Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
Sweet Cherry Publishing Orlando
Book SynopsisIn the sixteenth century, Orlando enjoys life as a nobleman including a fleeting yet deep love affair with a Russian princess, and an eventful stint in Constantinople as an ambassador. However, one day, Orlando awakes as a woman. She relishes her new life, but everything has irrevocably changed.
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Walker Books Ltd Ghosts of the Shadow Market
Book SynopsisA collection of all ten Ghosts of the Shadow Market stories about characters from Cassandra Clare''s internationally bestselling Shadowhunters series.The Shadow Market is a meeting point for faeries, werewolves, warlocks and vampires. There, the Downworlders buy and sell magical objects, make dark bargains and whisper secrets they do not want the Nephilim to know. Through two centuries, however, there has been a frequent visitor to the Shadow Market from the City of Bones, the very heart of the Shadowhunters. As a Silent Brother, Brother Zachariah is sworn keeper of the laws and lore of the Nephilim. But once he was a Shadowhunter called Jem Carstairs, and his love, then and always, is the warlock Tessa Gray. Follow Brother Zachariah and see, against the backdrop of the Shadow Market's dark dealing and festival, Anna Lightwood's doomed romance, Matthew Fairchild's great sin and Tessa Gray plunged into a world war. Valentine Morgenstern buys a soul at the MarkeTrade ReviewFeatured in The Bookseller July Previews. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Lucky List
Book SynopsisFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Five Feet Apart comes a gripping new romance, perfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. Two girls, one list and twelve chances to fall in love this summer . . . Emily’s always been lucky. Well, technically her mum was the lucky one, and since she died, Emily’s started to feel like her luck’s run out. So when Emily finds her mum’s senior-year bucket list, she finds twelve ways to feel close to her again. But if she wants to check everything off, she’ll need help – help in the form of Blake. As Blake and Emily work through the list, the girls’ bond deepens. Emily is starting to feel lucky again, but she’s faced with the question: can she accept this new part of herself, the part her mum never even kn
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Walker Books Ltd Scythe
Book SynopsisIn a perfect world, what is there left to fear? A stunning new Collector's Edition of the New York Times bestseller, with a new piece from the author.A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021)Collector's Edition with a new author's note.Two teens must learn the "art of killing" in this, the chilling first book in the award-winning Arc of a Scythe series.In a world where disease, war and crime have been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed ("gleaned") by professional scythes.Citra and Rowan have been selected to be scythes' apprentices, and despite wanting nothing to do with the vocation, they must master the art of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own.Scythe is the first novel in a thrilling series by Neal Shusterman in which Citra and Rowan learn that a perfect world comes with a heavy price.Trade ReviewThis powerful tale is guaranteed to make readers think deeply. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *This first volume in an anticipated trilogy offers forbidden love, mass murders, cool philosophical musings, and a well-developed futuristic society—plenty to guarantee interest in the planned two followups. * BCCB (starred review) *Shusterman starts off this series in dramatic fashion as he creates an engrossing world that pulls readers in and refuses to let them go… A truly astounding, unputdownable read and a fast-paced beginning to an excellent sci-fi series. A must-have. * School Library Journal (starred review) *Elegant and elegiac, brooding but imbued with gallows humor, Shusterman's dark tale thrusts realistic, likeable teens into a surreal situation and raises deep philosophic questions. A thoughtful and thrilling story of life, death, and meaning. * Kirkus (starred review) *Scythe owes an obvious debt to Unwind (2007) and its sequels, and this succeeds as a sort of shadow companion to Patrick Ness’ Chaos Walking trilogy: instead of exploring the ways in which men are monsters, this deals in what happens to men when there are no monsters. When our reach does not exceed our grasp, when comfort is more easily obtained than struggle, when our essential humanity doesn’t burn out but becomes slowly irrelevant, what becomes of us? Readers will find many things in these pages. Answers to such unsettling questions will not be among them. * Booklist (starred review) *
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HarperCollins Publishers Looking for Alaska. 20th Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisThe unmissable first novel from bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS and TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN.
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Hachette Children's Group And They Were Roommates
Book SynopsisOh my god, they were roommates . . . Young Royals meets To All The Boys I''ve Loved Before in this heartwarming and hilarious queer exes-to-lovers boarding school romance about two roommates, one secret and a lot of love letters. ''No one does comedy like Page Powars. Hilarious, heartfelt, and unhinged.'' - Sophie Gonzales, bestselling co-author of If This Gets OutWhen Charlie transfers from high school to Valentine Academy for Boys, love is the last thing on his mind. His plan is to survive the school year with perfect grades and no one discovering he''s trans. Especially his new roommate Jasper - Sexiest Poet of the Year and the only boy to break Charlie''s heart. Miraculously, his ex-summer-camp romance doesn''t recognise him, and the two boys make a deal: Jasper will request a new room if Charlie helps him deliver secret love letters between the boys at Valentine and the girls at its sister academy. But as Jasper tutors him in the art of romance, will Charlie be able to keep himself from falling in love again?
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Pan Macmillan I Capture the Castle
Book SynopsisOne of BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World. A wonderfully quirky coming-of-age story, I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith, author of The Hundred and One Dalmatians is an affectionately drawn portrait of one of the funniest families in literature.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is illustrated by Ruth Steed, and features an afterword by publisher Anna South.The eccentric Mortmain family have been rattling around in a vast, decrepit castle for years, gradually slipping into financial ruin. Mortmain is crippled by writer’s block, while his beautiful second wife Topaz struggles to be a dutiful stepmother to Rose, Cassandra and Thomas. Rose needs a husband, Thomas an education but Cassandra lives for her writing. Through her gloriously witty and shrewd diaries, she chronicles the trials of family life, the impact on their prospects of the arrival of a glamorous American family, and the agonies of falling in love for the first time.
