Chicken House

What if the price of magic was your best friend? On the tiny magical island of Onske, Leonie is a Wishmaker. Her extraordinary gifts will soon be sold to a rich and powerful family. Determined to stay free, she runs away to the real world - our world. Here she finds a new life and a new best friend, Cress. But Leonie's old life is about to catch up with her. As enemies close in, her only way out is to grant a dangerous wish. One that could tie her to Cress for ever . . . First in a new magical adventure series from superstar author, Clemency Brown An enchantingly fresh magical concept - a world where wishes are bought and sold Perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell; the grounded friendship of Jacqueline Wilson meets the magic of Nevermoor Celebrates individuality, found family and identity; Cress is deaf and the friends communicate in British Sign Language

Obey the storm, or die with it ... Amelio's world is divided by the Fault, a canyon separating him from Nimira, the storm-ravaged kingdom on the other side where magic is used freely. When Amelio's storm chaser mother goes missing, he is forced across the Fault, joining a mission to locate the source of a leviathan storm. As magic stirs within him, Amelio must also contend with Paige, a wildcard with a thirst for chaos, and Vintane, a criminal with an agenda of his own. The storm chase of a lifetime is underway and Amelio must unite warring provinces and confront his own destiny - before the most powerful storm ever seen destroys them all . . . The first book in an epic all-action fantasy series from new YA star Tig Wallace The magical setting of Shadow and Bone meets the breathtaking action-peril of Twisters Close-up action in an intricately-crafted, extraordinary fantasy world where magic and science collide - and divide Think Mad Max chase scenes, a unique magic system and a queer love triangle

Coco’s parents have poured everything into a struggling French hotel. But the hotel is haunted by a bitter old ghost, Monsieur Framboise, a chocolatier who met a sticky end. He agrees to share his legendary skills with Coco and her new friend Louis in exchange for their help in uncovering the truth behind his murder. Can Coco and Louis save the family hotel and solve the mystery by Easter?

Riverdale meets One of Us is Lying, Kill Me Now is perfect for fans hunting for their next A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder obsession. School golden boy Riley North had it all – talent, charm and a stellar future. Now he’s dead. Guy 'Reaper' Mortimer, the funeral director’s son, stands accused of his murder. Keen to clear his name, Reaper teams up with cute new girl, Samira; sweet but naive Betty; and Riley’s two best mates, Bunsen and Snake. Together, they unravel the twisted layers of school, where secrets hide and deception is rife. But what starts as a search for answers soon becomes a fight for survival. Because the killer knows the truth and is determined to expose it – one deadly sin at a time. And Riley North is just the first ...

From wormholes to bouncy pitches, this side-splitting wacky story will appeal to ages 7-11 and any football fans! When aliens mistake schoolboy Nick and his fellow misfits for the world’s greatest football players, they are whisked across the Milky Way to compete in an intergalactic football tournament against REAL ALIENS. The only problem? They are NOT the greatest football players on Earth – they’re the WORST! But if they want to go home, they’ll have to lace up their boots and try to actually score a goal . . .

When Masen, Conor and Joss wake up in the caravan on Christmas morning, a chill of unease fills the air. Their presents sit untouched in the house across the way, but their parents are nowhere to be found. Outside, a blizzard rages. Families don’t just vanish on Christmas Day. Something is very wrong – but what . . .?

A stunning, hopeful and poignant middle-grade animal story, written and illustrated by debut author Holly Surplice. The horse arrives in the storm, when Merryn needs him most, following the loss of her father. Sorrel is a dreamlike creature, seemingly made from the woods and the sea. Perhaps she wished him into existence. He becomes her friend and confidant. Throughout the summer and autumn, they ride and play, but as Christmas approaches, it will require all of Merryn’s new-found strength to help her mum and her sisters heal too. A perfect Christmas gift for readers aged 9 and up; all the makings of a modern classic. A beautiful jacketed hardback with blue ink interior printing. Explores themes of grief, family and healing in an accessible way for young readers.

Will Davenant has known more tragedy than laughter. But in an unexpected twist, he inherits his grandfather’s copy of The Complete Works of Shakespeare – and makes a surprising discovery. As the last living relative of William Shakespeare himself, Will can summon the Bard’s heroes from the pages . . . and now he has some extraordinary new friends to help turn things in his life around. Superstar Maz Evans – bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out and Oh Maya Gods series – is BACK with a new standalone story! Packed with timeless literary heroes, Maz's trademark humour and heart, and told with empathy and poignancy. Celebrates and introduces readers to some of William Shakespeare's best-loved characters in a comic, accessible way. Over half a million copies of Maz's books sold in the UK alone!

