Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Drugs and addiction

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  • You'd Be Home Now: From the bestselling author of

    Oneworld Publications You'd Be Home Now: From the bestselling author of

    Book SynopsisFrom the internationally bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and How to Make Friends with the Dark comes a breathtaking contemporary YA about addiction, family and finding your voice. ‘Kathleen Glasgow expands our hearts and invites in a little more humanity.’ Val Emmich, author of Dear Evan Hansen The quiet one, the obedient one, the reliable one. Emmy has spent her life being told exactly who she is. Not strong-willed like her beautiful sister Maddie and not in rehab like her wild brother Joey. But when a tragic accident changes life in her small town forever, can Emmy keep up the act? ‘Heartbreaking...breathtaking.’ Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be ‘Raw, honest and overflowing with feelings.’ Erin Hahn, author of You’d Be MineTrade Review‘An evocative, soaring exploration of family, friendship, and the many lives that encompass a small town. With a cast of beautifully drawn characters, You’d Be Home Now is all about losing everything and finding yourself. A welcome affirmation that pain can make way for beauty and hope. Nobody fills a story with emotion quite like Kathleen Glasgow.’ Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here‘I absolutely loved it. An insightful and powerful story about the impact of addiction on young people and their families, filled with gut-wrenching emotion and hope.’ Anna Day, author of The Fandom‘Impossibly moving.’ Vanity Fair‘As beautiful as it is raw, You’d Be Home Now is an unflinching tale of addiction. Vivid with fear and resplendent with truth, Kathleen Glasgow’s stories will always break your heart, but so too will they give you the hope to rebuild it.’ Amy Beashel, author of The Sky Is Mine ‘Through this compassionate sibling relationship, Kathleen Glasgow not only nails what it’s like to love someone with an addiction but humanises the struggle of a teenage drug addict. Emory and Joey’s story as devoted sister and brother will tear you apart and put you back together again.’ Hayley Krischer, author of Something Happened to Ali Greenleaf

    £8.54

  • Andersen Press Ltd The Really Beautiful Thing

    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

    £7.59

  • Having an Alcohol Addiction: Stories from

    Cheriton Children's Books Having an Alcohol Addiction: Stories from

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £9.89

  • Junk: 25th Anniversary Edition

    Andersen Press Ltd Junk: 25th Anniversary Edition

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt was a love story. Me, Gemma and junk. I thought it was going to last forever. Tar loves Gemma, but Gemma doesn't want to be tied down. She wants to fly. But no one can fly forever. One day, finally, you have to come down. Melvin Burgess’ most ambitious and complex novel is a vivid depiction of a group of teenagers in the grip of addiction. Told from multiple viewpoints, Junk is a powerful, unflinching novel about heroin. Once you take a hit, you will never be the same again. 'Everyone should read Junk' The TimesTrade Review"Everyone should read Junk." * The Times *"Melvin Burgess's ground-breaking Junk remains the best book about teenagers and drugs to this day" * Julia Eccleshare, Guardian Online *"Junk has a perfect sense of time and place, characters who feel real and it may just be the best YA book ever." -- Robert Muchamore * Big Issue, Top 5 Young Adult Books *"Occasionally a 'teenage novel' comes along which makes one reconsider the whole genre and its potential. Such a book is Melvin Burgess's Junk." -- Robert Dunbar * Children's Books in Ireland *"Personally I prefer the love triangle in Melvin Burgess’s Junk, in which Tar’s devotion to heroin split he and Gemma apart." -- Juno Dawson * Guardian *"This book is beguiling, layered and filled with a boldness that comes with youth." * Gemma Cairney *"Brilliantly and sensitively written, it encompasses the raw, savage and ecstatic world of the adolescent mind... a superbly crafted and important book" * TES *"Beautifully written" * The Times *"Believable and rivetingly readable. I couldn’t put it down." * Evening Standard *"Moving and provocative" * Observer *

