Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
HarperCollins Pete the Kittys Outdoor Art Project My First I
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA simple yet cohesive story with the vibrant and appealing illustrations readers have come to expect from the franchise. A recommended purchase for all early reader collections. — School Library Journal
£6.96
HarperCollins Publishers Inc HandMeDown Magic 1 Stoop Sale Treasure
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Haydu, author of OCD Love Story and other compelling works, offers a pleasing setup in this first volume of a new series. Reading is swift and accessible, broken up by copious cheerful illustrations, and youngsters will long to share in the cousins’ idyllic family life while understanding the pitfalls of propinquity.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "A nuanced look at the girls’ friendship, emotions, and motivations. A transitional chapter book with unusual depth, good pacing, and a loving, supportive Latinx family. Libraries should find space on their shelves for this new series." — Booklist "This series debut is a sweet tale about friendship, family, and being the new kid on the block... The line-drawing illustrations throughout give a glimpse of the street where the girls live... Put this book in the hands of kids who enjoy series like Annie Barrows’s “Ivy and Bean” or Megan McDonald’s “Judy Moody.”" — School Library Journal Praise for Eventown: “A wonderful and inventive story about being a kid in an imperfect world—beautiful, mysterious, and deeply satisfying.” — Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach Me and Goodbye Stranger ★ “At once enchanting, heart-rending, and bittersweet.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ★ “An emotionally complex and wonderfully told story.” — School Library Journal (starred review) ★ “[A] thought-provoking novel... [A] memorable and brave heroine.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for The Someday Suitcase: ★ “Quietly superb prose...Haydu doesn’t romanticize illness, but she provides comfort through art, science, magic, love, and a purple suitcase.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ★ “Poignant and powerful. A heartbreaking story about the healing power of friendship amid human fragility.” — ALA Booklist (starred review) ★ “In this moving, exquisitely written story, Corey Ann Haydu explores the thin line between science and magic within an intense bond of friendship.” — Shelf Awareness (starred review) Praise for Rules for Stealing Stars: ★ “A well-crafted blend of realism and fantasy.” — School Library Journal (starred review) ★ “[A] lyrical story of love and loss. The way the sisters fight and love in equal measure, as well as their basic need for one another, rings poignantly true in this touching and heartwarming story, which contains a ‘tiny bit of magic, right here in the real world.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)
£7.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc HandMeDown Magic 2 Crystal Ball Fortunes
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Eventown: A wonderful and inventive story about being a kid in an imperfect world—beautiful mysterious and deeply satisfying — Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach Me and Goodbye Stranger “At once enchanting, heart-rending, and bittersweet.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “An emotionally complex and wonderfully told story.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “[A] thought-provoking novel... [A] memorable and brave heroine.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for The Someday Suitcase : “Quietly superb prose...Haydu doesn’t romanticize illness, but she provides comfort through art, science, magic, love, and a purple suitcase.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Poignant and powerful. A heartbreaking story about the healing power of friendship amid human fragility.” — ALA Booklist (starred review) Praise for Rules for Stealing Stars: “A well-crafted blend of realism and fantasy.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “[A] lyrical story of love and loss. The way the sisters fight and love in equal measure, as well as their basic need for one another, rings poignantly true in this touching and heartwarming story, which contains a ‘tiny bit of magic, right here in the real world.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)
£6.96
HarperCollins Publishers Inc HandMeDown Magic 3 Perfect Patchwork Purse
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Hand-Me-Down Magic #1: “Haydu, author of OCD Love Story and other compelling works, offers a pleasing setup in this first volume of a new series. Reading is swift and accessible, broken up by copious cheerful illustrations, and youngsters will long to share in the cousins’ idyllic family life while understanding the pitfalls of propinquity.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "A nuanced look at the girls’ friendship, emotions, and motivations. A transitional chapter book with unusual depth, good pacing, and a loving, supportive Latinx family. Libraries should find space on their shelves for this new series." — Booklist "This series debut is a sweet tale about friendship, family, and being the new kid on the block... The line-drawing illustrations throughout give a glimpse of the street where the girls live... Put this book in the hands of kids who enjoy series like Annie Barrows’s “Ivy and Bean” or Megan McDonald’s “Judy Moody.”" — School Library Journal Praise for Eventown: “A wonderful and inventive story about being a kid in an imperfect world—beautiful, mysterious, and deeply satisfying.” — Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach Me and Goodbye Stranger “At once enchanting, heart-rending, and bittersweet.