Gryffin Murphy - Twig's Traveling Tomes - Published by Zaffre (8 Sept. 2026) - ISBN-13 : 978-1806171521 - Hardback - Age: 9+
A witch with a magical affinity for books who owns a travelling bookstore reluctantly teams up with a charming rogue, her former professor and a gnome in search of a rare stolen grimoire. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Thorne, India Holton, Travis Baldree and Sarah Beth Durst.
Louella Twig is the only witch of her kind, much to the disappointment of her former mentor and her previous academic ambitions. While others connect to nature as their source of magic, Louella has an affinity with books. Denied her graduation broom, Louella carves a new path using her talent, creating a magical ambulatory bookshop that travels throughout the realm, uniting readers with stories.
She lives a cosy, stable life, until she collides - quite literally - with a mysterious man between the Romance and Adventure aisles. Everett Sharp is handsome, charming ... and a rogue on the run. He's absolutely not someone Louella wishes to share either an adventure or a romance with. But then her old mentor arrives with a desperate request: a valuable grimoire has been stolen and there is only one witch who can retrieve what has been lost ... a witch who now finds herself in need of a bandit with experience.
Together with friends both old and new, Louella and Everett embark on an adventure across the four kingdoms, encountering whimsical creatures, a flying greenhouse full of plant pirates and a magical World's Fair. Along the way, Louella starts to wonder if this new chapter of her life could include some romance after all ...
P. J. Killburn (Author), Markia Jenai (Illustrator) - Deep Yard: Deep Trouble - Published by Little Tiger (3 Sept. 2026) - ISBN-13 : 978-1788957922 - Paperback - Age: 8Jermaine is determined to put the events of his great-great-uncle Carl's Dead Yard behind him. No more supernatural shenanigans!
But that's easier said than done, and soon Jermaine is hearing a voice calling out to him from the water. Then several kids in his class disappear into the Thames and return with zombie-like personalities, to top it off, snakes are bursting out of the school sinks.
Jermaine and his friends reluctantly admit there must be a new spooky threat in town. Could it be another monster from Caribbean legend, and does Jermaine have what it takes to stop it?
The second in a spook-tastic new series, perfect for fans of Goosebumps, Hide and Seekerand Dread Wood.
Emma Carroll - Dracula & Daughters: School for Slayers - Published by Faber & Faber (10 Sept. 2026) - ISBN-13 : 978-0571388820 - Paperback - Age: 9+
At last . . .
Dracula & Daughters are open for business.
Their mission: to heal vampires and keep the streets of Temstown safe.
Trouble is, the new Guildmaster is insisting the city is now vampire-free, and wants Dracula & Daughters to close.
But the undead are still lurking. After a string of strange events at the prestigious Poisonwood School for Boys, frightened pupils start holding vampire slaying lessons in secret.
It's up to Mina, Buffy and Bella to convince them that slaying isn't the answer. But when vampires are appearing by the classful, is it already too late?
The granddaughters of Dracula are about to have their healing skills firmly put to the test . . . And are reminded never to underestimate the undead.
9+ readers will devour the atmospheric setting, the vampish powers and the gothic details - including a talking raven - perfect for fans of Murder Most Unladylike, The Swifts and TV show, Wednesday.
Guy Bass & David Roberts - The Worst Thing That Could Possibly Happen - Published by Little Tiger (3 Sept. 2026) - ISBN-13 : 978-1788954198 - Paperback - Age: 8
I have a question.
What's the worst thing that could happen?
Wait.
Before you decide, let me tell you a story...
Take a trip through the sideways door and let supernatural secrets come alive in these chilling tales of terror! Meet the nightmare pig, a sinister swine with teeth on her mind. Witness the terrifying reality of swapping places with your reflection or visit the ravenous monster in the shed. And, if you dare, come face to fear-filled face with Doctor Panic, who's seen far too much of the world behind the sideways door. But be warned - your world may never be the same again...
