Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
Little, Brown & Company Cookies Milk
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£8.54
Little, Brown & Company Ellis Johnson Might Be Famous
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£16.14
Running Press,U.S. Hello Kitty and Friends Character Guide
Book SynopsisAn official, super cute guide exploring the world and adventures of Hello Kitty and her iconic friends. Hello Kitty always says, You can never have too many friends! and this adorable guide has everything you need to know about all her friends and the adventures they go on! Featuring character profiles and sweet advice, as well as inspirational quotes and life lessons paired with bright full-color illustrations, this is a perfect gift for Hello Kitty and Friends fans of all ages. Characters included in the book are: - Hello Kitty- My Melody- Chococat- Badtz-Maru- Cinnamoroll- Keroppi- Pompompurin- Kuromi 2023 Sanrio Co., LTD. Used Un
£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Im Going to Outer Space
Book SynopsisIt''s almost time for bed, but Luis is staring out the window at the starry sky. Any minute now, he''s expecting a spaceship to pick him up and whisk him to outer space. While he waits, he imagines the strange creatures he''ll encounter. Will he find a robot friend? Will he get to fly through space with a rocket pack? Will he meet . . . aliens? Get lost in outer space as you pore over pages filled with dozens and dozens of robots and aliens (some new and some that might be familiar). Join Luis to find out all the incredible things he expects to see and do on his daring journey to a distant planet.Trade ReviewI’m Going to Outer Space is a great bedtime book to read to your child or read along with your child. It’s also a good book to have him or her read to you. The illustrations are delightful and go right along with Luis’ imagination. -- Family Choice Awards
£14.39
Studio Fun International Peppa Pig Pop It with Peppa
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£11.69
David & Charles Afro Unicorn Afro Unicorn Magic
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£8.99
Printers Row What I Like about You Teacher Edition
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£18.27
Oneworld Publications The Way I Am Now
Book SynopsisTHE SEQUEL TO THE TIKTOK SENSATION THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUTTrade Review'Amber Smith has a way of holding our hearts so even the hardest things seem possible... She shows us that the potential of love and healing, no matter how messy, are already, and always, inside us.' Amy Reed, author of The Nowhere Girls‘An authentic, compassionate look at the early college years. The delicate balance between romance and recovery is calibrated magnificently here.’ Irish Times 'Amber Smith centers the complex healing process and evolution of a promising relationship in The Way I Am Now.' Publisher's Weekly'Highlights with painful honesty the process of moving forward following trauma.' Kirkus
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Wolf and Bear
Book SynopsisA heartfelt story about a playful young wolf and her best friend, Bear.The two best friends always play together, whether it’s paddling in the stream, skidding in the snow, or tumbling in the falling leaves. But sometimes Bear feels sad and wants to be alone . . .Wolf and Bear is a beautiful tale of kindness and hope, exploring the topic of depression. Authentic and sensitively illustrated, this picture book gently introduces young children to a topic which can often be difficult to discuss.Written and illustrated by the hugely talented Kate Rolfe, winner of the V&A Student Illustrator of the Year Award 2022.Trade ReviewThis beautiful tale of kindness, empathy and hope explores the topic of depression through gentle words and sensitive illustrations created using the unusual technique of cyanotype. The result is a powerfully emotional and stunningly illustrated book which speaks resonantly to youngsters about feeling down. A stunning debut from an impressive new talent. -- Pam Norfolk * The Lancashire Post *
£11.69
Pan Macmillan Wolf and Bear
Book SynopsisKate Rolfe is a very talented author/illustrator. She studied Animation at Plymouth College of Art, before doing her degree in Film Production at Northern Film School, following which she worked in theatre, graphic design and marketing. In recent years, she returned to study, graduating with an MA in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art in 2022.Aside from writing & illustrating, Kate also works in textile design, teaches and lectures in illustration, and runs regular online drawing and writing workshops. Born in Yorkshire, she now lives in the Suffolk countryside with her wobbly cat, Pip. Kate has already won several awards including New Talent in Children's Publishing at the World Illustration Award and Student Illustrator of the Year at the V&A Illustration awards. Kate was also a runner-up in the Macmillan Prize for Illustration for her debut picture book, Wolf and Bear.
