When she learns about the first US scout troop for Black girls, 11-year-old Josephine is determined to set up a local equivalent. The Good Turn by Sharna Jackson (Puffin, £7.99) Can he accept his destiny and work with clever young warrior Kimisi to defeat the evil sorcerer Ikala? Fast-paced and accessible, this thrilling new series is perfect for 7+ readers with a taste for magical quests. Jarell loves to doodle a complex fantasy world – but when he discovers his imaginings are real, and that Ulfrika, the world of his ancestors, is in trouble, he is drawn headlong into danger. The Boy Who Grew a Tree by Polly Ho-Yen, illustrated by Sojung Kim-McCarthy.įuture Hero: Race to Fire Mountain by Remi Blackwood, illustrated by Alicia Robinson (Scholastic, £6.99)
