Animal Ark (9-12)

Animals always come first for Mandy Hope! The 11-year-old daughter of two veterinarians in Yorkshire, Mandy loves animals of all shapes and sizes. With her best friend James and his lovable but mischievous Labrador Blackie, Mandy is always finding an animal that needs her help.

70+ titles
9-12 years
25,000 words
English Language Publishers: Hodder Children's Books, Scholastic Inc.

Animal Ark Pets (7-9)

This companion series to Animal Ark will entertain slightly younger readers as they follow Mandy and James adventures with all kinds of different pets.

18 titles
7-9 years
15,000 words
English Language Publishers: Hodder Children's Books, Scholastic Inc.

Animal Ark Hauntings (9-12)

Mandy and James will do anything to help an animal in distress. And sometimes even ghostly animals appear to need their help…

9 titles
9-12 years
25,000 words
English Language Publishers: Hodder Children's Books, Scholastic Inc.

Little Animal Ark (5-7)

Join Mandy Hope at age 8 for all sorts of animal adventures at Animal Ark!

12 titles
5-7 years
3,500 words
English Language Publishers: Hodder Children's Books, Scholastic Inc

The Abbey Mysteries (9-12)

Gwyneth and Hereward Mason witness a marvelous discovery deep below the Abbey courtyard. Could this cross found in the oak-tree coffin really prove that these are the bones of the legendary King Arthur? Join Gwyneth and Hereward in their adventures at the Abbey, where mysteries seem to lurk around every corner!

4 titles
40,000 words
English Language Publisher: Oxford University Press

Alexandra the Great (7-9)

Alexandra Bond looks like an average girl, but she knows that she's destined for greatness.

3 titles
15,000 words
English Language Publisher: Penguin

Beast Quest (6-9)

Beast Quest is a new series of epic fantasy stories for young readers. It follows Tom, the young hero, and his friend Elenna on their quest to liberate the Beasts and restore peace to his kingdom. With each Beast that Tom sets free, he gains courage, skills, and a special token for his shield which gives him extra, magical powers.

This series will inspire the imaginations of readers and will particularly appeal to boys. Highly collectible and incredibly exciting, Beast Quest is bound to entice even the most reluctant young reader with its mix of adventure, danger, myth, and action!

6 titles
10,000 words
English Language Publishers: Hachette Children's Books (UK); Scholastic Inc (US)

Bloodline (Young Adult)

Back from the Somme, soldier John Shaw discovers that his captain, Quincey Harker, is Dracula's grandson. When Quincey elopes to Romania with John's sister, John has to follow - taking his own sweetheart with him. So Dracula's story continues...

A stunning horror duet telling a chilling tale of bloodlust and the unimaginable horrors of war through letters and diary entries.

2 titles
70,000 words
English Language Publishers: Penguin

Bloodline II - Reckoning (14+)

Back from the Somme, soldier John Shaw discovers that his captain, Quincey Harker, is Dracula's grandson. When Quincey elopes to Romania with John's sister, John has to follow - taking his own sweetheart. So Dracula's story continues...

A stunning horror duet telling a chilling tale of bloodlust and the unimaginable horrors of war through letters and diary entries.

2 titles
70,000 words
English Language Publishers: Penguin (US)

The Caped Sixth Grader (9-12)

Zoe's grandpa Zachary has a big secret. He hasn't always owned Speedy Dry Cleaning. He used to be a real-life superhero, with superstrength, supersenses, and superspeed! Zoe has no idea about her family's incredible secret until her twelfth birthday, when a failed attempt to have her ears pierced reveals the truth: she is a superhero, too!

But saving the world isn't easy when you've already got to cope with homework, the school play and passing your Apprentice Hero exam!

4 titles
30,000 words
English Language Publisher: Random House

Chestnut Hill (9-12)

Welcome to Chestnut Hill - a boarding school for girls and their horses! Four very different girls from very different backgrounds come together for lessons, laughter and life in a unique school community as they live out the school motto Veritas, Amicitia, Fides (Truth, Friendship, Loyalty).

4 titles
35,000 words
English Language Publishers: Scholastic

The Darkest Age (9-12)

It was a time when magic was real.
A time when dragons breathed fire and ice.
And a crystal sword was all that stood between mankind and the powers of darkness.

