Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Penguin Books Ltd The Real Slam Dunk
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£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The River Between Us
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£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Eleven 2 Winnie Years
Book SynopsisWinnie knows that change isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, especially when it means her best friend, Amanda, might be dropping her for someone else. Throw in a grumpy teenage sister, a cat who gets trapped in the wall, and a crush who has pinkeye, and you’ve got one big mess—one that Winnie’s not going to clean up! Winnie’s decided that she’s going to remain exactly the same, no matter what the rest of the world does. But every month brings crazy adventures. A lot can change in a year . . .maybe even Winnie.
£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Second Grade Rules Amber Brown Penguin Young
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£7.11
Penguin Putnam Inc Away West 1879 Scraps of Time Quality
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£7.59
Penguin Young Readers Group Things Hoped For
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£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Twelve
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£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Twisted
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse AndersonHigh school senior Tyler Miller used to be the kind of guy who faded into the background. But since he got busted for doing graffiti on the school, and spent the summer doing outdoor work to pay for it, he stands out like you wouldn't believe. His new physique attracts the attention of queen bee Bethany Milbury, who just so happens to be his father's boss's daughter, the sister of his biggest enemy, and Tyler's secret crush. And that sets off a string of events and changes that have Tyler questioning his place in school, in his family, and in the world.Poignant and gripping. —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewOnce again, Anderson's taut, confident writing will cause this story to linger long after the books is set down. —SLJA New York Times BestsellerAn ALA Best Book for Young Adults
£11.39
Penguin Young Readers Group Masks
£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc First Grade Here I Come
Book SynopsisAfter the first day of first grade, Henry''s not sure how he feels about it. The teacher isn''t like his kindergarten teacher, and the fifth-graders hog the monkey bars. But as Henry tells his mother about a new friend who likes soccer and about how he''ll learn to read books, he begins to realize that maybe first grade won''t be so bad after all.
£9.94
Penguin Putnam Inc Nothings Fair in Fifth Grade
Book SynopsisA fifth grade class, repelled by the overweight new student who has serious home problems, finally learns to accept her.
£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Peace Locomotion
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£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc MillionDollar Throw
Book SynopsisFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of HEAT and TRAVEL TEAM.Everyone calls Nate Brodie Brady because he's a New England quarterback, just like his idol, Tom Brady. And now he's got a chance to win a million dollars by throwing one pass through a target at halftime in the Patriots; Thanksgiving night game. More than anything, Nate's family needs the money—his dad's been downsized, his mom's working two jobs, and they're on the verge of losing their house. The worry is more weight than a 13-year-old can bear, and it's affecting his playing for his own football team. Suddenly the boy with the golden arm is having trouble completing a pass . . . but can he make the one that really counts?
£9.49
Penguin Young Readers Group Thirteen Plus One
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Princess Posey and the Monster Stew 4 Princess
Book SynopsisMake reading sparkle with the fourth title in the adorable Princess Posey chapter book series!Halloween is right around the corner and Princess Posey is super excited to have a party with her first grade classmates and go trick-or-treating. But sometimes Halloween tricks are scary. When Posey's teacher announces that they're going to have monster stew at their party, she's more than a little nervous. But in true Princess Posey fashion, she dons her sparkly tutu and realizes that being a little scared with friends can be much fun!A great choice for children making that tentative step from beginning readers to chapter books.—Booklist
£7.45
Penguin Putnam Inc The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman
Book SynopsisFriendship, family, and high-stakes Scrabble come together in this compelling novel from a bestselling author Duncan Dorfman, April Blunt, and Nate Saviano don't seem to have much in common. Duncan is trying to manage his newfound ability to 'read' with his fingers. April is striving to be accepted by her family of jocks. And Nate is struggling to meet his father's high expectations. But when a Scrabble Tournament brings them together, their stories intertwine. Driven by competition, drama, and just a touch of magic, the story will have readers flying through the pages, anxious to discover who will be the real winners . . .
£8.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Ellray Jakes Walks the Plank
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£8.15
Penguin Putnam Inc Double Dog Dare
Book SynopsisWhat would you do to win a dare war? In a humorous and insightful novel reminiscent of her award-winning titles The Thing About Georgie and Umbrella Summer, Lisa Graff tells the story of fourth-graders Kansas Bloom and Francine Halata, who start out as archenemies, until--in a battle of wits and willpower--they discover that they have a lot more in common than either would have guessed. This dual-perspective novel will appeal to girls and boys alike--and to anyone who has ever wanted anything so badly that they'd lick a lizard to get it.
