New Releases by Julia Golding

''The Regency as we''ve never seen it before!'' Emma Orchard, author of A Duke of One''s Own on The Persephone Code''Who can resist a smart, resourceful and independent Regency heroine? Prepare to fall head over heels'' Good Housekeeping on The Persephone Code''Told with zip and humour...most enjoyable'' Historical Novel Society on The Persephone Code

A beautifully illustrated history of royal animals in Britain, with a foreword by Sir Michael Morpurgo. Why do the three lions on the British crest look so much like leopards? Was there really a polar bear who fished in the Thames? When did the first elephant set foot on British soil? Full of astounding facts and amazing true animal stories. Find out about King Charles''s spaniels, Queen Victoria''s elephant and parrots and, of course, Queen Elizabeth II''s corgis. A fascinating exploration of one thousand years of history, Royal Animals is engagingly written by Julia Golding, author of The Queen''s Wardrobe, with beautiful artwork from illustrator Emily Sutton.

ECPA award winner 2023 - Best fiction cover Set in the early industrial revolution and the great canal building age, a young Jane Austen takes on the role of detective as she seeks to solve the mysterious events at the Oxford canal terminus. Nearing completion, convicts work on completing the wharf overseen by the charming secretary Mr George, who shows Jane around. A rude convict Gardiner does not make a good impression though. When Gardiner goes missing and canal funds turn up short, an exciting manhunt ensues but Jane begins to expect something suspicious about the secretary and the reasons why Gardiner was in prison. Were Jane''s first impressions very wrong about the relative merits of the convict and the secretary? With the ever-present Austen spirit, Jane with notebook in hand, boldly overcomes the obstacles to finding the truth and exposes some intriguing secrets. Inspired by Austen''s third novel Pride and Prejudice.

The story of Queen Elizabeth II, who famously said ‘if I wore beige, no one would know who I was’, told through her clothes and jewellery. The Queen’s Wardrobe is a gorgeous gift to treasure, celebrating a long life devoted to service. This book tells the story of a young princess who grew into one of the world''s best-loved and longest-serving royals, touching on wartime truck-fixing, ration-book wedding dress making, splendid gowns, the Crown Jewels, and her trusty wellies. Includes a foreword by Michele Clapton, costume designer for series one of Netflix''s The Crown, giving a peek behind the scenes at the recreation of some of the Queen''s most famous outfits. Written by the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize-winning Julia Golding, The Queen''s Wardrobe is full of fascinating stories from the long life of our record-breaking Queen. The detailed and colourful artwork from bestselling Kate Hindley shows what it''s really like to grow up as a princess.

A lively retelling of the classic Greek legend, which tells Pandora’s tale of temptation. As she embarks life on Earth, she needs to follow just one last rule. She mustn’t, under any circumstance, open the box she’s been given. Can she do it, and what will be the consequences if she gives in?

''A Little Princess – with tigers! O rphan and outcast Sahira Clive is a brave and plucky heroine with a brightly burning heart. I was rooting for her all the way to the end of this thrilling – and thought-provoking – adventure.'' Ally Sherrick, award-winning author of Black Powder Sahira’s family are travelling to England to deliver two majestic Indian tigers to the menagerie in the tower of London. But tragedy strikes and sickness steals Sahira’s parents from her on the journey. Left alone in London, Sarhira finds herself confined to a miserable and dangerous orphanage. Despite her heartache and the threats she faces, Sahira is determined to carry out her father’s last request – to protect God’s beautiful creatures: her tigers. To do so, Sahira must set out on an adventure and use all her powers of persuasion to engage the help of some new friends along the way. Can the quest to find her tigers a safe home, lead Sahira to find her own place of hope and belonging in this strange and foreign land?

Magical Mallins Wood is under threat from developers. Unknown to everyone but the members of the top secret Society for the Protection of Mythical Creatures, the wood is the home of the last gorgon, a creature so deadly she can kill with a look. Col''s difficult mother is the gorgon''s Companion - a human with a special bond with the gorgon - and she''s determined to save it. So determined, that she''ll allow the evil shapeshifter Kullervo to help her, even if it means having to sacrifice her son to him. But Kullervo wants more than to help the gorgon. He wants universal power, and he needs Col''s best friend Connie to get it. Col''s mum tells Col that she wants to meet this powerful girl. But is it a trap? And, if so, who is the hunter, and who the hunted?

