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Katya Balen
Written in Katya Balen’s heart-stoppingly beautiful style, this book is a feast for the senses, filled with the woodsmoke smell of crisp autumn mornings and the sound of wellies squelching…
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From the author of October, October, winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal, comes a heartbreaking and heart-warming story about sisterhood, found family and accepting love in the most unusual…
A sea-soaked story of friendship, community and discovering what it means to carry home in your heart, from Carnegie Medal-winning author Katya Balen.
On the Island of Ayrie, everybody knows…
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'A thrilling emotionally charged adventure, full of authentic characters, peril, humour and warmth' - Daily Mail
'Wild and brilliantly crafted' - Sarah Crossan, author of One and Where the Heart…
When the mudlarking gang find a mysterious cutlass on the banks of the Thames, they immediately know that something fishy is afoot. When the cutlass vanishes, and Mrs Drummonds disappears…
An uplifting celebration of wildness from a multi-award-winning author and illustrator team, Katya Balen and Gill Smith.
A little girl loves playing in the woods and rejoicing in the wildness…
The importance and meaning of home is explored in this thought-provoking new novella from Carnegie Medal winning author Katya Balen.
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The mudlarkers of the Thames and Tide Club are about to face Squidmageddon in a funny and fast-paced adventure for young treasure hunters.
When the director of the mudlarking museum…
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From the author of October, October, winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal, comes a heartbreaking and heart-warming story about sisterhood, found family and accepting love in the most unusual and…
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Ten-year-old Frank’s life revolves around his autistic brother, five-year-old Max, but after many changes over the course of a year, he discovers that he loves Max and is proud of…
Noah has felt misunderstood and abandoned since his dad moved away, but can they find a way to build a new relationship? Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen returns with a…
From the author of October, October, winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal 2022, comes a life-affirming story about blended families and learning to find room in your heart for new…
An exciting new adventure series for young readers from Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen, author of October, October and The Light in Everything
First published in Great Britain by Bloomsbury, 2019, in a somewhat different form –Copyright page.
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*** WINNER OF THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CHILDREN'S WRITING ***
From the author of October, October, winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal, comes a heartbreaking and heart-warming story about…
Following a traumatic accident, a special friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her love of music in this stunning novella from celebrated author Katya Balen.
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An inspiring fantasy story from Katya Balen, author of The Space We’re In and October, October.
Margot wants her parents to take her birdwatching like they promised but they’re too…
