Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
Random House USA Inc Holding Up the Universe
Book SynopsisA New York Times BestsellerFrom the author of the New York Times bestseller All the Bright Places comes a heart-wrenching story about what it means to see someone—and love someone—for who they truly are.Everyone thinks they know Libby Strout, the girl once dubbed “America’s Fattest Teen.” But no one’s taken the time to look past her weight to get to know who she really is. Following her mom’s death, she’s been picking up the pieces in the privacy of her home, dealing with her heartbroken father and her own grief. Now, Libby’s ready: for high school, for new friends, for love, and for EVERY POSSIBILITY LIFE HAS TO OFFER. In that moment, I know the part I want to play here at MVB High. I want to be the girl who can do anything. Everyone thinks they know Jack Masselin, too. Yes, he’s got swagger, but he’s also mastered the impossible art of giving people what they want, of fitting in. What no one knows is that Jack has a newly acquired secret: he can’t recognize faces. Even his own brothers are strangers to him. He’s the guy who can re-engineer and rebuild anything in new and bad-ass ways, but he can’t understand what’s going on with the inner workings of his brain. So he tells himself to play it cool: Be charming. Be hilarious. Don’t get too close to anyone. Until he meets Libby. When the two get tangled up in a cruel high school game—which lands them in group counseling and community service—Libby and Jack are both pissed, and then surprised. Because the more time they spend together, the less alone they feel. . . . Because sometimes when you meet someone, it changes the world, theirs and yours.Jennifer Niven delivers another poignant, exhilarating love story about finding that person who sees you for who you are—and seeing them right back.Niven is adept at creating characters. . . . [Libby''s] courage and body-positivity make for a joyful reading experience. --The New York Times“Holding Up the Universe . . . taps into the universal need to be understood. To be wanted. And that’s what makes it such a remarkable read.” —TeenVogue.com, “Why New Book Holding Up the Universe Is the Next The Fault in Our Stars”Want a love story that will give you all the feels? . . . You''ll seriously melt! —Seventeen Magazine
£9.89
Penguin Putnam Inc The Rose the Dagger
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for The Rose and the Dagger:#1 New York Times Bestseller★ “Beautiful, lyrical writing combines with a cohesive plot, richly drawn backdrop, and just the right mix of action and romance to create an undeniable new classic.”—School Library Journal, starred review “Above all there is the shattering, triumphant catharsis of love… In a story about stories, love is ‘the power to speak without words.’ Thrillingly full of feeling.”—Kirkus Reviews “Fiery romance, a spirited heroine, shifting loyalties… With more than a few heartrending twists and turns.”—Booklist “[Ahdieh’s] prose remains lush and evocative, ideal for sand-swept landscapes and racing hearts.”—VOYAPraise for The Wrath and the Dawn:#1 New York Times Bestseller#4 on the Summer 2015 Kids' Indie Next List!An Amazon Best Book of the Year for 2015 – Young AdultA New York Public Library Best Book for Teens for 2015 A Seventeen Magazine Best Book of 2015A YALSA 2016 Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick “Lushly imagined and powerfully characterized, it’s a potent page-turner of intrigue and romance.”—Publishers Weekly “This book is a fairy tale, a mystery, and … promises to become a classic tale of its own.”—VOYA★ “Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and a simmering revolution, this is a carefully constructed narrative of uncertain loyalties, searing romance, and subtle magic in a harsh desert city.”—Booklist, starred review★ “The rich, Middle Eastern cultural context adds to the author’s adept world building… a surefire hit with teens.”—School Library Journal, starred review★ “Renée Ahdieh's lush debut novel, The Wrath and the Dawn, is a suspenseful and beautiful reimagining of The Arabian Nights, with an edge.”—Shelf Awareness, starred review “Dreamily romantic, deliciously angst-y, addictively thrilling.”—Kirkus Reviews“Sumptuous detail … satisfyingly steamy scenes, along with some angsty push and pull moments between the two for optimal romantic tension.”—BCCB“Don’t be surprised if the pages melt away and you find yourself racing through warm, golden sands or drinking spiced wine in cool marble courtyards. This is an intoxicating gem of a story. You will fall in love, just as I did.”—Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series and The Young Elites“In her absorbing debut, Renée Ahdieh spins a tale as mesmerizing as that of her heroine Shahrzad, filled with lush details and brimming with tension. The Wrath and the Dawn is truly an exceptional story, beautifully written.”—Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth“Ahdieh weaves a world that is lush with detail. You will want to hear, taste, and touch everything. But it's not just the world that is vividly alive. The characters are fascinating too: I loved the friendships, romance, and shifts in feeling. A beautifully written book, The Wrath and the Dawn is a story I could not put down.”—Marie Rutkoski, author of The Winner’s Trilogy
£15.60
Nancy Paulsen Books A SemiDefinitive List of Worst Nightmares
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares:An Amazon Editor's Favorite YA Book for Fall 2017 An Amazon September Best of the Month Pick — YA/Teens A Hello Giggles Best of September Pick A Bustle Best of September YA PickA 2017 B&N Best Young Adult Book★ “Imbue[d] with energy, fascinating histories, wisps of humor and, ultimately, grace. . . Equal parts inspiring and good fun.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review“[A] bewitching book . . . Sutherland's fertile imagination makes this book a deep dive into the intricacies of family, friends, and personal history. . . . A fresh and compelling look at mental illness.”—Kirkus Reviews “[A] darkly ironic tale about an offbeat dysfunctional family.”—Publishers Weekly “Rainbow Rowell devotees, John Green junkies, and fans of This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales will find a lot to love here.”—School Library Journal “[I]mmediately hooks readers . . . Libraries should purchase this for readers looking for something quite out of the ordinary.”