Farshore Books

A year after HarperCollins UK’s acquisition of Egmont UK Books in 2019 (formerly Egmont UK Ltd) from the Danish media group, Egmont, they announced their new identity: Farshore. Powered by a new brand identity and name; Farshore continued to remain firmly committed to their initial mission which is to make every child a happy reader.

Now an established children’s book publisher, Farshore owns imprints for Electric Monkey, Red Shed and more. Electric Monkey is one of the young adult fiction imprints of Farshore books, that features a range of bestselling and award-winning books for readers of 13+ age that are inclusive, immersive, surprising and page-turning reads to appeal to today’s children, teens and young adults.

Through their broad and inclusive portfolio of children’s books, fiction and nonfiction, Farshore Books’ one true purpose is to inspire reading for pleasure amongst children of all ages. Their books are hand-picked for all children; from the most reluctant to the most enthusiastic of readers and bookworms. Farshore Books range between a diverse spectrum of stories for children and teens—from popular established brands to brilliant new series by debutant authors.

Farshore are firm believers of the fact that reading for a hobby can also improve a child’s academic attainment, social skills and their intellectual and emotional health at large; Farshore Books publish titles that are sure to delight children of all ages—from early years to primary, secondary, and beyond. Whatever your child’s age and interest, they’ve got titles that will inspire, challenge, and make them laugh out loud. The Farshore website even has the resources that can help both parents and teachers inspire a love of reading amongst kids at home and in the classroom.

A publication house powered by a unique research machinery and consumer insights; Farshore Books know what children love, and they make sure their books reflect the same. Having published some of the hottest book brands in the world like—Winnie-the-Pooh, TinTin, The Little Princes, The Velveteen Rabbit and The Hundred and One Dalmatians. 

For older readers the Farshore Catalogue has some bestselling titles from authors like Michael Morpurgo, Lemony Snicket, Jim Smith, Andy Stanton, Laura Ellen Anderson, B.B. Alston and Jenny McLachlan. Their list of YA fiction includes award-winners and genre game-changers like Holly Jackson, Michael Grant, David Levithan, Laura Steven, Tahereh Mafi, and Elizabeth Acevedo.

Little Miss 36 Books My Complete Collection Box Set By Roger Hargreaves for children Aged between 5 and 7 is a Farshore book set that is sure to delight your child with their charming antics. Unless you have been living under a rock, you have seen the Little Miss social media trend that took over the internet recently. Clearly, these endearing Little Miss characters are popular with kids and adults alike. The character illustrations are bold, funny and the stories woven around them make The Mr Men and Little Miss books a fun experience for its readers.

All the Little Miss characters; from Little Miss Bossy to Little Miss Naughty—the characters show traits that are fun, relatable and also make good life lessons, which will help you inculcate life values in your child. For instance, Little Miss Bossy likes to boss everybody around, which nobody likes. When the wizard named Wilfred saw how bossy she was, he decided something ought to be done and he introduced her to something even bossier than her. A lesson you might want your kid to learn early in life.

Amelia Fang Series 7 Books Collection Set by Laura Ellen Anderson is yet another Farshore Publication that explores the dark world of Amelia Fang. The series is set in a utopian place called Nocturnia where all things dark reign. Whilst Amelia Fang the vampiress protagonist and her friends take on adventures that are sure to keep the readers intrigued. This is just the book your child needs to trigger their creativity and imagination. For more books by Laura Ellen Anderson check out our extensive range here.