Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Scholastic US Daddy and Me and the Rhyme to Be Karmas World
Book SynopsisA humorous and heartwarming picture book from legendary musician Chris "Ludacris" Bridges about the special bond between father and daughter.
£12.99
Scholastic US Holidays are Better with Friends
Book SynopsisHave a merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, wonderful Thanksgiving, sweet Valentine''s Day, and a whole lot more in this all-new official Friends picture book, based on the blockbuster TV show!You can''t have Thanksgiving without turkey. That''s like Fourth of July without apple pie, or Friday with no two pizzas. - Joey TribbianiCelebrate all your favorite Friends holiday moments in this adorable picture book. From the Holiday Armadillo to Rachel''s beef trifle to the Geller Cup, this book is packed with hilarious and relatable holiday moments featuring all your favorite characters. Rachel, Ross, Joey, Phoebe, Chandler, and Monica make every holiday fun . . . most of the time. After all, could this picture book be any more festive?
£12.99
Scholastic Inc. Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of
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£12.34
Scholastic Inc. Kristys Great Idea A Graphic Novel The
Book SynopsisA graphic novel adapted and illustrated by Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile!Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of The Baby-sitters Club. Whatever comes up -- cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls -- you can count on them to save the day. Baby-sitting isn''t always easy, and neither is dealing with strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies, and mysterious secrets. But no matter what, the BSC have what they need most: friendship.
£999.99
Scholastic US The Truth about Stacey A Graphic Novel the
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£11.69
Scholastic US The BabySitters Club The Official Colouring Book
Book SynopsisColor in more than 90 pages of your favorite Baby-sitters Club characters and patterns in this official coloring book inspired by Ann M. Martin''s bestselling series!This official Baby-sitters Club coloring book features more than 90 images to color! Fill in portraits of Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, Stacey, Dawn, Jessi, Mallory, and their friends, families, and clients. Color in patterned pages full of objects familiar to any baby-sitter, such as toys, pacifiers, Kid-Kits, and more. Each page features beautiful artwork ready to be designed by YOU!This coloring book will amount to hours of fun and creativity -- perfect for Baby-sitters Club fans of all ages!
£999.99
Scholastic My Best Friend and the Royal Rivals
Book SynopsisJoin two best friends as history is made in 1585.
£6.95
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Bombs That Brought Us Together
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE COSTA CHILDREN''S BOOK AWARD 2016Fourteen-year-old Charlie Law has lived in Little Town, on the border with Old Country, all his life. He knows the rules: no going out after dark; no drinking; no litter; no fighting. You don''t want to get on the wrong side of the people who run Little Town. When he meets Pavel Duda, a refugee from Old Country, the rules start to get broken. Then the bombs come, and the soldiers from Old Country, and Little Town changes for ever. Sometimes, to keep the people you love safe, you have to do bad things. As Little Town''s rules crumble, Charlie is sucked into a dangerous game. There''s a gun, and a bad man, and his closest friend, and his dearest enemy. Charlie Law wants to keep everyone happy, even if it kills him. And maybe it will ...Perfect for readers of Patrick Ness, John Boyne and Malorie Blackman.Trade ReviewA dark, powerful tale of survival, morality and loyalty * Scotsman *A clever, entertaining and engaging piece of writing ... very carefully composed and gradually seducing its readers with its sense of fun, detail and, as appropriate, seriousness. -- Robert Dunbar * Irish Times *The Bombs That Brought Us Together has all the warmth and humour of Mr Dog whilst also dealing with some pretty heavyweight issues, including immigration and cultural identity … Phenomenal * Sarah Crossan *I loved When Mr Dog Bites and have been wondering what he would do next. And it’s utterly different. But equally remarkable … * Bookbag *In this novel Brian Conaghan shows us that he is absolute master at creating believable, funny, brave and vulnerable young male characters * School Librarian *This accomplished new novel establishes him as a major talent. It’s incredibly powerful and thought-provoking on big issues such as nationalism, war and refugees, and poses some challenging moral questions. It’s also brilliantly funny with characters that you will really root for. * Editor’s Choice, Bookseller *
£999.99
Aladdin Paperbacks Zombies of the Science Fair, 5
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£10.32
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. April & Mae and the Book Club Cake: The Monday
Book SynopsisFans of King & Kayla and Charlie & Mouse will love this delightful beginning chapter book series that celebrates friendship every day of the week!It?s Monday, and April and Mae aren''t prepared for book club. To save time, April reads the book aloud while Mae bakes a cake for their friends. When they forget to add flour, some quick thinking helps the girls salvage the dessert. Sometimes a mistake can turn into something better than the original plan!With imagination and humor, Every Day with April and Mae brings all there is to know and love about friendship to life in a way kids can both relate to and learn from making this a perfect fit for young readers ready to step up from picture books.
