Children’s / Teenage fiction Modern and contemporary fiction
Penguin Random House Children's UK Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth
Book SynopsisHalf Boy. Half God. All Hero. Honestly, blowing up another school was the last thing I wanted to do. As the son of a Greek God, I've had my share of near-death disaster - and now my arch enemy Luke wants to invade our camp via an ancient labyrinth. If he succeeds, thousands of bloodthirsty monsters will attack.Trade ReviewRiordan takes the reader back to the stories we love; then shakes the cobwebs out of them -- Eoin Colfer
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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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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Night Curse
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Scholastic US Smile
Book SynopsisRaina Telgemeier''s #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood!Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there''s still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly.
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Oneworld Publications How to Make Friends with the Dark: From the
Book SynopsisThe story of one girl’s quest for clarity and forgiveness after an awful, universe-gone-mad-mistake. From the internationally bestselling author of Girl in Pieces ‘Breathtaking and heartbreaking, and I loved it with all my heart.’ Jennifer Niven I thought I was done with death, at least a little bit, but death wasn't done with me. It’s always been Tiger and her mother against the world. Then, on a day like any other, Tiger’s mother dies. Now it’s Tiger, alone. And she must learn to make friends with the dark. ‘A rare and powerful novel...dives deep into the heart of grief and healing with honesty, empathy, and grace.’ Karen M. McManus ‘Magnificent. A beautiful, heartbreaking alleluia to survival.’ Brendan KielyTrade Review‘Lyrical, devastating, witty and raw – this is Kathleen Glasgow at her best. Her fans will not be disappointed to fall in love with Tiger Tolliver, no matter how much she breaks their hearts.’ Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock, author of The Smell of Other People’s Houses‘Beautifully written and profoundly moving. From page one, Tiger Tolliver grabs your heart with her pain, her courage, her humor – and she doesn’t let go.’ Alyssa Sheinmel, New York Times bestselling author of A Danger to Herself and Others'Kathleen Glasgow is the rare type of skilled storyteller that knows you have to hurt your characters before putting them back together. I loved every word of this lyrical and devastating novel.' Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders'This had me gripped from the very first page... The characters feel so real that you end up hurting for them.' Eve Ainsworth, author of Seven Days‘Lyrical and emotionally complex.’ Irish Times
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Scholastic Burn the Water
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Floris Books My Name Is Samim
Book SynopsisThirteen-year-old Afghan refugee Samim has fled to the UK. But to gain asylum he must tell his story. A moving, wry debut novel about courage, resilience and friendship from a vital new voice in children's fiction.
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Nosy Crow Ltd Café Chaos The Way the Cookie Crumbles
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Truebridges My Strong Mind II
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Frozen Curse
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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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Scholastic Grenade
Book SynopsisIt's 1945, and the world is in the grip of war. Hideki and Ray are on opposite sides, each fighting to survive. Butthen the two of them collide in the middle of battle... Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee, returnswith this high-octane story of how hope and redemption can tie ustogether.
