Gift them the World this Christmas: 7 Stellar Series for Kids & Teens

What could be better than a summer spent reading? There’s no such thing as ‘I’m bored’ when a whole world of adventure and escapism awaits in the pages of a book. If you’re still deciding what to place under the tree for the kid or teen in your life, check out this list of new series installments with impeccable world-building – guaranteed to keep them spellbound for hours…

The Deadlands #2: Trapped by Skye Melki-Wegner

Dinosaurs fight for freedom and survival in book #2 of this action-packed middle-grade series. Battle rages on between the two surviving dinosaur kingdoms. Eleri and his fellow outcasts are searching for evidence to prove that the carnivores have manipulated the herbivore kingdoms into war, so they can feast on the slain. But soon the friends must flee from a pack of raptors and become trapped inside the Fire Peak: the volcanic heart of the dreaded Carrion Kingdom. Can the outcasts escape and gather proof of the Carrion Kingdom’s vicious plans in one fell swoop?

Ages 9+.

Buy a copy of Trapped here.

Alex Rider #14: Nightshade Revenge by Anthony Horowitz

The world’s bestselling teenage spy takes on a new and daring mission. This much-awaited new book in the bestselling Alex Rider series continues Alex’s fight against the deadly assassins encountered in the last book, Nightshade. Alex still has unfinished business with this sinister group made up of brainwashed children, not least trying to reunite MI6 chief Mrs Jones, along with her long lost son and daughter. A thrilling new challenge for the world’s best-loved teen superspy.

Ages 9+.

Buy a copy of Nightshade Revenge here.

Wish of the Wicked by Danielle Paige

Set in a lush, dangerous world woven with fairy tale mythology, New York Times bestselling author Danielle Paige launches a brand new Fairy Godmother origin story full of intrigue, magic, and romance. Everyone knows that a fairy godmother helped Cinderella get to the ball where she met the prince. No one knows that the fairy godmother’s motives for helping Cinderella might not have been as charming as they seem. Until now…

Ages 13+.

Buy a copy of Wish of the Wicked here.

Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell

There’s a place where all the wildest stories began… From Katherine Rundell, winner of the Costa Children’s Book Award, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize comes the first novel in a landmark trilogy for fans of His Dark Materials. Explore the problem of power, and of knowledge, and of what love demands of us.

Ages 9+.

Buy a copy of Impossible Creatures here.

Which Way Round the Galaxy by Cressida Cowell

Hold on tight for the sequel to this out-of-this-world new adventure from former Waterstones Children’s Laureate and No.1 bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon… The O’Hero-Smiths may have rescued their little sister Annipeck, found K2 and Izza’s father Everest and triumphed over the robot assassin called the EXCORIATOR – but their story isn’t quite over yet. Because there is danger and possibility in the Which Ways. And a new adventure bursting with magic is about to take them through the crossing points and into new worlds.

Ages 8+.

Buy a copy of Which Way Round the Galaxy here.

The Conjureverse #2: The Memory Thieves by Dhonielle Clayton

The action-packed sequel to the instant New York Times and #1 Indie Bestseller, The Marvellers! In this fantasy adventure set in a global magic school in the sky, Ella, Jason, and Brigit return for their second year at the Arcanum Training institute. Can Ella and her friends save themselves and the Marvellian world before chaos breaks loose?

Ages 8+.

Buy a copy of The Memory Thieves here.

Dragon Force #1: Infinity’s Secret by Katie Tsang and Kevin Tsang

Get ready to join DRAGON FORCE! From the authors of the bestselling DRAGON REALM books comes the first in a brand-new, action-packed, dragon-obsessed series. It’s been five years since the Dragon Realm fell into the Human Realm and both populations are now living side by side. But dangerous magical creatures are threatening to disrupt the peace and it’s up to a new group of heart-bonded humans and dragons to protect the world – the Dragon Force.

Ages 8+.

Buy a copy of Infinity’s Secret here.