Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction
HarperCollins Publishers The Giver The Giver Quartet The first novel in
Book SynopsisIn a perfect world, Jonas begins to see the flawsTHE GIVER is the classic award-winning novel that inspired the dystopian genre and a major motion picture adaptation for 2014 starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift.It is the future. There is no war, no hunger, no pain. No one in the community wants for anything. Everything needed is provided. And at twelve years old, each member of the community has their profession carefully chosen for them by the Committee of Elders.Twelve-year old Jonas has never thought there was anything wrong with his world. But from the moment he is selected as the Receiver of Memory, Jonas discovers that their community is not as perfect as it seems.It is only with the help of the Giver, that Jonas can find what has been lost. And it is only through his personal courage that Jonas finds the strength to do what is rightThe Giver is the award-winning classic of bravery and adventure that has inspired countless dystopian writers as the fTrade Review"The Giver, a powerful and provocative novel, is sure to keep older children reading and thinking." New York Times “Lowry is once again in top form – raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers."Publishers Weekly
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Nosy Crow Ltd Escape Room
Book SynopsisThe latest mind-blowing novel from award-winning author Christopher Edge, Escape Room is a thrilling adventure that challenges readers to think about what they've done to save the world today.When twelve-year-old Ami arrives at The Escape, she thinks it's just a game - the ultimate escape room with puzzles and challenges to beat before time runs out. Meeting her teammates, Adjoa, Ibrahim, Oscar and Min, Ami learns from the Host that they have been chosen to save the world and they must work together to find the Answer. But as he locks them inside the first room, they quickly realise this is no ordinary game.From a cavernous library of dust to an ancient Mayan tomb, a deserted shopping mall stalked by extinct animals to the command module of a spaceship heading to Mars, the perils of The Escape seem endless. Can Ami and her friends find the Answer before it's too late?With cover illustration by David Dean."A writer of genuine originality" - GuardianCheck out these other brilliant books from Christopher Edge: The Many Worlds of Albie Bright The Jamie Drake Equation The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day The Longest Night of Charlie Noon
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Chicken House Ltd The Maze Runner
Book Synopsis The first book in the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series - now a series of major movies starring Dylan O'Brien! SEE THE FILMS. READ THE BOOKS. ENTER THE MAZE ... When the doors of the lift crank open, the only thing Thomas remembers is his first name. But he's not alone. He's surrounded by boys who welcome him to the Glade – a walled encampment at the centre of a bizarre and terrible stone maze. Like Thomas, the Gladers don't know why or how they came to be there – or what's happened to the world outside. All they know is that every morning when the walls slide back, they will risk everything – even the Grievers, half-machine, half-animal horror that patrol its corridors, to try and find out ... Book 1 in the #1 New York Times bestselling MAZE RUNNER series! Now a major film available to stream on Disney+ High-octane, dystopian YA adventure, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent Five pulse-pounding books in the series! Loved The Maze Runner? Make sure to check out the sequel The Scorch Trials!
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Scholastic The Hunger Games Deluxe PB
Book SynopsisFirst in the ground-breaking HUNGER GAMES trilogy, now availableas a beautiful paperback collectors edition. In a vision of the near future, a terrifying reality TV show is takingplace. Twelve boys and twelve girls are forced to appear inan event called The Hunger Games. There is only one rule: kill orbe killed.
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Scholastic Catching Fire Deluxe
Book SynopsisSecond in the ground-breaking HUNGER GAMES trilogy, this gorgeousfoiled edition of CATCHING FIRE is available in paperback. After winning the Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta return to theirdistrict. But then the contestants for the next Hunger Games areannounced and Katniss and Peeta are forced into the arena once more.
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Bonnier Books Ltd The Wild Robot: Soon to be a major DreamWorks
Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 2023The heartwarming and action-packed illustrated novel exploring what happens when nature and technology collide.When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is - but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a fierce storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realises that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home - until, one day, her mysterious past comes back to haunt her.'An Iron Man style fable for our age' - Piers Torday, award-winning author of The Last Wild'A modern-day classic in the making' - BooktrustThe gloriously illustrated story of a robot's adventures in the wild from bestselling author and illustrator Peter Brown. [Peter Brown's THE WILD ROBOT was a #1 New York Times bestseller w/c 11th June 2023.]Trade ReviewA boldly original and beguiling wild adventure. * Piers Torday, author of THE LAST WILD *An engaging tale that explores many important themes. We can only hope that Roz serves as the template for all future robots. Peter Brown's illustrations are as marvellous as ever! * Coralie Bickford-Smith, author of THE FOX AND THE STAR *The Wild Robot has all the pathos and grace of The Iron Giant or a Studio Ghibli animation. It is nonetheless its own thing, a delicate, touching tale of survival, friendship and family. * Financial Times *A strikingly illustrated novel... a beautiful story in so many ways, with a lot of depth about what it means to be a parent, to be part of a community, to be different, to make mistakes, to care for others and to overcome others' distrust. * Juno Magazine *This is such an odd, original, thought-provoking and heartwarming tale. The book is a meditation on what it is to be human and, at the same time, an incredibly fun adventure. Readers will lose their heart to Roz and it's a truly gripping read. The illustrations are also enigmatic and beautiful. This is really a perfect children's book that stays with you long after finishing; a modern-day classic in the making. * Booktrust *A heartfelt story for ages six-plus about how even the oddest of us can find friends - we need Peter Brown to tell his fellow Americans how what seems strange and threatening can turn into love and joy. * New Statesman *A moving and captivating tale about friendship and emotion, it is also beautifully illustrated by the author. * WRD Magazine *Robot sentience meets maternal love in the renowned author-illustrator Peter Brown's first foray into writing for older children, The Wild Robot (Piccadilly). Reminiscent of Ted Hughes's novel The Iron Man, with some of the curious, timeless quality of William Steig's Abel's Island. * Times Literary Supplement *
