Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Hachette Children's Group My Name is Mina
Book SynopsisThere''s an empty notebook lying on the table in the moonlight. It''s been there for an age. I keep on saying that I''ll write a journal. So I''ll start right here, right now. I open the book and write the very first words: My name is Mina and I love the night. Then what shall I write? I can''t just write that this happened then this happened then this happened to boring infinitum. I''ll let my journal grow just like the mind does, just like a tree or a beast does, just like life does. Why should a book tell a tale in a dull straight line?And so Mina writes and writes in her notebook, and here is her journal, Mina''s life in Mina''s own words: her stories and dreams, experiences and thoughts, her scribblings and nonsense, poems and songs. Her vivid account of her vivid life.In this stunning book, David Almond revisits Mina before she has met Michael, before she has met Skellig.Shortlisted for the 2012 Carnegie Medal.Trade ReviewA wonderful book. It is joyous. Thank you, David Almond; I cannot remember when a book filled me with such claminosity. -- Marcus Sedgewick * Guardian.co.uk *A skillful, affecting and impassioned book. * The Times *A celebration of the richness of the everyday world and to read it is to feel uplifted. * The Sunday Times *A rare and beautiful novel. * The Scotsman *A pitch-perfect prequel to Skellig. A gloriously rich, multi-layered novel. * Ham & High *A poignant, heart-warming novel fuelled by Almond's generosity of spirit and his endorsement of childhood's individuality and quirkiness. * Books for Keeps *Another gem from this award-winning author. * INIS (Ireland) *A sensational meditation on creativity and the power of words. A must for any budding writer. * The Daily Telegraph *Almond's chatty, informal and unique writing is different from anything you have read by him before. * Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle *Almond promotes and celebrates freedom for children and their thinking in this lyrical book about growing up. * The Guardian *A joyous celebration of what it means to be young and alive and enquiring. * Times Educational Supplement *A truly remarkable book. A extraordinary masterpiece. * School Librarian *One of the stand-out novels of the year. * The Bookseller *a master novelist * Independent *Intensely moving, this is a profoundly uplifting expression of joy, imagination and consciousness. Absolutely brilliant * The Newcastle Journal *There really is nobody quite like Almond writing in children's or adults' fiction today. * The Times *a writer of subtle, page-turning and daring exactness. * Times Educational Supplement *Almond manages to make a work of art out of the simplest words. * Amanda Craig, The Times *David Almond is a fine writer, one of the very finest we have. He is simply incapable of writing a bad sentence. * Michael Morpurgo *'Another brilliant novel from a master storyteller.' * Carousel *Unsettling but, as ever, beautifully written. * Daily Mail *'... exceptional, delicate writing ... make a moving and thoughtful story told with exceptional elegance.' * Julia Eccleshare *'exquisite prose which sparkles off the page' * Writeaway *BACKLIST REVIEWS: 'a book of startling quality and tremendous beauty' * The Bookbag *David Almond's novels all have a unique, mystical thread running through them. He weaves a story web, spiderlike, that holds the reader spellbound while he spins new though-threads on universal themes. * Carousel *One of these days, someone is going to notice that David Almond has been kidnapped by children's publishing and demand him back for adults. But until then, we must rejoice in every new offering of his. * Sunday Telegraph *"superb coming-of-age novel from one of our master story-tellers." * Bookseller *"This is a novel of power and beauty." * The Daily Telegraph *A remarkable and thought-provoking prequel. * INIS *A standalone exploration of a child's relationship with language, ideas and living things... the reader is with her all the way. * Observer *The creative way Mina uses words to explore her dreams and ideas will inspire anyone who's ever kept a diary. * Alice, 17, Dorset *'A celebration of the richness of the everyday world... to read it is to feel uplifted.' * Sunday Times *A sensational meditation on creativity and the power of words. * The Daily Telegraph *Almond promotes and celebrates freedom for children and their thinking in this lyrical book about growing up. * Guardian (Julia Eccleshare) *Incredibly moving. * Sunday Express *A glorification of imagination. David Almond has created a novel that will excite, astound and inspire adults and children alike. * English Association Journal *
£7.59
Random House USA Inc Mystery of Meerkat Hill
Book SynopsisPrecious wants to be a detective when she grows up. She is always practicing at being a detective by asking questions and finding out about other people’s lives. There are two new students in her class, a girl called Teb and a boy called Pontsho. She learns that they are brother and sister, and—even more exciting—that Pontsho has a clever pet meerkat named Kosi. One day, Teb and Pontsho’s family’s cow disappears. Precious helps them look for clues to find the cow. But getting the cow back home will require some quick thinking and help from an unexpected source.
