasts with the rest of the family. Instead, she sits with the other bastards,
like Miles of House Hampstedt, an awkward scholar who’s been in love with Tilla since they were children.
Rights sold
Turkish (Penguen Kitap)
Then, at a feast honoring the visiting princess Lyriana, the royal shocks everyone by choosing to sit at the Bastards’ Table. Before she
knows it, Tilla is leading the sheltered princess on a late-night escapade. Along with Jax, Miles, and fellow bastard Zell, a Zitochi
warrior from the north, they stumble upon a crime they were never meant to witness.
Rebellion is brewing in the west, and a brutal coup leaves Lyriana’s uncle, the Royal Archmagus, dead—with Lyriana next on the list.
Tilla and her new friends flee for their lives, relentlessly pursued by murderous mercenaries; their own parents have put a price on
their heads to prevent the king and his powerful Royal Mages from discovering their treachery.
The bastards band together, realizing they alone have the power to prevent a civil war that will tear their kingdom apart—if they can
warn the King in time. And if they can survive the journey…
*Entertainment Weekly’s “35 Most Anticipated YA Novels of 2017”
*Bustle’s “The Most Anticipated Young Adult Debuts of 2017”
*Brightly’s “17 of the Most Exciting YA Books to Read in 2017”
“This is one of those rare books that had me laughing and crying within a paragraph.” —Cinda Williams Chima, New York Times bestselling author
of the SEVEN REALMS series
“The Expendables meets A Kiss of Deception. Color me intrigued...We cannot wait for this high-stakes, edge of your seat fantasy” —Bustle
“Soon Jon Snow won’t be the only “bastard” whose name readers will remember.” —Entertainment Weekly
Andrew Shvarts
Andrew Shvarts is a Russian-born YA writer, living in San Jose, California. He spends his days designing videogames at Pixelberry Studios and
his nights playing board games or making growling noises while chasing his 1-year-old around. ROYAL BASTARDS is his debut fantasy.
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The Inconceivable Life of Quinn
by Marianna Baer, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: Abrams Books For Young Readers
First publication: April 2017
384 pages / Ages: 12+
A psychological mystery YA with elements of magical realism
Quinn Cutler is sixteen, the daughter of a high-profile Brooklyn politician, and a student at a private school in Park Slope. She’s also
pregnant, a crisis made infinitely more shocking by the fact that she has no memory of actually having sex. Scared and confused,
Quinn struggles to piece together what might have happened: An unlikely accident while she and her boyfriend were fooling
around? A rape that she’s repressing from trauma?
Before she’s had any revelations, the situation becomes public, putting her most intimate life up for scrutiny and ridicule, and
jeopardizing her father’s political career. Religious fanatics begin gathering at the Cutlers’ house, believing she’s pregnant with the
next Messiah. As things spiral out of control through a frenzy of brutal online gossip and rumor, the clues that Quinn uncovers reveal
more about her childhood and her family than about the pregnancy itself. She starts to realize that much of her life is built on secrets
and lies—ones that her father is desperate to keep concealed. And uncovering the mysterious secrets is the only way she’ll learn the
truth about her pregnancy, and the only way she’ll discover why, despite all evidence and logic, a deep down part of her believes the
truth isn’t an ugly one. Might she, in fact, be a virgin?
THE INCONCEIVABLE LIFE OF QUINN asks what happens when the story that Quinn comes to believe is one that a rational, twentyfirst century girl would find completely insane.
"In a suspenseful and thought-provoking novel, Baer (Frost) tackles the illusiveness of memory (especially in regard to trauma), media firestorms,
fear of the unknown, and the complexities of faith, without ever turning didactic or allowing Quinn’s story to fall into melodrama... It’s a delicate,
complicated, and engrossing exploration of the collision between real life and the inexplicable." — Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Quinn’s determined struggle to piece together the puzzle compellingly drives the narrative onward, and readers on board for something thoughtprovoking will be hooked." — Booklist
"Quinn's voice is real and believable, and the characters are multifaceted and sympathetic." — Kirkus Reviews
Marianna Baer
Marianna Baer is the author of young adult novel FROST and the forthcoming THE INCONCEIVABLE LIFE OF QUINN, from Abrams/Amulet
(spring 2017). She grew up in Cambridge, MA, and received a BA in Art from Oberlin College and an MFA in Writing for Children and Young
Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives in Brooklyn, NY, where she spends her time writing, drawing, and wishing her apartment
building allowed pets so she could have a bunch of cats and dogs.
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The Place Between Breaths
by An Na, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: Caitlyn Dlouhy Books (Simon & Schuster)
First publication: Winter 2018
240 pages / Ages: 12+
The latest novel from the Printz Award–winning author An Na
Sixteen-year-old Grace is in a race against time—and in a race for her life—even if she doesn’t realize it yet…
She is smart, responsible, and contending with more than what most teens ever have to. Her mother struggled with schizophrenia
for years until, one day, she simply disappeared—fleeing in fear that she was going to hurt herself or those she cared about. Ever
since, Grace’s father has worked as a recruiter at one of the leading labs dedicated to studying the disease, trying to lure the world’s
top scientists to the faculty to find a cure, hoping against hope it can happen in time to help his wife if she is ever found. But this
makes him distant. Consumed.
