Children’s / Teenage fiction Modern and contemporary fiction
HarperCollins Publishers The Dancing Bear
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Hachette Children's Group The Only Light Left Burning
Book SynopsisTHEY FOUND EACH OTHER. NOW THEY MUST RESCUE WHAT THEY LEFT BEHIND. The highly-anticipated sequel to the queer genre-bending dystopian romance All That''s Left in the World.Against the backdrop of a ravaged world, Andrew and Jamie have settled in a new community, more in love than ever. Finally they''ve reached safety and have each taken on roles and responsibilities in this new life. But it''s soon clear they want different things:Jamie is ready to move on and take to the road, just the two of them.Andrew wants to remain in the safety of numbers.With a storm brewing up the coast they have no choice to head back into the wilderness where old enemies roam and they don''t know who to trust. Can they find their way back to safety and each other?
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Five Mile Dear Santa
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Keeper of the Lost Cities
Book SynopsisThe first book in the international bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Harry Potter, Rick Riordan and Amari and the Night Brothers. Twelve-year-old Sophie Foster has a secret. She is a Telepath, and has the power to hear the thoughts of everyone around her – something that she's never spoken about, even to her own family. But everything changes the day she meets Fitz, a mysterious boy who also reads minds. She discovers there's somewhere she does belong, and staying where she is will put her in grave danger. In the blink of an eye, Sophie is forced to leave behind everything and start a new life in a magical world.Sophie has new rules to learn, and not everyone is thrilled with her 'homecoming'. There are secrets buried deep in Sophie's memory, secrets that other people desperately want. Would even kill for . . .Don’t miss the brand-new book in the series, Stellarlune, out now!Books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series:Keeper of the Lost CitiesExileEverblazeNeverseenLodestarNightfallFlashbackLegacy StellarluneUnlocked
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1
Book SynopsisThis was Mom's idea, not mine. But if she thinks I'm going to write down my "feelings" in here or whatever, she's crazy. The only reason I agreed to do this at all is because I figure later on when I'm rich and famous, this book is gonna come in handy. But for now I'm stuck with a bunch of morons.Trade ReviewThe world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series * Sun *Kinney is right up there with JK Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet * Independent *Hilarious! * Sunday Telegraph *The most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid * The Big Issue *
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Scholastic US I Survived the Black Death 1348
Book SynopsisThe Black Death was a pandemic of unimaginable propotions, taking the lives of 75 - 200 million people worldwide. Lauren Tarshis''s story of one girl surviving the plague pulses with terror, action, and hope.The deadliest disease in the history of the world... Elsie dreams of becoming a brave warrior like her father, who is an archer fighting in England's war against France. But life isn't fair in 1348 Europe. Peasant girls like Elsie can't be archers or knights or anything exciting.Then one day in the forest, Elsie and her best friend, Humphrey, discover a chest filled with stolen treasures and a dangerous secret. At last Elsie has a chance to prove that she's as brave as any knight.Little does she know that a deadly illness the Black Death has begun its attack on England. It's already killed millions around the world.And now it's come for Elsie.New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the story of how one gir
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Unravelled Book 9.5
Book SynopsisUnravelled is a new, full-length novel in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, following fan-favourite Keefe on his adventures in the human world during the events of Stellarlune. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Skandar. While his friends faced their own challenges in Stellarlune, Keefe was in the human world. Where did he go, who did he see…and what shocking secrets were revealed to him? This can’t-miss installment of the series is told entirely from Keefe’s point of view and contains crucial clues about truths buried deep in the elvin world. Other books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series:Keeper of the Lost Cities Exile Everblaze Neverseen Lodestar Nightfall Flashback Legacy Unlocked Stellarlune
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Scholastic Tom Gates Top of the Class Nearly
Book SynopsisFrom the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Best Book forYounger Readers - Red House Children's Book Award, the WaterstonesChildren's Book Prize 5 - 12 year-olds and the Blue Peter BestStory Book Award 2013, comes the ninth amazing instalment of thisbrilliant series!