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Emily Sparkes and the Friendship Fiasco
Book SynopsisJoin Emily Sparkes for hilarious observations about life, parents and how to handle the grossest boys in the universe! Perfect for fans of Cathy Cassidy and Dork Diaries. Now shortlisted for the Scholastic Laugh Out Loud Book Award (The Lollies). ''Lots of fun and a really cool read!'' - Cathy CassidyEmily Sparkes thinks having your best friend move to Wales at the same time as your parents decide to have a new baby is probably more trauma than anyone should have to cope with. But things go from bad to worse when she''s paired with revolting Gross-Out Gavin for the school trip! Emily is determined to escape him, and when glamorous new girl Chloe Clarke turns up it seems her prayers might be answered.Unfortunately, everyone has gone Chloe Clarke mad and Emily finds her ''sworn enemy'' Zuzanna has had the same idea. Getting and keeping Chloe as a friend proves a lot more troublesome than Emily anticipated and leads her into a whole new set of disasters .Trade ReviewMore satisfying than much junior chick-lit * The Observer *I have read the first Emily Sparkes book and really LOVE it . . . it's lots of fun and a really cool read! * Cathy Cassidy, bestselling author of The Chocolate Box Girls series *This is a good read * Carousel *Lots to appeal to fans of Cathy Cassidy and Dork Diaries in this funny new series * The Bookseller *Utterly hilarious and utterly relatable, Ruth Fitzgerald just gets all of the awful problems associated with being eleven years old. Everything in Emily Sparkes's life is a crisis, and each crisis is funnier than the last. Bring on the next book! * Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike (Wells and Wong Mysteries) *I laughed and laughed at Emily Sparkes and the Friendship Fiasco! She's like a younger Georgia Nicolson. * Susie Day, author of Pea’s Book of Best Friends (Pea’s Book series) *Once you start reading this book you won't be able to put it down. It's true to life and very funny. Emily Sparkes is everyone's dream best friend! * Alice, aged 12 *I thought this was side-splittingly funny and very realistic. Emily Sparkes is someone I'd want to be friends with! * Sterrett, aged 10 *Emily Sparkes is amazingly funny. I thought it was hilarious when Emily named her new baby sister Yoda! * Maddie, aged 12 *Emily Sparkes is my new favourite character. She made me laugh a lot! * Piper, aged 11 *
£8.20
Hachette Children's Group Polly and the Puffin
Book SynopsisMeet Polly and her puffin Neil in the debut children''s book from Sunday Times bestselling novelist, Jenny Colgan. Illustrated throughout and with recipes, activities and rhymes in addition to the irresistible story.Polly heard a CRASH downstairs. Was it a monster? NO! Was it a spider alien? NO!It was a little puffin with a broken wing...When Polly discovers an injured puffin, she and her mummy look after him in their cottage by the sea.Slowly, Neil''s wing heals and Polly must prepare herself to say goodbye to her new friend. Will she ever see him again? Perfect for bedtime stories and early readers. From the author of The Little Beach Street Bakery.Contains recipes, activities and jokes in addition to the story.Trade ReviewA classic story about the touching relationship between a girl and her rescued puffin. * Guardian - The Best New Children's Books Summer 2015 *Colgan's emotional intelligence and the charming illustrations by Thomas Docherty make this a great gift * newstatesman.com *A sweet tale of a puffin with a broken wing and the little girl who puts him to rights. -- Charlotte Heathcote * Sunday Express *An absolute joy, beautifully written and charmingly illustrated, a delight for children and adults alike * hotbrandscoolplaces.com *Such a nice read * mummyfromtheheart.com *A great gift for kids of four and above * New Statesman *A gentle, heart-warming tale * The Herald, Glasgow *Beautiful storytelling...sure to be a popular series for young readers * Carousel *Evocative black and white illustrations feature splashes of red for emphasis while the text is made for reading aloud -- though young readers will manage much of it on their own * The Best New Children's Books 2015 *Perfect for bedtime stories and young readers just tackling books on their own, this is a quite delightful story which also contains recipes, activities and jokes for added interest. Thomas Docherty's illustrations are found in abundance through the book, adding to the pleasure of reading. * Parents In Touch *Fantastic, fully-illustrated 'early reader' stories, the Polly and the Penguin books will be pored over again and again by newly confident independent readers. * The School Run *
£6.99
Clarion Books Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Stellaluna Lap Board Book
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Clarion Books Graylings Song
Book SynopsisIt’s time for Grayling to be a hero. Her mother, a hedge witch, has been turned into a tree by evil forces. Tangles and toadstools! Lacking confidence after years of being called “Feeble Wits” by her mother, Grayling heads off dubiously into the wilds in search of help, where she finds a weather witch, an aromatic enchantress, a cheese soothsayer, a slyly foolish apprentice, and a shape-shifting mouse named Pook. A fast-paced and funny coming-of-age odyssey from Newbery medalist Karen Cushman.
