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"A pleasingly humorous and harmonious tale." —Boston Globe–Horn BookFrom beloved author-illustrator Maddie Frost comes an unlikely friendship story about setting boundaries! Shared Space tells what happens when messy Pak-Rat moves in next door to...

Welcome to the secret diary of future tennis star Ash Barty and her adventures at Tennis Camp! By Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin - the team behind the bestselling Little Ash series! TOP SECRET! This is the PRIVATE diary of Ash Barty,...

With an irresistible enemies-to-lovers romance, and perfect for fans of Alice Oseman and Becky Albertalli, Lover Birds is a beautifully-written, inclusive and heart-pounding LGBT+ romance. When Isabel Williams moves to Liverpool, she criticises...

Colin Coleridge is facing a long, boring summer holiday with NOTHING to do. But when he notices some weird markings outside his house, and some strangers acting VERY suspiciously in his neighbour’s garden, he decides to investigate. And before too...

A back-to-school picture book about the importance of acknowledging your feelings and using them as tools for navigating new experiences. Inspired by the way teachers talk about emotional literacy with young children, this is the ideal book for any kid...

In this queer reimagining of an Arthurian legend, Knights of the Round Table Lancelot and Tristan set out on a quest to find the missing magician Merlin but instead discover an unexpected romance perfect for fans of The Prince and the...

Pearl wears her pearl necklace everywhere, every day—until it goes missing! A book for anyone who's ever felt the loss of something precious and had the good fortune to find it again.Pearl loves her pearl necklace. Maybe even as much as she loves...

A warm and brilliantly funny family comedy told from the perspective of Sammy the sniffer dog – perfect for younger readers aged 7 and up Setterpoo Sammy has a BRILLIANT sense of smell. She can sniff out ANYTHING – watches, explosives, even parrots!But...

Clarice Bean is back with all her trademark humour in this heartwarming story by former Children’s Laureate Lauren Child At the moment I am daydreaming about inventing something exceptionordinarily good that could change the world for the better,...

A gorgeous full-colour coming-of-age novel, perfect for fans of Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Katie Kirby’s The Mega Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks and The Babysitters Club graphic novels‘READING THIS WAS LIKE A WARM HUG’ –...

A triumphant celebration of girlhood, friendship, and the best part of any outfit—POCKETS—in this sweet picture book perfect for fans of Mary Wears What She Wants and Princesses Wear Pants! A sweet friendship begins between two young...

Perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Jessica Kim, this joyful, moving middle grade contemporary follows a big-hearted Taiwanese American girl as she aims to gain her family’s acceptance and save her favorite boba tea shop by selling her handcrafted...

Enemies to lovers, found family and heart-breaking romance comes All This Twisted Glory, the highly anticipated third novel in the Persian inspired mythology This Woven Kingdom series As the long-lost heir to the Jinn throne, Alizeh has finally found...

A funny picture book about Paddington, the world’s favourite bear – now a major movie star! Paddington is excited to be organising an Easter egg hunt for his neighbours. But, from finding empty supermarket shelves, to buying a box of broken Easter eggs,...

A mermaid, a firebird, and a witch become entangled with the mysterious and powerful Witch Queen, who may hold the key to each of their past in this epic middle grade fantasy by debut author Vivian Zhou. Atana’s island may be quiet and peaceful, but...

New York Times bestselling authors and YouTube sensations Pat and Jen from the beloved Minecraft-inspired channel PopularMMOs race to save the world in their exhilarating fifth middle grade graphic novel adventure, The End of All the Things.Pat thought...

You are invited to the Alexandria Academy . . .Twelve-year-old Shad Hadid has never quite fit in. The other kids at school don’t understand him, so he spends most of his time alone, cooking for his teta and daydreaming of opening his own Arabic bakery...

A tender (and humorous!) look at the way tough emotions can make us feel stuck and how the presence of a good friend and a deep belly laugh can make it easier to get through stormy feelings. Complete with back matter to help stuck readers feel better...

An unputdownable, explosive YA thriller from the bestselling, award-winning author of The Colour of Bee Larkham’s Murder, perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Cynthia Murphy and Holly Jackson.Layla. Kai. Liam. Fliss.Terrified big sister. Troubled surfer...

It is a truth universally acknowledged that every bookworm secretly wishes to be Lizzy Bennet from Pride and Prejudice.A less acknowledged truth is that Mary Bennet might be a better fit.For Marnie Barnes, realizing she’s a Mary Bennet is devastating...

Sharp and subversive, this delightfully messy YA rom-com offers a sly wink to the classic Little Women, as teenage Jo Porter rebels against living in the shadow of her literary namesake.Lit’s about to hit the fan. Jo Porter has had enough Little...

Brand-new picture books inspired by much-loved Australian kids' TV institution, Play School. Maurice is getting ready to start big school. He's excited and a bit nervous too.His friends are here to take this step with him, to make new friends and begin...

