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Children’s Rights
   May 2021
Books for Children
   aged 1 to 16

  www.florisbooks.co.uk
 floris@florisbooks.co.uk

       Floris Books
       Canal Court
 40 Craiglockhart Avenue
   Edinburgh EH14 1LT
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                                                 Size: 250 x 270 mm
                                                 Binding: Hardback
                                                 Pages: 32
                                                 Printing: full colour

Home of the Wild
                                                                         Louise Greig is a        Júlia Moscardó is a
Louise Greig & Júlia Moscardó                                            multi-award winning      Spanish illustrator and
                                               Beautiful                 poet and author          visual artist currently
A touching picture book story about a                                    born in Scotland. She    based in Nottingham,
friendship between a boy and a wild fawn,        nature                  has featured on the      UK. Home of the Wild
                                                                         shortlist for several    is her first picture
with a tender message of love and letting
wild animals be free. Gorgeous atmospheric
                                             illustrations               major children’s book    book.
                                                                         awards, including the
illustrations bring landscapes, plants and                               Waterstones Children’s
animals to life.                                                         Book Prize.

                                                               ‘An uplifting, lyrical story of wildness
                                                               and belonging, against the evocative
                                                               backdrop of the Scottish mountains.’
                                                                                      – The Bookseller
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The Fairy Song
Janis Mackay & Ruchi Mhasane
Rose hears beautiful music coming from
the forest and is soon swept up into an
enchanting secret world. A beautifully
illustrated tale of old fairy magic rooted in
authentic Scottish folklore but with ethnically
diverse illustrations.

                                                                                                     Size: 294 x 219 mm
Janis Mackay is a prize-          Ruchi Mhasane                                                      Binding: Paperback
w i n n i n g c h i l d re n ’s   s t u d i e d c h i l d re n ’s
author, storyteller and           book illustration from                              Sweet tale     Pages: 32
                                                                                                     Printing: full colour
creative writing tutor.           Cambridge School
She writes picture                of Art. She lives in                               about finding
books and middle-                 Mumbai, India.
grade novels. She lives                                                                  joy
in Edinburgh, Scotland.

                                            The Selkie Girl
                                            Janis Mackay & Ruchi Mhasane
                                            A lovely retelling of the traditional Scottish
                                            folk tale of the selkie, a seal who can become
                                            human. Parallels to this story can be found
                                            worldwide, including mermaids and swan
                                            maidens.

                                                                    Size: 294 x 219 mm
                                                                    Binding: Paperback
                                                                    Pages: 32
                                                                    Printing: full colour
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                                                                                                                     Secrets of the Last
                                                                     Size: 198 x 130 mm                              Merfolk is Lindsay
                                                                     Binding: Paperback                              Littlesons’s eagerly
                                                                     Pages: 208                                      awaited sixth novel.
                                                                                                                     Her debut novel, The
Secrets of the Last Merfolk                                                                                          MIxed-up Summer
                                                                                                                     of Lily McLean won
Lindsay Littleson                                                                                                    t h e Ke l p i e s P r i z e
                                                                                                                     and Guardians of
When Finn and Sage realise that local legends of merfolk             Middle-grade                                    the Wild Unicorns
                                                                                                                     was nominated for
are true, they become caught up in a dangerous battle
as the magical sea-people seek help to protect their
                                                                       magical                                       the Carnegie Medal

secret existence. A page-turning middle-grade adventure               adventure                                      in 2020. Lindsay
                                                                                                                     lives near Glasgow,
that is full of character from the author of the popular                                                             Scotland.
Guardians of the Wild Unicorns.

                                                                         “Grab it. Quick.” There was a hint of glee in Traigh’s

                   Prologue                                          voice, as if stealing from Mol pleased him, however dire
                                                                     the consequences of being caught. And Muir could see
                                                                     why, she really could, because she felt the same. Every
    The rocky islet was silvered by moonlight and the sea            new moon a council meeting was held on the high rock,
    glimmered, deceptively calm. All the others were asleep.         and every time she and Traigh were excluded. The elders
    Even Mol, their leader, was snoring, his sleeping face still     said they were too young. Well, it was time for change.
    stern.                                                           And while making that change was terrifying, it was also
        As Muir drew closer her courage began to skitter away,       exciting.
    a fish fleeing a shark.                                              As she clutched the shell box her fingers tingled, like a
        Behind her, Traigh whispered, his voice a hiss in the        jellyfish sting without the pain.
    darkness. “Keep going.”                                              “Got it.”
        Muir’s brother had been reluctant at first to get involved       Traigh stared at the box, his eyes round as moons, as if
    in her plan, but she persuaded him, and so here they were,       he couldn’t quite believe she had gone through with it. He
    drawing ever closer to the highest rock, staring at a small,     pointed across the expanse of dark water, to where lights
    tide-carved cleft near the base, trying to summon the            twinkled on the far shore. “What if nobody answers our
    courage to steal from Mol.                                       message? We will have risked everything for nothing.”
        This natural shelf held their leader’s only possessions:         Muir spoke as firmly as she could. “We have got to do
    a thousand-year-old shell box and an ancient flint               something. You know that better than anyone. You have
    arrowhead. But Mol rarely looked at his treasures, and           seen Her.”
    that fact comforted Muir a little. They should be able to            “You are right.” Her brother gave a deep, sad sigh. “Let
    return the box before he noticed its absence.                    us go now. We need to be back before the others wake.”
        As her fingers curled around it, Mol stirred and                 Silently, they slid off the rocks and into the sea. As they
    murmured in his sleep. She froze.                                dived underwater, their long tails flicked.
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‘This tale starts off on a good foot,      ‘Lewis and Rhona’s heroic story
                                                  and only gets better as it unfolds...      is suffused with genuinely funny
                                                  Readers who enjoy fantasy will             moments... this adventure thriller
                                                  definitely want to check this book out.’   for middle grade readers mixes
                                                  – The Good Men Project (US)                mythology and suspense in a
                                                                                             contemporary page-turner.’
                                                  ‘It is a wonderful book to read. It        – BookTrust
                                                  deals with some issues affecting
                                                  many children in schools, it               ‘Young readers are bound to fall for
                                                  promotes the need to protect               Guardians of the Wild Unicorns, an
                                                  natural wildlife from poachers and         adventure tale that melds the real
                                                  it ends with a clear message to ask        and the fantastic with warmth and
                                                  questions and be open with your            humour.’
                                                  friends so they can be there for you.      – The Herald (Scotland)
                                                  I highly recommend this book.’
                                                  – My Shelves are Full

Guardians of the
Wild Unicorns                                                                                       Nominated
                                                       Size: 198 x 130 mm
Lindsay Littleson                                      Binding: Paperback                             for the
                                                       Pages: 192
                                                       Printing: b/w
                                                                                                     Carnegie
Best friends Lewis and Rhona are caught
up in a dangerous adventure to save the                                                               Medal
world’s last herd of wild unicorns. An exciting
middle-grade novel about belonging and
survival, with a strong environmental message.

                                      Size:198 x 130 mm                                                       Size: 198 x 130 mm
                                      Binding: Paperback                                                      Binding: Paperback
                                      Pages: 192                                                              Pages: 192
                                      Printing: b/w                                                           Printing: b/w

The Mixed-up Summer                                                  The Awkward Autumn
of Lily McLean                                                       of Lily McLean
Lindsay Littleson                                                    Lindsay Littleson
Laugh-out-loud summer adventure perfect                              Packed with real life pre-teen drama
for fans of Jacqueline Wilson. Winner of the                         (friendships gone wrong, embarrassing
Kelpies Prize 2014.                                                  families and nasty rumours), this
                                                                     engaging novel is full of laughs and a
While on holiday without her crazy, mixed-up                         spooky surprise.
family, Lily develops psychic powers.
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                                                          History
                                                         made fun!

The Amazing Life of
Mary, Queen of Scots                                                                                                   Size: 197 x 158 mm
Gill Arbuthnott and Mike Phillips                                                                                      Binding: Paperback
                                                                                                                       Pages: 152
This series brings together engaging, emotional                                                                        Illustrations: 50
stories that will get young readers hooked and                                                                         Printing: b/w
all the key facts they need to know about a
period of history. Full of illustrations, graphic                Gill Arbuthnott is the     Mike Phillips is the
storytelling and activities.                                     author of numerous         illustrator of many
                                                                 fiction, non-fiction       children’s books
She was Queen of Scotland and of France, and                     and picture books for      including the Museum
                                                                 children and young         Mystery Squad series,
a possible Queen of England; she was involved                    adults.                    Horrible Histories:
in a series of mysterious deaths; in the end                                                Gruesome Guides and
she lost her head... But what was life really                                               the Horrible Geography
like for Mary, Queen of Scots? Step into the                                                series
sixteenth century for a unique glimpse into
her dramatic life story.

