Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Siblings
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Long Lost
Book SynopsisWinner of the Minnesota Book Award * A Texas Bluebonnet Book“Perfect to be read late into the night.”—Stefan Bachmann, internationally bestselling author of The Peculiar“A spooky sisterhood mystery that is sure to be a hit with readers.”—School Library Journal (starred review)“Grab a flashlight and stay up late with this one.”—Kirkus ReviewsOnce there were two sisters who did everything together. But only one of them disappeared.New York Times-bestselling author Jacqueline West’s Long Lost is an atmospheric, eerie mystery brimming with suspense. Fans of Katherine Arden’s Small Spaces and Victoria Schwab’s City of Ghosts series will lose themselves in this mesmerizing and century-spanning tale.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Stick Cat Two Cats and a Baby
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ive Loved You Since Forever Board Book
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£9.27
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Builder Brothers Better Together
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£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Upstairs Room
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Bold Brave Bunny
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£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc You Are My Happy Board Book
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£11.02
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Return to Roar
Book SynopsisThe imaginary world they created has been waiting for them to come back. Twins Arthur and Rose created the magical world of Roar when they were very young, and until recently, they’d all but forgotten it exists. But when the villain who still haunts their nightmares kidnaps their grandfather, Roar becomes part of their lives again. When the twins go back to Roar for their first visit after rescuing Granddad, they soon discover there’s no time to explore—Crowky, the villain, is poised to destroy their world, using a weapon that brings their deepest fears to life. Arthur and Rose must use all their courage and travel to the End of Roar to confront Crowky and save the world they built. This enchanting, action-packed novel is the sequel to The Land of Roar, a bestseller in the UK, and is perfect for readers who’ve always dreamed of exploring Narnia and Neverland.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Return to Roar
Book SynopsisThe imaginary world they created has been waiting for them to come back. Twins Arthur and Rose created the magical world of Roar when they were very young, and until recently, they’d all but forgotten it exists. But when the villain who still haunts their nightmares kidnaps their grandfather, Roar becomes part of their lives again. When the twins go back to Roar for their first visit after rescuing Granddad, they soon discover there’s no time to explore—Crowky, the villain, is poised to destroy their world, using a weapon that brings their deepest fears to life. Arthur and Rose must use all their courage and travel to the End of Roar to confront Crowky and save the world they built. This enchanting, action-packed novel is the sequel to The Land of Roar, a bestseller in the UK, and is perfect for readers who’ve always dreamed of exploring Narnia and Neverland.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Prestonplayz The Mystery of the Super Spooky
Book SynopsisJoin YouTube superstar PrestonPlayz and his friends on this thrillingly spooky middle grade graphic novel adventure where Preston and his crew have to escape a creepy amusement park?s haunted house?before it?s too late!When Wadsworth?s Family Wonderland comes to town, Preston, Bri, Grumpus, and Shivers are thrilled to check out all the rides! But when the four friends show up for the fun, they realize that the carnival has seen better days. The rides are rickety and the whole place seems to be falling apart. Just before the crew heads back home, Kat Lavender dares Preston to spend the night in the incredibly terrifying, absolutely haunting Spooky House.To prove he''s not afraid, Preston accepts. But once Preston and his friends enter the house, the doors magically lock, a shivering breeze rolls in, and a voice emerges from everywhere. Escape by morning?or you will NEVER leave!Fans of mysteries, puzzles, and graphic novels will love this hilariously thrilling YouTube-inspired adventure by PrestonPlayz.