Grace, in turn, does her part, interning at the lab in the gene sequencing department in hopes that one day they might make a
breakthrough… and one day they do. Grace stumbles upon a string of code that could be the key. But something inside of Grace has
started to unravel. Could her discovery just be a cruel side effect of the schizophrenia finally taking hold? Can she even tell the
difference between what is real and what isn’t?
An Na has created a mesmerizing story—a story with twists and turns that reveal jaw-dropping insights into the mind of someone
struggling with schizophrenia.
Praise for A STEP FROM HEAVEN:
*National Book Award finalist in 2002
*Winnder of Michael L. Printz Award in 2002
"In fluid, lyrical language, Na convincingly conveys the growing maturity of her perceptive narrator who initially (and seamlessly) laces her
tale with Korean words, their meaning evident from the context. And by its conclusion, readers can see a strong, admirable young woman with a
future full of hope. Equally bright are the prospects of this author; readers will eagerly await her next step." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
An Na
An Na was born in Korea and grew up in San Diego, California. A former middle school English and History teacher, she is now a teaches at
the Vermont School of Fine Arts."THE PLACE BETWEEN BREATHS is her fourthnovel.
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The Unlikelies
by Carrie Firestone, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: Little, Brown US
First publication: June 2017
336 pages / Ages: 12+
Five teens embark on a summer of vigilante Good Samaritanism in a novel that’s part The Breakfast Club, part The
Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, and utterly captivating.
Rising high school senior Sadie is bracing herself for a lonely and boring summer. But things take an unexpected turn when she steps
in to help rescue a baby in distress and a video of her good deed goes viral.
Suddenly Internet-famous, Sadie’s summer changes for the better when she’s introduced to other “hometown heroes.” These five
very different teens forge an unlikely group to secretly right local wrongs, but when they get in over their heads trying to help a
heroin-using friend, they discover that there might be truth in the saying “no good deed goes unpunished.” Can Sadie and her new
friends make it through the summer with their friendships—and anonymity—intact?
This rich and thought-provoking novel takes on timely issues and timeless experiences with a winning combination of humor,
romance, and wisdom.
Praise for THE UNLIKELIES:
"A feel-good tale of friendship that’s perfect for any YA collection." ―School Library Journal
Praise for THE LOOSE ENDS LIST:
"A poignant and important story about compassion, love, and the decision to live life on your own terms―right up to the very last minute."
―Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Filled with equal amounts of laugh- and tear-inducing moments, this debut novel will be impossible to put down. Fans of Jenny Downham's
BEFORE I DIE or Jonathan Tropper's THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU will enjoy this unique story about dying on one's own terms. With its fresh,
original plot and thought-provoking themes, this titl will have a high teen appeal." ―School Library Journal
"A sweet story of a young girl growing and learning about the depths that exist in everyone...Maddie is an accessible and relatable character."
―VOYA
Carrie Firestone
Carrie Firestone is a former New York City high school teacher who currently lives in suburban Connecticut with her husband, two
daughters, and rescue dogs. Her YA novel, THE LOOSE ENDS LIST, debuted in June 2016.
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This is Not a Love Letter
by Kim Purcell, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: Hyperion
First publication: Spring 2018
75,000 words / Ages: 12+
A compelling new YA novel from the acclaimed author of TRAFFICKED
One week. That's all Jessie said. A one-week break to get some perspective before graduation, before she and her boyfriend, Chris,
would have to make all the big, scary decisions about their future—decisions they had been fighting about for weeks.
Then, Chris vanishes. The police think he ran away, but Jessie doesn't believe it. Chris is popular and good-looking, about to
head off to college on a full-ride baseball scholarship. And he disappeared while going for a run along the river—the same place
where some boys from the rival high school beat him up just three weeks ago. Chris is one of the only black kids in a depressed
paper mill town, and Jessie is terrified of what might have happened.
(cover not final)
As the police are spurred to reluctant action, Jessie speaks up about the harassment Chris kept quiet about and the danger he
could be in. But there are people in Jessie's town who don't like the story she tells, who are infuriated by the idea that a boy like
Chris would be a target of violence. They smear Chris’s character and Jessie begins receiving frightening threats.
Every Friday since they started dating, Chris has written Jessie a love letter. Now Jessie is writing Chris a letter of her own to tell
him everything that’s happening while he’s gone. As Jessie searches for answers, she must face her fears, her guilt, and a past
more complicated than she would like to admit.
Praise for TRAFFICKED:
"... chillingly credible and unflinchingly revealed ... Hannah herself, compelling and believable, keeps readers focused on her plight and that of
other de facto slaves worldwide." —Kirkus Reviews
"Many reluctant readers won't be able to put down this riveting novel ... The characters ring true and as the plot reaches a crisis point, readers will
be drawn in by the suspense of Hannah's captivity." —School Library Journal
"Purcell's well-researched look into human trafficking has the slow pull of a dawning nightmare ... Gritty, realistic, and eye-opening." —Booklist
"An eye-opening debut novel about modern-day slavery in America." —Horn Book
Kim Purcell
Kim Purcell is a novelist, journalist and teacher. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Westchester, New York.