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Book SynopsisHarry Potter is lucky to reach the age of thirteen, since he has survived the murderous attacks of the feared Dark Lord on more than one occasion. But his hopes for a quiet school term concentrating on Quidditch are dashed when a maniacal mass-murderer escapes from Azkaban, pursued by the soul-sucking Dementors who guard the prison. It''s assumed that Hogwarts is the safest place for Harry to be. But is it a coincidence that he can feel eyes watching him in the dark, and should he be taking Professor Trelawney''s ghoulish predictions seriously?These adult editions with glorious jacket art by Andrew Davidson are now available in hardback for the first time.Trade ReviewAnd you thought wizardry was for children. Harry Potter will make you think again. He casts his spells on grown-ups too * James Naughtie *Funny, imaginative, magical … In the 2020s, thirty-something book-lovers will know each other by smug references to Diagon Alley and Quidditch * The Times *The Harry Potter stories will join that small group of children’s books which are read and reread into adulthood * TLS *One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times * Sunday Telegraph *Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff * Mirror *
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North-South Books (Nord-Sud Verlag AG) Rainbow Fish
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Oxford University Press Isadora Moon and the Shooting Star PB
Book SynopsisIsadora Moon is special because she''s different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she''s a bit of both. Isadora is observing the night sky for a school project - her class is learning everything about space and she decides to look at the stars for inspiration. But wait, what is that? Through the telescope, Isadora spots a shooting star that falls to Earth! After courageously finding the place where the star landed, Isadora discovers a new twinkling friend. Her name is Nova, she is a Glow Sprite and she is not supposed to be there. Even worse, Nova''s moon kitten Pluto is lost and she needs Isadora''s help to find him. Between magical campfires, space lessons, moon cheese and a glowing sleepover, Isadora will need to use all her wits to help Nova finding Pluto before her new friend has to fly back to the stars.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Dork Diaries Crush Catastrophe
Book SynopsisNikki and her friends Brandon, Chloe, and Zoey are up for another adventure in the TWELFTH book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series!
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HarperCollins UK Reek
Book SynopsisClimate catastrophe leaves the people of Earth fighting for oxygen in this gripping dystopian thriller from bestselling sci-fi author Alastair Chisholm.Sparrow lives in the world after the Reek. The atmosphere is toxically polluted, and Axel Brodie, the tech billionaire behind Zephyr Industries, is cashing in as the only supplier of clean air.Sparrow is struggling to help her family survive until her brilliant inventor friend, Miriam Fenn, comes up with a new form of technology that could break Zephyr's stranglehold on the air supply. But men like Brodie are hard to defeat, and he will do everything in his power to stop Miriam and Sparrow. Who will triumph in this battle to breathe?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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Nosy Crow Ltd Dungeon Runners Ocean Chase
Book SynopsisThe third in an action-packed new adventure series from Blue Peter Award-winning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the world of the Dungeon Runners!A funny and exciting fantasy adventure story - Frank Cottrell-Boyce, The TimesARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? It's time to fight or take flight!Kit thought he was ready for anything, but when he discovers the next dungeon is at the bottom of an ocean he's not so sure - he can't swim!But with his trusty teammates, Sandy and Thorn, keen to do battle, solve puzzles and find treasure, Kit is up for the challenge. Now is his chance to prove himself as a hero, once and for all!Have you got what it takes to survive the Dungeon?Now is your chance to prove it!Highly illustrated, humorous and immediately enthralling, this first volume in a new series will appeal to 7+ D&D fans in particular - The GuardianPresented in large, clear font and with black and white illustrations throughout, this funny, exciting, imaginative adventure story is a great introduction to fantasy fiction for newly independent readers - BookTrust
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Lerner Publishing Group Cass and the Beast
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Harper Collins A Thief to Die For
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Seaside Sleepover
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Faber & Faber Wild Horse Summer
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Pan Macmillan Hunt for the Golden Scarab
Book SynopsisM.G. Leonard has made up stories since she was a little girl but back then people called them fibs or tall tales, so she didn't think to write them down. After a successful career in the music industry and the arts, she finally dared to put pen to paper. Her inventive stories about beetles, birds, and trains are hugely popular. Her books have been translated into over forty languages and won many awards. In this, her most ambitious series yet, M. G. Leonard combines her passion for music, love of history, and instinct for adventure, to bring readers the Time Keys books.Manuel Šumberac is a Croatian based illustrator and animator. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb where he was drawn towards the fascinating world of illustration. His work has been published and recognized in numerous book illustrations and covers, including The Dalemark Quartet, Orphans of the Tide, The Night Before Christmas and Steampunk Frankenstein, among many others. Manuel creates his illustrations using digital techniques combined with traditional media.
