Free reading group copies: Henry VIII: Wolfman

September 2010

You've already sunk your teeth into Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Queen Victoria: Demon Hunter now prepare yourselves for a macabre, terrifying and hilarious journey through Tudor England as you've never seen it before as Henry VIII is transformed into a rampaging wolfman . . .

A.E. Moorat works as a freelance journalist and lives in Leicestershire with his wife and two children

To request copies email Jaime Frost jaime.frost@hodder.co.uk

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Free reading group copies: Blood Oath by Christopher Farnsworth

September 2010

Hodder are offering reading groups free copies of Blood Oath, the new thriller from Christopher Farnsworth.

Synopsis
Sharp and ambitious, Zach Barrows is on his way up. But when he gets a call from the White House, it's not quite the promotion he expected. Zach is to be the new political liaison officer to America's best kept secret: Nathaniel Cade. The President's vampire. And Cade is the world's only hope against a horrifying new terrorist threat advancing from the Middle East. The fight is deadlier than ever, and time is running out . . .

About the author
Born and raised in Idaho, Christopher Farnsworth worked as an investigative and business reporter before selling his first screenplay. Since then, he has been coming up with new and better ways to kill monsters, bad guys and aliens. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Jean Roosevelt Farnsworth, and their daughter, Caroline.

To request proofs please email Jaime Frost jaime.frost@hodder.co.uk

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Proofs available: Victory by Julian Stockwin

August and September 2010

Hodder are offering reading groups proofs of a debut historical fiction novel by a former Royal Navy Commander.

Book synopsis
Commander Thomas Kydd is eager to play his part in thwarting Bonaparte's plans for the invasion of England. Joining Admiral Nelson's command, Kydd and his ship soon find themselves at the heart of the action that leads up to the famous clash of the mighty British and French fleets at Trafalgar. Kydd's journey takes him from false sightings of the enemy and dramatic chases across the Atlantic, to the bloody annihilation of the enemy during the actual battle, and the heroic aftermath.

About the author
After leaving the Navy Julian practised as an educational psychologist. He lived for some time in Hong Kong, where he was commissioned into the Royal Naval Reserve. He was awarded the MBE and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He now lives in Devon with his wife Kathy. For more information click here

To request proofs email Jaime Frost Jaime.Frost@hodder.co.uk

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Beswitched proofs

Calling all reading groups! Scholastic are offering limited proof copies of Beswitched by Kate Saunders for younger reading groups. This hilarious book, described by Eva Ibbotson as "a funny and touching story", tells of Flora, who wakes up on her way to her new school to find she's time-travelled back to a school in 1935! The rules are ridiculous, there are lessons IN Latin and no-one has even heard of an ipod. Flora has to find out why she's been summoned from the future - and how she can get back.

To take advantage of this offer, please email Catherine (calport@scholastic.co.uk)

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Where the Streets Had a Name proofs

Calling all Teen Reading Groups! Scholastic have limited proofs of Randa Abdel-Fattah's fantastic book Where the Streets Had a Name. If you would like copies for your reading group, email Catherine (calport@scholastic.co.uk).

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Interactive web chat with acclaimed author Tarquin Hall

25th August at 7pm

We will be holding an interactive web chat with acclaimed author Tarquin Hall on 25th August at 7pm.

Tarquin's most recent book, The Case of the Missing Servant, the first fiction from author of the acclaimed Salaam Brick Lane and To the Elephant Graveyard, is many things. An intriguing detective story. A comic romp full of eccentric and joyfully drawn characters. A vivid portrait of modern India with all its manifold contradictions and complexities.

If you would be interested in asking Tarquin about his inspirations, how he got a publishing deal or anything else, AND would like to receive a FREE COPY of The Case of the Missing Servant please email lgibbs@randomhouse.co.uk! Remember you have to be available to chat on-line on 25th August at 7pm!

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Free books for teen reading groups: The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams

May 2010 onwards

Simon & Schuster are delighted to offer advance free copies of The Chosen One - a powerful and thought-provoking new novel for teens.

Thirteen year old Kyra has grown up in an isolated community with strict rules imposed by 'the Prophet' who leads them. When the Prophet decrees that she is to become the seventh wife of her sixty-year-old uncle Kyra is forced to make a desperate choice.

"A powerful and heartbreaking novel of love and hope" Meg Cabot

Perfect for fans of Meg Rosoff, Jenny Downham and Siobhan Dowd.

FREE READING COPIES FOR YOUR TEEN READING GROUP AVAILABLE

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