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “An emotionally complex and wonderfully told story.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “[A] thought-provoking novel... [A] memorable and brave heroine.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for The Someday Suitcase: “Quietly superb prose...Haydu doesn’t romanticize illness, but she provides comfort through art, science, magic, love, and a purple suitcase.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Poignant and powerful. A heartbreaking story about the healing power of friendship amid human fragility." — ALA Booklist (starred review) “In this moving, exquisitely written story, Corey Ann Haydu explores the thin line between science and magic within an intense bond of friendship.” — Shelf Awareness (starred review) Praise for Rules for Stealing Stars: “A well-crafted blend of realism and fantasy.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “[A] lyrical story of love and loss. The way the sisters fight and love in equal measure, as well as their basic need for one another, rings poignantly true in this touching and heartwarming story, which contains a ‘tiny bit of magic, right here in the real world.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)
£6.97
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Firebird
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewGripping and thoughtful. — Kirkus Reviews Debut creator Sunmi’s grayscale graphic novel artfully captures the trials and tribulations of one teen’s experience wrestling with who she’s always been and who she wants to be via emotive facial expressions and youthful language, making for a sensitive and meditative character study. — Publishers Weekly A beautiful coming-of-age story. — Booklist
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Leopard Behind the Moon
Book Synopsis“A beautifully rendered coming-of-age story.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)No one knows what lies beyond the magical village door, but Ezomo is determined to find out.Trade Review“A boy and his best friends embark on a pilgrimage that delivers bittersweet life lessons in a richly rendered, West African–inspired world. . . . Paasewe-Valchev’s prose is captivating, smooth, and poetic in its delivery of this fresh and layered narrative. With well-timed, fluid pacing, this novel masterfully deals with themes of friendship, family, loss, and hope. Readers will be engrossed from start to finish. A beautifully rendered coming-of-age story.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “[A] wondrous tale of the village of Sesa, the unusual boy who lives there—and magic enough to change them both. . . . Combining adventure, cautionary tale, and folklore, the narrative includes many side stories and intertwined histories. . . . Making use of many characteristics found in West African oral traditions (call and response, repetition, proverbs, etc.), this tale is a joy to read both silently and aloud.” — Horn Book Magazine
£9.96
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fireborn Phoenix and the Frost Palace
Book SynopsisTwelve journeys to new lands and embarks on even more perilous adventures in this sequel to Fireborn, which B.B. Alston praised as the best kind of children''s fantasy story.Twelve is now a full-fledged hunter, with a new name worthy of her fiery powers: Phoenix.But with her new powers come new responsibilities. When a plea for help arrives from the long-lost witch clan, it?s clear Phoenix?s newfound fire is their only hope. Phoenix and her friends must travel to Icegaard, the witches? home, to combat the mysterious darkness there?one that grows stronger each day.But deep within this darkness lies an enemy that could destroy Ember entirely . . . unless Phoenix can find the strength to stop it.A thrilling adventure and poignant journey all in one, this second novel in the Fireborn trilogy?perfect for fans of The School for Good and Evil and the His Dark Materials series?will take Phoenix and her readers to enchanting new worlds, where unexpected friends, untold dangers, and a treacherous new enemy await.
£17.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Treasure Island Runaway Gold
Book SynopsisBestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes reimagines the classic novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson in this thrilling adventure set in modern-day Manhattan, in which three children must navigate the city's hidden history, dodge a threatening crew of skater kids, and decide who they can really trust in order to hunt down a long-buried treasure. Three kids. One dog. And the island of Manhattan, laid out in an old treasure map. Zane is itching for an adventure that will take him away from his family's boarding house in Rockaway, Queens. So when he is entrusted with a real treasure map, leading to a spot somewhere in Manhattan, Zane wastes no time in riding the ferry over to the city to start the search with his friends Kiko and Jack and his dog, Hip-Hop.Through strange coincidence, they meet a man who is eager to help them find the treasure: John, a sailor who knows all about the buried history of Black New Yorkers of centuries past and the gold that is hidden somewhere in those stories.As a vicious rival skateboard crew follows them around the city, Zane and his friends begin to wonder who they can really trust. And soon it becomes clear that treasure hunting is a dangerous business...Jewell Parker Rhodes has written a version of Treasure Island like none you've never seen one that takes the reader through little-known Black history, and under the city of Manhattan itself.
