Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories

Book SynopsisAdiba Jaigirdar, author of one of TIME''s Best YA books of all time and winner of the YA Book Prize 2022, gives Titanic an Ocean''s 8 makeover in this nail-biting heist set onboard the infamous ship.Four friends have stolen aboard the Titanic. They''re after the Rubaiyat - a book inlaid with priceless jewels. Josefa is a charismatic thief, Hinnah a daring acrobat, Violet an outstanding actress and Emilie a talented artist.It is Josefa''s plan, but she needs all of their skills. Despite their very different backgrounds, in a world of first-class passengers and suspicious crew members, the girls must work together to pull off the heist of their lives.But careless mistakes, old grudges and new romances threaten to jeopardise everything they''ve worked towards. And with the Titanic sailing ever further north, the girls'' chances of survival are a million to one...A heart-pounding, romantic adventure fromTrade ReviewFast-paced and gripping. Adiba Jaigirdar has crafted an extraordinary heist following four girls who use their unique talents to steal a prize - and find courage within themselves * CHLOE GONG, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights *Exhilarating, heart-wrenching, and unforgettable. Every page of Adiba Jaigirdar's A Million to One glitters like the Titanic itself, with all the exquisite tension of a first kiss - or an impossible heist * OLIVIE BLAKE, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six *A Million to One is a fast-paced adventure with rich historical details and so much heart. Even with tragedy looming, I loved spending time with these four brave, brilliant girls * JORDYN TAYLOR *

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Book SynopsisA classic he-said-she-said romantic comedy, with bonus content including a Q&A with the author.All I've ever wanted is for Juli Baker to leave me alone. For her to back off – you know, just give me some space.Juli has been making Bryce's life hell from the moment they met. All he wants is to live a normal life, without some crazy person mooning after him.The first day I met Bryce Loski, I flipped. Honestly, one look at him and I became a lunatic. It's his eyes.But she doesn't see it that way. In her eyes, they're meant for each other, even though he might not realize it yet.That is, until the eighth grade, when everything flips. And just as Juli starts to realize that Bryce may not be all he seemed, Bryce begins to think that there's more to Juli than meets the eye . . . Wendelin Van Draanen's Flipped is a modern-day classic about first love and not judging a book by it's cover. A romantic comedy-of-errors told in alternating chapters by two fresh, funny voices.Trade ReviewWith a charismatic leading lady kids will flip over, a compelling dynamic between the two narrators and a resonant ending, this novel is a great deal larger than the sum of its parts -- Publishers Weekly, Starred reviewVan Draanen has another winner in this eighth-grade ‘he-said, she-said’ romance. -- School Library Journal, Starred reviewDelightful! Delicious! And totally teen. -- BookPageThis is a wry character study, a romance with substance and subtlety -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisAn instant New York Times bestseller, Wilder Girls is Rory Power's chilling and unputdownable YA debut. The Power meets We Were Liars in this compelling story of survival and the power of female friendships, perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.'Body horror meets boarding school in a moving, terrifying thriller' – GuardianEveryone loses something to the Tox; Hetty lost her eye, Reese's hand has changed, and Byatt just disappeared completely.It’s been eighteen months since the Raxter School for Girls was put in quarantine. The Tox turned the students strange and savage, the teachers died off one by one. Cut off from the mainland, the girls don’t dare wander past the school’s fence where the Tox has made the woods wild and dangerous. They wait for the cure as the Tox takes; their bodies becoming sick and foreign, things bursting out of them, bits missing.But when Byatt goes missing, Hetty will do anything to find her best friend, even if it means breaking quarantine and braving the horrors that lie in the wilderness past the fence. As she digs deeper, she learns disturbing truths about her school and what else is living on Raxter Island. And that the cure might not be a cure at all . . .'Your new favourite book' – Cosmopolitan'Wholly original and compelling' – Observer'A staggering gut punch of a book' – KirkusTrade ReviewBody horror meets boarding school in a moving, terrifying thriller . . . one of the year's most memorable debut's. * Guardian, The Best Books of 2020 *Your new favourite book. * Cosmopolitan *Finally, Rory Power combines the challenges of dystopian survival with the dynamics of boarding school life in the wholly original and compelling Wilder Girls. -- Fiona Noble * Observer *This thrilling saga . . . is sure to be one of the season’s most talked-about books, in any genre. * Entertainment Weekly *Groundbreaking . . . brutal and beautiful, raw and unflinching. -- Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal CoilPart survival thriller, part post-apocalyptic romance, and part ecocritical feminist manifesto, a staggering gut punch of a book. * Kirkus, Starred Review *Power's evocative, haunting, and occasionally gruesome debut will challenge readers to ignore its bewitching presence. * Booklist, Starred Review *Wilder Girls is the bold, imaginative, emotionally wrenching horror novel of my dreams – one that celebrates the resilience of girls and the earthshaking power of their friendships. An eerie, unforgettable triumph. -- Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of FurybornWilder Girls is so sharp and packs so much emotion in such wise ways. I'm convinced we're about to witness the emergence of a major new literary star. -- Jeff VanderMeer, New York Times bestselling author of AnnihilationThe perfect kind of story for our current era * Hypable *A feminist, LGBT+, sci-fi-horror story with all the tantalizing elements of gore, mystery, war, and love you can ask for. Real, flawed, brave girls against a world gone mad. A shudderingly good read! -- Dawn Kurtagich, author of Teeth in the MistA very different boarding school tale * i News *A New York Times bestseller, this is a story of survival and the power of female friendships. It’s part thriller and part post-apocalyptic romance, celebrating the resilience and strength of girls * Muddy Stilettos, included in a best book for teenagers round-up *

