What to Look Out For This August

The Honeys by Ryan La Sala

A twisted and tantalizing horror novel set amidst the splendour of a secluded summer retreat.

When Mars Matthias loses his sister Caroline under horrific circumstances, it propels him to learn all he can about the once-inseparable sibling who’d grown tragically distant.

Mars’s gender-fluidity means he’s often excluded from the traditions – and expectations – of his politically-connected family, including attendance at the prestigious Aspen Conservancy Summer Academy where his sister devoted so much of her time. But with his grief still fresh, he insists on attending in her place…

All the Pieces of Me by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott

From the bestselling authors of Can You See Me? comes the fourth exceptional Tally book!

Year 9 can be tough for everyone, but for Tally it feels even tougher. Everything seems to be changing as she and her friends get older. Make-up, boys, social media, GCSE prep – why is it all starting to feel so different?

Tally has always known that being autistic means some things are harder for her than they are for other people. But becoming a teenager has left Tally feeling like she has no idea who she even is anymore…

Discover fantastic free teaching resources to bring All the Pieces of Me into the classroom.

My Dad is Definitely Not a Crime Lord by Ben Davis

Damian’s new friend wants him to be a hero. But what does that really mean?

Damian’s dad has turned Queen’s evidence and the family have moved to a cramped flat in a run-down council estate. So when Damian – sorry, FINN – meets costumed superhero Star Kid, who is on a mission to help free the estate from a local gangster’s rule, Damian is forced to ask himself: who is he really, and what does it really mean to be a hero?

The Dog and the Chicken Thief by Chantal de Marolles and Axel Scheffler

A fabulously funny picture book, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the superstar illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog.

Each night, a farmer’s chickens get gobbled up by a cunning fox. When the farmer has finally had enough, he decides the culprit must be found – and tasks his loyal dog with catching the chicken thief.

Every month our Book Club editors choose a Book of the Month for each age range – the perfect stories to share at home or in the classroom. Take a look at our August 2022 Books of the Month and why our experts picked them!