|
   
Secrets of Dumbledore Movie Magic
Published 14th April 2022

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore transports fans once again to the wizarding world.
Professor
Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is
moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him
alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid
team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous
mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with
Grindelwald's growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high,
how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines?
Packed with captivating facts and incredible images from the making of the film, Fantastic Beasts - The Secrets of Dumbledore: Movie Magic features
behind-the-scenes profiles of the characters, magical locations, beasts
and artefacts seen on-screen. This interactive volume also comes filled
with bonus inserts - from posters reproducing props from the film to
bookmarks and stickers - that will delight fans of all ages.
INTERACTIVE ARTEFACTS: Filled with stickers, pull-out prop replicas, posters and other features.
GO BEHIND THE SCENES: Explore never-before-seen images, interviews, insights and more from Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.
EXCLUSIVE
INTERVIEWS: Features interviews from the cast and crew, including
Academy Award-winner Eddie Redmayne, Mads Mikkelsen, Jude Law, Jessica
Williams, Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler and more.
STUNNING ART AND IMAGES: Photos from the film and gorgeous illustrations bring the wizarding world to life!
Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton: The 143-Storey Treehouse
Published
19th June 2022

There are lots of laughs at every level in The 143-Storey Treehouse, the eleventh book in the number one bestselling Treehouse series from Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, out in hardback.
We've
added thirteen new levels to our Treehouse (it used to be 130 storeys,
but it keeps on growing!) including a word-o-matic (it knows every word
in the whole world!); a recycling depot; a wrecking ball; a deep, dark
cave with a real live, fire-breathing dragon; a complaining room; a
spooky graveyard (where it's always midnight, even in the middle of the
day); and a camping ground where you can have a nice, relaxing camping
holiday.
Andy's been a bit stressed, so Terry
has decided the perfect way for them to relax is to head up to their
new camping ground level for a much-needed holiday. But it turns out to
be not quite as relaxing as Terry originally planned. . .
Terry
forgets to pack the tent and the food, their attempt at fishing ends in
disaster, the spooky campfire stories are a little too spooky and then,
to make matters worse, all of Andy’s fellow campers start mysteriously
disappearing.
Can Andy brave the dark, dark woods and rescue them in time to finish writing their next book?
Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!
Marcus Rashford: Breakfast Club Adventures - The Beast Beyond the Fence
Published 26th May 2022

Dive
into an exciting and mysterious adventure full of fun-filled
friendships, fantastical creatures and incredible investigations by the
#1 bestselling author Marcus Rashford!
The Breakfast Club Adventures is
the first fiction book by England International footballer, child
food-poverty campaigner and bestselling author Marcus Rashford MBE,
inspired by Marcus's own experiences growing up! Written with Alex
Falase-Koya, it is the third title in the Marcus Rashford Book Club and
is packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, making it the
perfect book for children aged 8-11.
There's something fishy going on at school . . .
When twelve-year-old Marcus kicks his favourite football over the school fence, he knows he's never getting it back. Nothing that goes over that wall ever comes
back. But when Marcus gets a mysterious note inviting him to join the
Breakfast Club Investigators, he is soon pulled into an exciting
adventure with his new mates Stacey, Lise and Asim to solve the mystery
and get his football back!
Packed full of friendship, adventure, community and fun, you won't want to miss The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence, Marcus Rashford's first fiction book for children.
'Breakfast
Club guaranteed I had the best possible start to my day and welcomed me
with open arms. It wasn’t just about food. It was about forming
friendships, about togetherness, about escape. It was where some of my
greatest memories were made. I want to capture that feeling in my debut
fiction book.' - Marcus Rashford MBE
A F Steadman: Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
Published 28th April 2022

Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has
only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few
selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train
together and race for glory; to be a hero. But
just as Skandar’s dream is about to come true, things start to take a
more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and
twisted enemy has stolen the Island’s most powerful unicorn – and as
the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could
blow apart his world forever . . . Get
ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky battles, ancient
secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS, in this EPIC
ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring..
Michael Morpurgo: There Once Is a Queen Published 12th May 2022
From
the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic
celebration of our Queen and longest reigning monarch, beautifully
illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman.
There
once was a little girl, born a princess. While she was still a young
woman, she became a queen, our Queen Elizabeth. Now, seventy years
later, her reign as the longest serving female monarch in history has
seen her stand steadfast through triumph and tribulation, and through
the monumental changes that have shaped our world. This remarkable
queen has remained devoted to crown, to country . . . and a corgi or
two! Beginning with the queen as a little girl, planting an oak tree with her father, There Once is a Queen follows
her incredible story in a way that will bring this historic reign
vividly to life for readers, big and small, around the globe. An
exquisite gift book and commemoration of the Platinum Jubilee, it marks
a unique moment in our shared history and will be a treasured keepsake
for generations to come.
Alice Melvin: Mouse's Wood
Published 28th April 2022
An
exquisitely illustrated novelty picture book with die-cut flaps that
follows the woodland ramblings of Mouse through the change in seasons.
Written
in a gentle rhyme that reflects the slow pace of Mouse’s rambling
journey, and illustrated in the inimitable style of Alice Melvin, Mouse’s Wood is a heart-warming celebration of slow living in nature.
The
story follows Mouse, who first ventures out in wintry January to visit
his friend Squirrel. Mouse moves on to wake up Hedgehog for the arrival
of spring and as he continues along the path in the wood, Mouse’s
journey from friend to friend maps out the changes in seasons from
January through to December, from picnicking among the bluebells with
Mole in May and picking berries with Dormouse in June, to taking refuge
in Fox’s cozy caravan as winter draws in.
Jacqueline Wilson: The Magic Faraway Tree - A New Adventure (Inspired by Enid Blyton)
Published
by 26th May 2022

Discover
the Magic Faraway Tree and explore the amazing lands it can lead to! An
irresistible new story by bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, set in
a much-loved world.
Three
kids, Milo, Mia and Birdy, are on a countryside holiday when they
wander into an Enchanted Wood. Among the whispering leaves, there is a
beautiful tree that stands high above the rest. The Magic Faraway Tree
is home to remarkable creatures including a fairy called Silky, her
best friend Moonface and more. Birdy is delighted to find that fairies
are real. Even her older brother and sister are soon won over by the
magic of the Faraway Tree and the extraordinary places they discover
above it, including the Land of Unicorns. But not every land is so much
fun. Danger looms in the Land of Dragons. Will Moonface's magic work in
time to save the children?
The Magic Faraway Tree by
Enid Blyton was Jacqueline Wilson's own favourite book as a young
child. Now Britain's favourite contemporary children's author, creator
of Hetty Feather and Tracy Beaker, revisits this glorious magical
world, weaving a brand-new story perfect for the next generation of
young readers. Discover the magic!
Benjamin Zephaniah's Nature Trail
Published 1st April 2022

A joyful celebration of nature and the wonder of the world around us by legendary poet and performer Benjamin Zephaniah, one of The Times' top 50 British post-war writers.
At the bottom of my garden, there's a hedgehog and a frog, And a lot of creepy-crawlies living underneath a log . . .
All
around us, from parks to gardens and flowerpots to pavements, there's a
world of wonder just waiting to be discovered. Why not look a little
closer and see what you find?
This joyful
celebration of nature reminds us all to take a closer look at the world
around us, and enjoy the wonder of nature wherever we find it. Packed
with animals and minibeasts galore, this imaginative rhyming text is
perfect for reading aloud.
The
small print: Books
Monthly, now well into its 24th
year on the web,
is published on or slightly before the first day of each month by Paul
Norman. You can contact me here.
If you wish to submit something for publication in the magazine, let me
remind you there is no payment as I don't make any money from this
publication. If you want to send me something to review, contact me via
email at paulenorman1@gmail.com and I'll let you know where to send it.
|
|
In this Issue:
The Front Page
Fiction
books
Fantasy
& Science Fiction
Nonfiction
Books
Nostalgia
Growing Up In The 1950s
The Silent Three
The Four Marys
Living with Skipper
Acker
Bilk Sleeve Notes
Pen and
Sword Books
Sundays with Tarzan
The Back Page
Email me
These
great new
books are on this page:


|