£7.59
Square Fish Upstander
Book SynopsisGirl bullies, internet bullying, and substance use are themes in this James Preller middle grade standalone companion to Bystander Mary O'Malley is tired of keeping secrets. Secrets like her older brother, Jonny's, drug use. Starting seventh grade is tough enough without the upheaval her brother is bringing to their family.It seems the only person who might understand is Griffen Connolly, whose older sister runs with Jonny in the wrong crowd. Mary thought Griff was too cool, too popular for her. But now he wants to hang out with her, and listen.When two girls Mary thought were her friends decide to slam another girl online, Mary tries to look the other way. Then the girls turn on Mary, and suddenly, she doesn't have a safety zone. Her brother is out of control, her family's energies are all spent on him. There is only one person she can turn to. But can she trust Griff? Or is he one of the bullies?
£8.99
Square Fish It Goes Like This
Book SynopsisIn Miel Moreland''s heartfelt young adult debut, It Goes Like This, four queer teens realize that sometimes you have to risk hitting repeat on heartbreak.Eva, Celeste, Gina, and Steph used to think their friendship was unbreakable. After all, they''ve been though a lot together, including the astronomical rise of Moonlight Overthrow, the world-famous queer pop band they formed in middle school, never expecting to headline anything bigger than the county fair.But after a sudden falling out leads to the dissolution of the teens'' band, their friendship, and Eva and Celeste''s starry-eyed romance, nothing is the same. Gina and Celeste step further into the spotlight, Steph disappears completely, and Eva, heartbroken, takes refuge as a songwriter and secret online fangirl...of her own band. That is, until a storm devastates their hometown, bringing the four ex-best-friends back together. As they prepare for one last show, they''ll discover whether growing u
£10.79
St Martin's Press I See You Sad Bear
Book SynopsisA poetic and comforting story that explores emotional literacy and friendship, perfect for fans of The Rabbit Listened and Be Kind.Sad Bear, why are you so sad?As we follow Sad Bear through a gloomy day, we can only guess at why he''s so blue.Did you drop your ice cream on the ground?Was it your birthday and did all your friends forget?Or maybe there is no reason at all. You are just simply sad.Soon a friend arrives and tries his best to cheer up Sad Bear. But the truth is, everyone gets sad, and sometimes all we need is a friend by our side.For readers big and small, this moving and gentle tale takes on big concepts like sadness and empathy, helping young readers learn that offering comfort can mean lending a hand or an ear, or simply just being there.
£14.39
St Martin's Press Second Chance Summer
Book SynopsisBreaking up is hard to do, especially when it''s with your best friend. Can these two ex-besties survive summer camp together? Maddie and Chloe have always been best friends, until last year, when Chloe's popularity and budding fame as an actor left Maddie in the dust one too many times. Their friendship is over, and they're both ready to move on.But when the girls arrive at summer camp, they discover that the universe isn't ready to let go of this friendship just yet: They're cabinmates, and each of them has to spend the summer with her exbest friend. Is it time to try again, or are they doomed to drift apart for good?
