Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
Prentice Hall Press The Serpents Fury
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£8.54
Prentice Hall Press The Boy and the Mountain
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£15.29
Prentice Hall Press Bibis Got Game
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£15.29
Prentice Hall Press Someone Is Always Watching
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£15.29
Prentice Hall Press A Cat Named Tim and Other Stories
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£15.29
Prentice Hall Press Burts Way Home
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£11.39
Prentice Hall Press Stars in My Crown
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£14.39
Penguin Random House Group From Megabat with Love
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£11.39
Prentice Hall Press How to Promenade with a Python and Not Get Eaten
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£8.54
Prentice Hall Press Anne Dares
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£12.34
North-South Books Rainbow Fish Bilingual Edition EnglishKorean Bi
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£999.99
Lerner Publishing Group Marcos Cinco de Mayo
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£9.12
Running Press,U.S. Waltz of the Snowflakes
Book SynopsisA new holiday classic to add to your collection, this gorgeous wordless picture book by esteemed author-illustrator Elly MacKay celebrates the magic of theater and The Nutcracker as seen through the eyes of a young girl and her grandmother. It is a cold and rainy evening when Gran gives her granddaughter something special: tickets to the ballet. Her granddaughter is reluctant to go. The weather is terrible and they have to wear fancy, uncomfortable clothes. But as the curtains rise on The Nutcracker, the girl''s eyes light up as she''s introduced to the magic of the theater. The bright costumes, the intricate dances, the magical music, and a new friend all combine to captivate the girl and to bring color to an otherwise dreary evening.Waltz of the Snowflakes is Elly MacKay at her finest, mixing her acclaimed paper-cut artwork with vibrant colors in this whimsical, dreamlike, and inspiring wordless picture book. A must-have for any ballet- and theater-obsessed reader and the perfect gift to be shared during the holidays or any time of year when the world outside needs a little bit of color and vibrancy.
£13.29
Running Press,U.S. Seven Princesses
Book SynopsisThe follow-up picture book by bestselling author/illustrator, Smiljana Coh, about seven sisters whose epic argument results in each princess building separate towers within the castle walls.Trade Review"[a] lovely example of multiethnicity and blended families in a fairy-tale format--exactly what you might hope to expect from a book that begins with "Once upon a colorful kingdom." --Booklist "[a] delightfully fresh, rainbow-themed illustrated story about themes of celebrating differences, or diversity. "The Seven Princesses" is an artistic, sensitively interpreted rendition of a tale of sibling love celebration that will delight current audiences from ages 4-8." --Midwest Book Review
£12.34
Running Press,U.S. Brave
Book SynopsisAn empowering picture book for all kids that demonstrates to children that they can be real-life superheroes and that all kids have what it takes to be brave. Superheroes seek adventure, never give up, and stay calm when others are afraid. Superheroes are brave. But they aren''t the only ones. Kids are brave every day. When they are told they are too little, but accomplish something big. When they check for monsters under the bed, just in case. When they face something uncertain, whether a thunderstorm or a hospital visit. When they stand up for what''s right, even when it means facing consequences. Like superheroes, brave kids can save the world, just by being brave. Thoughtful text from Stacy McAnulty paired with vibrant illustrations from Joanne Lew-Vriethoff encourage kids to be brave in all the ways they can: trying new things, speaking their mind, confronting bullies, and more. This book will inspire kids to follow their hearts and to have courage, no matter the situation.
