Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
Candlewick Press,U.S. Welcome to Silver Street Farm
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£6.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Goes to the City
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Emily Windsnap and the Land of the Midnight Sun 5
Book SynopsisA successful mix of fantasy, mystery, adventure, and a touch of romance. — Kirkus Reviews The New York Times best-selling series continues with half-mermaids Emily and Aaron embarking on an icy and perilous journey to the Land of the Midnight Sun. Deep within an alpine lake where magical reflections show what could be rather than what is, the two discover a trove of stolen memories and Neptune’s darkest secret. Double-crosses and double-takes abound in Liz Kessler’s fifth magical mermaid adventure.
£6.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Frail Human Heart The Name of the Blade Book
Book SynopsisIn the riveting final volume of Zoë Marriott’s urban fantasy trilogy, all hell is breaking loose in London. Literally.It’s been a long few days since Mio stole the ancient, magical katana from her family’s attic. She and her friends have defeated the demonic Nekomata and banished the Goddess of Death’s plague-spreading Shikome. But at a terrible cost: Mio’s beloved Shinobu is lost to her, imprisoned again within the katana. With no time to succumb to guilt and grief, Mio must find a way to defeat the vengeful gods Izanagi and Izanami once and for all. Her only hope lies in the one place immortals can’t go: the realm of dreams, a shifting dimension of water and ice, echoes and memories, beauty and danger.
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Worst Witch to the Rescue
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£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Has Anyone Seen Jessica Jenkins
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times best-selling author Liz Kessler comes the magical tale of a (sometimes invisible) teen—and her truly super friends.Jessica Jenkins has always been a perfectly ordinary girl—until one day part of her arm vanishes in the middle of geography class! Jessica’s friends Izzy and Tom are determined to help her develop her newfound invisibility, though Jessica is more concerned with discovering where the ability came from. When it becomes apparent that there may be other kids developing strange powers of their own, Jessica marshals them into a slapdash band of “slightly superheroes.” But when an unscrupulous adult discovers the origin of their powers and kidnaps one of the team, the rest must put their heads—and all of their skills—together to avert disaster.
£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Digby ODay in the Fast Lane
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£11.69
Candlewick Press,U.S. Philippa Fisher and the Fairys Promise
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£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Ace Dragon Ltd
Book SynopsisFrom renowned picture book creators Russell Hoban and Quentin Blake, the story of Ace Dragon LTD. — who isn’t so limited after all.When John notices a manhole cover with the words ACE DRAGON LTD. written across it, he can't help but investigate what lies beneath. And so begins an unusual friendship between a boy and a dragon named Ace, who wears two pairs of Wellington boots and loves skywriting with fire, flying stunts to the moon, and turning gold into straw. With so many talents, John wonders if, unlike his moniker, Ace really isn't so limited after all!
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls
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£14.39
Templar Books Winters Child
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£15.29
Templar Books The Whale
Book SynopsisA wordless epic sea adventureThere is a legend that a Great Spotted Whale lives in the ocean, although a sighting fifty years ago was never corroborated. Now two young whale watchers each set out to find the whale, one armed with sound-recording equipment, the other with a camera. When their boats collide, they pool their resources to capture incontrovertible proof that the mythical whale exists. The eventual sighting is a magical moment, especially when the children discover that it was their own grandparents who first glimpsed the whale fifty years ago. The Murrows’ spectacular wordless adventure is brought to life with stunning graphite drawings that convey the drama and haunting beauty of the ocean and capture the majesty of the awe-inspiring whale.
