Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories

Book SynopsisA world of puppy adventure from the author of the Magic Kitten series, which has sold over a million copies!Never in Lola''s wildest dreams had she imagined having a magic puppy for a friend!So when Storm, a fluffy black and white shih-tzu puppy, suddenly appears, Lola''s lonely school days come into a whole magical class of their own!

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Book SynopsisThe magic continues in a new series from the author of the bestselling Magic Kitten!Adorable black and white spotted bunny Arrow is the keeper of the magic key that keeps Moonglow Meadow lush and beautiful so that many bunnies can live there happily. But the key is under threat and so Arrow must flee the meadow to keep it safe and hide in our world. Can Arrow find a little girl to look after him and be a special friend?

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Book SynopsisThe (nearly) true confessions of Jamie Kelly.They were just an ordinary soft pair of second-hand jeans until Jamie Kelly tried them on. Then they became tight, smelly & scratchy - with a bit of a haunting problem! Do the pants have the power to soothe a vengeful beagle, vanquish The Prettiest Girl in the World, or make the wearer irresistible to the eighth cutest guy in school? Or are the haunted pants just, well, haunted? Kind of gross when you think about it...

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Book SynopsisPuffin audio presents brand new recordings of the one and only Worst Witch, read by Gemma Arterton.Mildred Hubble is the worst witch at Miss Cackle''s Academy for Witches - she''s always getting her spells wrong. But she manages to get by until she turns Ethel, the teacher''s pet, into her deadly enemy . . This audiobook collection includes:The Worst WitchThe Worst Witch Strikes AgainA Bad Spell for the Worst WitchThe Worst Witch All at Sea

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Book SynopsisFlame is heir to the Lion throne but though powerful he is not yet strong enough to stand up to the evil uncle who is trying to claim the throne. Flame must hide in the human world as a kitten but can't stay in any place for too long.

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Book SynopsisSusie Day grew up by the seaside in Penarth, Wales, with a lisp and a really unfortunate choice of first name.Between books, she works as a copywriter in Birmingham, crochets ridiculous jumpers and inhales tea.Susie now lives in Coventry, England with her partner and a black cat named Pantalaimon.

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Book SynopsisBeneath the glittering heights of the rich and powerful, lie secrets that can destroy them all... The perfect summer read, for fans of Cruel Intentions, Gossip Girl and One of Us is Lying. ''It is the perfect book to read at the beach. But be warned: you will get a sunburn, because you won''t want to put it down.'' - Cecily von Ziegesar, author of Gossip Girl---------- Charlie Calloway has a life most people would kill for. With her wealthy family''s pedigree, a loyal set of friends, and a fast-track to whichever college she chooses, she''s all-but untouchable at her exclusive East Coast boarding school. But Charlie isn''t interested in what most people want. She''s a Calloway. She''s been taught to want more.So when she''s invited to join her school''s exclusive secret society- the A''s - her determination to get in is matched only by her convictTrade ReviewJuicy, clever and beguiling. An exceptional debut novel, deftly crafted and written with style. It is the perfect book to read at the beach. But be warned: you will get a sunburn, because you won't want to put it down * Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the Gossip Girl series *A properly beachy thriller . . . Cruel Intentions meets Gossip Girl. We're not surprised film plans are underway by the producers of Wild, Gone Girl and Big Little Lies * Elle Magazine UK *There's real menace in this elegantly written thriller and Klehfoth is one to watch * Daily Mail *This is exactly the sort of beach thriller you've been searching for * Emerald Street *This is a must for anyone who loves a pacy, page-turning thriller * S Magazine (Sunday Express) *An addictive and unpredictable page-turner * Mail on Sunday *Highly addictive and thrillingly unpredictable, this debut could well be another hit * The Bookseller *Has a plot akin to what you would get if you combined The Secret History with Cruel Intentions with Luckiest Girl Alive . . . in other words: this is going to be big * Entertainment Weekly *If we had to take a guess, All These Beautiful Strangers will be the literary thriller of the summer . . . It's the perfect blend of glamour, diabolicalness, and The Secret History * Refinery29.com *[A] highly charged, addictive psychological thriller that combines the dishy gamesmanship of Gossip Girl with the murky atmosphere of The Secret History * BookBub *All These Beautiful Strangers was a wonderful, gripping read - a YA The Secret History that captivated me and at one point made me seriously consider missing my train stop so I could get to the end of a chapter. I will be recommending it to everyone * Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks, shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2018 *A gripping thriller where secrets of the past and present stir in the shadows. I was drawn in from the start and couldn't wait to discover the truth. A real page-turner! * Kate Ormand, author of The Wanderers *Wealth, power and danger - All These Beautiful Strangers has it all. If you like your books twisty and dangerous, then meet your new obsession * Maggie Harcourt, author of Unconventional *A creepy, atmospheric American murder mystery that made me think of The Secret History - I can't wait for everyone to read it when it comes out * Robin Stevens, award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike Series *A page-turning debut that will keep readers guessing until the end. Readers of Liane Moriarty and psychological thrillers will not want to put this down * Library Journal *S.T.A.G.S meets The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Bankes in this high society thriller. Joining a secret society at her upper class boarding school leads Charlie to discover old family secrets that were better left at peace. * Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe *An emotional and heart racing thriller that I believe will find a huge international audience * Bruna Papandrea, Made up Stories (Producer of Wild, Gone Girl, Big Little Lies) *Finally a book that has had me gripped to keep reading and filled the hole that One Of Us Is Lying left me with! * Waterstones Bromley *You will be thrown into a world of suspense and secrecy that you will not want to leave * The BookBag *Twisty and turny, full of mystery and intrigue and beautiful people doing horrible things, All These Beautiful Strangers was a psychological thriller that I just could not put down! * Book Addicted *Long and twisted so prepare for a binge read * Read by Jess *A real page turner. You will not be able to put down this book that is filled with suspense, drama and so much more! * Words from a Reader *I recommend picking it up if you're a fan of YA mystery/thrillers * This Booky Place *

