Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories
Thorndike Press Large Print Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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£999.99
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Dog Days of School
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£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing USA Bears Big Day
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewYoon’s confident storytelling and appealingly chunky artwork create an emotionally resonant tale with some well-handled moments of levity. * Publishers Weekly *Yoon's digital illustrations use bold black lines, simple shapes, and bright colors to focus attention on the characters, and Bear's feelings are evident . . . Going to school doesn't mean leaving childhood behind; stuffed lovies have a place still. * Kirkus Reviews *These pages will prepare readers for what will surely be a grand adventure . . . A great read-aloud for the beginning of preschool and perfect for one-on-one sharing. * School Library Journal *This comforting story successfully addresses the common fear of storms for a young audience . . . This storm’s impact has no lasting power against a family’s love. * School Library Journal on STORMY NIGHT *Readers will appreciate the graduating reassurances that range from self-soothing to group hugs . . . Youngsters will empathize with Bear and derive comfort from the loving togetherness his family displays while keeping the storm at bay. * Kirkus Reviews on STORMY NIGHT *Yoon’s bright colors and big shapes make this scary storm story feel thoroughly cozy, and readers will be tickled to see Bear adeptly comfort his panicky parents. * Publishers Weekly on STORMY NIGHT *A terrific combination for preschoolers and early readers who will sympathize with Bear’s competing desires. * The New York Times Book Review on FOUND *A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. -- starred review * Publishers Weekly on FOUND *A winning tale about finding new friends. * Kirkus Reviews on FOUND *Charm and warmth suffuse every page of this book, and the message that it’s important to do the right thing even when it’s hard is one that everyone needs to hear. * Library Media Connection on FOUND *A touching, satisfying story that models healthy love between people and their toys. * School Library Journal on FOUND *
£12.89
Walker & Company Miss Malarkey Doesnt Live in Room 10
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£8.99
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Adi of Boutanga
Book SynopsisA coming-of-age story for middle grade readers, set among the Mbororo people of central and western Africa. Thirteen-year-old Adi lives in west Cameroon, where she loves swimming in the river, making dolls for her little sisters, and writing new words in her notebook at school. But one day Adi's hands start to shake with terror. Uncle Amadou the most powerful member of her family has declared that Adi is old enough to get married. Mom cries softly under her hijab, but Dad whispers: ?Don't worry.? He knows a place where Adi can live and learn without fear... Translated from the original French by the author, Adi of Boutanga is a memorable portrait of a girl and her family forging a path toward a brighter future. This richly illustrated book will open lasting conversations about gender equality, family relationships, and the liberating power of education. In the back matter, readers can explore an author's note, a glossary of cultural terms, and other resources about the real Adi and her experiences.
£14.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Counting by 7s
Book SynopsisIn the tradition of Out of My Mind, Wonder, and Mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family.Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other than her adoptive parents, but that hasn’t kept her from leading a quietly happy life . . . until now. Suddenly Willow’s world is tragically changed when her parents both die in a car crash, leaving her alone in a baffling world. The triumph of this book is that it is not a tragedy. This extraordinarily odd, but extraordinarily endearing, girl manages to push through her grief. Her journey to find a fascinatingly diverse and fully believable surrogate family is a joy and a revelation to read.“Holly Goldberg Sloan writes about
£17.09
Henry Holt & Company My Preschool
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£16.14
Henry Holt & Company Maria Had a Little Llama Maria Tenia Una Llamita
Book SynopsisEveryone knows about Mary and her little lamb. But do you know Maria?With gorgeous, Peruvian-inspired illustrations and English and Spanish retellings, Angela Dominguez''s Maria Had a Little Llama / María Tenía Una Llamita gives a fresh new bilingual twist to the classic rhyme. Maria and her mischievous little llama will steal your heart.Todos saben acerca de Mary y su corderito, pero, conoce usted a María? Con hermosas ilustraciones inspiradas en el Perú, Angela Dominguez nos ofrece una versión nueva y original de la rima clásica, en inglés y en español. María y su traviesa llamita le robarán el corazón.
