Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Soho Press Inc Wider than the Sky
Book SynopsisIn the wake of sudden tragedy, twin sisters uncover a secret that rips open their world. Katherine Rothschild explores the pain and power of forgiveness in a stunning debut novel that will shatter your heart and piece it back together, one truth at a time. Sixteen-year-old Sabine Braxton doesn’t have much in common with her identical twin, Blythe. When their father dies from an unexpected illness, each copes with the loss in her own way—Sabine by “poeting” (an uncontrollable quirk of bursting into poetry at inappropriate moments) and Blythe by obsessing over getting into MIT, their father’s alma mater. Neither can offer each other much support . . . at least not until their emotionally detached mother moves them into a ramshackle Bay Area mansion owned by a stranger named Charlie.Soon, the sisters unite in a mission to figure out who Charlie is and why he seems to know everything about them. They make a life-changing discovery:their parents were hiding secrets about their sexual identities. The revelation unravels Sabine’s world, while practical Blythe seems to take everything in stride. Once again at odds with her sister, Sabine chooses to learn all she can about the father she never knew. Ultimately, she must decide if she can embrace his last wish for a family legacy--even if it means accepting a new idea of what it means to be a family.
£10.44
Familius LLC Naciste Para Mi / Made for Me
Book SynopsisThe best selling book for Father's Day Made for Me by Zack Bush, is now available in Spanish! De todos los niños que hay por ahí, tú eres el perfecto para mí. Nada puede transmitir debidamente la alegría y el asombro de ver nacer y crecer a un niño. La primera vez que balbucea «papá», sus primeros e inestables pasos... Ahora, publicado como un libro de cartón repleto de adorables ilustraciones y el estribillo «tú eres el perfecto para mí», Naciste Para Mi? constituye una exquisita presentación de momentos tiernos que unirán de por vida a un padre y a su hijo.
£999.99
Familius LLC On the Night Before You Turn One
Book Synopsis The perfect gift for children turning one, this touching picture book celebrates growth and fondly looks back on the first yearOn the night before you turn one I’ll rock you in our chair And smell the last of the baby smell That tiptoes through your hair. On the night before her infant’s first birthday, a mother reflects on the beautiful journey they’ve had together from birth, soaking in one last night of her baby as a baby. Most parents can relate to the sense of loss as our children grow and simultaneous pride in their growth and excitement for the future. She dreams of the wonderful milestones to come while acknowledging that time seems to be moving too fast. With sweet illustrations by Gregorio De Laurentis of the bestselling Made for Me, and rhyming text from Kristie Graves, this picture book is the perfect gift for a child’s first birthday—even if the one who really needs it is the parent!
£16.14
Algonquin Books The Ogress and the Orphans
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£18.22
Workman Publishing The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Marina in the Middle
Book SynopsisFrom an acclaimed author comes a cheerful, uplifting story of family and belonging, the first in a series perfect for fans of the Vanderbeekers and the Penderwicks.If you want to get to know eleven-year-old Samantha Ali-O'Connor, you need to know three things:One, she isn't the only one of her siblings who is adopted, but she is the only one whose name isn't inspired by the ocean.Two, she and Harbor always compete with each other to be the best Oldest Sibling-and just about everything else.And three, she is determined to prove she's a real Ali-O'Connor by taking over the family business, repairing and chartering boats.Except there's a Capital-P Problem: Her mothers have been Serious Whispering about selling the business before summer's end! Sam needs to come up with a plan, quick, before Harbor finds out. And before Sam loses her chance to inherit the business and be an Ali-O'Connor forever.Trade ReviewPraise for The Science of Being Angry:"Moments of madcap humor and familial warmth characterize this emotionally generous summer tale from Melleby, which showcases the author’s command of fully realized characterization and distinct relationship dynamics.”—Publishers Weekly"Layered family dynamics run through the heart of this character-driven story in which the love and devotion shared are as sure as the tides… An enjoyable and heartwarming read.”—Kirkus"This emotional read shows the power of friendship and family without omitting the work that goes into loving someone."—Booklist, starred review"A strong recommendation for readers who enjoy contemplative, character-driven stories like those by Ashley Herring Blake."—School Library Journal, starred review“The Ali-O'Connors are an appealing bunch, each with their own quirks and foibles. The rivalry between Sam (who is adopted) and slightly older sister Harbor (Mom's biological child) is both believable and heart-wrenching at times; Marina (also adopted) is book-loving and reserved; and younger twins Cordelia and Lir (Mama's biological children) add humorous, relatable moments to the story. Perhaps most heartwarming is the tentative alliance that develops between Sam and Harbor as they team up to help Mom.” —BooklistPraise for How to Become a Planet:"Sprinkled with astronomy-related metaphors related to a planet’s properties, this acutely observed, authentically told tale by Melleby thoughtfully portrays Pluto’s relationship with her worried single mother, the girl’s urgent desire to 'be fixed,' and her intense—and at times overpowering—depressive episodes."