Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Square Fish Game Changers
Book SynopsisTrouble is about to tip off for Jeff and Andi's sixth-grade basketball teams in Game Changers, a standalone second book in the middle-grade Benchwarmers series by #1 New York Times bestselling sportswriter John Feinstein.After a controversial season playing on the boys'' soccer team, Andi Carillo is ready to kick butt and take names on the girls'' basketball team. Jeff Michaels, her best friend, is raring to drop his benchwarmer status from soccer and play a leading role on the boys'' basketball squad. But between a coach''s coded racism and a teammate''s endless sabotage, neither Andi nor Jeff is in for a layup of a season. To make matters worse, the local media smells more than one juicy story. Will Andi and Jeff be able to power through and find a way to help both their teams rebound?From sportswriting legend John Feinstein comes this fast-paced novel about two friends who are willing to risk it all to change the gameon and off the court.
£15.06
Square Fish Stella Diaz Dreams Big
Book SynopsisIn Stella Díaz Dreams Big, by award-winning author and illustrator Angela Dominguez, how will Stella fare when the waters get rough? Stella is happy as a clam in fourth grade. She''s the president of the Sea Musketeers conservation club, she starts taking swim lessons, and she joins a new art club at school. But as her schedule fills up, school gets harder, too. Suddenly the tides have turned, and she is way too busy!Stella will be in an ocean of trouble if she can''t keep her head above water. But with her trusty Sea Musketeers by her side, she hops to make her big dreams come true! Based on the author''s experiences growing up Mexican-American, this infectiously charming character comes to life through relatable storytelling including simple Spanish vocabulary and adorable black-and-white art.
£9.21
St Martin's Press The Ambassador of Nowhere Texas
Book SynopsisKimberly Willis Holt''s The Ambassador of Nowhere, Texas is a stunning post-9/11 companion to the National Book Award-winner When Zachary Beaver Came to Town.Decades after the Vietnam War and Toby's life-changing summer with Zachary Beaver, Toby's daughter Rylee is at a crossroadsher best friend Twig has started pushing her away just as Joe, a new kid from New York, settles into their small town of Antler. Rylee befriends Joe and learns that Joe's father was a first responder on 9/11. The two unlikely friends soon embark on a project to find Zachary Beaver and hopefully reconnect him with Rylee''s father almost thirty years later.This beautiful middle grade novel is a tribute to friendshipsold and newand explores the challenges of rebuilding what may seem lost or destroyed.Christy Ottaviano Books
£12.59
Square Fish The Magical Imperfect
Book SynopsisFor fans of Wonder, Chris Baron''s The Magical Imperfect is an affecting middle grade story of two outcasts who become friends Etan has stopped speaking since his mother left. His father and grandfather don't know how to help him. His friends have given up on him.When Etan is asked to deliver a grocery order to the outskirts of town, he realizes he's at the home of Malia Agbayani, also known as the Creature. Malia stopped going to school when her acute eczema spread to her face, and the bullying became too much.As the two become friends, other kids tease Etan for knowing the Creature. But he believes he might have a cure for Malia's condition, if only he can convince his family and hers to believe it too. Even if it works, will these two outcasts find where they fit in?
£9.49
Square Fish Dangerous Play
Book SynopsisA fierce team of girls takes back the night in this propulsive, electrifying, and high-stakes YA debut from Emma KressZoe Alamandar has one goal: win the State Field Hockey Championships and earn a scholarship that will get her the hell out of Central New York. She and her co-captain Ava Cervantes have assembled a fierce team of dedicated girls who will work hard and play by the rules.But after Zoe is sexually assaulted at a party, she finds a new goal: make sure no girl feels unsafe again. Zoe and her teammates decide to stop playing by the rules and take justice into their own hands. Soon, their suburban town has a team of superheroes meting out punishments, but one night of vigilantism may cost Zoe her team, the championship, her scholarship, and her future. Perfect for fans who loved the female friendships of Jennifer Mathieu's Moxie and the bite of Courtney Summer's Sadie.
