Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
St Martin's Press Finding Perfect
Book SynopsisA classic-feeling junior novel with a modern twist about a girl dealing with friendship, family, and OCD.
£12.94
Square Fish Broken Beautiful Hearts
Book SynopsisFrom #1 New York Timesbestselling author Kami Garcia comes a red-hot young adult romance that will break your heart and put it back together again. Her heart has to break before it can open.When star soccer player Peyton Rios receives an offer from her first-choice college, senior year starts off exactly as planned. But when Peyton uncovers her boyfriend's dark secret, she confronts himand finds herself falling down a flight of stairs. Peyton's kneeand maybe her dream of going prois shattered. Everyone is talking: Was she pushed, or did she fall? Peyton knows the truth, even if no one believes her. He has to let someone in before it's too late.With her future on the line, Peyton goes to stay with her uncle in a small Tennessee town to focus on her recovery. Dating is the last thing on her minduntil she meets sweet, sexy Owen Law. But Peyton doesn't trust her heart, especially when she senses that Owen is hiding som
£10.44
Feiwel & Friends The 104Story Treehouse
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£13.29
Starscape Books Shelbys Story
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron presents the totally irresistible tale of a little stray puppy rescued from a life on the streets to become the star of A Dog''s Way Home, the basis for the major motion picture! Shelby doesn't remember much of her early lifeonly that she was always hungry and cold. Then one day, Shelby is rescued by a kind woman, and things change forever. She soon finds herself on a movie set, and her new life is filled with challenges and rewards. She learns things like to Go Mark, Cut, and Dig. Her rewards include squeaky toys, yummy chicken, and best of all, love and affection from castmates and crew. Everyone loves Shelby! And so will young readers and movie fans.Shelby''s Story includes charming illustrations by Richard Cowdrey as well as a reading and activity guide at the end of the book.More Tales from Bruce Cameron!FROM STARSCAPE:THE PUPPY TALES SE
£9.31
St Martin's Press Junipers Christmas
Book SynopsisKirkus Best Book of the YearKids'' Indie Next List PickNew York Times BestsellerIndie BestsellerNew York Times Holiday Gift Guide PickPublisher''s Weekly Holiday Gift Guide PickBookPage Most Anticipated Children's Book PickBook Riot's 25 Best Christmas Books of All TimeFrom the acclaimed, mega-bestselling Eoin Colfer comes a joyful, heartwarming Christmas classic-in-the-making recommended by the New York Times: Have no fear: Juniper's Christmas will restore any child's holiday spirit. This season, share this special story with readers of all ages who believe in the power of hope, kindness, and holiday magic.Eleven-year-old Juniper Lane is thrown into a Christmas adventure like no other when she seeks the help of a mysterious woodsman living in her local park, who she suspects is Santa himself, and accidentally gets exposed to North Pole magic. Join a boisterous cast of
£19.54
Odd Dot BuildABear A Wish from the Heart
Book SynopsisThis novelty book for kids ages 0 to 3 celebrates the endearing Build-a-Bear heart ceremonyit''s the perfect reminder that each cuddly companion carries a wish from their heart, given to them by you! Filled with love and warmth, this book includes your very own interactive heart to move from page to page, marking the beginning of a lifelong friendship and treasured memories ahead. Turn each page for a new sweet message about your bear''s heart and how special it is. It''s the perfect book for Valentine''s Day or any day you want to spread some love.In a world full of wonder, your heart knows best. It's making friends that matters, much more than the rest.
