Children’s / Teenage fiction Modern and contemporary fiction
Nosy Crow Ltd Zoes Rescue Zoo The Lonely Lion Cub
Book SynopsisWhen Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe, and her mum, the zoo vet, to settle them into their new home. In this first book, a tiny lion cub comes to stay at the zoo and Zoe must ask Leonard, the grumpy old lion, for his help.
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Oxford University Press The Soup Movement
Book SynopsisTo aid his recovery from a life-threatening illness Jordan and his family move out of the city for a healthy new start. Jordan''s getting enough funny looks as the new boy at school as it is, without his Mum giving him homemade soup every day for lunch! But when Jordan meets a homeless man called Harry, and gives him the soup, it is the start of an unlikely friendship. Soon the two of them begin giving soup to the other homeless people around town and when his sister shares their antics on Instagram the #SOUPMOVEMENT begins-they even make it on the news!Trade Review"Very funny and deeply moving, this is a lovely book for children in the early years of secondary school, with lots to chew on..." * BookTrust *"The Soup Movement is more than just the smile-inducing comfort read it first appears to be. Like any good broth, its hearty and simple flavours are the result of the complex artistry of the cook. Mirroring this, the ease and lightness with which The Soup Movement deals with serious - and, at times, dark - issues is testament to the skill of author Ben Davis..." * Sam Creighton, Just Imagine *"...a powerful and emotional book..." * Scope for Imagination *"This story is a reminder that big things around the world aren't always going great but we can make a difference on our doorstep." * Kelly Buxton, Teacher *"There is much to enjoy here for sensitive young bookworms who care deeply about social issues." * The Oxford Writer *"Good deeds, unlikely friendships, and chaotic capers guaranteed!" * LoveReading4Kids *
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Oxford University Press Mirabelle and the Naughty Bat Kittens
Book SynopsisMirabelle''s mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both!Mirabelle and her class are going on a school trip to a magical-creature sanctuary, and Mirabelle can''t wait! Even being partnered with annoying goody-two-shoes Lavinia can''t ruin her day.But when she accidentally lets the bittens (part bat, part kitten, totally adorable, slightly fierce) out of their enclosure their day becomes a bit more complicated.Can Lavinia help Mirabelle stay out of trouble? And can Mirabelle show Lavinia that maybe some things are worth getting in trouble for. . . ?Trade Review"This story was so magical seeing all different creatures and those bat kittens were the cutest things ever... I love reading this series and I highly recommend them. They are just such fun whimsical reads, the characters are always fun, and the adventures or shenanigans they get up to are always interesting." * Joey-Susan, a papergirlapapertown blog *
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Walker Books Ltd Beanie the Bansheenie
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PPIPL UK Limited Snap Tales the Dragons Egg and Other Stories
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Worst Week Ever Saturday
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Wolf Mountain
Book SynopsisDiscover the history of our lifetime. The epic follow-up adventure to the bestselling and highly acclaimed Wolf Road, based on real archaeological discoveries, from award-winning historian and television presenter, Professor Alice Roberts.
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Nosy Crow Ltd Unicorn Academy: Sophia's Invitation: The first
Book SynopsisThe official companion title for the premiere of the Netflix series, launching globally in November 2023!At Unicorn Academy, Sophia can't wait to discover her destiny and become a Unicorn Rider. First, she must bond with Wildstar to unlock the unicorn's magical powers.But evil Queen Ravenzella wants to destroy Unicorn Island, the academy and its unicorns. Will Sophia and her new friends have the courage to fight to protect everything they love?
