New Releases by Julie Sykes

In the town of Barkington, the Paw Pad is a small dog shelter with an AMAZING secret. A charming new puppy series from award-winning author Julie Sykes. Dani is sad now that her best friend Maeve has moved to another town. Before she left, Maeve gave Dani a friendship necklace which Dani vowed to wear everyday. Then she meets a mysterious dog, Lucky, who leads her and her family to a magical dog shelter! The Paw Pad pairs children with their perfect puppy and Dani is paired with Daisy, a dalmatian. One morning Dani takes off her necklace to play with Daisy in the garden, but when she goes to put it back on it has disappeared!With the help of their new next-door neighbour Leon, will Dani and Daisy be able to uncover the mystery of the missing necklace? The fourth story in a gorgeous, cosy puppy series for readers ages 5-7 Perfect for animal-loving children and fans of Holly Webb By Julie Sykes, award-winning author of over one hundred books for children including the Unicorn Academyseries, now a Netflix animated series

Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way! Naomi and Shadow have fallen out with each other. But when Shadow is in danger, they both learn the meaning of true friendship. , Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble, Cora and Sparkle, Maya and Rainbow, Amber and Flash, Millie and Storm, Harper and Splash, Lyla and Charm, Aurora and Jewel and Serena and Opal

In the town of Barkington, the Paw Pad is a small dog shelter with an AMAZING secret. From award-winning author Julies Sykes comes the third book in a charming new puppy series. Chloe is nervous about her upcoming sports day relay race. What if she drops the baton and everyone laughs at her? While out shopping for new trainers, Chloe meets a mysterious dog, Lucky, who leads her and her mum to a magical dog shelter! The Paw Pad pairs children with their perfect puppy and Chloe is paired with Charlie, a golden cocker spaniel. Chloe and Charlie attend a birthday party, but Charlie gets scared by the fireworks and runs off into the woods before anyone can catch her! Will Chloe be able to find Charlie?And will she be able to find a way to overcome her nerves? The third story in a gorgeous, cosy puppy series for readers ages 5-7 Perfect for animal-loving children and fans of Holly Webb By Julie Sykes, award-winning author of over one hundred books for children including the Unicorn Academyseries, now a Netflix animated series

Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way! When Serena discovers an old map hidden in the library, she''s excited to find out more about the lost ocean and its ancient magic. But on their very first field trip, Serena and her favourite dolphin Opal lose sight of their friends and realise they are lost. Will Serena''s new magic be strong enough to help them find a way back? Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble , Cora and Sparkle, Maya and Rainbow, Amber and Flash, Millie and Storm, Harper and Splash, Lyla and Charm and Aurora and Jewel

What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic! Maya is excited to go on a research trip with her class and her dolphin, Rainbow, but things don''t go to plan when she gets separated from her friends. Maya loves studying at Mermaid Academy. She just wishes her new friends and her playful dolphin, Rainbow, would take school seriously too. How will she and Rainbow bond if they have nothing in common? Luckily, her class is going on a field trip and it could be the perfect time to get closer to her dolphin and find her mermaid magic! But then she and Rainbow get lost. Can Maya and Rainbow work together and find their way back to their friends? Don''t miss any books in this mer-mazing series! #1: Isla and Bubble #2: Cora and Sparkle #3: Maya and Rainbow

What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic! Isla can’t wait to go to Mermaid Academy, where she''ll make a dolphin best friend and learn all about her mermaid magic! But before she can be paired with her dolphin, she and her new roommates must compete in a scavenger hunt. Luckily, they''re joined by Bubble, a fun-loving dolphin who is always up for adventure! But when the two find themselves stuck in some deep water, can Isla and Bubble find their magic in time? Don''t miss any books in this mer-mazing series! #1: Isla and Bubble #2: Cora and Sparkle #3: Maya and Rainbow #4: Amber and Flash

Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way! Lyla is nervous when Ms Samphire asks her to lead Lilac Star on a mission. Lyla isn''t a leader like Millie! But when the friends get kidnapped by the evil Mal Mer, Lyla will have to take the plunge and find her voice if she''s to lead them out of danger... Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble , Cora and Sparkle, Maya and Rainbow, Amber and Flash and Millie and Storm.

