Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
HarperCollins The Interrupted Plans of Mango and Nan
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£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Seven Percent of Ro Devereux
Book SynopsisTrade Review"An exhilarating, wholly original debut that explores the nature of human behavior alongside a gorgeous slow-burn romance. I’m obsessed with everything about this book, from the immersive Colorado setting to the clever plot twists to the love story that had me pressing a hand to my chest. Ellen O'Clover writes with an unforgettable voice that instantly makes her characters feel like real people—the kind you want to wrap in a blanket so nothing bad happens to them ever again. Seven Percent of Ro Devereux has one hundred percent of my heart." — Rachel Lynn Solomon, New York Times bestselling author of Today Tonight Tomorrow “Gorgeously written, full of intelligent heart, Seven Percent of Ro Devereux is a captivating love story within a vivid modern update of questions of designing your future and decoding the love you’re meant to find. We’re 100% in love with this wonderful debut.” — Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of If I'm Being Honest “Both masterful and effortless, Seven Percent of Ro Devereux broke my heart and mended it anew. With gut wrenching prose and a timeless slow burn romance, Ro and Miller’s story will ensure Ellen O’Clover is your new favorite author. Stunning.” — Kelsey Rodkey, author of Last Chance Books "Unlike anything I’ve read before. These characters tug at your heartstrings and refuse to let go until the very last chapter. Memorable, romantic and a poignant comment on human connection. My favorite book of the year.” — Alex Light, author of The Upside of Falling "Interesting ideas explored along the way about free will and ambition, and Ro’s family experiences, including Vera’s illness, provide for convincing emotional drama... the central focus of the story is on the romance, which will please fans of the genre. A thoughtful meditation on some weighty questions wrapped in a well-drawn romance." — Kirkus Reviews "O’Clover’s prose, brimming with dry wit, pensively ponders existential questions regarding free will and the “gray area” of human behavior that no computer can measure. A nuanced cast navigating evolving interpersonal struggles and natural-feeling dialogue elevate this tech-driven debut about love, fate, and change." — Publishers Weekly "This story isn’t simply a teen romance with an enemies-to-lovers trope. It’s also about finding yourself and realizing that life is unpredictable. Fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon and John Green will not be able to put this one down." — School Library Journal "Balances a whirlwind of love, grief, and fame in a perfect contemporary novel that reminds us life isn’t dictated by algorithms. You may think you can predict how this book will end 93% of the time, and still, that 7% will make your heart race with eager anticipation." — Pine Reads Review
£14.24
HarperCollins The Shape of Lost Things
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£13.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter Tricky Chickies
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£15.29
HarperCollins Little Critter Night Night Sleep Tight
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£15.29
HarperCollins Stronger Than
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£17.08
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Puppy Love
Book SynopsisA sweetly humorous middle grade novel packed with action, basketball, and a dash of magical realism about friendship and family, first crushes, and belonging, from acclaimed author Gary Soto.Thirteen-year-old Jordan Mendoza has a huge crush on his classmate, Sierra, but he’s never going to win her affections if he stays a C student and keeps embarrassing himself on the basketball court. And it doesn’t help that his best friend, Antonio, likes to tease him about it all a little too much.But when Jordan dives into the waters of a dangerous irrigation canal to save a drowning puppy, he’s suddenly got even more on his mind than kissing Sierra and making the starting team. Can he nurse the abandoned puppy back to health (and will his parents let him keep her)? Who threw her into the canal—and is it possible that there are more puppies needing rescue? And why are the cops suddenly at Jordan’s door, looking for
£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mr. Grieves and the Grievous Deeds
£14.17
HarperCollins Martinas Muy Bad Day
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Nadia Islam on the Record
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£14.37
HarperCollins Publishers Inc An Occasionally Happy Family
Book SynopsisGordon Korman meets The Great Outdoors in this funny and moving debut about a boy who goes on a disastrous family vacation (sweltering heat! bear chases!) that ends with a terrible surprise: his dad's new girlfriend.There are zero reasons for Theo Ripley to look forward to his family vacation. Not only are he, sister Laura, and nature-obsessed Dad going to Big Bend, the least popular National Park, but once there, the family will be camping. And Theo is an indoor animal. It doesn’t help that this will be the first vacation they’re taking since Mom passed away. Once there, the family contends with 110 degree days, wild bears, and an annoying amateur ornithologist and his awful teenage vlogger son. Then, Theo’s dad hits him with a whopper of a surprise: the whole trip is just a trick to introduce his secret new girlfriend. Theo tri
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Por un ratito