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"A raw yet honest portrayal of a young person’s experience with depression, this is a must-read for both middle grade readers and the teachers, counselors, parents, and other adults who interact daily with youth undergoing similar experiences."—School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for In the Role of Brie Hutchens. . .:"This funny, tender, and heart-wrenching story will have readers calling for an encore."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Melleby paints Brie as a recognizable teen. . . Wrenching and genuine."—Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPraise for Hurricane Season:"Melleby deftly tackles weighty topics—mental illness, child protective services, single parenting, sexuality—while effortlessly weaving in elements of the life and works of Vincent van Gogh, creating a thoughtful, age-appropriate and impressive novel."—Shelf Awareness, starred review"Melleby’s debut offers a tender, earnest portrait of a daughter searching for constancy while negotiating her father’s sickness and the social challenges of tween girlhood, including her first crush on a girl."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
£14.44
Algonquin Books The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Marina in the
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£14.44
Workman Publishing The House on Sunrise Lagoon Halfway to Harbor
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£15.29
Lee & Low Books When the Shadbush Blooms
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£11.95
Lee & Low Books A Morning with Grandpa
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£11.95
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Al otro lado de la bahía / Across the Bay
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£15.26
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial (USA) LLC Gritar a la lluvia / Shouting at the Rain
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£13.46
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial El pez número catorce / The Fourteenth Goldfish
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£11.66
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Mujercitas / Little Women
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£14.20
Vintage Espanol Una para los Murphys / One for the Murphys
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£13.46
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Judy Moody se vuelve famosa / Judy Moody Gets
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£9.86
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Judy Moody y un verano que promete / Judy Moody
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£10.40
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Stink el increíble niño menguante / Stink The
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£9.86
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Judy Moody y el amuleto de la mala suerte / Judy
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£9.86
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Stink y la pijamada tiburón / Stink and the Shark
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£9.86
Vintage Espanol Tumbos / Tumble
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£11.66
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial (USA) LLC La lista de la suerte / The Lucky List
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£14.41
Vintage Espanol Las guerras de los miércoles / The Wednesday Wars
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£11.66
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial (USA) LLC Tortuga en el paraíso / Turtle in Paradise
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£11.66
Vintage Espanol Magia. En una tierra muy lejana / Magic. Once
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£16.11
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial (USA) LLC El pañuelo amarillo / The Yellow Handkerchief
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£16.11
Vintage Espanol Casi, casi un hogar / Something Like Home
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£13.46
Page Street Publishing Co. Meena's Mindful Moment
Book SynopsisMeena is excited to visit Dada and explore all the exciting sights and sensations of his home with him. But Meena has so much energy, it becomes a whole imaginary character she calls her hurly-burly hullabaloo. Wherever Meena goes, her hurly-burly hullabaloo goes too. Together they're never calm, as they run and cartwheel and make a lot of noise! But when Meena makes a mess, her grandfather is there to teach her how to handle it with deep breaths and meditative poses-after all, he has a hurly-burly hullabaloo too. With playful art and engaging characters (real and imagined), this charming story all about mindfulness will be wonderfully relatable to anyone with a rambunctious hurly-burly hullabaloo of their own.
£13.29
Page Street Publishing Co. Tangle-Knot
Book SynopsisTangle-knot is not a word, but it is Fia’s hair. And Fia thinks it’s perfect, which is why she refuses to brush it, even though her mom always complains it’s a mess. In fact, it’s more than a mess—it’s a nest for a mother bird and her three colourful eggs! Fia takes excellent care of her birds and shows off her tangle-knot everywhere she goes, attracting lots of attention. As the spectacle grows, so does Mom’s disapproval. But Fia’s commitment to being herself just might be powerful enough to change her mother’s mind. This whimsical story shines with lighthearted relatability, reminding us that even when our parents just don’t get it, they always want us to be happy.