£10.49
Feiwel & Friends The Gray
Book SynopsisThe Gray is a sensitively told middle grade story from Chris Baron about living with anxiety and finding ways to cope.It's been a tough year for Sashahe's been bullied at his middle school and his anxiety, which he calls the Gray, is growing. Sasha's dad tells him to toughen upand he does, but with unfortunate, hurtful results. His parents and therapist agree that a summer in the country with his aunt might be the best medicine, but it's the last place he wants to be. He''ll be away from his best friend, video games, and stuck in the house that reminds him of his beloved uncle who died two years earlier.His aunt is supportive, and there are lots of places to explore, and even some potential new friends. When Sasha is introduced at a local ranch to a horse coincidentally--incredibly--nicknamed the Gray, he feels he''s found a kindred spirit.But his own Gray is ever-present. When one of his new friends disappears, Sasha discovers that the country
£16.14
Square Fish Nightmares of Weirdwood
Book SynopsisIn this action-packed and hilarious fantasy trilogy finale by Newbery Honor-winning author of Scary Stories for Young Foxes''s Christian McKay Heidicker, two former thieves and friends turn enemies in an earth-shattering battle between the forces of the Real and Imaginary worlds! Startling, original and epic. Eoin Colfer, creator of Artemis Fowl, on Thieves of Weirdwood Once best friends, Arthur and Wally find themselves on opposites sides of an epic war. Arthur, now officially a Novitiate of the Wardens of Weirdwood, is tasked with defending the border between the Real and Imaginary realms. But Wally and his brother Graham, who can see into the future, seek to topple it and create a new world.Meanwhile, the shadowy Order of Eldar, led by the fearsome Eraser, are also prepared to sow chaos and let wondrous and dangerous creatures of imagination run wild. In this exhilarating last installment of Weirdwood, the lines b
£8.99
Square Fish Deep in Providence
Book SynopsisHaunting, intimate, and beautifully told: a magical debut novel from a writer to watch. Emily M. Danforth, national bestselling and award-winning author of The Miseducation of Cameron PostA spellbinding young adult fantasy debut following three best friends who turn to magic when they''re haunted by a friend''s death...and perhaps her spirit, combining the atmospheric thrills of The Hazel Wood with the nuanced realism of Erika L. Sanchez.For best friends Miliani, Inez, Natalie and Jasmine, Providence, Rhode Island has a magic of its own. From the bodegas and late-night food trucks on Broad Street to The Hill that watches over the city, every corner of Providence glows with memories of them practicing spells, mixing up potions and doing séances with the help of the magic Miliani's Filipino grandfather taught her.But when Jasmine is killed by a drunk driver, the world they have always known is left haunted by grief...and Jasmine''s lingerin
£12.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl
Book SynopsisThe most delightfully snarky romance I've read this year. New York Times bestselling author Ashley Poston This charming YA rom-com follows Margo, who suddenly realizes that she's gay but has no clue how to express her identity, so she enlists out-and-proud Abbie to act as her tutor on everything Queer 101...and first love. Margo Zimmerman is gay, but she didn't know until now. An overachiever at heart, Margo is determined to ace her newly discovered gayness. All she needs is the right tutor. Abbie Sokoloff has her own gayness down to a science. But a flunking grade in US History is threatening her acceptance to her dream school. All she needs is the right tutor. Margo agrees to help Abbie get her history grade up in exchange for Queer 101 lessons. But as they spend more and more time together, Margo realizes she doesn't want just any girlshe wants the girl.Trade Review"This book has everything your gay girl heart could want—field hockey, snapbacks, sundresses, horses, history nerds, a bloodhound named Julie Andrews, and the most delightfully snarky romance I’ve read this year. Shrum and Waxelbaum are at their chaotic best in their YA rom-com debut. Hilarious, heartfelt, and gay as hell, Margo Zimmerman doesn’t just get the girl—she gets my whole freaking heart, too!" —New York Times bestselling author Ashley Poston"Hilariously queer and queerly hilarious, Margo Zimmerman stands up there with my favorite sapphic YA rom-coms. Shrum and Waxelbaum are definitely a duo to watch!" —Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the Summer and Home Field Advantage"Brimming with heart and humor, Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl is a story about identity, first