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Bury Your Friends
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HarperCollins Publishers The Naughtiest Unicorn
Book SynopsisJoin the naughtiest unicorn for friendship, magic and mayhem in this hilarious series for 5 year-old, 6 year-old and 7 year-old and fans of Pamela Butchart, The Magic Unicorn Society, The Worst Witch and all things UNICORNS!The best unicorn book and funniest story you''ll read this year!Mira CAN'T WAIT to start Unicorn School. (Her big sister goes and won't stop going on about it). But when Mira arrives on her first day all the unicorns are gone except Dave!Dave isn't quite the sparkly magical unicorn Mira was expecting to find at the end of the rainbow he's more grumpy than glittery, more interested in lunch than magical quests and he always runs off when Mira tries to ride him but Mira's not going to let that get her down. Along with her new friends and their (much more glittery) unicorns, she is determined to be the best at Quests and protect the special unicorn world!For all fans of The Worst Witch, The Magic Unicorn Society, My Little Pony, Pamela Butchart and for anyone lookiTrade Review‘Hilarious black-and-white illustrations complement this humorous fantasy adventure. Featuring unicorns of many colours, as well as tons of glitter, lots of rainbows and plenty of farting and poo, there are also underlying themes of diversity, inclusion and positivity.’ Booktrust
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Scholastic My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary 2
Book SynopsisJoin best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy - otherwise known as the Poopies- on a series of fun adventure stories. help them to navigatetheir LOO roll business venture, a GRANNY showdown at the supermarket,and storm PEDRO which is blowing a STINK in the town.
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Pan Macmillan The Blockbusters
Book SynopsisFrank Cottrell-Boyce is a multi award-winning children's book author and screenwriter. Millions, his debut children's novel, won the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal.His other books include Cosmic, Framed, The Astounding Broccoli Boy, Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth, Runaway Robot, Noah's Gold and The Wonder Brothers. He has enjoyed a long-time collaboration with award-winning illustrator Steven Lenton. His books have been shortlisted for a multitude of prizes, including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, the Whitbread Children's Fiction Award, The Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award.Frank is also a highly successful screenwriter. He has written for the hit TV series Dr Who and his script for Michael Morpurgo's Kensuke's Kingdom won a British Animation Award. Along with Danny Boyle, he devised the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics. Frank has been the judge for the
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David Fickling Books Adventuremice Mousehole to the Centre of the Earth
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Scholastic Last One To Die
Book SynopsisOne Of Us is Lying meets This Lie Will Kill You but with a chilling supernatural twist that will keep you guessing until the very end . . .
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Scholastic Win Lose Kill Die
Book SynopsisThe explosive YA thriller, with over 5 million TikTokviews and counting... From the author of Last One To Die. The students at Morton Academy are high-achievers, selectedbased on academic excellence. So when a series of murders targetthe school's brightest and best, the pressure is on.
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Hachette Children's Group Speak
Book SynopsisA fiercely authentic, critically acclaimed and award-winning modern classic.''Speak up for yourself - we want to know what you have to say.''From my first day at Merryweather High, I know this is a lie.Nobody will even talk to me, let alone listen - all because I called the cops on an end-of-summer party.But if I could only tell everyone why I called the police that night...If I could explain what happened to me... If I could speak...Then everything might change.''With the rise of women finding their voices and speaking out about sexual assault in the media, this should be on everyone''s radar... Powerful, necessary, and essential.'' - Kirkus Trade ReviewAn uncannily funny book even as it plumbs the darkness, Speak will hold readers from first word to last. * The Horn Book, Starred Review *An uncannily funny book even as it plumbs the darkness, Speak will hold readers from first word to last. * The Horn Book, Starred Review *The plot is gripping and the characters are powerfully drawn... a novel that will be hard for readers to forget. * Kirkus Reviews *The plot is gripping and the characters are powerfully drawn... a novel that will be hard for readers to forget. * Kirkus Reviews *Highly recommended. * The Scotsman *Highly recommended. * The Scotsman *Melinda's sarcastic wit, honesty, and courage make her a memorable character whose ultimate triumph