£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Are You a Cheeseburger
Book SynopsisLaugh-out-loud humor and a tender friendship blossom in author-illustrator Monica Arnaldo’s charming picture book about a lonely raccoon and a glowing seed, and the world’s most important question: Can this seed grow cheeseburgers? Grub is a lonely racoon.Trade Review“There’s a lot of profundity within these whimsical pages—about growing up, overcoming disappointment through acceptance, and valuing relationships over personal needs—which should plant some hearty seeds of conversation for readers of all ages.” — Publishers Weekly “Emotionally authentic and sweet without being saccharine. Silly and heartwarming in equal measure.” — Kirkus Reviews “Audiences will enjoy the clever banter between the new friends and the literal visual feast the illustrations offer up. Aspiring botanists and young foodies will appreciate this quirky little tale.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "Refreshingly novel for its unexpected duo of characters. Will amuse young listeners. A delightfully quirky tale about an uncommon pairing of characters that offers light humor and guileless dialogue as they learn to treasure their blossoming friendship." — School Library Journal “This is a sweet tale of slow-blossoming friendship and unconditional acceptance, of celebrating differences and being gentle with others. Highly original and excellent… the illustrations present delightful layers of imaginative, whimsical joy.” — Booklist
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Trouble at Table 5 6 Countdown to Disaster
Book SynopsisFrom the author of Stick Dog comes the sixth book in a highly illustrated early chapter book series about three best friends whose plans, missions, and schemes are sure to shake up their school. Uh-oh!Trade Review“With likable characters, an amusing situation, and lots of reinforcement for readers, this effort is sure to be a hit.” — Kirkus Reviews “Encouraging emergent readers with progress notes at each chapter’s end, this series kickoff introduces a diverse trio of third-grade friends with complementary traits.…Kissi adds a two-color illustration of the trio in action, a fanciful diagram, or a bit of arithmetic to almost every page of the well-paced, well-spaced narrative.” — Booklist
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Jays Gay Agenda
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author Jason June comes a moving and hilarious sex-positive teen rom-com about the complexities of first loves, first hookups, and first heartbreaks—and how to stay true to yourself while embracing what you never saw coming, that’s perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon and Becky Albertalli.Trade Review“Jason June, please feel free to check “conquering my heart” off your agenda, because I’m so in love with this book, it’s ridiculous. Jay’s Gay Agenda is funny, sincerely romantic, and infused with love from start to finish, starring a vividly drawn cast of characters who don’t even try to play it cool. I’m beyond charmed.” — Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda June's debut is funny, sex-positive, and filled with a cast of complex, incredibly real characters . . . A charming, affirming coming-of-age story about friendship, relationships, and chosen family. — Booklist "The story will amuse readers who are looking for a light read . . . Queer, fluffy fun." — Kirkus Reviews A sweet celebration of finding love in all its forms. Recommended for fans of Phil Stamper and Leah Johnson. — School Library Journal “Fantastically hilarious and profoundly sincere, Jay’s Gay Agenda is a can’t-miss debut. Jason June pens a flawless letter to queer teens, a reminder that they are worthy of messy friendships, clumsy firsts, complicated feelings, and cinematic happy endings like anyone else. This book sparkles from start to finish.” — Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions "Brave, hopeful, and absolutely packed with joy, Jay’s Gay Agenda crosses every item off my list. I can't wait for readers to fall in love with this powerful and heartwarming coming of age story." — Phil Stamper, bestselling author of The Gravity of Us and As Far As You'll Take Me "Jay’s Gay Agenda is the charming, funny, sex positive book I wish I had read growing up. Jason June does an incredible job of exploring messy teen relationships through Jay, a charming and deeply flawed protagonist. Painfully relatable and laugh-out-loud funny, Jay’s Gay Agenda is the teen romcom of your dreams." — Aiden Thomas, author of the New York Times bestseller Cemetery Boys "Jay's journey to finding their place in the world warmed my small-town heart." — Mason Deaver, award-winning author of The Ghosts We Keep and I Wish You All the Best "Jay's Gay Agenda is exactly the kind of funny, upbeat, queer coming of age story readers crave. Full of laughs, heartbreak, fun, and tenderness, this story is an ode to first loves, friendships, and learning to embrace yourself exactly as you are because as Jay comes to understand, who you