David Fickling Books

David Fickling Books Where good stories begin! We’re an independent publisher of fantastic books for readers of all ages. Join the adventure here! https://linktr.ee/dfb_storyhouse

David Fickling Books is a fully independent publisher for readers of all ages! For nearly twelve years DFB was run as an imprint – first as part of Scholastic, then of Random House. Since 2013 we’ve set up as an independent business – joining our separate but sister company, which publishes the children’s comic The Phoenix, to form a DFB Storyhouse.

We're thrilled to announce the LONGLIST of our 2026 Search for a Storyteller, held with the Arvon Foundation ()!🌟📚Congra...
18/06/2026

We're thrilled to announce the LONGLIST of our 2026 Search for a Storyteller, held with the Arvon Foundation ()!🌟📚

Congratulations to all the longlisted authors!🎉

Thank you to everyone who took the time and care to submit their manuscript. We had such a range of inspiring, exciting, heartfelt stories and we wish everyone success with their future writing✏️

Happy Independent Bookshop Week!🎉To celebrate, we’re sharing some favourite photos of our authors in indie bookshops the...
17/06/2026

Happy Independent Bookshop Week!🎉

To celebrate, we’re sharing some favourite photos of our authors in indie bookshops they love 🩷

A big shout-out to all the booksellers who fill our hands, heads and shelves with brilliant books all year round. Thanks for everything you do!📚

We’re so excited to see that Squid Bits! by Jess Bradley (Jess Bradley) is now number 8 in the comic book charts!✨🦑Want ...
12/06/2026

We’re so excited to see that Squid Bits! by Jess Bradley (Jess Bradley) is now number 8 in the comic book charts!✨🦑

Want a piece of fun? Dive into this buffet of hilarious jokes and snappy comics strips today!

*first seen in the The Phoenix comic

We're so excited to see that Squid Bits!* by Jess Bradley () is now number 8 in the comic book charts!🌟🦑 Want a piece of...
12/06/2026

We're so excited to see that Squid Bits!* by Jess Bradley () is now number 8 in the comic book charts!🌟🦑

Want a piece of the fun? Dive into this buffet of hilarious jokes and snappy comic strips today!

*first seen in the

🦑Squid Bits! by Jess Bradley is OUT NOW!🦑Get style tips in Monster Fashion! Seek medical advice from Dr Bacon, MD (yes, ...
11/06/2026

🦑Squid Bits! by Jess Bradley is OUT NOW!🦑

Get style tips in Monster Fashion!
Seek medical advice from Dr Bacon, MD (yes, he's made of bacon)!
Reveal your future in chicken-related horoscopes.
You've never read a book like this before - prepare yourself for laugh-out-loud, quick-fire fun with this buffet of comicy goodness.

*first seen in the

Exciting news!🌟Jamie Smart's LOOSHKIN: HONK IF YOU SEE IT! has been shortlisted for the 2026🎉Huge congratulations, Jami...
10/06/2026

Exciting news!🌟

Jamie Smart's LOOSHKIN: HONK IF YOU SEE IT! has been shortlisted for the 2026🎉

Huge congratulations, Jamie (jamiesmartdraws)!

We're incredibly excited to announce that THREE of our titles have been shortlisted for 2026!Huge congratulations to N...
04/06/2026

We're incredibly excited to announce that THREE of our titles have been shortlisted for 2026!

Huge congratulations to Neill Cameron and Jamie Smart🎉

✨GIVEAWAY✨Welcome to the School of Gods by Thiago de Moraes is OUT NOW!To celebrate the publication of this hilarious ne...
04/06/2026

✨GIVEAWAY✨

Welcome to the School of Gods by Thiago de Moraes is OUT NOW!

To celebrate the publication of this hilarious new series, which puts a fresh spin on chosen ones, schools and ancient gods, we’re giving away THREE signed copies to three lucky winners🏆

For your chance to win:
🎉Like this post
🎉Make sure you’re following us and
🎉Tag a friend so they can enter too

That’s it! Entries close one week today.
UK entries only.

Good luck, and happy publication day, Thiago 🎉

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