''Here is a wonderful and wittily written introduction to science as the art of asking open questions and not jumping to conclusions. It''s also an amusing excursion through evolution and anthropology which packs in a lot of learning with the lightest of touches.'' REVEREND DOCTOR MALCOLM GUITE Poet, singer-songwriter, priest, and academic Chaplain at Girton College Cambridge Join Harriet, Darwin''s pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger''s indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together. Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery? Take to the skies in this adventure and zoom off into space , exploring the scientific discoveries of the technological age. Step into Harriet and Milton''s time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery. Written by Julia Golding, winner of the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006.

"Here is a wonderful and wittily written introduction to science as the art of asking open questions and not jumping to conclusions. It''s also an amusing excursion through evolution and anthropology which packs in a lot of learning with the lightest of touches. A much-needed antidote to the bludgeoning crudity of so much writing in both science and religion." REVEREND DOCTOR MALCOLM GUITE Poet, singer-songwriter, priest, and academic Chaplain at Girton College Cambridge Join Harriet, Darwin''s pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger''s indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together. Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery? On this adventure, Harriet and Milton meet the great Victorian scientists. Voyage with Darwin as he worked out his theory of Evolution. Step into Harriet and Milton''s time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery. Written by Julia Golding, winner of the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006.

I am Cat Royal - Orphan, Adventurer, Actress . . .''The Drury Lane Theatre has been my home all the length of my life - but today I must leave it. Adventure calls! My new friend Pedro is in trouble and all the eyes of London are on us. So we must go into hiding, I must disguise myself, play a new role. This is my story . . .''Exciting, funny and packed with adventure . . . Cat Royal never fails to stir up trouble wherever she goes.

''Too often science and faith are pitted against each other. This book breaks down that split in a creative and engaging way. It shows the scope of science in our lives and how the study of science and the study of God feed and magnify each other.'' Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury Join Harriet, Darwin''s pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger''s indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together. Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery? On this adventure, Harriet and Milton are investigating the beginning of the modern scientific age - experiment with Boyle and Hooke, and meet Newton. Step into Harriet and Milton''s time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery. Written by Julia Golding, winner of the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006.

Mythical creatures still exist, hidden from the modern world by a secret society determined to keep these wild and mysterious creatures safe from those who wish to destroy them.

Mythical creatures still exist, hidden from the modern world by a secret society determined to keep these wild and mysterious creatures safe from those who wish to destroy them.

''In a strange, vast and wonderfully imagined museum, an apprentice sculptor and student scientist must solve a murder. Julia Golding has written a gripping helter-skelter story that will keep you guessing and start you thinking.'' - Roger Wagner, artist and painter Is curiosity a crime? Ree discovers the unfairness of being a girl in a male-dominated scientific world, where alternative ideas are swiftly squashed. Enter a fantasy island where Phil the dodo and other unusual wild animals roam corridors, great halls and an underground network of passages of a magnificent museum and science academy. Prevented from following her creative passion as a stonemason, Ree is confined to cleaning the halls at night as a maid. But then the murders start happening... A determined scholar Henri and strong-willed Ree join forces to solve the mysteries and prove their innocence.

''Here is a wonderful and wittily written introduction to science as the art of asking open questions and not jumping to conclusions. It''s also an amusing excursion through evolution and anthropology which packs in a lot of learning with the lightest of touches. A much-needed antidote to the bludgeoning crudity of so much writing in both science and religion.'' Rev Dr Malcolm Guite, poet, singer-songwriter, priest, and academic Join Harriet, Darwin''s pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger''s indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together. Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery? On this adventure, Harriet and Milton are investigating our place in the universe. Step into Harriet and Milton''s time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery - from the Islamic Golden Age to the Renaissance, and meet Galileo! Written by Julia Golding, winner of the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006.

Chucklers is a collection of books that make reading a pleasure. This pack contains 36 books, 6 of each of: 2 novels, 3 collections of short stories and 1 anthology of poetry and jokes.Series edited by award-winning author Jeremy Strong.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the world''s best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children''s authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children.The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening.This pack contains 54 books, 6 of each of the following titles: Grimm, Emma, Rostam the Invincible, Don Quixote, Moby Dick, Jewels from a Sultan''s Crown, Great Expectations, The Count of Monte Cristo and Northanger Abbey.

Mythical creatures still exist, hidden from the modern world by a secret society determined to keep these wild and mysterious creatures safe from those who wish to destroy them.

''The brilliant and entertaining illustrations in this series enliven a clear and enjoyable text that should stimulate serious thought about the world and our place in it.'' Lord Rees, Astronomer Royal, President of the Royal Society 2005-2010 Join Harriet, Darwin''s pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger''s indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together. Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery?Harriet and Milton start their investigation with trying to discover when humans started asking these questions. First stop on the quest is cave paintings - who did them? What did they mean, and what can they show us about our ancestors? Step into Harriet and Milton''s time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery. Written by Julia Golding, winner of the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006.