Now that sword has come to Elspeth, the daughter of a sea captain. Together with Edmund, a royal prince with a unique gift of his own, and Aagard, an old man known as a wise healer, Elspeth must embark on an heroic fight against impending evil.

3 titles
40,000 words
English Language Publisher: Bloomsbury (UK & US)

Dinosaur Cove (5-7)

Jamie has moved with his father down to Grandad's old lighthouse in Dinosaur Cove on the South coast, where Dad is opening a dinosaur museum. He is so excited about his new home, the beach, the shells, the fossils. It feels like he's arrived at the best adventure playground in the world. Little does he know what he and his new friend Tom are going to find just round the corner... real dinosaurs!

Every young boy's dream comes to life as we follow Jamie and Tom on their adventures in a land where dinosaurs still exist... and are still very hungry!

6 titles
8,000 words
English Language Publishers: Puffin (UK)

Dolphin Diaries (9-12)

When Jody McGrath's family gets the chance to spend a year travelling the world aboard the Dolphin Dreamer, a marine biology research vessel, 12-year old Jody knows it's going to be the trip of the lifetime! Jody's dreams are coming true - and she's recording everything in her Dolphin Diaries!

10 titles
9-12 years
25,000 words
English Language Publishers: Hodder Children's Books, Scholastic Inc.

The Faerie Path (10+)

Anita's life is pretty ordinary until a freak boating accident puts her in hospital and her boyfriend in a coma. While hospitalized, some very strange things happen to Anita, leading her to discover she is also Tania, the lost princess of Faerie. Since Tania's mysterious disappearance, Faerie has sunk into a gloomy state of decrepitude but with her return, the realm comes alive again. Suddenly torn between two loves and two worlds, Tania realises why she disappeared.

A magical story of love, bravery and discovering one's destiny, The Faerie Path is a beautifully written and vividly imagined trilogy, sure to bring a touch of faerie magic to readers the world over.

3 titles
70,000 words
English Language Publishers: HarperCollins (US)

Heartland (9-12)

Fifteen year-old Amy Fleming calls Heartland home, and ever since she can remember she's watched her mom heal horses that were once fierce and afraid. When a tragic accident changes everything, Amy must cling to what her mother taught her - she must truly believe miracles happen at Heartland.

21 titles
9-12 years
35,000 words
English Language Publisher: Scholastic (UK + US)

The Horseshoe Trilogies (9-12)

Josie Grace grew up with Faith, Hope, and Charity, the horses at her family's riding school. Now that her family is forced to close the stables, she must find the horses new homes. If only she can find the perfect owners...

9 titles
9-12 years
25,000 words
English Language Publisher: Disney Hyperion

Jess the Border Collie (9-12)

Jenny Miles lives with her family on a farm in the Scottish Borders. Money is always tight, running a sheep farm. Even a new puppy has to earn its keep. But when Nell the sheepdog gives birth to a tiny puppy with a twisted leg, Jenny begs to keep him. Because there's something special about Jess...

9 titles
9-12 years
25,000 words
English Language Publishers: Hodder Children's Books, Scholastic Inc.

Lady Grace Mysteries

Grace Cavendish
Lady Grace is thirteen and of marriageable age, and unusually, Queen Elizabeth allows her the choice of three suitors. When one is murdered, Grace decides to find the culprit and also realises that she is not yet ready to marry. The Queen agrees that Grace may put marriage off... if she puts her sleuthing skills to work in the royal household!

8 titles
9-12 years
35,000 words
English Language Publishers: Random House

Little Bridge Farm (7-9)

Oscar, a chestnut pony, comes to Little Bridge Farm from the Big City when his owner can't keep him anymore. Everything is different: Big Red Barn, Willow River and the especially the other animals. But slowly Oscar makes new friends in the barnyard and finds his home in the quiet green hills of Little Bridge Farm.

6 titles
8,000-10,000 words
English Language Publisher: Scholastic

Little Dolphin (5-7)

Welcome to Urchin Bay, the watery home of Little Dolphin and his friends! Young readers will delight in the adventures that Little Dolphin has with Milo, another bottlenose dolphin, Poppy, who is a slightly bossy spinner dolphin, Oscar the octopus, Hattie the hermit crab, and Fergus the sea turtle.

6 titles
5-7 years
3,500 words
English Language Publishers: Hodder Children's Books, Scholastic Inc.

