Discover Two Unforgettable Junior Girls Books About Friendship and Imagination

Looking for stories that celebrate quirky characters, creativity and the chaos of growing up? Dive into two unforgettable new releases that put imagination and friendship at the heart of every page. From hot-air balloons, adventure, laugh-out-loud moments, to homework and more, together, these books prove that a little bit of weird can go a long, long way.

And the best part? Both books are out now!

Evie P and Me by Petra James, illustrated Andrew Joyner

An unforgettable character at the heart of a story filled with imagination and adventure. Evie P, the air-explorer has arrived for her first day at school, her unusual life spent in an air balloon has left her bereft of “ordinary” experiences, like classrooms, and friends, but she is full of quirk, adventure, and above all, inspiration. This story celebrates imagination, language, the joy of finding a sparkly new friend, and the art of play. With timeless illustrations by Andrew Joyner.

Ages: 5+

Buy a copy of Evie P and Me here.

Totally Normal by Emily Dempster, illustrated by Laura Wood

Being a bit weird can be a lot wonderful! Hilarious fiction about family, friends and a fool proof plan. Children are like pancakes – the first one is always a bit weird. Well, the first pancake in my family, is me. Ellie finds it hard to focus on boring stuff like homework and chores. She would much rather hang out with her BFFFL Arya or play improv games in drama class. Mum and Dad want Ellie to be more like her eight-year-old brother Stewart, or as Ellie likes to call him, Mr Perfect. But Ellie has a truly excellent, fool-proof plan to get out of doing homework, chores and school for good: she’s going to become a famous teenage pop star!