Hachette Children’sJune 2021

Highlights

Fiction

• ISBN: 9781444957136 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 464

THE WIZARDS OF ONCE: NEVER AND FOREVERCressida Cowell

The No.1 bestselling series from the author of How to Train Your Dragon. Can Xar and Wish unite their worlds in time to save the Wildwoods? Will it be Never… or Forever? The final book in the magical The Wizards of Once series.

Xar and Wish have found the ingredients for the Spell-to-get-rid-of-Witches. Now the Kingwitch is calling them to the lake of the lost. But first they must mix the potion in the Cup of Second Chances …

Can they defeat the hungry Tatzelwerm monster and escape with the cup? And will the spell be strong enough to lift the CURSE OF THE WILDWOODS… or will Witches reign FOREVER?

“A rollercoaster of suspense and surprise” GUARDIAN“Cowell is moving towards national treasure” BIG ISSUE“Another coup from Cowell” SUNDAY TIMES

• ISBN: 9781444957679 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 224

THE EXPLODING LIFE OF SCARLETT FIFEMaz Evans

Scarlett Fife has BIG feelings. And they’re about to get her into BIG trouble. From the bestselling Maz Evans comes a heartfelt and hilarious new series, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl’s Matilda.

‘A laugh-out-loud story full of warmth, Big Feelings and explosive results.’ Dominique Valente, author of Starfell

Scarlett Fife has BIG FEELINGS. And when she has BIG FEELINGS, they explode out of her like an over-squeezed stress ball.Scarlett’s in big trouble after a BIG FEELINGS episode leads to a runaway hamster getting into the vicar’s trousers at her aunty’s engagement party. If she loses her temper ONE MORE TIME, she’s going to miss out on her trip to Mega Awesome Sicky Fun World, the best theme park on the planet.

But feelings are like slime in a party bag. No matter how much someone tells you to keep it in, it’ll always find its way out. And very soon, Scarlett notices that every time she pushes her feelings down, something explodes. Like … really, properly explodes.It might be her teacher’s slimy green smoothie. A huge pot of purple paint. Or a massive pile of elephant poo at the zoo. And let’s hope Scarlett doesn’t get mad at Aunty’s wedding – that wedding cake is HUGE …

Laugh-out-loud action for every child and parent who has ever lost control of their feelings –this is sparkling, heartwarming and beautifully illustrated throughout.

• ISBN: 9781444954388 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 384

THE WIZARD IN MY SHEDSimon FarnabyIllustrated by Claire Powell

Merdyn the Wild is from the Dark Ages. He’s the world’s greatest Warlock (don’t call him a wizard), banished to the 21st century for bad behaviour, and he’s about to create a whole load of trouble for Rose, aged 12.

Rose is a totally ordinary girl, on a mission to mend her broken family.

Bubbles is Rose’s guinea pig. He just poos a lot.

When Rose bumps into Merdyn and discovers what he is, she quickly realises that he could be just what she needs. Rose agrees to help Merdyn navigate the confusing ways of the modern world (things like: the lidded bowl in the bathroom is NOT a sink, it’s a TOILET, so definitely DON’T wash your face in it) if Merdyn gives her a spell to fix her family in return.

Now they just need to hide him in the shed without Rose’s mum noticing, track down Merdyn’s magic staff and find a way to send Merdyn back through time to the Dark Ages. What could possibly go wrong…?

From the writer of the Paddington 2 movie and writer and star of Horrible Histories, this hilariously silly, heartfelt adventure with a historical twist is perfect for fans of David Walliams and David Baddiel.

• ISBN: 9781510109865 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 240

BLACK BROTHER, BLACK BROTHERJewell Parker Rhodes

A powerful coming-of-age story about two brothers – one who presents as white, the other as Black – and the ways they are forced to navigate a world that doesn’t treat them equally.

Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few black boys at his school, he feels as if he is constantly swimming in whiteness. Most of the students don’t look like him. They don’t like him either. Dubbed the ‘Black Brother’, Donte’s teachers and classmates make it clear they wish he were more like his lighter skinned brother, Trey.

When an incident with a white student leads to Donte’s arrest and suspension, he’s sure the only way to get even is to beat the student at the school’s most valued game: fencing.

With the help of a former Olympic fencer, Donte embarks on a journey to carve out a spot on the school’s fencing team and to find a way to make people at school see past the colour of his skin to who he really is.

From NYT bestselling author Jewell Parker Rhodes, another poignant and gripping story about how children and families face the complexities of race and racism in today’s world.