Book SynopsisUn libro ilustrado conmovedor de padres e hijas sobre cómo navegar por cambios y emociones grandes después que una familia tiene que mudarse temporalmente con parientes. Perfecto para lectores de Mi papi tiene una moto, y ¿De dónde eres? Cuando la familia de Maribel se tiene que mudar con la tía Carmen porque papi perdió su trabajo, Maribel y su hermana se sienten dudosas.No siempre es fácil compartir una habitación o estar en una casa llena de primos ruidosos, pero papi les recuerda a las niñas que es solo por un ratito. Mientras tanto, siempre hay alguien con quien jugar, la hora de comer está llena de música y carcajadas y la hora de dormir es para acurrucarse. Maribel se da cuenta de que tal vez que, después de todo, estar allí no es tan malo.De la autora novel Gabriela Orozco Belt y el ilustrador Richy Sánchez Ayala viene esta historia conmoved
£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Rosewood Hunt
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Readers be warned: once you pick up Mackenzie Reed's debut, you won't want to put it down. The Rosewood Hunt is a fun, twisty, fast-paced mystery with just the right amount of angsty drama, perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games and Goonies." — Liz Lawson, New York Times bestselling author of The Agathas, The Night in Question, and The Lucky Ones "A captivating mystery full of secrets, family betrayals, and intrigue wrapped inside a fabulous treasure hunt that will leave readers spellbound. Reed seamlessly weaves classic mystery elements with a truly touching story of family and greed." — Kathleen Glasgow, author of the New York Times bestsellers Girl in Pieces and The Agathas “The Rosewood Hunt is a heart pounding thrill ride. With a breakneck pace, jaw-dropping betrayals, and dizzying twists, this high stakes treasure of a hunt kept me guessing to the final page.” — Dana Mele, author of People Like Us and Summer’s Edge “Such a fun adventure! Mackenzie Reed has crafted a fast-paced, exciting mix of treasure hunt, romance, and family secrets that fans of The Inheritance Games will surely gobble up.” — Diana Urban, author of Lying in the Deep "A high-stakes exploration of grief, greed, and what it means to choose your own family, The Rosewood Hunt is a perfectly twisty mystery filled with complex characters and reveals that will leave your heart racing. A must-read for any National Treasure or The Goonies fan!" — Victoria Wlosok, author of How to Find a Missing Girl "A vividly drawn, well-paced cat-and-mouse game with intense action sequences, whip-smart dialogue, and tender moments." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "The meaningful friendships are endearing [and] the thrilling hunt for the fortune takes center stage. An exploration of chosen family packed with action and unexpected twists." — Kirkus Reviews "Reed's impressive debut reads as a fun, updated version of The Westing Game, full of family secrets, intrigue, betrayal, and a good helping of teen angst and romance. Full of excitement and danger. It’s the motley crew's slowly building relationships that comprise the heart of the book." — Booklist "This fast-paced mystery is a treasure hunt that includes family betrayals, greed, diversity, and a little romance. Will grab the attention of readers from the start." — School Library Journal "With unlikely allies, complicated family issues, secrets, and humour, The Rosewood Hunt is a highly addictive read for anyone who loves a good mystery." — The Nerd Daily
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Shut Up This Is Serious
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£17.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Other Side of Imani
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£14.76
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Erik vs. Everything
Book SynopsisCan a worrier really become a warrior? Nine-year-old Erik Sheepflattener’s life motto is Avoid Stuff, despite his family’s attempts to bring out his inner Viking. In this outrageously quirky, funny and perceptive* novel . . . why not be both? (*Booklist, starred review)Meet Erik Sheepflattener. Each member of his modern-day Viking-heritage family has a motto to live by. His parents have Family and Pride. His sisters have Conquer and Win. His grandfather has Turnip. But Erik is developing a motto he can truly believe in: Avoid Stuff.Mostly, Erik’s fierce family ignores or discounts him, especially when he tries to say no. But while spending the summer with his rough-and-tumble cousins and older sister Brunhilde in Minnesota, axe-wielding Bru gets the idea to name and Conquer all of Erik’s fears. Will anyone hear him say no before it’s too late? And will Erik end up defined by his fears, or by his fearless family? Erik vs. Everything is an adventurous, humorous, and heartfelt romp about finding your place, speaking up for yourself, and pursuing what you love . . . even when it scares you.Trade Review★"[A] funny and perceptive tale....readers will enjoy cheering [Erik] on as much as they will delight in the antics of his loving, Wagnerian extended family." — Booklist (starred review) ★ “This riotous second novel by Uss (The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle), interlaced with quotes from the Lore and a toddler’s edition of The Art of War, overflows with rollicking scenes of Viking-inspired mayhem and droll dialogue without forgoing respect for the difficulties wrought by Erik’s anxiety.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "This story has a fun cast of characters, all with their own strengths and personality quirks....This story takes family lore and traditions and blends them with modern tips and tricks to tackle life. It is a fun, uplifting, and often laugh-out-loud story....A great addition to any elementary and even middle school library with a lesson on determination, taking risks, and family values." — School Library Journal "Once again, Uss delivers a story carried by well-developed characters, plenty of dialogue, and humor." — Horn Book Magazine "A quirky delight." — Kirkus Reviews