£10.99
Square Fish Stella Diaz Never Gives Up
Book SynopsisFrom award-winning author Angela Dominguez comes the novel Stella Diaz Never Gives Up, a story about a shy Mexican-American girl who becomes an environmental activist and makes a difference in her community.Stella gets a big surprise when her mom plans a trip to visit their family in Mexico! Stella loves marine animals, and she can''t wait to see the ocean for the first time . . . until she arrives and learns that the sea and its life forms are in danger due to pollution. Stella wants to save the ocean, but she knows she can''t do it alone. It''s going to take a lot of work and help from old and new friends to make a difference, but Stella Díaz never gives up! This is the second middle-grade novel from award-winning picture book author and illustrator Angela Dominguez. Based on the author''s experiences growing up Mexican-American, this infectiously charming character comes to life through relatable story-telling including simple Spanish vocabul
£8.27
St Martin's Press The Story Seeker
Book SynopsisInspired by the true story of a girl who lived in the library, Kristin O''Donnell Tubb''s The Story Seeker is the second book in the middle-grade Story Collector series, in partnership with the New York Public Library, about a mystery being solved inside the famous institution. Twelve-year-old Viviani Fedeler, proud resident of the New York Public Library, has her sights set on becoming a star reporter. She's thrilled when Miss Hutch announces a story contest where the winner gets their essay printed in the New York Times! But then Viviani gets her first-ever case of writer's block. As she struggles to find inspiration, the library is hit with a strange mystery involving overdue books, secret messages, and perhaps a spy lurking among the shelves . . . Will Viviani be able to crack the code and find the perfect story worthy of a byline?
£12.34
Roaring Brook Press Stella Diaz to the Rescue
Book SynopsisIn Stella Díaz to the Rescue, the latest in this beloved series from award-winning author Angela Dominguez, Stella learns that sometimes the best way to help others is just to be there for them when times get tough.It's a new calendar year, and Stella is determined to make it her best one yet. Not only are Stella and her family finally becoming U.S. citizens, but the Sea Musketeers are also presenting their plastics pledge to the school council. With her trusty schedule in hand, Stella is ready for anything! But after life takes unexpected turns, Stella will have to fight to keep her perfect year on track.Not to worry, because Stella Diaz is to the rescue! Right?Reading level: 660L 4.4
£999.99
St Martin's Press Oddbird
Book SynopsisOddbird doesn't fit inat first. Readers will delight in this story about the joys of being oneself.It's SO hot outside. All the fancy birds are gathered around the water, wishing they could cool off. But they don't want to get wet and ruin their fine feathers.Oddbird isn't worried about his feathers; he wants to go for a refreshing dip. But he doesn't fit in. He's not fancy, or colorful. He's justdifferent. The other birds don''t want him around. How can he join them?Oddbird''s story is one all readers will relate to, and ultimately celebrate.
£17.09
Feiwel & Friends Broadway Bird
Book SynopsisA charming and heartfelt picture book about a little bird who dreams of making it big on Broadway, from Tony Award-winning Broadway director Alex Timbers.What Louisa loved most about living in Times Square wasn''t the buzzzz of the city...No, it was that she could sing as loud as she wanted. She could sing all day and she could sing all night. Louisa was truly a Broadway bird.Louisa is a tiny parakeet with a HUGE dream: to be a Broadway star. But no matter what she does, everyone keeps telling her she''s too small to make it big! When a chance at her big break comes, Louisa learns that no matter how small you are, with a little talent and a lot of hard work, you can do anything - even be on Broadway!With colorful, charming illustrations by artist Alisa Coburn, this heartfelt picture book from renowned Broadway director Alex Timbers is about persistence, believing in yourself, and, of course, the magic of Broadway.
£17.09
Square Fish Cat Ears on Elizabeth
Book SynopsisCat Ears on Elizabeth is the third in Rachel Vail's A Is for Elizabeth chapter book series--featuring illustrations by Paige Keiser.Cat ears on your headband is not the only way to look great.But it is a very good way. Mallory has glitter folders and bright orange sneakers and a huge pink eraser. And Mallory has cat ears on her headband.Then Anna comes to school with cat ears on her headband, too.Everybody loves how they look in those cat-ear headbands.Especially Elizabeth.Elizabeth doesn't have cat ears on her anything. She doesn't even have any headband at all anymore. (They squish her head too much). Elizabeth needs a cat-ears headband! It's an emergency!Maybe a surprise I Love You present from her grandparents will fix everything.Or maybe Elizabeth doesn't need to be fixed at all.