£16.99
Holiday House Inc Subtraction Action
Book SynopsisIntroduces subtraction through the activities of animal students.
£9.49
Holiday House Inc Please Write in This Book
Book SynopsisWhen a teacher leaves a blank book in the Writer’s Corner for her students to find, with the instructions Please Write in this Book, she hopes it will encourage her students to talk to one another in its pages. They do, and the result is an epic classroom battle.
£7.59
Holiday House Inc The Sloppy Copy Slipup
Book SynopsisBrian Higman—called Big Hig by his friends—is about to be in big trouble. It''s Monday morning, and his teacher Miss Fromme is about to collect homework. . . and Brian didn''t do his. There''s a big red zero heading his way, and he knows his parents are going to explode when they hear about it. But Big Hig has a good reason for having forgotten his sloppy copy first draft, involving his impossible five-year-old brother, a rock band practice at his house, and the mysterious disappearance of his entire life savings right when he needed it most. It''s a long, crazy story—but will it be enough to convince a teacher so stern they call her The General to give him another chance? A perfect read for students who never know what to write about in school, The Sloppy Copy Slipup includes Big Hig''s writing tips. Named to the Sunshine State Young Readers Award Master List and the Garden State Chi
£7.99
Holiday House Inc Silent Letters Loud and Clear
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£8.54
Holiday House Desert Dark 1 Desert Dark Novel
Book SynopsisHogwarts meets The Bourne Identity in this action-packed thriller about teenage spies—for fans of Marie Lu's Legends series and James Dashner's Maze Runner trilogy Sixteen-year-old Nadia Riley is delighted to earn a spot at an elite, government-funded boarding school. Nothing sounds better than leaving behind her fraught relationship with her ex-boyfriend and moving to faraway Arizona to attend Desert Mountain Academy. But when she arrives, Nadia finds out she has more than classwork to catch up on. Desert Mountain Academy is a covert CIA program, which recruits and trains high-achieving students for Black-Ops work. While struggling to keep up with her new classes, Nadia must also gain the trust of her teammates, and survive a rigorous exercise and combat training course. Thrilled at the opportunity, Nadia isn't expecting to fall in love—or to end up in real, deadly danger. When news leaks that there is a double agent on campus,
£17.05
Holiday House Inc Nixie Ness Cooking Star 1 AfterSchool Superstars
Book SynopsisBest friends Nixie and Grace spend every afternoon together . . . until Nixie's mom gets a new job and Nixie must attend the after-school program, without Grace.Third graders Nixie Ness and Grace Kenny have been best friends since they were two-years-old. They have always spent every afternoon after school at Nixie's house until Nixie's mom announces that she has a job, which means she won't be there to watch the girls after school, which means Nixie will have to go to the after-school program and Grace will be spending her afternoons at their classmate, Elyse's, house.Nixie begrudgingly starts the after-school program, joining the cooking camp. And it turns out that the other children at cooking camp are nice, and the recipes they make are delicious. But Nixie can't really enjoy being an after-school superstar until she finds a way to overcome her jealousy about Grace and Elyse's budding friendship.Perfect for fans of Judy Moody, Ivy and Bean, and
£13.59
Holiday House Inc Squirrel in the Museum
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£14.39
Holiday House Inc 13 Stories About Harris
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£16.14
Holiday House One Good Thing About America
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£7.99
Holiday House Inc News from Me Lucy McGee
Book SynopsisWhen the coolest girl in the class invites you to her exclusive after-school club, how can you say no? Even if it means skipping out on Songwriting Club? Even if she's always been too popular to give you the time of day? Even if she asks you to paint the walls and serve the tea...? Soon Lucy McGee realizes she's been tricked into becoming mean girl Scarlett Tandy's errand girl—and she's getting in trouble for skipping her after-school activities. Things get complicated as she tries to balance school, friends, frenemies, songwriting, and family expectations. Clearly Lucy has to strike back! But it turns out that singing and playing your ukulele—and having loads of fun doing it—are the best revenge. In this new series from state-award favorite Mary Amato, a spunky heroine matches wits with a mean girl and learns that middle school can be a balancing act—so you can't lose sight of wha
£6.99
Holiday House Inc Mighty Reader and the Reading Riddle
Book SynopsisMighty Reader and pal Inky are up for a daring quest battling riddle-speaking dragons in this latest adventure from the reading superhero dog!When pup Inky can’t find the right book to read, super dog Mighty Reader comes to the rescue! He picks The Sword and the Bone and soon Inky and Mighty Reader are transported to a medieval world filled with castles and creatures of legend. In this world they must pull a sword from a bone, outsmart a three-headed riddle-speaking dragon, and save Merlin from a dungeon. By the end, Inky has found his new favorite adventure book! Lovable beagle Mighty Reader is a friend to new readers everywhere. By pairing bright, comic book-style artwork with classroom-approved reading strategies, Will Hillenbrand has created a reading superhero perfect for today''s youngsters.
