Merry Christmas from Undercover

It's not long now before we all bunker down with our families for the holidays, and we just wanted to wish everyone a fantastic time, and a great new year as well. We've had great fun in the Undercover team this year, and are looking forward to more trailers, author sneak peeks and shenanigans next year.

Our Christmas present to you is a little peek at the location used in the Daylight Saving trailer. This is one of the most exciting young adult books out next year, from a new talent in fiction. Here's a little about the book...

When Daniel Lever is dragged to Leisure World Holiday Complex for some "time away" with his depressed dad, his expectations are low. Daniel is overweight, he hates sport, and his father has brought along his beloved tomato plant. But soon Daniel spots a girl swimming in the fake lake. Lexi is elegant and smart, but very mysterious. Why are her bruises getting worse each time she and Daniel meet? And is her watch really ticking backwards? A dark figure stalks the pair, and as British summer time approaches, Daniel has to act quickly. Their souls depend on it.

Our trailer focuses on the first meeting between Daniel and Lexi, and was filmed earlier in the week on Hampstead Heath - here are a couple of shots of the location.





What do you think? The perfect location for a ghost thriller? We'll be releasing the trailer early in january, so keep an eye out...

The Undercover team, signing off. Happy Holidays everyone!



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Redesigning Undercover

The end of the year is (frighteningly) nearly upon us. 

And what a crazy year it's been. Since we launched the Undercover blog, we've driven round London in white vans delivering books to schools; we ran a blog hunt for extra Cassie Clare material, and have a number of blog tours under our belt. Plus, a couple of the Undercover team had their acting debut along with Peter Cocks in the Long Reach trailer.

But it's all paid off, because Undercover is continuing in 2012, and we're going to be developing the blog into a fully fledged website, which is pretty exciting!

BUT...before we let our creative juices run away from us, we'd love to know what you would like to see on the Undercover site. Any thoughts on how it should look, what sort of areas you'd like to see? Messageboards, competition areas, etc?

We'd also love to know what sort of content you're interested in. Do you like our trailers? Do you want more digital covers, like the Daylight Saving one? More countdown clocks, or other nifty widgets you can embed and share?

Lastly, what sort of things would you like to see us writing about on the blog next year? More behind the scenes posts from authors? How about a bit more from our editors, cover designers, publicists and marketeers about everything that goes into making and promoting books.

Simply comment on this post to let us know your thoughts. Anyone who does so before 22nd December will be thrown into a prize draw for a copy of an Undercover book of your choice!

Competition Rules

* One entry per person. Multiple entries will be deleted. 
* Open to UK and Ireland residents only. 
* One winner will be picked at random. 
* Contest closes 22nd December 2011
* The winner will be announced within 1 month of closing. 
* For full terms and conditions, visit our website.

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FLIP - Shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award


Last night the judges announced the shortlist for the 2011 Costa Children's Book Award.

There are four books on the shortlist, two of them are from Walker Books, and one of them is our very own Undercover read, FLIP!

The other Walker Book on the shortlist is The Unforgotten Coat by Frank Cottrell Boyce, a stunning magical story of a summer of friendship with darker undertones of the plight of refugees. To find out more about this book, visit the walker website.

If you haven't already, watch our trailer for FLIP, or read the first chapter. You could also check out our behind the scenes posts with Martyn Bedford


Well done Martyn and Frank on being shortlisted!

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Two lives. Two hearts - but only one is working

Cold Hands, Warm Heart is the latest of our Undercover books, and it's utterly gripping...

Dani was born with her heart on the wrong side of her body.

Amanda is a competitive gymnast, her body a small package of sleek muscles, in perfect health.

They don't know each other, don't go to the school and don't have any friends in common.

But their lives are about to collide.

Intrigued? Take a look at the trailer below, and you can read the first chapter here. 


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