                                                                                                                                Linda Strachan is the
                                        D a r re n G a t e i s a n
                                                                                                                                award-winning author
                                        illustrator and graphic
                                                                                                                                of over 70 books for
                                        designer based in
                                                                                                                                children.
                                        Glasgow. He won the
                                        Kelpies Design and
                                        Illustration Prize in                                                                     Size: 197 x 158 mm
                                        2016.                                                                                     Binding: Paperback
                                                     Size: 197 x 158 mm                                                           Pages: 136
                                                     Binding: Paperback                                                           Illustrations: 40
                                                                                                                                  Printing: b/w
A Secret Diary                                       Pages: 144
                                                     Illustrations: 40
                                                                                          The Dangerous Lives
of the First World War                               Printing: b/w                        of the Jacobites
Gill Arbuthnott and Darren Gate                                                           Linda Strachan & Darren Gate
Step into the boots of real-life boy soldier                                              Discover what life was like during the Jacobite
James Marchbank and experience the most                                                   risings, as told by siblings Rob, a soldier in
important and incredible bits of the First                                                Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army, and Aggie,
World War.                                                                                healing soldiers at the croft.
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Velda the Awesomest                                 Size: 197 x 158 mm
                                                    Binding: Paperback
Viking and the Voyage of                            Pages: 160
Deadly Doom                                         Illustrations: 50
                                                    Printing: b/w
David MacPhail & Richard Morgan
Book 1 of a new illustrated series for 7-10
year olds. Light and funny with black-and-                    Full of fun for   David MacPhail is the
                                                                                author of Laugh-Out-
                                                                                                           Richard Morgan was born
                                                                                                           and raised in Yorkshire. He
white illustrations on every spread. Tiny and                 7-10 year olds    Loud award shortlisted     has painted backgrounds
mighty Velda embarks on a brilliant adventure                                   series Thorfinn the        for Disney TV. He lives in
                                                                                Nicest Viking. He lives    Cambridge, England.
to rescue her friends and prove she’s the
                                                                                in Perthshire, Scotland.
awesomest Viking around.

Thorfinn the Nicest Viking (series)
                                                                                                   Size: 197 x 158 mm
and the Awful Invasion; and the Gruesome Games;                                                    Binding: Paperback
and the Rotten Scots; and the Disgusting Feast ;                                                   Pages: 152
and the Raging Raiders; and the Terrible Treasure;                                                 Illustrations: 50 each
                                                                                                   Printing: b/w
and the Dreadful Dragon; and the Putrid Potion
David MacPhail & Richard Morgan                                                                        RIGHTS SOLD:
Fun-filled eight-book series for younger readers,                                                      Persian, audio rights
starring the world’s worst viking, Thorfinn-the-
Very-Very-Nice. Better at baking than battles,                                                         Shortlisted for the
Thorfinn has a hilarious series of adventures.                                                         Scholastic Laugh
                                                                                                       Out Loud Award
Extras include: trading cards, Horrible History-
style Viking facts, meet the characters and a
Viking Name Generator.
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An Amazing                                        Size: 311 x 224 mm
Illustrated Atlas of Scotland                     Binding: Hardback
                                                  Pages: 48
David MacPhail & Anders Frang                     Printing: full colour
From warrior kings and mythical monsters to
famous landmarks and unique wildlife, this
brilliant atlas brings together Scotland’s past
and present, packed with surprising facts and             Exciting        David MacPhail is the
                                                                          author of many fiction
                                                                                                     Anders Frang is a
                                                                                                     freelance illustrator
amazing illustrations.                                 illustrations,     and non-fiction books      from Denmark. He
                                                                                                     studied at the Danish
                                                                          for children, including
                                                        fascinating       the Top-Secret Grandad     Design School in
                                                                          series, the Thorfinn the   Copenhagen and
                                                            facts         Nicest Viking series.      Edinburgh College of
                                                                                                     Art, Scotland

An Amazing Animal                                 Size: 311 x 224 mm
Atlas of Scotland                                 Binding: Hardback
                                                  Pages: 48
Anders Frang                                      Printing: full colour
Meet the amazing animals of Scotland in this
beautiful gift book, packed full of fun facts,
vibrant illustrations and maps showing where to
spot these wonderful creatures – from puffins
and basking sharks to endangered wildcats.
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Spin a Scarf of Sunshine
Dawn Casey & Stila Lim
                                                                         RIGHTS SOLD;                Size: 275 x 295 mm
Nari cares for a little lamb on her farm. With her                                                   Binding: Hardback
family’s help, she turns its fleece into a cosy scarf,                   Dutch, Korean                 with jacket
until the scarf is ready for the compost heap. A                                                     Pages: 32
luminous picture book exploring creation and                                                         Printing: full colour
recycling through a simple, lyrical story.                 Shows the
                                                            cycle of
      ‘Delicate, colorful illustrations fill each page      natural
      with pretty people, cute animals, and idyllic        materials
      scenes... An informative, easy-to-follow,
      pleasing lesson in readying wool for knitting.’
      – Kirkus Reviews

      ‘The illustrations are really beautiful with lots of colors and             Dawn Casey’s writing     Stila Lim is an illustrator
      fun details, and the writing is rhythmic and soothing.’                     for children has won
                                                                                  a Gold Nautilus Award
                                                                                                           from South Korea. Spin
                                                                                                           a Scarf of Sunshine is
      – YA Books Central                                                          and an Accolade from     her first picture book.
                                                                                  the American Folklore
                                                                                  Society. She lives on
      ‘[This book] will delight the youngest listeners, while slightly            the UK’s Sussex downs.
      older children will appreciate satisfaction that can come
      from making something oneself.’
      – Booklist
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                                              Kate McLelland is
                                              an award-winning          Size: 230 x 240 mm
                                              illustrator and
                                              printmaker. She has
                                                                        Binding: Paperback
                                              published books with      Pages: 24
                                              Hodder, Egmont and        Printing: full colour
Hello Scottish
                                              Nosy Crow, and lives
                                              in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Animals!
Kate McLelland
                                                        Nature
Say hello to Scotland’s most famous
animals!
                                                      for young
                                                       children
From leaping red squirrels and hungry
highland cows, to jumping dolphins and
playful otters, this this colourful picture
book introduces Scotland’s animal
kingdom in bright, fun illustrations by
bestselling artist Kate McLelland.
Isla and Pickle:                              Isla
                                               Size: and    Pickle:
                                                     230 x 240 mm                                                             Charming
The Pony Party                                The    Pony Party
                                               Binding: Paperback
                                               Pages: 24
                                                                                                                                 and
Kate McLelland                                Kate  McLelland
                                               Printing: full colour                                                          colourful
When Isla and her best friend Pickle — a      Third book in the series by acclaimed
miniature Shetland pony — are invited         illustrator Kate McLelland. A picture
to a party, Isla must learn to ride fast!     book about growing up and not being
But can mischievous Pickle learn to do        afraid of something new.
as he’s told?

                                                                       Isla often visited Pickle in his stables and groomed
                                                                       his furry coat. She always took him tasty snacks.

Isla and Pickle:                                          Isla and Pickle:                                                          Size: 230 x 240 mm
Best Friends                                              The Higland Show                                                          Binding: Paperback
                                                                                                                                    Pages: 24
Kate McLelland                                            Kate McLelland                                                            Printing: full colour

The first in the series about a lively little girl        A sweet and funny story about doing your
and her pet pony.                                         best and realising winning isn’t everything.

Bright colourful illustrations and a funny story
for 3-6 year olds about making friends and
perseverance.
Kelpies PrizeWinner

                                                                                                                  Cosy
                                                                                                              middle-grade
                                                                                                                 magic

                                                                                                     Hannah Foley is a writer and
                                                           Size: 198 x 130 mm                        freelance illustrator living in
                                                           Binding: Paperback                        Devon, England, illustrating
                                                           Pages: 208                                for children, young people and
                                                                                                     families in the educational and
                                                                                                     charitable sectors. She won the
The Spellbinding Secret                                    RIGHTS SOLD:                              Kelpies Prize in 2018 for her
                                                                                                     debut novel, The Spellbinding
                                                           Audio rights
of Avery Buckle                                                                                      Secret of Avery Buckle.

