Books Monthly April 2024
New Children's Books for 2024
A F Steadman: Skandar and the Chaos TrialsPublished 25th April 2024
HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023! Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023. The Island always wins… Skandar and his sister Kenna are finally both at the Eyrie, but tensions are high. To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit – only the strongest will make it. Meanwhile Kenna’s forged bond to a wild unicorn has left her alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one direction . . . As dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide how far is he willing to go – for Kenna, and for the Eyrie.
Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out!
Stephen Mangan: The Day I Fell Down The Toilet
Published 11th April 2024
Disaster!
The Queen of Dunny, the land where jokes come from, has lost her sense of humour and banned fun of any kind. Her subjects have one final shot at making her laugh otherwise NO NEW JOKES will be created EVER AGAIN!
Enter the hero the world needs.
Timothy Trench: straight-talking, uber-decisive child genius... oh, wait. In an unfortunate case of mistaken identity, the wrong Timothy - a boy who finds it impossible to make decisions - is fetched to make the Queen laugh.
Can he work out what will tickle Her Majesty's funny bone and save the day?
A wildly imaginative, brilliantly silly adventure that's overflowing with toilet humour!
Wildly funny, delightfully imaginative storytelling with a message that any kid can be a hero!
Packed with pictures by Stephen Mangan's sister Anita Mangan.
Escape the Rooms, The Fart That Changed the World and The Great Reindeer Rescue have been huge bestsellers: Stephen and Anita are comic dynamite.
John Patrick Green: Agents of S.U.I.T.
Published 4th April 2024
Dive into a side-splitting InvestiGators adventure in Agents of S.U.I.T.: From Badger to Worse! This laugh-out-loud graphic novel is perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey!
'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey, on InvestiGators.
Bongo and Marsha, the super-spy Badgers, are on the case . . . and way over-budget! When S.U.I.T.* realizes just how much money the Badgers waste with their gadgets, spy vehicles and custom toys, they’re sent to Bora Bora to investigate a case the old-fashioned way.
The bees – that’s 'bee-ee-ee' like the insect – who run the resort are hiding something under the tropical sands, and Marsha and Bongo are just the bumbling agents to crack this pineapple-flavored case wide open. It’s time for the B-Team to show why they’re so un-B lievably B-loved!
Created by John Patrick Green with cowriter Christopher Hastings and artist Pat Lewis, join the Bongo and Marsha in this hilarious adventure! Don't miss more Agents of S.U.I.T. adventures with Bongo and Marsha's coworker Cilantro, or the hilarious InvestiGators comic book series!
Tim Probert: Lightfall - The Dark Times
Published 11th April 2024
The Lights have gone dark in Irpa.
Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their world’s darkest mysteries.
But their journey reveals even more secrets. Until an unexpected ally shines a light in the darkness, providing a clue to a mystery from long ago…and a beacon of hope for the future.
Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian
Harvey Awards Book of the Year Nominee
Kirkus Best Books of 2020
Fall 2020 Indie Next List
Junior Library Guild Selection
2021 Texas Library Association’s Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List Selection
Nominated for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award
Maz Evans: Oh Mummy Mia!
Published 15th April 2024
Join the Gods Squad in Ancient Egypt in the new hilarious adventure from the bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out series!
The Gods Squad is back!
Vesper and Aster are in knots.
Wicked Egyptian immortal Seth has kidnapped the Sun God, Ra.
And if the children can't save him in time, they'll soon be mummies . . .
The second story in superstar author Maz Evans’s hilarious series, which started with Oh Maya Gods!.
As well as a brand-new Gods Squad led by Vesper and Aster, your favourite characters from the bestselling Who Let the Gods Out? series are back.
Book 2 of 3 in a superlative new spin-off series of mythological baddies – this time in Ancient Egypt.
Ties in neatly with KS2 curriculum as readers learn about Ancient Egyptian mythology – amongst epic adventure and belly laughs!
Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.
Rachel Bright & Jim Field: The Pandas Who Promised
Published 9th May 2024
High on a misty mountainside, red panda cubs Popo and Ketu live happily with their mama. As the sisters grow, they promise Mama that they will always stay close to home. But while cautious Popo is content to spend her days in the family's cosy treetop nest, bold Ketu dreams of excitement and exploration. So when Ketu creeps off down the mountain in search of adventure, Popo must make a choice: will she keep her promise to Mama, or look after her sister?
An action-packed, heart-warming tale of being true to your word and true to yourself, from the creators of the international bestseller The Lion Inside.
Amy Sparkes: The Lighthouse at the World's End
Published 4th April 2024
Adventurous, magical and brilliantly funny final book in the House at the Edge of Magic series.
Nine and her friends are headed to the mortal realm in search of the only thing that will shake a very tricky witch off their tail: a priceless stargold locket. It lies hidden in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures, guarded by Nine’s old foe – the formidable gangmaster of all the thieflings in London.
Even if Nine can get her hands on the locket, the friends must find a way to release its power – and for that they must travel through the World Between Worlds to the lighthouse on the Isle of Illusion, where nothing is quite as it seems…
Tom Percival: The Wrong Shoes
Published 5th June 2024
On A beautiful and sensitive exploration of the experience of child poverty from leading author/illustrator, Tom Percival, for fans of Boy at the Back of the Class and Julia and the Shark.