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Bonnier Books Ltd The Wild Robot Escapes (The Wild Robot 2)
Book SynopsisThe enchanting illustrated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling THE WILD ROBOT, by award-winning author-illustrator Peter BrownRoz is no ordinary robot. After being washed up on the shore of a remote and wild island, she learned to adapt and make it her home, befriend its animal inhabitants and even adopt a small orphaned gosling, Brightbill.But a new life is now beginning for Roz - she has been taken away, far away from her island, back to civilisation. Where she must pretend that she is a robot like any other - there to follow orders and to carry out tasks on the farm where she now works. She knows she must never let anyone find out who she really is. And more than anything, she must find a way to escape, back to the island and her beloved Brightbill - a journey that will be fraught with danger and drama, and some very unexpected surprises ...Praise for The Wild Robot'An Iron Man style fable for our age' - Piers Torday, award-winning author of The Last Wild'A modern-day classic in the making' - Booktrust[Peter Brown's THE WILD ROBOT was a #1 New York Times bestseller w/c 11th June 2023]Trade ReviewThe author Peter Brown makes the characters come alive with his convincing, descriptive storytelling. The story is very exciting from start to finish - it only took me a few days to read it because I couldn't put it down. * National Geographic Kids *Brilliantly drawn and surprisingly touching, this merges the mechanical with the human beautifully. * Angels and Urchins *Roz the robot might not have any emotions, but the story is full of them with the children and animals she meets... a heartfelt story, and with short chapters it's an easy read! * Creative Steps *The Wild Robot Escapes packs in plenty of heart. It's a deceptively simple story, one whose goal is mapped out as early as possible, ensuring a hook-laden narrative from beginning to end. Its darkness may be persevering, but you find yourself immersed in Roz's mentality, her simple way of thinking and the stripped down storytelling complementing each other. Roz's journey is fraught with danger at every turn, but it's well worth every turn of the page. * Starburst Magazine *
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Firefly Press Ltd The Blue Book of Nebo
Book SynopsisDylan was six when The End came, back in 2018; when the electricity went off for good, and the 'normal' 21st century world he knew disappeared. Now he's 14 and he and his mam have survived in their isolated hilltop house above the village of Nebo in north-west Wales, learning new skills, and returning to old ways of living. Despite their close understanding, the relationship between mother and son changes subtly as Dylan must take on adult responsibilities. And they each have their own secrets, which emerge as, in turn, they jot down their thoughts and memories in a found notebook - the Blue Book of Nebo. In this prize-winning novel, Manon Steffan Ros not only explores the human capacity to find new strengths when faced with the need to survive, but also questions the structures and norms of the contemporary world.
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Bonnier Books Ltd Luna Grace Girl from Outer Space Sea Safari
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Boy In The Tower
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2015LONGLISTED FOR THE BRANFORD BOASE AWARD 2015SHORTLISTED FOR THE REDBRIDGE AWARD 2015RUNNER UP TEACH PRIMARY NEW CHILDREN''S FICTION AWARD 2015BOOKTRUST PICKWhen they first arrived, they came quietly and stealthily as if they tip-toed into the world when we were all looking the other way. Ade loves living at the top of a tower block. From his window, he feels like he can see the whole world stretching out beneath him. His mum doesn''t really like looking outside - but it''s going outside that she hates. She prefers to sleep all day inside their tower, where it''s safe. Except it isn''t any more. Strange plants have started to take over and tower blocks are falling down around them.Now Ade and his mum are trapped and there''s no way out . . .Trade ReviewThis matches a dystopian plot with a hugely engaging narrator . . . An unusual and very impressive debut. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *Haunting and compelling, with characters you really care for -- Vanessa Lewis * The Bookseller *I loved it and I think you - whoever you are, whether you're aged eight or eighty - will love it, too. Boy In The Tower comes highly recommended by me. I think it might even be my favourite story of 2014 so far.
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HarperCollins Publishers Defy Me
Book SynopsisThe breath-taking and heart-pounding fifth instalment in the incredible New York Times and UK kindle bestselling SHATTER ME series.Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard and Leigh Bardugo.She was never meant for you.She was never meant for any of this.That girl was sentenced to death the moment I named her Juliette.Juliette Ferrars isn''t who she thinks she is.Nothing in her world is what it seemed. She thought she''d defeated The Reestablishment. She thought she''d finally taken control of her life, her power, her pain. But a lifetime of lies unravelling before her has changed all that.Stronger, braver, and more resilient than ever, Juliette must fight for life and love. But first she has to survive the war being raged against her mind.She has to remember who she was.Tahereh Mafi is the New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series which has been published in over 30 languages around the world. She is also the author of the ravely reviewed A Very Large Expans
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Walker Books Ltd Scythe
