Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Dating, relationships, romance and love
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Crossing the Line
Book SynopsisA high-stakes story of star-crossed lovers from Simone Elkeles, the New York Times bestselling author of the Perfect Chemistry seriesTo escape his abusive stepdad, bad boy Ryan Hess runs from his tiny Texas border town to Mexico.Trade Review“[A] sensational tale of romance, deception, and the border between Texas and Mexico. Hand this title to fans of Elkeles’s previous works and teens seeking a suspenseful, steamy romance.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Survival List
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Though the author intricately portrays Sloane’s grief and guilt, her poignant take on the butterfly effect—including thought-provoking references to the Holocaust and its legacy—explores not only suicide and its aftermath, but survivors’ capacity to heal. …This is a sympathetic, thoughtful exploration of depression, suicide, grief, and healing.” — Kirkus Reviews “An equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming story about family secrets, the legacies of loss, and the ways we put ourselves back together after we’ve been shattered. The Survival List shows us how far we’ll go to understand the people we love, even after they’re gone. I couldn’t put it down.” — Julie Buxbaum, New York Times bestselling author of Tell Me Three Things “Nobody writes about family secrets with the grace, compassion, and intrigue of Courtney Sheinmel. The Survival List is a work of deep empathy, reminding us that we can never fully understand what’s going on in someone else’s life, but that there is enormous value in trying to find out.” — Leila Sales, author of This Song Will Save Your Life “With delicate balance, Sheinmel illuminates the suffering going on behind the scenes in daily lives that can lead to desperate acts and the hollowed-out aftermath of those left behind.” — Booklist "Sheinmel treats the topics of suicide and depression with nuance and compassion, beautifully conveying Sloane’s feelings of guilt for not being able to save Talley while gently, realistically refuting them." — Horn Book Magazine PRAISE FOR COURTNEY SHEINMEL: “With powerful messages of family and self-reliance, Sheinmel’s coming-of-age tale captivates with its masterful storytelling style and intricate detail.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Riveting and heartbreaking.” — Kirkus Reviews “Textured, rich, and evocative.” — Lauren Oliver, New York Times bestselling author of Delirium and Before I Fall “A terrific read - smart, sexy, and shockingly scandalous. Sheinmel is at her absolute best.” — Sarah Mlynowski, author of Ten Things We Did (And Probably Shouldn’t Have) “A deliciously decadent story of glamour, family secrets, and the twisted legacy of a tortured past. In other words, everything I’ve ever wanted, all in one book.” — Robin Wasserman, author of The Waking Dark “…a great read so full of surprises and twists that I kept saying out loud, ‘I didn’t see that coming.’” — Liane Freed, Watchung Booksellers, Montclair, NJ “ A richly told coming of age story of good intentions and family secrets, I read straight through, enjoying every last detail. This surely is a winner.” — Angela Mann, Kepler’s Books, Menlo Park, CA
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Love Other Curses
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Michael Thomas Ford has created an intense, complex exploration of family, love, and gender & sexual identity. I learned, I laughed, I got inspired.” — Jeff Garvin, author of Symptoms of Being Human “Funny, heartfelt, and magnifi cently unexpected, Michael Thomas Ford’s Love & Other Curses is a gritty, glittery triumph that broke my heart, put it back together again, and left me with a new, much needed sway in my sashay.” — Bennett Madison, author of September Girls “A brilliant commentary on what it means to be a family, respect yourself and others, and become your best and most genuine self.” — Susan Vaught, author of My Big Fat Manifesto “Intriguing. A solid exploration of the meanings of love.” — Booklist “Love & Other Curses is a book with heart—a big, generous, loving heart. Anyone looking for a deep, thoughtful story about love and life and coming of age will enjoy the relationships, the search, and the lovely magic that may or may not be a part of every person’s life.” — New York Journal of Books
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc What If Its Us
