Tag Archives: Floris Books

THE GIRL WHO LOST HER SHADOW

Written and Illustrated by Emily Ilett

A lyrical, immersive and luminous tale of sisterhood for middle-grade readers, The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow tells of bravery, the effect of mental-health issues and being strong enough to ask for help when we really need it.

Paperback / 130 x 198 mm / 224 pages / Floris Books

Winner of the Kelpies Prize & Branford Boose Award Longlist

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ICE CREAM BOY

Written and Illustrated by Lindsay Littleson

Sometimes the flavour of life is change. Luca has always relied on his Nonna, but she starts acting strangely. Then, Luca’s aunt threatens to close the family’s ice-cream cafe. Luca decides to enter a city-wide recipe competition: if he wins, maybe the publicity will save the cafe and his dream of a future.

Paperback / 130 x 198 mm / 208 pages / Floris Books

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CLOUDLANDERS

Written and Illustrated by Christopher Mackie

This fantasy debut novel is set above a flooded Earth, on the floating island of Bastion, where magic has allowed the last of the world’s inhabitants to survive. It stars an unforgettable band of misfits, including Kurt the giant mushroom, Flicker the gemstone faerie, wood-nymph twins and a gruff, shapeshifting wolf.

Paperback / 130 x 198 mm / 288 pages / Floris Books

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AN AMAZING ATLAS HISTORY OF SCOTLAND

Written by David MacPhail and illustrated by Angers Frang

An entertaining and informative atlas bursting with intriguing Scottish history. Discover fascinating facts about Scotland from ancient civilisations and warring kings to the industrial revolution and cloning sheep. In the series: AN AMAZING ANIMALS ATLAS & AN AMAZING ILLUSTRATED ATLAS.

Hardback / 224 x 311 mm / 32 pages / Floris Books

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SPECTACULAR SCOTTISH WOMEN

Written by Louise Baillie and illustrated by Eilidh Muldoon

A collection of fascinating and inspiring biographies of spectacular Scottish women, past and present. Scottish author and former journalist Louise Baillie gathers a diverse collection of incredible and important women, presenting their empowering stories in a way that will capture the imagination of today’s young readers.

Hardback / 210 x 234 mm / 144 pages / Floris Books

SPIN A SCARF OF SUNSHINE

Written by Dawn Casey and illustrated by Stila Lim

Nari cares for a little lamb on her farm. With her family’s help, she turns its fleece into a cosy scarf, until the scarf is ready for the compost heap. A luminous picture book exploring creation and recycling.

Rights sold: Korean & Dutch

Hardback / 295 x 275 mm / 32 pages / Floris Books

THE BUMBLEBEE GARDEN

Written by Dawn Casey and illustrated by Stila Lim

Ben helps in Grandpa’s garden through the year and learns all about the life cycle of the bumblebees. This charming picture book highlights the importance of bee conservation through a lyrical story and luminous illustrations.

Hardback / 295 x 275 mm / 28 pages / Floris Books

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FAREWELL TOUR OF A TERMINAL OPTIMIST

Written and Illustrated by John Young

Terminally ill Connor Lambert sets off on a crazy road trip. A fresh and bold debut novel full of heart, guts and raw emotion. Combining the authenticity of John Green with the energy of Irvine Welsh, this debut will have teens hooked. Winner of the Scottish Teenage Book Prize 2019 and Longlisted for the Branford Boase Award.

Paperback / 198 x 130 / 288pp / Floris Books

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THORFINN THE NICEST VIKING SERIES

Written by David MacPhail and illustrated by Richard Morgan

Thorfinn the Nicest Viking is a funny, illustrated, action-packed series for young readers set in a world where manners mean nothing, and politeness is pointless! In the first book, Thorfinn’s dad, the rough tough village chief, decides it’s time for Thorfinn to earn his gruesome Viking name.

Paperback / 197 x 158 mm / 152 pages / Floris Books

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