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Bologna 2014 New Titles Translation Catalogue
Table of Contents
Early Reader
Hercufleas ...................................................................... 1
Magic Animal Friends ............................................... 2
Magic Mirror ................................................................. 3
Middle Grade
By the Grace of Todd ................................................. 4
Chasing the Milky Way ............................................. 5
The Chicken Squad .................................................... 6
Crenshaw ....................................................................... 7
Crown of Three ........................................................... 8
Ferals ............................................................................... 9
Firstborn ...................................................................... 10
Fleabrain Loves Franny ......................................... 11
Grimmtastic Girls ..................................................... 12
Hero Worship ............................................................ 13
Hotel Summertime ...................................................14
Ivy Sparrow and the Twelfth Night Mystery..15
Monster Odyssey ...................................................... 16
Ravenstorm Island ................................................... 17
Robots Rule ................................................................. 18
Searching for Silverheels ....................................... 19
There Will Be Bears ................................................. 20
The Truth about Twinkie Pie ...............................21
Young Adult
All Those Broken Angels ....................................... 22
Beware the Wild........................................................ 23
Blackbird ..................................................................... 24
The Bodies We Wear............................................... 25
The Boy in the Black Suit ...................................... 26
Breaking Butterflies ............................................ 27
Can't Look Away .................................................... 28
Dotwav ...................................................................... 29
Everything, Everything ...................................... 30
Far From You ......................................................... 31
Fiendish .................................................................... 32
Ghost House ........................................................... 33
The Gilded Cage .................................................... 34
A Girl Called Fearless ......................................... 35
The Hunted ............................................................. 36
I'll Give You the Sun ............................................ 37
I'm Glad I Did ......................................................... 38
Killing Ruby Rose ................................................. 39
Let's Get Lost ......................................................... 40
Lies My Girlfriend Told Me .............................. 41
Like Water on Stone ........................................... 42
Liv, Forever ............................................................ 43
A Mad, Wicked Folly ........................................... 44
The Merciless .........................................................45
The Museum of Intangible Things ............... 46
One of Us .................................................................. 47
Otherbound ............................................................ 48
The Perfectionists ................................................ 49
Perfectly Good White Boy ................................ 50
Positively Beautiful ............................................. 51
Second Star ............................................................. 52
Soulprint .................................................................. 53
Stone Cove Island ................................................. 54
Talker 25 .................................................................. 55
The Third Twin ..................................................... 56
The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone ........ 57
Words and Their Meanings .............................. 58
Hercufleas
by Sam Gayton, proprietor Lindsay Literary Agency
UK publisher Andersen Press
First publication: March 2015
40,000 words
Ages 7-10
* Gorgeous modern classic about a flea who becomes a giant-slayer *
When Hercufleas hatches from his egg, he is embraced by his fleamily of Min, Pin,
Burp, Slurp, Speck, Fleck, Itch, Titch, Tittle, Dot and Jot. They all live together in
the hat of Mr Stickler, purveyor of heroes for those in need. But Hercufleas
wonders if this is all life has to hold for him - surely there must be some
adventures to be had?
When Greta arrives in search of a giant-slayer to save her town of Tumbler from an
evil people eating giant, Hercufleas see his chance to escape. Little does he know
that he may end up being Greta's only chance - but has he bitten off more than he
can chew?
This is the story of a flea who, despite his tiny size, turns out to be a hero.
Hercufleas is a lovable and adventurous character whose friendship with Greta, an
orphaned but plucky young girl, takes the reader on a magical journey full of hope
and inspiration.
From the author of THE SNOW MERCHANT this is a classic in the making.
Praise for THE SNOW MERCHANT:
"A tale of self discovery, family and friendship...an inventive and accomplished
debut." - Daniel Hahn Independent on Sunday
"A delightful debut...full of action and invention." - Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times
"A germ of JK and a pinch of Pullman." - Times Educational Supplement
"A very promising debut novel from Gayton, full of fairytale and fun, which should
appeal to Lemony Snicket fans." - Sally Morris, Daily Mail
Sam Gayton
Sam Gayton lives in South London. His first novel, ‘The Snow
Merchant’ was published by Andersen Press in 2011 and his
next book, ‘Lilliput’ in hardback in March 2013. In 2009 Sam
completed the Writing for Young People MA at Bath Spa
University. He loves American novels, Italian food and the
English countryside. He is interested in quests and adventure
stories, fantasy, dystopias, steampunk worlds, secret histories
and fables. He plays the guitar, is learning the banjo, and has
just bought an accordion. His first play for children, ‘Clockheart
Boy’, toured nationally in 2010 and his first pantomime, ‘Robin
Hood’, was performed at The Egg Theatre, Bath.
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Magic Animal Friends
by Daisy Meadows, proprietor Working Partners Ltd
UK publisher Hachette Children's Books
First publication: Spring 2014
5,500 words
Ages 6-9
*From the creators of RAINBOW MAGIC comes an adorable new series
for animal lovers!*
Best friends Lily and Jess are caring for the animals at the Helping Paw Wildlife
Hospital when they notice a mysterious visitor – a golden cat. She leads them to a
tree with a secret doorway. The girls step through it and find themselves in
Friendship Forest, a magical place filled with adorable, talking animals!
But Grizelda, a witch, wants the forest for herself. She sends her Boggit servants –
four stinky, hairy, troll-like creatures – to ruin it. Can Lily, Jess and Goldie the cat
save their animal friends?
This is the latest series from Daisy Meadows and Working Partners, the creators of
the internationally bestselling series RAINBOW MAGIC and is aimed at the same
readers. A surefire hit for the early reader age group!
Book 1: Lucy Longwhiskers (July 2014)
Book 2: Molly Twinkletail (July 2014)
Book 3: Daisy Featherbill (July 2014)
Book 4: Leo Tabbypaw (July 2014)
Book 5: Sophie Flufftail (TBD)
Book 6: Emily Prickleback (TBD)
Book 7: Ruby Fuzzybrush (TBD)
Book 8: Rosie Gigglepip (TBD)
Special 1: Poppy Muddlepup's Daring Rescue (TBD)
Rights Sold
Portuguese-EU(Verbo), Portuguese-SA(Fundamento), Serbian(Laguna)
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Magic Mirror
by Nicholas Campbell, proprietor Working Partners Ltd
First publication: May 2014
15,000 words
Ages 7-10
*A new project from Working Partners for readers of the MAGIC
TREEHOUSE series.*
Louis and his cousins are forced together one summer in their Grandfather’s lame
old crumbly house. Louis would rather have gone abroad – family get-togethers are
dull, dull, dull, he thinks.
But away from the prying eyes of the adults, he and his cousin Jade discover an
attic full of mementos from their family’s history. Each is a key to a doorway that
leads to the past, and they learn that their ancestors were anything but boring…
Book 1: A SHIP IN A BOTTLE
A SHIP IN A BOTTLE takes Louis and Jade to the 17th century. They find
themselves on board the privateer ship of Admiral Henry Morgan, being chased by
pirates. They’ll have to scrub the decks, climb the rigging and even walk the plank!
But who are their enemies, and who are their friends?
Book 2: COWBOYS AND OUTLAWS
Louis and Jade discover a sheriff’s badge in the attic and the mirror transports
them back to 19th century frontierland and a horse spooked by a storm. When
Louis and Jade are accused of stealing the horse they are thrown in jail, assumed to
be members of the villainous Neckerchief Five. Louis and Jade have to break out
of jail and prove their innocence to get their hands on the sheriff’s badge… all
before the Neckerchief Five steal the gold from the town’s bank.
Eight books are signed up in the series.
Book 1: A Ship In a Bottle (May 2014)
Book 2: Cowboys and Outlaws (May 2014)
Book 3: The Missing Knight (May 2014)
Book 4: Race to Devil’s Peak (May 2014)
Book 5: The Princess’s Musketeer (TBD)
Book 6: Trapped in the Pyramids (TBD)
Book 7: The Masked Assassin (TBD)
Book 8: Combat in the Colosseum (TBD)
Rights Sold
French(Pocket)
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By the Grace of Todd
by Louise Galveston, proprietor Working Partners Ltd
US publisher Razorbill
First publication: February 2014
240 pages
Ages 9-12
*In the beginning, there was Todd, and Todd turned on the light, and
Todd was the light… A brand new humorous adventure for boys.*
When twelve-year-old Todd inadvertently creates a primitive civilization in his
dirty laundry, he finds that being a god isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Todd is having a hard enough time starting middle school. When he discovers a
tiny civilization brewing in his dirty laundry, his first instinct is to ignore it. But he
soon finds that his “Toddlians” not only revere him, but need him to help them
evolve. With caring, ingenuity, and a little library research, Todd finds himself
evolving into a more responsible, capable sixth grader. But can the Toddlians
survive room-cleanings, dog attacks, and the mysteriously frequent visits of
Todd’s little sister, Daisy? By the grace of Todd, they just might…
In Book 2, Todd becomes distracted by a crush on a new classmate, leading the
Toddlians to conclude that they have lost his favour. Desperate to keep their
civilization alive, Herman constructs an “ark” of baseball cards and matchsticks
and convinces the Toddlians they must sail away in search of a new, more
attentive god. When things go awry (it was perhaps not the best idea to ask
Todd’s little sister, Daisy, for help), Todd is left scrambling to save the
Toddlians from a dangerous situation—and convince them that they can always
trust him.
"Galveston (a pseudonym) delights in the icky habits of the Toddlians (“dead skin
cell and toe jam sandwiches” are a delicacy), yet her portrayal of the brutalities of
middle school feels as real as the things Todd learns about friends, popularity, and
being true to onesel." - Publishers Weekly
"The gratifying conclusion sees the Toddlians to safety, and an epilogue that
reveals that the whole story has been recounted by an elder of Toddlandia suggests
that the Toddlians might return for future adventures, sure to be welcome news to
the fans of both the smart and the gross that will take to this one." - BCCB
Rights Sold
Portuguese-SA(Novo Conceito)
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Chasing the Milky Way
by Erin Moulton, proprietor Erin Murphy Literary Agency
US publisher Philomel
First publication: June 2014
288 pages
Ages 10-14
*Pairing science with mental illness, and heart with adventure, Erin Moulton
once again brings us a story about family, friendship and the lengths we
go for the people we love.*
Lucy Peevy has one dream to get out of Sunnyside Trailer Park and become a
famous scientist. In fact, she's already figured out how to do that. Build a robot that
will win a prize at the BotBlock competition and use that money to start saving for
college. But when you've got a mama who doesn't always take her meds, and whose
flying so high she can reach the stars one minute and slumped over in a Meditation
of Misery the next, it's harder to achieve those goals than one would think. And
when, in a moment of desperation, Mama, Lucy, Izzy and Lucy’s best friend Cam
escape in the old Mustang, things get even harder. Lucy, Izzy and Cam are good at
sticking together, and even better at solving problems. But even their best problem
solving skills might not help Lucy and Izzy face the one thing they dread even more
than Mama’s moods: living without Mama at all.
Perfect for fans of Sharon Creech's WALK TWO MOONS, Jerry Spinelli's
MANIAC MAGEE and Katherine Paterson's THE GREAT GILLY HOPKINS!
Praise for TRACING STARS
"This timeless story perfectly captures the growth that summer affords kids when,
after endless days and nights, they emerge truer versions of themselves. Readers
won’t soon forget Miss Indie Lee Chickory.”—Booklist, starred review
"This improbable plot and spunky protagonist are appealing bait for a heartfelt,
memorable story.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Praise for FLUTTER
"A heartfelt tale of familial love, with just a touch of magic.”—Publishers Weekly
Rights Sold
Portuguese-SA(NovoConceito)
Erin Moulton
Erin E. Moulton graduated with an MFA in Writing for Children
from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is the author of
FLUTTER: The Story of Four Sisters and One Incredible Journey
(Philomel/Penguin 2011), and TRACING STAR (Philomel/
Penguin 2012). Erin is co-founder of the Kinship Writers
Association. She lives in Southern New Hampshire with her
husband and puppies where she writes, reads, drinks tea and
dreams.
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The Chicken Squad
by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Kevin Cornell, proprietor Pippin Properties
US publisher Simon & Schuster
First publication: Summer 2014
128 pages
Ages 9-12
*The New York Times bestselling author Doreen Cronin's THE
CHICKEN SQUAD, a younger chapter-book spin off of her hilarious and
critically acclaimed THE TROUBLE WITH CHICKENS series.*
Meet the shortest, yellowest, fuzziest detectives a barnyard has every seen: The
Chicken Squad!
Dirt, Peep, Sweetie and Poppy might be chicks, but they sure aren't chicken.
However, Tail, the not-so-brave squirrel, most definitely is. Tail has spotted
something BIG and SCARY in the barnyard, something so big and scary that the
only way he can describe it (before he faints) is, well, "big and scary." "Big" and
"scary" are not the most helpful of adjectives, so it's up to the Chicken Squad to
solve the mystery of what is lurking beyond the coop.
With crayons, a little bit of camouflage, and whole bunch of pebbles, can the most
cunning and fuzzy group of chicks defeat something that could very well be from gulp - out of this world?