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Tumble and Blue
by Cassie Beasley, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers
First publication: August 2017
304 pages / Ages: 8-12
From the New York Times bestselling author of CIRCUS MIRANDUS comes the magic-infused story of a golden gator,
two cursed kids, and how they take their destinies into their own hands
When the red moon rises over the heart of the Okefenokee swamp, legend says that the mysterious golden gator Munch will grant
good luck to the poor soul foolish enough to face him. But in 1817, when TWO fools reach him at the same time, the night's fate is
split. With disastrous consequences for both... and their descendants. Half of the descendants have great fates, and the other half
has terrible ones.
Tumble Wilson wants to be a hero. Saving people, preventing disasters—Tumble knows she’s got what it takes. But her heroic
efforts do more harm than good, her parents decide a move to Murky Branch is just what she needs. A tiny town on the outskirts of
the Okefenokee Swamp doesn’t have much to offer a hero in training. As far as Tumble can tell, the only danger she’ll face is
boredom.
Her new neighbor, Blue Montgomery, knows better. Thanks to an ancestor who made a bargain with a legendary alligator, Blue is
cursed. He’s destined to lose every game he plays and every race he runs. And he’s starting to think that’s why his father has left
him behind in Murky Branch for the summer. When rumors about the gator’s reappearance surface, a host of unlucky
Montgomerys descend on the town, and Tumble and Blue join forces to take on fate itself.
With madcap relatives, long-buried family secrets, and their own bad luck standing in their way, Tumble and Blue are in for a
summer like no other.
Praise for CIRCUS MIRANDUS:
"A delicious confection and much more: it shows that the human heart is delicate, that it matters, and that it must be handled with care." —Kirkus
Reviews, starred review
"Readers will be left with the reminder that 'just because a magic is small doesn’ mean it is unimportant' and the hope, reminiscent of Peter Pan,
that those who still believe will always have magic in their lives." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"This gripping fantasy tale will have readers hooked from the opening scene to the breathtaking—and unexpected—conclusion" —School
Library Journal, starred review
Cassie Beasley
Cassie Beasley is from rural Georgia where she helps out on the family farm, when she’s not writing. She earned her BA in Writing &
Linguistics at Georgia Southern University, and she recently completed her MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults at Vermont College
of Fine Arts. Her debut middle grade, CIRCUS MIRANDUS published in 2015, has earned a spot on the New York Times Best Seller List.
Follow her on Twitter @beasleywrites.
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Wildman
by JC Geiger, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: Hyperion
First publication: June 2017
336 pages / Ages: 12+
Exciting new coming of age novel about discovering the self you never knew
‘How can a complete stranger know you better than the people you’ve known your entire life?’
When Lance's '93 Buick breaks down in the middle of nowhere, he tells himself: Don't panic. After all, he's valedictorian of his
class. First-chair trumpet player. Scholarship winner. Nothing can stop Lance Hendricks.
But the locals don't know that. They don't even know his name. Stuck in a small town, Lance could be anyone: a delinquent, a
traveler, a maniac. One of the townies calls him Wildman, and a new world opens up.
He's ordering drinks at a roadhouse. Jumping a train. Talking to an intriguing older girl who is asking about his future. And what he
really wants. As one day blurs into the next, Lance finds himself drifting farther from home and closer to a girl who makes him feel
a way he's never felt before—ike himself.
This debut novel by a remarkable new talent explores the relationship between identity and place, the power of being seen, and the
speed at which a well-planned life can change forever.
*Entertainment Weekly’s “35 Most Anticipated YA Novels of 2017”
J. C. Geiger
J.C. Geiger has eaten the beating heart of a snake, been deported from a full-moon party, and spent a short time locked in a Bolivian
prison. He also writes fiction. His short works have appeared in the pages of Murky Depths and Horror Garage, and on stage at The Second
City in Chicago. He now writres, teaches, directs, and performs in the Pacific Northwest, where he can often be spotted behind the wheel
of a 1993 Buick Century.
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Wishtree
by Katherine Applegate, Proprietor: Pippin Properties, US publisher: Feiwel & Friends
First publication: September 2017
224 pages / Ages: 8-12
Beautiful, nuanced middle-grade novel from Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author Katherine
Applegate
Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories…
Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree"—people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie
them to Red's branches. Along with her crow friend Bongo and other animals who seek refuge in Red's hollows, this "wishtree"
watches over the neighborhood.
You might say Red has seen it all. Until a new family moves in. Not everyone is welcoming, and Red's experiences as a wishtree are
more important than ever.
Funny, deep, warm, and nuanced, this is Katherine Applegate at her very best—writing from the heart, and from a completely
unexpected point of view.