£7.59
Clarion Books Rodzina
Book SynopsisRodzina Clara Jadwiga Anastazya Brodski, a strong and stubborn Polish orphan, leaves Chicago on an orphan train, expecting to be adopted and turned into a slave—or worse, not to be adopted at all. As the train rattles westward, she begins to develop attachments to her fellow travelers, even the frosty orphan guardian, and to believe that there might be good homes for orphans—maybe even for a big, combative Polish girl. But no placement seems right for the formidable Rodzina, and she cleverly finds a way out of one unfortunate situation after another until at last she finds the family that is right for her. The compelling narrative is laced with wry humor and keen observation, full of memorable characters, and a thoroughly researched Afterword.
£7.99
HarperCollins Girl Made of Stars
Book SynopsisGirl Made of Stars is a timely, emotionally gripping story about facing hard truths of consent and victim blaming in the aftermath of sexual assault, while shining a light on the story of a survivor with sensitivity and hope. For fans of Girl in Pieces and The Way I Used to Be.Trade Review“A stunningly good, important book.”— Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, now a major motion picture "Unforgettable in its candor...Blake’s timely and gripping contribution is a nuanced he-said, she-said story with a fierce feminist bent."--Booklist, ?STARRED review "A compassionate and engaging novel about what it means to tell your truth, no matter how painful it might be. A must-read for all YA shelves."--School Library Journal, STARRED review "Mara’s bisexuality and Charlie’s closeted nonbinary gender are examples not only of well-crafted representation but of vital nuance as Mara navigates the present while coming to terms with her past. Blake strives admirably and with resounding success for emotional authenticity while shedding light on issues of consent, trauma, relationships, and identity."--Horn Book Magazine "A powerful, nuanced, and necessary read."--Kirkus —
£11.50
Clarion Books Playing Atari with Saddam Hussein Based on a True
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£8.64
HarperCollins Bats in the Band
Book SynopsisIn this symphonious companion to Brian Lies’s best-selling Bat Book series, strike up the band, celebrate, and share music! For fans of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and the Llama Llama series.Trade Review"Again with the bats, evoking another call of "encore!" —Kirkus "This latest adventure will enchant children, who will want to hear it, read it, and relive it over and over again." —School Library Journal —
£8.46
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Class Action
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Also
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Clarion Books Booked Graphic Novel
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£21.24
Clarion Books Booked Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisIn this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander''s Newbery winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee, now in a graphic novel edition featuring art from Dawud Anyabwile.Twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate Coby, and The Mac, a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read. This electric and heartfelt novel-in-verse bends and breaks as it captures all the thrills and setbacks, action and emotion of a World Cup match.A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. —The Chi
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Babies and Kitties Book
Book SynopsisJam-packed with colorful photos of adorable kittens and sweet babies, this rhyming board book celebrates all of the ways kids and cats are alike.
