Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Random House USA Inc Love Stargirl
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling sequel to Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli’s modern-day classic Stargirl, now an original film on Disney+!And don't miss the author's highly anticipated new novel, Dead Wednesday!Love, Stargirl picks up a year after Stargirl ends and reveals the new life of the beloved character who moved away so suddenly at the end of Stargirl. The novel takes the form of the world's longest letter, in diary form, going from date to date through a little more than a year's time. In her writing, Stargirl mixes memories of her bittersweet time in Mica, Arizona, with involvements with new people in her life.In Love, Stargirl, we hear the voice of Stargirl herself as she reflects on time, life, Leo, and - of course - love.“Spinelli is a poet of the prepubescent. . . . No writer guides his young characters, and his readers, past these pitfalls and challenges and toward their futures with more compassion.” —The New York Times
£10.44
Not Stated Talons of Power Wings of Fire 9
Book SynopsisThe New York Times and USA Today bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to even greater heights in the ultimate battle between good and evil.For every villain, there is a hero ...Turtle isn't one of the heroes he reads about in stories. If he were, he'd use his animus powers to help Pyrrhia -- instead of keeping his abilities a secret, even from his own sister. Now that Darkstalker, the sinister and impossibly old dragon from Pyrrhia's most notorious legends, has returned, Turtle knows his own role is simple: hide. And stay hidden.The more he watches Darkstalker from the shadows, the more Turtle knows that someone needs to stop the powerful dragon. A real hero. But Turtle is running out of time to find one, which means ... he might have to try to save the day himself.
£8.54
St Martin's Press Wish
Book SynopsisDon''t miss Barbara O''Connor''s other middle-grade worklike Wonderland; How to Steal a Dog; Greetings from Nowhere; Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia; The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester; and more!A touching, New York Timesbestselling story about a girl and her dog, perfect for young animal lovers.Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade. She even has a list of all the ways there are to make the wish, such as cutting off the pointed end of a slice of pie and wishing on it as she takes the last bite. But when she is sent to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to live with family she barely knows, it seems unlikely that her wish will ever come true. That is until she meets Wishbone, a skinny stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a neighbor boy who proves surprising in lots of ways. Suddenly Charlie is in serious danger of discovering that what she thought she wanted
£7.59
Random House USA Inc Finding Tinker Bell 1 Beyond Never Land Disney
Book SynopsisThe Disney Never Girls embark on a quest to find Tinker Bell in this new six-book adventure that continues the New York Times bestselling series! When Tinker Bell sets out on a trip beyond Never Land and disappears, it’s up to the Never Girls—Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby—to find their missing fairy friend. But Tink’s mission has taken her farther from Pixie Hollow than any fairy has ever gone before. Can the Never Girls, along with their fairy friends Silvermist, Fawn, Rosetta, and Iridessa, track Tink down before she’s lost forever? This is the first book in a special new adventure that’s part of Kiki Thorpe’s bestselling Disney The Never Girls early chapter book series. It’s the perfect gift for children ages 6 to 9. • Kate craves adventure and excitement. • Mia loves dresses, roses, and anything beautiful. &bul
£6.99
Scholastic Inc. I Survived the Great Chicago Fire 1871 I Survived
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£7.15
Cengage Learning, Inc Number the Stars
Book SynopsisIn Lois Lowry's unforgettable Newbery Medal-winning novel, a ten-year-old Danish girl's bravery is tested when her best friend is threatened by Nazis in 1943. As the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen’s family takes in Annemarie’s best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family.Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war.With a new introduction by the author.
£9.49
Scholastic US I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 I
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£7.15
Aladdin Paperbacks Take the Reins
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£999.99
HarperCollins The Unteachables
Book SynopsisA hilarious new middle grade novel from beloved and bestselling author Gordon Korman about what happens when the worst class of kids in school is paired with the worst teacher—perfect for fans of Ms.Trade Review“[An] underdog story that champions teamwork, kindness, and hidden sparks.” — Publishers Weekly “Korman infuses such humanity into this tightly controlled ensemble piece and so deftly skewers school politics and classroom management eccentricities that middle-schoolers will recognize and appreciate both the absurdities and the frustrations.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “This crowd-pleasing school story delivers the straightforward humor and warmth that Korman’s many fans expect.” — School Library Journal
£999.99
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Mysterious Benedict Society Paperback Boxed
Book SynopsisA stunning paperback gift set of the New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society books, including The Riddle of Ages!Catch up on the adventures of the Mysterious Benedict Society with this paperback boxed set, which includes the three original books in the New York Times bestselling series, The Mysterious Benedict Society, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner''s Dilemma, as well as the prequel, The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict, and the all-new The Riddle of Ages.
