24 more children's and teen books coming out in 2024

July

Amir and the Jinn Princess by M. T. Khan (9+)

A glittering adventure from the author of Nura and the Immortal Palace. When Amir's mother disappears, he finds himself following a mysterious stranger into the realm of the jinn – a world of trickery, tests and deceit. But could a jinn princess be his key to finding her?

Race to Imagination Island written by Mel Taylor-Bessent and illustrated by Alessandro D’Urso (8+)

A thrilling fantasy action-adventure story from the author of The Christmas Carrolls – Mario Kart meets The 13 Storey Treehouse! To become a Protector of Imagination Island, children all over the world must compete in teams, and complete a series of challenges to prove they have what it takes… The race is ON!

The Thread That Connects Us by Ayaan Mohamud (14+)

Safiya has struggled to pick up the pieces of her family since her dad left them and moved to Somalia. And Halima resents her stepdad for dropping her into a strange new life in England. When the girls are thrown together at school, they begin to realise... What if the key to all their problems lies in their sisterhood?

Taylor Blake Is a Legend by Laura Jane Williams (11+)

Welcome to the life of Taylor Blake: complicated crushes, awkward encounters and hoping for a first kiss! A hilarious and heartfelt new series for fans of Geek Girl and Jacqueline Wilson from one of our favourite rom-com authors.

Bea's Bad Day by Tom Percival (3+)

Bea is REALLY looking forward to her birthday… until things begin to go wrong. Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series is the ideal starting point for discussions about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence, and managing feelings.

The Love Dare by Abiola Bello (14+)

Can a dare made at Notting Hill Carnival turn into true love? He's All That meets How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days in this trope-filled sizzling summer romance, perfect for fans of Joya Goffney and Lynn Painter.

Shipwrecked written by Jenny Pearson and illustrated by Nick East (9+)

Sebastian Sunrise and his two best friends, Lina and Étienne, are in a bit of trouble. They are stranded on a desert island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, after a rowing race went very, very wrong… Three kids face shipwrecks, survival and pirates in the latest adventure from bestselling author Jenny Pearson.

The Last Life of Lori Mills by Max Boucherat (9+)

11-year-old Lori is home alone for the first time in her life… and she can hear strange whispers coming from the screen. Soon, they’re in the house with her. Trapped in her home as the doors and windows start to vanish and her phone goes dead, Lori must use all her bravery, wits, gaming skills to survive until Mum gets home…

Gaming, adventure and an incredible friendship combine in this heart-pounding, spine-tingling adventure.

Lola and Larch Save the Sunshine Spell written by Sinéad O'Hart and illustrated by Rachel Seago (7+)

Granny’s garden is growing out of control! Larch is sure a bad fairy is behind this agricultural anarchy… Filled with fun, friendship, family and naughty fairies, this beautifully illustrated series is perfect for young readers. The next book in the series, Make a Winter Wish, comes out this October.

August

Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan, illustrated by Frederica Frenna (9+)

Set in a fantasy, reimagined India where dreams can be captured and bottled, young Mimi Malou must go on a quest to save the king and rescue her parents. A gorgeous adventure dripping in magic from debut author Nazima Pathan, perfect for fans of Starfell, The Hatmakers, and The Kingdom Over the Sea.

Star of the Show written by Jacqueline Wilson and illustrated by Rachael Dean (7+)

Tess loves to dance, even when everything seems grim. After Mum dies and Pa leaves, she and her brothers and sisters are all alone, with hardly any food or money. But Tess is determined that even though she is poor, she will still get to go to the ball…or at least to dance in the Cinderella pantomime at the Grand Theatre… A captivating Victorian adventure about family troubles and big dreams from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.

Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher (14+)

Rip-roaringly romantic, fast-paced and funny. A new Sapphic historical fantasy adventure from the author of Gwen and Art Are Not in Love, starring Robin Hood's granddaughter Clem, and Mariel, a newly blooded captain of the Merry Men.