Praises for A JJ TULLY MYSTERY seires:
"Cronin brings her droll humour to the chapter book set with great success" Publishers Weekly starred review
"Spot-on humour and a clever story ensure this latest from Cronin will be a
favorite among middle-grade readers" - The NewYork Times
Doreen Cronin
Doreen Cronin is The New York Times bestselling author of
favorite picture books such as RESCUE BUNNIS, THE DIARY
OF . . . series, and CLICK, CLACK, MOO: COWS THAT TYPE.
You can visit her online at www.doreencronin.com.
Kevin Cornell
Kevin Cornell is an illustrator and author from Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. Only a few brave souls have spotted him in the
wild. Those who have, report he is remarkably polite, and has
impeccably groomed fur.
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Crenshaw
by Katherine Applegate, proprietor Pippin Properties
US publisher Feiwel & Friends
First publication: Fall 2015
Ages 9-12
* A young boy and his family face tough financial times with resilience,
humor, love and the unlikely aid of an imaginary friend, who just
happens to be a cat *
Alegra and her family, which consists of her parents, her younger brother Oliver
and their dog Stan, have found themselves reduced to living out of their minivan
after falling on financial hardships. And yet, as a family, they're set on finding a
way to handle the situation with love, humor and resilience.
That is, until Oliver's imaginary friend Crenshaw, who happens to also be a cat,
comes along to disrupt their family dynamics.
Told in the simplest yet sweetest of prose, Katherine Applegate has on the plight of
the homeless family, giving them dignity and understanding and a little bit of fun
along the way.
Winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal and #1 New York Times bestselling author
Katherine Applegate's latest novel.
Praise for Katherine's last novel, Newbery award-winning THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN
"How Ivan confronts his harrowing past yet stays true to his nature exemplifies
everything youngsters need to know about courage.” - Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
“The characters will capture readers’ hearts and never let go. A must-have.” Starred Review, School Library Journal
“Extraordinary.” - Starred Review, Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
"Discover an animal hero that will take his place with other courageous and
beloved animals such as Babe, Mrs. Frisby, Charlotte and Wilbur. Adults reading
this aloud with children will find it just as rewarding.” - Shelf Awareness
Katherine Applegate
She has written many books for children and young adults,
including The Buffalo Storm (a picture book), Roscoe Riley
Rules (a chapter book series), and Animorphs (which she wrote
with her husband, Michael Grant.) Her novel Home of the Brave
was awarded the 2008 Golden Kite Award for Best Fiction, the
Bank Street 2008 Josette Frank Award for children's fiction, and
was a Judy Lopez Memorial Award honor book.
She lives in California with her husband, two children, and
assorted pets.
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Crown of Three
proprietor Working Partners Ltd, US publisher Simon & Schuster
60,000 words
Ages 10+
*A new epic fantasy trilogy. "Game of Thrones" for middle grade readers.*
Set in the kingdom of Toronia, which is wracked with civil war. King Brutan rules
with an iron fist. Hope comes in the form of a prophesy, which foretells that triplets
will be born to the king. They will kill him and take the throne, bringing peace to
the kingdom. The triplets are indeed born, but the wizard, Melchior, manages to
smuggle them out of the king’s castle before they can be discovered. He sends them
away with three trusted supporters of the prophesy to be kept safe.
Book 1 picks up the story when the triplets are 13. They are still scattered in the
kingdom, unaware of the others’ existence. Elodie has been raised by a noble family,
knows she’s destined for the throne, and is ambitious and bratty. She doesn’ t know
that the family she’s with actually plan to use her as a puppet and rule themselves.
Gulph, who is a contortionist, was sold by the knight supposed to protect him to a
company of travelling players, where he works as a contortionist. Tarlan is in the
remote and frozen realm of Yalaste, where he’s learned to talk to gigantic birds
called the Thorrods – and doesn’t want anything to do with people.
As the triplets discover their destiny, they face a desperate fight for survival. Will
they live long enough to rule? An epic tale of battles, magic, strange creatures,
power and fate.
Book 1 (Summer 2015)
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Ferals
by Jacob Grey, proprietor Working Partners Ltd
US publisher HarperCollins Inc, UK publisher HarperCollins UK
40,000 words
Ages 10+
*BATMAN meets THE GRAVEYARD book in this astonishing new dark
urban fantasy which sold in 28 languages in three months!*
13-year-old Caw lives in a tree-house with only crows for company. He’s never had
a real home, and he’s never questioned how it is that he can speak to birds. Living
high up in the trees, in a nest with the crows, is the only life Caw has ever known.
Although he's aware that others live more conventionally, none more so than
Clara - the girl he watches come and go from her house alongside the park.
But little does Caw know that his life is about to be turned upside down. A chance
encounter with Clara and her father leads Caw to save them from an attack by a
group of strange and terrifying criminals - led by Ms Mamba, a strange serpentine
woman. Her compatriots, Jawbone and Roach, also bear unusual resemblances to
dogs and insects respectively. Maybe Caw's affinity with crows isn't a one-off,
maybe there are others who can communicate with animals, and maybe they're not
all benign...
Thus begins Caw's journey to find out the truth of his origins, to find out what
happened to his murdered parents and to save the world…
World English language rights have been sold to HarperCollins who will make
it their lead title for Spring 2015. Film rights have been optioned to Fox 2000.
Rights Sold
Arabic(Arab Scientific), Bulgarian(Egmont), Catalan(Grup 62), Chinesesimplified(Changjiang), Czech(Host), Danish(Gyldendal), Dutch(Moon),
Finnish(Tammi), French(Pocket), German(Bertelsmann), Greek(Patakis),
Hebrew(Kinneret), Hungarian(Libri), Italian(Adriano Salani), Korea(E*Public),
Lithuanian(Baltos Lankos), Norwegian(Cappelen Damm), Polish(Edipresse),
Portuguese-EU(Planeta Manuscrito), Portuguese-SA(Record), Romanian(Nemira),
Russian(Exmo), Slovak(Fortuna), Spanish(Planeta), Swedish(Forma), Thai(Grand
Prix), Turkish(Pegasus)
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Firstborn
by Tor Seidler, proprietor Pippin Properties
US publisher Atheneum (Simon & Schuster)
25,000 words
Ages 9-12
*Latest novel from award winning author Tor Seidler. FIRSTBORN is a
story of loss, grief, redemption, and valour – and ultimately, it is a book
about the transformative qualities of love.*
Maggie, a magpie bird, is living on a ranch in Montana when she spots her first
wolf. It’ s a surprising sight, for Montana, like the rest of the American West,
has been wolf free for many decades, and Blue Boy is no exception. He’s a
magnificent creature with a curious bluish tinge to his fur, and Maggie decides to
throw in her lot with him.
Blue Boy joins up with three other wolves and they establish themselves as a pack
in the beautiful Lamar Valley in Yellowstone. Blue Boy names the firstborn of his
litter of pups after the valley, and Lamar soon shows himself to have an insatiable
curiosity about the world around him. Maggie becomes more and more enchanted
by this unusual young wolf. Together they negotiate the violent pitfalls of living in
the wild, their bond only deepening along the way.
In FIRSTBORN, National Book Award finalist Tor Seidler creates a moving and
accurate portrayal of life in a wolf pack, and the sacrifice and good luck necessary
to survival. He shows us what it means to be an Alpha wolf, what it means to be a
hero, and most of all, how a father can come to accept a firstborn son who marches
to his own tune.
Channelling CALL OF THE WILD by way of THE LION KING, this is a story that
will resonate with readers for years to come.
Rights Sold
Chinese-simplified(Beijing Publishing), Czech(Host)
Tor Seidler
Born in Littleton, New Hampshire, Tor Seidler grew up in
Vermont and later, Seattle, Washington, in both of which places
his parents were involved in the theater. Encouraged by his
family's love of the arts, he studied English literature at Stanford
University, and at the age of twenty-seven his first book, THE
DULCIMER BOY, was published, launching his celebrated
career as a writer. Over the past twenty years, Mr. Seidler has
become one of the most important voices in children's fiction
with such classics as, A RAT’S TALE, THE WOINSCOTT
WEASEL, an ALA Notable Book, TERPIN, and MEAN
MARGARET, which was selected as a finalist for the National
Book Award in 1997. His work has routinely been compared to
the books of E.B. White and his many award-winning novels have
been published around the world. He currently lives in New York
City.
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Fleabrain Loves Franny
by Joanne Rocklin, proprietor Erin Murphy Literary Agency
US publisher Amulet (Abrams)
50,000 words
Ages 9-12
*An homage to CHARLOTTE'S WEB set in Pittsburgh during the polio
epidemic, in which a girl develops a remarkable friendship with an
unlikely soulmate even as she moves to the bottom of the social ladder.*
This gem of a novel takes place in Pittsburgh in 1952. Franny Katzenback, while
recovering from polio, reads and falls in love with the brand-new book Charlotte's
Web. Bored and lonely and yearning for a Charlotte of her own, Franny starts up a
correspondence with an eloquent flea named Fleabrain who lives on her dog's tail.
While Franny struggles with physical therapy and feeling left out of her formerly
active neighborhood life, Fleabrain is there to take her on adventures based on his
extensive reading.
It's a touching, funny story told with Rocklin's signature wit and thoughtfulness.
Praise for ONE DAY AND ONE AMAZING MORNING ON ORANGE STREET
"Fully realized characters and setting definitely make this one morning on Orange
Street amazing." - Kirkus starred review
"Realistic, evocative novel... warm and believable community… brings out the best
in everyone." - Publishers Weekly
Joanne Rocklin
Joanne Rocklin is the critically acclaimed author of several
books, including STRUDEL STORIES, which was a School
Library Journal Best Book of the Year and an American Library
Association Notable Book, and FOR YOUR EYES ONLY!, which
was a School Library Journal Best Book and a Bank Street Best
Book. She lives in Oakland, California.
www.joannerocklin.com
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Grimmtastic Girls
by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams, proprietor Eden Street
US publisher Scholastic Children's Books
192 pages
Ages 8-12
*The authors of the hit GODDESS GIRLS series put a fun and girly twist on
another super-popular theme - fairy tales!*
Once upon a time, in faraway Grimmlandia . . .
A Grimmtastic girl named Cinderella is starting her first week at Grimm Academy
on the wrong foot. Cinda's totally evil stepsisters are out to make her life miserable.
The Steps tease Cinda, give her terrible advice about life at the academy, and even
make her look bad in front of her new friends, Red, Snow, and Rapunzel! But when
Cinda overhears the Steps plotting a villainous deed that could ruin Prince
Awesome's ball, Cinda, her new friends, and a pair of magical glass slippers have
to stop them — before the last stroke of midnight!
Book 1: Cinderella Stays Late (March 2014)
Book 2: Red Riding Hood Gets Lost (March 2014)
Book 3: Snow White Lucks Out (June 2014)
Book 4: Rapunzel Cuts Loose (June 2014)
Joan Holub
Joan Holub is the award-winning author of over 125 books for
young readers, including chapter books, easy readers, picture
books, and board books. Among her many works,the most
popular is BREALPIT AT THE BUG LAB(2001), held by over
1200 WorldCat Libraries
Suzanne Williams
Suzanne Williams is the award-winning author of almost thirty
books for children, including Library Lil, Mommy Doesn’t Know
My Name, My Dog Never Says Please, and the Princess Power
and Fairy Blossoms series. Suzanne lives in Renton,
Washington.
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Hero Worship
by Christopher Long, proprietor Scott Treimel NY
US publisher Flux
240 pages
Ages 9-12
*A powerful debut about masked heroes and the secrets they disguise.*
Ever since becoming an IWP—Individual with Powers—Marvin Maywood has
dreamed of joining the Core, a group of gifted heroes who save lives and stop
crimes. But because he’s a homeless teenager who is forbidden to use his amazing
powers, wanting and achieving that dream are two very separate things.
But when Marvin saves a family from dangerous hoodlums with his incredible
strength and speed, his chance to try out for the Core comes at last. The opportunity
seems like a dream come true—until he realizes that the idyllic hero life he
imagined is just a mask for the corrupt reality. And when a beloved hero is
murdered, Marvin is suspected of being the villain behind the crime.
“This is a superhero story for the post-punk era: Live fast, die young, and take
over the world.”—Kirkus Reviews
"Loaded with action and moral ambiguity, this is a classic superhero story with
noir sensibilities."—Booklist
Christopher Long
Christopher E. Long’s comic books have been published by the
likes of Marvel Comics, DC Comics, IDW Publishing and Image
Comics. His articles and short stories have been published in a
variety of magazines, including Flaunt, Spinetingler Magazine,
and Thuglit. His first published comic book was “Easy Way,”
which he got the title tattooed on his arm. “Hero Worship” is his
debut young adult novel, so he’s getting that tattooed on his arm
soon. Christopher was born in Seattle, Washington, raised in
Logan, Utah, and currently lives in Southern California with his
wife and son.
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Hotel Summertime
by Louise Byron, proprietor Working Partners Ltd
40,000 words
Ages 9-12
*HOTEL SUMMERTIME combines mystery, friendship and lashings of
summer sunshine in lovely stories.*
Thirteen-year-old Amy recently had a lot of upheaval; after her parents divorced,
her French mother moved back to Paris, and now Amy’s archaeologist dad has
married a woman he met on a dig. Amy’s only met her a handful of times. So
when she finds out she’ll be spending the summer holiday with new relatives, she
can’t help but feel abandoned.