£16.14
Holiday House Inc Hurry Kate or Youll Be Late
Book SynopsisA young girl stops to call out all the sights and sounds on her morning trip to pre-school, but that’s not what makes her late—it is her dad’s goodbye hug.Kate was late for preschool, but not for the reasons you might expect. It wasn’t because her daddy brushed her hair into poofs, or because they slowed to say hello to neighbors on the way to the bus stop. It wasn’t even because she had to wave to all the trucks, cars, and street cleaners on the road. No, Kate was late because just after they arrived at school, her daddy swooped in to give her a great big goodbye hug that lasted a very long time. Janice N. Harrington is the Ezra Jack Keats Award winning author of Going North. With Hurry Kate or You’ll be Late, she has teamed up with illustrator Tiffany Rose to create a delightful picture book about a vehicle obsessed girl and her very patient father.
£15.29
Holiday House Inc Lucky Me Lucy McGee 3
Book SynopsisFourth grader Lucy McGee's ukulele is missing--and if she doesn't find it soon, she'll be kicked out of the Songwriting Club!Lucy McGee is determined to track down her beloved instrument, but she can't let anyone catch on--even best friend Phillip. When Lucy learns that YouTube songwriting stars Ben & Bee are playing a show on Saturday and they're giving away a free ukulele, it seems like the perfect solution. If only it wasn't the most in-demand, expensive concert ever.Soon frenemy Scarlett announces that she has an extra ticket to the show, prompting everyone in the Songwriting Club to try to win her over. Lucy McGee will have to get extra creative to find out what happened to her uke and to charm the always-scheming Scarlett in this humorous but heartfelt chapter book. The third book in Mary Amato's charming Lucy McGee series features artwork on every page as well as song lyrics for aspiring musicians to try out on their own.
