Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Shrimp
Book SynopsisBen spends the holidays with his nose in the sand and bottom in the air. It''s not because he''s shy - though some of his classmates do call him the Shrimp. It''s because he''s got a great idea for his wildlife project.A competition is on! The class projects are going to be judged by a famous TV wildlife presenter, and the prize is irresistible. Ben would love to win it, but others have their eyes on the prize too...Trade ReviewA very readable and likeable story * The School Librarian *This is a well observed story about the growing confidence of a young boy * Carousel *
£7.59
Penguin Young Readers Sammy and Sunnys First Day of School
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£15.29
Gill The Truth About Riley
Book SynopsisWhen Riley's dad dies suddenly, leaving behind a mountain of debt, the life she's used to starts to crumble around her. Suddenly finding herself homeless, Riley tries to keep up appearances at school, hiding the truth from her lovely but clueless friend Sophie, and spiteful, suspicious Vanessa.But as strangers step up to help her and her mum, Riley realises that sometimes it is those you least expect who will change your life for the better A timely and thought-provoking new story for young readers from one of Ireland's best-loved storytellers.A deeply moving book' Claire Hennessy, Irish TimesSinéad brings the same warmth, wit and level of understanding life when you're in that in-between age to her second novel.' Belfast Telegraph
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Beano Dennis Gnasher Battle for Bash Street
Book SynopsisCan a group of ten year old mates (and one scruffy dog) really outwit the most fiendish, cunning teachers in the universe and, after millions of years, finally make school cool?!When mysterious new teachers arrive to lay down the law at notoriously naughty Bash Street School, Dennis, Gnasher and friends finally face a classroom test they simply can't afford to fail Dennis and Gnasher are back for another adventure.An adventure story, told with funny pictures Trade Review“The first thing I ever picked up to read for pleasure was The Beano.” – David Walliams
£6.99
Holiday House Inc The Donut Prince of New York
Book SynopsisIn Allen Zadoff?s The Donut Prince of New York, a plus-sized kid finds acceptance once he joins the football team. That?s more fun than getting ready for a party by having to stretch out a sweater so it won?t seem so tight. And heck, the girl he likes likes him back. But he?d still rather indulge in his love for donuts and musical theater and get the girl anyway. Crazy, right??Parade
£15.29
Angela Ruzicka Wendy on Wheels Moves On 5
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£10.11
Scholastic Inc. Lucky Stars A Graphic Novel Mr. Wolfs Class 3
Book SynopsisEvery day in Mr. Wolf''s class is an adventure... even when you have to stay home from school!Mr. Wolf''s students are having a writer''s workshop and are learning about personal narratives. Sampson doesn''t think anything worth writing about has ever happened to him. But when he and Margot go for a bike ride one morning, he has an accident that gives him a new perspective, and he thanks his lucky stars that he''s going to be okay. Meanwhile, Penny gives treats to the rats at school so that they''ll leave gifts for her, and Stewart and Oliver try to learn how to get along at recess.
£9.49
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Dog Days of School
Book SynopsisCharlie thinks his dog, Norman, has got it good: he gets to spend his days lounging on the couch or playing fetch, and he never has to do any homework. But when Charlie makes a wish to be a dog instead of a boy, things get a little topsy-turvy! New York Times best-selling author Kelly DiPucchio''s signature humor and New York Times best-selling illustrator Brian Biggs''s bold, playful art come together in a hilarious tale that proves that the grass always does look greener on the other side (even if that side involves drinking from the toilet!).Now available as an 8x8 paperback with stickers, this picturebook is full of comic encouragement for young students.
£6.23
Capstone Global Library Ltd Bobbys Story
Book SynopsisWhen Bobby learns more about homelessness, he wants to tell his classmates and help make a difference. But everyone is busy and distracted by their own activities. Can he find a way to tell this important story?