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Book Synopsis*Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2020**Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2020**Shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists'' Association Debut Romantic Novel Award 2020* ''Powerful, relatable and uplifting'' - Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora BanksHow can I hold myself together, when everything around me is falling apart?Neena''s always been a good girl - great grades, parent-approved friends and absolutely no boyfriends. But ever since her brother Akash left her, she''s been slowly falling apart - and uncovering a new version of herself who is freer, but altogether more dangerous. As her wild behaviour spirals more and more out of control, Neena''s grip on her sanity begins to weaken too. And when her parents announce not one but two life-changing bombshells, she finally reaches breaking point. But as Neena is about to discover, wheTrade ReviewPowerful, relatable and uplifting * Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks *An honest, thought-provoking story about grief and mental health * The Sun *[P]owerful stuff . . . a refreshing and realistic spin on the average teen romance. * Financial Times *Smith-Barton . . . writes powerfully about mental health, psychosis and growing up between cultures * Bookseller, One to Watch *WOW! The Million Pieces Of Neena Gill is an authentic, compelling & touching portrayal of teenage Neena's journey through the deterioration of her mental health * Abigail Tarttelin, author of Golden Boy and Dead Girls *This novel thoughtfully and sensitively portrays a teenage experience of psychosis, a mental illness rarely written about. A masterful piece of storytelling. * The Scotsman *

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Book SynopsisAt Peppa''s preschool, Madame Gazelle asks the class to dress up as what they want to be when they''re older. They are all VERY excited! Edmond Elephant wants to be an astronaut AND an anthropologist. Danny Dog wants to be a skateoarder. Rebecca Rabbit wants to be... a carrot. But Peppa has no idea what she wants to be when she grows up. Luckily Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and the world''s busiest person, Miss Rabbit, let Peppa follow them for a day to give her some ideas!What will Peppa dress up as? Whatever it is she is sure to be SUPER!

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Book Synopsis''One of the most adorable, big-hearted, charming books in existence'' - Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens AgendaEveryone at Fairvale Academy knows Bryson Keller, the super-hot soccer captain who doesn''t believe in high-school relationships. They also know about the dare Bryson accepted - each week he has to date the first person who asks him out.A single school week is all anyone gets. There have been no exceptions to this. None.Until me, that is.Because brilliant Bryson Keller forgot one thing. He never said it could only be girls . . .To All The Boys I''ve Loved Before meets Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda in this irresistible LGBTQ+ rom com perfect for fans of Red, White and Royal Blue.''An adorable featherlight romance'' - GuardianTrade Review'An adorable featherlight romance, with weightier moments giving it conviction.' * Guardian *One of the most adorable, big-hearted, charming books in existence. * Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda *A sweet romance and exploration of the ways we can accidentally fall in love. Adorable and authentic. * LC Rosen, author of Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts) and Camp *

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Book SynopsisYou do magic once, and it sticks to you like glitter glue...Gay angsty teen Johnny and his goth best friend, trans girl Alison, spend their summer dabbling in magic.When they use spells to defend themselves from bullies, they suddenly find themselves whisked away to the Marduk Institute, a school for wayward wizards. Johnny and Alison must now adapt to a new world of spells, fraternities, and cute boys like Hunter and Blake...But Marduk isn''t as safe as it seems. Johnny and Alison are pulled into a supernatural fight for their lives and must find the strength to battle the monsters lurking in the shadows of the school - and the demons that only exist inside their head.