£10.79
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. April & Mae and the Soccer Match: The Tuesday
Book SynopsisFans of King & Kayla and Charlie & Mouse will love this delightful beginning chapter book series that celebrates friendship every day of the week!It?s Tuesday, at the soccer game! April likes to play soccer, and Mae likes to win. When a slip in the mud causes Mae to miss the winning goal, she''s frustrated. But best friend April helps Mae see that one loss doesn?t make her bad at soccer and reminds her that playing with friends is just as fun as winning.With imagination and humor, Every Day with April and Mae brings all there is to know and love about friendship to life in a way kids can both relate to and learn from making this a perfect fit for young readers ready to step up from picture books.
£14.11
Jolly Fish Press Horse and Zebra: Horse and Zebra Bake a Cake
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£21.24
Jolly Fish Press Horse and Zebra: Horse and Zebra Bake a Cake
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£7.99
Jolly Fish Press Horse and Zebra: Horse and Zebra Lend a Hoof
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£21.24
Jolly Fish Press Horse and Zebra: Horse and Zebra Lend a Hoof
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£7.99
Jolly Fish Press Horse and Zebra: Horse and Zebra's Family
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£21.24
Jolly Fish Press Horse and Zebra: Horse and Zebra's Family
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£7.99
Jolly Fish Press Horse and Zebra: Horse and Zebra's Puppy-Sitting
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£21.24
Jolly Fish Press Horse and Zebra: Horse and Zebra's Puppy-Sitting
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£7.99
Astra Publishing House Antonia
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen, this nearly wordless picture book tells a heartwarming and hopeful story of loss and new beginnings as a little girl and her dog, Antonia, journey with their family across a river to start a new life.Like so many people around the world facing difficult times, the little girl and her family in this eye-catching and emotionally satisfying picture book have had to leave their home. The girl has brought along her belongings and her friendly, curious dog, Antonia. While waiting for a boat to take them across a river, she plays with other children who've also brought pets --a duck and a bird. But on the other side of the river, Antonia goes missing in the brush. The girl is distraught, until a new friend releases his own pet bird from its cage in an extraordinary gesture of solidarity and freedom. With colorful, whimsical illustrations and an uplifting message of resilience, this US debut from a talented Colombian creator will leave readers with a full heart.Trade ReviewA Favorite Picture Book of 2021 - Let's Talk Picture Books“Conveys with power one child’s loss from forced migration.” - Publishers Weekly“Can launch important conversations between adults and children about the circumstances in which a family might have to move, and the immense difficulties that can ensue." - School Library Journal"A great book to use to start conversations around displacements around the world." - Picture Book Playdate"This bittersweet picture book about a dog gone missing and a little girl who must continue along her way marks the U.S. debut of an award-winning Colombian author and illustrator." - New York Times
£16.99
Simon & Schuster The Nighthouse Keeper
Book SynopsisEvie once again leaves her world behind to rescue Blight Harbor’s ghosts in this “deliciously dark and gripping” (Kirkus Reviews) second book in the middle grade Blight Harbor trilogy that’s reminiscent of Doll Bones and Small Spaces.Evie Von Rathe has been home for only a few weeks from her adventure in the strange world of seven houses when Blight Harbor’s beloved ghosts begin to disappear. Did they leave without saying goodbye, or has something gone horribly wrong? Soon Evie is invited to a mysterious council meeting, where she learns about the Dark Sun Side and a terrible secret. Yes, the ghosts have gone missing. And that means serious trouble. With the help of an eleven-year-old (or 111-year-old, but who’s counting) ghost named Lark, trusty Bird, and a plump ghost spider, Evie must find a way to defeat the vicious Nighthouse Keeper responsible for the missing ghosts, save her otherworldly friends, and find her way home from the Dark Sun Side before she’s trapped there forever.Trade Review* "Nuanced character development is a strength across both first two books of the trilogy. Readers will undoubtedly eagerly await the final volume, even if it will mean saying goodbye to a fascinating and memorable world, and a brilliant protagonist in the heroic Evie, who is so much more than she initially dreams she can be." -- BCCB, Starred Review“Senf’s nightmarish, well-imagined supernatural landscape is original and compelling. . . . More than just a battle between good and supernatural evil, this story shows the ultimate power of empathy and tenacity. Readers will be left both satisfied by the ending and wanting more. . . . Deliciously dark and gripping.” -- Kirkus Reviews * 9/1/23 *
