Young adult fiction
Dylan the Dump Truck (Whizzy Wheels Academy)
Peter Bently, illustrated by Sebastien Chebret
Format: Board Book
Dylan the Dump Truck (Whizzy Wheels Academy) follows a young truck as he learns the skills of his job - along with some valuable life lessons.
Daisy the Digger (Whizzy Wheels Academy)
Peter Bently, illustrated by Sebastien Chebret
Format: Board Book
Daisy the Digger (Whizzy Wheels Academy) follows a young digger as she learns the skills of her job - along with some valuable life lessons.
Brunt Boggart
David Greygoose
Format: Paperback
A unique and very English novel composed of a cycle of beautiful and mysterious fantasy folk tales which combine to tell an unforgettable story.
Boy 87
Ele Fountain
Format: Paperback
The story of a refugee: one child's journey stands for the journeys of many and the hopes of even more.
The Night Gardener
Terry Fan and Eric Fan
Format: Paperback
In the spirit of Goodnight Moon and The Curious Garden comes a stunning debut picture book filled with whimsy and creativity from brothers Terry and Eric Fan.
Happy Halloween! (Little Faces)
Pintachan
Format: Board Book
Here's the perfect, non-scary introduction to Halloween for little hands.
The Pavee And The Buffer Girl
Siobhan Dowd
A stunning graphic novel adaptation of Siobhan Dowd's moving story of prejudice and violence, the uncertainty of lives lived on the fringes of society, and of love in its many forms. Jim and his family have halted by Dundray and the education people have been round mouthing the law. In school the
Traveller kids suffer at the hands of teachers and other pupils alike, called 'tinker-stinkers', 'dirty gyps' and worse. Then the punches start. The only friendly face is Kit, a settled girl who takes Jim under her wing and teaches him to read in the great cathedral chamber of the cave below the town. With Kit and the reading, Jim seems to have found a way to exist in Dundray, but everyday prejudice and a shocking act of violence see his life uprooted once again.
Clementine Loves Red
Krystyna Boglar
Format: Paperback
Follow a group of intrepid children through the woods to find out who Clementine really is ... A beautifully illustrated classic children's adventure story.
Tilt
Mary Hoffman
Format: Paperback
A gorgeous historical novel inspired by an iconic symbol of Italy, from the grand dame of the genre. Evocative and full of passion, Tilt is perfect for fans of the romantic era.
The Liar's Handbook
Keren David
Format: Paperback
Raw, compelling and timely drama about undercover police officers from the award-winning author of When I Was Joe. This captivating thriller is inspired by real-life events and challenges perceptions of identity.
