Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
Hachette Children's Group The Boy Who Steals Houses
Book SynopsisCan two broken boys find their perfect home? By turns heartbreaking and heartwarming, this is a gorgeously told, powerful story.Sam is only fifteen but he and his autistic older brother, Avery, have been abandoned by every relative he''s ever known. Now Sam''s trying to build a new life for them. He survives by breaking into empty houses when their owners are away, until one day he''s caught out when a family returns home. To his amazement this large, chaotic family takes him under their wing - each teenager assuming Sam is a friend of another sibling. Sam finds himself inextricably caught up in their life, and falling for the beautiful Moxie. But Sam has a secret, and his past is about to catch up with him.Heartfelt storytelling, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Jennifer Niven.Trade ReviewIf this moving novel doesn't leave you in floods of tears you may not have a heart. -- Claire Hennessey * The Irish Times *This was one heck of a ride and I can't say that you won't shed a few tears, but you'll also probably burst into laughter along the way too, but either way, it will all be worth it, because Sam's story deserves to be read...Ultimately, it was an unforgettable experience, so please don't deny yourself the opportunity to step into Sam's world and let his story be heard. * Muse of Nyxmares blog *I'm 100% positive I'm never going to get over this book. * A Whisper of Ink - blog *
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Sourcebooks Tell Me Softly
Book SynopsisMercedes Ron is a New York Times bestselling Argentinian writer who found her success on Wattpad, where she has more than 644k followers. She currently resides in Spain and studies Audiovisual Communication at the University of Seville. Her dream is to write and sing. The first she has already done.
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Nosy Crow Ltd Zoes Rescue Zoo The Lucky Snow Leopard
Book SynopsisWhen Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels, it falls to Zoe and her mum, the zoo's vet, to settle them into their new home. This suits Zoe perfectly, because she can talk to animals! But that's a secret! A little snow leopard doesn't want to be a big brother. Can Zoe show him how lucky he is?
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Hachette Children's Group The Heartstopper Collection Volumes 13
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Orion Publishing Co Eleanor Park
Book Synopsis''Reminded me not just what it''s like to be young and in love, but what it''s like to be young and in love with a book'' John Green, author of The Fault in our StarsEleanor is the new girl in town, and she''s never felt more alone. All mismatched clothes, mad red hair and chaotic home life, she couldn''t stick out more if she tried.Then she takes the seat on the bus next to Park. Quiet, careful and - in Eleanor''s eyes - impossibly cool, Park''s worked out that flying under the radar is the best way to get by. Slowly, steadily, through late-night conversations and an ever-growing stack of mix tapes, Eleanor and Park fall in love. They fall in love the way you do the first time, when you''re 16, and you have nothing and everything to lose.Set over the course of one school year in 1986, Eleanor & Park is funny, sad, shocking and true - an exquisite nostalgia trip for anyone who has never forgotten their first love.Trade ReviewReminded me not just what it's like to be young and in love, but what it's like to be young and in love with a book -- John Green, author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARSThe pure, fear-laced, yet steadily maturing relationship Eleanor and Park develop is urgent and breathtaking and, of course, heartbreaking, too * BOOKLIST starred review *Reminded me not just what it's like to be young and in love, but what it's like to be young and in love with a book * John Green, author of The Fault in our Stars *'If you haven't come across it before, we very much recommend Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor And Park, which is a gut-punch of a love story that we downloaded and raced through in one train journey.' * EMERALD STREET *A breathless, achingly good read about love and outsiders * Stephanie Perkins, author of Anna and the French Kiss *Eleanor and Park is completely beautiful. Set in 1986 and full of retro pop culture references, it's a book I want to share with everyone. . . I don't think a single person could read this book and not have their heart melted. * ONCE UPON A BOOKCASE *Deliriously beautiful . . . My only problem with this book was that I finished it. And I knew I wanted to keep it in my life, always * Jenny Bird for Forever Young Adult *This sexy, smart, tender romance thrums with punk rock and true love * Gayle Forman, bestselling author of If I Stay *Rowell keeps things surprising, and the solution - imperfect but believable - maintains the novel's delicate balance of light and dark * Publishers Weekly, starred review *The pure, fear-laced, yet steadily maturing relationship Eleanor and Park develop is urgent and breathtaking and, of course, heartbreaking, too * Booklist, starred review *Good luck putting down Eleanor & Park . . . You'll melt at all the tiny moments that add up to a killer romance * Seventeen *Funny, hopeful, foulmouthed, sexy and tear-jerking, this winning romance will captivate teen and adult readers alike * Kirkus, starred review *An honest, heart-wrenching portrayal of imperfect but unforgettable love * The Horn Book, starred review *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 3 The Summer I Turned
Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Summer I Turned Pretty, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing first conditional, past continuous and present perfect simple for general experience. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.Every year, Belly goes on holiday with her mom and brother to Susannah''s beach house. Susannah has two sons, Jeremiah and Conrad. Belly has always loved Conrad, but he thinks of her like a little sister. But Belly is 15 now, and this is the summer that she has turned pretty...Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.