Picture Books

• ISBN: 9781408356142 • Format: Hardback• Genre: Picture Book• Extent: 32

THE HUGASAURUSRachel BrightIllustrated by Chris Chatterton

A joyful celebration of the power of kindness from Rachel Bright, author of the bestselling The Lion Inside.

One sunny morning, a happy little Hugasaurus waves goodbye to her Pappysaur and sets off into the world on her own for the very first time. When she finds a playground, some new friends welcome her to their games. But it isn’t long before the other little dinosaurs start to squabble.

Can Hugasaurus bring her new friends back together using the magical power of kindness?

The perfect picture book to help children learn to be kind to one another. For every hugasaurus – large or small.

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• ISBN: 9781408364833 Format: Board Book

• Genre: Picture Book• Extent: 24

LOVE FROM GIRAFFES CAN'T DANCEGiles AndreaeIllustrated by Guy Parker-Rees

Join Gerald the Giraffe and friends for a sparkling celebration of LOVE!

From the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can’t Dance comes a brand-new rhyming story filled with joy and love… and all your favourite characters from the bestselling classic!

This magical moonlit rhyme is ideal for sharing and reading aloud with loved ones, and as a sturdy board book, it’s perfect for even the littlest hands.The perfect gift to say ‘I love you’ on Valentine’s Day, or at any time of the year.

Praise for Giraffes Can’t Dance:

“All toddlers should grow up reading this” Daily Mail

“A modern classic” Baby & Me

“A joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms . . . there’s also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different” Junior

“A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp” Daily Telegraph

• ISBN: 9781444948547 • Format: Board Book• Genre: Picture Book• Extent: 24

OI PUPPIES!Kes GrayIllustrated by Jim Field

Another brilliantly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book, jam-packed with cute puppies and silliness, from the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog!

Dog is looking after some puppies. Quite a few puppies, actually, and none of them will sit! Not even on guppies, like they’re supposed to! They’re getting a little out of hand –but luckily Frog’s got a cunning plan . . .

The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends

Praise for Oi Frog!:‘An absolute treat.’ – Daily Mail‘Everyone will love it.’ – Guardian

Oi Frog and Friends is a Top Ten Bestselling series. Oi Dog! won the 2017 Laugh Out Loud Awards (among others). And Oi Goat! was the number one bestselling 2018 World Book Day Book.

OI BACKLIST TITLES

• ISBN: 9781444950786 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Picture Book• Extent: 32

FLEA SEEKS DOGWill MabbittIllustrated by Nathan Reed

Flea’s got itchy feet! It’s time to find a new dog to call home. But, try as he might, none of the dogs he meets are quite right. From the too loud and too cheeky to the too-frequently-leaky, Flea soon realises that finding the perfect companion can be tricky.

Will Flea ever find the perfect match?

A hilarious rhyming romp from the creator of I Can Only Draw Worms, brilliantly illustrated by Nathan Reed.

• ISBN: 9781444950021 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Picture Book• Extent: 32

CHEEKY MONKEYZehra Hicks

Monkey wants to play! But Monkey’s games are a little too energetic for the other animals. A funny, playful story about learning how to make friends, from the author of the hilarious Pug Hug!

Cheeky Monkey is ready to play! But Zebra is happy painting quietly, Giraffe is about to tuck in to lunch, and the meerkats were queueing nicely for the slide before Monkey barged in ahead of them!

Maybe Lion will play with Monkey . . . but is it a good idea to wake Lion up during nap time?

A sweet and funny tale about making friends and learning to play together, colourfully illustrated throughout and featuring a cast of cute animal characters. A must for fans of Pug Hug!

• ISBN: 9781444956863 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Picture Book• Extent: 32

SUPERPOOPSam HarperIllustrated by Chris Jevons

The toot-ally hilarious and messy origin story of Superpoop, your new favourite pooperhero, perfect for children (and parents) who enjoy a little potty-humour!

Superpoop is fresh from hero training and only needs one mission under his belt to join the super league of superheroes. Yet, whenever he tries to save the day, another hero always gets there first! All Superpoop needs is a job that only he can do, so when toilet trouble is the mission of the day, he might just get the plopportunity!