''The brilliant and entertaining illustrations in this series enliven a clear and enjoyable text that should stimulate serious thought about the world and our place in it.'' - Lord Rees, Astronomer Royal Join Harriet, Darwin''s pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger''s indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together. Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery? On this adventure Harriet and Milton are investigating who the first scientists were. Step into Harriet and Milton''s time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery - become a Mesopotamian stargazer, cast your vote in ''Greece has Scientific Talent'', and meet Pythagoras! Written by Julia Golding, winner of the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006.

Winner of the Nestle Gold Prize and Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2006. First in the Cat Royal series. ''I am Cat Royal - Orphan, Adventurer, Actress . . . ''Reader, you are set to embark on an adventure about one hidden treasure, two bare-knuckle boxers, three enemies and four hundred and thirty-eight rioters. I was brought up in Drury Lane, so I have become accustomed to a life less than ordinary. But this turn of events, I have to say, surprised even me. Follow me, and I will show you in The Diamond of Drury Lane.'' Exciting, funny and packed with adventure . . . Cat Royal never fails to stir up trouble wherever she goes.

Following the multi award-winning "The Diamond of Drury Lane," here we present the fifth volume from our famous feisty heroine "Cat Royal...Black Heart of Jamaica."In which the indomitable Cat Royal turns pirate, undertakes a Caribbean Cruise and gets mixed up in a slave revolt. Prepare to swash your buckle in Cat''s most outrageous adventure yet!

Following the multi award-winning "The Diamond of Drury Lane," here we present the sixth volume from our famous feisty heroine Cat Royal..."Cat''s Cradle."In which Cat Royal spins a tale about the search for her family, weaving in friends and foes, old and new. Her journey takes her from riotous London to a revolutionary cotton mill on the River Clyde in Scotland.And a mysterious newcomer is introduced...So take your seats, ladies and gentlemen: the Industrial Age has arrived.

Meet George - the youngest Universal Companion - and his best friend, Malvin, the rudest goblin on Earth. The world is spinning into environmental disaster and the Society for the Protection of Mythical Creatures has shaken off years of inaction and swung into action to defend it. George has just been put in charge of his first mission and sent to the island paradise of Zanzibar to hunt for disappearing water sprites. But how is he going to succeed with a changeable weather giant, a single-minded cyclops, a haughty phoenix, not to mention a certain grumpy goblin on his team? Yet George is to learn that the biggest enemy is the one you can''t see until it is too late.

Rain, a stained glass designer despite laws banning women from that craft, and Peri, whose family of falconers are untouchables scorned by all, join forces and hope their love will keep them safe from prejudices and looming disaster.

From the moment that he meets an escaped convict in a dark and lonely graveyard, Pip''s life becomes a myriad of unanswered questions.What is Miss Havisham''s hidden secret? Why is the beautiful Estella so cruel? Who is his mysterious benefactor? This fabulous interpretation introduces childrento some of Dickens'' best-known characters, bound together with haunting illustrations.TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children''s authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children.The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening.

TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children''s authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children.The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening.This pack contains 36 books, one of each of the following titles: Grimm, Emma, Don Quixote, Moby Dick, Great Expectations and The Count of Monte Cristo.

TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children''s authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children.The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening.This pack contains six books, one of each of the following titles: Grimm, Emma, Don Quixote, Moby Dick, Great Expectations and The Count of Monte Cristo.

Enthralling children''s fiction for everyone who loves Robin Steven''s Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries and Frances Hardinge''s The Lie Tree. Twelve mysteries. Twelve authors. One challenge: can YOU solve the crimes before the heroes of the stories? These are twelve brand-new short stories from twelve of the best children''s crime writers writing today. These creepy, hilarious, brain-boggling, heart-pounding mysteries feature daring, brilliant young detectives, and this anthology is a must for fans of crime fiction and detection, especially the Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries, The Roman Mysteries and The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow. The Crime Club are twelve UK-based authors who are mad about crime fiction. Clementine Beauvais, Elen Caldecott, Susie Day, Julia Golding, Frances Hardinge, Caroline Lawrence, Helen Moss, Sally Nicholls, Kate Pankhurst, Robin Stevens, Harriet Whitehorn and Katherine Woodfine can be found anywhere there is a mystery to be solved, a puzzle to be cracked or a bun to be eaten, and they are always ready for the next puzzling case.