Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
HarperCollins Publishers Marvin and the Book of Magic
Book Synopsis Marvellous Marvin braves the stage to showcase the magic that can be found in true friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from bestselling author Jenny Pearson. After being humiliated by a badly behaved squirrel on national television, Marvin has vowed NEVER to perform magic in public again. But when he acquires a mysterious book that promises to show those with the gift of magic how to use it properly, his best friend Asha persuades him to make a comeback in the school talent show. Watch Marvellous Marvin take to the stage to demonstrate the magic that can be found in true friendship!Trade Review"The always entertaining Jenny Pearson has written a short tale about a boy discouraged from practising conjuring tricks by a bad (and unfortunately viral) experience on a TV talent show … The story has funny dialogue, lively characters well-paced jokes and some slapstick. It also demonstrates the importance of persisting with your talents in the face of failure and of helping a friend, with bitesize chapters to squeeze into bedtime or classroom reading." – The Sunday Times "Using her own special brand of magic, and more than a little sleight of hand, Pearson’s imaginative and entertaining story – … brought to life by Aleksei Bitskoff’s richly detailed and comical illustrations – will delight audiences of every age. A wise, witty and wonderful adventure!" – Lancashire Evening Post "Humorous from beginning to end … perfectly interspersed with lively illustrations of well-chosen moments from the story that are ideal to get readers laughing … Themes of encouragement, family and friendship are the heart of this story." – INIS Magazine
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd The Fights That Make Us
Book Synopsis"The Fights That Make Us is a thought-provoking, heartwarming wonder." Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out?"Highly engaging, completely relatable and truly empowering, I loved this book." Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G.An unputdownable read about LGBTQ+ history and standing up for what you believe in, from award-winning author Sarah Hagger-Holt.Maybe there was a place in history for people like me, not on the edges of the story, but right in the centre.Jesse has recently come out as non-binary, and is struggling to find their place at school, and ideas for their project on lost stories from history.Thirty-five years earlier, Jesse's cousin Lisa is falling for her best friend, but with new laws being introduced to restrict LGBT people's rights, they'll have to fight for the world to accept who they are.When Jesse stumbles across Lisa's teenage diary, they are fascinated and horrified by her stories of living a secret life and protesting in the streets. Now it's Jesse's turn to find a way to shine a spotlight on a history that mustn't be forgotten.Praise for Sarah Hagger-Holt: Winner of the Little Rebels Award Twice-nominated for the Carnegie Medal"A heartwarming and empowering read that amplifies LGBTQ+ voices from the past and present." Tamsin Winter, author of Being Miss Nobody"An empowering, eye-opening and empathy-boosting book written with great sensitivity." Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How To Be Extraordinary"Gentle and compassionate" The Times Literary Supplement. "A fantastic book - I absolutely loved it!" L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency. "Warm, funny and believable" The GuardianTrade ReviewHighly engaging, completely relatable and truly empowering, I loved this book. Cleverly told from dual perspectives and two different time periods, and containing a cast of wonderfully diverse, rounded and recognisable characters, this is a gripping and truly empowering story steeped in LGBTQ+ recent history that cements the message that everyone has the right to be whoever they want and love whomever they choose. And that those things are worth fighting for. * Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G. *This powerful novel speaks to the concerns of our current era, shining a light on the damage of Section 28. Much needed. Bravo Sarah Hagger-Holt! * Cath Howe, author of Ella on the Outside *A brave, defiant, life-affirming story, full of heart and hope. * Ian Eagleton, author of Glitter Boy *An empowering, eye-opening and empathy-boosting book written with great sensitivity. * Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How To Be Extraordinary *A heartwarming and empowering read that amplifies LGBTQ+ voices from the past and present. Another beautiful and very important story from Sarah Hagger-Holt. * Tamsin Winter, author of Being Miss Nobody *The Fights That Make Us is a thought-provoking, heartwarming wonder. * Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out? *
£7.59
Bonnier Books Ltd Marvel: Spider-Man's Social Dilemma!