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Pushkin Children's Books Monster Down Deep
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HarperCollins Publishers Dyslexia-friendly Classics – A Christmas Carol:
Book SynopsisThe classic novella of the Christmas transformation of Scrooge that has remained in the public imagination for well over a century, now available in an accessible format for all readers. Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, and he learns he will be visited by three spirits – Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come – who reveal to him his miserable existence, the opportunities he squandered in his youth, the current cruelties he visits upon those around him, and the fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with a choice: death or redemption. Dickens' classic story of the Christmas transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge, now available in an accessible, super-readable format with dyslexia-friendly features, for all readers.Trade Review"If you’ve ever tried reading Dickens in the tiny, densely-printed text of a Complete Works, this edition will feel like a breath of fresh (crisp, snowy) air" – Roaring Reads "A must for a Victorian Christmas booklist – or any festive booklist for that matter! … Barrington Stoke publish a dyslexia-friendly, unabridged edition of this timeless story, in a format accessible to all readers" – The Book Activist
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Hachette Children's Group Fashion Friends Catwalk Challenge
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Refugee Boy
Book Synopsis''Playful, obstinate and courageously humorous ... hilarious and later heartbreaking'' Guardian''Sweet, funny, highly inventive'' Yorkshire PostThe personal, funny and poignant tale of a young refugee, from acclaimed storyteller Benjamin ZephaniahAcclaimed performance poet and novelist Benjamin Zephaniah''s honest, wry and poignant story of a young refugee left in London is of even more power and pertinence today than when it was first published.Life is not safe for Alem. His father is Ethopian, his mother Eritrean. Their countries are at war, and Alem is welcome in neither place.So Alem is excited to spend a holiday in London with his father until he wakes up to find him gone. What seems like a betrayal is in fact an act of love, but now Alem is alone in a strange country, and he must forge his own path...____________________Brilliantly written and with a real ear for dialogue, fans of Angie Thomas and Malorie Blackman will love BenjamTrade ReviewThe playful, obstinate and courageously humorous tone of Zephaniah's writing shines through ... hilarious and later heartbreaking * Alfred Hickling, Guardian on REFUGEE BOY *Sweet, funny, highly inventive * Yorkshire Post on REFUGEE BOY *Humour and innocence are both to the fore as is a sweetness of tone ... more street than poetic, and personal yet universal, Refugee Boy is well told by impassioned writer * York Press on REFUGEE BOY *A brilliant first novel * Guardian on FACE *A lively and positive account of a boy who is badly scarred in a joyriding crash, and how he comes to terms with it ... incredibly well told * Irish Times on FACE *An impressive debut, carefully researched ... Zephaniah writes wonderfully natural dialogue with the same ease as he spins out rhyming couplets * Herald on FACE *The authority with which the story is written leaves the reader no choice but to be drawn in – and indeed educated – into the world of gangsta rap, with all the appropriate vocabulary. Not for a long time have I read a book with such a 'pick me up again' factor * Independent on Sunday on GANGSTA RAP *A fairytale of hip-hop success ... teens will enjoy the thrilling music fantasy, while many will identify with the smart, talented boys who grow up quickly and rescue themselves * Booklist on GANGSTA RAP *Benjamin Zephaniah rides straight through everybody's taboos, everybody's prejudices, everybody's niceties and gets straight to the heart of the matter … Strong, honest, democratic, accessible to all, Teacher's Dead comes highly recommended * The Bookbag's Jill Murphy on TEACHER'S DEAD *
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Nosy Crow Ltd The Girl Who Stole an Elephant
Book SynopsisChaya, a no-nonsense, outspoken hero, leads her friends and a gorgeous elephant on a noisy, fraught, joyous adventure through the jungle where revolution is stirring and leeches lurk. Will stealing the queen's jewels be the beginning or the end of everything for the intrepid gang? With cover illustration by David Dean.The Girl Who Stole an Elephant is as rich, dazzling and alluring as a pouchful of royal jewels, and as triumphant as a trumpeting elephant! I loved it. - Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs A glorious fast-paced adventure through the jungle. I love Chaya's spirit and determination and the friendships that are built along the way. I feel I am there with Chaya and her friends. The Girl Who Stole an Elephant is adventuring at