Book SynopsisA true successor to The Hunger Games. Maggie StiefvaterIn a perfect world, what is there left to fear? A chilling and thought-provoking sci-fi novel from New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman.A dark, gripping and witty thriller in which the only thing humanity has control over is death. In a world where disease, war and crime have been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed (gleaned) by professional scythes. Citra and Rowan are teenagers who have been selected to be scythes'' apprentices, and despite wanting nothing to do with the vocation, they must learn the art of killing and understand the necessity of what they do.Only one of them will be chosen as a scythe''s apprentice and as Citra and Rowan come up against a terrifyingly corrupt Scythedom, it becomes clear that the winning apprentice''s first task will be to glean the loser.Trade ReviewThis powerful tale is guaranteed to make readers think deeply. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *This first volume in an anticipated trilogy offers forbidden love, mass murders, cool philosophical musings, and a well-developed futuristic society—plenty to guarantee interest in the planned two followups. * BCCB (starred review) *Shusterman starts off this series in dramatic fashion as he creates an engrossing world that pulls readers in and refuses to let them go… A truly astounding, unputdownable read and a fast-paced beginning to an excellent sci-fi series. A must-have. * School Library Journal (starred review) *Elegant and elegiac, brooding but imbued with gallows humor, Shusterman's dark tale thrusts realistic, likeable teens into a surreal situation and raises deep philosophic questions. A thoughtful and thrilling story of life, death, and meaning. * Kirkus (starred review) *Scythe owes an obvious debt to Unwind (2007) and its sequels, and this succeeds as a sort of shadow companion to Patrick Ness’ Chaos Walking trilogy: instead of exploring the ways in which men are monsters, this deals in what happens to men when there are no monsters. When our reach does not exceed our grasp, when comfort is more easily obtained than struggle, when our essential humanity doesn’t burn out but becomes slowly irrelevant, what becomes of us? Readers will find many things in these pages. Answers to such unsettling questions will not be among them. * Booklist (starred review) *
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Pretties
Book SynopsisThe second installment of Scott Westerfeld’s international bestselling Uglies series
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HarperCollins Publishers Imagine Me
Book SynopsisThe book that all SHATTER ME fans have been waiting for is finally here. The finale of Tahereh Mafi''s New York Times bestselling YA fantasy series perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard''s The Red Queen, Stranger Things and Leigh Bardugo''s Six of CrowsJuliette Ferrars. Ella Sommers. Which is the truth and which is the lie?Now that Ella knows who Juliette is and what she was created for, things have only become more complicated. As she struggles to understand the past that haunts her and looks to a future more uncertain than ever, the lines between right and wrong between Ella and Juliette blur. And with old enemies looming, her destiny may not be her own to control.The day of reckoning for the Reestablishment is coming. But will the choice of which side to fight on be hers?Tahereh Mafi is the New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series which has been published in over 30 languages around the world. She was born in a small city somewhere in Connecticut anTrade ReviewAddictive, intense, and oozing with romance. I'm envious. I couldn't put it down.', Lauren Kate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen series 'Dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense. I dare you to stop reading.', Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures series 'IGNITE ME really does ignite all five of your senses. It blows your mind and makes you hungry for more of its amazing characters. It will completely blow your expectations; Tahereh Mafi truly knows how to deliver!', Teenreads.com
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Usborne Publishing Ltd Build Your Own Superheroes Sticker Book
Book SynopsisBefore joining Usborne, Simon worked in Moscow as sports editor for a local paper. These days he writes about things that aren't actually real, but are very important nevertheless. Mysteries and monsters and impossible quests in faraway realms that you won't find on any map. All the sort of stuff he loved as a child, basically. (And still does.)
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HarperCollins Publishers The Owl Service The muchloved classic adventure
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle WalkerWinner of both the Guardian Award and the Carnegie Medal, this is an all-time classic, combining mystery, adventure, history and a complex set of human relationships. Featuring a new introduction by Philip Pullman.It all begins with the scratching in the ceiling. From the moment Alison discovers the dinner service in the attic, with its curious pattern of floral owls, a chain of events is set in progress that is to effect everybody's lives.Relentlessly, Alison, her step-brother Roger and Welsh boy Gwyn are drawn into the replay of a tragic Welsh legend a modern drama played out against a background of ancient jealousies. As the tension mounts, it becomes apparent that only by accepting and facing the situation can it be resolved.Trade Review“…A rare imaginative feat and the taste that it leaves is haunting.” The Observer "One of the first and best [novels] for and about teenagers; it remains one of the most original and gripping ghost stories… timeless." Amanda Craig, The Times “Alan Garner’s The Owl Service is not meant only for children or anyone else; it’s a novel; and not many better novels will be published this year…The power grows, throbs nearer, builds to unbearable tension, and comes to wild release in the last few pages.” The Guardian "A fascinating book… The Owl Service is a fabulous, multi-layered book of mystery and suspense." The Book Bag “This book is a superb piece of architecture in which every detail plays its proper part.” Growing Point
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HarperCollins Publishers Gone
Book SynopsisThe first book in the bestselling cult YA thriller series GONE that Stephen King calls a driving, torrential narrative'.I am now free to leave the FAYZ, but my time there was well spent' STEPHEN KING.Welcome to the FAYZ. In the blink of an eye all the adults disappear in a small town in southern California and no one knows why.Cut off from the outside world, those that are left are trapped, and there's no help on the way. Sam Temple and his friends must do all they can to survive. Chaos rules the streets. Gangs begin to form. Sides are chosen strong or weak. Cruel or humane.And then there are those who begin to develop powers The GONE series is Lord of the Flies for the 21st century. In turns breathtaking, harrowing, and utterly terrifying. Its complex characters and moral dilemmas will delight fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent and The Maze Runner. This is dystopian fiction at its best. And if your teenage boys are reluctant to read, this is the series for them!Have you got all 6 titles in the New York Times bestselling saga?:GoneHungerLiesPlagueFearLightTrade Review‘A driving torrential narrative . . . I love these books.’ STEPHEN KING
