Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Drugs and addiction
Andersen Press Ltd Junk: 25th Anniversary Edition
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 *
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Chicken House Ltd Numbers
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
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Heroine
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Simon & Schuster Learning Not to Drown
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.
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Salamander Street Limited Missing Dan Nolan: New edition with bonus
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)
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Margaret K. McElderry Books Valiant: A Modern Faerie Tale
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Margaret K. McElderry Books Ironside: A Modern Faerie Tale
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Simon & Schuster Ltd We Are Inevitable
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
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Random House Children's Books The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
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Aladdin Paperbacks Violets Are Blue
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HarperCollins Publishers Student Book 2
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
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dope Sick
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Thicker Than Water
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Night Speed
Book SynopsisTrade Review"There are discussions of drug use as well as how users face the struggle of withdrawal. The hazy Tetra-induced visions are surreal and put readers in the mind of someone in the throes of addiction. A chase-filled novel that deals with real life issues..." -- School Library Journal "Howard delivers gritty action sequences and an overabundance of vivid tetra-fueled visuals...a 'high' adventure for young adrenaline junkies." -- Kirkus Reviews "Full of high-octane action and gut-punching emotion, Night Speed will make your heart race, break it into a million pieces, and then put it back together again." -- Kass Morgan, New York Times bestselling author of The 100 "Tighten up that seatbelt, kids, because Chris Howard has his foot on the pedal and doesn't let up, from page one to the end. This is superpower made real, made consequential, with characters you care about and a story that is pure adrenaline. An absolute must-read." -- Michael Grant, bestselling author of the Gone seriesMichael Grant, New York Times bestselling author of the Gone series "Howard creates a fast-paced story punctuated by highly cinematic action scenes and quieter emotional moments...an engaging page-turner. " -- Publishers Weekly Action and darkness abound in Howard's novel, set in a New York that is not so much futuristic as it is alternate reality, for there are many present-day cultural touchstones to ground readers. Fans of '90s Schwarzenegger/Willis/Stallone/Cruise movies will find themselves in familiar territory. -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc What We Saw
Book SynopsisTrade Review"What We Saw is a smart, sensitive, and gripping story about the courage it takes to do what's right. If you're looking for your next favorite YA author, look no further. Aaron Hartzler's got what it takes." -- Deb Caletti, National Book Award Finalist for HONEY, BABY, SWEETHEART "This book is real. Like the protagonist, it's vulnerable, honest, and incredibly brave. Kate's story will be a lifeline for kids observing impossible situations and wondering where the right and wrong is in all of it. I could not put it down." -- Maya Van Wagenen, New York Times Bestselling Author of Popular "A powerful tale of betrayal and a vital primer on rape culture." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The author has delivered an important, powerful, and engrossing read that gives readers a lot to consider... A gripping narrative that begs to be discussed." -- School Library Journal "Debut novelist Hartzler pulls no punches in his depiction of rape culture. A stirring, important read. -- Booklist "An outstanding debut novel with so much heart, it is destined for the bestseller lists." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "A thought-provoking look at victim blaming." -- Publishers Weekly PRAISE FOR RAPTURE PRACTICE: "...a hilarious first of its kind story that will surely inspire more." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The New David Espinoza
Book SynopsisWhen a video of him getting knocked down by a bully’s slap goes viral at the end of junior year, David vows to use the summer to bulk up— do what it takes to become a man—and wow everyone when school starts again the fall.Soon David is spending all his time and money at Iron Life, a nearby gym that’s full of bodybuilders.Trade Review“Powerful, raw, and honest. A gripping and realistic tale of body image and toxic masculinity.” — Adi Alsaid, author of Let’s Get Lost “A much-needed novel about steroid addiction from the point of view of a high school boy who’s the victim of bullying.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “Stands out through its examination of toxic masculinity, body image, and the dangers of pursuing perfection.” — Booklist "Searing and thoughtful." — Kirkus Reviews “An authentically told story that is both gripping and gut-wrenching.” — Publishers Weekly “Aceves’ novel addresses harsher details of steroid and muscle-sculpting drugs.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Sky for Us Alone