In the town of Barkington, the Paw Pad is a small dog shelter with a big, AMAZING secret. From award-winning author Julies Sykes comes a charming new puppy series, perfect for early readers. When timid Amelia Jones moves to Barkington, she struggles to adjust to her new life. One day, when out on a walk her family, Amelia meets a mysterious dog, Lucky, who brings the family to the Paw Pad, the local dog shelter. But the Paw Pad is no ordinary dog shelter. When a child arrives, they choose a lead which magically pairs them with their perfect puppy. Shy Amelia is paired with Alfie, a mischievous labrador puppy. But Alfie''s playful antics are a lotfor Amelia to handle. During a trip to the park, Amelia overhears that evil Mr Kat is planning to run for mayor so that he can close the Paw Pad and build a cat shelter instead! Will Amelia and Alfie be able to save the Paw Pad? And will Amelia and Alfie be the perfect friends? The first story in a gorgeous, cosy puppy series for readers ages 5-7 Perfect for animal-loving children and fans of Holly Webb By Julie Sykes, award-winning author of over one hundred books for children including the Unicorn Academyseries, now a Netflix animated series

Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way! Millie loves solving mysteries! So when the magical Sea Sphinx sets her a difficult riddle, Millie can''t wait to get started. But when her puzzle solving leads her straight into a Mal Mer trap, she needs Storm and her friends to dive to the rescue! Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble , Cora and Sparkle and Maya and Rainbow, Amber and Flash

Ivy is having the best time at Unicorn Academy. She loves hanging out with her friends and especially her brave and adventurous unicorn, Flame. Bravery comes in handy when you''re looking for treasure. But then Flame''s new magic begins to cause trouble. Can Ivy help Flame master his new powers?

WELCOME TO STARLIGHT PALACE! Princess Katie is excited about her winter holiday in the snowy mountains, but she''s going to miss the kittens. Then Katie discovers that Suki sneaked into her luggage and has come along for an adventure! But being a small kitten in an unfamiliar place is very tricky and Suki finds that she''s got lost. Can Katie and Becky find the kitten before night falls? Short chapters, black and white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care make these the perfect choice for newly confident readers. COLLECT THEM ALL! Princess Katie and her kittens are back in: PIXIE AT THE PALACE - BELLA AT THE BALL - POPPY AND THE PRINCE - RUBY AND THE ROYAL BABY

The fourth story in an illustrated magical adventure series from the bestselling author of the Unicorn Academy, brimming with drama and an environmental theme. The Keepers are a secretive tribe of little people who live in the middle of Whispering Woods, caring for the countryside and rewilding it when humans (or Ruffins as they know them) are careless with it. On their very first venture into the Big Outside as fully trained Keepers, Cora and Jax come across a barn owl caught in a tree by a discarded fishing line . Determined to help free it, Jax climbs on to the owl''s back to loosen the line but the owl takes to the air - with Jax on board. Will Cora ever see him again? This breathtakingly exciting story is a superb addition to this magical series, perfect for 6-8 year olds combining animal rescue, nature conservation and exciting adventure.

WELCOME TO STARLIGHT PALACE! Everyone at the palace is busily preparing for a grand ball! But mischievous kitten Bella is busy getting up to mischief! Her playful curiosity is putting everything out of place and the King and Queen are not happy! They remind Princess Katie that Bella''s behaviour is her responsibility. Can the princess and her friend Becky keep Bella out of trouble for the big event? Short chapters, black and white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care make these the perfect choice for newly confident readers. COLLECT THEM ALL! Princess Katie and her kittens have more adorable adventures in: PIXIE AT THE PALACE - SUKI IN THE SNOW - POPPY AND THE PRINCE - RUBY AND THE ROYAL BABY

Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way! Impulsive Isla isn''t afraid of breaking a few rules to win the school treasure hunt and her dolphin, Bubble, is always up for a dare. But the seas surrounding the academy are swirling with magic, and soon Isla and Bubble find themselves in very deep water... Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Cora and Sparkle and Maya and Rainbow

WELCOME TO STARLIGHT PALACE! Princess Katie''s greatest wish is to have a kitten of her own to care for. So when she discovers a litter of kittens in the forest, it''s a dream come true! But back at the palace she realises that one of the kittens is missing . . . Can Katie and her best friend Becky find Pixie and bring her to safety? Short chapters, black and white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care make these the perfect choice for newly confident readers. COLLECT THEM ALL! Princess Katie and her kittens are back in: BELLA AT THE BALL - SUKI IN THE SNOW - POPPY AND THE PRINCE - RUBY AND THE ROYAL BABY

What could make Unicorn Island even more magical? Hidden treasure! Continue the magic in the next Unicorn Academy series, where students and their unicorn best friends race to find treasure! Follow the clues, solve the riddles, and find the hidden treasure in this spin-off of the wildly popular Unicorn Academy series! Lyra is excited to start at Unicorn Academy and have adventures with her unicorn, Misty. When she finds a piece of an ancient map, Lyra is sure it leads to treasure! But first there''s a riddle to solve and a dark cave to explore. Are Lyra, Misty, and their friends ready for the adventure ahead?

