Children’s / Teenage: Social topics: Poverty / precarity
Andersen Press Ltd Treacle Town
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Children's Books Ireland Awards Con O’Neill is stuck in a world of brutal gang violence, sectarian vendettas and personal tragedy. The lack of opportunities for him and the rest of his gang is all too apparent. No money. No prospects. A social design that entraps inhabitants of Treacle Towns up and down the country. Connor is desperate to get away, to find another life where he can experience happiness and fulfilment. When he stumbles upon the new world of slam poetry, Con senses a glimmer of hope - a hope that might just lead to his escape from Treacle Town. But it won’t be easy.Trade Review"An absolute must-read; tough, in your face, and pulls no punches" -- Melvin Burgess"This story of loss, loyalty and fighting for who you need to be is yet another slice of pure dead brilliance from Brian Conaghan. The writing is breathtakingly powerful. The emotion is deep and raw. It's a book as grim as it is gorgeous" -- Keith Gray"Uncompromising… Treacle Town is a powerful depiction of dead-end lives, along with its protagonist’s conflicting desires to escape" * The Herald *"an absorbing and disturbing novel" * Books for Keeps *
£8.54
Nimbus Publishing Limited Everybody's Different on Everybody Street
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£11.35
Simon & Schuster Maid for It
Book SynopsisFrom the acclaimed author of Roll with It comes a relatable and “heart-wrenching” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade novel about a girl who, in a desperate bid to keep her family afloat, takes over her mom’s cleaning jobs after an injury prevents her from working. Now that Franny and her newly sober mom have moved to a cozy apartment above a laundromat, Franny’s looking forward to a life where her biggest excitement is getting top grades in math class. But when Franny’s mom gets injured in a car accident, their fragile life begins to crumble. There’s no way her mom can keep her job cleaning houses, which means she can’t pay the bills. Franny can’t forget what happened the last time her mom was hurt: the pills that were supposed to help became an addiction, until rehab brought them to Mimi’s laundromat and the support group she hosts. Franny will not let addiction win again, even if she has to blackmail a school rival to help her clean houses. She’ll make the money and keep her mom sober—there’s no other choice. But what happens if this is one problem she can’t solve on her own?Trade Review"Sumner has created a story that delves into a heavy topic, but in a lighthearted way that is suitable for young readers. Franny is a sympathetic, relatable character, while beautifully crafted relationships drive the plot forward. . . An honest portrayal of the struggles a young girl will go through for her family." -- School Library Journal"This honest story invites readers into a realistic situation that many young people experience. It offers an accessible, welcoming, and introspective account of the struggles faced by those who worry about a loved one’s addiction. The well-developed relationships are a highlight. . . A heart-wrenching read about a girl forced to grow up too quickly." -- Kirkus Reviews"This honest story invites readers into a realistic situation that many young people experience. It offers an accessible, welcoming, and introspective account of the struggles faced by those who worry about a loved one’s addiction. The well-developed relationships are a highlight. . . A heart-wrenching read about a girl forced to grow up too quickly." -- Kirkus Reviews"With sure-handed plotting and distinctive characters, this immediate-feeling novel from Sumner captures the lingering impact of substance reliance on one family. . . a novel about moving forward with awareness and hope." -- Publishers Weekly"With sure-handed plotting and distinctive characters, this immediate-feeling novel from Sumner captures the lingering impact of substance reliance on one family. . . a novel about moving forward with awareness and hope." -- Publishers Weekly
£17.09
Open Road Media Judys Journey
Trade Review“[C]hildren will draw . . . a valuable revelation of the deprivation and poverty of these homeless American workers who pick most of the vegetables that we buy.” —The Horn Book MagazineTable of ContentsExcerpt from Journey Into Childhood, an Autobiography by Lois Lenski Foreword1 Alabama 2 Florida 3 The Little Lake 4 The Middle-Sized Lake 5 The Big Lake 6 The Canal Bank 7 Bean Town 8 Oleander 9 Georgia 10 The Carolinas 11 Virginia 12 Delaware 13 New Jersey 14 Journey’s End
£13.25
Candlewick Press,U.S. Gather
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£16.19
Orange Hat Publishing Gremlin Night
£17.95
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Coyote Queen
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£16.14
St Martin's Press Junipers Christmas
Book SynopsisKirkus Best Book of the YearKids'' Indie Next List PickNew York Times BestsellerIndie BestsellerNew York Times Holiday Gift Guide PickPublisher''s Weekly Holiday Gift Guide PickBookPage Most Anticipated Children's Book PickBook Riot's 25 Best Christmas Books of All TimeFrom the acclaimed, mega-bestselling Eoin Colfer comes a joyful, heartwarming Christmas classic-in-the-making recommended by the New York Times: Have no fear: Juniper's Christmas will restore any child's holiday spirit. This season, share this special story with readers of all ages who believe in the power of hope, kindness, and holiday magic.Eleven-year-old Juniper Lane is thrown into a Christmas adventure like no other when she seeks the help of a mysterious woodsman living in her local park, who she suspects is Santa himself, and accidentally gets exposed to North Pole magic. Join a boisterous cast of
£19.54
St Martin's Press Sometimes a Tiger
Book SynopsisA moving picture book by Z.B. Asterplume about imagination and kindness.Dario's day starts like many others: There's not much to eat. But today, the pantry has a surprise as a tiger emerges and accompanies Dario through his day.A tiger? Dario's friends can't believe their eyes! Soon, they too see the wonders around them,as they share their day with creatures large and small. Is it imagination? Whatever it is, theresult is joy and kindness.In a world where imagination and generosity can be as scarce as food in some pantries, here isa reminder for readers of all ages that kindness nourishes all of us.
£15.19
Alfred A. Knopf Holler of the Fireflies
Book SynopsisA boy from the hood in Brooklyn travels to a STEM camp in an Appalachian holler for one epic, life-changing summer in this brilliant novel from the award-winning author of The Stars Beneath Our Feet.Javari knew that West Virginia would be different from his home in Bushwick, Brooklyn. But his first day at STEM Camp in a little Appalachian town is still a shock. Though run-ins with the police are just the same here. Not good.Javari will learn a lot about science, tech, engineering, and math at camp. And also about rich people, racism, and hidden agendas. But it’s Cricket, a local boy, budding activist, and occasional thief, who will show him a different side of the holler—and blow his mind wide open.Javari is about to have that summer. Where everything gets messy and complicated and confusing . . . and you wouldn’t want it any other way.J + C + summer = ∞
£7.99
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial (USA) LLC Sed. Imagina un mundo donde el agua es para todos
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£11.66
Regal House Publishing LLC Sun Don't Shine
Book SynopsisSixteen-year-old Reece is an expert at keeping secrets. She has to be, since her father abducted her ten years ago. For as long as she can remember, she’s been on the run, sneaking food out of the dumpster and sleeping in the woods. Every time she moves, the same rules apply—cut your hair, change your name, and, above all, don’t let anybody get too close. Reece has no choice except to obey Dad’s orders. When Reece meets her first real friend, a boy named Shawn, she begins to realize that everyone else has secrets too. And the deadliest secret of all is the one her father has kept from her all these years.
£15.26