love, and the wonder that happens when you make room for the unexpected. This story is everything I love in a YA romance—funny, voicey, insightful, and heartwarming." —Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail"Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl and wins our hearts along the way. Shrum and Waxelbaum absolutely shine with this laugh out loud rom-com of queer joy!" —Jennifer Iacopelli, author of Break the Fall and Finding Her Edge"Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl is fun and funny in the best rom-com ways. It makes you laugh at the idea of there being a right way to be queer, all the while loving the characters for still trying to find one." —L.C. Rosen, author of Camp"Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl—and she stole my heart, too! I couldn’t put it down. I’m obsessed with Margo and Abbie, the banter, the hilarious foray into queer culture, and the chemistry, wow! My cheeks hurt from smiling so much. A sapphic romcom that truly shines." —Jen Wilde, author of Queens of Geek and This Is the Way the World Ends"[An] adorable, sex-positive, will-they, won’t-they romance." —Kirkus Reviews"[A] playful romance... Margo and Abbie’s candid alternating narration positively depict myriad facets of neurodiversity and dating." —Publishers Weekly"Shrum and Waxelbaum have created relatable narrators in Margo and Abbie. Their voices are casual and conversational, which makes this a fun read, and it’s a joy to see more characters like this come to YA." —Booklist
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Curse of the Werewolves
Book SynopsisMonsters have never been so much fun. Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author of the Spy School series on The Supernatural SocietyWelcome back to East Emerson, a town chock-full of monsters, in this spooky and hilarious middle grade series about three kids who must unravel centuries of secrets to save the day. Things are starting to look up for Will Hunter in East Emerson:He's pretty much used to seeing monsters all over the placeHe's become best friends with neighbors Ivy and Linus (the only people who can see what he sees)Together, they saved the town from a pet-napping vampire!But Will's problems are far from over. Because there's a werewolf on the loose in East Emerson, turning people into dangerous, mind-controlled animals left and right. And Will is one of them. Can Will, Ivy, and Linus find out who is behind this shapeshifter army before it's too late, or will our hero be stuck as a werewolf forever?Read all the books in The Supernatural Society series!The SupernaturalTrade Review"A humorous, thoughtful, and engaging sequel." —Kirkus ReviewsPraise for The Supernatural Society"Scares, ciphers and plenty of laughs. Monsters have never been so much fun." —Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author of the Spy School series"A rowdy romp of a read, equal parts monstrous, magical, and moving (apologies for the ample alliteration). Rex Ogle’s new book will pull your heartstrings—until your heart stops dead." —Neil Patrick Harris, New York Times bestselling author of The Magic Misfits"Three friends on an action-packed, monster-filled adventure? And laughs? Sign me up!" —Max Brallier, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth series"Fun series starter… Diverse, voice-filled middle grade novel full of monsters, cryptograms, and town secrets." —Booklist"Ogle has created a series for elementary students with a diverse cast and an adventurous spooky angle... The plot evolves well, and the reader lands at the last page fairly breathless, eager for more adventure through this Goonies-esque story." —School Library Journal"A lively tale mixing humor, horror, and heart." —Publishers Weekly"A fast-paced, exciting first installment in a fantastical series... A fun, interactive read for lovers of the supernatural." —Kirkus Reviews
£6.99
Scholastic Inc. Clementine Fox and the Great Island Adventure A
Book SynopsisMeet Clementine Fox, Professional Amateur Adventurer!Clementine is supposed to be on her way to school... but why not go out for a day of adventure and exploration instead? She recruits her friends Nubbins Squirrel and Penelope Rabbit and heads to the beach, where Jesse Otter is preparing to take his giant Turtle, Annabella, to a mysterious local island. Clementine's great-aunt Marnie lives there -- far away from math tests and tutors -- so Clementine and her friends hitch a ride to the island as stowaways. What could go wrong?This is Leigh Luna's funny and charming debut graphic novel about a group of young animals who set out on an adventure and learn the true value of friendship, family, and what it means to stick together and work things out!
