SCBWI Official Summer 2016 Reading List

GRADES K-2

Bossy Jonathan Fossyby Julie Fulton, illustrated by Elina EllisPicture BookDescription: Jonathan bosses everyone around. His disgruntled neighbors devise an ingenious plan, involving pirate costumes and a huge ship, in order to teach him a lesson.Author’s Residence: British IslesPublisher: Maverick Arts   Dexter the Very Good Goatby Jean M. Malone, illustrated by Jia Min LimPicture BookDescription: When it’s time for the petting-zoo keepers to trim his hooves, a frightened Dexter leads them on a wild goat chase through the zoo. Illustrator’s Residence: EnglandPublisher: Schiffer Publishing

Giraffe on a Bicycleby Julia WoolfPicture BookDescription: Monkey has found a bicycle. Luckily giraffe knows how to ride it . . . sort of! They could be in for a very bumpy ride!Author’s Residence: Kent, United KingdomPublisher: Macmillan Children’s Books

A Gold Star for Georgeby Alice Hemming, illustrated by Kimberley ScottEarly ReaderDescription: At the Heavenly Hippos Wildlife Park, everyone is winning gold stars. George the giraffe has the perfect place for one on his fence but will he ever win?Author’s Residence: British IslesPublisher: Maverick Arts

Goodnight Sleepy Babiesby Janet Bingham, illustrated by Sebastien BraunPicture BookDescription: From cuddly tiger cubs to snoozing songbirds, each spread of this reassuring bedtime book features different parent animals settling their babies down for the night.Author’s Residence: British IslesPublisher: Scholastic

It’s Raining Bats & Frogs!by Rebecca Colby, illustrated by Steven HenryPicture BookDescription: When it rains on the Witch Parade, Delia uses magic to change it, but each new type of rain brings new problems. Author’s Residence: British IslesPublisher: Feiwel & Friends

Jack’s Worryby Sam Zuppardi Picture BookDescription: An inspiring and reassuring story about the jitters associated with first experiences—and the satisfaction that comes with conquering your fears.Author’s Residence: England Publisher: Candlewick Press

A Monster Moved Inby Timothy Knapman, illustrated by Loretta Schauer Picture BookDescription: Feeling bored on a rainy day? Then build a den like Barnaby’s—because if you’re very lucky . . . a monster might move in!Illustrator’s Residence: British Isles Publisher: Tiger Tales Books

Off to Marketby Elizabeth Dale, illustrated by Erika PalPicture BookDescription: In this rollicking rhyme, Keb shows everyone that when the over-full market bus suddenly stops, the smallest person of all can make a huge difference.Author’s Residence: West Chiltington, United KingdomPublisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books

Posie Pixie and the Copper Kettle (The Whimsy Wood Series, Book 1)by Sarah Hill, illustrated by Sarah MauchlineFantasy SeriesDescription: The petals from Posie Pixie’s poppy house are falling! What is Posie going to do? Follow this loveable pixie on her first enchanting adventure in Whimsy Wood.Author’s Residence: EnglandPublisher: Abela Publishing

Room for Bearby Ciara GavinPicture bookDescription: Winter has arrived and Bear is supposed to sleep. But he doesn’t want to miss out on any of the fun with his duck family. Can Bear stay awake all winter? Author’s Residence: IrelandPublisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Starting Schoolby Caryn Jenner, illustrated by Arthur RobinsPicture BookDescription: Starting school is a big adventure! This funny, reassur-ing book about life at school helps to prepare children for the big day.Author’s Residence: Great BritainPublisher: Franklin Watts

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Will’s Words: How William Shakespeare Changed the Way You Talkby Jane Sutcliffe, illustrated by John ShelleyPicture BookDescription: A lavishly illustrated history of William Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre, focusing on how words he invented now form part of our everyday vocabulary. Illustrator’s Residence: Norwich, United KingdomPublisher: Charlesbridge

Yuck said the Yakby Alex English, illustrated by Emma LeveyPicture BookDescription: When a fussy yak visits Alfie’s house, Alfie tries every-thing to be a great host. Can Alfie make the yak say “Yum!”?Author’s Residence: United KingdomPublisher: Maverick Arts

GRADES 3-5

AmbushedBy Nayanika MahtaniAdventureDescription: A jungle holiday adventure where gadget geek Tara stumbles upon a gang of poachers—and needs to save the lives of a tigress and her cubs!Author’s Residence: United KingdomPublisher: Puffin Books

Dave Pigeon: How to Deal with Bad Cats and Keep (most of) Your Feathersby Swapna Haddow, illustrated by Sheena DempseyHumorous FictionDescription: Join Dave Pigeon and his sidekick, Skipper, on their quest to defeat the most evil cat in town, all in the name of saving pigeonkind.Author’s Residence: United KingdomPublisher: Faber & Faber