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Book SynopsisBestselling author Rainbow Rowell and Eisner Award–winning artist Faith Erin Hicks have teamed up to create Pumpkinheads: a smart and swoony Rainbow Rowell romance in full colour graphic novel form, about two teens discovering what it means to leave behind a place – and a person – with no regrets.Deja and Josiah are seasonal best friends.Every autumn, all through high school, they’ve worked together at the best pumpkin patch in the whole wide world (not many people know that the best pumpkin patch in the whole wide world is in Omaha, Nebraska, but it definitely is). They say goodbye every Halloween, and they’re reunited every September.But this Halloween is different – Josiah and Deja are finally seniors, and this is their last season at the pumpkin patch. Their last shift together. Their last goodbye.Josiah’s ready to spend the whole night feeling melancholy about it. Deja isn’t ready to let him. She’s got a plan: what if instead of moping, they went out with a bang? They could see all the sights! Taste all the snacks! And Josiah could finally talk to that cute girl he’s been mooning over for three years . . .What if their last shift was an adventure?

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Price’s lively debut adds feminist twists in this reimagining of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. A suspenseful and distinctive read." — Booklist “A slow-building tale of deception and struggle against societal bounds.” — Kirkus Reviews "Pride and Premeditation is a romantic and entertaining page-turner, sure to delight readers of any genre." — Kerri Maniscalco, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series "Clever and witty, perfectly written, compulsively readable, and utterly unputdownable." — Virginia Boecker, author of An Assassin's Guide to Love and Treason “Price’s YA debut is a clever, twisting murder mystery adaptation that will keep both Austen fans and newcomers on their toes.” — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisPerfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don''t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In My New Friend Is So Fun!, Piggie has found a new friend! But is Gerald ready to share...? Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.

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Book SynopsisLIMITED EDITION - WHILE STOCKS LAST!** Now an Amazon Prime original movie **The first book in the viral Culpable trilogy that has taken BookTok and Wattpad by storm now available in this Deluxe Edition with an exclusive rainbow-effect cover and pink sprayed edges. ***Fast-paced and sizzling with a forbidden enemies to lovers romance, My Fault is the first book in Mercedes Ron's Culpable trilogy. Seventeen-year-old Noah Morgan loves her quiet, normal life in Toronto. But when her mother returns from a cruise unexpectedly married to a billionaire and announces they are moving to L.A., Noah is suddenly shoved out of her comfort zone and into a glittering world of illegal street races, lavish pool parties, and spoiled rich kids. And her new stepbrother Nicholas is the most spoiled of them all. Arrogant, aloof, and viciously attractive, Nick is everything she hates, especially when she learns his bad boy persona isn't just a façade. She's spent her life running from danger, and Nick is