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Leonora Bolt Secret Inventor
Book Synopsis''Fizzing with fun, friendship and fabulous inventions!'' - Maria KuzniarWARNING: EPIC INVENTIONS AND SECRET SOCIETIES AHEAD . . .Leonora Bolt spends her days creating incredible inventions in her TOP SECRET laboratory, under the watchful eye of her terrifying uncle.Everything changes one day when a strange boy washes up on an inflatable lobster and reveals that Uncle Luther has been stealing her inventions and selling them on the mainland. Leonora, armed with her most important inventions, must leave Crabby Island for the first time EVER to embark on an unforgettable journey that will test her brainpower to its limits.With the help of an otter with a special skilll, a questionable cook and a singing sea captain, can Leonora dream up an invention that will defeat her evil uncle once and for all?Violet Baudelaire meets Peanut Jones in this epic STEM-themed adventure about believing in your brainpower - and yourself!<Trade ReviewA hilariously silly adventure for 7+, full of fishy foodstuffs and ingenious gadgets. * The Guardian *Fizzing with fun, friendship and fabulous inventions! * Maria Kuzniar *Warm, funny and with plenty for parents to enjoy too. * The Scottish Sun *Great to have a female STEM lead in this joyous story about a young inventor who has to use all her considerable brain power to defeat her villainous uncle. * The i *Adventure, humour, bold illustrations and manageable text make this an ideal book for reading aloud or reading alone. * Toppsta review *Favourite scenes include a ride in a hot air balloon, suspended from a wonderful variety of inflatables, and another in the stinkiest cave in fiction. Lots of fun, this is one to recommend to readers who like their adventures wild, wacky and full of invention(s). * LoveReading4Kids *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Thief
Book SynopsisYou''re the new girl in school. You''re just trying to fit in - and it''s not working. Then someone accuses you of theft, and you think things can''t get any worse. Until you get caught in a freak storm . . .The next thing you know, you''re in the future. Being shot at for being out after curfew. You don''t even recognise your hometown. And you''re heading for a confrontation from your worst nightmare.What if you could change the past to save the future?Trade ReviewImpossible to put down * Sunday Telegraph *Gripping tale * Independent on Sunday *An exciting and ambitious story . . . Behind the fast-moving adventure and the gadgets and gizmos of the 21st century, however, lies a moral tale which successfully raises important issues about conscience, society and human behaviour * TES *Gets off to an exciting start and the tension never lets up * Newcastle upon Tyne Evening Chronicle *
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Templar Publishing The Wild Robot Now a major DreamWorks animation
Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR DREAMWORKS ANIMATION!Includes an insert of full-colour images from the film!THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe heartwarming and action-packed illustrated novel exploring what happens when nature and technology collide.When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is - but she knows she needs to survive.After battling a fierce storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realises that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants.As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home - until, one day, her mysterious past comes back to haunt her.'An Iron Man style fable for our age' - Piers Torday, award-winning author of The Last Wild'A modern-day classic in the making' - BooktrustThe gloriously illustrated story of a robot's adventures in the wild from bestselling author and illustrator Peter Brown.[Peter Brown's THE WILD ROBOT was a #1 New York Times bestseller w/c 11th June 2023.]
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Artemis Fowl
Book SynopsisJoin the world of Artemis Fowl, the number one bestseller by Eoin Colfer.AT JUST TWELVE YEARS OLD, ARTEMIS FOWL IS A CRIMINAL GENIUS.No scheme is too dastardly, no plot too devious. And he''s just discovered that fairies are real.Poor fairies.But these are not the cuddly creatures of bedtime stories. They are armed. They are dangerous. And when Artemis captures Captain Holly Short for her fairy gold, he messes with the wrong elf.Holly isn''t armed but she''s incredibly dangerous, and pretty annoyed with all the kidnapping.Artemis Fowl is about to find out that fairies fight back . . .Let the misadventure begin.''Fast-paced, tongue in cheek . . . laugh-out-loud'' - Sunday Times''A huge hit'' - The Guardian''Artemis is a brilliant creation'' - Anthony Horowitz***Winner of the WHSmith Children''s Book of the Year Award and Children''s Book of the Year at the Children''s Book Awards. Shortlisted for the Whitbread Children''s Book of the Year Award.***Trade ReviewArtemis is a brilliant creation * Anthony Horowitz *A huge hit * The Guardian *Fast-paced, tongue in cheek . . . laugh-out-loud * Sunday Times *
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Chicken House Ltd The Scorch Trials
Book Synopsis The second book in the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series - now a series of major movies starring Dylan O'Brien! SEE THE FILMS. READ THE BOOKS. ENTER THE MAZE ... Thomas was sure that escape from the maze meant he and the Gladers would get their lives back. But no one knew what sort of life they were going back to. The earth is a wasteland. Government and order have disintegrated and now Cranks, people driven to murderous insanity by the infectious disease known as the Flare, roam the crumbling cities hunting for their next victim ... and meal. Thomas can only wonder - does he hold the secret of freedom somewhere in his mind? Or will he forever be at the mercy of WICKED? Book 2 in the #1 New York Times bestselling MAZE RUNNER series! Now a major film available to stream on Disney+ High-octane, dystopian YA adventure, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent Five pulse-pounding books in the series! Loved The Scorch Trials? Make sure to check out the sequel The Death Cure!