will inspire and empower readers. * Booklist *Melinda's sarcastic wit, honesty, and courage make her a memorable character whose ultimate triumph will inspire and empower readers. * Booklist *An outstanding book which invites the reader's admiration and empathy rather than pity. * Books For Keeps *An outstanding book which invites the reader's admiration and empathy rather than pity. * Books For Keeps *A dark but ultimately uplifting story. * Writers News *A dark but ultimately uplifting story. * Writers News *Anderson holds the reader's sympathy with impressive skill in this classic 'outsider' story. * The Herald *Anderson holds the reader's sympathy with impressive skill in this classic 'outsider' story. * The Herald *A stunning first novel... Anderson infuses the narrative with a wit that sustains the heroine through her pain and holds readers' empathy. The book's overall gritty realism and Melinda's hard-won metamorphosis will leave readers touched and inspired. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *Nails the high school experience cold. An uncannily funny book even as it plumbs the darkness, Speak will hold readers from first word to last. * THE HORN BOOK *The plot is gripping and the characters are powerfully drawn, but it is its raw and unvarnished look at the dynamics of the high school experience that makes this a novel that will be hard for readers to forget. * KIRKUS REVIEWS *Strong and searching novels that cover very difficult scenarios...The humanity of the protagonist really shines through in the expert characterisation and writing, making these novels really challenge the reader's empathy. I would strongly recommend these stark and thought provoking titles. * The Bookseller, 13th April 2001 *Anderson has produced an outstanding book which invites the reader's admiration and empathy ... The power of Speak to evoke a positive response in spite of harrowing realism lies in Anderson's poetic prose and witty first person narration. * BfK, July 2001 *Highly recommended. * THE SCOTSMAN *
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Simon & Schuster Ltd KnickKnacks Attacks
Book SynopsisThe hilariously funny full colour graphic novel series from award winning author and illustrator of the Pizazz series, Sophy Henn. Jam-packed with hilarious stories, this is perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Dogman and Tom Gates. Meet the friendly and not-so-friendly residents of Happy Hills, a place where anything can happen and always does! The wacky residents of Happy Hills have caught the attention of villainous KNICK KNACKS. He's going to swipe, sneak and snatch himself a whole collection of new friends - whether they like it or not!Praise for Happy Hills: Giant Danger Kittens 'You won't be able to contain your giggles' - Harriet Muncaster 'Delicious genius from Sophy Henn. I love living in Happy Hills! If eating a load of fizzy sweets and then sticking your head into a bag of kittens could be turned into a book, it would be THIS BOOK.” - Nadia ShireenP
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Pan Macmillan The Thing about Jellyfish
Book SynopsisIt's peculiar how no-words can be better than words. How silence can say more than noise, or a person's absence can occupy even more space than their presence did. Suzy is twelve when her best friend, Franny, drowns one summer at the beach. It takes two days for the news to reach Suzy, and it's not something that she can accept: Franny has always been a strong swimmer, from the day they met in swim class when they were just five. How can someone all of a sudden, just no longer be there?Suzy realizes that they must have got it wrong: Franny didn't just drown - she was stung by a poisonous jellyfish. This makes a lot more sense to Suzy's logical mind than a random drowning - cause: a jellyfish sting; effect: death. Suzy's journey to acceptance is quiet - she resolves to either say something important, or say nothing at all. But it's also bursting with bittersweet humour, heart-breaking honesty, big ideas and small details. Trade ReviewA painful story smartly told, Benjamin's first solo novel has appeal well beyond a middle-school audience * Kirkus Reviews Starred Review *A moving portrayal of loss and healing * Publishers Weekly Starred Review *Benjamin explores the heartbreaking subject of grief in the young with dreamy, meditative and elegiac prose * The New York Times *This is a heartbreakingly touching debut about friendship, loss, fear and love that is funny, clever and beautifully written * Daily Mail *[an] intense and nuanced tale of friendship, revenge and youthful resourcefulness * Guardian *One of the most beautifully written debuts I've read in a really long time -- Sophie * So Many Books, So Little Time *
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A&U Children's The Island
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Chicken House Ltd All the Hidden Monsters
Book SynopsisSage is an ordinary girl and a werewolf. When her friend ismurdered, she is determined to help warlock investigator Oren Rinallis,and find the killer. Unless she and Oren kill each otherfirst ...