£10.44
Henry Holt & Company Im Sticking with Youand the Chicken Too
Book SynopsisIn this follow up to I'm Sticking with You, Bear and Squirrel are back, and they're perfectly in tune. They make merry music, they sing the same songit's all going great, until Chicken comes along.Chicken knows she could add something to Bear and Squirrel's band of two, but the duo is certain that three is a crowd! Fed up, Chicken leavesand lands herself in hot water. Will Bear and Squirrel come to the rescue?
£16.14
Square Fish How to Be Brave
Book SynopsisDaisy May Johnson''s How to Be Brave is a delightfully zany yet heartwarming middle-grade novel about a young girl who bands together with her boarding school friends to find her missing mother.Calla North and her mother Elizabeth live a quiet but happy life together. Elizabeth happens to be the world''s leading expert on ducksbut unfortunately, being an expert on ducks doesn''t always pay the bills (no pun intended).When Elizabeth is offered a well-paid research trip to the Amazon, it''s an opportunity too good to miss. But while her mother's off exploring, Calla winds up at boarding school. No adventures are likely to find her thereor so she thinks. Then Calla receives the terrible news that her mother''s plane has gone missing. Can Calla, her friends, and a motley crew of nuns defeat an evil new headmistress and find Elizabeth before it's too late?
£8.99
St Martin's Press Stella Diaz Leaps to the Future
Book SynopsisFrom award-winning author Angela Dominguez, the fifth and final novel about Stella Díaz, a Mexican-American girl who is now ready to be at the top of her schoolfifth grade!Stella is getting ready for her next big step. This year, she''s a fifth grader, which means she''s not only one of the big kids in her elementary school, but she''ll also have to start thinking about middle school. GULP! Luckily, Stella can count on her best friends Jenny and Stanley at her side. But when she has a chance to apply for an art and science program at a magnet school, Stella realizes that her future might hold a lot of big changes. Thinking about going to a different school than her closest friends, seeing her big brother Nick receiving mail from colleges far away, and then being forced to work on a project with her former bully... Suddenly, growing up isn't quite as fun as Stella first thought. Is Stella ready for what''s next?Reading level: 4.5
£15.29
Palgrave USA Consider the Octopus
Book SynopsisWhen chance, or fate, throws two twelve-year-olds together on board a scientific research ship at the edge of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, it's not all smooth sailing!Jeremy JB Barnes is looking forward to spending the summer before seventh grade hanging on the beach. But his mother, a scientist, has called for him to join her aboard a research ship where, instead, he'll spend his summer seasick and bored as he stares out at the endless plastic, microbeads, and other floating debris, both visible and not, that make up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.Miles and miles away, twelve-year-old Sidney Miller is trying to come up with an alternate activity worthy of convincing her overprotective parents that she can skip summer camp.When Jeremy is asked to find the contact information for a list of important international scientists and invite them to attend a last-minute Emergency Global Summit, he''s excited to have a chance to actually do something that
£10.31
St Martin's Press One for All
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St Martin's Press Lolo and Birdie Im Not Sleepy No Tengo Sueno
Book SynopsisThis sweet and funny bilingual picture book series, from author Angela Dominguez, follows an adorable bird and tyrannosaurus rex as they navigate the hazards of bedtime, sharing, and friendship, in English and Spanish.Birdie is ready to go to bed, but when he approaches Lolo to say goodnight, Lolo isn''t tired! Birdie tries everything to help Lolo get ready for bed: reading, snacks, brushing teeth, but Lolo has way too much to do.This delightful bilingual picture book is perfect for young readers who, like most, are reluctant for the day to end.
£18.04
Odd Dot Bear Hugs from Brown Bear and Friends World of
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£13.49
St Martin's Press Bad Girls Never Say Die
Book SynopsisFrom the acclaimed author of Moxie comes a gripping gender-flipped reimagining of The Outsiders that explores the deep bonds of female friendship and what it takes to be a bad girl.1964. Houston, Texas. Evie Barnes is a bad girl. So are all her friends. They're the sort who wear bold makeup, laugh too loud, and run around with boys. Most of all, they protect their own against the world. So when Evie is saved from a sinister encounter by a good girl from the right side of the tracks, every rule she''s always lived by is called into question. Now she must redefine what it means to be a bad girl and rethink everything she knew about loyalty. In this riveting story of murder, secrets, and tragedy, Jennifer Mathieu puts a female twist on S. E. Hinton''s The Outsiders. Bad Girls Never Say Die has all the drama and heartache of that teen classic, but with a feminist take just right for our times.