£8.13
Holiday House Inc Itch
Book SynopsisWhen everything around you is going wrong, how far would you go to fit in?Isaac's sixth grade year gets off to a rough start. For one thing, a tornado tears the roof off the school cafeteria. His mother leaves on a two month business trip to China. And as always. . . . there's the itch. It comes out of nowhere. Idiopathic, which means no one knows what causes it. It starts small, but it spreads, and soon--it's everywhere. It's everything. It's why everyone calls him Itch--everyone except his best friend Sydney, the only one in all of Ohio who's always on his side, ever since he moved here. He's doing the best he can to get along--until everything goes wrong in the middle of a lunch swap. When Sydney collapses and an ambulance is called, Itch blames himself. And he's not the only one. When you have no friends at all, wouldn't you do anything--even something you know you shouldn't--to get them back? Drawing on her own experiences with
£15.29
Holiday House Inc Nixie Ness Cooking Star
Book SynopsisBest friends Nixie and Grace spend every afternoon together . . . until Nixie''s mom gets a new job and Nixie must attend the after-school program, without Grace.Third graders Nixie Ness and Grace Kenny have been best friends since they were two-years-old. They have always spent every afternoon after school at Nixie''s house until Nixie''s mom announces that she has a job, which means she won''t be there to watch the girls after school, which means Nixie will have to go to the after-school program and Grace will be spending her afternoons at their classmate, Elyse''s, house.Nixie begrudgingly starts the after-school program, joining the cooking camp. And it turns out that the other children at cooking camp are nice, and the recipes they make are delicious. But Nixie can''t really enjoy being an after-school superstar until she finds a way to overcome her jealousy about Grace and Elyse''s budding friendship.Perfect for fans of Judy Moody, Ivy and Bean, and
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Lucy Lopez Coding Star
Book SynopsisTalented Lucy Lopez finds her passion when she joins an after-school coding camp, but can her older sister come to terms with their shared hobby?Third-grader Lucy Lopez and her older sister Elena created the Let''s Have Fun Club, where they designed their own badges to put in a handbook and make up lists of things they have to do to earn each one. But now Elena is spending most of her time coding on the computer and Lucy feels left out. She decides to join the after-school coding camp in the hopes that Elena will want to add it to their Let''s Have Fun Club activities and it can be something they can do together. But when Lucy proves to be a natural, Elena is none too happy--why does Lucy have to do everything she does?Parents and kids on the hunt for a fun and informative book about coding need look no further. The series includes Lucy Lopez: Coding Star, Nixie Ness: Cooking Star, and Vera Vance: Comic Book Star in the After-Schoo
£13.59
Holiday House Inc Squirrel in the Museum Twitch the Squirrel
Book SynopsisPandemonium breaks out at the science museum when Twitch the squirrel tags along on a school trip in this hilarious chapter book.When Twitch hears that the school children are taking a field trip to the science museum, he decides he wants to join in the fun, so he stows away on the school bus and hides in a backpack to get in. But as always, not everyone is glad to see a squirrel in their midst. Pursued by security guards, Twitch turns the exhibits into his own private carnival ride, swinging on a Foucault pendulum, riding a model Mars Rover, and skittering across the Bernoulli air pressure table. Just when it seems like there's no escape, Twitch's chaotic romp turns up some surprises for the museum staff. . . and a friendly boy in a wheelchair saves the day for the squirrel, sneaking him back out.With more than 50 energetic illustrations accompanying the short, hilarious chapters, Squirrel in the Museum is a perfect pick for young readers just sta
£7.59
Holiday House Inc 13 Stories About Ayana
Book SynopsisA loving look at the ups and downs of being a preschooler in the big city from an award-winning author-illustrator.Thirteen illustrated vignettes capture the wonder and humor of everyday life for a toddler named Ayana. Ayana visits a community garden with her father, gets her face painted at a block party, and has a playdate with her best friend Harris. In these beautifully observed moments, celebrated author-illustrator Amy Schwartz shows us how a young child experiences the warmth of family, friends, and neighbors. A companion book to 13 Stories about Harris, these short, charming tales capture a young child’s view of the world with wit and honesty. With very short text supported by bright illustrations, this is an excellent storytime choice for young readers beginning to read on their own—or a great choice to share together with the ones you love. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