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Book SynopsisThe brand-new fourth book in the gorgeous Lost and Found series from Cathy Cassidy, bestselling author of The Chocolate Box Girls.Phoenix is a firebrand and a fire starter. After burning down a dormitory at her prestigious boarding school, Phoenix is sent to live with her grandmother, the owner of Greystones mansion. But Phoenix struggles to settle in . . .Will the band accept Phoenix, despite her spiky personality? And can Phoenix finally find true friends in the Lost & Found?

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Book SynopsisFrom bestselling YA rom-com queen Becky Albertalli (author of Love, Simon) comes a new novel about daring to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight in love, life and theatre. [PRINCIPAL CAST LIST] Kate Garfield Anderson WalkerBest friends, and contrary to popular belief, not co-dependent. Examples:Carpooling to and from theatre rehearsals? Environmentally sound and efficient. Consulting each other on every single life decision? Basic good judgment. Pining for the same guys from afar? Shared crushes are more fun anyway. But when Kate and Andy''s latest long-distance crush shows up at their school, everything goes off-script.Enter Stage Left: Matt OlssonHe is talented and sweet, and Kate likes him. She really likes him. The only problem? So does Anderson. Turns out, communal crushes aren''t so fun when real feelings are involved. This one mighTrade ReviewAlbertalli has crafted a rom-com that's not only sharp and funny, but distinguished by its casually diverse LGBTQ cast's awareness that friendship (among friends, to be sure, but also siblings, and gasp, romantic interests) is as important as love * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *Real chemistry between the different love interests in the book, authentic dialogue, supportive friendships, and Albertalli's signature humor make this a must-read. Flips the script on battling over a boy in the best way possible * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *

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Book SynopsisMoving to a new area and a new school, Louis is horrified to discover his parents changing into ultra-competitive parents, wanting him and his younger brother to get straight As at school and join all sorts of after-school clubs and activities like the other kids in the area. Suddenly Louis''s life is no longer his own - until he meets Maddy, who claims to have trained her parents to ignore her- But does Louis really want to be ignored? A truly contemporary tale with characters kids will recognize instantly!Trade ReviewThere is a moral here for any parent who frets about a child's progress at school . . . Children who read it won't be turned into hostile monsters; they'll chortle away, feel better about themselves and have a lot of jokes to tell you * The Sunday Times *Johnson's comic romp through a miserable school year in the life of almost 13-year-old Louis touches all the real bases of adolescent boys' lives: girls, parents, TV, comedy * TES *Johnson addresses big issues in a frank manner and with a light touch resulting in a book that both children and parents should read -- Wendy Cooling * Junior Education *Written with humour and plenty of attitude, this witty book firmly puts the power in the hands of the children * Junior *

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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 awardTrade ReviewFunny and entertaining . . . I'd definitely recommend this book and give it 5 out of 5 stars * TBK *This hilarious and heartbreaking new story from the bestselling, award-winning Jacqueline Wilson follows her most popular character through ups and downs, laughs and tears. Fifteen years on from her first appearance on the page, Tracy Beaker is as vibrant and entertaining as ever * www.bettybookmark.co.uk *A heartwarming story of one of the UK's most favoured children's characters * Headteacher Update *

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Book SynopsisI am the great and mighty Zeus, mortal- give me one good reason why I shouldn''t smite you here and now!''Alex''s class are learning about the Ancient Greeks. That''s why Alex makes a temple (out of loo rolls and a cornflakes box) for the Greek god Zeus. He doesn''t expect the god himself to turn up, borrow his mum''s nightie and demand a sacrifice at half-past five in the morning. Even worse, Zeus reckons it''s time for another Trojan War - in the school playground! Zeus is on the loose-

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Book SynopsisEveryone thinks they know what it''s like, going to school. But have you ever wondered what life must be like at a boarding school? A school for young offenders? A school for the blind? With her trademark humour, insight, sensitivity and razor-sharp wit, Anne Fine explores these different worlds in a short story collection that will fascinate young readers.Trade ReviewThese ten stories are engaging and funny, written in brisk, uncomplicated prose that will appeal to any reader -- Josh Lacey * Guardian *The writing is elegant and crisp throughout. Heartstrings are pulled with no trace of sentimentality. I think readers of this book, whether they go to boarding school or not, will love it for the light it sheds on an experience which can be painful for many children -- Adele Geras * Awfully Big Reviews *

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Book SynopsisProfound, moving, and - as Charlotte would say - radiant, thisbook will stay with anyone lucky enough to find it. -- PublishersWeekly, starred review for MELISSAAs they did in their groundbreaking novel MELISSA, in RICK, award-winningauthor Alex Gino explores what it means to search for yourown place in the world . . .