£14.81
Cormorant Books,Canada Swept Away: Ruth Mornay and the Unwanted Clues
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£7.99
Annick Press Ltd A Boy and a House
Book SynopsisWhen a little boy sees a cat slip into the open door of an apartment building, the temptation is too great: he follows the cat into the lobby. Before continuing up the stairway, the boy picks up one of several discarded drawings that litter the floor. Another open door awaits. Again, the boy follows the cat, this time into an apartment filled with books and toys. No one is there, but a table set for tea testifies to the fact that someone has been there recently. More drawings are scattered throughout, which the boy picks up one by one. With his pile of sketches in hand, he continues up several more staircases until he reaches an attic where a wonderful surprise awaits him. The stunning illustrations in this wordless book invite the reader into a mysterious world that evokes the beauty of the past. Drawn by the light radiating from every open doorway, the boy lets his curiosity take him on an amazing journey of discovery, which young readers can elaborate with their own versions of the story.
£11.54
Milet Publishing Ltd Friends
Book Synopsis The collection combines simple yet sensitive text with energetic and gentle illustrations. These books are a child's perfect introduction to describing what they feel and how they relate to others and the world.
£7.95
Milet Publishing Ltd Sharing
Book SynopsisThe collection combines simple yet sensitive text with energetic and gentle illustrations. These books are a child's perfect introduction to describing what they feel and how they relate to others and the world.
£7.95
Andersen Press Ltd The Trouble with Earth
Book SynopsisWhy didn't the other planets invite Earth to their holiday? Soon they'll find out the wonderful truth about Earth's 'fleas' and change their minds... When Earth turns up on the holiday she wasn't invited to and finds all the other planets in the solar system in the hot tub - even Pluto! - she discovers exactly why: it looks like she has FLEAS! Yuck. But when Earth asks everyone to take a closer look inside her atmosphere, they're amazed by what they see... Award-winning Alex Latimer's The Trouble with Earth is the perfect story to teach us to be kind and less quick to judge others.Trade Review"A space story with a difference for the very young… great fun" * LoveReading *
£12.34
Andersen Press Ltd Skunk! Skedaddle!
Book SynopsisDiscover that skunks don't always stink, with Roald-Dahl Funny Prize-winning Peter Bently! Nobody wants to be friends with a smelly skunk, but Sally is desperate to show the townspeople that she would never let off a stink around friends. When she bumps into the town robber, it’s time to show everyone how useful her stink can be! Multi-award-winning Peter Bently teams up with Laurie Stansfield to teach us not to judge a skunk by its stink!Trade Review"Wonderful ... The story will also show them that everyone has something to share with the world that makes them special and unique" * Preneur World *"Full of fun ... Laurie Stansfield’s illustrations are charming and also help to dispel negative myths about skunks!" * LoveReading4Kids *"A great message of self acceptance" * Toppsta Reviewer *
£9.74
Spork Inspire the World: A Kid's Journey to Making a
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£14.86
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Marigold Star
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Elise Primavera comes an imaginative young middle grade fantasy adventure bubbling with wit and whimsy.Marigold Star is destined for greatness. It’s called the Invis-O-Friend Spell, and it makes Marigold invisible to all but the friend who needs her most.Trade Review“A humorous, affirming middle-grade fantasy extolling friendships (especially imaginary ones).” — Kirkus Reviews “Vivid details in both the text and accompanying art bring Marigold’s magical world to life in this cheerful adventure by Primavera (I’m a Baked Potato!) that celebrates friendship and kindness.” — Publishers Weekly “This gentle fantasy will probably appeal most to primary-grade kids who are proficient readers and middle-graders who enjoy adventure stories softened by a sense of coziness and the near certainty of a happy ending.” — Booklist
£999.99
HarperCollins Bridge to Terabithia
Book SynopsisThis beloved Newbery Medal-winning novel by bestselling author Katherine Paterson is a modern classic of friendship and loss. This paperback edition is rack size. Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind Leslie''s house, where they invent an enchanted land called Terabithia. One morning, Leslie goes to Terabithia without Jess and a tragedy occurs. It will take the love of his family and the strength that Leslie has given him for Jess to be able to deal with his grief. Bridge to Terabithia was also named an ALA Notable Children’s Book and has become a touchstone of children’s literature, as have many of Katherine Paterson’s other novels, including The Great Gilly Hopkins and Jacob Have I Loved.
