Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories
HarperCollins Best of the Best
Book SynopsisJosh’s game is about to change. So is his life.Josh is still flying high from his team’s tournament win at Cooperstown when his parents start talking about a divorce. Now his dad is challenging him to play the best of the best at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. But does he just want to get Josh out of the way?Two things are sure: His father’s new girlfriend, Diane, is looking to make some changes, and Josh is determined to get her and her terrible son out of his life. With help from Benji and Jaden, Josh races to get the facts that can keep his family together. Suspense builds as Josh finds it hard to concentrate on the game and make the winning plays that will lead his team to victory.#1 New York Times bestselling author Tim Green delivers another exciting baseball novel pulsing with action in Best of the Best.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Guys Read
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl
Book SynopsisNancy will have to do some fancy footwork to resolve her predicament in this latest Fancy Nancy story from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. Much to her dismay, Nancy has been chosen for the relay team in this year''s Field Day at school. Despite her many natural talents, Nancy isn''t much of a runner. She''s afraid of letting her team down—especially after finding out that an unkind (that''s another word for mean) girl in her class is on the team too. With a little help from her dad, Nancy tries her best, stands up for herself, and makes a new friend.Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.
£8.11
HarperCollins Pinch Hit
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc New Kid
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£999.99
HarperCollins Connect the Stars
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£8.95
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Berenstain Bears Visit Grizzlyland
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£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Summer and July
Book SynopsisFern took the blame for Juillet’s goth-girl clothes and “not-real” fears, like sharks and rip currents and the number three.Then Juillet meets Summer, a local surfer girl who knows the coolest people and places around town.Trade Review“Hilarious, tender and wise, Summer and July is a story about facing our fears and learning to embrace the world. Do not miss this luminous gem of a novel.” — Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winning author of The One and Only Ivan “Capturing the urgency and intensity of middle-school friendships, what he gets right is important: the thin, confusing line between best buddy and queer crush; the simultaneous need for independence and parental presence; and the ways that adolescent identity is a dance between frustration and buoyancy that can reveal itself in friendship.” — Publishers Weekly “This novel is as much a love letter to California as it is a fish-out-of-water, new-friendship-or-budding-romance tale. For readers longing for escapade and sunshine, as well as those struggling with their own demons, Juillet and Summer are sure to bring companionship, understanding, and the urge to catch a few waves. “ — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Engaging first-person narrative has emotional openness, wry reflection, and vividly drawn settings. There’s something real and haunting about these vulnerable characters and their journey together. A beach book with some complexity as well as a happy ending.” — Booklist
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Camp Murderface
Book SynopsisSummer camp turns sinister in Camp Murderface, a spooky middle grade read perfect for fans of scare masters like R.L.
£14.92
HarperCollins Pinkalicious Message in a Bottle
Book SynopsisWhether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.Plus readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!
£6.86
HarperCollins The Weight of Blood
Book Synopsis* AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * INDIE BESTSELLER * JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION * KIDS' INDIE NEXT LIST PICK * NPR BEST PICK * KIRKUS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR *New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D.Trade Review"Jackson’s expert reshaping of this tale highlights the genuine horrors of both internalized and externalized anti-Blackness. Horror done right." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Jackson skillfully explores internalized and externalized anti-Blackness in this striking horror novel. Bone-chilling. Expertly utiliz[es] current true-crime fanaticism to form a powerfully socially conscious narrative that showcases the intense structural racism still inherent in society." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Jackson’s nod to Stephen King’s Carrie incorporates racially charged social justice themes into a narrative featuring her signature twisty suspense. Supernatural portions of the book are explosive and riveting, with the racist realistic parts are even more horrifying. Readers will be hooked from page one of Maddy’s intense journey that detonates on prom night." — School Library Journal (starred review) "A brilliant deconstruction of Stephen King's Carrie." — BookPage (starred review) "This reimagining of King’s Carrie is a thrilling, unflinching horror narrative that takes on colorism, racism, classism, microaggressions, white saviorism, and respectability politics." — The Horn Book "Smart and unsettling retelling of Carrie." — Booklist PRAISE FOR WHITE SMOKE: "Jackson conjures horrors both supernatural and otherwise in a masterful juxtaposition of searing social commentary and genuinely creepy haunts, as well as providing an authentic portrayal of tensions within a blended family. Begs to be finished in one sitting, though maybe with the lights kept on." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Jackson delivers multilayered frights in a true horror tradition, peppered with instantly recognizable references to urban legends and internet horror culture." — Publishers Weekly "The nuanced depiction of Mari’s struggle with mental health is emotionally resonant; the story of a mostly Black city nearly wiped out by draconian drug laws and gentrification is authentic and timely; and the simmering tension and jump scares make the horror element satisfyingly chilling... Jackson ticks off the best tropes of horror here with enthusiastic glee, and Ms. Suga will have more than a few readers checking their basements before bedtime." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books PRAISE FOR GROWN: "Gripping in both its content and format . . . Jackson's writing some of the best thrillers for teens these days." — Booklist (starred review) "Expertly juxtaposing the glamour of Enchanted’s potential fame against the harshness of her private moments with Korey, Jackson builds the story gradually and painfully to an astonishing, chilling climax." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Compelling; Jackson excels in writing books steeped in social commentary." — Kirkus Reviews "In another ripped-from-the-headlines novel, Jackson takes readers through a heart-pounding thriller exploring physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, misogynoir, and rape culture... this novel is sure to initiate important conversations while delivering an engrossing story." — Horn Book Magazine PRAISE FOR LET ME HEAR A RHYME: “Exceptional storytelling, well-crafted, true-to-life dialogue, and the richly drawn Brooklyn landscape will draw readers into this fast-paced blend of mystery, budding romance, and social commentary . . . Thoroughly engrossing and as infectious as Steph’s lyrics.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “This YA novel harmonizes music and prose to create a certified literary banger.” — Shelf Awareness “Readers will feel connected to these teens’ love of hip-hop, their loyalty to each other and their love for their community . . . offers moving portraits of young people . . . an engaging ode to ’90s hip-hop and to love in many forms.” — BookPage “With thoughtful attention to detail, Jackson offers a believable cast of Black teens immersed in a particularly rich hip-hop moment. The combination of lyricism and narrative realism is an effective mode of representing a particular sort of adolescence against the backdrops of New York City and rap music.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Jackson presents a fast-moving, heart-pounding homage to nineties hip-hop, Brooklyn, and the power of music, love, and friendship. Readers are transported to a time when DJs and MCs rocked the parties and when word-of-mouth could make you a star.” — Horn Book Magazine ”A thrilling, heart-rending, unforgettable novel.” — Buffalo News PRAISE FOR MONDAY'S NOT COMING: “This thought-provoking thriller examines issues such as abuse, gentrification, and the marginalization of people of color with nuance and sensitivity. The narrative deftly moves back and forth between past and present, building to a devastating conclusion. A spellbinding, profoundly moving choice for YA collections.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “Jackson’s sophomore novel features another ripped-from-the-headlines premise that will keep readers guessing through the final pages. Jackson’s characters and their heart-wrenching story linger long after the final page, urging readers to advocate for those who are disenfranchised and forgotten by society and the system.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Jackson effortlessly weaves elements of suspense with issues of race, class, and gender, casting a harsh light on a world that often refuses to notice the disappearances of black and brown girls. The twist at the end is both gaspworthy and heartbreaking.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) “Jackson doesn’t hold anything back when it comes to the pain of abuse and the ramifications of turning a blind eye. It’s a frank, devastating read filled with real and flawed characters, and it’s a story that needs to be read.” — Booklist “The draw of this novel, which was inspired by actual events, lies in its interwoven themes of the effects of gentrification, especially on black residents whose connections, culture, and community become afterthoughts in the face of capitalism. A tragic and heartbreaking tale of love, loss, grief, growth, and perseverance.” — Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR ALLEGEDLY: “With remarkable skill, Jackson offers an unflinching portrayal of the raw social outcomes when youth are entrapped in a vicious cycle of nonparenting and are sent spiraling down the prison-for-profit pipeline. Dark, suspenseful.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “The characters are complex, the situation unsettling, and the line between right and wrong hopelessly blurred. It’s also intensely relevant, addressing race, age, and mental illness within the criminal justice system. Well conceived and executed, this is an absorbing and exceptional first novel.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Suspenseful without being emotionally manipulative, compelling without resorting to shock value, this is a tightly spun debut that wrestles with many intense ideas and ends with a knife twist that will send readers racing back to the beginning again.” — Booklist (starred review) “Seen through Jackson’s dark portrait of the legal system and the failures of parents and social workers, Mary’s environments are as grim as the stories that play out in them; readers fascinated by procedural dramas will be thoroughly hooked.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dungeons Dragons Dungeon Academy Tourney of
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HarperCollins Rez Ball
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£13.78
HarperCollins Publishers Inc What Hearts