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SIMON & SCHUSTER MISHA AND ZIGGY
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Simon & Schuster Out of My Mind
Book SynopsisA New York Times bestseller for three years and counting! “A gutsy, candid, and compelling story. It speaks volumes.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “Unflinching and realistic.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) From award-winning author Sharon Draper comes a story that will forever change how we all look at anyone with a disability, perfect for fans of RJ Palacio’s Wonder.Eleven-year-old Melody is not like most people. She can’t walk. She can’t talk. She can’t write. All because she has cerebral palsy. But she also has a photographic memory; she can remember every detail of everything she has ever experienced. She’s the smartest kid in her whole school, but NO ONE knows it. Most people—her teachers, her doctors, her classmates—dismiss her as mentally challenged because she can’t tell them otherwis
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HarperCollins Publishers Classic Retellings – Wuthering Heights: A
Book SynopsisCarnegie Medal-winning author Tanya Landman reignites another beloved Brontë classic in a phenomenal retelling accessible to all readers. The night that Heathcliff, an unkempt orphan, arrives at the Heights, Cathy’s life will change for ever … but theirs will not be a happy love story. From a harsh childhood to a foolish marriage, a troubled path of pain and punishment lies ahead. Yet no matter how they suffer, they cannot stay apart – for whatever souls are made of, Cathy’s and Heathcliff’s are the same. After all these years, will Cathy’s ghost find the peace that life denied her?Trade Review"Landman brings her own voice to this classic: it never intrudes but instead selects and interprets … An excellent introduction to a novel firmly rooted in the canon of literary greats. More, please!" – Books for Keeps "Riveting, readable re-telling … Tanya Landman's storytelling skills shine bright" – LoveReading4Kids "It's a broiling, uncomfortable, morally ambiguous story and making it accessible to younger readers without comprimising its heart is a tremendous task and one that has been done with real brio" – The Letterpress Project "This is a deeply respectful and intuitive retelling" – Bookwagon "Not just the perfect gateway drug to what I think is the greatest English novel, but a brilliant book in its own right" – Anthony McGowan
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Pushkin Children's Books Boy 87
Book SynopsisBoy87 is an original and beautifully written page-turner of a novel about love, survival and the strength that can be found in a hopeful human spirit' -- Sarah Crossan, Carnegie Medal Winner 'Shif is an unforgettable character, and his story should be read by everyone who cares about one of the unfolding tragedies of our time' -- Award-winning author Elizabeth Laird Shif is just an ordinary boy who likes chess, maths and racing his best friend home from school. But one day, soldiers with guns come to his door - and he knows that he is no longer safe. Shif is forced to leave his mother and little sister, and embark on a dangerous journey; a journey through imprisonment and escape, new lands and strange voices, and a perilous crossing by land and sea. He will encounter cruelty and kindness; he will become separated from the people he loves. Boy 87 is a gripping, uplifting tale of one boy's struggle for survival; it echoes the story of young people all over the world today.