£7.99
HarperCollins Words of Stone
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£10.22
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Im Sorry
Book SynopsisI''m sorry is one of the hardest things to know how to say. This lovely, sensitive picture book can help show kids the power of these two simple words. Having a best friend makes life so much better. But even best friends fight, and when that happens, I''m sorry can feel impossible to say.From internationally acclaimed author Sam McBratney and award-winning illustrator Jennifer Eachus comes a emotionally attuned picture book that will strike a chord with every child who has quarreled with a friend. (Works for adults as well!)Sam McBratney is the author of many popular and incisive picture books, including the classic Guess How Much I Love You.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Biscuit Visits the Doctor
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£6.90
HarperCollins Fancy Nancy Tea for Two
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£6.91
HarperCollins Mackenzie Blue 4 Mixed Messages 04
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£10.22
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The One and Only Ivan
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£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Beginning of Everything
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£8.26
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Lies About Truth
Book SynopsisThis story from Courtney Stevens—the gifted author of Faking Normal—about hope and courage and the struggle to overcome the pain of loss will appeal to fans of Jandy Nelson's and Gayle Forman’s emotionally gripping novels.Trade Review"This realistic YA novel explores the weight of the past, the value of the truth, and the meaning and process of forgiveness, which teen readers will identify with. A great addition to any YA collection" -- School Library Journal "No one writes better about resilience and 'channeling your brave' than Stevens does." -- --Cammie McGovern, author of Say What You Will In Courtney Stevens' The Lies About Truth, Courtney writes beautiful and flawed characters that contain raw emotions. The Lies About Truth touched my soul.-- Katie McGarry, bestselling author of Pushing the Limits -- . "This lyrical novel explores loss and survivor's guilt, friendship and trust, and grieving and moving forward through the heart of a young woman who has lost much and yet feels paralyzed to reclaim her life." -- ALA Booklist "Engaging characters and engrossing storytelling." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) PRAISE FOR FAKING NORMAL: "Somewhere between Sarah Dessen and Laurie Halse Anderson lies Stevens's rich debut about two adolescents grappling with extraordinary trauma...the mood is intense and the story moves briskly, complete with an ending so surprising that some readers may flip back to the beginning to start fresh." -- Publishers Weekly PRAISE FOR FAKING NORMAL: "Reminiscent of Melinda in Speak, Alexi tries to find her voice. A story that resonates." -- Kirkus PRAISE FOR FAKING NORMAL: "Debut novelist Stevens has written a powerful and fast-paced first-person story of a young woman who finds an inner strength she never knew she possessed." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
£11.72
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy
Book SynopsisFrom the acclaimed author of The Real Boy and The Lost Girl comes a wondrous and provocative fantasy about a kingdom beset by monsters, a mysterious school, and a girl caught in between them.If no one notices Marya Lupu, is likely because of her brother, Luka. And that’s because of what everyone knows: that Luka is destined to become a sorcerer.The Lupus might be from a small village far from the capital city of Illyria, but that doesn’t matter. Every young boy born in in the kingdom holds the potential for the rare ability to wield magic, to protect the country from the terrifying force known only as the Dread. For all the hopes the family has for Luka, no one has any for Marya, who can never seem to do anything right. But even so, no one is prepared for the day that the sorcerers finally arrive to test Luka for magical ability, and Marya makes a terrible mistake. Nor the day after, when the Lupus receive a le
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Collide
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£9.49
HarperCollins Nothing But Trouble
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£9.49
HarperCollins Like Magic
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Rulers of the Playground
