Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories
HarperCollins Publishers Charlie Bone and the Shadow of Badlock
Book SynopsisClassic magic and mystery from one of Britain’s best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Eva Ibbotson, Cornelia Funke’s Inkheart and Shane Hegarty’s Darkmouth.An Academy for magic and special talents. A destiny unfulfilled. A secret legacy.The seventh instalment of the international best-selling series from Jenny Nimmo starring Charlie Bone.The enchanter Count Harken - the shadow in the painting of the Red King - is back and determined to stop Billy from discovering a life-changing family secret. His incredible power reaches out from the dark, magical land of Badlock, through space and time, to wreak revenge on Charlie and his friends.Have you collected all of the Charlie Bone series?Midnight for Charlie Bone Charlie Bone and the Time Twister Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa Charlie Bone and the Castle of MirrorTrade ReviewThis book is a gripping fantasy tale of mystery, suitable for children and adults. If you like Harry Potter you will love this. Harry, aged 8', Books for Keeps
£7.19
Houghton Mifflin The Wednesday Wars
Book SynopsisIn this Newbery Honor-winning novel, Gary D. Schmidt tells the witty and compelling story of a teenage boy who feels that fate has it in for him.Seventh grader Holling Hoodhood isn''t happy. He is sure his new teacher, Mrs. Baker, hates his guts. Throughout the school year, Holling strives to get a handle on the Shakespeare plays Mrs. Baker assigns him to read on his own time, and to figure out the enigmatic Mrs. Baker. At home, Holling''s domineering father is obsessed with his business image and disregards his family. As the Vietnam War turns lives upside down, Holling comes to admire and respect both Shakespeare and Mrs. Baker, who have more to offer him than he imagined. And when his family is on the verge of coming apart, he also discovers his loyalty to his sister, and his ability to stand up to his father when it matters most.Each month in Holling''s tumultuous seventh-grade year is a chapter in this quietly powerful c
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Eighteenth Emergency
Book SynopsisMagical storytelling, perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney, David Walliams and Roald Dahl.Mouse has a plan for every emergency. He knows how to survive a fall from a plane, what to do in quicksand, and how to bewilder a charging bull. But nohing - nobody - could be prepared for Marv Hammerman. Marv Hammerman, Neanderthal man, is twice as big as anyone else in the class, and when he is out to get someone, he usually succeeds.A timeless, poignant and funny story about bullying from Newbery Medal-Winner Betsy Byars.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Beano Dennis Gnasher The Abominable Snowmenace
Book SynopsisCan a group of ten year old mates (and one scruffy dog) really outwit the most fiendish, cunning adults in the universe and save a frightened friend from the worst fate imaginable?When mysterious smelly footprints lead the gang to the school kitchen, they find themselves in a race against time to save their new best friend. The seasons are changing, and the fate of an entire species lies in their hands 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
Penguin Books Ltd Matilda
Book SynopsisNow a musical on broadway and streaming on Netflix! Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a menacing, kid-hating headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It'll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it! Here is Roald Dahl's original novel of a little girl with extraordinary powers. This much-loved story has recently been made into a wonderful new musical, adapted by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.
£16.14
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing Nothing Alike
Book SynopsisInspired by #sorrywrongasian, Nothing Alike is a slyly funny picture book for readers aged 3 to 8 years that shines a light on the tricky topic of race, micro-aggressions and stereotyping. In Nothing Alike, a white boy who can't tell his two Asian classmates apart. Or can he? Reuben and his best friend think it's impossible to tell Esmé and Eunwoo apart! They both have the same dark hair, are both short, and they even wear the same school uniform. Except that once Reuben starts to think about it, of course he knows who is who. But the girls have a surprise in store for him. He and his best friend look more like than they realise! With the wry humour, child-centredness and friendship dynamics of Who's Your Real Mum?, Reuben's story will inspire readers to really see people as individuals and inspire them to be better friends.Nothing Alike is based on a true story, and a common experience among Asians. Author Zewlan Moor was continually mistaken for another Asian writer colleague, despite them looking nothing alike. In a curious twist of fate, Zewlan’s son came home from his new school and could not tell his two Asian classmates apart. And so her idea of this picture book about race, perception and stereotyping was born.