£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Poppy the Pirate Dogs New Shipmate
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£999.99
Candlewick Press (MA) Peppa Pig and the I Love You Game
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£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maid of the Kings Court
Book SynopsisIn the vibrant, volatile court of Henry VIII, can even the most willful young woman direct her own fate and follow her heart in a world ruled by powerful men?Clever, headstrong Elizabeth Rose Camperdowne knows her duty. As the sole heiress to an old but impoverished noble family, Eliza must marry a man of wealth and title — it’s the only fate for a girl of her standing. But when a surprising turn of events lands her in the royal court as a maid of honor to Anne of Cleves, Eliza is drawn into the dizzying, dangerous orbit of Henry the Eighth and struggles to distinguish friend from foe. Is her glamorous flirt of a cousin, Katherine Howard, an ally in this deceptive place, or is she Eliza’s worst enemy? And then there’s Ned Barsby, the king’s handsome page, who is entirely unsuitable for Eliza but impossible to ignore. British historian Lucy Worsley provides a vivid, romantic glimpse of the treachery, tragedy, and thrills of life in the Tudor
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Lucky Lazlo
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Revenge of the Evil Librarian
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. A Single Stone
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls
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£6.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. A Prince Without a Kingdom Vango Book Two
Book Synopsis“Rich in mysteries, enlivened by surprises, and suffused with suspense. It is so beautifully wrought, it reminds us why we love to read, and there can be no higher praise.” — Booklist (starred review)Vango has been in danger for as long as he can remember. The second half of Timothée de Fombelle’s epic adventure follows its dashing hero through the years between World Wars and across Europe as he flees dark forces and unfounded accusations. Narrow escapes, near misses, and a dash of romantic intrigue will rivet adventurous teens to their seats as Vango continues to unravel the mysteries of his past. In the shadow of a rapidly changing world, can Vango find those who have hunted him for so long and uncover his true identity?
£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Book of Pearl
Book SynopsisIn prose as magical and intricate as the tale it tells, Timothée de Fombelle delivers an unforgettable story of a first love that defines a lifetime.Joshua Pearl comes from a world that we no longer believe in — a world of fairy tale. He knows that his great love waits for him there, but he is stuck in an unfamiliar time and place — an old-world marshmallow shop in Paris on the eve of World War II. As his memories begin to fade, Joshua seeks out strange objects: tiny fragments of tales that have already been told, trinkets that might possibly help him prove his own story before his love is lost forever. Sarah Ardizzone and Sam Gordon translate the original French into a work both luminous and layered, enabling Timothée de Fombelle’s modern fairy tale to thrum with magic. Brimming with romance and history, mystery and adventure, this ode to the power of memory, storytelling, and love will ensnare any reader’s imagination and every rea
£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Curse of the Evil Librarian
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Hilda and the Runaway Baby
Book SynopsisIn her truly authentic and original voice, Daisy Hirst introduces two endearing, unforgettable new characters — and a friendship like no other.Hilda the pig lives in a small tin house at the foot of a hill. Life is peaceful, if a bit uneventful, and she is always exactly where she expects herself to be. At the top of the hill lives a curious baby who is never where people expect him to be, which is why he is known as the Runaway Baby. When a chance escape in his stroller brings the Runaway Baby zooming full-speed toward Hilda, their worlds collide, and the beginnings of an unlikely friendship promise to make Hilda’s life a little less quiet and a lot more interesting. Kid-friendly and full of undeniable charm, Daisy Hirst’s tale of two slightly solitary souls who make a surprisingly perfect pair has the look and feel of an instant, timeless classic.