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Book SynopsisMY NAME IS LARA BLOOM AND THIS IS MY LIFE . . . Meet Lara Bloom - the best friend you never knew you needed. This is her diary . . . When Lara meets super-cute new boy Caiden, she begins to think that the way to his heart is to give herself a glow up. But her friends are not impressed. You should never glow up for a boy, only for yourself!As Lara and her friends embark on their project of empowerment and self-love, Lara shares her innermost thoughts with her online journal. How can she keep her hair under control when she's playing football? Why is she so fast on the pitch yet so uncoordinated off it? And how will she ever convince Caiden to take an interest in her?With her worries safely locked in her top-secret journal, Lara is on track to unlock the glow-up of her dreams. Surely nothing could possibly go wrong . . .?!A heart-warming story of friendship, crushes and learning to love yourself. Perfect for fans of GTrade ReviewWhen Lara's friends decide to transform their looks in a shared glow-up, Lara isn't keen, until gorgeous new boy Caiden appears. But will she ever get her hair under control - or grow beyond an AA cup? And how much does she really need to change? A warm, funny, delightfully hapless diary-format story for 11+. * Guardian *I absolutely adored Glow Up, Lara Bloom! It was hilarious, heartwarming and real. If you enjoyed Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, you'll love this book too. Dee's writing is so immersive; it was as if I was experiencing life, including all the embarrassing bits, with Lara. Being a teen can be hard, but Dee has shown that you just need the right community around you to get by. I can't wait to see what she writes next! * Rachel Faturoti, author of Sadé and Her Shadow Beasts *Lara Bloom is the absolute coolest! A queen on and off the pitch! A funny, honest and fierce book about friendship, facing bullies head on and why other people's opinions don't matter as much as you think they do. Long live the SQuIDGE squad! * Kate Weston, author of Diary of a Confused Feminist *Dee Benson is an exciting, new and authentic voice and from the moment I started reading, I was transported into the joyful highs, bittersweet lows and crazy fun antics of Lara Bloom's life. This book is a celebration and a delightful insight into adolescence, relatable to readers everywhere. I loved it. * J. P. Rose, author of The Haunting of Tyrese Walker *This book is a hug from friends, a roar against bullies, and a back-of-the-net super goal for being the best version of who you want to be - for you, and no one else. Lara is a brilliant, funny, modern teen heroine and I really, really want to be part of the SQuIDGE Squad now. * Holly Race, author of A Midnight Dark and Golden *When footy-loving Lara falls for Caiden, she thinks the best way to impress him is to ditch her looks and upgrade with a glow up. Wrong! Luckily, she's surrounded by friends who know you should always change for yourself and not for a boy. A cracking debut, interweaving an important message for teens about body acceptance. * City Kids *Told partly in diary journal form this story of a self-confessed teenage catastrophe is full of humour, heart and authenticity. * WRD *A heart-warming story of friendship, crushes and learning to love yourself. Perfect for fans of GEEK GIRL, Louise Rennison and Alesha Dixon. * Teen Librarian *A warm, funny, delightfully hapless diary-format story for 11+. * The Guardian *The journalling of a 14-year-old football captain recalls the hilarity and warmth of Louise Rennison, complete with mean girls and their minions, a cute boy at school and a series of incredibly embarrassing incidents. The cringe factor of early adolescence is captured beautifully (or terrifyingly), with disaster moments always made better with a pack of good friends. * The Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of The Book Thief comes this darkly funny and ultimately uplifting thriller which proves that anyone can be extraordinary.Ed Kennedy is just your less-than-average Joe who is hopelessly in love with his best friend, Audrey. But after he single-handedly manages to catch a bank robber, he receives a playing card in the mail: the Ace of Diamonds. This is the first message. Four more will follow. But before this particular card game can end, Ed will be changed forever . . .Will Audrey love the man he has become?Trade ReviewZusak's fascination with morality and culpability is writ large throughout this pacy page turner * CSMA Club Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe second romantic thriller in the gripping One Dollar Horse series in which Casey and her horse Storm face the challenge of the Kentucky Three Day Event.From the prize-winning author of the BLUE PETER BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD, the second romantic thriller in the gripping One Dollar Horse equestrian series in which Casey and her horse Storm face the challenge of the Kentucky Three Day Event.When Casey Blue''s victory at the Badminton Horse Trials earns her and Storm an invitation to the prestigious Kentucky Three Day Event, it is a dream come true. But that dream is about to turn into a nightmare.After her father is arrested for a crime Casey is convinced he didn''t commit, she finds herself the victim of a vicious blackmailer. To make matters worse, Storm is behaving like the wild horse he once was. Faced with losing everything she loves, she needs the help of her farrier boyfriend, Peter, to win in Kentucky, one of the most challenging riding competitTrade 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 *

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Book SynopsisJacqueline Wilson (Author) Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold.As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame.Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings.Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at www.jacquelinewilson.co.ukNick Sharratt (Illustrator) Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children including Shark in the Park, You Choose and Pants. He has won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the 2001 Children's Book Award. He has also enjoyed stellar success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson's books. Nick lives in Hove.Trade ReviewThe narrators speak so amusingly that everyone from seven to fourteen feels included . . . Wilson addresses the issues in a light-hearted but sensible way * TES *As usual Wilson gets right inside her characters and their feelings, portraying them with understanding and sympathy . . . An excellent and timely book * Kids Out, Book of the Month *

