Katya Balen

• Feb-2026
• / Literary
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From an award-winning children's novelist, an adult debut about a grieving author who heads to rural England for a writer's retreat, only to stumble upon an incredible historical find. As the past and present collide, she'll discover the key to heali...

• Oct-2025
• / General Fiction
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A captivating story about finding friendship and hope … and a place where you can spread your wings. From Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen.

Con has been angry ever since Dad left. He doesn't want to be. He wants to play FIFA with h...

• Jul-2025
• / General Fiction
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In a poetic, beautifully illustrated story, a child’s move to a big city has her mourning her connection with nature until she makes a serendipitous discovery. When I shout my name into the sky, nobody answers. The city is lonely and so am I. I’v...

• Oct-2024
• / General Fiction
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When the mudlarking gang find a mysterious cutlass on the banks of the Thames, they immediately know that something fishy is afoot. When the cutlass vanishes, and Mrs Drummonds disappears too, it's down to Clem and the gang to find them. The myst...

• Sep-2024
• / General Fiction
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'A thrilling emotionally charged adventure, full of authentic characters, peril, humour and warmth' â€" Daily Mail

'Wild and brilliantly crafted' â€" Sarah Crossan, author of One and Where the Heart Should Be

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• Mar-2024
• / General Fiction
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The importance and meaning of home is explored in this thought-provoking new novella from Carnegie Medal winning author Katya Balen.Juno’s furious about being sent to stay with her grandfather for the summer. She’ll miss all the fun she and her f...

• Feb-2024
• / General Fiction
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The mudlarkers of the Thames and Tide Club are about to face Squidmageddon in a funny and fast-paced adventure for young treasure hunters.

When the director of the mudlarking museum goes on holiday for a week, he leaves three members of th...

• Oct-2023
• / General Fiction
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*** WINNER OF THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CHILDREN'S WRITING ***

From the author of October, October, winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal, comes a heartbreaking and heart-warming story about sisterhood, found family and accepting love ...

• Jun-2023
• / General Fiction
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Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen returns with a stunning tale about a fractured bond between father and son â€" and the injured bird that helps to heal it.Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen returns with a stunning tale about a fractured bond between ...

• May-2023
• / Mystery
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• May-2023
• / General Fiction
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An exciting new adventure series for young readers from Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen, author of October, October and The Light in Everything

Clem and her friends Ash and Zara are members of the Thames and Tide Club! Every weekend they...

• Jul-2022
• / General Fiction
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Following a traumatic accident, a special friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her love of music in this stunning novella from celebrated author Katya Balen.The blackbirds’ song uplifts and restores in this captivating novel...

• Apr-2022
• / General Fiction
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• Aug-2021
• / Fantasy
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Book Band: Dark Blue (Ideal for ages 9+)

An inspiring fantasy story from Katya Balen, author of The Space We're In and October, October.

Maggie wants her dad to take her birdwatching like he promised but he's too busy an...

• Sep-2020
• / General Fiction
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• Oct-2019
• / General Fiction
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Ten-year-old Frank has trouble navigating his relationship with his younger brother Max who is autistic. Frank loves soccer, codes, riding his bike, and playing with his friends. His brother Max is five. Max only eats foods that are beige or white...