Praise for CRENSHAW:
*A New York Times Bestseller
*A Publishers Weekly Bestseller
"This accessible and moving novel demonstrates how the creative resilience of a child’s mind can soften difficult situations, while exploring the
intersection of imagination and truth." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A compelling and unflinchingly honest treatment of a difficult topic." —School Library Journal, starred review
"The tone is warm and, occasionally, quirkily funny, but it doesn’t sugarcoat the effects of hunger and vulnerability." —The Horn Book, starred
review
Katherine Applegate
Katherine Applegate is the author of the bestselling ANIMORPHS series, and the novels HOME OF THE BRAVE and THE ONE AND ONLY
IVAN, winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal. She lives with her husband and their two children in Northern California.
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The Black String
by Tom Llewellyn, Proprietor: Red Fox Literary
First publication: May 2017
50,000 words / Ages: 9-12
Combining Greek mythology, a dash of string theory, a complex mystery, and a heart-tugging story about family and loss,
THE BLACK STRING is a highly original contemporary fantasy middle-graders will devour.
The story begins six years after Marcus, Lucas, and Janny Blevins’ dad disappears from an archeological dig on the island of Crete.
Twelve-year-old Marcus, the narrator, is the only one old enough to remember their dad and the only one who still wants to find
out what happened to him. Fifth grader Lucas, abrasive and tough, doesn’t care whether their dad is a deadbeat or simply dead. And
the youngest, prodigy and Leonardo Da Vinci aficionado, Janny, hasn’t spoken a word since the disappearance.
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Czech (Fragment), German
(Thienemann)
One day, the kids receive a package covered in Greek stamps which seems to be from their dad. Inside, they find a ball of black
string. At first, it appears to be just plain black string, but they soon discover that the object has some very strange properties. It
leads them to Aster, a new girl at school with a secret in her past, an eccentric amnesiac known simply as McLean who takes up
residence in their front yard, a box of letters in the attic, and a centuries-old sword that might have belonged to an ancient Greek
prince. Each discovery leads the kids deeper into the labyrinth, and closer to the truth about happened to their father. When they
reach the labyrinth's heart, will they find their dad or the monstrous Minotaur?
Combining Greek mythology, a dash of string theory, a complex mystery, and a heart tugging story about family and loss, THE
BLACK STRING is a highly original contemporary fantasy middle-graders will devour.
Praise for THE TILTING HOUSE:
“Llewellyn’s debut is inventive, gripping, and shot through with macabre details.” —Publishers Weekly
“…a genre-blending page-turner with plenty of room in its eaves for sequels. One to watch.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Llewellyn’s first novel takes the classic family-in-a-new-house motif and mixes in just the right creaky touches of the macabre…” —Booklist
Tom Llewellyn
Tom has worked as a trade journalist and copywriter, and is the co-founder of the guerrilla art project, Beautiful Angle. Tom lives with his
wife and four rambunctious children in a Victorian-era home (with tilting floors) in Tacoma, Washington, the city which provides the setting
for THE TILTING HOUSE.
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Your Robot Dog Will Die
by Arin Greenwood, Proprietor: Soho Teen, US publisher: Soho Teen
First publication: Spring 2018
70,000 words / Ages: 12+
A 17-year-old girl and her robot dog on a quest to save the last dogs on Earth
Nano Miller has spent her entire life on Dog Island, a sanctuary for world's last surviving canines and the testing ground for their
robotic replacements. Every year, Nano gets a new and improved model. Now that her friendship with Wolf—a boy she's known
forever—has turned romantic, she's certain she never wants to leave.
But when Dog Island's biggest celebrity supporter, movie star Marky Barky, arrives for his annual visit, Nano discovers something
that shouldn't exist: a real live puppy, tiny and magical. Unable part with it, Nano now finds herself on the run. She knows that the
puppy could destroy her family, Wolf, and even the Island itself. Yet her harrowing fight for their survival sparks a belief that it
might just save them all.
Praise for SAVE THE ENEMY:
“Readers will be pulled by Zoey’s strong inner compass and martial-arts Prowess... gnarly yet buoyant. Readers of detective, spy, and crime
novels, as well as Ayn Rand fans, will find tidbits to enjoy as Zoey and family prevail against the odds.” —Booklist
“An intricate tale of confusion and loss as Zoey attempts to peel away the mysteries surrounding her family and her unusual upbringing... This is
good for ravenous fans of thrillers with a twist.”—VOYA
"Part mystery-thriller, part coming-of-age tale, and part romance with a pinch of the paranormal."—School Library Journal
“Reminiscent of A Wrinkle in Time, Greenwood’s debut for teens twists and turns with mysterious men, real bullets and numerous candidates for
worst parent ever…. [readers] with a philosophical bent may find references to Kant, Nietzsche and Ayn Rand entertaining.” —Kirkus Reviews
Arin Greenwood
Arin Greenwood is a writer and former lawyer living just outside Washington, D.C. Arin is an editor for The Huffington Post, covering things
both nerdy and weird, like Virginia cats running for U.S. Senate, in and around the nation's capital. Her stories have appeared in Slate, the
Washington City Paper, the American Bar Association Journal, and dozens of other publications. Read some of Arin's stories and get in
touch at www.aringreenwood.com.
