Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisUpon achieving the highest-tier summoner class, Shuutarou reunites with Crest's Party 7, who welcomes him back with open arms and a bit of shock. Just as the party prepares to take on quests and join the front lines, something is amiss in Calloah Castle Town. A man named the Liberator claims that players can safely log out from the death game that is Eternity, and that he's even done it himself! This revelation astonishes the players who have had enough of this world...and that's when the Liberator accuses Crest of being responsible for the ensuing chaos!

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Book SynopsisFrom number one bestselling author Matt Haig comes a hilarious and heartwarming story, brilliantly illustrated throughout by Chris Mould'Wherever she is, whatever the day,She only has one kind of thing to say.Just as cats go miaow and cows go moo,The Truth Pixie can only say things that are true.'A very funny and lovable tale of how one special pixie learned to love herself. The Truth Pixie is an enchanting, rhyming story that will delight younger readers - with words by the bestselling mastermind Matt Haig and pictures by the inky genius Chris Mould.Trade ReviewThe uplifting tale of a young girl cheered by a cheeky sprite who is unable to lie, The Truth Pixie is short and very sweet * * Guardian * *Reasons to Stay Alive for seven-year-olds * * Huffington Post * *A self-help book for children . . . Warm, inspiring and full of good sense * * Daily Express * *A funny and beautifully illustrated tale with a heartfelt message about life's ups and downs * * Sunday Express * *The perfect package of happiness -- OLIVIA COLMANA sweet rhyming introduction to how to combat bad moods and depression and learn to love yourself * * The Times * *Just perfect. [A] short, rhyming tale for younger readers * * Evening Times * *A self-help book (of sorts) for children who are struggling . . . The Truth Pixie is a short rhyming story about accepting yourself and understanding the bad things that happen don't define you forever * * Huffington Post * *PRAISE FOR MATT HAIG AND CHRIS MOULD Absolutely brilliant -- CBBCAmazing * * Blue Peter * *

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Book SynopsisLong-listed for the UKLA 2023 Book Awards for Children’s Fiction. A beautifully illustrated and presented intergenerational graphic novel that follows 11-year-old Benji and his elderly grandmother, Bubbe Rosa, as they traverse Brooklyn and Manhattan, gathering the ingredients for a Friday night dinner. Praise for Alte Zachen ''The graphic novel format brilliantly allows us to see Bubbe in both her present and her past, allowing the reader to better understand her in all her cranky, opinionated grandeur, along with her sweet, caring grandson, Benji. A wonderful intergenerational story about the value of old things.” -- Marissa Moss, Children's Book Author & Illustrator ''To outsiders, Benji’s Bubbe is just a crabby old lady. To the boy, and eventually to us, she becomes a vulnerable figure deserving of great tenderness. “Alte Zachen” is less ambitious and searing than Art Spiegelman’s “Maus,” but like that graphic novel it expands our understanding of the gulf that can exist between generations, particularly those divided by catastrophe''. -- Wall Street Journal ‘’Bubbe is a delight and the love and patience Benji shows for her is so uplifting. This is award-winning storytelling’’. -- Books for Keeps ''A powerful and affecting story from author and publisher Ziggy Hanaor, with atmospheric illustrations from Benjamin Phillips''. -- Centre for Literacy in Primary Education Bubbe’s relationship with the city is complex & nothing is quite as she remembered it and she feels alienated and angry at the world around her. Benji, on the other hand, looks at the world, and his grandmother, with clear-eyed acceptance. As they wander the city, we catch glimpses of Bubbe’s childhood in Germany, her young adulthood in 1950s Brooklyn, and her relationships; first with a baker called Gershon, and later with successful Joe, Benji’s grandfather. Gradually we piece together snippets of Bubbe’s life, gaining an insight to some of the things that have formed her cantankerous personality. The journey culminates on the Lower East Side in a moving reunion between Rosa and Gershon, her first love. As the sun sets, Benji and his Bubbe walk home over the Williamsburg Bridge to make dinner. This is a powerful, affecting and deceptively simple story of Jewish identity, of generational divides, of the surmountability of difference and of a restless city and its inhabitants.

