Children’s / Teenage fiction: Short stories

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  • The Thought That Counts Overell Books

    James Clarke Company The Thought That Counts Overell Books

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £15.62

  • Sparkling Together Starbright and His Earthling

    Integral Yoga Publications Sparkling Together Starbright and His Earthling

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • Cat Diaries

    St Martin's Press Cat Diaries

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    Book SynopsisAn irresistible collection of short stories for cat lovers.At the annual gathering of the MEOW society, cats of all kinds convene to share their stories and those of their ancestors. Chico, the smallest cat in the world, recounts stopping a crime. The Pirate Cat tells of the fateful day when he discovered a treasure while hunting for mice. And Georgio shares his delectableand sometimes surprisingrecipes.Cat Diaries is a winning companion to Dog Diaries, also by Betsy Byars and her daughters Betsy Duffy and Laurie Myers. With gorgeous black-and-white illustrations by Erik Brooks, animal lovers and reluctant readers will be wooed by the charm, strength, and wit of these feline friends.

    Out of stock

    £7.99

  • Almost Maine

    Square Fish Almost Maine

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    Book SynopsisBased on one of the most popular plays of the last decade, John Cariani''s Almost, Maine is a heartwarming and heartbreaking story that will have you thinking about love in an entirely new way.Welcome to Almost, Maine, a town that's so far north, it's almost not in the United Statesit's almost in Canada. And it almost doesn't exist, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it's just . . . Almost.One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost's residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost and found. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same. With characters you''ll adore in a setting you''ll never forget, Almost, Maine is a love story like no other, for fans of Dear Evan Hansen.

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    £14.01

  • His Hideous Heart

    Flatiron Books His Hideous Heart

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    £14.20

  • That Way Madness Lies

    Flatiron Books That Way Madness Lies

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    £10.44

  • Reclaim the Stars

    St Martin's Press Reclaim the Stars

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom stories that take you to the stars, to stories that span into other times and realms, to stories set in the magical now, Reclaim the Stars takes the Latin American diaspora to places fantastical and out of this world.Follow princesses warring in space, haunting ghost stories in Argentina, mermaids off the coast of the Caribbean, swamps that whisper secrets, and many more realms explored and unexplored; this stunning collection of seventeen short stories breaks borders and realms to prove that stories are truly universal.Reclaim the Stars features both bestselling and acclaimed authors as well as two new voices in the genres: Vita Ayala, David Bowles, J.C. Cervantes, Zoraida Córdova, Sara Faring, Romina Garber, Isabel Ibañez, Anna-Marie McLemore, Yamile Saied Méndez, Nina Moreno, Circe Moskowitz, Maya Motayne, Linda Raquel Nieves Pérez, Daniel José Older, Claribel A. Ortega, Mark Oshiro and Lilliam Rivera.

    10 in stock

    £17.99

  • Three Kisses One Midnight

    Wednesday Books Three Kisses One Midnight

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling authors Roshani Chokshi, Evelyn Skye, and Sandhya Menon craft a spellbinding novel about discovering the magic of true love on one fateful, magical night in Three Kisses, One Midnight.The town of Moon Ridge was founded 400 years ago and everyone born and raised there knows the legend of the young woman who perished at the stroke of twelve that very same night, losing the life she was set to embark on with her dearest love. Every century since, one day a year, the Lady of Moon Ridge descends from the stars to walk among the townsfolk, conjuring an aura upon those willing to follow their hearts' desires.To summon joy and love in another's soulFor a connection that makes two people wholeFor laughter and a smile that one can never missSealed before midnight with a truehearted kiss.This year at Moon Ridge High, a group of friends known as The Coven will weave art, science, and

    10 in stock

    £16.14

  • Serendipity

    St Martin's Press Serendipity

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    Book SynopsisLove is in the air in Serendipity, a collection of stories inspired by romantic tropes and edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer.The secret admirer.The fake relationship.The matchmaker.From stories of first love, unrequited love, love that surprises, love that's been there all along, 10 of the brightest and award-winning authors writing YA have taken on some of your favorite romantic tropes, embracing them and turning them on their heads. Readers will fall for this collection of stories that celebrate love at its most humorous, inclusive, heart-expanding, and serendipitous.Contributors include Elise Bryant, Elizabeth Eulberg, Leah Johnson, Anna-Marie McLemore, Marissa Meyer, Sandhya Menon, Julie Murphy, Caleb Roehrig, Sarah Winifred Searle, and Abigail Hing Wen.

