Katya Balen

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 healing her trauma. Anna, a novelist based in...

Bloomsbury presents Letters From the Upside by Katya Balen read by Joe Jameson 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...

Bloomsbury presents Ghostlines by Katya Balen, read by Emma Hindle ‘Wild and brilliantly crafted’ – Sarah Crossan, author of One and Where the Heart Should Be On the Island of Ayrie, everybody knows everyone. They know each other’s stories as they know every road, every hill and the...

Bloomsbury presents The Thames and Tide Club: The Ghost Pirates by Katya Balen, read by Salima Saxton 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...

Bloomsbury presents Foxlight by Katya Balen, read by Olivia Forrest. 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 in the most unusual and unknown places. Fen and Rey were...

Eine Geschichte von der Wildheit in uns allen. October lebt mit ihrem Vater in einer Waldhütte, im Einklang mit der Natur und fernab anderer Menschen...

Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen returns with a stunning tale about a fractured bond between father and son – and the injured bird that helps to heal it. Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen returns with a stunning tale about a fractured bond between father and son – and the injured bird that...

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 novella from one of the most exciting voices in...

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, hates baths, and if he has to wear a t-shirt...

Bloomsbury presents The Thames and Tide Club: Squid Invasion by Katya Balen, read by Salima Saxton. 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...

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 friends had planned for the holidays. She’ll...

Bloomsbury presents The Thames and Tide Club: The Secret City by Katya Balen, read by Salima Saxton. 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...