£16.14
Holiday House Inc Lucy Lopez Coding Star
Book SynopsisTalented Lucy Lopez finds her passion when she joins an after-school coding camp, but can her older sister come to terms with their shared hobby?Third-grader Lucy Lopez and her older sister Elena created the Let''s Have Fun Club, where they designed their own badges to put in a handbook and make up lists of things they have to do to earn each one. But now Elena is spending most of her time coding on the computer and Lucy feels left out. She decides to join the after-school coding camp in the hopes that Elena will want to add it to their Let''s Have Fun Club activities and it can be something they can do together. But when Lucy proves to be a natural, Elena is none too happy--why does Lucy have to do everything she does?Parents and kids on the hunt for a fun and informative book about coding need look no further. The series includes Lucy Lopez: Coding Star, Nixie Ness: Cooking Star, and Vera Vance: Comic Book Star in the After-Schoo
£6.99
Holiday House Inc Field Trip to Volcano Island
Book SynopsisA wordless picture book adventure takes a group of students to visit a thrilling volcanic island. Perfect for fans of Field Trip to the Moon, Field Trip to the Ocean Deep, and field trips in general!John Hare’s rich, atmospheric art invites all children to imagine themselves in the story – a story full of surprises and adorable new friends.The same students we met in Field Trip to the Moon and Field Trip to the Ocean Deep travel to a volcano island on a yellow school bus helicopter. When they get there, one student picks flowers as they hike to the top and then accidentally slips down a crater and can’t get out.The student isn’t too worried--especially when he meets a lava monster and its children who are fascinated by the flowers. But when they touch them, they burn beyond recognition so the student teaches them how to make a vase using lava from a lava pit, fills it with water from a canteen,
£14.24
Holiday House Inc Carmen Learns English
Book SynopsisThe first day of school can be scary—especially when no one else speaks your language. Carmen wishes she was back in Mexico, where everyone spoke Spanish and she didn''t stand out. But a little bravery, a loving family, and a compassionate, determined teacher help Carmen find her way. Señora Coski''s Spanish is muy terrible, but that means Carmen knows she won''t laugh if her English sounds terrible, too. Soon, Carmen is confident enough to join in lessons, games, and songs—and she starts to teach her classmates Spanish, too! Uno, dos, tres. . . . Brightly illustrated by Pura Belpré Honor illustrator Angela Dominguez, Carmen Learns English explores the frustrations and triumphs of a young immigrant learning a new language, and celebrates the ways in which we learn from one another. For anyone worrying about their first day of school, this sweet, realistic picture book is
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Field Trip to the Moon
Book SynopsisIt''s field trip day, and students are excited to travel on their yellow spaceship bus from their space station to the moon in this wordless picture book.An ALA Notable Children''s BookA Golden Duck Notable Picture BookClimb aboard the spaceship bus for a fantastic field trip adventure to the moon! Once their bright yellow ship lands, students debark and set out with their teacher to explore. They jump over trenches and see craters and mountains on the moon''s surface and even Earth in the faraway distance. But when one student takes a break to draw some pictures and falls asleep, they wake up to discover that the rest of the class and the spaceship are gone. How the student passes the time waiting to be rescued makes for a funny and unexpected adventure that will enchant children all over the galaxy.With rich atmospheric art, John Hare''s wordless picture book invites children to imagine themselves in the story--a story full of surpri
£8.54
Holiday House Inc 13 Stories About Harris
Book SynopsisPerfect for family storytime or emergent readers, this affectionate look at the ups and downs of preschoolers in the big city is sure to make you smile.In thirteen brief, illustrated vignettes, young Harris gets into big and little adventures at home, at his best friend Ayana''s house, and throughout his diverse city neighborhood.That''s why they call permanent markers permanent, Harris'' mother says as she surveys Harris and Ayana''s handiwork in his bedroom.Thes short, charming tales-- all inspired by author Amy Schwartz''s experiences as a parent-- capture a preschooler''s sense of wonder and possibility, as well as the beauty of young friendships. With very short text supported by bright illustrations, this is an excellent storytime choice for young readers beginning to read on their own-- or a great choice to share together with the ones you love.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionA Bookpage Best Book of the Ye