—VOYA “Dark, magical, and humorous, this is a quirky and cohesive novel about fear, depression, and obsession with death.”—Booklist “[A] magical take on mental illness that feels very real.”—Bustle“The story is fantastic. Making the most of magic realism and with a perfectly paced plot, easy-to-love characters, and a touching array of interesting and relevant topics, Sutherland’s book should be on everyone’s bookshelves…an alluring exploration of the human mental landscape.”—The Nerd Daily “Entirely pure pleasure, a sweet and heartfelt story of love, fear, and mental illness. It’s funny and touching in all the best ways.”—VoxPraise for Our Chemical Hearts:Indies Introduce Summer 2016 PickAutumn 2016 Kids' Indie Next List – "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers"“The most romantic read of the season is an arguably anti-YA story… It’s the complex chemistry between Henry and Grace that touches the heart and doesn’t let go.”—USA Today“Eloquently conveying the complexity of love and grief, debut novelist Sutherland creates a story filled with intriguing and memorable characters.”—Publishers Weekly “This much-buzzed-about debut captures the messy, awkward, all-consuming emotions of a teen’s first love.”—Entertainment Weekly, Fall Books Preview“This magnificent debut from 26-year-old Australian author Krystal Sutherland tracks the unlikely romance of Henry Page and Grace Town, two very different teens chosen to edit their high school paper together…You could probably learn a thing or two from [Henry’s] and Grace’s emotional odyssey.”—Teen Vogue, “October’s Best New YA Books” “This book delves far deeper than the typical high school romance, and its savvy wordplay and Henry’s self-deprecating charm will win over fans of Stephen Chbosky’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower and John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars.”—School Library Journal“I'm sorry to have to do this to you, but the love story of Henry and Grace is going to kick you in the emotional gut.”—Bustle, “Best New YA Novels Coming in October”
£11.39
Penguin Putnam Inc The 5th Wave Collection
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£29.23
Penguin Putnam Inc These Witches Dont Burn
Book SynopsisSterling’s rich, magical world dazzles readers with its fantastic intricacies. —Richelle Mead, #1 international bestselling author of Vampire Academy and The Glittering Court seriesHannah''s a witch, but not the kind you''re thinking of. She''s the real deal, an Elemental with the power to control fire, earth, water, and air. But even though she lives in Salem, Massachusetts, her magic is a secret she has to keep to herself. If she''s ever caught using it in front of a Reg (non-witch), she could lose it. For good. So, Hannah spends most of her time avoiding her ex-girlfriend (and fellow Elemental Witch) Veronica, hanging out with her best friend, and working at the Fly by Night Cauldron selling candles and crystals to tourists, goths, and local Wiccans.But when a terrifying blood ritual interrupts the end-of-school-year bonfire and evidence of dark magic begins to appear all over Salem, Hannah''s sure it''s the work of a deadly Blood Witch. However her coven seems less than convinced, forcing Hannah to team up with the last person she wants to see: Veronica. With everything she loves on the line, Hannah will have to test the limits of her power if she''s going to save her coven.Infused with page-turning suspense, bittersweet romance, shocking twists, and tragic turns, Sterling has written a standout debut. —Dana Mele, author of People Like Us
£9.55
Dutton Books for Young Readers Theres Someone Inside Your House
Book SynopsisNow a Netflix Feature Film!“A heart-pounding page-turner with an outstanding cast of characters, a deliciously creepy setting, and an absolutely merciless body count.” –Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie and The ProjectA New York Times bestsellerIt’s been almost a year since Makani Young came to live with her grandmother and she’s still adjusting to her new life in rural Nebraska. Then, one by one, students at her high school begin to die in a series of gruesome murders, each with increasing and grotesque flair.As the body count rises and the terror grows closer, can Makani survive the killer’s twisted plan?Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THERE'S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE!“Equal parts heart-stopping horror and steamy romance. It’s tons of bloody fun.” –HelloGiggles“A chilling, fast-paced, horror-inducing story that will have you quickly flipping through the pages to find out what happens.” –BuzzFeed “Romance and grisly murders crawl into the back seat of the car for a make-out session, producing a read that is as eerie as it is delightful.” –Associated Press“Addictive.” –Bustle “Truly terrifying.” –Hypable “Absolutely thrilling.” –Paste “Mixes the wit of modern slasher films like Scream with the grounded characters and emotions of contemporary YA.” –Mashable “Readers will be sleeping with one eye open.” –Booklist AND DON'T MISS STEPHANIE'S BELOVED ROMANCE TRILOGY—ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS, LOLA AND THE BOY NEXT DOOR, AND ISLA AND THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER“Stephanie Perkins’s characters fall in love the way we all want to, in real time and for good.” -Rainbow Rowell, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Magical. Anna and the French Kiss really captures the feeling of being in love.” –Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mortal Instruments series and the Infernal Devices trilogy“Very sly. Very funny. Very romantic. You should date this book.” –Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of the Truly Devious series and 13 Little Blue Envelopes
£16.99
Clarion Books Zac and MIA
Book Synopsis“When I was little I believed in Jesus and Santa, spontaneous combustion, and the Loch Ness monster. Now I believe in science, statistics, and antibiotics.” So says seventeen-year-old Zac Meier during a long, grueling leukemia treatment in Perth, Australia. A loud blast of Lady Gaga alerts him to the presence of Mia, the angry, not-at-all-stoic cancer patient in the room next door. Once released, the two near-strangers can’t forget each other, even as they desperately try to resume normal lives. The story of their mysterious connection drives this unflinchingly tough, tender novel told in two voices.
