Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
Gale, a Cengage Group The Survivor Wants to Die at the End
£36.91
Gale, a Cengage Group Canto Contigo
£999.99
Thorndike Press, a Cengage Group Pocket Bear
£26.30
Thorndike Press, a Cengage Group Write Me for You
£28.26
Thorndike Press, a Cengage Group Dream
£23.67
Disney Hyperion Vampirina Ballerina Hosts a SleepoverVampirina
Book SynopsisYour first sleepover can be intimidating, but even more so if you happen to be a vampire like Vampirina. Read the books that inspired the hit Disney Junior series!A true friend remains on pointe. This is never more true than when you're hosting a sleepover for your brand-new ballerina buddies. From the frighteningly festive invitations to seeing the dearly departed off in style, absolutely nothing can be left to chance. Vampirina may be a little nervous at first, but by following a few simple rules she will host the Best Sleepover Ever!Vampirina is back to introduce her friends to her family in this wickedly cute Halloween treat by dynamic duo, Anne Marie Pace and LeUyen Pham.
£15.29
Stone Arch Books Goldilocks and the Just Right Club
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£20.79
Capstone Press Red Riding Hood Takes Charge
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£20.79
Stone Arch Books Monica and the Sweetest Song
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£20.49
Stone Arch Books The Misplaced Mummy
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£19.99
Stone Arch Books The Skeletons in City Park 04 Furry and Flo
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£19.99
Capstone Press The Hidden Things Faerieground 9
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£8.99
Capstone Press Return to the Crows Faerieground 11
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£9.49
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Let the Sky Fall
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£18.99
Simon & Schuster Let the Storm Break
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Night of the Living Zed
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£18.99
Chronicle Books GenaFinn
Book SynopsisGena and Finn would have never met but for their mutual love for the popular show Up Below. Regardless of their differences—Gena is a recent high school graduate whose social life largely takes place online, while Finn is in her early twenties, job hunting and contemplating marriage with her longtime boyfriend—the two girls realize that the bond between them transcends fanfiction. When disaster strikes and Gena''s world turns upside down, only Finn can save her, and that, too, comes with a price. Told through emails, text messages, journal entries, and blog posts, Gena/Finn is a story of friendship and love in the digital age.
£14.77
Chronicle Books The Other Half of Happy middle Grade Novel for
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£14.58
Chronicle Books Redwood and Ponytail
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£16.37
Union Square & Co. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
Book SynopsisAven Green was born without arms - and by age 13 has learned how to do almost everything without them. Hiding out in the library, she meets Connor, a boy with Tourette’s syndrome. Together, they begin exploring the park, where they find themselves wrapped up in the mysterious disappearance of the owner - and the park's tarantula population.Trade ReviewAwards include: Autumn 2017 Indie Next Pick Junior Library Guild Selection Reading the West Award Winner Library of Congress's 52 Great Reads List 2018 Youth One Book, One Denver 2018 Chicago Public Library “Best of the Best” 2017 Evanston Public Library Best of 2017 Austin Public Library Best Tween Fiction 2017 Multnomah County Library Best Books of 2017 Southwest Books of the Year “Best of the Best” 2017 The Children's Book Review Best Kids Books of 2017 for Tweens and Preteens Booksource Top 40 Classroom Library Titles of 2017 “Aven Green has always loved her life in Kansas—hanging out with Emily and Kayla, her best friends since kindergarten; planning pranks; and playing on the school soccer team. Though Aven was born without arms, she has never let her ‘lack of armage,’ as she calls it, deter her from doing anything she sets her mind to. But when her father gets a job as the manager of Stagecoach Pass, a rundown Western theme park out in Arizona, the family’s move, right after Aven has started eighth grade, presents her toughest challenge yet. Having to deal with the many stares and questions of new schoolmates, Aven sorely misses her old life back in Kansas. However, her unflinchingly optimistic spirit, accompanied by her infectious and indomitable sense of humor, keeps her looking for the silver linings in her new life in Arizona, such as making friends with the cute but prickly Connor (who has Tourette’s syndrome) or enjoying the ability to wear flats all year-round. But the most fascinating thing is the unusual mystery at the heart of Stagecoach Pass: the disappearing tarantulas, a missing photograph, and a secret necklace. Aven is determined to get to the bottom of the secret. She is a perky, hilarious, and inspiring protagonist whose attitude and humor will linger even after the last page has turned. The tale of Stagecoach Pass is just as compelling as the story of Aven, and the setting, like