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Pan Macmillan Carry On
Book SynopsisBased on the characters Simon and Baz who featured in Rainbow Rowell's bestselling Fangirl, Carry On is a ghost story, a love story, a mystery and a melodrama. It has just as much kissing and talking as you'd expect from a Rainbow Rowell story – but far, far more monsters.Simon Snow just wants to relax and savour his last year at the Watford School of Magicks, but no one will let him. His girlfriend broke up with him, his best friend is a pest and his mentor keeps trying to hide him away in the mountains where maybe he'll be safe. Simon can't even enjoy the fact that his room-mate and longtime nemesis is missing, because he can't stop worrying about the evil git. Plus there are ghosts. And vampires. And actual evil things trying to shut Simon down. When you're the most powerful magician the world has ever known, you never get to relax and savour anything.'Come for the make-outs and stay for the magic' - The Atlantic Trade ReviewThrilling and sexy, funny and shocking, deeply moving and very, very magical. Trust me, you have never, ever seen a wizard school like this. -- Lev Grossman, author of The MagiciansOne of the most anticipated YA titles of the autumn . . . this will be a big one. * The Bookseller *Rowell's magical world is finely drawn * Guardian *The funny, wised-up dialogue, the tumultuous, sweet, and sexy love story is grade-A Rowell . . . a book that readers will find almost impossible to put down. -- Publishers WeeklyFull of heart and humor, this fantastical tale is a worthy addition to the wizarding school genre. -- People MagazineWildly fun, deliciously readable * NPR.org *Come for the make-outs and stay for the magic * The Atlantic *A powerful, politically minded allegory about sexual, ethnic and class identity - with a heady shot of teenage lust * The New York Times book review *
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Hachette Children's Group Lose You to Find Me
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of All That''s Left in the World comes a swoon-worthy LGBTQ+ romance, perfect for fans of If This Gets Out and What If It''s Us.Tommy Dees is in the weeds - restaurant speak for beyond overwhelmed. He''s been working at Sunset Estates Retirement Community to get the experience he needs to attend one of the best culinary schools in the world. And he also needs a letter of recommendation from his sadistic manager. In exchange for the letter, Tommy has to meet three conditions - including train new-hire Gabriel.Gabe, with the dimples and kind heart, who Tommy crushed on during summer camp at age ten and then never saw again. Unfortunately, Gabe doesn''t remember Tommy at all. The training proves distracting as old feelings resurface, and the universe seems to be conspiring against them.With the application deadline looming and Gabe on his mind, can Tommy keep it all together or is it a recipe for disast
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Guppy Publishing Ltd Apocalypse Cow
Book SynopsisMel loves Sasha and dreams of a day that Sasha might reciprocate her feelings (even though she's straight) - so the fact that it's thirty degrees outside in January and hasn't rained for a year simply passes her by. Mel is just about coping with being the only 'out' lesbian in school and all the sniping that Janis and Ella aim her way, as well as her dreary Saturday job with the stupidly posh Dorian... But when domestic animals suddenly lethally turn on the human race, and Mel finds herself stuck in a mansion with Dorian and Ella, her love-life suddenly turns on its head in the most extraordinary way.A screamingly funny LGTBQ+ love story from a brilliant new talent.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Finding Audrey
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of the Shopaholic series comes a story of humour, heart and heartache. Finding Audrey is Sophie Kinsella's first novel for teens, sure to appeal to her legions of adult and young adult fans all over the world. Audrey can''t leave the house. she can''t even take off her dark glasses inside the house.Then her brother''s friend Linus stumbles into her life. With his friendly, orange-slice smile and his funny notes, he starts to entice Audrey out again - well, Starbucks is a start. And with Linus at her side, Audrey feels like she can do the things she''d thought were too scary. Suddenly, finding her way back to the real world seems achievable. Be prepared to laugh, dream and hope with Audrey as she learns that even when you feel like you have lost yourself, love can still find you . . .Trade ReviewSmart and touching tale about scared teen Audrey and her friendship with a boy called Linus. A sweet and enjoyable read. **** * Heat *Emotional, captivating and ultimately uplifting - buy this for the teens in your life, as well as yourself * Daily Mail *Even with such an emotionally challenging subject [Sophie Kinsella] still manages to infuse her unique brand of humour * Sun *Warm, funny and surprising * Fabulous *Kinsella’s knack for humor and sensitivity shine in a story that should easily expand her already substantial fan base. * Publisher's Weekly *
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Silver Dawn Publishing Saltwater and Driftwood
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC We Come Apart
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Independent Bookshop Week Book Award, Children's categoryYA stars Sarah Crossan and Brian Conaghan join forces to break readers'' hearts in this contemporary story of star-cross''d lovers. Jess would never have looked twice at Nicu if her friends hadn''t left her in the lurch. Nicu is all big eyes and ill-fitting clothes, eager as a puppy, even when they''re picking up litter in the park for community service. He''s so not her type. Appearances matter to Jess. She''s got a lot to hide.Nicu thinks Jess is beautiful. His dad brought Nicu and his mum here for a better life, but now all they talk about is going back home to find Nicu a wife. The last thing Nicu wants is to get married. He wants to get educated, do better, stay here in England. But his dad''s fists are the most powerful force in Nicu''s life, and in the end, he''ll have to do what his dad wants.As Nicu and Jess get closer, their secrets come to the surface like bTrade ReviewThis is a verse novel, consummately crafted, where the position of each word on the page is as important as its meaning… a beautiful tale of love, hope and survival * Guardian *Complex and original…The outlook may seem bleak, but don’t be put off: this beautifully crafted novel has genuine joy at its heart for the light and hope that friendship can bring in a chaotic, unpredictable world * Observer *It crams into its two vivid voices ideas about prejudice, immigration, forced marriage, abuse and poverty, and movingly transcends issues to feel universal * Sunday Times *Extraordinarily gripping * Irish Independent *
