New YA for Verity Croker

Congratulations to author Verity Croker on the upcoming publication of

ALBA - Hidden Secrets

cover illustrated by Fiona Suherman

a Young Adult paperback published by GenZ Publishing

01 November 2024

Sixteen-year-old Rebecca, is mourning the death of her boyfriend Alastair. She and Calum, Alastair's brother, grow closer after discovering a buried suitcase in an icehouse in a Scottish village. Rebecca is torn, reluctant to reveal her secret relationship with Alastair.

‘ALBA explores the delicate balance between love and loss, secrecy and truth, and the healing power of sharing one’s heart with those willing to listen.’




New JNF for Verity Croker

Congratulations to author Verity Croker on the upcoming publication of

Go, Eve, Go!

Cover ilustration by Patricia Manfroi

a paperback junior non fiction for primary aged children published by Sunshine Books

June 2024

Eve is one of the best swimmers in her school, but at the annual district  competition, things don't go her way. She doesn't win any of the individual medals, but in the relay she finally triumphs with her three friends.

Go, Eve, Go! is a decodable in the Sunshine Books Reading Road series

Teamwork saves the day!

New JNF for Verity Croker

Congratulations to author Verity Croker on the upcoming publication of

Brave Battle Friends

Cover illustration by Mauro Mazzara

a paperback junior non fiction for primary aged children published by Sunshine Books

June 2024

Brave animals have helped people in wars throughout history. This book looks at four animals' stories: Bill the horse; Judy, a clever Pointer dog; Rex, a bomb-sniffing German Shepherd, and Red-Lead the cat

Brave Battle Friends is part of the Sunshine Books Reading Road decodable series

This is a beautiful way for children to learn about the special relationships between humans and animals, and what animals are capable of in extraordinary circumstances.