Hannah Foley                                                ‘Our favourite read of the year, so far – a fast-paced,
Winner of the Kelpies Prize 2018.                           magical adventure that takes readers to iconic settings
                                                            in the company of characters who are memorable,
A warm and quirky middle grade novel, full of magical
heart. On a quest to uncover her forgotten past, Avery      endearing, and so much fun!’
Buckle (part-girl, part-cat) is plunged into a haphazard    – Roaring Reads
world of shadowy monsters, bewitched libraries and
flying bicycles.                                            ‘A fascinating tale that will have you racing through the
For fans of Harry Potter and The Wizards of Once.           fast-paced action and laughing along.’
                                                            – Sarah Broadley, My Book Corner

    Avery moved across the floor, an ink-black silhouette        Almost as if it’s… r-real!”
    against the dancing lights of the Halloween disco’s
                                                                 Avery didn’t get the chance to reply. Suddenly, there
    reds and golds and greens. Around her wheeled witches
                                                                 was a high-pitched screeching sound and the music
    and monsters, ghosts and devils. As Avery’s tail snaked
                                                                 came to an abrupt halt.
    behind her, no one suspected it might actually be real,
    even if it did seem to move gently this way and that of      The lights went out, plunging the school hall into thick
    its own accord. She felt a thrill of freedom. For once,      darkness. Full-scale panic ensued: children screamed,
    she could just be herself.                                   bodies bumped and bounced off each other in the
                                                                 chaos. But Avery froze; something didn’t feel right.
    Low ran up, all feathers and beak, dressed as an owl.
                                                                 There was that same uneasy, creeping feeling she’d
    “What do you think?” he asked, arms held out so she
                                                                 had earlier that afternoon; a dark, menacing presence.
    could fully admire his costume mastery.
                                                                 As a teacher’s voice yelled for calm, Avery looked
    “Brilliant!” she grinned.
                                                                 around the hall with dread. Her night vision (a handy
    “Have you tried these?” He offered her a crumpled            benefit of being part-cat) helped her to see through
    paper bag, full of warm, sticky worm-shaped sweets,          the pitch-black, and she stared in horror as a dense,
    chattering on between enthusiastic chews. “Don’t you         thrashing mass of shadowy creatures began to grow
    get bored of coming as a cat every year? Your tail’s         out of the dancefloor. Avery’s heart pounded. All
    always cool, though. Will you let me try it on?” Before      thoughts of Low discovering her tail was real escaped
    Avery could stop him, he’d given it a hard yank.             from her mind.
    “OW!” Avery yelped, glaring at him.                          “There was someone in the shadows,” she whispered to
                                                                 herself in horror. “I didn’t imagine it. And now they’re
    “Avery!” Low gaped back, a half-chewed gummy worm
                                                                 here, and they’re after me.”
    in danger of escaping. “Your tail, it’s… a-attached.
Lyrical,
                                   moving                                        ‘A lyrical, heart-warming adventure.’
                                                                                                       – Joan Lennon
                                middle-grade
                                                                 ‘Combining fantasy and realism, this is a beautifully
                                                           written, gripping tale full of danger, loss, hope, friendship
                                                                                        and the strength of sisterhood.’
                                                                                             – Children’s Books Ireland
                                      RIGHTS SOLD;

                                      Audio                 Beguiling... Like taking a swim in the Atlantic, you’ll find
                                                                              depth, darkness – and plenty of sparkle.’
                                                                                                      – Roaring Reads

                                                                                                             Size: 198 x 130 mm
                                                                      Longlisted for the
                                                                                                             Binding: Paperback
                                                                      Branford Boase Award                   Pages: 224
The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow
                                                                                     Emily Ilett studied at Glasgow School of Art and
Emily Ilett                                                                          the University of Glasgow and now works at the
                                                                                     Glasgow Women’s Library. She was awarded the
A lyrical, immersive and luminous tale of sisterhood for                             Mairi Hedderwick Writing for Children Bursary
middle-grade readers, The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow tells                             from Moniack Mhor in 2015, and was Children’s
of bravery, the effect of mental health issues and being                             Writer in Residence at Wigtown Book Festival the
                                                                                     same year. The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow, her first
strong enough to ask for help when we really need it.
                                                                                     novel, won the Kelpies Prize in 2017.
Emily Ilett, winner of the 2017 Kelpies Prize, is an
arresting, vital new voice in children’s literature.
                                                                          Kelpies PrizeWinner

                                                                                          RIGHTS SOLD;
                                              Winner of the Scottish
                                              Teenage Book Prize 2019                     Film and TV rights optioned

                                              Longlisted for the Branford
                                              Boase Award

                                               ‘This book draws the reader in with the ups and downs of both
                                               boys’ lives — recommended.’
                                               — School Library Connection
                                               ‘Sweet [...] incredibly funny, and tremendously exciting.’
                                               — The Bookwitch

Farewell Tour of a 			 ‘A bold and brilliant debut.’
Terminal Optimist      — Keith Gray, author of Ostrich Boys and Creepers

John Young
                                                                                                                 John Young is originally
                                                     Size: 198 x 130 mm                                          from Belfast and now
Terminally ill Connor Lambert sets off on                                                                        lives in Edinburgh. A
                                                     Binding: Paperback                                          former lawyer, he was a
a crazy road trip. A fresh and bold debut
                                                     Pages: 288                                                  Scottish Book Trust New
novel full of heart, guts and raw emotion.
                                                     Printing: b/w                                               Writer Award winner.
Combining the authenticity of John Green
with the energy of Irvine Welsh, this debut
will have teens hooked.
In the days when Scotland
                                                                                                                                And, it seemed as though they had been aptly named, for
                                                                                                                             Garroch was kindly and Wallace was studious, and the twins came
                                                                                                                             to be known as ‘Wallace the Wise’ and ‘Garroch the Good’.
                                                                                                                                The two boys grew equally in height and strength, with features

                                                           was an ancient kingdom,                                           so similar that it was hard to tell them
                                                                                                                             apart. But in their nature, they were
                                                                                                                             different. Wallace preferred to
                                                             two boys were born of the same mother on                        be indoors sitting at the fire,
                                                              the same day and within the same hour.                         whereas Garroch loved
                                                               Twin brothers.                                                being outside working in the
                                                                 The first-born child’s face was wrinkled                    fresh air. Wallace was loudly
                                                                     – as many a babe’s face is when                         talkative, whereas Garroch
                                                                         it arrives into the world. His                      seldom spoke and then only
                                                                           father gazed at him proudly                       in a soft voice. Wallace studied
                                                                            and said: “He looks like a                       an almanac or a chart to find
                                                                             person of wisdom. Let us                        out the weather forecast,
                                                                              call him Wallace and hope                      whereas Garroch studied
                                                                               that he will be wise.”                        the clouds or the way
                                                                                  When the second son                        the cattle were lying
                                                                                was born he opened his                       in the fields.
                                                                                eyes and smiled happily.
                                                                                 His mother gazed at him
                                                                                 fondly and said: “He
                                                                                  looks like a person of
                                                                                    goodness. Let us call
                                                                                       him Garroch and
                                                                                       hope that he will
                                                                                            be good.”