£5.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The School Musical Meltdown
Book SynopsisKamilla is an amazing singer, but she refuses to try out for the school musical. She simply can''t stand the thought of everyone staring at her, when she sees herself as overweight. Led by her mum, Kamilla sees a doctor who tells her she''s a healthy weight but encourages her to exercise to feel better, both physically and mentally. Will Kamilla''s new habit lead to big changes, or is she stuck waiting in the wings forever? This Junior High Drama graphic novel discusses a common concern in a healthy, thoughtful way. Supported by a glossary and reader response questions, it is certain to be an entertaining yet safe pick for a wide range of readers, both those reading at level and also reluctant and struggling readers.
£8.54
Scholastic Things You Never Knew About Dinosaurs NE PB
Book SynopsisWhat do you think dinosaurs get up to in their free time?I'll tell you something, they're not off eating leaves - they'reout having fun! Whether it's trampolining, whizzing around on skates,becoming movie stars - or even astronauts - these dinosaurshave the best time ever. And you can join in the fun!
£7.00
Abrams Dinosaur Empire Earth Before Us 1 Journey through
Book Synopsis Travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs in Abby Howard’s Dinosaur Empire!: Journey Through the Mesozoic Era, first in the hit nonfiction graphic novel series about prehistoric Earth! Ronnie is just a normal fifth grader trying to pass her science class’s impossible quiz on the history of dinosaurs . . . until she runs into her neighbor—Ms. Lernin, a retired paleontologist. Ronnie and Ms. Lernin travel back through time to experience the age of the dinosaurs firsthand. They visit three important time periods of the Mesozoic Era: the Triassic, the Jurassic, and the Cretaceous. Along the way, Ronnie finds herself face-to-face with real-life dinosaurs and reptiles, like Stegosauruses, Velociraptors, and Thalattosaurs. She learns the differences between herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, as well as between dinosaurs, insects, and reptiles. This hilarious and fact-filled graphic novel brings the age of the d
£9.49
Hachette Children's Group Reading Champion Dog at School
Book SynopsisIn this fun story, a dog runs into school and causes all sorts of trouble. Then he runs to the head teacher''s office. Everyone thinks the head teacher will be very cross, but will he? 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.Independent Reading: Orange stories are perfect for children aged 5+ who are reading at book band 6 (Orange) in classroom reading lessons.
£7.82
West Margin Press My Name is Not Ed Tug
Book SynopsisA sweet, whimsical story about the meaningfulness behind a person's name and the power of accepting people just as they are.Featured in Children's Book Council's Summer 2022 Showcase: Love Makes the World Go Round"Names are so important. They are our parents' first gifts to us. They have history and meaning. For some it is the name we choose that embraces the best version of ourselves. Everyone deserves to be called by their correct name. This was simply beautiful."—Lupe, Bookmarks (Winston-Salem, NC)"Edimorwhitimormiligimmus Tug is determined to teach his classmates and teacher about the important family stories behind his superlong name."—Publishers Weekly, Fall Children's AnnouncementsEdimorwhitimormiligimmus Tug has a very special name that is all his own. But his teacher thinks it's too long and hard to say. One day she shortens it to. . . Ed.But he loves his name just the way it is. So he comes up with a plan—if he can teach everyone his name, maybe they'll love it too!Sweet and whimsical, My Name Is Not Ed Tug empowers readers to own their identities and proudly celebrate who they are.Trade Review"My Name Is Not Ed Tug by Amy Nielander, [is] about a boy named Edimorwhitimormiligimmus Tug, who is frustrated and hurt when his teacher insists on calling him by an abbreviated name."—Publishers Weekly, Fall 2022 Children's Sneak Previews
£13.29
Authorhouse Emma Feels Really Uncool in Summer School
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£8.96
FriesenPress The MUSIC Inside My Heart
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£16.49
Pan Macmillan Goodbye, Perfect