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Book SynopsisAcclaimed author Laura Dockrill sows seeds of hope and community at the flower market in this heartfelt, lyrical tale of family life and change. Blossom has grown up surrounded by the beautiful plants and flowers from her family’s market stall. The stall was started by her grandparents, Tutu and Pops, and passed on to Blossom’s parents after their death. It’s a magical place where customers come to find flowers for all occasions: from celebrating love to offering comfort in times of sorrow. But now the stall is at risk, with tension rising as Blossom’s parents argue about the future. Can Blossom call on the lessons she learned from Tutu and find a way to cope with the dramatic changes that are happening around her. Can she save the flower stall? Acclaimed author Laura Dockrill sows seeds of hope and community at the flower market in this heartfelt, lyrical tale of family life and change. This book features a dyslexia-friendly layout and font, and illustrations throughout so that even more readers can enjoy it.Trade Review"A heartfelt family story" – The Bookseller "This is a story rich with layers relating to the impact of change, but more importantly, it is all about how memories of happy family times can help with on-going anxieties … another triumph for the wonderful Barrington Stoke Publishing team" – The Letterpress Project "A beautiful and heartfelt story … Laura has such a way of bringing heart-warming stories to the reader. Her talent for capturing the heart and realistic lives throughout her lyrical words and accessible style is just stunning … There needs to be more Blossoms in the world" – Emma Suffield, librarian "A beautiful, empathy-building story that helps readers understand the fear of parents fighting and the sadness of the loss of a grandparent … Blossom carries the wonderful message that it’s a blessing when we break into pieces – it gives us a chance to rebuild" – Scope for Imagination, blog

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Book SynopsisSophie must play the role of the Clockwork Queen in order to free her father in this page-turning historical adventure from Cogheart author Peter Bunzl. Chess prodigy Sophie Peshka inherited her love of the game from her grandmaster father. But now that he has been imprisoned in the dungeons of the Winter Palace in St Petersburg by powerful Empress Catherine the Great, Sophie must use all her strategic skill and cunning to help him escape. Part of Sophie’s plan involves an incredible chess-playing automaton called the Clockwork Queen, but will the Queen be able to outwit the Empress in a game where the stakes are a matter of life and death?Trade Review"This rollercoaster adventure is a thrill ride not to be missed … Full of all the visual drama and rich imagination that have brought [Peter Bunzl] such success" – Lancashire Evening Post “Imaginative, captivating and heart-warming … Sophie is a character that readers will take into their hearts” – Books for Topics “An absolute cracker … Intrigue and mystery hang firmly in the air and exciting story-telling ensure a genuine page-turner … A superb piece of historical fiction” – A Word About Books "Exciting and moves with pace. The language used by Peter Bunzl is accessible but challenging … When the action moves to St. Petersburg there is a brooding atmosphere of wealth and danger" – Just Imagine “Eighteenth century Russia, Catherine the Great, high-stakes chess and Trojan horse style intrigue combine to create a gripping story you won’t be able to put down” – Scope for the Imagination

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Book SynopsisAcclaimed author Eve Ainsworth tackles the increasing expense of football for working-class kids in this touching story of family, community and beating the odds. Lewis loves football more than anything else in the world, so he’s thrilled when his talent is spotted by a local coach. But there are some big obstacles in his way. His mum doesn’t want him to have anything to do with the game because of what happened to his dad on the pitch. And even if Lewis can persuade her to let him give it a go, there’s no way they can afford the kit. Can Lewis beat the odds to have a chance of following his dream?Trade Review"A moving, engaging story for 7+ football fans" – The Guardian "A perfectly pitched, top of the league triumph … Readers will be on the edge of their seat willing Lewis to succeed" – LoveReading4Kids "A formidable story packed with emotions, characters we can relate to and situations that we might find ourselves in … A beautiful heartfelt story … where grief is a palpable, living being." – Just Imagine, Blog

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Book SynopsisAnna Brooke (Author) Anna Brooke was been a Paris-based travel journalist for seventeen years, writing for the Sunday Times Travel magazine and The Times, and has also authored seven guidebooks on France for Frommer's. Her debut novel was a SCBWI Undiscovered Voices winner and longlisted for the Bath Children's Novel Award. When not writing, she has been an actress, a cabaret singer and an electro-pop artist, performing on stage and composing songs for films and commercials. Raised in Birmingham and Yorkshire, she now lives in Paris with her French-Canadian husband and son.Carly Gledhill (Illustrator) Carly Gledhill is a children's book author and illustrator who has worked as a Print Designer for design studios and retailers, before completing an MA in Children's book illustration and turning her hand to picture books and novelty books. Her books have been shortlisted for the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the British Book Design and Production Awards. Carly enjoys cycling through the Yorkshire Dales, playing netball and listening to true crime podcasts. She lives and works in Manchester, UK.