£8.70
Square Fish Doodlebug Elizabeth
Book SynopsisDoodlebug Elizabeth is the fourth title in Rachel Vail's A Is for Elizabeth chapter book series--featuring illustrations by Paige Keiser.Class 2B is getting pets!What pets will they be?Elizabeth does not like surprises, but she does like pets.And she loves butterflies! Even when they are baby butterflies and just look like smudges. (But, honestly, less.)When Elizabeth gives her teacher a great idea with her doodles, every kid in 2B gets to choose one animal each to learn about! Elizabeth ends up with...JELLYFISH. She does not feel a little disappointed with her choice. Elizabeth has never felt a little ANYTHING in her entire life.While the smudges grow into butterflies, Elizabeth is growing too - discovering that she can use her love of doodling to help deal with all her big feelings. Even her feelings about goodbyes, and surprises...and jellyfish!
£8.70
Square Fish Quintessence
Book SynopsisQuintessence is an extraordinary story from Jess Redman about friendship, self-discovery, interconnectedness, and the inexplicable elements that make you you.Find the Elements. Grow the Light. Save the Starling.Three months ago, twelve-year-old Alma moved to the town of Four Points. Her panic attacks started a week later, and they haven't stoppedeven though she's told her parents that they have. She's homesick and friendless and every day she feels less and less like herself.But one day she finds a telescope in the town's junk shop, and through its lens, she watches a stara star that looks like a childfall from the sky and into her backyard. Alma knows what it's like to be lost and afraid, to long for home, and she knows that it's up to her to save the star. And so, with the help of some unlikely new friends from Astronomy Club, she sets out on a quest that will take a little bit of science, a little bit of magic, and her whole sel
£10.60
St Martin's Press Dona Quixote Rise of the Knight
Book SynopsisMiddle Schooler by Day. Monster Hunter by (K)night. In this action-packed and hilarious contemporary graphic novel retelling of Don Quixote, a young girl in Texas is obsessed with becoming a modern-day knight and thwarting supernatural evilfor fans of Mighty Jack, Zita the Spacegirl, and Amulet. Folklore, fun, and adventure at its best. Max Brallier, #1 New York Timesbestselling author of The Last Kids on EarthLucia Castillo dreams of being a hero like her grandfather. But to the people in their Texas town, he was just a strange old man who dressed up as a knight and claimed to save the world from monsters only he could see.Now years later, when Lucia and her best friendand trusty squireSandro discover the town mayor is secretly a shapeshifting beast of Mexican lore, her parents think she''s imagining things like her Abuelo Loco. Only Lucia, wearing her grandfath
£19.54
St Martin's Press Dona Quixote Rise of the Knight
Book SynopsisMiddle Schooler by Day. Monster Hunter by (K)night. In this action-packed and hilarious contemporary graphic novel retelling of Don Quixote, a young girl in Texas is obsessed with becoming a modern-day knight and thwarting supernatural evilfor fans of Mighty Jack, Zita the Spacegirl, and Amulet. Folklore, fun, and adventure at its best. Max Brallier, #1 New York Timesbestselling author of The Last Kids on EarthLucia Castillo dreams of being a hero like her grandfather. But to the people in their Texas town, he was just a strange old man who dressed up as a knight and claimed to save the world from monsters only he could see.Now years later, when Lucia and her best friendand trusty squireSandro discover the town mayor is secretly a shapeshifting beast of Mexican lore, her parents think she''s imagining things like her Abuelo Loco. Only Lucia, wearing her grandfath
£13.49
Square Fish The Second Chance of Benjamin Waterfalls
Book SynopsisA middle-grade novel by James Bird about a boy sent to his Ojibwe family to straighten out his life.Benjamin Waterfalls comes from a broken home, and the quickest fix he's found for his life is to fill that emptiness with stuff he steals and then sells. But he's been caught one too many times, and when he appears before a tough judge, his mother proposes sending him to boot camp at the Ojibwe reservation where they used to live.Soon he is on his way to Grand Portage, Minnesota, to live with his father the man Benny hasn't seen in years. Not only is boot camp not what he expects, but his rehabilitation seems to be in the hands of the tribal leader's daughter, who wears a mask. Why? Finding the answer to this and so many other questions prove tougher than any military-style boot camp. Will answers be enough for Benny to turn his life around and embrace his second chance?