£9.36
HarperCollins My Smock Is A Story
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£13.78
HarperCollins ETTA EXTRAORDINAIRE GOES TO THE WHITE HO
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£13.78
HarperCollins Finding Bear
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£17.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Loveboat Forever
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£17.55
HarperCollins Why Do We Sing
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£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Whispering Fog
Book SynopsisIn this spooky and atmospheric debut contemporary fantasy, Snow White and Rose Red meets the modern world after sisters Neve and Rose’s lives are upended when a swamp witch kidnaps Rose.Trade Review"With a dose of creepiness and a dash of delight, Landra Jennings brews a bewitching tale of sisterly love, finding your voice, and the value of a good tomato. I love this book." — Anne Ursu, author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy "The Whispering Fog is a dark and twisty retelling of Snow White and Rose Red, with a delicious page-turner of an ending. But underneath the magic, it's a refreshingly honest story about imperfect families, about how sometimes we care best for others by being real with ourselves. I loved it." — Laurel Snyder, author of Orphan Island and My Jasper June "This riveting retelling of Snow White and Rose Red is eerie and atmospheric, grounded in an extraordinary sibling connection that is given room to shift and evolve . . . a splendidly suspenseful and sinister read with a tender heart." — Booklist "A swamp full of secrets and a quirky cast of characters combine for a delightfully dark debut." — Kirkus Reviews "Jennings threads the fantasy and horror elements with the book’s realism with a goosebump-inducing precision while infusing the story with small details that leap off the page. . . Hand this to fans of Doll Bones (BCCB 06/13) and middle graders looking for a spooky blend of horror and folklore." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
£9.24
HarperCollins The Lemonade War Graphic Novel
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£19.99
HarperCollins Quagmire Tiarello Couldnt Be Better
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£16.14
HarperCollins Weirdly Walter
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£13.09
HarperCollins Lily Xiao Speaks Out
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£16.99
HarperCollins The Truth about Triangles
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£13.78
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Capitana
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£12.69
HarperCollins REBOUND SPAN
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£10.23
HarperCollins Geek Girl
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£15.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Cassie Binegar
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£7.08
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Daniel
Book SynopsisAll I want to find is one dinosaur, Daniel was saying. And I''ll find it right here. Like I do all my fossils. Wandering through the Natural History Museum with her grandchildren, Julia Creath feels the presence of her dead brother, Daniel, she remembers a time when fossil fever hit everyone, old and young -- a time when people would kill for those old bones under the ground. Julia becomes the Nebraska farm girl she once was, as she weaves together the story of the great dinosaur rush -- an adventurous tale of love and treachery, but most of all the story of her own childhood, and of the older brother she loved more than anything. Daniel had a dream that julia shared -- and the she alone would see come true.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Lion to Guard Us
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£8.94
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Once on this Island
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Theres an Owl in the Shower
Book SynopsisIt’s people versus owls in this laugh-out-loud story about one family’s love for a special little owl, from bestselling nature writer and Newbery Medal winner Jean Craighead George!Borden Watson’s father is out of job, and it’s all the spotted owls’ fault. The birds are endangered, which means loggers, like Mr. Watson, are no longer allowed to cut down trees.It doesn’t make sense to Borden. Why are owls being put first over the citizens?But when Borden finds an owlet in the forest who needs his care, he brings it back home—much to Mr. Watson’s displeasure. Hilarious chaos soon ensues, as the tiny owl makes big changes in this logging family’s home, and makes his way into their hearts.This heartwarming story is a great way for young readers to learn about important topics, like endangered species, conservation, and environmentalism.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Chasing Redbird
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Magic Paintbrush
Book SynopsisSteve can hardly believe it. With his new paintbrush, whatever he paints becomes real. Now he, Grandfather, and Uncle Fong can wish for anything they want. Uncle Fong uses the paintbrush to return to China, to the village of his childhood, and Grandfather wants to visit the Lady on the Moon. Steve wonders if the paintbrush can bring his parents back. But they all soon realize the paintbrush might have its own agenda. .