Book Synopsis“A stirring, powerful, and heart-wrenching story of coming of age, falling in love, and trying to lead a life of dignity.” —Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of The Serpent KingIn Strickland County—a forgotten stretch of land in Southern Appalachia—there isn’t a lot of anything to go around.Trade Review“A stirring, powerful, and heart-wrenching story of coming-of-age, falling in love, and trying to lead a life of dignity.” — Jeff Zenter, Morris Award-Winning Author of The Serpent King “Driven by mystery and peppered with themes relevant to young readers such as identity, betrayal, and romance. A bleak yet compelling portrayal of Appalachian mountain life.” — Kirkus Reviews “Complex and realistic…written with impressive nuance and strength. Russell’s debut offers a moving picture of a specific time and place.” — ALA Booklist “A gritty portrait of poverty and the opioid crisis in the rural South… Readers will be reminded of plotlines from Riverdale, and will appreciate the thoughtful character development and suspenseful pacing.” — School Library Journal “The romance between Harlowe and Tennessee is the story’s focus, but Harlowe’s relationships with his family…will linger most with readers. Debut author Russell faithfully renders the distinctive cultural norms and stark realities of Appalachian life, including the depth of poverty, while reminding readers of the region’s beauty and resilience. Along the way, she sends a subtle message that embracing one’s background, rather than fighting against it, can provide a road to the future.” — Publishers Weekly “Harlowe’s melancholy narration makes this satisfying backcountry noir from the start... a vivid portrayal of a county literally and figuratively stained and disfigured by the mine, in which it’s nearly impossible to thrive and from which it’s nearly impossible to escape.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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HarperCollins The Mending Summer
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Orphan Island and Wishtree,The Mending Summeris the next stunning middle grade novel from Ali Standish''author of the Carnegie Medal nomineeThe Ethan I Was BeforeandAugust Isle, Bad Bella, and How to Disappear Completely''about a girl who is struggling to deal with her father''s alcoholism when she discovers an enchanted lake''Some summers are meant to break your heart. Others to mend it. Every once in a while, a summer rolls around that does both.For Georgia, this summer is shaping up to be a big disappointment. Mama is busy studying for her biology degree. Daddy is working nights, and often the man who comes home isn''t Daddy. He''s a man who looks like Daddy, but walks a little wobbly. Who sounds like Daddy, but sings a little too loud. Georgia calls him the Shadow Man.So now, instead of riding horses with her friends at camp, Georgia is sent off to the country to stay with her mysterious great-aunt for the summer to avoid her parents'' fighting.There, a lonely Georgia meets a mysterious friend named Angela and together, they discover a magical lake''one that can make wishes come true. At first, the lake offers Georgia a thrilling escape from her worries and hope that she can use its magic to heal her family. But as things grow worse at home, a troubled boy appears at the lake and the wishes threaten to spiral out of control . . .Award-winning author Ali Standish explores the courage it takes to piece your heart back together again when those closest to you break it.Standish has created a timeless tale of discovery, growth, and relationships.A powerful story about an important topic. ''School Library Journal (starred review)''readers will be drawn into this story of friendship, magic, and the heartbreak''and healing''of addiction.'' ''KirkusA JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION!
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Mending Summer
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Orphan Island and Wishtree, The Mending Summer is the next stunning middle grade novel from Ali Standish author of the Carnegie Medal nominee The Ethan I Was Before and August Isle, Bad Bella, and How to Disappear Completely about a girl who is struggling to deal with her father's alcoholism when she discovers an enchanted lake...Some summers are meant to break your heart. Others to mend it. Every once in a while, a summer rolls around that does both. For Georgia, this summer is shaping up to be a big disappointment. Mama is busy studying for her biology degree. Daddy is working nights, and often the man who comes home isn't Daddy. He's a man who looks like Daddy, but walks a little wobbly. Who sounds like Daddy, but sings a little too loud. Georgia calls him the Shadow Man.So now, instead of riding horses with her friends at camp, Georgia is sent off to the country to stay with her mysterious great-aunt for the summer to avoid her parents' fighting.There, a lonely Georgia meets a mysterious friend named Angela and together, they discover a magical lake one that can make wishes come true. At first, the lake offers Georgia a thrilling escape from her worries and hope that she can use its magic to heal her family. But as things grow worse at home, a troubled boy appears at the lake and the wishes threaten to spiral out of control . . . Award-winning author Ali Standish explores the courage it takes to piece your heart back together again when those closest to you break it. Standish has created a timeless tale of discovery, growth, and relationships. A powerful story about an important topic. School Library Journal (starred review)?Readers will be drawn into this story of friendship, magic, and the heartbreak and healing of addiction.? KirkusA JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION!