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Book Synopsis__________________''Easily my read of the year. Sheer perfection from start to finish'' - Catherine Doyle''A beautiful and profound retelling'' - Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE and THE SONG OF ACHILLES''Utterly transporting ... This dynamic feminist retelling is illustrated with stunning, polychromatic power'' - Guardian Books of the Year__________________A dazzling, feminist retelling of Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill.Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love and betrayalFilled with glorious full-colour illustrations by Trade ReviewA beautiful and profound retelling. Burton's text and Lomenech Gill's art are a perfect match, offering a powerfully feminist, elegiac and original twist on this old story. The book tackles pain and trauma without flinching, but its message is ultimately one of joy and hope * Madeline Miller *Easily my read of the year. Sheer perfection from start to finish * Catherine Doyle *This book is a beautiful excavation, uncovering the girl beneath the gorgon, the power within the punished. Exquisitely told, Medusa stole my heart from its first fierce lines * Mary Watson *Fierce and tender and full of heart; the reclamation of self that Medusa is owed, the version of the myth that deserves to be told, passed girl to girl, painted across walls and screamed from rooftops * Melinda Salisbury *This glorious retelling of MEDUSA will stay with me for a very long time. The writing is stunning, as one might expect with Jessie Burton, and the story feels searingly, heartbreakingly relevant for the world we live in. It’s a work of art * Louise O’Neill *With Jessie Burton’s characteristic lyrical and beautiful writing matched by stunning illustrations, I loved this story of survival, healing and bravery of all kinds. A moving retelling that will hold so much appeal for teens but also captivate adult readers of Circe and Ariadne * Amy McCulloch *A beautiful and compassionate retelling that gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity ... Medusa's vulnerability, strength and journey of self-acceptance is one that will stay with me. Not only that by the illustrations by Olivia Lomenech Gill are so exquisite I would frame every single one and put them on my wall * Jennifer Saint *A magnificent retelling of the Gorgon we know the most - Medusa - this title shows you the woman behind the myth * Buzzfeed *[A] beguiling, lyrical, but also relatable retelling of the myth of Medusa ... [that] reclaims her both as an ordinary teenage girl who was exploited, brutalised then punished and also as a feminist icon who refuses to be a victim when she can be a proud survivor. With gorgeous illustrations from Olivia Lomenech Gill, Medusa is a must read for women of all ages * Red Magazine 'Best Books to Read This October' *Immerse yourself in Jessie Burton's poetic, powerful reclamation of Medusa's story... brought dramatically to life through magical illustrations by the British artist Olivia Lomenech Gill * Harper's Bazaar *This stunningly illustrated novel, from the author of The Miniaturist, refreshes an ancient myth in a way that empowers young women. If you enjoyed Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls, this is one for your Christmas List * Woman&Home *Medusa is an impressive addition to the shelves of feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling * Irish Times *This stunningly illustrated novel ... refreshes an ancient myth in a way that empowers young women. If you enjoyed Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls, then this is definitely one to add to your Christmas list * Woman's Weekly *Filled with vulnerability, raw emotion, betrayal and self-acceptance, this is a story that transcends its ancient time into a surprisingly relevant tale for girls today * i *Burton turns one of Greek mythology's most contested figures into a heroine fit for modern fiction -- Emily Bearn * Oldie *Destined to become as much an artefact of our own age as it is an illumination of the ancient past [...] bracing and powerful * Guardian *It’s an ideal gift for teenage girls finding their voice and their power * Stylist 'Gift ideas for the book lovers in your life' *Filled with vulnerability, raw emotion, betrayal and self-acceptance, this is a story that transcends its ancient time into a surprisingly relevant tale for modern girls * The Courier 'Young adult book of the week' *Medusa is perfect for young adults looking to dive deeper into the story of Medusa and the strength, love, and resilience that actually characterises her * i *A thought-provoking and gorgeously illustrated retelling * Daily Mail Christmas Roundup *Utterly transporting ... This dynamic feminist retelling is illustrated with stunning, polychromatic power * Guardian Books of the Year *[A] haunting reimagining ... Burton’s take on the traditional adversaries humanizes both characters, blurring boundaries between hero and monster ... [the] angular, full-color illustrations add another layer of depth to the story * Publisher's Weekly *A gorgeous gift. The writing is beautiful, the story heartbreakingly relevant, and the illustrations are sublime -- Louise O'Neill * Irish Examiner *Olivia Lomenech Gill’s hypnotic full-colour art makes this one of the year’s most desirable gift books -- Fiona Noble * Guardian/Observer's Best Children's Books of 2021 *In her beautifully illustrated young-adult novel... [Jessie Burton] reclaimed the story of the Gorgon to reveal a vulnerable yet resilient girl * i *A fiercely feminist undercurrent fuels Medusa's unflinching voice * Shelf Awareness *

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Book SynopsisAnother stunning novella by a hot new talent in YA, in a gorgeous collectable edition. Two best friends are pushed to breaking point as a dark secret is revealed and the pressures of excellence threaten to destroy their friendship forever. Jade and Becky have always been best friends; inseparable and often indistinguishable. But when a spiteful comment from an awful ex pushes Jade to the edge, she begins to see that she has always been second best in everything. When the school election offers her the chance to finally be number one, Jade learns just how far she is willing to go to be better than her best friend. A pitch-perfect new novella from a huge voice in UK YA presented in a gorgeous collectable edition. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+Trade Review"This short and sweet rumination on friendship, ambition, and jealousy is an absolute must read … Fans of Mean Girls and Holly Bourne will feel right at home in this novella" – Buzzfeed "I read SECOND BEST FRIEND by Non Pratt all in one gulp. As always, Non is a genius at nailing a compelling and authentic YA voice" – Katherine Webber "Short but packs such an emotional punch. I love that the denouement revolves around a PowerPoint presentation – absolutely iconic" – Lauren James "An electric coming-of-age story … perfectly told" – BookTrust "Sharp and funny and, most importantly, very real" – INIS

