Top Titles This Month: An Out of this World Sci-fi Comedy, The Adventures of Yasmine in Hollywood and The Raccoons
Kangazang! Remote Possibilities by Terry Cooper
Book 1 of 3: Kangazang! An Out of this World Sci-fi Comedy)
Published by Candy Jar
World Rights Available
Age Range: 10 - 18 years
If you love Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy you'll like this.
Earthling Jeff Spooner accepts an offer to explore the galaxy with his barber, Ray Scump. The pair are thrown into a non-stop adventure as they embark on a quest to find the fabled Universal Remote – avoiding danger, doom and embarrassing situations as they go.
Aided by two badly-programmed robots and an army of warrior spacehoppers, our heroes duck, dive and try to dodge the biggest threats in the galaxy: Overlord Kelvin of Skragg, the terminally dreary Emo people and Queen Shelley – a bald, cannibalistic Amazon who has a score to settle from way back...
Kangazang! Star Stuff
The sequel to the hilariously surreal Kangazang! Remote Possibilities.
Jeff Spooner & Ray Scump are chilling out on the beaches of the luxurious alien world after saving the Universe. But they can't relax for long as they both have to go on a quest to find their loved ones who have disappeared without warning! Ray's dad has gone mad and Jeff's robot girlfriend has left him, heartbroken. Add to that, their mortal enemies have joined forces to destroy them once and for all, using a spaceship and the doomed city of Swansea! Confused? You will be!
Kangazang! Small Cosmos
The final instalment of Kangazang!
The adventures of Jeff and Ray continue as they find half of the galaxy has been taken over by a militaristic army of peanuts. Meanwhile, Jeff's newborn baby, a highly advanced cyborg, is growing exponentially with terrifying potential. And Marta Vina, the galaxy''s top secret agent is sent on her most important mission of all...
Reviews
“The writing... well, it's better than Adams... [it] is written by someone who does know how to write... The narrative journey works well. Nothing jars. And the story is a good one”. — Nic Ford, Starburst Magazine
“Kangazang! coincides with my type of humour. Sarcastic, a bit undergrad in parts, but I like all that!” — Colin Baker, Doctor Who
Terry Cooper was born in London in 1969 and moved to the Welsh Valleys in 1980. After a brief period in the music industry with his band Best Shot, who supported East 17 on tour around the UK, Terry went back to his artistic roots and worked for various film and television companies. He has since graduated from the University of Glamorgan with a degree in Computer Animation.
The Adventures of Yasmine in Hollywood by Yasmine Golchan
Independently Published
World Rights Available
Age Range: 7 - 9 years
Funny, fast-paced, and full of heart — the first book in a globe-trotting series where every destination hides a new secret.
On her tenth birthday, Yasmine leaves her palace in the ancient land of Laajmir to travel the world with her mother, a Goodwill Ambassador — beginning with Los Angeles.
Her crew: Majid, her devoted protector and tutor; Hiram, her sleek, regal cat with electric sapphire-blue eyes who moves like a miniature panther; and Jinn Jinn, a grumpy and slightly dramatic genie-in-training whose wishes have a habit of going wrong.
Before leaving, her grandmother, Tavoos the Magnificent, gives her a pink diamond pendant — a treasured family heirloom passed down through generations.
But the morning after arriving at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, Yasmine reaches into the front pocket of her jacket for it... and it's gone. Too proud to admit it, she decides to solve the mystery herself.
With the help of Steven, an eleven-year-old boy who was adopted just six months ago and is growing up in Hollywood, she races across Los Angeles following a trail of cryptic clues — through Beverly Hills,
Hollywood Boulevard, Paramount Studios, and a glittering movie premiere.
Between near-misses, unexpected twists, and one spectacularly botched spell too many, things don't exactly go as planned...