are is exactly enough." — Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead Jay's Gay Agenda is a delightful and emotional exploration of what it means to focus so much on checking things off a list that you forget yourself along the way. Every character is complicated, messy, and loveable, and it should be on EVERYONE'S agenda to grab a copy of this wonderful book!” — Ronni Davis, author of When the Stars Lead to You "Jay's Gay Agenda is the literal definition of a romp: It's funny, sexy, sweet and swoony in all the best ways and somehow still manages to capture the delicious, disastrous and overwhelming chaos and delight of suddenly getting caught up in a world of possibilities when there were none before. Honest and hilarious, this book should be on everyone's to-read list." — L.C. Rosen, author of Camp and Jack of Hearts (and other parts) "What an absolute delight of a debut! Relatable, hilarious, messy, earnest, and heartfelt, just the way the best coming of age stories are. Jay's Gay Agenda tackles friendship, first love, and ~feelings~ so masterfully that readers will come back to read it time and time again." — Emma Lord, author of Tweet Cute
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Jo Jo Makoons The UsedToBe Best Friend
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Jo Jo Makoons The UsedtoBe Best Friend
Book SynopsisAmerican Indian Youth Literature Award: Middle Grade Honor Book! Hello/Boozhoo—meet Jo Jo Makoons! Even though Jo Jo loves her #1 best friend Mimi (who is a cat), she’s worried that she needs to figure out how to make more friends.Trade Review"Young readers will revel in the humor this chapter book offers: the wordplay, the nicknames, and Jo Jo’s irrepressible narrative voice. A joyful book about growing up Native in a loving community—not to be missed." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "In a winning, straightforward voice, Quigley adeptly creates strong classroom scenes that convey an inclusive student body’s realistic dynamic and an endearing, assured seven-year-old protagonist who appreciates her cultural identity." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Jo Jo's magnetic personality and liberal humor should endear her immediately to readers struggling to sort out their own worlds--she is sure to be young readers' new 'book best friend.'" — Shelf Awareness (starred review) "In eight brief yet eventful chapters, we follow this seven-year-old Everygirl through a relatable and entertaining series of misadventures and misunderstandings. Through it all, the first-person narrative is consistently engaging, with just the right touch of primary-grade silliness to balance out Jo Jo’s fears about friendship. Audibert’s cartoony illustrations add humorous layers to this exemplary transitional reader." — Horn Book (starred review) "A sweet, slice-of-life series debut. Readers will love Jo Jo and want to be her friend." — School Library Journal (starred review) "Funny and smart, with a sly sense of humor that’s entirely its own, prepare for a series that you’ll want to see much more of in the future." — Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (SLJ blog) "Readers come to know Jo Jo’s quirky perspective, her insecurities and her cultural identity, which informs how she sees the world. Jo Jo’s sense of humor, playful attitude and frequent misinterpretations of dialogue and body language are sure to lead to plenty of giggles. Jo Jo’s family, teachers and friends keep her on her toes, learning and growing. Quigley’s first-person narration is fast paced, witty and engaging, while illustrator Tara Audibert’s black-and-white cartoon-style illustrations assist with character development and deepen the story’s setting." — BookPage "A fun and fanciful story... Jo Jo Makoons, the first in a series, provides Indigenous children an opportunity to see themselves in books and teaches non-Indigenous children more about Ojibwe culture." — Quill & Quire
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Stars Did Wander Darkling
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Beak Ally 1 Unlikely Friends
Book SynopsisHe has all sorts of friendship goals in mind, like riding bikes together, going to the movies together, and even solving mysteries together!Trade ReviewFeuti’s art is bright and expressive. Clean lines, plenty of white space between panels, and a clear narrative arc with three short chapters make this a solid choice for emerging readers. — Kirkus Reviews
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Beak Ally 2 Bedtime Jitters
Book Synopsisof the horrible Grunty Beast, the CHH CHH CHH CHH of the chilling Chatter Ghosts, and the ZZUMP ZZUMP of the mechanical Zump Monster!How’s Beak the bird supposed to get any rest with all these strange sounds sounding off around him?
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Beak Ally 3 The Big Storm
Book SynopsisA big storm is brewing . Once the storm passes, Ally returns to find her once beautiful home in utter ruin!Will Ally be able to save her home, or will she be forced to leave the swamp .