Book SynopsisGoodbye, Perfect is a beautiful and emotional contemporary YA novel, with a powerful friendship at its heart, by bestselling author Sara Barnard. Now with a bold updated cover look.When I was wild, you were steady . . . Now you are wild - what am I? Eden McKinley knows she can’t count on much in this world, but she can depend on Bonnie, her solid, steady, straight-A best friend. So it’s a bit of a surprise when Bonnie runs away with a guy Eden knows nothing about five days before the start of their GCSEs. And it's the last person she would have expected. Sworn to secrecy and bound by loyalty, only Eden knows Bonnie’s location, and that’s the way it has to stay. There’s no way she’s betraying her best friend. Not even when she’s faced with police questioning, suspicious parents and her own growing doubts.As the days pass and things begin to unravel, Eden is forced to question everything she thought she knew about the world, her best friend and herself.Trade ReviewCreating authentic teenage voices is no easy thing but in Goodbye, Perfect, Sara Barnard captures the complex dynamics of teenage friendships and identity, shining an astute light on adolescent pressures. Student-teacher relationships can be controversial in fiction, but themes of coercion and grooming are sensitively handled here. -- Fiona Noble * Observer *I felt like I was living this book -- Zoella on Beautiful Broken Things
£7.99
Image Comics Bully Wars
Book SynopsisI HATE FAIRYLAND and DEADPOOL writer SKOTTIE YOUNG and artist AARON CONELY (SABERTOOTH SWORDSMAN, ROCKET RACCOON & GROOT) team up in book one of this debut series! Rufus has been the biggest bully in Rottenville since kindergarten, but on the first day of high school he’s gone from bully to bullied. He’s forced to make a shaky pact with his favorite geeks, Spencer and his twin sibling besties, Edith and Ernie, as he must survive the Hunger Games-like contest simply known as the BULLY WARS where the winner will rule the school!Collects BULLY WARS #1-5
£10.79
Jolly Fish Press Operation Rescue the Animals
Book SynopsisLions and tigers and bearsoh my! During a school trip to the zoo, Maria and Mateo get to see all sorts of interesting animals. But their enjoyment quickly turns to concern. Why are all the animals in enclosed spaces? Wouldn't they rather be free? It seems like it's up to the cousins to rescue the animals!Cousins Maria and Mateo are two curious second graders who love experiencing new things, and their school's field trips are the perfect opportunities to do just that. Join these high-spirited cousins as they learn more about themselves and the world around them through field trips to a zoo, a natural history museum, an orchestra, and a flower farm.
£10.44
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Olive Everything
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£15.29
Climbing Angel Publishing Bad Hair Day
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£17.99
Maclaren-Cochrane Publishing LaDonna Plays Hoops
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£14.59
Kodansha America, Inc Blue Period 12
Book SynopsisYatora studies hard and gets good grades, and he parties hard, staying out late drinking and watching soccer with his friends. He checks all the boxes he needs to be the perfect high school student. But it all starts to feel empty, and he begins to wonder what part of his life expresses who he is... or even if he has a unique voice at all. Then he wanders into the art room one day, and a lone painting captures his eye, awakening him to a kind of beauty he never knew. Compelled and consumed, he dives in headfirst-and he's about to learn how savage, unforgiving, and exhilirating creating art can be!
£11.69
Vertical Inc. Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms 12
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£10.79
Xlibris Au Remembering Floppy
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£9.95
Simon & Schuster The Secrets of Lovelace Academy
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict and Courtney Sheinmel comes a historical adventure about a young girl plucked from a London orphanage to begin attending a boarding school with more secrets than she could imagine—perfect for fans of Enola Holmes.Lainey Phillips has lived at the Sycamore Home for Orphaned Children since she was three years old. Now nearly a teenager, her life is hard, and she doesn’t expect it to get better—until a chance encounter during an open house changes everything when Lainey meets a woman who invites her to attend the prestigious Lovelace Academy. Fitting in amongst the many privileged students within the ivy-covered walls of Lovelace Academy presents challenges unlike the ones Lainey has faced in the past. Her life of drudgery has hardly prepared her for the aristocratic airs and cutthroat academic ambition of the other girls. Terrified she’ll be cast out of the academy, Lainey grabs at her chance to prove herself by traveling to Switzerland to meet a female scientist crafting a groundbreaking theory. Determined to prove her capability and reach her destination, Lainey must rely on her own wit—as well as a mysterious boy who has yet to prove himself as friend or foe. But the real test is what awaits her in Switzerland, at the home of Mileva Maric, wife of Albert Einstein.