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Scholastic Always and Forever Lara Jean
Book SynopsisLara Jean is having the best senior year ever! She's head over heelsin love with her boyfriend, her dad's getting remarried and Margot'scoming home for the summer. But change is looming on thehorizon. While Lara Jean is having fun, she can't ignore the biglife decisions she has to make. Will she have to leave the boy sheloves behind?
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HarperCollins Publishers Classic Retellings – Little Women: A Retelling
Book SynopsisBestselling author Laura Wood brings the adventures of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy to even more readers in this beautiful retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s coming-of-age classic. Little Women, the charming story of the brave and resilient March sisters, has been adored by generations of readers who have identified with the struggles of kind and pretty Meg; gentle, delicate Beth; precocious, artistic Amy; and of course wild, tomboyish Jo, determined to forge her own path and become a writer. Follow the girls as they come of age during the American Civil War and fall in love with the story all over again in this retelling by award-winning writer Laura Wood.Trade Review"This story of four sisters retains the heart of the original but ensures that it is accessible to those who may find the length and writing style of the classics overwhelming." – A Library Lady, blog
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Boxer Books Lifes Little Lessons Lunas Fabulous Family
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HarperCollins Publishers The Humiliations of Welton Blake
Book SynopsisHilarity follows disaster in this sharp-witted tale of the trials of pre-teen life, from award-winning and critically acclaimed Crongton author Alex Wheatle. Welton Blake has done it! He’s asked out Carmella McKenzie – the best-looking girl in school – and she’s only gone and said yes! But just as he thinks his luck is starting to change, Welton’s phone breaks, kick-starting a series of unfortunate and humiliating events. With bullies to avoid, girls ready to knock him out and all the drama with his mum and dad, life for Welton is about to go very, very wrong … Hilarity follows disaster in this sharp-witted tale of the trials of teen life from award-winning author Alex Wheatle.Trade Review“Laugh out loud funny with perfect comic timing … Great for readers who might have loved Liz Pichon’s Tom Gates, and hopefully a gateway to Alex Wheatle’s brilliant Crongton series" – BookTrust "Wheatle’s characteristic lively language, impassioned Star Wars references and colourful invented insults make for a brief but riotously relatable slapstick romp, ideal for reluctant readers" – Guardian "A hilarious, charming story … Peppered with Star Wars references and laugh out loud, cringeworthy moments that every awkward teen will relate to” – Scottish Book Trust “As thought provoking as it is hilarious” – Books for Keeps “A sharp-beat of a voice that is as fresh and as hip as is it awash with pop-cultural charm … not only riffs with a cultural and lexical discourse of today’s youth but it also speaks for an audience who will have long been crying out for more voices like theirs for a very long time" – Mat Tobin
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Boxer Books Lifes Little Lessons Muddy Hands Clean Hands
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Hachette Children's Group Stargirl
Book SynopsisSoon to be an original film on Disney+ streaming service!Before ELEANOR AND PARK, there was STARGIRL. The seminal life-affirming YA novel celebrating first love and self-acceptance - now in a beautiful new edition for the next generation of readers.She''s as magical as the desert sky. As mysterious as her own name. Nobody knows who she is or where she''s from. But everyone loves her for being different. And she captures Leo''s heart with just one smile. STARGIRL is a classic of our time that celebrates being true to ourselves and the thrill of first love. A life-changing read that touches souls of all ages.Trade ReviewAn unforgettable, magical fairytale. * Newcastle Evening Chronicle *
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dark Rise
