Six acclaimed novels from Alice Oseman the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless and creator of the beloved graphic novel series Heartstopper now a major Netflix series. SOLITAIRE My name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year – before all that stuff with Charlie and before I had to face A-Levels and university applications and the fact that one day I really will have to start talking to people – I had friends. Now there’s Solitaire. And Michael Holden. RADIO SILENCE When Frances meets Aled the shy genius behind her favourite podcast she discovers a new freedom. He unlocks the door to Real Frances and for the first time she experiences true friendship. Then the podcast goes viral and the fragile trust between them is broken. I WAS BORN FOR THIS For Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark – a pop-rock trio of teenage boys who are taking the world by storm. Jimmy Kaga-Ricci owes everything to The Ark. And playing in a band with his mates is all he ever dreamed of doing. But dreams don’t always turn out the way you think. LOVELESS Georgia has never been in love never kissed anyone never even had a crush – but as a fanfic-obsessed romantic she’s sure she’ll find her person one day. But when her romance plan wreaks havoc amongst her friends Georgia starts to question why love seems so easy for other people but not for her. NICK AND CHARLIE Nick is leaving for university and Charlie will be left behind at Sixth Form. Everyone’s asking if they’re staying together which is a stupid question – they’re ‘Nick and Charlie’ for God’s sake! But as the time to say goodbye gets closer both Nick and Charlie question whether their love is strong enough to survive. THIS WINTER The festive season isn’t always happy for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie. And this year’s going to be harder than most. ‘I used to think that difficult was better than boring but I know better now…’
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The breath-taking and heart-pounding complete collection of the New York Times bestselling fantasy series SHATTER ME. A fragile young teenage girl is held captive. Locked in a cell by The Reestablishment – a harsh dictatorship in charge of a crumbling world. This is no ordinary teenager. Juliette is a threat to The Reestablishment’s power. A touch from her can kill – one touch is all it takes. But not only is she a threat she is potentially the most powerful weapon they could have. Juliette has never fought for herself before but when she’s reunited with the one person who ever cared about her the depth of the emotion and the power within her become explosive … This is the complete collection of the epic and romantic YA fantasy series – perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo Sarah J. Maas and Victoria Aveyard. Now a TikTok phenomenon. “Addictive intense and oozing with romance. I’m envious. I couldn’t put it down.… – Lauren Kate New York Times bestselling author of Fallen ‘Dangerous sexy romantic and intense. I dare you to stop reading!’ – Kami Garcia bestselling author of the Beautiful Creatures series
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A fragile teenage girl is held captive. Locked in a cell by The Reestablishment a harsh dictatorship in charge of a crumbling world. But Juliette is no ordinary teenager – one touch from her can kill. The Reestablishment wants to use her as a weapon. But Juliette has other plans. After a lifetime without freedom she’s finally discovered the strength to fight back – and to find a future with the one person she thought she’d lost forever . . . This collection contains the first three books in the Shatter Me series by New York Times bestselling author Tahereh Mafi: Shatter Me Unravel Me & Ignite Me.
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Being Public Enemy Number 1 certainly comes with some emotional baggage . . .Hunted from all sides Steven and Freya must survive this new world together if they have any chance of setting things right and saving their friends. But is there still salvation in old foes? Or is it just them against the world? So Over This takes the teenage emomancer everywhere from the Highlands of Scotland to a clifftop castle in a desperate attempt to thwart Zachary's machinations. Despite Steven's best efforts one thing is certain: things will never be the same again.
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Anzu has just moved to a new town during Obon a time for families to remember and celebrate their ancestors. Ever since her grandmother Obaachan died though Obon has lost its magic for Anzu. She doesn’t feel like celebrating. Escaping the festivities Anzu chases after a stray dog. She slips and falls down a ridge – to find herself in the Shinto underworld known as Yomi a place she’s heard about in Obaachan’s stories. The stray dog she finds out is actually the Gatekeeper of Yomi and he warns her to return to the human realm before it’s too late. Only getting home is not simple. Faced with the nefarious Queen Izanami and a realm of creatures Anzu is in a race against the clock. Can she break a curse free the spirits of other lost children and reach the gate home before sunrise? . . . Or will she be stuck in Yomi for ever?
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Square used to have FOUR straight sides and FOUR pointy corners and this made life pretty tough. His corners always got knocked and travelling was an awkward bumpy ride. Until one day Square realised that dwelling on those thoughts was far from smart or wise. Instead he pledged to see the positives - like the cooling breeze on summer days a friend's smile and the taste of homemade lemonade. And while Square still got bashed and bruised he didn't seem to mind so much. Then unnoticed at first Square slowly got rounder and rounder everyday. . . This heartening story is a beautiful accessible metaphor that shows how our experiences contribute to who we are and how even though life can be difficult there is always good to be found. Brought to life through Simon Philip's joyful rhyming text and Neil Clark's bold and bright illustrations it's the perfect book for fans of Look Up The Koala Who Could and Blown Away.
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A lovable story filled with mommy-and-me moments and fun "date with Mom" ideas! In the busy Bunny household it's hard for Bubby to get any alone time with Mom. But there's no bunny like Bubby and he hatches a plan that leads to dedicated time with Mom and the hoppiest of hearts. A romping tale from beloved author-illustrator Kristi Valiant that is sure to leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside No Bunny Like You
And the day that you were born. Little One We Knew You’d Come: Features a board book format perfect for little ones Has engaging illustrations paired with delightful lyrical text from the author of The Jesus Storybook Bible Is a beautiful message for parents and grandparents to read aloud again and again Is a joyful story that celebrates new life and the love we have for our little ones even before their arrival Makes the perfect gift for a baby shower new baby baptism adoption or new beginning
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From comedian and viral content sensation Trey Kennedy comes How You Got Your Name a hilarious and touching book celebrating the wild journey to each child's name and the meaningful story behind it. When one little guy asks his parents about how they chose his name he's in for a wild ride! Readers will giggle at the silly names the parents in the story almost picked as they're inspired by everything around them including playground equipment the foods in the grocery store and cell phone sounds. The funny and sweet story ends with a beautiful reminder for kids that God knows their name too. With vibrant illustrations this jacketed picture book