"Beautifully fresh-feeling and original with the sort of main character we just can't get enough of. This is something rather special indeed!" ReadItDaddy Chapter Book of the Week

“Charmingly retro … [a] short, sweet, imaginative tale.” Guardian Children’s Books “Best New” Round-Up

***** - "This is the kind of setting readers used to find in long-ago children’s books... just right for the independent young reader becoming accustomed to enjoying complete novels" Books For Keeps

"This is a thoroughly enjoyable story that deserves to be read over and over. It has plenty to offer every reader. I just loved it!" Fallen Star Stories

"Bishop’s voice is breezy and warm, but the book’s real charm is in its celebration of the imaginative power and tactile pleasures of books…Delightful." Observer Children's Book of the Week

"The prose reads freely, the plot moves like liquid gold. If I was seven again this is the book that would make me fall in love with reading. And bookshops." Minerva Reads

"There’s a real warmth to this story - as well as lots of laughs" Booktrust

"A clever, funny romp ideal for reading aloud or for confident readers to enjoy alone" The Scotsman

"This is high adventure in gorgeously imaginative settings... a book to be read again and again... The Bookshop Girl has it all" Books-a-Go-Go

"This captivating and enchanting tale filled me with joy. The characterisation is wonderful, with just the right mix of brave children and dastardly baddies – not forgetting the adorable, if not scary, Gunther the kitten…With its winning formula of a heartwarming story and sublime illustrations, it is sure to be a big hit." TES

"This is a book for book lovers, book SHOP lovers and of course, cat lovers everywhere. It is wonderful!" Sue and Pakka's Book Blog

"Pieces of Me churns with love and rage and hope and terror, as only the best war books can. Natalie Hart writes like a born storyteller, and she uses that gift here to explore how the Iraq War lingers in the dark corners of souls desperate to move on from it. Readers are in for a ride." Matt Gallagher, Author of Youngblood

"I devoured this book, and I feel like I'll carry Emma and Adam with me for a long time. Hart tells this devastating story beautifully." Laura Pearson, Author of Missing Pieces

"An astounding debut, Pieces of Me is a beautiful book written with emotion and compassion and will stay with me for a long time. Its characters and story tugged at my heart with every turning page." Nina Pottell, Books Editor Prima Magazine and Costa Book Awards Judge

"Pieces of Me is a quietly powerful exploration of the complex effects of the Iraq war…The novel builds in power and speaks authoritatively on the polarisation of the lives changed forever by conflict." Zoe Lambert

"Heart-wrenching and heart-warming in equal measure, Pieces of Me is an incredibly moving tale of love and conflict. A compelling and accomplished debut, Natalie writes with the skill and confidence of a writer who's been published for years. I couldn't put it down." Harper's Bazaar

"A huge atmospheric ghost story, which is layered full of mystery ... a brilliant debut book and a highly recommended read." Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books

"Angela is a heart-breaking character, driven by loneliness and guilt. She does not believe she deserves a home, or that she truly belongs anywhere. Readers will get caught up in her adventure as she throws all thoughts of herself aside in order to save a boy she barely knows." Booktrust

"This is an unusual, absorbing story that quickly draws you in. It is full of interesting twists and surprises that will keep you guessing. I couldn't put it down." Primary Times

"A thrilling mystery that looks set to become a modern classic...An inspiring tale of survival, friendship and love, this is an enchanting debut from an exciting new children’s author." Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post

"Exceptional - it really takes you into another world, and had me hooked from the first page...A compelling story that keeps the reader on tenterhooks. Parents In Touch

"A thoroughly enjoyable and worthwhile read." The Book Activist

"A highly original mystery story that successfully combines a modern day and historical setting. A definite must-read." The Bookbag

"Captivating and twisty, [Baker's] use of classic ingredients makes a fantastic new dish." MinervaReads

"Heartwarming and thoughtful – there’s a lot to love here" Kate Ormand

"This time-slip novel mixes intrigue, friendship, hope, fear and a dash of spookiness to great effect. Well paced throughout, with an increasingly tightly coiled onwards draw towards the final pages, Baker's book successfully mixes a fresh modern sensibility with a historically rooted yet timeless story about our need to face our demons and our desire to feel a secure sense of "home", however we define it … 'Through the Mirror Door' delivers a wonderful dose of escapism along with something a little meatier to feel inspired by. An accomplished début I'll be recommending to many 9-13 year olds." Playing by the Book

"An intriguing, beautiful debut...marvellously spooky and will keep you guessing to the very end." Book Lover Jo

'Such a refreshing and engaging read! I was looking for something different and I got it. The clever futuristic plot had me gripped and the romantic element, though subtle at the start, is enthralling. It has the politics of Star Wars and the intensity of Logan's Run. I loved the world building and love the premise of what is going to be a fabulous series. Brilliant!' Tracey, Amazon.co.uk