£8.54
Roaring Brook Press Ojala supieras I Wish You Knew Spanish edition
Book SynopsisUn cuento oportuno y conmovedor sobre la incertidumbre que siente una joven cuando deportan a su padrey la empatía que crece cuando compartimos y nos escuchamos unos a los otros. Cuando el papá de Estrella tiene que irse porque no nació aquí como ella, Estrella lo extraña. Ella desea que la gente supiera como le afecta.En su casa. En la escuela. Siempre. Su escuela rodea un roble centenario, y ese árbol es el lugar perfecto para compartir. Algunos niños extrañan a su familia, algunos niños tienen hambre, algunos viven en refugios. Pero nadie está solo si otros están dispuestos a escuchar.Un cuento sobre la deportación, familias separadas, y la importancia de comunicad en momentos de incertidumbre.The Spanish edition of this heartfelt story that explores the aftermath of deportation, I Wish You Knew (Ojalá supieras).*A Chicago Public Library Best of the
£16.14
Feiwel & Friends Smile Sophia
Book SynopsisIn Smile, Sophia, a smart, relatable picture book by author/illustrator Skylaar Amann, a serious dino-loving little girl just doesn''t feel like smiling...and that''s okay.Sophia loves finding fossils and digging up dinosaur bones. But she doesn't love the way all the grownups just want her to smile. What does smiling have to do with the very serious business of being a scientist?! She'll smile when she has something to smile about! In this picture book by Skylaar Amann, a young girl shows that being strong, and smart, and really good at what she does is more than enoughand if she smiles, it's because she wants to!
£16.14
Square Fish Life in the Balance
Book SynopsisVeronica struggles to balance softball, friends, and family turmoil in this new honest and heartfelt middle grade novel by Jen Petro-Roy, Life in the Balance.Veronica Conway has been looking forward to trying out for the All-Star softball team for years. She''s practically been playing the game since she was a baby. She should have this tryout on lock.Except right before tryouts, Veronica's mom announces that she's entering rehab for alcoholism, and her dad tells her that they may not be able to afford the fees needed to be on the team.Veronica decides to enter the town talent show in an effort to make her own money, but along the way discovers a new hobby that leads her to doubt her feelings for the game she thought she loved so much.Is her mom the only one learning balance, or can Veronica find a way to discover what she really wants to do with her life?
£9.64
Square Fish Stella Diaz Dreams Big
Book SynopsisIn Stella Díaz Dreams Big, by award-winning author and illustrator Angela Dominguez, how will Stella fare when the waters get rough? Stella is happy as a clam in fourth grade. She''s the president of the Sea Musketeers conservation club, she starts taking swim lessons, and she joins a new art club at school. But as her schedule fills up, school gets harder, too. Suddenly the tides have turned, and she is way too busy!Stella will be in an ocean of trouble if she can''t keep her head above water. But with her trusty Sea Musketeers by her side, she hops to make her big dreams come true! Based on the author''s experiences growing up Mexican-American, this infectiously charming character comes to life through relatable storytelling including simple Spanish vocabulary and adorable black-and-white art.
£9.21
St Martin's Press The Ambassador of Nowhere Texas
Book SynopsisKimberly Willis Holt''s The Ambassador of Nowhere, Texas is a stunning post-9/11 companion to the National Book Award-winner When Zachary Beaver Came to Town.Decades after the Vietnam War and Toby's life-changing summer with Zachary Beaver, Toby's daughter Rylee is at a crossroadsher best friend Twig has started pushing her away just as Joe, a new kid from New York, settles into their small town of Antler. Rylee befriends Joe and learns that Joe's father was a first responder on 9/11. The two unlikely friends soon embark on a project to find Zachary Beaver and hopefully reconnect him with Rylee''s father almost thirty years later.This beautiful middle grade novel is a tribute to friendshipsold and newand explores the challenges of rebuilding what may seem lost or destroyed.Christy Ottaviano Books
£12.59
Square Fish The Trouble with Good Ideas
Book SynopsisFrom author Amanda Panitch comes The Trouble with Good Ideas, a hilarious middle-grade novel with a magical twist about a girl, a golem, and her ailing grandfather, perfect for fans of The Fourteenth Goldfish.Twelve-year old Leah Nevins is NOT a fan of change.So when her parents start whispering about sending her beloved great-grandpa Zaide to an assisted living facility (hospital jail!), she is very resistant. Zaide's house, where her family gathers on Saturday afternoons, is the only place where Leah feels like she truly belongs. Sending Zaide away would change everything.Luckily, Leah remembers a story Zaide once told her about building a golema creature from Jewish mythology made out of clayto protect their family from the Nazis in Poland. So, of course, Leah decides to make a golem of her own to look after Zaide. The directions he gave her were pretty easy to follow, but there is one thing he never told her: what to do when a
£9.49
Feiwel and Friends Painting the Sky with Love
Book SynopsisA child flings open her arms to the sky, painting it with love. Hearts cascade and float and bounce down, while at the same time, people looking up at the sky open their hearts. This surreal, glorious expansiveness tapers down to a tiny moments of love and kindness.Painting the Sky with Love is bursting with joy Radiant art from Tatiana Gardel fills the pages, and hearts will be lifted as each page is turned.In a world that often feels heavily weighed down by hate, this celebratory embrace of love and tenderness can offer some welcome warmth.