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An Illustrated Treasury of                        Size: 280 x 220 mm
Scottish Castle Legends                           Binding: Hardback
                                                  Pages: 160
Theresa Breslin & Kate Leiper                     Illustrations: 150
A sumptuous collection of both cherished and      Printing: full colour
little-known legends, featuring an array of
knights, ghosts, princesses and monsters.         RIGHTS SOLD:                                                     T h e re s a B re s l i n i s                    Ka t e L e i p e r i s a n
                                                  Russian,                                                         a Carnegie-award                                 illustrator based in
The third volume in the much-loved Scottish       Chinese Simplified,                                              winning author of over                           Edinburgh, Scotland.
                                                                                                                   50 books for children.                           Her work has been
tale treasuries range by Carnegie-Medal-          Lithuanian                                                       She lives near Glasgow,                          exhibited in galleries
winning author Theresa Breslin and Kate                                                                            Scotland.                                        all over the UK.
Greenaway Medal-longlisted artist Kate Leiper.
                                                 ‘The illustrations are
A wonderful gift, this stunning hardback with    mesmerising...
ribbon marker brings history, place and story    Simply stunning.’
alive for all who read it.
                                                 – Catherine Rayner

                                                                                            On the sward below Stirling Castle, the
                                                                                            knights were preparing to joust. The
                                                                                            children searched among them to find
                                                                                            Brodric’s father and ask him for straw. They
                                                                                            picked their way carefully, as the droppings
                                                                                            from dozens of horses were scattered
                                                                                            across the grass. They held their noses to
                                                                                            avoid breathing in the horrible smell of the
                                                                                            steaming manure.
                                                                                               “Why do you think the King winked at
                                                                                            us?” Brodric asked Morna.
                                                                                               “It was when he said we should make a
                                                                                            soft landing-place for the Wizard Damian,”
                                                                                            Morna replied.
                                                                                               “Using straw,” Brodric went on, “or…”
                                                                                               “Or,” Morna finished the sentence,
                                                                                            “…some other soft substance as may be
                                                                                            lying about the ground.”
                                                                                               Suddenly the children stopped still.
                                                                                               And looked down at their feet.

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An Illustrated Treasury of
Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales
Theresa Breslin & Kate Leiper
                                                  'A delightful and varied collection of stories
Slithering stoorworms, fierce kelpies and         from all over Scotland... This is a beautiful
magical selkies are exquisitely brought to life   book, which will be treasured by children in
for children in Theresa Breslin’s enchanting      Scotland and far afield.'
tales and Kate Leiper’s stunningly beautiful
illustrations.                                    – Julia Donaldson
                                                                                                     Stunning
 Size: 280 x 220 mm        RIGHTS SOLD:
 Binding: Hardback         Russian, Korean,                                                             gift
 Pages: 160                Chinese Simplified,                                                      collections
 Illustrations: 150        Romanian,
 Printing: full colour     Lithuanian

An Illustrated Treasury of                        Size: 280 x 220 mm
                                                                           ‘This is a rare delight; a harmonious
Scottish Mythical Creatures                       Binding: Hardback
                                                  Pages: 192               braiding of pitch perfect storytelling with
Theresa Breslin & Kate Leiper                     Illustrations: 180       illustrations of breathtaking elegance
                                                  Printing: full colour    and integrity. Every home should have at
Wicked witches, ginormous giants and fearsome
fairies come to life in the second beautiful
                                                                           least one copy.’
                                                  RIGHTS SOLD:
collection of traditional tales from Carnegie     Russian,                 – Debi Gliori
Medal-winner Theresa Breslin and Kate Leiper.     Chinese Simplified,
                                                  Romanian
The Legend                                          Size: 294 x 219 mm
                                                    Binding: Paperback
of the First Unicorn                                Pages: 36
                                                    Printing: full colour
Lari Don & Nataša Ilinčić
From the creators of the bestselling The
                                                                            Lari Don is a prolific   Nataša Ilinčić is a
Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster. A
                                                                            and award-winning        designer and illustrator
captivating, beautifully illustrated picture                                author for children of   originally from Bosnia
book story of the first ever unicorn, filled with                           all ages. She lives in   and Herzegovina, now
magic, love and folklore charm.                                             Edinburgh, Scotland.     living and working in
                                                                                                     Edinburgh.

The Treasure of the 		                              Size: 294 x 219 mm
Loch Ness Monster                                   Binding: Paperback
                                                    Pages: 32
Lari Don & Nataša Ilinčić                           Printing: full colour
Two children find treasure in the castle at
Loch Ness, but who does it really belong to?
The story of the world-famous Loch Ness
Monster has been transformed in this classic
picture book.
The Secret of the Kelpie                          Size: 294 x 219 mm
                                                  Binding: Paperback
Lari Don & Philip Longson                         Pages: 32
Can feisty Flora save her family from the evil    Printing: full colour
shape-shifter? Based on the Scottish folktale
of the kelpie, a water monster that can
transform into a horse.                                                   Lari Don is a prolific and   Philip Longson is an
                                                                          award-winning author         artist and illustrator
                                                                          for children of all ages.    based in the US.
                                                                          She lives in Edinburgh,
                                                                          Scotland.

The Tale of Tam Linn                              Size: 294 x 219 mm
                                                  Binding: Paperback
Lari Don & Philip Longson
                                                  Pages: 32
Can courageous Janet save Tam Linn, a boy         Printing: full colour
who was captured and transformed into a fairy
knight, from the evil Fairy Queen? A modern
twist on the classic narrative of a human taken
by the fairies.
Greyfriars Bobby:                              Size: 242 x 283 mm
                                                                                Michelle Sloan was born in Edinburgh but
                                                                                now lives with her family near Dundee,

A Puppy’s Tale                                 Binding: Paperback
                                               Pages: 32
                                                                                Scotland. She is the author of The Fourth
                                                                                Bonniest Baby in Dundee, board book This
                                                                                Bonny Baby and early reader series The
Michelle Sloan & Elena Bia                                                      Animal Adventure Club.
A heart-warming story about a puppy who grew up to
become one of the world’s most famous dogs. A charming
                                                                                Elena Bia is an artist and illustrator based
historical tale of loyalty and the power of belonging.
                                                                                in Turin, Italy.
As well-known as Lassie and Hachiko, Greyfriars Bobby
is Scotland’s most celebrated dog who famously stayed
loyal to his master even after death.

The Dragon Stoorworm                                   Size: 294 x 219 mm
                                                       Binding: Paperback
Theresa Breslin & Matthew Land                         Pages: 24
A giant dragon is terrorising the land. Can            Printing: full colour
the Princess, with the help of resourceful
peasant Assipattle, save their country from
the beast? A story of bravery and ingenuity,                                   Theresa Breslin, winner    Matthew Land is an
taken from the Scottish legend.                                                of many awards,            illustrator currently
                                                                               including the Carnegie     living in Edinburgh.
                                                                               Medal, lives in Glasgow,
                                                                               Scotland.
Soft,
                                                                   hand-drawn
                                                                   illustrations

Sam and the Gnome’s Red Hat                               Admar Kwant lives in the
                                                          Netherlands, by the edge     Size: 258 x 236 mm
                                                          of a lake. Her family life   Binding: Hardback
Admar Kwant                                               and love of nature inspire
                                                          her drawing, painting and    Pages: 24
Sam and his best friend the gnome often leave gifts       gentle books for young       Printing: full colour
for each other in the forest. One day, Sam decides to     children.
make a special gift for his friend. A charming story of
friendship for young children, with warm illustrations.                                RIGHTS SOLD;

                                                                                       Dutch
Pip the Gnome                                     Size: 180 x 153 mm
and the Forest Feast                              Binding: Board book
                                                  Pages: 12
Admar Kwant                                       Printing: full colour

Pip the Gnome and his animal friends mouse,
rabbit and squirrel collect seeds, leaves, nuts   RIGHTS SOLD:
and berries for a delicious forest feast.         Dutch                                                    Admar Kwant is a
                                                                                                           Dutch illustrator
A board book about celebrating community                                                                   whose work is inspired
                                                                                                           by nature.
and helping your friends.

Pip the Gnome                                          Pip the Gnome’s
and the Christmas Tree                                 Bedtime                                           Size: 200 x 170 mm
                                                                                                         Binding: Board books
Admar Kwant                                            Admar Kwant                                       Pages: 12
                                                                                                         Printing: full colour
Pip the gnome gets help decorating the                 Pip the gnome says goodnight to each of his
Christmas tree from his friends robin, rabbit          animal friends as they go to their own special
and mouse. Perfect for during Advent, the              beds. Perfect for sharing at bedtime, the story   RIGHTS SOLD:
story ends as we say ‘Happy Christmas Pip’.            ends as we say ‘Goodnight Pip’.                   Dutch
Through the Rainbow:                                Size: 260 x 280 mm
 A Waldorf Birthday Story                            Binding: Hardback
                                                     Pages: 32
 for Children                                        Printing: full colour

 Lou Harvey-Zahra & Sara Parrilli
 A sensitive retelling of the classic Waldorf                                Lou Harvey-Zahra is a       Sara Parrilli is an artist
 birthday story of a little soul who comes                                   former teacher and is       and Waldorf teacher
 down to earth and meets their new family.                                   a respected parenting       living in New York
                                                                             coach leading               State.
                                                                             workshops worldwide.
                                                                             She lives in Melbourne,
                                                                             Australia.

