Autumn with Barrington Stoke

It’s a pleasure to share some of the new October releases for older readers from Barrington Stoke. Accessible, engaging and so powerful, readers will find the vocabulary choices, font, spacing and page tint make all the difference to their success with each book. This group of action-packed, high-stakes stories are sure to be read, shared and still thought about long after readers have finished.

Lunar by Chris Bradford & illustrated by Charlotte Grange

A futuristic science fiction adventure, Lunar is overflowing with high-stakes peril and edge-of-your-seat drama. Luna lives on the moon helping her father, a Moon Miner, search for precious minerals and rocks. When a meteor strikes and destroys their home, Luna is in trouble. This is the greatest survival challenge ever. All alone, she must manage what few supplies she has and find a way to secure her rescue.

Trapped by Sophie McKenzie & illustrated by Melania Badosa

Teen drama sky rockets in this story of life and death. A singing-club trip ends in disaster when their coach spins out of control. As the students sitting at the front escape, the coach tips over the edge of a cliff leaving Hailey, Bex and Kit in absolute peril. They have no choice but to push their differences aside and try to find a way to work together. Teen readers will be completely gripped by this high-stakes story.

A Sudden Storm by Bali Rai

Every young person deserves to have a great time on their birthday – fun with friends, a few treats and a safe walk home. A Sudden Storm tells the heart-breaking story of Arjan, a young Sikh man who is celebrating his 16th birthday with some friends and a girl he fancies. The evening is going so well until they run into a dangerous crowd on their way home. Suddenly, Arjan is targeted just because of the colour of his skin and the turban he wears. What was a happy night ends in tragedy. This is an eye-opening story for teen readers, helping them to realise the racism, prejudice and violence that happens close to home.

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