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At Tales you find all the best young adult books. The fascinating stories have become extremely popular in recent years, especially among the young readers. The young adult books often have a theme concerning love, romance and friendship. All important components in a young adult’s life. The special thing about the young adults genre is that the stories often mix realistic coming-of-age themes with fictional elements, giving the reader a chance to reflect their own life and problems while at the same time travel to an amazing world of fantasy. Let your adventure begin here.
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  • by Heather M. Pixley
    £10.99

    Daughter to Hades and Persephone, Makaria Mavros doesn't know who she really is. Life was normal for the mortal teenager, then she moves to Mt. Olympia with her mother and Makaria finds out that what she thought was a typical life really isn't. Secrets were kept from her in order to keep her safe, but those only last for so long. Zombies, ancient gods, and three-headed dogs; Makaria finds her world isn't all it's cracked up to be.Ian Wallace has been given the task of watching Makaria but also keeping his distance; that is until the orders change. Not knowing who she really is, he keeps his own secrets from her. When it's revealed that she's the key to his future and all he holds dear, Ian has to decide what is best, both for him and her. Together, with the help of Makaria's mortal friends, they must fight in order to stop the impending apocalypse from happening when it's revealed that someone intends to release the Titans from their prison.Secrets will be revealed, but will it be in time, and what will it cost Ian once all is known?

  • by Jillian Dodd
    £20.99

  • by Ben Clanton
    £7.99

    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.In the hilarious ninth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal's sweet tooth leads to some very funny feelings!

  • by Alexandra Moody
    £17.49

  • by Anton Du Beke
    £7.99

  • by Rachel Renee Russell
    £10.99

  • by Mercedes Ron
    £8.99

    *Now an original movie from Amazon Prime**A BookTok and Wattpad Viral Sensation*Fast-paced and sizzling with a forbidden enemies-to-lovers romance, My Fault is the first book in Mercedes Ron's Culpable trilogy. This suspenseful YA series untangles the threads of love, trauma, and secrets, perfect for fans of Ugly Love and After. Seventeen-year-old Noah Morgan loves her quiet, normal life in Toronto. But when her mother returns from a cruise unexpectedly married to a billionaire and announces they are moving to L.A., Noah is suddenly shoved out of her comfort zone and into a glittering world of illegal street races, lavish pool parties, and spoiled rich kids. And her new stepbrother Nicholas is the most spoiled of them all. Arrogant, aloof, and viciously attractive, Nick is everything she hates, especially when she learns his bad boy persona isn't just a façade. She's spent her life running from danger, and Nick is danger incarnate. Yet neither of them can prevent the powerful attraction that flares between them-enough to turn their worlds upside-down and tempt them beyond all reason. But Noah's past may be even more dangerous than their forbidden romance. And if he wants her, Nick will have to decide if he's willing to risk everything. Filled with angst, danger, and electric attraction, My Fault is perfect for readers looking for:Contemporary teen romance booksUnputdownable & bingeworthy novelsTikTok booksAfter meets The Kissing BoothColleen Hoover fansForbidden romanceDual POVs and enemies-to-lovers

  • by Jackie Adams
    £31.99 - 47.49

  • by Katya Balen
    £10.49 - 10.99

  • by Helen Peters
    £7.49

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    £6.99

    Picnics by the river, drinking hot chocolates and learning to row a boat, Mole soon becomes a _true_ riverbanker like his friend, Ratty. By the river, Mole meets a rich and spend-crazy Toad who lands himself in trouble after buying a motorcar. In order to help Mr Toad, Mole must find Badger, but that will mean a trip to the forbidden Wild Wood ...

  • - Cuando Amamos Cantamos
    by Ernesto Javier Martinez
    £14.49 - 18.99

    A reclamation of the Mexican serenata tradition, follow the story of a young boy who asks his father if there is a song for a boy who loves a boy. A bilingual story with illustrations (English/Spanish). Selected for the ALA's 2019 Rainbow List

  • by Michael Anthony Steele
    £6.99

    The gamer squad must face a fierce dragon in an Open World fantasy level! Thirteen-year-old Mason guides his friends as they collect ingredients for a meal that's key to beating the beast. But IRL, his leadership skills have no effect on his little brother. Tasked with making dinner while their parents work evenings, Mason battles to please the eight-year-old and is struggling to keep his cool. With help from his squad, can Mason find victory dealing with the dragon and his sibling? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

  • by Molly Knox Ostertag
    £11.99

    The party continues but the problems get bigger in the second instalment of this original Dungeons & Dragons graphic novel series brought to you by New York Times bestselling author Molly Knox Ostertag and critically acclaimed illustrator Xanthe Bouma.

  • by Mk Smith Despres
    £6.49

  • by Mk Smith Despres
    £6.49

  • by Yasmine Naghdi
    £7.99

    Pirouette your way into the Shimmer & Shine dance studio, where the ballet besties are ready to put on a show! Indu loves learning ballet at Shimmer & Shine, her local community dance school.

  • by Mari Mancusi
    £19.99

    Discover new twists on your favourite Disney tales with this amazing box set. Set includes: When You Wish Upon a Star, Almost There and Set in Stone

  • by Jeanne Willis
    £10.99

  • by Richard Curtis
    £15.49

    From international film phenomenon, Richard Curtis, and awardwinnning illustrator, Rebecca Cobb, comes three heartwarming tales of magical Christmases. Gathered together for the first time in a beautiful treasury, The Empty Stocking, Snow Day and That Christmas make the ultimate Christmas trilogy - filled with joy, drama and all the trimmings. Have you been naughty or nice? Will Father Christmas visit and will there be snow? Celebrate all kinds of Christmases in these funny festive tales... The books have now been woven together into a major animated Netflix film.

