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

 

Mike Maihack - The Moonlit Spiral - Published by Walker Books (5 Nov. 2026) - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1529532715 - Paperback - Age: 7+

A vibrant, colourful graphic novel for 9+ readers about an unlikely trio of young treasure hunters exploring a beautiful yet dangerous fantasy land to find a mythic treasure. Perfect for fans of Rune and Lightlark.

In the world of Helix, treasure hunting is a way of life. And for best friends Rion and Zyla, it may be the only way to save their favourite bookshop. Joined by a magical fox-girl, they set off on a grand adventure to find a legendary treasure only visible once every nine years under the light of a Silver Moon. But other people are after the treasure too, not to mention the treasure's powerful Guardian…

Anna Brooke - Murder Unwrapped - Published by Chicken House (5 Nov. 2026) - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1917171335 - Paperback - Age: 7+

Coco Bean is back with a brand new mystery! 

With Monsieur Framboise's help, Coco and Louis' chocolates are famous. Before long they're invited to take part in a TV special, Gala Gala, at a grand French château. They can't wait to showcase their chocolate, but it's not long before murder is afoot . . . again! Snowed in with all the possible suspects, Coco and Louis are tangled up with street urchin ghosts, a hot air balloon, and a revenge plot dating all the way back to the French Revolution. Can the children unwrap the mystery and save the show before the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve? 

• A new adventure in the Coco Bean Investigates series, which began with Death by Chocolate 
• More laughs, mystery and (of course) chocolate - just in time for Christmas
• Think The Great British Bake Off meets Murder Most Unladylike ... with added ghosts!
  

Anna James(Author), David Wyatt (Illustrator) - Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Violet Rebellion - Published by HarperCollins Children’s Books (5 Nov. 2026) - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008611637 - Hardback - Age: 8+

Twelve-year-old Aurora Green, known as Rory, enjoys a quiet life with her family on a small farm on the outskirts of Saltgate – until she discovers an ability to see through powerful enchantments, and finds herself at the heart of a brewing rebellion, thrust into a world of magic and danger.

Her discovery takes her to Downalong Cottage, a safe haven for young enchanters, and the heart of the rebellion. There she meets Beckett Gray, nephew of the renowned enchanter Juniper Quinn – and as Rory begins to learn about her newfound powers, and the Queen's Inspectors tighten their grip on Whetherwhy, the two children navigate the secrets of a hidden resistance which works to protect the island's ancient magic, and are forced to embark on a daring adventure to protect a new ally…