£15.19
Page Street Publishing Co. When Ghosts Call Us Home
Book SynopsisHaunting of Hill House meets found-footage horror in this edge-of-your-seat thriller that explores the power of family ties and the trauma that lurks there. When Sophia Galich was twelve, she starred in her older sister Layla's amateur horror movie Vermillion, which recorded raw footage of her very real reactions to scenes her sister concocted in their old Californian house on the coastCashore House. In the years after the film's release, Sophia's relationship with her sister became more strained, while her memories of the now-infamous house fueled her nightmares. Vermillion amassed an army of fanatical fans who speculated about the film's hidden messages, and it was rumored that Layla made a pact with the devilher soul in exchange for fame and arcane knowledge. Sophia dismissed this as gossipuntil Layla disappeared. Now, Sophia must study the trail of clues Layla has left behind, returning to the very place where it all began. As she gets closer and closer to Cashore House's haunted heart, she must once again confront the ghosts of her childhood. But the house won't reveal its secrets without a fight.
£15.19
Pixel+Ink Beatrice Bly's Rules for Spies 1: The Missing
Book SynopsisA young spy in training has to put her sneaky skills to the test when the class pet goes missing in this picture book series starter perfect for readers who love the excitement and intrigue of Tara Lazar''s 7 Ate 9 and Josh Funk''s Mission Defrostable.Beatrice Bly isn''t just a spy.She''s a super spy.She knows all the rules.She sneaks. She observes.She follows the clues to find the culprit.But when the class hamster, Edgar, goes missing, will Beatrice''s spy training be enough to find out what happened?Clever and determined, Beatrice Bly will win over young sleuths, teaching them problem solving and deduction skills as they scramble to figure out the case alongside her.Named to the Delaware Diamonds Book List
£16.19
Pixel+Ink Beatrice Bly's Rules for Spies 2: Mystery Goo
Book SynopsisNow in paperback! Young spy-in-training Beatrice Bly finds herself in a sticky mess when her latest case pulls her attention away from planning for the science fair.After using her keen observation skills to locate the missing class hamster, Beatrice Bly is eager for a new case, and when a sticky mystery goo shows up on her desk, she?s ready. What is it? Where did it come from? Beatrice is entirely focused on finding out.Except that Beatrice is supposed to be figuring out a science fair project with her best friend Nora.Can scientific investigation combine with spy technique to solve both problems?Spy-in-training Beatrice Bly returns in the second book in the Beatrice Bly?s Rules for Spies series, using problem solving, deduction, and STEAM skills in an exciting, fun way. Young sleuths will be eager to get in on the action.Named to the Bank Street Best Books List
£7.99
Pixel+Ink Beatrice Bly's Rules for Spies 2: Mystery Goo
Book SynopsisYoung spy-in-training Beatrice Bly finds herself in a sticky mess when her latest case pulls her attention away from planning for the science fair.After using her keen observation skills to locate the missing class hamster, Beatrice Bly is eager for a new case, and when a sticky mystery goo shows up on her desk, she?s ready. What is it? Where did it come from? Beatrice is entirely focused on finding out.Except that Beatrice is supposed to be figuring out a science fair project with her best friend Nora.Can scientific investigation combine with spy technique to solve both problems?Spy-in-training Beatrice Bly returns in the second book in the Beatrice Bly?s Rules for Spies series, using problem solving, deduction, and STEAM skills in an exciting, fun way. Young sleuths will be eager to get in on the action.Named to the Bank Street Best Books List
£16.19
Holiday House Missy and Mason 1 Missy Wants a Mammoth
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£13.09
Regal House Publishing LLC Reeni's Turn