its best; a mystery, a jewel thief, and an escape into the jungle with an elephant at your side. - Gill Lewis, author of Sky HawkChaya, schoolgirl by day, thief by night, will steal your heart in this incredibly assured debut that's packed with adventure, friendship, and loyalty. - Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of StarsThis exciting debut, set on the lush island of ancient Sri Lanka, introduces us to a kick-ass heroine in Chaya, a young girl who robs the rich to help the poor in local villages Richly atmospheric, full of colour and passion, Farook is a writer to watch. - Sally Morris, Daily MailFarook embeds her message in a cracking narrative and never lets us feel we're being preached to. Farook does not beat around the bush. Chaya looked at the bronze spear pointing at her neck, reads the novel's first sentence and in the ensuing 48 chapters, the pace rarely slackens. But she allows every character time to unravel, resulting in a deceptively dense adventure that will appeal to readers well into their teens. - Emily Bearn, TelegraphThe Girl Who Stole an Elephant positively rustles with the textures of rural Sri Lanka. It introduces an author keen to write a love letter to her culture, and upend preconceptions too More like this, please. - Observer Farook's dazzling debut novel follows the stubborn jewel thief Chaya, her friends and the titular elephant through the Sri Lankan jungle in a beautifully paced story of friendship and revolution. - i Readers can still travel to new and exciting places from home with a great adventure story, like The Girl Who Stole an Elephant by Nizrana Farook. Set in Sri Lanka, this debut novel follows Chaya, who has a habit of stealing to help those in need, but taking the queen's jewels and the royal elephant means that she's now a target and needs to escape into the jungle. The vivid setting and fast-paced plot will have you captivated until the final page. - Scotsman
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room
Book SynopsisBuckle up for the adventure of a lifetime in the hilarious first children's book from Paddington star, Hugh Bonneville
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Prakash Books The Illustrated Stories of Akbar and Birbal:
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Powerful
Book SynopsisFrom the No. 1 international bestselling author of Powerless, comes a sizzling and heart-racing story set in the Kingdom of Ilya. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Fourth Wing. Adena and Paedyn have always been inseparable. Fate brought them together when they were young, but friendship ensured they’d always protect each other and the home they built in the slums of Loot. But now Paedyn – an Ordinary – has been selected for The Purging Trials, which means almost certain death. Now alone in Loot, Adena must fend for herself. After attempting to steal, it’s a mysterious man from the market who comes to her rescue. Mak’s shadowy past and secretive power set him apart from the other low-level Elites of Loot. And as the pair team up to see their loved ones before the Trials begin, the quest tests their loyalty, their love, and their lives…
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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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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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Simon & Schuster Ltd Grimwood
Book Synopsis‘Funny, anarchic, original and gloriously silly.’ – Richard Osman‘Ted and Nancy are my favourite funny foxes EVER.’ – Liz Pichon, author of Tom Gates‘I CACKLED ALOUD on practically every page. Comic gold, tinged with such tenderness.’ – Kiran Millwood Hargrave ‘Grimwood is like Winnie-the-Pooh written by the Pythons, and so madly inventive and funny I was howling with laughter by the third page. This is about to become a fundamental part of 21st century childhood’ – Caitlin Moran Laugh your head off with this fully-illustrated new series from award-winning Nadia Shireen. Perfect for readers age 7 to 107, fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, Mr Gum and David Walliams, and anyone who loves to laugh. Fox cub siblings Ted and Nancy areTrade ReviewGloriously anarchic, properly funny and highly illustrated with dynamic black-and-white art, this is a quirky delight for children – and their parents, too. * The Bookseller *Funny, anarchic, original and gloriously silly. -- Richard OsmanThis book made my face hurt! Relentlessly funny. -- Rob BiddulphLike Watership Down, but funny. You’ll laugh hysterically on every page. -- Caitlin MoranFantastic -- Lauren LaverneFizzes with mad energy. Brilliantly addictive. -- Phil Earle, author of When the Sky FallsPure genius! -- Louie StowellMade us laugh out loud -- Jim Smith, author of Barry LoserYou’re in for a treat! -- Selom Sunu, illustrator of Look Both WaysUtterly HILARIOUS -- Sophy Henn, author-illustrator of PizazzI want to be friends with Ted and Willow! -- Eliza, age 7The funniest book ever! I loved it! -- Georgie, age 9Grimwood is where I want to be. A carnival of crazed confused comical critters that is more real than real life. Lots of things make me laugh but Grimwood makes me laugh out loudest. -- Frank Cottrell-Boyce