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How to Disappear
by Sharon Huss-Roat, Proprietor: The Chudney Agency, US publisher: HarperCollins Inc
First publication: May 2017
350 pages / Ages: 12+
A story of one girl’s struggle to face her fears while reaching out to those who anonymously share their pain in hope of
making a connection with someone… anyone… who will see them, and care
Vicky Decker has perfected the art of hiding in plain sight, quietly navigating the halls of her high school undetected except by her
best (and only) friend, Jenna. But when Jenna moves away, the anxiety Vicky’s mother dismisses as “just being shy” becomes
paralyzing. Her only escape is the social life she invents by Photoshopping herself into other people’s pictures, posting them on
Instagram under an anonymous identity.
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French (Hugo et Cie),
Romanian (Editura Trei), Serbian
(Vulkan Izdavastov)
The experience is thrilling, especially when her alter ego begins to attract followers. So she adds herself to more photos from all over
the world, with all types of people. As her fandom grows, Vicky realizes she can make a whole life for herself without ever leaving her
bedroom. Nobody suspects that plain, invisible Vicky is the Internet sensation known as Vicurious, not even the cute but awkward
boy who keeps passing her notes in World History class.
But the more followers she finds online, the clearer it becomes that there are a lot of people out there who feel like her—#alone
and #ignored in real life.
In this beautiful and illuminating narrative, Sharon Huss Roat shines a light on our love of social media and how sometimes being
the person you think you want to be isn’t as great as being the person you truly are.
Praise for HOW TO DISAPPEAR:
“It punched me in the heart in the best possible way, reducing me to a small puddle of feels by the end. Flawlessly plotted.
Gorgeously written. Absolutely perfect.” — Marci Lyn Curtis, author of THE ON THING
“Perfectly captures the agony and ecstasy of sharing who you are, whether online or IRL… how it feels to get attention, not
knowing whether it will make you or break you. Powerful, tender, and real, Sharon Huss Roat provides a voice for every girl
reaching out from the comments section.” — Maggie Thrash, author of HONOR GIRL
Praise for BETWEEN THE NOTES:
"This demonstrates that between the lines resides truth about perception, others, an most importantly oneself." —Kirkus Reviews
"When it comes to heart and finding home, this novel hits the right notes." —Booklis
Sharon Huss Roat
Sharon Huss Roat grew up in Lancaster County, Pa., and now lives in Delaware with her husband and two children. She is the author of
BETWEEN THE NOTES (HarperTeen, June 2015) and HOW TO DISAPPEAR (coming summer 2017). Visit her online at www.sharonroat.com,
on Twitter @sharonwrote, or Instagram @sharonhussroat.
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It All Comes Down to This
by Karen English, Proprietor: The Chudney Agency, US publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
First publication: July 2017
256 pages / Ages: 10-12
Perfect for fans of GLORY BE, this charming middle grade coming-of-age novel set in Los Angeles in the summer of 1965
It’s 1965, Los Angeles. All twelve-year-old Sophie wants to do is write her book, star in the community play, and hang out with her
friend Jennifer. But she’s the new black kid in a nearly all-white neighborhood; her beloved sister, Lily, is going away to college soon;
and her parents’ marriage is rocky.
There’s also her family’s new, disapproving housekeeper to deal with. When riots erupt in nearby Watts and a friend is unfairly
arrested, Sophie learns that life—and her own place in it—is even more complicated than she’d once thought.
Leavened with gentle humor, this story is perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia.
Praise for THE CARVER CHRONICLES series:
" Freeman's upbeat spot illustrations and English's accessible storytelling target the book to emerging independent readers."
—Publishers Weekly
"A much-needed story in which African American boys can see themselves reflected in a positive light, completely free of the
usual tropes." —Booklist
"Many independent readers, particularly boys, will identify with these . . . appealing and likeable characters." —Kirkus Reviews
Karen English
Karen English is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winner and the author of the Nikki and Deja and The Carver Chronicles series. Her novels
have been praised for their accessible writing, authentic characters, and satisfying storylines. She is a former elementary school teacher and
lives in Los Angeles, California.
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Mabel Opal Pear and the Rules for Spying
by Amanda Hosch, UK publisher: The Chudney Agency, US publisher: Capstone Young Readers
First publication: October 2017
272 pages / Ages: 9-12
Fun, wonderful, and quirky mystery with a great girl detective
Secrets, Spies, Suspense!
As a spy-in-training and the granddaughter of sneaky thieves, Mabel Opal Pear is used to handling sensitive circumstances. So when
her parents leave town without saying goodbye, she isn’t worried. That is, until her beloved aunt Gertie is thrown in jail, accused of
leading an international smuggling ring.
Things get more suspicious when Mabel’s estranged uncle demands to be let into the family’s private museum. What does he want?
Why is Gertie in custody? And where on Earth are Mr. and Mrs. Pear? Tackling mysteries like these are what Mabel has been
training for her whole life. But can she find her parents and unmask the real criminal before she loses all trust?
From confronting double agents to keeping secrets from her best friends, smart spunky Mabel takes readers on a delightful romp
through a small town in the foothills of Mr. Rainier National Part, encountering quirky characters and clues at every trailhead.
Perfect for fans of HARRIET THE SPY and SPY KIDS, Amanda Hosch’s debut middle grade novel is a hilarious, page-turning mystery.