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Book SynopsisSix acclaimed novels from Alice Oseman, the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless and creator of the beloved graphic novel series Heartstopper, now a major Netflix series.SOLITAIRE?My name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year before all that stuff with Charlie and before I had to face A-Levels and university applications and the fact that one day I really will have to start talking to people I had friends. Now there's Solitaire. And Michael Holden.RADIO SILENCEWhen Frances meets Aled, the shy genius behind her favourite podcast, she discovers a new freedom. He unlocks the door to Real Frances and for the first time she experiences true friendship. Then the podcast goes viral and the fragile trust between them is broken.I WAS BORN FOR THISFor Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark a pop-rock trio of teenage boys who are taking the world by storm.Jimmy Kaga-Ricci owes everything to The Ark. And playing in a band with his mates is all he ever dreamed of doing.But dreams don't always turn out the way you think.LOVELESSGeorgia has never been in love, never kissed anyone, never even had a crush but as a fanfic-obsessed romantic she's sure she'll find her person one day.But when her romance plan wreaks havoc amongst her friends, Georgia starts to question why love seems so easy for other people but not for her.NICK AND CHARLIENick is leaving for university, and Charlie will be left behind at Sixth Form. Everyone's asking if they're staying together, which is a stupid question they're Nick and Charlie' for God's sake!But as the time to say goodbye gets closer, both Nick and Charlie question whether their love is strong enough to survive.THIS WINTERThe festive season isn''t always happy for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie. And this year''s going to be harder than most.''I used to think that difficult was better than boring, but I know better now''

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Book SynopsisBarney's a shoo-in for LGBTQ+ Society President at the school club'snext election. But when the vote is opened up to the whole studentbody, who will win? A riotously funny look at - and heartfeltcelebration of - queer students everywhere organizing to makea difference.

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Book SynopsisTHE LESBIAN LOVE STORY YOU''VE BEEN DYING TO READ. Ash Persaud is about to become a reaper in the afterlife, but she is determined to see her first love Poppy Morgan again, the only thing that separates them is death. Car headlights.The last thing Ash hears is the snap of breaking glass as the windscreen hits her and breaks into a million pieces like stars. But she made it, she''s still here. Or is she?This New Year''s Eve, Ash gets an invitation from the afterlife she can''t decline: to join a clan of fierce girl reapers who take the souls of the city''s dead to await their fate. But Ash can''t forget her first love, Poppy, and she will do anything to see her again ... even if it means they only get a few more days together. Dead or alive ...NOT EVEN DEATH CAN TEAR THEM APART. ''Byrne is a talented writer with attitude, and a fresh, original voice'' Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR NETFLIX FILM STARRING HALEY LU RICHARDSONWho would have guessed that four minutes could change everything?Today should be one of the worst days of Hadley's life. Her father is getting married in London to a woman she's never even met, and she's just missed her flight.Hadley has never believed in destiny or fate before. But, stuck at the airport in New York, today is also the day she meets Oliver. He's British. He's cute. And he's on her new flight.Set over twenty-four hours, Hadley and Oliver's story will make you believe that true love finds you when you're least expecting it.Readers love The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight'A warm and witty book about destiny, first loves, soul mates and perfect timing' 5* reader review'One of those books that you just want to keep reading and reading' 5* reader review'So amazing! A beautiful love story' 5* reader reviewTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR JENNIFER E. SMITH: 'Perfect for those who appreciate perfect sunsets and staring adoringly into someone's eyes' * Heat *A sweet story of summer love with all its myriad complications * Sunday Express *Packed with fun and romance * Closer *Utterly romantic * Jenny Han *Warm, funny and bursting with heart * Rebecca Serle *

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Book SynopsisA stunning novella by a hot new talent in YA, in a gorgeous collectable edition. A brilliantly diverse cast of characters face heartbreak and home truths as they return to their old school and discover no one can ever truly go back. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 13+ Four friends meet up at their old school to open the memory box they stowed there years ago – with five letters inside for four of them, because their friend Millie has died. When they open the box they find a new letter from Millie and discover that she has left them special instructions: permission to open her letter only if they all read aloud the letters they wrote to their older selves, revealing their deepest secrets. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 13+Trade Review“The emotions are intense, even as they are expressed in everyday language, and the characters are convincing” – Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week "Frank, often funny, it’s completely in tune with its readership" – LoveReading4Kids "Non Patt is brilliant at bringing teenagers off the page: there are no fancy devices or contrived scenes – they just are and it takes a lot of skill to do that" – The Bookbag "It's awesome awesomeness" – Holly Bourne

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Book SynopsisClare Povey is an author, avid language learner and the proud owner of four Blue Peter badges. She wanted to be a marine biologist when she was younger but found science difficult and so decided to create stories about the wonders of the natural world instead. Her first novel for younger readers The Unexpected Tale of Bastien Bonlivre was a Waterstones Children's Book of the Month and was inspired by her time studying French at university and living in Lille. She has dealt with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) her entire life and now writes stories about characters who have adventures and are forever curious about the world, despite their intrusive thoughts.

