Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories
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
Little, Brown & Company I Cannot Reach You, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisSunset in Arashiyama, Kyoto. A sudden downpour leads to...a sudden kiss!? But much to Kakeru’s dismay, Yamato’s fever-kiss was just that. With no memory of what happened in Kyoto, Yamato continues on as if nothing has changed-even though everything did. Angry and hurt at Yamato’s memory loss, can Kakeru pull himself together enough to tell Yamato the truth?
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected
Book SynopsisDuring a break from helping to put together a prom for Soubu High School, Hachimanand Yui head to the hardware store to choose a gift for Komachi to celebrate gettinginto high school. While looking at possible gifts, the two of them...look an awful lot likea couple?! But the day after, Iroha abruptly makes a face and enters the classroom,her brief comment bringing dark clouds looming over the prom's opening...
£10.44
Balboa Press A Bread Basket for Grandma: Teaching Children
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£11.97
Dunhill Clare Publishing La Merveille du Tonnerre: Les Conseils d'un Orage
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£16.62
Dinosaur Books Ltd Undercover Alien
Book SynopsisWhat is going on in the school library? When Col sees something that looks distinctly non-human hiding among the shelves, he reckons it must be his imagination (or his love of all things Space-related) getting the better of him. But his classmate Alicia is not so sure - and she's determined to get to the bottom of the mysterious disasters that keep befalling their school. It's a lot more than Col bargained for at secondary school - and a lot more fun! Up to now, life at his new school has proved to be pretty uninspiring - but now it looks as though Col, and his new friend Alicia, are about to have an adventure that's out-of-this-world!Trade Review“It is the perfect introduction to the genre for young readers …This book is enormous fun and would make a great read for children in lower KS2 – the age where children are generally starting to really get interested in space and the possibility that life exists other than on planet Earth.” - The World’s Smallest Library Book Reviews.
£7.59
Collection Sami Sami O Ursinho Mágico: Não ao bullying!:
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£14.99
Tanzania Educational Publishers Shughuli za Anna za Kila Siku
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£14.63
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Wolf Cupboard
Book SynopsisLeon is supposed to be looking after his little brother Danny when he starts big school. But some kids tell Danny that there''s a wolf in the cupboard and now he won''t go back to school. So Leon persuades Danny that wolves are great - and soon he has the opposite problem as Danny is desperate to find the wolf. Can Leon sort out his crazy brother without getting in trouble with Mum? School/family comedy.Highly readable, exciting books that take the struggle out of reading, Wired Up Connect encourages and supports reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, or those with English as an additional language, aged 9+, at a manageable length (96 pages) and reading level (8+). Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.
£7.52
Vertical Inc. Blood on the Tracks 7
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£11.66
Scholastic Miles Morales Shock Waves Marvel
Book SynopsisAn original middle-grade graphic novel from Graphix starring Brooklyn'sSpider-Man, Miles Morales, by bestsellingauthor Justin A. Reynolds and Eisner nominee Pablo Leon!
£8.99
Scholastic Tom Gates 20 Happy to Help eventually
Book SynopsisThe laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates bestseller - Tomwants to raise money for an extra special treat, but finds beinghelpful doesn't make everyone happy...
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Clark the Shark
Book SynopsisClark is a shark with zing, bang, and Boom. Clark zooms into school, crashes through the classroom, and is rowdy at recess. Clark loves life-but when his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, Clark's teacher, Mrs Inkydink, helps him figure out a way to tone it down.Trade Review"Clark loves everything about his life at Theodore Roosterfish Elementary, but his supersize enthusiasm is hard for the other fish to handle... The full-color artwork in a cartoon style is pleasant and fun." -- School Library Journal
£10.44
Vertical Comics Blood on the Tracks 3
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£11.66
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Iron Flower
Book SynopsisDark forces are on the rise in this sweeping sequel to The Black Witch by critically acclaimed author Laurie Forest.
£9.65
Little, Brown & Company The Summer Hikaru Died, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisTwo boys lived in a village: Yoshiki and Hikaru. The two did everything together...until the day Hikaru was encompassed by a mysterious light. That was when everything changed-Hikaru most of all. Yoshiki still wishes from the bottom of his heart to always stay by his side...but is there even a Hikaru left to be with?