Amanda Hosch
Amanda Hosch loves writing, travel, and coffee. She lived abroad for ten years, teaching English as a Foreign Language. A fifth generation
New Orleanian, Amanda now lives in Seattle with her husband, their two daughters, and a ghost cat. When not writing, she's a reading tutor
for elementary school kids.
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The Van Gogh Deception
by Deron Hicks, Proprietor: The Chudney Agency, US publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
First publication: August 2017
320 pages / Ages: 9-12
Dan Brown meets Jason Bourne in this riveting middle-grade mystery thriller
Pablo Picasso once said “Art is the lie that enables us to see the truth.” But how can you see the truth if you can’t remember it?
A dangerous game of cat-and-mouse through the busy streets and galleries of Washington D.C. centers around a young boy
frantically racing to discover who he is and why a group of mysterious people are after him. Perhaps it has to do with where he was
found—sitting in the National Gallery before a Degas sculpture. Perhaps it is for what he knows—but he can’t remember anything
except oddly detailed facts about artists like Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Leonardo Da Vinci…
As the stakes continue to rise, the boy must piece together the disjointed clues of his origins while using his limited knowledge to
stop one of the greatest art frauds ever attempted. A cat always lands on its feet and in this perilous game, he may not be the
mouse everyone thinks he is.
Digitally interactive, this museum mystery offers QR codes woven throughout the book that bring renowned paintings to readers’
fingertips.
Praise for THE SHAKESPEARE MYSTERIES series:
"The combination of humor and suspense works well to keep readers turning the pages of this modern-day mystery." —Kirkus Reviews
"Hicks establishes an aura of old-fashioned mystery in his entertaining debut." —Publishers Weekly
"A fine traditional mystery with a modern sensibility." —Booklist
Deron Hicks
As a lawyer, Deron Hicks investigates mysteries for a living. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in painting and
from Mercer Law School. He is the author of SECRETS SHAKESPEARE'S GRAVE and TOWER OF THE FIVE ORDERS, which were both
Junior Library Guild Selections. He lives in Warm Springs, Georgia, with his wife and children. Visit www.shakespearemysteries.com
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Bravelands
by Erin Hunter, Proprietor: Working Partners Ltd, US publisher: HarperCollins Inc
First publication: June 2017
280 pages / Ages: 9-12
From Erin Hunter, the NYT bestselling author of WARRIORS and SURVIVORS, comes an epic new adventure told across the great
plains of Africa, across the Bravelands
Fearless, a lion cub, is thrust into a new life when a challenger kills his father and takes control of the pride. Forced to flee, Fearless is
snatched up by an eagle and discovered in its nest by a troop of baboons. They name him Cub of the Stars: some see his arrival as a good
omen, whereas others believe it shows the world will be turned on its head.
Thorn, a young baboon eager to move up the troop’s hierarchy. Thorn wants adventure, but he also needs to reach a higher status so his
beloved Berry can be his mate. Thorn isn’t the only baboon with ambition, however. The troop is horrified when their leader is murdered,
and Thorn thinks he knows who did it…
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Dutch (Zirkoon), French (Packet),
German (Beltz), Italian (Giunti Editore),
Norwegian (Aschehoug), Russian (Abris)
Sky, a young elephant migrating towards Bravelands with her herd, only she understands the dangers facing all the animals. She has a
horrifying vision of the watering hole her herd is heading towards, the water red with blood, and beside it a lion roaring in pain as a
baboon howls triumphantly on its back…
A lion, a baboon and an elephant—as the omens converge, a great change comes to Bravelands, and life for the animals who live there
will never be the same…
Following on from the huge successes of WARRIORS and SURVIVORS, Harper will be launching the new BRAVELANDS series in Summer
2017 with book one. They have contracted six books so far – two three-book story arcs, and the publishing program will be similar to those
of WARRIORS and SURVIVORS, with three book story arcs punctuated by longer stand-alone specials.
Book 1: June 2017
Book 2: February 2018
Book 3: October 2018
Book 4: June 2019
Book 5: February 2020
Book 6: October 2020
Erin Hunter
Erin Hunter is the collective name of the highly talented writing team that created WARRIORS, SEEKERS, and SURVIVORS.
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Kiss Me in Paris
by Catherine Rider, Proprietor: Working Partners Ltd, US publishers: KCP Loft
First publication: December 2017
194 pages / Ages: 12+
Perfect winter read for teens who dream of love and travel—and ideally, both together!
For years, Columbia freshman Serena has dreamed of visiting Paris—the city where her parents had their idyllic, romantic honeymoon.
And since her father unexpectedly died two years ago, Serena has cooked up a plan to travel to Paris with her mother and sister as a way
to celebrate and remember her dad.
Unfortunately, her mom and sister are less committed to the plan—her mom backs out to attend a conference in London, and her sister
makes plans in Madrid after a misunderstanding with Serena. When Serena arrives in Paris, buzzed on espresso an with three-page
itinerary in hand, she quickly learns that her family reunion has become a solo mission.
