Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
Penguin Putnam Inc Reached
Book SynopsisThe thrilling conclusion to the New York Times Bestselling Matched Trilogy! Perfect for fans of 1984, Brave New World, Black Mirror, and The Handmaid’s Tale.Cassia’s journey began with an error, a momentary glitch in the otherwise perfect façade of the Society. After crossing canyons to break free, she waits, silk and paper smuggled against her skin, ready for the final chapter. The wait is over. One young woman has raged against those who threaten to keep away what matters most—family, love, choice. Her revolution is about to explode into full-scale rebellion. As an incurable plague sweeps through the Society, Cassia races to save both the lives and freedom of those she loves. With exquisite prose, the emotionally gripping conclusion to the international–bestselling Matched trilogy returns Cassia, Ky, and Xander to the Society to save the one thing they have been deni
£13.29
Penguin Young Readers Group The Puzzlers Mansion
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£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Princess Posey and the FirstGrade Boys
Book SynopsisPosey is the perfect fictional friend for any first-grade girl.—Kirkus ReviewsPosey takes on boys (and bullying) in the eighth book in this charming chapter book series for first grade readers!Will Posey ever be able to get along with boys? Probably not. They barely ever sit still, they make lots of rude noises, and they are just plain annoying. But when Posey teases Henry for being a weirdo, Miss Lee tells her that she''s being a (gasp!) bully. Only by calling on the help of the Pink Princess can Posey step back and see that boys have feelings as well. And maybe, in the end, she can be friends with the boys too.
£7.34
Dutton Books for Young Readers There Is a Door in This Darkness
£11.17
Penguin Random House India Friendships Stories
Book SynopsisFriendships is a subtle and moving collection of stories about surprising moments of understanding from unlikely sources. In “The Snake,” a girl faces her fears with help from a strange ally; in “Father by Mail,” a teenager writes down all the things he could never say to the parent who has left him behind; and in “Bruno,” a boy discovers a way to deal with a bully. These perceptive and contemporary stories, by one of Canada's best-loved and award-winning authors for young readers, show struggling boys and girls making a connection with someone who can bring them to a kind of balance.
£10.79
Penguin Putnam Inc Shooter
Book SynopsisThe Breakfast Club meets We Need to Talk About Kevin. A lockdown catches five grade 12 students by surprise and throws them together in the only unlocked room on that empty third floor wing: the boys' washroom. They sit in silence, judging each other by what they see, by the stories they've heard over the years. Stuck here with them--could anything be worse?There's Alice: an introverted writer, trapped in the role of big sister to her older autistic brother, Noah.Isabelle: the popular, high-achieving, student council president, whose greatest performance is her everyday life. Hogan: an ex-football player with a troubled past and a hopeless future.Xander: that socially awkward guy hiding behind the camera, whose candid pictures of school life, especially those of Isabelle, have brought him more trouble than answers.Told in five unique voices through prose, poetry, text messages, journals and homew
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Penguin Putnam Inc Maud A Novel Inspired by the Life of LM
Book SynopsisFor the first time ever, a young adult novel about the teen years of L.M. Montgomery, the author who brought us ANNE OF GREEN GABLES. Fourteen-year-old Lucy Maud Montgomery -- Maud to her friends -- has a dream: to go to college and become a writer, just like her idol, Louisa May Alcott. But living with her grandparents on Prince Edward Island, she worries that this dream will never come true. Her grandfather has strong opinions about a woman's place in the world, and they do not include spending good money on college. Luckily, she has a teacher to believe in her, and good friends to support her, including Nate, the Baptist minister's stepson and the smartest boy in the class. If only he weren't a Baptist; her Presbyterian grandparents would never approve. Then again, Maud isn't sure she wants to settle down with a boy -- her dreams of being a writer are much more important. But life changes for Maud
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc The Bonaventure Adventures
Book SynopsisA middle-grade novel for fans of boarding school stories--with a dash of The Mysterious Benedict Society and a splash of Circus Mirandus! Sebastian Konstantinov comes from a long line of talented circus performers. Somehow, however, he has not inherited any of their acrobatic skill: he has no balance, he''s afraid of heights, he can''t even turn a somersault. But there''s one thing he does know: his father''s circus, which travels through Eastern Europe, is out of date and is fast running out of money. Seb has a solution, though: if he can somehow get into the Bonaventure Circus School in Montreal, Canada, he might be able to learn something valuable to help his father. Seb secretly writes to the Directrice (an old friend of his father''s) and is accepted into the school. All he has to do is convince his father to send him away -- oh, and keep his lack of talent a secret from all his teachers and classmates. Fortunately for him, he befriends two oth
£15.29
Penguin Putnam Inc Otis Spanish Edition
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£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The Midnight Star
Book SynopsisThe thrilling finale to the New York Times bestselling Young Elites series from “hit factory” Marie Lu#1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu concludes Adelina''s story with this haunting and hypnotizing final installment to the Young Elites series.Adelina Amouteru is done suffering. She’s turned her back on those who have betrayed her and achieved the ultimate revenge: victory. Her reign as the White Wolf has been a triumphant one, but with each conquest her cruelty only grows. The darkness within her has begun to spiral out of control, threatening to destroy all she''s gained. When a new danger appears, Adelina’s forced to revisit old wounds, putting not only herself at risk, but every Elite. In order to preserve her empire, Adelina and her Roses must join the Daggers on a perilous quest—though this uneasy alliance may prove to be the real danger.