Emily Sparkes and the Friendship Fiascoby Ruth FitzgeraldHumorous FictionDescription: Emily Sparkes has a new baby sister, hopeless parents, and no best friend. Can an eleven-year-old’s life get any worse? Definitely!Author’s Residence: Ipswich, Suffolk, United KingdomPublisher: Little Brown UK

The Golden Acorn (The Adventures of Jack Brenin, Book One)by Catherine CooperFantasyDescription: An extraordinary, magical, fantasy adventure. The Golden Acorn is the first book in the bestselling Jack Brenin series.Author’s Residence: England, British IslesPublisher: Infinite Ideas

The Great Chocoplotby Chris CallaghanMysteryDescription: A silly mystery/adventure story about an ancient prophecy that says in six days, the world will run out of chocolate!Author’s Residence: British Isles, United KingdomPublisher: Chicken House

Jack Dash and the Magic Feather by Sophie Plowden, illustrated by Judy BrownHumorous FictionDescription: When Jack Dash finds a magic quill pen that makes his drawings come to life, he fills his world with unexpected chaos.Author’s Residence: London, EnglandPublisher: Catnip Publishing

Oliver Fibbs: Attack of the Alien Brainby Steve HartleyHumorous Fiction SeriesDescription: Dull and boring Oliver Tibbs must save the world from evil alien brains.Liar! Liar! Pants on fire! Maybe . . . but they’re not really fibs, they’re stories!Author’s Residence: United KingdomPublisher: Pan Macmillan

The Phoenix Code (Secret of the Tombs, Book 1)by Helen MossMysteryDescription: When Ryan Flint and Cleo McNeil meet on an archaeological dig in Egypt, they are plunged into a 3,000-year-old murder mystery and a world of danger.Author’s Residence: British IslesPublisher: Orion Children’s Books

GRADES 6-8

15 Days Without a Headby Dave CousinsRealistic FictionDescription: A tough and turbulent tale of two brothers fighting to keep their family together—told with heart, humor and nail-biting action.Author’s Residence: Hertfordshire, United KingdomPublisher: Flux

A Bird on Water Street by Elizabeth O. DulembaHistorical FictionDescription: When the birds return to Water Street, will anyone be left to hear them sing? Author’s Residence: Edinburgh, ScotlandPublisher: Little Pickle Press

Cloud Ridersby Nick CookScience FictionDescription: Dom comes from a family of storm chasers. On the anniversary of his dad’s death in a tornado, a twister hits and an

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airship emerges!Author’s Residence: Oxford, United KingdomPublisher: Three Hares

Destiny’s Rebelby Philip S. DaviesFantasy.Description: Kat is seventeen and dreading becoming Queen. In a bid for freedom, she runs away, only to discover where her true destiny lies.Author’s Residence: Banbury, Oxfordshire, United KingdomPublisher: Books to Treasure

The Skull in the Woodby Sandra GreavesHorrorDescription: A contemporary ghost story set on Dartmoor, The Skull in the Wood was nominated for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2014.Author’s Residence: British Isles Publisher: Chicken House

Spacejackersby Huw PowellScience FictionDescription: Spacejackers is a fast-paced adventure about a teenage boy called Jake Cutler who is being chased by bloodthirsty space pirates, but he doesn’t know why.Author’s Residence: United KingdomPublisher: Bloomsbury

Tregarthur’s PromiseBy Alex MellanbyAdventure/MysteryDescription: Alvin faces a life on the streets. He seeks refuge in a school hike across Dartmoor. There is no refuge with Miss Tregar-thur’s dreadful promise.      Author’s Residence: EnglandPublisher: Cillian Press

The Wordsmith by Patricia FordeAdventure/ DystopiaDescription: The Future. Ark—last place on Earth. Their language—List: a list of 500 words. Use any other word and you lose your life.Author’s Residence: Ireland  Publisher: Little Island Books

GRADES 9-12

Black Dove, White Raven by Elizabeth WeinHistorical FictionDescription: Teen pilots Em (white) and Teo (black), raised as adop-tive siblings in 1930s Ethiopia, are entangled in the crisis as Italy declares war on Ethiopia.Author’s Residence: Scotland, United KingdomPublisher: Disney-Hyperion

Little White Liesby Katie DaleAdventure/MysteryDescription: Who can you trust when you’re living a lie? A LIE? When Lou falls for good-looking Christian, she knows he’s hiding dangerous secrets—but so is she . . .  Author’s Residence: EnglandPublisher: Delacorte Press

Mintyby Christina BanachDescription: Minty and Jess are inseparable, until one fateful day the unthinkable happens and their sisterly bond is shattered.Author’s Residence: Fife, Scotland, United KingdomPublisher: Three Hares

More of Meby Kathryn EvansScience FictionDescription: Teva’s life seems normal, but at home she hides an impossible secret: eleven other Tevas.Author’s Residence: West Sussex, United Kingdom Publisher: Usborne

The One Page CVby Paul HichensNonfictionDescription: Get that job with your very own high impact, stand out CV! Clear examples and easy-to-follow lessons with a difference.Author’s Residence: ScotlandPublisher: Pearson Education

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