£15.19
Feiwel & Friends The Adventures of Qai Qai
Book SynopsisFrom superstar athlete, record breaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist (and mama) Serena Williams, comes a magical picture book in which a little girl learns to believe in herself with the help of her doll and best friend, Qai Qai.Don't be scared, Best Friend! I'm right here with you, always!But what if I'm not good enough?Girl! Qai Qai answered. You're already good enough when you walk in the door! Come on, let me show you.Baby Girl has a dance recital coming up, and she can''t help but worry. She''s practiced and practiced, but what if something goes wrong? What if she forgets the steps or freezes up during her solo?Luckily, her best friend Qai Qai the doll has her back! When Qai Qai comes to life, they go on a magical journey that shows Baby Girl that she's ready for the stage.The Adventures of Qai Qai, a heartwarming picture book from beloved athlete Serena Williams, shows readers the power of believingin your best friend a
£16.14
St Martin's Press I Have a Question
Book SynopsisFrom rising picture book star Andrew Arnold comes I Have a Question, a book for anyone who's ever felt too shy, too afraid, or too silly to raise their hand and ask a question. For Stevie, speaking up in class can be scary. So, when Ms. Gail asks, Are there any questions? Stevie looks around the classroom, hoping someone will raise their hand. But no one does. No one has a single question. Except Stevie. I can't ask, can I? If I do, I know just what will happen, Stevie thinks, beginning a journey of worried imagination. Everyone will certainly laugh, they''ll think the question is silly, they''ll think Stevie is silly. But Stevie has to know. Stevie has to ask.Written with terrific humor, empathy, and tenderness, author-illustrator Andrew Arnold''s I Have a Question is wonderfully funny and mightily empowering--inspiring anyone who has ever felt too shy, too silly or too afraid to raise their hand.
£16.14
St Martin's Press The Yellow Ao Dai
Book SynopsisLovingly illustrated by Minnie Phan, Hanh Bui's debut picture book, The Yellow Áo Dài, is a warm story of family, identity, and remembering those who came before.Naliah is excited to perform a traditional Vietnamese Fan Dance at her school's International Day. When she finds that her special áo dài no longer fits right, she goes to her mom's closet to find another.She puts on a pretty yellow oneonly to accidentally rip it while practicing her dance. She's horrified to discover that this was a very special áo dài that her grandmother had worn to dance at the Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam.But with a little help from her mom's sewing kit and her grandmother's loving legacy, Naliah learns not only how to mend the yellow áo dài but also how to believe in herself and make it her own.
£17.09
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) Memory Garden
Book SynopsisA lively afternoon together in Nana's garden is full of laughter, discovery, and connection. In lyrical text that blends past and present, Memory Garden takes us to the places we leave behind but never forget. Written and illustrated by a loving mother daughter duo, the nostalgic text and vibrant illustrations invite us to enjoy the beauty of Iranian gardens and culture - in an adventure that will resonate with readers of all backgrounds.Godwin Books
£16.14
Square Fish Con Cuba en el bolsillo Cuba in my Pocket
Book SynopsisNo recuerdo. Cuéntamelo todo, Pepito. Cuéntame de Cuba.Cuando la fallida invasión de Bahía de Cochinos en 1961 solidifica el poder de Castro en Cuba, la familia de Cumba, de doce años, toma la difícil decisión de enviarlo solo a la Florida. Ante la idea de vivir en otro país por sí mismo, Cumba intenta recordar el sonido del clarinete de su padre, el olor del perfume de lavanda de su madre.La vida en Estados Unidos presenta toda una nueva serie de desafíos. Perdido en un mar de angloparlantes, Cumba tiene que navegar una nueva ciudad, una nueva escuela y una nueva libertad por su propia cuenta. Con cada día que pasa, Cumba se siente más confiado en su nuevo entorno, pero continúa preguntándose si su familia volverá a estar completa otra vez. O acaso sus familiares se mantendrán fuera de su alcance, a 90 millas, al otro lado del mar?