£12.34
Hachette Children's Group Planet Omar Accidental Trouble Magnet
Book SynopsisWelcome, readers, to the imaginative brain of Omar! The combination of Zanib Mian's hilarious text and Nasaya Mafaridik's fantastic cartoon-style illustrations make the PLANET OMAR series absolutely perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid.Trade ReviewZanib Mian is a properly brilliant and funny new voice in children's fiction * Booktrust *Big-hearted, funny and very entertaining * The Bookseller *The real pleasure of this book is Omar - his imagination, the pleasure he finds in ordinary things, his infectious zest for life make this irresistible reading. * Love Reading 4 Kids *A graphic chapter book in the style of the Tom Gates or Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Planet Omar takes in all sorts of issues, from dealing with school bullies and prejudice, especially against Omar's Muslim family, to forming new friendships and adjusting to change. Humorous, with a light touch. * The Guardian *Recommended by the 'Reading Well for children' programme. This provides quality-assured information, stories and advice to support children's mental health and wellbeing. Books have been chosen and recommended by leading health professionals and co-produced with children and families * The Reading Agency *
£7.59
Penguin Young Readers Group How to Be Confident in Kindergarten
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£8.54
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Spy School
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£8.54
Random House Children's Books Meant to Be
Book SynopsisA girl with it all planned out discovers a romance she never expected in this funny debut about a class trip to London that HelloGiggles.com says you’ll love “if you’re into swoony romances with a little bit of history thrown in.” This spring break, Julia's rules are about to get defenestrated (SAT word: to be thrown from a window) when she's partnered with her personal nemesis, class-clown Jason, on a school trip to London. After one wild party, Julia starts receiving romantic texts . . . from an unknown number! Jason promises to help discover the identity of her mysterious new suitor if she agrees to break a few rules along the way. And thus begins a wild goose chase through London, leading Julia closer and closer to the biggest surprise of all: true love. Because sometimes the things you least expect are the most meant to be.***Readers of Jennifer E. Smith and Stephanie Perkins will revel in this debate about love ruled by the stars or as a matter of the heart. --Shelf Awareness Fun, fresh and irresistibly romantic. STB (SURE to be) loved! --Sarah Mlynowski“Star-crossed characters, hilarious dialogue, and a perfect London setting. I loved Meant to Be!” –Robin Benway, author of Emmy & Oliver
£11.78
National Geographic Kids Explorer Academy The Star Dunes Book 4
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£6.99
Kodansha America, Inc In the Clear Moonlit Dusk 2
Book SynopsisYoi Takiguchi's long legs, deep voice, and handsome face are the perfect recipe for an attractive guy-until people realize she is, in fact, a girl. Dubbed a "prince" by her peers since childhood, Yoi has all but given up on being seen as anything else. That is, until she bumps into Ichimura-sempai, the school's other prince (who's a he) and gets a taste of what it feels like to be seen for her true self. The story of the two high school princes starts here!
