Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics
Tundra Books The Secret Diary of Mona Hasan
Book SynopsisMona learns to find her voice over the course of a year that sees her immigrating from Dubai to Canada in this novel for fans of Front Desk by Kelly Yang. Now in paperback!Mona Hasan is a young Muslim girl growing up in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, when the first Gulf War breaks out in 1991. The war isn't what she expects — We didn’t even get any days off school! Just my luck — especially when the ground offensive is over so quickly and her family peels the masking tape off their windows. Her parents, however, fear there is no peace in the region, and it sparks a major change in their lives. Over the course of one year, Mona falls in love, speaks up to protect her younger sister, loses her best friend to the new girl at school, has summer adventures with her cousins in Pakistan, immigrates to Canada, and pursues her ambition to be a feminist and a poet.
£8.54
DK How to be a Global Citizen
Book SynopsisBe the change in your community! This illustrated guide takes you through challenges the world is facing and how you and your kids can help overcome them. Aspiring activists and young community leaders need information and tools to be responsible citizens and changemakers in their communities. This activism book is packed with content that will both educate and challenge young children aged 11+ years to make a difference.How to be a Global Citizen covers topics such as politics and voting, how to be responsible with online communication, preventing unfair discrimination, and protecting our environment. You’ll find: • Creative illustrations and clear text simplify challenging topics • Advice for parents and teachers on explaining tricky social and environmental issues to children • Steps to contribute to society at an individual level
£17.99
DK A Kids Book about Disability
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£16.99
DK A Kids Book About Belonging
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£16.99
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) A Kids Book About Juneteenth
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£13.78
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) A Kids Book about Public Speaking
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£13.78
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) A Kids Book About Mindfulness
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£13.78
Kingfisher Activists AssembleWe Are All Equal
Book SynopsisWe all have the right to be treated equally, but what exactly is equality? Activists Assemble: We Are All Equal explains what it is to be a citizen, how important it is to treat, and be treated, as equal within the society, and how you can use your voice to champion equality.Shannon Weber''s inviting and accessible text allows readers to understand why equality should be celebrated. Discover the history of equalityboth the successes and the tragedies, meet past and present faces who overcame discrimination to be a voice for us all, and explore ways you can make a difference and challenge inequality. Important topics such as disabilities, gender, religion, and race are discussed, giving readers all the information and practical advice needed to get their voices heard.
£9.49
Compass Point Books School Lunches Healthy Choices vs Crowd Pleasers
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£27.49
Compass Point Books Social Media Like It or Leave It Perspectives
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£27.49
Compass Point Books Punishing Bullies Zero Tolerance vs Working
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£27.49
Compass Point Books Animal Testing LifeSaving Research vs Animal
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£27.49
Capstone Press School Lunches Healthy Choices vs Crowd Pleasers
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£9.49
Capstone Press Punishing Bullies Zero Tolerance vs Working
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£9.49
Compass Point Books 25 Mujeres Que Dieron Batalla Mujeres Valientes
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£27.99
Capstone Press Immigration in America Asylum Borders and
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£9.49
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers We Are Not Broken
Book SynopsisNew memoir from George M. Johnson, the New York Times bestselling author of All Boys Aren't Blue—a 'deeply impactful' (Nic Stone), 'striking and joyful' (Laurie Halse Anderson), and 'stunning read' (Publishers Weekly, starred) that celebrates Black boyhood and brotherhood in all its glory. This is the vibrant story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul -- four children raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. The boys hold one another close through early brushes with racism, memorable experiences at the family barbershop, and first loves and losses. And with Nanny at their center, they are never broken.George M. Johnson captures the unique experience of growing up as a Black boy in America through rich family stories that explore themes of vulnerability, sacrifice, and culture.Complete with touching letters from the grandchildren to their beloved matriarch and a full color photo insert, t
£11.99
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers War and Speech
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£10.44
Jimmy Patterson World Champions a Max Einstein Adventure
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£13.49
Amazon Publishing What if Your Best Friend Were Blue
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£10.40
Candlewick Press When Jessie Came Across the Sea
£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Stellas Starliner
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Delivering Justice WW Law and the Fight for Civil
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Adam Canfield Watch Your Back 2 Adam Canfield of
Book SynopsisLots of laugh-out-loud humor, perfectly satirizing state tests, overzealous parents, and kids who are in danger of being enriched to death. — School and Library JournalFor overprogrammed middle-grader Adam Canfield, waking up to a snow day is a dream come true — a chance to sleep late, put off planning the next issue of The Slash, and make some quick cash with his shovel. But the dream turns into a nightmare when some high-school kids mug Adam for his shoveling money. Then not only does the media blast the embarrassing story, but Adam’s own co-editors plan a contest outing bullies at their school. In a second look behind the scenes at a middle school newspaper, Michael Winerip deftly blends kid-friendly humor with some provocative issues, including the subtle effects of class and racism and the thrill that comes from speaking truth to power.