    5 in stock

    £7.99

  • Having a Drug Addiction: Stories from Survivors

    Cheriton Children's Books Having a Drug Addiction: Stories from Survivors

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £9.89

  • Numbers

    Chicken House Ltd Numbers

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisA scorching debut and pyschological thriller, perfect for fans of Black Mirror. Since her mother's death, fifteen-year-old Jem has kept a secret. When her eyes meet someone else's, a number pops into her head - the date on which they will die. Knowing that nothing lasts forever, Jem avoids relationships, but when she meets a boy called Spider, and they plan a day out together, her life takes a new twist and turn. Waiting for the London Eye, she sees everyone in the queue has the same number - something terrible is going to happen. Over 1,000,000 copies sold worldwide. ‘First-time author Rachel Ward is certainly one to watch. But I’d avoid eye-contact if I were you.’ PHILIP ARDAGH, THE GUARDIAN 'Even the idea of this book gave me chills! How would you like to know someone’s fate just by looking in their eyes? Creepy and original!’ R. L. STINE

    7 in stock

    £8.65

  • The Really Beautiful Thing

    Andersen Press Ltd The Really Beautiful Thing

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrances Tosdevin (Author) Frances Tosdevin studied Archaeology, Anthropology and Classics at Cambridge, so she has a certain fondness for old things, and when she was little, she longed to own a real dinosaur. She has been shortlisted five times in picture book competitions, and in 2022, she was thrilled to win the Crystal Kite Award for her debut picture book. Frances lives in Bedfordshire, and enjoys nature, theatre and gardening, as well as spending time with her growing family of grandchildren.Ali Pye (Illustrator) Ali Pye studied fashion at Central St Martins, then worked in advertising. But it was her dream to be an illustrator, so she enrolled on the MA in illustration at Kingston University - which was one of the best things she'd ever done. Since graduating in 2010 she's illustrated stories for Campbell Books, Egmont, HarperCollins, Nosy Crow, Orchard Books, Orion, Oxford University Press, Penguin Random House, Stripes, Scholastic, Simon & Schuster and Andersen Press. Her

    10 in stock

    £11.69

  • Missing Dan Nolan: New edition with bonus

    Salamander Street Limited Missing Dan Nolan: New edition with bonus

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisNew revised 2020 version Set text for OCR GCSE 9-1 Drama exam This play tells the tragic true story of Dan Nolan, a teenage boy who went missing on the 1st January 2002 after a night out fishing with his best friends. The play explores the mystery of Dan’s disappearance and the tragic events that occurred that night; raising issues concerning personal safety and the importance of looking out for each other. A verbatim play, it uses only the words of his family, friends and the Detective Superintendent in charge of the police investigation. This revised 2020 edition of the play includes a new foreword reflecting on the original production by Mark, a new interview with the original cast and a new note on the original lighting design by Danny Sturrock. Suitable for: Key Stage 3/4, GCSE, BTEC, A-Level to adult 
Duration: 60 minutes approximately
 Cast: Up to 18, or 2 female, 2 male with doubling.
 "Heart-rending, bold, direct and simple. Even on the bare page this is a powerful piece of drama...” 
 Paul Fowler, GODA 2003
 "This play is not just about Dan Nolan, it's about all of us and our responsibility to and for each other."
 David Dykes, Head of Creative and Performing Arts, King Edward VI School, Southampton (Dan's former school)Trade Review"Heart-rending, bold, direct and simple. Even on the bare page this is a powerful piece of drama..." Paul Fowler, GODA 2003 "This play is not just about Dan Nolan, it's about all of us and our responsibility to and for each other." David Dykes, Head of Creative and Performing Arts, King Edward VI School, Southampton (Dan's former school)

    3 in stock

    £10.44

  • Chaos Theory

    Simon & Schuster Ltd Chaos Theory

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin delivers a gripping romance about two teens: a certified genius living with a diagnosed mental illness and a politician's son who is running from his own addiction and grief. Don't miss this gut punch of a novel about mental illness, loss, and discovering you are worthy of love. The next read for fans of Angie Thomas, Danielle Jawando and Jason ReynoldsScars exist to remind us of what we’ve survived . . .   Since Shelbi enrolled at Windward Academy as a senior and won’t be there very long, she hasn’t bothered making friends. What her classmates don’t know about her can’t be used to hurt her – you know, like it did at her last school.  Andy Criddle is not okay. At all. He’s had far too much to drink. Again. Which is bad. And things are about to ge

