Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
Oneworld Publications The Way I Used to Be
Book SynopsisTHE TIKTOK SENSATION THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUTTrade Review'Eden is a young woman silenced by threat and shame, but so too is she a character who will inspire hope, for her extraordinarily gripping story is not only a call for action but a reminder of the power we find within ourselves to overcome and survive.' Amy Beashel, author of We Are All Constellations'A difficult, painful journey, but teens who have experienced rape and abuse will be grateful for this unvarnished and ultimately hopeful portrait. Eden’s shell-shocked narrative is an excellent narrative conduit for what Smith has to say.' Booklist'This young adult novel is an unflinching look at the struggles of a rape victim to process her trauma and find the strength to rebuild her life.' Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Speak'This isn’t an easy read, but it’s an important one… I was incredibly moved by Smith’s powerful writing, and Eden’s story of growth and survival is one you won’t want to miss. You’ll be thinking about this one long after you read that final page.' Seventeen Magazine'The Way I Used to Be explores the aftermath of sexual assault with a precision and searing honesty that is often terrifying, sometimes eerily beautiful, and always completely true... Amber Smith gets it exactly right.' Amy Reed, author of The Nowhere Girls
£8.54
Simon & Schuster Ltd Nothing Like the Movies
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the New York Times bestseller Better Than the Movies comes a romantic, heartfelt sequel that will sweep you off of your feet! Wes had his dream girl but then he lost her – and the only way to get her back is to scheme like a rom-com hero… For a few beautiful months, Wes and girl-next-door Liz were together. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA together, tragedy struck and their relationship ended. Flash forward and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz’s heart, but is determined to make her fall back in love with him. And he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only … Liz will have none of it. Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure out how to see her. Even worse, Liz has a new friend…a guy friend. Still, Wes wo
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Pan Macmillan Meet the Mubbles
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WORLD BOOK DAY 2025 Magic Balloon Adventure
Book SynopsisMagic Balloon Adventure.
£8.71
Quarto Publishing PLC Bad Kid
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£15.29
Pan Macmillan The Mubbles Book 3
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£9.49
Simon & Schuster Ltd Better Than the Movies
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Hachette Children's Group How to do Paris with One Leg
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£7.59
Firestone Books An Inspector Calls: Dyslexia-Friendly Edition
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WORLD BOOK DAY 2025 Very Useful Guide To Moods
Book SynopsisVery Useful Guide To Moods.
£8.71
HarperCollins Publishers Mr Stink
Book SynopsisThe second original, touching, twisted, and most of all hilarious novel for children from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country beautifully illustrated by Quentin Blake.Mr Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as wellIt all starts when Chloe makes friends with Mr Stink, the local tramp. Yes, he smells a bit. But when it looks like he might be driven out of town, Chloe decides to hide him in the garden shed.Now Chloe''s got to make sure no one finds out her secret. And speaking of secrets, there just might be more to Mr Stink than meets the eye or the nose.Trade Review“A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale… hilarious” Amanda Craig, The Times "The story is an inventive joy." – The Daily Telegraph “a delight from start to finish… a new Roald Dahl” – The Times
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WORLD BOOK DAY 2025 This Story Is A Lie
Book SynopsisThis Story Is A Lie .