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Book SynopsisAnna is less than thrilled to be shipped off to boarding school in Paris, leaving a fledgling romance behind - until she meets Etienne St Clair. Smart, charming, beautiful, Etienne has it all... including a girlfriend. But in the City of Light, wishes have a way of coming true. Will a year of romantic near-misses end with a longed-for French kiss?Trade ReviewA wonderful book that is guaranteed to make you smile and laugh and melt inside. * The Guardian *A delightful love story with real friendships, and the writing is great. * Rainbow Rowell, Award-winning, bestselling author of Eleanor & Park and Fangirl *A funny and original book with a strong voiced protagonist that you will not want to put down. * George Lester, Waterstones Children's Bookseller *Anna and the French Kiss is all those things that girls long for... a fun, refreshing and life-affirming story which convinces us that love really does make the world go round. * The Lancashire Evening Post *Anna and the French Kiss captures perfectly what it is like to be a teenage girl – the hormones, the friendship fall-outs and make ups, the fun of having a crush and the stress of not knowing what to do with your life. * Make your own Fairy Tale *

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Book SynopsisAn emotionally charged story about the power of dreams, and how passion can turn to obsession.Beck hates his life. He hates his violent mother. He hates his home. Most of all, he hates the piano that his mother forces him to play hour after hour, day after day. He will never play as she did before illness ended her career and left her bitter and broken. But Beck is too scared to stand up to his mother, and tell her his true passion, which is composing his own music - because the least suggestion of rebellion on his part ends in violence.When Beck meets August, a girl full of life, energy and laughter, love begins to awaken within him and he glimpses a way to escape his painful existence. But dare he reach for it?Thrilling and powerfully written, this is an explosive debut for YA readers which tackles the dark topic of domestic abuse in an ultimately hopeful tale.Trade Review...shocking, but ultimately hopeful, tale. * EVENT (Mail on Sunday) *What an incredible book, truly magnificent - and it's fantastic to see YA discussing issues it seems to have shied away from in recent years. * No Safer Place *Viscerally violent from the opening sentence, authentically raw, and painful to read at times, this is a superbly told, emotionally charged story of obsession, abuse and the wonderful, terrible power of music both to destroy and, ultimately, to redeem. * Teach Secondary (online) *Moving and hopeful and completely brilliant - this is a fantastic debut and I can't wait to see more from C. G. Drews. * Rachel Meier - Canterbury Waterstones *Music and its transformative power. First love and its intense sweetness. Domestic violence and its pernicious enforcing of secrets. How does one create a magical and powerful story from such disparate ingredients? Well, read on. A Thousand Perfect Notes is a read of great intensity on multiple levels. * The Book Bag *...it's heartbreaking and everything I never knew I needed. * Ilsa - Whisper of Ink *A Thousand Perfect Notes can only be described as utterly disheartening and powerful. [...] I can't wait to read more of what C.G. Drews has up her sleeve. -- Bex Clare * Autumn Frost *This is a gripping story [...] Please go out and buy this if you can. It is so heartbreakingly wonderful. -- Steph Elliott * A Little But a Lot *...it is hard-hitting at times,but it is also full of hope, possibility and determination and it will have you flinching, crying, holding your breath and rushing to turn the page. * Rachael at Waterstones Altrincham *I would recommend this book to pretty much anyone who wants a hard-hitting contemporary read... * Book Browsing Blog *...this was just flawless. It really outlined so many issues; physical and mental abuse, but the themes of hope balanced it perfectly. * Sammy's Shelf (blog) *A quick YA with plenty of punch. * Read by Jess (blog) *...a read that will make you think and leave you wanting more. * Fabulous Book Fiend *A Thousand Perfect Notes takes a searingly powerful look at the theme of parental obsession... The book's final notes will linger in the air long after the last page has been turned. * Crime Review *

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Book SynopsisHeathcliff, an orphan, is raised by Mr Earnshaw as one of his own children. Hindley despises him but wild Cathy becomes his constant companion, and he falls deeply in love with her. When she will not marry him, Heathcliff''s terrible vengeance ruins them all - but still his and Cathy''s love will not die . . .A story of doomed love and revenge with a brilliant introduction from the author of The Outsiders - S. E. Hinton.Trade Review"It is as if Emily Brontë could tear up all that we know human beings by, and fill these unrecognizable transparencies with such a gust of life that theytranscend reality."--Virginia Woolf

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Book SynopsisThe highly-acclaimed, No. 1-bestselling children's fiction debut from Adam KayIt was clear from an early age that Dexter Procter was different. He started speaking at four seconds old. By the age of three, he had 87 A-levels, from Afrikaans to Zoology. And by ten, he was working as a paediatrician at Lilydale General Hospital. Despite a loving but annoying family and a couple of good friends (Rupi and Otto), Dexter's always struggled to fit in. Add to this a mortal enemy (Dr Drake) and a major problem at his old school (all the teachers struck down with awful diarrhoea) will Dexter be able to save his job, save the school and find his place in the world? (Spoiler alert: yes!)A laugh-out-loud new fiction series about the world's youngest doctor from the record-breaking Adam Kay and Henry Paker. 'Original, very funny, ultra-informative - and children will love all the disgusting parts.' Jacqueline Wilson'If laughter truly is the best medicine, book this hilarious appointment with Dr Procter immediately.' David BaddielAdam Kay, Sunday Times bestseller, November 2023