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David Fickling Books Tyger
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2023 British Book Award for Children's Fiction Book of the Year & The Week Junior's Children's Book of the Year: Older Fiction! Adam has found something incredible in a rubbish dump in London. A mysterious, mythical, magical animal. A TYGER. And the tyger is in danger. Adam and his friend Zadie are determined to help, but it isn't just the tyger's life at stake. Their whole world is on the verge of destruction. Can they learn to use their powers before it's too late?Trade ReviewA future classic * British Book Award for Children's Fiction Book of the Year 2023 *A transcendent masterpiece that captivates readers from beginning to end ... absolute genius * The Week Junior Children's Book of the Year: Older Fiction 2023 *Spectacular * The Times Children's Books of the Year 2022 *A classic in the making * Foyles Children's Book of the Year 2022 *You wait years and years for a masterpiece and then one comes along * Frank Cottrell-Boyce *Next level excellent. This book is a gem * Malorie Blackman *A simple, thrilling tale of a boy and a girl and a Tyger. A triumph! * Jacqueline Wilson *An out-and-out masterpiece * Piers Torday *Breathtaking, heartbreakingly and achingly beautiful. Perfection * Sophie Anderson *A masterpiece of a story: beautiful, brilliant, perfect! * Peter Bunzl *A timeless classic * Sita Brahmachari *A perfectly-judged children's adventure * Katherine Woodfine *Another roaring success * The Times, Children's Book of the Week *Here are two masters of their crafts and their collaboration is absorbing, uplifting and joyous. My book of the year so far. Buy it, read it, share it! * LoveReading *An ambitious, bold tour-de-force * The Reading Agency Children's Books of the Year 2022 *
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Guppy Publishing Ltd Tsunami Girl
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED for the CARNEGIE GREENAWAY AWARD 2022Fifteen-year-old Yuki is struggling at school with her confidence, and goes to Japan to stay with her grandfather, a well-known manga artist and to whom she is very close. But during her visit, a calamitous event occurs - the March 2011 East Coast Earthquake and Tsunami - and her beloved Grandpa is lost.Yuki and her friend Taka must make sense of the terrible situation and come to terms with the loss of their life as they knew it - and see that through renewal and with resilience, they can emerge from this tragedy with optimism for the future. Interwoven with Japanese folk tales, modern-day ghost stories, and the creation of her very own vibrant manga hero, Yuki finds the courage to overcome extraordinary odds, and take her first steps into the world that lies beyond catastrophe.Told through both prose and manga, this story for young adults will touch the heart of any reader.'Impressive and Original' – Financial Times'Breathtakingly Powerful' – LoveReadingTrade ReviewTsunami Girl, a narrative with manga inserts, is a unique collaboration between author Julian Sedgewick and illustrator Chie Kutsuwada. It’s another impressive and original title from this recently established publishing house. * Financial Times *Another must-read graphic novel is Tsunami Girl. Inspired by the events of the 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, it is a coming of age tale like no other. The story focuses on survivor Yuki Hara Jones, and her experience of events and the aftermath of the disaster. Through art and the creation of a manga superhero called Half-Wave, Yuki is able to process her grief and begin to embrace her future. Sedgwick’s prose is heart-warming and heart wrenching in equal measure, and Kutsuwada’s illustrations really bring Half-Wave to life. * The Scotsman *With powerful, emotional manga from Japanese manga artist, Chie Kutsuwada, this is a highly-original coming-of-age story. * Achuka *An incredibly intense and atmospheric read - the prose descriptions of the disaster and its aftermath are breathtakingly powerful... a story suffused with Japanese legend and modern-day ghost stories. The superb drawings seamlessly reveal the other worldly and spiritual nature of Yuki and Taka’s story and the multi-layered whole becomes a truly immersive and compulsive reading experience that will linger long in a reader’s thoughts. Highly recommended. * Joy Court, Lovereading.co.uk *The most thought-provoking story that I've read for a long time. * Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books *
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Scholastic I Know You Did It
Book SynopsisA secret from her past threatens to detonate her present... On her first day at a new school, Ruby finds a note in her locker saying I Know You Did It. She's terrified that someone has found out she was responsible for the death of a girl called Hannah in a playground when they were both toddlers - a secret she has been keeping guiltily for ten years. When other pupils at the school start suffering serious accidents, the finger of blame points at Ruby. She knows she's not the perpetrator, but who is? And what link do they have to her past...?
