Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
Page Street Publishing Co. Out of Blue Comes Green
Book SynopsisAfter a killer school talent show performance in full masculine presentation, trans boy Kinkade is quickly knocked back down to earth when his crush rejects him, and the whole school sees him in the dress his mother forced him to wear for a family photo. So, when the new girl Madi assumes he is cis and asks him out, he accepts without correcting her. After years of being ignored by his old crush and bullied by other boys, Kinkade just wants to convince Madi that he’s a regular guy’s guy. To impress her and finally win the approval of his peers, Kinkade agrees to his best friend Libby’s suggestion that they enter a competition to become the band for prom despite his misgivings. In between band practice, weightlifting, and dates, Kinkade accidentally becomes an animal shelter volunteer under an assumed name - and it’s there among the unconditional acceptance of dogs that he finally receives the affirmation he’s been longing for. But it’s going to be harder than he thought to play the show, get the girl, and become the man he’s meant to be.
£15.19
Page Street Publishing Co. The Alchemy of Moonlight
Book SynopsisWhen Emile's aunt declares he must marry or be disowned for being gay-he runs away to hide as a servant in Count Montoni's mansion. In their service, Emile tends to the family who all suffer a strange affliction on the full moon. And after overhearing suspicious family arguments, he finds a body on the estate, drawing the attention of a handsome doctor as well as the count's charismatic nephew, Henri. Before Emile can sort out his affections or unravel the growing Montoni family mystery, his identity is revealed and his aunt comes to collect him. When she arrives, Count Montoni forces everyone to depart to the remote Udolpho Castle-where there are no witnesses and no chance for escape. There, Emile realizes that he will have to risk his life to find the love he deserves-and survive the Montoni family.
£15.19
Page Street Publishing Co. My Big, Fat Desi Wedding
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£17.09
Regal House Publishing LLC Hellfinder
Book SynopsisWinter Break turns deadly when Rory Quinn and her treasure-hunter grandmother travel to Iceland in search of an enchanted artifact. Their mission is to recover a blood-smeared stone that legend says will lead whoever possesses it to the nearest doorway to Hell. The client’ s grandson, Einar, took the stone at the request of his favorite heavy metal band. As part of a publicity stunt, the band plans to open the closest doorway, rumored to exist deep inside one of Iceland’ s many volcanoes, in just three days. Along with Einar’ s twin brother, Gunnar, Rory and Gram will need to navigate glaciers, ice caves, and volcanic tunnels in search of the missing artifact. But can the three of them recover the stone before the band unleashes anything evil into the Icelandic wilderness? As the team grows closer to Einar, Rory is growing closer to Gunnar, too. But she can tell he’ s keeping secrets from her. Big ones, that when revealed, will cause her to question almost everything she’ s ever believed.
£16.10
Focus on the Family Publishing Fruits of the Spirit, The
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£23.60
Levine Querido The Secret Summer Promise
Book SynopsisTHE BSE (Best Summer Ever) LIST! 1. Blueberries 2. Art show in ShoeHorn 3. Lizzo concert 4. Thrift shop pop-up 5. Skinny Dipping at the lake house 6. Amusement Park Day! 7. Drew Barrymarathon 8. Paintball day Oh, and ?. 9. Fall out of love with Hailee. Andrea Williams has got this. The Best Summer Ever. Last summer, she spent all her time in bed, recovering from the latest surgery for her cerebral palsy. She?s waited too long for adventure and thrills to enter her life. Together with her crew of ride-or-die friends, and the best parents anyone could ask for (just don?t tell them that), she?s going to live it up. There?s just one thing that could ruin it: Her best friend, Hailee, finding out Andrea?s true feelings. So Andrea WILL fall out of love with Hailee ? even if it means dating the cute boy George who keeps showing up everywhere with a smile. Do we want Andrea to succeed? No! Does she? We?re not telling! Keah Brown is a journalist, screenwriter, and author who has written for Teen Vogue, Elle, Harper?s Bazaar, and The New York Times. She is also the creator of #DisabledAndCute. Now, in her YA debut of nerdy queer love, Keah gives us the perfect summer read and cast of characters to fall in love with.P R A I S E ?For fans of messy queer romance, some realistically complicated representation.??Kirkus Reviews ?Lighthearted romance that?s sure to gratify and meaningful conversations surrounding friendship and first love drive this earnest treat from Brown, which boasts leisurely pacing that mimics the syrupy unraveling of a slow, hot summer.??Publishers Weekly
£999.99
Levine Querido Fire from the Sky