£8.99
Henry Holt & Company Im Sticking with Youand the Chicken Too
Book SynopsisIn this follow up to I'm Sticking with You, Bear and Squirrel are back, and they're perfectly in tune. They make merry music, they sing the same songit's all going great, until Chicken comes along.Chicken knows she could add something to Bear and Squirrel's band of two, but the duo is certain that three is a crowd! Fed up, Chicken leavesand lands herself in hot water. Will Bear and Squirrel come to the rescue?
£999.99
St Martin's Press Okra Stew
Book SynopsisThis rhythmic, joyous picture book from Natalie Daise, the co-star of the hit Nickelodeon show Gullah Gullah Island, celebrates a special day of father-son cooking, and serves up a love letter to food, family, Gullah Geechee culture, and traditionand includes the author''s own recipe! Papa has something special planned for tonight's family dinnerand Bobo can't wait! Excited to learn how to make okra stew like his ancestors, Bobo helps Papa pick veggies from the garden, catch shrimp from the creek, rain down rice in the pot, simmer the stew, and even make a tasty side of cornbread. When the stew begins to bubble and pop, Bobo and his family gather around for a mouthwatering feast. Perfect for fans of Fry Bread, My Papi Has a Motorcycle, and Thank You, Omu!* A loving family, a verdant garden, and Gullah Geechee traditions are key ingredients to this delightful stew of a story.'' Kirkus, starred review
£16.99
Palgrave USA Dog Star
Book SynopsisBased on an incredible true story, Carnegie Medal nominee and New York Timesbestselling author Megan Shepherd crafts a harrowing, propulsive girl-and-her-dog tale that will linger in your heart long after the last page.Laika is a Cold Dog, a stray pup fighting for her life on the streets of Moscow. Then, one winter night, she is plucked from her alley to become a starflyer, a dog trained to travel into space. Distrustful of people, Laika tries to do everything she can to escape. That is, until she meets Nina.Nina is a Cold Girl, lonely and full of questions. Her best friend has moved to America in a rush, leaving Nina to face the school bullies all by herself. Plus, her father's work as a scientist in the Soviet Space Program grows more secretive by the day.When the two meet in her father's laboratory, their growing bond slowly warms the chill that has settled in each other's hearts. As the Space Race between the United States and
£8.75
St Martin's Press Tired Town
Book SynopsisGoodnight Moon meets Goodnight Already! in this very funny bedtime book from New Yorker contributors Patricia Marx and Roz Chast. This is the story of Nellie Bee Nightly, who is not tired at all. And swears she never will be!The popcorn is too pooped to pop, and the nightstand is too tired to stand up straight and must lie down but Nellie? Nope, she''s wide awake, and not ready for bedtime AT ALL. Instead, she gives her goldfish a mustache and hangs her bed from the ceiling so that she can install a swimming pool in her room. Nellie, after all, went to sleep last night, and shouldn't that be enough sleep to last a lifetime?Wonderfully quirky, subversively sweet, and effortlessly classic, Tired Town is a brilliant new bedtime story from humorist Patricia Marx and Roz Chast, the #1 New York Times-bestselling and award-winning creator of Can''t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?: A Memoir and I Mus
£16.14
St Martin's Press Stella Diaz Leaps to the Future
Book SynopsisFrom award-winning author Angela Dominguez, the fifth and final novel about Stella Díaz, a Mexican-American girl who is now ready to be at the top of her schoolfifth grade!Stella is getting ready for her next big step. This year, she''s a fifth grader, which means she''s not only one of the big kids in her elementary school, but she''ll also have to start thinking about middle school. GULP! Luckily, Stella can count on her best friends Jenny and Stanley at her side. But when she has a chance to apply for an art and science program at a magnet school, Stella realizes that her future might hold a lot of big changes. Thinking about going to a different school than her closest friends, seeing her big brother Nick receiving mail from colleges far away, and then being forced to work on a project with her former bully... Suddenly, growing up isn't quite as fun as Stella first thought. Is Stella ready for what''s next?Reading level: 4.5
£15.29
Square Fish Stella Diaz to the Rescue
Book SynopsisIn Angela Dominguez''s Stella Diaz to the Rescue, the beloved Stella learns that sometimes the best way to help others is just to be there for them when times get tough.It's a new calendar year, and Stella is determined to make it her best one yet. Not only are Stella and her family finally becoming U.S. citizens, but the Sea Musketeers are also presenting their plastics pledge to the school council. With her trusty schedule in hand, Stella is ready for anything! But after life takes unexpected turns, Stella will have to fight to keep her perfect year on track.Not to worry, because Stella Diaz is to the rescue! Right?