£11.69
Vertical Inc. Blood on the Tracks 8
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£11.66
Capstone Press Yasmin in Charge
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£8.54
Tiger Tales Carry My Heart with You
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£11.52
HarperCollins Publishers Barry Loser worst school trip ever
Book SynopsisThe ninth book in the brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER series.Perfect forreaders aged 7-10 years old and fansofDiary of a Wimpy Kid,Tom Gates, Dennis the Menaceand Pamela Butchart''s Wigglesbottom Primary series.Barry''s class are off on a school trip to see a history of television exhibition, which Barry knows will be comperleeterly rubbish. But then he discovers that Future Ratboy (super-keel superhero TV show) is filmed in the same TV studios! All he has to do is find a way to sneak away and find the set Will Barry come up with an amazekeel plan? Will he get to audition for Future Ratboy? Will they get the best seats on the coach??Join everyone's favourite Loser on his ninth hilarious adventure!Barry Loser: I am not a loser was selected as a Tom Fletcher Book Club 2017 title.Future Ratboy and the Invasion of the Nom Noms is shortlisted for the Lollies Award 2017Don''t miss the other funny books by Jim Smith:BARRY LOSERI am not a LoserI am still not a LoserI am sTrade ReviewPraise for the BARRY LOSER Series! ‘The review of the eight-year-old boy in our house . . . "Can I keep it to give to a friend?' Best recommendation you can get', Observer 'Hugely enjoyable surreal chaos', Guardian 'I laughed so much that I thought I was going to burst!', Finbar, aged 9
£6.99
HarperCollins Miss Nelson Is Missing
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Splat the Cat Back to School Splat
Book SynopsisHit the books with Splat the Cat in this funny back-to-school story! This 8x8 storybook adventure is perfect for the start of the school year.It?s the first day of school, and there?s only time for Splat to share one of his summer adventures with the class. Will it be the time he went searching for pirate treasure? Or the time he went swimming with sharks in the ocean? But before the end of the day, Splat knows exactly what to talk about?and it?s the biggest surprise of all!Read all about Splat?s first day back at school in Splat the Cat: Back to School, Splat!, another sure-to-be-a-classic story byNew York Timesbestselling author-artist Rob Scotton!
£6.99
Penguin Young Readers Group Llama Llama and the Bully Goat Llama Llamas
Book SynopsisLlama Llama likes to sing. Gilroy laughs at everything.Llama sings out just the same.Gilroy says a not-nice name. Teacher has some things to say:calling names is not OK. Llama Llama is learning lots of new things at school and making many friends. But when Gilroy Goat starts teasing him and some of their classmates, Llama Llama isn't sure what to do. And then he remembers what his teacher told him—walk away and tell someone. It works! But then Llama Llama feels badly. Can he and Gilroy try to be friends again? Taking on a difficult but important part of children's lives, Anna Dewdney gives readers a way to experience and discuss bullying in a safe and comforting way.
£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School 21Book Box Set
Book SynopsisWith more than 12 million books sold, bestselling author Dan Gutman's My Weird School series really gets kids reading.Ella Mentry School is just plain weird! This box set includes:#1: Miss Daisy Is Crazy!#2: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts!#3: Mrs. Roopy Is Loopy!#4: Ms.
£71.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Big Nate In a Class by Himself
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£13.29
words & pictures Reading Gems The Grumpy Cat Level 2
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£4.99
Pan Macmillan The Dragonfly Pool
Book SynopsisThe Dragonfly Pool by Eva Ibbotson is an enchanting tale of friendship and determination during the Second World War, from the author of The Star of Kazan.Tally Hamilton is furious to hear she is being sent from London to a horrid, stuffy boarding school in the countryside. And all because of the stupid war. But Delderton Hall is a far more interesting place than Tally ever imagined, and an exciting school trip to the beautiful and luscious kingdom of Bergania whisks Tally into an unexpected adventure . . . will she be able to save her new friend, Prince Karil, before it's too late?
£7.99
Compendium Publishing & Communications Noticing
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£16.14
Vertical Inc. Blood on the Tracks 10
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£11.66
Nancy Paulsen Books The King of Kindergarten