£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Agency 2 The Body at the Tower 02 Agency
Book SynopsisMary’s second adventure as an undercover agent forces her to relive some harrowing childhood experiences as she seeks the identity of a murderer.Mary Quinn is back, now a trusted member of the Agency, the all-female detective unit operating out of Miss Scrimshaw’s Academy for Girls. Her new assignment sends her into the grimy underbelly of Victorian London dressed as a poor boy, evoking her own childhood memories of fear, hunger, and constant want. As she insinuates herself into the confidence of several persons of interest, she encounters others in desperate situations and struggles to make a difference without exposing — or losing — her identity. Mary’s adventure, which takes place on the building site of the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, offers a fictional window into a fascinating historical time and place.
£15.75
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Unforgotten Coat
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Tia Isa Quiere Un Carro
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Snow Fell Three Graves Deep Voices from the
Book SynopsisIn powerful, vivid verse, the master behind The Watch That Ends the Night recounts one of history’s most harrowing—and chilling—tales of survival.In 1846, a group of emigrants bound for California face a choice: continue on their planned route or take a shortcut into the wilderness. Eighty-nine of them opt for the untested trail, a decision that plunges them into danger and desperation and, finally, the unthinkable. From extraordinary poet and novelist Allan Wolf comes a riveting retelling of the ill-fated journey of the Donner party across the Sierra Nevadas during the winter of 1846-1847. Brilliantly narrated by multiple voices, including world-weary, taunting, and all-knowing Hunger itself, this novel-in-verse examines a notorious chapter in history from various perspectives, among them caravan leaders George Donner and James Reed, Donner’s scholarly wife, two Miwok Indian guides, the Reed children, a sixteen-year-old orpha
£20.69
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Lottery Boy
Book SynopsisIn a gripping thriller with a hint of Oliver Twist, a street kid and his dog are chasing an unlikely fortune — and dodging the thugs who would steal it.Twelve-year-old Bully has lost his mum and his old life. Living rough on the streets of London with his dog, Jack, he can’t imagine a future. But one day he finds, tucked inside his most cherished possession—the last birthday card his mother ever gave him—a lottery ticket he bought her. And it’s a winner. A big winner. Suddenly there’s hope, if only he can get to his prize on time! But just as Bully’s prospects open up, peril closes in. Now ruthless gangsters are in hot pursuit, and everyone wants a piece of him. Whom can he trust to help him retrieve what's his? And even if Bully does claim all that money, will he really be winning what he needs most? Michael Byrne's thrill-packed debut delivers the emotionally charged story of a boy whose luck has changed for the b
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Bone Queen Pellinor Cadvans Story The Books
Book SynopsisIn a highly anticipated prequel to the Books of Pellinor, Alison Croggon captivates fans old and new with her ancient, legendary world of Annar.After being seduced into sorcery by an agent of the Dark, the promising Bard Cadvan of Lirigon recklessly unleashed the terrible Bone Queen, bringing destruction down upon Annar. Cast out of the Schools of Barding for his crime, Cadvan now lives in exile, burdened by memories of his dealings with the Dark. At his former home, Cadvan’s mentor, Nelac, and his rival, Dernhil, begin to suspect that the Bone Queen may yet lurk in Annar, and a young Bard named Selmana is plagued by an ominous presence and an unsettling new ability to step between worlds. With darkness gathering and Bards giving in to fear and paranoia, a guilt-ridden Cadvan must once again earn the Bards’ trust and Selmana must gain control of her newfound powers if they are to bring peace to the living and the dead. Fans of the Books of Pellinor will savor
£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Freedom Soup
Book SynopsisJoin the celebration in the kitchen as a family makes their traditional New Year’s soup — and shares the story of how Haitian independence came to be.The shake-shake of maracas vibrates down to my toes.Ti Gran’s feet tap-tap to the rhythm.Every year, Haitians all over the world ring in the new year by eating a special soup, a tradition dating back to the Haitian Revolution. This year, Ti Gran is teaching Belle how to make the soup — Freedom Soup — just like she was taught when she was a little girl. Together, they dance and clap as they prepare the holiday feast, and Ti Gran tells Belle about the history of the soup, the history of Belle’s family, and the history of Haiti, where Belle’s family is from. In this celebration of cultural traditions passed from one generation to the next, Jacqueline Alcántara’s lush illustrations bring to life both Belle’s story and the story of the Haitian
