TWO BRAND NEW NOVELS FROM THE ‘PAX AND THE MISSING HEAD’ AUTHOR
SET TO RELEASE IN 2026 AND 2027, RESPECTIVELY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
David Barker, acclaimed author of the London Falling series of middle-grade novels, has agreed a new two-book deal, publisher Tiny Tree Books is pleased to announce. The two new standalone novels will be published in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
“I’m very excited to be working with the Tiny Tree team on two more books,” says David Barker. “They are very different stories from my previous trilogy but I know I’m in good hands with Tiny Tree’s excellent production values. And I can’t wait to share the final results with readers.”
James Shaw, publisher at Tiny Tree Books, said: “I’m really pleased to have signed David on for two more projects. Working with David on the London Falling series has been fantastic, and I’m excited for readers to experience these two new worlds he has created”.
The first of Barker’s two new middle-grade novels sees an orphan boy swept into a world of danger and discovery in the Moon’s first city, when a mysterious mentor takes him under his wing. An Oliver Twist-style adventure set amongst the stars.
Swords and sorcery meet sci-fi in the second novel, as the book’s heroine dares to explore a perilous land of permanent night, filled with mythical beasts and monsters, and a strange, glowing boy for company.
Pax and the Secret Swarm, David Barker’s latest middle-grade novel, will be published by Tiny Tree on October 9th 2025.
ENDS
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ARRANGE COVERAGE, PLEASE CONTACT: ANTHONY BARLOW, HEAD OF PUBLICITY AND MARKETING AT ANDREWS UK | anthony@andrewsuk.com
About Tiny Tree Books
Tiny Tree is an imprint of Andrews UK Limited. From its creation, the imprint has gone from strength to strength, producing high-quality picture books, junior fiction, middle-grade fiction, and YA titles. Tiny Tree looks to champion new voices and talent whilst producing unique stories for children of all ages.
About David Barker
After many years working as an economist, David Barker pursued his passion for writing. Once he started, there was no going back. Now the author of many books, for both adults and children, David continues to write stories whilst hoping to inspire the next generation of writers. When he’s not writing books or discussing the writing process, David remains an avid reader. If he’s not got a book in his hand, he’s likely playing golf, tennis, or enjoying a film or a board game.