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Pushkin Children's Books Detective Nosegoode Investigates
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Face
Book Synopsis''A brilliant first novel'' GuardianIn the moving and compelling debut novel from Benjamin Zephaniah, a young man''s life is completely changed when his face is badly scarred in a car accident. Martin seems to have it all. He''s cool, funny, and he''s the undisputed leader of the Gang of Three, who roam their East London estate during the holidays looking for fun. But one night after the Gang leave a late night rap club, Martin accepts a ride from Pete, a Raider''s Posse gang member. Too late, he realises that the car is stolen, and that the police are after them. What happens next will change Martin''s life and looks, and show him the true meaning of strength, courage, discrimination and friendship. Brilliantly written and with a real ear for dialogue, fans of Angie Thomas and Malorie Blackman will love Benjamin Zephaniah''s novels for young adult readers: Refugee BoyFaceGangsta RapTeacher''s DeadTrade ReviewA brilliant first novel * Guardian on FACE *A lively and positive account of a boy who is badly scarred in a joyriding crash, and how he comes to terms with it ... incredibly well told * Irish Times on FACE *An impressive debut, carefully researched ... Zephaniah writes wonderfully natural dialogue with the same ease as he spins out rhyming couplets * Herald on FACE *The playful, obstinate and courageously humorous tone of Zephaniah's writing shines through ... hilarious and later heartbreaking * Alfred Hickling, Guardian on REFUGEE BOY *Sweet, funny, highly inventive * Yorkshire Post on REFUGEE BOY *Humour and innocence are both to the fore as is a sweetness of tone ... more street than poetic, and personal yet universal, Refugee Boy is well told by impassioned writer * York Press on REFUGEE BOY *The authority with which the story is written leaves the reader no choice but to be drawn in – and indeed educated – into the world of gangsta rap, with all the appropriate vocabulary. Not for a long time have I read a book with such a 'pick me up again' factor * Independent on Sunday on GANGSTA RAP *A fairytale of hip-hop success ... teens will enjoy the thrilling music fantasy, while many will identify with the smart, talented boys who grow up quickly and rescue themselves * Booklist on GANGSTA RAP *Benjamin Zephaniah rides straight through everybody's taboos, everybody's prejudices, everybody's niceties and gets straight to the heart of the matter … Strong, honest, democratic, accessible to all, Teacher's Dead comes highly recommended * The Bookbag's Jill Murphy on TEACHER'S DEAD *
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HarperCollins Publishers The Beck
Book SynopsisFrom Carnegie Medal winning author Anthony McGowan comes an environmental tale packed full of his signature grit, heart and humour, as Kyle and his grandad execute a plan to save the local beck.Kyle is less than happy about getting dumped at his eccentric old grandad's on a Saturday afternoon. Embarrassed by his grandad's ratty old Elvis wig and his weird three-legged dog, Kyle thinks the day is going to be a nightmare until his grandad introduces him to the marvels in the beck at the bottom of his garden.Once filthy and full of rubbish, the stream has been cleaned up and is now home to some amazing creatures. But this magical world is under threat from a new development.Kyle's grandad is determined to stop the builders and has an audacious plan to save the beck, but when he falls ill, will Kyle find the courage to carry it out by himself?Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Last Day of October
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Scholastic Diary Of A Future Billionaire
Book SynopsisYou know how some people who get rich say stuff like, I can't believeit! and I never thought it would happen to me! Well ... I CAN believe it. And I KNEW it would happen to me. Because I PLANNEDIT. I PLANNED to become the world's RICHEST ten-year-old. Andyou know what? It WORKED.
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Faber & Faber Survivors 1
Book SynopsisWinner of the Best Book With Facts Blue Peter Book Award 2017. Amazing real-life stories about extreme survival.Beautifully presented in a large, paperback format, and fully illustrated in colour throughout, this wonderful anthology is a treat for all the family. Be shocked and amazed by these incredible real-life stories of extreme survival, including . . .The Man Who Sucked Blood from a Shark, a sailor who survived for 133 days on a raft in the Atlantic when his ship was torpedoed, using shark''s blood in place of fresh water. The Girl Who Fell From the Sky, a teenager who fell 2 miles from an aeroplane and trekked through the Amazon jungle to safety. The Woman Who Froze to Death Yet Lived, a woman who was trapped under freezing water for so long her heart stopped. Four hours later, medics managed to warm her blood enough to revive her. Combining classic tal
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Scholastic The Boy with Big Decisions
Book SynopsisIt's Sliding Doors for middle grade as an indecisive boy makes aset of choices which propel him down different story pathways.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Grandest Game
Book SynopsisImpossible puzzles, shocking twists and addictive romance combine in this unmissable, brand-new mystery set in the #1 bestselling INHERITANCE GAMES world guaranteed to keep you hooked until the very last page . . . Play to win millions. Risk it all for love. The stakes have never been higher . . . A RUTHLESS GAME. Welcome to the Grandest Game, a life-changing competition run by billionaire heiress Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers, whose family fortune she inherited. SEVEN MYSTERY PLAYERS. Swept away to a luxury private island, some of the players are in it for money. Some for power. Some for reasons all their own . . . And amidst it all is the enigmatic and irresistible Grayson Hawthorne, tasked with a vital role. LOVE AND LIVES AT STAKE. But as sparks fly and tensions rise it soon becomes clear that everyone has secrets, and those seven players will do whatever it takes to win. What readers are saying about The Grandest Game: The ROMANCE in this book?! . . . So beautifully woven in with the glorious riddles.'PHENOMENAL' TWIST AFTER TWIST, I was up all night trying to figure out the puzzles, I love it!'Absolutely SPECTACULAR!'I felt like I was on a ROLLERCOASTER, gasping and silently screaming.'*Reading all of the Inheritance Games world novels? The ideal reading order is: The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit, The Brothers Hawthorne, Games Untold, The Grandest Game, and Glorious Rivals. *Looking for more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Check out The Debutantes duology (Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals), The Fixer duology (The Ruling Class, Lessons in Power), and The Lovely and the Lost.