Book SynopsisEleven-year-old Reeni’s world is changing. Her star-of-the-senior-class, college-bound sister has no time for her, sixth grade is full of girls into makeup and diets and crushes, and something deep inside tells Reeni it’s time to become more than a shy girl in the shadows. But when she commits to dancing a solo for her retiring ballet teacher’s final recital, her lifelong fear of performing expands along with her newly-changing body. Lunch friends convince Reeni that a diet will give her courage and self-confidence, but the diet wreaks havoc with Reeni’s life. She lies to her parents, breaks up with her best friend, and loses focus on school work and dance. Reeni faces a painful choice: should she break her commitment to solo and quit dance? Or might she have hidden strengths that could help her come out of the shadows and become the girl she wants to be?Trade Review"In lyrical, deeply moving verse, REENI'S TURN shares both the joy and beauty of dance and the cruel self-doubt caused by our culture's obsession with bodily appearance. This is an extraordinarily empowering book." Claudia Mills , Author of ZERO TOLERANCE and NIXIE NESS, COOKING STAR (After-School Superstars)" REENI'S TURN is a moving story of identity, courage, and self-acceptance. Grannick's verse spins with a dancer's ease: graceful and elegant, determined and powerful. Readers will connect with Reeni's struggle to listen to her inner voice when the world threatens to drown it out, and applaud as she triumphs." Lisa Jenn Bigelow , Author of H AZEL'S THEORY OF EVOLUTION , DRUM ROLL PLEASE , and STARTING FROM HERE"Through beautifully crafted poetry, Carol Coven Grannick creates a main character who is strong yet vulnerable and highly relatable. Reeni's Turn artfully portrays the dance that is middle school--sometimes smooth, sometimes unstable, always growth-rendering." Ami Polonsky , Author of GRACEFULLY GRAYSON , THREADS"Readers will not forget Reeni's passion for dance, her struggles to honor that passion during the turbulence of changes in her life, and her quest to find the balance between body and courage. Carol Coven Grannick is not afraid take show readers a desperate Reeni. But she also gives us the joy of a dancing Reeni. A wonderful story." Jacqueline Briggs Martin , Author of BIM, BAM, BOP...AND OONA and SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY ."The story is told in beautiful poetic language that fits perfectly with the poetry of ballet movements. (Ages 9-12)" Christine Irvin"Reeni Rosenbloom leapt off the page and pirouetted straight into my heart. Her struggles with body image and the pressure to conform to society's ideal were both achingly real and refreshingly honest. Every young girl needs to read this lyrical gem of a novel!" Jenny Meyerhoff , author of The Friendship Garden series, the Louie Burger books, and Playing Cupid .
£13.25
Regal House Publishing LLC Chandu and the Super Set of Parents
Book SynopsisWhen Chandu's parents—disappointed by his math grade and squabbling over his future—threaten to ship him off to boarding school, Chandu wonders what it would be like to have a different set of parents. He discovers, hidden in the forest, a curious storefront: The Exchange Your Parents Shop. Enrolling in their Happily Ever After Program, Chandu has the opportunity to become the child of math geniuses, movie superstars, or sports icons. Or he could choose obedient parents that bow to his every wish! Which set of parents will be his perfect fit? Traveling by elephant, peacock, hot air balloon, and even on the back of a tiger, Chandu keeps company with a talking parrot and Mustache Muthu in what becomes the adventure of a lifetime. Chandu and the Super Set of Parents is a fantastical tale of a boy's quest for love, confidence, and acceptance, set against a rich tapestry of Indian food, culture, and customs.
£12.30
Regal House Publishing LLC Malcolm Mouse, Explorer
Book SynopsisMalcolm, an orphaned field mouse, is considered a nuisance by his house-mouse relatives who live at 65 Rodent Row, Mouse-Town Estates, in the gloomy basement of Balmoral Castle. He is a misfit who does poorly at school and is bullied by his cousins. While house mice serve as collectors within the castle walls, Malcolm yearns to follow in his daddie’s paw-steps and become an explorer of the outside world. While collecting in the royal kitchen one afternoon, Malcolm is discovered by Chief Castle Cook. In his mad dash to escape, Malcolm inadvertently exposes the MI Mouse-Way Ramp 3 to human eyes. Disaster strikes! Royal staff board up mouse holes and bait traps with poison. Mouse-Town Estates is threatened with death and starvation. Malcolm seizes the opportunity to try to save the house-mouse community and to explore the outside world at the same time. Will Malcolm survive four fat royal corgis, being trapped in the royal handbag, arrest, and imprisonment to save the day? Or will Her Majesty the Queen succeed in chopping off his head?