£999.99
Holiday House Inc Not Me
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£7.99
Studio Fun International Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Good Night
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£8.06
Little, Brown & Company Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea
Book SynopsisA poignant yet hopeful novel about a girl navigating grief, trauma, and friendship, from Ashley Herring Blake, the award-winning author of Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World. Hazel Bly used to live in the perfect house with the perfect family in sunny California. But when a kayaking trip goes horribly wrong, Mum is suddenly gone forever and Hazel is left with crippling anxiety and a jagged scar on her face. After Mum's death, Hazel, her other mother, Mama, and her little sister, Peach, need a fresh start. So for the last two years, the Bly girls have lived all over the country, never settling anywhere for more than a few months. When the family arrives in Rose Harbor, Maine, there's a wildness to the small town that feels like magic. But when Mama runs into an old childhood friend—Claire—suddenly Hazel's tight-knit world is infiltrated. To make it worse, she has a daughter Hazel's age, Lemon, who can't stop rambl
£12.34
Candlewick Press,U.S. Molly, Olive, and Dexter Play Hide-and-Seek
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£15.29
Abrams Camp Rolling Hills 1
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA light summer read for the middle school set, especially those who enjoy summer camp stories with a touch of puppy love romance. * School Library Journal *The book celebrates summer camp as a safe place for children to reinvent themselves, to experiment and be more daring than they might otherwise be. The author's love for camp shines through... it's a strong choice for first-time campers and for those who find camp and its rituals delightful. * Kirkus *Readers who love camp should feel comfortable with the lively fun, but even noncampers will relate to the theme of friendships renewed. The dollop of romance is the extra marshmallowy goodness cementing the story together. For those looking for a new series to explore, this will more than suffice. * Booklist *Spot-on combinations of sweet adolescent romance and teenage angst round out an engaging summer read with plenty of energy and originality to keep kids tuning in for more. * Publishers Weekly *
£999.99
Simon & Schuster Going Places
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£16.19
Capstone Press Pedro: Pedro's Big Goal
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£999.99
Scholastic Inc. Captain Underpants and the Big Bad Battle of the
Book SynopsisGeorge and Harold''s nemesis Melvin Sneedly goes from snooty to snotty in the sixth book in this #1 New York Times bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!George and Harold are up to their old tricks again, and when their latest prank makes a direct hit on school brainiac Melvin, he decides to get even! But in the blink of an eye -- and the sneeze of a nose -- the Bionic Booger Boy is born! Can Captain Underpants clean up this catastrophe, or will the mucous monster make a mess of things?
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers The War of Jenkins Ear
Book SynopsisA spellbinding children’s story from from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo - now with a brand new cover look.Toby Jenkins doesn’t like boarding school. He gets called Jinks and thinks he will never fit in. But then he meets a strange boy named Christopher who believes that he is the second coming of Jesus Christ. When the village boy ‘oiks’ start a war with the schoolboy ‘toffs’, Toby is caught in the middle. Can Christopher provide the miracle that Toby needs?A brilliant evocation of school life from the master storyteller.Michael has written more than one hundred books for children including An Eagle in the Snow, Listen to the Moon, Private Peaceful, and An Elephant in the Garden. He has won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carneg
£6.29
Simon & Schuster ForgetMeNot Lake
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£8.25
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Murder Is Bad Manners Wells Wong Mystery
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£8.54
All about Kids Publishing Oliver Brightside
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£16.19
Gecko Press Waiting for Goliath
Book SynopsisA warm and surprising story about waiting for a friend Bear has been waiting since dawn. "I'm waiting for Goliath," he tells everyone. "Goliath is coming! He's my best friend ...He'll definitely show up. You'll see!" Bear waits patiently for his friend. The robins fly to the south and the first snow falls. When Bear awakes from a long sleep, he hears a noise like a hand sliding slowly across paper. Goliath is coming! But his identity is a big surprise.Trade Review“Seemingly simple but endlessly sweet.” -- Starred review Kirkus Reviews (US)“Pleasingly original, imbued with the colourful variety of the seasons, and with a cosy story to melt the hardest of hearts, this is a book of warm surprises and strong friendships.” -- Lancashire Post (UK)"An elegantly understated portrait of patience and faith." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
£9.89
American Girl Publishing Inc Friends (Revised): Making Them & Keeping Them
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£999.99
HarperCollins The Hundred Dresses
Book SynopsisThis Newbery Honor classic, illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist, is a beautifully written tribute to the power of kindness, acceptance, and standing up for what''s right.Wanda Petronski is ridiculed by her classmates for wearing the same faded blue dress every day. She claims she has one hundred dresses at home, but everyone knows she doesn’t. When Wanda is pulled out of school one day, the class feels terrible, and classmate Maddie decides that she is never going to stand by and say nothing again.A timeless, gentle tale about bullies, bystanders, and having the courage to speak up.