The second adventure in this sparkling comic series, full of adventure, friendship and family. Melanda Notwitch is planning to break her parents out of the Dark and Horrible and Disgusting Prison for Witches. But first, she and Mitch will have to find a way in. All they need is a spell that will get them arrested. What could possibly go wrong? The return of your favourite witchy duo, accompanied by a fabulous crew of brand-new characters For fans of Roald Dahl and Laura Ellen Anderson; perfect for ages 7-11 Brimming with loathsome villains, unexpected heroes, extraordinary set pieces and an almost-talking cat! With spectacular illustrations from rising star, Dotty Sutton

Could Rome be where the heart is? Sixteen-year-old Scottish-Italian Livia feels like an outsider, spending the summer in her grandmother's bar in Rome. Smug local boy Giulio works there too, and quickly becomes Livia's nemesis. She is not going to be the cliché foreign girl who has a summer romance. But as Livia navigates family drama, new-found friendships and . . . Giulio, she starts to see the city - and herself - in a new light . . . Perfect for fans of Love and Gelato, To All the Boys I've Loved Before and Anna and the French Kiss. Think ice cream dates, gorgeous Italian boys and sightseeing on a Vespa! Scottish Italian author, Bruna De Luca, draws on her own experiences of growing up as a third culture 'Scotalian' kid.

An enchanting and sunny seaside adventure - perfect for sunny days ahead! When Corrine picks up a shell on the beach, she doesn't expect to see a tiny girl inside it. Kauri lives below the sand and sea, travelling with her family on the tides. But now their miniature world is in danger, and they need a shell keeper to keep them safe . . . A cosy middle-grade debut from Truly Johnston, winner of the Bath Children's Novel Award 2022. A heart-warming tale about a family of miniature people cast adrift in the human world. Shades of The Borrowers in a coastal seaside setting. Themes of belonging, identity, environment and activism, wrapped up in a sunny adventure and treasure hunt.

All aboard for a new middle-grade paranormal adventure from 2024 Branford Boase-longlisted author of The Witchstone Ghosts, Emily Randall-Jones. Ruby is miserable. Her parents have split up, and now she's stuck in a creepy village. At night, she decides to escape and follow the ancient train track home. Her journey has barely begun when she hears the eerie scream of a whistle - and an old steam train appears out of the darkness . . . Is Ruby ready for the ghost ride of her life? Perfect for readers aged 9 and up Packed full of spooky ghosts, child-friendly horror, time-travelling steam trains and ancient English mythology For fans of Lucy Strange and Frances Hardinge The Witchstone Ghosts was the 2021 winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition and The Times Children's Book of the Week

A sparkling and magical story, for fans of Nura and the Immortal Palace and The Kingdom Over the Sea! Aliya is looking forward to the Infinite City’s time-travelling flying carpet race. But when her fellow locksmiths vanish on the course and the power source for time travel is left unguarded, she has to delve into her past to save her world from arch-villain Dorian Darke and his shapeshifting shop of darkness. The third and final instalment in this stunning middle-Eastern inspired series. Aliya to the Infinite City was shortlisted for the Times/Chicken House Children’s Competition 2021. Set in a parallel Egypt, Aliya and the Shop of Second Chances is packed full of adventure, with a focus on teamwork and friendship.

A thrillingly original dystopian murder mystery - think The Hunger Games meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder! A FUTURE QUEEN LIES MURDERED ... Justice is merciless in the Hive, a monarchy of tomorrow, where young bodyguard Feldspar awaits execution, guilty of being alive when her charge is dead. The girl has one defender – Niko, a royal maverick. Together they have three days to prove the impossible. Three days to question everything Feldspar knows about the world that raised her and discover who the real murderer is . . . * A thrillingly original YA murder mystery, set in a dystopian colony with fantasy elements * Features a dangerous future monarchy, a richly imagined world based on the society of bees, and a hint of romance * For fans of Neal Shusterman, Holly Black and Suzanne Collins

Eddie can eat a wheelie bin as easily as a cheeseburger – a talent that gets her sent to the School of Doom with its motto, Be the Worst. Now Eddie may be beastly. But she's not evil. When her new friends are plunged into danger, can she be the best of the worst and save them? * The hilarious debut middle-grade adventure from Sarah Harrison, winner of the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition 2022. * Explores themes of friendship and belonging. * A unique monster-filled twist to a classic school adventure. * Perfect for fans of The Beast and the Bethany.

A dark and spectacular contemporary fantasy, packed with adventure. Emily Emerson has the Grimm. A disease nobody wants. Removed to a facility, she becomes property of the state, a pale shadow of her former self. Here she meets a boy, Emir, who tells her she’s not sick – she’s just different. Only by dreaming, he says, can they break out of the world that’s keeping them imprisoned. And perhaps make a better future . . . A story of friendship and a group of teens fighting for their right to exist. Full of heart-racing twists and turns. Beautiful Creatures meets Sarah J. Maas.