Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Clemency Brown is a UK children’s author. Her debut middle-grade novel, Wishbound, was acquired by Chicken House in a two-book deal, with world rights bought by editorial director Rachel Leyshon from agent Charlotte Colwill at Colwill & Peddle.
Wishbound is the first book in a new magical adventure series. Publisher and retailer listings describe a story in which Leonie, who can make wishes come true, leaves her island home and builds a new life and friendship in another world, before danger forces her to make a difficult choice.
Bibliographic listings for the first edition give a publication year of 2026, with the paperback listed at 288 pages (ISBN 9781917171458).
Wishbound is scheduled for publication by Chicken House in 2026 (ISBN 9781917171458).
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2026. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Wishbound is a West Country and London adventure where Leonie, a wishgiver, flees her captors with Cress. Their friendship, sign language and stubborn hope drive them to safety.
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