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HarperCollins Publishers Restore Me
Book SynopsisThe book that all SHATTER ME fans have been waiting for is finally here. The fourth incredible instalment of Tahereh Mafi''s New York Times bestselling YA fantasy series perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard''s The Red Queen, Stranger Things and Leigh Bardugo''s Six of CrowsThe girl with the power to kill with a single touch now has the world in the palm of her hand.Juliette Ferrars thought she''d won. She took over Sector 45, was named Supreme Commander, and now has Warner by her side. But when tragedy strikes, she must confront the darkness that dwells both around and inside her.Tahereh Mafi is the New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series which has been published in over 30 languages around the world. She was born in a small city somewhere in Connecticut and currently resides in Santa Monica, California, with her husband, Ransom Riggs, fellow bestselling author of Miss Peregrine''s Home For Peculiar Children, and their young daughter. She can usually bTrade ReviewDangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense. I dare you to stop reading.', – Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures series 'IGNITE ME really does ignite all five of your senses. It blows your mind and makes you hungry for more of its amazing characters. It will completely blow your expectations; Tahereh Mafi truly knows how to deliver!', Teenreads.com
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HarperCollins Publishers Kaspar
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Faber & Faber Songlight
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HarperCollins Publishers The Dancing Bear
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Well Always Have Summer
Book SynopsisOne girl. Two brothers. The biggest decision of her life... Isabel has only ever loved two boys, Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher. One broke her heart; the other made her happier than she ever thought she'd be. But each brother is keeping a secret, and this summer Isabel must choose between the Fisher boys, once and for all. Which brother will it be?Trade ReviewThis book has what every girl wants in a summer -- Sarah Dessen
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Oxford University Press The Breadwinner
Book SynopsisA bestselling story about a girl living in war-torn Afghanistan under Taliban rule, recommended by Malala Yousafzai. Parvana must disguise herself as a boy to save her mother and sisters from starvation. Every day, it is a fight for survival. But even in despair lies hope . . .Trade Review"It answers the question; What's it like to be an Afghan child?It makes it clear that Afghans aren't the enemy, that children all over the world hate helping with the washing up, whether they are starving or not. It allows children to draw their own conclusions about why we are fighting. Most importantly, it humanises the war . . . it deserves to become a bestseller . . ." * The Daily Telegraph *"Very remarkable and highly topical. The horrors of life under the Taliban are balanced by loyalty, courage and hope. Read it." * Independent on Sunday *"I was gripped by this series and couldn't drag myself away from it. Ellis beautifully captures childhood in war-torn Afghanistan and Pakistan. The stories are very moving." * New York Times *"All girls [should read]: The Breadwinner, by Deborah Ellis [...] I think it's important for girls everywhere to learn how women are treated in some societies. But even though Parvana is treated as lesser than boys and men, she never feels that way. She believes in herself and is stronger to fight against hunger, fear and war. Girls like her are an inspiration. The Breadwinner reminds us how courageous and strong women are around the world." * Malala Yousafzai , New York Times *"An eye-opening experience for readers who are not acquainted with such a difficult reality." * Teacher Academic Forum *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Salt to the Sea
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2017It''s early 1945 and a group of people trek across Germany, bound together by their desperation to reach the ship that can take them away from the war-ravaged land. Four young people, each haunted by their own dark secret, narrate their unforgettable stories. Fans of The Book Thief or Helen Dunmore''s The Siege will be totally absorbed.This inspirational novel is based on a true story from the Second World War. When the German ship the Wilhelm Gustloff was sunk in port in early 1945 it had over 9000 civilian refugees, including children, on board. Nearly all were drowned. Ruta Sepetys, acclaimed author of Between Shades of Grey, brilliantly imagines their story.''Ruta Sepetys is a master of historical fiction'' Elizabeth Wein, author of CODE NAME VERITYTrade ReviewRuta Sepetys is a master of historical fiction. -- Elizabeth WeinA rich, page-turning story that brings to vivid life a terrifying-and little-known-moment in World War II history. -- Steve Sheinkin
