Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
Candlewick Press Vegan Virgin Valentine
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the award-winning The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things comes the racy story of an overachiever who learns to get over it — and get a life.Mara Valentine is in control. She's a straight-A senior, a vegan, and her parents' pride and joy. She's neck-and-neck with her womanizing ex-boyfriend for number-one class ranking and plans to kick his salutatorian butt on her way out the door to Yale. Mara has her remaining months in Brockport all planned out, but the plan does not include having V, her slutty, pot-smoking, sixteen-year-old niece — yes, niece — come to live with her family. Nor does it involve lusting after her boss or dreaming about grilled cheese sandwiches every night. What does a control freak like Mara do when things start spinning wildly out of control? With insight, authenticity, and a healthy dose of humor, Carolyn Mackler creates an evolving Type A heroine that every reader will recognize —
£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Catherine and Laurence Anholts Big Book of Little
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£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. What Do Fish Have to Do with Anything And Other
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Binky
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. So Few of Me
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. I Am Too Absolutely Small for School
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£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. The GoldThreaded Dress
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Bag in the Wind
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£16.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Hanukkah Lights
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£6.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Beep Beep
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£8.38
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Patchwork Path
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£7.59
Candlewick Press What the Birds See
Book SynopsisHartnett again captures the ineffable fragility of childhood in this keenly observed tale. — Publishers Weekly (starred review)Nine-year-old Adrian watches his world closely, but there is much he cannot understand. He does not, for instance, know why three neighborhood children might set out to buy ice cream one summer’s day and never be seen again...In a suburb that is no longer safe and innocent, in a broken family of self-absorbed souls, Sonya Hartnett sets the story of a lone little boy — unwanted, unloved, and intensely curious — a story as achingly beautiful as it is shattering.
£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. And the Good Brown Earth
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Sorceress
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Zora and Me The Summoner
Book SynopsisIn the finale to the acclaimed trilogy, upheaval in Zora Neale Hurston’s family and hometown persuade her to leave childhood behind and find her destiny beyond Eatonville.For Carrie and her best friend, Zora, Eatonville—America’s first incorporated Black township—has been an idyllic place to live out their childhoods. But when a lynch mob crosses the town’s border to pursue a fugitive and a grave robbery resuscitates the ugly sins of the past, the safe ground beneath them seems to shift. Not only has Zora’s own father—the showboating preacher John Hurston—decided to run against the town’s trusted mayor, but there are other unsettling things afoot, including a heartbreaking family loss, a friend’s sudden illness, and the suggestion of voodoo and zombie-ism in the air, which a curious and grieving Zora becomes all too willing to entertain.In this fictionalized tale, award-winning author Victoria Bond explo
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Swan Lake Ballet Theatre
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£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Shark Girl
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£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Chameleon
Book SynopsisSet to the beat of an urban summer, this street-smart novel follows an L.A. teen as he hangs with friends and faces life transitions — and his first romance.Shooting the breeze with his boys. Tightening his D on the court. Doing a color check — making sure nobody's wearing blue or red, which some Crip or Piru carrying a cut-down golf club would see as disrespect. Then back to Auntie's, hoping she isn't passed out from whiskey at the end of the day. Now that Shawn is headed for high school, he wonders if he'd be better off at the school in Mama's neighborhood, where he'd be free of Compton's hassles. But then he wouldn't be with his fellas — cracking jokes, covering each other's backs — or the fine Marisol, who's been making star appearances in his dreams. Dad says he needs to make his own decision, but what does Shawn want, freedom or friendship? With teasing, spot-on dialogue and an eye to the realities of inner-city life, Chameleon
£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Judy Moody Gets Famous 02
Book SynopsisGood moods, bad moods, can't-stand-Jessica-Finch moods. Judy Moody is back with her many hilarious moods.Fans of Judy Moody already know that Judy has a mood for every occasion—and this time Judy is in a jealous mood. Jealous of classmate Jessica Finch, that is, who gets her picture on the front page of the newspaper. When Judy sets off in pursuit of her own fame and happiness, watch out! She's so determined, she just might find it, or she might merely become more INFAMOUS than ever. This adventure is sure to put readers in a very Judy Moody mood!