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Book SynopsisOnion O'Brien is in trouble, again. This time he and the rest of the Five O's are trying to stop the destruction of the Valley, the local wasteland where they hang out. But Mayor Ronald Bump has other ideas he wants to build new apartments there, so he sets local guards The Ferg and Judge on the children.As if things aren't bad enough, there's a new teacher in their school acting very suspiciously. The Five O's can find out his secret if they manage to win the school talent contest. There's only one problem they are completely talentless.Then there's the discovery of the head of Ned Belly, and the local legend that claims he can reveal where his treasure is hidden Will the Five O's manage to outwit The Ferg and Judge and Ronald Bump and the new teacher and solve the mystery of the head of Ned Belly and save their precious Valley?!

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Book SynopsisIt is Sports Day at school and Topsy and Tim are cross that they are not winning any races. With one race to go, will the twins overcome their differences and work together?

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Book SynopsisA Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge's heart melt' Dame Jacqueline Wilson on The Christmas CarrollsFunny festive middle grade about the world''s most Christmassy family from the founder of Authorfy, perfect for 8+ fans of Matt Haig, Ben Miller, Sibeal Pounder's Tinsel, and the Nativity! filmsThe Christmas-crazy Carrolls are back and this time, they have an ice-skating baby penguin!There's a new family in town determined to steal the Carrolls' tinselly crown. Can Holly and her family win the Christmas Chronicle's competition for the Most Festive Family? Or will they discover that there is more to life than perfect Christmas decorations, a personal toboggan run, and more pressies than you can shake a candy cane at?Trade ReviewA Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge’s heart melt’ Dame Jacqueline Wilson "As warm and cosy as drinking hot chocolate in your favourite Christmas jumper. A festive feast of fun." Maz Evans, bestselling author of Who Let the Gods Out ‘Funny and loveable story’– Woman & Home ‘This will put a smile on your face and a lump in your throat’ – Daily Mail ‘Saturated with festive fun’– Irish Times ‘Hilariously silly, this super-seasonal debut will have readers chuckling’ – Metro "As warm and cosy as drinking hot chocolate in your favourite Christmas jumper. A festive feast of fun." Maz Evans, bestselling author of Who Let the Gods Out 'Fizzing with energy and festive cheer, The Christmas Carrolls is a heart-warming must-read for the Christmas period. Mel’s writing sparkles like the star on top of a Christmas Tree.' Jennifer Bell, author of The Uncommoners trilogy “The Christmas Carrolls is just fabulous! I laughed solidly throughout the whole thing. It’s gloriously festive, brilliantly funny and utterly endearing, too. Holly’s inventions made me chuckle, as did Mr Bleurgh, while Holly and Archie’s friendship was a joy to read. Also, Mel wrote one of the most beautiful descriptions of Christmas Eve I’ve ever read. The story is warm and wonderful and I loved it.” Abi Elphinstone, author of The Unmapped Chronicles series “Well known in the children’s book world as the creator of Authorfy, Taylor-Bessent makes her debut with the story of the world’s most Christmassy family. Full of festive giggles and a message about what really matters.” – Fiona Noble, The Bookseller ‘It’s a very impressive debut effort from Taylor-Bessent’ – Financial Times

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Book SynopsisAlexene Farol Follmuth is a first-generation American, a romance enthusiast, and a lover and writer of stories. Alexene has penned a number of adult SFF projects under the name Olivie Blake, including the webtoon Clara and the Devil and the BookTok-viral The Atlas Six. My Mechanical Romance is her YA debut. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, baby, and rescue pit bull.Trade ReviewThe message is clear: Women deserve to take up space in the STEM world too. A delightful teen romance about building robots – and new futures. * Kirkus Reviews *My Mechanical Romance shines a light on the struggles bright young girls face in STEM fields, and combines it with an adorable romance that will leave you warm and smiling long after the last page. It’s romcom perfection. -- Adiba Jaigirdar, author of The Henna Wars