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Wild Magic Legend of the Black Lion
Book SynopsisDora the Explorer meets Evie and the Animals. Join twins Misha and Ziggy as they put their extraordinary animal abilities to the test in this new illustrated wildlife adventure series for readers 6+. Misha and Ziggy are no ordinary twins. They have a secret that no one else knows – Misha can speak to animals and Ziggy can shape shift into them! The siblings couldn’t be happier to be joining their wildlife presenter father on a trip to Ethiopia, and they’re determined to help him bag the best footage of the legendary Black Lion. The only problem . . . their dad doesn’t want them going anywhere near the wild animals. When the Black Lion goes missing, Misha and Ziggy are certain their powers can help track it down, but they aren’t the only ones on the hunt for the lion. Can the twins gain the animals’ trust and help k
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Dork Diaries I Love Paris
Book SynopsisWelcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and Nikki’s BRAND NEW ADVENTURE in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide! Oh la la! Nikki and her band are invited to Paris for a super cool photoshoot – it’s a dream come true! Nikki can’t wait to learn new art styles, practice her French and explore the most romantic city in the world with her crush Brandon. But when MacKenzie starts to stir trouble and invites old friend André to be their tour guide, the drama starts. Can Nikki still enjoy her dream vacay, or will it become a dorky disaster? With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Lottie Brooks, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates.Have you read all the DORK DIARIES series?Dork Diaries Dork Diaries 2: Party Time Dork Diaries
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel Book 7
Book SynopsisTHE ONE WITH THE VALENTINE''S DANCEThe seventh laugh-out-loud, fully-illustrated Diary of a Wimpy Kid book from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! A global phenomenon with 250 million copies of the series sold worldwide!Greg Heffley''s school is holding a Valentine''s Day dance, and it''s turned his world upside down.It''s everyone for themselves as they scramble to find a date for the big day, and Greg''s determined NOT to be left partner-less. His best friend, Rowley, doesn''t have any prospects either but that''s a small consolation...To make matters worse, his Uncle Gary has moved in and is taking over the whole house.Will Greg be lucky in love and get his home back?WHAT''S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID? 50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! Stories that all readers can''t wait to get their hands on Laughter guaranteed! *BRAND NEW* DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE DEEP END IS OUT NOW! And DON''T MISS an all-new fantasy from Greg''s best friend in Rowley Jefferson''s Awesome Friendly Adventure, the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson''s Journal. ''Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children''s authors on the planet'' Independent Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series? Diary of a Wimpy Kid Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End - the BRAND NEW Wimpy Kid book - out now!!Trade ReviewThe world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series * Sun *Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet * Independent *
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Firefly Press Ltd The Blue Book of Nebo
Book SynopsisDylan was six when The End came, back in 2018; when the electricity went off for good, and the 'normal' 21st century world he knew disappeared. Now he's 14 and he and his mam have survived in their isolated hilltop house above the village of Nebo in north-west Wales, learning new skills, and returning to old ways of living. Despite their close understanding, the relationship between mother and son changes subtly as Dylan must take on adult responsibilities. And they each have their own secrets, which emerge as, in turn, they jot down their thoughts and memories in a found notebook - the Blue Book of Nebo. In this prize-winning novel, Manon Steffan Ros not only explores the human capacity to find new strengths when faced with the need to survive, but also questions the structures and norms of the contemporary world.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Finns Epic Fails
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HarperCollins Publishers Ignite Me
