Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Nest for Celeste
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£9.78
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Heaven to Betsy and Betsy in Spite of Herself
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£18.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Boy on the Porch
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£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Clink
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Big Nate Strikes Again
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£13.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Hooray for Amanda Her Alligator
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£17.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Foxy
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£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Panic
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Jeremy Bender vs. the Cupcake Cadets
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£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Scavengers
Book SynopsisJeanne DuPrau''s The City of Ember meets Louis Sachar''s Holes in this imaginative and humorous middle grade debut from Michael Perry, New York Times bestselling author of the adult novels Population: 485 and Truck: A Love Story.When the world started to fall apart, the government gave everyone two choices: move into the Bubble Cities…or take their chances outside.Maggie''s family chose to live in the world that was left behind. Deciding it''s time to grow up and grow tough, Maggie rechristens herself Ford Falcon—a name inspired by the beat-up car she finds at a nearby junkyard.Ford''s family goes to this junkyard to scavenge for things they can use or barter with the other people who live OutBubble. Her family has been able to survive this brave new world by working together. But when Ford comes home one day to discover her home ransacked and her family missing, she must find the strength
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Digger and Tom
Book SynopsisSebastien Braun follows up Toot and Pop! with Digger and Tom!, another brightly colored picture book featuring vehicles preschool kids love. Digger and Tom! is set at a construction site. Little Digger is eager to help with the work, but all the other construction vehicles are bigger and make a lot more noise. The dump truck, steam roller, steam shovel, bulldozer, crane, cement mixer, and excavator keep taking over his jobs. Children will identify with Little Digger as he struggles to find his place on the construction crew and will cheer when Digger discovers there are some jobs he can do better than anyone! Sebastien Braun’s charming illustrations show the loveable personalities of all the construction vehicles at the work site.
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Force Out
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Double Vision
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£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Big Nate Blasts Off
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£13.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Splat the Cat Splat and Seymour Best Friends
Book SynopsisSplat and Seymour learn how much they value their friendship in this warm I Can Read book from New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton. When Splat plans a sweet surprise for his best pal, he unintentionally makes Seymour worry that their friendship is coming to an end. Will all the silliness split this pair apart or bring them closer than ever? Beginning readers will practice the -ore sound and delight in the hilarious measures Splat takes to surprise his best friend in this easy-to-read addition to the Splat series.Splat the Cat: Splat and Seymour, Best Friends Forevermore is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
£6.99
HarperCollins Splat and Seymour Best Friends Forevermore
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£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Magicians Bird
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£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc B. Bear and Lolly Off to School
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£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc B. Bear and Lolly Catch That Cookie
Book SynopsisBest friends B. Bear (formerly known as Baby Bear) and Lolly (short for Goldilocks) are hard at work inventing a Porridge Perfecter, but the Gingerbread Man races by and smashes their machine into pieces. With their hopes of the perfect porridge dashed, B. Bear and Lolly cook up a plan that would serve the Gingerbread Man just right. When B. Bear and Lolly finally catch the cookie, however, they discover a surprising solution to their porridge problem—and a new friend!New York Times bestselling author A. A. Livingston and artist Joey Chou blend sweet and silly ingredients from two classic stories to concoct a delightfully original story. With its bold colors and lively text, this picture book is a perfect treat for kids and parents to savor together.
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Amelia Bedelia Tries Her Luck
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£6.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Diary of a Spider
Book Synopsis#1 New York Times Bestseller!This hilarious picture book from the bestselling, acclaimed author-illustrator team of Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss tells the adventures of a spider through his daily diary entries.This is the diary . . . of a spider. Actually, he''s a lot like you. He goes to gym class and has Grandparents Day at school. But he also spins sticky webs, scales walls, and takes wind-catching lessons. Lucky for him, his best friend is a fly!Read the other books in the series: Diary of a Worm and Diary of a Fly!
£11.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Biscuit Flies A Kite
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£6.99
HarperCollins Biscuit Flies a Kite My First I Can Read
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Lies about Truth
Book SynopsisIn the same vein as Jandy Nelson and Gayle Forman comes a novel from the gifted author of Faking Normal, Courtney C. Stevens, about hope and courage and the struggle to overcome the pain of loss.Sadie Kingston is living in the aftermath. A year after surviving a car accident that killed her friend Trent and left her body and face scarred, she can't move forward. The only person who seems to understand her is Trent's brother, Max.As Sadie begins to fall for Max, she's unsure if she is truly healed enough to be with him. But Max looks at her scars and doesn't shy away. And Max knows about the list she writes in the sand at the beach every night, the list of things that Sadie knows she must accomplish before she can move on from the accident. And while he can help her with number six (kiss someone without flinching), she knows she's on her own with number three (forgive Gina and Gray) and the rest of the seemingly impossible tasks that must be
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lolas Rules for Friendship
Book SynopsisThe charming and laugh-out-loud companion to Lola Knows a Lot—perfect for fans of Fancy Nancy and Pinkalicious. Sometimes friends make mistakes…but they ALWAYS forgive each other.The problem is Lola’s family just moved, and the only person she knows in her new neighborhood is her big sister Charlotte.Trade ReviewPraise for LOLA KNOWS A LOT: "Through rich, colorful illustrations and whimsical collages of words and pictures, McCarthy and Palacios create a story that will captivate young readers" -- School Library Journal
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc This Is My Brain on Boys