£10.44
Sourcebooks, Inc Why We Need Teachers
Book SynopsisCelebrate the work teachers do in schools everywhere with this children's book from Gregory Lang, the perfect way to say thank you to the amazing educators, mentors, and coaches in your life!Say thank you to your favorite teacher with this sweet picture book brought to you by the same team behind the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Why a Daughter Needs a Dad! Filled with genuine sentiment, adorable animal illustrations, and gentle, heartfelt rhymes, this charming picture book is the perfect thank you gift for the teachers making a difference opening minds and touching hearts every day.Why We Need Teachers is the perfect read aloud to connect students and mentors together with a meaningful story that will inspire repeat reads! A wonderful book for kids 4-7, graduation gift, back-to-school gift, teacher appreciation gift or a simple way to say "thank you" any time of year.Who changes the world one day at a time?Taking the pieces and making them rhyme?Who gives us the tools to face the hard climbs?The teachers we see every day!More heartfelt children's books by Gregory E. Lang:Why a Daughter Needs a DadWhy a Daughter Needs a MomWhy a Son Needs a DadWhy a Son Needs a MomWhy the World Needs Love
£8.54
Pancake Kids.com LLC Mo Pizza
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£14.99
Tammy Fortune Did You Say Pasghetti? Dusty and Danny Tackle
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£17.62
Merideth Tullous Mooshegaga
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£12.99
Olabooks International My Play Space
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£8.99
Olympia Publishers Where do Teachers Sleep at Night
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£7.59
Nosy Crow Ltd Unicorn Academy: Olivia and Snowflake
Book SynopsisWhen your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are guaranteed! Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island.Olivia is so happy to be at Unicorn Academy. She hopes her sweet unicorn, Snowflake, will discover her magic before graduation day! Everyone is busy decorating Unicorn Academy for the graduation ball, but it looks like someone is trying to ruin the party. It's up to Olivia and Snowflake to save the day - and the school!With a glittery cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Lucy Truman, Unicorn Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure.Check out the other titles in this series: Sophia and Rainbow, Scarlett and Blaze, Ava and Star and many more!
£8.04
Nosy Crow Ltd The After School Crime Club
Book SynopsisWillow has always felt like an outsider at school, but she and her Nanna were so alike that she never felt alone. Now Nanna is gone and Willow is adrift. So when a group of girls offer her friendship in exchange for "fun" stealing dares, Willow can't say no. But as the dares escalate, she has to ask herself: How far will she go to fit in?This wise, warm and uplifting story from the acclaimed author of Luna Rae is Not Alone explores what it feels like to lose yourself and the joy of discovering you're perfect just as you are.
£7.59
Troubador Publishing Fiery Feuds at St. Annes
Book SynopsisDive into a summer term at St. Anne's with best friends Nan and Poppy as they begin the third and final term of their second year!
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers If There's No Tomorrow
Book Synopsis‘Beautiful, real and devastating’ Sarah J. Maas A moving story of grief, friendship and unforgettable love that fans of Sara Bernard and Nicola Yoon will love from international YA bestselling author Jennifer Armentrout. Lena has always felt immortal. But one night can change everything. Lena and Sebastian have been close for as long as anyone can remember. Best friends, even. But secretly Lena has been wanting something more—Sebastian could be more than a friend, if only Lena could figure out how to convince him that they could, and should be together. But in a single night, after a single party, everything changes and suddenly Lena isn’t thinking about her relationship with Sebastian at all.Trade Review‘Armentrout is a major talent…I just can’t stop reading’ – Gena Showalter
£9.49
Maverick Arts Publishing Don't Eat the Soup!
Book SynopsisSomething weird is happening at Grim Falls Academy... and that''s saying something for a school for supernatural kids!The teachers are growing tentacles, the headmaster has locked himself in his office and there''s a new human student attending too.But with the school inspector''s visit looming, can Seb and Victor discover the root of the problem before it gets totally out of control?