the many colorful characters who people this novel, is so vivid and quirky that it’s practically cinematic. VERDICT Charming and memorable. An excellent choice for middle grade collections and classrooms.” —School Library Journal (starred review) "A move to dusty, distant Arizona forces 13-year-old Aven to leave her familiar life and friends behind. Don’t yawn: Bowling takes this overworked trope and spins it into gold with a skein of terrific twists. For one thing, Aven was born without arms, so the new environment—a decrepit Wild West theme park—poses special challenges. For another, thanks to loving, funny adoptive parents who have raised her to be a “problem-solving ninja” (“I’m so flexible, it would blow your mind,” she boasts), readers may repeatedly forget, despite reminders enough, that Aven is (as she puts it) “unarmed.” Moreover, when the dreary prospect of having to cope with the looks and questions at her new middle school sends her in search of an isolated place to eat her lunch she finds and bonds with Conner, who is struggling with Tourette's syndrome and has not been so lucky with his parents. Not only does she firmly enlist him and another new friend in investigating a mystery about the theme park’s past but, taking Conner’s involuntary vocalizations in stride (literally) Aven drags him (figuratively) into an information-rich Tourette’s support group. Following poignant revelations about Aven’s birth family, the author lets warm but not gooey sentiment wash over the close to a tale that is not about having differences, but accepting them in oneself and others." —Booklist (starred review) "Dusti Bowling's story of a regular, hugely likable kid who deals with her unusual challenges with grace and humor is pitch-perfect.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review) “Connor's Tourette's support-group meetings and Aven's witty, increasingly honest discussions of the pros and cons of "lack of armage" give the book excellent educational potential. . . . its portrayal of characters with rarely depicted disabilities is informative, funny, and supportive.” —Kirkus “Bowling’s sensitive and funny novel . . . demonstrates how negotiating others’ discomfort can be one of the most challenging aspects of having a physical difference and how friendship can mitigate that discomfort. . . . [an] openhearted, empathic book. —Publishers Weekly “Aven Green didn’t really lose her arms in a wrestling match, but when her parents move the family halfway across the country to manage a run-down theme park, she’d rather tell them tall tales than the truth—she was born without them. It’s not until she meets a new friend with another kind of disability that she learns to accept people’s differences, including her own. Really funny, fun read.” —Slate "A remarkable, original story with true heart, a fresh voice, and an absolutely unforgettable hero. It's a book sure to give any reader goosebumps, teary eyes, and out-loud laughs. It's a book that doesn't just open your eyes, it opens your heart." —Dan Gemeinhart, author of The Honest TruthAwards include: Autumn 2017 Indie Next Pick Junior Library Guild Selection Reading the West Award Winner Library of Congress's 52 Great Reads List 2018 Youth One Book, One Denver 2018 Chicago Public Library “Best of the Best” 2017 Evanston Public Library Best of 2017 Austin Public Library Best Tween Fiction 2017 Multnomah County Library Best Books of 2017 Southwest Books of the Year “Best of the Best” 2017 The Children's Book Review Best Kids Books of 2017 for Tweens and Preteens Booksource Top 40 Classroom Library Titles of 2017 “Aven Green has always loved her life in Kansas—hanging out with Emily and Kayla, her best friends since kindergarten; planning pranks; and playing on the school soccer team. Though Aven was born without arms, she has never let her ‘lack of armage,’ as she calls it, deter her from doing anything she sets her mind to. But when her father gets a job as the manager of Stagecoach Pass, a rundown Western theme park out in Arizona, the family’s move, right after Aven has started eighth grade, presents her toughest challenge yet. Having to deal with the many stares and questions of new schoolmates, Aven sorely misses her old life back in Kansas. However, her unflinchingly optimistic spirit, accompanied by her infectious and indomitable sense of humor, keeps her looking for the silver linings in her new life in Arizona, such as making friends with the cute but prickly Connor (who has Tourette’s syndrome) or enjoying the ability to wear flats all year-round. But the most fascinating thing is the unusual mystery at the heart of Stagecoach Pass: the disappearing tarantulas, a missing photograph, and a secret necklace. Aven is determined to get to the bottom of the secret. She is a perky, hilarious, and inspiring protagonist whose attitude and humor will linger even after the last page has turned. The tale of Stagecoach Pass is just as compelling as the story of Aven, and the setting, like the many colorful characters who people this novel, is so vivid and quirky that it’s practically cinematic. VERDICT Charming and memorable. An excellent choice for middle grade collections and classrooms.” —School Library Journal (starred review) "A move to dusty, distant Arizona forces 13-year-old Aven to leave her familiar life and friends behind. Don’t yawn: Bowling takes this