Book Synopsis X-Men meets The Handmaid's Tale in the third instalment in an epic and romantic YA fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Netflix's Stranger Things, Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard's The Red Queen and Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows. Trade Review“IGNITE ME really does ignite all five of your senses. It blows your mind and makes you hungry for more of its amazing characters. It will completely blow your expectations; Tahereh Mafi truly knows how to deliver!…', TeenReads.com
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Atheneum Books With Love Echo Park
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HarperCollins Publishers Until the End
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Hachette Children's Group Skellig
Book SynopsisThe bestselling story about love, loss and hope that launched David Almond as one of the best children's writers of today. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread children's book of the Year Award. Trade ReviewLyrical, innovative and unforgettably moving. * Sunday Express (Cressida Cowell) *Lyrical, innovative and moving...unforgettably moving -- Cressida Cowell * Sunday Express *The book I wish I'd written is Skellig by David Almond. Almond's book has a great sense of the mysterious; we are left with a sense of wonder. I wish that I had written it! -- Joseph Delaney * Books For Keeps *This modern classic has been reissued in a beautiful 15th anniversary edition -- Lorna Bradbury * The Sunday Telegraph *An exquisitely crafted book with a mystical core * The Daily Telegraph *The sort of children's book that makes adults find excuses to read more of them * Times Educational Supplement *Hard to put down -- Liz Lightfoot * The Daily Telegraph *Refusing to read this book on the grounds that you are not a child makes as much sense as refusing to read crime fiction because you are not a criminal. A deep and lovely book. -- Nick Hornby * The Times *An exquisite book * The Sunday Telegraph *Brings Magical Realism to working-class Northeast England * i (The Independent) *A story full of heart and magic and big confusing emotions, elegantly told by a master craftsman. A perfect piece of art -- Lucy Christopher * Big Issue (london) *Touched with a visionary intensity, this strange, hugely readable and life-affirming tale exercises every muscle of the imagination * The Guardian *Humorous, heart-stopping and haunting...an emotional roller-coaster of a read with a cliff-hanger of a conclusion. Inspired and inspiring. * Newcastle Journal *A visionary story...a lyrical, magical kind of book which can be read on many different levels * The Daily Mail *Voted Carnegie Medal's Number one Top Book of the past 70 years * The Times *I can't eat a chinese takeaway without thinking about this strange and beautiful book about an angel who seems to have lost his way. -- Gill Harvey * The Big Issue *A bookshelf essential. * The Guardian *Deservedly popular * The Observer *Powerful and moving * Guardian.co.uk *A beautiful story which will enchant young and old alike * Western Morning News *A modern classicListed as on the of the 100 Best Children's Books Ever (Novels) * The Daily Telegraph *One of those books that you can't put down -- Junior Reviewer Conor Neison, aged 12 * Evening Echo (Cork) *Powerful and moving. * The Guardian *
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David Fickling Books Adventuremice: Otter Chaos
Book SynopsisMeet Pedro. He's tiny, but while looking for a BIG adventure he is rescued by the ADVENTUREMICE - a brave, determined team who keep all the Mouse Islands safe from harm. Pedro's dream is to show he's heroic enough to join their ranks. And he soon gets the chance to prove himself, when a big scary otter starts causing trouble in the waters nearby . . .Trade ReviewBy a celebrated team . . . Illustrated [by Sarah McIntyre] with precise, charming and expressive pictures worth poring over, it takes us into the detailed dwellings of a delightful mouse community . . . Philip Reeve is an expert storyteller * Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week *Reeve and McIntyre are a classic team * Times *Superbly silly and highly endearing, the first book in Reeve and McIntyre's series of rodent adventures sees plucky young Pedro determined to prove he can join the titular band of mighty mice * Waterstones 'Perfect Paperbacks' *The first of a perfect full colour adventure series for younger readers . . . young readers will be desperate for the next instalment * LoveReading4Kids *McIntyre's illustrations are typically irresistible. Brilliant characterisation is achieved in the simplest way - with bold line and colour delivering pictures that sparkle and fizz on almost every page * Books for Keeps *It follows in the footsteps of other Reeve and McIntyre books with its pacy story, brilliant illustrations (in full colour) and its immersive nature. Fun and heart-warming, with just the right level of perilous adventure for the young reader, this series is sure to be a winner * BookTrust *[Pedro's] longing to have an adventure, and the obstacles to achieving that, are what strike a chord with so many KS1 children. Readers love to cheer him on . . . This is a