Friends Always and Forever by G.M. Linton (9+)

Sunshine is off on a holiday to Jamaica! She can't wait for sun, fun, and seeing the country where her grandparents grew up – there's also a surprise wedding to organise for Sunshine's parents. But then everything starts going WRONG! Will it be an island disaster, or can Sunshine pull off the wedding of the century? The third book in the delightful Sunshine Simpson series.

Last Seen Online by Lauren James (12+)

A contemporary YA murder mystery set in sun-drenched LA, for fans of We Were Liars and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. In her quest for the truth behind a decade-old scandal, Delilah uncovers blogposts written by the mysterious “gottiewrites” and is soon caught up in a world of greed, fandom conspiracy theories… and murder.

Silent Night, My Astronaut written by Oksana Lushchevska and illustrated by Kateryna Stepanishcheva (5+)

A beautiful and powerful picture book diary of the first ten days of the War in Ukraine that is full of love, hope and faith in peace.

September

Evenfall: The Golden Linnet written by Alexander Armstrong and illustrated by Tom Roberts (9+)

12-year-old Sam's world is blown apart when he discovers that his family was once at the heart of a secret society – The Order of the Evening – that had long protected the world. Now a powerful enemy is closing in. Only Sam can stop them. But first, he must bring the Order together again. A novel bursting with ancient magic, secret societies and fearsome foes from the esteemed actor.

We're also giving 100 people the chance to get a copy before it's out in September!

Cobweb written by Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Michael Foreman (8+)

A powerful, moving adventure inspired by the extraordinary true story of the French Drummer Boy of Waterloo. A stunning tale of courage and kindness from the beloved author – a book about humanity, animals, and the heartbreak of war.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan (9+)

Percy Jackson is back! He's saved the world multiple times – battling monsters, Titans, even death himself – so graduating high school should be a breeze, right? Wrong. Percy needs three recommendation letters from the gods before his final year in high school comes to an end. And one thing Percy knows is that the gods on Mount Olympus do not do anything for free…

Oh What a Knight! by Maz Evans (9+)

Join the Gods Squad in the third and final installment of the hilarious Oh Maya Gods series! Vesper and Aster need Excalibur to save the world. At the top of Glastonbury Tor, they find an elevator down to the enchanted realm of Camelot, where Arthur has been waiting for this day. The elderly King and his loyal knights snap to attention – at last they have a quest! But Excalibur will only serve its chosen master. What would anyone do with such power?

History's Most Epic Fibs written by Athena Kugblenu and illustrated by Nicole Miles (9+)

History is full of brave knights, fearsome queens, legendary explorers and epic stories passed down through the ages. But how much of what we THINK we know about history is true? And how much is just an EPIC FIB? Athena Kugblenu – comedian and writer on CBBC's Horrible Histories – discovers the truth that lies behind the tall tales.

Turtle Moon written by Hannah Gold and illustrated by Levi Pinfold (8+)

Journey to the heart of the jungle in this unforgettable adventure from the author of bestselling The Last Bear, with beautiful illustrations by Levi Pinfold.

October

Disaster Dad written by Donncha O'Callaghan and Karen Owen, and illustrated by Jenny Taylor (7+)

A laugh-out-loud family story by Irish rugby star Donncha O'Callaghan, written with Blue Peter Book Club author Karen Owen. When Dad decides to plan a special surprise for Mum's birthday, the house turns to chaos!

Graphic Novel Builder: The illustrated guide to making your own comics by Edward Ross (11+)

Meet the Graphic Novel Builders, a group of big-dreaming teens who set out to write, design and draw their own comic books. A comic book about making comic books, with an introduction by Alice Oseman, bestselling creator of the Heartstopper series.

Some Like it Cold by Elle McNicoll (14+)

The perfect story to get lost in, Some Like it Cold centres Jasper as an autistic heroine in a big-hearted small-town romance that will melt your heart, from the bestselling author of A Kind of Spark.