Author: keithdenby

Zephyr/Head of Zeus published Ewa Jozefkowicz‘s TRIX’S TREE HOUSE,  beautifully illustrated by Gillian Flint, on 7 May 2026.  This is the fifth title in The Woodland Explorers Club series for young readers, following BENJI’S EMERALD KING, SHYLA’S WOOD WIDE WEB, AJAY AND THE RED-WINGED PRINCE and FUJIKO AND THE FOX.  Inspired by Forest School, this is a magical new series in which a group of friends solve mysteries and protect the animals of Willow Wish Woods.

“With magic, mystery, forest school fun, a whole natural world to explore, and the added bonus of outdoor activities to try out, youngsters will be pulling on their wellies and heading for the great outdoors!”  Lancaster Guardian

 

Catherine Hanley’s new book, THE FAMILY LIVES OF MEDIEVAL WOMEN, was published by The History Press on 9 April 2026. 

Congratulations to Catherine Hanley on LIONESSHEART: The Life and Times of Joanna Plantagenet, published by The History Press, being shortlisted for the HWA Non-Fiction Crown.

Jane Corry‘s eleventh novel, MY SISTER’S SECRET, was published by Penguin on 18 June 2026.  All families have history but this one’s deadly …

Congratulations to Jane on MY SISTER’S SECRET reaching #9 in the Sunday Times paperback fiction bestseller list, making her an nine times Sunday Times Top Ten paperback fiction bestseller.  

“From the very first page, you know you’re in for a ride.’”Jeremy Vine

“I very much enjoyed this fast-paced thriller full of secrets and twists. A masterclass in rising tension’.”K.L. Slater

“Another gripping family thriller from Jane that once again I could not put down.” Heidi Perks

“It is so ‘just-one-more-chapter’ moreish.” Emma Curtis

 Sandy Taylor’s tenth novel, THE IRISH GIRL, was published by Bookouture on 2 July 2026.

 

 

The fourth Shaw family Victorian Liverpool saga, AN ORPHAN’S DREAM, by Judy Summers was published by Mountain Leopard Press on 10 April 2025.

“Judy is a natural storyteller.” Lyn Andrews