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Beak Ally 4 Snow Birds
Book SynopsisWhen noisy neighbors move in for the winter, will Beak & Ally ever find peace and quiet? Beak loves the snow, but his hopes are dashed when Ally informs him the swamp stays warm year-round and not much changes. Beak soon discovers what Ally means when the snow birds arrive .
£999.99
HarperCollins Where Youve Got to Be
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The McClure Twins Make It Fashion
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Operation DoOver
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables, Gordon Korman, comes a hilarious new high-concept friendship story in the vein of Back to the Future.Trade Review“Korman brings smart plotting to an absorbing time travel narrative that examines the long-term impact of actions….Given [the] opportunity for a do-over, [Mason] seeks to right wrongs as well as try new things, leading to a climax in which both he and readers see what, if anything, has changed. Full of warmth and middle-grade humor." — Publishers Weekly “Watching Mason learn from mistakes and explore new aspects of himself (especially with a 17-year-old consciousness trapped in a preteen body) is vicariously satisfying, and the sheer fascination of his predicament will keep readers turning pages, anxious to find out if he succeeds.” — Kirkus Reviews "Korman’s signature blend of comedy, drama, and middle grade angst will leave readers with a warm fuzzy feeling.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Just plain fun from start to finish, this story will appeal to Korman’s many fans and others who enjoy humorous fiction.” — School Library Journal “A rewarding time-slip story.” — Booklist “Korman brings his usual humor and heart to this well-plotted mystery… that sensitively explores themes of friendship and family.” — Publishers Weekly
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Book About You and All the World Too
Book SynopsisGet ready to grow!From Jean Reidy and Joey Chou, the dynamic duo behind What Would You Do in a Book About You? and Me and You in a Book Made for Two, comes a story about the joy of sharing the world with others and all the wonderful things that can happen when you are part of something bigger.Trade ReviewThis heartwarming and whimsical picture book celebrates the potential found in every child to step into their lives with joy, curiosity, and the untethered ability to make the world a better place. . . This expertly designed picture book is a love letter to the Earth’s future, and it is a joy to read aloud to young children. — School Library Journal (starred review)
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imogen Obviously
Book SynopsisA Stonewall Honor Book A New York Times and Indie bestseller!?A big-hearted, deeply vulnerable, love-bubbly tumble through self-discovery.? ? Casey McQuiston, author of #1 New York Times bestselling I Kissed Shara WheelerWith humor and insight, #1 New York Times bestseller Becky Albertalli explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship in this timely new novel.Imogen Scott may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she?s got the World?s Greatest Ally title locked down.She''s never missed a Pride Alliance meeting. She knows more about queer media discourse than her very queer little sister. She even has two queer best friends. There''s Gretchen, a fellow high school senior, who helps keep Imogen''s biases in check. And then there''s Lili?newly out and newly thriving with a cool new squad of queer college friends.Imogen''s thrilled for Lili. Any ally would be. And now that she''s finally visiting Lili on campus, she''s bringing her ally A game. Any support Lili needs, Imogen''s all in.Even if that means bending the truth, just a little.Like when Lili drops a tiny queer bombshell: she''s told all her college friends that Imogen and Lili used to date. And none of them know that Imogen is a raging hetero?not even Lili?s best friend, Tessa.Of course, the more time Imogen spends with chaotic, freckle-faced Tessa, the more she starts to wonder if her truth was ever all that straight to begin with. . .