Book SynopsisA New York Times, USA Today, and Indie bestseller! Critically acclaimed and bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera combine their talents in this smart, funny, heartfelt collaboration about two very different boys who can?t decide if the universe is pushing them together?or pulling them apart.ARTHUR is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it?s that the universe can deliver a showstopping romance when you least expect it.BEN thinks the universe needs to mind its business. If the universe had his back, he wouldn?t be on his way to the post office carrying a box of his ex-boyfriend?s things.But when Arthur and Ben meet-cute at the post office, what exactly does the universe have in store for them . . . ?Maybe nothing. After all, they get separated.Maybe everything. After all, they get reunited.But what if they can?t nail a first date even after three do-overs?What if Arthur tries too hard to make it work and Ben doesn?t try hard enough?What if life really isn?t like a Broadway play?But what if it is?What if it?s us?Plus don''t miss Here''s to Us! Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera reunite to continue the story of Arthur and Ben, the boys readers first fell for in What If It?s Us.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Like a Love Story
Book SynopsisStonewall Honor Book * A Time Magazine Best YA Book of All TimeA book for warriors, divas, artists, queens, individuals, activists, trend setters, and anyone searching for the courage to be themselves.”—Mackenzi Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and VirtueIt’s 1989 in New York City, and for three teens, the world is changing.Reza is an Iranian boy who has just moved to the city with his mother to live with his stepfather and stepbrother. He’s terrified that someone will guess the truth he can barely acknowledge about himself. Reza knows he’s gay, but all he knows of gay life are the media’s images of men dying of AIDS.Judy is an aspiring fashion designer who worships her uncle Stephen, a gay man with AIDS who devotes his time to activism as a member of ACT UP. Judy has never imagined finding romance...until she falls
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Of Ice and Shadows
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Lesbianas Guide to Catholic School
Book SynopsisNational Book Award Finalist * William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist * Goodreads Finalist for Best Teen Book of the Year * Walter Honor Award Winner * Pura Belpré Honor Book * Lambda Literary Award Winner for LGBTQ+ Young AdultA sharply funny and moving debut novel about a queer Mexican American girl navigating Catholic school, while falling in love and learning to celebrate her true self. Perfect for fans of Erika L. Sánchez, Leah Johnson, and Gabby Rivera.Sixteen-year-old Yamilet Flores prefers to be known for her killer eyeliner, not for being one of the only Mexican kids at her new, mostly white, very rich Catholic school. But at least here no one knows she?s gay, and Yami intends to keep it that way.After being outed by her crush and ex-best friend before transferring to Slayton Catholic, Yami has new priorities: keep her brother out of trouble, make her mom proud, and, most importantly, don?t fall in love. Granted, she?s never been great at any of those things, but that?s a problem for Future Yami.The thing is, it?s hard to fake being straight when Bo, the only openly queer girl at school, is so annoyingly perfect. And smart. And talented. And cute. So cute. Either way, Yami isn?t going to make the same mistake again. If word got back to her mom, she could face a lot worse than rejection. So she?ll have to start asking, WWSGD: What would a straight girl do?Told in a captivating voice that is by turns hilarious, vulnerable, and searingly honest, The Lesbiana?s Guide to Catholic School explores the joys and heartaches of living your full truth out loud.
£12.79
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Queer Ducks and Other Animals
Book SynopsisNPR''s All Things Considered, calls Queer Ducks teenager-friendly. It''s a Printz Honor young adult book filled with comics and humor and accessible science, and it''s filled with research on the diversity of sexual behavior in the animal world.This groundbreaking illustrated YA nonfiction title from two-time National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer is a well-researched and teen-friendly exploration of the gamut of queer behaviors observed in animals.A quiet revolution has been underway in recent years, with study after study revealing substantial same-sex sexual behavior in animals. Join celebrated author Eliot Schrefer on an exploration of queer behavior in the animal world?from albatrosses to bonobos to clownfish to doodlebugs.In sharp and witty prose?aided by humorous comics from artist Jules Zuckerberg?Schrefer uses science, history, anthropology, and sociology to illustrate the diversity of sexual behavior in the animal world. Interviews with researchers in the field offer additional insights for readers and aspiring scientists.Queer behavior in animals is as diverse and complex?and as natural?as it is in our own species. It doesn?t set us apart from animals?it bonds us even closer to our animal selves.