£11.39
Penguin Putnam Inc EllRay Jakes the Recess King
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£8.33
Penguin Putnam Inc The Boy Most Likely to
Book SynopsisThe romantic companion to My Life Next Door—great for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han.With bonus Jase and Samantha content in the paperback! Tim Mason was The Boy Most Likely To find the liquor cabinet blindfolded, need a liver transplant, and drive his car into a house Alice Garrett was The Girl Most Likely To . . . well, not date her little brother’s baggage-burdened best friend, for starters. For Tim, it wouldn’t be smart to fall for Alice. For Alice, nothing could be scarier than falling for Tim. But Tim has never been known for making the smart choice, and Alice is starting to wonder if the “smart” choice is always the right one. When these two crash into each other, they crash hard. Told in Tim’s and Alice’s distinctive, disarming, entirely compelling voices, this novel is for readers of The Spectacular Now, Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist,
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Penguin Putnam Inc My Life in Pictures
Book SynopsisFans of Amelia’s Notebook and Judy Moody will love this friendship story bursting with doodles and pictures Bea Garcia is an artist. She draws anywhere and everywhere—but mostly in her own notebook. When Bea’s first and only best friend Yvonne moves to Australia, not even drawing makes Bea feel better. And things only get worse when a loud, rambunctious boy moves in next door. He’s nothing at all like Yvonne! But with a little imagination and a whole lot of doodles, Bea Garcia might just make a new friend. This first book in a brand-new chapter book series is a must-read for doodlers everywhere.
£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The Curse of Einsteins Pencil
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£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc The Rose the Dagger 2 Wrath and the Dawn
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£12.34
Penguin Putnam Inc Humphreys Treasure Hunt Trouble 6 Humphreys Tiny
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£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Saint Anything
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£12.34
Penguin Putnam Inc A Clatter of Jars
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£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Spring According to Humphrey 12
Book SynopsisThe twelfth book in the beloved and award-winning school hamster series! Spring has sprung and everyone at Longfellow School, including Ms. Brisbane's class, are HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY! It also means Family Fun Night is coming up and all the students' families are involved in making amazing circus activities. Humphrey helps in many ways, but he can't help but wonder about his own family. He doesn't know anything about them. But when he thinks about all of the wonderful friends he has made at school and at his friends' homes, he stops worrying. Just like spring comes with lots of new things that grow and change, Humphrey's family of classmates and friends will always be growing. And that's just how he likes it.
£7.99
Houghton Mifflin Tumbleweed Stew Level 2 Green Light Readers All
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£6.51
Houghton Mifflin What Day Is It Good Beginnings
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£6.96
Houghton Mifflin Big Pig and Little Pig
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£6.96
Houghton Mifflin Jack and Rick
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£6.96
Warne Frederick & Company Love From Peter Rabbit
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£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc I Love You Little One
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£9.49
Penguin Young Readers Group I Love You Best Friend
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£9.24
Penguin Young Readers Group Te quiero Spot I Love You Spot Spanish Edition
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£8.25
Random House USA Inc Sophies Squash
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£15.99
Zondervan Fiona and the Easter Egg Hunt
Book SynopsisJoin Fiona, everyone’s favorite hippo, and her lovable animal friends as they celebrate Easter---Fiona style! This fun and whimsical addition to the New York Times bestselling Fiona the Hippo brand is the perfect read-aloud for fans of Fiona (and hippos) everywhere!
