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  • The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester

    The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester

    • Maya MacGregor
    • Astra Publishing House
    • ISBN13: 9781635923599
    • Published: 07-08-2022

    In this queer contemporary YA mystery, a nonbinary teen with autism realizes they must not only solve a 30-year-old mystery but also face the demons lurking in their past in order to live a satisfying life. Sam Sylvester has long collected stories of half-lived lives of kids who died be...

  • The Accidental Stowaway

    The Accidental Stowaway

    • Judith Eagle, illus Kim Geyer
    • Faber & Faber
    • ISBN13: 9780571363124
    • Published: 04-08-2022

    Liverpool, 1910.  When Patch runs up the gangway of steamship, RMS Glorious, she isn't planning to hang around. But if she leaves her hiding place the constable might catch her: sitting tight is worth the risk. Too late, she realises the ship is setting sail! Patch has become an accidental sto...

  • Mia and the Lightcasters

    Mia and the Lightcasters

    • Janelle McCurdy, illus Ana Latese
    • Faber & Faber
    • ISBN13: 9780571368433
    • Published: 04-08-2022

    The launch of an outstanding debut fantasy series.  'A fresh, wild, gripping adventure.' Kieran Larwood, author of The Legend of Podkin One-Ear Beware of the shadows, the Reaper King is coming . . .Mia always dreamed of being an umbra tamer until she met the wild creature on the Nightma...

  • Ten Ways to Build a Brilliant Brain

    Ten Ways to Build a Brilliant Brain

    • Nicola Morgan, illus Risa Rodil
    • Walker Books Ltd
    • ISBN13: 9781406395419
    • Published: 04-08-2022

    A fun and practical guide to making your brain brilliant, from well-being expert Nicola Morgan.Build a brilliant brain with this fun and practical guide for young people from award-winning well-being expert Nicola Morgan. From the benefits of the right food, sleep and exercise, to...

  • Fergal and the Fib

    Fergal and the Fib

    • Robert Starling
    • Andersen Press Ltd
    • ISBN13: 9781783449156
    • Published: 04-08-2022

    The 4th in the Fergal series sees our favourite fiery dragon face to face with his conscience after he tells a huge lie...  Fergal has discovered that he can tell a little lie and get away with it. But when he accidentally smashes the bakery window with his football, he tells a really big lie...

  • Luma and the Hiccupping Dragon

    Luma and the Hiccupping Dragon

    • Leah Mohammed, illus Loretta Schauer
    • Welbeck Publishing Group
    • ISBN13: 9781801300124
    • Published: 04-08-2022

    Luma's best friend in the world is her pet Timir, who looks like a puppy most of the time... except when he turns into a baby dragon.  Luma loves looking after cheeky Timir, but when he gets the hiccups, neither of them knows quite what to do. Nothing they try seems to help and it's not long b...

  • Three Bullets

    Three Bullets

    • Melvin Burgess
    • Andersen Press Ltd
    • ISBN13: 9781839132049
    • Published: 04-08-2022

    The Bloods are in control and they're desperate to turn Britain into the world they want to see: right, white, Christian supremist. Anyone who they call abnormal is a target. Amidst the chaos of civil war the country is on the move as small militia groups fight each other and a sea of refugees...

  • Egyptian Myths: Meet the Gods, Goddesses, and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt

    Egyptian Myths: Meet the Gods, Goddesses, and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt

    • Jean Menzies, Katie Ponder
    • Dorling Kindersley Ltd
    • ISBN13: 9780241538739
    • Published: 04-08-2022

    A beautifully illustrated collection of 20 ancient Egyptian myths retold for children aged 7-9.  Delve into a world of monstrous creatures, magical spells, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical informati...