Walker Books

A high-stakes love and death romance set in a luxury resort by a multiple award-winning, Carnegie-shortlisted author: They Both Die at the End meets Romeo and Juliet meets The White Lotus. DON'T FALL IN LOVE. That's the only rule. In this world, everyone knows their death date. If you're rich, you can check in to a resort to have the greatest final few weeks of your life, in five-star luxury. Regan works at one of these resorts as a "Juliet". Her next client is Jude, who has a week to live. Regan's job is simple: make Jude feel as though he has found true love before he dies. But when a fake romance starts to become something else, can they take on Fate together - before Jude's death date catches up with them?

With the sweeping adventure of Impossible Creatures, the unlikely friendship of The Last Bear and the action and pace of Skandar, this is the must-read middle-grade adventure of the year. Folklore, fantasy and adventure combine in the BIGGEST debut of the year. Jacq is the daughter of giant hunters. Corman is a young giant on his first trip above ground. Two stories, two lives and two worlds collide. Jacq Dyer is the daughter of renowned giant hunters and is soon to follow in their footsteps. Everyone knows that giants are violent, senseless creatures … aren't they? But when an accident leaves Jacq lost and injured in the wilderness, she comes face-to-face with Corman, a young giant. As they uncover the truth about each other's worlds, they find that not all tall tales are true - and that it's up to them to set things right. Skandar meets The BFG in this powerful, cinematic middle grade adventure from a stand-out new Irish voice.

The high-stakes of The Hunger Games. The rich magical setting of Caraval. The ensemble cast of Six of Crows. Power, revenge and sisterhood combine in this heart-pounding YA fantasy debut, set in a magical circus in Belle Époque Paris. Trapeze artist Falan Sunkara is a performer in Paris's famous magical circus, le Cirque des Ombres. Le Cirque is ruled by Jean-Pierre, ringmaster and Enchanteur, one of the few magicians in the city legally allowed to use magic for entertainment. But the glamour of the circus is just another illusion. Each year, twelve members must compete in the Game of Oaths, a brutal tournament watched by the city's elite. Only one will survive. Last year, Falan's sister was one of the unlucky eleven. This year, Falan is out for revenge. Perfect for fans of: Deadly tournaments Sinister magical circuses Vengeful main characters Found family Diverse ensemble casts Slow-burn romance

The first book in a hilarious, fast-paced and super readable new fantasy adventure series from the New York Times bestselling author of The House at the Edge of Magic. What happens if the Chosen One doesn't want the job? When Tassie is announced as the Chosen One, destined to save the day, she knows there's been a mistake. She's nothing like the mild-mannered child described in the prophecy! Besides, being the Chosen One sounds like ZERO fun. If Tassie wants to dodge her destiny, she needs to find a new Chosen One - and fast! Along with her best friend, a griffin called Spin, she embarks on a quest through magical lands in a race against the clock. Unfortunately, she's never been on time for anything... Prepare for dizzying dragon rides, sneaky elves and bad-tempered orcs, as Amy Sparkes combines the wit and eccentricity of Terry Pratchett's young fiction with the unlikely hero story of Kung-Fu Panda. This unputdownable adventure proves you don't have to be the Chosen One to save the day! Perfect for fans of Diana Wynne Jones, Sam Copeland, Jamie Littler and Jenny McLachlan.

In a wise and magical follow-up to the critically acclaimed The Puppets of Spelhorst, Kate DiCamillo revisits the land of Norendy, where tales swirl within tales - and where every moment is a story in the making. At the Hotel Balzaar, Marta's mother rises before the sun, puts on her uniform and instructs Marta to roam as she will ... but quietly - invisibly - like a mouse. While her mother cleans rooms, Marta slips down the back staircase to the grand lobby to chat with the bellman, study the painting of an angel's wing over the fireplace, and watch a cat chase a mouse around the face of the grandfather clock, all while dreaming of the return of her soldier father. One day, a mysterious countess with a parrot checks in, promising a story - in fact, seven stories in all. As the stories unfold, Marta begins to wonder: could the secret to her father's disappearance lie in the countess's tales?

Grab your pens and pencils and sharpen your focus - it's time to colour your way through a Where's Wally? search-and-find adventure! Whether you're a lifelong Wally fan, a colouring book lover looking to unwind, or a curious kid with a keen eye, these jam-packed pages are your passport to hours (maybe even weeks!) of relaxing, creative fun. Rediscover favourite Where's Wally? scenes - now in black and white, just waiting for your artistic additions. Choose your colours, lose yourself in the details, and bring each bustling world to life. But it's not just about colouring - you also need to look out for Wally and his lost pencils in every scene, and it's even trickier in monochrome! Don't forget to tackle the checklists at the back of the book, where you'll find masses of extra things to search for. Perfect for rainy days, screen-free fun or a nostalgic escape - a chance to create a Where's Wally? world as unique as you are!

Rafi and Rita are twins. They are almost exactly the same in every single way. Except … they both think they are the tallest! Rafi is so tall he has to be careful not to bang his head on the moon. Rita is as tall as a Tallasaurus, which is definitely a real dinosaur. Rafi is SO tall he's written a (really annoying) song about it: I'm taller than you I'm taller than you I'm the King of Tall Town And it's front-page news! Oh yes, I'm taller than you! A side-splittingly funny tale of sibling rivalry that escalates to a charming twist, with hilarious words by the inimitable Jarvis, author of Alan's Big, Scary Teeth, and colourful illustrations throughout from the creator of The Lonely Beast, Chris Judge. The perfect book to defuse tension between competitive siblings with a great big belly laugh!

