Books

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Lilly Prospero And The Magic Rabbit

Fifteen-year-old Lilly Prospero has always felt like an outsider—lonely, awkward, and desperate to fit in at her new school. But everything changes the day she receives an unexpected gift: a fluffy brown rabbit named Jeffrey who, impossibly, starts talking to her.

As Lilly discovers that her drawings are beginning to leap off the page and come to life, she’s drawn into a hidden world of magic, powerful figures, and thrilling possibilities she never imagined. For the first time, she feels seen and important—especially when she forms a surprising friendship with the confident, sharp-tongued Saffron.

Yet the more Lilly explores her growing abilities, the more she realizes this new world is full of secrets, temptations, and real danger. The intoxicating rush of her power pulls her in one direction, while her deepening bond with Saffron—and the values Jeffrey tries to teach her—tugs her another way.

Lilly Prospero and the Magic Rabbit is an enchanting YA urban fantasy that explores the seductive pull of power and the quiet strength found in true friendship. The first book in The Lilly Prospero Series, it’s a story of self-discovery, loyalty, and the choices that define who we become.

The Lilly Prospero Book Series:

1. Lilly Prospero And The Magic Rabbit
2. Lilly Prospero And The Mermaid’s Curse

Lilly Prospero And The Mermaid’s Curse

When fifteen year old Lilly and her best friend Saffron go on a family holiday to Whitstable, they plan on relaxing and having fun together on the beach. But when they meet mermaid’s in distress, they realise that won’t happen.

Mermaids are being pulled from the sea and harvested for their body parts to sell on the magical black market, so Lilly and Saffron team up with a coven of mysterious elderly witches to stop him. But soon, they discover the issue is more complicated than they ever realised, and they must risk the lives of both themselves and everyone around them if they have any chance of saving the mermaids. 

The Lilly Prospero Book Series:

1. Lilly Prospero And The Magic Rabbit
2. Lilly Prospero And The Mermaid’s Curse

Emerald Wren And The Coven Of Seven

As a child, Emerald Wren’s grandfather placed a bronze lamp in her hands and made a promise: one day, she would have the power to change the world.

Years later, Emerald scrapes by as an exhausted waitress by day and leads a coven of crime fighting witches by night — a tight-knit sisterhood and fiercely loyal friends who protect the vulnerable and punish the predators no one else will touch.

When their seer is tormented by visions of flames and the haunting words “She walks amongst us but all alone, her life is real but not her own,” the coven realises their greatest battle has begun. A merciless killer is carving a trail of charred bodies across Europe, hunting a mysterious woman tied to an ancient prophecy — and he’s heading straight for Britain.

As the fires draw closer and the stakes turn deeply personal, Emerald must decide how much she’s willing to risk to keep her childhood promise. Because this time, stopping the monster might cost her everything she loves.

A gripping urban fantasy of found family, fierce friendship, and the terrifying price of destiny.

Nature-Girl Vs Worst Nightmare

Nature-Girl vs Worst Nightmare is the sparkling debut novel from six-year-old Rose McKinney — with just a sprinkle of help from her mum, author J.J. Barnes.

Deep in the shimmering Sparkling Forest, Nature-Girl leads her super team, The Sparkles, as they train to become the greatest young heroes at Miss Sparkle’s Academy for Magical Children. With magic in their hearts and gadgets at the ready, they’re ready for anything… or so they think.

When the terrifying Worst Nightmare blasts open a giant portal and floods the school with his army of snarling Bad Dreams, everything changes. The Sparkles are stripped of their powers, their teachers are frozen by their own worst fears, and the entire magical world is in danger.

Now Nature-Girl must face her biggest nightmare of all — and discover that real hero power comes from courage, friendship, and working together, even when the magic runs out.

The first thrilling adventure in the Siren Smalls series from Siren Stories — packed with magic, heart, laughs, and just the right amount of danger. Perfect for readers aged 6–12 who dream of being superheroes too!

What Ivy Wants

On the morning of her thirtieth birthday, Ivy Rhodes expects celebration and romance. Instead she receives disappointment after disappointment, culminating in the sudden loss of the job she’s quietly endured for far too long.

Unemployed, unsettled, and questioning every choice that brought her to this moment, Ivy finds herself staring at a life that no longer feels like her own. With the unwavering support of her sharp-witted best friends Mya and Julia, and her mother’s no-nonsense love (and several bottles of Prosecco), Ivy begins the messy, courageous work of figuring out who she really is—and what she actually wants.

From unexpected new beginnings to long-buried dreams slowly resurfacing, What Ivy Wants is a warm, honest, and often funny story about reclaiming yourself after life quietly pulls the rug out from under you. Drawing from her own experiences, J.J. Barnes explores the subtle ways relationships can limit us, the strength it takes to break free, and the joy that arrives when we finally choose ourselves.

Perfect for readers who love character-driven stories about friendship, second chances, and the beautiful, imperfect process of building a life that fits.

J.J. Barnes writes female-led fiction centered on women facing real challenges—and finding their way forward with the people who love them most.

Colour And Rhyme

Spark creativity and giggles in equal measure with this one-of-a-kind poetry collection for children aged 5–10!

Inside you’ll find a delightful mix of funny, silly, and delightfully surprising poems—each paired with a bold, black-ink outline illustration waiting for young artists to bring it to life with their own colours, patterns, and personal flair.

Perfect for budding poets and budding illustrators, this interactive book invites kids to:

• Read laugh-out-loud rhymes inspired by the everyday joys (and chaos!) of childhood
• Colour, doodle, and design their very own matching artwork
• Turn the pages into a unique, one-of-a-kind keepsake

A burst of fun, joy, and imagination on every page!

From the Siren Smalls imprint by Siren Stories, Colour and Rhyme was written by Sarah Wood, drawing inspiration straight from her own children’s sense of wonder. The charming line illustrations were hand-drawn in freehand black ink by JJ Barnes, leaving plenty of white space for little creators to make the book truly their own.