For company, she has her thuggish neighbour Lucas, strange Eva, and Tanya –
Amy's new stepsister, who has decided to hate her. If it wasn’t for local boy
Callum, Amy’s not sure how she’d survive. But an abandoned hotel riddled with
mysteries draws the five of them together. The old building is the perfect escape
from their family troubles – until they stumble on a plot to destroy it.
Amy must contend with interfering relatives, a mystery from the past and even
arson if she’s to save their summer haven…
Book 1 (Spring 2014)
Book 2 (Jan 2015)
Book 3 (Jun 2015)
Rights Sold
French(Flammarion)
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Ivy Sparrow and the Twelfth Night Mystery
by Jennifer Bell, proprietor Greenhouse Literary Agency
US publisher Crown, UK publisher Random House Children's Books
60,000 words
Ages 10+
*A fabulous middle-grade fantasy adventure, bursting with fun and
invention. Random House picked this up in two simultaneous auctions in
the US and the UK!*
When Ivy Sparrow’s grandmother Sylvie is rushed to hospital on Christmas Eve,
Ivy and her brother Seb cannot begin to guess the adventure that lies in store for
them. Arriving at Sylvie’s house to await the return of their father from Christmas
shopping, they are flabbergasted when a feather pops out of nowhere and writes a
message in mid-air. And when the doorbell rings and the siblings open it expecting
their dad, they cannot believe their eyes to find an irate policeman waving a toilet
brush standing on the doorstep. Doing the only sensible thing, the two take to their
heels. Quickly cornered, Ivy and Seb are beginning to panic when a young man
carrying a briefcase appears and tells them to follow him. He opens the case and
jumps inside. Ivy and Seb leap in too . . .
…and end up in the incredible world of Lundinor, a city underneath London where
uncommon people live and where they trade uncommon goods – belts that allow
you to fly, a suitcase in which you can travel, combs that protect against
pickpockets . . . and alarm clocks that count down to death. Ivy and Seb quickly
discover that muckers (as commoners like them are known) are not welcome. They
must either prove they belong or get out – fast! But how do you escape from a place
entered via briefcase? And when Seb is arrested, Ivy must rescue him. In doing so,
she uncovers a family secret as shameful as it is incredible and realizes that there
is a lot, lot more to eccentric Granma Sylvie than any mucker could have guessed.
Rights Sold
Norwegian(Aschehoug), Russian(AST), Thai(Nanmeebooks)
Jennifer Bell
Jennifer Bell is Assistant Children’s Buyer at Foyles Bookshop in
London, one of the world’s biggest bookstores. Her role there
includes hosting crowd-friendly children’s book events and
coordinating school tours with teachers and librarians, so she
mixes very widely with both authors and readers. She lives in
London and IVY SPARROW is her debut novel.
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Monster Odyssey
by Jon Mayhew, proprietor Greenhouse Literary Agency
UK publisher Bloomsbury UK
256 pages
Ages 8-12
*Jules Verne meets Young Bond – with sharks! Assassins, espionage,
giant squid, and mind-blowing adventure combine as one boy sets out to
rescue his mentor.*
In THE EYE OF NEPTUNE, Prince Dakkar, son of an Indian rajah, has issues with
authority. Expelled from the world’s finest schools, he is sent to an unconventional
educator, Count Oginski. Dakkar plans his escape immediately. But something
about the Count intrigues him, including a top-secret project involving a
submarine, which he shares with Dakkar. But others are interested in the Count’s
invention and what it might achieve and, when masked men kidnap the Count,
leaving Dakkar for dead, he doesn’t know who was responsible. It could have been
British Intelligence, or perhaps a sinister figure known only as Cryptos. Either way,
Dakkar is determined to rescue the Count. Taking the prototype submarine, he sets
off for adventure . . .
In THE WRATH OF THE LIZARD LORD, young Dakkar and his mentor, Oginski,
take their submarine The Nautilus to rescue Napoleon Bonaparte from an
assassination attempt. But when things go horribly wrong, Dakkar finds himself
chasing fossil-girl, Mary Anning into an adventure in a world deep beneath the
surface of the Earth. It’s a world populated by dinosaurs, giant cavemen and the
evil Count Cryptos. The ruthless megalomaniac is eager to unleash the denizens of
this underground land that time forgot on the unsuspecting allied troops at the
battle of Waterloo. But, as ever, Dakkar isn’t sure just who he can trust or even if
he’s on the right side! More intrigue, more twists and turns and more exploding
dinosaurs than you can shake a sabre at in the second of the outrageous adventures
of a young Captain Nemo.
Book 1 -The Eye of Neptune(May 2013)
Book 2 - Wrath of the Lizard Lord (May 2014)
Book 3 - Claws of the Ice Bear (Jan 2015)
Jon Mayhew
Jon Mayhew lives down on the marshes of Neston, between the
ancient English cities of Chester and Liverpool. An English
teacher for 20 years, he now works as a specialist teacher for
children with autism. He is the author of MORTLOCK and
DEMON COLLECTOR.
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Ravenstorm Island
by Gillian Philip, proprietor Working Partners Ltd
UK publisher Hachette Children's Books
Product line: Fiction
Ages 9-12
*A spooky mystery series for readers aged 9-12 that will appeal to readers
of GOOSEBUMPS and LEMONY SNICKET.*
The secrets of the island will be revealed…
Molly Cornell and her little brother Jack are used to spending summers away from
their parents, travelling magicians The Incredible Cornells. But when Molly and
Jack visit their rich relatives on the misty and mysterious Ravenstorm Island, Molly
immediately feels on edge. An elderly butler gives them bizarre warnings, eerie
statues of children are dotted around the island, and - worse - she's expected to be
friends with her moody cousin, Arthur.
When the fog rolls in, something terrible happens - Jack goes missing and none of
the adults on the island seem to remember he existed at all. Molly and Arthur must
work together to save Jack. They unlock a hidden world of vicious spirits, but will
they uncover the secret behind the Lost Children before it's too late?
Rights Sold
French(Pocket)
Gillian Philip
Gillian Philip was born in Glasgow, lived for 12 years in Barbados
and now lives in the north of Scotland with her husband, twins,
three dogs, two sociopathic cats, a slayer hamster, three
chickens and a lot of nervous fish. She has been writing all her
life, but has also worked as a record store assistant, theatre
usherette, barmaid, sales rep, political assistant, radio presenter,
typesetter, and as a Celtic-Caribbean singer in Barbados. In
2001, when her children were born and she moved back to
Scotland, she became a full-time writer of Young Adult fiction. As
well as books under her own name, she writes as Erin Hunter
(Survivors), Gabriella Poole (Darke Academy) and Adam Blade
(Beast Quest).
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Robots Rule
by CJ Richards, illustrated by Goro Fujita, proprietor Working Partners Ltd
US publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
First publication: October 2014
192 pages
Ages 9-12
*The heartwarming story of a boy and his… robot *
Worker robots keep the high-tech town of Terabyte Heights humming, but George
Gearing is the only person who has a robot for a best friend. Jackbot may be
scrappy, but he’s the best pal a boy could have—until he’s hit by a car. Luckily
George is a whizz with mechanics, so he repairs his broken bot with parts from
state-of-the-art TinkerTech Laboratories.
The new and improved Jackbot is pretty amazing. George is thrilled when his
talented bot catches the eye of Dr. Micron, head of robotics at TinkerTech. But
soon it becomes clear that there’s a villain in Terabyte Heights who is determined
to destroy the whole town, unless George and his new friend, Anne, can save the
day!
This action-packed adventure launches a fun, futuristic new series for middle-grade
readers. Amazing illustrations from the Japanese 3D animator Goro Fujita who
was an animator on "Despicable Me".
Three books are signed up in the series.
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German(Verlag Kerle)
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Searching for Silverheels
by Jeannie Mobley, proprietor Erin Murphy Literary Agency
US publisher Simon & Schuster
239 pages
Ages 10-14
*The second novel from the acclaimed author of KATERINA'S WISH.*
The rising tide of women’s suffrage, the struggles on the home front in World War
I, accusations of seditious behavior, young romance, and the picturesque history of
a small Colorado mining town come together in the Silverheels Cafe, where
thirteen-year-old Pearl awaits her destiny.
Pearl often makes extra money by taking tourists out to the nearby ghost town of
Buckskin Joe, and takes pleasure in telling the local legend of a dancehall girl
named Silverheels who nursed the men of the town through a smallpox epidemic,
only to contract the illness herself and flee the town when her beautiful face
became scarred, never to be heard from again. Pearl’s pleasure is matched by that
of local suffragist Josie, who likes to trot out her own, less romantic version of the
story, bursting Pearl’s bubble. When Pearl takes Josie's bet to prove her take on
Silverheels’ history true, Pearl discovers that there are many versions of truth,
especially for women living through times of hardship and change.
Praise for KATERINA'S WISH
"Mobley has constructed a world where one determined teenager with brains for
business, the bravery to stand up for herself and the ability to find love helps
make dreams come true. Top-notch." – Kirkus starred review
Jeannie Mobley
Jeannie Mobley is an archaeologist and professor who lives in
Colorado. Her first novel, Katerina’s Wish, received three starred
reviews and was a New York Public Library Top 100 selection.
Visit her at JeannieMobley.com.
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There Will Be Bears
by Ryan Gebhart, proprietor Scott Treimel NY
US publisher Candlewick
First publication: April 2014
224 pages
Ages 9-12
*A humorous and heartwarming debut about the challenges of adolescence*
Thirteen-year-old Tyson loves hanging with his rough-neck Grandpa Gene, who’s a
lot more fun than Tyson’s ex-best-friend Bright. These days, Bright just wants to
hang with the cool kids who make fun of Tyson’s Taylor Swift obsession and dorky
ways. When Gene moves to a nursing home that can manage his kidney disease,
Tyson feels he is losing his only friend. Defying Mom and Dad’s strict instructions,
Tyson and Gene sneak off on Tyson’s first elk hunt, despite reports of a stalking
man-eating grizzly.
There will be action--like shooting elk. Is Tyson tough enough?
There will be suspense--is Grandpa Gene too sick to handle the hunt?
And yes, there will be bears…
Tyson is quirky, awkward and lovable; a perfect middle school boy. He is also, at
times, laugh-out-loud funny, but his best qualities are his fierce love for his family
and his unwavering desire to be true to himself. Occasionally salty vocabulary and
adolescent innuendo are developmentally spot-on. - Kirkus
Gebhart crafts a satisfyingly complicated realistic drama that deals with big
issues. Tyson is a likable protagonist in a well-paced tale that will hold young
readers in its grip. - The Horn Book
Rights Sold
German(Aladin Verlag)
Ryan Gebhart
Ryan Gebhart was born and raised in Maumee, Ohio and
graduated from Ohio University with a Master’s in Spanish (he
can hablar some español like a boss). His debut THERE WILL
BE BEARS comes out Spring 2014 with Candlewick Press.
Contrary to the title, there’s actually only one bear. Didn’t want to
get your hopes up or anything…
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The Truth About Twinkie Pie
by Kat Yeh, proprietor Greenhouse Literary Agency
US publisher Little, Brown US
60,000 words
Ages 9-12
*Touching and smart, poignant and funny, this is classic middle grade to
delight the heart.*
Take two sisters: brainy 12-year-old Galileo Galilei Barnes (better known as GiGi)
and her big sister Delta Dawn II - a Junior High dropout-turned-hairdresser (better
known as DiDi).
Add a move from the trailer parks of South Carolina to the Gold Coast of New
York.
Mix in a fancy new school, a first crush, and a generous serving of delicious food.
Then top it all off with a supposedly dead Mama and her very special lipstick.
Here’s the recipe for THE TRUTH ABOUT TWINKIE PIE, the story of what
happens when GiGi and DiDi say goodbye to their home in the South, leaving
everything behind — except their dead Mama's cookbook of trailer park recipes, all
laced with homespun wisdom and loving care. After all, recipes play a big part in
the sisters’ lives. DiDi has even given GiGi a Recipe for Success that is sure to
head her straight for an Ivy League education, and nothing – not even their secret
$1 million win in a cooking competition – is going to deflect from GiGi’s academic
journey to the stars.
But GiGi figures that in her new home, in this utterly different world of privilege,
it's time to try her own recipes. Like how to make good friends as easily as she
makes good grades. Like how to Tell It Like It Is, instead of always pretending.
Maybe even how to turn her 'boy' friend, Trip, into a 'boyfriend'. And especially,
how to find a tube of Mama's favorite lipstick, Revlon's Cherries in the Snow discontinued now for twenty years. GiGi’s always known that she walked in her
Mama’s smart and beautiful footsteps – that she was given the name of an
astronomer for some big reason. But now, as she seeks to reinvent herself, GiGi
stumbles upon a clue that could change everything. Suppose her dead Mama wasn’
t so dead after all. Suppose she had to reinvent herself from a basketful of mystery
ingredients?
More than anything, this is a story about growing up, discovering who you really
are – and what to make from what life has given you.
Kat Yeh
Before writing children’s books, Kat worked for many years in
advertising and sports marketing at Saatchi & Saatchi. She is the
author of two previously published picturebooks: YOU’RE
LOVABLE TO ME (Random House, 2009) and THE MAGIC
BRUSH: A Story of Love, Family, and Chinese Characters
(Walker, 2011). She lives very close to the water, in a village in
Long Island, NY.