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Hachette Children's Group Heartstopper Volume 2
Book SynopsisNow in a gorgeous special-edition hardback: with an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic FLOWER SHOP, beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover, this is an unmissable edition. Second in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between. *Also an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!*''Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.'' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. Nick 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. This is the second volume of Heartstopper, which is now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series.By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper is about love, frie
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Stateless
Book SynopsisA group of young pilots face intrigue and sabotage in a race around Europe in this thrilling murder mystery, from the bestselling author of Code Name Verity. Ideal for readers aged 12+ _______________ It is 1937 and tensions are high. A spectacular air race around Europe seeks to promote unity among a group of young pilots, but distrust and animosity are rife. The British and sole female contestant, Stella North, is determined to prove not only her skill, but also her identity as her Nansen passport declares her 'stateless'. However, barely a few hours in, Stella is witness to a horrifying attack when a contestant’s plane is forced out of the air and crashes. Was this the work of another competitor desperate to win? Was the attack random or premeditated and, most importantly, will it happen again? With the competition heating up and the death ruled an accident, Stella is left to form her own investigation. Can she find allies among her fellow competitors or will suspicion and deceit bring them all down? _______________ An exhilarating rush of a novel, with all the twists and turns we’ve come to expect from the award-winning Elizabeth Wein.Trade ReviewA hugely enjoyable novel with an intriguing, page-turning plot * Guardian on THE PEARL THIEF *A remarkable book, which had me horrified and totally gripped at the same time * Daily Mail on CODE NAME VERITY *A romantic and acutely observed historical mystery * Metro on THE PEARL THIEF *This is a very fine historical novel, with characters as alive as any you could hope to meet in fiction * Books for Keeps on THE ENIGMA GAME *A total treat * Melinda Salisbury on THE PEARL THIEF *
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Sourcebooks, Inc The Heartbreakers
Book SynopsisWhen I wasn''t reading this book, it was all I wanted to be doing. Adorably romantic and fun! I loved it. Kasie West, author of The Distance Between UsFrom Ali Novak, author of the internationally bestselling novel and Netflix series My Life with the Walter Boys, comes this adorable rockstar romcom the first in her contemporary young adult romance series, The Heartbreak Chronicles.This edition has been beautifully repackaged, making it the definitive way to enjoy this beloved YA staple for new and returning readers alike.***Stella never meant to fall for the lead singer of the Heartbreakers, but a chance encounter is making her rethink everything including her own dreams.When I met Oliver Perry, I had no clue he was the lead singer for The Heartbreakers. And he had no idea that I was the only girl in the world who hated his music.Stella will do anything for her sick sister, Cara even stand
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Usborne Publishing Ltd The Boy You Always Wanted
Book SynopsisTotally in love with this novel. Loan Le, author of A Pho Love StoryA girl, a boy, a grandfather and a plan. The girl: Francine. Model teenager, dutiful granddaughter, absolutely no chill. The grandfather: Francine's beloved a gung. He has one final wish, a male heir to carry on the family traditions. It's an outdated idea, but Francine loves him, and she has a plan to bring him the boy he always wanted. The boy: Ollie. Family friend, former crush, no idea how Francine has convinced him to get mixed up in her off-the-wall, and totally sexist, honorary grandson plan. The plan: might work. But as Ollie and Francine's worlds collide, their secrets get tangled, and so do their feelings. Sometimes what you really want, isn't at all what you expected.Trade ReviewMichelle Quach's effortlessly flowing prose is steeped in love and kindness. Readers will rejoice as they witness Francine and Ollie movingly come to accept their families, each other, and most important, themselves. Totally in love with this novel. * Loan Le, author of A Pho Love Story *Alternately hilarious and heartbreaking, this story highlights the interweaving of family and tradition and how this impacts ways love is demonstrated. Insightful and emotionally resonant. * Kirkus *Adorable! Love how Ollie and Francine bring out the best sides to each other and the slow burn is one hundred percent swoon worthy. * Abiola Bello, author of Love in Winter Wonderland *A fast-paced, genuine and enjoyable read. * CultureFly *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 5 The Pursuit of Love ELT
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 Pursuit of Love, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, pas
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The First Move
Book SynopsisJuliet believes girls like her - girls with arthritis - don''t get their own love stories. She exists at the edges of her friends'' social lives, skipping parties to play online chess under a pseudonym with strangers around the world. There, she isn''t just ''the girl with crutches''.Ronan is the new kid: good looking, smart, a bad boy plagued by guilt over what happened to his brother Ciaran. Chesslife is his escape.Juliet thinks Ronan thinks someone like Ronan could never be interested in someone like her - and she wouldn''t want him to be anyway - he always acts like he''s cooler than everyone else.Little do they know they''ve already discovered each other online, and have more in common than they think . . .Trade ReviewThis is romance with substance * Irish Times *A teenage love story that is both romantic and believable * Bookseller *A thrilling will-they-won’t-they rollercoaster ride of a plot . . . The First Move is that story that’ll move readers while putting great big grins on their faces. * LoveReading *Everything a YA contemporary novel should be: full of warmth, growth, and romance . . . beautifully relatable and a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy. * Paper Lanterns *
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Usborne Publishing Ltd The Outrage