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Princess Posey and the Tiny Treasure
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£7.45
Penguin Putnam Inc Adventure Annie Goes to Kindergarten
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£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Princess Posey and the Christmas Magic
Book SynopsisTime for Posey to add some pink magic to the holidays in the seventh book of the Princess Posey chapter book series!Posey would love to have a real magic wand for Christmas, but she knows she did something that might make Santa skip her house altogether! Does the Pink Princess have enough magic to tell her mom and come clean before Christmas Day?Filled with the charm and humor Posey is known for plus a few extra dashes of the kindness of the season, this beginning chapter book will be perfect for every first-grader''s stocking.Posey is the perfect fictional friend for any first-grade girl.—Kirkus Reviews
£7.94
Penguin Random House Australia The Rainbow Tulip
Book SynopsisStella loves her family and her Mexican heritage, but she doesn't always like being different from the other kids at school. Now her class is going to dance around the Maypole at the school's May parade, and Stella wants her tulip costume to be special, even if she won't look like the other girls at school. Sometimes being different can be exciting. This touching story that celebrates diversity is based on author Pat Mora's mother's childhood and is brought to life by Elizabeth Sayles's evocative paintings.Illustrated by Elizabeth Sayles.
£7.99
Penguin Random House Australia Raccoon On His Own
Book SynopsisWhen a baby raccoon is swept downstream in an abandoned canoe, he feels afraid. But soon he notices all kinds of things he has never seen before, and from the safety of his little boat, he begins to explore the world around him. Paralleling the exciting-and often frightening-experience of a child's first adventure away from home, Raccoon on His Own offers little ones a glimpse of being on their own for the very first time.
£8.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Get Ready for Second Grade Amber Brown A is for
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The feisty series inaugurated in Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon is not just for middle readers anymore." -Publishers Weekly"Readers will adore the irrepressible Amber and appreciate her love/hate relationship with Justin...The author's ability to capture the essence of childhood and deliver it without condescension is unparalleled." -School Library Journal
£7.11
Puffin Books Me and the Blondes Book One of the Series 1
Book Synopsis“How did your poor husband pass away?” Make it simple, Mama, I tried to bore into her, simple, simple… “His brains exploded.” I heard a gasp. It was me. “An aneurysm?” “Okay,” said Mama. “I’m sorry, hon,” said Mrs. Haver. “At least it was fast.” “It vas?” Mama looked puzzled. I nodded furiously at her. “Ya. It vas. Yours?” “Heart attack.” “Oooo, dat’s good too.” I could’ve killed her. Sophie Kandinsky has spent the last six years trying to keep her crazy family life secret. The devil is in the details. The first detail is her larger-than-life, eccentric, Bulgarian mother. The slightly larger detail is the fact that her gentle, poet-father has been charged with murder. All Sophie wants is to be adored and invincible, which is really hard once people find out
£10.79
Puffin Books Beyond Blonde
Book SynopsisThe unpredictable and hilarious final book in the acclaimed Blondes series: In Beyond Blonde sixteen-year-old Sophie Kandinsky’s world erupts: Papa leaves home to get sober; Mama retreats within herself; her first love, Luke, is forced to get married; and even her refuge in basketball is threatened. To make matters worse, her own body betrays her at every single turn! Luckily, Sophie’s adored Blondes and audacious Aunties are there to help her navigate the cascading catastrophes and shocking secrets with humour and heart. Set in the 1970s and featuring addictive, vibrant characters, Beyond Blonde is the powerful, page-turning conclusion of a highly original series.