Through the Seasons                             Size: 180 x 153 mm
                                                Binding: Board book
Sarah Laidlaw                                   Pages: 12
A wordless picture book filled with warm,       Printing: full colour
soft illustrations showing a family together
through the seasons.                            RIGHTS SOLD: Dutch                                     Sarah Laidlaw lived
                                                                                                       in the Yarra Valley,
                                                                                                       Australia. She drew
                                                                                                       much of her inspiration
                                                                                                       from her own
                                                                                                       experiences of family
                                                                                                       life.
A Year Around                                   Size: 288 x 220 mm
                                                Binding: Hardback
the Great Oak                                   Pages: 40
                                                Printing: full colour
Gerda Muller
A re-designed, expanded edition of a classic
                                                RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese           Gerda Muller, born in
bestseller. Anna and Benjamin discover
                                                Simplified, French, Turkish,   Holland, has illustrated
the plants and animals living around a                                         over 120 books for
                                                Russian, Italian, Romanian,
300-year-old tree through detailed, charming                                   children. She lives in
                                                Spanish, Korean, Slovakian,    Paris, France.
illustrations. A blend of fiction and fact to
                                                Lithuanian
delight and inform.
Isabel Wyatt (1901
                                                           Size: 242 x 283 mm      – 1992) was a well-
                                                                                   known storyteller from
                                                           Binding: Paperback      England. She compiled
                                                           Pages: 32               many story collections
                                                           Printing: full colour
The Kingdom of
                                                                                   for children, including
                                                                                   The Seven-Year-Old
                                                                                   Wo n d e r B o o k , T h e
Beautiful Colours:                                                                 Eight-Year-Old Legend
                                                                                   Book, Norse Hero Tales,
A Picture Book for Children                                                        Hay for My Ox and
                                                                                                                Sara Parrilli is an artist
                                                                                                                and Waldorf teacher
                                                                                   Other Stories, Legends       living in New York
Isabel Wyatt & Sara Parilli                                                        of the Norse Kings,          State.
                                                                                   Legends of King Arthur
A heart-warming and inspiring picture book adaptation                              and Magical Wonder
of the classic fairy tale from master storyteller Isabel                           Tales.
Wyatt, accompanied by ethereal watercolour illustrations
by Waldorf artist and teacher Sara Parrilli.
Bear Child                                          Size: 235 x 209 mm
                                                    Binding: Hardback
Geoff Mead & Sanne Dufft                            Pages: 32
                                                    Printing: full colour
Ursula’s father tells her the story of the bear
folk, special beings who can choose to be
either a bear or a person. Could Ursula be a
                                                  ‘Every page turn brings text with a deft     Geoff Mead is a           Sanne Dufft is a
bear child? A beautiful story of parental love,   balance of exciting, often funny ideas and   storyteller and author.   children’s book
belief and individuality. A timeless folktale.    lulling rhythms... A sweet bedtime book.’    He runs story-based       illustrator and former
                                                                                               workshops and teaches     art therapist. She lives
                                                  – Kirkus Reviews (US)                        storytelling at venues    in Germany with her
                                                                                               in the UK and all over    family.
                                                                                               the world.

                                                    Size: 230 x 265 mm
                                                    Binding: Paperback
The Island and the Bear                             Pages: 24
                                                    Printing: full colour
Louise Greig & Vanya Nastanlieva
A bear has appeared on an island where bears      “Anything can happen anywhere.
do not belong. Can he find his way home? A        Anywhere was an island.                      Louise Greig is a poet    Vanya Nastanlieva
                                                  Anything was a bear.”                        and author. She lives     was born and raised in
stunning, lyrical story about a gentle bear                                                    in Aberdeen, Scotland.    Bulgaria. She currently
and the girl who understands him, inspired                                                                               lives in Cambridge,
by a true story.                                                                                                         England.
Size: 254 x 210 mm
Finn the Little Seal                                    Binding: Paperback
                                                        Pages: 24
Sandra Klaassen                                         Printing: full colour

Finn is a baby grey seal who is too scared to
venture out into the sea – the sea is just too
big for a little seal! Will he finally overcome
                                                                                                                 Sandra Klaassen is a
his fears and find where he truly belongs?                                                                       well-known children’s
A picture book about growing up and not                                                                          illustrator from the
being afraid of something new.                                                                                   Netherlands.

                                       Size: 254 x 210 mm                                                         Size: 180 x 153 mm
                                       Binding: Paperback                                                         Binding: Board book
                                       Pages: 32                                                                  Pages: 14
                                       Printing: full colour                                                      Printing: full colour

Peg the Little Sheepdog                                              Peg and Uan:
Sandra Klaassen
                                                                     Making Friends
                                                                     Sandra Klaassen
Puppy Peg might be the only sheepdog in the
world who is afraid of sheep! With the help                          Can Peg, the sheepdog puppy who is scared of
of her new family Peg learns to become brave                         sheep, ever become friends with Uan the little
and be a good pet. A charming story about                            lamb? An adorable board book with beautiful
overcoming fears.                                                    illustrations about how hard it can be to make
                                                                     friends – and how lovely!
Willow the Wildcat
Lynne Rickards & Kirsteen Harris-Jones
European wildcat kittens Willow and Corrie must learn           Size: 242 x 283 mm
to work together to find a safe new home. An adorable           Binding: Paperback
rhyming picture book adventure from the author of Skye          Pages: 32
the Puffling, with charming, lively illustrations of wildlife   Printing: full colour
and the endangered wildcat.

                                                                                        Lynne Rickards was
                                                                                        born in Canada and
                                                                                        now lives in Scotland.

                                                                                        Kirsteen Harris-Jones
                                                                                        is the illustrator of
                                                                                        several picture books
                                                                                        and lives in Shropshire,
                                                                                        England.
Size: 230 x 265 mm
                                                     Binding: Paperback
                                                     Pages: 32
                                                     Printing: full colour

Rowan the Red Squirrel                                   RIGHTS SOLD:
                                                                             Lynne Rickards was       Jon Mitchell has
Lynne Rickards & Jon Mitchell                            Russian             born in Canada and       illustrated numerous
                                                                             now lives in Scotland.   children’s books
Rowan and his sister Hazel, are two very different                                                    including Flat Stanley.
little squirrels. Hazel is brave and Rowan is                                                         He lives in England.
worried. They set off on an adventure and meet
many animals along the way. A fun story of
siblings and discovering individual strengths.

Skye the Puffling
Lynne Rickards & Jon Mitchell
                                                     Size: 254 x 210 mm
Skye, a cheeky baby puffin, finds herself on         Binding: Paperback
an unexpected adventure. Will she be able            Pages: 32
to find her way home with the help of a cast         Printing: full colour
of friendly sealife? An adorable story about
discovering independence and family love.
                                                     Size: 180 x 153 mm
                                                     Binding: Board book
                                                     Pages: 14               Also available as an abridged board
                                                     Printing: full colour   book, adapted for very young children.
Peter’s Tree                                     Size: 294 x 219 mm
                                                 Binding: Hardback
Bernadette Watts                                 Pages: 34
An enchanting tale of seasonal change and        Printing: full colour
childhood, beautifully brought to life through
Bernadette Watt’s charming illustrations.        RIGHTS SOLD:
                                                                                                    B e r n a d e t t e Wa t t s
                                                 Chinese Simplified,                                has illustrated over
                                                 Dutch, Japanese,                                   120 picture books for
                                                 Korean, Slovenian                                  children and won the
                                                                                                    prestigious Japanese
                                                                                                    Owl Prize. She lives in
                                                                                                    Kent, England.

