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Candle Man The Society of Unrelenting Vigilance - Glenn Dakin

Candle Man The Society of Unrelenting Vigilance
Glenn Dakin

Format: Paperback - Released: 01/03/2010
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Dark powers and mysterious happenings lie at the heart of this story of an unnatural underworld and the secret societies within it. Never allowed to go out because of his special condition, Theo’s life is constricted to his home in Empire Hall and the three people who look after him, but a visit to a graveyard changes everything when he finds a strange parcel left for him. The sinister people Theo meets and the dangerous situations he finds himself in as he sets out on his journey to discover the truth about the Candle Man and himself is unravelled in a tense and gripping thriller.

I Was Jane Austen's Best Friend - Cora Harrison

I Was Jane Austen's Best Friend
Cora Harrison

Format: Hardback - Released: 05/03/2010
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Rich in period detail and full of romance and fantasy, this is a delightful imaginary diary of Jenny Cooper which gives entertaining insights into what Jane Austen might have been like as a teenager. Jenny is the pretty, clever but shy cousin of the young Jane. The girls meet at a horrible boarding school but soon escape to the warmth of Jane’s family home where Jenny enjoys with Jane the bustling life of cards and games and gowns and balls and, above all, the delights of finding a hero.

Luke and Jon - Robert Williams

Luke and Jon
Robert Williams

Format: Paperback - Released: 18/03/2010
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This is a wonderfully original and arresting debut novel about friendship, grief and love. Written with great power, warmth and humour with not a word out of place you feel utterly compelled to read on. Luke and Jon is a startling coming-of-age novel that signals a hugely engaging and original new voice to the world of teen/young adult literature.

Witchfinder: Dawn of the Demontide - William Hussey

Witchfinder: Dawn of the Demontide
William Hussey

Format: Paperback - Released: 04/03/2010
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Cleverly crafted, this is a masterful horror story that will chill readers to the bone as Jake Harker comes face to face with the evil forces of old witchcraft and its links to Matthew Hopkins, the evil Witchfinder of the sixteenth century. It seems that Jake alone must stand firm against the dark forces of the Demontide but he may not have the power to keep it at bay. A 'piece of passion' from the editor of Witchfinder: Dawn of the Demontide: Witchfinder: Dawn of the Demontide was my first acquisition for the Oxford University Press children's list and from the first page I was hooked. I knew that I had to be the one to bring this book to the world — even if it meant dabbling in the dark art of breakneck speed publishing ! Luckily the author William Hussey and the team at OUP were up for a bit of ‘Are we crazy - can we really publish a book this quickly?’ and although we only acquired the book in July 2009, Dawn of the Demontide will be in the shops from March 4th – at least a year ahead of a ‘normal’ schedule.So why the crazy rush? Well, I’d urge you to read it and find out for yourselves. With its mix of magic and science, horror and beautiful writing, it is quite unlike anything I’ve ever read and I envy you your first foray into the world of Witchfinder...Jasmine Richards, Senior Commissioning Editor, Oxford Children’s Books

The Queen Must Die: Chronicles of the Tempus - K.A.S. Quinn

The Queen Must Die: Chronicles of the Tempus
K.A.S. Quinn

Format: Hardback - Released: 01/03/2010
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Completely gripping, this rollercoaster time travel adventure takes Katie, a contemporary New York teenager, back right into the heart of Queen Victoria’s reign. Landing unexpectedly in the Buckingham Palace bedroom of Alice, Queen Victoria’s younger daughter, Katie is swiftly caught up in a terrifying world of dishonest courtiers plotting unspeakable acts with the help of powerful helpers with extra powers. The details of the life of the Victorian Royals, and especially Prince Albert’s passion for his original project of the Crystal Palace are brilliantly evoked while the adventure spearheaded by three exuberant children rattles along at a cracking pace.