'This is a rollicking, sexy, intriguing space-adventure filled with believable characters and enough tension to keep you up way past your bed time. Highly recommended.' YRoseRed, Amazon.co.uk

'Great space adventure - amazing heroine and very enjoyable story. I love Elizabeth Moon's books and this was really similar, just really fun to read with excellent characters.' Christina Swan, Amazon.co.uk

"The kind of book that makes you want to sneak away from real life so that you can return to its characters." Virginia Macgregor

"What an engaging read this tale of grief, love, family and friendship. Petals and Stones explores the ties which bind us together and the choices we make that can tear us apart. Very atmospheric and beautifully written. Loved it from start to finish." June Taylor

"A meditative, carefully crafted debut... simple, meaningful prose that gripped and moved me from start to finish." J. M. Monaco

"A beautifully written exploration of the dangers of settling for second best, lyrical, perceptive, and thought-provoking." Christine Poulson

"Petals and Stones traces the devastating impact of the discovery of infidelity immediately before a partner’s death, so that grief is contaminated by anger and betrayal. Joanne Burn’s writing explores with care and precision the nuances of love deferred for the best of intentions, the tides within family and friendship dynamics and the corrosive lies we tell ourselves. Beautiful and redemptive." Liz Flanagan

“The children will need every ounce of courage - and a whisper of magic - if they are to survive. Perfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone, Sophie Anderson and Catherine Doyle.” Librarian's Book Choice, School Zone

“It's an unusual juxtaposition - the harsh world of political prisoners in a forced labour camp versus one of ice castles, spirit children and giant eagles. Katharine Orton pulls it off brilliantly.” The Bookseller

“A tale that sparkles with frosty magic.” Thomas Taylor, author of 'Malamander'

“It's a thick book and some chapters are scary but it's so interesting and surprising that you won't want to put it down!” Layla (Age 10), National Geographic Kids

“An engrossing first novel by Katharine Orton...this is fantasy at its glutinous best.” The Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year - Children's & Stocking Fillers

"A darkly funny novel with a gothic twist about surviving the workplace, modern feminism, and the power dynamics that come with relationships." Independent

"I loved it. The writing is whipsmart and so witty and what Caroline O’Donoghue says about how women interact with men and work is fascinating. A fabulous and timely novel." Marian Keyes

"Tinged with modern gothic, O'Donoghue's writing is deeply relatable and darkly comic, as she examines the interplay of power and sex in modern times. A story that couldn't be more fitting for 2018, it'll have you nodding with familiarity, thinking, laughing - and crying - as you race towards the end." Grazia

"Promising Young Women is a book of two worlds - a light, current London of brunch and cocktails, spiraling into a gothic internal world of obsession, manipulation and fear. O'Donoghue writes the body in a hugely transporting way: if you have never felt like Jane in your own life, it will be impossible to not feel like her as you read this book - her illness and want and stasis and depression. Promising Young Women is a gothic spiral that I couldn't quite hold onto the walls of: a descent I was willing to tumble down. I loved it." Sarah Maria Griffin

"Promising Young Women is indeed full of promise, a novel penned by a 28-year-old Corkwoman in a style that is sharp, pithy and engaging ... Promising Young Women is timely and vibrant, with O'Donoghue particularly sharp on gender relations." Irish Times

"A smart, spiky novel" Metro

"So brilliant ... It couldn't really be more timely ... Compelling and illuminating ... I highly recommend it." Dolly Alderton, The High Low Podcast

"A powerful tale of manipulation and lust inside a male dominated workforce. Not unlike Louise O'Neill's Asking For It, once you go down the rabbit hole into this dark book, you won't be coming out until you've finished it." Evoke.ie Bookclub Top Five Summer Reads

"I loved Promising Young Women. It's like Bluebeard crossed with The Yellow Wallpaper neck-deep in zeitgeist. If Angela Carter was stuck in a soulless corporate job this would be the dark, delicious result." Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti

"This brilliant debut novel takes office politics to the extreme" Elle

"Chillingly oh-so-relatable for many women." Wear and Where.co.uk, Best Books 2018

"This debut shows that Caroline O'Donoghue is one of the brightest stars in the current galaxy of young Irish writers. Promising Young Women is funny, clever, upsetting, fierce and absolutely of its time. A future classic." Jane Casey

"This is the cleverest, funniest and most assured debut novel I've ever read. Caroline O'Donoghue is enormously talented, but wears her talent lightly - this book is deceptively, seductively charming and easy, before it turns deliciously dark. It's bold, knowing and so smart - fans of Nancy Mitford or Jay McInerney will adore this, but O'Donoghue's voice is absolutely her own." Daisy Buchanan, author of How to be a Grown-Up

"Anyone who enjoyed Jami Attenberg's All Grown Up or Sally Rooney's Conversations With Friends will find much to like in Caroline O'Donoghue's darkly funny novel . . . A zippy, astute read." Irish Independent