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company The Worst Years of My Life
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£9.49
Random House Graphic Comics Squad Recess
Book SynopsisA bust-your-gut-laughing graphic-novel anthology with original contributions from the most beloved names in the genre! * Jennifer Holm & Matthew Holm * Jarrett J. Krosoczka * Dav Pilkey * Dan Santat * Raina Telgemeier * Dave Roman * Ursula Vernon * Eric Wight * Gene Yang * Wowza! Calling all kidz! Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till milk comes out of your nose?! Look no further—do we have the book for you! All your favorite comic creators are right here in this handy-dandy hilarious book! This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid’s favorite subject—RECESS! With popular characters from Babymouse and Lunch Lady and brand-new soon-to-be favorite characters from superstars including Dav Pilkey! Raina Telgemeier! Gene Yang! and many more! Comics Squad also features Pizza Monsters! Secret ninja clubs! Aliens! Talking desserts! Dinozilla! Death-defying escapes! Bad guys!
£7.99
Seven Seas Entertainment Someones Girlfriend Vol. 4
£11.69
Random House Children's Books Tootle
Book SynopsisIn this classic Little Golden Book from 1945, Tootle is a young locomotive who loves to chase butterflies through the meadow. But he must learn to stay on the tracks no matter what—if he ever hopes to achieve his dream of being a Flyer between New York and Chicago!
£7.01
HarperCollins Publishers Inc sidewaysstoriesfromwaysideschool
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£9.49
Silver Sprocket Lorna
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£9.49
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC How Heavy are the Dumbbells You Lift? Vol. 5
Book SynopsisSHE’S A PUNCHING MACHINE! It’s time for a punching machine contest! Will the power of Hibiki’s punch reign supreme once again? Also, why the heck is Jason in prison?
£10.44
Simon & Schuster About Average
Book SynopsisSynopsis coming soon.......Trade Review"Clements' fans will be hooked." * School Library Journal *"What is extraordinary is how Clements can continue to produce realistic examples of kid power year after year. More than a feel-good story with a message, this is another good read." * Kirkus Reviews *"Clements adds to his canon of school stories with this thoughtful novel about an earnest and introspective girl who longs to wrap up her sixth-grade year 'in a blaze of glory, a flash of triumph, a burst of superstardom.'" * Publishers Weekly *
£7.59
HarperCollins SUPERTEACHER PROJECT
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£9.27
HarperCollins Publishers The War of Jenkins Ear
Book SynopsisA spellbinding children’s story from from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo - now with a brand new cover look.Toby Jenkins doesn’t like boarding school. He gets called Jinks and thinks he will never fit in. But then he meets a strange boy named Christopher who believes that he is the second coming of Jesus Christ. When the village boy ‘oiks’ start a war with the schoolboy ‘toffs’, Toby is caught in the middle. Can Christopher provide the miracle that Toby needs?A brilliant evocation of school life from the master storyteller.Michael has written more than one hundred books for children including An Eagle in the Snow, Listen to the Moon, Private Peaceful, and An Elephant in the Garden. He has won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carneg
£6.29
Astra Publishing House Bus For Us, The
Book SynopsisA perfect picture book to share with children starting school or those riding the school bus for the first time. It’s the first day of school for Tess, and it’s also her very first ride on a school bus. Waiting at the bus stop with her older friend Gus, Tess eagerly asks, “Is this the bus for us, Gus?” as each vehicle passes by. Award-winning author and illustrator Suzanne Bloom introduces young readers to a diverse cast of characters and a variety of vehicles in this charming book that makes a great gift for any child about to start school.Trade Review★ "An everyday occurrence is transformed into a special, silly event that is both clever and sweet. Kids will get a kick out of knowing more than Tess. . . but what they'll really enjoy is the watercolor art alive with hijinks and humor." —Booklist, starred review
£7.99
Warne Frederick & Company Find Spot at the Museum
Book SynopsisSpot, the classic character and beloved puppy, is back for another lift-the-flap adventure! After a funny mishap with a dinosaur skeleton, Spot goes missing at the natural history museum. His friends search high and low, in some unexpected places, before finding him at last. This Spot adventure is full of surprises with all the fun and humor that has made the original Where's Spot? a children's classic.