£8.54
Little, Brown & Company Strange the Dreamer
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£20.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Trail Ride
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£6.96
Penguin Putnam Inc Say Hello
Book SynopsisCarmelita loves to greet everyone in her colorful neighborhood. There are people from so many different cultures! They all like to say hello too, so now Carmelita can say hello in Spanish, English, French, Japanese, and many other languages. And her dog, Manny? Well, he seems to understand everyone, and gives a happy Woof! wherever he goes.Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora's eyecatching collages are full of kid-friendly details like colorful storefronts, pigeons and an ice cream truck, making Carmelita's neighborhood fun to explore. Emphasizing the rich diversity of America's neighborhoods, this simple portrait of a child's day provides a great introduction to the joy of language.Trade Review* "Readers will fall for the sociable Carmelita as they proudly learn a range of salutations, and the artist’s rich environment, packed with hidden details and charming animals, will delight readers with each return visit. Simply enchanting."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
£9.06
Random House USA Inc The Snowman and the Snowdog
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£6.96
Random House USA Inc Toy Boat
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£16.14
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Jasmine Toguchi Super Sleuth
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£8.06
New Harbinger Publications The Gifted Kids Workbook: Mindfulness Skills to
Book SynopsisHelp your gifted child embrace their uniqueness. In this workbook, a therapist offers fun activities and strategies to help children ages 7 to 12 boost self-confidence, reduce stress and overwhelm, and balance emotions.As a parent, you understand the blessings and the challenges of raising a gifted child more than anyone. Although gifted kids are often seen as intellectually and academically privileged, those same gifts can also create challenges. For example, kids are often quite aware of their differences, and this awareness can negatively impact their sense of self and confidence in the world. This engaging workbook directly addresses the psychological needs of gifted children using a powerful combination of mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and self-compassion strategies. With this workbook, your child will gain a better understanding of their unique gifts and learn essential strategies to help regulate their emotions, manage anxiety, improve mood, and navigate social relationships. Young readers will learn that they are not alone in their experiences, and that much of what others might consider to be different or strange about them, is actually quite typical within the context of giftedness.For children, feeling different from others can be difficult. With this workbook, your child will learn that they have an important place in the world, and that their gifts are something to celebrate.
£14.99
HarperCollins Supergifted
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£999.99
Alfaguara Juvenil Alguien está mintiendo / One of Us is Lying
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£20.29
Hyperion Books for Children Today I Will Fly Elephant and Piggie Book
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£9.49
Scholastic US Mystery Club A Graphic Novel Mr. Wolfs Class 2
Book SynopsisAnother charming and funny adventure in the Mr. Wolf''s Class series!Mr. Wolf''s students are settling into their new classroom, and Randy, Aziza, and Margot realize they have some questions:1. What happened to Aziza''s favorite Frisbee?2. Is the girls'' bathroom really haunted?3. Where is Mr. Greens, the teacher who disappeared? To answer these questions, the three friends start a mystery club! What could be more fun? Meanwhile, Abdi is wondering what happens to the balls that are accidentally kicked over the fence during recess, and thinks he''ll be a hero if he can find his best friend''s football.Mysteries abound at Hazelwood Elementary!
£9.49
Holiday House Inc You Can Do It
Book SynopsisThere''s a big race on Sunday-- but can a little crocodile triumph? Find out in this Level B story, simple enough for young readers to read on their own. The crocodile is hopeful, but when a bigger, mean crocodile tells him there''s no chance, he starts to wonder if he''s good enough. But with a little motivation from his friend, and a lot of practice and hard work, he''s ready to prove himself when the big race comes around! Using simple text and lots of sight words, Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Betsy Lewin has created a story about determination-- and the importance of support from your friends! The easy-to-read story is accompanied by energetic ink and watercolor illustrations, adding interest and detail to the narrative, showcasing the little crocodile''s practice and the shared joy of his triumph. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and
£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Super Sweet Treasury
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£12.34
Penguin Putnam Inc Best Friends Forever
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£6.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,US A Silly Kitty Christmas
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£8.23
Simon & Schuster Nobody Hugs a Cactus
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£17.09
Egmont UK Ltd Thomas Friends The Great Rescue
Book SynopsisWhen Whiskers the kitten is lost on Sodor, Thomas asks his friends Flynn the Fire Engine and Harold the Helicopter to help find him. Can they work together as a team and save Whiskers?The Really Useful Stories series is designed to support toddlers' development and explore key preschool themes including sharing, fear of the dark, making friends and teamwork. Each book includes suggestions for grown-ups about ways of using the story to help their child talk about new experiences.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. Children aged 2 years and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller’s railway. Thomas ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
£6.48
Scholastic Paperbacks Superworm
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£999.99
Maria Dismondy Incorporated The Fruit Salad Friend
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£9.49
Aladdin Paperbacks Potion Problems
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£8.67
Hyperion Winnie the Pooh The Little Things in Life
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£17.62
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial El Principito (con las acuarelas del autor) / The
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£18.95
Simon Spotlight Friends Ask First!: A Book about Sharing
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£8.54