Book Synopsis* Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller *In this stunning new fantasy novel from international bestselling author C.Trade Review“A story rendered with devastatingly brilliant detail. Dark Rise pulls you by the hand into a dangerous, mighty world. You won’t be able to look away.” — Chloe Gong, New York Times Bestselling Author of These Violent Delights “A propulsive new fantasy. I simply couldn’t put it down.” — V.E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue "Intricate and immersive. A wonderfully tangled adventure story with a Chosen One who keeps you guessing." — Rainbow Rowell, bestselling author of the Simon Snow Trilogy “Beautiful, classical, and deliciously dark.” — Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire “Abundant action and a profusion of plot twists fuel an adrenalized pace” — Publishers Weekly “Classic . . .Pacat’s writing is atmospheric and full of intriguing, complex characters.” — Kirkus Reviews “A taut, captivating fantasy worth every ounce of the hype.” — Popsugar "Pacat is a master at character design, and you’ll instantly fall in love.” — Tor.com “A great recommendation for anyone who enjoyed Cassandra Clare’s historical Shadowhunters.” — School Library Journal “Lush, dark and dangerous. A YA fantasy that begins breathlessly and rarely lets up. Dark Rise is perfect for fans of Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo or The Cruel Prince by Holly Black." — Books + Publishing “Will hook readers until the last page. Characters could entice you on one page, the stick a knife through your heart in the next.” — The Nerd Daily
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Hachette Children's Group Crooked Kingdom Collector's Edition
Book SynopsisSee the Grishaverse come to life on screen with Shadow and Bone, now a Netflix original series.A glorious Collector's Edition of New York Times bestselling, epic fantasy novel CROOKED KINGDOM, featuring:*Intricate gold iconography from the world of the book**Seven pieces of full-color character artwork from Monolime**A new and exclusive letter of introduction from the author**Deep black sprayed edges**Endpaper maps*This beautiful hardback is a perfect gift for fans, or to discover the unforgettable writing of Leigh Bardugo before the Grishaverse comes to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone, an original series.Welcome to the world of the Grisha.Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives.Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties.A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets - a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the Grisha world.As gripping, sweeping and memorable as the Grisha trilogy - SHADOW AND BONE, SIEGE AND STORM and RUIN AND RISING - this novel is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Laini Taylor, Kristin Cashore and GAME OF THRONES.Winner of the Teen Choice Book Award for Book of the Year.Trade ReviewA delicious blend of masterfully executed elements... Bardugo outdoes herself in this exhilarating follow-up, and series fans will have their eyes glued to every page * BOOKLIST, STARRED REVIEW *Unputdownable excitement from beginning to end * KIRKUS, STARRED REVIEW *Praise for Six of Crows:Bardugo outdoes herself with this book, creating the gorgeously built backdrop of Ketterdam and populating it with a sophisticated cast of rogues and criminals. Six of Crows is a twisty and elegantly crafted masterpiece that thrilled me from beginning to end * Holly Black on SIX OF CROWS *Ocean's Eleven set in a Game of Thrones-esque world . . . a pacey read with electric prose * INDEPENDENT *Crackling dialogue and sumptuous description. Bardugo dives deep into this world . . . If you're not careful, it'll steal all your time * NEW YORK TIMES *Cracking page-turner with a multi-ethnic band of misfits with differing sexual orientations who satisfyingly, believably jell into a family * KIRKUS, STARRED REVIEW *Fantasy at its absolute best * METRO *This has all the right elements to keep readers enthralled: a cunning leader with a plan for every occasion, nigh-impossible odds, an entertaining combative team of skilled misfits, a twisty plot, and a nerve-wracking cliffhanger * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *
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Hachette Children's Group All Thats Left in the World