The Looking Glass Wars - Frank Beddor

The Looking Glass Wars
Frank Beddor

Format: Paperback - Released: 02/05/2005
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Alice in Wonderland turned on its head by a very talented and original author. If you thought you knew the story of Alice in Wonderland, then think again. Alyss is destined to become Queen of Wonderland until her parents are murdered. She flees to safety in our world. Years pass and now it’s time to return. Step into a dazzling new world. Dare to enter the Looking Glass Maze - because this is Wonderland as you’ve never seen it before! This is the first of the trilogy; the second is Seeing Redd and the third is Arch Enemy.

The Looking Glass Wars 2: Seeing Redd - Frank Beddor

The Looking Glass Wars 2: Seeing Redd
Frank Beddor

Format: Paperback - Released: 03/09/2007
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Return to the dazzling world of The Looking Glass Wars as Wonderland is fantastically brought to life again by acclaimed Hollywood producer, Frank Beddor. Alyss of Wonderland's rule has only just begun, but the Queendom and her White Imagination are already under threat. Someone has resurrected the brutal Glass Eyes, and they are attacking Wonderland on all sides. Has renegade Redd Heart freed herself and her assassin Cat from the prism of the Heart Crystal? Can Alyss trust Boarderland's King Arch, as he extends a benevolent helping hand? A battle is raging but who is the enemy?

Looking Glass Wars: ArchEnemy - Frank Beddor

Looking Glass Wars: ArchEnemy
Frank Beddor

Format: Paperback - Released: 01/03/2010
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Think Alice in Wonderland and then think again for this is a rich and original re-imagining of Alice, a revolutionary novel that is full of fantastic battle scenes, plot twists and page-turning action. This is the brilliantly imaginative finale in The Looking Glass trilogy, which began with The Looking Glass Wars and continued in Seeing Redd. Whether you’re a fantasy reader or not or a fan of Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland or not, you really should grab this trilogy by the neck. You’ll be swept through it, tossed around and even feel your blood run cold at times and the magic of it will stay with you long after you’ve finished it. Perhaps even Lewis Carroll would have been impressed?

Stravaganza: City of Ships - Mary Hoffman

Stravaganza: City of Ships
Mary Hoffman

Format: Paperback - Released: 01/03/2010
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This is a breathtaking time-travel story to a parallel world that’s packed with non-stop action, pirates and drama. It’s the fifth in the Stravaganza sequence and it will electrify and delight. Intrigue, adventure, magic and excitement are the trademark ingredients for this series and for those new to it it’s not absolutely essential to read the first four particularly as the author, Mary Hoffman has very kindly provided a snapshot of the story to date. To view all the titles click here.

Solace of the Road - Siobhan Dowd

Solace of the Road
Siobhan Dowd

Format: Paperback - Released: 04/03/2010
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Shortlisted for the prestigious Costa Children's Book Award 2009 Shortlisted for the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize 2009 Beautifully written and achingly moving, Solace of the Road is the poignant and desperate story of one girl’s search for her mother. Running away from her foster home, Holly dons the blonde wig she finds and reinvents herself as the older, more glamorous and dangerously bold Solace and sets off to hitchhike to Ireland which, in her memory, is the place she locates her mother. Through her impressions of the present and her memories of the past, ‘Solace’ pieces together the painful fragments of her life. From Siobhan Dowd: 'The protagonists in my stories aren’t human rights heroes in the conventional sense. They are ordinary people living in England and Ireland who find extraordinary ways to overcome the difficulties in their lives and for me that’s the essence of any good story: it’s where the ordinary meets the extraordinary.' From David Fickling, the author's publisher: 'In 2007 Siobhan Dowd was voted one of the twenty-five British writers for the future (only three were children’s writers). Siobhan is still very much a writer for the future. Everybody should read her.' Siobhan’s previous titles are Bog Child, A Swift Pure Cry and The London Eye Mystery. Sadly, Siobhan died in 2007 but her memory lives on in a Trust that has been set up in her name as well as through her writing. Every penny of royalties from Siobhan's book sales go to the trust that has been set up in her memory - www.siobhandowdtrust.org

