Nen and the Lonely Fisherman, illustrated by James Mayhew
Far out to sea and deep below the whispering waves lives a merman called Nen…
Nen spends his days exploring his underwater kingdom, but something is missing: his heart is empty. So, Nen ventures to the forbidden world above and it is here that he meets Ernest, a lonely fisherman. But can two people from different worlds be together and what will happen when a terrifying storm gathers? A lyrical, beautiful celebration of love, acceptance and faith, with a gentle message about how we treat our oceans, and each other.
Violet’s Tempest, illustrated by Clara Anganuzzi
Violet’s world has changed.
Her voice has gone from a giggle to a whisper. So when her teacher casts her in the school play, she is filled with worry. How will she ever stand in front of a crowd and overcome her shyness? With the love and support of her family, Violet must find her inner confidence and turn that whisper into a roar!
The Woodcutter and the Snow Prince, illustrated by Davide Ortu
Another spectacular story from the king of inclusive fairy tales, Ian Eagleton. An exciting adventure in the ice, to warm the coldest of hearts.
Every Christmas Eve, a lonely woodcutter named Kai carves statues for anyone who might pass by. But one magical night his loneliness is soothed by a visit from the snow prince. Feared by many, Kai sees hope in the prince’s eyes, but as the prince freezes once more, imprisoned in his ice-palace, can Kai break the curse?
Rory’s Room of Rectangles, illustrated by Jessica Knight
Rory loves his Dad, but he also really likes his Step-dad, Tony.
He has weekends with Dad in the park and makes imaginary dens with Tony, so when Father’s Day comes, who should he make his card for at school?
Spotting his frustration, Tony spends his “rainy-day pennies” to take Rory somewhere new – an art gallery, full of wonders. As they pause to reflect in a huge room of rectangles, Rory sees his conflicting feelings glistening back at him in many powerful colours. Afterwards, a “chance” encounter with Dad, under a red sky, helps Rory realise that he doesn’t have to feel torn at all.
Millie’s Big Decision, illustrated by Max Rambaldi
A touching tale of love, loss and making memories.
Millie has always wanted a dog, but when her grandmother passes away, she finds herself scared of letting anyone (or any dog) in.
Can her dads help her find the perfect pup to teach her to love again?
Glitter Boy
“You are an inspiration!” – Mariah Carey on Ian Eagleton
“Poignant, defiantly fabulous story” – Guardian
“Glitter Boy is a nuanced, heart-warming and character led story of finding joy and love ” – Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark
“An unflinching and ultimately uplifting read about identity, and finding the strength to be your true self. Brilliant for group discussion.” – Empathy Lab
A Polari-Prize-winning author presents an unforgettable story about a boy facing up to bullying – and his own truths.
James loves dancing, poetry, and Mariah Carey (not in that order, though, because Mariah would obviously be first!).
His teacher, Mr Hamilton, is getting married to his boyfriend and it seems that James will be part of a surprise choir performance at the wedding.
But James’s father seems uncomfortable about the plan, and a lot of other things – like any mention of Mr Hamilton, and James’s dancing, and how James talks about his new friend Joel. Meanwhile, a different boy has been harassing James at school and calling him gay, and it’s getting worse every day.
James can find relief with his beloved Nan, she’s been having worrying falls, and James can’t tell anyone, or she might be sent to a faraway care home. The secrets are building up, and James is starting to lose his characteristic spark.
Can he find the strength to let the truth out?
A joyful, raw and timely novel about family, friends, enemies, and being true to who you really are.
The Boy Who Cried Ghost
There’s a ghost in Richard’s wardrobe.
Every day he carries out a series of rituals that he believes will keep the ghost trapped inside. He tries to tell his friends and family, but they dismiss his worries and concerns as being part of his OCD. But then one day, the wardrobe door is opened…
And that’s when the hauntings begin.
- An own-voices novel about mental health, family, friendship, confronting fear and accepting change
- This is the new novel by Ian Eagleton – the Polari-prize-winning author of Glitter Boy
- Perfect for fans of Elle McNicoll, Jennifer Killick, Lisa Thompson’s The Goldfish Boy and Phil Hickes’s The Haunting of Aveline Jones.
Praise:
“This is a fantastic Halloween read with some genuinely hair-raising moments…A touching and affirming story that will also get your heart pounding” – The Scotsman
“Insightful and haunting…a celebration of friendship, diversity and inclusion.” – Booktrust