Book SynopsisJamie and Andrew are strangers, but they''re two of the last people left alive. They don''t know what they''ll find on their dangerous journey ... but they may just find each other. A queer romance about courage, hope and humanity for fans of They Both Die at the End, The Hunger Games and Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda.When the Superflu wipes out most of the population, Jamie finds himself completely alone in a cabin in the woods - until an injured stranger crosses his path.Life is dangerous now and, armed with a gun, Jamie goes to pull the trigger. But there''s something about Andrew ... something that stops Jamie in his tracks. Jamie takes him in, and as Andrew heals and they eventually step out into the strange new world, their relationship starts to feel like more than just friendship ...But trouble isn''t far behind. As the boys make a perilous journey south, they''ll come face to face with a world torn apart and society in Trade ReviewTense, exciting, sometimes heartbreaking and always romantic, All That's Left in the World explores what it means to hold onto hope and humanity when the worst case scenario becomes reality. With characters you'll adore, and a fast-paced, mysterious plot that keeps you turning the pages as fast as you can devour them, this book is not to be missed. * Sophie Gonzales, author of Only Mostly Devastated *
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Little Tiger Press Group Sad Girl Hours
Book SynopsisSaffron struggles with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and is dreading autumn and winter. She took time off in her first year at university and can't afford to do the same this year if she's going to achieve her dream of being an astrophysicist. She's managed to keep it a secret from her friends - fearing that they won't want to spend time with her if they see her at her lowest - but it's getting harder. Especially when she meets Nell. Nell - wannabe poet, autistic and proud, and lover of autumn and winter - is determined to show Saffron everything these seasons have to offer. The two grow close, and when Saffron confides in Nell, romance blooms. But with Saffron struggling to keep a lid on her mental health and Nell figuring out her own sexual identity, things soon spiral out of control. A dual-perspective sapphic rom-com perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alice Oseman.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Best Sleepover in the World
Book SynopsisA long-awaited sequel to the hugely popular book Sleepovers!Daisy''s worst ever enemy Chloe is desperate to win back her friends so she announces she''s going to have THE BEST SLEEPOVER IN THE WORLD. There''s going to be a swim in a luxury pool, a special makeover for every guest, and a real live meeting with a social media superstar.All Chloe''s old friends are invited, even Daisy''s best friend Emily. But Daisy is left out.Daisy''s sister Lily is non-verbal but she''s learned Makaton at her new special school. She signs to Daisy that she wants a sleepover. Will family and friends somehow make Lily''s party THE BEST SLEEPOVER IN THE WORLD?A moving look at friendship, sleepovers and siblings from the much loved, bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.Jacqueline Wilson, top 5 bestselling children''s author in the UK of all time, Nielsen Book Scan, June 2024
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Hachette Children's Group Heartstopper Volume 2
Book Synopsis*Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!*Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. An LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the second volume of the bestselling HEARTSTOPPER series. *Includes exclusive Tara/Darcy story!*''Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.'' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnNick and Charlie are best friends. Nick knows Charlie''s gay, and Charlie is sure that Nick isn''t. But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is discovering all kinds of things about his friends, his family ... and himself. By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper is about friendship, loyalty and mental illness. It encompasses all the small moments of Nick and Charlie''s lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us. ''The queer graphic novel we wished we had atTrade ReviewBeautifully and thoughtfully realized, this series is romantic, heartfelt and ultimately joyful. - The Bookseller
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Scholastic Boy Like Me
Book SynopsisIt's 1994 and thanks to Section 28, there can be no mention of gayrelationships in schools. When a school librarian leads Jamie toa disguised novel in the library that reflects his own confusedfeelings towards boys, he sees he's not the only one who has checkedthe book out. In the margins of the pages, Jamie learns thathe's not alone.