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Walker Books Ltd Thunderhead
Book SynopsisThe dark and thrilling sequel to Scythe, the New York Times sci-fi bestseller. The stakes are high in this chilling sci-fi thriller, in which professional scythes control who dies. Everything else is out of human control, managed by the Thunderhead. It''s a perfect system until it isn''t.It's been a year since Rowan went off-grid. Hunted by the Scythedom, he has become an urban legend, a vigilante snuffing out corrupt scythes in a trial by fire. Citra, meanwhile, is forging her path as Scythe Anastasia, gleaning with compassion. However, conflict within the Scythedom is growing by the day, and when Citra's life is threatened, it becomes clear that there is a truly terrifying plot afoot. The Thunderhead observes everything, and it does not like what it sees. Will it intervene? Or will it simply watch as this perfect world begins to unravel?Trade ReviewShusterman cranks up the stakes in this blistering sequel [...] Interweaving heady questions of morality, responsibility, loyalty, and power, Shusterman builds to a devastatingly intense conclusion that sends the characters and larger world into terrifying new territory. * Publishers Weekly, starred review *This sequel digs deeper into Shusterman’s complex world and complicated characters, offering political maneuvering, fatal conspiracies, and impending catastrophe via a slowly unfurling plot and startling bursts of action. Fear the reaper(s)…but relish this intelligent and entertaining blend of dark humor and high death tolls. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *Shusterman follows up his Printz Honor Book Scythe (2016) with that most difficult of feats: a sequel that surpasses its predecessor… There’s no doubting Shusterman’s talents—he’s nabbed both a National Book Award and a Printz Honor Book—and this sequel to an enthusiastically received series starter is eagerly awaited. * Booklist, starred review *Shusterman wields his magic once again in this continuation. The exploration of how the Thunderhead operates and thinks, told through “diary entries,” gives the story an extra dimension: how would an all-knowing, all-powerful AI think, and how would it process a flawed humanity? The climax and twist ending will leave fans of the series begging for the next installment. VERDICT A rare sequel that is even better than the first book. * School Library Journal, starred review *“[…] supernatural gets serious” * The Jewish Chronicle *
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HarperCollins Publishers Insurgent
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Orion Publishing Co Howling Dark
Book SynopsisThe second novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire. Hadrian Marlowe is lost. For half a century, he has searched the farther suns for the lost planet of Vorgossos, hoping to find a way to contact the elusive alien Cielcin. He has not succeeded, and for years has wandered among the barbarian Normans as captain of a band of mercenaries. Determined to make peace and bring an end to nearly four hundred years of war, Hadrian must venture beyond the security of the Sollan Empire and among the Extrasolarians who dwell between the stars. There, he will face not only the aliens he has come to offer peace, but contend with creatures that once were human, with traitors in his midst, and with a meeting that will bring him face to face with no less than the oldest enemy of mankind. If he succeeds, he will usher in a peace unlike any in Trade ReviewSpace opera fans will savor the rich details of Ruocchio's far-future debut. - Publisher's Weekly on Empire of SilenceIf you can't decide whether to go for science fiction or fantasy with your first summer read, might we recommend Empire of Silence. - Den of Geek on Empire of SilenceOne of the most enjoyable SF debuts I've read in a long while. Think Dune mixed with Gene Wolfe's Shadow of the Torturer series, but for a contemporary readership... celebrates all of the joy and the sheer enthusiasm of old-fashioned Space Opera. - SFF World on Empire of Silence
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Chicken House Ltd The Kill Order
Book Synopsis A prequel to the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series - now a series of major movies starring Dylan O'Brien! SEE THE FILMS. READ THE BOOKS. ENTER THE MAZE ... When sun flares hit the Earth, intense heat, toxic radiation and flooding followed, wiping out much of the human race. Those who survived live in basic communities in the mountains, hunting for food. For Mark and his friends, surviving is difficult, and then an enemy arrives, infecting people with a highly contagious virus. Thousands die, and the virus is spreading. Worse, it's mutating, and people are going crazy. It's up to Mark and his friends to find the enemy – and a cure – before the Flare infects them all .. A prequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling MAZE RUNNER series! Can be read as a prequel to the series, or as a standalone Maze Runner novel The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials and The Death Cure are all major films available to stream on Disney+ High-octane, dystopian YA adventure, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent Five pulse-pounding books in the series! Loved The Kill Order? Check out The Fever Code – a direct prequel to The Maze Runner!
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HarperCollins Publishers Lunar
Book SynopsisStranded and alone on the moon, Luna is running out of time … Bestselling author Chris Bradford crafts The Martian for teens in this gripping outer-space survival story. Luna loves living on the moon. She enjoys helping her father – a Moon Miner – on his search for precious minerals and rocks. But when a devastating meteor strike destroys their base, Luna is left stranded alone on the moon. With no shelter and few supplies, she must find a way to survive. The problem is – any hope of rescue is at least 3 days and 400,000 kilometres away … and her oxygen is fast running out!Trade Review"Chris Bradford reads like a twenty-first century Jules Verne with his heart-stopping moon-based thriller." – Tom Palmer “Star-struck young readers will be over the moon when they get their hands on this heart-thumping, outer-space adventure … threaded through with fascinating facts about the moon and space travel.” – Lancashire Post “A fast-paced space survival thriller … delivering all the elements of the best disaster stories." – Just Imagine “A cracking twenty-first century sci-fi adventure … Fast-paced, engaging and wholly believable, readers are in for an absolute treat in this high-stakes, high-drama, high-tension read. Adrenaline charged from first page to last, short, exciting chapters ensure there’s no time to pause for breath and Charlotte Grange’s artwork vividly brings Luna’s peril and plight to life.” – A Word About Books, blog “Overflowing with high-stakes peril and edge-of-your-seat drama" – Scope for Imagination, blog
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Walker Books Ltd Arc of a Scythe Boxed Set
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David Fickling Books Mega Robo Bros 1: Power Up
Book Synopsis'AMAZING! 100% RECOMMEND!' Jamie Smart BROTHERS. ROBOTS. SUPERHEROES. ALEX AND FREDDY are two normal bickering brothers - who also happen to be SUPER-POWERED ROBOTS! They're off on school trips, going to the theme park, and annoying each other in the playground. But when ROBOT ATTACKS take place over London, it's time for the boys to step up! Will they be able to foil the plans of the EVIL ROBOT 23?Trade ReviewVivid, well told and made me laugh out loud * Sunday Times' Children's Book of the Week *A comic that deserves to be read and shared the world over, a wonderful thing that works on every single level * Comicon *Immensely smart, fun and nuanced * Kirkus starred review *Unmissable excitement for kids of all ages and vintage . . . a true must-have * Comics Review *Exudes energy and excitement . . . funny, compelling and a celebration of diversity * BookTrust *
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HarperCollins Publishers The Way Back Home