Tom’s Christmas Fish                             Size: 294 x 219 mm
                                                 Binding: Hardback
Marit Törnqvist                                  Pages: 32
& Rita Törnqvist-Verschuur                       Printing: full colour
Set in Prague, this charming, child-friendly
story presents one culture’s Christmas           RIGHTS SOLD:
                                                                         Marit Törnqvist is an      Rita Törnqvist-
traditions in fascinating detail. At its core    Dutch, German,          Swedish-born illustrator   Verschuur was born in
is a heartwarming tale of a boy and his          Russian                 and Golden Plaque          Amsterdam. She’s the
grandpa, as they both learn about doing the                              winner. She divides        author of numerous
right thing.                                                             her time between the       children’s books.
                                                                         Netherlands and Sweden.
Size: 230 x 284 mm
                                                    Binding: Hardback
                                                    Pages: 32
                                                    Printing: full colour

                                                                            Gunhild Sehlin (1911-    Hélène Muller is
Mary’s Little Donkey                                RIGHTS SOLD:
                                                    Dutch, Norwegian,
                                                                            97) was a teacher in
                                                                            the south of Sweden,
                                                                                                     a prolific children’s
                                                                                                     illustrator and the
                                                                                                     daughter of acclaimed
Gunhild Sehlin & Hélène Muller                      Romanian, Russian       and then worked with
                                                                            children in Jerusalem    illustrator Gerda
                                                                            and Amman. Mary’s        Muller.
In a unique twist on the traditional nativity                               Little Donkey has been
story, this delightful picture book is told from                            widely translated into
the child-friendly perspective of the little                                many languages.
donkey.

Mary’s Little Donkey 		                            Size: 297 x 420 mm
Advent Calendar                                    Binding: Calendar
                                                   Pages: 1
                                                   Printing: full colour
A beautiful traditional Advent calendar which
tells the story, across the 24 windows, of Mary
and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem with the         RIGHTS SOLD:
help of a very special little donkey.              Dutch, Norwegian
Michelle Sloan lives near
                                                                          Edinburgh, Scotland. She trained
                                                                          as a primary school teacher. Her
This Bonny Baby                                Size: 140 x 140 mm
                                                                          first book has been gifted to every
                                                                          6 year old in Scotland.
                                               Binding: Board book
Michelle Sloan & Kasia Matyjaszek              Pages: 12 with mirror
These babies love having fun and getting       Printing: full colour
messy – playing, painting, eating and more,                               Kasia Matyjaszek is a freelance
until it’s bedtime. A bright and colourful                                illustrator. She is an illustration
                                                 RIGHTS SOLD:             tutor at Edinburgh University and
board book with a fun mirror for babies to       Gaelic                   leads creative workshops for young
see themselves in.                                                        children.

                                                  Size: 230 x 265 mm
                                                  Binding: Paperback
                                                  Pages: 24
The Wee Seal                                      Printing: full colour

Janis Mackay & Gabby Grant
                                                                                         Janis Mackay is an
A lyrical book about the tender relationship                                             award-winning middle-
between a young boy and a baby seal. The boy                                             grade author and selkie
must protect the baby seal until it grows up                                             expert. She lives in
                                                                                         Edinburgh, Scotland.
and returns to the sea.
moving parts!

Ye Cannae Shove Yer                                     Size: 180 x 153 mm
Granny Off a Bus                                        Binding: Board book
                                                        Pages: 12
Kathryn Selbert                                         Printing: full colour
                                                          with moving parts
A brilliantly cheeky board book based on the
traditional song. Two inventive moving parts                                        Kathryn Selbert is a
and two flaps help the grannies swing and                                           children’s author and
bounce off the bus.                                                                 illustrator with a BFA
                                                                                    in Illustration from the
                                                                                    Rhode Island School of
                                                                                    Design.

                                         Lift the flaps to
                                        reveal fun details!

Ally Bally Bee
Kathryn Selbert                                         Size: 180 x 153 mm
                                                        Binding: Board book
A playful version of the traditional Scottish           Pages: 12
rhyme. Bright, colourful illustrations and six          Printing: full colour
giant flaps.                                              with flaps
Size: 230 x 265 mm
                                                 Binding: Paperback
                                                 Pages: 24
                                                 Printing: full colour
Ollie and the Otter
Emily Dodd &
                                                                         Emily Dodd is a          Kirsteen Harris-Jones
Kirsteen Harris-Jones                                                    children’s TV screen-    is the illustrator of
                                                                         writer and the author    several picture books
A fun book about two unlikely friends – a bird                           of several picture and   and lives in Shropshire,
and an otter – who help each other to do learn                           science books for        England.
                                                                         children. She lives in
new things. A positive message about doing
                                                                         Edinburgh, Scotland.
what you love and not getting discouraged.

The Grouse 			                                   Size: 230 x 265 mm
and the Mouse                                    Binding: Paperback
                                                 Pages: 24
Emily Dodd 				                                  Printing: full colour
& Kirsteen Harris-Jones
Starring an endangered black grouse, this is a
heart-warming tale about valuing difference
and not trying to be better than others.
Animal Adventure Club:
The Baby Deer Rescue
Michelle Sloan
                                                                          RIGHTS SOLD:
The first in a series for early readers – if                              Bulgarian, Czech
there’s a wild animal in trouble, the Animal
Adventure Club are here to help!

When a baby deer gets trapped, Isla, Buzz and
Gracie are the first to the rescue. Can they
                                                                                                     Michelle Sloan lives
save the little creature – even with new girl
                                                                                                     with her family in
Lexi getting in their way? An illustrated series                                                     Broughty Ferry, UK. She
about friendship, diversity and animals, with                                                        trained as a primary
an environmental message.                                                                            school teacher and has
                                                                                                     also studied drama and
                                                                                                     arts journalism.

                                    Size: 198 x 130 mm
                                                                                           Size: 198 x 130 mm
                                    Binding: Paperback
                                                                                           Binding: Paperback
                                    Pages: 112
                                                                                           Pages: 128
                                    Illustrations: 15
                                                                                           Illustrations: 15
                                    Printing: b/w
                                                                                           Printing: b/w

                                    RIGHTS SOLD:
                                                                                           RIGHTS SOLD:
                                    Bulgarian
                                                                                           Bulgarian

Animal Adventure Club:                                   Animal Adventure Club:
The Baby Otter Rescue                                    The Baby Red Squirrel Rescue
Michelle Sloan                                           Michelle Sloan
This heart-warming adventure story about                 If there’s a wild animal in trouble, the Animal
friendship and nature, starring two adorable             Adventure Club is here to help!
baby otters, is perfect for animal-loving
                                                         When Isla, Buzz, Gracie and Lexi find three lost
children who enjoy The Critter’s Club and
                                                         baby squirrels, they must conquer their worry
Magic Animal Rescue books. The accessible
                                                         and work together to rescue them. Third in
and engaging story includes fun fact files
                                                         the series for young animal lovers.
about otters and their conservation. Second
in series.
Porridge the Tartan Cat (series)
and the Brawsome Bagpipes;
and the Bash-Crash-Ding;
and the Kittycat Kidnap;
and the Loch Ness Mess;
and the Unfair Funfair;                                               Alan Dapré is the           Yu l i y a S o m i n a i s
and the Pet-Show Show-Off                                             author of more than         an award-winning
                                                 Size: 197 x 158 mm   fifty books for children,   illustrator from
Alan Dapré & Yuliya Somina                       Binding: Paperback   as well as numerous
                                                                      TV and radio scripts.
                                                                                                  Moscow. Yuliya has
                                                                                                  illustrated many books
Laugh-out loud six book series for younger       Pages: 152           He lives near Glasgow,      and has a background
readers about the hilarious adventures of a      Illustrations: 40    Scotland.                   in animation. She
tartan cat and his mad Scottish family.          Printing: b/w                                    c u r re n t l y l i v e s i n
                                                                                                  Middlesex, England.

