Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sandin J Long Way to a New Land
Book SynopsisWe will go to America! This classic early reader tells an exciting story and is also a good launching pad for classroom and home discussions.Here is a realistic account of the struggles of European immigrants in the 19th century. This book is a helpful supplement to a history class and a courageous, compelling story for any occasion.The year is 1868 and Sweden is a barren land of poverty and famine. Carl Erik and his family receive a letter from an uncle in America. The uncle realizes that the Erik family is near the end of their rope, and encourages them to move abroad to make a new life. The family sells all their personal items and begins a long trek across land and sea to America...As a fan of this book and its companion, The Long Way Westward, put it: The books describe the difficulty and dangers of the journey in a way that is non-complaining and full of optimism for a new life in America. Teachers, thes
£7.08
Atlantic Books Arthurs Great Big Valentine
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£7.08
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Color of My Words
Book SynopsisAméricas Award Winner“An achingly beautiful story.”—Kirkus (starred review) “Eloquent.”—Booklist (starred review) “Lovely and lyrical.”—School Library JournalThis powerful and resonant Américas Award-winning novel tells the story of a young girl’s struggle to find her place in the world and to become a writer in a country where words are feared.Seamlessly interweaving both poetry and prose, Lynn Joseph’s acclaimed debut is a lush and lyrical journey into a landscape and culture of the Dominican Republic.The Color of My Words explores the pain and poetry of discovering what it means to be part of a family, what it takes to find your voice and the means for it to be heard, and how it feels to write it all down.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc In the Small Small Night
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£16.19
Penguin Random House Australia The Shadow Club
Book SynopsisThe Shadow Club starts simply enough: the kids who are tired of being second-best get together and, for the first time, talk about how they feel. But soon the members decide to play practical jokes on the first-place winners they envy, and things begin to spin dangerously out of control.This is a provocative novel . . . The plot is ingeniously simple and the course of events compelling. Brisk enough to snag a popular audience, but forceful in impact, it will leave readers thinking. (Booklist, starred review)
£7.99
Penguin Random House India Spots First Walk color
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£7.59
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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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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Penguin Putnam Inc Twelve
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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
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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.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Peace Locomotion
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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?
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Penguin Young Readers Group Thirteen Plus One
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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
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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 . . .
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Penguin Putnam Inc Ellray Jakes Walks the Plank
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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.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Princess Posey and the Tiny Treasure
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Penguin Putnam Inc Adventure Annie Goes to Kindergarten
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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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Penguin Putnam Inc Amber Brown Is on the Move
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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
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Penguin Putnam Inc Sweet Home Alaska
Book SynopsisIf Laura Ingalls Wilder had lived in Alaska, she might have written this novel . . .--Kirkus ReviewsIt''s 1934, and times are tough for Trip''s family after the mill in their small Wisconsin town closes, leaving her father unemployed. Determined to provide for his family, he moves them all to Alaska to become pioneers as part of President Roosevelt''s Palmer Colony project. Trip and her family are settling in, except her mom, who balks at the lack of civilization. But Trip feels like she''s following in Laura Ingalls Wilder''s footsteps, and she hatches a plan to raise enough money for a piano to convince her musical mother that Alaska is a wonderful and cultured home. Her sights set on the cash prize at the upcoming Palmer Colony Fair, but can Trip grow the largest pumpkin possible--using all the love, energy, andFarmer Boyexpertise she can muster?
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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.
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Cengage Learning, Inc Elberts Bad Word
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Houghton Mifflin My Name Is Georgia
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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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Houghton Mifflin Lost
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£6.99
Clarion Books Crickwing
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Clarion Books Juliet Dove Queen of Love
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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.
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