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc They Both Die at the End Collectors Edition
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£19.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc They Both Die at the End 2Book Hardcover Box Set
Book SynopsisDiscover They Both Die at the End, the year-long #1 New York Times bestseller,andThe First to Die at the Endfrom critically acclaimed author Adam Silvera in this hardcover box set. Just in time for holiday gifting!They Both Die at the End?Extraordinary and unforgettable.? ?ALA Booklist, starred review?Adam Silvera uses his ample skill to force readers to examine how they live life now and how they want to live it.? ?Teen Vogue?Gorgeous writing and wonderful storytelling will wreck you in the very best possible way.? ?BuzzFeedOn September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They?re going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they?re both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There?s an app for that. Through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure?to live a lifetime in a single day.The First to Die at the EndAdam Silvera revisits the world of Death-Cast 7 years before the events of They Both Die at the End in this story about the lasting impact that people have on each other.It?s the night before Death-Cast goes live, and there?s one question on everyone?s mind: Can Death-Cast actually predict when someone will die, or is it just an elaborate hoax? Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that he?s going to die, but Valentino Prince only just registered for Death-Cast, prompted in part because his twin sister nearly died.When the first round of End Day calls goes out their lives are forever changed?and, through one unforgettable day together, they learn how life is always worth living to the fullest.
£33.13
Penguin Random House Children's UK Along For The Ride
Book SynopsisAn addictive romance about new media stardom and first-love, perfect for fans of Beth Reekles and Jenny Han.Connor Jackson. These two words make every girl go crazy, screaming and begging for a chance to meet him. He''s the world''s biggest pop star, but for seventeen-year-old Katelyn Jackson he''s just her older brother.When Katelyn is forced to put her competitive soccer dreams on hold to go along on Connor''s US summer tour, she''s unimpressed. But when she meets Zach Matthews, the lead singer of his opening act, everything changes and life on the road takes a whole different turn...
£7.99
Not Stated How to Be a Friend
Book Synopsis Fun dinosaur characters teach young children all about friendship--the value of friends, how to make friends, and how to be a good friend.With playful full-color illustrations, Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown help kids cope with everyday social situations and learn: Who can be your friend. How to show someone you would like to be friends. How to handle bosses and bullies. The best ways to be a friend and ways not to be a friend. Ways to settle an argument with a friend.
£8.99
Little, Brown & Company Shut Out
£17.08
Little, Brown & Company This Is What Happy Looks Like
Book SynopsisFrom the author of The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight comes a humorous and heartwarming novel about small towns, big love, and mistaken email identity - SOON TO BE A FEATURE FILM. When teenage movie star Graham Larkin accidentally sends small town girl Ellie O'Neill an email about his pet pig, the two seventeen-year-olds strike up a witty and unforgettable correspondence, discussing everything under the sun, except for their names or backgrounds. Then Graham finds out that Ellie's Maine hometown is the perfect location for his latest film, and he decides to take their relationship from online to in-person. But can a star as famous as Graham really start a relationship with an ordinary girl like Ellie? And why does Ellie want to avoid the media's spotlight at all costs?
£20.42
Little, Brown & Company Jack of Hearts and Other Parts
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£10.79
Random House USA Inc Junie B. Jones 18 First Grader at last
Book Synopsis“Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Get ready to go back to school with Junie B. Jones! The World’s Funniest Kindergartener is now officially a first grader! The #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year! Being in first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here’s the worst thing of all: When Junie B. tries to read words on the chalkboard, she can’t seem to see what everyone else is seeing! Is it possible she might actually end up wearing glasses?