Little Genie (7-9)

In this magical series, Little Genie thanks Ali for releasing her from the lava lamp by offering to grant all of Ali's wishes! But things get complicated when Little Genie makes mistakes. How will Ali keep Little Genie a secret and get out of all the trouble the genie creates?

4 titles
12,000 words
English Language Publishers: Random House

Little Princesses (7-9)

There are lots of little princesses hiding in Great-aunt Rosamund's castle, and Rosie is determined to find them all. What she doesn't know is that each princess has the power to take her on a magical adventure to another land!

Soon, Rosie finds herself whisked away to a world of magic charms, sparkling treasures and exciting new friends.

12 titles
10,000 words
English Language Publisher: Random House

Magic Pony Carousel (7-9)

Six girls can't believe their luck when they discover an old-fashioned carousel in the corner of the fairground. Rides are free, and the ponies are beautifully painted, with saddles and twisty golden poles. There's an Arabian with a flowing mane, a chestnut pony with a cowboy's saddle, a prancing circus pony, a medieval knight's noble horse...

Each girl climbs onto her favourite pony and the carousel starts to turn. The music gets louder and louder, the ponies spin faster, and the fairground disappears in a flurry of sparkles to let the most magical adventures of the girls' lives begin!

6 titles
8,000 words
English Language Publishers: Macmillan, HarperCollins

My Secret Unicorn (7-9)

An enchanting series about the friendship between a little girl and her very special pony. When Lauren's family moves to the country, her dream of owning her own pony finally comes true. But when she reads about an ordinary pony who turns into a snow-white unicorn, Lauren looks at Twilight, and wonders...

12 titles
10,000 words
English Language Publishers: Penguin, Scholastic

Mystery Club (9-12)

The Mystery Club started when Holly Adams, a new student in Willow Vale, put a advertisement in the school newspaper looking for other fans of mystery stories. Before she knew it, Holly and the other two members of The Mystery Club - Tracy Foster and Belinda Hayes - weren't just reading mysteries... they were solving them!

28 titles
9-12 years
35,000 words
English Language Publishers: Hodder Children's Books

Mystery Kids (7-9)

Solving mysteries is a risky business. But no mystery is too big for Holly, Miranda and Peter!

18 titles
7-9 years
25,000 words
English Language Publishers: Hodder Children's Books, Scholastic

Pet Finders Club (9-12)

When Andi moves across the country, she misses her friends, her school, and her old neighbourhood. Her only real friend is Buddy, her Jack Russell terrier. So when Buddy gets scared and runs away, Andi is worried that he's lost. The search for Buddy inspires The Pet Finders Club and an irresistible series of pet stories!

9 titles
25,000 words
English Language Publishers: Scholastic

The Royal Ballet School Diaries (9-12)

Endorsed by, and set in the real location of the Royal Ballet School, follow Ellie and her friends through life at the school and see just how hard it is to be a dancer. But with all the difficulties come some incredible rewards: true friendship, the best instruction, and above all... the chance to dance.

6 titles
15,000 words
English Language Publishers: Penguin, Scholastic

Rider in the Dark (10+)

When Helena's father wins a magnificent yet unpredictable stallion, Oriel, at cards, headstrong Helena is determined to tame him. Then a gang of wreckers puts out the fire on Beacon Hill to lure ships into shallow water and Helena has to ride Oriel through the storm to relight it.

2 separate titles
70,000 words
English Language Publishers: HarperCollins

Safari Summer (9-12)

Living on a game reserve brings Jake Berman face to face with many wild animals. It's exciting - and dangerous - but Jake's always ready for adventure. This African adventure series is endorsed by the Born Free Foundation.

6 titles
9-12 years
30,000 words
English Language Publisher: Hodder Children's Books

Sisters of the Sword (10+)

Japan 1216. Kimi and Suki witness the horrific murder of their father, the shugo, and their older brothers, at the hands of their power-hungry uncle. The sisters escape the slaughter - just - and disguise themselves as boys in order to enter the region's finest samurai school. The school is a safe haven and training ground. The sisters' passion and skill catches the eye of Master Goku who begins to train them in his samurai classes - much to the disdain of their cousin, the son of the new shugo. Kimi is determined to bring honour back to her family by one day defeating their uncle and returning the title to their youngest brother who escaped with their mother. As long as their disguise continues to work, they may just save their own lives. And after that? Revenge...