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    £11.69

  • Stinetinglers 2

    Feiwel and Friends Stinetinglers 2

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom R.L. Stine, the master of horror for young readers, comes ten new stories that are sure to send a shiver down your spine. Two kids embark on a field trip to the zoo...and stumble upon a creature they never expected to meet. A boy makes a machine that puts kids in charge...but at what cost? A child is sure his new house is haunted...but is it just in his head? And each story comes with a personal introduction from Stine himself.Laced with Stine's signature humor and a hefty dose of nightmarish fun, Stinetinglers 2 is perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Stine's own Goosebumps books who want even more scares. These chilling tales prove that Stine's epic legacy in the horror genre is justly earned. Dive in, and beware: you might be sleeping with the lights on tonight!

    1 in stock

    £14.99

  • Stinetinglers

    Palgrave USA Stinetinglers

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author R.L. Stine, the master of horror for young readers, comes ten new stories that are sure to leave you shivering.A boy who hates bugs starts to see them everywhere. A basketball player's skin starts to almost drip off his handsbut no one else can see it. Three friends find a hole in the ground that just gets bigger, and bigger, and bigger... And each story is introduced by Stine himself, providing a personal touch sure to delight fans.Laced with Stine's signature humor and a hefty dose of nightmarish fun, Stinetinglers is perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Stine's own Goosebumps books. These chilling tales prove that Stine's epic legacy in the horror genre is justly earned. Dive in, and beware: you might be sleeping with the lights on tonight!

    10 in stock

    £7.99

  • Feiwel and Friends Study Break

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisStudy Break, a collection of interconnected contemporary Young Adult short stories written by Gen Z authors, explores different parts of the college experience, from questioning your major to questioning your identity.College...the best time, the worst time, and something in between.What do you do when orientation isn''t going according to your (sister''s) detailed plans? Where do you go when you''re searching for community in faith? How do you figure out what it means that you''re suddenly attracted to your RA? What happens when your partner for your last film project is also your crush and graduation is quickly approaching?Told over the course of one academic year, this collection of stories set on the same fictional campus features students from different cultures, genders, and interests learning more about who they are and who they want to be. From new careers to community to (almost) missed connections and more these interconnected

    10 in stock

    £15.19

  • Scattered Showers

    St Martin's Press Scattered Showers

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn instant New York Times bestseller!An instant Indie bestseller!From #1 New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell comes her first short-story collection, Scattered ShowersRainbow Rowell has won fans all over the world by writing about love and life in a way that feels true.In her first collection, she gives us nine beautifully crafted love stories. Girl meets boy camping outside a movie theater. Best friends debate the merits of high school dances. A prince romances a troll. A girl romances an imaginary boy. And Simon Snow himself returns for a holiday adventure.It's a feast of irresistible characters, hilarious dialogue, and masterful storytellingin short, everything you'd expect from a Rainbow Rowell book.

    10 in stock

    £17.09

  • Beneath the Bed and Other Scary Stories Acorn Book Mister Shivers Library Edition Volume 1

    3 in stock

    £22.79

  • Shadow in the Woods and Other Scary Stories An Acorn Book Mister Shivers 2

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • 5Minute Easter Stories 5Minute Stories

    Disney Book Publishing Inc. 5Minute Easter Stories 5Minute Stories

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £12.34

  • 5Minute Disney Bunnies Stories

    Disney Book Publishing Inc. 5Minute Disney Bunnies Stories

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £14.24

  • Disney Cautionary Tales

    Disney Book Publishing Inc. Disney Cautionary Tales

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £17.99

  • Pixar Storybook Collection

    Disney Book Publishing Inc. Pixar Storybook Collection

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £17.99

  • Disneys Countdown to Christmas

    Hyperion Disneys Countdown to Christmas

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    £10.99

  • Stone Arch Books The Stranger on the Stairs

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    £999.99

  • Stone Arch Books The Voice in the Boys Room

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    £999.99

  • Stone Arch Books The Monster in the Mailbox And Other Scary Tales

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    £999.99

  • Stone Arch Books The Girl in the Graveyard And Other Scary Tales

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    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Stone Arch Books El Fantasma del Telfono Y Otros Cuentos de Miedo