£13.26
Zondervan Happy Halloween Fiona
Book SynopsisJoin your favorite hippo, Fiona, the beloved internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, as she heads out from some trick-or-treating Halloween fun with her little brother Fritz and all their animal friends at the zoo! Happy Halloween, Fiona is another addition to the New York Times bestselling Fiona the Hippo series.It’s Halloween, and Fiona wants to share all the fun with her little brother Fritz. But Fritz isn’t so sure. It is so dark. And what are those scary screeches and growls all around the zoo? Will Fiona’s encouragement and the thought of yummy treats and seeing friends in fun costumes be enough to help Fritz be brave?Happy Halloween, Fiona is: A fun adventure about giving encouragement, friendship, and facing fears The perfect gift for the fall season or for trick-or-treat bags Great for fans of Fiona the Hippo and all zoo animals Ideals for
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Zondervan Youre the Hugs to My Kisses
Book SynopsisCelebrate and express the special bond between loved ones––family and friends, young and old––with this heartfelt children’s picture book that reminds you that life is sweeter when you have someone to share it with. You’re the jelly to my donut. You’re the blue to my sky. You’re the laces to my sneakers. You’re the twinkle to my eye. With whimsical, read-aloud rhymes, this delightful story will appeal to readers (and listeners) of all ages and remind you to enjoy all that you have in common with your loved ones. You’re the Hugs to My Kisses is a perfect gift for: kids ages 4-8 years old a best friend your Valentine! your kids’ teachers couples celebrating engagements, weddings, anniversaries and Valentine&rsqTrade Review2022 Northern Lights Book Award Winner, Preschool Category * Northern Lights Book Awards *
£16.56
HarperCollins Focus Within These Lines
Book Synopsis“Within These Lines is a moving story of love, hope, and family set against the dark history of Japanese internment in America. This book had me captivated!” —Maureen McQuerry, YALSA award-winning author of The PeculiarsEvalina Cassano’s life in an Italian-American family in 1941 is quiet and ordinary … until she falls in love with Taichi Hamasaki, the son of Japanese immigrants. Despite the scandal it would cause and the fact that interracial marriage is illegal in California, Evalina and Taichi vow they will find a way to be together. But anti-Japanese feelings erupt across the country after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and Taichi and his family are forced to give up their farm and are incarcerated in a Japanese internment camp.Degrading treatment at Manzanar Relocation Center is so difficult, Taichi doubts he will ever leave the camp alive. Treasured letters from Evalina are his sole connection to the Trade ReviewWithin These Lines is a moving story of love, hope, and family set against the dark history of Japanese internment in America. This book had me captivated! * Maureen McQuerry, YALSA award-winning author of The Peculiars and the upcoming Between Before and After *Within These Lines will both break your heart and awaken it. Evalina and Taichi's story not only navigates a precarious romance, but it challenges racism, injustice, and the temptation to stay silent. Their boldness and call to action will stick with you long after you turn the last page. I applaud Morrill's storytelling and cannot recommend this book enough--a must-read for all historical fiction fans! * Nadine Brandes, author of Fawkes *A frightening portrait of how suspicion and fear of Japanese Americans during World War II led to the incarceration of thousands at Manzanar and other camps. Precise in its history, intimate in detail, Stephanie Morrill's sensitively written novel brings to life a shameful era of American injustice, one that echoes events in the present day. * Janet Taylor Lisle, ALA notable author of Scott O'Dell Award winner The Art of Keeping Cool and Newbery Honor book Afternoon of the Elves *A thoughtful and moving story of forbidden love under the dual pressures of wartime and of intolerance, Within These Lines grabs you with its mix of fascinating historical fact and heart-melting fiction. Stephanie Morrill keeps you hoping against hope right up to the very last page. * Caroline Leech, author of Wait for Me and In Another Time *Heartrending and timely, Evalina and Taichi's story leaps off the page. Morrill deftly weaves history and fiction together, shining a light on the realities of America's World War II-era home front through the eyes of her fiery and steadfast protagonists. From start to satisfying finish, historical fiction readers won't want to miss Morrill's latest. * Hillary Manton Lodge, author of A Table by the Window *In fiercely beautiful prose, Stephanie Morrill delivers a timely new novel that sheds much-needed light on racial conflict and trauma experienced on the home front during World War II. An evocative, impeccably researched story of love, loss, longing, and the necessary hard work of reconciliation, Within These Lines offers characters who will inspire readers long into the future. Historical fiction fans, this is a must-read for 2019. * Karen Halvorsen Schreck, author of Broken Ground *It's 1942, and in the wake of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, California teenagers Evalina Cassano and Taichi Hamisaki fight for their right to love each other. Evalina is the daughter of Italian parents who own an Italian restaurant, and Taichi is the son of Japanese parents who provide the produce for the Cassanos' restaurant. Evalina and Taichi vow to love each other and never give up. However, as Taichi settles into life at Manzanar Relocation Center, in the shadow of Mt. Whitney, and Evalina prepares for her first year at Berkeley, the obstacles become more than they can handle. Japanese is peppered throughout, and the author's extensive research helps to create a rich and engaging atmosphere that will transport readers. Both Evalina and Taichi develop as their stories unfold, and readers get to see them mature and grow as their circumstances evolve. and shy;VERDICT A solid pick for anyone who enjoys historical fiction or romantic tales of love, loss, and reunion. Recommended for general purchase.