The Five Lords of Pain: The Lord of the Mountain - James Lovegrove

The Five Lords of Pain: The Lord of the Mountain
James Lovegrove

Format: Paperback - Released: 26/02/2010
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This is a brand new series from Barrington Stoke with huge appeal to fans of manga, martial arts and magic and particularly suitable for reluctant or struggling readers of 9 or 10+ as the books are real page-turners and best of all, they are short – less than 100 pages. There will be five titles in the series and these will be published bi-monthly during the course of 2010. Tom Yamada is a warrior who must defeat the five demon Lords of Pain. This first book in the Lords of Pain series has a real cliff-hanger ending so readers will be keen to get hold of the next one:The Lord of the Void (2) – May 2010The Lord of Tears (3) – July 2010The Lord of the Typhoon (4) – Sept 2010The Lord of Fire (5) – Nov 2010

The Lambton Curse - Malachy Doyle

The Lambton Curse
Malachy Doyle

Format: Paperback - Released: 26/02/2010
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This is a terrific story by an author who really knows how to grab the reader’s attention and hold it. The story is based on a thrilling myth from the north east of England and is a great way to introduce readers to the world of myths and legends. The story is quite short and the words and throughout the book you’ll find some stunning graphic novel style illustrations – this style of book from the ‘reloaded’ series by Barrington Stoke has been incredibly popular in getting reluctant readers reading. This particular book is aimed at 9+ year olds but whose reading age might be a little less. That said, it can also be equally enjoyed by someone a little older who is looking for a really quick read. Readers might also enjoy The Night of the Kelpies and The Ghost of Shadow Vale.

Vampireology - Nick Holt

Vampireology
Nick Holt

Format: Hardback - Released: 01/04/2010
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Tapping into the current zeitgeist of all things vampire the subject is tackled with originality and flair. It's a terrific book that will be pored over by younger children in the family who are too young to read the plethora of teen vampire fiction. In it you can get stuck in to the origins, the nature and the stories surrounding vampires. In typical Ology fashion, this special facsimile edition is full of fold-out notes, letters, booklets, photos and even some strands of vampire hair. Hours and hours of entertainment will be found on the pages of this terrific book. To view all the Ology titles together click here Publisher’s Note: The publisher would like it known that there is little evidence to support the sensational stories of blood drinkers enscribed within these pages. However, due to the recent surge in interest in vampires and their relationship with humans, it was felt that this work might be of some merit in providing an alternative view of their origins and nature. We have, therefore, released this special facsimile edition of the book for believers, sceptics and soothsayers alike.

Triskellion 3: The Gathering - Will Peterson

Triskellion 3: The Gathering
Will Peterson

Format: Paperback - Released: 05/04/2010
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Having narrowly escaped the clutches of the Hope Project, Rachel and Adam begin a new life in Australia. Their tranquillity is shattered, however, by the reappearance of Gabriel - and the terrifying adventure that they had hoped was over begins again. Hunted by enemies old and new, their journey to discover the third, and final, Triskellion takes them home to New York, where they finally learn the chilling truth about their ancestry...

Conspiracy 365: March - Gabrielle Lord

Conspiracy 365: March
Gabrielle Lord

Format: Paperback - Released: 04/03/2010
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The third title in a page turning adventure which began when 15 year old Callum was hunted down by a crazed man carrying a deadly warning. Now Cal is on the run from both ruthless criminals and the police. He has 365 days to find out the truth about his father’s mysterious death and to uncover a secret from the past. In March, month three, Cal must battle to avoid being framed for crimes he did not commit, whilst continuing the hunt for his father's killer. This is the third of 12 in the series, with a new title being released each month through 2010. To view them all together as they are published go to our special Conspiracy 365 category.