Reviews
"Be prepared to embark on a journey where boundless adventure intertwines with vivid imagination, led by a cast of captivating characters who steal your heart and fuel your curiosity!" — Kurtis Sundblom, Director of Advancement & Philanthropy, Boys & Girls Clubs of West San Gabriel Valley and Eastside
"This is a wonderful book that tells heartwarming stories about family, friendships and far-away escapades all taken place in 'The Adventures of Yasmine in Hollywood.' Stepping into the life and imagination of 10-year Yasmine feels like being on a magic carpet ride." — Pat Burns, Co-founder of the largest children's book festival in North America and GRAND Magazine western regional editor
“My friend Yasmine has created a delightful children's book. The Adventures of Yasmine in Hollywood has truly captivated my imagination, with its fun characters and magical and thrilling travels. The enchanting storytelling and whimsical pink and blue illustrations make it a treasure for readers of all ages. I look forward to Yasmine’s next adventures.” — Lily Tomlin, Actress, Comedian, Singer & Producer
Yasmine Golchan is a producer, director, and writer. Born in Belgium and raised between Paris and Los Angeles, she brings a cinematic imagination and a distinctly international perspective to children’s literature. Her credits include The Painted Veil (starring Edward Norton and Naomi Watts) and the award-winning short film Next Stop, Eternity, selected at international festivals including Marrakech, Ghent, Paris, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills, and winner of the Stream Search Internet Film Festival. Her work has been featured in Variety, Deadline, and Kidscreen.
Lydia McKee is London-born abstract artist. She began painting at a young age and has continued to create art throughout her life. Lydia uses her art as an exploration of self expression, emotion and experience. Lydia thrives on working on a large scale, utilizing the movements of her body to guide the composition of her work and to apply her unique mark-making techniques.
The Raccoons: Cry Wolf! by John Peel
Illustrated by Terry Cooper
Book 1 of 3: The Raccoons Series
Published by Candy Jar
World Rights Available
Age Range: 7 - 9 years
The classic TV series returns in these brand new storybooks!
Shortlisted in the 'Young Adult/ Middle Grade' category of the 2025 Scribe Awards.
"Why Schaeffer, what big teeth you have! Why Bert, what big fibs you tell…"
There’s been a tornado in the Evergreen Forest! Schaeffer the sheepdog has gone wild! And there are gangsters at Cyril Sneer’s mansion!
Or maybe Bert Raccoon’s imagination is getting the better of him. Perhaps his quest to become the best (and only) news reporter in the forest means fiction sounds better than fact. It’s certainly not Sneer’s three Pig henchmen making the young Raccoon cry wolf. Nope, no one will believe Bert’s crazy tales anymore.
But Bert really does have a story: the biggest thing to ever hit the Evergreen Forest. Cyril intends to pave paradise and put up a parking lot.
This new series of books has been specifically created to encourage parents to read along with their children.Each easy-read novel has seven chapters, one for each day of the week, and each chapter contains beautiful illustrations by Terry Cooper based on the original TV series’ artwork. Alongside this, the books feature QR codes which allow the reader to access additional interactive video and music content, bringing these classic stories back to life!
The Raccoons: The One That Got Away
Bert Raccoon, Cedric and Bentley have a secret fishing spot – a beautiful wild lake, home to a legendary catfish called Old Tom. This secret spot is so precious that even Cyril Sneer, now an environmental crusader, loves it and won’t trade it for a big net profit.
But it doesn’t remain a secret for very long. Soon, industry wants a bite of the pond, and all of the Evergreen Forest will suffer. But will anyone face the scales of justice? This is a story of a community coming together to fight for what’s right.
The Raccoons: Blast from the Past!
One fine day in the Evergreen Forest, Cyril Sneer gets a letter from his former business partner...
Yes, Karl Snarl is on his way to get even with Cyril! He’s mean. He’s greedy. He’s grumpy. And he has lovely handwriting (but that’s not strictly relevant). But, all Sneer's henchpigs know for sure is that Karl Snarl must be one seriously scary character, especially if Cyril’s terrified of him!
Time to man the defences! But will they be enough if Snarl huffs and puffs and blows their mansion down? Oh, and Bert Raccoon intends to use a helicopter to deliver newspapers around the Evergreen Forest. But nothing can go wrong with that, can it?
John Peel was born in Nottingham, the home of Robin Hood, so he grew up hearing and reading stories. Inevitably, he began to also write them. John's now written over 120 books, including tie-ins to such popular shows as Doctor Who, Star Trek, Quantum Leap, The Outer Limits and Star Wars. John has written a number of books for Candy Jar's Doctor Who spin-off series', including The Midnight People and The Invisible Women for Candy Jar’s popular children's Doctor Who spin-off, The Lucy Wilson Mysteries.