  • by Michael Anthony Steele
    £6.99

    The gamer squad is battling a giant robot in an Open World sci-fi mission! Thirteen-year-old Zoe streams the action in the hope of growing her followers and getting one step closer to becoming a pro-gamer. The plan works, because she soon receives an invite from a pro-team to play the level with them! Zoe jumps on the opportunity. But with her dad unconvinced gaming is even a healthy hobby let alone a career option and her squad feeling betrayed, Zoe is left unsure of her next move. Can she find a way to balance her ambitions and her friendships? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

  • by Adrienne Coleman
    £8.99

  • by Walt Disney
    £7.99

    Join Winnie the Pooh and friends in two joyful stories with an enchanting vintage art style

  • by Michael Anthony Steele
    £6.99

    The gamer squad is entering a racing challenge! In this Open World level, vehicles are equipped with battle gadgets, and the group must work together to outwit NPC drivers. Thirteen-year-old Hanna, however, seems more focused on performing flashy stunts. That's because lately, she's been missing the spotlight. IRL, Hanna is used to being a theatre star, but after moving in with her grandparents, she's at a bigger school with bigger talent. Now she's not sure she'll even be cast in the upcoming play and is feeling lost. With help from her squad, can Hanna settle in and learn it's okay to play a supporting role? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

  • by Rob Burrow
    £9.99

  • by Dan Abdo
    £7.49

    The first book in a hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel series from the creators of Barb

  • by Helen Peters
    £7.99

  • by Adam Aresty
    £12.49

    In Skyboy, a young genius must confront his greatest weakness to survive.Konstant is a brilliant 17-year-old immigrant whose pride and desire to rise to the top hasexposed his blind spot - a failure to collaborate with others. When he wins a nationwide sciencefair sponsored by Metronome Logistics, the world’s most successful technology company, Konstant and five of his peers are invited to Metro-One, Metronome’s campus in New York City. An industrial accident strands them, along with the enigmatic CEO and his daughter, in an underground manufacturing facility. Forced to work together and use their prize-winning inventions to make it out alive, Konstant's greatest fear is realized when he discovers that someone among them is responsible for the attack.

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    £6.99

    Enjoy Every Cherry's new adaptation of Easier Classics' Romeo and Juliet featuring illustrations, sensory features and glossary descriptions to aid in reading comprehension and accessibility.

The YA genre
The young adult genre is one of the fastest growing literary genres. The genre is often referred to as ‘YA’ and speaks to the younger readers between the ages 12-18. One of the reasons for its popularity is the way the young adult novels deal with coming-of-age themes and problems that the young readers can relate to. The actions are set in fictional worlds and by using this mechanism the problems are introduced with a suitable distance for the reader. In that way it is easier for the reader to read about the problems and deal with them throughout the story. 
The enchanting worlds also fascinate the youngsters and give them a break from their everyday life and it’s problems, while the young adult books at the same time deal with them through these worlds. In that way the reader is met at eye level, and there are no adults speaking down to the youngsters. Then it is also easier for the young reader to deal with the challenges of the everyday life themselves. The books come in different forms, most often as young adult fiction books or young adult romance books.
   
Popular young adult characters
Some of the most famous book characters are found in the young adult genre. Here we find Bella Swan, the girl who falls in love with a mysterious and handsome vampire, Edward, in a little, rainy town where strange things happen. Here we also see the genre features of YA. Bella is an ordinary girl who falls in love for the first time and discovers her own sexuality. A very important step in any young adult’s life. At the same time she lives in a world with vampires and werewolves and magical wars. The fictional elements in the plot also helps her find her inner strength and develop her as a person.   
The Twilight universe as a young adult book series has fascinated both youngsters and adults around the world, where fans discussed which man Bella should pick. Should it be the shy and mysterious vampire or the attractive werewolf? The whole Twilight series is also adapted for the screen making the young adult novels even more popular.  
Another popular character from another young adult book series is the famous young wizard Harry Potter. In the Harry Potter series we also have a main character, who doesn’t fit in, but instead discovers he belongs in a magical world. Again the fictional elements help the young adult character to discover his true self and again we see the coming of age plot. Although a lot of the story takes place in a magical world with fictional problems, the story is also about friendship. No matter which opponent Harry, Ron and Hermione are up against, they always fight together and find strength in each other. 

The classics written for young adults
You also find classical novels written for young adults in our selection. A classical novel never loses it’s magic. It makes you reflect and everyone can get something out of reading a classic, because they deal with universal problems. The story could have been written 200 years ago and still be as relevant as the day it was published, but the language could be quite a challenge to read, especially as a young adult. Therefore the beloved stories have been adapted to young adult formats, so that the young readers can get as much out of the story as all the enthusiastic previous readers.
Among the classics is the beloved Pride and Prejudices, made as one of the young adult romance books, by the timeless author Jane Austen. In the story we meet the young girl Elizabeth, who just likes Bella Swan and Harry Potter, are different, because she doesn't live up to that times’ ideal of a woman. At the same time she falls in love for the first time, but she is having troubles figuring out the truth and which man she should trust with her heart. Instead of using a fictional universe to deal with the everyday problems, the story uses humor. Furthermore, although the story was realistic at the time, the times have changed and the historical time period almost becomes its own fictional universe, where the young readers can learn about the lifestyles of that time and especially the ideals of women. Another classic made for young adults that deals with some of the same themes is Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brönte. Again we have a strong female lead character, who falls in love for the first time and discovers a whole new world - the world of adults. 

No matter which tales you love, you find all the young adult books to read right here.

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