The first in a new full-colour series set in the Unicornia universe, filled with mermaids, unicorns and magic! Perfect for fans of Unicornia looking to take the next step in their reading journey, as well as readers who love fantasy adventures. Featuring: Familiar characters from Unicornia as well as exciting new friends Longer adventures with a dash of danger Magical new lands and creatures Beautiful bold full-colour artwork Pippa, Claudia and Sara set out on the most incredible trip to Mermaid Land, searching for a lost unicorn. But the mischievous mermaids do not want the unicorn to be found! The friends must escape jellyfish, journey through a swamp of poisonous plants and charm grumpy bats on this very special mission. Can they return the unicorn to Unicornia safe and sound … and prove that they can be Unicorn Rescuers?

In New World, there were no secrets. Everyone could hear everyone else's thoughts in a constant, overwhelming Noise. Then a cure came - one that the second generation took from birth. Peace descended, wars ended, communication was silenced. Until now . . . Brothers Ben and Max have never really gotten on, each being more like one of their parents - Todd and Viola. But when something is spotted in the night sky - something that's bringing back dreams of Noise, dreams of terror - the brothers will have to come together. Danger is coming and the family will be tested like never before.

The first in a new trilogy set in the world of the groundbreaking Chaos Walking series, which has sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide.· "In a world full of Noise, the CHAOS WALKING trilogy delivered a razor-sharp take on humanity and morality even more relevant now than when it was first published." Neal Shusterman Now, almost twenty years on, Patrick Ness makes a momentous return to New World. --- Something has been spotted in the night sky. Something that's bringing back dreams of Noise, dreams of terror. Brothers Ben and Max have never really gotten on, each being more like one of their parents - Todd and Viola. But now they will have to come together. SOMETHING IS COMING.

A must-have Where's Wally? adventure, packed with Search and Find among history, magic, fantasy and sci-fi for boys and girls aged 6+. Wally is on a mission to find Wizard Whitebeard's runaway magic staff - but chaos has unfolded! Dragons at the beach, robots in the Stone Age, dinosaurs in the Wild West … every page is packed with unexpected surprises. With 12 mesmerizing search scenes and hundreds of hidden objects to spot, this high-energy search-and-find book offers endless entertainment for kids aged 6+. Combining magic, history, fantasy and sci-fi, it's a bestselling gift choice for birthdays, holidays and all year round. A guaranteed repeat-read favourite that will keep young puzzle-solvers engaged for hours!

SPLASH! Lift the flaps and dive in to discover all the wonderful creatures that live under the sea. Take a deep dive into the ocean and discover a fascinating array of marine life in this stylish pop-up book from much loved illustrator Ingela P Arrhenius: - Swim along the coast with a Green Sea Turtle - Brave the icy waters with a Narwhal - Dive into the deep with an Anglerfish, and more! With rounded corners, fascinating facts to discover, exciting pop-ups to enjoy and sturdy flaps to lift on every colourful chunky page, this is perfect introduction to the ever-popular topic of space for the littlest hands - sure to entertain young readers for hours. *** HELP YOUR LITTLE EXPLORERS MAKE BIG DISCOVERIES WITH MORE FROM INGELA P ARRHENIUS: First Flaps on Favourite Topics: Dinosaurs: A Pop-Up Book Animal Atlas: A Pop-Up Book AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW: Space: An Explorer's Pop-Up Book Mini Pop-Ups Park Jungle Ocean Things That Go! First Favourite Cities: MY First Book of London My First Book of Paris My First Book of New York

Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they don't always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when neither of them can remember why they've circled today in red in the calendar, they each think they've missed the other's birthday and scramble to surprise each other with a party! And when Bear accidentally loses the ball while playing Boing Boing, he has to summon up all his courage to go into the Creepy Cave to get it back. Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the fifth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.

A fun-filled colouring book jam-packed with magical art and activities from the bestselling Unicornia universe. Unicorns! Rainbows! Mermaids! Colour in a world of magic. 96 pages of colouring and puzzles, featuring favourite characters and places from the land of Unicornia and beyond! The ideal screen-free activity for nurturing creativity and keeping children occupied at home or on the move. The enchanting illustrations will be loved by girls and boys who enjoy all things cute, cosy and magical. Perfect as a birthday gift, for party bags and to keep children entertained during school holidays.

Josephine Haven is a pupil at the House of Industry, the school for those who can wield radiance, an electricity-like magic. Banished for her fiery outbursts and sent to a remote Mission, she must learn to work with standoffish Julian and flirtatious Ezra. Meanwhile, a deadly disease is spreading across the countryside, and not everyone is eager to embrace Progress. As Josephine questions the systems that raised her – and gives in to suppressed desire – she must decide what she’s willing to sacrifice to expose the truth.

A peep-through adventure with Rabbit, to share with 3+ readers, illustrated by award-winning author-artist, Petr Horácek. Rabbit wakes up one beautiful morning and decides to go outside. But she can only find one of her socks! Where could the other one be? Is it under the bed? Hidden in the cupboard? Or behind the shower curtain? Peep through the cut-outs on each page to help Rabbit find her missing sock.