£8.54
Penguin Random House Australia The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Book SynopsisSeven superb short stories from the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is a Netflix Original film!Meet the boy who can talk to animals and the man who can see with his eyes closed. And find out about the treasure buried deep underground. A clever mix of fact and fiction, this collection also includes how master storyteller Roald Dahl became a writer. With Roald Dahl, you can never be sure where reality ends and fantasy begins. All the tales are entrancing inventions. —Publishers Weekly
£9.02
Penguin Random House Children's UK StandOff
Book SynopsisAndrew Smith always wanted to be a writer. After graduating college, he wrote for newspapers and radio stations, but found it wasn't the kind of writing he'd dreamed about. He bounced around the world before settling down in Southern California as a teacher of at-risk teens, married, and moved to a rural mountain location where he lives with his wife, two children, two horses, three dogs, three cats and one irritable lizard named Leo.
£7.99
Warne Frederick & Company Find Spot at the Stadium
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£9.49
Penguin Random House India The Great Outdoors Sticker Activity Book
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£9.69
Little, Brown & Company Hook Shot Hero
£6.90
Little, Brown & Company Soccer Duel There Are Two Sides to Every Story...
Book SynopsisAll Renny Harding wants is to play centre-forward and help his team - the Blue Hornets - win the championship. All Bruce McCormack wants is to win the championship for his team - the Yellow Jackets - and to take home the MVP award. The two boys could not be more different, but can they be friends?
£999.99
LITTLE BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG R Dirt Bike Race Matt Christopher Sports Classics
Book SynopsisRon can't believe his luck when he finds a dirt bike at the bottom of a nearby lake. His luck seems to keep improving as he works towards his dream of being in a dirt bike race. But when he befriends a rich old man who used to be a racer, his dream is threatened by the man's jealous nephew.
£7.73
Little Brown and Company Becoming Muhammad Ali
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£999.99
Little, Brown & Company Slam Dunk Matt Christopher Sports Classics
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£999.99
Random House USA Inc Ballpark Mysteries 1 The Fenway Foulup
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Folding information about Fenway Park and its colorful history into the tale, Kelly also artfully slips in simple red herrings along with real clues to the thief’s identity and the bat’s whereabouts that sharper readers may pick up before the young detectives do...Leading off a formulaic series that will take Mike and Kate to baseball parks around the major leagues, this book should draw baseball fans as well as budding whodunit aficionados." - Booklist"A new series for emerging chapter-book readers combines the allure of baseball parks with the challenge of solving a mystery...Historical details about Fenway Park, including the secret code found on the manual scoreboard, a look at Wally the mascot and a peek into the gift shop, will keep the young baseball fan reading." - Kirkus Reviews"Kelly throws in plenty of behind-the-scenes Fenway Park trivia (both in the story and in an appendix) and keeps the story moving at a quick pace, which should easily hold baseball-lovers' attention." - Publisher's Weekly"...should score with the series chapter-book gang, particularly kids who enjoy the blend of fiction and information that keeps the Magic Tree House thriving. There are a couple of sly misdirections to please beginner mystery readers, some Fenway-specific trivia to intrigue nonfiction readers, and the promise of the entire gamut of major-league baseball stadiums yet to visit for those continuing with the series. A scattering of black-and-white pictures and appended “Dugout Notes” extend the fun." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"...Any 6- 9 year old baseball fan would step to the plate and devour this book like a box of Crackerjacks! Kelly intersperses the perfect mix of sports action, crime-solving and facts about Fenway Park." - Examiner.com
£7.41
Penguin Young Readers Group How to Code a Sandcastle Girls Who Code
Book SynopsisFrom the computer science nonprofit Girls Who Code comes this lively and funny story introducing kids to computer coding concepts.All summer, Pearl has been trying to build the perfect sandcastle, but out-of-control Frisbees and mischievous puppies keep getting in the way! Pearl and her robot friend Pascal have one last chance, and this time, they’re going to use code to get the job done. Using fundamental computer coding concepts like sequences and loops, Pearl and Pascal are able to break down their sandcastle problem into small, manageable steps. If they can create working code, this could turn out to be the best beach day ever! With renowned computer science nonprofit Girls Who Code, Josh Funk and Sara Palacios use humor, relatable situations, and bright artwork to introduce kids to the fun of coding.Trade Review"With an introduction by Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani, a diverse cast of characters, and delightful visual background humor, this painless introduction to coding basics will engage, entertain, and educateaudiences." --Booklist"An accessible introduction to coding rules that also easily entertains."--Kirkus Reviews
£12.99
Random House USA Inc Peekaboo Elmo Sesame Street Random House
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£7.06
Random House USA Inc Swim Boots Swim Dora the Explorer
Book Synopsis Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer is ready for a super day at the beach--until she learns that Boots can't swim. Can Mariana the Mermaid help them? Little boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will enjoy this full-color storybook.