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Book SynopsisIn this enchanting follow-up to The Gilded Girl, Maeve and Izzy O''Donnell must adjust to a new life together at the Manhattan School for Magicbut when Maeve''s magic goes rogue and their school is in danger, they''ll need to lean on one another to make things right.The Manhattan School for Magic is the newest kindling school in New York, but Maeve O'Donnell knows she doesn''t deserve her place there. Though her sister, Izzy, is one of the school''s founders and a hero to those who can now kindle, Maeve can''t control her magic and she lives in fear of anyoneespecially Izzyfinding out.When Maeve's worst fears come true and her magic goes rogue, it damages not only the new school but Izzy's reputation as well. While trying to repair what she's broken, Maeve discovers a mysterious garden in the tenement neighborhood of the Tarnish, a hidden place where her magic actually works. As her magic and confidence grow, she befriends the others for whom the garden

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Book SynopsisFrom author Elisa A. Bonnin comes Lovely Dark and Deep, a YA dark academia novel exploring magic, loneliness, and the power of found family.

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Book SynopsisAll of your favorite characters from Belching Walrus Elementary return in the fourth Bad Food book by the Doodle Boy Joe Whale and bestselling author Eric Luper!Slice, Totz and Scoop are back in a brand-new adventure! After saving Belching Walrus Elementary yet again, our favorite cafeteria food are ready to finally lay back and relax... not! When a family of donuts show up at the school to tackle an unexpected foe, it''s up to our favorite foods to confront the threat and save Belching Walrus once and for all! Are they up to the task? Read and find out!

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Book SynopsisShaw loves to sing, just not in front of people. But when Mr Grizley''s class is asked to perform a song for the mayor, Shaw would like to find the confidence to share his gift. Will Shaw be brave enough to share his talent with the whole school? With a special activity created to reinforce social emotional learning skills, this early chapter book offers a fun and inviting approach to character education.

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Book SynopsisMax thinks of the perfect science project. Now he just needs his dog, Buddy, to cooperate!

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Book SynopsisOn April Fool''s Day, Max plays lots of tricks on Zoe. Max must learn when tricks are funny and when they are hurtful or he might lose his friendship with Zoe forever.

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Book SynopsisJina Jeong is ready to help a neighbour in need! Jina and her parents volunteer to work with a group building homes for people. Jina can’t wait to wear a hard hat and use power tools. Unfortunately, reality doesn’t live up to Jina’s expectations. Then Jina and her friends discover Mr Rossi needs help in his garden. Is this the project she’s been waiting for?

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Book SynopsisFor a group research project, Rosie’s team is assigned the topic of bears. Rosie is thrilled and dives right into planning the PERFECT group presentation. But things go awry when Rosie decides the other “bears” in the group are doing too much of this, or too little of that. Their ideas just don’t line up with hers. Can Rosie find a way to make the project “just right” for everyone, or will her self-appointed role as “chief bear” cause a bear brawl?Author Maya Myers, a former teacher and classroom literacy specialist, infuses this tale with clever curricula and captures the antics, excitement, drama and hilarity of a primary school. Rich back matter offers additional curriculum support.

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Book SynopsisFor all fans of Jenny Han, Holly Bourne and The Kissing Booth comes the must-have teen read from bestselling fiction author, Jenny Oliver!Summer term and the heat is rising It''s summer term at Chelsea High, the most exclusive school in town, and Norah Whittaker is wishing she was still in NYC with her boyfriend, Ezra. But at least the weeks ahead are filled with distractions including an all-expenses-paid photo shoot in Greece! Will Norah be able to handle the charms of fellow model Laurent, brother of her nemesis, Coco? One thing's for sure, this is going to be a summer full of surprises . . .You know you''re in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book (Debbie Johnson, author of The Comfort Food Cafe series)I loved Chelsea High a complete page-turner! (Kate Mallinder, author of Summer of No Regrets)

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Book SynopsisEvery time a Victory Road sports team competes, they lose - somehowthe opposition always knows their strategy. Arthur and Grace canspot a dodgy situation when they see one, and quickly they decidethere's a mole leaking information to rival schools. But whois the mole and what are they set to gain from their sneaky behaviour?