£7.99
Holiday House Inc Field Trip to Volcano Island
Book SynopsisA wordless picture book adventure takes a group of students to visit a thrilling volcanic island. Perfect for fans of Field Trip to the Moon, Field Trip to the Ocean Deep, and field trips in general!John Hare’s rich, atmospheric art invites all children to imagine themselves in the story – a story full of surprises and adorable new friends.The same students we met in Field Trip to the Moon and Field Trip to the Ocean Deep travel to a volcano island on a yellow school bus helicopter. When they get there, one student picks flowers as they hike to the top and then accidentally slips down a crater and can’t get out.The student isn’t too worried--especially when he meets a lava monster and its children who are fascinated by the flowers. But when they touch them, they burn beyond recognition so the student teaches them how to make a vase using lava from a lava pit, fills it with water from a canteen,
£7.99
Holiday House Inc Squirrel on Stage
Book SynopsisTwitch the lovably chaotic squirrel and Sweetie the Library Rat accidentally make their stage debuts in this hilarious chapter book, a new followup to 8 Class Pets.When Twitch discovers the kids at school are putting on a Cinderella play, he can’t believe his luck. He loves good stories! But how to watch the play undetected? He convinces friend Sweetie the library rat to join his adventure to the auditorium, but of course it doesn’t go as planned! Twitch and Sweetie will go behind the curtain and even above stage before the day is over in this fourth book in the celebrated series.With energetic illustrations accompanying the short, hilarious chapters, told from Twitch and Sweetie’s alternating points of view, Squirrel on Stage is a perfect pick for young readers just starting to seek out longer texts—or a great read-aloud. For aspiring thespians, Squirrel on Stage also includes tips kids can use to put on their own play.
£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc T Is for Turkey
Book SynopsisLittle ones will love learning about Thanksgiving in Tanya Lee Stone''s newest shaped alphabet book. Join in as the elementary school puts on a play that tells the true story of the first Thanksgiving. Rhyming couplets that flow through the alphabet help kids celebrate everything from Harvest to Pilgrims to Turkey.
£6.99
Tundra Books Room 207
Book SynopsisThe kids of Room 207 arrive at their class on the first day of school to find it has suffered “a most grievous accident” and is covered in mysterious slime. Their teacher leads her charges to the original one-room schoolhouse that stands on the property. But the schoolroom isn’t empty — it is inhabited by a spooky guest. The shock of being transferred to the worst classroom on the planet has barely worn off when Erik, the school’s biggest bully, and Stove, the world’s second fastest pot-bellied pig, are added to the attendance sheet. The winner of this year’s Best Classroom contest will represent the school on a reality show, but what chance does Room 207 have to win when it is already nicknamed, “The Pigpen”? And how do you accept an award if your teacher has been swallowed by slime?Room 207’s cast of hilarious characters includes a guinea pig named Butterbum, a cat who needed ten lives and nine kids de
£8.50
Rainbow Morning Music Alt Family Trip
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£17.81
Rabbit Room Press Henry and the Chalk Dragon
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£10.89
Blossoms Beginning Readers El Misterio de la Grapadora Desaparecida the
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£999.99
Sunshine Picture Books Night School
£10.40
BookBaby On Air
£14.39
BookBaby I Want to Learn to Start
£13.59
Random House USA Inc Solving for M
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Raymie Nightingale and The Fourteenth Goldfish, this heartfelt middle-grade novel seamlessly melds STEAM content with first loss in an honest and striking debut.When Mika starts fifth grade at the middle school, her neat life gets messy. Separated from old friends and starting new classes, Mika is far from her comfort zone. And math class is the most confusing of all, especially when her teacher Mr. Vann assigns math journals. Art in math? Who's ever heard of such a thing?But when challenges arise at home, Mika realizes there are no easy answers. Maybe, with some help from friends, family, and one unique teacher, a math journal can help her work out problems, and not just the math ones. Debut author Jennifer Swender delivers poignant prose and illustrator Jennifer Naalchigar brings Mika's journal to life in this perfect equation of honesty plus hope that adds up to a heartwarming coming-of-age story.