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Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Hurry Murry
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Nightfall
Book SynopsisThe sixth 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. Sophie Foster is struggling. Grieving. Scrambling. But she knows one thing: she will not be defeated. The Neverseen have had their victories – but the battle is far from over. It’s time to change tactics. Make sacrifices. Re-examine everything. Maybe even time for Sophie to trust her enemies. All paths lead to Nightfall – an ominous door to an even more ominous place – and Sophie and her friends strike a dangerous bargain to get there. But nothing can prepare them for what they discover. The problems they’re facing stretch deep into their history. And with time running out, and mistakes catching up with them, Sophie and her allies must join forces in ways they never have before. Sophie
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Oneworld Publications A Long Walk to Water: International Bestseller
Book SynopsisA gripping tale of conflict and survival that has inspired millions of young readers and adults alike, with three million copies sold worldwide Eleven-year-old Salva is forced to flee on foot when his village comes under attack. Braving every imaginable hardship – including killer lions and hungry crocodiles – he is one of the 'lost boys' travelling the African continent on foot in search of his family and a safe place to stay. Nya goes to the pond two times a day to fetch water. It takes her eight hours. But there is unexpected hope, as these two stories set in Sudan – one unfolding in 2008 and one in 1985 – go on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way.Trade Review'This spare, hard-hitting novel delivers a memorable portrait of two children in Sudan...Tragic and harrowing.' * Publishers Weekly starred review *'Park simply yet convincingly depicts the chaos of war and an unforgiving landscape...A heartfelt account.' * Kirkus Reviews *'Riveting.' * The Horn Book *'There have been several books about the lost boys of Sudan for adults, teens, and even for elementary-school readers. But [this] spare, immediate account, based on a true story, adds a stirring contemporary dimension...Young readers will be stunned by the triumphant climax.' * Booklist starred review *'Brilliant...A touching narrative about strife and survival on a scale most American readers will never see.' * BookPage *'This powerful dual narrative packs suspense and introspection into Park's characteristic spare description; while there are lots of details offered to the reader, they come not in long, prosaic lines but in simple, detached observations. Both Salva's and Nya's stories are told with brutal, simple honesty, and they deliver remarkable perspective on the Sudanese conflict. The novel's brevity and factual basis makes the reality of life in Sudan very accessible, and readers will find both the story and the style extremely moving.' * The Bulletin *'Two narratives intersect in a quiet conclusion that is filled with hope.' * School Library Journal Starred Review *'[A] fast, page-turning read...A great book for high school students and an important novel for young adults who enjoy learning about other world cultures.' * VOYA *
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Scholastic Running Away for Beginners
Book SynopsisJasper was just diagnosed with cancer. His treatment starts in aweek, and his parents want him to carry on as normal. His friends organize a weekend trip to get away from everything andclear his mind. It'll be like running away for beginners, theyjoke. But what they don't know is Jasper isn't planning on makingthe journey back.
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Scholastic My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary
Book SynopsisJoin best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy - otherwise known as the Poopies- on a series of fun adventure stories, and help them solvemysteries of the most unexpected kind... such as the case of theUNFLUSHED POOS. These perfectly bite-sized stories are perfectfor fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators.
