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“It is impossible to remember life before Barrington Stoke” The Bookseller
New Titles JULY-NOVEMBER 2012
iNtROdUciNgthE LittLE gEMs!Our new range fOr YOUNgER REadERs
launches in augusT wiTh TwO gOrgeOus TiTles frOm
JULia dONaLdsON
cracking readingabout Barrington stokeWith high-low editing and special easy-on-the-eye font and paper, Barrington Stoke books are designed to support dyslexic and less experienced readers. But what makes our books really special is the quality of the writers who have joined our mission to break down the barriers that can keep young people from realising their potential as readers.
“you have helped open a door which we thought was firmly bolted shut for years to come.”
Find out more at www.barringtonstoke.co.uk
JulyTop TiTles for Teens
JaNe eaglaNd
wild song978-1-78112-044-6
£6.99 96pp
anna and her father live as recluses on a remote island. Then Rob is washed ashore… a lush retelling of The Tempest from the author of Wildthorn, and her debut for Barrington Stoke.
RoBeRT SWiNdellS
Dan’s war 978-1-84299-768-0
£6.99 96pp
dan dreams about joining up when he’s old enough yet. But then he and his camera are about to play an important role in the war… great thriller from robert swindells.
l. a. WeaTheRly
watcher978-1-78112-046-0
£6.99 96pp
Sarah’s mum walked out years ago. Now she’s back, and Sarah’s going to make her pay… a gripping thriller from bestselling author of Angel.
KaTe CaNN
Text game 978-1-78112-007-1
£6.99 96pp
Mel is delighted to be going out with Ben, but then some vicious texts turn up on his phone… great thriller from Kate cann.
Chloe RayBaN
wrong number978-1-78112-045-3
£6.99 96pp
Could the guy who phoned Marie’s number by accident turn out to be the man of her dreams? a hysterically funny teen girl read.
augustinTroducing...
With a reading age of 6+, lots of illustration, a new chunky format and all our usual dyslexia-friendly features, the Little gems are suitable for 7-10s or younger children reading at level.
Julia doNaldSoN
mr Birdsnest and the house next Door978-1-78112-005-7
The snake who came to stay978-1-78112-008-8
Both £5.99 96pp
a brother with a sense of adventure and a snake with a talent for escape cause mayhem in two charming titles from Children’s laureate Julia donaldson (The Gruffalo). illustration by the fabulous hannah shaw (The Great Hamster Massacre).
Also in AugusT…
TheReSa BReSliN
starship rescue 978-1-78112-070-5
£5.99 64pp
a great new look for a fun space adventure from Carnegie Medal winner Theresa Breslin.
TheReSa BReSliN
alligator 978-1-78112-130-6
£6.99 64pp
Jono finds out that buying an alligator is not such a good move in this great easy read from Theresa Breslin.
aNNe RooNey
revolting records978-1-78112-071-2
£6.99 64pp
Fun and freaky facts from the author of the popular Grim, Gross and Grisly.
august continued
MiChael MoRpuRgo
who’s a Big Bully Then? 978-1-78112-132-0
£5.99 64pp
Bull meets bully in a beautifully crafted comedy of errors from master of the animal tale morpurgo.
Also in new ediTions for 2012
fox friend978-1-78112-086-6
wartman978-1-78112-087-3
Both £5.99 64pp
TeRRy deaRy
The hat Trick978-1-78112-129-0
£5.99 64pp
a new look for our football-tale-with-a-twist from Horrible Histories legend Deary.
eRiC BRoWN
Twocking978-1-78112-131-3
£6.99 96pp
There are strong echoes of MacBeth in this hard-hitting teen, as Joey’s girlfriend introduces him to ‘Twocking’ – taking without owner’s consent…
recent Hot Picks
KaReN MCCoMBierunning from the rainbow978-1-78112-003-3 £5.99 64pp
JeReMy STRoNgThe ghost in the Bath978-1-84299-997-4 £5.99 64pp
aNdy STaNToNThe story of matthew Buzzington978-1-78112-035-4 £5.99 64pp
Treats galore for 8-12s from three of the best-loved authors in the land!
little gems are 168x126mm and 96pp. all other titles 198x130mm (B format). Barrington Stoke holds world rights to all titles. Rights queries to [email protected]
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OctoberA bumper crop for winTer nighTs!
MiChaela MoRgaN
charming (title tbc)
978-1-78112-077-4
£6.99
glass slippers meet hip-hop in this modern retelling of Cinderella from michaela morgan, author of Barrington Stoke fave Respect.
MalaChy doyle
long Jump high978-1-78112-137-5
£6.99
one boy follows his dreams in this inspiring olympic tale from the Nestle award-winning malachy Doyle.
Kaye uMaNSKy
meet the weirds 978-1-78112-074-3
weird happenings 978-1-78112-076-7
wildly weird 978-1-78112-075-0
all £5.99 64pp
a fresh new look for our Weird Trilogy from the fabulous Kaye umansky, illustrated by chris mould. get caught up in the adventures of the...
well, weirdest family on the planet!
septembersomeThing for everyone
JeaN uRe
real True friends978-1-78112-078-1
£5.99 64pp
a new school means some hard choices for hannah when it comes to making new friends… a girly treat for 8-12s!