    4 in stock

    £8.54

  • Clean: The London Collection

    Hachette Children's Group Clean: The London Collection

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisFall into the lives of the city's filthy rich with Juno Dawson's deliciously dark and intoxicating London Collection.When socialite Lexi Volkov almost overdoses, she thinks she's hit rock bottom. She's wrong.Because rock bottom is when she's forced into an exclusive rehab facility.From there, the only way is up for Lexi and her fellow inmates, including the mysterious Brady.As she faces her demons, Lexi realises love is the most powerful drug of all ... It's a dirty business getting clean.Addiction, redemption, love and despair. Clean is Gossip Girl meets Girl, Interrupted, and it will have you hooked from the very first page. Also in the London Collection: Meat Market, Wonderland'I loved it' Marian Keyes'One to just enjoy' Stylist'An emotional freight train of a novel' Heat 'As bold and gritty as it is fabulously glossy and readable' Observer** With a stunning rose gold foil cover, Clean will look amazing on your bookshelf **Trade ReviewWritten with verve, wit and a mischievous love of language...it's one to just enjoy * Stylist *Emotional freight train of a novel * Heat *A pretty addictive read. If you buy it for a teen in your life, make sure you borrow it off them (or read it first) because it's bloody great * The Pool *In the 20 years since Melvin Burgess's Junk, surprisingly few YA novels have dared tackle addiction. Juno Dawson's Clean changes that in spectacular style... As bold and gritty as it is fabulously glossy and readable, it's a provocative, important read -- Fiona Noble * The Observer *A blingy gold cover draws the eye to Juno Dawson's Clean, the foul-mouthed, in-yer-face account of Lexi, a super-rich party girl gone off the rails, and her effortful journey towards kicking her heroin habit. Set in a plush rehab facility, Dawson's latest novel mingles pitch-perfect pop-culture references with the layers of lies and self-justification in which the addict's mind wreathes itself; it's compulsively readable, hilarious and filled with uncomfortable truths * Guardian *Gossip Girl goes to rehab... It's pacy, funny and in parts very touching... Lexi is great company. Sweary, cynical and quick with a comeback, she feels real... What feels spot-on are the group dynamics and fledgling friendships... I thoroughly enjoyed the flashbacks to Lexi's lavish life... for a rambunctious read about teen addiction, Clean hits the spot * i newspaper *Sharp, gripping and tender, Clean is the story of how a small group of damaged people, by being there for each other, find a way to help themselves...Juno Dawson shows herself to be a judicious, bold storyteller with an instinctive feel for emotional authenticity - and Clean is her best novel yet. * Attitude magazine *bold and incisive with razor-sharp writing ... it's one of the few YA books brave enough to tackle addiction head-on * The Bookseller *Glamorous without glamorising addiction, and informative without getting preachy, this is a highly readable account of escaping from a self-destructive spiral * The Irish Times *An engrossing read * Stellar Magazine *It's charming and gritty with intelligently written, nuanced characters and dialogue. * The Irish Times *This books keeps you on edge * GLAMOUR *Harsh yet compelling, it's written with great flair * Financial Times *Hard-hitting and unapologetic, this is a story that bravely depicts the lows of addiction and the journey to recovery * The Sun *Cat Marnell's How To Murder Your Life meets Gossip Girl * COSMOPOLITAN *

    4 in stock

    £7.99

  • Learning Not to Drown

    Simon & Schuster Learning Not to Drown

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis“Anna Shinoda’s deeply informed story is not to be missed.” —Dr. Drew Pinsky, Celebrity Rehab and Teen Mom Family secrets cut to the bone in this mesmerizing debut novel about a teen whose drug-addicted brother is the prodigal son one time too many.There is a pecking order to every family. Seventeen-year-old Clare is the overprotected baby; Peter is the typical, rebellious middle child; and Luke is the can’t-do-wrong favorite. In their eyes, they are a normal, happy family. But sometimes it’s the people who are closest to us who are the hardest to see. Clare loves her older brother, Luke—it’s not his fault that he’s always in the wrong place at the wrong time. Life as Luke’s sister hasn’t been easy—their community hasn’t been nearly as forgiving of his transgressions as she and her parents are—but he’s done his time and is on his way home again, and she has to believe this time will be different. But when the truths behind his arrests begin to surface, everything Clare’s always known is shaken to its core. Clare has to decide if sticking up for herself and her future means selfishly turning her back on family…or if it’s the only way to keep herself from drowning along with them.

