Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women
Square Fish The Beast Player
Book SynopsisNahoko Uehashi''s The Beast Player is an epic YA fantasy about a girl with a special power to communicate with magical beasts and the warring kingdom only she can save.Elin''s family has an important responsibility: caring for the fearsome water serpents that form the core of their kingdom''s army. So when some of the beasts mysteriously die, Elin''s mother is sentenced to death as punishment. With her last breath she manages to send her daughter to safety.Alone, far from home, Elin soon discovers that she can talk to both the terrifying water serpents and the majestic flying beasts that guard her queen. This skill gives her great powers, but it also involves her in deadly plots that could cost her life. Can she save herself and prevent her beloved beasts from being used as tools of war? Or is there no way of escaping the terrible battles to come?
£14.19
Wednesday Books I Am Margaret Moore
Book SynopsisLyrical and haunting, Hannah Capin''s I Am Margaret Moore is a paranormal thriller that tests the hold of sisterhood and truth.I am a girl. I am a monster, too.Each summer the girls of Deck Five come back to Marshall Naval School. They sail on jewel-blue waters; they march on green drill-fields; they earn sunburns and honors. They push until they break apart and heal again, stronger.Each summer Margaret and Rose and Flor and Nisreen come back to the place where they are girls, safe away from the world: sisters bound by something more than blood.But this summer everything has changed. Girls are missing and a boy is dead. It's because of Margaret Moore, the boys say. It's because of what happened that night in the storm.Margaret's friends vanish one by one, swallowed up into the lies she has told about what happened between her and a boy with the world at his feet. Can she unravel the secrets of this summer and
£999.99
Square Fish Epic Athletes Serena Williams
Book SynopsisEpic Athletes: Serena Williams is an inspiring middle-grade biography of the most celebrated women''s tennis player ever from acclaimed sports journalist Dan Wetzel! Featuring comic-style illustrations by Sloane Leong! Serena Williams is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. From growing up in a tough neighborhood to combatting racism to weathering severe health issues, there is no challenge she can''t defeat, no hurdle that will get in the way of her unwavering desire to be the best tennis player in the world. As a little girl, Serena spent years training at her local court with her father and older sister, Venus, dreaming of one day winning Grand Slam titles and earning the number one ranking in the world. After more than twenty years of dominating the world of tennis, there''s no doubt that Serena has made her dreams come true. In this inspiring biography, bestselling author Dan Wetzel brings to life the story of an athlete and trailb
£8.99
Henry Holt & Company The Beast Player
Book SynopsisElin''s family has an important responsibility: caring for the fearsome water serpents that form the core of their kingdom''s army. So when some of the creatures mysteriously die, Elin''s mother is sentenced to death as punishment. With her last breath, she manages to send her daughter to safety.Alone and far from home, Elin soon discovers that she can communicate with both the terrifying water serpents and the majestic flying beasts that guard her queen. This skill gives her great power, but it also involves her in deadly plots that could cost her life. Can she save herself and prevent her beloved beasts from being used as tools of war? Or is there no escaping the terrible battles to come?
£16.99
St Martin's Press A Chorus Rises
Book SynopsisTHE LATEST NOVEL FROM YA SENSATION BETHANY C. MORROWMeet Naema Bradshaw: a beautiful Eloko, once Portland-famous, now infamous, as she navigates a personal and public reckoning where confronting the limits of her privilege will show Naema what her magic really is, and who it makes her. Teen influencer Naema Bradshaw has it all: she's famous, stylish, gorgeous--and she's an Eloko, a charismatic person gifted with a melody that people adore. Everyone loves her--until she''s cast as the villain who exposed a Siren to the whole world. Dragged by the media, and canceled by her fans, no one understands her side: not her boyfriend, not her friends, not even her fellow Eloko. Villified by those closest to her, Naema heads to the Southwest where she is determined to stage a comeback... to her family, her real self, and the truth about her magic. What she finds is a new community in a flourishing group of online fans who support her. At first, it
£9.43
Roaring Brook Press Real Princesses Change the World
