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Chicken House is a plucky, highly individual, children's book publishing company with an enthusiasm for finding new writers, artists and ideas. Chicken House books have found worldwide popularity with children, parents, teachers and librarians everywhere.

'... a publisher with a growing reputation for ingenuity, not least in finding new talent.'
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'Chicken House has garnered itself a reputation for finding the quirky and original.'
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As the last living relative of William Shakespeare himself, Will can summon the Bard’s heroes from the pages . . . can t...
15/11/2025

As the last living relative of William Shakespeare himself, Will can summon the Bard’s heroes from the pages . . . can these extraordinary new friends help him turn his life around?

THE LAST BARD IS OUT NOW ✨

Inspired by the classic The Day of the Triffids, this atmospheric and creepy story is perfect for fans of Jennifer Killi...
13/11/2025

Inspired by the classic The Day of the Triffids, this atmospheric and creepy story is perfect for fans of Jennifer Killick. ❄️

SILENT NIGHT by Emma Read is OUT NOW ✨

The illustrated gift book of DREAMS!☁️ The perfect gift for fantasy loving readers this Christmas! Order your copy: loom...
11/11/2025

The illustrated gift book of DREAMS!☁️ The perfect gift for fantasy loving readers this Christmas! Order your copy: loom.ly/rCe_Vk8

10/11/2025

Is it *us* you're looking for? 😘

The return of your favourite witch duo, and a fabulous crew of brand-new characters in THE NOTWITCHES: PRISON BREAK! 🔮Me...
10/11/2025

The return of your favourite witch duo, and a fabulous crew of brand-new characters in THE NOTWITCHES: PRISON BREAK! 🔮

Melanda Notwitch is planning to break her parents out of the Dark and Horrible and Disgusting Prison for Witches.

But first, she and Mitch will have to find a way in. All they need is a spell that will get them arrested.

What could possibly go wrong?

Return to the world of INKHEART this winter for magical and mesmerising adventure to light up the dark as the nights dra...
08/11/2025

Return to the world of INKHEART this winter for magical and mesmerising adventure to light up the dark as the nights draw in. ✨

🍫 Cover Reveal 🍫Packed full of humour and chocolate, DEATH BY CHOCOLATE by Anna Brooke is a perfect spooky, chocolate-y ...
07/11/2025

🍫 Cover Reveal 🍫

Packed full of humour and chocolate, DEATH BY CHOCOLATE by Anna Brooke is a perfect spooky, chocolate-y mystery for middle-grade readers; heading your way Easter 2026! ✨ Pre-order: https://loom.ly/Bb_9azU

06/11/2025

For those ready for the winter chill in the air ❄️🌨️

Check out these magical wintry reads to get you through the dark evenings and cold nights ✨

Happiest of Book Birthdays to the lovely Emma Read! SILENT NIGHT a chilling middle-grade thriller hits the shelves today...
06/11/2025

Happiest of Book Birthdays to the lovely Emma Read! SILENT NIGHT a chilling middle-grade thriller hits the shelves today ❄️

Twas the night before Christmas. All is calm, but something's not right . . . Can you help Masen, Connor and Joss discover the mystery before it's too late?

Thanks Hana, we couldn't have put it better ourselves! Acclaimed author Emma Read returns with another gloriously chilli...
05/11/2025

Thanks Hana, we couldn't have put it better ourselves! Acclaimed author Emma Read returns with another gloriously chilling thriller ❄️

SILENT NIGHT is out TOMORROW, pre-order your copy today ✨

04/11/2025

It should be the Traitors handbook really 🖤

THE HIVE is a stunning YA dystopian set in a brutal monarchy where heirs fight for their right to the crown 👑

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