Monday, 10 August 2026

Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books - Favourite Children's Book Picks - AUGUST 2026 - UK Post

 

Freddie Kölsch - SPINDLEWOOD - Published by Puffin (27 Aug. 2026) - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0241753873 - Paperback - Age: 7+

    Lilac Black does not believe in ghosts. So she’s rather surprised to learn she comes from a long line of gifted Seers, all of whom attended Spindlewood: a top-secret boarding school for children with the power to see, hear and communicate with spirits.

    And now, Lilac has an invitation to Spindlewood herself. The only problem? There's been a huge misunderstanding. Lilac does not have the gift.

    Reluctant to disappoint her proud uncles, and curious to see this mysterious school for herself, she decides to play along. But as Lilac’s web of lies becomes more tangled, one thing is clear: there is something wrong at Spindlewood. Something ancient and sinister, hidden beneath the library. Something connected to the long-ago disappearance of Lilac's parents.


      Eiko Kadono (Author), Joe Todd-Stanton (Illustrator), Emily Balistrieri (Translator) - Kiki and the New Magic - Published by Puffin (27 Aug. 2026) - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0241825198 - Paperback - Age: 7+

    Join Kiki, the beloved young witch, and her clever cat Jiji in the enchanting sequel to the modern classic! 

    This new translation will reveal more about the story that inspired the Hiyao Miyazaki film, 
    Kiki's Delivery Service.

    It has been a year since Kiki started her new life as an honest-to-goodness witch, and the - not quite so - little courier has become a real celebrity.

    But fame comes with its own set of challenges. As Kiki faces increasingly perilous tasks, her friendships with Jiji and Tombo are put to the test. Doubts creep in, leading her to question her purpose.

    Danny Wallace (Author), Tor Freeman (Illustrator), - Henry Tudor: The Incredible Diaries of Me!- Published by Simon & Schuster Children's UK (27 Aug. 2026) - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1398554412 - Age: 7+

    Horrible Histories meets Horrid Henry meets Loki, in the laugh-out-loud funny diary adventures of a royally awful young Henry VIII. Enjoy immersive sound design, silly sound effects, and the incredible combined vocal talents of Jude Farrant and Danny Wallace in the must-listen audiobook of The Incredible Diaries of Me!

    Prince Henry is eight and a half, and definitely the BEST at EVERYTHING. The best at jousting, the best at sword fighting, the best at archery and wrestling, and stealing pies from the kitchen. But after a mysterious stranger challenges Henry to a series of competitions, nothing seems to be going his way. Can Henry prove to everyone that they’re wrong, he’s right (as always), and he IS the best at everything? And just who is this mysterious stranger anyway?! 

    Discover the rudest, snobbiest, most chaotic new voice in middle grade, with this hilarious, mostly historical diary series starring the famous royal that everyone loves to hate, from bestseller Danny Wallace.



    Annie Graves  (Author), Glenn McElhinney (Illustrator) - The Nightmare Club: The Elsewhere Funfair - Published by LITTLE ISLAND (‎ 6 Aug. 2026) - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1912417179 - Age: 7+

    Welcome to the Nightmare Club, the sleepover that is definitely not for wimps. Annie Graves is your host, and she only invites guests who can tell really creepy stories.

    Lynn thinks her granny is really cool, until family secrets start creeping out… Reader be warned – a trip to the funfair does not always turn out as planned!

    Don’t come snivelling to Annie if you’re sorry you ever opened this book … You’ve been warned!

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