“In this vibrant story about the power of the printed word and the strength of found families, every page is bursting with life and detail.” —Ethan Aldridge, creator of the bestselling Estranged“Fabulous!” —Dan Santat, award-winning author of A First...

"Chock-full of spudtacular puns and a feel-good surprise ending, Clanton offers a delightful laugh-on-every-page” BooklistTwo spud siblings face off in a series of epic challenges in the first of a hilariously silly graphic novel series from the...

Debut author Tobly McSmith delivers a coming-of-age teen love story about a transgender boy who’s going stealth at his new Texas high school and a cisgender girl who is drawn to him, even as she’s counting down the days until graduation. Perfect for...

Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures.Join Narwhal and Jelly as they become the coolest teachers in the world wide waters in the...

Celebrate the holidays with Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia, her friends, and her family enjoy some scary (and sweet) fun in this haunting Halloween edition. This chapter book is an excellent choice for children who are ready to read independently, and...

A thrilling debut, reminiscent of new fan favorites like One of Us Is Lying and the beloved classics by Agatha Christie, that will leave readers guessing until the explosive ending. “Welcome to dinner, and again, congratulations on being selected...

'Hilarious and charming' – Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of Dogman and Captain UnderpantsThe 5th hilarious and fabulously festive Christmas adventure from everyone's favourite characters – Narwhal and Jelly! It’s Christmas in the world wide waters!...

'Hilarious and charming' – Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of Dogman and Captain Underpants Narwhal and Jelly – and Otty?! In the fourth book of this blockbuster early graphic novel series, exuberant Narwhal and sceptical Jelly test the waters of adding...

'Hilarious and charming.' – Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of Dogman and Captain Underpants A wonderfully fun highly illustrated/ early graphic novel series for boys and girls of 5+ featuring three short stories about trying new things, favourite foods...

'Hilarious and charming. The most loveable duo since Frog and Toad' – Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of Dogman and Captain UnderpantsNarwhal and Jelly are back in action for a SUPER adventure – join Super Narwhal and sidekick Jelly Jolt in three awesome...

Can a list save a life? Xander Maze loves lists, and his grandmother is #1 on his list of People I Love Most in the World. But now that Nanna has stage 4 cancer, can a new list of 100 Remarkable Feats really save her?Particularly when his list contains...

The 8th title in the New York Times bestselling Big Nate series! With a new crush, and the annual Mud Bowl coming up, can Nate make a good impression without slipping up? With more detentions than he can count, Nate is in DEEP in Big Nate Blasts...

A story about being your truest self—and trusting your truest friends—from bestselling author Terri Libenson. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale.Cliques. Crushes. Comics. Middle school!Emmie is psyched that she gets to work on a...

Featuring children’s own words and heart-warming pictures, this board book is the perfect book for children to share with Grandma! ‘I love my grandma because… ‘Everyone’s grandma is the best. And who better to tell the world than children...

From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud and inspiring new adventure for all readers of 8 and up that is ahead of its time – 1,001 years ahead, to be precise… The year is 3020.Pip@256X#YY.3_7 is lonely and bored: she...

New York Times bestseller! Terri Libenson returns with another endearing, relatable story of friendship and finding confidence. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm. Middle school is full of challenges. Everyone knows how much brainy...

Based on the Netflix original series and inspired by a true story, this book is perfect for little fans of big trucks!When Hank, a six-year-old boy with a big imagination, meets his best pal, a giant honking, snorting Trash Truck, things will...

The unmissable first novel from bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS and TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN. “In the dark beside me, she smelled of sweat and sunshine and vanilla and on that thin-mooned night I could see little more than...

A short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series. From the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless. The festive season isn't...

Is that sea monster ... glittery?! Laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series! Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.Max and Abby hardly ever agree on anything ... until now! They are both desperate to get...

A delightful new picture book about starting school, with a clever twist all parents will relate to! Are you ready?It'll be fun! You'll make new friends. New BFFs!You might have to be a bit brave ...It's the first day of school, but who is the most...

The much-anticipated finale to Amie Kaufman's epic middle-grade trilogy Though Anders and his friends have delayed a war between the ice wolves and scorch dragons, their mission isn't over. With adults on both sides looking for them, they've sought...

Now streaming on Netflix and BBC iPlayer!The Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars in Gretchen McNeil's sharp and thrilling sequel to Get Even. Perfect for fans of E. Lockhart, Karen M. McManus, and Maureen Johnson.The members of...

From the author of the highly acclaimed, bestselling novel Pax comes a gorgeous and moving novel that is an ode to introverts, dreamers, and misfits everywhere, ideal for readers aged 9–12. Ware can’t wait to spend summer ‘off in his own world’ and...

No one does fancy quite like Nancy! Featuring six different stories about everyone’s favorite fancy girl, Fancy Nancy Storybook Favorites is the perfect addition to any collection.From class trips to book reports, Nancy always knows just the right way...