    Out of stock

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    £999.99

  • Stone Arch Books Un Desconocido En Las Escaleras Y Otros Cuentos

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    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £13.49

  • The Radical Element: 12 Stories of Daredevils,

    Candlewick Press,U.S. The Radical Element: 12 Stories of Daredevils,

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £11.69

  • The Most Important Thing Stories about Sons

    Candlewick Press (MA) The Most Important Thing Stories about Sons

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • The Great War: Stories Inspired by Items from the

    Candlewick Press,U.S. The Great War: Stories Inspired by Items from the

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £14.24

  • Rural Voices: 15 Authors Challenge Assumptions

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Rural Voices: 15 Authors Challenge Assumptions

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £17.99

  • Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to

    Miteen Press Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £16.99

  • Candlewick Press,U.S. First-Year Orientation

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £16.99

  • Rural Voices: 15 Authors Challenge Assumptions

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Rural Voices: 15 Authors Challenge Assumptions

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £10.44

  • Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £11.69

  • Dog Days for Delaney

    Capstone Press Dog Days for Delaney

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    Book SynopsisDelaney has always wanted a dog, and volunteering at a local animal shelter seems like a step in the right direction--especially when her friends Maren, Ashley, and Willow get involved with organizing a fund-raiser fashion show for pet adoption.

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • The New Ashley

    Capstone Press The New Ashley

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    Book SynopsisAshley is thrilled with fashionable Sophie, a new girl from Los Angeles, but her friends are not impressed and consider her a stuck-up intruder on their friendship--will a spa sleepover at Sophie's house break the ice or cause a blow-up?

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Parkhurst Brothers Publishers Inc Boo-Tickle Tales: Not-So-Scary Stories for Ages

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £16.16

  • Secret Coders: Paths & Portals

    Roaring Brook Press Secret Coders: Paths & Portals

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisStately Academy is just crawling with mysteries to be solved! In the last volume, Hopper and Eni discovered a robot in the supply closet and programmed him to do mischief. Now they're trapped in an underground lair, and they must use their new programming skills to escape. Hot on the heels of the highly anticipated first volume, Paths & Portals offers more of the same high stakes adventure and real world coding instruction. The Secret Coders series is an exciting new direction for Gene Luen Yang, one of the most popular creators in children's comics.

    10 in stock

    £10.31

  • Levine Querido Buenos Espíritus: (High Spirits Spanish Edition)

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £11.69

  • Capstone VAMPIRE STORIES TO SCARE YOUR SOCKS OFF

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £9.94

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    £9.94

  • Parragon 365 Cuentos Y Rimas Para Ninas

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    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Uncle

    The New York Review of Books, Inc Uncle

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Little Bookroom

    The New York Review of Books, Inc The Little Bookroom

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £11.69

  • Afraid of Everything

    Idea & Design Works Afraid of Everything

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhat kind of scared are you? Find out in these fun horror stories for young readers based on a range of phobias from Arachnophobia to Zoophobia!As the sun goes down, grab a group of your closest friends and huddle together under a blanket, reading by flashlight, frozen with terror at every creek and snap heard throughout your house! These tales of fear, dread, risk, and doom contain all the classic elements of horror that young fans crave without the gore.Features 26 terrifying short stories, each based on a different A-to-Z phobia and accompanied by a unique illustration. Read fun and scary tales about Frigophobia (freezing), Lygophobia (shadows), Melissophobia (bees), Scopophobia (being watched), and many more!Also included are 11 bonus stories featuring art by Temmie Chang, Mariel Cartwright, and Ko Takeuchi plus a section detailing the origins and developments of the stories and art.

    10 in stock

    £16.19

  • Wavemaker Press, Ltd. A Collection of Lost Tails

    3 in stock

    3 in stock

    £11.35

  • The Wilful Eye (Tales from the Tower Volume One)

    A&U Children's The Wilful Eye (Tales from the Tower Volume One)

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisSix of our most exciting and best-loved writers for young people have each chosen a fairytale as the inspiration for their own original stories in this surprising and spellbinding two-volume collection.

    7 in stock

    £16.64

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