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Sourcebooks They All Had a Secret
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Heist Royale
Book SynopsisLove is an impossible mission . . . the enemy is everywhere in the pulse-pounding follow-up to international heist sensation, Thieves' Gambit, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers 2024. For fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Suzanne Collins. *Pre-order now* Six months into working for the Gambit, Ross is reeling from the betrayals of the competition – focusing all her hatred on Devroe – the lover she thought she could trust. On a new heist that takes her across continents, Ross encounters a rival gang stopping her every move. Devroe's mother is at the heart of this dangerous feud and he must decide where his loyalties lie, before there are deadly consequences . . . Praise for Thieves' Gambit: 'A propulsive, high-octane thriller that kept me guessing until the
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Scholastic Allies
Book SynopsisFrom Alan Gratz, the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestsellingauthor of the blockbuster Refugee, comes a thrilling new multi-perspectivenovel, this time centered around D-Day.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Dragon Destiny
Book SynopsisThe DRAGON REALM series reaches its show-stopping finale with the fifth adventure for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of epic conclusions. DON'T MISS the brand new DRAGON FORCE series, set in the world of DRAGON REALM. INFINITY'S SECRET out now!'Packed full of fun, heart and imagination, it will make you wish you had your own dragon bond' – Anna James, author of the PAGES & CO. series All eyes are on Billy and his friends after the Dragon Realm collapses and is exposed to the Human Realm. In their search for a new home for the dragon population, they learn of the Hidden Realm, a secret so well guarded that only one dragon knows how to locate it . . . Glorious Old. But convincing her to trust them comes with its own problems, not to mention the introduction of an evil new baddie and their band of human-hating dragons. With trouble round every corner, what
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Dragon Legend
Book SynopsisThe second adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers! Perfect for those looking for edge-of-your-seat adventure. DON'T MISS the brand new DRAGON FORCE series, set in the world of DRAGON REALM. INFINITY'S SECRET out now!'Splendidly addictive' – Guardian Billy Chan and his friends are not having a very relaxing summer. Their friend, Dylan, has been kidnapped by the evil Dragon of Death and it’s up to them to travel through time, back to the dangerous Dragon Realm, in order to save him. Luckily they have their own dragons on side, but they’ll need to collect eight magical pearls if they’re to amass enough power to destroy the Dragon of Death and her followers for good. So begins an epic quest that will take them to the depths of the Frozen Wasteland and the imperial palaces of Anci
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The 5th Wave Book 1
Book SynopsisRick Yancey (http://www.rickyancey.com) is the author of several adult novels and the memoir Confessions of a Tax Collector. His first young-adult novel, The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp, was a finalist for the Carnegie Medal. In 2010, his novel, The Monstrumologist, received Michael L. Printz Honor, and the sequel, The Curse of the Wendigo, was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.Trade ReviewRemarkable, not-to-be-missed-under-any-circumstances . . . JUST READ IT * Entertainment Weekly *Wildly entertaining... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough -- Justin Cronin * The New York Times *A modern sci-fi masterpiece... should do for aliens what Twilight did for vampires. * USA Today *Nothing short of amazing * Kirkus (starred review) *Chilling * Sun *Action-packed intrigue * MTV.COM *This book is scary! * Teen Now (5 starred review) *Rick Yancey knows his onions... the book packs real power * SFX *This is DAMN and WOW territory. Quite simply, one of the best books I've read in years -- Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author...a twisty survival story that borrows elements from romance, horror and dystopian fiction * Wall Street Journal *Breathtakingly fast-paced and original, The 5th Wave is a reading tsunami that grabs hold and won't let go. -- Melissa De La Cruz, New York Times bestselling author of the Blue Bloods series.Yancey's heartfelt, violent, paranoid epic, filled with big heroics and bigger surprises, is part War of the Worlds, part Starship Troopers, part Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and part The Stand . . . a sure thing for reviewers and readers alike. * Booklist (starred review) *A fantastic read. The 5th Wave is an electrifying page-turner. -- Kathy Reichs, New York Times bestselling authorAn epic sci-fi adventure about a terrifying alien invasion. You'll read it in one sitting * Bookseller *A gripping SF trilogy about an Earth decimated by an alien invasion... the question of what it means to be human is at the forefront * Publishers Weekly *Borrow this one from your teen's nightstand while they're at school * People Magazine *By turns heart-pounding and contemplative . . . The 5th Wave will thrill you, chill you, and challenge you to keep the pages turning fast enough * Hypable.com *Utterly gripping * Metro Herald *High adventure with mystery and heart * The Sunday Times *A cut above anything else in the genre. * Sunday Telegraph *The pace is RELENTLESS * Heat *
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Abrams Avatar The Last Airbender The Shadow of Kyoshi
Book Synopsis A New York Times bestseller, Avatar, the Last Airbender: The Shadow of Kyoshi is the second in the Chronicles of the Avatar duology, the epic, can’t-miss follow-up to Avatar, the Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi. Kyoshi’s place as the true Avatar has finally been cemented—but at a heavy cost. With her mentors gone, Kyoshi voyages across the Four Nations, struggling to keep the peace. But while her reputation grows, a mysterious threat emerges from the Spirit World. To stop it, Kyoshi, Rangi, and their reluctant allies must join forces before the Four Nations are destroyed irreparably. This thrilling follow-up continues Avatar Kyoshi’s journey from a girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice still feared and admired centuries after becoming the Avatar.