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Yonder
Book SynopsisFrom Ali Standish, award-winning author of The Ethan I Was Before, August Isle, How to Disappear Completely, and The Mending Summer, comes a captivating historical fiction middle grade novel about a boy on the home front in World War II who must solve the mystery of the disappearance of his best friend. Perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Lauren Wolk, this riveting adventure explores what true heroism means. Multilayered, moving, and tremendously powerful.? ?Kirkus Reviews(starred review)?Standish?s uplifting mystery tackles big themes of abuse, bullying, heroism, mental health, and prejudice.??Publishers Weekly (starred review)?A heartfelt tale about what it means to be a hero and take a stand against injustice.? ?ALA Booklist(starred review)Danny Timmons has looked up to Jack Bailey ever since Jack saved two small children from drowning during the Great Flood of 1940. Now, with his father away fighting in World War II and his mother about to have a new baby, Danny relies on Jack?s friendship and guidance more than ever.So when Jack goes missing without a trace from their small Appalachian town, Danny is determined to find him. He wonders if Jack?s abusive father could be behind his disappearance or if it has anything to do with Yonder?a hidden magical town Jack once spoke of, where flocks of rainbow birds fly through the sky and they?ve never heard of war. As answers elude him, Danny begins to fear that he didn?t know Jack as well as he thought.Ultimately, Danny?s investigation forces him to reckon with even larger questions: What is America fighting for in this war? What role do each of us play in stopping injustices, big and small? And is there such thing as a true hero?A Jane Addams Book Award Honor Book!A Cybils Award Middle Grade Finalist!A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionA Bank Street Books Best Children''s Book of the Year for ages 9?12 in Historical Fiction and noted for outstanding merit (2023)A 2024-2025 S.C Junior Book Award Nominee!?Both timely and historical. An exploration of what it means to be brave and do good.??Tae Keller, Newbery Medal?winning author ofWhen You Trap a TigerA thoughtful, eloquent, and honest examination of prejudice, loyalty, and what it means to be brave.?Alan Gratz,New York Timesbestselling author of Refugee and Ground Zero ?A beautiful and important novel that explores what it means to be a hero and the role of each of us to stand up for what?s right.??Karina Yan Glaser,New York Timesbestselling author of the Vanderbeekers series
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Yonder
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Alpha Force Untouchable
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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Penguin Putnam Inc Bottled Up
Book SynopsisPip’s desperate to escape his life—he’s been skipping classes, drinking, getting high. Anything and everything to avoid his smug teachers, his sweet but needy little brother, his difficult home life. Now he’s been busted by Principal Giraldi and given an ultimatum: either he shows up for all his classes and sees a counselor after school, or he’s expelled. Pip’s freaked out; not because he might get kicked out of school, but by the thought that Giraldi might call his father. Because Pip will do anything to avoid his father.
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Boy Most Likely to
Book SynopsisThe romantic companion to My Life Next Door—great for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han.With bonus Jase and Samantha content in the paperback! Tim Mason was The Boy Most Likely To find the liquor cabinet blindfolded, need a liver transplant, and drive his car into a house Alice Garrett was The Girl Most Likely To . . . well, not date her little brother’s baggage-burdened best friend, for starters. For Tim, it wouldn’t be smart to fall for Alice. For Alice, nothing could be scarier than falling for Tim. But Tim has never been known for making the smart choice, and Alice is starting to wonder if the “smart” choice is always the right one. When these two crash into each other, they crash hard. Told in Tim’s and Alice’s distinctive, disarming, entirely compelling voices, this novel is for readers of The Spectacular Now, Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist,
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Palgrave USA Whirligig
Book SynopsisWith a family always on the move, popularity and the ability to fit in quickly are vital to Brent Bishop''s high school survival. When he blows his chances with the girl of his dreams in front of everyone, he''s devastated. Brent tries to end it all in a fatal car crash, but instead he finds an unlikely beginning. He''s sent on a journey of repentancea cross-country trip building whirligigs. His wind toys are found by people in need: a Maine schoolgirl yearning for her first love, a Miami street-sweeper desperate for peace and quiet, a kid in Washington who just wants to play baseball, and a San Diego teenager dealing with loss. Brent''s whirligigs bring hope to others, but will they be able to heal the wounds deep inside himself?