£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Treasure Box
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£17.09
Candlewick Press,U.S. Owl Bat Bat Owl
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£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Ella and Monkey at Sea
Book SynopsisLeaving home and traveling to a whole new place is overwhelming, so it’s good to have a beloved toy who can help express how you feel. Ella’s best friend, Monkey, doesn’t like good-bye hugs. He doesn’t want to say good-bye to Oma. And he doesn’t want to move away forever. Neither does Ella. But Papa is waiting for them in New York. So Ella and Monkey must board the ship with Mama and leave their old home in Holland for their new home in America. Along the way, there is fish for dinner (Monkey hates fish), a playroom full of new kids (Monkey doesn’t like strangers), and stormy seas that leave everyone feeling sick. Can Ella and Monkey find a way to weather the storm? Will they ever feel at home again? This sweetly illustrated picture book will appeal to anyone who has left home behind — and to children who find creative ways to share their emotions.
£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Stars at Oktober Bend
Book SynopsisBeautiful, lyrical prose, told in two voices, lifts up a poignant story of two traumatized teens who find each other in a small riverside town.i am the girl manny loves. the girl who writes our story in the book of flying. i am alice.Alice is fifteen, with hair as red as fire and skin as pale as bone. Something inside Alice is broken: she remembers words, but struggles to speak them. Still, Alice knows that words are for sharing, so she pins them to posters in tucked-away places: railway waiting rooms, fish-and-chips shops, quiet corners. Manny is sixteen, with a scar from shoulder to elbow. Something inside Manny is broken, too: he once was a child soldier, forced to do terrible, violent things. But in a new land with people who care for him, Manny explores the small town on foot. And in his pocket, he carries a poem he scooped up, a poem whose words he knows by heart. The relationship between Alice and Manny will be the beginning of love and healing. And
£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Dollar Kids
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Mango Abuela and Me
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£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. King of the Sky
Book SynopsisIn this tale of a young boy, an old man, and a dauntless pigeon, a lyrical text and extraordinary illustrations offer a gorgeous meditation on loneliness, belonging, and home. A young Italian boy has moved to the Welsh hills with his family. He feels isolated and unhappy, a stranger in a strange land. It is only when he makes an unlikely friend, an old man who lets him fly one of his pigeons in a race, that he learns how he can belong. Nicola Davies’s beautiful story — an immigrant’s tale with powerful resonance in our troubled times — is illustrated by an artist who makes the world anew with every picture.
£17.09
Hyperion Martins Big Words
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£16.26
Baker Publishing Group Stand Up Stand Strong
Book SynopsisLead editor for TheRebelution.com shows teens what a biblical worldview looks like in a confused culture, challenging them to consider the hot button issues of today through the lens of Scripture.
£15.80
Albert Whitman & Company After the Shelter
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£999.99
Albert Whitman & Company The Right to Play
£18.00
Paulist Press Brown Girl Magic
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£12.99
Mad Creek Books The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie
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£9.45
Mad Creek Books Las Aventuras de Chupacabra Charlie
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£9.45
Holiday House Inc The Good Samaritan and Other Parables
Book SynopsisBack in print, a collection of seventeen well-loved parables of Jesus, from the bestselling author-illustrator of Quiet, Strega Nona, and many more. In simple, lyrical language, appropriate for young readers, Tomie dePaola introduces the best-known parables of Jesus, including the Mustard Seed, the Prodigal Son, and the Lost Sheep. Illustrated with bold, jewel-toned paintings inspired by early Christian art of the Romanesque period, this collection is perfect to share with families or classrooms as an introduction to these familiar Biblical tales. Originally published as The Parables of Jesus, this new edition features a graceful new design.
£999.99
Holiday House Inc A Place to Land
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£17.09