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Bulgarian (Egmont), German (cbt)
Or has it? Serena finds a sightseeing companion in Jean-Luc, the volatile, passionate French photography student who's recruited to be
her host when her sister mixes up their plans. Serena begins checking things off her itinerary, but she's not terribly good at seeing the city.
Jean-Luc has a knack for pointing out the things she's missing—and also getting her off schedule. Still, there's something about him she
doesn't want to shake.
Will sparks fly in the most romantic city in the world? Or will Serena end up sipping champagne on the Eiffel Tower alone?
This funny, charming and oh-so-romantic comedy will appeal to Francophiles, travelers and anyone who appreciates clever banter and
cross-cultural sparks.
Catherine Rider
Stephanie Elliot and James Noble are the two authors behind the pseudonym Catherine Rider.
Stephanie Elliott is a book editor who moved to New York immediately after college. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and five-year-old
daughter. James Noble is an editor who also writes under a variety of pseudonyms. He was born and raised in London. He went to primary and
secondary school in London. He went to college in London. He got his first – and only, and current – publishing job in London. But he still loses
far too much of far too many days daydreaming about what it’d be like to live in New York or Paris.
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Mio and the Mermaids
by Miranda Jones, Proprietor: Working Partners Ltd
First publication: 2018
10,000 words / Ages: 7-10
From the creators of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS comes a brand new chapter book series in a stunning
undersea setting!
Mio Hart lives with her mum and grandparents in the charming seaside village of Sandy Cove. Mio’s mum owns the Mermaid Café, where
all the food has a sealife theme! Mio loves everything to do with her sea, just like her father who was a marine biologist. Before he died,
he gave Mio a beautiful collection of sea shells, and one day she too hopes to explore far beneath the ocean waves.
Mio is out with her Grandpa on his fishing trawler when she finds a very unexpected catch: a beautiful young mermaid is trapped in the
net! Mio frees her and watches her swim away. Later, when Mio’s own little boat gets stuck on a rock, the mermaid returns to save Mio.
Her name is Luna, and she gives Mio a mother-of-pearl comb. Whenever Mio combs her hair, she will turn into a mermaid!
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Japanese (Poplar)
Mio visits Luna in her enchanting undersea home, where she discovers that Luna is a princess, the daughter of King Hal and Queen
Morwenna. Endless adventures await, from finding Luna’s pet dolphin Silver when he goes missing, to sorting out the mischief caused by
Luna’s brother Kai and his best friend Jinx. And of course there is the constant threat from the mysterious Coral King who lives on the far
side of the bay, and his handsome son Cadan…
Fun, lively and full of adventure, this adorable friendship series will be prefect for readers aged 7-9. Six books have signed up so far!
Miranda Jones
Miranda Jones is the pseudonym of a bestselling author of LITTLE GENIE series. She lives in London.
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Sisters of Glass
by Naomi Cyprus, Proprietor: Working Partners Ltd, US publisher: HarperCollins Inc
First publication: November 2017
384 pages / Ages: 10+
Frozen meets The Arabian Nights in this epic middle grade fantasy trilogy
A powerful pauper. Nalah Bardak is the glassblower’s daughter—the only child of one of the last remaining magical families, known
as Thaumas, in the coastal town of New Hadar. With magic increasingly prohibited, Nalah and her father are on the brink of financial
ruin. Since she was a child, Nalah has been fighting against the growing powers within her, powers that could put her family at
terrible risk if the authorities ever found out . . .
A powerless princess. Her Imperial Highness Halan Tam is heir to the Magi Kingdom, a blazing desert land filled with violence,
corruption, and powerful magic. Kept inside the walls of the palace all her life, Halan’s fiery, cunning spirit begs to be released,
to finally experience excitement and adventure. Since she was a child, she has stared out of the window of her tower,
wondering where her destiny lies, powerless to choose it herself . . .
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Brazil (V&R), Spanish (V&R)
Two parallel worlds. One fears magic, one worships it. Forever separate, until a legendary mirror connects them. And when Nalah
and Halan meet—everything they thought they knew about both worlds is shattered forever.
Following on from the huge successes of FERALS and CROWN OF THREE, Working Partners have created another epic middle grade
fantasy which features a diverse cast of characters, strong heroines, sisterly love, and an escape into a fantasy world unlike any other.
The second book, titled DAUGHTERS OF STEEL, will be publishing Fall 2018.
Naomi Cyprus
Naomi Cyprus lives on the beach with her two cats, Pim and Haze. She came up with the idea for Halan and Nalah's world while walking on
the sand one day, when she imagined that each grain had the potential for magic. Ms. Cyprus loves strong tea and occasionally dyeing her
hair blue.
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Team Hero
by Adam Blade, Proprietor: Working Partners Ltd, UK publisher: Hachette Children's Books
First publication: July 2017
138 pages / Ages: 7+
X-Men meets BEAST QUEST at the school for superheroes! An epic new adventure series from the author and creators of the
multimillion selling series BEAST QUEST.
Darkness will rise and conquer Light, unless the Chosen One joins the fight…
Jack’s scaly hands mean he’s always felt different. When he heroically saves his class during an earthquake, he discovers that his hands give
him super strength! He’s invited to join Hero Academy, where all the students and teachers have powers and train to defend the world.