£6.29
Penguin Random House Children's UK Soccer Squad: Glory!
Book SynopsisDal, Chris, Abs and Jason have made the squad for the local youth club under-lls football team. And after their first match (not as successful as they'd have liked), they are determined to prove that they've got what it takes to be winners.Rushton Reds for the Cup!Chris is a striker - but can he put the ball in the back of the net when Rushton Reds meet Evington Eagles, their chief rivals, in a big Cup game?He and his team-mates - Dal, Jason and Abs - all want to lift the trophy. But Evington Eagles are the Cup-holders and won't be easy to beat . . .Trade ReviewAn action-packed new football series * The Bookseller *One of a series of short, sharp and fast stories with football to the fore * The School Librarian *
£7.59
HopeRoad Publishing Ltd Being Me
Book SynopsisMeet Adele Vialli: 14 years old, a star footballer. With an aching heart and an impossible frenemy. She is intelligent, funny and resourceful, yet gets into fights all the time. She finds school boring compared to shoplifting, hanging out with her footballer boyfriend, Marcus from The Silent Striker, and having fun making trouble. As the weary school counsellor says: 'there's never a dull day with Adele'.Trade Review'A witty, lively novel of growing up female, black, and middle class in contemporary England. Adele in Being Me sits alongside some other great non-conventional girl YA characters such as Lyra in His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman, Sephy in Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman, Katniss Everdeen of the Hunger Games trilogy and the fascinating title heroine in Catherine Johnsons' most recent novel, The Curious Tale of Lady Caraboo' [SarahChapter blog]
£7.59
Little Creative Days Ltd Pojo Saves the Rainforest: Early Years Edition
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£8.35
The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD I Wear Self-Confidence Like a Second Skin
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£9.49
Firefly Press Ltd Llwynog Tân Olaf, Y
Book SynopsisCharlie becomes the keeper of a firefox cub, and he has to defend it valiantly from a supernatural hunter... A heartwarming story about family, friendship and finding your inner fire. A Welsh adaptation by Siân Northey of The Last Firefox.
£9.80
Laverstock Publishing Unlucky for Some: 13 Tales with a Bite for
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£9.80
Exisle Publishing The Battle: Starting school can be scary
Book SynopsisFind out what happens when you learn to let down your guard, be yourself, and open up to friendship in this encouraging tale about a boy and a school full of ogres and dragons.It?s Edward?s first day of knight school and he?s scared of what?s to come. He puts on his armor and prepares for battle. After all, it?s sure to be terrifying with all those creatures about. Sure enough, he spends all day surrounded by scary ogres and fearsome dragons. Then, one of them offers him some of her lunch!With this gesture of friendship, Edward is inspired to take a chance and remove his armor. He soon realizes that maybe things aren?t as bad as they first seemed and in fact, his armor was holding him back. As he learns to let his guard down, magic and fun await and Edward finds that the dragons and ogres he feared are actually just like him.The Battle is a story that every child can relate to and teaches kids that perception and attitude are vitally important. If we let down our guard, put our fears aside, and allow ourselves to live in the moment, magic just might happen. Imaginative, bold and inspiring, this is the perfect companion for any child worried about starting school.
£10.44
Pen It! Publications, LLC When I Grow Up
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£17.99
Mary a Ray Tackateeners, Moanybikes, & Pennyannyos
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£7.74
Swoonworthy Books Sex
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£17.24
Little, Brown & Company I Cannot Reach You, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisIt’s eating him alive. His jealousy, his possessiveness, his yearning to be more than“just friends”...But Yamato is absolutely terrified of losing his best friend Kakeru if heever admits the truth—that he is and has been in love with him forever. Althoughhidden from Kakeru for years, when Yamato’s feelings overflow and he awkwardly hugsKakeru in a jealous fit, will this be the catalyst they need to confess to each other? Orwill their desires remain just out of reach?
£10.44
