New Releases by Julia Golding

Journey through Lent with the insight and imagination of the Oxford Inklings - a group of writers who reshaped Christian thought and storytelling in the twentieth century. Drawing on the work of some of the Inklings’ most well-known members, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as friends of the Inklings such as Dorothy Sayers and T.S. Eliot, Wardrobes and Rings explores through their eyes a faith which is tinged with seriousness, creativity and joy. This devotional draws on their writings - fiction, poetry, and essays - offering daily readings and reflections that illuminate the path to the cross and resurrection. Weekly themes such as temptation, time, nature and creativity guide the way. Written by Julia Golding, Malcolm Guite and Simon Horobin: a novelist, a poet-priest, and an Oxford professor all deeply immersed in the Inklings’ world and wisdom, Wardrobes and Rings invites you to rediscover Lent through the lens of imagination-infused faith.

''Who can resist a smart, resourceful and independent Regency heroine? Prepare to fall head over heels'' Good Housekeeping

''A rip-roaring, helter-skelter adventure careening breathlessly through Regency society... An uproarious delight '' Historical Novel Society

''Who can resist a smart, resourceful and independent Regency heroine? Prepare to fall head over heels'' Good Housekeeping ''A rip-roaring, helter-skelter adventure careening breathlessly through Regency society... An uproarious delight '' Historical Novel Society

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

Angleterre, 1789. Invitée à Oxford par son frère aîné pour assister à des courses d''aviron, Jane, accompagnée de sa soeur et de son père, découvre le chantier d''un canal près de l''université. Lorsqu''un détenu y travaillant s''échappe et que le chien de Jane, Grandison, disparaît avec lui, les soeurs Austen mènent l''enquête malgré les interdictions... Qui est donc l''évadé du canal ? Pourquoi rôde-t-il toujours dans les parages de la ville au lieu de s''enfuir le plus loin possible ? Il faudra tout l''esprit de déduction de la brillante Jane pour que la vérité éclate. Un récit inspiré d''Orgueil et préjugés, un roman de Jane Austen.

Angleterre, 1789 Conviée au bal de leur ancienne école, Cassandra, la soeur de Jane, oblige sa cadette à l''accompagner malgré ses réticences. Qu''y a-t-il de pire que de se ridiculiser sur la piste de danse devant une troupe de jeunes galants ? Par chance, la soirée prend vite un tour plus intéressant lorsqu''un collier de diamants d''une valeur inestimable est dérobé à l''une des invitées. Jane s''empresse alors de mener l''enquête pour démasquer le voleur... Un récit inspiré de Raison et Sentiments, un roman de Jane Austen. À partir de 9/10 ans.

Angleterre, 1789. Jane Austen est furieuse : son père a décidé de l''envoyer à l''abbaye de Southmoor pour tenir compagnie à Lady Cromwell pendant les festivités d''anniversaire de son fils Whickam. À treize ans, Jane se languit de découvrir le monde, et non de se plier aux exigences d''une vieille aristocrate ! Mais quand son frère aîné, Henry, proche du fils Cromwell, lui raconte la légende selon laquelle le fantôme d''un moine hante les ruines de l''abbaye et sème la terreur parmi ses occupants, la curiosité de Jane est piquée. En élucidant ce mystère, elle pourra échapper à ses ennuyeuses responsabilités, et surtout, elle trouvera enfin de quoi alimenter sa passion pour l''écriture... À partir de 9/10 ans.

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 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?

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

When Mel Foster accidentally revives a giantess from inside a block of ice, he thinks his goose is cooked. But Eve is no Monster. She doesn''t want to eat Mel-she wants to protect him. And he''s going to need all the help he can get. Queen Victoria''s butler is hatching a plan that could Destroy the British Empire ... and only Mel has the power to stop him! This warm and witty gothic adventure stars a whole host of loveable misfits with very famous family members: get ready to meet Dracula''s younger sister, the daughter of Frankenstein''s monster and the twin sons of Dr Jekyll (or should that be Hyde?).