    2 in stock

    £7.99

  • Student Book 2

    HarperCollins Publishers Student Book 2

    7 in stock

    Book Synopsisour Life provides the only whole school solution for combining Citizenship and PSHE at Key Stage 3 and 4. The third editions of this bestselling series contains extensive materials on Economic Wellbeing and Financial Capability.Building on the huge success of the second editions, each full-colour Student's book has been completely updated to provide a range of age-appropriate stimulus material and engaging activities designed to develop student's skills, knowledge and understanding in line with the revised Programme of Study and the National Framework for PSHE.Your Life:offers a progressive, coherent programme for the Citizenship and PSHE throughout secondary schoolreduces preparation time with well-researched, balancedcoverage of a huge range of topicsis ideal for use on a year by year or selective basis with a clear flexible structure and self-contained unitsoffers masses of support for teachers including photocopiable activities and assessment materialContents1. You and your feelingTrade ReviewYour Life at Key Stage 3 will: save you time by supporting coverage of the PSHE and Citizenship curriculum in one timetable slot inspire confidence in your non-specialist teachers with a KS3 Co-ordinator’s file containing lesson plans for each topic ensure that you are covering the Programme of Study for Economic Wellbeing and Financial Capability, as well as Citizenship and PSHE. John Foster is Britain’s leading author in the field of PSHE

    7 in stock

    £20.03

  • Again Again

    Hot Key Books Again Again

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this novel full of surprises from the New York Times bestselling author of WE WERE LIARS and GENUINE FRAUD, E. Adelaide is catapulted into a summer of wild possibility, during which she will fall in and out of love a thousand times while finally confronting her brother, their history, and her own strength.Trade ReviewE. Lockhart has done it again in this twisty, inventive, philosophical and romantic story about the many ways a person can find, lose, and understand love. -- Gayle Forman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of If I StayMy favorite books are those that are hilarious, poignant, utterly unique and brimming with realistic, loveable characters (preferably including dogs). This book doesn't just have all these elements. It has them in multiple universes. I loved it. -- Jaclyn Moriarty, author of Gravity is the ThingVERDICT: A lyrical read that's also fun as it addresses myriad truths. * School Libraries Journal *A clever, sensitive, funny novel * Irish Daily Mail *

    2 in stock

    £7.59

  • Straight Talk Drugs and Alcohol

    Teacher Created Materials, Inc Straight Talk Drugs and Alcohol

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £11.05

  • The Crew

    Penguin Random House Children's UK The Crew

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisMeet Ellie, Jas, Della, Will and Billy. They''re tough. They''re street-smart. They''re the Crew, and they live in what they call the Ghetto - the estates round the city centre where everyone is skint and it''s important to stick together. No-one has a go once you''re part of a gang. Except, sometimes, the older gangs who can be really dangerous- A new, contemporary novel for today''s teenagers from the author of the critically acclaimed (un)arranged marriage.Trade ReviewA jewel of a book . . . The publisher's warning "Not for younger readers", should ensure the large sales it deserves -- Nicholas Tucker * Independent *Engagingly direct in tone, gritty and realistic in theme, this uncompromising, streetwise story is sure to appeal to teenagers * Books For Keeps *A detective story with an edge . . . An excellent read * Reading Matters *