• ISBN: 9781444960945 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Picture Book• Extent: 32

UNCLE BOBBY'S WEDDINGSarah BrannenIllustrated by Lucia Soto

Chloe loves, loves, LOVES her special uncle Bobby. So when she learns that Uncle Bobby is going to be getting married to his boyfriend Jamie she’s not at all pleased. What if Uncle Bobby doesn’t have time to play with Chloe anymore? But after spending a fun-filled day with Bobby and Jamie, she soon realises she’s not losing an uncle, but gaining a whole new one!

An uplifting celebration of love in all its forms, this book is perfect for any child who has a special grown-up in their life.

Illustrated & Young Fiction

• ISBN: 9781444959987 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 80

A WISHING-CHAIR ADVENTURE: THE ROYAL BIRTHDAY PARTYEnid Blyton

A full-colour short story taken from the magical Wishing-Chair series. Perfect for new readers. Be whisked away!

When Mollie and Peter go to buy their mother a birthday present, they discover the most extraordinary thing: a chair that can fly and grant wishes!

Together with their friend Binky the Pixie, Mollie and Peter wish to become a prince and princess for the day, celebrating the birthday of Princess Peronell at the royal palace. But whatever do you give a princess for their birthday?

• ISBN: 9781444959994 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 80

A WISHING-CHAIR ADVENTURE: OFF ON A HOLIDAY ADVENTUREEnid Blyton

A full-colour short story taken from the magical Wishing-Chair series. Perfect for new readers. Be whisked away!

When Mollie and Peter go to buy their mother a birthday present, they discover the most extraordinary thing: a chair that can fly and grant wishes!

And on a stiflingly hot summer day in the playroom, what better adventure to have than to fly high above the mountains and seaside in search of the Land of Goodness Knows Where!

• ISBN: 9781444960006 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 80

A WISHING-CHAIR ADVENTURE: A DARING SCHOOL RESCUEEnid Blyton

A full-colour short story taken from the magical Wishing-Chair series. Perfect for new readers. Be whisked away!

Molly and Peter are ever so lucky. They have a magical Wishing-Chair that will fly them to fairy-tale lands and grant them any wish they please!

But on a mission to find their missing toys, the children are captured and made to attend the very strict school for bad brownies! However will they escape and find the Wishing-Chair again?

• ISBN: 9781444954302 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 336

PET STORIESEnid Blyton

A wonderful new collection of short stories about our favourite fluffy friends, from national treasure Enid Blyton

Enjoy 25 charming tales about cats, dogs, budgies, rabbits and other adored family pets in this fantastic new bumper collection. Enid Blyton, author of The Famous Five, loved dogs and other animals. Her perfectly crafted short stories about children and their pets are ideal for young readers to enjoy alone or as read-aloud stories in the classroom or at bedtime. Ideal for children aged 5 and over.

• ISBN: 9781408364468 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 80

RAINBOW MAGIC: LAYNE THE SURFING FAIRYDaisy Meadows

Join Rachel, Kirsty and the Gold Medal Games Fairies as they help make sure that surfing, skateboarding, skiing and snowboarding events everywhere run smoothly!

When Rachel and Kirsty compete in the School Gold Medal Games, trouble seems to be around every corner. Naughty Jack Frost and his mischievous goblins are determined to sabotage the games and Rachel and Kirsty must do everything they can to help Layne the Surfing Fairy to save the surfing event.

Don’t miss the rest of the Gold Medal Games Fairies series: Riley the Skateboarding Fairy, Soraya the Skiing Fairy and Jayda the Snowboarding Fairy.

‘These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!’ ReadingZone.com

If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows’ other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

• ISBN: 9781408364482 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 80

RAINBOW MAGIC: RILEY THE SKATEBOARDING FAIRYDaisy Meadows

Join Rachel, Kirsty and the Gold Medal Games Fairies as they help make sure that surfing, skateboarding, skiing and snowboarding events everywhere run smoothly!

When Rachel and Kirsty compete in the School Gold Medal Games, trouble seems to be around every corner. Naughty Jack Frost and his mischievous goblins are determined to sabotage the games and Rachel and Kirsty must do everything they can to help Riley the Skateboarding Fairy to save the skateboarding event.

Don’t miss the rest of the Gold Medal Games Fairies series: Layne the Surfing Fairy, Soraya the Skiing Fairy and Jayda the Snowboarding Fairy.

‘These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!’ ReadingZone.com

If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows’ other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

• ISBN: 9781408363782 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 192

SEA KEEPERS: WHALE SONG WEDDINGCoral Ripley

You are invited to a magical mermaid wedding! A special bumper-length story about saving our seas.

