Am Reading - Scary Stories for Young Foxes

Scary Stories for Young Foxes

by Christian McKay Heidicker

What they say: Inspired by Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allen Poe, a portrait of survival and a tale of friendship.

The haunted season has arrived in the Antler Wood. No fox kit is safe.

When Mia and Uly are separated from their litters, they discover a dangerous world full of monsters. In order to find a den to call home, they must venture through field and forest, facing unspeakable things that dwell in the darkness: a zombie who hungers for their flesh, a witch who tries to steal their skins, a ghost who hunts them through the snow . . . and other things too scary to mention.

Featuring eight interconnected stories and sixteen illustrations.

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Roald Dahl Day 2019

It shouldn't come as a huge surprise but I love Roald Dahl day! 

A highlight for me this year is the Matilda design your own book cover collage.

The lovely teams at BBC Teach, Puffin Schools and the RD team have got together and created a fun downloadable activity pack as well as some AWESOME resources! 

Go forth and celebrate RD, books and the power of imagination...!

Too Cute - Little Libraries, Big Heroes

Little Libraries, Big Heroes

by Miranda Paul & illustrated by John Parra

Recently released!

What they say: From an award-winning author and illustrator, the inspiring story of how the Little Free Library organization brings communities together through books, from founder Todd Bol's first installation to the creation of more than 75,000 mini-libraries around the world.

Todd and his friends love heroes. But in school, Todd doesn’t feel heroic. Reading is hard for him, and he gets scolded for asking too many questions. How will he ever become the kind of hero he admires?

Featuring stunning illustrations that celebrate the diversity of the Little Free Library movement, here is the story of how its founder, Todd Bol, became a literacy superhero. Thanks to Todd and thousands of volunteers—many of whom are kids—millions of books have been enjoyed around the world.

This creative movement inspires a love of reading, strengthens communities, and provides meeting places where new friendships, ideas—and heroes!—spring to life.

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Whatcha Reading Wednesday - Closer

Another cheeky Stage Dive spin off instalment for 1001 Dark Nights

Closer - Stage Dive #4.6

by Kylie Scott

What they say: From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kylie Scott comes a new story in her Stage Dive series… 

When a stalker gets too close to plus-size model Mae Cooper, it’s time to hire some muscle. 

Enter former military man turned executive protection officer Ziggy Thayer. Having spent years guarding billionaires, royalty, and rock n roll greats, he’s seen it all. From lavish parties through to every kind of excess. 

There’s no reason some Instagram stylista should throw him off his game. Even if she does have the most dangerous curves he’s ever seen... 
**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**  

You can get your hands on it on 24th Sept!

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Coming Soon - Alex Sparrow and the Zombie Apocalypse

Alex Sparrow and the Zombie Apocalypse

by Jennifer Killick

What they say: Third in the hilarious Alex Sparrow series

The Zumbies are on the rampage – members of the Cherry Tree Lane zumba class are collapsing and then mysteriously coming back to life!

Alex, Jess and Dave have to put a stop to it before Alex’s mum and nan join the living Zumba dead or there’ll be no family Christmas.

But why are the Zumbies curiously drawn to the Christmas lights? What does the Black Octopus sign mean? And who is the evil genius behind it all?

Coming 12th September!

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UK Release - Rebel with a Cupcake

Rebel with a Cupcake

by Anna Mainwaring

What they say: Jesobel Jones is bold and brash, the daughter of a hand model and a washed-up rock star. Jess sees no need to apologize for her rambling house, her imperfect family, her single status … or her weight. Jess is who she is. She makes her own cupcakes and she eats them, too. No regrets.

That is, until Own Clothes Day rolls around at school. Jess and her friends dedicate the requisite hours of planning to their outfits, their hair and their makeup for the one day they are free from school uniforms. But a wardrobe malfunction leaves Jess with a pair of leggings split open at the worst spot, and a mean girl calling her the one thing that’s never bothered her before: fat.

The encounter shakes Jess’s formerly iron-clad confidence, and she starts to wonder if she’s been just a little too comfortable in her own skin. When the boy of her dreams invites her to a party, she must decide whether to try to fit in for the first time in her life, or remain true to herself — whoever that really is.

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