£12.38
Random House USA Inc Everything Everything
Book SynopsisRisk everything . . . for love with this #1 New York Times bestseller. What if you couldn’t touch anything in the outside world? Never breathe in the fresh air, feel the sun warm your face . . . or kiss the boy next door? In Everything, Everything, Maddy is a girl who’s literally allergic to the outside world, and Olly is the boy who moves in next door . . . and becomes the greatest risk she’s ever taken. My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla. But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He''s tall, lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly. Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It’s almost certainly going to be a disaster.Everything, Everything will make you laugh, cry, and feel everything in between. It''s an innovative, inspiring, and heartbreakingly romantic debut novel that unfolds via vignettes, diary entries, illustrations, and more. And don’t miss Nicola Yoon''s The Sun Is Also A Star, the #1 New York Times bestseller in which two teens are brought together just when it seems like the universe is sending them in opposite directions.
£11.89
Random House USA Inc Castles in Their Bones
Book SynopsisA spellbinding story of three princesses and the destiny they were born for: seduction, conquest, and the crown. Immerse yourself in the first book in a new fantasy trilogy from the author of the New York Times bestselling Ash Princess series.Empress Margaraux has had plans for her daughters since the day they were born. Princesses Sophronia, Daphne, and Beatriz will be queens. And now, at age sixteen, they each must leave their homeland and marry their prince.Beautiful, smart, and demure, the triplets appear to be the perfect brides—because Margaraux knows there is one common truth: everyone underestimates a girl. Which is a grave mistake. Sophronia, Daphne, and Beatriz are no innocents. They have been trained since birth in the arts of deception, seduction, and violence, with a singular goal—to bring down monarchies—and their marriages are merely the first stage of their mother’s grand vision: to one day reign over the entire continent of Vesteria.The princesses have spent their lives preparing, and now they are ready, each with her own secret skill, and each with a single wish, pulled from the stars. Only, the stars have their own plans—and their mother hasn’t told them all of hers.Life abroad is a test. Will their loyalties stay true? Or will they learn that they can’t trust anyone—not even each other?
£11.04
Random House USA Inc French Kissing in New York
Book SynopsisIt took all of two paragraphs for me to fall head-over-heels in love with this story. Naive, plucky Margot was perfection, New York City brimmed loud and clear from the pages, and I absolutely adored the love story. I’ll be thinking about this one for a while.—Jenna Evans Welch, New York Times bestselling author of Love & GelatoA charming, high-energy romance in the city that never sleeps about a girl who can''t wait to be a part of Manhattan''s restaurant scene—and find the boy she fell for last summer. Perfect for fans of Emily in Paris! Welcome to New York. . . . He’s been waiting for you.Margot hasn’t been able to stop thinking about Zach, the dreamy American boy she met one magical night in Paris. In an instant, they fell head over heels in love and spent the perfect evening ensemble—sealed with a kiss and a promise: if the universe wants them to be togeth
£11.69
Random House USA Inc Mind the Gap Dash Lily
Book SynopsisFor Dash and Lily, it''s beginning to look a lot like...distance! Just in time for the series release of Dash & Lily on Netflix comes a new helping of love--this time across the pond as best-selling authors Rachel Cohn and David Levithan send Dash and Lily to England.Dash and Lily were feeling closer than ever...it''s just too bad they''re now an ocean apart. After Dash gets accepted to Oxford University and Lily stays in New York to take care of her dogwalking business, the devoted couple are struggling to make a long distance relationship work. And when Dash breaks the news that he won''t be coming home for Christmas, Lily makes a decision: if Dash can''t come to her, she''ll join him in London. It''s a perfect romantic gesture...that spins out of Lily''s control. Soon Dash and Lily are feeling more of a gap between them, even though they''re in the same city. Will London bring them together again--or will it be their undoing?