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lets Be Friends
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Circus at the End of the Sea
Book SynopsisA vibrant and enchanting debut novel about an orphan girl who discovers a magical circus, perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill and Rebecca Stead! Maddy Adriana knows that magic is real.Trade Review"Akin to [the adventures] of Alice in Wonderland and Dorothy in Oz. There are also intriguing existential adventures. The work is action-packed." — Kirkus Reviews "Snyder crafts a bittersweet, boundlessly imaginative story that emphasizes the bright and dark sides of life. Classic motifs help this enticing debut conjure its own special blend of magic." — Publishers Weekly "Snyder’s debut is a truly weird and wonderful ride, full of breathtaking imagery and inventive settings.... There is an earnest, uplifting tone that sustains the story. A love letter to a unique neighborhood, and a tender reminder to embrace both the light and the dark in life and in oneself." — Booklist "Full of action and page-turning excitement. Readers will be engaged by her hair-raising adventures. a worthwhile read with positive messages included about perseverance, friendship, and following your own path." — School Library Journal "Sometimes the book your heart needs is a sparkly dream circus, in which shadow and light are all part of a joyful dance. How lucky the world is to have a book like that now, Lori Snyder's light-footed and light-filled The Circus at the End of the Sea." — Anne Nesbet, award-winning author of Cloud and Wallfish "This gorgeous story and its denizens are funny, wise, and a bit feral in the best way, showing us the beauty in embracing every part of ourselves. Maddy’s adventures and her search for belonging tugs at your heartstrings and never lets go. I found The Circus at the End of the Sea glimmering with love and magic through and through.” — Cindy Lin, author of The Twelve and Treasures of the Twelve “The Circus at the End of the Sea dazzles and delights with imagination and heartfelt feeling. It takes us on a journey that dares us to marvel at the magic that lies beneath the surface of the world, and more importantly the magic within our own hearts.” — Armand Baltazar, author of Timeless Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic "Lori Snyder's debut novel is endlessly inventive – rich with both sly humor and deep truths. As a fabulous bonus, Ophelia, the heroine's delightful octopus companion, is one of the best sidekicks ever! Adventure, mystery, heartbreak, and laughter abound in this wondrous first novel. Kids are going to love it.” — Bruce Coville, author of The Thief of Worlds
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lose You to Find Me
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Unspoken Magic
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Mythics 1 Marina and the Kraken
Book SynopsisThe leaders of Terrafamiliar realize something special is happening: Marina and the other four girls—Kit, Ember, Pippa, and Hailey—are called MythicsIn times of unrest, the Mythics must earn their Mythies—mythical beasts—in quests of courage.Trade Review"A fun first installment in a new series that will prime readers for more." — Kirkus Reviews "Readers, prepare to embark on an exciting quest complete with daring adventures, mythical creatures, and an unstoppable group of friends! With THE MYTHICS: MARINA AND THE KRAKEN, Lauren Magaziner unleashes an epic new series about the power of friendship and finding what makes you special." — Booki Vivat, New York Times bestselling author of the FRAZZLED series "Lauren Magaziner's Mythics is exactly the kind of book I would have wanted as a kid—magical, adventurous, heartwarming, and empowering. I love each of the five heroines, and I adore this series!" — Tae Keller, Newbery Award Winning author of When You Trap a Tiger “Magical creatures meets the super girl squad meets awesomeness! Full of characters impossible not to love, THE MYTHICS is a witty and action-packed adventure about the power of friendship and embracing who you are.” — Amanda Foody, New York Times bestselling author of the WILDERLORE series "This swashbuckling adventure is the perfect entry point into a new literary world." — Booklist PRAISE FOR BOOK 1 IN THE CASE CLOSED SERIES: “The ‘choose your own adventure’ format adds a fun twist, offering readers different options, like whom to interview, what to examine, and which clues to follow. An entertaining romp that will appeal to fans of humorous mysteries.” — School Library Journal "The characters are real kids dealing with real worries. Carlos is so concerned about money that he takes on the near-impossible task of solving a case for his mother, but it’s this concern that makes him endearing. The various options mean the story takes on a new flavor with every reading. The puzzles are based in learning, so readers work to solve each clue before moving on to the next. Magaziner blends the fun of interactive stories with a suspenseful mystery and delightful characters." — Booklist PRAISE FOR THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN WITCHES: “Readers will banish themselves from the ordinary world to finish this book in a flash.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “The kids’ slowly forming friendship has real grace and authenticity." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Candidly Cline