£13.25
Regal House Publishing LLC Amy McDougall, Master Matchmaker
Book SynopsisThirteen-year-old Amy McDougall is worried about Travis, the single gay guy who adopted her when she was a kid. He wants a boyfriend, yet isn’t having any luck finding one himself. Amy decides the solution is for someone else to do the finding. Someone like her! Amy’s first attempts at matchmaking are embarrassing flops, despite advice from her hyper-smart best friend Grace. Soon Amy makes not only a match for Dad, but for other people she knows. Now no one can deny that she’s Amy McDougall, Master Matchmaker. Still, she finds there's a price to pay for her meddling when all three matches cause problems she hadn’t foreseen. Amy McDougall, Master Matchmaker is a fun and engaging tale that takes a fresh look at important subjects like love and friendship.Trade Review"A perfect read that left me with a cozy feeling." Dieter Moitzi, Rainbow Book Reviews"Spunky Amy McDougall will have you chuckling from page to page." Margo Kelly, author of WHO R U REALLY?"With Amy McDougall, Gary Pedler has created a stand-up-and-cheer testament to the resilience and imagination of teenagers. This is an entirely convincing story about a girl who rises from foster child beginnings, and her adventure through misadventure in finding a loving companion for her gay dad." J.R. Potter, author of Thomas Creeper and The Gloomsbury Secret"What a joyously refreshing and delightful look at modern family life! Thirteen-year-old Amy describes herself as blatina, and whenever she is out with her gay adoptive dad, Travis... In Amy's opinion, there's only one thing missing from their lives: a partner for Travis. This is a story of friendship, resilience, love, and acceptance and a MUST READ for all those with warm hearts who embrace diversity in our society." Janet Graber, author of Malcolm Mouse, Explorer and the Secret Chamber of Gwendoline Riston
£13.25
Focus on the Family Publishing Leapin' Leopards
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£12.59
Focus on the Family Publishing Smoke in the Air!
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£12.59
Focus on the Family Publishing What a Croc!
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£13.25
Levine Querido The Blue Wings
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£15.05
Levine Querido Bigger Than a Dream
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£12.99
Levine Querido You're Breaking My Heart
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£17.99
Levine Querido Frank and the Masked Cat
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£13.49
Levine Querido Lo que le contó el jaguar
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£12.60
Levine Querido Middletown
Book SynopsisNOW IN PAPERBACK! New England Book Awards Finalist Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best ABC Group Best Books for Young ReadersQueer coming-of-age middle-grade novel about trust, forgiveness, and self-discovery. “Original, funny, rueful, and most of all, real, Middletown is an engrossing tale told by a deeply likeable tough cookie.” - Emma Donoghue, award-winning author of Room Thirteen-year-old Eli likes baggy clothes, baseball caps, and one girl in particular. Her seventeen-year-old sister Anna is more traditionally feminine; she loves boys and staying out late. They are sisters, and they are also the only family each can count on. Their dad has long been out of the picture, and their mom lives at the mercy of her next drink. When their mom lands herself in enforced rehab, Anna and Eli are left to fend for themselves. With no legal guardian to keep them out of foster care, they take matters into their own hands: Anna masquerades as Aunt Lisa, and together she and Eli hoard whatever money they can find. But their plans begin to unravel as quickly as they were made, and they are always way too close to getting caught. Eli and Anna have each gotten used to telling lies as a means of survival, but as they navigate a world without their mother, they must learn how to accept help, and let other people in. Sarah Moon has crafted a thoughtful portrait of the Queer middle-grade experience.
£11.84
Levine Querido Salsa Magic
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£17.09
Levine Querido The Girl, the Ring, & the Baseball Bat
Book SynopsisRosie: Capricorn. Does great in class. Wants nothing more than to get into the prestigious Innovation Technical Institute and kiss this awful school goodbye. Her talisman: a magical jacket from her mother?s past that gets people to do whatever she says.Caro: Leo. Rosie?s older sister. Always been closer to their estranged father ? and always butted heads more with their strict mother. A trip to Dominican Republic for her father?s wedding leads her deep into family history that clears up any illusions about her parents she?s ever had. Her talisman: a baseball bat that fixes whatever it breaks.Zeke: Certified Triple Pisces. Up in cold-ass Jersey City living with his aunt after his grandmother dies and his father moves to London to take care of his mother. He crushes on EVERYone ? he knows he?ll find happiness in love, and maybe a way out of this depression. His talisman: a manifestation stone that will make anyone fall in love with him. Rosie, Caro, and Zeke ? and their talismans ? find themselves intertwined in a magical, hilarious, and whip-smart Outsiders for the modern day, written by Camille Gomera-Tavarez, a 2022 Publishers Weekly Flying Start.P R A I S E ? ?A hilariously great time? A perfect addition to any teen collection.??School Library Journal (starred) ? ?Dazzling.??Booklist (starred) "A quick read and the characters are especially enjoyable? We all could use friends like this group of teens, and reading how they come together is a nice way to spend an afternoon."?Locus Magazine ?Skillfully and chaotically represents the ups and downs of high school? a singularly compelling experience for readers.??Bulletin of the Center for Children?s Books
£14.99