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All Those Broken Angels
by Peter Salomon, proprietor Erin Murphy Literary Agency
US publisher Flux
First publication: September 2014
240 pages
Ages 12+
*A twisted tale of love, and loss, and the dark shadows that creep in
sometimes to fill the void.*
Comforted by a shadow. Haunted by the truth.
Richard Anderson was the last person to see his friend Melanie alive. She vanished
when they were six and while the police never found Melanie, a part of her
remained—a living shadow that is now Richard’s closest friend.
For ten years, Richard has never questioned the shadow that keeps him company . .
until a new girl moves to town, claiming to be Melanie. Desperate to prove the girl
is a fake, the shadow leads Richard to the place where her killer buried her bones.
But Richard finds skeletons from several different children . . . and evidence
suggesting that perhaps the shadow isn't who she says she is.
Praise for HENRY FRANKS
“The thinking teen’s horror choice of the year” – Booklist
"This story is full of disparate elements stitched together in a final product that is
unbelievable and unsustainable." - School Library Journal
"A tertiary purchase for those who seek creepy science fiction." - Kirkus reviews
Peter Salomon
Peter Adam Salomon graduated Emory University in Atlanta, GA
with a BA in Theater and Film Studies. He has served on the
Executive Committee of the Boston and New Orleans chapters of
Mensa as the Editor of their monthly newsletters, and was also a
Judge for the 2006 Savannah Children’s Book Festival Young
Writer’s Contest. He is a member of the Society of Children’s
Book Writers and Illustrators, and is represented by the Erin
Murphy Literary Agency. His debut novel, HENRY FRANKS, will
be published by Flux in September 2012. Peter Adam Salomon
lives in New Orleans with his wife Anna and their three sons:
André Logan, Joshua Kyle and Adin Jeremy.
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Beware the Wild
by Natalie Parker, proprietor Greenhouse Literary Agency
US publisher HarperCollins Inc
68,000 words
Ages 12+
*BEWARE THE WILD is lush and lyrical, bewitching and strange. Dark
magical realism with a spritz of thriller.*
The entire town of Sticks, Louisiana, fears the swamp that sleeps in its center,
surrounded by an all too fragile picket fence. For 16-year-old Sterling Soucier, the
swamp has always been a place to escape into magic and safety - until the day her
brother Phineas climbs over the fence in a fit of rage and never comes back out.
After three days of searching, a strange, ethereal girl named Lenora May crawls out
of the murky water, claiming to be Sterling's sister. Suddenly, nobody but Sterling
remembers Phin and the entire town accepts Lenora May without question.
Determined to rescue her brother, Sterling finds an unlikely ally in Heath Durham.
Distant and quiet (though undeniably cute), Heath isn’t the sort of boy Sterling
expects even to know her name. But one year ago, Heath lost his best friend to the
swamp and he believes her story completely.
With Heath’s help, Sterling braves the mysterious, seductive, increasingly
encroaching swamp in search of her brother, but what she finds instead is a
relentless and powerful spirit who gave himself to the swamp a century ago and
wants his sister Lenora May back - at any cost. Now, Sterling must make a horrible
choice: return an innocent girl to the hungry swamp - or lose her brother forever.
"Unique, haunting, and filled with characters who steal your heart, you'll be just
as intrigued by the rural, small-town world that Parker builds as you will by
the magic she weaves in the dark of the wild." - International Bestselling Author
Josephine Angelini
"Brimming with mystery, passion, and dark enchantments, BEWARE THE WILD
is Southern Gothic at its most beguiling." - Sonia Gensler, author of THE
REVENANT and THE DARK BETWEEN
"This book, much like its dark and enticing swamp, seeps into your soul. And
that is a very, very good thing." - Tara Hudson, author of the HEREAFTER series
"Creepily delicious swamp magic. I loved BEWARE THE WILD something
wicked." - International Bestselling Author, Amy Plum
Natalie Parker
Natalie C. Parker has degrees in English Literature and
Women's Studies and works in Higher Education. A fine amateur
cellist, Natalie lives in Lawrence, Kansas, but spent long
summers as a child with grandparents in Southern Mississippi.
BEWARE THE WILD is her debut novel. Find out more at
http://nataliecparker.com/.
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Blackbird
by Anna Carey, proprietor Alloy Entertainment
250 pages
Ages 14+
* Epic new thriller from the author of the EVE trilogy and the team that
brought you VAMPIRE DIARIES and PRETTY LITTLE LIARS. *
Told in the second person, BLACKBIRD follows a teenage girl who appears on
the subway tracks in modern-day Los Angeles with no memory of who she is or
how she got there. From the moment she wakes up, strange men are chasing her
who don’t hesitate to kill one another. These men have planted the girl with a
tracking device, and have whole files of information about her, labeled “ target
Blackbird.” And there is a blackbird tattoo on the girl’s wrist...
As she searches for answers to the mystery of her identity, she starts to remember
things: a house in suburban Los Angeles where she grew up, a boy’s lips on hers in
the moonlight. Are the memories even real? The more the girl learns, the more
dangerous it becomes—for her and for anyone who helps her. For in this deadly
game, nothing or no one can be trusted... least of all her own heart. Now, she must
uncover the truth of who she is, who wants her dead, and why…before it's too late.
Book 2 will be published in May 2015.
Rights Sold
French(Bayard), German(Bertelsmann), Turkish(Pegasus)
Anna Carey
Anna Carey graduated from NYU and has an MFA in fiction from
Brooklyn College. There she was the recipient of the 2009 Himan
Brown Award. She is the author of the EVE trilogy, which has
been published in nine languages. She lives in Los Angeles.
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The Bodies We Wear
by Jeyn Roberts, proprietor Greenhouse Literary Agency
US publisher Knopf Books For Young Readers
90,000 words
Ages 14+
*This is a revenge story. KILL BILL meets LOVELY BONES with a teen
Lisbeth Salander as narrator.*
“People say that when you take Heam, the body momentarily dies and you catch a
glimpse of Heaven. I was only nine. I saw something else. I saw Hell.”
A new drug, Heam, is taking hold and dealers are the new gods. Cruel gods. When
Faye was a little girl, she and her best friend Christian were attacked and forced to
take it, but Faye overdosed, leaving her with the telltale scars of a Heam addict.
Christian died.
Seven years on, Faye is an outsider, training every day to take revenge on those that
destroyed her future and murdered her best friend. Now she is ready, and someone
from her past is coming to help.
Praise for THE DARK INSIDE:
"Roberts...masterfully [keeps] suspense high as the teens search for food, clothing
and hiding places while fighting off attacks." - Kirkus Reviews
"A fascinating blend between Matheson’s I Am Legend and Collins’s The Hunger
Games. Well-written and brilliant, Dark Inside will not disappoint." - VOYA
“The suspense and frissons [are] offered up in abundance by this successful debut.
” - Booklist
“ … Readers looking to prepare themselves for the end of the world might do well
to start here.” - BCCB
Jeyn Roberts
Jeyn Roberts grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She is a
former singer, songwriter, actress, bicycle courier and tree
planter.
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The Boy in the Black Suit
by Jason Reynolds, proprietor Pippin Properties
US publisher Atheneum (Simon & Schuster)
First publication: January 2015
60,000 words
Ages 12+
*A funny, moving and, ultimately, inspiring novel from critically
acclaimed author Jason Reynolds *
When Matty Miller's mother dies, he knows nothing is going to be the same
again. He not only has to deal with his own grief, but people treat him
differently, kids in the school halls are always talking about him, and his father
has started drinking again…
Trying to fill the time before he can graduate and to bring some routine back into
his life, Matty accepts a part-time job at the local funeral parlour, run by Mr Ray, a
friend of his mother's. He finds himself inexplicably drawn to the funerals he's
helping to arrange. Maybe in dealing with other people's grief, he can make some
sense of his own and maybe find a way through it.
THE BOY IN THE BLACK SUIT is a truly heart-warming story by an amazing
new author. Jason Reynolds tells Matty's story with real warmth, humour and
an ear for what teenagers really say. It is one of love, forgiveness and growing
up.
Praise for WHEN I WAS THE GREATEST, Jason's debut novel:
'This title is an easy sell to teens living in urban areas but will appeal to anyone
looking for realistic protagonists in the daily grind, learning about themselves and
one another. Reynolds is an author to watch.' - School Library Journal, starred
review
'When I Was the Greatest is urban fiction with heart, an unexpectedly gorgeous
meditation on the meaning of family, the power of friendship, and the value of
loyalty.' - Booklist
'A moving and thought-provoking study of the connectivity among a family and
friends that plays upon and defies readers' expectations. An author worth
watching' - Kirkus
'Ali, affable and vulnerable, tells their story, and through him Reynolds
demonstrates a gift for conversational tone and sly humor' - Horn Book
'Reynolds thematically addresses much more—race and class divisions in New
York, taking ownership of one’s actions, and standing up for what’s right—without
ever sounding preachy.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review
Jason Reynolds
Jason Reynolds studied at the University of Maryland where he
earned a degree in English, with a concentration in Writing and
Rhetoric. His first book, co-written by friend and artist Jason
Douglas Griffin, MY NAME IS JASON. MINE TOO, was
published in 2009 and received good reviews as well as a writeup in the Washington Post. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New
York.
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Breaking Butterflies
by M. Anjelais, proprietor Chicken House
UK publisher Chicken House, US publisher Scholastic Children's Books
352 pages
Ages 14+
*An extraordinary and beautiful debut. girl. Explores themes of first
love, parental expectation, loss of innocence, and understanding mental
illness.*
"Light can be blinding; it can shine so hard into your eyes that you don’t realize
what ’s behind it, and then, like a car hidden behind glaring headlights, it hits you
at full speed."
Two teens are drawn together, promised to each other since childhood by their
dreaming mothers. The girl is sweet, empathetic and ordinary. The boy: brilliant,
charismatic – and ill. No one knows it yet, but he is incapable of feeling. Their
relationship twists and turns to a terrifying climax about making the ultimate
sacrifice…
Shortlisted for the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition 2012
Rights Sold
Dutch (House of Books), Germany (Carlsen), Portuguese-SA(Verus),
Russian(Clever)
M. Anjelais
M. Anjelais was eighteen years old when she was shortlisted for
the Times Children’s Fiction Competition. Now twenty,
M.Anjelais has postponed college to pursue her career as a
writer. She lives with her family in New Jersey, and enjoys living
life as a happy eccentric.
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Can't Look Away
by Donna Cooner, proprietor Greenhouse Literary Agency
US publisher Scholastic Inc
272 pages
Ages 14+
*From the author of SKINNY comes a new YA about love, life and loss.*
Torrey Grey is famous. At least, on the internet. Thousands of people watch her
popular videos on fashion and beauty. But when Torrey's sister is killed in an
accident maybe because of Torrey and her videos, Torrey's perfect world implodes.
Now, strangers online are bashing Torrey. And at her new school, she doesn't know
who to trust. Is queen bee Blair only being sweet because of Torrey's internet
infamy? What about Raylene, who is decidedly unpopular, but seems accepts
Torrey for who she is? And then there's Luis, with his brooding dark eyes, whose
family runs the local funeral home. Torrey finds herself drawn to Luis, and his
fascinating stories about El dio de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead.
As the Day of the Dead draws near, Torrey will have to really look at her own
feelings about death, and life, and everything in between. Can she learn to mourn
her sister out of the public eye?
Praise for SKINNY
"At a time when many teens are struggling with personal obesity, overweight,
and the definition of beauty, public and school libraries should not hesitate to
include this modern tale, only loosely based on the Cinderella story, in their
collection." -VOYA
Donna Cooner
Donna Cooner holds a Doctorate in Education and is Director of
the School of Teacher Education and Principal Preparation at
Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. She has
published 17 picture and board books for children—all in the
mass market or religious market and has also written children’s
TV shows for PBS. She blogs at www.yamuses.blogspot.com.
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Dotwav
by Mike Lancaster, proprietor Lindsay Literary Agency
US publisher Egmont USA
100,000 words
Ages 12+
*YA sci-fi thriller by Mike Lancaster, the author of HUMAN.4 and THE
FUTURE WE LEFT BEHIND.*
Ani is fifteen and lives on a council estate in Cambridge and loves nothing better
than spending hours on her computer hacking into places she’s not supposed to go.
Joe, on the other hand, is seventeen and a child operative in an experimental wing
of the UK security services.
When Ani comes across a highly encripted .wav (sound) file she uncovers a very
real danger which forces her to go on the run. Meanwhile Joe is on a mission to
infiltrate a new music cult attracting Britain’s brightest teenage brains, X-Core.
Joe and Ani meet at a gig after she discovers the .wav file has a dangerous and
addictive power and is present in all X-Core songs. Together they must work out
how to stop the .wav before it's too late - but how do you stop a sound?
Priase for 0.4
"If you just want to try something completely weird which provides you a
fascinating insight on humanity, this book is for you." - The Guardian
Mike Lancaster
Mike Lancaster lives in Cambridge with his wife, kids, dogs, cats,
horses, the Leopard Geckos, and somewhere in between the zookeeping he writes stories.
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Everything, Everything
by Nicola Yoon, proprietor Alloy Entertainment
US publisher Delacorte Books for Young Readers
260 pages
Ages 12+
* An innovative, heartfelt debut novel by Nicola Yoon. Sold in a 10publisher auction in the US.*
EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING tells the story of a girl who can't leave her
house. When a new family moves in next door, she begins a complicated
romance that challenges everything she’s ever known. The narrative unfolds in
archival form via vignettes, diary entries, texts, charts, lists, illustrations and
more.