£7.99
St Martin's Press Lolo and Birdie Im Not Sleepy No Tengo Sueno
Book SynopsisThis sweet and funny bilingual picture book series, from author Angela Dominguez, follows an adorable bird and tyrannosaurus rex as they navigate the hazards of bedtime, sharing, and friendship, in English and Spanish.Birdie is ready to go to bed, but when he approaches Lolo to say goodnight, Lolo isn''t tired! Birdie tries everything to help Lolo get ready for bed: reading, snacks, brushing teeth, but Lolo has way too much to do.This delightful bilingual picture book is perfect for young readers who, like most, are reluctant for the day to end.
£18.04
Feiwel & Friends Alone Sometimes Everybody Needs a Hole in the
Book SynopsisIn Skylaar Amann's gentle, beautifully illustrated picture book, two best friends learn that sometimes everyone needs a quiet, safe space to just be. Ren and Kit are the best of friends, always doing everything together. But when Ren needs some quiet time to herself, she chooses to hide away in an unlikely place. Kit doesn't understand, but she's willing to listen and learn. And in the end, they both realize that sometimes, everybody needs a hole in the ground. Alone Sometimes speaks directly to the need we all occasionally have for a safe space where we can hide away from the frustrations of the world.
£17.09
Palgrave USA Peach Heaven
Book SynopsisWhat is the best thing about where you live? Share something unusual about it.I smiled as I wrote Peaches.The peaches grown in Bucheon are the best in all of South Korea, and a rare treat for a young Yangsook. She dreams of a peach orchard where she can play and eat as much of the delicious fruit as she wishes. Then one day, after hours of a sudden heavy downpour, the sky begins to rain peaches. Yangsook finds herself in peach heavenuntil she remembers the farmers who have lost their harvest and decides she must help them.Fully revised and re-illustrated, Peach Heaven is a timeless ode to human kindness and childhood wonder based on the author's early life.
£7.99
Square Fish Cursed
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£12.57
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Tough Chicks to the Rescue Tabbed Touch and Feel
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£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Raconteurs Commonplace Book
Book SynopsisNothing is what it seems and there's always more than one side to the story as a group of strangers trapped in an inn slowly reveal their secrets in this new standalone mystery set in the world of the best-selling Greenglass House, from a National Book Award nominee and Edgar Award–winning author.Trade Review"The wide-reaching world building of Milford’s Nagspeake novels gets even more expansive. The stories are purely enjoyable, playfully toying with folktale conventions, offering a compelling variety of genres, and allowing each teller’s voice to clearly come through in their tale." — Booklist "At times wryly humorous and at others marvelously unnerving and superbly menacing, this novel delights. Deliciously immersive and captivating." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "At once a deeply satisfying standalone and a smart addition to Milford’s expansive world, this elegant feat of telescopic storytelling serves as both map and key, offering singular stories of consequence that slowly, artfully reveal an immersive mystery—one that will dazzle seasoned Milford fans and kindle new ones." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Intricately written, gorgeously crafted, and captivating from start to finish, The Raconteur's Commonplace Book is the kind of title that remains in your heart." — Locus "If the Canterbury Tales were filled to the brim with magic and mystery, you couldn’t find a better collection than what Milford has produced here." — Betsy Bird, Fuse #8
£13.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ebonwilde
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£14.24
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company A Mustache Baby Christmas
Book SynopsisMustache Baby is headed straight for the naughty list until he figures out it is much more fun to give than to receive in this hilarious holiday gift book. Billy is an unusual baby—he was born with a mustache! And his pal Javier was born with a beard. Things get even sillier on Christmas Eve when Javier’s beard turns white and he becomes Santa Baby! Being Santa Baby is a lot of work—listening to the other babies’ Christmas wishes, taste testing treats, and getting the dachshunds, ahem, reindeer, ready for their big night. Luckily, Mustache Baby, AKA Elf Baby, shows up in the St. Nick of time to help make the toys. But when he finishes, he decides to keep them all for himself! Hijinks ensue, landing Mustache Baby firmly on the naughty list. That is until a visit from Santa Grownup reminds him that it is much more fun to give than to receive. The perfect holiday gift for any family with a mustachioed or bearded dad.