Book SynopsisReal Princesses Change the World is an inspirational and diverse picture book profiling 11 contemporary real-life princesses and 4 heirs apparent from all around the world.There are so many ideas of what princesses are: Princesses are sweet, beautiful, and gracious. Princesses wear poofy dresses and strut about their castle. Princesses are just missing a handsome prince. But what message does that send to the children who look up to them? This picture book compiles biographies of 11 different princesses, highlighting who they truly are: diplomats, engineers, activists, athletes, and so much more. It focuses on their achievements and contributions, situating them as active members in the global and local community. From Nigeria to Japan, Saudi Arabia to Sweden, and Thailand to Tonga. This picture book takes readers on a trip that spans the whole world. With stunning portraits done by bestselling illustrator Dung Ho (Eyes that Kiss in th
£15.19
Wednesday Books Sloppy Firsts
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£10.44
Roaring Brook Press Autumn Peltier Water Warrior
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Bridget George comes a must-read companion to the powerful, award-winning picture book We Are Water Protectors. Telling the story of reall-ife water protectors, Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior celebrates Autumn Peltier and her great-aunt Josephine Mandamin, two Indigenous Rights Activists inspiring a tidal wave of change.The seventh generation is creatingA sea of change.It was a soft voice, at first.Like a ripple.But with practice it grew louder.Indigenous women have long cared for the land and water, which in turn sustains all life on Earthhonoring their ancestors and providing for generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water.But then came Anishinaabe elder Grandma Josephine and
£15.19
Henry Holt & Company Latinitas Spanish edition
Book SynopsisIn this Spanish edition of her author-illustrator debut Latinitas, Juliet Menéndez celebrates inspiring Latinas and Latin American women.Descubre cómo cuarenta latinas influyentes se convirtieron en las mujeres que hoy celebramos. En esta colección de biografías cortas de personajes de toda América Latina y de Estados Unidos, Juliet Menéndez explora los primeros pasitos con los que estas latinitas iniciaron su camino. Con hermosas ilustraciones, hechas a mano, Menéndez pone en relieve el poder que tienen los sueños de la infancia.Desde la jueza de la Corte Suprema Sonia Sotomayor hasta la cantante Selena Quintanilla y la primera ingeniera de realidad virtual de la NASA, Evelyn Miralles, este libro aborda figuras que servirán de inspiración a futuras artistas, científicas, activistas y más. Ellas hicieron realidad sus sueños y hasta puede que te alienten a alcanzar los tuyos!Latinitas is also available in English.Discover ho
£17.09
Feiwel & Friends Smile Sophia
Book SynopsisIn Smile, Sophia, a smart, relatable picture book by author/illustrator Skylaar Amann, a serious dino-loving little girl just doesn''t feel like smiling...and that''s okay.Sophia loves finding fossils and digging up dinosaur bones. But she doesn't love the way all the grownups just want her to smile. What does smiling have to do with the very serious business of being a scientist?! She'll smile when she has something to smile about! In this picture book by Skylaar Amann, a young girl shows that being strong, and smart, and really good at what she does is more than enoughand if she smiles, it's because she wants to!
£16.14
Flatiron Books Our Crooked Hearts
Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER * #1 INDIE NEXT PICK * 6 STARRED REVIEWS Secrets. Lies. Bad choices. Dangerous magic. . . . From NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Melissa Albert comes OUR CROOKED HEARTS, a contemporary fantasy so precise and enthralling that the only explanation is that Albert herself is a witch (Booklist, starred review)On the way home from a party, seventeen-year-old Ivy and her soon-to-be ex nearly run over a nude young woman standing in the middle of a tree-lined road. It's only the first in a string of increasingly eerie events and offerings: a dead rabbit in the driveway, a bizarre concoction buried by her mother in the backyard, a box of childhood keepsakes hidden in her parents' closet safe. Most unsettling of all, corroded recollections of Ivy and her enigmatic mother's past resurface, with the help of the boy next door.What if there's more to Ivy's mother than meets the eye? And what if the supernatural forces she me
£12.34
Square Fish Dangerous Play
Book SynopsisA fierce team of girls takes back the night in this propulsive, electrifying, and high-stakes YA debut from Emma KressZoe Alamandar has one goal: win the State Field Hockey Championships and earn a scholarship that will get her the hell out of Central New York. She and her co-captain Ava Cervantes have assembled a fierce team of dedicated girls who will work hard and play by the rules.But after Zoe is sexually assaulted at a party, she finds a new goal: make sure no girl feels unsafe again. Zoe and her teammates decide to stop playing by the rules and take justice into their own hands. Soon, their suburban town has a team of superheroes meting out punishments, but one night of vigilantism may cost Zoe her team, the championship, her scholarship, and her future. Perfect for fans who loved the female friendships of Jennifer Mathieu's Moxie and the bite of Courtney Summer's Sadie.