The Sea Keepers are special guests at a mermaid wedding in Atlantis. But when a pod of whales doesn’t turn up to sing at the ceremony, the girls suspect evil Effluvia is causing trouble again. The pod of whales has been stranded in Sandcombe harbour, where Emily, Grace and Layla live. Can the Sea Keepers find a magic pearl to save the whales and make sure the wedding goes ahead?

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PESTS 02: RETURN OF THE PESTSEmer Stamp

• ISBN: 9781444949643 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 193

Watch out - the PESTS are BACK! The second book in the new laugh-out-loud series from Emer Stamp, award-winning creator of the bestselling DIARY OF PIG series. With amazing GLOW IN THE DARK cover.

Stix is the tiny but heroic mouse that could be living behind YOUR washing machine. You wouldn't know it though, because Stix knows how to stay hidden. That's because Stix goes to PESTS - the Peewit Educatorium for Terrible Scoundrels - a school for pests in the basement of Peewit Mansions where Stix lives. At PESTS they teach you how to run around causing mischief without those pesky humans ever knowing you're there. But now Peewit Mansions has a new landlord, the evil Colin Royale and his pet pooch The Duchess, and he wants everyone out - pests included. Stix and his pesty friends are going to have to scare them away if they want to save their home and school. Sounds like a job for the PESTS ...

Middle Grade

• ISBN: 9781786541338 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 320

A GIRL CALLED JUSTICE: A GHOST IN THE GARDENElly Griffiths

Justice Jones, super-smart super-sleuth is back for her third spine-tingling adventure! For fans of Robin Stevens, Katherine Woodfine and Enid Blyton.Justice Jones, super-smart super-sleuth, is back for her third spine-tingling adventure! For fans of Robin Stevens, Katherine Woodfine and Enid Blyton.

Justice and her friends are third years now and there's an intriguing new girl in Barnowls. Letitia has never been to school before and doesn't care for the rules - and the teachers don't seem to mind! She decides that Justice is her particular friend, much to Stella and Dorothy's distress. But Letitia just isn't the kind of girl you say no to.Then, after a midnight feast in the barn, and a terrifying ghost-sighting in the garden, a girl disappears. Soon ransom notes appear, and they're torn from the pages of a crime novel.

Where is the schoolgirl and who has taken her? It will take all of Justice's sleuthing to unravel this mystery!• More unladylike than Robin Stevens, smarter than Nancy Drew - Justice is a witty, sharp,

headstrong detective for a feminist generation• Justice has a brilliantly atmospheric, noir tone that will help it stand out in the market

& YA

• ISBN: 9781444958195 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 560

THE FAMOUS FIVE COLLECTION 7Enid Blyton

A bumper collection of 3 Famous Five books in one volume. Join the adventure! Contains the last 3 books in the series: books 19, 20 and 21.

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy find excitement and adventure wherever they go, in Enid Blyton’s most popular series. These books have been global bestsellers for decades. Join the adventure and find out why!

Five Go to Demon’s Rocks: Stories say that Demon’s Rocks are full of treasure and sure enough, the Five discover a valuable old coin there. But who is the real owner of the gold? And who else is trying to get it? The Five must find out!

Five Have a Mystery to Solve: There are rumours that Whispering Island is haunted. But when the Five row out to investigate, it seems rather safe and picturesque. Until they discover some surprising statues . . .

Five are Together Again: In their final adventure. the Five are enjoying a camping trip. Then research papers are stolen from a scientist who lives nearby and the Five must turn their hand yet again to finding the missing work and tracking down the culprits.

Illustrated with the original black-and-white line drawings by Eileen Soper

FAMOUS FIVE COLLECTION BACKLIST

• ISBN: 9781444949278 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 400

THE PAPER & HEARTS SOCIETY: BOOKISHLY EVER AFTERLucy Powrie

The final Paper & Hearts Society adventure. Join Ed and The Paper & Hearts Society gang in this joyful comfort read and celebration of books from BookTuber, Lucy Powrie – the perfect book for fans of Alice Oseman, Holly Smale and Zoella.

Ed is excited. He’s finally landed his dream job as a bookseller at Woolf and Wilde, the beautiful independent bookshop in town. But Ed soon discovers that working life in the bookshop is very different to being a customer – the hours of shelving books, logging ISBNs and dealing with customers is overwhelming. So Ed does what Ed does best – smiles enthusiastically, fist pumps the air, and pretends that everything is totally under control. He just hadn’t bargained on his new colleague, Hannah, seeing through his façade.

