Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

Mia's life feels split in two after her parents get divorced - even her cat and dog now live in two separate places. When she's at her dad's house, Mia misses her mom's jokes and singing. And when she's at her mom's house, she misses her dad's laugh and...

Scary stories told at a sleepover give seven-year-old Jodie nightmares about the Goat Woman. Only after a drive and a special picnic in the countryside with her grandmother does Jodie learn that first impressions can be misleading. That night, she dreams...

Scary stories told at a sleepover give seven-year-old Jodie nightmares about the Goat Woman. Only after a drive and a special picnic in the countryside with her grandmother does Jodie learn that first impressions can be misleading. That night, she dreams...

Scary stories told at a sleepover give seven-year-old Jodie nightmares about the Goat Woman. Only after a drive and a special picnic in the countryside with her grandmother does Jodie learn that first impressions can be misleading. That night, she dreams...

Baby Blue lives in a blue world - everything is blue, from the trees, to the flowers, to the animals. When he accidentally tears a hole and a strange light pours in, he can see someone that isn't blue - another little person like him, only they are...

This fun story about the highs and lows of media stardom is perfect for readers not yet ready for Charlotte's Web. A gorgeous peacock hatches an escape from the zoo in search of fame, only to realize that it's not all that it's cracked up to be, and that...

Get Ready Board Book. This new series of cleverly wordless board books with bright illustrations will delight little ones and their parents and provides an endless opportunity to engage in toddlers their own storytelling and interpretation of what they...

In the land of fairies the seasons fly by as the fairies dance with butterflies, sing with birds and watch over their animal friends. This magical tale, told with enchanting and detailed illustrations, will be treasured for a lifetime.

A braw Scots story for bairns! Welcome to Thistle Street, a bustling wee high street in a Scottish seaside town, where you'll meet lots of friendly folk and some fun Scots words. Join us for a DAUNDER down the street as people go through their day,...

Do you know about Tomtes? They are small creatures, who only children can see. They live in ancient woods and like to help people and animals. Hilltop Farm has not been thriving: crops are failing, the animals are badly behaved and Bella the cow is ill...

Poppy is gazing out of the window at the snow when suddenly she sees that the snowflakes are really Snow Children, dancing and whirling in the garden. Soon, they whisk her away to the Snow Queen's wintry kingdom. From the author of The Story of the Root...

Lily the little princess loves to dance with her animal friends in the summer. But when winter comes her playmates all go to sleep, or fly away to warmer places. In spring, Lily sets off through the forest in search of someone like her, someone who also...

This charming story, told in verse, shares a day in the life of a fun-loving little boy. Each beautiful illustration, painted in Olfers' unique style, shows Little Billy Bluesocks as he goes through the day doing tasks that all children will enjoy. He...

Mischievous fairies? Stranded mermaids? Smelly troll? Whatever your supernatural dilemma, call the Really Weird Removals company! Luca and Valentina's uncle Alistair is a paranormal investigator. When he realises the children can see the supernatural...

Toby's dad and little sister have been kidnapped by pirates, and Toby is left alone in the aftermath of the terrible Red Fever epidemic, which has wiped out much of the world's population. Menacing tribes of super-intelligent dogs are gaining ever more...

''You think you're a fairy godmother or something?'' I asked.''Or something,'' Michael agreed.Edda is tired of her nickname, 'Mouse', and wants to be braver. But when her house is burgled on her twelfth birthday, Edda is more afraid than ever. That is...

Get ready for Christmas! A fun series to introduce a wide range of words on topics relevant to a toddler’s world. Toddlers will build up their vocabulary with ease thanks to the vibrant illustrations, the playful flaps and the giant touch and feel...

Trace the shapes in this board book and learn classic nursery rhymes!Perfectly sized for little hands, Hey Diddle Diddle is an adorable board book that allows little ones to trace along the pages as they learn five popular nursery rhymes. Playful...

Being chosen for the Sensational Sports Superstars of the Future Sports Camp is meant to be an honour, but for ten-year-old Isla it’s the last place she wants to be. Her parents are famous sports heroes, but she has another secret passion. When she meets...

Born on a rocking ship in the middle of the ocean, Trim is no ordinary cat. Fearless, clever and full of heart, Trim sails into stormy seas and on grand adventures with his best friend and fellow explorer Matthew Flinders.But when disaster strikes, Trim...

Black Sands is the most popular independent book series in the black community and it is clear why. The story is about a young boy named Ausar whose life goal is to rule Kemet. This leads him on a quest across the war-torn lands of the ancient world...

I'm your favourite book!And even though page 6 blew away at the beach, page 10 got dipped in the bath, and your dog ate page 4, you remember all my words. The sparkle rubbed off my cover, my spine is bent and bowed, and my last page is holding on by a...

From the bestselling and award-winning creator of They All Saw a Cat comes a bold and playful exploration of how the sun touches all life on earth perfect for celebrating Earth Day! Good golden sun, there is much we'd like to know! Are you...

How do you save a witch who's been dead for centuries?Alex and Asha of the A&A Detective Agency are on the case! Summer is over, and Asha and Alex haven't had a decent case in months. But just as a chill begins to stir the air, and the...