£9.49
Scholastic Inc. Sam Battles the Machine A Branches Book Eerie
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£7.12
Penguin Putnam Inc Niagara Falls or Does It 1 Hank Zipzer
Book SynopsisInspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, whose undiagnosed dyslexia made him a classic childhood underachiever, the Hank Zipzer series is about the high-spirited and funny adventures of a boy with learning differences. It's science project time in Ms. Adolf's class. This is good news and bad news for Hank-he loves science, but he hates the report part. So Hank turns to TV to take his mind off things. But when the program directory scrolls by too quickly for Hank to know what's on, he decides to take apart the cable box to try to slow down the crawl. Great! Now Hank has found the perfect science project! But what he wasn't counting on was his sister's pet iguana laying eighteen eggs in the disassembled cable box. How is Hank going to get out of this one? Illustrated by Carol Heyer.
£7.59
Random House USA Inc Doug Unplugged
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£8.54
Random House USA Inc Wonder
Book SynopsisBorn with a facial deformity that initially prevented his attendance at public school, Auggie Pullman enters the fifth grade at Beecher Prep and struggles with the dynamics of being both new and different, in a sparsely written tale about acceptance and self-esteem.
£14.39
Tilbury House,U.S. Sergio Sees the Good
Book SynopsisSergio is amazed to discover that even on a day that felt awful, the good outweighed the bad.Trade Review"Sergio discovers how to overcome his negativity bias in this highly relatable story. I adore this book." -- Dr. Elizabeth Hoffman, neuroscientist specializing in child brain development"These delightful, captivating books are full of powerful practical methods for kids - and their parents." -- Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, and Buddha’s Brain
£12.34
Holiday House Inc Punctuation Takes a Vacation
Book SynopsisOh, no! Mr. Wright''s class can''t believe it. All the punctuation marks in the classroom have disappeared. Where can they be? What will the class do without them? After a lesson goes awry on the hottest, stickiest day of the year, Punctuation decides to go on vacation. Maybe if the kids have to live without punctuation for a while, they''ll appreciate all the hard work commas, apostrophes, exclamation points, and question marks do! Chaos erupts! The class can''t read their book, and the letters they write to ask punctuation to come back home are a mess. This clever and funny tale shows just how important punctuation is to reading and writing, and helps illustrate how different types work. From the question mark''s inquisitive postcards to the quotations'' constant chatter, this story is full of fun detail, elaborated on by bright acrylic illustrations, full of action and personality. For more language-arts fun, check out Robin
£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Goes to Preschool Maisy First Experience
Book SynopsisMaisy is confident and acquainted with the routines of preschool. She clearly has no separation issues. . . . As always, Cousins’s bright color illustrations are simple and appealing. – School Library JournalIn a bright, full-size storybook full of familiar scenes, this child-friendly look at a day in the life of a preschooler is one that both newcomers and seasoned pros will be happy to share.