£11.69
WW Norton & Co I Get Loud
Book SynopsisThis stunning successor to Ouimet’s debut, I Go Quiet, follows a girl learning to express herself and connect with others.Trade Review"This beautifully illustrated refugee tale is largely a celebration of friendship and the strength it offers wherever it exists." -- Booklist
£14.24
WW Norton & Co Children of Stardust
Book Synopsis"Brimming with adventure, tenacity, and magic.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review This exhilarating and playful middle grade novel rockets through space on an epic quest to protect the galaxy.Trade Review"Togolese debut author Adodo’s debut bursts forth with wonderful worldbuilding drawing from African mythology and culture." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"This spectacular sf adventure brings a fresh take to the genre with elements of African mythology, high stakes, and an otherworldly sense of adventure." -- Booklist (starred review)
£13.99
WW Norton & Co Flying Up the Mountain A Novel
Book SynopsisThe companion to Crossing the Stream is a moving story of friendship and a timely reminder of our duty to nature.
£15.19
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Carver Chronicles Book 5 New Kid
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£6.99
Houghton Mifflin Hot Day on Abbott Avenue
Book SynopsisIt's the hottest, stickiest day of the summer. A fat-sun-in-the-sky day. An eating-ice-pops-on-the-porch day. And for Kishi and Renee, it's a best-friends-breakup day.
£8.13
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Talent for Trouble
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£15.29
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Happy Birdday Tacky
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£9.15
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Mouse and Mole Secret Valentine GLR Level 3
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£8.27
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ninitas Big World The True Story of a Deaf Pygmy
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£16.19
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company lluviaRain
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£8.97
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Junior Ninja Champion Book 2 The Fastest Finish
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£12.59
Clarion Books But Then I Came Back
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc How to Make a Wish
Book SynopsisA small town pianist ponders a new life away from her embarrassing mother when a beautiful girl shows up and changes everything. Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen, Nina LaCour (Hold Still), and Becky Albertalli (Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda), now available in paperback.Trade Review"Blake (Suffer Love) skillfully assembles a complex story about the wonders of first love while exploring challenges all teenagers face, such as growing up and gaining independence... a story written with realism and sensitivity." —Publishers Weekly "This organic, moving romance juxtaposed with a messy, complex mother-daughter relationship is passionately told, with glimpses of optimism appearing through Grace’s unshakeable bonds of loyalty. Blake clearly illustrates the impact of adult decisions that disregard the lives of teens, guaranteeing an emotional and relevant read." — Booklist "Despite the heavy topics addressed, the story never feels hopeless or depressing, as the author writes with nuance and care about her cast of admirably strong, loyal, and resilient teens who face head on the challenges life throws at them." —Kirkus "A solid romance within a moving portrait of a dysfunctional mother/daughter relationship. Recommended for YA contemporary fiction collections." —School Library Journal "This is a gorgeous and moving novel of love, connection, romance, mother-daughter relationships, and the way pain inextricably links them all." —Dahlia Adler, BN Teens "A beautiful book about two girls trying to hold on: to themselves, to each other and to the pieces of their shattered lives. Heartbreaking, hopeful and honest. Blake has written one of most wrenching portrayals of a messy, complicated mother/daughter bond I've seen in Young Adult fiction. Bravo!" —Tess Sharpe, author of Far From You "A beautiful story about love's paradoxical ability to be the most difficult yet most effortless thing in the world. Ashley Herring Blake breaks your heart for these girls and then stitches it back together with starlit magic." —Dahlia Adler, author of Under the Lights and Just Visiting Praise for Suffer Love: “Sam and Hadley's palpable and steamy romance had my heart racing. This heartfelt, realistic story kept me up reading all night long. I loved this book." —Miranda Kenneally, bestselling author of Catching Jordan “Shakespeare references, betrayal, and a teacup piglet: what more could you want in a modern love story?” —Courtney C. Stevens, author of Faking Normal and The Lies About Truth “An emotionally vivid, fearlessly honest portrait of two very human families, with a love story that will make you ache. Utterly beautiful.” —Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda "[Blake] writes a believable, emotionally satisfying romance that relies on realistic characterizations rather than supermodel good looks, fashion, and standard plot devices. It's a refreshing change from the far more common standard romances that so often become formulaic, and the well-integrated literary references are a bonus. A smart, satisfying romance." —Kirkus "Debut author Blake puts the teens in a near-impossible situation, adeptly showing how Sam and Hadley can be more adult in handling the complications of romance than all four of their parents . . . Readers will be left thinking about the ways love can both hurt and heal." —Publishers Weekly "A strong choice for YA collections, especially where romance is popular." —School Library Journal "Sam and Had —
£10.75
Clarion Books The Year of the Garden
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£6.99
Harlequin Teen Long Way Home
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£10.44
Scholastic Inc. Diario de Una Lechuza 1 El Festival Florestástico
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£8.01
Scholastic Inc. Warm Hearts Day Branches Book Owl Diaries 5
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£15.99
Scholastic Inc. Unschooled
Book SynopsisAllan Woodrow is back with another pitch-perfect middle-grade novel full of hilarious antics, epic arguments, and a fifth grade that just doesn''t get along!This year''s fifth graders are the worst Principal Klein has ever seen. But he''s hoping that Spirit Week can teach them teamwork, with a top secret prize for the winning team as incentive.Best friends George and Lilly have been looking forward to Spirit Week all year. They might be complete opposites, but they can''t wait to be on the winning team together. When their classes end up rivals, with Lilly leading Team Red and George leading Team Blue, the friends swear they can compete and remain best friends.But suddenly there are slimed lockers, sabotaged costumes, and class pets held hostage. As the pranks escalate, it threatens everything, including the prize. Because if Principal Klein finds out, Spirit Week will be cancelled and the students will spend the rest of the year in detention.Can George and Lilly find a way to f
£999.99
Scholastic Inc. Tell Me Everything
Book Synopsis Social media meets Amelie in this perfect romantic comedy from First Draft podcast creator and YA lit rising star Sarah Enni.Your secret''s safe...until it''s not.Ivy''s always preferred to lay low, unlike her best friend Harold, who has taken up a hundred activities as sophomore year begins. But Ivy has her own distraction: the new anonymous art-sharing app, VEIL. Being on the sidelines has made Ivy a skilled observer, and soon she discovers that some of the anonymous posters are actually her classmates. While she''s still too scared to put her own creations on the app, Ivy realizes that she can contribute in an even better way -- by making gifts for the artists she''s discovered. The acts of kindness give her such a rush that, when Ivy suspects Harold is keeping a secret, she decides to go all in. Forget gifts -- Harold needs a major party.But when her good intentions thrust her into the spotlight, Ivy''s carefully curated world is thrown into chaos.
£24.86
Scholastic Inc. Feúcho Y Pablo Ugly Cat Pablo
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Scholastic Inc. Cliffords Halloween Vintage Hardcover Edition
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£8.99
Scholastic US Bury Me
Book SynopsisYou can''t keep a dead doll down in this creepy new novel from the author of The Collector.Some dolls never die.No one ever leaves Copper Hollow. It''s a town with a deadly history . . . but nobody ever talks about it.Kimberly thinks there might be something strange going on. She''s not sure what - until the menacing doll appears with two words written across its clothes:BURY MEKimberly and her friends try to destroy the doll . . . but every time they think it''s gone, it comes back again. Is there any way to rid themselves of the evil once and for all?
