Leila and the Blue Fox

Leila and the Blue Fox
Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2024-04-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1454954361

Weeks pass, to her they are nameless, they are fading and growing light, the warming of weather. On this day, she wakes, and begins to walk. It’s a summer of firsts for twelve-year-old Leila: her first time traveling alone, first time apart from Amma and her cousin Mona, and first time seeing her mother, a climate scientist in Norway, since war forced their family from Syria six years ago. Together, Leila and her mother’s research team follow the migration of a tiny Arctic fox, Miso, across ice floes and international borders, hopeful the midnight sun will illuminate how to adapt to a constantly changing world. The Arctic Circle is nothing like Leila has ever imagined—so bright and brutal and undeniably wild. It tests her in every way: her understanding of home and what it means to belong, her determination to do what’s right, and her belief in how much is possible in even the most impossible of situations. Inspired by an Arctic fox’s real 2,000-mile trek across continents, Miso's and Leila’s entwined journeys offer hope in the face of an uncertain future and reinforce that even the smallest voices can make the biggest impact.

Leila and the Blue Fox

Leila and the Blue Fox
Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024
Genre:
ISBN: 9781454954354

While on a journey across the sea to track the migration of an arctic fox, twelve-year-old Leila rediscovers herself and the mother she thought she had lost.

Julia and the Shark

Julia and the Shark
Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2023-03-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1454948701

"Deep beautiful, and true--a classic from cover to cover." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Eoin Colfer There are more secrets in the ocean than in the sky... Ten-year-old Julia loves the mysteries of the ocean and marine biology, just like her scientist mother. Her family is spending the summer on a remote island where her mom is searching for the elusive Greenland shark, a creature that might be older than the trees, and so rare that it’s only been seen a few times. But the ocean is reluctant to give up its secrets, and Julia tries not to worry as her mother returns disappointed at the end of each day. Determined to prove that the shark is real, Julia sets off on a quest to find it herself, armed with a set of coordinates, a compass, and her trusty rain jacket. She soon realizes that there are some journeys you shouldn’t go on alone. As Julia comes face to face with the dark and wondrous truths of the sea, she finds the strength to leave the shark in the depths and kick up towards the light. Through a unique blend of poetic prose and stunning illustrations, Julia and the Shark tells an unforgettable story full of dark depths and starry skies, courage and hope. This lyrical, deeply moving middle grade novel about one family’s fierce love and resilience is perfect for starting conversations about mental health and how it’s okay to not be okay.

The Island at the End of Everything

The Island at the End of Everything
Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Publisher: Chicken House
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2017-05-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1911077473

Ami lives on Culion, an island for people who have leprosy. Her mother is infected. She loves her home - but then islanders untouched by sickness are forced to leave. Ami's desperate to return before her mother's death. She finds a strange and fragile hope in a colony of butterflies. Can they lead her home before it's too late?

The Blue Fox

The Blue Fox
Author: Isaac Hunt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-11-21
Genre:
ISBN:

The tale of The Blue Fox who learns the value of kindness and sweet blueberry cake. Join the Blue Fox as she leaves home to discover how she can make her mark.

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2025

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2025
Author: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2024-08-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1399411799

Foreword by Alice Oseman, creator of the million-copy bestselling Heartstopper books. 'This is not a book, it is a sky filled with possibility, so let its wisdom lift you and soar!' Joseph Coelho, Children's Laureate Celebrating its 21st edition, this indispensable Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook provides everything you need to know to get your work noticed. With thousands of up-to-date contacts and inspiring articles from dozens of successful writers, illustrators and industry insiders, it is the ultimate resource on writing and publishing for children of all ages. Packed with insights and practical tips, it provides expert advice on: - submitting to agents and publishers - writing non-fiction and fiction across genres and formats - poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration - self-publishing - copyright, finances and contracts - marketing, prizes and festivals - and much, much more ... New content in this edition include articles on Your Author Brand by Tom Palmer, Getting Published by Hannah Gold, Writing with empathy by Camilla Chester, What an indie bookshop can offer authors by Carrie & Tim Morris. 'Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published.' Julia Donaldson

The Way Past Winter

The Way Past Winter
Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1452181616

The Way Past Winter is a riveting adventure about magic, an eternal winter, and one girl's unbreakable determination to reunite her family. Mila, her sisters, and her brother, Oskar, live in a small forest cabin, surviving in a world gripped by frost and snow. When a mysterious man shows up on her doorstep, Mila and her family grant him shelter for the night. But in the morning, the man is gone—and he's taken Oskar with them. • Written by award-winning and internationally recognized author Kiran Millwood Hargrave • Inspired by European folklore • Middle grade novel that explores deeper topics—grief, inner strength, and the unbreakable bonds of family Determined to save their brother, Mila and her sisters set out on a mission to rescue him. But challenges await them at every turn: wolves with the speed of demons, tempestuous gold, an untrustworthy mage—and always the relentless, stinging freeze of winter. The Way Past Winter is a classic adventure story in the vein of Phillip Pullman, Anne Ursu, and Kelly Barnhill that evokes the best of the middle grade fantasy genre. • A beautifully written, smartly paced tale of riveting adventure with a focus on family • Perfect for children ages 10 and up who love fantasy and magic • You'll love this book if you love books like Greenglass House by Kate Milford, Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend, and The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill.

Leila in Saffron

Leila in Saffron
Author: Rukhsanna Guidroz
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2019-06-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534425659

“Glorious.” —Kirkus Reviews A colorful journey of self-discovery and identity, this sweet, vibrant picture book follows young Leila as she visits her grandmother’s house for their weekly family dinner, and finds parts of herself and her heritage in the family, friends, and art around her. Sometimes I’m not sure if I like being me. When Leila looks in the mirror, she doesn’t know if she likes what she sees. But when her grandmother tells her the saffron beads on her scarf suit her, she feels a tiny bit better. So, Leila spends the rest of their family dinner night on the lookout for other parts of her she does like. Follow Leila’s journey as she uses her senses of sight, smell, taste, touch to seek out the characteristics that make up her unique identity, and finds reasons to feel proud of herself, just as she is.

Gary

Gary
Author: Leila Rudge
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2016-11-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763689548

Originally published: Newtown, N.S.W.: Walker Books Australia, 2016.

A Secret of Birds & Bone

A Secret of Birds & Bone
Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Publisher:
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2021-01-07
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781913322960

In Renaissance Siena, a city ravaged by plague, Sofia's mother carves beautiful mementoes for the grieving from the bones of their loved ones. But one day, she doesn't return home. Sofia and her friends follow clues carved in bone until they find the terrible truth ...