£12.34
Graphix Clementine Fox and the Great Island Adventure A
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£20.69
Scholastic US Staceys Mistake A Graphic Novel the BabySitters
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£22.49
Scholastic Inc. The Sister Switch Best Wishes 2
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£6.64
Scholastic Inc. Time After Time Best Wishes 3
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£14.39
Scholastic Inc. The Inflatables in Splash of the Titans The
Book SynopsisThe Inflatables don''t get pumped. They stay pumped! Inflata-pals and bouncy BFFs Cactus, Flamingo, Donut, and Watermelon are ready for a fresh wave of drama in this hilariously action-packed graphic novel series that's perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys!Ready, set, BLOW! The water park is hosting the Airlympic Games, and Watermelon is ready to juice her opponentsespecially Pineapple, who's rotten to the core. But this year, the games are a team competition. Can Watermelon pump up her inflata-buddies to go for the gold or will Pineapple's sneaky tricks deflate them all? It's do or dive time!
£6.99
Scholastic US Into the Shadow Mist Legends of Lotus Island 2
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Scholastic US BSLSG 7 Karens Haircut
Book SynopsisAnother graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy''s little stepsister!Karen feels like an ugly duckling. She already has to wear glasses, and now her baby teeth are starting to come out, too. Fortunately, she knows exactly what will make her look glamorous -- a new haircut.But the beauty parlor lady cuts Karen''s hair all wrong! Karen is devastated and worried about what the kids at school will say. Can Karen get back to feeling like her usual confident self?
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Graphix Karens Haircut A Graphic Novel BabySitters Little
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£20.69
Scholastic Inc. Sunny Makes Her Case A Graphic Novel Sunny 5
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£11.69
Scholastic US Sunny Makes Her Case A Graphic Novel Sunny 5
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£21.24
Scholastic Inc. Bubble Trouble
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£16.14
Scholastic US This Time Its Real
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£12.34
Scholastic Inc. Dream Team Love Puppies 3
Book SynopsisAdorable dogs + a sprinkle of magic + a celebration of social emotional learning!Yip! Yip! Hooray! A little magic can save the day!A mission like no other has the Love Puppies stuck. Eliana has excellent basketball skills, and Barkley knows she''s talented enough to make the school team--that is, if she can figure out how to be a good teammate. How are the pups supposed to help someone who has no interest in sharing the ball, playing nice, or making friends?With a little bit of magic and a whole lot of kindness, the Love Puppies will have to work hard to figure out how to really help Eliana. Anything is paw-sible with the power of love!
£5.99
Scholastic Inc. Recipe for Success Love Puppies 4
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Scholastic Inc. The Liars Society
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Scholastic Inc. Grace the Cove Dragon Dragon Girls 10
Book SynopsisWe are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar!Grace, Zoe, and Sofia share an incredible secret. They can transform into powerful Sea Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest! Each of the girls has a deep love of the water. Grace is a skilled swimmer, Zoe is an avid surfer, and Sofia is an experienced diver. They must work together to save the forest's waterways from the evil Fire Queen.Grace's swimming skills will be put to the test as she leads her friends in a quest to rescue a kidnapped dolphin. If the dolphin is not returned, the Magic Forest will never be the same!Read all the books in the Sea Dragon arc!#10: Grace the Cove Dragon#11: Zoe the Beach Dragon#12: Sofia the Lagoon Dragon
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Scholastic Inc. Zoe the Beach Dragon Dragon Girls 11
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Scholastic US BabySitters Winter Vacation the BabySitters Club
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£8.54
Scholastic Inc. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry
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£11.69
Scholastic Inc. HARRY POTTER03 PRISONER OF AZKABAN
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Scholastic Inc. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter
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£13.49
Scholastic Inc. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry
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£13.49
Scholastic Inc. I Will Find You a Secrets Lies Novel
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£8.54
Scholastic Inc. Meet the Kittycorn Gabbys Dollhouse Storybook
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£5.99
Scholastic Inc. This Tank Is Mine Fish Tank Friends
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£16.19
Scholastic en Espanol Tierra de Caballos 1 Indomable Horse Country 1
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£8.54
Scholastic Inc. Hana the Thunder Dragon Dragon Girls 13
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£5.99
Scholastic Inc. Changing Tunes Love Puppies 5
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