New Releases by Emma Shevah

Book Band: Dark Blue (Ideal for ages 9+) An exciting time-travel adventure by Emma Shevah, ideal for fans of Horrible Histories. The librarian at Ariella and Yosef''s school loves History. She even has a collection of historical objects in the library. When she starts acting strangely, Ariella and Yosef can''t resist investigating. Transported back to Georgian London, how will they get back home? This thrilling story features beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Laura Catalán. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. ''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.'' Books for Keeps

Book Band: Dark Red (Ideal for ages 10+) An exciting contemporary mystery set in a Thai family in London, by Emma Shevah, author of Dream On, Amber. When Ping visits her Aunty Lek and her cousins Tong and Taptim it usually isn''t long before they''re on an adventure. Aunty Lek''s precious ring is missing, and she''s sure it''s been stolen. Will Ping, Tong and Taptim be able to solve the case of the missing ring? This contemporary story features black-and-white illustrations by Izzy Evans. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. ''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.'' Books for Keeps

Ivy believes she can talk to animals, while Nathaniel is obsessed with animal facts. They''re brought together by the arrival of a rare and wondrous sea creature: a giant leatherback turtle who lays her eggs in front of the world''s media. Soon they''re on a mission to make a difference to the world - even if that''s one animal at a time.

Book band: Turquoise (Ideal for ages: 6+) A charming story that many children will relate to, ideal for practising reading at home or in school. Adam wanted a brother. Instead he got a sister called Mo and now his house is full of new stuff and all of it is for the baby. Well, Adam doesn''t think the baby is lovely and he doesn''t like the name Mo. Will he ever learn to get along with his new sister? This humorous story about new siblings from author Emma Shevah is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations by Katie Saunders and relatable characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. ''Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.'' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

"...the story is full of heart and will resonate with Raina Telgemeier fans."—School Library Journal New from the highly acclaimed author of Dream On, Amber and Dara Palmer''s Major Drama—who knew one little lie could cause so much trouble? Lexie and her cousin Eleni are super-crazy-mega-extra-seriously close. They''re like twins who aren''t actually twins, if that''s possible. But when Lexie tells a terrible, jealous lie, her whole family is split apart. It''s up to Lexie to bring them all back together and fix her relationship with Eleni. After a few calamitous escapades, Lexie has discovered that there are all sorts of truths and all sorts of lies too...But can telling the truth be more hurtful than telling a lie? A Junior Library Guild Selection Praise for Emma Shevah: "[This] novel is a charmer...While its humor and illustrations lend it Wimpy Kid appeal, its emotional depth makes it stand out from the pack. Molto bene!"—Booklist, STARRED Review on Dream on, Amber "Dara''s larger-than-life personality and true-to-life middle grade issues command center stage until the curtain falls"—School Library Journal, STARRED Review for Dara Palmer''s Major Drama Great for anyone looking for books for kids: with a story about lying and the choices we must make. offering social emotional learning to target crucial skill sets.

Lexie lives in London with her colourful Greek-Cypriot family. After the death of their grandmother, she tells a terrible, instinctive, jealous lie about an heirloom necklace, a lie that splits the family apart. Its up to her to bring the family back together...

"Dara''s larger-than-life personality and true-to-life middle grade issues command center stage until the curtain falls."—School Library Journal, STARRED Review Dara Palmer is destined to be a star, and she''s writing herself the role of a lifetime. In this book, Emma Shevah tells a heartwarming story of one girl''s experience with transracial adoption and the drama of middle school. Dara longs for stardom—but when she isn''t cast in her middle school''s production of The Sound of Music, she gets suspicious. It can''t be because she''s not the best. She was born to be a famous movie star. It must be because she''s adopted from Cambodia and doesn''t look like a typical fraulein. (That''s German for girl.) So irrepressible Dara comes up with a genius plan to shake up the school: write a play about her own life. Then she''ll have to be the star. Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 to 7 Great for parents and educators looking for: A story told with doodles and illustrations, perfect for readers that love graphic novels and reluctant readers A great conversation starter for parents to talk to their kids about being unique and growing up with differences from their fellow classmates or community A story about a girl who takes the initiative and isn''t afraid to forge her own path. Books for kids about transracial adoption Praise for Emma Shevah''s Dream On, Amber: A Booklist 2015 Top 10 First Novels for Youth A Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2015 "[This] novel is a charmer...While its humor and illustrations lend it Wimpy Kid appeal, its emotional depth makes it stand out from the pack."—Booklist STARRED review "A gutsy girl in a laugh-out-loud book that navigates tough issues with finesse."—Kirkus STARRED review "Amber''s effervescent and opinionated narration captivates from the start."—Publishers Weekly STARRED review "By turns playful and poignant, in both style and substance, this coming-of-age novel will hook readers from the first page to the last."—School Library Journal STARRED review