£21.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc To the Other Side
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Battle for Roar
Book SynopsisThe final book in the thrilling trilogy about a set of twins who journey back into the imaginary land they created as children. Perfect for readers who dream of exploring Narnia and Neverland, this heartwarming and gorgeously illustrated story with a classic feel takes readers on an adventure through a vivid and lush imaginary world. A bestseller in the UK!Arthur and Rose Trout are the heroes of Roar, a magical world they created together when they were little, where anything they imagine can become real.Roar is filled with incredible wonders from their own imaginations. Arthur and Rose are looking forward to exploring beyond the End of Roar, an as-yet unexplored part of the world. When they arrive, they’re greeted by some long-forgotten fairies who are very excited to see them. Maybe too excited…Facing down a new nemesis, Arthur and Rose must team up with friends old and new to save both Roar and the real world beyond it from total
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Whispering Fog
Book SynopsisIn this spooky and atmospheric debut contemporary fantasy, Snow White and Rose Red meets the modern world after sisters Neve and Rose’s lives are upended when a swamp witch kidnaps Rose.Trade Review"With a dose of creepiness and a dash of delight, Landra Jennings brews a bewitching tale of sisterly love, finding your voice, and the value of a good tomato. I love this book." — Anne Ursu, author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy "The Whispering Fog is a dark and twisty retelling of Snow White and Rose Red, with a delicious page-turner of an ending. But underneath the magic, it's a refreshingly honest story about imperfect families, about how sometimes we care best for others by being real with ourselves. I loved it." — Laurel Snyder, author of Orphan Island and My Jasper June "This riveting retelling of Snow White and Rose Red is eerie and atmospheric, grounded in an extraordinary sibling connection that is given room to shift and evolve . . . a splendidly suspenseful and sinister read with a tender heart." — Booklist "A swamp full of secrets and a quirky cast of characters combine for a delightfully dark debut." — Kirkus Reviews "Jennings threads the fantasy and horror elements with the book’s realism with a goosebump-inducing precision while infusing the story with small details that leap off the page. . . Hand this to fans of Doll Bones (BCCB 06/13) and middle graders looking for a spooky blend of horror and folklore." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
£10.11
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Brothers at Bat
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Ballet Shoes
Book SynopsisPenguin presents the audio CD edition of Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild, read by Janet Streatfeild. ''I wonder . . . if other girls had to be one of us, which of us they''d choose to be?''Pauline longs to be an actress.Petrova is happiest playing with cars and engines.And if she could . . . Posy would dance all day!But when their benefactor Great-Uncle Matthew disappears, the Fossil girls share a future of a dazzling life on stage, where their dreams and fears will soon come true . . .Trade ReviewA masterpiece * Telegraph *'Ballet Shoes is one of my all-time favourite children's books - and you don't have to be a ballet fan to enjoy it.' - Dame Jacqueline Wilson
£12.34
Penguin Putnam Inc Al Capone Does My Homework
Book SynopsisAlcatraz Island in the 1930s isn't the most normal place to grow up, but it's home for Moose Flanagan, his autistic sister, Natalie, and all the families of the guards. When Moose's dad gets promoted to Associate Warden, despite being an unlikely candidate, it's a big deal. But the cons have a point system for targeting prison employees, and his dad is now in serious danger. After a fire starts in the Flanagan's apartment, Natalie is blamed, and Moose bands with the other kids to track down the possible arsonist. Then Moose gets a cryptic note from the notorious Al Capone himself. Is Capone trying to protect Moose's dad too? If Moose can't figure out what Capone's note means, it may be too late.The last heart-pounding installment in the New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning Alcatraz trilogy is not to be missed!'Superlative historical fiction.' -- School Library Journal (starred review for Al Capone Shines My Shoes)
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Penguin Random House India The Worlds Within You
Book SynopsisAmi returns home to Chennai from university in the UK to confront her mental health, identity, and past, seeking emotional support and understanding in an unconventional journey through seven writing classes.
