Hill of Content Summer Catalogue 2016/17 | Page 28

Children’s Fiction

Royal Rabbits of London
Santa and Simon Sebag
Montefiore

The Secret Horses of Briar Hill
Megan Shepherd, illustrated by
Levi Pinfold

HB $24.99
Shylo has always been the runt of the
litter. But when he stumbles across a
band of ratzis and overhears their evil
plan to take a photo of the Queen in
her nightie, it's up to this unlikely hero
to travel to London and inform the
Royal Rabbits about the diabolical
plot! The Hobbit meets Fantastic Mr Fox
in this charming novel from bestselling
authors Santa and Sebag Montefiore
that proves even the smallest rabbit
can be the biggest hero.

HB $19.99
December 1941. Britain is at war.
Emmaline has been evacuated away
from the bombs to Briar Hill Hospital
in Shropshire. When she gets there
she discovers a secret. It's not to be
shared, not to be told to anyone, even
her friend Anna. But she'll tell you.
There are winged horses that live in
the mirrors of Briar Hill. Exquisitely
illustrated by Levi Pinfold, The Secret
Horses of Briar Hill has all the makings
of a modern classic.

Wormwood Mire
Judith Rossell

Artie and the Grime Wave
Richard Roxburgh

HB $22.99
From writer-illustrator Judith Rossell
comes the thrilling and magical
sequel to Withering-By-Sea. When
Stella Montgomery returned to the
Hotel Majestic cold and wet but
exhilarated by adventure, the Aunts
were furious. Now they are sending
Stella away to the old family home at
Wormwood Mire. But within the
house, dark secrets slither and skulk,
and Stella must be brave if she's to
find out who—or what—she really is.

PB $16.99
Artie and his best friend Bumshoe
have stumbled upon a Cave-ofPossibly-Stolen-Stuff, and along with
it a gang of shady characters. Artie
and Bumshoe's attempt to solve the
mystery sparks a chaotic chain of
events that involves kidnapping,
puppy-dog cutlets, modern art and
pioneering the sport of the bungeewedgie. A fabulously funny, madcap
adventure from the multi-talented
Richard Roxburgh.

Ghosts
Raina Telgemeier
PB $14.99
Cat and her family are moving to the
coast of Northern California because
her little sister, Maya, is sick. As the
girls explore their new home, a
neighbour lets them in on a secret:
There are ghosts in Bahia de la Luna.
Maya is determined to meet one, but
Cat wants nothing to do with them.
As the time of year when ghosts
reunite with their loved ones
approaches, Cat must figure out how
to put aside her fears—for her sister's
sake, and her own.

The Unforgettable What's His Name
Paul Jennings, illustrated by Craig
Smith
PB $14.99
Even before all this happened I had never
been like the other kids. I tried not to be
seen. If I climbed a tree or hid among the
bins, no one could find me. 'Where's
What's His Name?' they'd say. Then, one
weekend, I got what I wanted. First, I
blended in with things. But on the second
day I changed. I mean, really changed.
The hilarious story of a boy with an
unusual problem, from children's book
legend Paul Jennings and illustrator
Craig Smith.