£16.14
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Yellow House
Book SynopsisA favorite back in print! A child discovers, in the old house and overgrown garden she passes every day, that wonders wait in secret.One day, on the way to the park, a little girl climbs the gate of an old yellow house. Although no one has lived there for a very long time, a little boy suddenly appears before her. Come and play with me, he beckons. He leads her through an enchanted garden, showing her all its marvelous inhabitants: a tiger playing with its cubs in the long grass, a dolphin leaping in the goldfish pond, a pelican roosting high in the apple tree. Then the mysterious boy is gone, the girl’s mother is calling, and all is as it was before. In this well-loved picture book, Blake Morrison and Helen Craig bring us to a place where, for a moment, magic is real.
£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisys First Clock
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£14.24
Candlewick Press (MA) A Nest in Springtime A Bilingual Book of Numbers
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£8.65
Candlewick Press,U.S. Andy Shane Hero at Last
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£5.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Christmas at the Toy Museum
Book SynopsisIt’s Christmas Eve at the Toy Museum—and when the lights go out, the magic begins!One very special Christmas Eve, Bunting and the rest of the toys in the museum are gathered around the tree — but what’s this? There are no presents! What can they do? The normally reserved Bunting has a wonderful idea. Why don’t the toys give themselves to one another as gifts? The toys learn about the true gift of giving in this gentle and affectionate picture book from one of Britain’s brightest talents.
£14.39
Candlewick Press (MA) bizzybearoffwego
£9.33
Candlewick Press,U.S. Say Hello
Book SynopsisA beautiful pairing of son’s sparse rhyming text with father’s simple drawings . . . A poignant debut about including others and making friends. — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)A lone dog comes upon a group of kids playing ball and with leaping ease, joins the game. They’re all having so much fun, they don’t see a sad little boy standing off by himself. Who will spy the boy and invite him to play? With arresting images by a master illustrator and a simple, touching text by his son, Say Hello evokes the joy and relief of finding a new friend just when you need one the most.
£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Im the Best
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Farmer Johns Tractor
Book SynopsisRhyming read-aloud text and atmospheric illustrations tell a satisfying tale of a family stranded in a flood — and a reliable old tractor to the rescue.Farmer John’s tractor lies locked in the shed,rusty yet trusty and orangey red.When the rain comes that season, it doesn’t let up, filling the river until it overflows, swirling and rushing and gushing. Down by the river, a car gets stuck, and the family inside shouts for help. As they climb to the roof, a series of vehicles — a speedy jeep, a strong tow truck, even a noisy fire engine — rush one by one to the scene. But each gets more stuck than the last. Is it possible that Farmer John’s ancient tractor, rusty as it is, could still be up for the job?
£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Same Sun Here
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Mrs. Noodlekugel
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. See You at Harrys
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£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Demolition
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maude the NotSoNoticeable Shrimpton
Book SynopsisLauren Child teams up with a debut illustrator to tell a cautionary tale about the surprising perils of craving constant attention.Meet the Shrimpton family — so talented, so eccentric, so larger than life, you couldn’t miss them if you wanted to. Mrs. Shrimpton wears flamboyant hats, and Mr. Shrimpton’s moustache makes quite a statement. The youngsters each have a stand-out quality: beauty, dancing, singing, a sense of humor that’s a laugh a minute. Indeed, the Shrimptons live to be noticed — all that is, except Maude, who prefers to blend into the wallpaper. But when Maude receives a ferocious tiger for her birthday instead of the goldfish she asked for, might her talent for blending in come in handy? With stylized artwork evoking both Vogue magazine and Edward Gorey, here is a story to bring a smile to all the quiet stars among us.
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Cheese Belongs to You
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£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Promise
Book SynopsisAn allegorical tale of hope takes on new life in this stirring, gorgeously illustrated story.On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman’s bag. But the frail old woman, holding on with the strength of heroes, says the thief can’t have it without giving something in return: the promise. It is the beginning of a journey that will change the thieving girl’s life — and a chance to change the world, for good. Here is the story of a magical discovery that will touch the heart and imagination of every reader, young and old. In an exciting collaboration, author Nicola Davies joins forces with illustrator Laura Carlin to create a contemporary tale inspired by Jean Giono’s 1953 story, L’homme qui plantait des arbres.