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Book SynopsisAn adorable stray kitten might be just what Lucy and her dad need in this gentle and heartwarming animal story from worldwide bestseller Holly Webb. Lucy and her dad are still feeling sad about the loss of their lovely cat Patch, who had been part of their family for such a long time. So when a little lost kitten turns up in their garden, Lucy doesn’t want to tell her dad in case it upsets him. But she grows to love the little kitten and she doesn’t seem to have a home, so Lucy is really upset when she disappears and finally she has to tell her dad the truth. Will her dad be able to help Lucy find the little kitten and can they offer her a new home?Trade Review"A simple, effective little story, ideal for newly independent readers of 5+" – Guardian "Enjoy having your heartstrings well and truly tugged in a warm, tender and reassuring story … featuring the evocative, colour illustrations of Abigail Hookham." – Book-marked, blog "This purr-fect early chapter book is the cat’s whiskers … tugging at the heart strings, gently exploring the loss of a pet, before leaving us feeling all content and with warmed hearts in a satisfying conclusion and a family made whole once again." – A Word About Books, blog

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Book SynopsisWhen three teenagers track down a missing chihuahua to an abandoned theme park, they discover a corpse strangled by his own camera strap and find themselves caught up in a murder investigation. But everyone has an alibi.

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE KPMG CHILDREN''S BOOKS IRELAND BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024A dazzling debut. Magic-realism blends with Japanese myth and legend in an original story about grief, memory, time and an earthquake that shook a nation.There''s a catfish under the islands of Japan and when it rolls the land rises and falls.Sora hates the catfish whose rolling caused an earthquake so powerful it cracked time itself. It destroyed her home and took her mother. Now Sora and her scientist father live close to the zones the wild and abandoned places where time runs faster or slower than normal. Sora is sensitive to the shifts, and her father recruits her help in exploring these liminal spaces.But it''s dangerous there and as she strays further inside in search of her mother, she finds that time distorts, memories fracture and shadows, a glimmer of things not entirely human, linger. After Sora''s father goes missing, she has no choice but to venture i

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Book SynopsisDive into a celebration of all the wonderful things babies and toddlers get up to throughout a busy day in this joyful collection of poems by beloved children's author Mara Bergman.Baby wakes up early.What does Baby say?Good morning, World,I'm ready for another busy day!A perfect gift for children and grown-ups to share end enjoy together, Dear Little One celebrates the little things that make life with a toddler fun! From breakfast to bedtime, with plenty of playing and exploring, dancing and dreaming in between, this playful and charming anthology of poems for the youngest children is a treat to dip into, with beautiful, colourful illustrations throughout.

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Book SynopsisWhat if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very late?Eighteen-year-old Alice is very different to the other ladies in Kexford.She enjoys spending afternoons with her trusty camera, while ignoring pressure from her sister to become a ''respectable'' member of society.But when the familiar faces of the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter and the Caterpillar begin appearing in her photographs, Alice finds herself returning to the place of nonsense from her childhood to stop the Queen''s tyrannical rule before the End of Time. READER REVIEWS This was everything I wanted it to be... [Unbirthday] captured all the whimsy and charm of the original Disney adaptation of Wonderland, but also added some more... It was like coming home reading this honestly, the nostalgia and nonsense just made me smile the whole time I was reading. Be still my fluttering soul! I loved this so, so much! I''ve always been a lover of retellings, but this one is something special. This is the most amazing nonsensical m

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Book Synopsis‘Mind-expanding and hilarious!’ Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series.The third book in the hilarious series that makes you laugh-out-loud AND grows your brain. Perfect for readers age 8+ and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The 13-Storey Treehouse.   Hi, I’m Oliver! My next book is about something everyone loves – animals! It has to be the best one yet if I’m going sell enough copies to finally buy a computer than doesn’t majorly lag.   Of course I still have to deal with all the usual stuff: neighbourhood chores, gaming problems, and a disastrous friendship group break-up. But all this thinking about how animals evolved has got me wondering about where we came from, and all things about: how scum and bacteria are the origins of life Mass extinctions and what happened to the dinosaurs Fish, dogs, horses, chickens. And oh yes, people! From bestselling writer and robotics engineer Jorge Cham, Oliver’s Great Big Universe: Evolution Changes Everything! is the third book in a STEM-themed, diary-style series.