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Revenge of the Evil Librarian
Book SynopsisThe stage is set for a fiendishly dramatic summer at theater camp for Cynthia and her boyfriend, Ryan. With no demons at all. Right?Last fall, Cynthia Rothschild saved her best friend, as well as the entire student body, from the demon librarian, Mr. Gabriel, all while executing the most awesome set design for the school musical, Sweeney Todd. But now that all that demon stuff is behind her, Cyn is looking forward to the best summer ever at theater camp with her former-crush-and-now-boyfriend, Ryan Halsey. Once she gets to camp, though, Cyn realizes this summer might not be all she’s been hoping for. First, Ryan’s best camp friend is a girl (which Ryan had never mentioned to Cyn), and she just happens to be ridiculously pretty. Plus, it seems the demon stuff is not entirely over as Cyn had hoped. At least any new demons that show up to ruin her summer can't possibly be as evil as Mr. Gabriel. It's not like he could somehow come back to life to seek his
£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Smashie McPerter and the Mystery of the Missing
Book Synopsis“Classroom dynamics and a diverse cast add a realistic element to this fast-paced tale of go-go dancing, rapid bilingual alphabetization, and general mayhem.” — BooklistWhen the third-graders of Room 11 learn that they all must take part in a musicale, Smashie can’t wait to sing something heartfelt and loud. But the others are not so eager. Luckily, Charlene’s mom has agreed to donate her special gel that lengthens and sculpts hair into shapes, and soon, with the help of some retro sixties go-go dancing, all the kids are raring to go. That is, until their jars of goop go missing! Time for Smashie and her best friend, Dontel, to put on their Investigation Suits. . . . Discussions of motives and perps, hasty misaccusations and apology brownies, a math lesson used to crack a mysterious code, and a few choice red herrings build up to a truly hilarious madcap finale.
£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Poesy Ring
Book SynopsisCast into the wind, a gold ring makes its way across the world in this heartwarming saga, Bob Graham's ode to romance and love.When a young woman with tears in her eyes throws a gold ring into the wind in 1830, the ring settles in a meadow, and there it stays as the seasons pass — and then the years. But the ring’s journey is just beginning, and as more years go by, it moves at the mercy of the natural world: caught in the hoof of a young deer and flung across a meadow, tilled into the field of an unknowing farmer, dropped from the mouth of a magpie into the sea where countless tides wash over it. Will the ring, inscribed with the words love never dies, end its journey at the bottom of the ocean? Or does it have a greater destiny? Ever the master of weaving exquisite stories from the most unexpected threads, Bob Graham gives readers yet another collection of quiet moments that together form a transcendent, heartfelt tale.
£15.29
Starscape Books Ban This Book
Book SynopsisYou're Never Too Young to Fight Censorship!In Ban This Book by Alan Gratz, a fourth grader fights back when From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg is challenged by a well-meaning parent and taken off the shelves of her school library. Amy Anne is shy and soft-spoken, but don't mess with her when it comes to her favorite book in the whole world. Amy Anne and her lieutenants wage a battle for the books that will make you laugh and pump your fists as they start a secret banned books locker library, make up ridiculous reasons to ban every single book in the library to make a point, and take a stand against censorship. Ban This Book is a stirring defense against censorship that's perfect for middle grade readers. Let kids know that they can make a difference in their schools, communities, and lives! Readers, librarians, and all those books that have drawn a challenge have a brand new hero. Stand
£15.29
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Fracture
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£11.88
Bloomsbury Publishing USA The Water Castle
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA Kirkus Best Book of the Year A Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year A Cybils Awards Finalist A Junior Library Guild Selection An IRA Children’s and Young Adult’s Book Award Honor Book A Kentucky Blue Grass Award Nominee A Keystone to Reading Book Awards Nominee A Lupine Award Honor Book A MWPA Literary Award Finalist A MASL Readers Award Finals Nominee A Nerdy Award Finalist A Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award Nominee A New York Public Library Title for Reading and Sharing 2013 Maine Student Book Award List Fuse8: 100 Magnificent Children’s BooksWeaving legacy and myth into science and magic, old into new and enemies into friends, Blakemore creates an exquisite mystery. . . . With keen intelligence and bits of humor, the prose slips calmly between narrative perspectives, trusting readers to pick up a revelation that Ephraim and Mallory don’t see—and it’s a doozy. This one is special. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *In The Water Castle, science feels magical, and magic feels possible. This is a world I want to live in. * Laurel Snyder, author of BIGGER THAN A BREADBOX *