    2 in stock

    £7.59

  • Every Time You Go Away

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Every Time You Go Away

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Jennifer Niven, Abigail Johnson draws a searing and lyrical portrait of grief, forgiveness, and the kind of love that blooms in the aftermath. Eight years ago, Ethan and Rebecca met, two troublemaking kids sharing secrets and first kisses in a tree house, until Ethan's mom returned to take him away. Each and every visit, his only goodbye was a flower on Rebecca's windowsill.Four years ago, Ethan left for the last time to take care of his mother, who has struggled with addiction his whole life. Two years ago, Rebecca was in a car accident that killed her father. She's been learning to navigate life as a wheelchair user ever since. Now, they discover if their hardships have torn them apartor will bring them closer than ever. Trade ReviewPraise for Every Time You Go Away“Emotionally rich and thought-provoking. Johnson’s skilled storytelling drops readers directly into Ethan and Rebecca’s experiences, both the painful and the beautiful, and I, for one, was changed by the journey.” —Lynn Painter, New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies“A perfect blend of heartache, healing, and hope. Every Time You Go Away tackles tricky topics with candor and care while bringing to life characters that work their way into your heart and never let go.” —Erin Stewart, author of The Words We Keep and Scars Like WingsPraise for Every Other Weekend"This is a coming-of-age story with real heart and authenticity. A must read!" —Samantha Young, New York Times bestselling author of The Fragile Ordinary and On Dublin Street"A poignant, painful, and stirring story about two kids trying to navigate divorce, first love, and finding your dreams." —Kathleen Glasgow, author of Girl in Pieces and How to Make Friends with the Dark"Every Other Weekend handles sensitive family issues with honesty, amidst the fresh, emotive backdrop of Johnson's stunning prose. Adam and Jolene spark the page with their wit. And they'll slide into your heart as they discover each other's." —Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow"Johnson beautifully evokes the tender romance that eventually builds between [Adam and Jolene] after their first encounters, offering readers access to the two teens' inner thoughts and fragile psyches. Jolene's loneliness, especially, will break hearts... The positive, not overly simplistic resolution to the complicated story will touch readers." —Booklist"A complex and emotionally charged character-driven story that explores a variety of painfully human themes, including loss and emotional abuse. Adam's and Jolene's struggles will draw readers in, and the slow-burning romance will touch readers' hearts... Heart-wrenching and hopeful—a reminder that we can change our stories." —Kirkus Reviews"In addition to the tender love story, the book takes on a number of important issues for young adults including divorce, loss, grief, family dynamics, relationship control, and sexual assault... Romance fans will especially enjoy this title." —School Library Journal

    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • All That’s Left to Say

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC All That’s Left to Say

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisHannah MacLaren has grown up between two worlds: scraping by happily with her single, working mum and avoiding the Maryland upper crust in the next town over, where her wealthy cousin and best friend Sophie lives. The plan is to get out: Hannah from paycheck-to-paycheck life, and Sophie from the cosseted world she doesn't fit into. But just before junior year begins, something goes horribly wrong. Sophie overdoses at a party, leaving behind a shocked community and bereft best friends. As the haze of grief begins to clear, Hannah teams up with Sophie’s other best friend, Gabi, to find out what happened that fateful night. Someone gave Sophie oxycodone. Someone knew what was going on. And Hannah will not stop until she has uncovered the truth.Trade ReviewThis is more than a love story. When We Collided carefully yet effortlessly puts mental illness in conversation with the beauty and struggle of adolescence. It is a book I wish I could have written, but am so much better for having read * Julie Murphy, bestselling author of Dumplin’, on WHEN WE COLLIDED *

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • Don't Do It!

    Ransom Publishing Don't Do It!

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £5.99

  • Alcohol Issues: PSHE & RSE Resources For Key

    Cambridge Media Group Alcohol Issues: PSHE & RSE Resources For Key

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £11.09

  • We Are Inevitable

    Simon & Schuster Ltd We Are Inevitable

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA heartbreaking story about finding yourself and your people, from the bestselling author of If I Stay, a major film starring Chloë Grace Moretz. For fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, John Green and Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist.'I got this whole-body feeling . . . it was like a message from future me to present me, telling me that in some way we weren’t just bound to happen, that we had, in some sense, already happened. It felt . . . inevitable.'So far, the inevitable hasn’t worked out so well for Aaron Stein.While his friends have gone to college and moved on with their lives, Aaron’s been left behind in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, running a failing bookshop with his dad, Ira. What he needs is a lucky break, the good kind of inevitable.And then he meets Hannah. Incredible Hannah – magical, musical, brave and clever. Cou