£7.08
Penguin USA No Slam Dunk
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£8.54
Scholastic Inc. Hooray for Fly Guy 06
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£7.99
Aloa LLC The Magic Puck
£22.52
Laura Larson Wild Mindfulness
£14.32
Taj Mihelich Bernie the Bike Builder
£18.58
Random House USA Inc Survival Mode Minecraft
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£7.15
Random House USA Inc Mobs in the Overworld Minecraft Step Into Reading
Book SynopsisGo in search of mobs--good and bad--with the only official Leveled Reader series based on Minecraft!Minecraft(R) is the best-selling video game of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun for younger fans of the game ages 4 to 7. They'll get a great introduction to Overworld mobs as Emmy, Birch, and their tame wolf Byte set out on an adventure to find Emmy a pet of her own. Along the way, they will encounter mobs that are helpful and mobs that are hostile in a story that's filled with fun and action. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.© 2021 Mojang AB and Mojang Synergies AB. MINECRAFT and MOJANG are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mojang Synergies AB.
£999.99
Random House USA Inc Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles The Complete
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£47.95
Random House USA Inc Get in the Game Space Jam A New Legacy
Book SynopsisAn all-new Step 3 Step into Reading reader based on Space Jam: A New Legacy, starring LeBron James and the Looney Tunes!Basketball superstar LeBron James teams up with Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes for Space Jam: A New Legacy, the long-awaited reimagining of the original, beloved film. Boys and girls ages 5 to 7 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader.Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
£7.14
Penguin Putnam Inc Bluey Camping
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£7.16
Random House USA Inc The End of the Overworld Minecraft Stonesword
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£9.49
Penguin USA Princess Battle Royale
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£15.29
Random House Children's Books Save the Pearl Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja
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£7.12
Random House USA Inc Mobs in the Mansion Minecraft
Book SynopsisJourney into the world of Minecraft in this Step 3 Step into Reading, the only official leveled reader series based on Minecraft, one of the world's best-selling video game!Minecraft® is one of the best-selling video game of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun for players of the game ages 4 to 7. They’ll get a great introduction to the game’s most mysterious biomes when two players, Emmy and Birch--and their tame wolf Byte--set out on an epic adventure to explore a dark Minecraft mansion!Look for these other great Minecraft® titles: • Survival Mode! (Minecraft)• Mobs in the Overworld! (Minecraft)• Escape from the Nether (Minecraft• The Sky's the Limit (Minecraft)Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own. © 2024 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
£7.12
Random House Children's Books Trouble Brewing Minecraft
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£7.15
Random House USA Inc Minecraft Ironsword Academy 3 TBD Minecraft Ironsword Academy 3
£10.29
Random House USA Inc Minecraft 2in1 The Official Would You RatherThe
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£9.55
Random House Children's Books Night Patrol Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja
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£8.28
iUniverse Ruth Marini Dodger Ace Ruth Marini on the Mound
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£13.12
iUniverse Ruth Marini of the Dodgers Ruth Marini on the Mound
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iUniverse Ruth Marini World Series Star Ruth Marini on the Mound
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