£10.44
Henry Holt & Company Dream with TheSueña Con Las Latinitas
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£8.99
St Martin's Press Bright
Book SynopsisReal, relatable, and fully dimensional, Marianne is a main character you will root for with all your heart. Dan Gemeinhart, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight ChildrenIn this poignant middle grade novel, a struggling student joins her school''s celebrated quiz team in a bid to avoid failing eighth grade. Marianne Blume has always known she's not smart.After years of trying and trying at school, she's mastered the art of getting by on a combination of luck, deflection, and her winning personalitythat is, until she lands in the classroom of Mr. Garcia. Suddenly she's at risk of flunking his class, repeating the eighth grade, and getting left behind by her best friend, Skyla. To receive much-needed extra credit and get into high school, Marianne makes the desperate decision to join her school's Quiz Quest team, only to find out that her teammates have problems of their ownand that they need to win for her to get the credit.
£9.50
WW Norton & Co Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror
Book SynopsisWhat makes a princess excellent?Trade Review"These tales are enchanting in both their realness and their whimsy." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Joyful retellings of time-honored fairy tales to inspire and challenge a new generation." -- Publishers Weekly"The writing is jaunty, and the lushly illustrated and decorated pages are full of movement, detail, and character." -- Horn Book Magazine"An enjoyable addition to a princess collection" -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
£15.19
WW Norton & Co Amelia Earhart Is on the Moon
Book SynopsisFrom the best-selling author of My Weird School: a new entry in the hilarious biography series that casts fresh light on high-interest historic figures.
£13.29
WW Norton & Co Ruth Bader Ginsburg Couldnt Drive
Book SynopsisFrom the best-selling author of My Weird School: a new entry in the cheerful and engaging biography series centered on high-interest historic figures.Trade Review"Fabulous facts and foibles from the life and career of the legendary Supreme Court justice..... Likely to fill in some gaps even for devoted fans of the Notorious RBG." -- Kirkus Reviews
£11.99
WW Norton & Co Even When Your Voice Shakes
Book SynopsisA young woman speaks out against her wealthy abuser in this riveting YA novel from one of Ghana’s most celebrated children’s book authors.
£9.75
Clarion Books Dark Triumph
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£12.83
Clarion Books Fly Girls
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£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Zeldas Big Adventure
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£999.99
Scholastic US Jovita Llevaba Pantalones La Historia de Una
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£8.99
Hyperion Marvel Powers of a Girl
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£15.29
Hyperion Like Other Girls
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£16.19
Disney Publishing Group Captain Marvel Higher Further Faster
£16.19
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Disney Baby I Love You Mom
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£9.49
Hyperion World of Reading This is The Mighty Thor
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£6.49
Hyperion Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur World of Reading
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£6.96
HarperCollins Espanol Sembrando historias Pura Belpre bibliotecaria y
Book SynopsisRECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ HONOR * A Today Show''s Best Kids'' Books of 2019 * Indie Next List Pick * Junior Library Guild Selection * Sigue la vida y el legado de Pura Belpré, la primera bibliotecaria puertorriqueña de la ciudad de Nueva York.Cuando llegó a Estados Unidos en el año 1921, Pura trajo consigo los cuentos folklóricos de su tierra natal, Puerto Rico. Encontró su nuevo hogar en la Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York como ayudante bilingüe. Logró que sus relatos se convirtieran en libros y esparció las semillas de sus historias por todo el país. Hoy día, es
£16.19
Tommy Nelson Nerves of Steel Young Readers Edition
Book SynopsisThe amazing story of pilot Tammie Jo Shults, adapted for young readers! Tammie Jo worked hard, had faith, stayed true to herself, and overcame every obstacle on her journey to becoming a navy pilot. Years later, those lessons served her well as she was put in the right place at the right time to safely land a crippled plane and save 148 lives.
£20.47
Sourcebooks, Inc Big Girls Go Potty
Book SynopsisBeloved author and illustrator MARIANNE RICHMOND has touched the lives of millions for nearly two decades through her award winning books, greeting cards, and other gift products that offer people the most heartfelt way to connect with each other. She lives in the Nashville area. Visit www.mariannerichmond.com.