£10.44
Random House Children's Books School Dance
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£19.97
Penguin Putnam Inc The Bone Spindle
Book SynopsisAn Instant Indie Bestseller! Sleeping Beauty meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling fairytale retelling for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and The Cruel Prince.Fi is a bookish treasure hunter with a knack for ruins and riddles, who definitely doesn’t believe in true love. Shane is a tough-as-dirt girl warrior from the north who likes cracking skulls, pretty girls, and doing things her own way. Briar Rose is a prince under a sleeping curse, who’s been waiting a hundred years for the kiss that will wake him. Cursed princes are nothing but ancient history to Fi—until she pricks her finger on a bone spindle while exploring a long-lost ruin. Now she’s stuck with the spirit of Briar Rose until she and Shane can break the century-old curse on his kingdom. Dark magic, Witch Hunters, and bad exes all stand in her way—not to mention a mysterious witch who might wind u
£19.37
Penguin Putnam Inc Floras Wish
Book SynopsisIn this lyrical and visually stunning picture book, a young mouse learns how to grieve and honor her best friendFlora the field mouse was a boldly whiskered lion-tamer! Although it wasn’t very hard to be bold and brave with her best friend Lion (a dandelion) by her side. But as the seasons change, Lion’s whiskers go from a bright yellow to shimmering silver, until one day, he scatters in the wind completely. Can Flora still be brave without Lion by her side?Trade Review"Halliday’s charming, free verse poetry is paced around Pixar-ish digital illustrations in both spots and spreads . . . this tale could be an ode to the changing seasons or a gentle introduction to grief; either way it will certainly encourage readers to snuggle up to sleep. Sweetly soothing." —Kirkus"The illustrations are done in a way that allows readers to follow along even without the text, as the emotions are conveyedthrough facial expressions and the use of color on each page. The passing of seasons is made clear in the images, and older -readers may noticeFlora processing through -varied stages of grief. The writing itself is sprinkled with just enough alliteration to feel fun to read without beingoverbearing. Halliday skillfully weaves together themes of friendship, aging, loss, and resilience, creating a narrative that is heartwarming and empowering." —School Library Journal
£14.39
Nancy Paulsen Books The Beautiful
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for The Beautiful:“The Beautiful, which kicks off a new series, returns the vampire novel to popular form, evoking the style of Anne Rice and breathing fresh life into the genre.” —Entertainment Weekly“It's true: Vampires are back, and they're more seductive than ever.” —Bustle“Ahdieh brings New Orleans vibrantly to life, particularly when exploring the complicated racial and gender restrictions of high society through main and supporting characters of mixed-race origin. Sure to please fans of the author and of the vampire-romance genre.” —Kirkus“The first in a series, this mystery novel shines when it focuses on Celine and her struggle to fit into society while trying to be true to herself.” —School Library Journal“An action-packed third act and a final reveal will have readers grasping for the sequel. . . Vampires never stay dead for long, and best-selling Ahdieh's approach—part homage to the classics, part fresh-eyed revitalization—will intrigue all but the most committed skeptics.” —Booklist “Darkly glamorous . . . Compelling.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Ahdieh’s New Orleans is lushly atmospheric, permeating this series opener with an undercurrent of violence within a seductive underworld around Mardi Gras. . . Readers will champion Celine’s wit and incredible grit—even surrounded by powerful, supernatural protectors, Celine fights for herself and those she loves. . . Fans will clamor for the continuation to this captivating volume.” —Publishers Weekly“An incredibly ornate, lush New Orleans; characters who imprint themselves on your memory forever; a story that is nail-biting and swoony and satisfying and tense ALL AT THE SAME TIME. And of course . . . VAMPIRES.” —Sabaa Tahir, New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes “It's intoxicating. The Beautiful has that decadent, slow-moving horror that feels like a dream slipping to nightmare. It's like walking alone down a twilight street and feeling the snap of a branch behind you and that acidic heart-in-your-throat rush of knowing that you're being followed. Stalked.” —Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves
£9.98
Penguin Putnam Inc The Davenports
Book Synopsis*Instant New York Times Bestseller*The Davenports delivers a totally escapist, swoon-worthy romance while offering a glimpse into a period of African American history often overlooked.The perfect read for fans of escapist historical fiction.??NBC?s TODAYThe Davenports are one of the few Black families of immense wealth and status in a changing United States, their fortune made through the entrepreneurship of William Davenport, a formerly enslaved man who founded the Davenport Carriage Company years ago. Now it''s 1910, and the Davenports live surrounded by servants, crystal chandeliers, and endless parties, finding their way and finding love?even where they?re not supposed to.There is Olivia, the beautiful elder Davenport daughter, ready to do her duty by getting married . . . until she meets the charismatic civil rights leader Washington DeWight and sparks fly. The younger daughter, Helen, is more interested in fixing cars than falling in love?unless it?s with her sister?s suitor. Amy-Rose, the childhood friend turned maid to the Davenport sisters, dreams of opening her own business?and marrying the one man she could never be with, Olivia and Helen?s brother, John. But Olivia?s best friend, Ruby, also has her sights set on John Davenport, though she can?t seem to keep his interest . . . until family pressure has her scheming to win his heart, just as someone else wins hers.Inspired by the real-life story of the Patterson family, The Davenports is the tale of four determined and passionate young Black women discovering the courage to steer their own path in life?and love.The Davenports has it all: romance, heartbreak, courage. ?EbonyA fresh, utterly enchanting read.? ?Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of the Beasts of Prey trilogyDeftly written . . . A dazzling debut. ?Kirkus (starred review)Stunningly wrought . . . Presents a cast of take-charge women. ?PW (starred review)It has the compulsive readability of Gossip Girl. ?Booklist (starred review)Compelling . . . distinct and satisfying. ?BCCB Skilled . . . Well-written . . . Sure to please. ?SLJIf this whole series existed right now, I?d tear through it to the exclusion of everything else in my life. ?Teen Librarian ToolboxTrade ReviewInstant New York Times Bestseller#1 Indie Next PickHeartland Booksellers Award WinnerAAMBC Award WinnerIndies Introduce Featured TitleA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year“The Davenports by Krystal Marquis is the perfect read for fans of escapist historical fiction. We're talking romantic period pieces, lush with hunky suitors, lavish balls and endless love triangles. This Bridgerton-style book documents the Davenport sisters’ mistrials as they navigate the ever-complex world of love.” —NBC’s TODAY"The Davenports has it all: romance, heartbreak, courage . . . What makes [it] so intriguing is that it’s inspired by the real daughters of automobile magnate C.R. Patterson. Marquis’ extensive research allows readers to dive into the world of Black excellence in the 1900s, from its grand estates to the glamorous ball gowns." —Ebony“With dazzling prose and whip-smart pacing, Krystal Marquis’s gorgeous debut spirits readers into a world of polished glamor, but also a world shadowed by painful reckonings. Through trial, defeat, defiance, and triumph, its characters offer heart and perspective. The Davenports is a fresh, utterly enchanting read, and a much-needed addition to the contemporary canon of Black literature.” —Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy★ "This deftly written series opener examines the lives of Black elites following Reconstruction with a focus on the constraints of women. The strong characterization, developed through alternating third-person perspectives, and descriptive setting lure readers in. A dazzling debut." —Kirkus (starred review)★ "This stunningly wrought historical fiction debut follows a group of Black teens navigating classism, familial expectations, gender norms, and racism in 1910 Chicago. . . . Marquis perceptively explores the history and momentous impact of Black achievements and wealth during an underreported period in U.S. history. Employing expert characterization and complex dynamics, the author presents a cast of take-charge women, undeterred by their struggles and pursuing their passions regardless of expectations." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)★ “Though it has the compulsive readability of Gossip Girl, this debut was inspired by the true, little-known history of the C.R. Patterson & Sons carriage company. As a forgotten history, as a celebration of Black entrepreneurship, and as a tale of ambitious young women forging their own paths, it should be widely shared.” —Booklist (starred review)"Marquis weaves the characters’ stories in such a way that leaves readers anticipating the next chapter each time [and] the author’s skilled descriptions give readers a real connection to the characters. This is a well-written novel, sure to please fans of historical fiction, romance, and Chicago history. Young adults and adults alike will learn from and enjoy this. Recommended." —SLJ"Each girl brings a compelling arc to this series opener, and debut author Marquis crafts the rich setting with intriguing historical details and explorations of lesser-known Black history in the grand tradition of romance novelist Beverly Jenkins. . . . The distinct and satisfying emotional journeys of the four protagonists are wonderful [and] the book ends on a cliffhanger for the Davenport siblings, giving fans of historical fiction, and particularly those looking for Black representation without trauma, something to look forward to." —BCCB"I loved this book . . . It’s all SO GOOD. And yes, it’s a lot about romance, which is great, but it’s also about so much more. [It's about] wealthy Black families in the early 1900s and seeing their stories, as they navigate spaces not necessarily welcoming to them, while building their own businesses, communities, and networks . . . The characters are all well-developed, leading rich, complicated lives . . . If this whole series existed right now, I’d tear through it to the exclusion of everything else in my life. An excellent debut about challenging expectations and finding your own path." —Teen Librarian Toolbox
£14.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Airi Sano Prankmaster General Public Enemy Number
Book SynopsisAiri is back for another hilarious story of friendship and pranks, and this time, there''s drama--literally! Perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Diary of a Wimpy Kid!It''s the spring semester, and Airi Sano is on top of the world! Her grades are up, she has real friends at her side, and she?s joined the school play. She?s even keeping out of trouble and toning down the pranks!But when the play falls victim to some truly awful pranks, everyone immediately suspects that Airi is behind them. As suspicion mounts, it''s up to her to solve the mystery and clear her own name before the imposter strikes again. Sounds like a job for Airi and her crew!Trade Review"Nonstop laughs, mischief, and fun." –Kirkus Reviews
£14.02
Penguin Putnam Inc The Last Girls Standing
Book SynopsisIn this queer YA psychological thriller from the author of Some Girls Do and Hot Dog Girl, the sole surviving counselors of a summer camp massacre search to uncover the truth of what happened that fateful night, but what they find out might just get them killed.Sloan and Cherry. Cherry and Sloan. They met only a few days before masked men with machetes attacked the summer camp where they worked, a massacre that left the rest of their fellow counselors dead. Now, months later, the two are inseparable, their traumatic experience bonding them in ways no one else can understand.But as new evidence comes to light and Sloan learns more about the motives behind the ritual killing that brought them together, she begins to suspect that her girlfriend may be more than just a survivor—she may actually have been a part of it. Cherry tries to reassure her, but Sloan only becomes more distraught. Is this gaslighting or reality? Is Cherry a victim or a
£14.39
Random House USA Inc Love on Paper
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£11.82
Penguin Young Readers Lawrence Sophia Big Bold
Book SynopsisWhen Lawrence makes a new friend, Sophia feels left out . . . and then acts out. It''s a scenario that so many kids can relate to, told here with loads of laughs and charm.Lawrence and Sophia do everything as a pair. Together, they are big and bold and fast (sort of). But then one day, another kid appears?and Lawrence is excited about new adventures with this new friend. Sophia . . . is not. And she misses Lawrence while he?s bike-riding and shipbuilding with the other boy. Well, Sophia can build something too! She doesn?t need Lawrence to be big and bold, does she?As they did in their first book about this lovable duo, acclaimed creators Doreen Cronin and Brian Cronin share universal truths of childhood with a perfect mix of humor and warmth. Friendship triangles have never been so endearing.