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Danish (Flachs), German (Loewe)
Jack arrives at Hero Academy just as Gore launches his invasion. A portal from Noxx, an evil civilization below ground, opens in the school
courtyard and one of Gore’s servants, a fearsome centipede-like warrior called Zarnik, emerges. His segmented body breaks up to create
hundreds of smaller but deadly creatures. Jack must fight him and defend his new school – but Zarnik has Jack cornered in an old
basement… Jack spies a sword lodged in the ground. It’s made of shadow, but becomes solid in his grasp. Using his super-strength, he
pulls it out and defeats Zarnik.
When headmaster Chancellor Rex sees Jack with the sword, he’s astonished. It’s the Sword of Shadows from Noxx, left behind during the
last invasion. No one has been able to touch it since, but Jack can wield it. He must be the Chosen One from the prophecy!
Book 1: Battle for the Shadow Sword (July 2017)
Book 2: Attack of the Bat Army (July 2017)
Book 3: Reptile Reawakened (July 2017)
Book 4: The Skeleton Warrior (July 2017)
Adam Blade
Adam Blade is the collective name of the writing team that created BEAST QUEST and SEA QUEST.
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The Crims
by Kate Davies, Proprietor: Working Partners Ltd, US publisher: HarperCollins Inc
First publication: December 2017
304 pages / Ages: 8-12
Just when Imogen Crim thought she was out, her crime-loving family drags her back in—to prove they're innocent (or ARE
they?) of a ridiculous Heist that could land them all in prison.
If you’re a Crim, crime runs in your blood. At least, the desire to commit crime does. The actual ability . . . well, that’s not a definite.
Uncle Knuckles once tried to steal a carnival. Great-uncle Bernard held himself hostage by accident. Aunt Drusilla died slipping on a
banana peel. Imogen is different. She was born with a skill for scandal. A mastery of misdemeanors. But two years ago her beloved
grandmother, Big Nana, was killed during a heist. Imogen was only ten, but she knew she needed to get out of the family business
for good. Now she’s living a blissfully crime-free life as Imogen Collins, model student at Lilyworth Ladies’ College.
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Italian (Editrice Il Castoro)
Unfortunately for Imogen, she can’t keep her background a secret forever. When her family is accused of pulling off a major caper—
which seems doubtful, to say the least—Imogen must admit to her real identity. Imogen realizes that she’s the only one who can
save her family from a lifetime in prison—and catch the real crook(s). But to do it, she’s going to have to break bad. Over the course
of the story she learns a lot about her family, her own heart, and What’s Right.
Oh, and that Big Nana faked her own death. You know, as one does. Maybe there’s something to this criminal business after all…
The first books of this hilarious middle grade trilogy will be publishing December 2017, and Book 2 and 3 are schedule for Fall 2018
and Fall 2019 respectively.
Kate Davies
Kate Davies lives in London where she writes children’s books, performs improv comedy and tells bad jokes to cats. She also edits other
people’s children’s books and she once worked at Buckingham Palace, selling tea towels to tourists. She never met the queen but she did
get to stroke a corgi once.
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The Wild Bunch
by Janice Gangsei, Proprietor: Working Partners Ltd, US publisher: Simon & Schuster
First publication: June 2017
192 pages / Ages: 8-12
A brand new mystery adventure! Three kids are dragged along on a weekend camping trip with their dads. They battle
flatulence, Mother Nature and each other, as they search for a legendary creature in the woods.
Ahh.. Summer vacation. Are there any sweeter words? Too bad Paul Adams has to spend his first summer weekend camping
with his dad, his dad’s two bumbling college friends, and their sons. The dads are sure Bear Falls will be a bonding trip to
remember, but Paul knows that hanging out with allecrgic-to-everything Hector “Pooper Scooper” Diaz and bully Jack Gracie will
be more work than play.
The only glimmer of interest among the flatulence, mosquitoes and lumpy beds is the mystery of the Beast of Bear Falls. And old
National Geographic tells the story of Mo Harper, an amateur photographer who went missing in the national park 30 years
before—the last photos on his discovered camera roll show a Sasquatch-type creature reaching for the lens.
Still when all three boys hear that a Sasquatch is rumored to live in the woods around Bear Falls, they decide to go in search of the
beast.
The boys set off a mission to reach the Falls, but But between losing the map, facing a bear, and being bitten by a snake, Paul isn’t
sure the three boys will make it to Bear Falls—at least not without killing one another.
A fun and uplifting story that will have boys chuckling from the very first page.
Janice Gangsei
Jan Gangsei grew up in the small town of Barre, Vermont, reading Nancy Drew mysteries, putting on backyard shows with her best friend
and dreaming about exploring the world. After college, she landed a job as a newspaper reporter covering politics and the police beat—
and was astonished to discover she could actually get paid to write and tell stories. Since then, she's lived in Key West, New York City, DC
and Barbados. She's now settled with her family in northern Virginia, where she writes full time with a cup of hazelnut coffee in one hand
and a Jack Russell terrier named Watson curled under her legs.
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