£9.52
Penguin Random House Children's UK Theres a Little Chick In Your Book
Book SynopsisThe first in a new series of novelty board books from bestselling author Tom Fletcher!CHEEP CHEEP! Little Chick is looking for her baby brother - can you you help her find him?Tap, slide, and jiggle the pages to help Little Chick as she searches for her brother amongst all the eggs - and discover some new friends along the way!A new novelty board-book range from the world of Tom Fletcher's bestselling Who's in Your Book series, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. These books bring the interactive magic to a younger audience, helping with early development and encouraging curiosity and a love of reading for little ones.For readers up to five, discover the exciting world of Who''s in Your Book:There''s a Monster in Your BookThere''s a Dragon in Your BookThere''s an Alien in Your BookThere''s an Elf in Your BookThere''s a Superhero in Your BookThere''s a Witch in Your Book
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Best Sleepover in the World
Book SynopsisA long-awaited sequel to the hugely popular book Sleepovers!Daisy''s worst ever enemy Chloe is desperate to win back her friends so she announces she''s going to have THE BEST SLEEPOVER IN THE WORLD. Chloe''s party is going to have a swim in a luxury pool, a special makeover for every guest, and a real live meeting with a social media superstar.All Chloe''s old friends are invited, even Daisy''s best friend Emily. But Daisy is left out. Daisy''s sister Lily is non-verbal but she''s learned Makaton at her new special school. She signs to Daisy that she wants a sleepover. Will family and friends somehow make Lily''s party THE BEST SLEEPOVER IN THE WORLD?A moving look at friendship, sleepovers and siblings from the much loved, bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.
£11.39
Penguin Random House Children's UK Little White Lies
Book SynopsisWelcome to the page-turning, twisty, gasp-inducing world of the Debutantes - an addictive YA mystery duology from the author of #1 bestselling, TikTok sensation INHERITANCE GAMES series. ''A plot twist every twenty pages . . . Barnes is at her page-turning best.'' E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars A six-figure offer. A family mystery to solve. A town of buried secrets. When Auto mechanic Sawyer Taft''s estranged grandmother offers her a six-figure contract to participate in debutante season, Sawyer''s first instinct is to run a mile. But then she realizes her grandmother''s offer might mean solving the biggest mystery of her life - her father''s identity. So she signs on the dotted line and braces herself for a year of makeovers, big dresses and even bigger egos. . .However, Sawyer doesn''t expect to find a group of fellow debutantes with scandalous, dangerous secrets of their own and soon it''s clear that the truth about her father is just one of the shocking secrets buried deep in this high-society world . . . And no one wants Sawyer poking her nose into the past.Shocking twists, family secrets, a fish-out-of water protagonist and a page-turning mystery combine in Little White Lies and Deadly Little Scandals (The Debutantes Duology) - perfect for fans coming from THE INHERITANCE GAMES series looking for their next addictive read from the Master of YA Mysteries, Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Trade ReviewA plot twist every twenty pages and characters as devious as they are southern-belle glamorous . . . Barnes is at her page-turning best. -- E. LockhartPage-turning tension, witty humour, and a mystery that will keep you guessing . . . Barnes at her best. -- Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Deadly Little Scandals
Book SynopsisWelcome to the page-turning, twisty, gasp-inducing world of the Debutantes - an addictive YA mystery duology from the author of #1 bestselling, TikTok sensation INHERITANCE GAMES series. ''A plot twist every twenty pages . . . Barnes is at her page-turning best.'' E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars Be careful where you bury your secrets . . . Reluctant debutante Sawyer Taft joined Southern high society for one reason and one reason alone: to identify and locate her biological father. But the answers Sawyer found during her debutante year only left her with more questions and one potentially life-ruining secret. When her cousin Lily ropes her into joining a mysterious and elite secret society called the White Gloves, Sawyer soon discovers that someone in the group''s ranks may have the answers she''s looking for. Things are looking up . . . until Sawyer and the White Gloves make a disturbing discovery near the family''s summer home - and uncover a twisted secret, decades in the making.Shocking twists, family secrets, a fish-out-of water protagonist and a page-turning mystery combine in Little White Lies and Deadly Little Scandals (The Debutantes Duology) - perfect for fans coming from THE INHERITANCE GAMES series looking for their next addictive read from the Master of YA Mysteries, Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Trade ReviewA plot twist every twenty pages and characters as devious as they are southern-belle glamorous . . . Barnes is at her page-turning best. -- E. LockhartPage-turning tension, witty humour, and a mystery that will keep you guessing . . . Barnes at her best. -- Jennifer L. Armentrout
£8.54
Little, Brown & Company Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
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Little, Brown & Company Help Mom Work from Home
Book Synopsis“Highly relatable to many parents, this handy how-to guide tells kids how to add a little pizzazz to Mom's workday with a little glitter and a four-legged assistant.” —Today For fans of Boss Baby and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an entertaining read aloud for parents working from home with their little ones. It isn't always easy working from home. Luckily, Mom's little one is a natural boss at keeping her organized, leading meetings, and making calls—or so it seems. But when Mom starts looking frazzled, will her helper know what to do? Diana Murray's rollicking rhyme paired with Cori Doerrfeld's energetic illustrations will bring parent and child together after a long workday at home.