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Book SynopsisThe Alchemist's Daughter immerses readers in a world of gods, demons, witches and warriors, following Pax as she embarks on a dangerous quest following her Alchemist father's disappearance.

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Book SynopsisA PULSE-POUNDING RETELLING OF DRACULA SET AGAINST A DELICIOUSLY RETRO 1980s BACKDROP. Mia and Johnny have always been there for each other - particularly since their father was revealed to be a serial killer and is now serving a life sentence for murdering thirteen people. Studying in a small university town near Edinburgh, Mia's coping mechanisms are hiding behind sarcasm, horror writing and her somewhat illegal true crime radio station, while Johnny steps up as her warm, sensitive brother and keeps her out of trouble.But when journalist-wannabe Johnny accepts an offer he cannot refuse - the chance to interview a reclusive mega rock star who disappeared from public view three years ago, Mia finds herself stuck on campus when two male students are found dead.As Johnny grapples with the enigmatic musician, he realises that something about the star's nocturnal habits doesn't quite add up. Meanwhile, Mia's investigation takes her to the most unexpected places - including her dad's prison...An unmissable new YA novel from Booktuber and author of the Mina and the Undead trilogy, Amy McCaw - perfect for fans of Cynthia Murphy and Kalynn Bayron.

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Book SynopsisClare Povey is an author, avid language learner and the proud owner of four Blue Peter badges. She wanted to be a marine biologist when she was younger but found science difficult and so decided to create stories about the wonders of the natural world instead. Her first novel for younger readers The Unexpected Tale of Bastien Bonlivre was a Waterstones Children's Book of the Month and was inspired by her time studying French at university and living in Lille. She has dealt with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) her entire life and now writes stories about characters who have adventures and are forever curious about the world, despite their intrusive thoughts.

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Book SynopsisJoin Vicky and June the very best of friends as they play, chat and laugh together in this first book in a charming new chapter book series from beloved author Patricia Toht.Vicky the squirrel likes games that are loud and fast, like follow the leader (and she's always the leader). June the hedgehog prefers to read, or play quiet games like hide and seek. But Vicky thinks June is a little too good at hiding!Vicky and June like different things, but they are best friends, and best friends can always find something they both enjoy.Written by beloved picture book writer Patricia Toht, author of Pick a Pine Tree, and brought to life with artwork from rising star Hoang Giang, Vicky and June''s beautifully illustrated adventures are full of warmth, humour and sweet, treasured moments. Join these best friends as they explore their cosy woodland world across four charming chapters in the first book in this brand-new series.Perfect to read aloud together, or for children who are just starting to read by themselves.

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Book SynopsisShortly before the fall of Atlantis, genetic engineers create three new prototypes, Kam, Mel and Leon, the firsthumans to have blue eyes and shapeshifting capabilities.With climatic conditions on Earth spinning rapidly out of control, it seems the future of Atlantean civilizationdepends entirely on whether the three test subjects can find a way to work together to solve the deepening crisis.But first they need to find each other.

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Book SynopsisBound into this playful and energetic rhyming text featuring an adorable cast of dogs.Whether it's getting marvellously muddy, leaping and lolloping or hiding under the bed with a stolen slipper, a dog's life is so much FUN. This hilarious alphabet celebration of canine capers is perfect for dog lovers young and old.Featuring stylish and vibrant artwork by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, illustrator of Julia Donaldson's The Detective Dog.This bright and cheerful book is the perfect gift for any child (or adult!) to read aloud or enjoy alone.