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Book Synopsis_______________''Devastating Any reader with a heart will weep buckets'' - Sunday Times Book of the Week''Impossible to put down'' - The Times''An outstanding and daring achievement'' - Irish Examiner_______________SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE YA BOOK PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE CBI BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE CLiPPA AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL _______________They think I hurt someone. But I didn't. You hear?Cos people are gonna be telling youall kinds of lies.I need you to know the truth.Joe hasn''t seen his brother for ten years, and it''s for the most brutal of reasons. Ed is on death row.But now Ed''s execution date has been set, and Joe is determined to spend those last weeks with him, no matter what other people think ...From Carnegie Medal winner Sarah Crossan, this poignant, stirring, huge-hearted novel asks bigTrade ReviewDevastating … Any reader with a heart will weep buckets * Sunday Times, Book of the Week *Mistrust, forgiveness and the premeditated stripping away of a future, distorting many other lives in unfathomable ways, are communicated through Crossan’s spare, expressive free verse, with understated, heart-breaking clarity * Guardian *Impossible to put down – its agonising and informative plot, along with the poetry of the writing, makes for a powerful story that should appeal to anyone over 13 with a heart and a love for storytelling … Deep, light, witty and authentic * The Times *An outstanding and daring achievement … Bravely tackles the issue of capital punishment, putting an all too human face on the protagonists * Irish Examiner *Brilliant … An affecting story about the power of sibling love … One of the most important writers of YA fiction around * Times Educational Supplement *Powerful * Irish Times *One of the most thought-provoking, tender stories of the year * IMAGE *Spare and sad and angry, but Moonrise is also laced with nuggets of happiness thanks to how beautifully the brothers’ relationship is built. This is an important, and strangely lovely, read * Sunday Post *

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Book SynopsisARISTOTLE AND DANTE DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE IS SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE PRODUCED BY LIN-MANUEL MIRANDAThe highly anticipated sequel to the beloved cult classic about family, friendship and first love, from award-winning author Benjamin Alire Sáenz. This lyrical novel will enrapture readers of Love, Simon, John Green and Call me by your Name. A love story like no other. In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys fell in love. Now they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very existence.Ari has spent all of high school hiding who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He expected his senior year to be the same. But something in him cracked open when he fell in love with Dante, and he can’t go back. Sud

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Book SynopsisNo one knows Yami is gay, least of all her mum, and Yami intends to keep it that way . . . Until, uh oh, she's falling in love again.Yami prefers to be known for her killer eyeliner, not for being one of the only Mexican kids at her new, mostly white, rich Catholic school or for being gay. So after being outed by her ex-best friend, before transferring to Slayton Catholic, Yami decides to lie low, make her mum proud and definitely NOT fall in love. The thing is, it's hard to fake being straight when Bo, the only openly queer girl at school, is so annoyingly perfect. And smart. And cute. So cute.Told in a captivating voice that is by turns hilarious, vulnerable, and searingly honest, The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School explores the joys and heartaches of living your full truth out loud.Sonora's voice is one to watch!' Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin'''This book is a warm, protective h

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Book SynopsisMOXIE movie launching on NETFLIX on 3rd March 2021, directed by and starring Amy Poehler. ''I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH!'' Zoella''... this is my new favorite book. I''m proud to be a Moxie girl!'' Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places and Holding Up the UniverseVivian Carter is fed up. Fed up with her high school teachers who think the football team can do no wrong. Fed up with sexist dress codes, hallway harassment and gross comments from guys during class. But most of all, Viv Carter is fed up with always following the rules.Viv''s mum was a tough-as-nails, punk rock Riot Grrrl in the ''90s, and now Viv takes a page from her mother''s past and creates Moxie, a feminist zine that she distributes anonymously to her classmates. She''s just blowing off steam, but other girls respond and spread the Moxie message. As Viv forges friendships with other young women across the divides of cliques and popTrade ReviewVivian Carter and Moxie are strong and smart and so, so inspiring. She is my new hero and this is my new favorite book. I'm proud to be a Moxie girl * Jennifer Niven, author of All The Bright Places *Moxie is YA lit at its most rock'n'roll. A must read for all riot grrrls. * NME *A feminist call-to-arms for next gen riot grrls everywhere * The Bookseller *Moxie is a brilliant novel about real girls kicking ass... an inspiring read that brings feminism to girls and boys in a brilliantly fun way. * Buzzfeed UK *I couldn't help but feel empowered * Wishes on Eyelashes blog *An extremely readable and inspiring story of a fight for justice. * The School Librarian *Vivian Carter and Moxie are strong and smart and so, so inspiring. She is my new hero and this is my new favorite book. I'm proud to be a Moxie girl * Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places *A feminist call-to-arms for next gen riot grrls everywhere * The Bookseller *Moxie is a brilliant novel about real girls kicking ass... an inspiring read that brings feminism to girls and boys in a brilliantly fun way. * Buzzfeed UK *