£13.49
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Golden Swift
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LB Kids Ling Ting Together in All Weather
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£5.97
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Land of Stories Worlds Collide 6
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£19.79
Little, Brown & Company Love Like Chocolate
Book SynopsisA deliciously sweet story of family, traditions, and chocolate! Perfect for Valentine''s Day, or anytime you want to tell someone I love you.As a family welcomes an adopted little girl to their home, her brother takes it upon himself to teach his new sister their traditions. For good days and bad, for birthdays, holidays, and everything in between, their family always celebrates with chocolate. They make super chewy chocolate chip cookies in the spring, very-berry chocolate-cherry mousse in the summer, chocolate banana pancakes in the fall, and warm chocolate sauce in the winter. But the boy soon realizes that his sister might have favourite treats of her own, and that if they work together, they can create new traditions and memories together.Inspired by the author''s adoption of her daughter-and by her grandmother''s chocolate sauce recipe (included in the back of the book)-Love Like Chocolate is a mouth-watering celebration of family.
£13.49
Jimmy Patterson Treasure Hunters The Plunder Down Under
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Jimmy Patterson Jacky HaHa My Life Is a Joke 2 Jacky HaHa 2
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£12.59
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Land of Stories The Wishing Spell
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£22.49
Little, Brown & Company Wish Soup
Book SynopsisCelebrate Korean Lunar New Year and join one child’s quest to eat enough bowls of soup to become a “big girl!” Sohee’s favorite part of Seollal is tteokguk—the special Korean rice cake soup traditionally only enjoyed on New Year’s Day. Each bowl is said to make the person who eats it one year older. This year, Sohee wants to eat as many bowls as she can to finally be an eonni, or “big girl,” to her younger siblings and cousins. Before Sohee can even get to her first bowl, though, she’s interrupted by a series of holiday-related chores, leaving plenty of opportunity for her mischievous younger sister Somi to eat not only Sohee’s tteokguk, but their whole family’s! Despite this outrageously silly setback, Sohee eventually learns that being a big girl is more than just how many bowls of tteokguk you eat. This funny story of a child’s journey to discover what it really means to be a
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Little, Brown & Company Big Sister Little Sister
Book SynopsisThis backlist gem about sisters was Caldecott Honor winning and bestselling author and illustrator LeUyen Pham's authorial debut, and has netted nearly 60,000 copies in hardcover -- now available as a board book! The big sister usually does things first. The little sister is always catching up. But the little one can do some things well, and can even teach the older one a thing or two? A sassy and touching celebration of sisterhood for both big sisters and little sisters of all ages, now as a board book!
£6.99
Little, Brown & Company The Braid Girls
Book SynopsisIn this unforgettable summer novel perfect for fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington, Maggie, her best friend Daija, and her new half-sister Callie team up to create the ultimate hair-braiding business. Maggie's world is turned upside down when she learns that her father, whom she admires, has a second daughter, Callie, whom no one knew existed. But she won't let a new family member get in the way of her summer plans with best friend Daija. They're determined to make tons of money braiding hair for kids around the neighborhood. Daija's always felt like she had a sister in Maggie. So she can't let new half-sister Callie take her place! And she can't let her interfere with their new Braid Girls business, either. She needs the money to pay for extra ballet lessons so she can go en pointe and earn a spot in the fall dance showcase, making her distant father proud at last—if she pulls this off, he'll have to pa
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Little, Brown & Company The Braid Girls
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£14.44
Jimmy Patterson Treasure Hunters The Ultimate Quest
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Little, Brown & Company Love Comes First
Book SynopsisA joyful celebration of growing families by former first daughters and #1 New York Times bestselling authors Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush. As two sisters watch their friends’ families grow, they wish on a star for a sibling of their own…and a younger brother and a baby cousin arrive! The new family members aren’t exactly what the sisters expected, but with time and patience, the group soon becomes fabulously four—and lets their imaginations soar! Together they can be anything, and no matter what, they will always remember that love comes first. Inspired by Jenna and Barbara’s own families, this companion title to the #1 New York Times bestseller Sisters First is a tender story about the way our hearts can always make room for more.