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Hachette Children's Group The One Dollar Horse
Book SynopsisA thriller set in the equestrian world about making the impossible possible, about reaching the top on a one dollar horse.Trade ReviewThe One Dollar Horse is certain to be huge favourite with readers and will bear comparison with classic horse stories by authors such as Patricia Leitch and K M Peyton. * BOOKS FOR KEEPS *There are many twists and turns but the plot is easy to follow and gripping, I would recommend this book for girls aged from twelve through to adult. The author has a flowing style and an art for bringing her characters to life. * NEWBOOKSMAG *Lauren St John's The One Dollar Horse is rare among pony books in setting its dream-come-true story in inner-city London... Writerly, full of equestrian knowledge and rich in character - not least of the horse - this is also a tale of first love, and is a handsome package with deep pink-edged pages. -- Nicolette Jones * THE SUNDAY TIMES *...one of the best characters in this thrilling rags-to-riches tale is Storm Warning. You can't help but identify with this courageous animal and St John makes you feel the thrill of what it must be like to jump over a fence on such a horse with such heart and soul. No nagging doubts, this book's a winner. -- Martin Chilton * TELEGRAPH ONLINE *Certain to be a huge favourite with readers and will bear comparison with classic horse stories by authors such as Patricia Leitch and KM Peyton. * BOOKS FOR KEEPS *Full of equine detail the book is definitely one for horse-lovers though the story is so strong that it will interest non-horsey types too. The underlying message is that a dream is achievable if you are willing to put in the hard work and make the sacrifices. * CAROUSEL *
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Sourcebooks When You Come Back to Me
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HarperCollins Publishers Wrath
Book SynopsisMarcus Sedgwick crafts a characteristically unsettling mystery exploring teen relationships and our connection to the world around us in his gripping Barrington Stoke debut. From the multi-award-winning author of Midwinterblood and The Ghosts of Heaven comes a suspenseful, gripping tale about teen life and relationships, exploring our wavering connection to the world around us. WRATH: extreme anger or rage Cassie Cotton has always been unusual, a bit different – but this only makes her more intriguing to her classmate Fitz. Cassie can hear a noise that most people don’t notice or recognise, and she believes it’s a sound that shows the Earth is in distress, damaged by human activity that is causing climate change. When this belief leads to her being ridiculed and bullied at school, Cassie disappears. Fitz is determined to find her, but he has no idea where to start looking, or if he’ll be in time to help her…Trade Review"Such a delicately wrought and cleverly done piece of climate fiction, told through the lens of teenagers' lives. Really beautiful" – Lauren James, author "A brilliantly unsettling novel that readers will race through!" – Sarah Crossan, author "Meaningful. Powerful. Wonderful" – Tom Palmer, author "So, so good. A treasure. Exactly as brilliant as I thought it would be" – Dan Smith, author "A wonder of a book … brilliantly clever, eerie tale by the legendary Marcus Sedgwick." – Emma Carroll, author
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc A Court of Thorns and Roses Coloring Book
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Dork Diaries Dear Dork
Book SynopsisEnter the adorkable world of Nikki Maxwell as she tells all about her not-so-fabulous life in the international bestselling series Dork Diaries!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Across the Barricades
Book SynopsisAcross the Barricades is part of Joan Lingard''s ground-breaking Kevin and Sadie series, the sequel to The Twelfth Day of July. Both books are part of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. Kevin and Sadie just want to be together, but it''s not that simple. Things are bad in Belfast. Soldiers walk the streets and the city is divided. No Catholic boy and Protestant girl can go out together - not without dangerous consequences . . .The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man''s Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah - Richard C. O''Brien, The Wave - Morton Rhue, The Red Pony - John Steinbeck, The Pearl - John Steinbeck, Stone Cold - Robert Swindells.
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Templar Books Nate Yus Blast from the Past
Book SynopsisA moving story of understanding your heritage and loving who you are from award-winning author Maisie ChanMy name is Nate Yu Riley, and sometimes I think I'm the worst Chinese person ever!Nate knows he looks Chinese on the outside - but what is he on the inside?