£12.60
Penguin Random House India You Are Simply Perfect A Mindfulness and
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£14.39
Penguin USA QB 1
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£8.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Amber Brown Is on the Move
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£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc EllRay Jakes Rocks the Holidays
Book SynopsisThe small kid with big problems returns in the seventh book of this beloved series! It’s almost Christmas and school is going great for EllRay. He’s “blending in” just the way he likes. So when his father tells him he should be proud to be part of the African-American “community,” EllRay isn’t so sure he wants to call attention to his differences. After all, he’s only one of two boys in his class with brown skin. And then, totally by accident, he insults the other boy—one of his best friends—and all at once EllRay’s back to being the center of attention. And not exactly for good reasons. With Sally Warner’s trademark sense of humor and spot-on dialogue, EllRay confronts questions about race and how it impacts both himself and everyone around him. “Kids of all stripes will identify with EllRay and his unwittingly hilarious antics.”—Booklist
£6.99
Puffin Books Visiting Day
Book SynopsisIn this moving picture book from multi-award winning author Jacqueline Woodson, a young girl and her grandmother prepare for a very special day--the one day a month they get to visit the girl's father in prison. Only on visiting day is there chicken frying in the kitchen at 6 a.m, and Grandma in her Sunday dress, humming soft and low. As the little girl and her grandmother get ready, her father, who adores her, is getting ready, too, and readers get to join the community of families who make the trip together, as well as the triumphant reunion between father and child, all told in Woodson's trademark lyrical style, and beautifully illusrtrated by James Ransome.
£8.54
Cengage Learning, Inc Elberts Bad Word
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£9.49
Houghton Mifflin My Name Is Georgia
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£9.68
Houghton Mifflin Very Boastful Kangaroo
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£6.94
Houghton Mifflin Rips Secret Spot
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£6.45
Cengage Learning, Inc The Tapping Tale
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£6.45
Houghton Mifflin Jack and Rick
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£6.94
Houghton Mifflin Lost
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£6.99
Clarion Books Crickwing
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£9.49
Clarion Books Juliet Dove Queen of Love
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£7.59
Clarion Books I Like It When . . .Me Gusta Cuando . . .
Book SynopsisMary Murphy''s perennial favorite about a little penguin who likes holding hands, dancing, and having all sorts of fun returns in a new bilingual edition.
£9.47
Cengage Learning, Inc If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period
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£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Chike and the River
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£12.60
Random House USA Inc Velma Gratch the Way Cool Butterfly
Book SynopsisIt's hard to be Velma, the littlest Gratch, entering the first grade. That's because everyone has marvelous memories of her two older sisters, who were practically perfect first graders. Poor Velma—people can barely remember her name. But all that changes on a class trip to the magnificent Butterfly Conservatory—a place neither of her sisters has ever been. When a monarch roosts on Velma's finger and won't budge for days . . . well, no one will forget Velma ever again. Acclaimed and bestselling illustrator Kevin Hawkes and author Alan Madison celebrate everything butterfly—from migration to metamorphosis. Watch as Velma Gratch metamorphosizes from a timid first grader into a confident young scientist!
£10.30
Zondervan This Special Blessing for You
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£17.40
Zondervan My Future
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£13.55
Zondervan Bible Gems to Remember Devotions for Kids
Book SynopsisHelp little ones dig deeper into faith as they memorize bible verses! Enhanced with beautiful gemstone photographs throughout, Bible Gems to Remember Devotions for Kids gives young readers 52 devotions—one for each week of the year—to read, reflect upon, and put into practice. By the end of the year, children will have learned more than 52 easy-to-memorize Scripture verses!God can accomplish amazing things with just a few words. Imagine what he could do in the heart of a child who memorizes and meditates on these short “gems” of wisdom from the Bible.Scripture is filled with “gemstones”—concise statements of five words or less that hold great value, meaning, and power. This gemstone, photo-driven devotional includes 52 of these special Bible gems to memorize as well as additional gems to ponder at the end of the devotion.Bible Gems to Remember Devotions for Kids, Trade ReviewAuthor Robin Schmitt was inspired by the words of the apostle Paul in 1 Cor. 14:19--about speaking five clear words of instruction--to create this devotional for children ages 8-12. The devotions focus on helping kids memorize what Schmitt calls Bible Gems, or Gemstones, nuggets of truth in five words or fewer found in Scripture. Schmitt hopes his book will help children learn what the Bible teaches and put it into practice, shaping their characters and building them up in faith, now and in the years ahead. As Schmitt relates biblical stories relevant to each Bible Gem, he shares how they connect to the joys, challenges, fears, and triumphs of kids today. He also encourages his readers to see how God meets them in their everyday lives--strengthening in weakness, providing for needs, loving unconditionally, and more. Schmitt repeatedly points out that kids--and adults--grow in godliness, not through their own efforts or strength, but because of God's work within human hearts and minds, accomplishing the transformation that only he has the power to bring about. This meaningful devotional is suitable for family mealtimes or for individual use by older children. * The Banner *