£8.88
Pan Macmillan Tiny Hercules
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£9.49
Hachette Children's Group Untitled
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£17.00
Simon & Schuster Ltd Betting on You
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HarperCollins Publishers Jellybean
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HarperCollins Publishers Conkers – D-Day Dog
Book SynopsisMaster storyteller Tom Palmer returns with a touching celebration of the heroic paratroopers of WWII and their parachuting canine companions. Jack can't wait for the school trip to the D-Day landing beaches. It's his chance to learn more about the war heroes he has always admired – brave men like his dad, who is a reserve soldier. But when his dad is called up to action and things at home spiral out of control, everything Jack believes about war is thrown into question. Finding comfort only in the presence of his loyal dog, Finn, Jack is drawn to the heart-wrenching true story of one particular D-Day paratrooper. On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his dog, Glen – and Jack is determined to discover their fate …Trade Review"Fantastic writing with a wide-ranging narrative, this story will prompt all who read it to think differently about conflict" – National Literacy Trust "A slim yet impactful tale inspired by real-life events … Tom Palmer is, to my mind, the best author writing accessible history inspired children’s fiction today" – North of Scotland Newspapers "Another very emotional read from Tom Palmer and Barrington Stoke. They are the perfect pairing" – Phil Earle "Such an important book … Brilliantly researched, the book is full of fascinating facts which are woven together to create a truly moving and gripping read" – Books for Topics "A true tribute to soldiers, civilians and animals caught up in conflict" – Armadillo Magazine
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Pan Macmillan The Mubbles Book 2
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UCLAN PUBLISHING Untamed Darkness
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Scholastic The Magpie Riddle a Goldfish Boy Mystery
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HarperCollins Publishers Conkers – Over the Line
Book SynopsisA stunning new edition of Tom Palmer’s bestselling novel based on the true story of WWI war hero and footballing legend Jack Cock. It's the proudest moment of Jack's life – his debut as a professional footballer. Now he has a chance to achieve his dream of playing for his country. But it's 1914 and the world is at war. Talk of sportsmen's cowardice leads to the formation of a Footballers' Battalion and Jack has little choice but to join up. The promise of a Cup in Flanders offers a glimmer of hope, but Jack and his teammates will have to survive a waking nightmare if they are ever to play again. A stunning new edition of Tom Palmer's bestselling novel based on the true story of WWI war hero and footballing legend Jack Cock.Trade Review"Another text that marks [Tom Palmer] out as a writer determined to find the soul within the soldier … its fast pace will keep readers hurtling through" – Just Imagine "It's a stroke of brilliance to pair football with wartime history, and this combination is sure to enthral readers … a lesson in empathy as much as history" – BookTrust
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HarperCollins Publishers Dance of Resistance
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HarperCollins Publishers Keeping Possession
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HarperCollins Publishers Romeo and Juliet
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HarperCollins Publishers Dracula
Book SynopsisCarnegie Medal winner Tanya Landman delivers a terrifyingly enthralling and truly accessible retelling of Bram Stoker's legendary Gothic horror novel.Bram Stoker''s Dracula is a masterpiece of horror fiction in which he creates a nightmarish world of vampires, evil-doing and insanity.A ship steered by a dead manA huge black dog springing from its deckA girl, sleepwalking towards disasterWhen rising young solicitor Jonathan Harker helps the mysterious and sinister Count Dracula purchase property in London he unleashes an evil that threatens to destroy the whole of humanity.Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 9.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Squirrel and Duck Mission Improbable
Book SynopsisHilarious illustrated fiction about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Laugh as they outwit bungling burglars, with only the help of their pet cactus! Perfect for fans of the Dog Man and Grimwood series.From the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings picture book seriesSquirrel and Duck might seem strange housemates but they are drawn together by their secret they are the only two talking animals in the world. When bulldozers arrive to redevelop the abandoned theme park they call home, they flee with nothing but Mr Spikes, Duck's beloved pet' cactus. Overhearing a conversation between two nincompoop art thieves puts them on the trail of untold riches (according to Squirrel) or a great deed to help the nation (as far as Duck's concerned). Only some surprisingly unhelpful woodland creatures and a temporary lack of transport stand in their way! Young readers will love this zanily brilliant story, full of unlikely scenarios and laugh-out-loud moments.