£6.42
LIGHTNING SOURCE INC Zombabe
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£14.25
I. S. Belle Babylove
£8.06
I. S. Belle Sugarsnap
£10.67
LIGHTNING SOURCE INC Sweethearts
£9.37
Random House USA Inc The Cousins
Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying comes your next obsession. You'll never feel the same about family again.Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah Story are cousins, but they barely know each another, and they've never even met their grandmother. Rich and reclusive, she disinherited their parents before they were born. So when they each receive a letter inviting them to work at her island resort for the summer, they're surprised . . . and curious.Their parents are all clear on one point--not going is not an option. This could be the opportunity to get back into Grandmother's good graces. But when the cousins arrive on the island, it's immediately clear that she has different plans for them. And the longer they stay, the more they realize how mysterious--and dark--their family's past is.The entire Story family has secrets. Whatever pulled them apart years ago isn't over--and this summe
£16.99
Not Stated Openly Straight
Book SynopsisThe award-winning novel about being out, being proud, and being ready for something else.Rafe is a normal teenager from Boulder, Colorado. He plays soccer. He''s won skiing prizes. He likes to write.And, oh yeah, he''s gay. He''s been out since 8th grade, and he isn''t teased, and he goes to other high schools and talks about tolerance and stuff. And while that''s important, all Rafe really wants is to just be a regular guy. Not that GAY guy. To have it be a part of who he is, but not the headline, every single time.So when he transfers to an all-boys'' boarding school in New England, he decides to keep his sexuality a secret -- not so much going back in the closet as starting over with a clean slate. But then he sees a classmate breaking down. He meets a teacher who challenges him to write his story. And most of all, he falls in love with Ben... who doesn''t even know that love is possible.
£10.44
Random House USA Inc The Book of Dust La Belle Sauvage Book of Dust
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£13.49
Kay Solo Ghost Walk
£25.99
Penguin Young Readers Group Beyond the Break
Book SynopsisFor fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han, Beyond the Break is a funny and gorgeous debut about a girl experiencing her first love. Well, second, if you count her faith... and that''s where things may get complicated.Manhattan Beach native Lovette has two rules in life. One: no surfing. Not after her brother''s accident. Two: absolutely, no dating. And going into her junior year of high school, she''s pretty happy with that arrangement. She has friends, her church youth group, and God to fall back on when things get dicey. But after Jake Evans walks into her life, following these two simple rules gets a lot more complicated. Jake is the boy from Lovette''s childhood who grew up. Handsome and sweet, he unlocks the part of Lovette that wants nothing more than to surf the waves again. And as their relationship grows, she begins to question what it means to be faithful: to her family, to God, but mostly, to herself. Told with humor and heart, Heather BuchTrade ReviewA YALSA Amazing Audiobook
£11.39
Random House USA Inc The Kissing Booth 2 Going the Distance
Book SynopsisTHE SIZZLING SEQUEL TO THE KISSING BOOTH THAT INSPIRED THE NETFLIX MOVIE STARRING JOEY KING AND JACOB ELORDI! Read the rest of the Kissing Booth series for more fun, fresh romance from Beth Reekles. Elle Evans seems to have finally tamed hotter-than-hot bad boy Noah Flynn, but now they're facing a new challenge. Noah's 3,000 miles away at Harvard, which means they're officially a long-distance couple - and it's tough. After all, there's only so much texts and calls can do- and when Elle sees a post which suggests Noah's getting friendly with someone else, she's devastated. On top of that, it's hard to ignore new boy Levi. He's gentle, sweet, cute - and definitely interested in Elle. With her heart on the line, what's a girl to do? Join Elle, Noah, Lee and all your favorite Kissing Booth characters for another amazing romantic story that's sure to have you swooning.