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Book SynopsisA beautifully written slow-burn sapphic second-chance love story drenched with longing, loss and mystery from acclaimed author of Afterlove.Mara''s ex, Nico, is the girl of her dreams: beautiful, wild and unpredictable. She''s Mara''s everything, even though Mara''s never sure that she''s Nico''s anything. Then Nico goes missing ... New Year''s Day: A girl is rescued from the sea. She knows she is called Nico, but other than that, she has no memory of why she was in the sea or what came before.When destiny reunites them, is this Mara and Nico''s second chance? Can their relationship make it out of the shallows? And what will happen when they discover the truth behind Nico''s accident? Because one day, Nico will remember everything.''I want everyone to read Ash and Poppy''s love story.'' Holly Bourne on Afterlove''A book to make you feel and think'' Terri Terry on Afterlove

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Book SynopsisAfter decades in print, Forever remains a brave, honest account of first love, first sex and first heartbreak. From Judy Blume, author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.Katherine and Michael met at a party. The attraction was instant, and pretty soon they were seeing each other. This is love, and love is forever – right?When Katherine's parents make them spend the summer apart, forever begins to feel like an awfully long time . . .A book ahead of its time, Forever is a classic bestseller from an award-winning author.

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Book SynopsisLove Grows Everywhere is a gentle and lyrical story that connects the love that nurtures plants with the love that nurtures our relationships with one another.Trade Review‘Ahead of Valentine’s Day comes a gentle, lyrical story celebrating the different kinds of love in a community.’ * The Bookseller *‘Planting love and friendship across families, friends, and community. A truly beautiful book.’ -- Tanya Anderson, author of A Woman's Garden‘there are so many details that make it exciting to read each time finding something new when you return to read the book again and again.’ * Armadillo Magazine *

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Allison Saft's Down Comes the Night is a snow-drenched romantic fantasy that will keep you racing through the pages long into the night.

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Book SynopsisSkye and Harry discover Gran isn't quite as strict as Dad makes out in this funny family story from multi-award-winning author Anne Fine.Skye and Harry are dreading going to visit their gran, as Dad says she was so strict when he was young. He had to do lots of chores, wasn't allowed much screen time and only had sweet treats on a Sunday! But when they arrive, Gran is much more chilled out than they were expecting. She lets them relax in the garden and play on their games consoles. On their way home, Harry wants to confront his dad, but Skye sees an opportunity.Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

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Book Synopsis_______________ DON’T MISS! An extra jolly bonus story inside! _______________ "I absolutely ADORED it! A really funny, clever, brilliant play on all the Christmas tropes. It just has to be made into a movie!" - Emma Carroll "Very sparkly storytelling and a lovely portrayal of friendship" - Hilary McKay "Joyful and hilarious. I loved every moment of it" - Stephanie Burgis _______________ What if somewhere along the way we've all got the Santa story a bit wrong...? Join Blanche Claus as she aims to deliver a Christmas gift to every child on Earth. With help from her best friend Rinki and an aspiring chef called Santa, it's a funny festive sleigh ride you'll never forget! From Sibéal Pounder, bestselling author of the Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids series, this tale of friendship and mince-pie feasts is the perfect book to curl up with this winter. Funny, feminist and with a huge heart, it's a gloriously Christmassy adventure that will delight even the biggest Grinch.Trade ReviewI absolutely ADORED it! A really funny, clever, brilliant play on all the Christmas tropes. It just has to be made into a movie! * Emma Carroll *Very sparkly storytelling and a lovely portrayal of friendship * Hilary McKay *Joyful and hilarious, this book is full of characters I adored and dialogue that made me laugh out loud. I loved every moment of it! * Stephanie Burgis, author of The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart *Sibéal Pounder’s stories fizz with fun and energy, and her characters grow more appealing with each book * LoveReading4Kids *This is a gorgeous book celebrating strong, feisty girls, and friendship. Rinki’s two dads are incorporated into the story just as they should be; without fuss or fanfare and gender roles are challenged throughout but in such a way that it never feels forced. Any book with a festive theme is a winner in my eyes and Tinsel is a twinkly, Christmassy delight that I can’t wait to have in my school library! * NetGalley Reviewer *A refreshingly original story on the origins of Santa Claus. It was really funny and a brilliant adventure. Definitely one to be enjoyed with lots of mince pies! * NetGalley Reviewer *Hilarious, heartwarming and full of fun! I so, so enjoyed this festive book and the feminist streak that ran through it. I loved all the Christmassy details peppered absolutely everywhere [...] I highly recommend reading this book if you want to feel full of funny festive joy! * Harriet Muncaster *This the most fun I’ve had reading a book in quite a while – the most inventive, crazy, yet hilarious read * Minerva Reads on WITCH WARS *Cleverly mixing the snowy chill of the North Pole with the fuzzy warmth of friendship, Tinsel is Christmas spirit wrapped in a fun, feminist parcel. The elves (all named Carol) are glorious, and I was left craving a mince pie * Lesley Parr *A sparkling, glittering festive delight, Tinsel is funny, warm hearted and thrilling too – it made my toes tingle and my heart glow with Christmas magic * Sophie Kirtley *captivating * iNews *a rollicking good story ... , with a definite feminist slant * Books for Keeps *A charming feminist retake on the Santa story […] the real message of this charming story is that just one act of kindness has the power to transform. A fun-filled adventure with a magical horse, a talking tree and two feisty girls makes for a great Christmas tale * Children's Books Ireland *

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