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc You Owe Me a Murder
Book SynopsisSeventeen-year-old Kim gets more than she bargained for when she is set up for murder. Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying, E. Lockhart, and Gillian Flynn.Trade Review"This modern-day teen twist on the Patricia Highsmith's classic Strangers on a Train is perfect for thriller fans." –Booklist "This contemporary thriller will draw young readers in immediately." –School Library Journal "Twists and turns and lots of ratcheted-up tension drive [this] story...An intriguing thriller." –Kirkus "[T]aut suspense, surprising twists, a trip through London, and a truly sinister villain keep pages turning." –Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books —
£13.29
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Camp
Book SynopsisFrom New York Timesbestselling author-illustrator Kayla Millercomes a graphic novel about venturing offto summer camp for the first time and stepping out of one's comfort zone, navigating new experiences,and the satisfaction of blazing your own trails.Olive and Willow are happy campers!Or are they?Olive is sure shell have the best time at summer camp with her friend Willowbut while Olive makes quick friends with the other campers, Willow struggles to form connections and latches on to the only person she knowsOlive.Its smore than Olive can handle! The stress of being Willow's living security blanket begins to wear on Olive and before longthe girls arent justfighting, they may not even be friends by the time camp is over. Will the two be able to patch things up before the final lights out?New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller has created an emotiona
£21.24
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company The Oregon Trail The Race to Chimney Rock
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£9.49
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Vamos Lets Go to the Market
Book SynopsisAn Eisner Award Nominee! A Pura Belpré Award Honor Book!Explore the marketplace of a buzzing Mexican-American border town in ¡Vamos! Let’s Go to the Market, a paper-over-board picture book from New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third.Bilingual in a new way, this colorful adventure teaches readers simple words in Spanish as they experience the bustling life of a border town. Follow Little Lobo and his dog Bernabe as they deliver supplies to a variety of vendors, selling everything from sweets to sombreros, portraits to piñatas, carved masks to comic books!
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Stand on the Sky
Book SynopsisAn exquisitely written, uplifting middle grade debut by acclaimed author, Erin Bow, about a young girl who defies her family’s expectations in order to save her brother and become an eagle hunter, perfect for fans of PAX.Trade ReviewPraise for STAND ON THE SKY: Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award 2019 A Junior Library Guild Spring 2019 Gold Standard Selection A New York Public Library 2019 Best Books for Kids “[A] story of strength, courage, and resilience that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt abandoned, alone, or doubted themselves and their place in the world…. Bow delivers a jubilant tale that celebrates the power of family, love, and young women.” —Quill and Quire "Bow uses wistful narrative flourishes to paint this meticulously detailed portrait of a nomadic family and their profound relationship with the wildlife and unforgiving land....[Y]oung readers will find [the ending] heartwarmingly earned and inspiring." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "[T]his book is lyrical and lovely and features complex and vivid characters."—Booklist "Readers will root for Aisulu and her community, an ancient culture negotiating the contemporary world." —Kirkus "[A]n interesting and unique setting." —School Library Journal "Bow (Sorrow’s Knot) creates a vivid sense of place." —Publishers Weekly —
£12.99