4 titles
50,000 words
English Language Publishers: HarperCollins (US)

My Sister the Vampire (9-12)

Olivia Abbot and Ivy Vega are as different as day and night. Olivia loves all things pink while Ivy wouldn't be caught dead in anything but black, but it turns out that they are twins, separated at birth and brought up by different families! When snobby Charlotte insults Ivy, the girls come up with a wicked scheme to switch places, swapping clothes and trying on each other's attitudes, except Olivia could never have imagined that Ivy is a vampire! They soon find out that pretending to be each other can be fun for a little while but living someone else's life - vampire or not - is harder than it looks!

With hints of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants and the Sweet Valley series, this is a fun and feisty series with instant girl appeal.

4 titles
25,000+ words
English Language Publishers: HarperCollins (US)

Special Agents (9-12)

A thrilling series set in and around London's most famous landmarks. When her mother is killed, Maddie joins her father's new undercover police squad. With two other bright young agents - Alex Cox, a brilliant undercover man and Danny Bell, an electronics whiz - they form an intrepid and formidable team.

8 titles
40,000+ words
English Language Publishers: HarperCollins

Tangshan Tigers (7-9)

When twelve-year-old Matt James wins a place on the prestigious martial arts squad at Beijing International Academy, he is shocked to find that all is not as it seems. When a jade dish is stolen from the Museum of Beijing, Matt and his friends set out to catch the thief. With the help of a local girl, Li-liam, they follow a series of clues that lead them... back to their very own academy. There are dark secrets that only Matt and his friends can uncover and so the Tangshan Tigers are born...

This combination of martial arts, mysteries and team work makes a thrilling adventure series for any boy and girl readers who ever wanted to fight for justice - karate style!

4 titles
20,000 words
English Language Publishers: Puffin (UK)

Talisman (9-12)

Olivia and Josh travel the world with Olivia's archaeologist father as he searches for the precious Talismans of the Moon. He believes that once united, these ancient artefacts will unlock the great Hall of Records, rumoured to lie beneath the Sphinx. But they are not the only ones searching for these hidden treasures...

4 titles
35,000+ words
English Language Publishers: Hodder Children's Books

Unicorn School (6-8)

In the enchanted world of Arcadia, where rainbows stretch across the sky and magic creatures live in tranquillity, the unicorns are the guardians of the land. Every unicorn must attend school from the age of two (the equivalent of the human age of ten) to learn how to use their magical skills. For Willow, Storm, Sapphire and Troy, starting at Unicorn School will mean making new friends, learning new lessons and having new adventures!

A spin-off series from the hugely successful MY SECRET UNICORN, this is sure to appeal to fans and new readers alike.

4 titles
8,000 words
English Language Publishers: Puffin (UK)

Vampire Beach (12+)

DeVere Heights is about the coolest high school you could find - rich students, a postcard perfect Malibu setting, and raging parties. But new student Luke Freeman is about to discover that in sunny Malibu, things aren't always as they seem. At DeVere High, black is always the new black, parties are a serious business, and the cool kids are ice cold. In DeVere Heights, everyone has a secret...

4 titles
40,000 words
English Language Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Random House

Vampire Plagues (9-12)

In the first trilogy in this thrilling adventure series, Ben, Emily and Jack come face to face with the wakened Mayan bat god, Camazotz and the evil that is the Vampire Plagues. From Victorian London to Paris to the Mexican jungle, they battle to defeat Camazotz, and put an end to the Vampire Plagues.

6 titles
40,000 words
English Language Publishers: Scholastic

Warriors (10+)

The wild cat warrior code is threatened and the ThunderClan is in grave danger from the sinister ShadowClan. Then Rusty, an ordinary housecat, appears and, as he becomes an apprentice warrior in the ThunderClan, he must learn to face life in the wild, and the dangers within the Clans.

12 titles
60,000 words
English Language Publishers: HarperCollins

The Wereling (12+)

Awaking after a brutal attack, Tom finds he is permanently scarred with the curse of the werewolf. Helped by Kate, the daughter of his captors, Tom embarks on a desperate race across America in search of the man who may hold the secret to a cure - and to their future.

3 titles
50,000 words
English Language Publishers: Bloomsbury, Penguin