ToNy BRadMaN
Young merlin978-1-78112-072-9
merlin and the ring of Power978-1-78112-073-6
Both £5.99 64pp
Merlin finds out the truth about his powers, meets a dragon and grows into a great magician. another take on the legend for BBC’s Merlin fans!
aNNe peRRy
a rose Between Two Thorns978-1-84299-908-0
£6.99 96pp
in the last in the Timepiece series, Rosie travels to Civil War england on the trail of the mysterious watches which previously took her to the court of elizabeth i, WWi and into the world of C18th slavery. a moving conclusion to Rosie’s journey from New York Times bestseller anne Perry.
alaN giBBoNS
The number 7 shirt978-1-78112-133-7
£6.99 64pp
a new look and updated text for a real Barrington Stoke favourite from ever-popular alan gibbons. Jimmy’s heroes inspire him to be a better player – worthy of the No 7 Shirt.
October continued
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space ace978-1-78112-134-4
alaN duRaNT
stat man978-1-78112-135-1
Koll/MillS
counting on leroy 978-1-78112-136-8
all £6.99 pp64
a shuttle-building granddad takes a trip through space, a sports-fact fan tries to cut it on the pitch and a number-whizz faces his fears on a TV quiz show. grab the attention of reluctant-to-read boys with three of our popular fact-filled fiction titles, repackaged for 2012!
novemberAn All-sTAr end To 2012!
gilliaN CRoSS
The monster snowman978-1-78112-009-5
£5.99 pp64
gillian cross, author of The Demon Headmaster, joins the Barrington Stoke list with the fun tale of a scary snowman… or is he? illustrated by the fabulous ross collins.
ChRiS BRadFoRd
Virtual Kombat978-1-78112-138-2
£6.99 pp128
Young Samurai author & black belt martial artist chris Bradford returns with a brilliant futuristic teen in which a virtual game becomes all too real for one player…
little gems are 168x126mm and 96pp. all other titles 198x130mm (B format). Barrington Stoke holds world rights to all titles. Rights queries to [email protected]
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July
Text game Kate Cann 978-1-78112-007-1 £6.99 £
Wild Song Jane eagland 978-1-78112-044-6 £6.99 £
Wrong Number Chloe Rayban 978-1-78112-045-3 £6.99 £
dan's War Robert Swindells 978-1-84299-768-0 £6.99 £
Watcher l. a. Weatherly 978-1-78112-046-0 £6.99 £
auguST
alligator Theresa Breslin 978-1-78112-130-6 £6.99 £
Starship Rescue (4u2read) Theresa Breslin 978-1-78112-070-5 £5.99 £
Twocking eric Brown 978-1-78112-131-3 £6.99 £
The hat Trick Terry deary 978-1-78112-129-0 £5.99 £
Mr Birdsnest and the house Next door Julia donaldson 978-1-78112-005-7 £5.99 £
The Snake that Came to Stay Julia donaldson 978-1-78112-008-8 £5.99 £
Who's a Big Bully Then? Michael Morpurgo 978-1-78112-132-0 £5.99 £
Revolting Records anne Rooney 978-1-78112-071-2 £6.99 £
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young Merlin Tony Bradman 978-1-78112-072-9 £5.99 £
Merlin and the Ring of power Tony Bradman 978-1-78112-073-6 £5.99 £
The Number 7 Shirt alan gibbons 978-1-78112-133-7 £6.99 £
a Rose Between Two Thorns anne perry 978-1-84299-908-0 £6.99 £
Real True Friends Jean ure 978-1-78112-078-1 £5.99 £
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Space ace eric Brown 978-1-78112-134-4 £6.99 £
long Jump high Malachy doyle 978-1-78112-137-5 £6.99 £
Stat Man alan durant 978-1-78112-135-1 £6.99 £
Counting on leroy Koll / Mills 978-1-78112-136-8 £6.99 £
Charming (tbc) Michaela Morgan 978-1-78112-077-4 £6.99 £
Meet the Weirds Kaye umansky 978-1-78112-074-3 £5.99 £
Weird happenings Kaye umansky 978-1-78112-076-7 £5.99 £
Wildly Weird Kaye umansky 978-1-78112-075-0 £5.99 £
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Virtual Kombat Chris Bradford 978-1-78112-138-2 £6.99 £
The Monster Snowman gillian Cross 978-1-78112-009-5 £5.99 £
ReCeNT hoT piCKSRunning from the Rainbow Karen McCombie 978-1-78112-003-3 £5.99 £
Fox Friend Michael Morpurgo 978-1-78112-086-6 £5.99 £
Wartman Michael Morpurgo 978-1-78112-087-3 £5.99 £
The Story of Matthew Buzzington andy Stanton 978-1-78112-035-4 £5.99 £
The ghost in the Bath Jeremy Strong 978-1-84299-997-4 £5.99 £
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We believe that the best quality fiction can turn reluctant readers into book-lovers, and strugglers into confident readers. We use the best children’s authors in the world, writing everything from spine-chilling horror to rib-tickling humour. any reader can enjoy our fiction and we have lots of tricks up our sleeves to help those with difficulties:
our own dyslexia-friendly font•
Carefully calculated text and line spacing•
Cream paper which is easier on the eye • than black on white
Short lengths and plenty of chapter • breaks so children feel that books are achievable
Special editorial process during which • manuscripts are tested by children with low reading ages in order to ensure that every book is accessible to the reading age it’s aimed at.
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