£13.49
Running Press,U.S. What a Beautiful Morning
Book SynopsisA grandma's tender support helps a boy accept his grandfather's gradual memory loss, and to enjoy the fun, beautiful moments they still have together.Trade Review"Both lovely and deeply empathetic." -Kirkus Reviews "It's a lovely, bittersweet story, and Levine carefully modulates a challenging emotional arc, offering readers just the right measure of hope." -Publishers Weekly "[a] perfect picture book story about how love helps us find even what we think is lost... very highly recommended for family, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 4 to 8." -Midwest Book Reviews "A comforting, honest resource ideal for little ones confronted by aging relatives."?-Booklist
£12.34
Running Press,U.S. Look Past
Book SynopsisSomeone brutally murdered Mary Mathison, daughter of a prominent and very conservative local pastor, and Avery, a transgender boy who loved Mary, is bent on finding her killer. He goes to the crime scene to do some investigating, but is quickly put in harm''s way. Reluctantly, Avery must move to the sidelines to wait for the police to do their job. However, following Mary''s funeral, Avery receives the first in a series of disturbing text messages that can only come from the killer, revealing that Avery is now a target. The killer claims that Mary''s murder was revenge for her relationship with Avery. The killer''s demands are simple and horrific: Avery must repent for changing his gender identity, or he will be the next one killed. Now Avery is torn between finding the murderer and protecting himself from a killer who is playing a disturbing cat-and-mouse game. Can Avery deny who he is to catch Mary''s killer? Or will sacrificing himself be the ultimate betrayal?Trade ReviewA solid serial-killer thriller for horror fans who'd like to root for the queer kid." --Kirkus Reviews "Devine has written an edgy and timely thriller that readers won't want to put down" --BookList "Look Past is a disturbing, evocative look at hatred, identity, and violence that will leave you torn between wanting to look away and a desperate desire to keep reading." --Brian Katcher, winner of 2011 Stonewall for Almost Perfect "Look Past is a look on the inside of the daily battles of a trans person intertwined with a horrific violent crime stemming from hate and the passion from religious beliefs." --Arin Andrews, author of Some Assembly Required "Shocking and achingly compelling, Look Past brings us to the edge of our seat." --Bridget Birdsall, author of the Lambda Award nominated Double Exposure
£13.94
Running Press,U.S. Bulldozer Dreams
Book SynopsisA Cozy Construction Story for Bedtime for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?
£13.29
Running Press,U.S. Not Our Summer
Book SynopsisPerfect for summer reading and fans of Jenna Evans Welch, this up-beat contemporary YA follows two estranged cousins who must deal with being together all summer in order to complete their agoraphobic grandfather's bucket list and earn their inheritance -- and learn the truth behind their family's long-time feud.
£14.24
Running Press,U.S. My Afro Is a Rising Sun
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£16.14
Running Press,U.S. Sloth to the Rescue
Book Synopsis Sloth and friends teach kids how to combat first-day-of-school shyness in this humorous and heartfelt picture book.At the Rainforest Rescue Center, Sloth loves when Patti comes to visit. But when Patti forgets her class report, it''s up to Sloth, with the help of his other (faster) rain-forest friends, to return Patti''s notebook to her-at school! Will they be able to find her among all the other kids in a new environment?The first day of school can be scary-especially if you forget your summer assignment-but in Sloth to the Rescue,Sloth, Peccary, Boa, Capuchin, and Ocelot overcome their fears and realize that what makes them unique is what helps them fit right in!
£13.29
Running Press,U.S. The Nutcracker
Book SynopsisCelebrate the holidays with this bestselling Christmas classic. Adults as well as children look forward to attending an annual performance of The Nutcracker. To sweeten the anticipation and prolong the joy -- or just to establish a lovely tradition -- settle in with this charming retelling of a young girl''s dreamy visit to the Land of the Sugarplum Fairy. The story is enhanced with magnificent color illustrations created especially for this edition by the late award-winning artist Don Daily. This high-quality, handsomely produced volume is destined to be a holiday favorite for years to come.
£9.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. How Do You WokkaWokka
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£10.43
Templar Books Orion and the Dark
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£17.09
Templar Books Kings of the Castle
Book SynopsisA book from Victoria Turnbull, a Waterstones Children’s Book Prize short-listed author-illustrator.George didn't want to waste the night moon bathing. He wanted to build a sand castle that would turn any monster green with envy! But when George meets the strangest creature he has ever seen, the night takes an unexpected turn. A starlit story of adventure, imagination, and friendship from the creator of The Sea Tiger.
£16.14
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Go West with Cowboys and Ranchers Go West Travel
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£10.89
Dial Books Dancing in the Wings
Book SynopsisSassy worries that her too-large feet, too-long legs, and even her big mouth will keep her from her dream of becoming a star ballerina. So for now she's just dancing in the wings, watching from behind the curtain, and hoping that one day it will be her turn to shimmer in the spotlight. When the director of an important dance festival comes to audition her class, Sassy's first attempts to get his attention are, well, a little wobbly. But Sassy just knows, somehow, that this is her time to step out from those wings, and make her mark on the world. Actress/choreographer Debbie Allen and Kadir Nelson collaborated on Brothers of the Knight, about which School Library Journal raved, the strutting high-stepping brothers are full of individuality, attitude, and movement.