"We're gripped!" InStyle.co.uk

"Lush and descriptive, this one will definitely appeal to fans of The Night Circus." Bustle.com

“Full of wonderful characters and fresh perspectives...An extraordinary story.” We Love This Book

"Melancholy, colourful and lyrical, truly the stuff of dreams." Maxim Jacubowski

"Lister has created a fast-paced plot filled with strong characters and witty, energetic dialogue. Her style is charming." The List

"A really original use of the time travel plot in a story that stays with you for a long time." Strange Charm Books

"Meg writes so movingly about the way one's ghosts can inhabit a city, and how courage comes from embracing them." Daisy Buchanan, Author, How to Be a Grown-Up

"Places I Stopped on the Way Home is an engaging account of a young woman shaping a life that shows her what she does and doesn't want, ultimately allowing her to become the person she wants to be ... I found myself frequently marking lines and wondering how Fee had sussed so many of these things long before I did." The Writes of Woman

"If you ever needed a book that would be both relatable as hell when you're in your lowest dating woes, and act as the most soothing balm for heartbreak, then you need to add this book in your life." Bustle

"Places I Stopped on the Way Home is everything I love in a book. Its final line is probably the most perfect one I’ve ever read, and it has long since stayed with me since closing the final page.” The Literary Edit

"A beautifully warm-hearted and vulnerable memoir. I enjoyed every single page." Emma Gannon, Author & Broadcaster, Ctrl Alt Delete

“Action-packed sci-fi with a cinematic feel.” Fiona Noble, The Bookseller

“An action-packed, edge-of-the-seat thriller, FloodWorld follows Joe and Kara as they’re sucked into a twisting whirlpool of gangsters, pirates, corruption and power struggles.” BookTrust

“For readers that love exciting action-packed adventure stories and films, FloodWorld is perfect. It is full of tense cliffhangers, thrilling chase scenes and hairbreadth escapes as two children, Kara and Joe, fight to confound a ruthless pirate plot.” Books for Topics

“An epic dystopian novel that grabs you from the first chapter and hurls you into a world that feels disturbingly believable, Flood World would be great for lovers of fast paced thrillers and sci-fi.” Anne Thompson, A Library Lady

"This fast-paced futuristic adventure story set in a sunken, post-climate change London feels like a blockbuster movie in waiting." @TimeOutLondon

"I was totally charged and entertained by this exciting whirlwind of a story" BookLover Jo

"Full of eccentric, engaging and enigmatic characters" North Somerset Teachers Book Award

"Perfect for fans of Cogheart, and Brightstorm" The Alligator's Mouth

"Sylvia Bishop is fast making her name as a creator of lively, quirky adventures… The prose is rich, deliciously readable and is delightfully enhanced by Marco Guadalupi’s illustrations" Books For Keeps

“Assured, pacey and instantly seductive, it has the intricately inlaid feel of a classic children’s mystery” The Guardian

"A great book" Mr Davies Reads Blog

"Tense and exciting… a fabulous story" MinervaReads

"This is a great book about friendship, loyalty and courage with a twisting plot!" National Geographic Kids

"Not many YA writers can combine authenticity with such tenderness, so raw at times it's painful. A unique premise told beautifully.’ Kiran Millwood Hargrave (via Instagram), author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS and THE MERCIES

"A truly extraordinary and original book. Utterly gobsmackingly brilliant. I felt elated, heartbroken and uplifted by the beauty of it. Raw and written from the heart, it’s a phenomenal read and an excellent starting point to discuss issues around grief, guilt, mental health and depression." Liz Hyder, author of BEARMOUTH

"Owen has a real talent for creating believable, authentic teenage characters that you can really relate to and empathise with. He also tears into the ideas of toxic masculinity, somewhat of a recurring theme in his novels and explores the teenage male psyche... I felt like the way grief is portrayed was so accurate and it's all intertwined with these imaginative fantasy elements that are utterly enchanting. For me, it really hit home with my own personal experiences of loss, creating a brilliant dynamic that hopefully will help many other people." Emily Mitchell, @ashortbooklover

"A gripping adventure story of an extraordinary journey... compelling." Mandy Haggith

"This is a lively, spirited account of the epic voyage made by Maria, a woman who was a mysterious passenger on Francis Drake’s Golden Hind. Marmery’s debut novel is thoroughly researched and vividly written, with a host of colourful characters. The brutality, horror and discomfort of life on board a 16th century galleon and the wonders and dangers that the crew experiences are skilfully evoked. Maria’s perspective, that of an oppressed but feisty outsider, lends the familiar story an unusual dimension." Sally O'Reilly

"Marmery gives voice to a woman who, like so many others, has been written out of history... A gripping tale of true feminine courage." Martine McDonagh