Excerpt:
"Basically, I’m allergic to the world. My doctors don’t know what can trigger a
bout of sickness. It could be the chemicals in the cleaner used to wipe the table
that I just touched. It could be someone’s perfume. It could be the exotic spice
in the food I just ate. It could be one, or all, or none of these things, or
something else entirely. They don’t know the triggers, but they know the
consequences. I almost died a few times as a toddler. And so I don’t leave my
house, have not left my house in fourteen years."
Rights Sold
Dutch(Querido), French(Bayard), German(Cecilie Dressler), Hebrew(Kinneret),
Italian(Sperling&Kupfer), Portuguese-SA(Novo), Spanish(Ediciones SM)
Nicola Yoon
Nicola Yoon grew up in Jamaica (the island) and Brooklyn (part
of Long Island). She currently resides in Los Angeles, CA with
her husband, who created all of the artwork seen here, and
daughter, both of whom she loves beyond all reason.
EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING is her first novel.
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Far From You
by Tess Sharpe, proprietor Greenhouse Literary Agency
UK publisher Orion, US publisher Hyperion
384 pages
Ages 12+
*FAR FROM YOU combines a wonderfully fresh and unexpected love
story with the conceptual punch of a murder mystery.*
Sophie Winters nearly died. Twice.
The first time, she was fourteen and her best friend Mina’s brother Trev ran a
stoplight. The car got totalled by a truck and after weeks in hospital, Sophie was
left with scars, pain, and metal screws in her leg. The second time, she was
seventeen and a masked man came out of the woods at Booker’s Point, hit her over
the head with an iron bar and shot Mina, leaving her to die in a pool of blood. The
killer took everything Sophie wanted in life. Her complex and adored best friend,
her love, her dreams and every hope she ever had for the future.
Everyone knows Sophie’s a user, addicted to Oxy. So when drugs are found on her,
it’s an obvious leap to presume she’d persuaded Mina to drive her out that night to
a fatal encounter with a drug dealer. But Sophie’s been clean for months, and it
was Mina’s idea to go to Booker’s Point. And Sophie remembers the killer saying,
'I warned you' before he fired the gun. So when she finally gets out of rehab – the
detox place her distraught parents threw her into after the tragedy – she has just
one goal left: to find the guy who killed Mina and make him pay.
Sophie’s painful journey to the truth will take her back to the roots of her tangled
relationship with Mina and Trev, back to who she was and is and how she got there
– but also forward to face the inescapable. That Mina has gone and she’s never
coming back.
"This beautifully realized debut delves into the emotions of a girl recovering from
drug addiction and grief, all wrapped up in a solid mystery...An absorbing story
full of depth and emotion." - Kirkus starred review
Rights sold
German(Bertelsmann)
Tess Sharpe
Born in a backwoods cabin to a pair of punk rockers, Tess
Sharpe grew up in rural Northern California. Following an
internship with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, she studied
theatre at Southern Oregon University before abandoning the
stage for the professional kitchen. She lives, writes and bakes
near the Oregon border.
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Fiendish
by Brenna Yovanoff, proprietor Greenhouse Literary Agency
US publisher Razorbill, UK publisher Penguin UK
352 pages
Ages 14+
*A creepily atmospheric new novel from the NYT bestselling author of
THE REPLACEMENT.*
Clementine DeVore spent ten years trapped in a cellar, pinned down by willow
roots, silenced and forgotten. Now she’s out and determined to uncover who put
her in that cellar and why.
When Clementine was a child, dangerous and inexplicable things started
happening in New South Bend. The townsfolk blamed the fiendish people out in
the Willows and burned their homes to the ground.
But magic has kept Clementine alive, walled up in the cellar for ten years, until a
boy named Fisher sets her free. Back in the world, Clementine sets out to discover
why her childhood was taken from her. But the truth gets muddled in her attraction
to Fisher, the politics of New South Bend and the hollow, a fickle and terrifying
place that seems increasingly temperamental ever since Clementine reemerged.
Praises for REPLACEMENT:
“Well-developed characters, a fascinating Fairy Court, an exciting story line,
wicked cover art…this book has the makings of a success.” –Publishers Weekly
“Unsettling villains and intriguing moral ambivalence make this effort shockingly
original and…breathtaking.” – Booklist, starred review
"A fast-paced, dark delicacy." - Kirkus
"I loved this eerie and beautiful story of ugly things. It should be read aloud after
dark, at a whisper." - Maggie Stiefvater, New York Times bestselling author of
SHIVER and LINGER
Rights Sold
Portuguese-SA(Bertrand), Spanish(Circulo)
Brenna Yovanoff
Brenna Yovanoff is the author of the New York Times bestselling
young adult novel THE REPLACEMENT, THE SPACE
BETWEEN and PAPER VALENTINE. Visit her online at
www.brennayovanoff.com.
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Ghost House
by Alexandra Adornetto, proprietor Foreword Literary, Inc
US publisher Harlequin Teen
First publication: August 2014
304 pages
Ages 12+
*From the New York Times bestselling author of HALO comes the start of
a beautiful and powerful new series - a supernatural thriller about a dark
love triangle between a teenage girl from California, a 19th century ghost
and the vengeful spirit of his former lover *
After the loss of her mother, Chloe Kennedy starts seeing the ghosts that haunted
her as a young girl again. Spending time at her grandmother's country estate in the
south of England is her chance to get away from her grief and the spirits that haunt
her. Until she meets a mysterious stranger…
Alexander Reade is 157 years dead, with secrets darker than the lake surrounding
Grange Hall and a lifelike presence that draws Chloe more strongly than any ghost
before. But the bond between them awakens the vengeful spirit of Alexander's past
love, Isobel. And she will stop at nothing to destroy anyone who threatens to take
him from her.
To stop Isobel, Chloe must push her developing abilities to their most dangerous
limits, even if it means losing Alex forever… and giving the hungry dead a chance
to claim her for their own.
Praise for HALO trilogy
"Adornetto has written a compelling novel of good and evil that will find an
audience among girls who can't get enough of otherworldly characters and
situations and heart-wrenching romance."– School Library Journal
Alexandra Adornetto
Alexandra Adornetto was only fourteen when she published her
first book, THE SHADOW THIEF, in Australia. HALO was her
U.S. debut in Fall 2010 and on The New York Times bestseller
list. It has been published in over twenty countries. The daughter
of two English teachers, she admits to being a compulsive book
buyer who has run out of shelf space, and now stacks her
reading “in wobbly piles on my bedroom floor.” Originally from
Melbourne, Australia, Ally is now a college student in the U.S.
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The Gilded Cage
by Melissa Albert, proprietor Working Partners Ltd
US publisher Henry Holt
Available: Frankfurt 2013
60,000 words
Ages 14+
*If Alfred Hitchcock had directed Jane Austen… An historical
psychological suspense and murder mystery for young adults.*
After growing up on a ranch in California, Walthingham Hall in England seems
like another world to 16-year-old Katherine Randolph. But her new life as heiress
is shattered when she discovers the corpse of her brother George in a lake on the
estate. The coroner reports it as the tragic accidental drowning of a young man,
despite the wound to George’s head.
Katherine is expected to observe the mourning customs and get on with her life,
but she can’t accept that her brother’s death was an accident. A bitter poacher
prowls the estate, and strange visitors threaten the occupants of the house. There’s
a rumour, too, that a wild animal stalks the woods of Walthingham.
Can Katherine retain her sanity long enough to find out the truth? Or will her
brother’s killer claim her life too?
Melissa Albert
Melissa Albert is an editor at Barnes & Noble, where she blogs
about books and stuff that makes her laugh for SparkLife and the
BN Book Blog. She was a copywriter at Madwell and has also
written for MTV’s Hollywood Crush and The Hairpin. She
covered books and theater for Time Out Chicago and
neighborhood news for the Chicago Journal, until moving to New
York to join the editorial team at the Brooklyn Museum.
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A Girl Called Fearless
by Catherine Linka, proprietor Greenhouse Literary Agency
US publisher St Martin's Press
365 pages
Ages 12+
*Romantic, thought-provoking, and frighteningly real, A GIRL CALLED
FEARLESS is a story about fighting for the most important things in life
- freedom and love.*
Avie Reveare has the normal life of a privileged teen growing up in LA, at least as
normal as any girl's life is these days. After a synthetic hormone is beef killed fifty
million American women ten years ago, only young girls, old women, men and
boys are left to pick up the piecess. The death threat is past, but fathers still fear
for their daughters' safety, and the Paternalist Movement, begun to "protect" young
women, is taking over the choices they make.
Like all her friends, Avie still mourns the loss of her mother, but she's also
dreaming about college and love and what she'll make of her life. When her dad
"contracts" her to marry a rich, older man to raise money to save his struggling
company, her life suddenly narrows to two choices: be trapped in a marriage with a
controlling politician, or run.
Her life long friend, student revolutionary Yates, urges her to run to freedom across
the border to Canada. As their friendship turns to passion, the decision to leave
becomes harder and harder. Running away is incredibly dangerous, and it's possible
Avie will never see Yates again. But staying could mean death.
St Martin's Press signed up two books, and the second book will be a sequel.
“Gripping, memorable, and heartrending. An ordinary girl becomes extraordinary
in her fight for freedom.” – C.C. Hunter, New York Times bestselling author of the
Shadow Falls series
“Breathlessly written and terrifying in its implications, Linka’s debut is not only a
thriller but a warning.”—Gennifer Albin, author of Crewel
“With a frightening reality, a forbidden romance, and a main character to root
for, A Girl Called Fearless is a riveting read.”—Megan Miranda, author of
Fracture
Catherine Linka
Catherine Linka is a veteran children’s book buyer based in La
Canada, California. In 2009 she was awarded the Glenn
Goldman scholarship for booksellers from SCIBA. As well as
hosting many events for leading authors and creating a speaker
series called Writer2Writer, she also runs a teen-advisory board
that reviews advance copies of books. A GIRL CALLED
FEARLESS is her debut novel.
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The Hunted Book 1: Martyr
by A R Kahler, proprietor Foreword Literary, Inc
US publisher Spencer Hill Press
261 pages
Ages 12+
*From the author of THE IMMORTAL CIRCUS, MARTYR is the first
book in his post-apocalyptic fantasy.*
Three years have passed since the end of the world. Three years since humans
turned the elements against themselves, three years of being hunted by monsters
spawned from madness.
Now, the planet is overrun with bloodlings and succubi and worse. Humankind is
dying, and it's up to the Hunters to fight back.
Seventeen year old Tenn is one such child of the apocalypse, one of the few trained
in magic and able to defend his dwindling race. But when his powers start
rebelling and the monsters come calling his name, he learns he's more to this war
than a cog in the killing machine. He could change the face of humanity, for better
or worse.
Accompanied by his boyfriend Jarrett and the mysterious, powerful twins Devon
and Dreya, Tenn sets out on a quest to save the world from the monsters mankind
created...and if he's not careful, the monster he might still become.
A R Kahler
Alex is many things, but first and foremost, he’s a Sagittarius.
Born in Iowa and educated across the States, he’s taught circus
in Amsterdam and Madrid, gotten madly lost in the Scottish
wilderness, received his Masters in Creative Writing from
Glasgow University, and drummed with Norse shamans.
Sometimes he also walks about on stilts. Or sews. Or hammers
tiny pieces of metal into pretty shapes. When he’s not writing or
climbing in the rafters, he’s probably drinking coffee. And seeing
as he currently resides in Seattle, there’s coffee aplenty.
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I'll Give You the Sun
by Jandy Nelson, proprietor Pippin Properties
UK publisher Walker Books, US publisher Dial Books for Young Readers
280 pages
Ages 12+
*Latest novel from acclaimed author of THE SKY IS EVERYWHERE. A
brilliant, soaring story of first love, family, loss, and betrayal – just right
for fans of John Green, Gayle Forman, David Levithan, and Rainbow
Rowell.*
Jude and her brother Noah are incredibly close twins. At thirteen, impassioned,
isolated Noah draws constantly and is falling in love with the charismatic boy next
door, while fiery-spirited Jude is on her way to making some life altering choices.
Three years later, Jude and Noah are barely speaking. Something has happened
that has affected them in different and divisive ways.
Then Jude meets a cocky, broken, beautiful boy as well as a captivating new
mentor, both of whom may just need her as much as she needs them. What the
twins don't realize is that each of them has only half the story and if they can just
find their way back to one another, they have a chance to remake their world.
I'LL GIVE YOU THE SUN is a redemptive story about the transformational power
of art and love, and the necessity of being true to your own wildly beating heart.
"A wild, beautiful, and profoundly moving novel. Jandy Nelson’s writing is so
electric, so alive, her pages practically glow in the dark." --Ransom Riggs, New
York Times bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and
Hollow City
"Jandy Nelson is a rare, explosive talent, and one of the best writers working
today. Her prose is vivid, breathtaking, and drenched in passion, and her stories
remind me why words can change the world." --Tahereh Mafi, New York Times
bestselling author of the Shatter Me series.