£17.09
Candlewick Press,U.S. Red Pandas Candy Apples
Book SynopsisRed Panda’s sweet tooth puts him in a sticky situation in this scrumptious tale of friendship and fairness.Red Panda is selling homemade candy apples. They are very sticky and quite delicious. So delicious, in fact, that Red Panda can’t help but feel a little reluctant to let them go. Like most preschoolers, he would rather eat treats than sell them.He munches one, then another, and sets aside a third for later. What will happen when there’s only one apple left to sell, but two friends waiting to buy? The lovable, friendly characters from Hedgehog’s Magic Tricks are just the right size to discover that sometimes the best treats are those shared with friends.
£13.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Demolicion
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Little Snowplow
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£16.19
Candlewick Press (MA) Super Supper Throwdown Fizzys Lunch Lab
Book SynopsisIt’s Professor Fizzy, champion of healthy meals, versus Fast Food Freddy in a Super Supper Throwdown! Whose meal will be more delicious? Welcome to Fizzy’s Lunch Lab, a kitchen where Professor Fizzy and his friends cook up delicious, nutritious meals while learning the science behind healthy foods. A cooking showdown between Professor Fizzy and his nemesis, Fast Food Freddy, owner of Greasy World, is about to begin. The challenge: cook the most delicious food as decided by three kid judges. If Fizzy wins, Freddy will have to serve Fizzy’s healthy meal at his restaurant for a month. Both teams prepare their meals — Fizzy a tasty, balanced one and Freddy a fatty, greasy one. While the cooking battle heats up, readers will learn the components of a balanced plate through recipes, cooking tips, shopping ideas, and more.
£13.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisys Plane
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£8.43
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisys Tractor
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£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. River Story
Book Synopsis“A luscious blend of cool blues and verdant greens lights up the pages of this poetic picture book, which traces the course of a river from its source.” — Publishers WeeklyFollow a river from its beginnings as a mountain stream formed from melting snow, as it rushes over rocks and through valleys to the busy city, and finally to its end, where it joins the sea.
£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Half a Man
Book SynopsisRevered author Michael Morpurgo evokes the post-war Britain of his childhood in this unflinching and deeply poignant tale of the physical and mental scars of war.From a young age, Michael was both fascinated by and afraid of his grandfather. Grandpa’s ship was torpedoed during the Second World War, leaving him with terrible burns. Every time he came to stay, Michael was warned by his mother that he must not stare, he must not make too much noise, he must not ask Grandpa any questions about his past. As he grows older, Michael stays with his grandfather during the summer holidays and learns the story behind Grandpa’s injuries, finally getting to know the real man behind the solemn figure from his childhood. Michael can see beyond the burns, and this gives him the power to begin healing scars that have divided his family for so long.
£14.44
Candlewick Press,U.S. Too Many Toys
Book SynopsisLulu has so many toys she can't find room for them all. She needs a plan!Ever since Lulu was a little baby, she's had Jupiter, her cuddly and most-favorite-ever teddy bear. But with each new birthday she gets new toys. And every Christmas she gets even more toys. Lulu's toys are absolutely everywhere! And now she can't even fit into her own bed. So Lulu decides to throw a very special party for all her toys—and all her friends. Charming and humorous, here is a story sure to resonate with toy-hungry children and slightly indulgent parents everywhere.
£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Playing from the Heart
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£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Hour of the Bees
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Sam and Jump
Book SynopsisA charmingly simple tale about friends, old and new, that will resonate with anyone who’s ever loved — and lost — a special toy.Sam and his stuffed bunny, Jump, are best friends, and they do everything together. One day, on a trip to the beach, Sam meets Thomas. Sam and Thomas play together all day and promise to do the same the next day. But when Sam gets home he realizes Jump is still at the beach! It’s too late and too dark to go find him, and Sam worries all night. What if Jump is nowhere to be found? Can Sam brave the world without his best friend? Little ones with their own cherished toys will be drawn to this reassuring story about losing something dear only to gain something even better.
£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisys Digger
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£7.59