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HarperCollins Publishers The Queens Resistance
Book SynopsisThe epic sequel to THE QUEEN'S RISING: a tale of love, rebellion, alliance and betrayal, from the extraordinary Sunday Times and New York Times number-one-bestselling author of DIVINE RIVALS. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas and Shelby Mahurin.Brienna and her new family have restored the rightful queen to the throne of Maevana. Now begins the difficult task of uniting the land's fourteen proud, rebellious houses and ensuring justice is served to the Lannons, the tyrannical monarchs who ruled over Maevana for so many years.Brienna is fast becoming Queen Isolde's most trusted counsellor; and with every day, the love she shares with Cartier deepens. But there are those who do not accept Brienna, unable to see beyond her past, while some remain faithful to the Lannons and would do anything to tear the new queen down. And when Brienna discovers the true, shocking identity of someone within the castle, it threatens everything she holds dear
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Faber & Faber Nineteen EightyFour
Book SynopsisBig Brother is watching you . . . Under the all-seeing eye of Big Brother, Winston Smith spends his days in the Ministry of Truth, rewriting the past for the Party. Despite constant surveillance and the ever-present threat of repression, he starts to inwardly question the regime. A note from a colleague - 'I love you' - marks the beginning of a secret affair that breaks all the rules. But what will happen when they are found out?This classic dystopian novel is a vision of life under a totalitarian regime, where every thought or action could bring the Thought Police to the door . . .Now with a stunningly sinister cover by Nathan Burton.
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Sourcebooks Youre the Bun That I Want
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Softwood Books The Bird That Was Afraid to Fly
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HarperCollins Publishers Fire Study (The Chronicles of Ixia, Book 3)
Book SynopsisTHE APPRENTICESHIP IS OVER NOW THE REAL TEST HAS BEGUN When word that Yelena is a Soulfinder – able to capture and release souls – spreads like wildfire, people grow uneasy. Already Yelena’s unusual abilities and past have set her apart. As the Council debates Yelena’s fate, she receives a disturbing message: a plot is rising against her homeland, led by a murderous sorcerer she has defeated before. Honour sets Yelena on a path that will test the limits of her skills, and the hope of reuniting with her beloved spurs her onward. Her journey is fraught with allies and enemies. Yelena will have but one chance to prove herself – and save the land she holds dear. ‘…a compelling new fantasy series. Snyder has a lovely, light touch, but manages to make Yelena’s journey and her back story so engrossing’ Rhiana Pratchett, SFX
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HarperCollins Publishers This Winter
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Sourcebooks Ooh Ooh Ooh I Love You
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Serpent Dove
Book SynopsisNew York TimesBestseller *Indiebound Bestseller *An Amazon Best Book of 2019 *B&N''s YA Book Club PickA brilliant debut, full of everything I love: a sparkling and fully realized heroine, an intricate and deadly system of magic, and a searing romance that kept me reading long into the night. Serpent & Dove is an absolute gem of a book. ?Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses seriesBound as one, to love, honor, or burn. Book one of a stunning fantasy trilogy, this tale of witchcraft and forbidden love is perfect for fans of Kendare Blake and Sara Holland.Two years ago, Louise le Blanc fled her coven and took shelter in the city of Cesarine, forsaking all magic and living off whatever she could steal. There, witches like Lou are hunted. They are feared. And they are burned.As a huntsman of the Church, Reid Diggory has lived his life by one principle: Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. But when Lou pulls a wicked stunt, the two are forced into an impossible situation?marriage.Lou, unable to ignore her growing feelings, yet powerless to change what she is, must make a choice. And love makes fools of us all.Don''t miss Gods & Monsters, the spellbinding conclusion of this epic trilogy!Trade Review“A detailed supporting cast and a rich, French-inspired world make for a strong backdrop, but the core of this fantasy is Lou and Reid's complicated, often steamy romance.” — Booklist “Drips with intrigue and shadow.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “A brilliant debut, full of everything I love: a sparkling and fully-realized heroine, an intricate and deadly system of magic, and a searing romance that kept me reading long into the night. Serpent & Dove is an absolute gem of a book.” — Sarah J Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses series “Will cast a spell on romance fans.” — Kirkus Reviews “Mahurin has taken the witch and witch hunter trope and made it new again. The world-building will draw in readers and Lou’s strong but wistful nature will keep them turning pages.” — School Library Journal