Book SynopsisWhat if falling in love was a crime?Trade Review[A] page-turning read. It's no surprise that Usborne claims that this is The Handmaid's Tale for LGBTQ+ YA. * Books for Keeps *This is a powerful, important book for older readers. * The School Librarian *Disturbing, heartbreaking and terrifyingly believable - this is dystopia at its absolute best... A timely and important novel. * Reading Zone *
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers You Had Me at Hello World
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Sweet Cherry Publishing Galloway Girls Gemmas Not Sure
Book SynopsisThe Galloway Girls are back! With exams coming up and major life choices in progress, everything is about to change. Gemma's not sure if she's brave enough to go to her music audition, or if she even wants to study music at all. She's definitely not sure forming a band with Lily's hot ex-boyfriend is a good idea.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Lost Diary of Sami Star
Book SynopsisA wonderfully warm and touching story of friendship, identity and kindness from top-notch tween author Karen McCombie. Being at home is hard for Hannah. With Mum, Dad and Vix always fighting they've got no time for her or her worries, she might as well be invisible. But when she finds an abandoned diary in the park containing snippets and photographs of the colourful life of the mysterious Sami Star, Hannah hopes she's found the real friend she always needed. Little does Hannah know Sami needs her too… A heart-warming story of finding friendship in the most unlikely of places. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+Trade Review"Perfect read for anyone who likes real-life stories with a touch of mystery" – BookTrust "A big story in a short extent … The story is full of surprises and its message to look for the best things in life is valuable for everyone" – LoveReading4Kids "Full of warmth and with a great message about accepting yourself for who you are" – Book for Topics
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Fallen 01
Book SynopsisWeirdly familiar . . Except she can't shake the feeling that she has . . . and with him - a boy she doesn't remember ever setting eyes on.Will her attempt to find out why enlighten her - or destroy her?Dangerously exciting and darkly romantic.Trade ReviewThis thriller is dark and romantic, an absolute blinder of a book. Every teenage girl (and her mum) is going to want to read it * The Sun *Imaginative and very sexy * Bella *Readers who prefer paranormal romance will adore Fallen by Lauren Kate * Irish Independent *Bursting with emotion, this is a roller coaster story of unbridled and dangerous desires * Love Reading *This is a gothic love story featuring fallen angels and forbidden love (a winning formula) that will thrill and delight in equal measure * Fantasy Book Review *
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Scholastic Shiver
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Pan Macmillan I Kissed Shara Wheeler
Book SynopsisCasey McQuiston’s I Kissed Shara Wheeler is about breaking the rules, getting messy, and finding love in unexpected places. Perfect for fans of Heartstopper, this is the debut YA queer rom-com from the bestselling author of Red, White and Royal Blue.'A razor-sharp, intensely compassionate, subversive, sweet, electrifyingly romantic knockout of a book' – Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens AgendaA month before graduating, the principal’s perfect daughter, prom queen Shara Wheeler, kisses Chloe Green – and vanishes.On a furious hunt for answers, Chloe discovers she’s not the only one Shara kissed. There’s also Smith, Shara’s long-time sweetheart, and Rory, Shara’s bad-boy neighbour with a crush.Thrown into an unlikely alliance, Chloe, Smith and Rory follow Shara’s trail of annoyingly cryptic clues, and Chloe starts to suspect that there might be more to this small town – and to Shara – than she thought . . .This edition includes brand new bonus content, giving behind-the-scenes insight into Casey's creative process.Trade ReviewRaise your hand if you've been personally victimised by this funny, weird, razor-sharp, intensely compassionate, subversive, sweet, electrifyingly romantic knockout of a book. Casey freaking McQuiston, you've done it again.' -- Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens AgendaProse as fizzy and acid-sweet as lemonade on a hot summer day . . . I Kissed Shara Wheeler is an unfettered joy to read. * The New York Times *One of the biggest highlights of 2022 is Casey McQuiston making their YA debut with I Kissed Shara Wheeler. The fast-paced rom-com proves the author can effortlessly move between adult and YA novels without missing a beat * Pop Sugar *Funny, sharp, romantic - gives you everything you want. I need to know what happens next to all these sweet queer bbs. -- Laura Kay, author of The SplitMcQuiston has done it again . . . A YA novel with a swoon-worthy romance readers have come to expect from their first two triumphant works * USA Today *Crisp writing, humorous asides, and fully fleshed characters and relationships – many queer – keep things fresh, leading to a genuinely hopeful ending that centers themes of authenticity and autonomy. * Publishers Weekly *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK This Summers Secrets
Book SynopsisA bold new story for fans of We Were Liars, intertwining past and present, love and loss, from the bestselling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks.''A sun-splashed Cornish thriller with a dark heart, ideal for YA fans of E Lockhart'' Guardian ONE HOT SUMMER, FIRST LOVE AND SO MANY BURIED SECRETS . . .Senara has never been in love before. She''s not done anything exciting before. Always the sidekick . . . Until the summer that changes everything.Cliff House is closed off for most of the year until its rich Londoner owners come down to Cornwall for the summer. This year, despite herself, Senara finds herself pulled into this world of wealth and ease, sunbathing and beautiful people. She even finds herself falling in love for the first time.But Cliff House and its owners are hiding things. They''ve been hiding things for too long and now, despite all their efforts, their secrets are coming out . . . Secrets that involve Senara''s friends and her family in a way she could never have imagined.''An intoxicating mix of mystery, suspense and first love'' The Daily Mirror''A perfect holiday page-turner'' The Sunday Express''This is another young adult novel that will have younger readers transfixed'' The Metro''A slow-burn summer novel packed with intrigue'' Culturefly - 22 Books to add to your Summer Reading ListRead more captivating fiction from Emily Barr:The One Memory of Flora BanksThe Truth and Lies of Ella BlackThe Girl Who Came Out of the WoodsThings to do Before The End of the WorldGhostedTrade ReviewA slow-burn summer novel packed with intrigue. * Culturefly - 22 Books to add to your Summer Reading List *Will have readers transfixed * Metro *Original plot and charming protagonist . . . Her [Emily's] page-turning talents are put to good use as the reader accompanies a brave teenager on a journey to discover who she really is. * Irish Times on The One Memory of Flora Banks *Mesmerizing, electric, and achingly lovely . . . One of the best YA novels I've read in a very long time * Jennifer Niven on The One Memory of Flora Banks *If you like dark fiction you'll devour it * Heat - on The Truth and Lies of Ella Black *A sun-splashed Cornish thriller with a dark heart, ideal for YA fans of E Lockhart. * Guardian - Summer reading: 50 brilliant books to discover *An intoxicating mix of mystery, suspense and first love. * The Daily Mirror *A perfect holiday page-turner. * The Sunday Express *