11-årige Dara er den fødte skuespiller! Det synes hun i hvert fald selv. Så da hun ikke får hovedrollen i skolens musical mistænker hun, at det måske skyldes, at hun ikke helt ligner de andre fra klassen. Hun er nemlig adopteret fra Cambodia. Og hvorfor er der egentlig aldrig nogen med i alle de store Hollywood-film, der ligner hende? Dara er ikke typen, der giver op, så hun lægger en plan, der skal ændre ikke bare skolen, men hele verden. Men måske kunne det være en god idé også at lære at spille skuespil? Dara nægter at gå til drama - hvorfor spilde tid på det, når man er et naturtalent? - men en dygtig lærer får hende på sporet af, at det somme tider kan være et godt supplement til at ændre på verden, at man også lærer lidt om sig selv ...

Amber Alessandra Leona Kimiko Miyamoto tiene 10 años y un complicadísimo nombre que no le gusta ni un poquito. Pero qué se le va a hacer, si es mitad japonesa, mitad italiana. Acaba de comenzar el instituto y no se siente molto bene en su nueva escuela: la vida parece hacerse más y más complicada. Lo más difícil, sin embargo, es el hecho de que su papá se fue y no va a regresar y ahora su hermanita va a cumplir años y está convencida de que él estará en su fiesta. ¿Cómo se las arreglará Amber para resolver el asunto y hacerles a ambas la vida un poco más amable? ENGLISH DESCRIPTION As a half-Japanese, half-Italian girl with a ridiculous name, Amber''s not feeling molto bene about making friends at her new school. But the hardest thing about being Amber is that a part of her is missing. Her dad. He left when she was little.

My name is Amber Alessandra Leola Kimiko Miyamoto. I have no idea why my parents gave me all those hideous names but they must have wanted to ruin my life, and you know what? They did an amazing job. As a half-Japanese, half-Italian girl with a ridiculous name, Amber''s not feeling molto bene (very good) about making friends at her new school. But the hardest thing about being Amber is that a part of her is missing. Her dad. He left when she was little and he isn''t coming back. Not for her first day of middle school and not for her little sister''s birthday. So Amber will have to dream up a way for the Miyamoto sisters to make it on their own... A Junior Library Guild Selection An Odyessy Award Honor Book Four STARRED Reviews Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 to 7 Great for parents and educators looking for: An illustrated format for middle grade readers, especially for reluctant readers and those who love graphic novels A story featuring a strong, diverse female character A funny story that deals with tough topics while entertaining young readers Children''s books with a story of being multiracial Award-winning middle school books Praise for Dream On, Amber: "Funny, poignant...[a] wise and accessible read for 9- to 12-year-olds."—The Wall Street Journal "''Dream On, Amber'' also does something unusual for a children''s book that grapples with race: It does not solve Amber''s biracial identity crisis. Though Amber struggles with the questions of her missing father and Japanese identity, the biggest lesson of this book is that sometimes there are no answers."—The New York Times "One of those books that you simply won''t want to put down...five out of five stars!"—The Guardian "[A] beautifully written story."—The Independent

"Il y avait des jours où j''aurais vraiment aimé que Bella ne soit pas ma soeur. D''un autre côté, ce n''était pas drôle de savoir qu''elle aussi ressentait ce grand vide dû à l''absence paternelle. Alors, à la réflexion, j''ai fini par me dire que je pouvais peut-être éviter à Bella des années de souffrance moyennant une résolution rapide du problème. Ca semblait assez simple. J''ai décidé de lui répondre une lettre en me faisant passer pour mon père. Juste histoire de la réconforter, vous voyez. Et bim ! Voilà comment l''idée la plus futée de toute ma vie a jailli dans mon esprit comme un feu d''artifice."

Amber hat einen japanischen Vater, eine italienische Mutter, eine kleine Schwester und ein Steinzeit-Handy! Keine leichte Mischung, aber das Schlamassel beginnt so richtig, als die kleine Schwester anfängt, Briefe an den Vater zu schreiben, der die Familie schon vor langer Zeit verlassen hat. Ab 11.