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£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bat and the Waiting Game
Book SynopsisIn the tradition of Clementine and Ramona Quimby, meet Bat. The trilogy is A Boy Called Bat, Bat and the Waiting Game, and Bat and the End of Everything.Trade Review“Delightful. This humorous follow-up is even stronger than its predecessor and will leave readers hoping for a third book featuring Bat and his family.” — School Library Journal “A gentle tale of shared similarities rather than differences that divide and a fine read-aloud with a useful but not didactic message of acceptance.” — Kirkus Reviews A winsome blend of humor and heart, vibrant characters, and laugh-out-loud dialogue. Arnold’s narrative also gracefully explores life through the eyes of a boy on the autism spectrum. The ever-lovable Bat is sure to resonate with readers of all ages. — Booklist Online
£9.37
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The School for Good and Evil Series 3Book
Book SynopsisTHE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is the #1 movie now streaming on Netflix—starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young, and many others! The first three books in Soman Chainani’s New York Times bestselling fantasy series, the School for Good and Evil, in a paperback box set, containing The School for Good and Evil, A World without Princes, and The Last Ever After.Journey into a dazzling new world when best friends Sophie and Agatha enter the School for Good and Evil, where ordinary boys and girls are trained to be fairy-tale heroes and villains. Sophie, with her glass slippers and pink dresses, thinks she’ll earn top marks at the School for Good. Meanwhile, Agatha, with her shapeless black frocks and wicked black cat, seems a natural
£24.27
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Snowflake
Book SynopsisFrom Benji Davies, the award-winning creator of Tad and The Storm Whale, comes a dazzling wintery tale about a young girl wishing for a perfect Christmas tree, and a young snowflake wishing for the perfect place to land. High, high up in the clouds, a tiny snowflake is made. Perfectly fluffy and white, she tumbles and bounces on the clouds. But then, to her dismay, she begins to fall. . . . Exquisitely written and beautifully illustrated, The Snowflake tells the separate stories of one snowflake and one little girl—both longing for their own special place in the world—that spin together into a magical ending. The snowflake and Noelle discover that wherever we go, and however we fall, in the end, we all find a way to shine. Perfect for fans of The Night Before Christmas, illustrated by Loren Long, and Dasher by Matt Tavares.
£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Saving Winslow
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Honor Bound
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Non-stop adventure.” — Booklist Online Praise for Honor Among Thieves: ★“Keenly wrought characters, imaginative worldbuilding, and an inventive plot engage and gratify while urging readers to stay curious, question authority, and fight injustice.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Electrifying and unputdownable. There is no other book like this in the universe. It’s an honor (even among thieves) to share Zara’s spaceship with her.” — Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of the Across the Universe trilogy “Caine and Aguirre’s immersive world and unforgettable characters will absolutely enthrall you.” — Zoraida Córdova, author of Labyrinth Lost and the Vicious Deep trilogy “Ann Aguirre and Rachel Caine are the definition of a double threat. Honor Among Thieves is proof -- pitch-perfect pacing and unexpected twists make it a heart-stopping thrill ride. I loved every minute of it!” — Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures & author of The Lovely Reckless “Honor Among Thieves is an action-packed novel sure to keep readers waiting impatiently on its sequel…a breath of fresh air to the YA community.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) “Caine and Aguirre create a fresh and fascinating story of interspecies bonding, the power of music, and the effects of trauma on good creatures.” — ALA Booklist “This story about unconventional connections and conflicts both interpersonal and intergalactic is a satisfying first outing in a planned series that should appeal to fans of Yancey’s 5th Wave trilogy.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Zara’s snarky first-person account of her troubled childhood and overnight transition to astronaut keeps the story interesting.” — Kirkus Reviews “Sure to find a broad fan base among sci-fi readers.” — School Library Journal
£999.99