"I love this book. Jandy Nelson is my new writing hero. Read this book. She'll be
your favorite author as well." --Holly Goldberg Sloan, author of Counting by 7s
and I'll be There
"Jandy Nelson’s writing is poetic and mesmerizing. More importantly, Nelson
weaves a novel that seeps into your bones like fire on a cold day . . . I’ll Give You
the Sun is a novel that promises a story like nothing else and then delivers it." -Garret Freyman-Weyr, author of the Printz Honor book My Heartbeat.
Rights Sold
French(Gallimard), Norwegian(Gyldendal), Portuguese-SA(Novo Conceito),
Swedish(Gilla Bocker)
Jandy Nelson
Jandy Nelson received a BA from Cornell, an MFA from Brown in
poetry, and another MFA from Vermont College in writing for
children and young adults. She is a literary agent, a published
poet, and a devout romantic. Jandy lives in San Francisco and is
madly in love with California, especially how it teeters on the edge
of the continent.
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I’m Glad I Did
by Cynthia Weil, proprietor Soho Teen
US publisher Soho Teen
First publication: November 2014
288 pages
Ages 12+
*Legendary Brill Building songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
inductee Cynthia Weil offers a Mad Men- like peek into the dark
underbelly of the burgeoning rock-and-roll business.*
It’s the summer of 1963, and 16-year-old JJ Greene is a girl who knows she is born
to write songs, even though the rest of her family—including a pioneering female
attorney mother—wants her to think more practically about her future (i.e. law).
JJ’s Uncle Bernie is a music mogul with whom her family forbids contact. When JJ
lands a summer internship in the famed Brill Building, she finds herself navigating
a secret relationship with Bernie as well as a secret office romance with Luke, a
boy she meets in the elevator.
Through luck and fate, Luke and JJ find themselves collaborating on a song with an
office cleaning woman, Dulcie Brown, who was once a famed nightclub singer.
When Dulcie allegedly commits suicide right after they cut their demo, both JJ and
Luke suspect foul play—and JJ is plunged into a deadly mystery that exposes the
best and worst of the birth of modern music.
Cynthia Weil
Cynthia Weil is a multi-Grammy winning songwriter who has
been inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She is the lyricist of classic songs
like “On Broadway,” “Here You Come Again,” “ We Gotta Get Out
of This Place,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” (the most
performed song of the 20th century), and “ Somewhere Out
There,” which was a double Grammy winner and Oscar nominee.
Although she has lived in Southern California for many years with
her husband and writing partner, Barry Mann, she still considers
herself a New Yorker. I'M GLAD I DID is her first novel.
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Killing Ruby Rose
by Jessie Humphries, proprietor Greenhouse Literary Agency
US publisher Amazon Publishing
300 pages
Ages 12+
*If a girl’s forced to kill, wouldn’t the guilt sit more easily in a pair of
Prada Peep-Toe Pumps?*
Ruby’s not even started to get over the death of her beloved dad, SWAT Sergeant
Jack Rose, who got blown up in the line of duty – a very mysterious line of duty – a
few months ago. Why is there a cone of silence over that night, and what does her
District Attorney mom – much given to dodgy plea deals, not to mention pathetic
parenting – know about what happened, and the unnerving detective who’s
supposedly heading the investigation?
But Ruby’s hiding her own secrets. To deal with her dad’s demise, she’s found the
perfect outlet for her skills - tracking five notoriously vile criminals who got away
from either her dad or her mom. If she can bring guys like Charlie ‘child abductor’
LeMarq to justice, she’ll prove she really is her father’s daughter. And if she can
score a date to Homecoming with Mr Pre-Season Favorite for Most Beautiful Eyes
of Senior Class – aka Liam Slater – then maybe life could even turn sweet again.
Lured to a dingy warehouse, Ruby finds herself in a crazy standoff against
desperate men intent on killing a girl – a girl who looks freakily like Ruby herself.
All Ruby can do is shoot to kill. But that bullet is only the first, as Ruby finds
herself set up to take out all five murderous men on her list. Suddenly Ruby’s
turned into the world’s first well-meaning teen serial killer. But she's also on a
crazy journey with Liam in the very coolest shoes into the dangerous truth about
her own mysterious past . . .
KILLING RUBY ROSE is a uniquely sassy, conceptually outrageous thriller that is
smart, pacy and dark, but with a wit and chutzpah all its own. There are two books
signed up and the author is at work on book 2.
Jessie Humphries
Jessie Humphries received a B.A. in Theatre Arts from San
Diego State University and a law degree from UNLV— an
education which might make her a bit over-dramatic in the
courtroom, but brazen enough to write a legal thriller. She
currently practices law and has a successful writing blog called
the B-Word: www.jessie-humphries.blogspot.com. She lives with
her family in Las Vegas. KILLING RUBY ROSE is her debut
novel.
www.jessiehumphries.com
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Let's Get Lost
by Adi Alsaid, proprietor Alloy Entertainment
First publication: August 2014
338 pages
Ages 14+
*Five strangers. Countless adventures. One epic way to get lost.*
Four teens across the country have only one thing in common: a girl named Leila.
She crashes into their lives in her absurdly red car at the moment they need
someone the most.
There’s Hudson, a small-town mechanic who is willing to throw away his dreams
for true love. And Bree, a runaway who seizes every Tuesday—and a few stolen
goods along the way. Elliot believes in happy endings…until his own life goes offscript. And Sonia worries that when she lost her boyfriend, she also lost the ability
to love.
Hudson, Bree, Elliot and Sonia find a friend in Leila. And when Leila leaves them,
their lives are forever changed. But it is during Leila’s own 4,268-mile journey that
she discovers the most important truth—sometimes, what you need most is right
where you started. And maybe the only way to find what you’re looking for is to get
lost along the way.
Praise for LET'S GET LOST
"Captivating mysterious, fun, and deep … for readers of John Green or any
realistic YA authors, I would highly recommend this new wonderful novel." - Fresh
Fiction
"Five love stories, beautifully woven together by a special girl in search of
adventure, hope, and full appreciation of life's simple pleasures. A do-not-miss."
- Justin Magazine
"Mesmerizing. A story of love, loss, ambition, and finding the true meaning of life.
Everything in Leila's path is by design reminding the reader to truly seize the
day." - Glitter Magazine
"Leila's quest to find the Northern Lights takes readers on a captivation crosscountry journey, where four strangers' adventures collide into one riverting tale of
finding yourself." - YABookscentral.com
Adi Alsaid
Adi Alsaid was born and raised in Mexico City. He attended
college at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While in class,
he mostly read fiction and continuously failed to fill out crossword
puzzles, so it’s no surprise that after graduating, he packed up
his car and escaped to the California coastline to become a
writer. He's now back in his hometown, where he writes, coaches
high school and elementary basketball, and has perfected the art
of making every dish he eats or cooks as spicy as possible. In
addition to Mexico, he's lived in Tel Aviv, Las Vegas and
Monterey, California. A tingly feeling in his feet tells him more
places will eventually be added to the list. Visit Adi online at
www.SomewhereOverTheSun.com, or follow him on Twitter:
@AdiAlsaid.
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Lies My Girlfriend Told Me
by Julie Anne Peters, proprietor Wendy Schmalz Agency
US publisher Little, Brown US
256 pages
Ages 14+
*A novel about relationships, betrayal, trust, romance, and loss—with a
suspenseful twist *
When Alix’s charismatic girlfriend, Swanee, dies from sudden cardiac arrest, Alix
is overcome with despair. As she searches Swanee’s room for mementos of their
relationship, she finds Swanee’s cell phone, pinging with dozens of unread text
messages.
All are sent from a mysterious contact “L.T.” The most recent text reads: “Please
tell me what I did. Please, Swan. Te amo. I love you.”
Shocked and betrayed, Alix comes to learn that Swanee’s been leading a double life
—dating a girl named Liana for the entire time she’s been with Alix. Brought
together by Swanee’s lies, Alix and Liana form a tentative connection—but will it
deepen into something more?
Praise for LUNA
"Groundbreaking, finely tuned realism about a transsexual teen. Peters writes her
characters with care and complexity. The first of its kind — well done and
essential for every library serving young adults.”- Kirkus, starred reviews
"This novel breaks new ground in YA literature with a sensitive and poignant
portrayal of a young man’s determination to live his true identity and his family’s
struggle to accept Luna for who she really is.” - School Library Journal
Julie Anne Peters
Julie Anne Peters was born in Jamestown, New York. When she
was five, her family moved to the Denver suburbs in Colorado.
Her parents divorced when she was in high school. She has
three siblings: a brother, John, and two younger sisters, Jeanne
and Susan. Her books for young adults include Define "Normal"
(2000), Keeping You a Secret (2003), Luna (2004), Far from
Xanadu (2005), Between Mom and Jo (2006), grl2grl (2007),
Rage: A Love Story (2009), By the Time You Read This, I'll Be
Dead (2010), She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not... (2011) and I
Hope You Dance (2012). Her young adult fiction frequently deals
with LGBT issues.
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Like Water on Stone
by Dana Walrath, proprietor Erin Murphy Literary Agency
First publication: November 2014
25,000 words
Ages 12+
*A truly moving novel-in-verse covering the events of the Armenian
genocide of 1915.*
Dana Walrath’s LIKE WATER ON STONE is a novel-in-verse telling the story of
Vartan Troshagirian, a thirteen year-old Armenian boy who survives the genocide
of 1915 with his two younger sisters, Sosi and Mariam. After their parents stage a
mock killing of the children and are killed themselves in the eastern reaches of the
crumbling Ottoman Empire, the three survive by hiding in the day and running at
night for hundreds of miles across mountain ridges till they reach the safety of an
orphanage in Aleppo, Syria.
Told in all three voices, and with the additional overview perspective of a sort of
spirit guardian, the eagle ardziv, this is an extraordinarily moving and poignant
story that will linger long after you turn the last page.
"Like Water on Stone is the beautifully written story of one family's unimaginable
suffering, told in verse that ricochets between gentleness and brutality. The hopes
and dreams of many siblings are united by the musical voice of a mystical eagle.
For mature teen readers, this eloquent verse novel will bring one of history's great
tragedies to life." - Margarita Engle, Newbery Honor-winning author of THE
SURRENDER TREE
"It is unusual to find a work of fiction set during the Armenian genocide for an
adolescent audience. And for good reason. This is a wrenching story to tell. But
Dana Walrath pulls off the impossible in a heart-breaking tale of familial love,
blind trust, and the crushing of innocence. ... Based in part on Walrath's family
history, this is compelling reading, rich with texture, detail, and honor. A fine and
haunting work" - Karen Hesse, Newbery winner for OUT OF THE DUST
Dana Walrath
A writer, artist, and anthropologist, Dana Walrath often blends all
three of these roles into her work. She finished this manuscript
during her year as a Fulbright Scholar in Armenia, while also
making art and writing stories about the experience of aging in
this ancient culture. The project, titled “The Narrative
Anthropology of Aging in Armenia,” builds on her Aliceheimer’s
graphic memoir series. She earned a Ph.D. in Anthropology from
the University of Pennsylvania and an MFA in Writing for
Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts.
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Liv, Forever
by Amy Talkington, proprietor Soho Teen
256 pages
Ages 12+
*Gripping thriller from award-winning screenwriter and director Amy
Talkington. A cross between "Ghost" and THE LOVELY BONES, the
book is the ultimate star-crossed love story, with a chilling murder
mystery
Sixteen-year-old Liv Bloom is a quirky aspiring artist who has somehow managed
to escape a dead-end foster child life: she landed a scholarship at Wickham Hall, a
prestigious New England boarding school. Amused (and overwhelmed) by its weird
traditions and rituals, she plunges in to life at Wickham blind to its darkest secret.
Over the past 150 years, students have been murdered in the name of an
unimaginable conspiracy. Unbeknownst to anyone but the victims—and Gabe
Nichols, a poor kid Liv’s age, cursed with an ability to see the dead—the spirits
linger on campus.
Liv’s first six weeks at Wickham are a whirlwind of unexpected romance. Malcolm
Astor, scion of one of the school’s original families, falls for her. Malcolm does
seem different than the other “Wickies:” for starters, he knows more about art than
she does. Gabe warns her not to get involved, but she can’t help herself. By the
time she realizes she’s in love, too, she becomes Wickham Hall’s next victim:
murdered by an unseen assailant, with the crime expertly covered up as a suicide.
With Gabe’s help, she is able to prove to the bereft Malcolm that she’s still present
lingering with the other dead. Together, Liv, Gabe, and Malcolm expose the
terrible truth that has haunted Wickham—literally and figuratively—since its
founding.
“Secret societies and specters: two things I love. Liv, Forever is spooky, sexy,
strange and shocking. A great read.” - E. Lockhart, author of THE BOYFRIEND
LIST and THE DISREPUTABLE HISTORY OF FRANKIE LANDAU BANKS
"Hits plenty of buttons for school-conspiracy and romance fans.... the narrator-asghost adds an interesting twist.” —Kirkus Reviews
Rights Sold
German(Beltz&Gelberg)
Amy Talkington
Amy Talkington is a writer and director living in Los Angeles.
Amy has written screenplays for Fox 2000, 20th Century Fox,
MGM, Summit Entertainment, and New Line Cinema. She has
also written for television and is at work on a young adult novel.
Originally from Texas, Amy graduated magna cum laude from
Barnard College with a degree in art history. She went on to
receive an MFA in film from Columbia University.