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HarperCollins Publishers Know My Place
Book SynopsisA teenager’s longing for family and a place to call home is poignantly portrayed in this heartfelt and ultimately uplifting story of life in the foster-care system. A teenager’s longing for family and a place to call home is poignantly portrayed in this heartfelt and ultimately uplifting story of life in the foster-care system from bestselling author Eve Ainsworth. Feeling betrayed when her long-term foster placement breaks down, Amy is sent to live with a new family, the Dawsons. Although initially reluctant to trust them, she eventually starts to let down her guard. But just when it seems like she’s found her forever family, she hears a telephone call that suggests things aren’t going to work out. Will Amy be abandoned again – or does she dare hope that she might finally have found home?Trade Review“An intense, heartrending story of a child searching for a forever family" – Armadillo Magazine "Eve Ainsworth is building something of a reputation for her sensitive and well-judged depiction of sensitive issues that many other teen novels shy away from … A perfect addition to the school library" – The Letterpress Project 'Just brilliant – the best book I’ve read in terms of getting across the feelings of a young person in care since Phil Earle’s Being Billy' – Annie Everall OBE
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HarperCollins Publishers A Sudden Storm
Book SynopsisAn innocent night out to celebrate a sixteenth birthday turns to tragedy in this powerful story of racial intolerance from award-winning author Bali Rai. It’s Arjan’s sixteenth birthday and he’s celebrating with his mates – going to see a film and then get a Nando’s. He’s looking forward to some good banter and wondering what might happen with Jem, who’s been looking at him differently these days … But the night comes to a dramatic and violent end when Arjan is targeted by a group of racist thugs, who single him out due to the colour of his skin and the turban that he wears, a symbol of his commitment to his faith and culture. Is the life of a good friend and beloved son really worth so little?Trade Review"Powerful and heart-breaking … Bali Rai … forces the reader to think. A Sudden Storm will stay with you long after you have turned the last page – a fantastic, important and unfortunately necessary read." – Librarian “With a heart-wrenching and devastating portrayal of systematic racism this book will stay with the reader for a long time … Accompanied with stunning black and white illustrations by David Shepherd which help bring this story to life.” – Little Blog of Library Treasures
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Crumps Barn Studio The Ice Cream Bandit
Book SynopsisWhen Sophie and her friends Alex, Maisie and Elijah visit their favourite ice cream shop, they discover a terrible mess.There isn't a single scoop of ice cream left!The members of The Biscuit Club are on the case but the descriptions of the thief are very strange.Is the thief a giant fish? The first Biscuit Club Adventure
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Oxford University Press Isadora Moon Makes Winter Magic
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 loves playing in the snow, especially when her creations come to life! But snow magic can''t last forever. Will she be able to save her new friends before they melt away?With irresistible pink and black artwork throughout by author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster and a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family, this is a beautiful, charming, and funny series of first chapter books. Perfect for fans of Claude, Dixie O''Day, and Squishy McFluff, Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite!Trade ReviewPraise for Isadora Moon Beautifully presented throughout with pink and black illustrations . . . a lovely step up book for newly independent readers. * lovereading4kids.co.uk *The first-person voice helps the reader to connect with Isadora, who may just be the most lovable vampire ever created. * Guardian *
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Nosy Crow Ltd Friends and Traitors