The third wonderful story in the illustrated magical adventure series with a powerful environmental message from the bestselling author of the Unicorn Academy. The Keepers are secretive little people who live in the middle of Whispering Wood, caring for nature and rewilding it when humans (or Ruffins as they call them) are careless with it. Young Keepers Cora and Jax are looking forward to the Moonlight Party raft race to celebrate Grandmother Sky''s birthday - with their friend Trix''s help, they have built a special raft. But at the same time they are beginning to wonder if they''ll ever become fully trained Keepers, despite all their rewilding efforts. Then, after an exciting expedition into Ruffin territory to build a bug hotel and salvage supermarket food waste, they come across a young otter stranded in the stream that runs through the Hidden Middle of Whispering Wood. Suddenly the raft has a much more important role than Cora ever imagined. Combining animal rescue, nature conservation and adventure, this brilliant magical series is perfect for 6-8 year-old readers.

Let the magical adventures begin with three popular chapter books--Unicorn Academy, Mermicorns, and Puppy Pirates--all in one collection! What if your best friend was a unicorn? Do you long to set sail on a pirate ship where puppies are the crew? Do you believe in mermaids . . . and unicorns? Then the magic really does start here! This special collection contains the first book in three fantastic series, including New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy, that are proven to hook kids on reading. Find out which one is your favorite! In Unicorn Academy #1: Sophia and Rainbow, a girl and her unicorn friend must save the unicorns'' magic. In Mermicorns #1: Sparkle Magic, Serena--part unicorn and part mermaid--starts Magic School! In Puppy Pirates #1, adventurous pup Wally finds out whether he has what it takes to sail the seas with the puppy pirates!

First in a magical adventure series for young readers (ages 6-8 approx) in which secretive little people repair damage and rewild local environments from bestselling author of Unicorn Academy series. The Keepers are a secretive tribe of little people who live in the middle of Whispering Woods, coming out at night to care for the countryside and rewild it when humans (or Ruffins as they know them) are careless with it. Young Keepers Cora and Jax have just finished school and are embarking on a trial, with several friends, to become fully-fledged Keepers. But their first venture out on their own ends in disaster when they become distracted with playing in the Ruffin children''s playground instead of concentrating on the task they''ve been given. Can they ever be trusted to be Keepers in their own right? Given one last chance, they come across a fox cub with an injured paw. Can they heal it on their own so it can get back to its mother before the Ruffins discover it, or will they have to ask for help and get in to more trouble for being somewhere they had been banned from?

When your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are guaranteed! Join in the fun at Unicorn Academy with the bestselling, action-packed, fantasy series by award-winning author, Julie Sykes. Inspiration for the Netflix series. New York Times Bestseller ( Unicorn Academy: Sophia and Rainbow) in Middle Grade Fiction. Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That''s what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island. Sienna loves to be the star of the show and she can''t wait for her laid-back unicorn, Sparkle, to discover his magic so they can do something amazing together. Their search for a mysterious treasure is leading them into terrible danger. Luckily, they''ve got fantastic friends to help them, and when Sienna and Sparkle learn to work together, they''re an unstoppable team! With a glittery cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Lucy Truman, Unicorn Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure! The magic doesn''t stop there! Have you read: Unicorn Academy: Sophia and Rainbow Unicorn Academy: Scarlett and Blaze Unicorn Academy: Ava and Star and many more epic friendships at Unicorn Academy!

What if you could save Unicorn Island? Unicorn Academy is back in this brand-new magical subseries about the environment, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn! Readers will love the eco-friendly themes in this spin-off of the wildly popular Unicorn Academy series! Zara loves collecting evidence and solving mysteries with her unicorn, Moonbeam! But Moonbeam has been distracted with strange dreams lately, and there’s been a terrible heatwave on Unicorn Island. When Zara tries to stop the heat wave, it leads her into trouble! Can Moonbeam discover her magic in time to save Zara? Don''t miss any books in this magical series! #1: Lily and Feather #2: Phoebe and Shimmer #3: Zara and Moonbeam #4: Aisha and Silver

When your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are guaranteed! Join in the fun at Unicorn Academy with the bestselling, action-packed, fantasy series by award-winning author, Julie Sykes. Inspiration for the Netflix series. New York Times Bestseller ( Unicorn Academy: Sophia and Rainbow) in Middle Grade Fiction. Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That''s what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island. Evie and Sunshine are on a quest to find a treasure hidden in the grounds of Unicorn Academy. They''re a great team, even if they are both a little accident-prone! But their accidents are getting stranger. Things are even starting to explode! Is someone trying to stop them from finding the treasure? Or could these explosions be linked to Sunshine''s magic? With a glittery cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Lucy Truman, Unicorn Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure! The magic doesn''t stop there! Have you read: Unicorn Academy: Ivy and Flame Unicorn Academy: Sienna and Sparkle Unicorn Academy: Scarlett and Blaze and many more epic friendships at Unicorn Academy!