colour-illustrated chapter book to inspire (day-)dreams and great ambition. It is a short book . . . with a big heart . . . The final pages - a map of The Mouse Islands, 'How to Draw Pedro' and 'About the Authors' - are a great addition to this latest book from the talented Reeve-McIntyre duo, which reflect their humour and their generosity * Books for Topics *Reeve and McIntyre's wit, charm and silliness ooze throughout the story. The illustrations are bright, bold and totally typical of McIntyre's inimitable style * Just Imagine *A fun-packed delight * Telegraph, praise for Reeve & McIntyre *As the story dashes along so, too, do the illustrations, which are a delight on every page * Guardian, praise for Reeve & McIntyre *A delightfully told, beautiful tale * Chris Riddell, praise for Reeve & McIntyre *
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Lerner Publishing Group Tomorrow Im in Charge
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£11.69
Hachette Children's Group Orangeboy
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN''S BOOK PRIZE FOR OLDER READERS, SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN''S BOOK AWARD AND THE YA BOOK PRIZE"A truly brilliant book." Malorie Blackman"Incredible book. Thank you Patrice Lawrence for such a fresh and riveting piece of fiction." Ben Bailey Smith (Doc Brown)"What a book! Such a gripping, gritty storyline, with such wonderful, believable characters. Loved it." Tanya Landman, author of Buffalo SoldierNot cool enough, not clever enough, not street enough for anyone to notice me. I was the kid people looked straight through.NOT ANY MORE. NOT SINCE MR ORANGE.Sixteen-year-old Marlon has made his mum a promise - he''ll never follow his big brother, Andre, down the wrong path. So far, it''s been easy, but when a date ends in tragedy, Marlon finds himself hunted. They''re after the mysterious Mr Orange, and they''re going to use Marlon to get to him. Marlon''s out of choices - can he become the person he never wanted to be, to protect everyone he loves?Trade ReviewPromoted as a gritty coming-of-age drama urban thriller with a powerful message and an irresistable central character * The Voice *A contemporary urban thriller with a powerful family drama at its heart * The Bookseller *I liked the lack of judgement the author made and the fact this is ultimately an action packed story with a strong male protagonist * Bibliomaniac *Keeps the reader enthralled and wanting more * Nudge.com *One of those books I wish had been written when I was a teenager...simply brilliant * Medieval Jenga *What a book! Such a gripping, gritty storyline, with such wonderful, believable characters. Loved it -- Tanya Landman, author'I absolutely adored this story...it's a truthful and powerful story that is much needed in the UK YA scene * Charlie in a Book *Pacey crime thriller that feels unique, realistic and truthful * Book Trust *A gripping debut about gang culture and the consequences of making bad decisions * The Guardian *It is direct and punchy * The Guardian *The book travels at speed to a climax that is both sudden and shocking. This story of family ties, gang culture and the dangers of drugs is without a doubt one of the finest YA debuts I've read and Marlon Sunday is a character that you won't forget in a hurry. * The Crime Review *This powerful coming-of-age drama -- both violent and sensitive -- keeps the reader on the edge of their seat * Optima Magazine *Readers with strong stomachs can expect to be entirely hooked into a story that is well written, pacy and within its own terms horribly convincing * Books For Keeps *Patrice Lawrence's Orangeboy - an exploration of gang culture centred around Marlon, who follows in his older brother's footsteps when an innocent date ends in tragedy - won the 2017 YA book Prize. * Independent *A truly brilliant book. I galloped through it. Spoiler alert! The car incident and standoff at the end... edge of the seat stuff! * Malorie Blackman *Pitch-perfect teen voices and a bruising, thrilling pace. * Metro *Incredible book and experience. Thank you Patrice Lawrence for such a fresh and riveting piece of fiction. * Ben Bailey Smith (Doc Brown) *Orange Boy is a page turner. It gripped my heart from page one and didn't let go. Marlon goes on a date with the hottest girl in school and his world begins to tip. And it doesn't stop until everything in his life is upside down. Faced with almost impossible choices, Marlon has to grow up fast and work out exactly who he is at the same time as working out how to survive. This is a book that explores the meaning of family, friendship and loyalty. And it does so with intelligence and sensitivity.It's fast, clever, often funny and always truthful. Patrice Lawrence is a writer to watch. * Jenny Downham, author of 'Before I Die' *What a book! Such a gripping, gritty storyline, with such wonderful, believable characters. Loved it. * Tanya Landman, author of 'Buffalo Soldier' *This powerful urban story will challenge preconceptions and melt the hardest heart. * The Sun *a young adult thriller with a gritty edge, diverse characters and a drum-tight plot that will get even the most reluctant teenage reader hooked. * Good Housekeeping *A young adult thriller with a gritty edge, diverse characters and a drum-tight plot that will get even the most reluctant teenager hooked. * Good Housekeeping *Knuckle-in-the-mouth stuff... It's impossible not to gulp down this wonderful, intense story in one mouthful. * The Times *A fast-paced thriller, written with a keen ear for young voices, Orangeboy is an original and fresh perspective on the struggles facing London's teenagers. * Amnesty International UK *