£19.02
Zondervan All I Am
Book SynopsisThe teen years can be a confusing time of figuring out where you belong, who you are, what you can do, and who you can become, all while searching for a sense of safety as you engage with the world. In All I Am, these core needs of belonging, identity, ability, purpose, and security are explored through God’s traits in the Bible, showing readers 13 and up that the great I AM not only meets our needs because of all the amazing things he is, but how we also embody those traits because we are his children.Inside the pages of All I Am are 90 devotions from a Catholic perspective that use conversational language to apply God’s truth to your life through relatable examples and real-world applications, each helping you think, act, and be like Jesus and grow your faith and self-esteem.Content also includes: Scripture from the NRSV edition A two-color interior with an engaging design “Digging DeeperTrade ReviewAll I Am presents a wonderful journey for young readers seeking to understand life's big questions. Through daily reflections, Caroline shows that it is possible and even essential to have a relationship with God. * Ted Hurley, Coordinator of English Pastoral Services with the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall *Caroline Pignat has prepared a wonderful reflection on God's love for all people, inviting young people to take a closer look at the riches of our faith tradition. She includes words of wisdom from Sacred Scripture, saints, and gems from magisterial teaching. Caroline accompanies young people as they ponder their relationship with God, encouraging them to know how much God loves them and showing them how they were created to love, know, and serve God. This text is an excellent resource for anyone involved in youth ministry. * Josephine Lombardi, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, Director of Lay Spiritual Formation, St. Augustine’s Seminary *Caroline Pignat takes the daily trials and tribulations of life and helps the reader realize that God is there for us, so we are never alone. Through prayers, reflections, and Scripture, we see that God wants us to be a messenger for his love. All I Am is a must read for teens trying to figure out who they are and where they fit into this world, providing both inspiration and hope for anyone working through the messiness of faith during their developmental years. * Tom D’Amico, Director of Education, Ottawa Catholic School Board *Caroline Pignat's mastery as a writer, expertise as an educator, and rich relationship with God have converged in this superb tool for teens. Insightful and practical, All I Am invites readers to encounter a close and loving God who shows them the beloved gift of themselves and their lives. This resource helps meet a great need for our teens and our times! * Dr. Carol Kuzmochka, Co-director and Lead Researcher, Centre for Religious Education and Catechesis, and part-time professor, Saint Paul University, Ottawa *I am pleased to endorse Caroline Pignat's spiritual guide, All I Am. This accessible book for young people is grounded in Scripture, the lives and teachings of the saints, and the foundational truths of our faith about God's goodness and his unconditional love for his creations--me and you! All I Am is a wonderful affirmation of the love God has for us and how we can respond in practical ways to the daily effects of his care. It is also an inspiring gift to give to any young person, not only to affirm their identity in God but also to help them discover their purpose as modern missionaries sent to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and action. * Marcel Damphousse, Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall *In this thought-provoking book of spiritual reflections and prayers, Caroline Pignat invites young readers to think of God as their GPS, acknowledging the challenges of 'adulting' as our youth struggle to find meaning and courage in a world full of uncertainty and angst. With fresh ideas to inspire young people to connect with God through wisdom stories, Scripture, inspirational faith leaders, and saints throughout the ages, she urges teens to develop new images for God that resonate with their lives today. With God as their 'personal trainer,' coaching them through spiritual 'reps' to avoid the pitfalls of click bait, friendship drama, and the shame they carry and the forgiveness they find challenging, Caroline reminds her readers that Jesus walks into the middle of their mess and promises to stay. * Maureen Dufour, Chaplain, Ottawa Catholic School Board *More and more, teens are being tested and pushed to choose their battles, pick a side, stand up for what they believe. But how can anyone choose if they don't yet know what they believe about religion, politics, or social structures? To do that in any meaningful way, we first need to know what we believe about ourselves--who we are and what we want to be. All I Am helps readers do just that. By pairing contemplation and prayer with contemporary settings and situations that allow teens to reflect on their world, readers see themselves as God's kids, like him in the ways that really matter--loved, confident, blessed, and gifted. * Carol Bryden, series consultant for Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ *
£17.80