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Growing Together
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Great Disillusionment of Nick and Jay
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Penguin Random House Children's UK An Abundance of Katherines
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down and The Fault in Their Stars, a beautiful tale of love, loss and not so fool proof mathematic equations. When it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton''s type is girls named Katherine. And when it comes to girls named Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times, to be exact. On a road trip miles from home, this anagram-happy, washed-up child prodigy has ten thousand dollars in his pocket, a bloodthirsty feral hog on his trail, and an overweight Judge Judy-loving best friend riding shotgun - but no Katherines. Colin is on a mission to prove The Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability, which he hopes will predict the future of any relationship, avenge Dumpees everywhere, and finally win him the girl. Love, friendship, and a dead Austro-Hungarian archduke add up to surprising and heart-changing conclusions in this ingeniously layered comic novel about reinventing oneself.Trade ReviewFully fun, challengingly complex and entirely entertaining * Kirkus Reviews *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Fountains of Silence
Book SynopsisA haunting and romantic novel set in post-war Spain by Ruta Sepetys - winner of the Carnegie Medal 2017.Madrid, 1957.Daniel, young, wealthy and unsure of his place in the world, views the city through the lens of his camera.Ana, a hotel maid whose family is suffering under the fascist dictatorship of General Franco.Lives and hearts collide as they unite to uncover the hidden darkness within the city.A darkness that could engulf them all . . .Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of history''s darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love and the hidden violence of silence.''Ruta Sepetys is a master of historical fiction'' Elizabeth Wein, author of CODE NAME VERITY**PRAISE FOR THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE**Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2021''Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood''s Gilead'' New York Times''A staggering tale of love, loss and national shame'' Entertainment Weekly''Gripping. Ruta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today'' The Wall Street Journal''Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction.''Booklist''A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience.''Kirkus''An exemplary work of historical fiction.''The Horn BookTrade ReviewRuta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today. * The Wall Street Journal *[A] towering work of historical insight. * Entertainment Weekly *A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience. * Kirkus *Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction. * Booklist *Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood's Gilead in Ruta Sepetys's suspenseful, romantic and timely new work of historical fiction. * The New York Times Book Review *An exemplary work of historical fiction. * The Horn Book *Gripping. * Publisher's Weekly *
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Little, Brown Book Group Immortality A Love Story
Book SynopsisINSTANT NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!The eagerly-anticipated sequel to Dana Schwartz''s Reese''s Book Club Winter YA Pick and No.1 New York Times bestselling gothic romance, Anatomy: A Love StoryHazel Sinnett is alone and half-convinced the events of the year before - the immortality, Beecham''s vial - were a figment of her imagination. She doesn''t even know if Jack is alive or dead. All she can really do now is treat patients and maintain Hawthornden Castle as it starts to decay around her.When saving a life leads to her arrest, Hazel seems doomed to rot in prison until a message intervenes: Hazel has been specifically requested to be the personal physician of Princess Charlotte, the sickly granddaughter of King George III. Soon Hazel is dragged into the glamour and romance of a court where everyone has something to hide, especially the enigmatic, brilliant members of a social club known as the Companions to the Death.<
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HarperCollins Publishers Vile Stars
Book SynopsisA gripping, haunting and beautifully written book for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, They Both Die at the End and Holly Jackson.How can the things you love hurt so much?17-year-old Luka isn't looking for love. She's trying to piece her life back together after a heartbreaking loss. But when she meets the gorgeous and charismatic Cosmo under a meteor shower at the Greenwich Observatory, it feels like destiny has played a hand. Surely theirs is a love written in the stars.But Cosmo isn't what he seems, using Luka''s love for him to slowly take control of her life. As the pandemic starts to make headlines and lockdown sets in, she is trapped emotionally and physically in a coercive relationship. Luka's friends and brother can see what's happening, but struggle to reach her. Something will have to be sacrificed so Luka can set herself free but what will be left of her when she does?(TRUE) LOVE(TOXIC) LOVE(LOST) LOVEThis is a different kind of love story.Trade Review“A topical and thought-provoking novel for older teens”.Irish Times, 24th April 2022 “Utterly compelling, completely devastating, and so, so beautiful.”Simon James Green, author of Noah Can’t Even,Heartbreak and Boys Club! “Accomplished, confident, and compelling, nobody tunes into the emotional complexities of being a young adult as beautifully and as reverently as Sera Milano. There's heartbreak and humour, grief and grit, and the characters' energy leaps out of the page.”Justin Myers (@theguyliner) “Hard-hitting but ultimately hopeful, told from multiple perspectives.”The Bookseller’s Children’s Preview ‘It gripped my heart on page one and still hasn’t let go.Absolutely stunning.’ – Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake Praise for This Can Never Not be Real: ‘ Heart-rending and utterly gripping’ – Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake and Wicked Little Deeds. A much -needed novel for our times that shows that no matter what horrors we might have to endure, we will always come out stronger . . . Mel Darbon, author of Rosie Loves Jack.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Love in Winter Wonderland