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Book SynopsisA stunningly illustrated gift book of ancient Indian fables, retold by bestselling poet Nikita Gill.The stories of the Panchatantra have been read aloud and shared for thousands of years, kept alive by generation after generation of storytellers. In this captivating collection of ten animal tales, reimagined with warmth and wit by Nikita Gill, you'll meet mighty elephants and courageous mice, cunning crocodiles and clever monkeys, talkative tortoises and little lapwing birds. Discover a world of wonder, wisdom and friendship, of helping others, speaking out and finding courage.With vibrant, irresistible colour artwork by Chaaya Prabhat on every page, and sumptuous high-end finishes, including a jacket, foiled cloth binding and a ribbon marker, this is a timeless gift book for every child to enjoy and treasure.

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Book SynopsisMermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series.Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way!Maya loves studying at Mermaid Academy. She just wishes her playful dolphin, Rainbow, would take school seriously too. But when they get lost on a school trip and Maya can't magic a Bubble Tunnel home, things get very serious indeed! Can their friends find them before a sea monster does?Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure.Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble, Cora and Sparkle and Amber and Flash.

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Book SynopsisRachael has had the best, most amazing, incredible idea! She's determined to make her Granny's lifelong dream of becoming a jockey come true what could possibly go wrong?Easter holidays on the farm with Granny and Grandad are always great fun for Rachael, her cousin, Tom, and bestie Frankie. But this year, things are different Rachael's cousin David is visiting from New York! What will he be like? Will he like the farm, the ponies Bubbles and G-Pip, or will he ruin all the fun?When Rachael's brilliant idea strikes, the gang must come together for Operation Granny National. They set out to help Granny live her dream of becoming a jockey. But will they pull it off? And what happens when everyone finds out what they've done? There's bound to be BIG trouble ahead!

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Book Synopsis***SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL 2016*** ***WINNER OF THE INAUGURAL AMNESTY CILIP HONOUR 2016*** Lie #1: I'm not afraid Lie #2: I'm sure I'm doing the right thing Lie #3: I don't care what they think of me It’s 1959. The battle for civil rights is raging. And it’s Sarah’s first day of school as one of the first black students at previously all-white Jefferson High. No one wants Sarah there. Not the Governor. Not the teachers. And certainly not the students – especially Linda, daughter of the town’s most ardent segregationist. Sarah and Linda are supposed to despise each other. But the more time they spend together, the less their differences matter. And both girls start to feel something they’ve never felt before. Something they’re determined to ignore. Because it’s one thing to stand up to an unjust world – but another to be terrified of what’s in your own heart. ‘The main characters are terrific in what is a moving YA novel. And an important one.’ – The Telegraph’ This is so thought-provoking it almost hurts to read it, yet every word is needed, is necessary and consequently this is a novel that lingers long after you've finished it' – Lovereading ‘This is an emotional and compelling read that I did not want to put down. It is […]beautifully written and the tension just simmers on the pages.’ – Bookbabblers ‘This book packs a very powerful punch’ – Historical Novel Society ‘With great characterisation, tough issues covered, and a plot which had me guessing right up until the last pages, this is a must-read. Massively recommended!’ – The Bookbag ‘This exceptional novel of first love and sexual awakenings is set against a backdrop of shocking racism and prejudice. It is incredibly well written as the tense, riveting story seamlessly combines fiction with historical fact.’ – Booktrust *A Goodreads Choice Awards semi-finalist 2014* Trade Review‘The main characters are terrific in what is a moving YA novel. And an important one.’ – The Telegraph’ ‘This is so thought-provoking it almost hurts to read it, yet every word is needed, is necessary and consequently this is a novel that lingers long after you've finished it' – Lovereading ‘This is an emotional and compelling read that I did not want to put down. It is […]beautifully written and the tension just simmers on the pages.’ – Bookbabblers ‘This book packs a very powerful punch’ – Historical Novel Society ‘With great characterisation, tough issues covered, and a plot which had me guessing right up until the last pages, this is a must-read. Massively recommended!’ – The Bookbag ‘This exceptional novel of first love and sexual awakenings is set against a backdrop of shocking racism and prejudice. It is incredibly well written as the tense, riveting story seamlessly combines fiction with historical fact.’ – Booktrust ‘Every now and then a Young Adult book comes along that I want to push into every readers hands both young and old and Lies We Tell Ourselves is that book for 2014’ – Jess Hearts Books ‘Talley has mixed two controversial topics together to create a firecracker of a story’ – Cheryl M-M's Book Blog

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