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Book SynopsisThe fourth hilarious title in the award-winning, laugh-out-loud series, The World of Norm. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Norm knew it was going to be one of those days when he got out of bed and trod in something he shouldn''t have...What with overdue homework, overdue pocket money and a bag full of overdue newspapers, one thing''s for sure: life for Norm isn''t getting any less unfair. And did he mention the fact that he''s the only kid on the planet without an iPad?ABSO-FLIPPING-LUTELY RIGHT HE DID!With brilliantly funny illustrations throughout from Donough O''Malley.Praise for Jonathan Meres:''Hilarious stuff from one of my comic heroes!'' - Harry Hill''Jonathan Meres is flipping funny!'' - Eddie IzzardTrade ReviewVery funny, abso-flipping-lutely funny, as Norm might say * South Wales Echo *Fans of Jeff Kinney will not be disappointed. * Books for Keeps *The books are great fun for the 8+ age range as well as for those who enjoy an entertaining story. Try them - they are flipping great! * Carousel *Abso-flipping-lutely funny, as Norm might say. * South Wales Echo *

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Book SynopsisThe tenth hilarious title in the award-winning, laugh-out-loud series, The World of Norm. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Norm knew it was going to be one of those days when he lost his house...But even when he finds it, things don''t get much better. What could be worse than imagining your parents at a salsa dancing event - with your best friend?! Norm''s not sure what''s got into Mikey, but he suspects hormones may be involved. Flipping typical!With brilliantly funny illustrations throughout from Donough O''Malley. Praise for Jonathan Meres: ''Hilarious stuff from one of my comic heroes!'' - Harry Hill ''Jonathan Meres is flipping funny!'' - Eddie IzzardTrade ReviewA barrel of laughs. * Dunoon Observer and Argyllshire Standard *Fans of Jeff Kinney will not be disappointed. * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisThe twelfth - AND FINAL - hilarious title in the award-winning, laugh-out-loud series, The World of Norm. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Norm knew it was going to be one of those days when he woke up and found himself about to pee in his mum''s wardrobe...No change there then. Well, except that last time it was his dad''s wardrobe. Apart from that, though, it''s the same old same old, over and over again. No one understands him. Everything''s unfair. Blah, blah, flipping blah. You''d think Norm''s thirteenth birthday might cheer him up, right? WRONG! But even the worst nightmares have to end sooner or later, don''t they? FINGERS FLIPPING CROSSED!!!With brilliantly funny illustrations throughout from Donough O''Malley. Praise for Jonathan Meres:''Hilarious stuff from one of my comic heroes!'' - Harry Hill ''Jonathan Meres is flipping funny!'' - Eddie IzzardTrade ReviewIt was brilliant. I loved it. Best book ever! -- Kelise Quatrana, 12 * Evening Echo (Cork) *

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Book SynopsisFrom Emerald Fennell, showrunner for Killing Eve, this deliciously creepy tale will have readers needing to keep the light on at night . . .They slowed as they reached the gate; two stone columns, each with its own crumbling angel perched on top. The angels held up a rusty, wrought-iron arch that read, in curling, serpentine letters: SHIVERTON HALL.Arthur Bannister has been unexpectedly accepted into Shiverton Hall, which, as it turns out, is an incredibly spooky school, full of surprises. And it is just as well that Shiverton Hall has made its offer, because Arthur had a horrible time at his previous school, and was desperate to leave. Timely indeed . . .But Arthur has no time to worry about the strange coincidence. He is too busy trying to make head or tail of Shiverton Hall, dogged as it is by tales of curses and bad fortune. At least there are a few friendly faces: George, who shows him around; also Penny and Jake. But not all the fac

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Book SynopsisEnid Blyton's classic school series relaunched with fantastic new covers for a new generation of readers.

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Book SynopsisEnormously popular all over the world, Enid Blyton's school series combines everything that makes school so special - friendships, learning, sports, plays and mischief!

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Book SynopsisSchooldays at St Clare''s are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O''Sullivan in Enid Blyton''s much-loved boarding school series.In book two, it''s the start of the Easter Term and the twins are looking forward to meeting all their friends at St Clare''s once more. They are determined to be obedient and studious, but the new girls prove to be so much fun. Poor Mam''zelle had better watch out.Expect mischief at St Clare''s!Between 1941 and 1946, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at St Clare''s. This edition features the original text and is unillustrated.

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Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)The Visitor sees someone arrive for a tour of the school. Everything seems to go wrong, and the children''s teacher works extra hard to make the day go smoothly!Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 4-5 year olds or those reading book band red 2.