£16.14
Random House USA Inc Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Destiny
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£14.11
Random House USA Inc Every Borrowed Beat
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£10.34
Random House Children's Books Love in Ruins
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£10.44
Random House Children's Books Getting Ready for First Grade
Book SynopsisGet ready for first grade in this exciting new series for kids embarking on new adventures! Vera Ahiyya, the Tutu Teacher, knows everything your family needs to get ready... and to celebrate every precious moment!This edition includes an adorable punch-out sign for first day photo opps!It''s Leilani''s first day of first grade, and she is excited and a bit nervous. But thanks to her caring family and friendly new teacher, Mr. Gray, she soon learns all about the fun things they will make and do in the classroom that year. Soon, she gains confidence that she has what it takes to be a first grader! Vera Ahiyya?s engaging read-aloud will help your child prepare for and succeed in first grade and beyond, just like Leilani.
£7.01
Random House Children's Books Getting Ready for First Grade
Book SynopsisGet ready for first grade in this exciting new series for kids embarking on new adventures! Vera Ahiyya, the Tutu Teacher, knows everything your family needs to get ready... and to celebrate every precious moment!This edition includes an adorable punch-out sign for first day photo opps!It''s Leilani''s first day of first grade, and she is excited and a bit nervous. But thanks to her caring family and friendly new teacher, Mr. Gray, she soon learns all about the fun things they will make and do in the classroom that year. Soon, she gains confidence that she has what it takes to be a first grader! Vera Ahiyya?s engaging read-aloud will help your child prepare for and succeed in first grade and beyond, just like Leilani.
£11.16
Penguin Young Readers Group Everything We Never Said
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£8.95
Penguin Young Readers Room to Breathe
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£10.23
Random House Children's Books Marisol Acts the Part
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£17.20
Random House Children's Books All the Bright Places Collectors Edition
Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestselling love story about two teens who find each other while standing on the edge. Exclusive bonus content, a letter from the author and a gorgeous new cover make this special collector's edition a must-have for fans.Theodore Finch is fascinated by death, and he constantly thinks of ways he might die. But each time, something good, no matter how small, stops him.Violet Markey lives for the future, counting the days until graduation, when she can escape her Indiana town and her aching grief in the wake of her sister's recent death.When Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school, it's unclear who saves whom. And when they pair up on a project to discover the natural wonders of their state, both Finch and Violet make more important discoveries: It's only with Violet that Finch can be himself--a weird, funny, live-out-loud guy who's not such a freak after all. And it's only with Finch that Violet can forget to count away the days and start living them. But as Violet's world grows, Finch's begins to shrink.
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Random House Children's Books Star Girl
Book SynopsisONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA modern-day classic from Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli, this beloved celebration of individuality is now an original movie on Disney+!And don't miss the author's highly anticipated new novel, Dead Wednesday! Stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of “Stargirl, Stargirl.” She captures Leo Borlock’ s heart with just one smile. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer. The students of Mica High are enchanted. At first. Then they turn on her. Stargirl is suddenly shunned for everything that makes her different, and Leo, panicked and desperate with love, urges her to become the very thing that can destroy her: normal. In this celebration of nonconformity, Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli weaves a tense, emotional t
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Ediciones Nortesur 9 Pequeñas Personas
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Ediciones Nortesur Alboroto En El Museo
£13.49
CamCat Publishing, LLC How to Get Over Your Best Friends Ex
Book SynopsisFalling in love isn?t complicated . . . unless it?s with your best friend?s ex.Hannah Taylor has lived in her best friend Braelyn?s shadow all through high school. But when she meets Seth, the handsome and charming newcomer, she wonders if, for once, she might finally be in the spotlight. Until Braelyn and Seth meet, and Brae sweeps his attention away as only she can. Hannah is left to watch the first boy she?s ever truly liked date not only someone else, but her best friend.When Seth unexpectedly breaks up with Brae months later, Hannah vows to help her friend get over the breakup while secretly trying to move on from Seth once and for all. Because even though Seth is no longer dating Brae, you never, ever date your best friend?s ex. But getting over Seth is easier said than done when Hannah learns that she was the reason for the breakup, and Seth may like her back.For readers who enjoy The Kissing Booth by Beth Reekles, What Are Friends For? by Sarah Sutton, and The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han.
£16.16
Headline Publishing Group Gossip Girl The Carlyles Take A Chance On Me v 3
Book SynopsisThe third book in the deliciously scandalous GOSSIP GIRL THE CARLYLES series Owen, Avery and Baby Carlyle are really finding their feet on the Upper East Side. Owen''s secret is out and he and Kelsey can live happily ever after. Can''t they? Avery is set to take her place as Queen Bee now she has an internship at Metropolitan magazine. If she could just sort out her love life... And Baby has finally realised that J.P. is just too, well, ''perfect'' for her - she wants someone a bit more interesting and surprising. Maybe she needs to look a little further a field... Gossip Girl will keep you informed of all the juicy details - even the ones they don''t want you to know!
