Nila-Water, the first in a series, emerges as a blend of the parallel realities that Seth lives in. Developing a debilitating illness with an excruciating skin condition, he has lived a life of isolation. He escapes to the bedtime stories told by his father, of a beneficent race of Nila, who live on earth and in the oceans. Suffering also the loss of his father, who abruptly disappears from his life, he becomes attracted to his beautiful, tantalizing caretaker, Kate, who shares the house entrusted to him by his father. They mutually agree he should undergo four risky treatments recommended by his doctor, Eshe, to curb his ailing condition. The questionable intentions of Seth’s powerful father for humans and for Nila are revealed during the course of treatments. Are Seth’s real-life experiences during the treatments actually his new life in the ocean, or a result of the drug being administered?

Friendship and magical realism sparkle on the page in this heartwarming, delightfully eccentric illustrated middle-grade gem from an extraordinary new literary voice. Perfect for fans of A Snicker of Magic and The Penderwicks.Alberto lives alone in the town of Allora, where fish fly out of the sea and the houses shine like jewels. He is a coffin maker and widower, spending his quiet days creating the final resting places of Allora's people.Then one afternoon a magical bird flutters into his garden, and Alberto, lonely inside, welcomes it into his home. And when a kindhearted boy named Tito follows the bird into Alberto's kitchen, a door in the old man's heart cracks open. Tito is lonely too--but he's also scared and searching for a place to hide. Fleeing from danger, he just wants to feel safe for once in his life. Can the boy and the old man learn the power of friendship and escape the shadows of their pasts?With a tender bond that calls to mind The Girl Who Drank the Moon, charming characters reminiscent of The Penderwicks, and the whimsy of A Snicker of Magic, this is a novel to curl up with, an extraordinary work of magical realism that makes the world feel like a warmer and happier place. Complete with dazzling interior illustrations, a gem from start to finish.Praise for The Boy, the Bird & the Coffin Maker:"A beautifully written debut about recovering from grief and finding hope through an unlikely friendship. The writing itself is a gorgeous lyrical prose laced with magical realism, like a Gabriel García Márquez story for young readers." --BookTrust★ "Woods has penned a gentle fable, one rich in hope that promotes the strength of kindness. Her magical realism nods to the like of Isabel Allende and Gabriel García Márquez, perfectly tailoring the genre for a middle-grade audience. Anuska Allepuz's whimsical illustrations add to the magical feel. Sweet, earnest and not to be missed." --Shelf Awareness, STARRED REVIEW★ "Elegantly told from start to finish and enhanced by Allepuz's evocative images and decorations, debut author Woods has created a fairy tale that will linger with readers." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW★ "This uplifting book will enthrallreaders, enveloping them in its gentle charm." --Booklist, STARRED REVIEW"Awash in magical realism, this is a gentle tale of two hearts, broken by a sometimes harsh world, who find solace, comfort, healing and safety in a new family. . . . A warm-hearted, beautifully told tale." --School Library Connection"A lyrical and melancholy tale [filled with] atmospheric writing." --School Library Journal"A quietly triumphant tale." --Kirkus Reviews"A gently compelling hybrid of intrigue and enchantment . . . filled with the redeeming magic of love and life." --VOYA

A Gypsy curse that must be broken, a dangerous secret that cannot be revealed…Clara is a shape-shifter who is cursed. The curse is presenting her with huge problems and she wants rid of it, even though she’s been told it can’t be done.Luke is a Gypsy, whose clan has camped by Clara’s town. He happily spends his days exploring the woodland, while avoiding the ‘townies’ that live on the other side.When Clara bumps into Luke an opportunity presents itself. Luke’s family may know how to free Clara from the curse, if only she can gain their trust. But in becoming friends with Luke, Clara puts her own secret at risk. When the Gypsies abruptly disappear, Clara is left confused, anxious and alone.Will Clara ever see Luke again? Will she ever find a way to break the curse? And just how far is she willing to go to do so?A Litpick Top Choice Award winner, ‘A Gypsy Curse’ is the second book in the Full Moon series. If you enjoy a rollercoaster ride of action and suspense, then this book is a must read.

Tess the princess dress is Grace's most loved birthday gift. Grace and Tess are best friends. They do everything together. But when the weather turns chilly, Grace trades Tess in for a warm coat. Tess is left behind in a closet in the hall. What will Tess do if Grace doesn’t wear her anymore? Tess the Princess Dress is the rhyming tale of the journey one princess dress takes to discover who she truly is. This first book in the picture book series The Chronicles of the Clothes Mind highlights mixed-media illustrations that intertwine full-color photographs with whimsical cartoon characters.Ever wonder what our clothes do when we aren't around? ;)