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Book SynopsisThis Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales is an irresistible novel about hope, heartbreak and the power of music to bring people together.All her life, Elise Dembowski has been an outsider. Starting a new school, she dreams of fitting in at last - but when her best attempts at popularity fail, she almost gives up. In a cry for help, she self-harms, and when news of that gets around school, things get even worse for Elise.But then she stumbles upon a secret warehouse party. There, at night, Elise can be a different person, making real friends, falling in love for the first time, and finding her true passion - DJing.But when her real and secret lives collide, she has to make a decision once and for all: just who is the real Elise?'This book spoke to me on so many levels. I wish I’d had it as a teen' - Marissa Meyer, author of HeartlessTrade Review'if you like good, character-driven contemporary YA, read TSWSYL' Sarra Manning'a beautiful book about the power of music' Lauren Oliver'this book spoke to me on so many levels. I wish I’d had it as a teen' Marissa MeyerThe beginning of the book sees Elise in a quite a dark place. She's working hard on changing her image so she'll fit in at school and when all her attempts fail, she ends up feeling suicidal and harming herself. I have huge respect for the author for taking on these subjects and managing to get inside Elise's head and portray her worries so well. The book also deals with issues like cyber bullying and references eating disorders and binge drinking. I think it's important that books don't shy away from these things and although some scenes may be dark, I was really pleased with how they were addressed. This Song Will Save Your Life managed to balance everything really well so that you feel the emotion but there's enough uplifting moments to keep you entertained as well as moved. -- Total Teen Fiction * http://totalteenfiction.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/review-this-song-will-save-your-life-by.html *I was just drawn in by everything I read - I liked the music references, I really enjoyed reading about the other characters, whether it was Elise's family or the people at the party. This Song Will Save Your Life is such a real and raw and emotional book, it made me fall in love with Leila Sales and her writing. -- Reading in the Sunshine * readinginthesunshine.wordpress.com *The story is incredible, the way you feel about Elise from the start is powerful because she is just so messed up, she is so alone and so sad about it all. She wants to be happy but just like all 16 year olds she doesn't really know the best way to go about becoming the person she wants to be but have people like her for it. The very start of the book honestly made me sad, really sad, Elise is so low and I could see why and how that felt and I've been there, to the point she was at. It's an awful place to be and it's hard to read about it but I knew I had to keep reading, to see what happened and see where the story goes. It had its hard places, but it also had some great places and I loved how much Elise grew. -- Readaraptor * http://readaraptor.co.uk/this-song-will-save-your-life-leila-sales/ *Unexpectedly crawled under my skin and nestled into my heart where I imagine it will stay for a long time to come -- Jess Hearts Books * http://jessheartsbooks.blogspot.co.uk/ *I haven't given five stars to a book for a very long time . . . one of, if not the best contemporary book that I've read in years. -- Stepping Out of the Page * www.steppingoutofthepage.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisCheer on Noah and his team in Kieran Crowley's The Mighty Dynamo. Filled with footy, fun and friendship, it's an hilarious story perfect for young football fans.Noah longs to be a professional footballer - and playing in the Schools' World Cup qualifiers might be just what he needs to get scouted. But when he's banned from his school team for something he didn't do, all his dreams are in doubt.Determined to live up to his Mighty Dynamo nickname, Noah must find his own way to enter the contest - no matter what it takes! With best friend Stevie on tactics, and the skills of some unlikely new teammates, he's soon ready to take on the world - just as long as no one plays foul . . .Trade ReviewFootball fans will love! * Irish Independent *[A] compelling reading for sports fans... * Cork Evening Echo *This book has it all: laugh-out-loud moments, lump-in-throat moments, an exciting storyline, and great characters you genuinely care about. Readers will find themselves cheering on Noah and his team, right to the exciting finale. One of the best of 2016 so far. -- BookTrust * BookTrust Reviews *This super book brings together so many elements, and they all blend superbly in a hilarious story - there's football (of course), there's friendship and there's plenty of fun. A great story to encourage boys and sports fans to read. * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisBook Band: Brown - Ideal for ages 7+A spooky school-set mystery from Michaela Morgan. Perfect for fans of Anne Fine and Pamela Butchart.There''s a thing in the basement of Scott''s new school and it''s a thing only Mr Crawley can control. There''s a thing in the basement of Scott''s new school and it flashes and ROARS! There''s a thing in the basement of Scott''s new school and surely it can''t be a dragon... or can it?This mysterious adventure from Michaela Morgan has quirky black-and-white illustrations by Doffy Weir and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal foTrade ReviewThe Thing in the Basement explores how it feels to be the new kid at school and introduces children to the immense power of their own imagination. Good fun to share aloud, it's also a wonderful title for building confidence in young readers who are becoming more independent. A thrilling story about friendship, courage and coping with change.' * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Mr Gum and Roald Dahl, this highly successful and widely praised series featuring a boy, a circus and a lot of silliness is now available in a bright new package. ‘Freewheeling frivolity’ - Financial Times ‘Once, and once only, there was a boy whose name was Fizzlebert.’ Going to school isn't very exciting, is it? Well for Fizzlebert Stump it's a whole new adventure because he lives in a circus. He is usually found training to be a strongman, or being taught history by a magician, or playing football with a sea lion, but not today. After being lost in the woods and mistaken for a very rude girl, here he is, at the back of the class confusing the teacher. Will anyone believe Fizz is telling the truth? Can he find his way back to the circus? Or will he be forced to sit up straight and pay attention forever?Trade ReviewFreewheeling frivolity * Financial Times *Stuffed with laughs * Jeremy Strong on FIZZLEBERT STUMP: THE BOY WHO RAN AWAY FROM THE CIRCUS (AND JOINED THE LIBRARY) *Children will love the Stanton/Ardagh-esque authorial tone * Telegraph on FIZZLEBERT STUMP: THE BOY WHO RAN AWAY FROM THE CIRCUS (AND JOINED THE LIBRARY) *