What if your best friend was a unicorn? Chapter book readers are flocking to this magical series, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn! Violet loves being at Unicorn Academy. Between all her classes and adventures with friends, the past school year has been so much fun! But Violet still hasn''t bonded with her unicorn, Twinkle, and lately he seems really distracted. Can Violet find out what''s bothering him, and discover Twinkle''s magic in time for graduation? Be sure to read all the books in this magical series! Don''t miss any books in the magical new spin-off series, Unicorn Academy Nature Magic!

What if you could save Unicorn Island? Unicorn Academy is back in this brand-new magical subseries about the environment, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn! Readers will love the eco-friendly themes in this spin-off of the wildly popular Unicorn Academy series! Lily is so excited to start Unicorn Academy and learn how to be a guardian of Unicorn Island! She and her unicorn, Feather, can''t wait to make friends and keep the island safe. But then strange purple tornadoes begin hitting villages around the school. Can Lily and Feather stop the tornadoes and save Unicorn Academy? Don''t miss any books in this magical series! #1: Lily and Feather #2: Phoebe and Shimmer #3: Zara and Moonbeam

When your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are guaranteed! Join in the fun at Unicorn Academy with the bestselling, action-packed, fantasy series by award-winning author, Julie Sykes. Inspiration for the Netflix series. New York Times Bestseller ( Unicorn Academy: Sophia and Rainbow) in Middle Grade Fiction. Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That''s what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island. Aisha and her friendly unicorn, Silver, are having lots of fun at Unicorn Academy, but Aisha keeps getting distracted and Silver just wants to play! Huge hailstorms are putting the school in danger, and it looks like bad magic might be involved. Suddenly Aisha and Silver are in a race against time to stop the storms and save their school from a mysterious villain. With a glittery cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Lucy Truman, Unicorn Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure! The magic doesn''t stop there! Have you read: Unicorn Academy: Lyra and Misty Unicorn Academy: Evie and Sunshine Unicorn Academy: Ivy and Flame and many more epic friendships at Unicorn Academy!

What if your best friend was a unicorn? Chapter book readers are flocking to this magical series, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn! Freya wants to make the perfect birthday present for her unicorn, Honey. If Honey loves her present enough, maybe she and Freya will finally bond. But Freya''s friends need help planning the best party ever, and Freya doesn''t have time to do both. Then someone tries to ruin the party before it can even happen! Can Freya finish Honey''s present in time, and save the party? Be sure to read all the books in this magical series! Don''t miss any books in the magical new spin-off series, Unicorn Academy Nature Magic!

What if your best friend was a unicorn? Chapter book readers are flocking to this magical series, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn! Matilda loves to have fun. She''s not too worried that her unicorn, Pearl, hasn''t found her magic yet. She also loves her friends at Unicorn Academy--even when they get annoyed at her for being disorganized. But there''s a problem so big that even Matilda can''t ignore it. On a camping trip, she and Pearl see someone hurting the oldest tree on Unicorn Island. Can Matilda and Pearl find out who it is, and save the tree? Be sure to read all the books in this magical series! Don''t miss any books in the magical new spin-off series, Unicorn Academy Nature Magic!

What if your best friend was a unicorn? Chapter book readers are flocking to this magical series, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn! Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That''s what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island. Rosa is so excited to be at the academy and go on an epic adventure with her unicorn, Crystal! But when the magical map stops working, Rosa and Crystal must learn how to work together and travel to the glittering caverns to set things right. Fans of Rainbow Magic, Purrmaids, and Princess Ponies will love this new chapter book series about the magic of bonding with your own unicorn. Be sure to read all the books in this magical series! Don''t miss any books in the magical new spin-off series, Unicorn Academy Nature Magic!

When your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are guaranteed!

During a camping trip, fun-loving but disorganized Matilda fears letting down her friends but her unicorn, Pearl, finds her magic in time to protect them all from a malicious, cloaked figure.