Christmas gifts for all ages
Books make perfect gifts for Christmas and we have a fantastic range of books in all genres for ages 5-19. You can buy our books from our website with free post and packing, and for an extra special present you can also get your book signed and dedicated by the author! Order through our website by 16 December 2018 for delivery before Christmas and email us at fireflypress@yahoo.co.uk with your dedication request. Happy browsing!
YA novel The Territory optioned for film
New Pictures, executive producer of Netflix’s The Innocents and producer of BBC One’s Requiem and The Missing, has optioned television and film rights to The Territory by Sarah Govett. Elaine Pyke acquired the rights from Casarotto Ramsay & Associates in a deal brokered by Mark Casarotto of Casarotto Ramsay on behalf of the Jane Turnbull Agency.
Author Govett said of the announcement: ‘I’m really excited that New Pictures wanted to option the rights because they have such a great feel for teen entertainment and I think they will do a fantastic job visualising the dystopian storyline of The Territory. I wrote The Territory in order to highlight the environmental and educational challenges that teenagers are facing today, so I’m delighted about the prospect of seeing the books come to life on TV.'The Clockwork Crow shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards 2019
THE CLOCKWORK CROW PB £6.99 AGES 9-12 202pp
We are very happy to announce that The Clockwork Crow, a magical middle-grade story of snow and stars from acclaimed author Catherine Fisher, has been shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards 2019 in the Best Story category.
The Clockwork Crow tells the story of spirited orphan Seren Rhys, and her cantankerous companion, the Crow, as they seek to unravel a mystery which takes them deep into a dangerous fairytale landscape.
Set in Victorian mid Wales The Clockwork Crow has been hailed as, ‘A marvellous book, and a book of marvels, shivery with suspense, snow and sinister magic,’ by New Statesman reviewer Amanda Craig. And writing in The Guardian Imogen Russell Williams said: ‘Full of deep fairytale resonance, Fisher’s writing stands out in the mind’s eye like blood drops on snow.’
Catherine Fisher said: ‘I am thrilled that The Clockwork Crow has reached the shortlist of such a prestigious award as the Blue Peter Book Award. I'm especially pleased for my publishers, Firefly, who worked so hard and have produced such an amazing cover. I hope everyone who reads the book enjoys Seren's adventures with the magical Crow.’
Firefly publisher Penny Thomas said: ‘We are so delighted that Catherine's magical tale has been shortlisted for this iconic award. She is one of the best fantasy writers in the UK today and this classic story enchants from the very first page.
'It's also really heartening for an independent children's publisher based in Wales to know that the Blue Peter judges are looking to all parts of the UK for a thrilling and diverse range of shortlist titles. We hope the voters love The Clockwork Crow as much as we do!'
The Clockwork Crow joins The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson and The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Rauf on the shortlist for the Blue Peter Book Awards 2019 Best Story category. The winner will be voted for by children and announced on the Blue Peter show along with the Best Book with Facts category on World Book Day, 7 March 2019.
Find out about the Blue Peter Book Awards
Clockwork Crow swoops onto Blue Peter longlist
Firefly's new magical middle-grade story of snow and stars, The Clockwork Crow, by Catherine Fisher, has been longlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards 2019 in the Best Story category.
Launched this month, The Clockwork Crow tells the story of spirited orphan Seren Rhys, and her cantankerous companion, the Crow, as they seek to unravel a mystery which takes them deep into a dangerous fairytale landscape.
Set in Victorian mid Wales the Christmas novel has been hailed as, ‘A marvellous book, and a book of marvels, shivery with suspense, snow and sinister magic,’ by Amanda Craig. And writing in The Guardian Imogen Russell Williams said: ‘Full of deep fairytale resonance, Fisher’s writing stands out in the mind’s eye like blood drops on snow.’
‘We are so delighted that The Clockwork Crow has been longlisted for this iconic children’s award,' said Firefly publisher Penny Thomas. Catherine is one of the best fantasy writers in the UK today and this classic, thrilling tale enchants from the very first page, taking the reader on an adventure deep into our mythological past.’
Catherine Fisher added: ‘I am absolutely delighted that The Clockwork Crow has reached the Blue Peter longlist. It's an honour to be included among such talented company.’
The Blue Peter Book Awards 2019 has 10 titles longlisted for the Best Story category. The shortlist will be announced on the Blue Peter show on 8 November.
Catherine Fisher, was Wales’ first Young People's Laureate (2011-2013) and has won a number of awards for her work. Her bestselling books include The Times Children’s Book of the year Incarceron, The Snow-Walker trilogy, the Oracle trilogy and the Chronoptika series. Find out more at www.catherine-fisher.com
To buy the Clockwork Crow order here
Half Price Halloween Sale
We are selling some of our spooky stories at half price including free P&P when bought through the Firefly Press website until 1 November 2018.
Grace-Ella is thrilled when black cat Mr Whiskins arrives. She’s always wanted a pet. But Mr Whiskins has a secret. On the ninth day of the ninth month of her ninth year, he tells her: Grace-Ella is a witch!
Being a witch is exciting but it isn’t easy. Will Grace-Ella’s best friends still want to be friends with her? Will she be any good at spells? Can she stop the school bully without revealing her magic and breaking the witches’ rules?
Grace-Ella’s adventures are about to begin…
Perfect for 6-9s.
Pete and his faithful companion, Blob the Basset Hound, love to go a-wandering in the pitch-dark night. But they get more than they bargain for when they stumble across a Van-load of Vampires, a Weirdness of Werewolves, a Herd of Horrible Hell-Hounds, a Bangity-Banging Bwca and finally end up at the most frightful Fancy Dress Party in History!
Can Pete and Blob save the day (well, the night), or will The Horrors win?
Perfect for 6-9s.
An exciting supernatural adventure story for 8-12s
'Fast-moving, with a great sense of the natural world as well as hints at supernatural beings – good and bad – this is a thoroughly satisfying tale of young people saving the day.' Andrea Reece, Lovereading4kids
A chilling paranormal thriller for YA readers
When Skylar Rousseau falls from Blackfin Pier and drowns on her sixteenth birthday, the whole town goes into mourning — until she shows up three months later like nothing happened. Unravelling the mystery of those missing months takes Sky to the burned-out circus in the woods, and whispers of murder and kidnapping. But Sky's not the only one with secrets... there's the haunted weathervane, the enigmatic circus ringmaster, and even the mysterious Blood House.
Everyone has something to hide, but nothing stays buried in Blackfin, a town that no one visits and hardly anyone ever leaves.