£9.99
Little, Brown & Company Sidelined
Book Synopsis An emotional YA romance about small town secrets, high school football, and broken hearts.Julian Jackson has a short to-do list for his senior year at Crenshaw County High School in Meridien, Texas: football, football, and more football. He knows he's only got one chance to earn a college scholarship and make it out of his small town, and keeping his head down, his grades up, and his cleats on the field is that one chance. And then Elijah Vance walks back into his life, throwing all of his carefully-laid plans into a tailspin.Elijah and Julian used to be best friends, maybe even on their way to something more than just friends. But three years ago, Elijah broke into the school to steal money from the coach's office, and Julian was the one who turned him in. After that, Elijah and his family disappeared without a trace. And now he's back, sitting at Julian's grandmother's kitchen table. But time and distance haven't erased all of their feelings, and Elijah knows that he finally has a chance to prove to Julian that he's not the same person he was three years ago. But with secrets still growing between them and an uncertain future barreling towards them, it may be harder to lean on each other than they thought.
£14.24
Running Press,U.S. Words Composed of Sea and Sky
Book SynopsisThis modern summer romance set on Cape Cod features two young adult poets divided by centuries. Michaela Dunn, living on present day Cape Cod, dreams of getting into an art school, something her family just doesn't understand. When her stepfather refuses to fund a trip for a poetry workshop, Michaela finds the answer in a local contest searching for a poet to write the dedication plaque for a statue honoring Captain Benjamin Churchill, a whaler who died at sea 100 years ago.She struggles to understand why her town venerates Churchill, an almost mythical figure whose name adorns the school team and various tourist traps. When she discovers the 1862 diary of Leta Townsend, however, she gets a glimpse of Churchill that she didn't quite anticipate. In 1862, Leta Townsend writes poetry under the name Benjamin Churchill, a boy who left for sea to hunt whales. Leta is astonished when Captain Churchill returns after his rumored death. She quickly falls for him. But is she falling for the actual captain or the boy she constructed in her imagination?
£14.24
Running Press,U.S. Fools in Love
Book SynopsisJoin fifteen bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming authors as they reimagine some of the most popular tropes in the romance genre. Fake relationships. Enemies to lovers. Love triangles and best friends, mistaken identities and missed connections. This collection of genre-bending and original stories celebrates how love always finds a way, featuring powerful flora, a superhero and his nemesis, a fantastical sled race through snow-capped mountains, a golf tournament, the wrong ride-share, and even the end of the world. With stories written by Rebecca Barrow, Ashley Herring Blake, Gloria Chao, Mason Deaver, Sara Farizan, Claire Kann, Malinda Lo, Hannah Moskowitz, Natasha Ngan, Rebecca Podos, Lilliam Rivera, Laura Silverman, Amy Spalding, Rebecca Kim Wells, and Julian Winters this collection is sure to sweep you off your feet.
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Running Press,U.S. Breakup Makeup
Book SynopsisIn this sweet and stylish romance, two lovers turned cosplay rivals go head-to-head for a chance at their dream school . . . and maybe a second chance at love. Eli Peterson is a self-taught, up-and-coming makeup artist in the cosplay scene who is barely making ends meet. While they might be slaying it with their breathtaking looks, they’re also trying to save enough money for top surgery and convince their parents that their artistic dream is worthwhile. During a convention, Eli hears about Makeup Wars, a competition that could change everything . . . The grand prize? A scholarship to Beyond, the best SFX school on the West Coast. The problem? Going head-to-head with the most talented up-and-coming makeup artists in the scene—including rival influencer Zachary Miller, their ex-boyfriend. Eli will have to juggle their makeup brushes, their rekindled feelings for Zach, and their self-doubt in order to win everything they’ve ever want
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Running Press,U.S. Where Theres a Whisk
Book SynopsisOpportunity is what you make it in this up-beat and inspiring YA about food, friendship, and being true to yourself.Peyton Sinclaire wants nothing more than to escape her life as a diner waitress in her small, North Florida town, attend culinary school, and become a professional baker. So when Food TV sends out a call for Top Teen Chef, its newest show that pairs reality TV drama with a fast-paced culinary competition, Peyton knows this is her best chance to make her dreams come true and a chance to prove to herself and the world that where you''re born does not determine where you can go. However, Peyton quickly discovers that the network is more interested in ratings and drama than a properly seasoned steak, and that there is more than just the other competitors standing between her and the culinary school scholarship that goes to the winner of the competition.After she is given a stereotyped and scripted storyline -- which exploits the poverty and di
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Candlewick Press,U.S. Emily Windsnap Two Magical Mermaid Tales
Book SynopsisNow readers can dive right into the first two adventures in the New York Times best-selling series with this appealing bind-up edition.The Tail of Emily Windsnap Twelve-year-old Emily Windsnap makes a startling discovery about her own identity, the mysterious father she’s never met, and the thrilling possibilities and perils shimmering deep below the water’s surface. Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep Half-mermaid Emily Windsnap wakes the Kraken, a legendary sea monster, putting her family and friends, both merfolk and human, in great danger. Can she set things right before it’s too late?