Book SynopsisMICHAEL L. PRINTZ HONOR WINNER KIRKUS BEST OF THE YEARFrom 23-year-old Sámi debut novelist and reindeer owner Moa Backe Åstot, Fire From the Sky is a queer coming-of-age story about heritage, family ties and age-old commitments to the past. Ánte?s life has been steeped in Sámi tradition. It is indisputable to him that he, an only child, will keep working with the reindeer. But there is something else too, something tugging at him. His feelings for his best friend Erik have changed, grown into something bigger. Ánte is so aware of Erik and his body in relation to his own; everything he does matters so much. What would people say if they knew? And how does Erik feel? And Erik?s voice just the push of a button away. Ánte couldn?t answer, could he? But how could he ignore it?Fire From the Sky will warm your heart as Ánte experiences the magical, soul-combusting feeling of first love.P R A I S E ? ?Fire from the Sky is a superb account of one boy?s struggle to be himself. Åstot does an exemplary job invoking Sami culture, and an especially good job of capturing Ante?s turbulent emotions, dramatically ratcheting up tension, as it is often agony for Ante to be around the friend he''s so in love with. Much of Ante?s experience is universal, and empathic readers will hope urgently for his happiness.??Booklist (starred) ? ?A rare and triumphant look at what it means for queerness to stay put, with all the messiness and pain that entails? A fresh voice and a setting that?s pure fire.??Kirkus Reviews (starred)
£14.99
Levine Querido The Dove in the Belly
Book SynopsisAt the University of North Carolina, Ronny’s made some friends, kept his secrets, survived dorm life, and protected his heart. Until he can’t. Ben is in some ways Ronny’s opposite; he’s big and solid where Ronny is small and slight. Ben’s at UNC on a football scholarship. Confident, with that easy jock swagger, and an explosive temper always simmering. He has a steady stream of girlfriends. Ben’s aware of the overwhelming effect he has on Ronny. It’s like a sensation of power. So easy to tease Ronny, throw playful insults, but it all feels somehow…loaded. Meanwhile Ronny’s mother has moved to Vegas with her latest husband. And Ben’s mother is fighting advanced cancer. A bubble forms around the two, as surprising to Ronny as it is to Ben. Within it their connection ignites physically and emotionally. But what will happen when the tensile strength of a bubble is tested? When the rest of life intervenes?<
£999.99
Levine Querido Makers
Book SynopsisFrom the creator of Gibberish, a friendship story about different ways to think and create. It begins with two boys who together dream of sailing across the wide sea. As they grow and both become boat makers, their differences grow bigger and bigger. One has a wild and fresh imagination, with tons of great ideas; but he has trouble with quality control. The other is meticulous and strives for perfection; but he has trouble finishing even one boat! Only when the two friends reunite can they form a perfect team and reach their hearts' desires.
£17.09
Levine Querido Control Freaks
Book SynopsisOne week. One prize. Seven really weird challenges. The kids at Benjamin Banneker College Prep are a little… competitive. Okay. They’re a LOT competitive. The minute Principal Yee announces an epic competition for the golden B-B trophy, seventh-grader Frederick Douglass Zezzmer knows he has to win. But it won’t be easy. The competition doesn’t just include science, technology, engineering, and math. It also has arts and sports. Not Doug’s best subjects. Even worse, it’s a TEAM competition. Instead of being in a superstar group, Doug gets paired with four middle school misfits no one else wants. Worst of all, Doug’s dad has a horrible backup plan. If Doug doesn’t win, he has to forget about becoming the World’s Greatest Inventor and spend the summer in sports camp, with his scary stepbrother. With only a week to go, Doug launches a quest to turn his team
£10.44
Levine Querido The Barking Puppy
Book SynopsisWhen Sophie and her two Jack Russell terriers move to Boston, she's excited not to be the only brown kid in the neighborhood anymore. She instantly likes the quirky teenager named Juno next door and her pug, Bonney. But not everything's easy. Her classmates make fun of her Vermont overalls. The upstairs neighbor hates barking. And Bonney needs surgery that Juno's family can't afford. So Sophie and Juno invent the Barking Puppy, the first ever newspaper written “by dogs” and “for dogs.” Will anyone else get how funny it is? And more importantly, can they sell it to raise enough money in time to save Bonney? Will the landlord kick Sophie and her mom out before they even get started? Don't miss this first edition of a doggone great series and find out for yourself!
£13.57
Cottage Door Press Love
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£11.86
Entangled Publishing, LLC Shadow of Light
Book SynopsisI just saved the boy I’m falling for from a gruesome death by a demon. And what does he have to say? I’m the key to opening the gates of Hell. I mean, a thank-you would’ve been nice. Or another scorching-hot, forbidden kiss. Either way, destiny will have to find someone else to torment, because I’m so done. Or I was, until my little sister starts cackling exorcist-style and stares at me with eyes that aren’t hers. They’re Marid’s, the Greater Demon I just kicked back to the dark realm he came from. Possessing Ray whenever he wants is his ultimate revenge. The only way to break the tether between them includes a road trip through Hell, aka the Ather. I quickly discover nothing is as it seems in this place. Yeah, there are realms of terror, greed, and desire, but there’s also peace, and a beauty I never knew existed...and it’s eerily familiar. With each obstacle we encounter, I slip a little further into the chaotic energy of my growing dark powers. And when an unexpected betrayal hits me square in the chest, I freefall into them. Fate painted me as the monster of nightmares, and after this? Destiny is about to learn just how monstrous I can be.