£8.57
Boys Town Press But I Need Your Help Now!: A Story Teaching How
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£10.99
Hachette Children's Group Reading Champion Samirs Best Sports Day
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)
£12.64
Amulet Books The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
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£8.99
Pan Macmillan Mouse's Big Day
Book SynopsisMouse’s Big Day is a warm and funny story about friendship, that’s perfect for any child who is starting school or nursery.It’s Mouse’s first day at school and she’s feeling a little nervous . . . in fact, she doesn’t want to go at all. Luckily, there’s a class full of new friends waiting for her and lots of fun to be had at Twit Twoo School. Can Mouse find the confidence to join in with her classmates and learn just how brilliant school can be? Join Mouse, Frog, Rabbit, Mole, Owl and their teacher, Miss Hoot, at their fun-filled treetop school. With a cast of adorable animal characters and bright, bold, distinctive illustrations from the award-winning Lydia Monks, illustrator of the bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series, the Twit Twoo School series is sure to delight young children.Twit Twoo School: warm and witty stories, perfect for every preschooler. Share more exciting school adventures in Frog Hops Off! and Rabbit Races Ahead!Trade ReviewLittle Mouse has started school and she is very nervous... Lydia Monks perfectly captures the mix of feelings. Great summer reading for Reception newbies in September. * Angels & Urchins *A warm and funny story about friendship, and the perfect picture book to offer encouragement to any child who is starting school or nursery. * Lancashire Evening Post *A sweet story about Mouse's first day at Treetop School. The colours and characters zing off the page in Monks' gorgeously bright, cheerful style. * The Bookseller *
£7.59
Capstone Editions of Coughlan Companies The Very Last Leaf
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£17.09
Cottage Door Press COCOMELON WHEELS ON THE BUS
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£10.80
Bright Minds Publishing Learn Letters in Spanish with Camron Chloe
£15.19
Vertical Inc. Blood on the Tracks 11
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£11.66
Lerner Publishing Group Be a Bridge
Book SynopsisFrom welcoming a new student to standing up to a bully, this picture book, told through rhyming verse, features a diverse group of students as they learn to ?be a bridge.? Illustrations.
£15.29
Roaring Brook Press The Yellow Bus
Book SynopsisAn Instant #1 New York Times BestsellerA #1 Indie BestsellerGet ready for back-to-school season and hop on board The Yellow Bus, Loren Long''s #1 New York Times bestselling modern classic about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and purpose in the most unexpected places--and the journey along the way. There is a bright yellow bus who spends her days driving. She loves carrying children from one important place to another. Every morning they climb in... Pitter-patter, pitter-patter, giggle, giggle-patter. And they fill her with joy.As time passes, things change. The Yellow Bus gets a new driver, a new route, and new passengers, young and old. Until one day the driving stops for good, and the Yellow Bus is left on her own. And yet, no matter where she is, the Yellow Bus still finds joy and discovery in the world around her.A poignant reflection on the many new beginnings life has to offer, The Yellow
£15.19
Vertical Inc. Blood on the Tracks 13
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£11.66
Kane/Miller Book Publishers The Secret Journal
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£8.21
Sourcebooks, Inc Maybe Meant to Be
Book SynopsisIf Charlie and Sage are meant to be, why can't Sage stop kissing Charlie's brother?And why can't Charlie stop thinking about kissing the new boy at school?Everyone at the Bexley School believes that Sage Morgan and Charlie Carmichael are meant to be. Even though Charlie seems to have a new girlfriend every month, and Sage has never had a real relationship, their friends and family all know it's just a matter of time until they realize that they are actually in love.When Luke Morrissey shows up on campus his presence immediately shakes things up. Charlie and Luke are drawn to each other the moment they meet, giving Sage the opportunity to spend time with Charlie's twin brother, Nick.But Charlie is afraid of what others will think if he accepts that he has much more than a friendship with Luke. And Sage fears that if she lets things with Nick get too serious too quickly, they won't be able to last as a couple outside of high school and miss their chance at forever. The duo will need to rely on each other and their lifelong friendship to figure things out with the boys they love.
