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Fia and the Last Snow Deer
Born under the same solstice sky thirteen years ago, Fia and her snow deer Solas have always had a powerful and unbreakable connection.
Eilish Fisher; Dermot Flynn
Published: September /
2024
Puffin
9780241651964
272 Pages
14.99
Hardback
United Kingdom
Animal stories (Children's / Teenage)
The Haunting of Fortune Farm
Sometimes, secrets don't stay buried forever. Sometimes, they need to be set free… Twelve-year-old Edie and her younger brother Pip are spending half term at Fortune Farm, high in the Irish mountains, with their grandmother Lolly. They haven't visited Fortune Farm for YEARS and Edie has been dreading it for MONTHS.
Sophie Kirtley
Published: September /
2024
Bloomsbury Childrens Books
9781526642783
336 Pages
7.99
Paperback
United Kingdom
General fiction (Children's / Teenage)
The Last Boy
Brewster climbs chimneys risking his life as a sweep, but he has got a SECRET: he is a WIZARD with numbers and his numbers predict a TERRIFYING STORM OF STARS. Upon each star he'll cast a wish to be the last climbing boy ever. A powerful woman promises to make his wish come true, but challenges him to do the impossible in return: A WISH FOR A WISH.
Eve McDonnell
Published: September /
2024
Everything with Words
9781911427414
320 Pages
8.99
Paperback
United Kingdom
Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage)
The Great Discovery
Mr Gray is back with a great discovery!
Peter Donnelly
Published: September /
2024
Gill Books
9780717196098
32 Pages
16.99
15.99
Hardback
Ireland
Picture books: character books
The Big Squeeze
A hardworking sponge makes its debut in this delightful and relatable picture book perfect for fans of Lou by Breanna Carzoo and The Creature of Habit by Jennifer E. Smith!The little sponge has a BIG job.
Molly Harris; Alison Hawkins
Published: September /
2024
HarperCollins
9780063255586
32 Pages
12.99
Hardback
United States
General fiction (Children's / Teenage)
Tiny McToot
From acclaimed picture book maker Barry Falls, a pitch-perfect story about being GIANT . . . even when you're tiny!
Barry Falls
Published: September /
2024
Farshore
9780008637026
32 Pages
7.99
Paperback
United Kingdom
Picture storybooks
The History of Information
An utterly unique book for 7-11 year olds that explains how the ways we share and store information have shaped and changed the world The debut non-fiction book from bestselling author and illustrator Chris Haughton that takes readers on an illuminating journey through the evolution of knowledge and communication.
Chris Haughton; Loonie Park
Published: September /
2024
DK Children
9780241553916
144 Pages
20
Hardback
United Kingdom
Science & technology: general interest (Children's / Teenage)
Ava and the Acorn
A tender, stay-with-you-forever story about one little girl's relationship with her grandad, and the hope that lies in the changing of the seasons and the circle of life; the perfect introduction to life, love and loss for little ones.
Lu Fraser; Paddy Donnelly
Published: September /
2024
Hodder Children's Books
9781444964844
40 Pages
14.99
Hardback
United Kingdom
Picture storybooks
The Lost Dogs
Patricia Forde, Ireland’s Laureate na nÓg 2023-2026, meet The Lost Dogs: Luna the labrador. She’s a worrier. She can’t imagine how her family will survive without her to look after them. Bella the cocker spaniel.
Patrica Forde; James Brown
Published: September /
2024
UCLan Publishing
9781916747203
256 Pages
7.99
Paperback
United Kingdom
Animal stories (Children's / Teenage)
Nina Peanut: Mega Mystery Solver (Book 2)
Nina Peanut – super-star in the making, frozen pizza chef, creative genius, owner of the world's stinkiest cat. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere.
Sarah Bowie
Published: September /
2024
Scholastic
9780702329883
272 Pages
8.99
Paperback
United Kingdom
Humorous stories (Children's / Teenage)
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