Four new books? Well, ish.
I’ll explain.
COMING APRIL 23rd . . .
BLOOD MOUNTAIN
Not quite new, but . . . a new cover and new in paperback. Surely that counts for something. Grace and Carter and their dog, Sitka, struggle to survive in a mountain wilderness. Ages 9-up.
A Junior Library Guild Selection!
COMING JUNE 25th . . .
SCARY TALES: 3 SPOOKY STORIES IN 1
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I’m thrilled about this 300-page collection, which brings together Nightmareland, One Eyed Doll and Swamp Monster in one heart-stopping, fast-paced collection. All for only $8.99. It is literally the deal of the century. Featuring the incredible art of Iacopo Bruno. Ages 8-up.
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COMING SEPT. 10th . . .
SHAKEN (Hardcover)
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For 7th-grader Kristy Barrett, soccer is life. It has always been at the center of Kristy’s world. Her friendships and self-worth, her dreams and daily activities, all revolve around the sport. Until she suffers from a serious concussion and has to set soccer aside. Kristy begins to experience stress, anxiety, and panic attacks which ultimately bring her to some questionable decisions . . . and the care of a therapist. Ages 10-up.
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST . . .
COMING IN SEPTEMBER 24th . . .
TWO BIRDS . . . AND A MOOSE!
A Level 1 easy-reader featuring an aspirational moose! I’m so happy to have a new book out for the youngest readers. My first at this age level since Wake Me In Spring and Hiccups for Elephant. Ages 3-6.
So that’s that. My year in books.
I’m proud of the range here. A well-reviewed wilderness survival thriller . . . three popular “horror” tales for readers who can’t get enough of heart-pumping, scary stories . . . an ambitious hardcover about a 7th-grade athlete whose life spirals after suffering from post-concussion syndrome . . . and an irrepressible moose who only wants to go up, up, up!
It’s not too early to think about school visits in 2024-25!
Good news! I’m pleased to see that my new book, Two Birds and a Moose, illustrated by Abigail Burch, has been named a Junior Library Guild Selection.