Book SynopsisIn the first of a three-book story arc, join 15-year-old Peter Parker as he and his friends take on a sinister threat in New York City
£8.54
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Nowhere Island
Book SynopsisSet on a hidden island at the intersection of several busy highways, this is an original and action-packed survival adventure about trust, friendship, resilience and what really makes a home. Hidden at the intersection of several busy highways behind the trees and scrubby undergrowth is an island, full of secrets... Pez has lived there for a while now, enjoying the solitude. She has a vegetable patch, a routine, her own way of doing things and a condor, who may be outstaying his welcome. Runaway brothers, Riley and Grayson call the island home too. They keep their distance from Pez and spend precarious days trying to survive, still relying on the man-made world which speeds around them. Then Gil arrives, with his hagstone and a dream of happy families, and everything changes. The four of them find a way of living and believe they might stay on the island forever. But all too soon they witness something they should never have seen and they're in deadly danger... Tania Unsworth constantly raises the stakes to write about trust, friendship, resilience and what really makes a home in this original, tense and action-packed survival adventure.Trade ReviewA Robinson Crusoe-esque story of a summer of survival in a modern setting but with primitive resources. It is rivetingly and entertainingly told, with heart and tension * Sunday Times, Book of the Week *Enthralling and uplifting, this story of survival and belonging is perfect for adventure lovers of 9+ * The Guardian *Unsworth's book is tense and vivid, her band of misfits proving that the weak can win out and that wherever you go can be a paradise if you want it to be * Literary Review *A strong, engaging, and powerful story about hope and survival. Completely engaging, it will keep you enthralled until the very end. * The School Librarian *A powerful message underpins this gripping and contemporary drama * Daily Mail *Takes readers on a journey of emotions * Scope for Imagination *PRAISE FOR TANIA UNSWORTH: 'A winning time-slip tale... A suspenseful story in which the reader is strongly invested in thwarting stupid, cruel game hunters, who are vividly drawn... The book has a passion for protecting our ecosystems... The emotional depths make you suspend disbelief' Sunday Times, Book of the Week. 'The writing is sophisticated and memorable... An atmospheric adventure story with a strong message about the importance of conservation' BookTrust on The Time Traveller and the Tiger. 'A classic adventure, worth reading alone for the transporting evocation of the mighty, beautiful, much misunderstood creature at its heart' -- Piers Torday, author of The Frozen Sea
£14.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Stories of Love and Friendship
Book SynopsisBadger can't stop worrying. Little Fox can't find her favourite hat and Mole wants to give Grandpa Mole the BEST BIRTHDAY EVER. Step into a warm and cosy world, where worries are shared, friends are always there to help - and adventures end with a reassuring hug. Each story explores a different emotion, with tips at the back to help children understand and manage their own feelings. Written with expert advice from child clinical psychologist, Dr. Sasha Lillie Lyons.
£9.49
Bonnier Books Ltd Disney: Friendship Forever
Book SynopsisWith over 150 heart-warming images to colour, this beautiful bumper colouring format celebrates the friendship between Disney's most wonderful characters
£21.59
Bonnier Books Ltd Disney Pinocchio: When You Wish Upon A Star
Book SynopsisEye-catching new design for an established, successful fiction range.
£8.54
Moat House Publishing The Painted Cave
Book SynopsisRhiann, Ed and Will are out in the forest. Again. The children of Tredham are exploring, searching for an old fort and a new adventure. Only now they have lost their way, far from the little village they call home. And a storm is in the air. What - or who - will the children find out among the ancient trees? Beware the wild man, their parents had said. Beware fierce Finn prowling through the woods. But even a wild man can have a warm heart. Even an outcast can show kindness. Can't he? The three friends are about to find out.Trade ReviewThis book has a really effective balance between more descriptive sections and moments of excitement and emotional tension. It left me wanting to find out more about the main characters and their village, so I hope there will be more instalments in the series!