Will has the wrong shoes – he's always known it but doesn't know how to change it. Navigating the difficulties of home and school when you feel you stick out is tough, but finding confidence with the help and empathy of friends can be all you need to see the way.
A stunning commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion
Created by two legends of British children's books, Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) and Michael Foreman (War Boy)
Developed in partnership with the Royal British Legion
Enter the hero the world needs.
Timothy Trench: straight-talking, uber-decisive child genius... oh, wait. In an unfortunate case of mistaken identity, the wrong Timothy - a boy who finds it impossible to make decisions - is fetched to make the Queen laugh.
Can he work out what will tickle Her Majesty's funny bone and save the day?
A wildly imaginative, brilliantly silly adventure that's overflowing with toilet humour!
Wildly funny, delightfully imaginative storytelling with a message that any kid can be a hero!
Packed with pictures by Stephen Mangan's sister Anita Mangan.
Escape the Rooms, The Fart That Changed the World and The Great Reindeer Rescue have been huge bestsellers: Stephen and Anita are comic dynamite.
John Patrick Green: Agents of S.U.I.T.Published 4th April 2024
Dive into a side-splitting InvestiGators adventure in Agents of S.U.I.T.: From Badger to Worse! This laugh-out-loud graphic novel is perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey!
'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey, on InvestiGators.
Bongo and Marsha, the super-spy Badgers, are on the case . . . and way over-budget! When S.U.I.T.* realizes just how much money the Badgers waste with their gadgets, spy vehicles and custom toys, they’re sent to Bora Bora to investigate a case the old-fashioned way.
The bees – that’s 'bee-ee-ee' like the insect – who run the resort are hiding something under the tropical sands, and Marsha and Bongo are just the bumbling agents to crack this pineapple-flavored case wide open. It’s time for the B-Team to show why they’re so un-B lievably B-loved!
Created by John Patrick Green with cowriter Christopher Hastings and artist Pat Lewis, join the Bongo and Marsha in this hilarious adventure! Don't miss more Agents of S.U.I.T. adventures with Bongo and Marsha's coworker Cilantro, or the hilarious InvestiGators comic book series!
Tim Probert: Lightfall - The Dark TimesPublished 11th April 2024
The Lights have gone dark in Irpa.
Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their world’s darkest mysteries.
But their journey reveals even more secrets. Until an unexpected ally shines a light in the darkness, providing a clue to a mystery from long ago…and a beacon of hope for the future.
Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian
Harvey Awards Book of the Year Nominee
Kirkus Best Books of 2020
Fall 2020 Indie Next List
Junior Library Guild Selection
2021 Texas Library Association’s Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List Selection
Nominated for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award
Maz Evans: Oh Mummy Mia!Published 15th April 2024
Join the Gods Squad in Ancient Egypt in the new hilarious adventure from the bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out series!
The Gods Squad is back!
Vesper and Aster are in knots.
Wicked Egyptian immortal Seth has kidnapped the Sun God, Ra.
And if the children can't save him in time, they'll soon be mummies . . .
The second story in superstar author Maz Evans’s hilarious series, which started with Oh Maya Gods!.
As well as a brand-new Gods Squad led by Vesper and Aster, your favourite characters from the bestselling Who Let the Gods Out? series are back.
Book 2 of 3 in a superlative new spin-off series of mythological baddies – this time in Ancient Egypt.
Ties in neatly with KS2 curriculum as readers learn about Ancient Egyptian mythology – amongst epic adventure and belly laughs!
Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.
Rachel Bright & Jim Field: The Pandas Who Promised
Published 9th May 2024
High on a misty mountainside, red panda cubs Popo and Ketu live happily with their mama. As the sisters grow, they promise Mama that they will always stay close to home. But while cautious Popo is content to spend her days in the family's cosy treetop nest, bold Ketu dreams of excitement and exploration. So when Ketu creeps off down the mountain in search of adventure, Popo must make a choice: will she keep her promise to Mama, or look after her sister?
An action-packed, heart-warming tale of being true to your word and true to yourself, from the creators of the international bestseller The Lion Inside.
Amy Sparkes: The Lighthouse at the World's EndPublished 4th April 2024
Adventurous, magical and brilliantly funny final book in the House at the Edge of Magic series.
Nine and her friends are headed to the mortal realm in search of the only thing that will shake a very tricky witch off their tail: a priceless stargold locket. It lies hidden in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures, guarded by Nine’s old foe – the formidable gangmaster of all the thieflings in London.
Even if Nine can get her hands on the locket, the friends must find a way to release its power – and for that they must travel through the World Between Worlds to the lighthouse on the Isle of Illusion, where nothing is quite as it seems…
Tom Percival: The Wrong ShoesPublished 5th June 2024
On A beautiful and sensitive exploration of the experience of child poverty from leading author/illustrator, Tom Percival, for fans of Boy at the Back of the Class and Julia and the Shark.
Will has the wrong shoes – he's always known it but doesn't know how to change it. Navigating the difficulties of home and school when you feel you stick out is tough, but finding confidence with the help and empathy of friends can be all you need to see the way.
A stunning commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion
Created by two legends of British children's books, Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) and Michael Foreman (War Boy)
Developed in partnership with the Royal British Legion