No Passengers Beyond This Point

No Passengers Beyond This Point by Gennifer Choldenko
When Finn, India and Mouse are given less than 24 hours to pack up all their belongings and prepare to fly halfway across the country to live with their Uncle, their lives are turned upside down! Upon landing, the three siblings are taken to a strange city where the crowds cheer their names... They have no idea where they are or how to get home, and time is running out! An exciting book detailing the crazy adventures they are up against, as each new chapter reveals a different character's persepctive. With the addition of some mystery and humour, this is a heartwarming story of survival that brings a family together.
Age range: 9-12 £6.99 Paperback

The Usborne Cookbook for Boys

The Usborne Cookbook for Boys by Abigail Wheatley
With over 40 fun recipes paired with helpful illustrations and tasty tips, this is ideal for including all the family in meal times. Though aimed at younger boys, it can be enjoyed by girls and readers of an older age, as it's great for understanding the nutritional value of sweet treats and savoury snacks.
Age range: 8+ £9.99 Hardback

Think of a Link: How to Remember Absolutely Everything

Think of a Link: How to Remember Absolutely Everything by Andy Salmon
Bursting with handy hints and tactful tips from geographical guides to spelling suggestions, this book has great methods for memorising many essentials. These fun and creative ways of revising and remembering facts are accompanied by helpful diagrams, perfect as a gift for inquisitive minds.
Age Range: 8-12 £6.99 Hardback

Pip and Posy: The Super Scooter

Pip and Posy: The Super Scooter by Axel Scheffler
This colourfully depicted book from the award winning illustrator of 'The Gruffalo', Axel Scheffler, shows the heartwarming companionship between Pip and Posy, whilst moderately revealing the values of friendship and sharing. Great bed-time reading for both boys and girls; serves as an inviting book for the very young.
Age Range: 2-5 £7.99 Hardback

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates by L. Pichon
'The Brilliant World of Tom Gates' allows the reader to jump into his world and follow his cheeky antics from school experiances to family mishaps, all comicly detailed in his weird and wonderful journal. This hilarious book is packed with laugh-out-loud stories and is easily relatable for young boys. With the inclusion of fun doodles and cartoons from his many adventures, you won't be able to put it down! Brilliant for 'Wimpy Kid' fans.
Age range: 5-8 £6.99 Paperback

Big Red Bath

Big Red Bath by Julia Jarman
This lively and energetic book makes bathtime a great adventure. This fun read-aloud book includes all of Ben and Bella's furry friends and even a trip into space! Perfect for sharing and enjoyable for all.
Age range: 2-5 £5.99 Paperback

Finn Family Moomintroll

Finn Family Moomintroll by Tove Jansson
Moomintroll and his family and friends have exciting adventures. They find a magical hat that causes mischief, discover an island, survive a terrible thunderstorm and more! Tove Jansson's well-loved stories of the Moomin family are perfect for both boys and girls. Each chapter is a new adventure, giving early readers a sense of accomplishment as they make their way through the book. If you haven't picked up a Moomin book, you should now! You won't be disappointed.
Age range: 5-8 £5.99 Paperback

Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes

Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes by Anna Kemp & Sara Ogilvie
The creators of Dogs Don't Do Ballet are back with this funny, heart-warming picture book. No one ever listens to Daisy. When a purple, pancake-eating rhinoceros strolls into her house, her parents are too busy to hear about it. So Daisy decides to talk to the rhino. Boys and girls will love reading about Daisy's friendship with the rhino and the change in Daisy's relationship with her parents.
Age range: 2-5 £5.99 Paperback

Millicent and Meer

Millicent and Meer by Richard Byrne
One day a large wooden box falls into Millicent's garden. Inside is a creature who doesn't know who he is or how he got there. After reading a label on the box, Millicent discovers that the creature is a cat named Meer. Millicent is very excited because she always wanted a cat. But Millicent soon discovers that Meer does some very un-cat like things. After some help from Marvin the cat, Meer learns something very important about himself. Boys and girls will love being in the know about Meer's true identity in this funny story about friendship and family.
Age range: 2-5 £5.99 Paperback

Claude in the City

Claude in the City by Alex T. Smith
Claude is no ordinary dog. He wears a beret and a lovely red jumper. When Mr and Mrs Shinyshoes leave for the day, Claude and his friend, Sir Bobblysock (a sock), go on adventures. They go to a beret shop, to a museum, and to a hospital. Claude even saves the day by stopping a burglary! The black, white, and red illustrations give this book a unique, retro feel. Boys and girls will enjoy reading about such a loveable character.
Age range: 5-7 £4.99 Paperback

Sisters Red

Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce
A red cape billowing in the night breeze, a flick of hair to release the sweet smell of perfume . . . Scarlett and Rosie March know exactly how to lure the werewolves terrorising the girls in their town. They've had first-hand experience with the wolves; Scarlett has the scars to prove it. While Scarlett is happy to devote her life to slaying the beasts that lurk in the night, Rosie isn't so sure, especially when Silas comes back to town. But Silas' return sets off a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever. This new spin on a classic fairy tale will intrigue and delight teenage readers, especially girls who love paranormal romance.
Age range: Teen £6.99 Paperback