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Dork Diaries Frenemies Forever
Book SynopsisWelcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide!Nikki is spending a week at North Hampton Hills as part of the school transfer programme. The good news is that NHH is super-cool and preppy. The bad news is that Nikki’s nemesis MacKenzie started there two weeks ago! But the NHH queen bee Tiffany takes meanness to a whole new level and Nikki might need to work WITH Mackenzie if she’s going to survive the week! Can Nikki and MacKenzie overcome their differences and become BFFs … Best Frenemies Forever?! With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Lottie Brooks, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates. Don’t miss out!I LOVE PARIS, the brand new DORK DIARIES, is out now! Have you read all th
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Nosy Crow Ltd Were Going on a Book Hunt
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The First to Die at the End
Book SynopsisIn this prequel to the NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING phenomenon of TIKTOK fame, They Both Die at the End, two new strangers spend a life-changing day together after Death-Cast make their first fateful calls. ‘If They Both Die at the End broke your heart and put it back together again, be prepared for this novel to do the same. A tender, sad, hopeful and youthful story that deserves as much love as its predecessor.’ Culturefly '[A] heart-pounding story [full] of emotion and suspense.' Kirkus 'An extraordinary book with a riveting plot.' BooklistMeet Orion and Valentino. It’s the night before Death-Cast goes live, and there’s one question on everyone’s mind: Can Death-Cast actually predict death, or is it an elaborate hoax? Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that he’s
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Andersen Press Ltd Things a Bright Girl Can Do
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2019, National Book Award, Books Are My Bag Readers' Awards and the YA Book Prize Through rallies and marches, in polite drawing rooms and freezing prison cells and the poverty-stricken slums of the East End, three courageous young women join the fight for the vote. Evelyn is seventeen, and though she is rich and clever, she may never be allowed to follow her older brother to university. Enraged that she is expected to marry her childhood sweetheart rather than be educated, she joins the Suffragettes, and vows to pay the ultimate price for women's freedom. May is fifteen, and already sworn to the cause, though she and her fellow Suffragists refuse violence. When she meets Nell, a girl who's grown up in hardship, she sees a kindred spirit. Together and in love, the two girls start to dream of a world where all kinds of women have their place. But the fight for freedom will challenge Evelyn, May and Nell more than they ever could believe. As war looms, just how much are they willing to sacrifice?Trade Review"Nicholls has brought alive the young women of the past to empower the next generation" -- Alex O'Connell * The Times, Children's Book of the Week *"Each voice is distinct, resonant and authentic... uniquely special" -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *"Romantic and inspiring" -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times, Best Books of 2017 *"[A] chocolate box of a novel ... books such as this are all the more to be prized" * Telegraph *"A perfect balm to a frustrating world" * Buzzfeed *"Timely, informative and hugely enjoyable... the book excels at what fiction is best at: inviting empathy and understanding for others" * Irish Times *"Things A Bright Girl Can Do is relevant for every generation" * Evening Standard *"A richly textured novel" -- Geraldine Brennan * Observer, Best books of 2017 *"Inspiring and infuriating in equal measures, Things A Bright Girl Can Do is an utterly captivating novel. Sally Nicholls deftly weaves history and politics into the narrative with such a lightness of touch, it was impossible to stop reading. Immensely enjoyable" -- Louise O'Neill"Fantastic. Conveys all the intricacies of the political and social situation in a way that's vivid, hard-hitting, funny and emotionally compelling. It feels like we're living it, rather than just learning about it." * Frances Hardinge *"Hurrah for Sally! This is a lovely and engrossing novel about three girls caught up in the Suffragette movement and WW1. It's Sarah Waters for teens, pitch-perfect, historically accurate, very romantic and a jolly good read." * Robin Stevens *"Tough, unsentimental and well realised" -- Amanda Craig * New Statesman, Best Books of 2017 *"An incredible read for any young person, that teaches the importance of equality" -- Natasha Harding * The Sun *"A fascinating and emotive read for any budding feminist" * Scotsman *"A captivating YA novel... Things a Bright Girl Can Do explores sexual identity, the grim realities of poverty and war and the fraught nature of first love. Its appeal will reach readers of any age." -- Sarra Manning * Red Magazine *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Beauty