£6.99
Nosy Crow Ltd Ruffles and the Cold, Cold Snow
Book SynopsisRuff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of pre-school life in this new picture book series from bestselling author and illustrator David Melling.Today it is snowing and the teeny, tiny kittens want to play outside! Ruffles loves the teeny, tiny kittens but Ruffles DOES NOT LOVE the snow. It's too cold, too slippy, too slidey and too sinky, ESPECIALLY in the deep snow places.But when the teeny tiny kittens get stuck, will Ruffles be very brave and help his friends?Dog-lovers won't be able to resist the adorable Ruffles in this new preschool series from the creator of Hugless Douglas, which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide.Just like every preschooler, Ruffles the puppy experiences all the ups and downs of daily life as he learns about the world around him. There are LOTS of things he likes and LOTS of things he doesn't . . . and he doesn't always get things quite right!Other titles in the series include: Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat, Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens, Ruffles and the New Green Thing and Ruffles and the Cosy, Cosy Bed.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers If There's No Tomorrow
Book Synopsis‘Beautiful, real and devastating’ Sarah J. Maas A moving story of grief, friendship and unforgettable love that fans of Sara Bernard and Nicola Yoon will love from international YA bestselling author Jennifer Armentrout. Lena has always felt immortal. But one night can change everything. Lena and Sebastian have been close for as long as anyone can remember. Best friends, even. But secretly Lena has been wanting something more—Sebastian could be more than a friend, if only Lena could figure out how to convince him that they could, and should be together. But in a single night, after a single party, everything changes and suddenly Lena isn’t thinking about her relationship with Sebastian at all.Trade Review‘Armentrout is a major talent…I just can’t stop reading’ – Gena Showalter
£9.49
Chicken House Ltd The Cartoons that Came to Life
Book Synopsis Perfect for fans of Liz Pichon's Tom Gates series! 'Highly recommend for reluctant readers' SCHOOL READING LIST 'A big-hearted, comic-style adventure full of thrills, spills and laughter' LANCASHIRE EVENING POST Finn loves drawing comic strips featuring his two cartoon heroes, Arley and Tapper. But after being teased at school, he finds he can't draw them any more - and is shocked to see them climbing out of his sketchbook for real! With the help of his friend Isha, Finn needs to find a way to draw them back to their comic world - and quickly ... A brilliant action-packed comic series for readers aged 8-12, illustrated by Phil Corbett! A big-hearted adventure about celebrating individuality, friendship and true loyalty. Deals with children’s insecurities, worries and the debilitating effect of anxiety with a lightness of touch. Author Tom Ellen is the co-author of three books for teens, including Lobsters, shortlisted for the YA Book Prize.
£6.99
Murdoch Books My Friend Fred
Book SynopsisWINNER: CBCA Book of the Year, Early Childhood, 2020My friend Fred eats dog food for breakfast.I think dog food is disgusting.My friend Fred howls at the moon.I don't know why.He does a lot of funny things. But even though we are different, Fred is my best friend.'Acclaimed, prize-winning author Frances Watts demonstrates with this charming story that a simple idea executed with wit and imagination can bring deep joy and repeated pleasure to book lovers...a book that children and parents will likely love to re-visit at bedtime.' Reading Time
£7.59
Chicken House Ltd The Way Past Winter (paperback)
Book Synopsis From the bestselling author of THE GIRL OF INK & STARS comes an unforgettable read for young and old alike: an exciting adventure to the frozen north, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman. WINNER OF THE BLACKWELL'S CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 'This gorgeous story of bravery, sisterhood, goodbyes and beginnings is a must for everyone.' JESSIE BURTON 'The Way Past Winter is a masterclass in exquisite storytelling.' CATHERINE DOYLE 'Gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly exciting. Her best yet, and that's saying something.' ROBIN STEVENS Mila and her sisters live with their brother Oskar in a small forest cabin