£17.09
Tuttle Publishing Pan de Sal Saves the Day
Book SynopsisThis colourfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents an entertaining story from the Philippines in both English and Tagalog.Trade Review"This is a sweet book all kids can relate to, about feeling shy or that you are just not 'cool' enough for your classmates…This is a universal story about gaining self-confidence, but it is rooted in the specifics of the Philippines." --AllDoneMonkey.com"This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents an entertaining story from the Philippines in both English and Tagalog." --Motherly"A heart-warming story of a young Filipino girl who builds self-confidence after spending a day with her classmates, Pan de Sal Saves the Day: A Filipino Children's Story is an award-winning inspiring tale for young children everywhere." --Book Riot
£7.59
Tuttle Publishing Three Korean Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisThis multicultural children's book presents a selection of traditional Korean folk tales that are instantly recognizable to Koreans of all ages. These treasured tales are retold by Kim So-un, an eminent storyteller who is a household name in Korea. The illustrations combine modern and traditional Korean art elements and techniques in telling these classic stories.Trade Review"With Three Korean Fairy Tales, kids ages 6-12 (and their parents!) alike will learn about Korean culture by experiencing the country's rich storytelling tradition. [It] is unreservedly recommended for family, school, and community library Fairytale/Folklore collections for young readers."-- Midwest Book Review"Exploring the curiosities of nature, each of the three legends tells an entertaining tale while imparting cherished Korean beliefs and values."-- Kirkus Review"…beautiful watercolour illustrations help bring these traditional tales to a new audience." --Creative Steps magazine
£12.59
Henry Holt & Company In the Small Small Pond Caldecott Honor Book
Book SynopsisAward-winning author/illustrator Denise Fleming gives young readers a frog's eye view of life in a pond throughout the seasons in the Caldecott Honor Book, In the Small, Small Pond. A child explores the wonders of the natural world in this rhyming, beautiful bright colored picture storybook about the lives of small animals and insects living around a freshwater pond.
£17.99
Henry Holt & Company Inc Lunch
Book SynopsisIt''s time for lunch, and one little mouse is famished! In fact, he''s so hungry that once he starts eating, he can''t stop. He sinks his teeth into a crisp white turnip, gobbles up some orange carrots, devours an ear of yellow corn, then tosses back some tender green peas. He''s full, but this mouse keeps on munching until his bulging belly won''t hold another bite.Parents will see their own toddlers in this perky tale, and toddlers won''t get enough of the gregarious little mouse. They''ll proudly identify the colors of his (and their) favorite foods, and enjoy guessing what fruit or vegetable he''ll eat next. Color-savvy readers are sure to spot the rainbow contained in the background pages-- and almost everyone will agree that this is one book about colors that makes the plain old primaries look positively pale!An ALA Notable Book
£9.92
St Martin's Press Make Lemonade
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£11.58
Albert Whitman & Company Seven Spools of Thread
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£10.41
Albert Whitman & Company Under the Ramadan Moon
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£10.26
Kar-Ben Copies Ltd A Tale of Two Seders Passover
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£7.95
Not Stated Noodleheads Lucky Day
Book SynopsisYou''ll laugh out loud when Mac and Mac try to hatch a kitten. . . out of a watermelon. This easy-to-read intro to graphic novels is perfect for fans of all things goofy according to School Library Journal.Twin brothers Mac and Mac are soooo lucky. How lucky are they?When they get hit on the head with an acorn, they''re lucky that little acorns and not big watermelons grow on trees.When their frenemy Meatball gives them a bag full of bees, they''re lucky that Mom has just built a beehive to put them in.And when their watermelon DOESN''T hatch a kitten, they''re lucky that there''s another way to get a pet.Illustrated by Tedd Arnold, whose Fly Guy series is a kid favorite, this fifth book in the Noodleheads graphic novel series is perfect for comic fans and reluctant readers, with short, funny chapters following Mac and Mac through ridiculous adventures. Full of wordplay, jokes, and slapstick humor, the Noodlehea
£6.99
Holiday House Inc Noodleheads Take It Easy
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£8.17
Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada A Coyote Columbus Story