£9.02
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Im Still Up
Book SynopsisA masterclass on how to create the ideal board book. It really is. -Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (SLJ Blog)A soothing and humorous bedtime story with a baby who is still up! This is the ideal board book for baby to read before lying down to sleep.The sun is DOWN but the moon is UP, and so is the baby! They are not sleepy...not at all. Perfect for babies and their loved ones, I''m Still Up! is a joyful story about the age-old struggle of bed time, and a soothing reminder that when Mommy and Daddy, the cat and the dog and even the sun are sleepy, baby might be, too. By repeating shapes, words, and language, I''m Still Up! will help your baby learn new words and routines while you read a bedtime story. Sweet, humorous, and adorable, Antoinette Portis''s illustrations and simple text are perfect for fans of the Sheep in a Jeep and Llama Llama series, and Leslie Patricelli''s board books.Trade Review"Written with simplicity and clarity, the childlike narrative is accessible to the very young, while adult readers will feel the parents’ relief at the story’s end, when they deliver the last words in a whisper, 'Baby’s sleeping.'" — Booklist "A masterclass on how to create the ideal board book. It really is." — Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (SLJ blog)
£7.73
Clarion Books A Pinch of Magic
Book SynopsisA spellbinding middle grade fantasy about three sisters who go on a quest to break the curse that’s haunted their family for generations. All Betty Widdershins wants is an adventure—one that takes her far away from Crowstone, the gloomy island where she’s always lived. But instead of an adventure, Betty and her sisters, Fliss and Charlie, are given of a set of magical objects, each with its own powers: a scruffy carpet bag, a set of wooden nesting dolls, and a gilt-framed mirror. And these magical objects come with their own terrible secret: the sisters’ family is haunted by a generations-long curse that prevents them from ever leaving their island—at the cost of death. The sisters set out to break the curse and free their family forever. But after stumbling upon a mysterious prisoner who claims to be able to help them, they find themselves in great danger. And in order to break the c
£15.29
Clarion Books Días de Perros
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£7.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Loyalty
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
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£12.99
Clarion Books Of a Feather
Book Synopsis'A perfect tale of outcasts, friendship, falconry, and the families we create.”--Tui T. Sutherland, New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire seriesIn the vein of Barbara O’Connor’s Wish, a moving, poignant story told in alternating perspectives about a down-on-her-luck girl who rescues a baby owl, and how the two set each other free. Great horned owl Rufus is eight months old and still can’t hunt. When his mother is hit by a car, he discovers just how dangerous the forest can be. Reenie has given up on adults and learned how to care for herself—a good thing, since she’s sent to live with an aunt she’s never met. Yet this aunt has a wonderful secret: she’s a falconer who agrees to help Reenie catch an injured passage hawk in the wild and rehabilitate it. When Reenie traps bedraggled Rufus, his eyes lock
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Clarion Books Little Red and the Cat Who Loved Cake
Book SynopsisA highly visual fractured-fairy-tale retelling of Little Red Riding Hood (and a cat who loves cake) from Caldecott Honor–winner Barbara Lehman. With simple picture bubbles and pictograms, this is perfect for budding graphic novel readers.Little Red has baked a cake with their father, and is on the way to Grandma's house to make a delivery. But someone has been trailing them ever since they left home . . . someone who really loves cake. This playful retelling of a beloved classic is a visual delight, with references to other fairy tales hidden throughout Lehman's inviting illustrations. Master of the wordless picture book, Lehman tells a rich story using only pictures, perfect for teaching visual literacy and for budding graphic novel enthusiasts.
£16.14
Versify Epic Ellisons Cosmos Camp
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Vanderbeekers on the Road
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Chaotic, comical, and heartwarming. A rewarding family story." — Booklist
£14.06
HarperCollins The Vanderbeekers Ever After
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£15.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Many Fortunes of Maya
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£15.29
Clarion Books A Pinch of Magic
Book SynopsisA spellbinding middle grade fantasy about three sisters who go on a quest to break the curse that’s haunted their family for generations. All Betty Widdershins wants is an adventure—one that takes her far away from Crowstone, the gloomy island where she’s always lived. But instead of an adventure, Betty and her sisters, Fliss and Charlie, are given of a set of magical objects, each with its own powers: a scruffy carpet bag, a set of wooden nesting dolls, and a gilt-framed mirror. And these magical objects come with their own terrible secret: the sisters’ family is haunted by a generations-long curse that prevents them from ever leaving their island—at the cost of death. The sisters set out to break the curse and free their family forever. But after stumbling upon a mysterious prisoner who claims to be able to help them, they find themselves in great danger. And in order to break the c
£7.59
Clarion Books Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor
Book Synopsis'This is the kind of read that makes your soul sit up straight. At once a heart-wrenching tale of found family and a thrilling, atmospheric mystery that keeps you guessing at every page, Ally Carter's middle grade debut is a triumph. I loved April's character down to the barb wire wrapped around her heart, and I cheered for her journey and the extraordinary bravery required to open up to other people.' —Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of Aru Shah and the End of Time“A fast-paced thrill ride of a book . . . it’s Batman meets Annie.” —Stuart Gibbs, New York Times best-selling author of the Spy School series“An adventure-filled read with a twisty mystery and spunky friendships. I loved it!” –Melissa de la Cruz, New York times best-selling author of The Descendants series April didn't mean to start the fire. She was
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HarperCollins The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin
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Clarion Books Prairie Lotus
Book SynopsisPrairie Lotus is a powerful, touching, multilayered novel about a girl determined to fit in and realize her dreams: getting an education, becoming a dressmaker in her father’s shop, and making at least one friend.Acclaimed, award-winning author Linda Sue Park has placed a young half-Asian girl, Hanna, in a small town in America’s heartland, in 1880. Hanna’s adjustment to her new surroundings, which primarily means negotiating the townspeople’s almost unanimous prejudice against Asians, is at the heart of the story.Narrated by Hanna, the novel has poignant moments yet sparkles with humor, introducing a captivating heroine whose wry, observant voice will resonate with readers. Includes an afterword from the author.This moving historical novel is from Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park, whose beloved middle grade books include A Single Shard and A Long Walk to Water.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Belong
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HarperCollins Izzy at the End of the World
Book SynopsisThe Last Kids on Earth meets Margaret Peterson Haddix in this middle grade adventure about fourteen-year-old Izzy, an autistic girl surviving the end of the world who must team up with her loveable dog to uncover the hidden truth behind her family and the rest of humanity’s disappearance.Trade Review“Both heartbreaking and hopeful at the same time, this story has grief, love, and acceptance in its center, encased in an alien adventure that us impossible to put down!” — Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Rebel Rising “With rapid fire pacing this powerful book does not shy away from hard topics like grief and anxiety but instead shines a light on them, showing everyone that the key to facing the hardest truths is to do it with love in your heart. K. A. Reynold proves, once again, that if you listen to what the universe is telling you, you can do anything. Even save the world.” — Ally Malinenko, author of This Appearing House “Fierce and tender, funny and tenacious, Izzy at the End of the World is the disabled-kids-save-the-world story of my dreams.” — Cindy Baldwin, author of Where the Watermelons Grow “K.A. Reynolds’s writing grabs you with its magic and holds on tight. You’ll love open-hearted Izzy and her disastrous dog Akka, and you’ll carry their hope and courage with you like an amulet long after you’ve turned the last page.” — Jacqueline West, New York Times bestselling author of The Books of Elsewhere and Long Lost “In Izzy and Raven, K.A. Reynolds has written the heroes we all need right now. Izzy at the End of the World is a fun, fast-paced sci-fi adventure that's filled to the brim with heart and hope.” — Samantha M Clark, author of Arrow and The Boy, The Boat, and the Beast “The ones who love us never really leave us, even at the end of the world; Izzy's adventure is like listening to the one song that keeps you believing on repeat.” — Sarah Cannon, author of Oddity “An action-packed apocalyptic adventure with a beautiful message at its heart, Izzy at the End of the World is both heart-pounding and heart-filling. A book about death that thrums with exuberant life.” — Hayley Chewins, author of The Sisters of Straygarden Place
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pretzel and the Puppies
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Clarion Books The Ivory Key
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Breathe and Count Back from Ten
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Seamlessly explores bodily autonomy and familial expectations through a perceptive protagonist, sharp narration, and complex relationships. . . . Powerful and engrossing." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Intricate, nuanced, and empowering." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "An authentic portrait of a character who wants to be seen for who she is and not the limitations placed on her." — Booklist "Readers will be pleased to see Verónica strike the right balance of being authentic to herself while valuing relationships as a two-way street." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "Sylvester blends the compelling struggle of a young woman trying to find her voice with the effects of living with a serious medical condition" — Horn Book Magazine "A poignant and powerful story... Real and beautifully relevant." — Laura Taylor Name, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow "Breathtaking and utterly original... A tribute to disabled bodies and a vital addition to YA literature." — Lillie Lainoff, author of One for All "With its deep honest, hope, emotion, and tenderness, this is a coming-of-age story I will forever hold close to my heart." — Jonny Garza Villa, author of Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun "A gorgeous, heartfelt exploration of what it means to know and love the body that you have... A shimmering triumph of a book." — Amanda Leduc, author of The Centaur's Wife and Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space
£12.99
Clarion Books Of a Feather