£12.53
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Demon Tide
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling series!A USA TODAY bestseller!Nothing can stop the demon tide.Don't miss the epicfourthbook in The Black Witch Chronicles by critically acclaimed fantasy author Laurie Forest. Newly exposed as the Black Witch of Prophecy, Elloren Gardner Grey is on the run, not knowing if she'll find friends or foes. With her fastmate, Lukas Grey, either dead or in the hands of High Mage Marcus Vogel, Elloren knows the only chance of turning the tide of the coming war is to seek allies who will listen long enough not to kill her on sight. In the Eastern Realm, Water Fae Tierney Calix and Elloren's brother Trystan have joined the Wyvernguard to prepare for Vogel's attack. But Trystan is fighting on two fronts, as the most despised and least trusted member of the guard. And Tierney's bond with Erthia's most powerful river has exposed a danger even more terrifying than the looming war. The Black Witch is back, and the Prophecy is at hand. It's time to fight. But Vogel
£8.54
Scholastic Inc. Pig the Rebel Pig the Pug
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£13.49
Tokyopop Press Inc Futaribeya A Room for Two Volume 7
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Futaribeya is a gift that the world needs right now. Kasumi and Sakurako will give you the break that you desperately need from your usual LGBTQ+ literature formula." - Kevin, Goodreads
£11.35
Egmont UK Ltd The It Girl Dont Tell the Bridesmaid It Girl 3
Book SynopsisThe brilliant sequel to The It Girl. Hilariously funny and deliciously romantic - perfect for fans of Geek Girl and Louise Rennison.Romance is in the air!Preparations for the Wedding of the Century between Anna's dad and super famous actress Helena Montaine is in full swing (all Anna needs to do is escape having to wear the biggest meringue of a bridesmaid dress that EVER existed.)And not only that but Anna, her friends and her ACTUAL BOYFRIEND (definitely requires shouting), Connor, are about to go on a school trip in romantic Rome.So as long as Anna can avoid doing something like falling face first in the Trevi Fountain, nothing could spoil this perfect pasta-filled moment. Could it?Praise for The It Girl: Superstar Geek:'Fans of Geek Girl will love this!' - Top of the Pops‘Anna made me laugh throughout the book . . . she's a lighthearted teen heroine Trade Review'Fans of Geek Girl will love this!' * Top of the Pops magazine *'An exciting comic debut' * Daily Telegraph *
£6.64
Usborne Publishing Ltd Proud of Me
Book SynopsisAn accessible child-centred story about self-acceptance and the importance of opening up to those closest to you.Trade ReviewWarm, funny and believable, this coming-of-age story is thought-provoking without ever sacrificing plot to "issues". * The Guardian *A fantastic book - I absolutely loved it! * L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency *Proud of Me glows with the importance of openness, honesty and support from friends and family, which is an excellent message for children to take away. * Just Imagine *This beautifully written middle grade book is perfect for children who are just starting secondary school, when friendships and relationships with parents can change and feel a bit more complicated. * BookTrust *A warm and sensitive story about the importance of finding yourself, and the joy, strength and understanding you can get from finding others. * Simon James Green, author of Gay Club *
£6.99
Roaring Brook Press And They Were Roommates
£17.20
Gatekeeper Press The Recess Coat
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£10.92
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift? Vol. 3
Book SynopsisMUSCLE OTAKU! Zina is thriving in her new life as a Russian exchange student in Japan! She loves anime, cosplay, and idols--but she's not just a fan. She wants to be an idol, too! Can she convince her new friends to form a muscle-building idol group?!
£10.44
Arthur A. Levine Books Third Grade Angels
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£8.76
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Magpie Society One for Sorrow
Book SynopsisAmy McCulloch (Author) Amy McCulloch is a Chinese-White author, raised in Canada and based in London, England. Amy has been editorial director for Penguin Random House Children's, where she published Zoe's #1 international bestselling series Girl Online, and has written for YA and middle-grade readers in her series The Oathbreaker's Shadow, The Potion Diaries and Jinxed. When she's not writing, she can normally be found on top of a mountain.Zoe Sugg (Author) Zoe Sugg is a multi-hyphenate businesswoman, content creator and the bestselling author of the Girl Online series. In 2009, she started her blog and social media channels under the name "Zoella" and took the online world by storm. She has amassed 25 million followers across her YouTube and Instagram channels, and regularly uses her platform to address important subjects like mental health, cyber-bullying and women's health.
£11.04