Book SynopsisWill Trey and Ariel find their happily ever after in this hopelessly romantic Christmas love story? ‘A screen-worthy holiday romance.’ Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly CryTrey Anderson is popular and handsome, and he works at his family’s beloved Black-owned bookshop, Wonderland. Ariel Spencer is quirky, creative, and in need of a holiday temp job to cover her tuition for The Artists’ Studio. An opening at Wonderland is the answer . . . and the start of a hate-to-love journey for Trey and Ariel. When Trey and Ariel learn that Wonderland is on the brink of shutting down, can they get over their differences and team up to stop the doors from closing before the Christmas Eve deadline?PRAISE FOR LOVE IN WINTER WONDERLAND ‘A sweetly seasonal YA romance.’ Guardian ‘Gorgeous writ
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Crumps Barn Studio The Princess of Pumpkin Palace
Book SynopsisWhen Princess Talia isn't invited to a Halloween party on Plenty of Palaces Lane, she decides to take matters into her own hands. She's going to make her mum's magical recipe for Halloween treats, and sneak in wearing a disguise. What could possibly go wrong ...? A pumpkin-flavoured fairy tale
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Walker Books Ltd My Lady Jane
Book SynopsisStreaming now on Amazon Prime!A clever and hilarious fantasy retelling of the rise to power of Lady Jane Grey, now an Amazon Prime Video series starring Emily Bader, Edward Bluemel and Jordan PetersA comical, fantastical and witty re-imagining of the Tudor world, perfect for fans of The Princess Bride. Lady Jane Grey, sixteen, is about to be married to a total stranger and caught up in an insidious plot to rob her cousin, King Edward, of his throne. But that's the least of Jane's problems. She's also about to become Queen of England. Like that could go wrong.The Tudors meets Monty Python. Prepare to laugh and gasp and clutch your pearls. Tahereh Mafi, New York Times bestselling author
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Alma Books Ltd Good Wives: Illustrated by Ella Bailey
Book SynopsisThree years have passed since the events narrated in Little Women, and the four March sisters are approaching adulthood, with all its accompanying challenges and expectations. Meg is preparing for her wedding, Beth continues to struggle with her health, Jo is more than ever devoting herself to literature and Amy is about to go on a tour of Europe with her aunt. Their experiences, hopes and ambitions are set in counterpoint to each other, until the whole family is brought together by tragedy and misfortune. Following on the immediate commercial success of Little Women, Good Wives completes the story of the March sisters and their friend Laurie, and is, together with its prequel, Louisa May Alcott’s crowning achievement and one of the most popular young-adult tales ever written.
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Little Tiger Press Group This Feast of a Life
Book SynopsisFrom the author of If You Still Recognise Me comes a delicious story of two people brought together by a shared love of food as they figure out themselves and each other.Auden is finding different ways to be themself. The first - using their new chosen name, which feels most authentically them. The second - starting a food blog where they can share their passion for food, through family recipes and the stories behind them. And when the blog brings them Valerie, they discover more than they''d ever expected.It''s been over a year since Valerie lost her mum - her beautiful, vibrant mum who loved cooking. Since her mum''s death, Valerie and her dad have drifted further and further apart, the kitchen left cold and empty, until Valerie finds Auden''s blog. The blog (and its writer) spark something in Valerie. Could she have found a recipe for happiness?Praise for If You Still Recognise Me:"Cynthia So leans into the complex fluidity of relationships over time, across generations and communities, shaded by culture and circumstances. Elsie''s story is romantic, warm, wise, and disarmingly sincere." - Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda"An epic fandom, a scavenger hunt for a lost love and an ode to cultural inheritance - this is a wonderfully heartfelt and joyously queer romance" - Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe"If You Still Recognise Me is a poignant, perfectly formed debut about queer love, fandom and family." - Lex Croucher, author of Gwen and Art are Not in Love"Refreshing, relatable and raw in its honesty, this is the book I wish I''d had as a queer teen discovering my identity." - Sarah Underwood, author of Lies We Sing to the Sea"Suffused with queer wistfulness and the ache to be known, So''s debut is as intimate and revelatory as the first touch of a first crush''s hand." - Riley Redgate, author of Seven Ways We Lie
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HarperCollins Entirely Emmie
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Things to do Before the End of the World
Book SynopsisTimely and powerful; the new coming-of-age thriller from the bestselling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks. 1. Live your best life.2. Uncover family secrets.3. Trust no oneWhat would you do when you hear the news that humans have done such damage to the earth that there might only be a limited amount of safe air left - a year''s worth at most?You''d work through your bucket list, heal rifts, do everything you''ve never been brave enough to do before?Olivia is struggling to do any of this. What it is she truly wants to do? Who do she wants to be?Then out of the blue comes contact from a long-lost cousin Olivia didn''t even know existed. Natasha is everything Olivia wants to be and more. And as the girls meet up for a long, hot last summer, Olivia finds Natasha''s ease and self-confidence having an effect on her.But Natasha definitely isn''t everything she first appears to be . . .I walked home. I kept hearing footsteps behind me, but every time I turned around, no one was there.Trade ReviewA pacy page-turner that packs a significant emotional punch * Guardian on The One Memory of Flora Banks *If you like dark fiction you'll devour it * Heat on The Truth and Lies of Ella Black *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Kissing Booth 3 One Last Time