Book SynopsisThe morning sun blares through your window like a million brass trumpets.It sits and shines behind your head - like a crown. Mummy says that today, you are going to be the King of Kindergarten! Starting kindergarten is a big milestone - and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He’s dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can’t wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he’s up to the challenge, taking new experiences in stride with his infectious enthusiasm! And afterward, he can’t wait to tell his proud parents all about his achievements - and then wake up to start another day. Newbery Honor-winning author Derrick Barnes’s empowering story will give new kindergartener's a reassuring confidence boost, and Vanessa Brantley-Newton’s illustrations exude joy.Trade Review* “It’s the first day of kindergarten, and our protagonist is ready. . . . Describes in confident, loving, sometimes humorous terms what that day will be like. . . . Buoyant prose. . . . A beamingly positive intro to a new experience that gives youngsters a great framing for their best behavior; the winking touch to the grandiloquence keeps it from being sentimental and instead makes it jubilant, affectionately jokey cheerleading. Line and digital artwork provides lively, playful background textures and details. . . . There are plenty of reassuring books about starting kindergarten, but this delightfully moves beyond 'It will be okay and you might even like it' to a straight out 'You will crush this!'”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review* “When a mother gives her son the titular nickname, it inspires him throughout his first day of school. . . . Affirming text and energizing drawings . . . which skillfully balance bright colors, patterns, and textures, should put a spring in the step of any reluctant kindergartner: who wouldn’t want to be thought of as ‘the charming, the wonderful and the kind’ class sovereign?”—Publishers Weekly, starred review* “The playful illustrations use texture and shadow to great effect, with vibrant colors and dynamic shapes and lines sustaining readers' interest on every page. Text and visuals work together beautifully to generate excitement and confidence in children getting ready to enter kindergarten. The little king's smiling brown face is refreshing and heartwarming. . . . Necessary nourishment, infectiously joyous.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review* “Joyful and empowering. . . . With the introduction of each part of this brand new day comes the assurance that nothing is too difficult for the King of Kindergarten. The vibrant and cheerful hand-drawn and digital illustrations feature a diverse classroom of children all helping one another. . . . Lots of emphasis on being a kind and brave classmate and ruler. . . . This marvelous story will give each reader an opportunity to see themselves as ‘the charming, the wonderful, and the kind King of Kindergarten.’ Perfect for storytime or one-on-one readings, this book is an absolute first purchase.”—School Library Journal, starred review“Upbeat picture book. . . . Includes important milestones such as making friends, sharing, playing together, and going through the school day without any major issues, and Brantley-Newton adds clever imaginative details to these familiar scenes. The illustrations’ bright colors reflect the book’s positive tone as it conveys the joys of growing up, starting school, and learning school routines. This will make an excellent addition to early childhood classrooms, or as a tool to help future kindergarteners understand what a typical school day can look like. Best of all, this story is free of disasters and jitters, making it an affirming choice for children in need of a confidence boost.”—Booklist “Barnes’s direct-address text is lighthearted and reassuring, with its offstage narrator speaking directly to this imaginary-crown-wearing child—and to all rising kindergartners, first-day jitters or no. Brantley-Newton’s cartoony mixed-media illustrations, hand-drawn and digitally colored, are bursting with color, pattern, and texture, with the brown-skinned protagonist surrounded by warmth (a smiley-faced sun that watches over him) and comfort (a cozy-looking patchwork quilt, stuffies, and finger-painted pictures in his bedroom; a school population of cheerful, brighteyed children of various ethnicities—and even the class fish is smiling!).”—The Horn Book
£12.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Matilda
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£14.80
Kumon Publishing North America, Inc Summer Review & Prep: 1-2
Book SynopsisStudies show that it's important for children to engage in educational activities even when school is out. That's why we developed our Summer Review & Prep series. Each book includes engaging math and reading activities that review concepts from the previous year and introduce next year's curriculum.
£10.44
Lerner Publishing Group Matzah Craze
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£7.99
Barefoot Books Rubys School Walk 1
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£7.99
Lauren MacLean Me and My Sit Spot
£19.94
Kodansha America, Inc In the Clear Moonlit Dusk 1
Book SynopsisYoi Takiguchi's long legs, deep voice, and handsome face are the perfect recipe for an attractive guy-until people realize she is, in fact, a girl. Dubbed a "prince" by her peers since childhood, Yoi has all but given up on being seen as anything else. That is, until she bumps into Ichimura-sempai, the school's other prince (who's a he) and gets a taste of what it feels like to be seen for her true self. The story of the two high school princes starts here!
£11.69
J-Novel Club Full Metal Panic! Volumes 4-6 Collector's Edition
Book SynopsisVolumes 4-6, now in a collectors hardcover edition, and with a brand new translation!With the defeat of Gauron, Sousuke's life has entered a comfortable rhythm. He's adjusting to school—the occasional car bomb false alarm notwithstanding—and balancing his newly-found normalcy with the needs of his mercenary life. He's even started to turn his thoughts toward the future—a future that might involve Kaname. But that future will soon face a threat, not from North Korean soldiers, Italian mobsters, or Russian spetsnaz... but from the hierarchy of Mithril itself!
£19.79