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Little, Brown & Company Heart of a Champion
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Little, Brown & Company The Walled City
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Little, Brown & Company The Wild Path
Book SynopsisTwelve-year-old Claire Barton doesn''t like the flutter feeling that fills her chest when she worries about the future, but she knows what she loves: the land that''s been in her family for three generations; her best friend Maya; her family''s horses, Sunny and Sam; and her older brother Andy. That''s why, with Andy recently sent to rehab and her parents planning to sell the horses, Claire''s world feels like it might flutter to pieces.When Claire learns about equine therapy, she imagines a less lonely future that keeps her family together, brother and horses included. But, when she finds what seem to be mysterious wild horses in the woods behind her house, she realizes she has a bit more company than she bargained for. With this new secret-and a little bit of luck-Claire will discover the beauty of change, the power of family, and the strength within herself.
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Little, Brown & Company Twelve Steps to Normal
Book Synopsis James Patterson presents this emotionally resonant novel that shows that while some broken things can''t be put back exactly the way they were, they can be repaired and made even stronger.Kira''s Twelve Steps To A Normal Life 1. Accept Grams is gone 2. Learn to forgive Dad 3. Steal back ex-boyfriend from best friend... And somewhere between 1 and 12, realize that when your parent''s an alcoholic, there''s no such thing as normal. When Kira''s father enters rehab, she''s forced to leave everything behind -- her home, her best friends, her boyfriend...everything she loves. Now her father''s sober (again) and Kira is returning home, determined to get her life back to normal...exactly as it was before she was sent away. But is that what Kira really wants? Life, love, and loss come crashing together in this visceral, heartfelt story by BuzzFeed writer Farrah Penn about a girl who struggles to piece together the shards o
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Little, Brown & Company Fix
Book SynopsisA Buzzfeed Best YA Book of 2021! A gritty, heart-wrenching novel of disability, pain, belonging, loss, addiction, and friendship.Everything was fine before. When Eve and Lidia could hide their physical differences inside goofy Burger Hut costumes. When Lidia shook Eve up and Eve made Lidia laugh. When Lidia was there. Everything is different now. Cut open . . . rearranged . . . stapled shut, Eve is left alone to recover in a world of pain and a body she no longer recognizes. Her only companions being a bottle of Roxanol and an infuriating (but cute) neighbor, Eve strikes up a relationship—and makes a pact—with the devil. Sacrificing pieces of a place she doesn't know to return to a place she does. What will she discover when she unravels her past? And is having Lidia back worth the price? In verse and prose, Fix paints a riveting picture of a teen struggling to find herself and move forward with her life in a sea of opioids, regret, grief, and hope.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc High
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 —
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Random House USA Inc Again Again
Book SynopsisThis twisty novel from the New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars and Genuine Fraud asks: What if there were infinite universes and infinite ways to fall in love?If you could live your life again, what would you do differently?After a near-fatal family catastrophe and an unexpected romantic upheaval, Adelaide Buchwald finds herself catapulted into a summer of wild possibility, during which she will fall in and out of love a thousand times--while finally confronting the secrets she keeps, her ideas about love, and the weird grandiosity of the human mind.A raw, funny story that will surprise you over and over, Again Again gives us an indelible heroine grappling with the terrible and wonderful problem of loving other people.Inventive, philosophical and romantic. --GAYLE FORMAN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of If I Stay
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Nancy Paulsen Books Beneath a Meth Moon
Book SynopsisTrade Review* "Woodson crafts a story of powerful emotional intensity through her poignant portrayal of a young woman lost and in pain. The depiction of small-town life, with its Dollar Store, Wal-Mart and limited economic opportunities adds texture and authenticity. This is beautifully written, with clear prose that honors the story it tells. . . . Most of all, it is populated with fully realized characters who struggle to make sense of tragedy. . . . A moving, honest and hopeful story."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Dreamlike story . . . peppered with the voices of expertly sketched characters and rich with writerly observations. . . . Woodson maintains tension throughout, making it abundantly clear how easy it is to succumb to meth and how difficult it is to recover from it."—Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Powerful, stripped-down novel. . . . Full of rich, sensory images . . . giving the story a dreamlike quality. . . . A natural choice for fans of Go Ask Alice or Ellen Hopkins’s Crank. An outstanding novel that succeeds on every level."—School Library Journal, starred review"Woodson takes us on the dark journey of addiction, mimicking the slow, hazy spell of drug use with the lull of her poetic prose. . . . Laurel's descent is brutally honest. . . . An intimate and compelling story of survival."—The Horn Book"As accurate as it is heartbreaking; readers will be deeply moved . . . they'll sympathize with [Laurel's] desire to find some way to feel better. . . . Readers looking to understand the attraction of a destructive substance will get a glimmer of understanding."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books"Will not disappoint readers. . . . Ends on a hopeful note: perhaps it is possible to write pain 'into the past and leave some of it there,' and reimagine a future."—Booklist