Book SynopsisNew cover reissue of this magical story from award-winning international bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers.Once there as a boy, and one day, he found an aeroplane in his cupboardHe didn't remember leaving it in there, but he thought he'd take it out for a go right away. At first, all went well and the plane flew higher and higher and higher until suddenly, with a splutter, it ran out of petrol. The boy was stuck on the moon and he was not aloneTrade ReviewPraise for ‘The Incredible Book Eating Boy’ "Mouth-wateringly irresistible" The Guardian Praise for ‘Lost and Found’: ‘An uplifting story…pictures of such spare beauty…suffused with a dreamlike quality.’ Independent Online ‘Oliver Jeffers makes impressive use of space in this affecting story of friendship…illustrations capture feelings of loss and loneliness through the most delicate nuances of facial expression…and body language.’ Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian Praise for ‘How to Catch a Star’: ‘The best recent picture book by light years… stylishly spellbinding.’ Telegraph ‘A story about possibilities and disappointments with a triumphant ending, all of which Jeffers captures through the beautifully expressive changing moods of his little boy.’ The Guardian
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Hachette Children's Group Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£7.99
Hachette Children's Group A Darkest Minds Novel: The Darkest Minds: Book 1
Book Synopsis The first book in the heart-stopping The Darkest Minds trilogy, also now a major movie, from the bestselling author of Lore. Ruby is sixteen. She is dangerous. And she is alive. For now.A mysterious disease has killed most of America's children. Ruby might have survived, but she and the others have emerged with something far worse than a virus: frightening abilities they cannot control. Pressured by the government, Ruby's parents sent her to Thurmond, a brutal state 'rehabilitation camp', where she has learned to fear and suppress her new power. But what if mastering it is a whole generation's only chance for survival?'A riveting emotional read that kept me on the edge.' - Melissa Marr, author of Wicked LovelyAlexandra Bracken is the New York Times bestselling author of Passenger, Wayfarer and The Darkest Minds series. Visit her online at www.alexandrabracken.com and on Twitter @alexbracken.Trade ReviewA riveting emotional read that kept me on the edge. -- Melissa Marr, author of Wicked LovelyHaunting ... Bracken creates a gripping and terrifying dystopian world. * Kirkus Reviews *The story's quick-paced action leads to a heartbreaking cliffhanger that will have readers eager for the next book ... * Publishers Weekly *A new twist on dystopia, this is one not to miss. * Romantic Times *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK A Wizard of Earthsea
Book Synopsis''One of the literary greats of the 20th century'' Margaret AtwoodThe first book of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin is a tale of wizards, dragons and terrifying shadows. The island of Gont is a land famous for wizards. Of these, some say the greatest - and surely the greatest voyager - is the man called Sparrowhawk. As a reckless, awkward boy, he discovered the great power that was in him - with terrifying consequences. Tempted by pride to try spells beyond his means, Sparrowhawk lets loose an evil shadow-beast in his land. Only he can destroy it, and the quest leads him to the farthest corner of Earthsea.Trade ReviewEarthsea is a towering pinnacle of fantasy, its stories beautiful, epic, intimate, unique. Nowhere else is magic made more thrillingly real
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Danger Gang
Book SynopsisThe electrifying number one bestselling adventure from the author of The Christmasaurus and The Creakers, Tom Fletcher!Franky can't wait to move to his new town - although he wishes he didn't have to leave his best friend Dani behind. But everything changes after the storm, when strange green lightning and powerful thunder crash down on the town. From that night on, the kids who live on Franky's street start to change. One by one, they become a little odd. A little unusual. A little... magical. Franky's always wanted to be part of an amazing gang - just like his hero, super-spy Zack Danger! And soon, he realises that there's real danger in store for himself and his new friends. And so the Danger Gang is born...
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Every Cherry Publishing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Accessible Symbolised
Book SynopsisEnjoy Every Cherry's adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz featuring illustrations, sensory features and symbols to aid reading comprehension and accessibility. Our shorter, symbolised versions of the text allow for the same great stories to be delivered in a condensed but still equally fun and entertaining edition of L. Frank Baum's classic.
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Walker Books Ltd A Monster Calls The Play
Book SynopsisThe playscript for the Old Vic production of A Monster Calls, based on the bestselling novel by Patrick Ness.In this powerful new adaptation from visionary director Sally Cookson, the bestselling novel by Patrick Ness is brought to the stage to tell the stunning story of love, loss and courage anew. Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother first fell ill, ever since she started that treatments that don''t quite seem to be working. But tonight is different. Tonight, when he wakes, there''s a visitor at his window. It''s ancient, elemental, a force of nature. And it wants the most dangerous thing of all from Conor. It wants the truth. The final idea of the late, award-winning writer Siobhan Dowd, developed into an extraordinary and heartbreaking novel by Patrick Ness, and now adapted for an Old Vic production that brings the tale to a new audience.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK King Of Shadows
Book SynopsisI lay very still, with all my senses telling me that I had gone mad. The plague? Nobody's had the plague for centuries . . .Nathan Field, a talented young actor, arrives at the newly rebuilt Globe Theatre in London to play Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream. As rehearsals begin, eerie echoes of the past begin to haunt Nat, and he falls sick with a mysterious sickness.When he wakes, Nat finds himself in 1599, an actor at the original Globe - and his co-star is none other than the King of Shadows himself: William Shakespeare.Nat's new life is full of excitement, danger and the passionate friendship that he has longed for since the tragic death of his parents. But why has he been sent to the past - and is he trapped there forever?Trade ReviewA masterful novel * Publishers Weekly *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Phoenix
Book SynopsisA BOY WITH THE POWER OF A STAR . . . Lucky thinks he''s an ordinary Human boy. But one night, he dreams that the stars are singing to him, and wakes to find an uncontrollable power rising inside him.Now he''s on the run, racing through space, searching for answers. In a galaxy at war, where Humans and Aliens are deadly enemies, the only people who can help him are an Alien starship crew and an Alien warrior girl, with neon needles in her hair . . .Trade ReviewBrilliant . . . a total pageturner. . . gloriously produced * Jacqueline Wilson *Completely absorbing . . . The book is beautiful - lavishly illustrated by Dave McKean, with words and pictures working seamlessly together. -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian *This is fabulous, high-octane stuff, with an uplifting ending, stunningly illustrated by the brilliant McKean -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *Breathlessly paced . . . A powerful story of great scope and ambition, from an expert storyteller. And with these gorgeously deep black-and-white illustrations, the great McKean is on absolutely top form here. -- Daniel Hahn * The Independent on Sunday *A big (and big-hearted) story . . . Said’s child-centred, inclusive text and McKean’s gorgeous images combine to produce a story that will encourage young imaginations to take flight. The final sequence, in particular, is both stunning and uplifting. -- Linda Buckley-Archer * Guardian *
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Northodox Press Gilded Gear
£999.99