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Like a perfect country song, CANDIDLY CLINE sings a sweet and empowering tune of hope, friendship, and the beauty that comes from chasing seemingly impossible dreams. Cline Alden is my hero.” — Ashley Herring Blake, Stonewall Honor author of Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World “Confident, candid, and immensely endearing. Destined for the spotlight.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Warm and hopeful." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Lyrical and full of country twang. Cline is a relatable tween protagonist who shows readers what it takes to live authentically and be true to yourself.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “Thrums with the joy of weaving your heart’s whispers into a song for all to hear. Empowering, affirming, and sweet as all get-out.” — Lisa Jenn Bigelow, author of Drum Roll, Please "Cline Louise Alden is a character you can't help but cheer for in this endearing story about finding your voice and pursuing your dream. A tender exploration of the power of different kinds of love and making your own music." — Nicole Melleby, author of How to Become a Planet “Offers readers an inspiring combination of self-awareness, bravery, and passion” — Horn Book Magazine
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lulu and Milagros Search for Clarity
Book SynopsisBooksmart meets Never Have I Ever in this Latinx road trip adventure—a big-hearted, voice-driven YA about two sisters who couldn’t be more different, but become begrudging partners on their school’s cross-country college trip—from debut author Angela Velez.Trade Review“A funny, heartfelt story filled with unique and unforgettable characters, the strength of sisterhood and family, first love, and a love for STEM and the arts, this young adult novel will have readers laughing out loud while also thinking about their own future. Highly recommended for young adult collections.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “This novel digs deep into the twists and turns of sisterhood, and the girls’ voices are delightfully distinct and humorous…. Readers will feel like these deeply real, funny, and ambitious sisters are their own close friends.” — Kirkus Reviews “Alternating chapters fully develop Lulu’s and Milagro’s distinct personalities; they have different interests and priorities, but their admiration and love for each other is clear….Details from their lives as a family of Peruvian American women add depth to this story of sisterhood and self-discovery.” — Horn Book Magazine “This coming-of-age story explores the topic of post-high-school plans and the pressure some teens may feel to fit a mold or live up to certain expectations that have been set for them. Readers who are first-generation kids of immigrants will especially find Lulu and Milagro’s Search for Clarity relatable.” — ALA Booklist "There's SO MUCH HEART in these pages. This outstanding debut is hard-hitting and hilarious. I'm so hyped for more Angela Velez stories." — Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End "Angela Velez weaves humor and heartbreak gifting us an irresistible, funny and propulsive novel about sisters. Lulu & Milagro's Search for Clarity offers up a fresh take on the road-trip novel. It's a brilliant exploration of girlhood and the challenges young women face when torn between personal dreams and ties to family." — Angie Cruz, author of Dominicana "In a truly hilarious and heartwarming debut, author Angela Velez breaks out with a story of sisterly love, family secrets, and the roles forced on us at a young age. Lulu and Milagro’s Search for Clarity is a laugh-out-loud, college road trip novel full of Catholic school hijinks. You’ll fall in love and root for Lulu and Milagro!" — Lilliam Rivera, Pura Belpré Honor-Winning Author of Never Look Back “Lulu and Milagro’s Search for Clarity is a tribute to girls everywhere as they figure out who they are and who they hope to be. Sharp, funny, and full of heart, it perfectly captures the heartbreak and joy of sisterhood, first crushes, familial expectations, and growing up.” — Crystal Maldonado, author of Fat Chance, Charlie Vega “Lulu & Milagro’s Search for Clarity is a delightful journey of sisterhood, self-love, and chasing your dreams—even if they go in directions you never expected. I was cheering on the Zavala sisters every step of the way.” — Natalia Sylvester, author of Running
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Snow Day for Plum
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£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Tys Travels CampOut
Book SynopsisRhythmic text, vibrant art, family love, and Black Boy Joy shine on every page of this camping adventure.Ty’s Travels: Camp-Out is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with young readers new to graphic novel storytelling.Trade Review“Families looking for beginning readers showcasing Black Boy Joy will be delighted by this.” — Booklist Online
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Tys Travels
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£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Snakes Big Mistake