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Hyperion Every Last Word
Book SynopsisIf you could read my mind, you wouldn't be smiling.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Case of the Race
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Oxford University Press Ronja the Robbers Daughter Illustrated Edition
Book SynopsisRonja, the robber's daughter, causes mayhem by befriending the son of her father's sworn enemy. Together Ronja and Birk explore the magical forest they have fled to and must fend for themselves in the hope that one day they can return home.Trade Review"Fantastic for little kleptomaniacs with a spirit of adventure." * The Times - Books of the Year 2018 *"Katsuya Kondo's soft sketches are interwoven with this bold, invigorating story of a robber chieftain's only child" * The Guardian *
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HarperCollins Publishers Puloma and the Bear
Book SynopsisPuloma must summon immense courage to rescue a captive bear in this gripping adventure from award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan.Can Puloma save Nyla the bear and herself at the same time?Unwanted and lonely living with her unkind aunt, Puloma ends up running away with the circus. She's relieved to find work and a place to live but can't understand why the other circus workers are constantly worried about the police finding them.The reason for their fears is the circus's star act a dancing sloth bear called Nyla. This form of cruelty is now illegal in India, and when Puloma sees Nyla being mistreated, she decides to try to help her escape Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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HarperCollins Publishers Game Over
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Hachette Children's Group Ghost Boys Graphic Novel
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David Fickling Books Flember 5 The Golden Heart from the millionselling Jamie Smart Illustrator of the Year
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HarperCollins Publishers Seven Ghosts
Book SynopsisThe award-winning author of Tales of Terror stirs up old ghosts in this spine-tingling, multi-narrative horror. Jake and the other finalists in a writing competition have been invited to a stately house for a tour like no other. As their guide leads them through grand rooms, hidden nooks and magnificent grounds, they hear the stories of seven ghosts who haunt the halls. But strange shapes and shadows follow Jake as he journeys through the house and with each tale that Jake hears, he begins to feel more uneasy. All is not as it seems and soon Jake will discover that something is very, very wrong …Old ghosts are stirred-up for Halloween in this spine-tingling, multi-narrative horror. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+Trade Review“Delightfully chilling … Priestley is the M.R. James of children’s literature” – The Times "With a masterful build-up of tension and discomfort, this creepy story is unnerving and chilling rather than overtly terrifying but readers of a sensitive disposition should probably read it with the lights on" – BookTrust "Chris Priestley knows just how to tell horror stories" – LoveReading4Kids "A true master … [who] needs very few words to be seriously scary” –The Book Smugglers "If you’re looking for something to get the heart racing and the hairs on the back of your neck rising without being overpoweringly spooky, this will do the trick" – The Letterpress Project
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HarperCollins UK The Fear
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Pearson Education Limited RapidPlus 8.2 The Goats Head Pendant
Book SynopsisDeveloped in consultation with Dee Reid, Rapid Plus is an exciting new series of finely levelled books and software for SEN and struggling readers at Key Stage 3.
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WORLD BOOK DAY 2025 Lego Our Amazing Universe
Book SynopsisLego Our Amazing Universe .
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HarperCollins Publishers The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
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HarperCollins Publishers The Adventures of Portly the Otter Untold Tales from the Wind in the Willows
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HarperCollins Publishers Cool
Book SynopsisAn inspiring yet life-affirming story about a boy trapped in a coma after being hit by a car chasing after his dog, LuckyAbsorbing and satisfying, with a real story at its heart' GuardianRobbie lies in a coma, after a terrible car accident involving his dog, Lucky. He can hear the world around him, but he can't move or speak.Everyone comes to visit Robbie, even a famous Chelsea footballer, but nothing is working. Until one day, against the rules, Dad brings Lucky to the hospital. Can Lucky help to bring Robbie back?
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