overworked trope and spins it into gold with a skein of terrific twists. For one thing, Aven was born without arms, so the new environment—a decrepit Wild West theme park—poses special challenges. For another, thanks to loving, funny adoptive parents who have raised her to be a “problem-solving ninja” (“I’m so flexible, it would blow your mind,” she boasts), readers may repeatedly forget, despite reminders enough, that Aven is (as she puts it) “unarmed.” Moreover, when the dreary prospect of having to cope with the looks and questions at her new middle school sends her in search of an isolated place to eat her lunch she finds and bonds with Conner, who is struggling with Tourette's syndrome and has not been so lucky with his parents. Not only does she firmly enlist him and another new friend in investigating a mystery about the theme park’s past but, taking Conner’s involuntary vocalizations in stride (literally) Aven drags him (figuratively) into an information-rich Tourette’s support group. Following poignant revelations about Aven’s birth family, the author lets warm but not gooey sentiment wash over the close to a tale that is not about having differences, but accepting them in oneself and others." —Booklist (starred review) "Dusti Bowling's story of a regular, hugely likable kid who deals with her unusual challenges with grace and humor is pitch-perfect.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review) “Connor's Tourette's support-group meetings and Aven's witty, increasingly honest discussions of the pros and cons of "lack of armage" give the book excellent educational potential. . . . its portrayal of characters with rarely depicted disabilities is informative, funny, and supportive.” —Kirkus “Bowling’s sensitive and funny novel . . . demonstrates how negotiating others’ discomfort can be one of the most challenging aspects of having a physical difference and how friendship can mitigate that discomfort. . . . [an] openhearted, empathic book. —Publishers Weekly “Aven Green didn’t really lose her arms in a wrestling match, but when her parents move the family halfway across the country to manage a run-down theme park, she’d rather tell them tall tales than the truth—she was born without them. It’s not until she meets a new friend with another kind of disability that she learns to accept people’s differences, including her own. Really funny, fun read.” —Slate "A remarkable, original story with true heart, a fresh voice, and an absolutely unforgettable hero. It's a book sure to give any reader goosebumps, teary eyes, and out-loud laughs. It's a book that doesn't just open your eyes, it opens your heart." —Dan Gemeinhart, author of The Honest Truth
£16.87
Union Square Kids Penelopes Balloons
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£17.09
Union Square & Co. Charlotte Brontes Jane Eyre
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£9.49
Union Square & Co. Emily Brontes Wuthering Heights
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£9.49
Union Square Kids City of Secrets
£10.52
Union Square & Co. Super Sub
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£8.54
Union Square & Co. Wrath
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£9.49
Union Square & Co. The Big Ask
£9.24
Union Square & Co. Unboxed
£999.99
Pelican Publishing Company The Ghostwriter of New Orleans
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£10.40
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Alycat and the Copycat
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£16.15
Arcadia Publishing (SC) The Littlest Stars Wish
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£17.99
James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers Not Not Normal
£28.50
James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers Hacking Heartbreak
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£16.65
James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers Hacking Heartbreak
£28.88
James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers Line Drive to Love
£26.59
James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers Dogs Dont Break Hearts
£15.72
Orca Book Publishers You Hold Me Up
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£20.85
Orca Book Publishers Kiss by Kiss Ocêtôwina
£13.17
Sourcebooks The Heartbreakers
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£14.05
Sourcebooks A Wish for Us Standard Edition
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£12.99
Sourcebooks When You Come Back to Me Deluxe Edition
£14.72
Sourcebooks Little Pieces of Light Deluxe Edition
£16.15
Bloom Books Dream on Standard Edition
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£15.11
Sourcebooks Little Pieces of Light Standard Edition
£14.25
Sourcebooks Your Fault Deluxe Edition
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£999.99
Sourcebooks Our Fault Deluxe Edition
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£999.99
Arcadia Publishing (SC) The Great Truffle Snuffle
£17.64
Hot Key Books Fault Lines Death Co
Book SynopsisIt takes courage to choose life.Adam's been coasting for too long. But Adam has dreams of his own: a girlfriend who knows nothing of his deep dark secrets, including a gift for seeing death before it happens. These things are increasingly hard to ignore.The time has come for Adam to face up to the truth and challenge his destiny.
£11.39
