Avalanche, the forthcoming third thriller by Branford Boase-longlisted author Simon Fox, has been named as one of the ‘best children’s books coming out in Autumn 2025’ by School Reading List. You can find the full list of titles here.

Perfect for fans of Alex Rider and Artemis Fowl, Avalanche is an action-packed thriller ideal for readers too young for Jack Reacher…

Tom thought going to a luxury ski resort was the holiday he and his mum needed. But he didn’t expect kidnappers to take over their chalet – looking for the dangerous technology her boss has created – or for an avalanche to trap them even further. Can Tom figure a way out, before it’s too late?

Avalanche is available for pre-order now. Order your copy here or, better, via your local bookshop or Bookshop.org.