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A Mad, Wicked Folly
by Sharon Waller, proprietor Scott Treimel NY
US publisher Penguin US
386 pages
Ages 12+
*She has talent, wealth, and beauty - but all she wants is to be free.*
Welcome to the world of the fabulously wealthy in London, 1909, where dresses
and houses are overwhelmingly opulent, social class means everything, and women
are taught to be nothing more than wives and mothers. Into this world comes
seventeen-year-old Victoria Darling, who wants only to be an artist—a nearly
impossible dream for a girl.
After Vicky poses nude for her illicit art class, she is expelled from her French
finishing school. Shamed and scandalized, her parents try to marry her off to the
wealthy Edmund Carrick-Humphrey. But Vicky has other things on her mind: her
clandestine application to the Royal College of Art; her participation in the
suffragette movement; and her growing attraction to a working-class boy who may
be her muse—or may be the love of her life.
As the world of debutante balls, corsets, and high society obligations closes in
around her, Vicky must figure out: just how much is she willing to sacrifice to
pursue her dreams?
"At equal turns humorous and heartbreaking... A must-have first purchase."
-School Library Journal starred review
"An enjoyable historical romp." - Kirkus reviews
"Compelling coming-of-age tale that’s as good as any British period drama... The
Edwardian world here is so immersive and Vicky so likable that readers will want
to put on the kettle on and settle in for a lovely read." - The Bulletin of the Center
for Children's Books
Sharon Biggs Waller
Sharon Biggs Waller lived in the United Kingdom for six years,
after meeting her own British constable and marrying him. She
did extensive research on the British suffragettes for her novel, A
Mad, Wicked Folly, with the help of the curators of the Museum
of London—when she wasn’t working as a riding instructor at the
Royal Mews in Buckingham Palace. Today, she is a full-time
freelance writer in the magazine industry in the US and UK, and
she has three non-fiction books published. She is a dressage
rider and trainer, and she lives on a 10-acre sustainable farm in
Northwest Indiana, just outside of Chicago, with her husband,
two horses, four dairy goats, five cats, two dogs, and 60 laying
hens. You can find her at www.sharonbiggswaller.com.
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The Merciless
by Danielle Vega, proprietor Alloy Entertainment
First publication: July 2014
250 pages
Ages 14+
*Inspired by a true story, THE MERCILESS is a chilling story in the
tradition of Stephen King’s coming-of-age thriller CARRIE and THE
EXORCIST.*
Sofia Flores just wants to fit in. And once she meets Riley and her friends Grace
and Alexis, she feels like she finally does. So when Riley asks for Sofia’s help in
taming renowned wild-child Brooklyn, Sofia agrees to do whatever she can. But as
Sofia soon discovers, Riley’s plan for Brooklyn isn’t to invite her to sleepovers and
bond over secrets.
Riley thinks Brooklyn is possessed—and the only way to save her is to perform an
exorcism. Sofia finds herself on one side of a deadly game as Riley and the girls tie
Brooklyn up in an abandoned house and vow not to let her go until the demon is
released.
The more Sofia tries to stop Riley from doing the unthinkable, the more she fears
she may be next….
THE MERCILESS is a breakout novel in the YA horror genre by debut author
Danielle Vega.
Rights Sold
German(Bloomoon)
Danielle Vega
Danielle Vega spent her childhood hiding under the covers while
her mother retold tales from the pages of Stephen King novels.
Now an adult, she can count on one hand the number of times in
her life she's been truly afraid. Danielle has won numerous
awards for her fiction and non-fiction, and earned a 2009
Pushcart Prize nomination for her short story DRIVE. She lives in
Brooklyn and works in the digital marketing department at a major
publishing company.
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The Museum of Intangible Things
by Wendy Wunder, proprietor Alloy Entertainment
248 pages
Ages 12+
*An unforgettable read from the acclaimed author of THE PROBABILITY
OF MIRACLES, THE MUSEUM OF INTANGIBLE THINGS sparkles
with the humor and heartbreak of true friendship and first love.*
Loyalty. Envy. Obligation. Dreams. Disappointment. Fear. Negligence. Coping.
Elation. Lust. Nature. Freedom. Heartbreak. Insouciance. Audacity. Gluttony.
Belief. God. Karma. Knowing what you want (there is probably a French word for
it). Saying Yes. Destiny. Truth. Devotion. Forgiveness. Life. Happiness (ever
after).
Hannah and Zoe haven’t had much in their lives, but they’ve always had each
other. So when Zoe tells Hannah she needs to get out of their down-and-out New
Jersey town, they pile into Hannah’s beat-up old Le Mans and head West, putting
everything—their deadbeat parents, their disappointing love lives, their inevitable
enrollment at community college—behind them.
As they chase storms and make new friends, Zoe tells Hannah she wants more for
her. She wants her to live bigger, dream grander, aim higher. And so Zoe begins
teaching Hannah all about life’s intangible things, concepts sadly missing from her
existence—things like audacity, insouciance, karma, and even happiness.
Praises for THE MUSEUM OF INTANGIBLE THINGS:
“The characters are well developed, and Hannah’s fluid narration will keep the
pages turning until the novel’s complex and bittersweet conclusion.”—School
Library Journal
“Wunder tackles friendship and mental illness in this nuanced second novel about
two best friends. A cast of well-rounded and memorable characters and realistic
perspective on mental illness make for a thought-provoking story.” —Publishers
Weekly
Praises for THE PROBABILITY OF MIRACLES:
“Beautiful. . . Fans of Gayle Forman’s If I Stay and others will find hope and
laughs amid tragedy” — Kirkus, starred review
“a witty, clever, meaningful, kind of kooky life-sometimes-stinks-but-it’s-all-wehave tour de force” – School Library Journal, starred review
Rights sold
German(Goldmann), Portuguese-SA(Novo), Turkish(Pegasus)
Wendy Wunder
When she’s not writing or spending time with her husband and
miraculous daughter, Cadence, Wendy teaches yoga in Boston.
Like Cam, she has always wanted a Volkswagen Beetle in Vapor.
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One of Us
by Jeannie Waudby, proprietor Chicken House
UK publisher Chicken House
First publication: January 2014
368 pages
Ages 10+
*A nail-biting contemporary drama set in a society divided by prejudice
and distrust.*
Terrorism divides her country. When sixteen-year-old K narrowly survives a bomb
attack, she agrees to cross the line: to go under cover, befriending the radical young
group held responsible.
But it’s hard making friends when you’re lying. And what K discovers is far from
black and white. Even enemies become real people – and one boy is special.
Can she ever tell him who she really is? Can love unite them all?
ONE OF US is the story of a girl struggling to understand who she is and
where she stands in the world.
Jeannie Waudby
Jeannie grew up in Hong Kong. She now lives with her husband
and three children in London, where she teaches English in a
local college. ONE OF US is her debut novel.
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Otherbound
by Corinne Duyvis, proprietor Erin Murphy Literary Agency
US publisher Amulet (Abrams)
400 pages
Ages 12+
*A boy from our world who's spent ten years involuntarily witnessing the
life of a servant girl from another world. Every time he closes his eyes he's
in another world - literally.*
Everyone has a theory about what’s wrong with Nolan. He has hallucinations. He
has seizures. He has an overactive imagination. Or is what Nolan sees whenever he
closes his eyes impossibly, fantastically real?
Nolan longs for a life uninterrupted. Every single time he blinks, he’s transported
into the mind of Amara, a girl in another world. As a mute servant who’s tasked
with protecting a renegade princess, Amara lives a life of magic and danger and
pain; she’s completely unaware that Nolan can see through her eyes.
Until he becomes more than an observer. Until he learns to control her—and the
two of them communicate for the first time. Amara is terrified. Then furious. She’s
already spent a lifetime as property and punching bag. The last thing she needs is
another force controlling her.
All Amara and Nolan want is to be free of each other. But Nolan’s breakthrough
has dangerous consequences. Now, they’ll have to work together to survive . . . and
discover the truth about their connection.
Corinne Duyvis
Corinne Duyvis was born and raised in Amsterdam, making
English her second language and giving her the hobby of
surprising people with her utterly American accent. She's a
superhero nerd and former portrait artist, and now spends her
days inexpertly juggling writing, sleeping, and watching television.
It's a tough life.
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The Perfectionists
by Sara Shepard, proprietor Alloy Entertainment
336 pages
Ages 14+
*The latest series from Sara Shepard, New York Times bestselling author
of Pretty Little Liars.*
Five perfect girls plan the perfect murder. Then their victim dies . . . exactly how
they planned. The catch: they didn’t do it. So who did?
In many ways Beacon Heights, Washington, looks like any affluent suburb: porch
swings creak gently in the evening breeze, the lawns are green and well-kept, and
everyone knows their neighbors. But this satellite of Seattle is anything but
average. Competition is the name of the game, and the tiger moms and dads who
live there push their children to outperform their peers, no matter the cost. In
Beacon it’s not enough to be good; you have to be the best. The pressure-cooker
has a few casualties, it’s true—some people burn out under the fierce rivalries. But
if you want to be the best, you have to be willing to risk it all.
It’s hard to stand out in a town of standouts. But for high school senior Nolan
Hotchkiss, it’s no problem at all. Nolan is one of those lucky kids living a charmed
life. Handsome, rich, and smart, he wrecks the bell curve on all counts. Everyone
wants to be near him—even if he is a bully. He treats his classmates with the
wanton carelessness of a boy melting plastic soldiers in the sun, taking what he
wants and hurting anyone who gets in his way.
Until one day, he goes too far.
This is the story of five girls who decide to fight fire with fire—who decide that
Nolan Hotchkiss’s reign of terror has to be ended at any price. But how do you outplay the ultimate player? The answer will have deadly consequences. Because no
matter how perfect your plan, no matter how justified your revenge, some fires just
can’t be controlled…
Book 1: September 2014
Book 2: June 2015
Rights Sold
Portuguese SA(Rocco)
Sara Shepard
Sara Shepard got her MFA at Brooklyn College and now lives
outside Philadelphia with her husband and dogs.
For as long as she can remember,she has been writing.
However, when she was young she also wanted to be a soap
opera star, a designer for LEGO, a filmmaker, a claymation artist,
a geneticist, and a fashion magazine editor when she grew up.
She and her sister have been creating joint artistic and written
projects for years, except they’re pretty sure they’re the only ones
who find them funny.
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Perfectly Good White Boy
by Carrie Mesrobian, proprietor Lerner Publishing
US publisher Carolrhoda Books
312 pages
Ages 14+
*The crisis of teenage entitlement, following a high school senior whose
only solution for the lonely, useless future he fears is to join the Marines.*
When Sean’s college-bound girlfriend dumped him, she said “You never know
where we’ll end up. There’s so much possibility in life, you know?” Based on what
Sean’s seen in the last few years, though, it’s safe to say he’s highly suspicious of
these “possibilities.” The only possibility he sees that doesn’t end with him living
like a lonely, useless piece of trash, is enlisting. At least the Marines will tell him
where to be and what to do—and maybe they’ll make it so he doesn’t have to think
about the future so obsessively. If he can keep his head down and survive his senior
year, he’ll get a gun, a uniform, and a line to stand in for the foreseeable future.
Following in the footsteps of SEX & VIOLENCE, PERFECTLY GOOD WHITE
BOY is a gritty and masterfully crafted look at the crisis of teenage entitlement in
the face of an uncertain future.
Praise for SEX & VIOLENCE
“This is a pitch-perfect, daring novel about how sex and violence fracture a life
and the painstakingly realistic process of picking up the pieces....Utterly gripping.”
— Kirkus starred reviews
“Mesrobian takes aim at big topics....By focusing on Evan, Mesrobian talks about
hookup culture in a way that is characterbased, not agenda-driven, and showcases
a teenager who grows and changes without becoming unrecognizable or saintly.”
— Publishers Weekly starred reviews
“The dialogue is organic, crisp and true.The topics are deep and relevant—sex
and violence, of course, but also gender roles, therapy, PTSD, father-son
relationships, class rivalry, drug use, and more. This is an amazing story, one that
all older teens will benefit from reading.” —VOYA starred reviews
Carrie Mesrobian
Carrie Mesrobian’s writing has appeared in such journals as
Brain, Child Magazine, and Calyx, among other online and print
publications. She is an instructor at the Loft Literary Center in
Minneapolis, where she teaches classes on popular young adult
fiction like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games. SEX &
VIOLENCE was her debut novel.
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Positively Beautiful
by Wendy Mills, proprietor Greenhouse Literary Agency
US publisher Bloomsbury USA
80,000 words
Ages 12+
*Jodi Picoult for teens meets Lurlene McDaniel. Beautifully written,
beautifully moving, a vivid contemporary story of a girl’s unusual but
terrible dilemma - and the love story that springs from it.*
16-year-old Erin is a smart if slightly dorky teenager, her life taken up with her
best friend Trina, her major crush on smoky-eyed, unattainable Michael, and
fending off Faith who’s somehow always had the knife in for Erin. Her dad, a pilot,
died when she was very young, but Erin and her mom are just fine on their own.
Then everything changes forever one day after school when Erin’s mom announces
she has breast cancer. And there’s even worse news to come. Horrified, Erin
discovers that her grandmother’s death from cancer is almost certainly linked, the
common denominator a rare gene mutation that makes cancer almost inevitable.