Walker Books Ltd The Iron Man
Book SynopsisA classic is something utterly strange and original, and yet as deeply familiar and necessary as your own hands. The Iron Man is like no other story in the world and, fifty years after its first publication, we need it as much as ever. -- Philip PullmanPart modern fairy tale, part science-fiction myth, The Iron Man describes the unexpected arrival in England of a mysterious giant metal man who wreaks havoc on the countryside by attacking the neighbouring farms and eating all their machinery. A young boy called Hogarth befriends him, and Hogarth and the extraordinary being end up defending and saving the earth when it is attacked by a fearsome space-bat-angel-dragon from outer space. Ted Hughes'' classic tale, with its message of peace and hope, is known and loved all over the UK and is an exciting collaboration between Walker Books and Faber and Faber. This beautiful, small-format paperback celebrates 50 wonderful years of Ted Hughes'' classic tale.<Trade Review“One of the most dramatic and exciting stories of all time, this classic modern fairy story by the former Poet Laureate takes on the biggest theme of all time: how the world can be saved. […] Told in short chapters it is perfect for reading aloud as well as reading alone.” * Julia Eccleshare LoveReading4Kids, Pick of the Month *
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HarperCollins Publishers Time Travelling with a Hamster
Book SynopsisFor readers who loved Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time this extraordinary debut will make you laugh and cry. A story that crosses time and generations, for adventure-loving readers young and old.Trade Review‘The gripping suspense truly makes time fly… the book’s heart and humour are hard to resist.’ Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild “Extremely clever and totally engaging.” The Irish Times “Intelligent, well crafted and impressive.” Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times ‘Touching, silly and exciting by turns, this thrilling little book is an inventive take on time travel for children. Sure to be a hit with fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder… an unforgettable, madcap story from a bright new talent in Children’s fiction.’ Waterstones “A touching tale of family, grief and love.” Daily Express ‘With intriguing twists from start to finish, this story is a real roller coaster of emotions. It warmed my heart and filled my head with wonder! A fast, funny and really satisfying read that sparks your imagination.’ Joseph, 10
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Oneworld Publications The Last Dragon on Mars
Book SynopsisA boy living on Mars unexpectedly becomes a dragon rider in this first book in The Dragonships series, perfect forfans of Skandar andEragon
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Upper World
Book Synopsis*SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN''S BOOK PRIZE 2022*''A superbly original debut'' - Guardian''A time-twisting, mind-bending thrill ride . . . I loved it!'' - Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girl''s Guide to Murder''Impossible to put down'' - The IndependentONE GLIMPSE OF A TERRIFYING FUTURE.ONE CHANCE TO CHANGE EVERYTHING.After suffering a knock to the head, 15-year-old Esso experiences a chilling vision: that night he will witness the violent deaths of everyone he knows. He writes off the out-of-body experience as a strange dream - until a series of frightening coincidences prove that the vision is just hours away from coming true.There is only one person who can help him rewrite the future.The trouble is, she hasn''t been born yet . . .SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOVIE STARRING ACADEMY AWARD WINNER DANIEL KALUUYA''A rollercoaster of a story . . . Orangeboy with an Inception-style twist.'' - Kat Ellis''Ambitious and highly addictive'' - The Bookseller''This is a book I will return to time and time again'' - Caleb Femi''So happy this exists'' - Daniel Kaluuya, Academy Award-winning actorTrade Review'A startlingly original thriller . . . one of the most compelling debuts of the year' * The Observer *Wow! The Upper World is a time-twisting, mind-bending thrill ride. I raced through the pages trying to keep up with Esso and Rhia - if I could read at the speed of light, I would have! This south London epic will stay with you long after the final page. * Holly Jackson *Older teens will be blown away by The Upper World, Femi Fadugba's mind-bending sci-fi debut . . . the story brims with tension and emotion thanks to the authentic, relatable characters. * The Scotsman *To have a book that marries real London life, time travel and relativity in an illuminating and entertaining way is stuff I used to dream about. I had The Upper World in my hands until I finished it. So happy this exists. * Academy Award winner Daniel Kaluuya *This compelling thriller is set on the streets of South East London, a place author Femi Fadugba knows very well . . . once Esso and Rhia's stories start to unfold, this book is impossible to put down. One to read before it's adapted into a Netflix film starring Daniel Kaluuya. * The Independent, Children's Book of the Week *Truly mind-bending, fiendishly clever, original and stylish - I was blown away by this novel. Philosophy meets physics meets Peckham . . . No doubt about it, The Upper World is destined to stand the test of time. * Amy McCulloch *A superbly original debut, written with extraordinary ambition and panache . . . effortlessly blends theoretical physics with all-too-human tragedy. * Guardian *A sci-fi drama that captures the value of self-belief . . . The voices of Esso and Rhia, both smart and curious, are rich in slang and details of the lives and friendships of black teenagers, and their tale unfolds suspensefully, with emotion and writerly skill * The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *For days after reading [The Upper World], I was left with what I can only describe as an electricity surging through my spirit. Fadugba is an impeccable weaver of universes and this is a book I will return to time and time again. * Caleb Femi *[An] ambitious and highly addictive sci-fi thriller . . . The theory of relativity and time-travel science may drive the incredibly tense and compelling plot, but it is Fadugba's skill in weaving this around complex characters and a very powerful human story that makes The Upper World so special. * Fiona Noble, The Bookseller *A thrilling, electric book - so sharp and quick, so witty and wise it leaves you gasping. * Katherine Rundell *A rollercoaster of a story, like Patrice Lawrence's Orangeboy with an Inception-style twist. Exhilarating and exceptional! * Kat Ellis *The Upper World is an astoundingly impressive debut. Thought-provoking, thrilling, funny, and brilliant in every sense of the word. * Katherine Webber *The Upper World took everything I thought I knew about physics, time, space, and energy, and twisted it into a new, electrifying story that I couldn't put down! * Brittney Morris *I think what I love most about this brilliant book is how it creates a few mini worlds (Esso's, Rhia's, the Upper World) and brings them all together in a beautiful dance. The Upper World by Femi Fadugba made me laugh, made me feel. I loved Esso and Rhia's wry observations. * Mary Watson, author of The Wren Hunt *A mind-bending thriller that takes you to modern-day London and then twists reality back in on itself. Tenet has nothing on The Upper World. * Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of the Truly Devious series *An audacious blend of quantum physics, Ancient Greek philosophy and south London gang culture, The Upper World is a blistering, ferocious science fiction story that asks, what we would change if we could, and what would happen if we couldn't? Make some room at the table, Doctor Who - there's a new time-travelling hero in town. * Melinda Salisbury *
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Scholastic Mortal Engines
Book SynopsisIn a dangerous future, huge motorized cities hunt, attack and fighteach other for survival. As London pursues a small town, youngapprentice Tom is flung out into the wastelands, where a terrifyingcyborg begins to hunt him down. The first book in the award-winning MORTAL ENGINES quartet.