Scotland Stars FC (series)
Calum’s New Team; Calum’s New Boots;
Calum’s Big Break; Calum’s Hard Knock;
Calum’s Tough Match; Calum’s Cup Final
Danny Scott & Alice A. Morentorn
Action-packed, six-book series of easy-to-read
stories for young football fans. 10-year-old     Size: 197 x 158 mm   Danny Scott, a die-hard     Alice A. Morentorn
Calum Ferguson goes from winning his place       Binding: Paperback   football fan, is digital    is a children’s book
                                                 Pages: 152           marketing manager           illustrator and a
on his school team to competing in the cup                            for children’s literacy     teacher at Emile Cohl
final.                                           Illustrations: 50    organisation Scottish       School of Arts in Lyon,
                                                 Printing: b/w        Book Trust and the          France.
Extras include: collectable character cards,                          goalie for Scotland
                                                                      Writers F.C.
football tips, puzzles and games.
Museum Mystery Squad (series)                       Size: 197 x 158 mm
and the Case of the Moving Mammoth;                 Binding: Paperback
                                                    Pages: 128
Hidden Hieroglyphics; Curious Coins;                Illustrations: 50
Roman Riddle; Vanishing Viking                      Printing: b/w
Mike Nicholson & Mike Phillips
                                                    RIGHTS SOLD;         Mike Nicholson is              Mike Phillips is the
Fun-filled series of children’s detective stories   Chinese Simplified   the author of picture          illustrator of many
for early readers. Each book features a popular                          books, early readers           children’s books
museum exhibition. A highly illustrated series                           a n d m i d d l e - g ra d e   including the Horrible
                                                                         readers.                       Histories series.
full of quizzes, riddles and problems for
children to solve.
I made a noise, which was a kind of half-          “Wait, what? Because I tried on your
                                                groan, half-wail. I blinked my eyes open       smelly old shades?”
                                                and shut, slapped myself on the cheeks,            He leaned closer. Now I could see
                                                then stared at him again. He did look a        that he was bathed in a sort of greenish
                                                bit like my grandad. And he certainly          glow. More worryingly, I could see the
                                                sounded like him. But it wasn’t possible.      dresser through his face. He was actually
                                                    “Grandad’s dead. He died years ago!”       transparent.
                                                    He was wearing a thin, tweedy jacket           “Those are very special glasses, boy.
                                                and a brownish tie. Perched on top of          Do not call them smelly.”
                                                his head was a silly sort of hat that he           He patted his jacket pocket. “Ach!
                                                always wore, the kind of thing you see         I feel naked without them. Would you
                                                in black-and-white films.                      believe it? The one time I leave the house
                                                    “Well, I am back now, am I not?            without my shades is the time I pop my
                                                Thanks to you.” He wagged his finger           clogs.”
                                                in the direction of the dark glasses.

Top-Secret Grandad and Me:                                Size: 198 x 130 mm                          ‘The story whizzes along and is
Death by Tumble Dryer                                     Binding: Paperback
                                                          Pages: 176
                                                                                                      guaranteed to be a page-turner.’
                                                                                                      – Armadillo
David MacPhail & Laura Aviñó                              Printing: b/w
                                                                                                      ‘Fast-moving and funny, despite the
                                                                                                      very villainous villians. A very, very
With a little help from his ghost Grandad,                RIGHTS SOLD:                                enjoyable book.’
amateur detective Jay Patel must solve the                Audio                                       – Carousel
case of the vanishing body in the school
library in the first book of a new laugh-out-
loud, weird-and-wacky mystery series.

                                                    Shand led us into a big hall lined with    always a bad sign. It meant that I could
                                                antiques, high windows and dark panelled       now see everything he could see. Not very
                                                wood walls decorated with glassy-eyed          nice things. Specifically, all the ghosts!
                                                mounted stags’ heads. Velvet-covered           A face was staring out at me from the
                                                sofas and chairs were clustered around,        helmet visor. I say a face, it was more like
                                                and there was a smell of burning logs from     a gruesome, rotting skull with eyes. And
                                                a great fireplace. A wide staircase led up     when I say eyes I mean eye, because only
                                                to the first floor. Grandad suddenly drew      one of them was remotely where it should
                                                up close to me. He was eyeing a suit of        be, in a socket. The other was dangling out.
                                                armour standing stiffly at the other side          “You! YOU!” the spectre growled. “You
                                                of the hall.                                   arrant knave, cometh here while I smite
                                                    “Hey, I do not like that guy there,” he    you!” The ghost’s dangly eyeball swung
                                                said in a nervous voice.                       precariously as he spoke.
                                                    “It’s only a suit of armour.”                  “Huh!” said Grandad. “Fat chance of
                                                    “There is still a dead guy in it. Look…”   you smiting anyone in your condition.”
                                                Grandad blinked his eyes, which was

Top-Secret Grandad and Me:                                Size: 198 x 130 mm
Death by Soup                                             Binding: Paperback
                                                          Pages: 176
David MacPhail & Laura Aviñó                              Printing: b/w

Can wannabe detective Jay Patel and his                   RIGHTS SOLD:
top-secret sidekick (his ghost grandad!)                  Audio
solve the hilarious and wacky murders                                                           Laura Aviñó is an illustrator   David MacPhail is the
taking place at a fancy country house hotel?                                                    who lives in Barcelona,         best-selling author of
Laugh-out-loud mystery series from the                                                          Spain.                          Thorfinn the Nicest
                                                                                                                                Viking.
author of Thorfinn the Nicest Viking.
Slugboy Saves the World                                 Size: 198 x 130 mm
                                                         Binding: Paperback
 Mark A. Smith                                           Pages: 192
                                                         Illustrations: b/w
 In this laugh-out-loud debut children’s novel,
 an eleven-year-old boy develops superpowers
 after eating a radioactive garden slug and
 becomes the world’s worst superhero.                                                                                     Mark A. Smith works
                                                                                                                          as a primary school
 Winner of the Kelpies Prize.                                                                                             t e a c h e r. S l u g b o y
                                                                                                                          Saves the World is his
                                                                                                                          first novel. He lives in
                                                                                                                          Dundee, Scotland.

                                                  “Ruby, if you don’t get up this second       gold – whatever happened to good old
                                                  I’m throwing your eggs in the bin!”          black?
                                                     I opened my eyes. Nope; still not a           The oddest thing about the uniform,
                                                  morning person.                              though, is that there’s no hat. I couldn’t
                                                     I hadn’t slept very well for thinking     believe it when I found out.
                                                  about today. We had been in the Ord              No hat? What’s that about?
                                                  World for a few days, but this was               As I wrestled with my tie, Vronksy
                                                  my first day at my new school. I was         looked at me sadly from the bed.
                                                  dreading how different Ord school was        I sank down next to him. “Sorry,
                                                  going to be.                                 Vronsk, familiars aren’t allowed in Ord
                                                     I picked at my breakfast, if you          school.”
                                                  can call it that – they eat eggs from            He whined and nudged my hand. “I
                                                  chickens here, blecch! – and pulled on       know, but wish me luck.” He flicked his
                                                  my uncomfortable new school clothes.         tail as I took one last look at myself in
                                                  The uniform looked like something            the mirror and sighed. “I think I’m going
                                                  Vronksy would have dragged in back           to need it.”
                                                  when he was a cat. Firstly, it’s green and

Ruby McCracken:
Tragic Without Magic
                                                                                                                         Elizabeth Ezra is the
Elizabeth Ezra                                         Size: 198 x 130 mm                                                winner of the Kelpies
                                                       Binding: Paperback                                                Prize 2016. She was
When young witch Ruby McCracken’s parents              Pages: 208                                                        born in California and
lose their jobs, they are forced to start a new        Printing: b/w
                                                                                                                         now lives with her
life in the Ordinary World – without magic!                                                                              family in Edinburgh.
A fun middle grade school story about a girl
trying to fit in and find her identity.
‘A superbly crafted and original
                                                                      fantasy action/adventure novel.’
                                                                      – Midwest Book Review
                                                                      ‘Packed full of good and dark
                                                                      magic, sacrifice and treachery,
                                                                      friendship and loyalty, this
                                                                      exciting page-turner will have
                                                                      readers gripped from the start.’
                                                                      – BookTrust

Spellchasers (series)
                                                 Size: 198 x 130 mm
The Beginner’s Guide to Curses;                  Binding: Paperback
The Shapeshifter’s Guide to Running Away;        Pages: 272 (Bk1),
                                                   264 (Bk2), TBC
The Witch’s Guide to Magical Combat                (Bk3)
Lari Don                                         Printing: b/w

Enter a world of brilliant magic, dark                                                  Lari Don is a prolific
danger and extraordinary friendship in this                                             and award-winning
action-packed fantasy trilogy. Molly and her                                            author for children of
                                                                                        all ages. She lives in
shapeshifting, magical friends are cursed.                                              Edinburgh, Scotland.