£11.06
Random House USA Inc Pet
Book SynopsisNATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • STONEWALL BOOK AWARD WINNER • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIMENAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR by The New York Times • Time • Buzzfeed • NPR • New York Public Library • Publishers Weekly • School Library JournalA genre-defying novel from the award-winning author NPR describes as “like [Madeline] L’Engle…glorious.” A singular book that explores themes of identity and justice. Pet is here to hunt a monster. Are you brave enough to look?There are no monsters anymore, or so the children in the city of Lucille are taught. Jam and her best friend, Redemption, have grown up with this lesson all their life. But when Jam meets Pet, a creature made of horns and colors and claws, who emerges from one of her mother's paintings and a drop of Jam's blood, she must reconsider what she's been told. P
£11.39
Penguin Putnam Inc All My Rage
Book SynopsisNational Book Award WINNERPrintz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature WINNERAn INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!An INSTANT INDIE BESTSELLER!All My Rage is a love story, a tragedy and an infectious teenage fever dream about what home means when you feel you don’t fit in. — New York Times Book ReviewFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir comes a brilliant, unforgettable, and heart-wrenching contemporary novel about family and forgiveness, love and loss, in a sweeping story that crosses generations and continents.Lahore, Pakistan. Then.Misbah is a dreamer and storyteller, newly married to Toufiq in an arranged match. After their young life is shaken by tragedy, they come to the United States and open the Clouds'' Rest Inn Motel, hoping for a new start. Juniper, California. Now.Salahudin and Noor are more than best friends; the
£17.99
Random House USA Inc Rainbow Pups Paw Patrol
Book SynopsisA deluxe coloring book featuring all of the characters from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol--plus four chunky crayons!Join Chase, Skye, Rubble, and the rest of the PAW Patrol's heroic pups for a coloring adventure! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this deluxe coloring book with four chunky crayons.Get on the case with Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol! Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the rest of the pups are always ready to save their friends and protect the community of Adventure Bay using their vehicles, tools, and teamwork.
£8.99
Random House USA Inc Night Night Blue Blues Clues You
Book SynopsisGet ready for bed with this padded storybook featuring the characters from Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues & You!Blue is having a sleepover party, but what does she want to do before bed? Cuddle up with this padded book and play a special game of Blue's Clues with Josh from Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues and You to find out! Boys and girls ages 0 to 3 will love snuggling up with this adorable bedtime book.Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues & You combines engaging interactive and educational elements with an adorable puppy and her fun friend Josh, perfect for hours of preschool fun!
£9.49
Random House USA Inc Bert Ernie Sesame Street Friends
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£8.54
Penguin USA That Was Then This Is Now
Book SynopsisAnother classic from the author of the internationally bestselling The OutsidersContinue celebrating 50 years of The Outsiders by reading this companion novel. That Was Then, This is Now is S. E. Hinton''s moving portrait of the bond between best friends Bryon and Mark and the tensions that develop between them as they begin to grow up and grow apart. A mature, disciplined novel which excites a response in the reader . . . Hard to forget.—The New York Times
£10.44
Random House USA Inc The Kissing Booth 3 One Last Time
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£10.44
Random House USA Inc Answers in the Pages
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£8.54
iUniverse Undercover STD Police
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£12.63
iUniverse MY FIFTH SEASON
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£11.66
iUniverse Undercover STD Police
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£20.54
Mabel Media My Awesome Brother
£11.50
Random House USA Inc DisneyPixar Luca Little Golden Book DisneyPixar
Book SynopsisThis Little Golden Book is based on Disney and Pixar's Luca--in theaters June 18th, 2021!Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar's original feature film Luca is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water's surface. Directed by Academy Award® nominee Enrico Casarosa (La Luna) and produced by Andrea Warren (Lava, Cars 3), Luca opens in theaters June 18, 2021. This Little Golden Book retelling the film is perfect for girls and boys ages 2 to 5, as well as Disney Little Golden Book collectors of all ages!
£7.03
Random House USA Inc Friends Are Forever DisneyPixar Luca
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£5.99
Random House USA Inc A Sea Monster Story DisneyPixar Luca
Book SynopsisThis Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney and Pixar's Luca—streaming now on Disney+!Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar's original feature film Luca is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water's surface. Girls and boys 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.
£5.99
Random House USA Inc How to Be a Land Monster DisneyPixar Luca
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£5.99
Random House Disney El Don de Una FamiliaThe Gift of Family Disney
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£5.99
Random House USA Inc Disney Encanto Little Golden Book Disney Encanto
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£7.01
Random House Disney Family Is Everything Disney Encanto
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£5.99
Random House Disney Mirabels Discovery Disney Encanto
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£5.99
Random House Disney Disney Encanto The Junior Novelization Disney
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£6.99
Random House Disney Everyday Lessons 1 Hooray for Differences Disney
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£6.93