£10.07
Picture Window Books Sally Ride
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£999.99
Abrams When Sue Found Sue
Book Synopsis “An exciting tale of dino discovery” (Kirkus Reviews), New York Times bestselling author Toni Buzzeo tells the true story of Sue Hendrickson’s historic find in the picture book When Sue Found Sue, illustrated by Diana Sudyka. From a very young age, Sue Hendrickson was meant to find things: lost coins, perfume bottles, even hidden treasure. Her endless curiosity eventually led to her career in diving and paleontology, where she would continue to find things big and small. In 1990, at a dig in South Dakota, Sue made her biggest discovery to date: Sue the T. rex, the largest and most complete T. rex skeleton ever unearthed. Named in Sue’s honor, Sue the T. rex would be placed on permanent exhibition at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.When Sue Found Sue inspires readers to take a closer look at the world around them and to never lose their brave, adventurous spirits.Trade ReviewAn exciting tale of dino discovery. * Kirkus Reviews ***STARRED REVIEW** "Buzzeo’s considerable storytelling skills zero in on fascinating details, such as the experience of unearthing fossils, while Sudyka’s entrancing illustrations reflect this attention to detail and the passion Sue brought to her work. Additionally, it’s refreshing to see a profile of a modern, female scientist, who is respected in her field." * Booklist *Dino fans craving anything about T. Rex need to know this chapter of paleontology and enjoy the gouache and watercolor art. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *This delightfully illustrated tale of discovery and wonderment works great as a research starter or supplement to paleontology, basic science, or museum studies . . . this book rewards passions for learning and passes those values on to its readers. A must-have. * School Library Journal *Readers . . . will be heartened by Hendrickson’s pursuit of her passions. * Publishers Weekly *
£999.99
National Geographic Kids World History Biographies Hatshepsut
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£7.59
National Geographic Kids Undaunted The Wild Life of Birut Mary Galdikas
Book SynopsisAs a young scientist, Birute Mary Galdikas had a mission: To find and study the elusive orangutans of Borneo's rain forest to help protect this amazing and elusive species.Follow her story as she carries out an epic search and struggles to survive while studying the world's most endangered great ape. When Galdikas saw her first image of an orangutan in the wild, she was immediately captivated. It haunted her and she found its gaze almost hypnotic. She moved to Borneo, where she made it her life's mission to study and work to protect these mysterious creatures. Like primatologists Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, Galdikas was driven by incredible ambition and a fascination with apes and human origins, making her way to the harsh rain forests of Indonesian Borneo when she was just 25 years old. She set up a simple camp, named after her mentor, Louis Leakey, and proceeded to look ... and look ...and look for wild orangutans, one of the most elusive species on the plane
£27.46
National Geographic Kids Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad Absolute
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£21.76
National Geographic Kids Girls Can
Book SynopsisGet ready to smash stereotypes, overcome odds, and achieve your goals! This powerful book combines biographical profiles on amazing women, myth-busting science, advice on achieving great things, and exclusive interviews to prove that girls really can do anything!Have you ever heard someone say Girls can''t do that? Get ready to put that idea to rest once and for all. Fantastic photographs and an eye-catching design pair with riveting, diverse tales of both famous and little-known women who made their mark in leadership, sports, the arts, the sciences, and more. Advice, calls to action, and exclusive interviews with great role models--such as Oprah Winfrey, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Roxanne Gay, Emma Gonzalez, Nancy Pelosi, Jane Goodall, and more--will challenge you to be yourself and empower you to change the world, too! Get a glimpse of the history, origins, and inaccuracies of outdated criticisms and gender myths, and learn how women across the world are
£13.63
National Geographic Kids National Geographic Reader Ruth Bader Ginsburg L3
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£6.59
National Geographic Kids Ruth Bader Ginsburg National Geographic Kids
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£14.90
National Geographic Kids Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad Newtons Flaw
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£9.99
National Geographic Kids Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad Newtons Flaw
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£21.76
National Geographic Kids No Boundaries
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£25.55
National Geographic Kids UnforgottenLibrary edition
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£27.46
National Geographic Kids Pirate Queens
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£13.29
National Geographic Kids Pirate Queens
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£27.46
National Geographic Kids Speak Up Speak Out
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£12.99
National Geographic Kids Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad The Law of
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£21.76
National Geographic Kids Stacey Abrams National Geographic Kids Readers
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£6.47