    2 in stock

    £7.59

  • The Trespassers

    Random House USA Inc The Trespassers

    1 in stock

    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Choice  For Young Readers

    Gill The Choice For Young Readers

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisTwo brothers growing up in the shadows of the Ballymun flats are on very different paths. Sports-mad Philly is on his way to the hallowed turf of Croke Park; John to exile, heartbreak and ultimately tragedy. But were these paths set in stone? Or does our fate lie in the choices we make?The fictionalised account of Philly McMahon's multi-award-winning memoir will reach a whole new generation of readers, in a moving coming-of-age story for our times.

    1 in stock

    £10.79

  • Prescription Drug Abuse Opposing Viewpoints

    Cengage Gale Prescription Drug Abuse Opposing Viewpoints

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £25.35

  • Predatory Drugs  Busted

    END OF LINE CLEARANCE BOOK Predatory Drugs Busted

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £31.49

  • We Are Young

    Hachette Children's Group We Are Young

    5 in stock

    Book Synopsis'Hard-hitting, heartbreaking and hopeful, We Are Young is a must read.' SARAH CROSSANIt starts with a wedding. And a car crash. On the same night Evan's mother marries local radio DJ 'Breakfast Tim', Evan's brand-new step-brother Lewis is found unconscious and terribly injured, the only survivor of a horrific car crash.A media storm erupts, with the finger of blame pointed firmly at loner stoner Lewis. Everyone else seems to think the crash was drugs-related, but Evan isn't buying it. With the help of her journalist dad, Harry, she decides to find out what really happened that night.As Evan delves deeper into the lives of the three teenagers who died in the crash, she uncovers some disturbing truths and a secret that threatens to tear her family - and the community - apart.Raw and riveting, heartbreaking and hopeful: an unforgettable story from the author of Girlhood.

    5 in stock

    £10.54

  • Penguin Random House Children's UK Alpha Force Untouchable

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    Book SynopsisSet in Scotland, Alpha Force are helping out on a survival outdoors adventure holiday programme for problem youngsters when they stumble across evidence of an illegal drugs laboratory, hidden high on the moors on the laird''s land. High-speed chases with quad bikes and 4x4 vehicles across country along with survival skills like rafting, abseiling and hiking bring this l0th actionpacked adventure to the UK with a dramatic storyline focusing on one of today''s major problems - designer drugs and their manufacture.Trade ReviewA great book, jam-packed full of thrilling action * South Wales Argus *The former SAS soldier makes a mean fist of a series about a five-strong team travelling the world to combat crime * The Times *Great gung-ho stuff * Independent on Sunday *