--Maryjean Bakaletz, and shy;Morris County Library, Whippany, NJ * School Library Journal *Poignant and evocatively relevant, Within These Lines is a tale of star-crossed love and heartrending discrimination with characters that leap off the page and challenge us to stand against the injustice in our own time. A gripping read! * Lorie Langdon, author of Olivia Twist and the Doon series *Thought provoking and timely, Within These Lines highlights a dark period in history. Through compelling characters, we see the injustice and feel the fears and doubts and dilemmas. But mostly, we see the shimmering ribbon of hope through Evalina and Taichi's unrelenting love. Stephanie Morrill has written a novel to ponder, a novel to cherish. * Sarah Sundin, bestselling and award-winning author of The Sea Before Us and The Sky Above Us *Within These Lines will steal your breath, your heart, and your thoughts for days after you've finished. An always-timely look at prejudice and the importance of taking action combines with a tale of deepest love and self-sacrifice. Flawless and beautiful. * Roseanna M. White, bestselling author of the Ladies of the Manor and Shadows Over England series *
£16.89
HarperCollins Focus Tiger Queen
Book SynopsisIn this retelling of Frank Stockton’s famous short story, “The Lady, or the Tiger?”, Tiger Queen by Annie Sullivan, author of A Touch of Gold, tells the story of Princess Kateri as she trains with the rebel Desert Boys to overthrow the cruel captain of the guards in the mythical desert kingdom of Achra.Trade ReviewSullivan (A Touch of Gold, 2018) retells Frank R. Stockton's short story 'The Lady, or the Tiger?,' expanding it into an exciting adventure that transports readers to a mythical kingdom filled with creatures and customs that will capture the interest of fantasy enthusiasts. Action, adventure, and a bit of romance blend well into a distinctive and exciting read. * Booklist *TIGER QUEEN is an engrossing retelling of the short story, THE LADY, OR THE TIGER? that really takes it above and beyond... TIGER QUEEN is a gorgeous, lush YA fiction that will hold a lot of appeal for fans of THE REMNANT CHRONICLES, THE GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS, and THE WINNER'S CURSE. Highly recommend for anyone look for a beautifully crafted stand-alone book. * YA and Kids Book Central *
£21.59
Little, Brown & Company Beautiful Chaos
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£16.99
Little, Brown & Company The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner An Eclipse
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£17.85
Little, Brown & Company Why We Broke Up
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£999.99
Little, Brown & Company The Last Dogs The Vanishing
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£999.99
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Thors Serpents
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£12.27
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Fireblood 2 Frostblood Saga
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£12.34
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers 6 Times We Almost Kissed and One Time We Did
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£17.09
Little, Brown & Company Let It Snow
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£10.85
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Magic Misfits
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£15.29
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers An Echo in the City
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£14.24
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers An Echo in the City
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£11.99
Jimmy Patterson Word of Mouse
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£7.99
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Upstaged A Graphic Novel
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£21.24
Jimmy Patterson Once Future
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£10.44
Poppy Books Most Likely
Book Synopsis From the creator of the hit TV series The Bold Type comes an empowering and heartfelt novel about a future female president's senior year of high school.Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha (listed in alphabetical order out of fairness)have been friends since kindergarten. Now they're in their senior year, facing their biggest fears about growing up and growing apart. But there's more than just college on the horizon. One of these girls is destined to become the president of the United States.The mystery, of course, is which girl gets the gig.Is it Ava, the picture-perfect artist who's secretly struggling to figure out where she belongs? Or could it be CJ, the one who's got everything figured out . . . except how to fix her terrible SAT scores? Maybe it's Jordan, the group's resident journalist, who knows she's ready for more than their small Ohio suburb can offer. And don't overlook Martha, who will ha
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