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Random House USA Inc We All Fall Down
Book SynopsisThey entered the house at 9:02 P.M. and trashed their way through the Cape Cod cottage. At 9:46 P.M. Karen Jerome made the mistake of arriving home early. Thrown down the basement stairs, Karen slips into a coma. The trashers slip away.But The Avenger has seen it all.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Crew
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 *
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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
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Random House USA Inc Friends Like These
Book SynopsisSharp, atmospheric, and wildly fast-paced—Jessica Goodman, New York Times bestselling author of They'll Never Catch UsFrom the author of Lies Like Wildfire comes another page-turning thriller about the little lies we all tell before the truth sets us free—perfect for readers of Karen M. McManus and Diana Urban.Mistake number one . . .Fun-loving Jake tells his girlfriend, Jessica, that they have to go to Tegan’s end-of-summer party in their tiny California beach town. Jessica doesn’t like parties, and she doesn’t like Tegan, who has an obvious, obsessive crush on Jake. But she agrees to go, to make Jake happy. Mistake number two . . .Something awful happens at the party. Something so embarrassing that Jessica doesn’t know if she can ever get over it—and Jake will do whatever it takes to earn her forgiveness. And now a girl is missing. Everyone is a suspect. And Ja
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Random House USA Inc Friends Like These
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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
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Prentice Hall (a Pearson Education company) Go Ask Alice Anonymous Diaries
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£15.99
Gill The Choice For Young Readers
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.
£11.39
Penguin Teen Followers
Book SynopsisA naïve teenager is thrown into the high-stakes, back-stabbing world of reality television in this gossipy, satirical romp, perfect for fans of reality TV.After a disastrous date results in her arrest, sixteen-year-old Lily Rhode is horrified to discover her mugshot is leaked on a gossip website. Lily is the niece of Whitney Paley, a Hollywood housewife and star of reality show Platinum Triangle, a soap-opera-style docu-series in the vein of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and The Hills, revolving around several glamorous families living in the Beverly Hills, Bel Air and Holmby Hills neighborhoods of Los Angeles. When Lily's mom kicks her out of their trailer home in the Valley, Whitney (Lily's mom's estranged sister) invites her to live with her, her movie-star husband, Patrick, and their daughter, Hailey. Lily is set up in the pool house and thrust into the company of reality-star offspring -- kids who are born
£15.29
Tundra Books Followers
Book SynopsisA naïve teenager is thrown into the high-stakes, back-stabbing world of reality television in this gossipy, satirical romp, perfect for fans of reality TV.After a disastrous date results in her arrest, sixteen-year-old Lily Rhode is horrified to discover her mugshot is leaked on a gossip website. Lily is the niece of Whitney Paley, a Hollywood housewife and star of reality show Platinum Triangle, a soap-opera-style docu-series in the vein of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and The Hills, revolving around several glamorous families living in the Beverly Hills, Bel Air and Holmby Hills neighborhoods of Los Angeles. When Lily's mom kicks her out of their trailer home in the Valley, Whitney (Lily's mom's estranged sister) invites her to live with her, her movie-star husband, Patrick, and their daughter, Hailey. Lily is set up in the pool house and thrust into the company of reality-star offspring -- kids who are born
£9.89
Penguin Teen Tell Me When You Feel Something
Book SynopsisThe perfect after-school job turns deadly for teens working as simulated patients at the local med school. Everyone has something to hide and no one is safe in this contemporary YA thriller that exposes the dark reality of #MeToo in the world of medicine, for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.It seemed like a cool part-time program — being a simulated patient for med school students to practice on. But now vivacious, charismatic Viv lies in a very real coma. Cellphone footage just leads to more questions. What really happened? Other kids suspect it was not an intentional overdose — but each has a reason why they can't tell the truth.Through intertwining and conflicting narratives, a twisted story unfolds of trust betrayed as we sift through the seemingly innocent events leading up to the tragic night. Perhaps simulated patients aren't the only people pretending to be something they're not . . .
£9.89
Cengage Gale Prescription Drug Abuse Opposing Viewpoints
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£25.35
Compass Point Books Big Pharma and the Opioid Epidemic From Vicodin
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£27.99
Capstone Press Big Pharma and the Opioid Epidemic From Vicodin
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£8.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Summer of 69
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£16.19