Book SynopsisSome secrets are just too dangerous to know... A gripping World War II story about how two girls foil an aristocratic plot to bring down the government and hand the country to the Nazis...When Sidney Dashworth's school is evacuated to a huge stately home in the countryside, she thinks she's going to spend the war being very bored. At least her brother must be having fun, flying his Spitfire all over France! But soon Sidney and a housemaid called Nancy discover that the Earl is up to no good. He has secret nighttime meetings with mysterious men from the government and seems to be hiding something sinister on his land. At first it's all terribly thrilling, investigating by creeping about at night and finding secret passageways, but soon everything takes a deadly turn. Sidney's brother goes missing over France and the war hits home with a terrible reality. The Earl and his evil plotters must be stopped, or nothing will ever be the same again...
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Humble Pie
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Scholastic Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked
Book SynopsisGeorge and Harold are having a normal kind of week. Yesterday theyfound out they were going to flunk fourth grade. Today they'vecreated an evil, super-powerful monster. The Wicked Wedgie Womanis on a mission to take over the world ... and she'll give a whoppingwedgie to anyone who stands in her way! Watch out!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Pokemon Adventures Gold Silver Box Set Set
Book SynopsisThe excitement continues. Complete your Pokémon Adventures collection!All your favorite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga! Contains Pokémon Adventures vols 8-14 and a color poster!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Worst Week Ever Thursday
Book SynopsisHave YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm. He’s dressed up like a clown on national TV, his worst enemy is stealing the limelight, and there's definitely something weird happening with everyone's cats! Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER! At least he's found a new BFF in international pop sensation, teen heartthrob and Justin’s name twin, Justin Chase, right? Maybe not... As a case of mistaken identity leads to a disastrous kidnapping and Justin forced to race against the clock (and the ferocious dog) to escape! Monday was mortifying, Tuesday was tumultuous, Wednesday was wild, but now it's... THURSDAY! The fourth book in the hilarious new seven-part highly-illustrated series for fans of Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and the Treehouse series.
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Pan Macmillan Promise Boys
Book SynopsisNick Brooks is an author and award-winning filmmaker from Washington, DC, Promise Boys is his first YA debut. He is a graduate of USC's TV and Film Production program. His short film, Hoop Dreamin', earned him the George Lucas Scholar Award and was a finalist in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Film Fest. Before becoming a filmmaker, Nick was an educator working with at-risk youth and many of his stories are coloured by his experiences with the children and families of his community.Trade ReviewThrilling, captivating, and blade-sharp. Promise Boys will stay with you long after the last page. -- Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is LyingThe path to manhood has never felt more ominous than it does in Promise Boys. I was at the edge of my seat trying to figure out if I was reading a story about boys becoming men or boys becoming killers—you will be too. A brilliant pulls-no-punches mystery with bruised hearts at its core. -- Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of They Both Die at the EndThere's nothing like a book that manages to flawlessly thread subtle social commentary through a propulsive plot carried by complex characters. Promise Boys does that ten times over, and I can't wait to see this expertly crafted mystery take the world over... while teaching us a thing or two about what it means to be a boy of color in 21st century America. -- Nic Stone, New York Times-bestselling author of Dear Martin"Nothing short of astounding. Promise Boys is a spellbinding, propulsive mystery while simultaneously presenting a searing critique of structural injustice, viewed through the eyes of the young men who live with it. I recommend it to anyone who loves books or doesn’t," -- Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of The Serpent King and In the Wild LightPromise Boys is an edge-of-your-seats, street-smart, exploding-with-talent novel. Three young men fight to overcome the way the world looks at them and become each other’s hope in the process. -- Francisco X. Stork, author of On the HookEditor's Choice - Both an astonishingly tense thriller as well as a critique