Award-winning author Brogen Murphy tells a new story of bravery, friendship and hope in a near-future, rewilded Britain.Finn and his father live on the edge of the Wildlands, a vast, rewilded landscape filled with boar, bison and beavers. But when his father takes in an orphaned bear cub, it's a secret that could cost them everything.Meanwhile, after being rescued from the Wildlands, Astrid is doing everything she can to expose the poaching operation that t...

Two sisters must rely on each other to escape a forbidden wilderness in this gripping survival story set in a utopian near-future.No human has set foot in the Wildlands for twenty-five years . . . until today.Welcome to the Wildlands—a vast rewilded project where formerly extinct animals roam free. Thirteen-year-old Astrid and her little sister, Indie, are traveling on a high-speed train through the heart of the preserve when, after an unexpected stop, they...

Brought to you by Penguin.Returning to a near-future, rewilded Britain for another thrilling and thought provoking adventure, award-winning author Brogen Murphy brings us a story of bravery, friendship and hope.Finn lives in the Buffer Zone on the edge of the Wildlands, surrounded by a vast, rewilded landscape filled with boar, bison and beavers. But his quiet life is up-ended when his father takes in an orphaned bear cub – a secret that co...

Brought to you by Puffin.A UTOPIAN FUTURE.A FORBIDDEN WILDERNESS.TWO SISTERS TRYING TO SURVIVE.Twenty-five years into the future, no humans are allowed in the Wildlands – a vast area in Britain where wolves, lynx and bison roam free. The only exception is a high-speed train line between London and Glasgow that crosses right through the heart of the project. Thirteen-year-old Astrid and her little sister, Indie, are onboard when their train slo...

A breathtaking new fantasy world from the award-winning author of The Last Wild. In an empire of vampires and werewolves, Tibor and Roza are hunting a treasure more valuable than gold ... For readers who loved Katherine Rundell's Impossible Creatures or Somain Chainani's The School for Good and Evil.Tibor is a child of the night, a werewolf, adopted by his guardian, a powerful vampire. When Tibor discovers he is doomed by a deadly curse, ...

** OVERALL WINNER OF THE BARNES & NOBLE CHILDREN’S AND YA BOOK PRIZE 2026 (published in the US as SCHOOL FOR THIEVES)**“Utterly fabulous” ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG“I have never been as quickly hooked by a book. Debut author? And it’s this good? Shadow Thieves is the real thing” MICHAEL GRANT“A thrilling read!” JONATHAN STROUDSKANDAR MEETS OLIVER TWIST IN THIS BL...

A TOP 10 CHILDREN’S FICTION BESTSELLEREnter an extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate and finding the courage to be truly yourself – perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Lemony Snicket and The Swifts.‘An adventure overflowing with magic’ Beth Lincoln, author of The Swifts‘A fantastic adventure’ The Times, Children’s Book of the Week‘A wild feat of ex...

First in a brand-new fantasy series from acclaimed author Anna James, filled with seasonal magic and irresistible adventure.An instant No.1 New York Times Bestseller. A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year‘A magical world full of wonder!’ Katie Tsang‘A triumph of imagination and storytelling’ A. F. Steadman‘Crackling with enchanting magic’ Kieran Larwood...