£9.49
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Penguin in Love
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£13.49
Bloomsbury Publishing USA Penguin and Pumpkin
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£14.39
Bloomsbury Publishing USA Wake Up Missing
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAn exciting middle-grade thriller. * Publishers Weekly on Wake Up Missing *Middle grade readers seeking adventure stories will enjoy this title. The topics of gene therapy and bioethics provide the reader with food for thought long after the book ends. * Library Media Connection on Wake Up Missing *Kate Messner combines a fascinating concept with page-turning suspense. . . . Reading this book is like a wild roller-coaster ride through the Florida swamps. * Margaret Peterson Haddix, author of The Missing and the Shadow Children series *Plenty of action. . . these heart-pounding scenes will be a hit. * School Library Journal on Eye of the Storm *This fast-paced read will sweep readers along to its powerful conclusion. * VOYA on Eye of the Storm *The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: An IndieBound Next List Pick -- AwardThe Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: Laced with humor and heart . . . an insightful and affecting read. * Booklist *The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: Plot twists keep readers engaged, and Messner's warm and humorous tone will capture even reluctant readers. * School Library Journal *The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: An engaging saga. * Kirkus Reviews *The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: Kate juggles a bundle of fairly heavy plotlines as if they weighed no more than a pile of leaves, managing her story with humor and grace. * Writing and Ruminating (Online) *
£8.99
Bloomsbury Publishing USA Found
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWinner of the SCIBA 2014 Book Award for Best Picture Book * . *An NPR Best Book * . *A terrific combination for preschoolers and early readers who will sympathize with Bear’s competing desires. * New York Times Book Review *A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA winning tale about finding new friends. * Kirkus Reviews *Charm and warmth suffuse every page of this book, and the message that it’s important to do the right thing even when it’s hard is one that everyone needs to hear. * Library Media Connection *The story is as simple as can be, but the emotions behind it are complex, and Yoon’s bright, thick-lined digital illustrations reflect that—they’re both cute as heck and heartbreaking, and alternate between amusing panoramas and emotional close-ups. Knuffle Bunny fans, hark! * Booklist *Snuggle up with a favorite stuffed pal for a cozy lap read. * BCCB *A touching, satisfying story that models healthy love between people and their toys. * School Library Journal *Crisp illustrations that capture a genuinely loving heart . . . a strong if whimsical choice for those separated from loved ones. -- Kirkus Reviews on Penguin and PineconeThis picture book, like many before it, proves that love comes in many forms. -- Booklist on Penguin and PineconeSimple yet affecting . . . ideal for a lesson plan on friendship, this book explores the theme sweetly and boldly. -- Library Media Connection, recommended, on Penguin and Pinecone
£8.54
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Cured A Stung Novel
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£11.39
Penguin Putnam Inc Every Cowgirl Loves a Rodeo
Book SynopsisNellie Sue is keeping it fair at the fair Nellie Sue is back and she's taking her cowgirl flair to the county fair. There are games to play, animals to pet, and rides to go on. But of course, Nellie Sue is really looking forward to the Bike Rodeo. She hopes that practicing will make her and her two-wheeled horse good enough to win against the reigning champion and her friend, A. J. Pickett. When a nearby goat gets loose and threatens to ruin A.J.'s ride, Nellie Sue knows that it's her job as an honest cowgirl to step in--even if it means coming in second place.
£16.19
Albert Whitman & Company Marabellas Moment
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£18.04
Paulist Press International,U.S. What if the Zebras Lost Their Stripes
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£16.63
Abrams Popularity Papers Book One
Book SynopsisA novel that charts the friendship of Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang as they embark on a quest to study the behaviours and tastes of the 'popular' girls so they can join their ranks in Secondary school.