in the snow. One night, a fur-clad stranger arrives seeking shelter for himself and his men. But by the next morning, they've gone – taking Oskar with them. Fearful for his safety, Mila and her sisters set out to bring Oskar back – even it means going north, crossing frozen wild-lands to find a way past an eternal winter. The third children's novel by Times number one bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year From the author of The Girl of Ink & Stars, The Island at the End of Everything, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies - chosen for the Richard & Judy Book Club The Way Past Winter combines high adventure with beautiful writing and a wintry folk-tale feel – a gorgeous literary novel for all year round
£7.59
Chicken House Ltd This is Not the End
Book Synopsis Part road-trip drama, part comedy and part romance, This is Not the End packs a huge pop-culture punch with a twist - perfect for fans of Adam Silvera! 'Road-trip drama meets comedy and romance' BIG ISSUE NORTH Ever since the sudden deaths of his parents, seventeen-year-old Hugh has developed a serious preoccupation with endings – and things get a little complicated when he meets Olivia Moon, a high-school outcast who can’t die. But if he wants to learn more about her impossible power, he’ll have to drive Olivia to New York and help retrieve a stolen crate of her most treasured possessions. As his feelings for Olivia grow, Hugh embarks on a road trip he’ll never forget. Can she help him to accept that unsatisfying, messy endings are just a part of life? An unforgettable contemporary YA debut with a unique twist Follows two teens trying to figure out their own stories Perfect for fans of TikTok hits such as Adam Silvera's They Both Die at the End
£7.59
Boxer Books Love and Hugs: Spring
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£11.69
Boxer Books Limited Love and Hugs: Winter
Book SynopsisCreated by award-winning card artist Ginger Betty (Tracey Colliston), this series of heartfelt picture books explores the warmth and emotions of friendship and family. The perfect gift for those you love. Love and Hugs: Winter explores and celebrates all things wintery with a whole host of delightful new characters rendered in soft watercolours. There are winter walks, hot chocolate and log fires, being with friends, and spending time together.
£9.49
Boxer Books Love and Hugs: Winter
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£11.69
Boxer Books Limited Slow Down, Stanley
Book SynopsisFabulous art and a lovely story make this a standout picture book that celebrates differences and being oneself! Sloths are known for being slow, but not Stanley—he’s always rushing from one thing to the next, driven on by adventure and curiosity. He’s different from the other sloths, and happy to be so—though his dad worries. One day, when there is a fire in the forest, Stanley’s speed helps to save the sloths, and he is finally accepted for who he is.
£12.59
Boxer Books Limited The Squirrel's Birthday and Other Parties
Book SynopsisA new gift edition of a classic title—with illustrations that are reminiscent of Winnie-the-Pooh! A whale and a seagull dance silently on a moon-drenched beach. A grasshopper pays a fortune for a speck of dust. A squirrel and an ant discover a mysterious feast with an invisible host in the depths of a forest. These whimsical animal tales will captivate readers of all ages.“Toon’s stories are beautifully told, quirky and delightful . . . they’re a joy!” —Wendy Cooling, MBE, founder of Bookstart“You cannot read this book and understand how anyone but Ahlberg could have illustrated it. She is the E. H. Shepard of the 21st century.” —Elizabeth Bird, School Library Journal
£15.29
Chicken House Ltd Hotel for Cats
Book SynopsisA cosy Parisian animal story for ages 7 and up! At a hotel in Paris four cats are in charge. There’s bossy Bobine, a secret knitter; tough-talking Mulot; wannabe singing superstar Carpette; and Couscousse, who’s friends with a ghost. When a scared new cat, Wolfgang, arrives, the feline friends have a new mission: to find out why he is afraid and how to make him feel at home. The first story in the bestselling series, translated from the original French and with delightful illustrations by Marie Voyelle throughout. A classic little gem for readers 7 and up. Sweet, charming and funny – readers will immediately fall in love with the five felines!