Book Synopsis'A perfect tale of outcasts, friendship, falconry, and the families we create.”--Tui T. Sutherland, New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire seriesIn the vein of Barbara O’Connor’s Wish, a moving, poignant story told in alternating perspectives about a down-on-her-luck girl who rescues a baby owl, and how the two set each other free. Great horned owl Rufus is eight months old and still can’t hunt. When his mother is hit by a car, he discovers just how dangerous the forest can be. Reenie has given up on adults and learned how to care for herself—a good thing, since she’s sent to live with an aunt she’s never met. Yet this aunt has a wonderful secret: she’s a falconer who agrees to help Reenie catch an injured passage hawk in the wild and rehabilitate it. When Reenie traps bedraggled Rufus, his eyes lock
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Belittled Women
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWith a little grit and a lot of wit and humor, Amanda Sellet dives deep into what it means for a teen to both live up to and strain against expectations, while navigating the challenges of forging one’s own path in life. Jo’s experiences manage to be delightfully outlandish yet perfectly authentic. Belittled Women is a pitch-perfect homage to the messy-yet-loving chaos of family life. — Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy Belittled Women is not just for fans of Little Women—it’s also for those of us who love a book featuring a rebellious, smart protagonist, a rustic, charming setting, and prose that makes us literally laugh out loud. Jo is a lovable and hilarious heroine, and readers will also fall in love with her family, her hometown, and her journey to figure out exactly who she is and what she wants. — Raquel Vasquez Gilliland, author of Pura Belpré Award–winning How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe If Nora Roberts wrote a YA Little Women retelling, this would be it. Brimming with effortless banter set against a satisfying slow-burn romance, Belittled Women is the very definition of a romantic comedy. Hilarious from page one, Amanda Sellet draws us into Jo Porter’s waking nightmare: the never-ending carousel of life in a literal Little Women reenactment at her mother’s roadside Kansas attraction. Living under the weight of her alternate life portraying “Book Jo” and her family’s expectations, our Jo can’t wait to bust free, but what’s holding her back might be what’s been holding her together all this time. — Sarah Henning, author of Throw Like a Girl and It's All in How You Fall I loved this wry, witty, raucous take on Little Women. Sellet nails the absurdity, love, and occasional brawls of sisterhood. The Porters are a boisterous delight. — Jessica Spotswood, author of Great or Nothing "More of a “what if” than a retelling, this novel will interest fans of the original but will also appeal to teens who are looking to be the weavers of their own tales, clobber their bratty sister a bit, and savor the "almost" moments with the cute boy next door. With quick, breezy prose and relatable dialogue, the Porter sisters may not rival the Marches, but they leave their own mark." — ALA Booklist
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Clarion Books What My Daddy Loves
Book SynopsisIn her joyous authorial debut, Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honor winner Raissa Figueroa celebrates the warm love between Black fathers and their children. Capturing a child’s perspective and infused with gentle humor, Raissa Figueroa’s tender, insightful look at fathers is an irresistible ode to the bond between daddies and the children they love.Whether it’s exploring, learning, dreaming—or anything in between—all daddies love doing things with their kids. In fact, the only thing they love more than spending time with their kids is the kids themselves!Perfect for Father''s Day or any day.
£15.99
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Last Mirror on the Left
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Clarion Books Drew LeClair Gets a Clue
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pretzel and the Puppies Paws Up
Book SynopsisMeet Pretzel, the "World's Longest Dachshund," and his playful puppy family from Pretzel and the Puppies streaming on Apple TV+!
£10.44
HarperCollins Words Apart
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pretzel and the Puppies
Book SynopsisFrom the creators of Curious George, this rediscovered 1946 picture book about a family of dachshunds features newly remastered art. The inspiration for Pretzel and the Puppies, streaming on Apple TV+.In Margret and H. A. Rey’s Pretzel, we met the world’s longest dachshund and his wife, Greta. This book picks up where Pretzel left off, after the birth of their five adorable puppies.In collected comic strips, the Reys explore the drama and comedy of life as a family of seven, and what it means to have a daddy who’s sometimes as silly as he is long!
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HarperCollins How To Draw A Secret
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HarperCollins Hazel Hill Is Gonna Win This One
Book SynopsisA “must-read for tweens and their parents (SLJ, starred review), this funny, feminist, and queer contemporary middle grade debut follows 12-year-old loner Hazel Hill, who after one of her classmates is harassed online, devises a plan to catch the school''s golden boy in the act. Seventh grader Hazel Hill is too busy for friends. No, really. She needs to focus on winning the school-wide speech competition and beating her nemesis, the popular and smart Ella Quinn, after last year’s embarrassing hyperbole/hyperbowl mishap that cost her first place.But when Hazel discovers Ella is being harassed by golden boy Tyler Harris, she has to choose between winning and doing the right thing. No one would believe that a nice boy like Tyler would harass and intimidate a nice girl like Ella, but Hazel knows the truth—and she’s determined to prove it, even if it means risking everything. Deeply relatable
£14.44
Clarion Books It Is Not Time for Sleeping Padded Board Book
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£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Even and Odd
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