Book SynopsisINSPIRED BY THE KISSING BOOTH 3 - NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX FILM!It started with a kiss. It ends with a chance to rewrite the rules.For one last time, join Elle, Noah, Lee and all your favourite Kissing Booth characters for the conclusion to this incredible romantic story!Summer is here, and Elle can''t wait to spend it with her two favourite boys: Noah and Lee! Better yet, they''ll be chilling at the Flynn family beach home, where Elle and Lee discover the Beach Bucket List - their childhood wishlist of crazy things they swore they''d do together before going to college. Elle is determined to make this the best summer ever . . . because she''s facing the hardest decision of her life. Should she move across the country to join Noah at Harvard, or fulfil her lifelong promise to go to college with Lee at Berkeley?Soon, between spending time with Noah, picking a school, and doing the bucket list with Lee, Elle feels like she''s runnin
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Faber & Faber Felix Ever After
Book SynopsisFrom awardwinning author Kacen Callender comes a revelatory YA novel about a transgender teen grappling with identity and self-discovery while falling in love for the first time.Felix Love has never been in love and, yes, he's painfully aware of the irony. He desperately wants to know what it's like and why it seems so easy for everyone but him to find someone. What's worse is that, even though he is proud of his identity, Felix also secretly fears that he's one marginalisation too many Black, queer and transgender to ever get his own happily-ever-after.When an anonymous student begins sending him transphobic messages after publicly posting Felix's deadname alongside images of him before he transitioned Felix comes up with a plan for revenge. What he didn't count on: his catfish scenario landing him in a quasilove triangle . . .But as he navigates his complicated feelings, Felix begins a journey of questioning and self-discovery that helps Trade Review'Felix is like the story itself-boldly empathic, hopeful, and full of love. This top-notch depiction of a messy, complicated, romantic young artist navigating the bumpy road to self-love and self-determination sticks its landing at every turn.' - Publishers Weekly (starred review)'From its stunning cover art to the rich, messy, nuanced narrative at its heart, this is an unforgettable story of friendship, heartbreak, forgiveness, and self-discovery, crafted by an author whose obvious respect for teen readers radiates from every page.' - ALA Booklist (starred review)
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HarperCollins Publishers Blackout The new blockbuster YA romance fiction
Book SynopsisThe irresistible blockbuster YA romance of summer 2021 by six of the biggest voices in YA, as featured on ITV News.Soon to be a major film & TV franchise for Netflix and produced by Barack and Michelle Obama!Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Netflix''s Let it Snow and Bolu Babalola''s Love in ColourPerfect summer reading' The StylistSix top authors, including Angie Thomas who wrote The Hate U Give, come together to write a moving story of black teenage love. Perfect for bringing a taste of romance and American city life to your staycation' The Times''BLACKOUT is our love letter to love, to New York City, and to Black teens. Our reminder to them that their stories, their joy, their love is valid and worthy of being spotlighted.'' Dhonielle Clayton.When a heatwave plunges New York City into darkness, sparks fly for thirteen teenagers caught up in the blackout.A first meeting.Long-time friends.Bitter exes.And maybe the beginning of something newWhen the lights go out, people reveal hidden Trade Review‘Perfect summer reading’ – The Stylist ’A moving story of black teenage love. Perfect for bringing a taste of romance and American city life to your staycation’ – The Times ‘Blackout is a novel of a moment in time, capturing the radiance, joy and possibility of teen romance’ – Time magazine ‘YA’s biggest stars have written the collab of the year with Blackout’ – Entertainment Weekly “★★★★★ A delightful, sprawling, warm and funny YA novel” – Culture Fly ‘Not one, not two, but six bestselling and award-winning authors come together to write a moving story of Black teen love, set against the backdrop of New York City in the summer.’ – Buzzfeed ‘Young Black love glows throughout this collaboration.’ Publishers’ Weekly STARRED REVIEW “This beautiful collaboration hits different from your typical romance novel, ultimately evoking the warmth of greater connection, community, and belonging. Each of these six powerhouse authors would draw a crowd on her own; together, watch out.”—Booklist STARRED REVIEW
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Hachette Children's Group Rani Choudhury Must Die
Book SynopsisMeghna and Rani used to be friends. Now they''re bitter rivals. Or are they? When Meghna fails to make it to the final round of a competition but her boyfriend Zak and her rival Rani do, she thinks things can''t get much worse. Until she discovers Zak has been cheating on her. With Rani.Soon she realises Rani is also a victim and they team up to expose Zak as a cheater in front of all the judges he is so eager to please. And as the two girls grow closer, they begin to question their feelings for one another and why they ever became enemies in the first place . . .Rivals team up to get revenge on the boy who wronged them both in this new sapphic YA enemies-to-lovers novel by award-winning author Adiba Jaigirdar.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Friends Like Us Pearl
Book SynopsisPearl has never cared to be nice. In fact, pretty much everyone agrees she's the exact opposite. Only her oldest friends - Bea, Betty, and Kat - see her better side. It''s no secret that Pearl loves to be the centre of attention, so with a starring role in the school production of Romeo & Juliet up for grabs, Pearl does everything she can to win it.Then new girl Hoshi arrives. Hoshi is beautiful, effortlessly charming, and even nice! Naturally, she immediately is cast as Juliet. A furious Pearl's worst instincts come out and she decides to ruin Hoshi's life. When her friends disapprove, however, Pearl must decide if sweet revenge is really worth risking all the trust she worked so hard to build with them. She just can''t get thoughts of Hoshi out of her head - and it''s not always getting even that''s on her mind ...One of four connected books about best friends don't miss the rest of the Friends Like Us Series: Bea, Betty and Kat.