£15.29
Little, Brown & Company The Superpower Sisterhood
Book SynopsisSisters aren’t just super, they’re superheroes in this celebration of friendship and sisterhood by Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush.Emma has been lonely all her life growing up in a neighborhood with no other kids—until the day two sets of sisters move to her street! The girls immediately form a club, only to discover that something mysterious is going on. They’ve each always had special talents, but when they work together, it's almost like their skills become...superpowers. Now the sisterhood is ready to help their neighborhood thrive, as long as they can keep the spooky Ms. Wigglestoot from discovering their secret. Or maybe there’s a way these super sisters can help their archnemesis too....From former first daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, authors of the #1 New York Times bestselling Sisters First, The Superpower Sisterhood makes it clear that with sisters by your side, life is pretty exciting. And anything is possible!
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Love Letters padded board book with fillin
Book SynopsisSweet and funny letter board messages celebrate all of the joy a new addition to the family brings.Love Letters is full of little messages of big love for the newest member of the family.
£7.99
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Guest A Changeling Tale
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc WilloughbysThe
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Babys Here
Book Synopsisis a sweet interactive board book with a unique shape that encourages toddlers and big siblings to be to cradle, rock, and play with the babies in the pages.Gift this board book to little ones who love babies or baby dolls, or are expecting a new baby sister or brother themselves!
£10.33
Clarion Books A Pinch of Magic
Book SynopsisA spellbinding middle grade fantasy about three sisters who go on a quest to break the curse that’s haunted their family for generations. All Betty Widdershins wants is an adventure—one that takes her far away from Crowstone, the gloomy island where she’s always lived. But instead of an adventure, Betty and her sisters, Fliss and Charlie, are given of a set of magical objects, each with its own powers: a scruffy carpet bag, a set of wooden nesting dolls, and a gilt-framed mirror. And these magical objects come with their own terrible secret: the sisters’ family is haunted by a generations-long curse that prevents them from ever leaving their island—at the cost of death. The sisters set out to break the curse and free their family forever. But after stumbling upon a mysterious prisoner who claims to be able to help them, they find themselves in great danger. And in order to break the c
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HarperCollins Rescue at Lake Wild
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Random House USA Inc Until I Find Julian
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Double Act
Book SynopsisJacqueline Wilson (Author) Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold.As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame.Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings.Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at www.jacquelinewilson.co.ukSue Heap (Illustrator) Sue Heap is a children's picture book illustrator and story writer. She has worked in collaboration with a number of writers including Sally Lloyd-Jones. Sue and Sally Trade ReviewWilson's comic exploration of the twin-world shows the desire to separate fighting a powerful genetic magnetism. In a clever touch, each narrator is given a different illustrator * Independent on Sunday *A book of the highest quality. It will be very, very popular too. Hurrah! * Mail on Sunday *Hilarious tale which contains dark notes that ring very true * The Times *An exuberant story . . . The ingenious split narrative, inventive page design and lots of incidental pictures make this book irresistible * Guardian *Jacqueline Wilson has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues Bookseller * Bookseller *
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Dutton Books for Young Readers Babies Dont Eat Pizza A Big Kids Book about Baby
Book SynopsisWith kid-friendly honesty and humor, Babies Don’t Eat Pizza informs and reassures children experiencing babies joining their families. Debbie Tilley’s fun, whimsical illustrations highlight the book’s lighthearted, yet sensitive, tone. To encourage family discussions, Babies Don’t Eat Pizza is best read over time.
£16.14
Clarion Books The Art of Not Breathing
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Random House USA Inc Oh Baby the Places Youll Go
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