Book SynopsisWhen the family business collapses, Beauty and her two sisters are forced to leave the city and begin a new life in the countryside. However, when their father accepts hospitality from the elusive and magical Beast, he is forced to make a terrible promise - to send one daughter to the Beast''s castle, with no guarantee that she will be seen again. Beauty accepts the challenge, and there begins an extraordinary story of magic and love that overcomes all boundaries. This is another spellbinding and emotional tale embroidered around a fairytale from Robin McKinley, an award-winning American author.Trade ReviewBeauty and the Beast, retold by a plain but captivating heroine * The Times *A love story for teenagers that marries realism and fantasy with satisfying imagination, elegance of prose and thoughtful characterisation. McKinley's Beauty is more than skin deep * The Sunday Times *McKinley adds delightful touches of her own . . . * The Guardian *Beauty is a classic reworking of a classic, McKinley wraps it all up together alluringly * T.E.S. *From an award winning author comes this brilliant re-telling which rivals the original * The Good Book Guide *
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Amulet Books WorstCase Scenario
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£12.59
St. Martin's Publishing Group Where Theres Room for Us
£17.00
Scholastic Inc. Hikaru in the Light Volume 3
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£10.96
HarperCollins Publishers Birdsong
Book SynopsisFollowing a traumatic accident, a special friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her love of music in this stunning novella from celebrated author Katya Balen. The blackbirds’ song uplifts and restores in this captivating novella from one of the most exciting voices in children’s fiction. After a devastating car crash, Annie is unable to play her flute and retreats from the music she’s always loved. She exists in a world of angry silence – furious with her mum and furious she can’t seem to play her beloved flute any more. Then she meets Noah, who shows her the blackbirds’ nest hidden in the scrubland near their flats. As their friendship grows, the blackbirds’ glorious song reignites Annie’s passion for music. But when tragedy strikes again, will her fragile progress be put at risk?Trade Review"Word perfect. Note perfect" – Phil Earle "Made me cry … Beautiful" – Jackie Morris "In the same way a great piece of music or an especially stirring sequence in film can overwhelm you, Birdsong fills you to the brim and threatens to spill over … Utterly singular and a triumph" – Just Imagine "A perfectly structured novella" – Waterstones "This is a book to dwell in, letting the story wash over you and settle your soul … Katya Balen and Barrington Stoke is a wonderful combination" – Kate Heap, Scope for the Imagination
£6.99
Flying Eye Books Bear Heart
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Fisher King Publishing MISS INFLUENTIAL
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Artbooks Instructions for a secondhand heart Ukrainian
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Penguin Putnam Inc Lovely War
Book SynopsisA New York Times bestseller!Perfect for fans of Divine Rivals, a critically acclaimed, multi-layered romance set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II, where gods hold the fates--and the hearts--of four mortals in their hands.They are Hazel, James, Aubrey, and Colette. A classical pianist from London, a British would-be architect-turned-soldier, a Harlem-born ragtime genius in the U.S. Army, and a Belgian orphan with a gorgeous voice and a devastating past. Their story, as told by goddess Aphrodite, who must spin the tale or face judgment on Mount Olympus, is filled with hope and heartbreak, prejudice and passion, and reveals that, though War is a formidable force, it's no match for the transcendent power of Love.Hailed by critics, Lovely War has received seven starred reviews and is an indie bestseller. Author Julie Berry has been called a modern master of historical fiction by Bookpage and a celestially inspired st
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Random House Children's Books Dating and Dragons
Book SynopsisA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ?From the author of Dungeons and Drama comes another gaming romance that''s sure to win you over!Quinn Norton is starting over at a new high school and hopes that joining a D&D game will be the trick to making friends. The plan sounds even better when she?s invited into a group that includes Logan Weber, the cute and charming guy she met on her first day of class. But this isn?t your average D&D campaign? this group livestreams their games and enforces strict rules: no phones allowed, and no dating other group members.Quinn is willing to accept the rules, even if it makes Logan off-limits. And she quickly learns that doing so won?t be a problem, since Logan goes from charismatic to insufferable as soon as she agrees to join. As their bickering?and bantering?intensifies inside and outside the game, Quinn can?t help wondering: Is Logan?s infuriating behavior a smokescreen for hidden feelings? Quinn is risking it all, and the twenty-sided dice are rolling!
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