Book SynopsisA retelling of the Christopher Columbus story from an Indigenous point of view turns this tale on its ear!Coyote, the trickster, creates the world and all the creatures in it. She is able to control all events to her advantage until a funny-looking red-haired man named Columbus changes her plans. He is unimpressed by the wealth of moose, turtles and beavers in Coyote's land. Instead he is interested in the human beings he can take to sell in Spain.Thomas King uses a bag of literary tricks to shatter the stereotypes surrounding Columbus's voyages. In doing so, he invites children to laugh with him at the crazy antics of Coyote, who unwittingly allows Columbus to bring about the downfall of her human friends. And he makes the point that history is influenced by the culture of the reporter.Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7Use illustrations and details in a stoTrade Review...very funny, provocative, and offers a unique and absolutely engaging point of view. * Toronto Star *...what Coyote captures...is the spirit of cheekiness, a bold, outrageous iconoclastic energy that incorporates warmth and inclusiveness. * Horn Book *This is an entertaining story, great fun to read aloud because the language is crisp, colloquial, and very expressive. It is also extremely thought-provoking. * Quill & Quire, STARRED REVIEW *What seems a funny romp turns out to have a very sharp edge. This irreverent treatment of Columbus and his fellows may be disquieting to some, but it is long overdue. * School Library Journal *
£13.89
Napoleon Publishing Yesterdays Santa and the Chanukah Miracle
Book SynopsisAnnie can't believe her eyes! The Santa in the mall looks so much like her grandfather's friend, Simon. A Jewish Santa? Annie lines up to get a closer look - and ends up placing an order. Simon Greenbaum, flat broke, has taken the job at the Winter Castle to earn a few dollars between jobs. And after all, with his long white beard, he looks just like Santa already. Don't breathe a word to your Zaideh that you saw me here, he says. If you don't tell him that I'm a Santa Claus, I won't tell him what you asked for. It's a deal? When Annie's parents find out, however, that she has placed an order with Santa for a Christmas tree, they are disappointed and tell her that she must learn to be her own person and stand up for her beliefs in order to earn the respect of others. Meanwhile, Annie wants to help Mr. Greenbaum and comes up with a plan. But to carry out her plan, she must reveal his secret. What will she do?
£10.91
FORE-WORD Press Ltd Tabbs and Bouncer v 1 Adventure in Sefton Park
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£6.46
Aurora Metro Publications Tinas Web Aurora New Fiction
Book SynopsisTina''s life in Germany had been so happy, it never occurred to her that one day her parents might split. Or - worse still - send her back to Greece to live with her grandmother!But Tina doesn''t mind anything anymore. She''s found the answer. With the help of her friend Wick, and a really amazing little blue pill... then lots more amazing little pills... then lots of really incredible lies...Sometimes it''s as if she''s in heaven, sometimes she''s crashing back down to earth, and now - there''s no return. Or is there?Trade Review“Written with a fine and original humour, with a discreet sense of the innocent happiness of childhood... within the borders of a world that collapses...the theme of the novel is universal.” James Forman, New York Times “Alki Zei's work – addressed to children but also read with great interest by grown-ups – is innovative and avant-garde. Her themes (recent history, social problems -- divorce, drugs -- contemporary problems of bourgeois society – consumerism, transcultural relations) occupy the mind and interest of the child of today. This fact is reaffirmed not only by the frequent reprinting of Alki Zei's books in Greece but also of her many publications, in translation, abroad. Alki Zei has definitely contributed to the renewal of children’s literature thanks to the aesthetic, social and educational value of her work.” Ada Katsiki-Givalou, Professor of Greek and Children’s Literature, University of AthensTable of ContentsAUTHOR BIOG REVIEWS NOVEL USEFUL LINKS PAGE
£9.67
Zidane Press Gastronimus and the Legend of Mr Grrrumblebum
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£7.99
Pan Macmillan Meet the Mubbles
£8.99
Pan Macmillan The Mubbles When Berry Met Terry
£9.79
Tundra Books Once in a Town Called Moth
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£14.39
Tundra Books Alis the Aviator
Book SynopsisCome along on an aviation journey through an ABC of planes with Alis!
£15.29
Random House USA Inc Girl in Pieces
Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA haunting, beautiful, and necessary book.?Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything Charlotte Davis is in pieces. At seventeen she?s already lost more than most people do in a lifetime. But she?s learned how to forget. The broken glass washes away the sorrow until there is nothing but calm. You don?t have to think about your father and the river. Your best friend, who is gone forever. Or your mother, who has nothing left to give you. Every new scar hardens Charlie?s heart just a little more, yet it still hurts so much. It hurts enough to not care anymore, which is sometimes what has to happen before you can find your way back from the edge. A deeply moving portrait of a girl in a world that owes her nothing, and has taken so much, and the journey she undergoes to put herself back together. Kathleen Glasgow''s debut is heartbreakingly real and unflinchingly honest. It?s a story you won?t be able to look away from. And don?t miss Kathleen Glasgow''s novels You?d Be Home Now and How to Make Friends with the Dark, both raw and powerful stories of life.
£10.44
Random House USA Inc Words in Deep Blue
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£10.30