£11.39
Hyperion Dancing Diva Sugar Plum Ballerinas
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Hachette Children's Group Dead Rules
Book SynopsisWhen Jana Webster dies in a tragic accident, she finds herself transferred to ''Dead School'' in the afterlife, where students fall into distinct cliques. Risers (good kids who died innocently), Sliders (bad kids, who have one foot tied to earth) and Virgins (there are fewer than Jana would expect). Jana''s boyfriend and love of her life - Michael - is still in the land of the living. Michael is Romeo to Jana''s Juliet and as the story goes... even death can''t keep them apart. Tired of waiting for him to kill himself over his grief of losing her, Jana decides she needs to do it for him. To kill Michael she''ll need the help of a dangerous and sexy Slider - Mars Dreamcoate. But Mars has a goal of his own: he wants to save a life to atone for having taken one in a drunk-driving accident. And to complicate matters, he was trying to save Jana when she died and saw what was really going on when her ''accident'' happened. Jana decides to do whatever it takes to get Michael Trade Review'The book was a fun, quick read and I really recommend it if you want something lighter and a little different from the usual paranormal books' Bloggers Heart Books. * Bloggers Heart Books *'witty novel of the undead' Booktrust. * Booktrust *'Dead Rules is not just another paranormal romance with a brooding love triangle ... The world he has created in Dead Rules is such creepy fun that I truly hope he decides to take us back sometime in the near future!' Daisy Chain Books. * Daisy Chain Books *'The way some of the kids have to 'live' is very darkly comical - you almost feel guilty for giggling to yourself' District YA. * District YA *'a cracking story and bundles of black humour' Serendipity Reviews. * Serendipity Reviews *'intriguing' SFX. * SFX *'intriguing plot' The Book Bag. * Book Bag *Ghoulish yet amazing, a real revelation and I loved every page' My Favourite Books. * My Favourite Books *''the book offers a creepy version of the afterlife' Irish Times. * Irish Times *'if you like your humour slightly twisted with a seasoning of sarcasm then you are in for a treat' Book Angel Booktopia. * Book Angel Booktopia *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Owl King
Book Synopsis''An elegant, dreamy tale steeped in folklore'' - Irish Times on NettleA dark, captivating 12+/YA tale of deception and survival, set in the Realm of Never Moon where faeries live in fear of the Owl King, for fans of Holly Black''s The Folk of the Air series and Twin Crowns.Welcome to a world of glittering courts, dangerous bargains and dazzling trickery Long ago, kings and queens of the faery realms exchanged talismans with one another to maintain harmony in their world. The Stag King gave up a shard of antler, the Owl King a feather, the Minnow Queen a shimmering, silver scale. But the Owl King has grown restless, and his kingdom has become dangerous as he feeds off the magic of others. Always he hunts for a new bride to sustain him.When devoted sisters, Ilsette and Lyla, are summoned to court, the Owl King's eye soon falls on the beautiful Lyla. Determined to save her sister from a terrible fate, Ilsette sets out on a quest to find the prized feather and change the balance of power.Lyla bewitches the king with her stories, but time is running out. Meanwhile, Ilsette's search leads her to a realm with two moons and scarlet stars. Here she must trick King Locryn into revealing the feather's secret whereabouts, so that she can steal it. She's befriended by a strange magpie and two shadow faeries, but all the while, she faces an impossible truth to save her sister, she must destroy peace among the realms.
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Random House USA Inc How to Make Friends with the Dark
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces comes a novel about love and loss and learning how to continue when it feels like you''re surrounded by darkness.A rare and powerful novel. --Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying and Two Can Keep a SecretTiger''s life changed with a simple phone call. Her mother has died. That''s when darkness descended on her otherwise average life.Tiger''s mother never talked about her father, and with no grandparents or aunts or uncles, her world is packed into a suitcase and moved to a foster home. And another. And another. Until hope surfaces in the shape of . . . a sister?Sometimes family comes in forms you don''t recognize. But can Tiger learn to make friends with the darkness before it swallows her whole?Stunning and beautifully written.-HelloGigglesBreathtaking and heartbreaking. --Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Infinite Sea The Second Book of the 5th Wave
Book SynopsisThe riveting follow-up to the New York Times bestselling The 5th Wave, hailed by Justin Cronin as “wildly entertaining.” How do you rid the Earth of seven billion humans? Rid the humans of their humanity. Surviving the first four waves was nearly impossible. Now Cassie Sullivan finds herself in a new world, a world in which the fundamental trust that binds us together is gone. As the 5th Wave rolls across the landscape, Cassie, Ben, and Ringer are forced to confront the Others’ ultimate goal: the extermination of the human race. Cassie and her friends haven’t seen the depths to which the Others will sink, nor have the Others seen the heights to which humanity will rise, in the ultimate battle between life and death, hope and despair, love and hate. Praise for The Infinite Sea “Heart-pounding pacing, lyrical prose and mind-bending twists . . .&rdq
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Penguin Putnam Inc Absolutely Alfie and the Furry Purry Secret
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Square Fish Of Poseidon
Book SynopsisGalen, a Syrena prince, searches land for a girl he''s heard can communicate with fish. It''s while Emma is on vacation at the beach that she meets Galen. Although their connection is immediate and powerful, Galen''s not fully convinced that Emma''s the one he''s been looking for. That is, until a deadly encounter with a shark proves that Emma and her Gift may be the only thing that can save his kingdom. He needs her helpno matter what the risk. Of Poseidon is the start of The Syrena Legacy series by Anna Banks.Books by Anna Banks:The Syrena LegacyOf Poseidon (Book 1)Of Triton (Book 2)Of Neptune (Book 3)JoyrideThe Nemesis duologyNemesis (Book 1)Ally (Book 2)
£999.99
St. Martin's Griffin My True Love Gave to Me
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