Tales from Witchway Wood: Crash 'N' Bang

Tales from Witchway Wood: Crash 'N' Bang by Kaye Umansky
Fans of the Pongwiffy series will love this new book by Kaye Umansky. Filth the Fiend, O'Brian the Lephrechaun and Arthur the Dragon love playing their crash 'n' bang music. After they get themselves a manager and a new lead singer, they decide to enter the Battle of the Bands competition. Unfortunately, with a manager who doesn't really know what he's doing and a Fairy determined to make O'Brian's life miserable, things don't turn out as the band members planned. Will they be able to defeat the competition? Boys and girls will enjoy this hilarious new story.
Age range: 8-11 £5.99 Paperback

Rollo and Ruff

Rollo and Ruff by Mick Inkpen
Rollo notices one day that bits of his favourite mat and his red ball are all over the yard; the only clues to this mystery are a pair of wet footprints and a stinky smell.

Rollo and Little Fluffy Bird find the culprit —Ruff the mouse, who survives on eating oozy, slimy, furry bits of food. The two take pity on sorry little Ruff and befriend him. Using what they have to hand, they come up with a great plan to help Ruff and put a smile on his face.

This heart-warming tale of friendship went down very well in storytime this week with both children and parents! Classic Mick Inkpen! He never fails.
Age range: 3-6yrs £10.99 Hardback

Long Lankin

Long Lankin by Lindsey Barraclough
Local author, Lindsey Barraclough, weaves a tale of suspense and fear in this spine-chilling new novel. Mimi and Cora are sent to live in a small village with their Auntie Ida, but it's clear that Auntie Ida doesn't want the girls around. With the help of two boys from the village, Roger and Peter, Cora soon discovers that a dark mystery surrounds Auntie Ida and her home, Guerdon Hall. Vanishing figures in the cemetary and whispering voices in the house warn Cora of an evil presence reawakening. Will Cora be able to prevent the past from repeating itself? Older readers who enjoy being scared will love this new novel.
Age range: 12+ £10.99 Hardback

Department 19

Department 19 by Will Hill

You might think you've had enough vampire novels to last you an eternity, but we urge you to think again! Will Hill has managed to come up with a book that is so original, fast-paced and thrilling that you'll literally be on the edge of your seat!

Without giving too much away, we can tell you that Department 19 is the official government department which has been protecting us mere mortals from supernatural threats ever since Van Helsing defeated Dracula. Everything Bram Stoker wrote was true, and teenager Jamie Carpenter is about to discover just how dangerous vampires really are. Forget the garlic though, these creatures are tougher than that, and Department 19 is at the cutting edge of high-tech weaponry.

Department 19 is definitely a book for teens - it's fairly bloody, but it's equally excellent for boys and girls, and would be just the thing for a reluctant teen to get their teeth into.

Age Range: Teen/Young Adult. £12.99. Hardback.

Tales of Terror from the Tunnel's Mouth

Tales of Terror from the Tunnel's Mouth by Chris Priestley
For the first time in his life, Robert is taking the train by himself. His stepmother tries to persuade him to take another train after she has an awful premonition, but Robert ignores her. When the train breaks down at the mouth of a dark tunnel, a woman tells Robert a series of strange and scary stories to pass the time as they wait for help. As time goes on and no help arrives, Robert begins to wonder whether there is something more sinister about the seemingly kind woman.

This collection of short stories is perfect for boys and girls who love scary, creepy tales.
Age range: 9-12 £6.99 Paperback

Douglas

Douglas by G.N. Hargreaves
Douglas is an extraordinary dog. He keeps a stamp collection, plays a tuba and enjoys skiing. The one thing that Douglas can't do is have fun. One day Douglas meets Basil the bird who tries to help Douglas have fun. But none of Basil's suggestions seem to work. Will Douglas ever wag his tail and laugh?

The Golden Treasury is currently holding a competition inspired by Douglas. The winner will receive a copy of the picture book as well as a signed drawing by the author himself! For full details, check out our shop blog: http://thegoldentreasury.blogspot.com/
Age range: 2-6 £5.99 Paperback

Will Gallows & the Snake-Bellied Troll

Will Gallows & the Snake-Bellied Troll by Derek Keilty
In this action-packed Western adventure, Will Gallows, an elfling sky cowboy, goes in search of the snake-bellied troll who killed his father. Along the journey to dangerous Deadrock, Will meets several new friends who aid him in his quest for revenge. Can Will and his friends avenge Will's Pa and save the city?

The Western genre meets fantasy in this story about elves, trolls, goblins and dwarves. Boys and girls who love adventure stories will enjoy this brand new novel.
Age range: 9-12 £5.99 Paperback