£7.99
Scholastic Inc. Connect the Dots
Book SynopsisLiar & Spy meets The Parker Inheritance in this whimsically complex story about human connection and the power we all have to determine our own fate.Is there anything more random than middle school? Sixth graders Oliver and Frankie don''t think so. Their first few weeks have been full of weirdness -- lunchtime thievery, free beef jerky, and Matilda, the mysterious new girl who knows everything about them, but has a lot to learn about making friends.But what if none of it is random at all? What if a reclusive genius is keeping an eye on them and making sure the tiny pieces of his puzzle fall into place, one by one, until strange, seemingly unconnected incidents snowball totally out of control? Imagine the odds! First a cardamom shortage takes down the school bully. Then a giant dog leads to some extracurricular spying. Soon Oliver is being followed and Matilda is hacking the FBI. And by the time they discover a gang of angry clowns and
£9.13
Scholastic Inc. Lety Alza su Voz
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Scholastic US Lets Bee Thankful An Acorn Book Bumble and Bee 3
Book SynopsisBumble and Bee are THANKFUL for their pal, Froggy. Froggy is thankful for a long winter''s sleep.Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Autumn leaves are falling, and that means it''s time for Bumble and Bee to paint pumpkins and help Froggy make a special apple pie. But when the air turns frosty, Froggy decides it''s time to find a quiet place to settle in for the winter. Can Bumble and Bee and their zany antics tempt Froggy into one more cozy adventure?
£999.99
Scholastic Inc. A Magical Christmas Peppa Pig
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Scholastic US Eric
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Scholastic Inc. El dia terrible de Rita y Rafi Rita and Ralphs
Book SynopsisHave you ever been REALLY mad at your best friend?Cada día, Rita y Ralph se reúnen para jugar bajo el manzano. Siempre se divierten, hasta el triste día en que un juego nuevo hace llorar a uno de los dos. Quién iba a decir que era tan difícil decir Lo siento?Every day, Rita and Ralph meet to play beneath the apple tree. It''s always fun and games -- until one roundly rotten day when a new game means someone ends up crying. Who knew it could be so hard to say I''m sorry?
£9.57
Scholastic en Espanol La hermanita de las nineras 1 La bruja de Karen
Book SynopsisA fresh and fun graphic novel series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy''s little stepsister!Karen Brewer vive al lado de la Sra. Porter, quien usa vestidos largos y tiene el cabello gris y salvaje. La Sra. Porter tiene un gato negro llamado Medianoche y siempre está trabajando en su jardín. Karen no debería espiar a la vecina, pero está decidida a probar que la Sra. Porter es una bruja llamada Mórbida Destino!Karen Brewer lives next door to Mrs. Porter, who wears long robes and has wild gray hair. Mrs. Porter has a black cat named Midnight and always seems to be working in her garden. Karen isn''t supposed to spy on her neighbor, but she''s determined to prove that Mrs. Porter is a witch named Morbidda Destiny!
£999.99
Scholastic Press Sweet and Sour
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£17.09
Scholastic Inc. The Inflatables in Bad Air Day the Inflatables 1
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Scholastic US Pizza My Heart A Wish Novel
Book SynopsisA slice-of-life rom-com about pizza and first crushes that readers will gobble up!Maya Reynolds has practically grown up in her family''s Brooklyn pizza shop, Soul Slice, and is a true city girl. When her family moves to a small town in Pennsylvania to open another pizza place, everything changes.Being the new girl is hard enough. At Soul Slice 2.0, Maya is assigned delivery duty. And her first delivery is a disaster. Can you make a worse impression than tripping... and falling face-first into a rude boy''s pizza order?When that same rude -- and, okay, cute -- boy shows up at her school, Maya''s convinced nothing can go right. But she may be in for some surprises. Could good friends, secret crushes, and creative pizza toppings turn Maya''s new home into her own slice of heaven?
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Scholastic US Curses are the Worst Scared Silly 1
Book SynopsisGoosebumps meets The Baily School Kids in this young middle-grade series about four unlikely friends who must band together to save their town from an evil curse!WARNING: This book contains a very scary and silly story about a long-dormant witch''s curse that's been unleashed on the unsuspecting town of Cauldron's Cove. It's revenge, over three hundred years in the making. (Hey, better late than never!) When Regan, Sofia, Bennett, and Darius unfairly get put into detention, they know something is wrong. And they're right: This detention is far from ordinary. Their science teacher, Ms. Stein, believes that by using these kids' DNA she can create an army of perfect students who have Sofia's smarts, Regan's heart, Bennett's likeability, and Darius's loyalty. Soon the clones are wreaking havoc around town and getting the real kids in trouble! Will the kids be able to save the town or will they be cursed for eternity? There's only one way to find out an
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Scholastic Inc. Melissa Previously Published as George
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Scholastic Inc. Alma Speaks Up Alma Habla Almas Way Storybook 1
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