“Packed full of humour and chocolate, this mystery is the perfect gift for middle-grade readers this Easter!” – Books For Topics 🍫
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE by Anna Brooke is out TOMORROW, and available to pre-order now from your favourite book shop. Bon appetit!
Book cover for The Great Phoenix of London, showing a Phoenix rising out of flames over a burning cityscape, surrounded by golden metallic swirls
Travel back in time to the Great Fire of London with our third title by @lindsaygalvin.bsky.social @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
A Greek mythology-inspired tale of love, sisterhood, magic and the triumph of life and truth over death and deception in a desert world of oases and citadels. ✨
Join the magical duo, twin sisters Icari and Sephie, on a fantastical adventure in THE GIRL WHO GREW WINGS!
The perfect wintry gift for readers young and old this Christmas ✨
A beautiful jacketed hardback full of magic, family and adventure! ➡️ https://loom.ly/WhR-cSI
Looking for a magical winter-y adventure to get you feeling festive? Try THE WAY PAST WINTER by Kiran Millwood Hargrave - an exciting adventure to the frozen north! ❄️
Grab yours: https://loom.ly/Ptguym4
As the last living relative of William Shakespeare himself, Will can summon the Bard’s heroes from the pages . . . can these extraordinary new friends help him turn his life around?
THE LAST BARD IS OUT NOW ✨
Inspired by the classic The Day of the Triffids, this atmospheric and creepy story is perfect for fans of Jennifer Killick. ❄️
SILENT NIGHT by Emma Read is OUT NOW ✨
The return of your favourite witch duo, and a fabulous crew of brand-new characters in THE NOTWITCHES: PRISON BREAK! 🔮
Melanda Notwitch is planning to break her parents out of the Dark and Horrible and Disgusting Prison for Witches. What could possibly go wrong?
Happiest of Book Birthdays to the lovely Emma Read! SILENT NIGHT a chilling middle-grade thriller hits the shelves today ❄️
Twas the night before Christmas. All is calm, but something's not right . . . Can you help Masen, Connor and Joss discover the mystery before it's too late?
Acclaimed author Emma Read returns with another gloriously chilling thriller ❄️
SILENT NIGHT is out TOMORROW, pre-order your copy today ✨
Step into the Outer Hebrides with THE HORSE DREAMER ✨ Featuring stunning illustrations throughout by the author, this story will transport you to the Scottish Isles for a journey of family, healing and magic.
👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 👻
A quirky, creepy, laugh-out-loud mystery full of carnivorous plants and missing fingers! THE HALLOWEEDS is perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket or David Walliams this Halloween 🎃
Parents don't just vanish on Christmas day . . .Something is very wrong – but what? ❄️
Can you solve the mystery with Masen, Connor and Joss this Christmas?
Pre-order SILENT NIGHT by Emma Read today!
THE HORSE DREAMER by Holly Surplice is OUT NOW! ✨
Grab your copy today ➡️ https://loom.ly/JI-5XLk
What ghostly secrets lie hidden within the walls of Gosswater Hall? A thrillingly Gothic tale from the Waterstones Book Prize-shortlisted author of Sisters of the Lost Marsh. 👻
Comedy, tragedy and Shakespearean adventure await you in THE LAST BARD by Maz Evans 🎭
The bestselling author of Who Let the Gods Out is back with a brand new story packed full of humour and heart! ✨
Spine-tingling spooky adventures from the award-winning author Emily Randall Jones! 👻
Get your copies today for a frightfully fun Halloween!
THE HORSE DREAMER by Holly Surplice is OUT NOW! ✨
Grab your copy today ➡️ https://loom.ly/JI-5XLk
A tome of humour, heart and riotus Shakespearean adventure! 🎭
Make haste and grab thee thy copy ➡️ https://loom.ly/7EK0hKA
A magical story by debut MG author Holly Surplice! ✨
The horse arrives in the storm, when Merryn needs him most. Sorrel is a dreamlike creature, seemingly made from the woods and the sea. Perhaps she wished him into existence . . .
Step into the windswept Highlands of Scotland this winter with THE HORSE DREAMER by Holly Surplice ✨
A stunning hardback edition for the perfect Christmas gift. 🎁
Happy Book Birthday to the wonderful Holly Surplice with her beautiful debut MG THE HORSE DREAMER ✨
A stunning story of family, hope and grief featuring beautiful illustrations by Holly herself! The perfect gift for readers young and old this Christmas! ❄️
Will you dare enter Downside this Halloween? 🌙🐺
The magical underside of Manchester is rife with mystery and murder for you to solve with crime duo Sage and Oren. Or maybe you'd prefer to cosy up with poltergeist P's to DIE for cooking? ➡️ https://loom.ly/58vYa5I
As the nights draw in and shadows become darker, discover the haunting worlds of Lucy Strange ...
Dare you read them all? ➡️ https://loom.ly/dxvzp0Q
The perfect gift for readers aged 9 and up is coming your way this October! ✨
Pre-order your copy here👉 https://loom.ly/tMmO5e0
The bestselling author of Who Let the Gods Out is back with a brand new story packed full of humour and heart! 🎭
Comedy, tragedy and Shakespearean adventure await you in THE LAST BARD by Maz Evans ✨
Whether you're looking for warmth, wonder or a touch of seasonal spookiness, we've got a bunch of warm, cosy reads for you to fall in to 🍂
Check out our fav cosy reads via the link in our bio! 🍄
✨SUBMISSIONS OPEN - 12PM TODAY!✨
Do you:
🍂Live in the UK or Ireland?
🍂Have a finished or unfinished MG novel for children aged 7-11?
We're opening a 24 hour submission period here at Chicken House this Autumn Equinox (22nd September)
Details➡️ https://loom.ly/LX7qCic
The explosive finale to the ALL THE HIDDEN MONSTERS series is almost here!
Packed with the thrilling supernatural crime and slow-burn romance which finally delivers the heat we’ve all been waiting for🐺🌙 get your copy 12th MARCH 2026! 💫
Pre-order➡️ https://loom.ly/15dlvkQ