And if two generations of women in the family had this mutation, what does that
mean for Erin? The chances she’s inherited it are frighteningly high. Would it be
better to know now and have major preemptive surgery or spend as much life as
she has left in blissful ignorance?
As Erin grapples with her terrible dilemma, her life starts to spiral downwards,
alleviated only by the flying lessons she starts taking with grumpy Stew and his
little yellow plane, Tweetie Bird. Up in the sky, following in her dad’s footsteps,
Erin finds freedom chasing the horizon. Down on the ground it’s a different story,
and facing betrayal from Trina, humiliation from Faith, and a world of
disappointment with Michael, Erin knows she must discover the truth about
herself. Sure enough, she’s positive for the gene that’s slowly killing her mom.
Suddenly, Erin’s life has turned into a nightmare, and the only person she can truly
talk to is a girl called Ashley who she meets online. But when, in a moment of
madness, Erin flies away with Tweetie Pie to find her new friend, she finds herself
on a journey that will take her through not only shock and despair but ultimately to
a new understanding of the true meaning of beauty and love.
Wendy Mills
Wendy Mills was born in Virginia, spent several years in North
Carolina, but now lives with her family on the tropical island of
Bokeelia, off the south-west coast of Florida where she spends
her time writing and dodging hurricanes. She has published a
couple of adult mysteries by Poisoned Pen Press, under the
name Wendy Howell Mills, but is now firmly committed to a
career in writing for younger readers.
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Second Star
by Alyssa Sheinmel, proprietor Alloy Entertainment, US publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Product line: Fiction
246 pages
Ages 14+
*A contemporary take on the classic Peter Pan tale, SECOND STAR is at
once an adventure, a coming-of-age story, and a sweeping romance.*
Ever since her brothers' disappeared nine months ago, Wendy Darling has been
living in a haze. She graduates high school, and gets ready to go to college, but
she's not quite present for any of it. Until she meets Pete. Leader of a ragtag group
of surfers known as the Lost Boys, Pete introduces Wendy to Kensington, their
carefree, sun-drenched paradise. Wendy comes alive again, and starts to feel like
her brothers—diehard surfers always in search of the next great wave—must be out
there, somewhere. It’s up to her to find them, and she knows she has come to the
right place.
But when she meets Jas, a darkly brooding dealer known for getting surfers hooked
on a deadly drug called dust, she realizes that this world is as dangerous as it is
beautiful. As she follows the trail of her long-lost brothers, Wendy finds herself
torn between Pete and Jas, and learns what it really means to grow up.
In this contemporary reimagining of the classic tale, debut author Alyssa Sheinmel
has created a new kind of Neverland, and an all-new dynamic between Wendy,
Pete and Hook.
"This retelling of Peter Pan set in the surfing community makes some of its
own magic...An absorbing new look at a familiar tale." - Kirkus
Rights Sold
Danish(Alvilda)
Alyssa Sheinmel
Alyssa B. Sheinmel is the author of THE STONE GIRL, THE
BEAUTIFUL BETWEEN and THE LUCKY KIND. She grew up
in Northern California and New York, and attended Barnard
College. Alyssa lives and writes in New York City.
52
Soulprint
by Megan Miranda, proprietor Greenhouse Literary Agency
US publisher Walker & Company
First publication: Winter 2015
80,000 words
Ages 12+
*From the author of FRACTURE, a riveting new thriller which draws on
cutting-edge science.*
Alina Chase has been contained on an island for the last 17 years—whether that’s
for the crimes of her past life, or for her own protection, well, that depends on
whom you ask. With soul-fingerprinting a reality, science can now screen for the
soul, and everyone knows that Alina’s soul had once belonged to notorious
criminal, June Calahan, though that information is supposed to be private. June had
accomplished the impossible: hacking into the soul-database, ruining countless
lives in the process.
Now, there are whispers that June has left something behind for her next life—
something that would allow Alina to access the information in the soul-database
again. A way to finish the crimes she started.
Aided by three people with their own secret motivations, Alina escapes, only to
discover that she may have just traded one prison for another. And there are clues.
Clues only Alina can see and decipher, clues that make it apparent that June is
leading her to something. While everyone believes Alina is trying to continue in
June’s footsteps, Alina believes June is trying to show her something more.
Something bigger. Something that gets at the heart of who they all are—about the
past and the present. Something about the nature of their souls.
Alina doesn’t know who to trust, or what June intends for her to know, and the
closer she gets to the answers, the more she wonders who June was, who she is,
whether she’s destined to repeat the past, whether there are truths best kept hidden
—and what one life is really worth.
Praise for Megan Miranda's debut, FRACTURE
“Miranda’s debut is a captivating and intelligent story of love and death with a
dash of the supernatural. The fluid writing, empathetic characters, and big
questions raised elevate this paranormal romance into a haunting meditation on
what it means to be human and to truly live.” – Publishers Weekly starred review
Megan Miranda
Megan Miranda studied at M.I.T. and won awards for research in
bioengineering before becoming a high-school science teacher.
She lives in North Carolina with her young family, volunteering as
an M.I.T. Educational Counselor. FRACTURE was her first novel.
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Stone Cove Island
by Suzanne Myers, proprietor Soho Teen
288 pages
Ages 12+
*Part YA Stephen King, part Shirley Jackson’s THE LOTTERY, this
mystery delivers delicious twist upon twist with an ending impossible to
see coming.*
When a catastrophic hurricane devastates Stone Cove Island, a quaint New
England resort community, the locals pull together to rebuild.
17-year-old Eliza, one of the island’s most idealistic residents, leads the recovery
effort—and stumbles upon a secret in the wreckage: an anonymous confession to
the 30-year-old unsolved murder of a local teen. Until the hurricane, the island was
most famous for this murder; the island’s leaders tried to downplay the scandal to
maintain their tourism trade. It was national news in the mid-1980s; it ripped the
community apart; many of the rifts are so longstanding that they're an unspoken
part of Stone Cove Island life.
Eliza’s discovery not only opens these old wounds, it uncovers a horrifying
and longstanding conspiracy among the community’s leaders, and may even
implicate her parents.
Suzanne Myers
Suzanne Myers was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Toronto,
Canada. She is a graduate of Princeton University and USC Film
School. Her feature film Alchemy won the SXSW film festival.
She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, two sons and two dogs.
STONE COVE ISLAND is her first novel.
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Talker 25
by Joshua McCune, proprietor Erin Murphy Literary Agency
US publisher Greenwillow
400 pages
Ages 12+
*TALKER 25 is a dark, gritty near-future YA novel about war and fear
and hope and the reasons we fight for freedom.*
High-school senior Melissa Callahan can’t remember a world without dragons, a
world without air-raid sirens, subterranean shelters, and memorial services. She
can't remember… a world in which her mother wasn't killed on the national news.
After fifteen dark years, the war between Monster and Man finally seems over.
Most of the dragons have been killed or confined to reservations, and there hasn’t
been a major attack in North America since Melissa’s family moved to an Army
outpost in Kansas three years ago.
But when Melissa reluctantly partakes in the local mischief of choice—sneaking
onto the rez to pose for internet fame around a sleeping dragon—she becomes an
unsuspecting pawn in the war about to reignite. And the repercussions will go far
beyond anything she could ever imagine.
TALKER 25 is the first book in KISSING DRAGONS trilogy.
Joshua McCune
He lives with his wife in San Antonio, TX. They have a fat cat
named Mouko (Japanese for fierce tiger. Kind of like naming me
Sunshine), a black lab, Anubis, and a ferocious dachshund who
sometimes answers to Boots.
55
The Third Twin
by C. Omololu, proprietor Greenhouse Literary Agency
80,000 words
Ages 12+
*Identical twins invent a triplet who’s accused of murder. A smart,
contemporary, page-turning thriller, with a fabulous twist!*
Alicia did it. That was the game back when Lexi Rios and her identical twin sister
invented their imaginary triplet Alicia. Vase broken? Alicia did it. Cookies get
eaten? Alicia’s the culprit.
The game has changed now that they’re seniors in high school. Alicia is the one
who goes out with boys who are hot, but dangerous. Boys the twins would never,
ever be with in real life. But when one of Alicia’s dates turns up dead, Lexi wants
to put the imaginary triplet away for good.
As seemingly innocent coincidences start piling up, her twin insists that if they
follow the rules for being Alicia, everything will be fine. But when another boy is
killed, the DNA and surveillance photos point to only one suspect—Alicia. The
triplet who doesn’t exist. As she runs from the cops, Lexi has to find the truth
before another boy is murdered. Because either her sister is a killer…or Alicia is
real.
Praise for TRANSCENDENCE
"...the reincarnation theme stands out as a nice break from the usual paranormal
subject matter...nicely done." —Kirkus Reviews
"A fascinating novel about past lives with elements of danger and romance."
— School Library Journal Reviews
"...an intriguing read." —Publishers Weekly
C. Omololu
Cynthia (CJ) Omololu's novel DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS
(Walker/Bloomsbury) about a teen living in a hoarded home was
a Border's Original Voices selection and was included in the ALA
Quick Pick for Reluctant Reader's list.
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The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone: A Novel
by Adele Griffin, proprietor Soho Teen
256 pages
Ages 12+
*Latest gripping novel from two-time National Book Award finalist Adele
Griffin *
Two-time National Book Award finalist Adele Griffin offers an ingenious take on a
one fictional celebrities' "oral history." In presenting herself as interviewer and
curator of memories, Adele paints the portrait of a tragic young celebrity who
allegedly committed suicide—presented in a series of brief first-person
recollections—that ultimately results in the solving of a murder.
Adele’s words: “From the moment she burst into the downtown art scene,
seventeen-year-old Addison Stone was someone to watch. Her trademark
subversive street art and her violent drowning left her fans and critics craving to
know more about this brilliant wild-child who shone so bright and was gone too
soon. By means of more than one hundred interviews with those who knew her best
—including close friends, family, teachers, mentors, art dealers, boyfriends, and
critics—I have retraced the tumultuous path of Addison’s life, with research that
sheds new evidence on what really happened the night of July 28, 2013. With
photo inserts and previously unpublished supplemental material.”
Praise for Adele Griffin's TIGHTER
"Griffin interweaves subtle commentary about social class, drug abuse and mental
illness into this marvelous homage while winding the suspense knob all the way to
1." —Kirkus Reviews, starred Review
Praise for Adele Griffin's ALL YOU NEVER WANTED
"The book is so raw that at times it's difficult to read—yet it's impossible to put it
down. Readers who are just discovering National Book Award finalist Griffin will
want to read more of her books, which frequently explore frightening matters of the
human psyche." —Booklist, starred Review
Adele Griffin
Adele Griffin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After
graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, she moved to
New York to work in children's book publishing. Her first book,
RAINY SEASON, was a loosely biographical account of growing
up on a military base in Panama. She is also the author of the
WITCH TWINS and VAMPIRE ISLAND middle grade series.
Her novels SONS OF LIBERTY and WHERE I WANT TO BE
were both National Book Award Finalists. PICTURE THE DEAD,
a young adult historical novel set during the Civil War, was
published by Sourcebooks in June 2010. Adele lives with her
husband and daughter in Brooklyn, New York.
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Words and Their Meanings
by Kate Bassett, proprietor Greenhouse Literary Agency
US publisher Flux
60,000 words
Ages 12+
*Our stories are rich and jagged and full of love. And it matters. All of it.*
Raised in the dying auto-factory town of Grey Iron, Michigan, 17-year-old Anna O’
Mally is a born writer – gifted, perceptive, headed for the stars. Or she was, until
the day, one year ago, when the person she loved more than anyone else died. Joe
was her uncle, raised as her brother, barely older than Anna herself, but she
worshipped the ground he walked on, treasured his opinions, and lived in the glow
of knowing she was the most important person in his world too.
But there’s one thing hardly anyone else knows: Anna killed Joe. Oh, she never
meant to. How could she have guessed that because of her neediness, her refusal to
share him, Joe would catch the pneumonia that would kill him? But Anna knows
she’s a murderer, and now her family’s slowly imploding around her. Worst of all,
her beloved words, all those first lines she was destined to write, have run dry and
she knows she’ll never write again.
With Joe’s one-year deadaversary, Anna’s great healing is supposed to begin, but
that looks totally impossible. Until Anna meets Mateo, the young chef from the
wrong side of the river who turns food into art and somehow begins to melt her
carefully constructed walls of pain. Until she discovers a strange email that
suggests she maybe didn’t know saintly Joe quite as well as she thought she did.
And until her beloved grandfather’s last illness begins a trail of events and
discoveries that breaks open everything Anna thought she knew and understood
about her family, the past, the possibilities of love.
As Anna goes in search of the truth, she discovers that while every story, every
human being, has a last line, it might still be possible to find the words for a new
beginning. But first of all she must step into the most unsettling story of all – her
own.
“With a compelling voice and evocative prose, Kate Bassett establishes herself as
an author to watch.” --Sara Zarr, author of THE LUCY VARIATIONS and
National Book Award winning STORY OF A GIRL
Kate Bassett
Kate Bassett is the Michigan Press Association award-winning
editor of her small town's paper, Harbor Light News, and
contributing writer for Traverse Magazine. She has covered
Mount Everest climbers, New York Times best-selling authors,
and pet pig obituaries with the same philosophy for 11 years: that
voice matters. She lives in Harbor Springs, MI, with her young
family.
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