Katya Balen - Böcker

Det finns musik överallt - om man bara lär sig hur man lyssnar. Efter en svår bilolycka kan Annie inte längre spela på sin flöjt och drar sig undan från musiken hon alltid har älskat. I stället lever hon i en värld av tystnad, arg på sin mamma som...

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"Du och dina jäkla fåglar", muttrar pappa. "Jag trodde att du hade vuxit ifrån allt det där nu." När Noahs pappa, som bor i New York, kommer och hälsar på för första gången på länge, hittar han och Noah en skadad fågel ute i sk...

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_______________ WINNER OF THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2022 WINNER OF THE YOTO CARNEGIE SHADOWERS CHOICE AWARD 2022 _______________ 'A very special new addition to the shelf and deserves classic status' - The Times Children's Book of the...

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The importance and meaning of home is explored in this thought-provoking new novella from Carnegie Medal winning author Katya Balen.Juno's furious about being sent to stay with her grandfather for the summer. She'll miss all the fun she and her fr...

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The importance and meaning of home is explored in this thought-provoking new novella from Carnegie Medal winning author Katya Balen.Juno's furious about being sent to stay with her grandfather for the summer. She'll miss all the fun she and her fr...

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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.The blackbirds' song uplifts and restores in this captivating nove...

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Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen returns with a stunning tale about a fractured bond between father and son - and the injured bird that helps to heal it.Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen returns with a stunning tale about a fractured bond between...

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Book Band: Dark Blue (Ideal for ages 9+)An inspiring fantasy story from Katya Balen, author of The Space We're In and October, October.Maggie wants her dad to take her birdwatching like he promised but he's too busy and she ends up at the zoo with...

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Book Band: Dark Blue (Ideal for ages 9+)An inspiring fantasy story from Katya Balen, author of The Space We're In and October, October.Maggie wants her dad to take her birdwatching like he promised but he's too busy and she ends up at the zoo with...

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Book Band: Dark Blue (Ideal for ages 9+) An inspiring fantasy story from Katya Balen, author of The Space Were In and October, October. Maggie wants her dad to take her birdwatching like he promised but hes too busy and she ends up at the zoo with...

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_______________ WINNER OF THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2022 WINNER OF THE YOTO CARNEGIE SHADOWERS'' CHOICE AWARD 2022 _______________ ''A very special new addition to the shelf and deserves classic status'' - The Times Children''s Book of the Week ''A ...

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_______________'A brave and beautiful book with a big heart. I loved it' - Jenny Downham'A tear-jerker about family that shows us things that are important and true, and promotes compassion' - Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times Children's Book of the W...

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_______________ 'A brave and beautiful book with a big heart. I loved it' - Jenny Downham 'A tear-jerker about family that shows us things that are important and true, and promotes compassion' - Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times Ch...

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We are her world and her universe and her space and her sky and her galaxy and her cosmos too. Frank is ten. He likes cottage pie and football and cracking codes. Max is five. He only eats Quavers and some colours are too bright for him and if he ...

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_______________ 'Original, compulsive, uplifting: this is another triumph for Balen' - Alex O'Connell, The Times Children's Book of the Week 'Balen's best book yet: ambitious, funny, spirited, moving, heartfelt and bo...

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_______________ WINNER OF THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2022 WINNER OF THE YOTO CARNEGIE SHADOWERS'' CHOICE AWARD 2022 _______________ ''A very special new addition to the shelf and deserves classic status'' - The Times Children''s Book of the Week ''A ...

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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 unknown places. Fen and Rey were found curled up small...

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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 sisterhood, found family and accepting love in the ...

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An exciting new adventure series for young readers from Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen, author of October, October and The Light in Everything Clem and her friends Ash and Zara are members of the Thames and Tide Club! Every weekend they go mudl...

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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 goes on holiday for a week, he leaves three members of the Thames...

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Tom is still quiet and timid, even though his dad has been in jail for nearly two years now. Zofia is the opposite. Inside her there's a raging storm that makes her want to fight the whole world until she gets what she wants. And what she wants is...

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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 sisterhood, found family and accepting love in the ...

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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 Should Be An accomplished tale, tenderly told The Times A se...

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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 everyone. They know each other's stories as they know ev...

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Wild and brilliantly crafted Sarah Crossan, author of One and Where the Heart Should Be On the Island of Ayrie, everybody knows everyone. They know each others stories as they know every road, every hill and the coming of the tide. In the summer, ...

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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 too, its down to Clem and the gang to find them. The myster...

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The first book in a new series by award-winning creators Katya Balen and Gill Smith, featuring heart-warming adventures for readers who love animals. When Mattie wishes on a shooting star for a puppy, she knows her wish is hopeless. Her dad just d...

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In a poetic, beautifully illustrated story, a child's move to a big city has her mourning her connection with nature until she makes a serendipitous discovery. When I shout my name into the sky, nobody answers. The city is lonely and so am I. I've...

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Following a traumatic accident, a special friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her love of music in this captivating novella from Carnegie Medal-winner Katya Balen. After a devastating car crash, Annie is unable to play her...

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Carnegie Medal-winner Katya Balen returns with a stunning tale about a fractured bond between father and son and the injured bird that helps to heal it. When Noahs dad visits from New York, he and Noah come across an injured nightjar during a walk...

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