£999.99
Holiday House Inc Cat Got a Lot
Book SynopsisIn this book perfect for emergent readers, Cat wants a fish. He ventures out in search of one and comes across a horn in the window of a music shop that he thinks his neighbor Elephant might like, so Cat buys it. Cat''s search for a fish continues when he encounters a bookstore. Certainly bookworm Dog would enjoy a new book so Cat buys him one. Cat''s sweep of generosity continues as he buys a paintbrush for Bird at an art store and a plant for Rabbit from the florist. In his surge of excitement to give his friends their new gifts, Cat almost forgets to get himself a fish! When Cat returns home and presents his friends with their new things, they are all very happy, which for Cat is the greatest happiness of all. An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level C.
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Kingdom of Ash and Briars
Book SynopsisWelcome to Nissera, land of three kingdoms and home to spectacular magic. Bristal, a sixteen-year-old kitchen maid, finds herself in a gritty fairy tale gone wrong when she discovers she has magic in her blood. She''s descended from an ancient line of immortal sorcerers called elicromancers—a race that has all but died out in her world, but only two remain in Nissera after a bloody civil war. Bristal joins their ranks without knowing that one of them has a dark secret . . . Tamarice is plotting a quest to overthrow the realm''s nobility and take charge herself. Together, Bristal and Brack must guard the three kingdoms of Nissera against Tamarice''s black elicromancy. There are princesses to protect, royal alliances to forge, and fierce monsters to battle—all with the hope of preserving peace. With clever homages to Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, Hannah West makes
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Holiday House Inc The Undoing of Thistle Tate
Book SynopsisThistle Tate is only seventeen, and a bestselling author. It''s too bad she''s also a liar. Now in paperback.It seems like Thistle has everything. Her Lemonade Skies series is wildly popular, with droves of diehard fans waiting for the next--and final--book. She''s even started dating her best friend, Liam, the one person who knows everything about her.Including Thistle''s deepest secret: she''s not really the author of the books.But as she gets to know one of her super-fans--and her handsome, charming brother Oliver--Thistle''s guilt starts to weigh on her. How can she build friendships when her life is built on lies?All Thistle wants is for the last book to be written, so she can leave this ruse behind her for good. But as the book''s deadline looms, a dramatic turn of events puts everything in jeopardy--Lemonade Skies, Thistle''s relationships, and even her own identity. Is she a victim, a fraudster, or both?Lies, jealousy, secrets. . .
£9.99
Holiday House Inc The People We Choose
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£999.99
Holiday House Inc Friends Are Fun
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£13.49
Holiday House Inc Zooni Tales Keep It Up Plucky Pup
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£8.54
Holiday House Inc Midnight Mayhem
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£13.99
Holiday House Inc Ros Demir Is Not the One
Book SynopsisRos will do whatever it takes to get the guy. At least… she thinks she will.Sixteen-year-old Ros is a go-getter. When she wants something, she makes sure she gets it.But a lingering rumor (and maybe some ambivalence about her half-Turkish heritage) has kept Ros from achieving the kind of reputation she deserves. So, after years of plotting her big comeback, she just needs one thing: a hot, adoring guy on her arm at junior year homecoming. And when she meets charming new classmate Aydin at the Pine Bay resort over the summer, she thinks she?s found The One.It doesn''t work, though. And things get messy when Ros?s plan ends up hurting the only friend she has left... poor, sweet, forgiving Eleanor. This has happened before?things tend to get messy with Ros around?and it''s getting harder for her to ignore the pattern of hurt feelings. Plus, it seems like Ros and Aydin aren?t really meant to be. What kind of a plan results in everyone ending up unhappy? Not a very good one.A not-quite rom com starring a bold, outspoken antiheroine, this Turkish-American Romeo and Juliet remix is refreshingly snarky. Witty, whip-smart dialogue plays with the complexities of multicultural identity and female friendships, from Ros?s very first screw-up to her unconventional happy ending. Perfect for fans of Crystal Maldonado and Michelle Quach.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
£16.19
Holiday House Búho Y Pingüino
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£7.59
Holiday House Yo También
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£8.54
