Published as a set of four books simultaneously, following Twink's first year at Glitterwings Academy, with another set of four (Twink's second year) in June In a generously sized hardback format, yet well priced, these make a very attractive purchase Very well suported by glittering marketing and publicity campaigns, inspired by the wealth of detail within the books, the series will be a Bloomsbury 'super-lead'Perfect for the 7-9-year-old who still wants to read within series but needs writing that is a little more challenging

'... with its traditional feel, lavish and loving detail and strong writing it will undoubtedly win girlish hearts' The Best New Children's Books Spring 2008, Guardian Supplement 'I really enjoyed 'Flying High' and read it very quickly ... I want to look out for others in the Glitterwings Academy series' First News '... bedazzling and entrancing' www.frombumptogrump.co.uk

Titania Woods is the pen-name for Lee Weatherly. Lee is a respected author of teen fiction, including the novels Child X and Missing Abby and is the winner of the Sheffield Teen Book Award. Lee was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and now lives in Hampshire.