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HarperCollins Publishers Inkbound
Book SynopsisEnter an extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate and finding the courage to be truly yourself perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Lemony Snicket and The Swifts.An adventure overflowing with magic' Beth Lincoln, author of The SwiftsA wild feat of extraordinary imagination, fizzing with mystery, magic and humour' Aisling Fowler, author of FirebornThe perfect fantasy adventure' Siobhan McDermott, author of Paper DragonsOn her tenth birthday, Meticulous Metty' Jones receives her fate, as all children do, in the form of a magical tattoo on her hand. She hopes that her tattoo will reveal an exciting destiny: travel, discovery or adventure. What appears is a skull Metty's fate is to be a murderer.Soon, Metty is swept off to the glittering city of New London, filled with magic, wonder and enchantment. But when she hears rumours of a shadowy organisation known as the Black Moths, Metty begins to suspect they are connected to her own dark fate
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Skandar and the Phantom Rider
Book SynopsisDon’t miss this second book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, an unmissable adventure for readers age 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Eragon.
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Sourcebooks, Inc The Summer of Broken Rules: The Tiktok Sensation
Book SynopsisA romance novel inspired by the songs of Taylor Swift!*NOW A USA TODAY BESTSELLER*This BookTok sensation is perfect for fans of Jenny Han's The Summer I Turned Pretty and Sarah Dessen's Along for the Ride.Meredith's family's annual game of assassin at Martha's Vineyard during a summer wedding is the perfect chance to honor her sister's legacy, and finally join the world again. But when she forms an alliance with a cute groomsman, she's at risk of losing both the game ... and her heart.When Meredith Fox lost her sister, Claire, eighteen months ago, she shut everyone out. But this summer she's determined to join the world again.The annual family vacation to Martha's Vineyard seems like the perfect place to reconnect. Her entire extended family is gathering for a big summer wedding, and although Meredith is dateless after being unexpectedly dumped, she's excited to participate in the traditional Fox family game of assassin that will take place during the week of wedding festivities. Claire always loved the game, and Meredith is determined to honor her legacy.But when Meredith forms an assassin alliance with a cute groomsman, she finds herself getting distracted. Meredith tries to focus on the game and win it for her sister, but she can't help falling for him. And as the week progresses, she realizes she's not only at risk of losing the game, but also her heart."The feel-good summer read of my dreams!"-Alicia, Goodreads Reviewer"Boy, did it also give me all the summer feels."-Larissa, Goodreads Reviewer"This book is bound to become a favorite of all who love contemporary romance."-Kelly, Goodreads Reviewer"If beachy contemporary romances are your jam, then trust me-you do NOT want to miss this book."-Jessica, Goodreads ReviewerTrade Review"[A]n engaging read... Recommended for larger collections with dedicated romance readers." - School Library Journal"[It's] a rose-tinted romance that readers will want to toss into a beach tote for some relaxing, enjoyable fun." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"The mix of budding romance, competitive hijinks, a close-knit circle, as well as dealing with loss make for a satisfying read." - Kirkus Reviews"Seamlessly weaves in the importance of family, and by the end, I felt like I had joined the Fox family and their traditions...a quick and easy read recommended for anyone who is looking for a lighthearted book sprinkled with elements of reality." - Sachi Sharma, Manhattan Book Review"[I]deally suited for those who enjoy contemporary romance...a perfect summer or beach read!" - Andrea Reid, The Nerd Daily
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Scholastic People Like Stars
Book SynopsisMulti-award-winning Patrice Lawrence's first contemporary middlegrade novel is a page-turning mystery and exploration of fracturedfamilies, long-buried secrets and the power of friendship, toldwith warmth and compassion.
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