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Nosy Crow Ltd The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day
Book SynopsisHow do you know you really exist? It's Maisie's birthday and she can't wait to open her presents. She's hoping for the things she needs to build her own nuclear reactor. But she wakes to an empty house and outside the front door is nothing but a terrifying, all-consuming blackness. Trapped in an ever-shifting reality, Maisie knows that she will have to use the laws of the universe and the love of her family to survive. And even that might not be enough... A mind-bending mystery for anyone who's ever asked questions. From the author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright and The Jamie Drake Equation. Cover illustration by Matt Saunders. "Give this man his own place on the periodic table!" The Times
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Little Tiger Press Group Away With Words
Book Synopsis"Utterly unique and movingly memorable, a wonderful story about what happens when we take control of our own narrative, and find ways to communicate across the gaps in language. Clever, brilliantly written, and thought-provoking, it will stay with you." – Sinéad O’Hart, author of The Time Tider Set in a world where words appear physically when people speak, AWAY WITH WORDS explores the importance of communication and being there for those we love. Gala and her dad, Jordi, have just moved from home in Cataluña to a town in Scotland, to live with Jordi’s boyfriend Ryan. Gala doesn’t speak much English, and feels lost, lonely and unable to be her usual funny self. Until she befriends Natalie, a girl with selective mutism. The two girls find their own ways to communicate, which includes collecting other people's discarded words. They use the words to write anonymous supportive poems for their classmates, but then someone begins leaving nasty messages using the same method – and the girls are blamed. Gala has finally started adapting to her new life in Scotland and is determined to find the culprit. Can she and Natalie show the school who they really are? An intriguing, thoughtful and lyrical exploration of how we express ourselves, for fans of Katya Balen, A POCKETFUL OF STARS and Lisa Thompson. PRAISE FOR AWAY WITH WORDS: "One of the most beautiful explorations of language, the power of words, and communication in general I've ever had the pleasure of reading. Brave, clever, and innovative, Away With Words demonstrates the very best of what children's fiction can do – it's pure, lyrical magic from start to finish." – Zoe Markham, Netgalley “It has been fantastic to read this novel. As someone who is a communication specialist and spends a lot of time helping children and young people to adapt and learn how they can better interact, this is a book that might go some way to helping the wider world understand the challenges those with selective mutism face and how we can better support them.” – Eimear Monahan, Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist "A page-turning book about finding your place & your voice, it’s about the power & the pain & the colour of language too. I loved it." – Perdita Cargill, author of Diary of an Accidental Witch "Sophie Cameron wrote another beautiful book, so full of meaning and emotion. I adored it and I will be recommending it non-stop." – Caleb P., librarian
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Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd The Marrow Thieves
Book SynopsisHumanity has nearly destroyed its world through global warming, but now an even greater evil lurks. The indigenous people of North America are being hunted and harvested for their bone marrow, which carries the key to recovering something the rest of the population has lost: the ability to dream. In this dark world, Frenchie and his companions struggle to survive as they make their way up north to the old lands. For now, survival means staying hidden-but what they don't know is that one of them holds the secret to defeating the marrow thieves. "Miigwans is a true hero; in him Dimaline creates a character of tremendous emotional depth and tenderness, connecting readers with the complexity and compassion of Indigenous people. A dystopian world that is all too real and that has much to say about our own." Kirkus Reviews Trade ReviewA timely and necessary read... powerful and endlessly smart, it's a crucial work of fiction for people of all ages.
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Pan Macmillan Youve Reached Sam
Book SynopsisDustin Thao is a Vietnamese-American writer based in Southern California. He graduated from Amherst College with a B.A. in Political Science, and is starting a PhD program at Northwestern University. He writes contemporary young adult fiction. You've Reached Sam is his YA debut.Trade ReviewIf you like your contemporaries with a tiny piece of magic, this emotional YA is perfect for you. * BuzzFeed *Have your tissues at the ready when you dive into Dustin Thao's emotional novel You've Reached Sam. * PopSugar *Thao skillfully marries a quiet, elegiac novel about grief with a provocative sf conceit. A poignant and moving read * Booklist *A touch of magic, first love and loss, this is the story of romance and heartache. * SheReads *You’ve Reached Sam is a hauntingly remarkable debut. Dustin Thao gently weaves grief, regret, second chances, and the honestly beautiful moments we carry from a first love. Every tear you will shed reading this book will be worth it. -- Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions
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