With 35 hilarious novels, short stories, anthologies and comics, TreeTops Chucklers has something for everyone. Guaranteed to make reading a pleasure!Fantastic award-winning authors, funny stories and amusing artwork to make children laughPerfect for convincing even the most reluctant readers that reading is funGreat way to extend your high achieversA variety of text types, including comics, perfect for engaging reluctant readers

When David Jones finds himself aboard a pirate ship, he knows it must be a dream. Except that he''s awake. And the ''dream'' is more like a nightmare. Before he can take it all in, David is swept up in the adventure of a lifetime: volunteered to act as a spy on an enemy ship, marooned, and picked up by the most fearsome band of buccaneers ever known. Can he escape? The answer lies in the golden thread glistening under the sea - and everybody is desperate to have it. Could it lead David home, or to his missing father - or both?

What if the right man for the job is actually a girl? Darcie Lock is facing her toughest mission yet. Forced to take refuge in a castle on the Cornish coast, she lands in the middle of a UN peace conference that is about to spin out of control. When a hostage situation develops, she is one of the two agents left free on the inside - the only problem is that her partner is an old enemy she last met when he tried to kill her. Being a teenager has never been so dangerous. Book 3 in the Darcie Lock series. What Amazon reviewers are saying: ''After waiting for what seemed like ever Darcie Lock is back and better than ever.'' Katy Q. ''Julia Golding gives plenty of value for money, with exotic locales, death-defying escapes and plenty of political intrigue. Unlike Bond, Darcy relys on her wits rather than gadgets to keep her safe, and the plots are realistic, amping up the sense of danger.'' Katherine Morland

When pirates raid a village in ninth-century Norway, eighteen-year-old Toki is captured as a prize, while Freydis, his younger sister, is taken to a friendly village where she and her African slave, Enno, learn that their fates are linked by prophecy.

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When her father mysteriously goes missing, Darcie sets off on the trail of his captors finding that her government-official father is actually a spy and that her shopaholic mother is also a spook.

Cat is finally living a life of luxury--and so bored she''s going out of her mind. But then she and her friends are kidnapped and forced to work on a ship bound for the New World. With a mystery to solve and survival at stake, Cat must use her wits to save herself and her friends.

What if the right man for the job is actually a girl? Meet MI6''s new recruit. Stuck aboard a cruise ship filled with problem rich kids, Darcie Lock is about to embark on her next exciting adventure. But it could turn out to be a bumpy ride because the US President''s daughter has a reputation for being out-of-control. In a boot camp for the elite, Darcie must keep her wits about her as things are about to get interesting. Finding herself embroiled in a kidnapping plot that will take her from Naples, via Cyprus, to Egypt and on a terrifying journey through the desert Empty Quarter, Britain''s youngest intelligence officer has a lot resting on her slim shoulders. This is the perfect action thriller for girls who don''t want to let boys have all the fun.

TRAITORS, CAPTIVES, AND A PEOPLE''S REVOLUTION The third volume of the CAT ROYAL ADVENTURE series takes readers to Paris on a covert mission. The Theater Royal is closed for renovations, so Mr. Sheridan commissions Cat to act as his spy in revolutionary Paris. Disguised as a ballerina, Cat joins the revolution, only to find that it is up to her to save her friends when they are captured as traitors. Like the previous two books in the series, The Diamond of Drury Lane and Cat Among the Pigeons, Den of Thieves is filled with disguises, danger, drama, and, most of all, the irrepressible Cat Royal.

A young adult fantasy about a teenage couple who are forced to marry to join their two kingdoms

Cat Royal has long red hair, green eyes, and not a penny of her own. But she does know where a treasure is hidden in the theater that is her home. The problem is, she isn''t the only one looking for it, in this mystery set in 18th-century London.