Book SynopsisJane Austen’s Emma meets The Rosie Project in this quirky, irresistible, romantic comedy from Sarah Strohmeyer, the author of Smart Girls Get What They Want.Addie Emerson doesn’t believe in love. Not for herself anyway. With one year left of high school, she’s more interested in snagging a full scholarship to Harvard than a full-time boyfriend.That doesn’t mean she’s oblivious to the ways of the heart. Or, rather, the head. Because after months of research, Addie has discovered how to make anyone fall in love. All you need is the secret formula.But will her discovery be enough to win the coveted Athenian Award and all its perks? (See above, full scholarship to Harvard.) Or will she be undone by Dexter, her backstabbing lab partner, who is determined to deep-six her experiments at their exclusive private school?Those are the least of her problems now that she’s survived a death-defying flight w
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Year of Billy Miller
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£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lion Lion
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Lost Girl
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£9.65
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat and the New Guy
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£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Danny and the Dinosaur and the Girl Next Door
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£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Big Nate on a Roll
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£9.55
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The One and Only Ivan CD
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£12.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Betrothed
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£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Betrayed
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£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Be Good Be Real Be Crazy
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lost in Love
Book SynopsisIn this second book of the City Love trilogy by bestselling author Susane Colasanti, three girls share a Manhattan apartment the summer before college begins. Lost in Love captures the essence of summer love, self-discovery, and sisterhood, a perfect fit for fans of Sarah Dessen, Jenny Han, and Jennifer E. Smith.Sadie was convinced that Austin was her soul mate, but after discovering his secret she wonders if she even knows him at all. Darcy was all about fun boy adventures with no strings attached . . . until her ex moves to New York City to win her back. Things are getting serious with Rosanna and her boyfriend, but will she be able to break free of her past and let him in? With no parents, no rules, and an entire city to explore, this is the summer that will change their lives forever.Told from alternating points of view, Lost in Love weaves a story of first love, first heartbreak, and everything in between.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Forever in Love
Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author Susane Colasanti comes the bittersweet ending to the City Love trilogy, featuring three girls sharing an apartment in New York City the summer before college begins. Forever in Love captures the essence of summer love, self-discovery, and sisterhood, a perfect fit for fans of Sarah Dessen, Jenny Han, and Jennifer E. Smith.Sadie is trying to find the strength to confront a past family trauma and forgive the boy who broke her heart. Darcy needs to figure out how to make it on her own for the first time and finally accept the love she deserves. Rosanna''s boyfriend might still be in love with his ex…and she can recognize the abuse of her past reflected in a girl who needs her help. As the summer comes to an end, will they learn to love themselves and support one another with a bond of sisterhood that will never be broken?Told from alternating points of view, Forever in Love celebrates three girls who will be forever in love
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Flicker in the Clarity
Book SynopsisTwo halves of a whole, they balance each other until Evie makes a flip decision that gets Emma in serious trouble.Feeling the sting of betrayal, Emma freezes Evie out. Evie wants to help Emma, but Emma is bent on self-destruction.All Evie wanted was her friend back—but can you help someone who doesn’t want to be saved?Trade Review“McNamara’s lyrical novel poignantly explores the damange wrought by codependent friendships. With pages teeming with evocative, figurative language and a moving focus on self-discovery, this will appeal to fans of character-driven stories about emotional growth.” — ALA Booklist “Lacerating authenticity. Distressingly plausible. There’s a whiff of Fine’s amazing The Tulip Touch here in the friendship that’s gone too far.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “This is life as it truly is, messy and complicated, for which McNamara presents a perfectly compatible narrative.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) “Thoughtfully constructed. McNamara gives readers a story of friendship and learning when it’s time to let go.” — Publishers Weekly
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Hannah Sparkles
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Goose Goes to School
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£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Goose on the Farm
Book SynopsisWhen Sophie and Goose go on a class trip to the farm, Goose starts to feel left out and sets out on his own. He meets many new animals along the way, but it’s not quite the same as being with his friend Sophie, until . . . BAAA! Has Goose made a new friend?In Laura Wall’s latest heartwarming story, young readers will delight as Sophie and Goose’s trip to the farm becomes a day to remember!
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book 9 Amelia Bedelia on
Book SynopsisIn the ninth chapter book in the New York Times-bestselling series, Amelia Bedelia and her friends at school explore different jobs and careers and think about what they want to be when they grow up! Amelia Bedelia is especially curious about her own father’s line of work. If he spends the day pitching to a client, does that mean he plays a lot of baseball?The Amelia Bedelia chapter books star Amelia Bedelia as a young girl and feature funny family and friendship stories just right for fans of Judy Moody and Ivy + Bean. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since we first met the iconic character in 1963!
£14.39
HarperCollins Amelia Bedelia Chalks One Up
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£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The End of Our Story
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Jesss Story
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£7.18
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Magnificent Monsters of Cedar Street
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor Book Liesl & Po comes a timely and relevant adventure story about monsters of all kinds?and a girl brave enough to save them.Cordelia Clay loves the work she and her father do together: saving and healing the remarkable creatures around Boston at the end of the nineteenth century. Their home on Cedar Street is full to the brim with dragons, squelches, and diggles, and Cordelia loves every one of them.But their work must be kept secret?others aren?t welcoming to outsiders and immigrants, so what would the people of Boston do to the creatures they call ?monsters?? One morning, Cordelia awakens to discover that her father has disappeared?along with nearly all the monsters. With only a handful of clues and a cryptic note to guide her, Cordelia must set off to find out what happened to her father, with the help of her new friend Gregory, Iggy the farting filch, a baby dragon, and a small zuppy (zombie puppy, that is).
£7.99