Fabled Beast Chronicles (series)                 Size: 198 x 130 mm
                                                 Binding: Paperback
First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts;   Pages: 224 (Bk1),
Wolf Notes and Other Musical Mishaps;              272 (Bk2), 256
Storm Singing and Other Tangled Tasks,             (Bk3), 288 (Bk4)
                                                 Printing: b/w
Maze Running and Other Magical Missions
Lari Don                                         RIGHTS SOLD;
                                                 Vietnamese,
Award-winning four-book fantasy adventure        Macedonian
series. Helen and her fabled beast friends (a
centaur, a dragon, a fairy and a phoenix)
must battle evil Fairy Queens and terrible
minotaurs. Full of adventure, thrills and
friendship.
Praise for The Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries:
                                                 ‘I LOVED IT!’
                                                 – Sharleen Creasey, Seven Stories Bookshop
                                                 ‘A hugely enjoyable crime mystery which this huge
                                                 Holmes fan absolutely loved.’
                                                 – Lara Mieduniecki, Blackwell’s Bookshop
                                                 ‘An entertaining story’.
                                                 – The Sherlock Holmes Journal

The Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries 3                                                                      Robert J. Harris is the author of many
                                                                                                       children’s books including The World’s

The Scarlet Phantom                                                                                    Gone Loki trilogy. He lives in St Andrews,
                                                                                                       Scotland.

Robert J. Harris
A mysterious jewel thief seems to walk
                                                   Size: 198 x 130 mm
through walls and disappear at will. Can Artie
                                                   Binding: Paperback
catch the Phantom and stop the greatest
                                                   Pages: 224
robbery in history? Third in series.

                                                      The Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries:
                                                      The Gravediggers’ Club        Size: 198 x 130 mm
                                                      Robert J. Harris                                            Binding: Paperback
                                                                                                                  Pages: 192
                                                      Action-packed first book in a brilliant new                 Printing: b/w
                                                      middle-grade detective series starring the
                                                      young Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of                        RIGHTS SOLD;
                                                      Sherlock Holmes.                                            Russian, Czech

                                                      The Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries 2:
                                                      The Vanishing Dragon
                                                      Robert J. Harris                                            Size: 198 x 130 mm
                                                                                                                  Binding: Paperback
                                                      A giant dragon has been stolen from a world-                Pages: 192
                                                      famous magician. In the second book of the                  Printing: b/w
                                                      exciting and pacey mystery series, young Artie
                                                      Conan Doyle must discover the culprit of the                RIGHTS SOLD;
                                                      seemingly impossible theft.                                 Russian
The World Has Gone Loki (trilogy)
The Day the World Went Loki; Thor is Locked
in my Garage; and Odin Blew up my TV!
Robert J. Harris                                                        Robert J. Harris is
                                                                        the author of many
                                                                        children’s books,
What would you do if a Norse god appeared                               including Artie
                                                   Size: 198 x 130 mm
in your house? Two brothers must deal with a                            Conan Doyle and the
                                                   Binding: Paperback   Gravediggers’ Club,
magical mishap when Loki, Thor and Odin take
                                                   Pages: 192 (Bk1),    also published by Floris
over their town. This laugh-a-minute, fast-
                                                     192 (Bk2), 224     Books. He lives in St
paced adventure is full of brilliant crazieness.                        Andrews, Scotland.
                                                     (Bk3)

The Time Traveller (trilogy)
The Accidental Time Traveller;                     Size: 198 x 130 cm
The Reluctant Time Traveller;                      Binding: Paperback
The Unlikely Time Traveller                        Pages: 208 (Bk1)
                                                     240 (Bk2), 240
Janis Mackay                                         (Bk3)

Fun-filled trilogy about a boy who learns to       RIGHTS SOLD;
time travel to the past and future.                French               Janis Mackay is
                                                                        an award-winning
Full of funny misunderstandings, this pacy,                             middle-grade author
time-travelling adventure will have you                                 and selkie expert. She
                                                                        lives in Edinburgh,
gripped from start to finish.                                           Scotland.
Red Fever (trilogy)
Red Fever; Black Tide; Silver Storm
Caroline Clough

In a dystopian future, Toby must race to save
                                                          Size: 198 x 130 mm
his family and friends from pirates, raiders                                                                                        Caroline Clough’s first
                                                          Binding: Paperback
and the deadly Red Fever virus.                                                                                                     novel for children,
                                                          Pages: 224 (Bk1),                                                         Red Fever, won the
This post-apocalyptic adventure is packed                   256 (Bk2), 256                                                          Kelpies Prize and her
with excitement, surprises and danger at                    (Bk3)                                                                   second, Black Tide,
                                                                                                                                    was shortlisted for
every turn.
                                                                                                                                    the Scottish Children’s
                                                                                                                                    Book Awards. She lives
                                                                                                                                    in London, UK.

                                            From the light of the moon Charlie could see the        Charlie heard the sound of a cellophane packet
                                            key was still sticking out of the cupboard lock. He     being scrunched.
                                            marched over and swiftly turned it. The handle               “I’m finished now,” the voice continued. “So
                                            rattled a few times then stopped.                       open this door or I’m gonna to post that baby video
                                                “Oops.”                                             online that your mom took of you peeing on her
                                                “Yeah. You’re trapped, whoever you are,” he         couch.”
                                            announced. “Now I’m going to call the police.”               “Why are you doing this to me?” Charlie’s head
                                                “Good luck with that, buster,” the voice scoffed.   was spinning. “Who are you?”
                                            “Your phone is in here with me. I’m lookin at your           “Just let me out. I ain’t gonna harm anyone.”
                                            photo gallery right now.”                                    “I’m going to fetch my mum and she can call
                                            Charlie glanced at the desk where he had left his       the cops on her phone.”
                                            mobile. It was gone.                                         “You might find it a smidge difficult to rouse
                                                “Why?”                                              her,” the voice apologised. “I was told to put a few
                                                “Cause it’s boring in the closet and I wanted       sleeping pills in her cocoa, so she wouldn’t disturb
                                            to have some light entertainment while I ate my         us.”
                                            crisps. What’s a Prawn Cocktail anyhow?”                “You did what?” Charlie’s jaw tightened.

It’s Only the End                                        Size: 198 x 130 mm
                                                                                                                                    J. A. Henderson is a
                                                                                                                                    Scottish author of

of the World                                             Binding: Paperback
                                                                                                                                    fiction, and non-
                                                                                                                                    fiction, for children
                                                         Pages: 256                                                                 and young adults. He
J. A. Henderson                                          Printing: b/w                                                              has won the Royal Mail
                                                                                                                                    Book Award and the
Unlikely teen hero Charlie faces an evil                                                                                            Doncaster Book Prize.
corporation determined to bring on THE END
OF THE WORLD. A pacey, ironic, and hilarious
thriller for teens with the feel of Christopher
Brookmyre.
Between the Lies
                                                                     Cathy MacPhail is a
Cathy MacPhail                                  Size: 198 x 130 mm   multi-award-winning
                                                Binding: Paperback   author of over thirty
                                                Pages: 280           children’s books. Her
Judith Tremayne hasn’t been seen, in real                            novels have been
life or online. She appears to have vanished,   Printing: b/w        translated worldwide
until Abbie, a school nobody, receives a text                        and adapted for film.
                                                                     She lives in Greenock,
message: ‘I want to come home’.
                                                Nominated            Scotland.
This tense teen thriller plays out against a    for the 2018
social media background and is packed with      Carnegie Medal
sensational twists.

Devil You Know
Cathy MacPhail

A fast-paced teen thriller with the award-
winning author’s unique brand of real-life
drama and shocking twists! MacPhail explores
the ties of loyalty and friendship, trust and
revenge between a group of boys against a
background of gang threats and violence.        Size: 198 x 130 mm
                                                Binding: Paperback
                                                Pages: 280
                                                Printing: b/w
Beneath
Gill Arbuthnott                                                           Gill Arbuthnott,
                                                  Size: 198 x 130 mm      a former biology
                                                  Binding: Paperback      teacher, has written
Jess is caught between two worlds,                                        fiction and non-fiction
                                                  Pages: 288
between kelpies and humans, and                                           for children all ages.
                                                  Printing: b/w           She lives in Edinburgh,
between Finn and Magnus. Who will
                                                                          Scotland.
she choose? Can love bridge the gap
between worlds? Thrilling fantasy novel
for young teen readers about a love
triangle between a shapeshifting Kelpie
and humans.

Mind Blind
Lari Don                                          Size: 198 x 130 mm   Lari Don is a prolific
                                                                       and award-winning
                                                  Binding: Paperback
                                                                       author for children of
Tense, teen thriller with a supernatural twist.   Pages: 304           all ages. She lives in
Ciaran Bane belongs to a family of mind-          Printing: b/w        Edinburgh, Scotland.
reading criminals. Can he discover the secret
that will free him from his controlling family
before someone else dies?                         RIGHTS SOLD;
                                                  German
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