£11.51
Entangled Publishing, LLC Frenemies with Benefits
Book SynopsisOne summer. One plan. Two boys. Jess’s older brother’s best friend - aka her giant crush - is staying at their house for the summer. She either has the best luck ever or the worst. This is her chance to show him she’s not just his best friend’s shy little sister anymore. But he’s a college boy. And she’s…her. Just turned eighteen. Just graduated high school. Just way too innocent for him. Jess is a virgin. She’s never been ashamed of that, except now it’s holding her back from what she wants. Her lack of experience is wildly obvious, a repellant for boys who want a partner who knows what they’re doing. So the only way to get the boy she really likes to notice her is to ask the boy she really hates to show her how to be, well, less innocent. And she hates Benjamin Oliver. Loathes. Despises. Can’t stand the sight of his stupid-hot face. He’s her frenemy throughout and through, and a player, so not the kind of guy she’d ever seriously consider. But she needs his help - and he’s actually willing to give it. All she has to do is promise him one little favour…
£9.99
Entangled Publishing WITTY IN PINK
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£12.40
Entangled Publishing REPEAT AFTER ME STD ED
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£13.78
Astra Publishing House Robins Worlds
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£13.09
Astra Publishing House Alone Together
Book SynopsisSometimes, Bear likes quiet time by himself. But his friend Fox has a very different idea of what quiet means. Can Bear's quiet aloneness and Fox's noisy togetherness ever result in a satisfying compromise? This simple and endearing story about friends learning to understand each other's differences is filled with Author Suzanne Bloom's gentle humour and trademark pastel illustrations. This beautifully told story about comradery, understanding and togetherness is stunningly illustrated and makes the perfect gift for all ages!Trade Review". . . Short on words and long on expressive artwork-a charming addition to a winning series for little ones." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review " . . . Bloom sets the action against a placid blue backdrop, and there's plenty of subdued comedy in her fuzzy pastel portraits of Fox, Bear, and Goose, who eventually wanders over to be 'alone together' with the other two. It's a pleasant reminder that friendship takes all kinds..." -Publishers Weekly " . . . This title offers a winning combination of earnestness and flippancy, sweetness, and saltiness. Readers will gain insight into the rewards of contemplation and quiet. The book will inspire rich discussions about what it means to be alone and together and what the experience of 'alone togetherness' might mean for friends." -School Library Journal
£8.54
Astra Publishing House Mr. Krups Pup
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£13.09
Astra Publishing House One Cool Duck 4
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£8.54
Tiger Tales. Each of Us is a Miracle
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated tale about finding joy and wonder in the world around us, by best-selling author/illustrator Jane Chapman.Frog is tired of his dark, dull pond, so he goes off exploring. His friend Mouse shows him the wonders of the woods where they live. Frog marvels at the beautiful colors and animals he sees. But there’s nothing quite as beautiful in his own pond…is there? This exquisitely illustrated tale by best-selling author/illustrator Jane Chapman explores the idea of finding joy and wonder in the world around us, and in the simple things that are also miraculous.
£17.09
Tiger Tales. The Armadillo Who Came for Dinner
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£13.09
Tiger Tales. Hank Goes Honk
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£13.09
Tiger Tales Mister Nortons New Hat
£16.65
Tiger Tales. Thanksgiving Friends
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£8.39
Tiger Tales Can You Find the Spotted Puppy
£9.02
Author Solutions 3pl Beyond Words
£12.35
Author Solutions 3pl Beyond Words
£19.95
Capstone The Incredible Shrinking Heroes
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£8.54
Capstone The Music Blues
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£9.31
Capstone The Music Blues
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£19.19
Capstone Blended Beats
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£9.31
Capstone Blended Beats
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£19.19
Capstone Losing Tempo
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£9.31
Capstone Out of Sync
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£9.31
Capstone Out of Sync
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£19.19
Tiger Tales Friends to the Rescue
Book SynopsisBadger is sitting and reading, enjoying a beautiful day in the woods. Suddenly, Mouse races over. "Look at this rope I found!" she cries. Badger sees a basket in the bushes, and Rabbit finds a large cloth. Then Bird swoops down to tell everyone that there''s a mole stuck in a tree! The friends are quick to help out, but how will they get him down? Can Badger come up with a clever plan to save the day?
£8.54
Tiger Tales Train!
Book SynopsisLittle Elephant LOVES trains. One day, Mommy and Daddy take Little Elephant for a ride on a real train, and Little Elephant is so excited! But on the train, Little Elephant gets angry when no one wants to play trains with him. Cat wants to play with his plane. Penguin wants to play with his car. And Rabbit would rather play with his digger. How will they all find a way to play together?
£8.54
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books The Great Shelby Holmes
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£8.99
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Snowy Bear
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£7.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Reign the Earth
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£10.44
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Penguin's Christmas Wish
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£13.49
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Stormy Night
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£9.49
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Penguin and Pumpkin
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£7.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc I'll Never Let You Go (padded board book)
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£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc River Secrets
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£11.69
Bloomsbury YA Moonrise
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£17.99
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books All We Have Left
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£10.44