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    £999.99

  • Will You Catch Me

    Hachette Children's Group Will You Catch Me

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the author of A Room Full of Chocolate comes a heartwarming story about identity and courage, and a tremendous young girl who cares for her alcoholic mother. For fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Sarah Lean. Nell Hobs lives with a tortoise called Bob Marley, guinea pigs Asbo and Chaos, goldfish Beyoncé and Destiny, gerbils Fizz and Tyrone, Aunty Lou the Hamster ... and her mum, who drinks too much. Nell does everything she can to be a good daughter so that her mum will stop. But when things get really hard, Nell stands on her head. Everything looks better upside down, don't you know? Nell wishes she knew who her dad was. When new teacher Mr Samuels makes history come alive and tells the class the story of Nell Gwynn, the Orange Girl who became one of the first actresses on the London stage, Nell is captivated and is determined to dress up as an Orange Girl for the Costume Parade.  She hatches a plan with her best friend Michael: a waTrade ReviewAn emotional roller-coaster of a story with a courageous and caring heroine. * Parents in Touch *The book that I would like to choose is Will You Catch Me? by Jane Elson. I loved it for the heroine, Nell, who tells her story as 'the only naturalist on the Beckham Estate'. Nell has many problems, but also many friends. Her voice is perfect; you can hear her speak beside you as you read, wise, hilarious, brave and stubborn. A North London Anne of Green Gables: less poetry, more minibeasts, identical charm! -- Hilary McKay for Booktrust * BookTrust *This is a moving tale of friendship, wildlife, conservation, families, love and alcohol abuse. Its a tale of bravery - self belief and how friends can sometimes pull together to make things right. It is also the story of imagination and Nell Gwyn - a companion to King Charles II - a fascinating character, of whom I knew a little, but now know so much more.This is the story of a modern day Nell whose mother tries hard to be someone she can admire. To be the mother Nell needs, but things are not easy. Nell spends her days caring for her mum, hoping to trace her dad, and nurturing any wildlife she comes across that need respite or care.Her friend Michael lives nest door with his brother, aids and abets her - an inventor with wild and glorious ideas which means that at school he is often signing the punishment book, staying late for detention and generally getting into scraps. His brother is exasperated by him and can't believe it when he finds that all his laces from his boots have been stolen away to be used in Michael's latest invention - to help Nell feed all her small creatures.There are too many children affected by their parent's addiction to alcohol. This is a story for them, for those with whom they make contact, with whom they hopefully get help and understanding.This is a story of hope. * Sue Chambers - A Bookseller *

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Marijuana Debunked: A handbook for parents,

    1 in stock

    £14.20

  • Pieces of Me: A Daughter of Mental Illness

    Catherine Schiffer Pieces of Me: A Daughter of Mental Illness

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £15.00

  • Las Olas de Mamá

    Piplo Productions Las Olas de Mamá

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    £999.99

  • RED BM THE ONLY THINK THAT YOU ABSOLUTEL

    Independence Educational Publishers RED BM THE ONLY THINK THAT YOU ABSOLUTEL

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisRecent statistics indicate that over 100,000 people die every year in the UK from smoking-related diseases, and yet despite the risks people continue to smoke. This book looks at the physical effects of smoking, including heart disease and lung cancer, and discusses the social stigma attached to smoking. The information comes from a variety of sources, including government reports and statistics, newspapers and magazine articles, surveys and polls, academic research and literature from charities and lobby groups; articles have been tailored to an 11 to 14 age group. Additionally, at the end of each chapter are two pages of activities relating to the articles and issues raised in that chapter.

    1 in stock

    £3.98

  • Heroine

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Heroine

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    £10.11

  • Valiant: A Modern Faerie Tale

    Margaret K. McElderry Books Valiant: A Modern Faerie Tale

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £11.69

  • The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

    Random House Children's Books The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £16.19

  • Simon & Schuster Maid for It

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the acclaimed author of Roll with It comes a relatable and “heart-wrenching” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade novel about a girl who, in a desperate bid to keep her family afloat, takes over her mom’s cleaning jobs after an injury prevents her from working. Now that Franny and her newly sober mom have moved to a cozy apartment above a laundromat, Franny’s looking forward to a life where her biggest excitement is getting top grades in math class. But when Franny’s mom gets injured in a car accident, their fragile life begins to crumble. There’s no way her mom can keep her job cleaning houses, which means she can’t pay the bills. Franny can’t forget what happened the last time her mom was hurt: the pills that were supposed to help became an addiction, until rehab brought them to Mimi’s laundromat and the support group she hosts. Franny will not let addiction win again, even if she has to blackmail a school rival to help her clean houses. She’ll make the money and keep her mom sober—there’s no other choice. But what happens if this is one problem she can’t solve on her own?Trade Review"Sumner has created a story that delves into a heavy topic, but in a lighthearted way that is suitable for young readers. Franny is a sympathetic, relatable character, while beautifully crafted relationships drive the plot forward. . . An honest portrayal of the struggles a young girl will go through for her family." -- School Library Journal"This honest story invites readers into a realistic situation that many young people experience. It offers an accessible, welcoming, and introspective account of the struggles faced by those who worry about a loved one’s addiction. The well-developed relationships are a highlight. . . A heart-wrenching read about a girl forced to grow up too quickly." -- Kirkus Reviews"This honest story invites readers into a realistic situation that many young people experience. It offers an accessible, welcoming, and introspective account of the struggles faced by those who worry about a loved one’s addiction. The well-developed relationships are a highlight. . . A heart-wrenching read about a girl forced to grow up too quickly." -- Kirkus Reviews"With sure-handed plotting and distinctive characters, this immediate-feeling novel from Sumner captures the lingering impact of substance reliance on one family. . . a novel about moving forward with awareness and hope." -- Publishers Weekly"With sure-handed plotting and distinctive characters, this immediate-feeling novel from Sumner captures the lingering impact of substance reliance on one family. . . a novel about moving forward with awareness and hope." -- Publishers Weekly

