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The Dad Trap

(2026)
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Instant enemies William and Florence are horrified to find out
their dads are dating each other - and are forced to work together
to split them up! This fun, fizzy, celebratory adventure for readers
aged 9+ is a modern, inclusive twist on
The Parent Trap
for readers of Jacqueline Wilson, Elle McNicoll and Benjamin
Dean.


When William and Florence meet on the first day of Year Six, they
instantly dislike each other.




William is impulsive, endlessly chatty and struggles in school.
His home life is safe and predictable - just him and Dad, who adopted
him as a solo parent - and that's how William likes it.




Florence is sullen, cold, and everything seems to come easily to
her. She's moved after her parents' divorce - but she's convinced
she won't be staying long because they'll
definitely get
back together...

But then Florence and William find out that their dads have started
seeing each other. Now they must put their differences to one
side. Because only if they work together might they stand a chance
of splitting up their dads...
Let the sabotage commence!





    • "You are an inspiration!" - Mariah Carey on Ian Eagleton



      A heartfelt story filled with funny, energetic pranks and antics!



      Sensitively explores LGBTQ themes, neurodivergence, adoption,
      blended families and the unshakeable love between a father and
      his son


      Ian Eagleton is the author of the novels Glitter Boy
      and
      The Boy Who Cried Ghost, and his picture book Nen and
      the Lonely Fisherman
      won the Polari Children's and YA Prize
      2022

      Praise for Glitter Boy:


      "Poignant, defiantly fabulous story" - Guardian


      "A nuanced, heart-warming and character led story of finding joy
      and love" - Elle McNicoll, author of
      A Kind of Spark



      "An unflinching and ultimately uplifting read about identity,
      and finding the strength to be your true self. Brilliant for group
      discussion." - Empathy Lab





      Genre: Children's Fiction

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