Then Ed discovers that his mum is dating for the first time since splitting up with his dad. He decides to distract himself by being the best bookseller Woolf and Wilde has ever seen, but now Ed’s confusing feelings for Hannah are getting in the way.

If Ed can find a way to be himself, he might find it easier to make new connections, be a good friend to his old ones, and get to know himself a little better in the process …Can Ed let his guard down for the love of books?

YA

• ISBN: 9781444952797 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 400

HEARTSTOPPER VOLUME FOURAlice Oseman

Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fourth volume of HEARTSTOPPER, for fans of The Art of Being Normal, Holly Bourne and Love, Simon.

‘Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.’ RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry On

Charlie didn’t think Nick could ever like him back, but now they’re officially boyfriends. Charlie’s beginning to feel ready to say those three little words: I love you.Nick’s been feeling the same, but he’s got a lot on his mind – not least coming out to his dad, and the fact that Charlie might have an eating disorder.As summer turns to autumn and a new school year begins, Charlie and Nick are about to learn a lot about what love means.

Heartstopper is about love, friendship, loyalty and mental illness. It encompasses all the small stories of Nick and Charlie’s lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us.

‘The queer graphic novel we wished we had at high school.’ Gay Times

This is the fourth volume of Heartstopper, which has now been optioned for television by See-Saw Films.

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• ISBN: 9781444962246• Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 400

HANI AND ISHU'S GUIDE TO FAKE DATINGAdiba Jaigirdar

Hani and Ishu couldn’t be less alike – and they definitely don’t like each other. But when fates collide and they pretend to date each other, things start to get messy… A heart-warming queer YA love story for fans of Becky Albertalli.

Everyone likes Hani Khan – she’s easy going and one of the most popular girls at school. But when she comes out to her friends as bisexual, they don’t believe her, claiming she can’t be bi if she’s only dated guys. Panicked, Hani blurts out that she’s in a relationship… with a girl her friends can’t stand – Ishu Dey.

Ishu is the polar opposite of Hani. An academic overachiever, she hopes that becoming head girl will set her on the right track for university. Her only problem? Becoming head girl is a popularity contest and Ishu is hardly popular. Pretending to date Hani is the only way she’ll stand a chance of being elected.

Despite their mutually beneficial pact, they start developing real feelings for each other. But some people will do anything to stop two Bengali girls from achieving happily ever after.

Pokémon

• ISBN: 9781408363898 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 40

POKÉMON: WHERE'S ASH?

The World of Pokémon turns 25 in 2021

Ash Ketchum is heading out on a quest to search for new Pokémon across the regions. Join him and Pikachu in every region, from the metropolis of Kanto’s Saffron City to the murky wild lands of Galar. Ash is on the lookout for cool Pokémon with his loyal best friend, Pikachu, by his side for the journey.

With such a lot of adventure ahead, Ash and Pikachu need your help. Find Ash in every scene plus the Pokémon on his wish-list. It’s the ultimate search and find adventure!

Wren & Rook

• ISBN: 9781526363374 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 208

MY PERIOD.Milli Hill

The one stop positive guide to getting your period.

Getting your first period can be exciting – but there are a lot of questions you might be too embarrassed to ask. Like how much will I bleed? Does it hurt? How can I prepare? And what’s the point of a period anyway?

Separating the fact from the fiction, Milli Hill answers everything girls need to know – from menstrual cups and period pants, to cramps and hormones. She’ll explain how incredible the female body is, what is actually going on each month and why.

With guidance on choosing period products, charting your cycles and preparing a first period kit, alongside profiles of ‘cycle superheroes’ such as Amika George who are pathing the way to period positivity, this book is the complete guide to getting your period.

So find your flow, bust some myths and start feeling period positive!

Indent

• ISBN: 9781526362575 • Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

SNUG BUGS AND SLEEPING LIONSIsabel ThomasIllustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman

Soothing, calming and dreamlike this is the ideal bedtime story for young animal lovers, who are impossible to get to sleep.

No matter when or where you sleep,it’s never only you.Bugs and lions, birds and bears arefeeling sleepy too.

Could you doze inside a flower or halfway up a tree? On this gentle bedtime adventure, snuggle down on a branch with a fluffy panda, burrow in a sleepy heap with a mob of meerkats and nap standing on one leg with a flock of flamingos.

From the tiniest caterpillar to the biggest whale, we all need a snooze sometimes. Discover the amazing ways animals sleep in the wild as you start to drift off too …