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Book SynopsisIs the truth as simple as black and white? Mark My Words is the searing novel from Branford Boase Award-winner and 2020 World Book Day author Muhammad Khan, asking who you can trust when all you see is lies.'A brilliant and powerful story that kept me on the edge of my seat. The protagonist is extremely compelling and relatable, a warrior through and through - you'll root for Dua the entire way!' - Nikita Gill'A bold and timely book about protest and finding your voice.' - The ObserverFifteen-year-old Dua Iqbal has always had trouble minding her own business. With a silver-tongue and an inquisitive nature, a career in journalism seems fated. When her school merges with another, Dua seizes her chance and sets up a rival newspaper, exposing the controversial stories that teachers and the kids who rule the school would rather keep buried.Dua's investigations are digging up things she shouldn't get involved with about family, friends and her community and as exams rattle towards her, she needs to make some hard decisions about when to leave things alone. But when she discovers that some kids at school are being blamed for selling drugs when the real perpetrator is right in front of their noses, she can't keep quiet any longer.'A voice long overdue in British fiction' – Alex Wheatle on I Am Thunder'Khan has created a book steeped in drama and empathy, as well as providing two iconic superheroes' – Nikesh Shukla on Kick the MoonTrade ReviewA brilliant and powerful story that kept me on the edge of my seat. The protagonist is extremely compelling and relatable, a warrior through and through - you'll root for Dua the entire way! -- Nikita GillA bold and timely book about protest and finding your voice. -- Fiona Noble * The Observer *A story about privilege, segregation and the power of the truth -- Marianne Levy * The I *A compelling YA thriller. -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *A powerful page turner Muhammed Khan’s second novel is engaging, provocative and empathetic. Tackling themes of racial intolerance, community integration, protest and the importance of finding, of having a voice, not stone is left unturned, no topic off limits. * Armadillo Magazine *

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Book Synopsis'Another absolute smasher from Rob Biddulph!' - Louie Stowell, bestselling author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being GoodSuperstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow. This third and final title in the hilarious adventure series for boys and girls aged 8 to 12 fizzes with magic, danger, friendship and art. This gorgeous hardback is fully illustrated in two-colours throughout by Rob, the creative genius behind #DrawWithRob.Some legends are born, some are drawn . . .Notorious villain Mr White will stop at nothing to wipe out colour and creativity everywhere. But he’s gone too far! This time he’s lured Peanut’s mum into terrible danger and only Peanut and her friends can save her. An action-packed mission to the heart of the magical Illustrated City tests friendships and leads to a final showdown that makes Peanut question everything she thought she knew. . .Praise for the Peanut Jones series:'A fun & vibrant action-packed adventure with a warm heart. This is Rob Biddulph’s creative universe & it’s an utter joy to step through the pages & be part of it.' – Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear'A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.' – David Walliams'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. . . the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob's illustrations are full of wit and warmth' - Nadia Shireen, author of Grimwood'Look at this utter beauty. . . This book is EPIC' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of the Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey series'A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity' - Anna James, author of the Pages & Co seriesTrade ReviewA thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour -- David WalliamsRob Biddulph is one of the finest, most innovative creators we have. Inside and out, this is a thing of beauty -- Phil Earle, award-winning author of When the Sky FallsA fun & vibrant action-packed adventure with a warm heart. This is Rob Biddulph’s creative universe & it’s an utter joy to step through the pages & be part of it. -- Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last BearAnother absolute smasher from Rob Biddulph! Gorgeously illustrated and a joyfully escapist adventure where art is centre stage! -- Louie Stowell, bestselling author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being GoodLook at this utter beauty . . . This book is EPIC -- Laura Ellen Anderson, bestselling author of the Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey seriesPeanut Jones is AWESOME . . . Rob’s illustrations are full of wit and warmth! -- Nadia ShireenA wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity -- Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co series

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