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Scholastic Noah Cant Even NE
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Scholastic US Goosebumps Graphix The Haunted Mask
Book SynopsisGoosebumps now on Disney+!Are you wearing the mask-- or is the mask wearing you?Carly Beth needs the perfect Halloween mask. One that will scare everyone she comes acrossincluding her annoying little brother and the bullies from her school. A visit to a strange costume store provides just the right one. An ugly green, with fierce fangs, the mask makes Carly Beth feel powerful and scary. But when the mask won't come off, will the monster take over?
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Mammoth Rider
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
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Hot Key Books Elizabeth Acevedo Untitled
Book SynopsisA new novel from the New York Times bestselling and Carnegie Medal winning author Elizabeth Acevedo
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Five Mile Christmas Magic Colouring Book
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Mysterious Reindeer
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Unwind
Book SynopsisIn a society where unwanted teens are salvaged for their body parts, three runaways fight the system that would 'unwind' them.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Keeper of the Lost Cities The Graphic Novel Volume 2
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Scholastic Tom Gates is Ha Ha Hilarious
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Union Square Kids Ghost Circus
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Bonnier Books Ltd Popcorn A hilarious and moving story about coping
Book SynopsisAndrew's just trying to get through school photo day with one aim: a photo of him which his mum will like. But today of all days, the world seems out to get him. There's a bully, the science experiment gone wrong, scary news about his grandmother, and someone else's juice snot (don't ask). Andrew struggles with anxiety, and the little kernel of worry in his stomach is getting hotter and hotter . . . Can he make it through the day without popping? A heartfelt and laugh-out-loud-funny story about letting go of control and accepting help, interspersed with Rob Harrell's amazing spot art and comic panels that depict the real, difficult feelings of anxiety and OCD, as well as real tips for coping.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Stage of Shadows
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
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Magic Cat Publishing Troll The Times Childrens Book of the Week
Book Synopsis The Times Children''s Book of the Week - Playful and perceptive...This is definitely one troll worth unblockingA funny, heartwarming story about internet trolling and learning to love yourself. Below the bridge, beneath the log, underneath the burping bog, where townsfolk whispered, cringed and crept, a terrifying monster slept... In this funny tale, inspired by both internet trolls and The Three Billy Goats Gruff, there is a terrifying troll that lives under a bridge. Unseen, he delights in shouting nasty things to passers-by. But when a d/Deaf bunny unwittingly faces up to him, he realises that it''s not so fun to say nasty things to someone''s face. Can Troll finally learn to love himself and others?Perfect for children aged 3+ This is a funny story that addresses internet trolling in an accessible way A charming character-led tale with Troll learning the error of his ways and
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Scholastic The Midnight Game
Book SynopsisWhen a group who have met on a creepy Deddit thread decide tomeet in real life, they only have one plan in mind: they are goingto summon the Midnight Man. And once you startthe Midnight Game, you must finish it - there's no other way out!Six strangers. One night. But how many survivors?
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Scholastic Your Time Is Up
Book SynopsisZaina never meant to get involved. The plan was to focus on her exams,make her dad proud. But Chanelle never made it to the exam;Nero something last night and Ysla can't stop crying. As Zaina scratchesthe surface of secrets which desperately want to stay hiddenshe begins to wonder ... how far will they go to keep her fromthe truth?
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Dead Straight Line
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Usborne Publishing Ltd Am I Normal Yet
Book SynopsisHolly Bourne is a bestselling and critically acclaimed author. Inspired by her work with young people, and her own experiences of everyday sexism, Holly is a passionate mental health advocate and proud feminist.Trade ReviewA contemporary, feminist teen story. * The Bookseller *A brutal and brilliant takedown of how we talk about mental illness, feminism, and friendship. * The Guardian *This YA novel takes a very funny and poignant look at OCD, secrets, feminism and friendship. * The Telegraph *An involving look at feminism, friendship and the secrets we hide even from those who know us best. * The Observer *The book every young woman needs on her bookshelf this year. * Red magazine *
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Hachette Book Group The Invisible String
Book SynopsisWith over 1.5 million copies sold, this accessible, bestselling picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones has healed generations of children and adults alike. Also available: Spanish edition (El hilo invisible) and a companion workbook (The Invisible String Workbook).