    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • RCPsych Publications The Drug Conversation: How to Talk to Your Child about Drugs

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis book tells parents how to raise the thorny issue of drugs with their children and gives advice on ways to have this important conversation. It provides clear, up to date, accurate information about 'psychoactive' drugs and their effects, and contains many case studies and actual example conversations between parents and children.Trade Review'I would recommend this book to parents, GP colleagues and to doctors in training. This is a very good book - comprehensive, sensible and written with authority. It also has a strong person focus and very good production values. The book is up to date and covers a number of new areas such as legal highs. It does also acknowledge the changing issues and points to current, validated web sources of information. The case histories are strong, illustrate the text and key principles but do not moralise or frighten. Literature articles are used in context and statistical sources are used to show key demographic points. The writing style is excellent: this is a book that is actually difficult to put down!' British Medical Association Programme and Award Winners 2017Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Foreword; Introduction; 1. What are psychoactive drugs, who uses them and why?; 2. Drug use and adolescence; 3. Having the drug conversation with your child; 4. Drugs and the brain; 5. Types of drugs; 6. Rise of the synthetics; 7. Detecting drug use and what to do about it; 8. Treatment and recovery; 9. Final thoughts; Appendix; References; Index.

    7 in stock

    £20.56

  • L. Ron Hubbard: Humanitarian - Rehabilitating a

    New Era Publications International APS L. Ron Hubbard: Humanitarian - Rehabilitating a

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisL. Ron Hubbard exposed the brutal truth of a psychiatric chemical onslaught, the likes of which this world has never seen. This, then, is the story of 21st century cultural wastage. Also detailed is Mr. Hubbard s clear and understandable solution to all chemical toxins, with the Purification Program and the worldwide network of Narconon rehabilitation centers. Narconon is the by far most successful drug rehabilitation program, with the maximum percentage of those who never revert to drugs again. This volume covers L. Ron Hubbard's development and discoveries, as well as a history of its organizations, that have saved hundreds of thousands of lives by getting them off of drugs permanently.

    4 in stock

    £29.75

  • The Walled City

    Little, Brown & Company The Walled City

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £20.42

  • High

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc High

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisTrade Review"[This book] never assigns blame to users, and it discusses such topics as marijuana legalization and opioid addiction without bias."--Kirkus "His powerful story will hopefully inspire young people in similar circumstances to seek help."--Booklist "An informative overview of teen drug use."--School Library Journal —

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • All My Rage

    Penguin Putnam Inc All My Rage

    2 in stock

    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

    2 in stock

    £17.99

  • That Was Then This Is Now

    Penguin USA That Was Then This Is Now

    Out of stock

    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

    Out of stock

    £10.44

  • iUniverse Wright of Passage

    15 in stock

    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

    15 in stock

    £9.34

  • iUniverse Amber Shades of Grey

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    15 in stock

    £12.41

  • iUniverse THE TWINKIE BIN

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £10.54

  • iUniverse The Chicano Bible Barrio Arte

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £10.67

  • iUniverse Im Not Crazy A workbook for teens with depression and bipolar disorder

    15 in stock

    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

    15 in stock

    £12.78

  • AuthorHouse When Dreams Are Crushed

    15 in stock

    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

    15 in stock

    £11.67

  • Normandy's Bright Ideas Bug

    Out of stock

    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

    Out of stock

    £10.79

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