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Game of Silence
Book SynopsisWinner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, The Game of Silence is the second novel in the critically acclaimed Birchbark House series by New York Times bestselling author Louise Erdrich.Trade Review"Memorable." -- Chicago Tribune "Full of humor, richness and heart." -- Wisconsin State Journal
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Indian School Trophy Chapter Books Paperback
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£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Indian Shoes
Book SynopsisThe beloved chapter book by New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith about the love and adventures shared by a Cherokee-Seminole boy and his Grampa now has brand-new illustrations! A perfect pick for new readers. What do Indian shoes look like, anyway? Like beautiful beaded moccasins... or hightops with bright orange shoelaces?Ray Halfmoon prefers hightops, but he gladly trades them for a nice pair of moccasins for his grampa. After all, it''s Grampa Halfmoon who''s always there to help Ray get in and out of scrapes—like the time they teamed up to pet sit for the whole block during a holiday blizzard! Award-winning author Cynthia Leitich Smith writes with wit and candor about a boy and his grandfather, sharing all their love, joy, and humor. In partnership with We Need Diverse Books
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Stanley Flat Again
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Stanley in Space
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Through Grandpas Eyes
Book SynopsisFrom Patricia MacLachlan, beloved author of the Newbery Medal-winning Sarah, Plain and Tall, comes a touching story that teaches children how to look at the world in different ways. John’s favorite house is his grandfather’s—not because it is fancy or new but because he sees it through his Grandpa’s eyes. Grandpa is blind, and so when John visits him he gets to see things from a new perspective. If he closes his eyes, everything comes alive through sound and touch. This house is the place where John gets to experience the special way Grandpa sees and moves in the world.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Three Hat Day
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc I Loved You Before You Were Born
Book Synopsis“Just right for sharing on Grandma’s lap.” (Publishers Weekly)A loving grandmother eagerly awaits the arrival of her grandchild. She dreams of the baby''s soft sighs, sweet smells, and tiny toes, and imagines the infant smiling, rolling over, and crawling for the first time.Finally, the baby arrives and Grandma is ready with a very special message: Even before you were born, I was your grandma and I loved you.With soft but realistic watercolor illustrations and sentimental and lyrical text, I Loved You Before You Were Born perfectly captures a grandmother’s feelings as she anticipates the birth of her grandchild.A perfect gift for baby showers and for Grandparents Day!
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc In the Land of Words
Book SynopsisThis treasured poetry collection by Coretta Scott King Award-winning collaborators Eloise Greenfield and Jan Spivey Gilchrist journeys to a place where words, creativity, and imagination abound.Featuring twenty-one poems illustrated with sewn fabric collages, this tribute to the written word invites readers to look within themselves to discover what inspires them.Eloise Greenfield, winner of the National Council of Teachers of English Excellence in Poetry for Children Award, says: The words can come from a memory, or a dream, or something I see or hear or wonder about or imagine. . . . Maybe there''s a place where words live, where our minds and hearts can go and find them when we want to write or read. I like to imagine that there is such a place. I call it The Land of Words.Includes an author''s note, a table of contents, sources, and an index.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Chinatown One Year in Poems
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£10.79
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Color of My Words
Book SynopsisAméricas Award Winner“An achingly beautiful story.”—Kirkus (starred review) “Eloquent.”—Booklist (starred review) “Lovely and lyrical.”—School Library JournalThis powerful and resonant Américas Award-winning novel tells the story of a young girl’s struggle to find her place in the world and to become a writer in a country where words are feared.Seamlessly interweaving both poetry and prose, Lynn Joseph’s acclaimed debut is a lush and lyrical journey into a landscape and culture of the Dominican Republic.The Color of My Words explores the pain and poetry of discovering what it means to be part of a family, what it takes to find your voice and the means for it to be heard, and how it feels to write it all down.
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