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Dork Diaries
Book SynopsisEnter the adorkable world of Nikki Maxwell as she tells all about her not-so-fabulous life in the international bestselling series Dork Diaries!
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Canongate Books The Girl Who Saved Christmas
Book SynopsisWHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC?It is Christmas Eve and all is not well. Amelia Wishart is trapped in Mr Creeper's workhouse and Christmas is in jeopardy. Magic is fading. If Christmas is to happen, Father Christmas knows he must find her.With the help of some elves, eight reindeer, the Queen and a man called Charles Dickens, the search for Amelia - and the secret of Christmas - begins . . .Trade ReviewThe traditional search 'n' rescue adventure, done with charm, energy and enough wit to keep even the adults who will be reading this aloud as a festive bedtime story alert . . . A lovely, warm, enveloping seasonal read * * Guardian * *Tells us the origins of Christmas as we know it . . . Haig gently infuses his charming book with lessons on caring for each other and the power of hope * * Mail on Sunday * *If somewhere in the afterlife Roald Dahl met Charles Dickens and they cooked up a new Christmas tale, it couldn't have much on this fleet, verbally rambunctious, heart-stealing follow-up to A Boy Called Christmas * * New York Times * *The Girl Who Saved Christmas will melt your Grinch-frozen heart -- SIMON MAYOA plucky adventure tale in which Haig reminds us of and reworks the meaning of Christmas, pinning it onto a message of hope . . . Heartwarming * * The Herald * *The sequel to last year's A Boy Called Christmas . . . will enchant children and melt the hearts of even the most cynical adults. Beautifully illustrated, and full of sly jokes and heartfelt wisdom, this is another Christmas cracker * * Sunday Mirror * *Oh what fun it is to READ! . . . It's funny, sad and . . . full of wonderful characters. (We all need a Truth Pixie in our lives...) * * Daily Mail * *An evocative, inventive and lively tale full of heart and humour * * Daily Express * *Funny, heartfelt, pacey and with brilliant illustrations . . . A homage to Charles Dickens that may well endure as long as the work of that great man himself * * Associated Press * *Haig's understanding of grief, cruelty and the need for hope turns a comedy about threatened elves and malfunctioning magic into a classic. A hanky for every eye and a copy in every stocking for eight plus readers, please * * New Statesman * *
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HarperCollins Publishers Paddingtons Finest Hour The funny adventures of
Book SynopsisThe hilarious adventures of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!Paddington always finds himself in unusual situations so it is no surprise when he has a run-in with the police, appears in a TV cookery show, and gives one of his hard stares to a hypnotist!For more than sixty years, Paddington Bear has touched the hearts of adults and children worldwide with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.Trade ReviewPraise for Paddington’s Finest Hour: “…a delight throughout…” Financial Times Praise for Love From Paddington: “…a jolly ride through the best of the Paddington tales” The Times “…a delightful collection…” Sunday Express Praise for the Paddington series: ‘I’ve always had great respect for Paddington…He is a British institution.’ Stephen Fry ‘Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children’s literature.’ The Teacher ‘Michael Bond’s accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children’s characters.’ The Bookseller
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Hummingbird Killer
Book SynopsisFriend by day. Traitor by night. The second book in the dark, twisting thriller trilogy about a teen assassin’s attempt to live a normal life. Don't miss the epic conclusion to the series, coming May 2024. 'A dark, enthralling thriller' The Guardian Teen assassin Isabel Ryans now works for Comma, and she’s good at it: the Moth is the guild’s most notorious killer, infamous throughout the city of Espera. But Isabel still craves normality, and she won’t find it inside the guild. She moves in with a civilian flatmate, Laura, and begins living a double life, one where she gets to pretend she’s free. But when Isabel’s day job tangles her up with an anti-guild abolitionist movement, it becomes harder to keep her two lives separate. Forced to choose between her loyalty to her friends and her loyalty to Comma, she finds herself with enemies on all sides, particularly those from the ri
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