£15.29
Random House USA Inc Stuck
Book SynopsisA coming-of-age story about a boy who is used to flying under the radar, and the classroom of kids determined to help him stand out. This touching friendship tale is the perfect read for fans of Fish in a Tree and Song for a Whale.Austin’s narration is conversational and observant. -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review If Austin picked a color to describe his life, it would be tumbleweed brown. Austin doesn''t like standing out. He’s always the new kid, and there''s no hiding his size. Plus, Austin has a secret: he struggles to read. Then Austin meets Bertie, who is razzmatazz. Everything about Bertie is bursting! But the best part of his newest school is the Safety Squad, with their laser lemon vests. Their easy confidence and leadership stand out in the coolest way. Even when things are not so vibrant and life at home makes Austin feel pacific blue, for the first time, he wants t
£14.44
Random House USA Inc Stuck
Book SynopsisA coming-of-age story about a boy who is used to flying under the radar, and the classroom of kids determined to help him stand out. This touching friendship tale is the perfect read for fans of Fish in a Tree and Song for a Whale.Austin’s narration is conversational and observant. -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review If Austin picked a color to describe his life, it would be tumbleweed brown. Austin doesn''t like standing out. He’s always the new kid, and there''s no hiding his size. Plus, Austin has a secret: he struggles to read. Then Austin meets Bertie, who is razzmatazz. Everything about Bertie is bursting! But the best part of his newest school is the Safety Squad, with their laser lemon vests. Their easy confidence and leadership stand out in the coolest way. Even when things are not so vibrant and life at home makes Austin feel pacific blue, for the first time, he wants t
£18.99
St Martin's Press Its the First Day of School...Forever
Book SynopsisOn the first day of school, Artie falls out of his bed and hits his head. Hard. He tells his mom he''s dizzy and she says, You''re just worried about your first day in a new school.At breakfast, his little brother, Eddie, splashes syrup in his hair, and there''s no time to wash it. Artie has to go to school with syrup-hair. And then, on the way there, he gets splashed by a puddle that makes him look like he wet his pants. It''s not just the first day of school; it''s the worst day of school.On the second day of school, Artie falls out of bed and hits his head. Hard. He tells his mom he''s dizzy and she says, You''re just worried about your first day in a new school.Huh? Today is just like the day before. Can Artie find a way to change it, before it''s the first day of schoolforever? A fast and goofy romp (Booklist) that delivers the hilarity and horror that readers love (School Library Journal), from the master of children''s horror, R.L
£10.18
St Martin's Press Scrawl
Book SynopsisTod Munn is a bully. He''s tough, but times are even tougher. The wimps have stopped coughing up their lunch money. The administration is cracking down. Then to make things worse, Tod and his friends get busted doing something bad. Something really bad.Lucky Tod must spend his daily detention in a hot, empty room with Mrs. Woodrow, a no-nonsense guidance counselor. He doesn''t know why he''s there, but she does. Tod''s punishment: to scrawl his story in a beat-up notebook. He can be painfully funny and he can be brutally honest. But can Mrs. Woodrow help Tod stop playing the bad guy before he actually turns into one . . . for real? Read Tod''s notebook for yourself.
£11.39
Square Fish The One and Only Stuey Lewis
Book SynopsisSo what if Stuey isn''t the world''s best reader, is only allowed to trick or treat around one block, doesn''t get to play on his soccer dream team, and has to put up with the most annoying girl on the planet. Somehow Stuey always makes life work and when he puts his mind to it, he can survive anythingeven second grade. This hilarious collection of linked short stories, interspersed with sprightly line drawings, marks an impressive chapter book debut.
£999.99
St Martin's Press Zero Tolerance
Book SynopsisSeventh-grader Sierra Shepard has always been the perfect student, so when she sees that she accidentally brought her mother''s lunch bag to school, including a paring knife, she immediately turns in the knife at the school office. Much to her surprise, her beloved principal places her in in-school suspension and sets a hearing for her expulsion, citing the school''s ironclad no-weapons policy. While there, Sierra spends time with Luke, a boy who''s known as a troublemaker, and discovers that he''s not the person she assumed he would beand that the lines between good and bad aren''t as clear as she once thought.
£11.80