of the charter school system * The Bookseller *If there is a book to fall in love with next year I promise you that it's Promise Boys by Nick Brooks. A YA Thriller, three Black and Brown boys as the protagonists, a page-turner and the voice of every character is brilliant. -- Abiola Bello * Author of the Emily Knight series and The Very Merry Murder Club *This smart, tense thriller takes a sharp look at how American society treats boys of colour. -- Fiona Noble * The Guardian *An explosive YA novel that finds three students at a super strict prep school being investigated for the murder of the institution's principal. * Cosmopolitan *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Letters from the Upside
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Nosy Crow Ltd Evies Ghost
Book SynopsisIt's going to take all Evie's cunning to fix things in the past so that nothing will break apart in the future...Absorbing, brilliant storytelling from the author of The Secret Hen House Theatre, The Farm Beneath the Water, Anna at War and The Jasmine Green Series for younger readers.
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Scholastic The Abominables
Book SynopsisA classic from beloved author Eva Ibbotson - now with a brand-new cover from Jamie Littler. How do you smuggle a family of yetis from Tibet to England? When Agatha Farlingham is kidnapped by a yeti on a mountain in Tibet, she soon discovers that the hairy monster is clever and noble. His children are in danger from the modern world and he needs her help. She sends them on a top-secret journey to England and the safety of her ancestral home. But first she must teach them some manners. . . A rollicking adventure from the extraordinary imagination of one of Britain's most beloved storytellers.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
Book SynopsisA heartwarming tale of courage, set against the backdrop of the Second World War, about a deserted village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat!A master storyteller at his best' Sunday TimesIt's 1943. Lily lives in a seaside village and her life is scarcely touched by the war. Until one day when the villagers are all told to move out of their homes.Soon, the whole area is out of bounds, as the allied forces prepare to invade France. But Tips, Lily's cat, has other ideas and returns to the forbidden area. Lily decides to enter the danger zone to look for Tips herself . . .Trade Review“A master storyteller at his best” Sunday Times "From the first sentence of a Michael Morpurgo book, you know you are in the hands of a natural storyteller" Guardian “Classic Morpurgo brilliance” Bookseller’s choice, Publishing News "…a succinctly engaging tear-jerker, it is also full of happiness and affection and has a joyful ending… It is also about people who care enough to look after each other, offering a lesson in life as well as history” Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week "…Michael Morpurgo weaves a touching tale that's full of surprises. A master storyteller at his best" Funday Times "As always, Morpurgo writes with solid confidence in a voice that's gentle yet spellbinding" Evening Standard
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Walker Books Ltd This Morning I Met a Whale
Book SynopsisA fictional account of the day a whale swam up the Thames, in which the whale makes an environmental plea to the boy who first sees him.At sunrise, young Michael spots a whale on the shores of the Thames and thinks he must be dreaming. But the creature is real and it has a message for him one that only an open-minded child can deliver to the rest of the world. The whale warns that the earth's days are numbered and that humans must put right the damage they are doing, but how can Michael fulfil his promise to tell others when neither his teacher nor his classmates will believe his story? Within hours, the city and the wider world have learned of London's remarkable visitor, and all eyes are on the whale's struggle against the receding tide. Michael must now join his new friend in a race against time to reach the ocean, and hold fast to his promise in the race to save the world itself.Trade ReviewThe story emphasises the importance of the child as the guarantor of the future. It is a beautifully produced book with dreamy, soft-focused illustrations of the Thames and the whale’s damning pictures of environmental damage. A great starting point for environmental discussion in the senior primary classroom. * Inis Magazine *
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