Book SynopsisSnake loves art class?until his project is a disaster, and he makes a terrible mistake that hurts a friend. How will Snake fix his mistake? Acclaimed author-artist Sarah Kurpiel?s Snake?s Big Mistake is a picture book about art, friendship, apologizing, and forgiveness, for readers of The Rabbit Listened and The Book of Mistakes. For weeks, Snake has looked forward to sculpting the most spectacular clay pot in art class. But when his pot breaks and his teacher confuses Snake?s pot with Turtle?s, Snake takes home Turtle?s masterpiece to show his family and pretends that he made it. Now, Snake will have to craft a way to repair a broken pot and a broken friendship.Combining a sensitive, thoughtful text and irresistible illustrations, acclaimed author-illustrator Sarah Kurpiel centers emotions that young readers can easily identify with, such as anxiety, guilt, regret, and embarrassment. Snake?s Big Mistake?a companion to Elephant?s Big Solo?is an excellent choice for social and emotional learning, as well as story-time sharing.Trade Review“Working hard in art class, Snake[‘s] . . . finished product is less than amazing . . . But Mr. Owl, the art teacher, has accidentally attributed Snake’s pot to his friend Turtle and vice versa. Sneaky Snake appropriates Turtle’s superior creation—and the accolades the work earns from Snake’s teacher, parents, and classmates. . . . Snake eventually learns a valuable lesson in friendship and honesty. . . . A relatable lesson in how to make amends after a misstep.” — Kirkus Reviews “A thought-provoking picture book . . . Snake's eventual deception arises from his interest in the latest project in Mr. Owl’s art class, the creation of clay pots. . . . The power of the story comes from showing how destructive lies and deceit can be.” — Booklist
£15.06
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Flat Stanleys Adventures in Classroom 2e 1 Class
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£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Flat Stanleys Adventures in Classroom 2e 2 Riding
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£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Flat Stanleys Adventures in Classroom 2e 2 Riding
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£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Curse on Spectacle Key
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Cindy and Panda
Book SynopsisFor fans of Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers comes a perfectly baked story about the messy delight of baking and making new friends from Disney animator Benson Shum.Cindy loves to bake, but she doesn’t always follow a recipe!Trade ReviewA “winsome tale [with] lively, Calvin and Hobbes–like exuberance in Shum’s watercolor and ink scenes.” — Publishers Weekly Undeniable charm. An endearing, relatable tale . . . of friendship that’s as sweet as pie. — Kirkus Reviews
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Kevin Goes First
Book SynopsisFrom debut author-illustrator Hala Tahboub comes a seriously silly story for fans of Oliver Jeffers, social-emotional adventures, and strawberry donuts.When Kevin and his friends find a mysterious ladder, it sparks a big debate over what it might lead to .Trade ReviewA zany take on competitiveness, with subtle lessons in sequencing cleverly embedded. — Booklist [This] story successfully underscores the importance of being thoughtful and treating your friends as equals. — Kirkus Reviews Children will love discussing the different roles selected by Kevin’s friends and thinking about Kevin’s experiences . . . through the plot to its very funny and very just end. This book offers much food for thought in how we work together and take turns in different roles. — School Library Journal
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Out of Body
Book SynopsisA high-stakes, propulsive YA thriller with a body-swap twist thoughtfully exploring themes of friendship and identity, perfect for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson.Seventeen-year-old Megan Allen has been jumping from friend group to friend group in her high school, trying on identities like outfits. Nothing ever seems to fit?until she meets LC, the adventurous, charismatic girl who appears at her favorite coffee shop one day like magic. Finally, Megan feels like she?s becoming the person she?s meant to be: someone like LC. On the night of their friendiversary, what was supposed to be a bonding experience ends in a waking nightmare. Suddenly, Megan is no longer herself. Too late, she realizes that LC has secrets?dangerous ones. Betrayed by her best friend, thrust into another girl?s life, and targeted by LC?s enemies, she must claim what makes Megan Megan to get her life back . . . or die trying.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Puppy Love
Book SynopsisA sweetly humorous middle grade novel packed with action, basketball, and a dash of magical realism about friendship and family, first crushes, and belonging, from acclaimed author Gary Soto.Thirteen-year-old Jordan Mendoza has a huge crush on his classmate, Sierra, but he’s never going to win her affections if he stays a C student and keeps embarrassing himself on the basketball court. And it doesn’t help that his best friend, Antonio, likes to tease him about it all a little too much.But when Jordan dives into the waters of a dangerous irrigation canal to save a drowning puppy, he’s suddenly got even more on his mind than kissing Sierra and making the starting team. Can he nurse the abandoned puppy back to health (and will his parents let him keep her)? Who threw her into the canal—and is it possible that there are more puppies needing rescue? And why are the cops suddenly at Jordan’s door, looking for
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fall of the School for Good and Evil
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Haru Zombie Dog Hero
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The FixIts Nail Needs Help
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc George and Martha One More Time
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc George and Martha One More Time
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy Bindup
Book SynopsisReturn to the beginning of the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series with this limited-edition two books in one, which includes Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy, by award-winning cartoonist Terri Libenson. Crushes.
£13.49