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Amazon Publishing The Last Day Julian Was My Best Friend
Book SynopsisA touching story of true friendship and the power of forgiveness.Best friends and neighbors Anthony and Julian are having the summer of their lives. Making pancakes, riding bikes to the beach, playing in the sand and surf…They have everything they need for an epic summer vacation. But Anthony is worried. He has a secret—a secret about Julian’s missing marble. And he knows that once Julian finds out about it, he’ll be mad. He may not even want to be Anthony’s best friend anymore. So Anthony is determined to have the best last day as Julian’s best friend…until he can’t hold in his secret any longer. But maybe Julian has a surprise of his own to share with Anthony…
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Floris Books Ferryman
Book SynopsisDylan has escaped a horrific train crash unscathed.Except she hasn't.The bleak landscape around her isn't Scotland. It's a wasteland haunted by wraiths searching for human souls. And the stranger waiting for her isn't an ordinary boy. Tristan is a Ferryman, tasked with transporting her soul safely to the afterlife, a journey he's made a thousand times before. Except this time, something's different.Torn between love and destiny, Dylan realises she can't let Tristan go, nor can she stay with him. Eventually, inevitably, the wraiths would capture her soul and she would be lost forever. Can true love overcome the boundaries of death?Ferryman is a thought-provoking and truly original story of a love that refuses to be limited by death. This stunning, award-winning debut novel is being reissued to coincide with the publication of the eagerly-anticipated sequel, Trespassers.Trade Review'... Touching, often funny and sometimes harrowing... The 39 Steps crossed with The Lord of the Rings.'-- The Guardian'... a gripping read... enjoyable and compelling... as with the Harry Potter books, people of all ages will enjoy the mysterious world the author has created for us.' -- Taipei Times 'Ferryman was happy, sad, gripping, beautiful, heart wrenching and everything in between.'-- Read and Repeat blog'Good characters, great development, compelling story and lovely prose.'-- Queen Ella Bee Reads blog'McFall has created great characters, a romance I loved and a landscape that is fresh. Highly recommend!'-- Reading Away the Days blog'Ferryman is an addictive read which will tear your heart out and rip it to shreds, but carry on reading because this story needs to be told!'-- Readraptor blog'Ferryman is a book that will have you hooked from the very first page, hooked to every word and storming through the book, 100% addicted.'-- The Book Addicted Girl blog'I very quickly fell in love with Claire McFall's Ferryman... It's a beautiful story, which sinks you deeper and deeper into the characters, the world and the suspense.'-- Idea for Today blog'It is a thrilling read that is emotionally captivating, is intense, uplifting and ultimately tragic all at the same time... Powerful, slightly tranquil, delicate and almost needs its own genre to describe it.'-- Daydreamers Thoughts blog'... a really interesting premise for a book carried out exceptionally well. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to any young adult... I will also be recommending that the shop gets it in along with the sequel Trespassers'.-- Kelly MacDonald (Waterstones Bookseller)'Overall I thought Ferryman was brilliant, its honestly a must read, I cant recommend this book enough.'-- Fantastic Book Dragon blog'A really interesting premise for a book carried out exceptionally well. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to any young adult plus readers with an interest in the slightly unusual, looking for something a bit different from Vampires, witches etc. '-- Kelly is reading, book blog'fast-paced and exciting'-- Chantelle McCathie, Wester Hailes Education Centre'very intriguing'-- Youth Services Book Review'Claire McFall has brought to life a thought-provoking story about life and death with a fresh perspective on the afterlife that is brilliant and unexpected. Ferryman is a unique take on Greek mythology with vivid descriptions, a sweet love story, and a stunning journey. The romance between Dylan and Tristan is sincere and complicated as they travel through dangerous terrain and fight deadly wraiths. They have a fun banter and an easy chemistry, giving each other a chance at a new beginning. Tristan is more than a guide and protector, he's a calming force Dylan holds onto in her afterlife, while Dylan makes Tristan feel alive for the first time. Ferryman is a riveting love story with a fun spin on mythology and a unique approach to the afterlife.'-- Manhattan Book Review
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Chicken House Ltd Lucas (2019 reissue)
Book Synopsis A stunning edition of Kevin Brooks' celebrated novel - a truly original, powerful and emotional story from the author of The Bunker Diary. 'It gets to you ... you want to tell everyone how good it is.' SUNDAY TIMES 'A particularly moving and unusual love story.' GUARDIAN 'A gripping story' FINANCIAL TIMES Caitlin's life changes from the moment she sees Lucas walking across the causeway one hot summer's day. He is the strangest, most beautiful boy she has ever seen - and when she meets him, her world comes alive. But to others, he quickly becomes an object of jealousy, prejudice and hatred. Caitlin tries to make sense of the injustice that lurks at every unexpected twist and turn, until she realises that she must do what she knows in her heart is right. A striking reissue of the powerful, emotive novel from Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Brooks, author of The Bunker Diary. One of a number of iconic Chicken House bestsellers to be reissued for Chicken House's 20th anniversary celebrations.
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