£7.59
Berbay Publishing How to Make Friends: A Bear's Guide
Book SynopsisA Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book. "This cleverly presented book is reminiscent of Jim Henson's 'Muppets' books... a welcome resource in the classroom for teachers who are helping their students negotiate the tricky friendship road." ReadPlusBear has lots of friends if you count her toys, but she's note sure how to make real friends. And she especially wants to be friends with Koala and Lamb. They both have fluffy ears and like green things. What's a timid bear to do?Luckily, Bear discovers that friends don't have to all like the same things; they just have to find things they enjoy doing together. And Bear is great at that.A story about making friends while keeping the qualities (and quirks!) that make you unique."A friendship tale that stands out for its unusual visuals and modeling of a flexible, supportive threesome.” Kirkus ReviewsTrade Review“A quirky, winsome tale that provides a solid example of how to make friends. A friendship tale that stands out for its unusual visuals and modeling of a flexible, supportive threesome.” Kirkus Reviews"This book is beautifully illustrated with photographs of the artist’s signature soft sculptures, as her previous picture books have been... How to Make Friends: A Bear’s Guide is a perfect book to share with kids aged four and up who are struggling to fit in or reconcile their love of quiet activities with their desire to make friends." Books and Publishing"How to Make Friends – A Bear’s Guide is more than a read-out-loud book about making friends and being yourself. It is a lovely visual experience which is sure to engender all sorts of conversations between children and adults about the characters and the process involved in making them and their clothes as well as the message the book conveys." Children's Book Council of Australia Reading Time
£13.99
Pelican Publishing Company Little Laveau: A Pirate Adventure
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£9.00
Fabled Films Press Pippa Park Series Gift Set: Pippa Park Raises Her
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£21.24
Shelf Space Books Little Ant and the Grasshopper: Choose a Job You
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£15.29
Little Press Bone Tree: What Lies Beneath May Be More Than
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£14.39
Wattpad Books Best Vacation Ever
Book SynopsisLori is beautiful, smart, and athletic, but she can’t speak up for herself no matter the situation. Faye is happy to speak her mind--unless her brother is involved. When the girls get the chance to go on a weeklong trip to a resort with Faye’s brother and four of his friends, they jump at the chance to leave their problems behind. However, things quickly get messy. Soon everyone is fighting, and relationships are being ripped apart. Going on the Best Vacation Ever may turn out to be the Worst Decision Ever. This delightful, stand-alone novel from Jessica Cunsolo features romance and friendship, but it’s also about learning to stand-up for yourself and for what you want.Trade Review"Cunsolo . . . skillfully renders--via expressive prose and evocative play-by-plays of pool party hijinks--fun-in-the-sun atmosphere that makes for a breezy seasonal read." -- Publishers Weekly "Fans of author Jessica Cunsolo's fast-paced young adult series, "With Me" (also published by Wattpad Books), will take delight in this new stand-alone novel." -- CM Reviews
£9.49
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Momo (Edición ilustrada) / Momo (Illustrated
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£20.76
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Los increíbles destructores de récords / The
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£12.71
K & T Infinity Publishing Company LLC Sox Sees Something Beautiful
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£14.66
Teacher Created Materials Un kiwi en Texas
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£9.49
Teacher Created Materials En busca del rio Cielo
£9.49
Austin Macauley Between the Lines
Book SynopsisLucy can hardly believe the end of middle school has finally arrived. But faced with end of the year deadlines, a crush, and the ultimate manipulator, Lucy learns the hard way that silencing the signals from her body leads to missing the one event she's looking forward to the most. Will Lucy figure things out before she ruins things for everyone?
£7.99
Nosy Crow Everything Possible
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£16.19
Nosy Crow Todo Lo Posible
£17.09
Nosy Crow We're Going on a Present Hunt
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£17.10
Nosy Crow We're Going on a Present Hunt
£8.99
Nosy Crow The Wind in the Willows
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£23.74
Nosy Crow Santa Claus and the Three Bears
£18.04
